Chapter 389: Rock, Paper, Scissors

Grand Competition Peak.

Behind the mountain, within the Myriad Demons Cave.

Ning Zhuo stood up, swaying slightly, and bowed respectfully to Linghu Jiu, expressing his sincere gratitude.

"Little Brother's recent good fortune is entirely thanks to Brother Linghu. Ning Zhuo will forever remember this kindness and never dare to forget it!"

"Five Viscera Temple Divine Soul Technique"!

The complete technique reached the Nascent Soul level. This showed that the Five Elements Divine Lord was an existence on the same level as the Three Sect Masters.

Although the Three Sect Supreme Techniques that Ning Zhuo practiced came from the Three Sect Masters, they were currently only at the Foundation Establishment level. However, Ning Zhuo had now obtained the complete "Five Viscera Temple Divine Soul Technique".

This gain was extremely astonishing!

Linghu Jiu smiled and shook his head: "My role was very small, this is your good fortune. You must understand that to obtain a senior's inheritance, you must first catch the eye of that senior. If they don't find you pleasing, they will never impart anything to you."

"Ning Zhuo, the fact that you could continuously receive the inheritance for so long shows that the senior who imparted the technique to you holds you in extremely high regard. This is one point."

"Secondly, if your comprehension wasn't good, even after imparting a portion, if the senior felt you couldn't understand, they would also stop the inheritance."

"Therefore, everything you've gained is due to your own ability, and the role I played is far less significant than you imagine."

Speaking of this, Linghu Jiu looked at the two empty wine jars and sighed: "Back then, when I obtained the Solitary Sword Scripture, I only used up one jar of Melancholy Meditation Brew."

"The technique you've acquired is priceless. Congratulations. Have you considered cultivating it?"

Ning Zhuo, however, shook his head.

The Five Viscera Temple Divine Soul Technique was an ancient method, and Ning Zhuo had never heard of the Five Elements Divine Lord himself.

One must know that Ning Zhuo was well-read and had some understanding of the talented individuals and seniors of the current era and the few generations before.

Ning Zhuo was sure he had never seen the name of the Five Elements Divine Lord. This indicated that this person must be a figure from a much earlier period.

Ning Zhuo frankly stated: "The main technique I practice comes from the Molten Lava Immortal Palace and originates from the Three Sect Masters. Its grade is completely on par with this technique."

"I enjoy Mechanical Arts, and the Three Sect Supreme Techniques are especially suitable for me."

"Furthermore, this new technique I've acquired is an ancient method, and the style and language differ greatly from the contemporary era. Ancient spiritual energy was thin, while contemporary spiritual energy is very abundant. Ancient methods are likely inferior to modern ones."

One aspect here is the adaptation to the environment, and another is the orderly inheritance of techniques in the cultivation world, with constant innovation.

Even if a sect is destroyed and a family is slaughtered, there are still seniors who have mastered their techniques in the netherworld. If a descendant with a weak bloodline performs a sacrifice, it is highly probable that they can receive the ancestral transmission of techniques.

Of course, the Three Sect Supreme Techniques also have flaws. That is, Ning Zhuo only knows the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining parts. The subsequent content of the techniques still needs to be obtained from the Molten Lava Immortal Palace.

Additionally, the grade of the Three Sect Supreme Techniques may not reach the Nascent Soul level. Although they were created by the Three Sect Masters, not all techniques created by Nascent Soul level Three Sect Masters necessarily reach the Nascent Soul level.

However, the Five Viscera Temple Divine Soul Technique only cultivates the Qi Sea, while the Three Sect Supreme Techniques cultivate all three Dantians. From this point alone, it is already far superior.

"I will use this technique as a reference. It will be very helpful for my future cultivation of the Three Sect Supreme Techniques."

Ning Zhuo told Linghu Jiu: "This technique is called 'Five Viscera Temple Divine Soul Technique' and originates from the senior Five Elements Divine Lord. Brother Linghu, let's examine it together."

Immediately after, Ning Zhuo recounted the content of the technique's beginning.

Linghu Jiu quickly reached out and refused: "Hold on, Young Master Ning Zhuo, this is your good fortune, not mine."

"Techniques are not easily transmitted!"

"This technique delves into the profound mysteries of the Five Elements and is not suitable for me."

"I have already said, I only paid with some Melancholy Meditation Brew. This is not worthy of such a heavy reward!"

Ning Zhuo was taken aback: "This..."

Lin Bufan's Nascent Soul level divine sense was fluctuating violently: "Foolish! Jiu'er is foolish!"

"In the past, the Five Elements Divine Lord roamed the world, controlling the Five Elements like a Heavenly Monarch. This is the technique he primarily cultivated. Even in its ancient style, it contains the profound principles of the Five Elements."

"Even today, it still holds immense value. If placed in my sect, it would be a treasure and inheritance for the sect!"

Lin Bufan couldn't help but feel anxious.

His divine sense extended to Grand Competition Peak. The first thing he saw was his eldest disciple pouring Melancholy Meditation Brew for Ning Zhuo, an outsider.

And that brat Ning Zhuo was also unrestrained, drinking heartily, enjoying it immensely!

Lin Bufan's eyes darkened.

Then, he saw Ning Zhuo wanting to share the divine technique, but Linghu Jiu directly refused, making him so angry that he wanted to rush to Grand Competition Peak and hang up his eldest disciple for a good beating.

"Who told you to be so noble and pure? Is this how I taught you?!"

Lin Bufan locked onto Ning Zhuo, still holding some anticipation in his heart.

As a result, Ning Zhuo loudly praised Linghu Jiu's unrestrained demeanor and no longer mentioned sharing the divine technique.

Lin Bufan's eye twitched: "That brat Ning Zhuo is too insensible."

"Melancholy Meditation Brew aside, the Five Viscera Temple Divine Soul Technique..."

"I went with the flow and let Ning Zhuo meet Jiu'er, but I didn't expect him to take such a huge advantage! Alas, what kind of situation is this?"

Ning Zhuo also knew that this time, he had gained a great advantage.

He couldn't help but feel filled with emotion: "First Lin Shanshan, then Linghu Jiu, Myriad Medicine Valley is truly a good place, truly my blessed land."

He had never expected such a huge harvest!

Originally, Ning Zhuo had only intended to meet with Linghu Jiu and properly probe this future Sect Master of Myriad Medicine Sect.

As a result, his good fortune arrived.

"Oh dear, when good fortune arrives, it's truly unstoppable."

Ning Zhuo wished he could immediately enter secluded cultivation to carefully study the newly acquired divine technique. But leaving now would be awkward and inappropriate.

Ning Zhuo suppressed the urge, took out Ice Jade Wine, filled Linghu Jiu's cup, and his own.

He sat down, toasted Linghu Jiu, and actively engaged in conversation, wanting to inquire about what Linghu Jiu needed to see if he could fulfill it and repay this immense favor.

Linghu Jiu frankly said that he was fond of fine wine. In the future, if Ning Zhuo had the opportunity to find some fine wine to gift, that would be the best.

Ning Zhuo said he would remember this and invited Linghu Jiu to drink Ice Jade Wine to his heart's content today.

"If it's really not enough, I'll just ask my old ancestor to make some more. I just returned the Ice Heart Jade Pot to him."

Ning Zhuo's casual attitude towards Ning Jiufan made Linghu Jiu quite curious.

He immediately sighed: "Young Master Ning Zhuo's relationship with his Golden Core old ancestor is so close, it's truly enviable."

Ning Zhuo was feeling a bit tipsy from the drinking, and Linghu Jiu had just strongly assisted him in successfully obtaining the complete divine technique. All of this made Ning Zhuo speak the truth: "Although I lost both my parents at a young age and was treated harshly by others and neglected by my family, I have my mother's legacy and have made great progress with the help of the Molten Lava Immortal Palace."

"Don't look at me as only being at the Foundation Establishment level. In terms of combat power alone, ordinary Golden Core cultivators can't defeat me."

"My old ancestor is no match for me."

"Of course, that was before. Now that he is beside Granny Yuan, he is completely stronger than me!"

Although Ning Zhuo's cultivation was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, his true combat power had already surpassed his cultivation realm, reaching the Golden Core stage.

Linghu Jiu showed a look of surprise, but not much.

This was because he was also only at the Foundation Establishment cultivation, yet he also possessed Golden Core level combat power!

Ning Zhuo continued: "However, Old Ancestor Ning Jiufan did treat me well. My decision to establish a branch family also received his support."

"He greatly appreciates me!"

"Among all the junior descendants of the Ning family, I am the only one who has shown prominence. It's not strange that he treats me this way."

"In the future, when Old Ancestor passes away, this large family inheritance will still have to be inherited by me."

"Hmph! Those parasites in the main branch, how can I manage the family well by being with them? Establishing a branch family is just my first step. Next, I will diligently manage and eventually annex the main branch."

"By then, I will be the main branch, this will be the Ning family!"

Ning Zhuo rarely revealed his calculations and ambitions.

Linghu Jiu raised his wine bowl and laughed heartily: "Young Master Ning Zhuo is filled with heroic spirit, a toast to you!"

The two drained a bowl, and Ning Zhuo looked at Linghu Jiu: "To be honest, Brother Linghu, I envy you very much. I can only start from scratch, but you have a Nascent Soul level master who loves you like a son and will inherit the great foundation of Myriad Medicine Sect in the future."

Linghu Jiu, however, smiled bitterly: "I have long been aware of Master's expectations for me, but unfortunately, I am inherently lazy, and taking care of these junior and senior disciples has already exhausted me. What I truly want to live is a life like a carefree cloud and wild crane."

Ning Zhuo immediately shook his head: "How can that be? Any kind of cultivation requires resources. The higher the cultivation, the more resources are consumed."

"Brother Linghu, if you want to live a life like a carefree cloud and wild crane, you must have powerful strength to ensure it. Otherwise, a slightly higher cultivated demonic cultivator can make your life worse than death."

"And to have powerful strength, you need a continuous supply of cultivation resources. Precisely because you want to live a life like a carefree cloud and wild crane, you must manage Myriad Medicine Sect outstandingly."

Linghu Jiu, however, let out a light exclamation and looked at Ning Zhuo with burning eyes.

Ning Zhuo's face was flushed, and he squinted with blurry, drunken eyes: "What's wrong?"

Linghu Jiu pointed at Ning Zhuo and laughed heartily: "Young Master Ning Zhuo, your nature is honest and straightforward. The more I drink with you, the more I find you adorable."

Ning Zhuo was silent for a moment, trying to straighten his tongue: "Brother Linghu, we hit it off at first sight, and you helped me so much, truly giving me your full support! How can there be a reason not to repay this kindness?"

"It's just that at the moment, Little Brother's foundation is thin. I have several important treasures that are extremely crucial and cannot be used to repay Brother. I can only keep it in mind and aim for future repayment."

"Therefore, hearing Brother's words just now, I was anxious and wanted to persuade you, and my words were a bit..."

Linghu Jiu waved his hand, stopping Ning Zhuo's apology: "Boring, Young Master Ning Zhuo has become boring again."

Despite this, Linghu Jiu's admiration for Ning Zhuo was unstoppable.

Although Linghu Jiu knew that the young man opposite him had unclear entanglement with his junior sister, he did not harbor hostility towards Ning Zhuo due to personal feelings.

He had his own perspective and could correctly view Ning Zhuo, knowing that the young man in front of him was indeed outstanding.

Not only in his past achievements, but also in his nature.

Ning Zhuo heard Linghu Jiu's comment about being boring and decisively changed the subject: "Drinking dry like this is indeed boring. Brother Linghu, do you know how to play drinking games? Do you know how to play finger-guessing games?"

Linghu Jiu: "I've heard of it and seen it as a novelty. It seems to be a kind of game."

Ning Zhuo was surprised: "Brother is a hero in drinking, how could you not even know how to play finger-guessing games?"

Linghu Jiu smiled, with a bitter expression, and complained to Ning Zhuo, saying that his addiction to alcohol had long made him a negative example. He was often criticized and punished with confinement. Under such circumstances, who would dare to drink with him?

Moreover, he usually had to put on the airs of a senior disciple to facilitate teaching his junior and senior disciples.

There wasn't a single true confidant or drinking buddy among his peers within the sect.

Outside the sect, Linghu Jiu's identity was also special. He was afraid of acting improperly and implicating his master and the sect, causing them to be looked down upon. "An experience like drinking with Young Master Ning Zhuo is truly rare in my life!" Linghu Jiu sighed.

"So that's how it is." Ning Zhuo's eyes lit up. "It's also my honor to be able to drink like this with Brother Linghu."

"Brother, please don't call me Young Master anymore. You can just call me by my name."

Linghu Jiu: "Hahaha, I won't stand on ceremony then."

