I Have an Omen System

Chapter 344: Chapter 227: Cyan Cloud Taoist

"Thank you for the technique, Master! I will cultivate diligently and never betray your trust!"

Wen Qichu accepted the Jade Scroll with both hands and bowed deeply, so grateful he was moved to tears.

Though he hadn’t been in the Holy Sect for long, Wen Qichu had already witnessed the cruel methods of the Instructors, Stewards, and their ilk.

’Those animals are all Demons who’d devour a man whole and not even spit out the bones!’

My master is the only one who’s good to me.

Wen Qichu wiped away his tears, finally feeling a rare glimmer of warmth from Qin Xuan.

Seeing Wen Qichu’s reaction, Qin Xuan’s eyes shifted, and he put on a matching expression of pity.

"My disciple, it’s been hard on you."

"The path of cultivation requires four essentials: wealth, companions, techniques, and a proper location. Resources are indispensable. You’ve just arrived with nothing to your name, so I will act as your guarantor."

With that, Qin Xuan took out a blood-colored Token, submerged his Divine Sense into it, and connected to the Sect’s internal Blood Loan Money Shop.

Soon, a cold and merciless Divine Thought returned.

Qin Xuan said, "I have taken out a loan for you from the Blood Loan Money Shop for one thousand Sect Contribution Points at a monthly interest of four percent. This will be your starting capital. You can use it to exchange for the Pills and Talismans you need for your Cultivation."

"Remember to use it well and raise your Cultivation as soon as possible. Only then can you help me with my burdens."

Wen Qichu froze, completely dumbfounded.

One thousand Contribution Points... at four percent monthly interest?

’I worked so hard to leave the Outer Sect, so why do I have to take on this wretched loan now? What is Master trying to do?’

’Is he dissatisfied with me?’

For a Qi Cultivation Demon Disciple, one thousand Contribution Points was an astronomical sum.

But on second thought, Wen Qichu’s resolve hardened once more.

’Master is a great Purple Mansion Altar Master. How could he possibly begrudge me a mere thousand Contribution Points?’

’Master must be testing me. Yes, that has to be it...’

Wen Qichu trembled, his eyes turning red as he said in a resolute voice, "Rest assured, Master! I... I will do everything in my power to pass this test!"

"I’m glad you understand my intentions."

Watching his former superior now fawning over him with gratitude, Qin Xuan roared with laughter inwardly. He felt a wave of pent-up anger vent from his chest, and even his Dao Heart seemed to have cleared up a bit.

He waved his hand, his tone paternal. "Go now. Settle in and focus on your Cultivation. If you run into any trouble, you can come and find me."

"Yes, Master. I will take my leave!"

Clutching the Jade Scroll and the "huge sum" his master had bestowed upon him, Wen Qichu backed away respectfully.

Watching Wen Qichu’s retreating back, Qin Xuan’s eyes narrowed as a feeling of immense satisfaction washed over him.

’Ah, that feels great!’

’When I have time, I’ll track down the reincarnations of old fools like Jiang Xiaofeng and Li Cang. I’ll give them all the dirty work that’s sure to make enemies.’ frёeωebɳovel.com

’And the Corpse Puppets and Demon Blood I need... I’ll have them gather those as well!’

The once meek and subservient Qin Xuan was gone.

All that remained was Master Qin, admired by all in the Holy Sect!

It was their own fault for daring to scheme against me back then.

There was another important reason Qin Xuan kept Wen Qichu around: the Positional Divine Technique, Wanguai, that the Plague Gu Daoist had used just before his death. freēwēbηovel.c૦m

He had been coveting it for a long, long time!

...

「Time passed slowly.」

There was still no news regarding the Cyan Cloud Sect’s new Daoist.

However, another matter Qin Xuan had tasked his Incense Masters with was finally showing progress.

"Master Qin, a candidate for Heaven Dao Foundation Establishment has appeared!"

Just as Qin Xuan was meditating, trying to comprehend and begin the Refinement of the Blood Flood Dragon Pill, Zhao Youliang’s voice suddenly came from outside his Cave Mansion.

"Oh? Come in and speak."

Qin Xuan’s eyes snapped open, a pleased expression on his face.

A month ago, he had secretly ordered his subordinate Incense Masters to find Demon Cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Peak who showed promise for achieving Heaven Dao Foundation Establishment. It seemed his orders had borne fruit!

BOOM!

A surge of black demonic light flared, and the Restriction on the Cave Mansion boomed open.

Zhao Youliang bowed respectfully, then prostrated himself on the ground. "Zhao Youliang pays his respects to Master Qin!"

"Dispense with the formalities," Qin Xuan said with a wave of his hand and a meaningful tone. "How many prospects for Heaven Dao Foundation Establishment does the Huaizhong Altar have this time?"

"Reporting to the Altar Master, per your instructions, we have screened and selected a total of three individuals."

Zhao Youliang bowed and presented four dossiers, their surfaces shimmering with the faint patterns of Cyan Talismans.

"Tell me about them."

"The first is Zhang Jiuxuan, the reincarnation of a Foundation Establishment Daoist from the Jade Wind Country. He was once part of a branch family of the Zhang Clan of Daqian Huai Mountain and now belongs to the Black Flood Dragon Altar. His aptitude is the highest. He cultivates the Netherworld Ghost King Technique. Though wreathed in baleful yin energy, his Dao Foundation is flawless. He once entered the Thousand Bone Corridor and emerged alive."

"The second is Su Miaqing, who came from a Mud Seed. She possesses a Water Spirit Yin Body and is from the Purple Thunder Yin Altar. Her aptitude is second only to his."

"The third is Xie Xingyuan, the eighth reincarnation of a Purple Mansion Vice Altar Master of our Holy Sect. His True Spirit is on the verge of dissipating. He currently belongs to the Cyan Talisman Ape Altar..."

Zhao Youliang finished, "All three of them are capable of cultivating Positional Divine Techniques!"

Qin Xuan’s eyes narrowed. He hummed in acknowledgement, then asked in a low voice, "Well done. Are the backup plans in place?"

Zhao Youliang chuckled. "Rest assured, Lord Altar Master. This subordinate has arranged a four-stage trial. I’ve planted a Heart-Eroding Nail Soul Seed in the Illusion Heart Forest, which can induce a Heart Demon."

"I’ve placed a Demon Seed in the Flame Fire Cave that can infest one’s meridians."

"And finally, I’ve arranged for a Cyan Cicada Shedding Gu at Starfall Cliff..."

An illusory image of an Array Plate emerged from his sleeve. "The moment you activate the Array, Altar Master, these chosen geniuses will become the perfect vessels for a Position."

"Good. In addition to that, have each of them consume one Quenching Essence Pill every half-month."

With a flick of his finger, three pristine jade vials appeared before him.

"Remember, you must make them compete with each other to cultivate this ’great opportunity’ we are granting them."

These were, in fact, modified Gu God Pills, each containing a Corpse Puppet’s Chrysalis.

Zhao Youliang smiled knowingly. "This subordinate understands. I have already prepared the Cultivation Techniques you modified, Lord Altar Master, such as the Cyan Cicada Enlightenment Chapter and the Blazing Sun Body Forging Technique. The faster they cultivate, the deeper the bond with the Position will become."

"All that’s left is for you to bestow the Positional Divine Technique, my lord, and then you can personally reap the harvest."

"Good. When I return, I will also find a Positional Divine Technique with no hidden dangers and help you open your Star Mansion."