Imperial Cultivation Chapter 1687 - 1683: Unspoken

Chu Zhiyuan took the two Spirit Stones, shook his head, and sighed.

He always thought he had great luck, but every time he saw what Xu Yingying brought out, he felt he was lacking.

He had never even heard of these Spirit Stones.

Any one of them would be a highly coveted treasure.

Yet Xu Yingying easily took out three pieces.

"How about it, is it enough?" Xu Yingying giggled, "With these, can you seize that Divine Artifact?"

Chu Zhiyuan asked, "Yingying, since you have these, why don’t you go and seize it?"

"I won’t suffer that hardship," Xu Yingying said. "If it’s truly meant for me, it would come to me on its own; if not, there’s no point in seizing it!"

Chu Zhiyuan just shook his head.

Xu Yingying laughed, "Princely Heir, why are you shaking your head? Am I not right?"

Chu Zhiyuan sighed, "I’m shaking my head thinking how unfair the heavens are."

"Hehe, I’ve always had great luck," Xu Yingying giggled, "even if I ascended, my luck would still be excellent."

She pointed to the Spirit Stones in Chu Zhiyuan’s hand, "I stumbled upon these Spirit Stones by accident when I entered a Cave Mansion."

Chu Zhiyuan’s spirits lifted immediately, "Where is the Cave Mansion?"

"Can’t find it again," Xu Yingying shook her head, "after I left, I couldn’t find it anymore."

Chu Zhiyuan sighed.

Xu Yingying laughed, "Don’t be too greedy; since you’ve got these, it’s enough."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Only someone with your kind of luck can say not to be too greedy."

If it were him, he would absolutely dig three feet into the ground in that Cave Mansion, even trace back its origins.

Xu Yingying laughed, "My lesson is not to be too greedy. If it’s meant to be yours, it will come together with you. If it’s not yours, seizing it is just a waste of effort and possibly a heavy loss!"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head with a wry smile.

He examined the three Spirit Stones, and his eyes suddenly became bright.

A moment later, his eyes returned to normal, appearing thoughtful.

Through these three Spirit Stones, he saw a member of the Divine Race.

The Cave Mansion Xu Yingying entered was a temporary residence of this Divine Race member.

This Divine Race member liked to travel and roamed the world, playing in various heavens, even venturing into various mystical Grotto Heavens.

For the Divine Race, leaving the Divine Domain, aside from Outer Heaven, all other heavens are considered filthy and untouchable places.

Not only did he not disdain it, but he even enjoyed it immensely.

Chu Zhiyuan speculated that this Divine Race member might not be dead and might still be alive.

It’s just that now the Divine Race has returned to their Ancestral Land, and after so long, they might not be able to come back.

Xu Yingying curiously asked, "What did you see, Princely Heir?"

Chu Zhiyuan said, "This Strange Stone wasn’t purely Innate; it was crafted by someone using a Miracle Technique."

Xu Yingying laughed, "So you’re saying there are many of these Strange Stones?"

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "It’s crafted, but if it were ordinary materials, it wouldn’t be like this. Such stones probably exist only in these three pieces."

"What a pity..." Xu Yingying laughed, "If there were a few more, it would be even more certain to seize the Divine Artifact."

Though she spoke of disappointment, her expression showed little of it.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "Your luck, Yingying, is indeed good. Which Grotto Heaven was this from?"

"Can’t remember," Xu Yingying said, "I’ve been to too many Grotto Heavens and didn’t remember clearly. Even if I had a magical encounter, I wouldn’t find it again upon return."

Chu Zhiyuan examined the three Spirit Stones, marveling, "These are truly good things!"

"Are you going to seize that Divine Artifact now?" Xu Yingying’s eyes sparkled.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "No rush."

"Aren’t you afraid others will take it?"

"Like you said, if it’s mine, others can’t take it; if others take it, then it’s not mine."

Xu Yingying giggled, "Princely Heir, you’re not really like that."

What she thought was applicable to herself doesn’t necessarily apply to others.

The Princely Heir also has great luck, but not as good as her own; he should seize when necessary.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I always feel that there’s something wrong with the Divine Artifact being seized now. Let’s wait and see."