Saying this, he cupped his hands and bowed: "Brother Ning Zhuo."

Ning Zhuo returned the bow, his voice high: "Brother Linghu!"

The two changed their forms of address, and their relationship grew closer.

Both were very happy and couldn't help but raise their bowls, clink them together, and then drink them down.

Lin Bufan: ...

Linghu Jiu put down his wine bowl, and Ning Zhuo immediately filled it with Ice Jade Wine.

While pouring the wine, Ning Zhuo said: "Since Brother doesn't know how to play finger-guessing games, why don't I teach you once."

"It's actually very simple. You and I simultaneously extend one hand, making a gesture to represent numbers from zero to five. At the same time, we speak, guessing the sum of the numbers represented by our hand gestures."

"Whoever guesses correctly wins. The loser is fined a cup of wine."

Linghu Jiu asked curiously: "Huh? Then wouldn't this punishment be a reward?"

Ning Zhuo was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Lin Bufan watched his eldest disciple learn to play finger-guessing games meticulously, and couldn't help but become even more speechless.

Soon, Xiao Ju hurried to the Myriad Demons Cave.

She was burdened with the important task given by Lin Shanshan to look after Ning Zhuo and Linghu Jiu, to prevent the two from getting into a heated argument, with red faces and escalating conflict.

However, before she even entered the cave, she heard the sounds of finger-guessing games.

"Six six six ah, who drinks first ah."

"Five chief ah, who drinks first ah."

"Hahaha, I lost." Linghu Jiu raised his wine bowl, drank it all, and rolled up his sleeves: "Continue."

"Six six six ah (Four joyful wealth ah)!"

"Seven skillful ah (Nine linked rings ah)!"

Ning Zhuo suddenly stared.

He lost.

Linghu Jiu laughed heartily, raising his arm and shouting: "Drink, quick, drink."

Ning Zhuo then drained a bowl.

Xiao Ju stood at the entrance of the cave, seeing this scene, her face full of disbelief, her mouth involuntarily wide open, almost dropping her jaw.

"What's going on?"

"Although Young Master Ning Zhuo and Senior Brother were locked in a fierce battle, they were also red-faced, but there doesn't seem to be any conflict at all."

"Are the two of them actually getting along so well?"

Xiao Ju felt it was inconceivable, completely different from what she had expected.

"Someone is coming." Ning Zhuo's divine sense had spread out, and he already knew of Xiao Ju's arrival.

The two then invited Xiao Ju to come in and report. Upon learning of Lin Shanshan's concerns, Linghu Jiu and Ning Zhuo exchanged smiles.

Linghu Jiu waved his hand: "Junior Sister worries too much, go, go."

Xiao Ju, however, didn't dare to leave and still remembered Lin Shanshan's instructions. She was worried that if she left now and the two started fighting later, it would be unpleasant.

So she said: "How about letting Xiao Ju pour wine for the two distinguished gentlemen?"

Linghu Jiu thought for a moment and immediately understood Xiao Ju's thoughts: "Alright, it's fine for you to pour the wine."

He and Ning Zhuo started their "struggle" again.

Initially, the two only sat on the stone stools. Gradually, they stood up. Linghu Jiu rolled up his sleeves and placed one foot on a stone stool. Each time he played the finger-guessing game, he shouted wildly, his voice very loud.

Ning Zhuo, on the other hand, propped one hand on the stone table, leaned forward, and launched a "fierce attack" on Linghu Jiu each time.

After drinking three jars of wine in a row, neither of them could stand steady anymore. They sat on the stone table, with their arms around each other's shoulders, shaking their heads.

Linghu Jiu was in high spirits and began to sing folk songs.

After listening to a few verses, Ning Zhuo also knew how to sing them and chimed in.

"Hahaha!" The two laughed at each other, both having drunk too much.

Linghu Jiu's hair was disheveled, and he scurried around the stone cave like a monkey. His long sleeves swayed, swift as the wind, extremely unrestrained.

Ning Zhuo sat on the ground, his head lowered, his shoulders hunched, silently.

Linghu Jiu suddenly stopped, looked up at the sky outside the cave, and recited a poem.

Ning Zhuo immediately replied with a poem!

Linghu Jiu clapped his hands in praise: "Young Master Ning Zhuo, what great talent."

Ning Zhuo shook his head and smiled bitterly: "What kind of young master am I? Compared to me, you are the true young master."

