Chapter 532: Black Snow's Background (2)
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"Late Emperor Rank" Black Snow looked at Free-and-Easy with puzzlement. "No wonder I couldn't figure out your strength; it turns out that you're stronger than me now. You progressed too fast, and there wasn’t even a full five years between our meetings. Back then, you hadn't broken through the foundation yet."
When Black Snow met Free-and-Easy, he had not yet achieved his foundational breakthrough. Although Free-and-Easy's abilities left her speechless, they were definitely not in terms of martial strength. Even at their last parting, Black Snow felt that Free-and-Easy wasn’t her match when it came to martial ability.
"What Less than five years" Qi Yanran was stunned. To go from foundational breakthrough to Late Emperor Rank within this short time and with so many constraints is simply unimaginable.
"Yeah, probably a little over four years. He was still at the foundation stage back then, but he spent a very long time cultivating the foundation, which might be one reason for his fast progress," Black Snow replied.
“How long did you spend on your foundational cultivation” asked Qi Yanran.
"About ten or eleven years." Free-and-Easy thought about it. He didn’t bother counting down the exact time; he was just sure of this period.
Qi Yanran fell silent, having spent such a long time on foundational cultivation. In fact, she could calculate that five years ago, Free-and-Easy had already turned eighteen; almost no one would have been cultivating their foundation before they were eighteen.
The average person starts cultivating at around six or seven, and reaching the thirteenth or fourteenth year is rare enough; by fifteen or sixteen, it's virtually unheard of. And eighteen years old
"Don’t ask me why; I had no choice but to cultivate for so long," Free-and-Easy replied. He knew Qi Yanran would ask and wanted to know the reason.
Most people would think that Free-and-Easy's lengthy foundational cultivation was for future plans, wanting to become the best in the world. But if this were true, why did he cultivate with the Shen Nong Scripture
"What’s your story" asked Qi Yanran.
“I went crazy from practicing martial arts before and nearly died, so I cultivated with the Shen Nong Scripture to suppress the aftereffects. I could only refine foundational skills.” Free-and-Easy replied. He didn’t want to talk about it but still had to.
"So that’s how it is…" Qi Yanran nodded; she didn’t ask any more questions.
“This might be a case of losing a horse, but who knows If you continue at this pace, attaining the God Rank isn't impossible," Black Snow said on the side. Reaching Late Emperor Rank in less than five years also means that even cultivating with the Shen Nong Scripture could still allow him to reach the God Rank.
Divine Rank That’s obvious; it's definitely possible.
"I can assure you, I will become a God Rank," Free-and-Easy said. His confidence was evident, and the two women beside him didn’t seem to have any objections.
Black Snow thought this could happen and felt no need to argue; Qi Yanran herself was already at the God Rank so she naturally believed that it wouldn't be too difficult for others either.
Some people, after achieving success, don’t think their success is unique and unattainable by others. Instead, they believe that what they can achieve, others can as well.
"Actually becoming a God Rank isn’t particularly beneficial," Free-and-Easy added.
"... Only you would say this and only you would think this." Black Snow said helplessly; she knew his words were true but how many people believed it Apart from those who truly understood him, others wouldn't believe.
Reaching God Rank is to stand at the top of the pyramid, with everything one desires. How could such a person not have unique benefits If this weren’t so, he must be someone without desire or need.
Could Free-and-Easy be considered such a person Not yet; he isn't a sage and still has private interests and things he wants, just hasn’t found them yet. It doesn’t mean they won’t appear in the future.
To him, being able to protect himself is enough. As for other matters, he would find alternative methods, such as having Gu Xing and others handle them; one of their purposes in training was this. This isn't entirely selfless contribution but does include some personal interests.
However, Free-and-Easy wouldn’t necessarily have them help him with his own problems; if he could solve something, he wouldn’t let anyone else do it. They were his trump cards, and he wouldn’t easily play them unless the situation was important.
Such personal interests would likely be acceptable by all and even desired by many, willing to go through fire for him since Free-and-Easy could cultivate others into God Rankers. This is how fearsome this ability is.
