Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 693: Chapter 49: Reunion with Erniu, Forbidden-Breaking Talisman Acquired!

As soon as Zhou Xun stepped out of the courtyard, he saw a young man with an honest appearance standing at the door, pulling out a Sound Transmission Talisman, ready to call out.

This person was Wang Erniu,

"I was just about to send a transmission, and here you come, brother!"

Seeing Zhou Xun’s figure, Wang Erniu appeared extremely happy.

"Hahaha, it’s been quite some time!" Zhou Xun patted Wang Erniu on the shoulder, and with a sweep of his Divine Sense, he took in Wang Erniu’s situation completely.

Now Wang Erniu was already a Late-Stage Core Formation Cultivator, with more than half the progress needed to reach the Peak Core Formation.

Presumably, in a few more decades, he would be able to strive for the Nascent Soul Stage!

A Sword Cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage would then inevitably become another True Monarch Nine Swords.

"Brother, if you’re heading out, why not let me visit you after you finish your business?" Wang Erniu said, seeing Zhou Xun’s appearance.

"It’s nothing critical. Now that you’re here, we brothers should have a good chat. Besides, I’ve just acquired some Tier Four Spirit Tea for you to try!"

Zhou Xun said with a cheerful smile.

"I’ll listen to you, brother!"

Wang Erniu chuckled honestly,

If others knew that the esteemed Golden Light Sword Immortal had such a side, it would certainly be a big surprise,

but naturally, it was only in front of Zhou Xun that he would show this side.

Then the two walked into Zhou Xun’s Cave Mansion and sat down in the reception hall.

Before long, Old Turtle Red Noon brought up a tray of Spirit Fruits.

"Greetings to the Golden Light Sword Immortal!"

Old Turtle Red Noon stepped forward with a bow, knowing that although the young man before him only had Core Formation Stage Cultivation, he was a sworn brother of his master,

Given his social intelligence, he naturally wouldn’t act superior because of his cultivation.

"Elder Red, you’re too kind. You’re a senior, just call me Erniu!"

Wang Erniu said awkwardly.

"Red Noon, just listen to Erniu!" Zhou Xun smiled and instructed.

"Yes!"

Since the master gave the word, the old turtle naturally complied readily.

After a brief chat, it discreetly stepped back!

"Brother, under your command now, there truly is an abundance of talent, with two Tier Four Demon Emperors alone. Back in Red Leaf Square, who could have imagined today’s glory!"

Wang Erniu couldn’t help but sigh, simultaneously showing a trace of nostalgia.

Seeing this, how could Zhou Xun not know that Wang Erniu was longing for his family?

Since coming to the Central Continent, he hadn’t returned for nearly a hundred years.

"Once the affairs of the Human-Demon Races are settled, you can go back, Erniu!" Zhou Xun comforted.

"I hope so!" Wang Erniu responded with a gloomy expression.

"By the way, I still don’t know, Erniu, why have you come here today?" Zhou Xun promptly changed the subject to break the melancholy mood.

"Almost forgot," Wang Erniu slapped his forehead and then began to speak:

"I’ve come today to ask for your help on a matter!"

"Whatever it is, feel free to say it. If I can help, I certainly will do my best!" Zhou Xun said.

"Brother, you know that as Sword Cultivators, we focus on refining a single Lifebound Spirit Sword. My ’Golden Light Sword’ was refined back during the Foundation Establishment Stage,"

"The materials used were quite ordinary, and even now, it’s only a Low-Grade Magical Treasure,"

"It just so happens I’ve heard about an upcoming auction in the Immortal City in two months’ time, where there will be a Tier Four Low-Grade Illusion Gold Divine Stone, which could be used to replace the primary material of my Lifebound Spirit Sword,"

"However, despite saving up over my years of cultivation, competing for a Tier Four Low-Grade material at the auction is beyond my current means, hence I can only ask for your assistance!"

"I thought it was some big issue, but it’s just some Spirit Stones. How many do you need? Just let me know!"

Zhou Xun laughed heartily, agreeing without hesitation.

"Five hundred High-Grade Spirit Stones!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xun nodded, tapped his Storage Bag at his waist, causing strands of Spirit Light to fly out and land on the table in front of them,

forming a pile of crystal-clear High-Grade Spirit Stones stacked into a Small Hill.

"If that’s not enough, I have more, brother!" Zhou Xun generously remarked.

Their friendship had long since surpassed the calculation of Spirit Stones owed or exchanged between them.

Consider the Celestial Essence Sword Technique and the Sword Array Technique, both of immeasurable value.

"Thank you, brother. As soon as I’ve saved enough, I’ll repay it immediately!" Wang Erniu said with a bow.

"No rush; whenever you’re ready is fine!"

Zhou Xun waved his hand.

Afterward, Wang Erniu stayed until the evening before taking his leave.

...

Due to the delay caused by Wang Erniu, Zhou Xun had to postpone his visit to True Monarch Yuangu by a day.

The next morning, Zhou Xun went out again.

True Monarch Yuangu’s Cave Mansion was a bit far from his, and it took him a full quarter of an hour to reach the destination.

This place was extremely remote, with barely enough Spiritual Qi to reach Tier Four Low-Grade, making one wonder why True Monarch Yuangu, a Middle-Stage Peak Nascent Soul Cultivator, chose to settle here,

After all, given his cultivation, he could choose any cave mansion except for the few core ones.

Facing the simple entrance of the cave mansion, Zhou Xun flipped his hand to take out a Sound Transmission Talisman, whispered a few words softly,

and tossed it inside, where it turned into a stream of firelight that flew inside.

...

Meanwhile, True Monarch Yuangu was inside the cave mansion tending to a Spirit Gu, accompanied by an elder,

This person wore a blue robe, with prominent cheekbones and a goatee at his chin, none other than True Monarch Feng Yan,

This person had once competed with Zhou Xun over ’Spirit-Commanding Treasure Reishi,’ eventually obtained by Zhou Xun with True Monarch Qianchuan’s help before it could be exchanged.

At this moment, True Monarch Feng Yan had a smile on his brows, faintly revealing a bit of obsequiousness, making their relationship seem less like friends of the same generation

and more like a master-servant pair, appearing quite strange.

Just then, a streak of firelight flew in.

Seeing this, True Monarch Feng Yan waved his hand, catching it in his grasp, and after carefully checking it, he handed it over to True Monarch Yuangu, concisely stating: