Chapter 81

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Chen Xun called Qiu Zuo, Gu Jianfeng, Zong Ya, and others into the room to discuss:

"At the Suwu Barracks, the Thirteenth Prince and the Fourth Prince don't get along. Ge Yi is kind-hearted and naturally wants to help the Thirteenth Prince. Now we have a chance to seek shelter under the Thirteenth Prince's protection. What do you think we should do?"

Gu Jianfeng and Zong Ya followed Chen Xun's lead, saying, "Whatever you decide, we will follow."

Qiu Zuo pondered for a moment and said, "We should all go to the East City together..."

Chen Xun nodded. He wasn't worried that Gu Jianfeng and Zong Ya would have different opinions, but he wasn't sure if Qiu Zuo still wanted to stay with them. After Qianlan entered the inner courtyard of the academy and became a purple-robed disciple, the status of the Zuo Ji tribe in Canglan had changed. If Qiu Zuo led his people to separate from them, it would be easier for them to establish themselves in Canglan City.

Without significant benefits, few people in the city would dare to provoke a tribe with a purple-robed disciple. Even the Gui Xi tribe might actively seek to mend relations with the Zuo Ji tribe.

Although Qiu Zuo couldn't represent the Zuo Ji tribe, his decision to stick together with everyone else reassured Chen Xun.

Since they had decided to withdraw from the South City, Chen Xun and the others didn't hesitate. They had no luggage, so they moved to the East City that night through Ge Yi's connections.

Most of the streets in the East City were paved with bluestone, not as luxurious as the North City, but far more orderly than the chaotic South City. The courtyards were neatly built with brick and stone, solid and tall.

The courtyard recommended by Ge Yi was located in Tongluo Alley in the East City. The entire building consisted of two groups of three courtyards, a stark contrast to the dilapidated courtyard in the South City.

This place originally belonged to a small clan in Canglan City. The small clan was now in decline, with only three to five members left, who didn't need such a large courtyard. The living items in the courtyard were complete, so Chen Xun and the others could move in immediately without any additional preparation.

Although only those above the Taijing realm were the supreme beings in Canglan City, Ge Yi, as a direct confidant of the deputy commander of the Suwu Barracks, Su Qingfeng, had considerable influence in the East City.

Knowing that Ge Yi wanted to buy this courtyard, the local officials hurried over and completed the procedures for Chen Xun and the others that night.

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After sending Ge Yi and his entourage away, the sky was already faintly lit, and it was dawn. Cultivators often go without sleep for several days, but with so many events happening today, Chen Xun and the others returned to their rooms to rest after seeing Ge Yi off.

Qiu Zuo and Gu Jianfeng insisted that they would rather squeeze together to give Chen Xun a separate courtyard for his peace of mind in cultivation.

Chen Xun thought that he was not part of the nine clans, and even if they temporarily lived together, they would eventually need to establish their own household by making a door in the wall. Therefore, he didn't refuse living in a separate courtyard.

As Chen Xun pushed open the courtyard gate, his soul trembled. He saw Su Tang standing under a osmanthus tree, wearing a white silk robe. The waning moon still cast a glow on her clear and beautiful face, making her look exceptionally charming.

Chen Xun realized that since Su Qingfeng was not in the city, and Ge Yi suggested they move to the East City, it must have been Su Tang's idea.

"You have already mastered the Dragon Binding Technique, and you knew I was here even before you opened the door..." Su Tang was surprised by Chen Xun's progress.

Chen Xun, who had been focusing on cultivation in his tribe without a reference point, scratched the back of his head and said, "Why are you here?"

"Why don't you take me as your master?" Su Tang asked instead of answering.

"If I really take you as my master, will the old ancestor of the Su family really stand by and do nothing?" Chen Xun asked.

Su Tang didn't expect that Chen Xun, despite his young age, could see through the complex relationships behind the scenes.

"Su Quan, that shameless person, actually went to the old ancestor to complain, and I got a scolding from the old ancestor," Su Tang said helplessly. "I will go into seclusion in a few days. I won't be allowed to leave until I reach the later stage of the Taijing realm. You must be careful in Canglan City."

Chen Xun had guessed this outcome and felt a sense of loss, not knowing when he would see Su Tang again after her seclusion.

Chen Xun remembered something and asked Su Tang, "Do you know where the Zongzi of the Gui Xi tribe, Lou Shiyi, has gone?"

Chen Xun suspected that Lou Shiyi also possessed ancient bloodline, which was why the Gui Xi tribe spared no effort to protect him. However, he didn't see Lou Shiyi at the grand ceremony today.

He didn't think the Gui Xi tribe would dare to defy the Su family and let Lou Shiyi join another clan, which made the situation even more mysterious.

"I'm not sure," Su Tang said.

Chen Xun knew that Su Tang was focused on cultivation and didn't pay much attention to clan affairs. It seemed he would have to find out about Lou Shiyi's whereabouts on his own.

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Chen Xun was afraid that someone might come to the courtyard to look for him, so he invited Su Tang into the study. When he opened the door, he was surprised to see the study neatly arranged.