"Alright," Xu Yingying said, "If you really want to seize it, don’t forget to let me know; I’ll help you."

"How will you help?"

"I’ll bring some experts to support you," Xu Yingying giggled proudly, "We have quite a few Spirit Venerables in the Divine Sect!"

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and shook his head, "No matter how many Spirit Venerables, they can’t exceed all those Spirit Venerables."

"Not too far off," Xu Yingying said, "I can gather at least over a hundred Spirit Venerables to help."

"A hundred High Rank Spirit Venerables?"

"Together Low Rank and High Rank, it’s not purely a hundred High Ranks; however, these should suffice to cover your escape, right?"

"Let’s forget it." Chu Zhiyuan shook his head.

Xu Yingying looked at him in surprise.

Chu Zhiyuan said, "In seizing a Divine Artifact, it doesn’t come down to who has more people or greater strength; more people and strength can be a burden."

Xu Yingying furrowed her brow, puzzled.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, "Yingying, if you don’t plan on competing, it’s better not to go."

Xu Yingying said, "Well, since I found you, I won’t go. I’ll go see Sister Xiao and Sister Li."

Chu Zhiyuan smiled and nodded, then inquired about the Jiuli Divine Sect.

He hadn’t seen any records of the Jiuli Divine Sect, which was indeed strange.

If the Jiuli Divine Sect was unknown and weak, it would be fine, but it had so many Spirit Venerables and no records at all, which was unusual.

"That’s perfectly normal; outsiders simply don’t know about our Main Sect," Xu Yingying said, "We never speak our name outside."

Chu Zhiyuan frowned and shook his head.

Xu Yingying said, "It’s impossible for any disciple to be captured."

"Why?"

"Once captured, they could immediately commit suicide and return to the Sect."

"Would rather die than speak?"

"Can’t die," Xu Yingying said, "the soul returns and can be resurrected."

Chu Zhiyuan’s expression changed slightly.

His heart skipped a beat, and he couldn’t help but think of the Demon Clan.

Xu Yingying giggled, "Mysterious, right? That’s why the disciples are absolutely loyal and never reveal the name of the Sect.... Have I ever told you the name of the Main Sect?"

"So you’re not the Jiuli Divine Sect?"

"Hehe, did I ever tell you this name?"

Chu Zhiyuan pondered.

Quickly recalling the occasions after meeting Xu Yingying.

All the words shared between them.

Xu Yingying indeed hadn’t mentioned the name Jiuli Divine Sect, nor any other names.

"But Yingying, you didn’t deny it either, right?"

"You can call it this or that, but the real name of the Divine Sect can’t be spoken."

"Is the Jiuli Divine Mountain not your Main Altar?"

"Of course, it’s not named that," Xu Yingying said, "In any case, it can’t be spoken aloud."

Chu Zhiyuan scrutinized her.

Xu Yingying laughed, "Rest assured, we’re not a Cult."

"Why can’t it be spoken then?"

Chu Zhiyuan stepped forward and placed his hand on her fair wrist.

Xu Yingying rolled her eyes at him, neither evading nor resisting, allowing him to send a breath of energy: "With the blessing of the Divine Artifact, this name cannot be spoken."

Chu Zhiyuan, in contemplation, let go of her wrist.

Xu Yingying said, "Don’t worry, as long as the name isn’t said, I’m free and not under constraint or servitude."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "That’s good. If things truly go awry, you know what to do... If you want to see Ruoling and Hongzhao, you’d better have them come to see you."

Xu Yingying giggled, "Princely Heir, are you worried I’ll bring them trouble?"

Chu Zhiyuan nodded frankly, "Your Divine Artifact makes me uneasy."

Xu Yingying said, "Then how about we meet here?... This is a place where the power of the Divine Artifact is hard to reach."

Chu Zhiyuan nodded, "Tomorrow, at this time."

"Alright," Xu Yingying readily agreed.

After bidding her farewell, Chu Zhiyuan returned to the Profound Yin Palace and discussed meeting Xu Yingying with Xiao Ruoling and Shen Hanyue.