Chapter 314: White Jade Leaves

316, White Jade Leaves

Bai Yu Ye Zi was a legendary martial art of the Bai Yu clan. However, because the Bai Yu clan declined significantly over time, the last surviving elder left the Bai Yu clan’s heirloom — the Bai Yu Ye Zi secret manual — in a secure place before he passed away. This location was within the ruins of the Bai Yu clan's old dwelling, in a hidden chamber beneath a dried-up well.

No one expected that after several hundred years, this secret manual would be discovered by an orphaned young girl named Xia Wu Shuang, who was foraging for wild vegetables. Xia Wu Shuang was born with a unique bone structure, naturally suited for practicing this kind of cultivation technique. Since discovering the secret manual, she had been practicing diligently in this hidden chamber. Her cultivation improved by leaps and bounds. After only two years, she had already cultivated to the realm of Martial King.

However, this secret manual was extremely difficult to cultivate. The Qi energy within it was exceptionally pure, making it nearly impossible for ordinary people to cultivate. Even with Xia Wu Shuang’s naturally gifted physique, it still took her considerable effort to cultivate it. Moreover, the cultivation was perilous; any slight mistake could lead to Qi deviation and death. As a result, her understanding of this secret manual was not complete. Even after two years of arduous cultivation, she still didn't fully grasp the true essence of Bai Yu Ye Zi.

Perhaps because she had been cultivating Bai Yu Ye Zi for two years, her complexion was now as white as snow, and her skin was translucent like jade. Her eyes were dark and glistening, with an ethereal beauty. She was a true beauty, born from nature.

One day, after she had completed her cultivation, she emerged from the well. Just as she stepped out, she was suddenly grabbed by a large hand.

"Little girl, you've finally come out! I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

The person who spoke was a burly man in his thirties. He wore a simple white robe and had a stern expression. His eyes were like torches, radiating a powerful aura. He was clearly a master.

Seeing this, Xia Wu Shuang's face changed slightly. She had always been cultivating in seclusion and rarely interacted with outsiders. She had never expected someone to discover her here.

"Who are you? Why are you grabbing me?" Xia Wu Shuang asked, trying to maintain her composure.

The man smiled faintly and said, "Little girl, don't be afraid. I'm not a bad person. I'm here to test you."

"Test me?" Xia Wu Shuang was confused.

"Yes, test you," the man nodded and continued, "I want to see if you are qualified to cultivate Bai Yu Ye Zi."

Xia Wu Shuang was surprised. How did he know she was cultivating Bai Yu Ye Zi?

"How... how do you know?"

"Hehe, I can see it," the man said with a smile, "The Qi you cultivate is exactly the same as Bai Yu Ye Zi. Moreover, you possess the White Jade bone structure, which is a prerequisite for cultivating Bai Yu Ye Zi. If you don't have the White Jade bone structure, even if you obtain the secret manual, you can't cultivate it."

Xia Wu Shuang was even more shocked. This person actually knew about the White Jade bone structure. Who exactly was he?

"Who are you?" Xia Wu Shuang asked again, her voice filled with caution.

The man smiled slightly and said, "My name is Bai Li Jing. I am the current head of the Bai Yu clan."

"The head of the Bai Yu clan?" Xia Wu Shuang was taken aback. She knew the Bai Yu clan had long since declined and thought the last elder was the only one left. She didn't expect there to be a current head.

"That's right," Bai Li Jing nodded, "Although our Bai Yu clan has declined, it hasn't been completely annihilated. I'm the descendant of the last elder. Back then, he entrusted me with the task of protecting the Bai Yu Ye Zi secret manual. I've been searching for it all these years, and I finally found it today."

As he spoke, his eyes turned to Xia Wu Shuang. "You must have found this secret manual, right? This is the heirloom of our Bai Yu clan. Can you return it to me?"

Xia Wu Shuang hesitated for a moment. This secret manual was indeed the Bai Yu clan's heirloom, and she had cultivated it for two years. She had already developed a strong connection to it. Giving it up was truly difficult.