He had previously had someone move in over a hundred scrolls, which were piled on the desk without any organization.

Chen Xun couldn't help but smile bitterly, not expecting that in the short time he was out with Ge Yi, Su Tang had already cleaned up the study. He turned back and said with a smile, "I bet no one in the city would ever think you would help me tidy up the study..."

"Your place was a mess, and I thought you would be out with Ge Yi for some time, so I helped you clean up," Su Tang said with a smile. "What, is there something wrong with me helping you clean up the study?"

Chen Xun smiled and saw that in addition to the hundred scrolls on the nanmu bookshelf, there was another scroll on the desk. He walked over and picked it up. The scroll was thin, only a dozen pages, with the title "Lieshuan Dao Jue" written in ancient script.

"Your physical body has been reshaped by spiritual energy, forming a Xuanhan body. For others, it would take years of cultivation of Xuanhan techniques to refine the body and change the constitution. But your situation is very special. To avoid others noticing the ancient bloodline in your body, you must cultivate the Lieshuan Dao Jue to conceal it..." Su Tang said.

Although the scroll was light, Chen Xun felt a heavy weight in his hands, realizing that Su Tang had considered everything for him.

A Xuanhan body is not particularly special. Cultivators of the Manwu path use blood, qi, and divine essence to refine the body and change the constitution. Once they reach the Blood Change and Bone Washing stage, their constitution will be completely transformed.

The biggest difference lies in:

Some people may never reach the Blood Change and Bone Washing stage in their entire lives.

Some people, after years of persistent cultivation, can reach the seventh level of Blood Change and completely change their constitution, which is already a sign of exceptional talent.

Among millions of people, there are a few who are born with a Xuanhan body, equivalent to being born at the seventh level of Blood Change, with cultivation potential far surpassing the first two.

Only the latter would be considered a prodigy by sects and noble families, with cultivation potential on par with ancient bloodlines.

Chen Xun's situation was different from all three.

After being severely injured on the Great Lonely Peak, his soul sea anomaly absorbed a vast amount of Xuanhan energy, reshaping his body and bringing him to the seventh level of Blood Change.

Even Su Tang had never heard of anyone within a thousand miles who could reshape their body with spiritual energy and regrow flesh at the later stage of the True Yang realm.

To keep the secret of the six-armed giant demon blood, Chen Xun could only cultivate the Lieshuan Dao Jue to conceal it.

Chen Xun could claim that he had cultivated the Lieshuan Dao Jue for years, reaching the Blood Change and Bone Washing stage, and forming a Xuanhan body. This would be considered a rare talent but not unprecedented, and it wouldn't make others think of the unimaginable abilities of reshaping the body with spiritual energy and regrowing flesh.

"After you master the Lieshuan Dao Jue, burn the scroll to avoid arousing suspicion from prying eyes," Su Tang added. "I have read the scroll and noted some areas for improvement. You can refer to them during your cultivation..."

Chen Xun opened the scroll and found a white silk page inside, about two feet square, with thousands of elegant characters.

This made Chen Xun feel even more heavy-hearted. He didn't expect that Su Tang, after returning to Canglan, might have truly wanted to take him as a disciple. She must have cultivated the scroll herself to propose such exquisite improvements.

Chen Xun looked up and saw Su Tang's clear and bright eyes, asking, "Do you really want to take me as a disciple?"

Su Tang smiled and said, "I'm still young and focused on cultivation. I don't have the qualifications to take disciples. I just grew up practicing with the old ancestor. Even when Wuyang secretly joined the old ancestor's disciples, I often wouldn't see anyone for months. Don't tell anyone about Wuyang, or I'll get scolded by the old ancestor again. I just thought it would be nice to have a younger brother or sister around. Well, it's almost dawn. I'll go now. Take care of yourself and cultivate the Dragon Binding Technique well in Canglan..."

Chen Xun nodded. Su Tang pushed open the window and transformed into a long rainbow, shooting into the northern sky.

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Living with Qiu Zuo, Gu Jianfeng, and Zong Ya, Chen Xun didn't have to worry about daily chores. Qiu Zuo was cautious and thorough, and he could handle everything well.

For the next month, Chen Xun could focus on his cultivation in the study without any distractions.

Previously, he had integrated the Great Peng Secret Fist into his sword techniques, which could condense frost within ten meters, directly affecting the enemy's blood and qi. However, the Xuanhan energy that permeated his body was scattered and not condensed, making it ineffective against higher-level Manwu cultivators.

The essence of Manwu and True Yang spiritual energy is the same, divided into nine attributes: metal, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, cold, thunder, and formless.

Whether cultivating Xuanhan techniques to form a Xuanhan body or being born with a Xuanhan body, the Xuanhan essence released by the blood and qi can be well integrated with fist and sword techniques during combat.

Chen Xun's situation was extremely special. His techniques were mixed, and whether it was the Great Peng Secret Fist or the Nine Nether War Spear, he couldn't fully integrate his blood and qi essence into his techniques, causing some Xuanhan energy to scatter.

This looked mysterious but was actually a great waste of blood and qi essence.

As a Xuanhan body,