"Young Master Linghu!"

He cupped his hands in a bow, looking quite comical.

Linghu Jiu raised his head and nodded, humming: "Young Master Ning Zhuo."

Ning Zhuo was already feeling dizzy: "I am just a little thief."

After the banter, he could no longer support himself and fell to the ground, falling into a deep sleep.

Linghu Jiu shook his head: "Little thief Ning Zhuo, what did you steal? Did you steal my junior sister's heart?"

Xiao Ju's heart trembled violently, and she immediately looked at Linghu Jiu.

Linghu Jiu leaned against the mountain wall, slowly sat down on the ground, looking at the sky outside the cave, a melancholic emotion appearing on his face.

He softly hummed a folk song and also fell into a deep sleep.

Xiao Ju: ?!

After a moment of stunned silence, she let out a long sigh of relief.

In the end, the two did not fight. They only drank and played finger-guessing games.

Xiao Ju began to act.

She was here to take care of Ning Zhuo and Linghu Jiu.

She dragged both of them onto the stone bed, guarded by the bedside, and constantly served them.

Ning Zhuo and Linghu Jiu slept foot to foot for a day and a night.

The next morning, Linghu Jiu woke up first. Seeing Ning Zhuo through sleepy eyes, he laughed heartily, his voice hoarse.

Seeing Xiao Ju again, he thanked her.

Xiao Ju quickly said that she should thank Lin Shanshan, as she was acting under orders.

By noon the next day, Ning Zhuo also woke up. He had an enthusiastic conversation with Linghu Jiu for a while before reluctantly saying goodbye.

He returned to his cave dwelling on Minor Competition Peak and immediately began transcribing the "Five Viscera Temple Divine Soul Technique".

Soon, the entire technique was written down.

Ning Zhuo breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that he hadn't messed things up while drunk!

"It seems that the things obtained after drinking Melancholy Meditation Brew and receiving a senior's transmission are deeply imprinted in the heart and will not be easily forgotten."

"Boss, quickly come and help me look at this divine technique!"

Sun Lingtong emerged from the mechanical flying dragon, took the jade slip, and grumbled in his mouth: "What does Melancholy Meditation Brew taste like anyway? Xiao Zhuo, you didn't even save me a drop to try!"

Ning Zhuo smiled sheepishly: "Next time I go to ask for some, given Brother Linghu's character, he will definitely spare some for me."

"I plan to give the special-grade cloud tea in the storage cabin to Linghu Jiu, Boss, what do you think?"

Sun Lingtong shrugged: "It's up to you."

He gradually showed a solemn expression: "Good technique, the Five Viscera Temple Divine Soul Technique is definitely a top-tier technique. Your branch family now has a sect-guarding technique, which is several grades higher than the Ice Heart Art of the main branch."

"It's just a pity you can't cultivate it anymore."

"Speaking of which, Xiao Zhuo, your Five Elements spiritual roots are all balanced, and practicing this type of Five Elements technique is extremely suitable. Perhaps, this is also an important reason why you received the favor of that Five Elements Divine Lord."

Ning Zhuo said: "Boss, you study it first. I'll go under the Spirit Concealing Willow tree and meditate for a while to see how much I can learn from the 'Five Viscera Temple Divine Soul Technique'."

Ning Zhuo came to the spirit plant cabin, and after talking to the Spirit Concealing Willow for a while, his mood completely calmed down.

He sat cross-legged under the tree and began to meditate.

Suddenly, he actually "saw" the Five Elements Divine Lord again.

"Spirit Concealing Willow?" The Five Elements Divine Lord smiled slightly at Ning Zhuo, "Junior, you didn't cultivate my divine technique, but instead are still attached to old things. Spirit Concealing Willow? It is indeed a treasure plant."

"Watch closely, this is the Dao and principle of the Five Elements!"

"Alas, for you, it's still too early. Just understand as much as you can."

In an instant, Ning Zhuo received the transmission from the Five Elements Divine Lord again.

The Dao that can be spoken is not the eternal Dao!

He tightly closed his eyes, his brows furrowed deeply, his body swaying precariously, blood oozing from his seven orifices, his head burning hot, and sweat rising in white smoke.

The branches of the Spirit Concealing Willow rapidly withered at a terrifying speed. Countless willow leaves fell and drifted, a truly miserable sight.

(End of this chapter)

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