Luckily no one knows about it; otherwise, Free-and-Easy would become the most sought-after person, more important than even God Ranks.
A master is respected because of their own merits; how many people can benefit from them Even if others do gain something, it cannot be compared to the benefits that a master gains themselves. What Xianyao has now is allowing himself to benefit entirely, which naturally makes this what everyone hopes for.
No one would think being friends with a master is better than becoming a master oneself; this is a simple fact.
"Not really, quite a few people do think that way. At least I've met some," Xianyao said. People who are unambitious and content can be rare, but they still exist.
People are like this; every kind of personality exists, both good and bad.
"Let's not talk about that anymore. There is something I need your help with, you have to assist me," Heixue suddenly changed the topic and became serious.
"I knew there must be something you want me to do; otherwise, you wouldn't wait for me like this," Xianyao said with a smile.
"What are you talking about This is secondary, just an added request," Heixue rolled her eyes and retorted unhappily.
"Is it really secondary then Then I'll refuse," Xianyao replied directly while looking at Heixue. He knew what she would do next.
"It's not like that, although this is indeed secondary, but it’s still very important. Please don't refuse," Heixue looked at Xianyao with a pitiful expression that was easy to move people emotionally.
"Don’t look at me like that; you know it won't work. Just tell me what needs doing," Xianyao said. He really頭疼對黑雪，她給他帶來了很多麻煩，有些是無意的。
Heixue did care about Xianyao, but she could give up everything for her career, including him, as they had history with that; it was the last time they met.
In the past, Heixue was for the Demon Sect, now it's for the Magic Sound Sect…
"I want you to go somewhere with me and retrieve a secret manual belonging to the Magic Sound Sect," said Heixue.
"Why don't your people do this Why involve me" Xianyao asked in confusion. Did it require a specific condition
If brute force could suppress them, then the Magic Sound Sect wouldn’t need help from outsiders for such things. Heixue wouldn't let him take unnecessary risks.
True, she might abandon Xianyao to prioritize her sect, but that's rare and unlikely; there were almost no circumstances where she would do so.
Xianyao was second in her heart, though not to be underestimated. Her own life ranked below him, meaning unless absolutely necessary, she wouldn't put him into dangerous situations.
"Others won’t suffice. This job requires someone who’s proficient in the Four Arts, not just a martial artist," Heixue looked at Xianyao, implying he was that person.
"You're right, I am one who has some knowledge of the four arts. I'll admit it," Xianyao nodded.
"Calling yourself proficient with just 'some' is an understatement; everyone would be beginners in this sense. Your chess skills are outstanding, and your music talent I've heard about before, even if I haven't seen your calligraphy or painting firsthand, they can’t be too bad either; you fit the criteria," Heixue said.
"No need to say so much nonsense. Just tell me what needs doing, then I'll see if I can agree," Xianyao continued eating and said directly.
"It’s a small thing – just go somewhere and solve some riddles they’ve set up about the four arts. But it must be done alone," Heixue explained, making it seem simple.
Xianyao frowned slightly; he believed this wasn't as easy as she made out. If it was, she could do it herself – remember, she is also a talented woman who isn’t lacking in the four arts either. If even she can’t solve them, they must be difficult indeed.
Simultaneously, Xianyao wanted to point something out to Heixue: "You still talk too much; I could guess these things myself. Tell me where we're going and why you need to go through this process for your manual."
"Ah, this is the painful history of the Magic Sound Sect. Long ago, one of their leaders offended another sect somehow and had an important manual stolen from them. The thieves didn’t want it either, but they’d return it only if certain riddles were solved," Heixue explained.
"How hard are these questions" Xianyao asked.
"Of course difficult; this happened several hundred years ago – do you think the questions would still be easy to solve after all that time" Heixue said.
“…” Xianyao was speechless. Originally, he thought it was a recent matter; turns out, it's an old issue that hasn't been solved in centuries. That means these problems are extremely difficult. (To be continued...)erving, Nangong Suxin asked the young miss how she came to possess elixirs of upper-grade quality. Though these were only初級level, it was still rare to find so many of them being upper-grade.The miss a...