Seeing her hesitation, Bai Li Jing didn't rush her. He understood her feelings. After all, she had spent two years cultivating this secret manual.

After a while, Xia Wu Shuang took a deep breath and looked at Bai Li Jing, saying, "I can return the secret manual to you, but you have to promise me one condition."

"What condition?" Bai Li Jing asked.

"I want to enter the Bai Yu clan and become your disciple, and you must continue to teach me Bai Yu Ye Zi," Xia Wu Shuang said seriously.

Bai Li Jing was slightly surprised. He didn't expect Xia Wu Shuang to make such a request. However, after thinking for a moment, he nodded and said, "Okay, I can agree to your condition. However, entering the Bai Yu clan and becoming my disciple requires a test. Are you willing to accept it?"

"Yes, I am," Xia Wu Shuang replied firmly.

"Alright," Bai Li Jing smiled, "Then follow me."

With that, Bai Li Jing led Xia Wu Shuang out of the Bai Yu clan ruins and headed towards the location of the Bai Yu clan.

The Bai Yu clan was located in a remote mountain range. Although it had declined, its foundation still existed. The current Bai Yu clan only had Bai Li Jing and a few elderly clansmen. They were living a secluded life, rarely interacting with the outside world.

Bai Li Jing brought Xia Wu Shuang back to the Bai Yu clan. He first tested her, and Xia Wu Shuang's performance greatly exceeded his expectations. Not only did she have the White Jade bone structure, but her talent was also extremely high. In just two years, she had cultivated Bai Yu Ye Zi to the realm of Martial King. Such talent was truly rare.

Bai Li Jing was overjoyed. He immediately accepted Xia Wu Shuang as his disciple and personally taught her Bai Yu Ye Zi. With Bai Li Jing's guidance, Xia Wu Shuang’s cultivation progressed even faster. Within a few years, she had already cultivated Bai Yu Ye Zi to the realm of Martial Emperor.

As her cultivation improved, Xia Wu Shuang’s temperament also became more ethereal and beautiful. Her every movement exuded an otherworldly charm, captivating everyone who saw her.

One day, after her cultivation, Xia Wu Shuang asked Bai Li Jing, "Master, why did the Bai Yu clan decline?"

Bai Li Jing sighed and said, "That's a long story. The decline of the Bai Yu clan is related to the White Jade Leaf secret manual. Although White Jade Leaf is powerful, it is extremely difficult to cultivate. Any mistake can lead to Qi deviation and death. In history, many disciples of the Bai Yu clan died because of cultivating White Jade Leaf, leading to the gradual decline of the clan."

"So that's how it is," Xia Wu Shuang nodded in understanding.

Bai Li Jing continued, "Actually, there's another reason for the decline of the Bai Yu clan, and that is the lack of White Jade bone structure. The White Jade Leaf secret manual requires the White Jade bone structure to cultivate. Without this bone structure, cultivating White Jade Leaf is extremely difficult, and the progress is slow. In recent generations, fewer and fewer people have been born with the White Jade bone structure, which is also a crucial reason for the decline of the Bai Yu clan."

Xia Wu Shuang was silent. It turned out that the White Jade bone structure was so important.

"Master, you mentioned that you have the White Jade bone structure. Did you also cultivate White Jade Leaf?" Xia Wu Shuang asked.

Bai Li Jing shook his head and said, "I don't have the White Jade bone structure, so I couldn't cultivate White Jade Leaf. However, I have cultivated other martial arts of the Bai Yu clan, and my strength is not bad."

Xia Wu Shuang nodded. She could feel that Bai Li Jing's strength was indeed very strong.

"Master, is there any way to cultivate White Jade Leaf without the White Jade bone structure?" Xia Wu Shuang asked.

Bai Li Jing thought for a moment and said, "There is a legend in the Bai Yu clan that there is a divine medicine called White Jade Ganoderma that can change a person's bone structure and allow them to cultivate White Jade Leaf. However, this divine medicine is extremely rare and difficult to find."

"White Jade Ganoderma?" Xia Wu Shuang murmured. She had never heard of this divine medicine.

"Yes, White Jade Ganoderma," Bai Li Jing nodded, "If you can find White Jade Ganoderma, then even without the White Jade bone structure, you can cultivate White Jade Leaf."

Xia Wu Shuang's eyes lit up. She decided that she would definitely find White Jade Ganoderma and help the Bai Yu clan rise again.

From that day on, Xia Wu Shuang not only diligently cultivated White Jade Leaf but also began searching for White Jade Ganoderma. She searched in various mountains and forests, visiting many medicinal herbs masters and pharmacists, but she still couldn't find any trace of White Jade Ganoderma.

Just as she was about to give up, she unexpectedly received a piece of news. It was said that there was a magical item exchange in the nearby city, where various rare treasures would be displayed for exchange. Perhaps she could find White Jade Ganoderma there.

Xia Wu Shuang decided to go to the city and try her luck. She bid farewell to Bai Li Jing and left the Bai Yu clan.

After arriving at the city, Xia Wu Shuang found the location of the magical item exchange. It was a large and bustling place with many people coming and going. Xia Wu Shuang followed the crowd and entered the exchange.

The exchange was divided into several areas. In the main hall, various common magical items were displayed. In the side halls, some rare and precious items were displayed. Xia Wu Shuang went directly to the side halls, hoping to find White Jade Ganoderma there.

She searched through several side halls, but still didn't find White Jade Ganoderma. Just as she was feeling disappointed, she suddenly saw a display case in the corner of a side hall. Inside the case was a white, crystalline Ganoderma Lucidum that emitted a faint white light.

Xia Wu Shuang's eyes lit up. Could this be White Jade Ganoderma?

She immediately walked over and carefully examined the Ganoderma Lucidum. It was indeed exactly the same as described in the legend, the White Jade Ganoderma!

Xia Wu Shuang was overjoyed. She didn't expect to find White Jade Ganoderma here.

She immediately inquired about the price of White Jade Ganoderma. The person in charge of the exchange told her that this White Jade Ganoderma was extremely precious and required exchanging items of equal value.

Xia Wu Shuang thought for a moment and decided to use her White Jade Leaf secret manual to exchange for White Jade Ganoderma. Although White Jade Leaf was very important to her, for the future of the Bai Yu clan and for finding White Jade Ganoderma, she was willing to give it up.

She told the person in charge that she was willing to use the White Jade Leaf secret manual to exchange for White Jade Ganoderma. The person in charge was greatly surprised. He didn't expect this beautiful young girl to possess the White Jade Leaf secret manual.

He immediately contacted the owner of White Jade Ganoderma. After learning that Xia Wu Shuang was willing to use the White Jade Leaf secret manual to exchange for White Jade Ganoderma, the owner of White Jade Ganoderma was also greatly surprised. He immediately agreed to the exchange.

The exchange was completed smoothly. Xia Wu Shuang successfully obtained White Jade Ganoderma, and the owner of White Jade Ganoderma obtained the White Jade Leaf secret manual.

After obtaining White Jade Ganoderma, Xia Wu Shuang didn't linger in the city. She immediately returned to the Bai Yu clan.

Upon returning to the Bai Yu clan, Xia Wu Shuang handed White Jade Ganoderma to Bai Li Jing. Bai Li Jing was overjoyed and immediately used White Jade Ganoderma to change his bone structure and began cultivating White Jade Leaf.

With the help of White Jade Ganoderma, Bai Li Jing's cultivation of White Jade Leaf progressed rapidly. Within a few years, he had also cultivated White Jade Leaf to the realm of Martial Emperor.

The Bai Yu clan also began to rise again. More and more people with the White Jade bone structure appeared, and more and more disciples of the Bai Yu clan successfully cultivated White Jade Leaf.

The Bai Yu clan once again became a powerful force, its reputation spreading far and wide. And Xia Wu Shuang, the girl who brought hope to the Bai Yu clan, also became a legendary figure.