Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now! Chapter 1165 - 347: Fleeting Three Months

Secretly biting her lip, a flush crept onto her cheeks as she slowly raised her hand, unfastening the button at the front of her chest.

"Hey? Hey? Hey! What do you think you're doing?"

Chen Yan was startled for a moment before immediately exclaiming, "No! Stop it! Stop that right now!"

Zhan Li's face flushed, and she cast a look of helplessness, mingled with shyness, grievance, and reluctance, at Chen Yan. "...I have nothing else to offer you besides this."

Chen Yan swiftly grabbed a blanket from a nearby couch and tossed it, covering Zhan Li's head.

Hurriedly pulling the blanket off, Zhan Li heard Chen Yan ask coldly, "Do you wish to rebuild your cultivation?"

Zhan Li's expression grew serious, and she nodded solemnly. "Yes. My cultivation is shallow, my foundation unstable, and the path I took from the very beginning was flawed. My master, in order to help me advance rapidly, used external forces to boost my progress. If I don't make a firm decision now, I fear this will be my cultivation limit for life."

"So, you're unwilling to give up on your pursuit?"

"Absolutely not!" Zhan Li's eyes burned with resolve as she clenched her teeth. "My heart has always yearned for the Dao, and I lack neither determination nor ambition. The past was merely a lapse in judgment, a temptation by a shortcut..."

Chen Yan observed Zhan Li's face intently for a moment before slowly producing a Jade Scroll.

"This scroll contains a 'sharpening' technique. It's just a minor skill, not some profound cultivation method, so I can teach it to you."

Zhan Li was overjoyed and accepted it. However, Chen Yan added, "This isn't a free gift. I require you to do something for me in return."

Zhan Li immediately nodded. "Of course! Please, name it, as long as it's within my capabilities!"

"Help me find a cultivation technique."

Zhan Li blinked in surprise. "A cultivation technique? You're still in need of one?"

Chen Yan waved his hand, tossing another Jade Scroll towards her. "This scroll contains a sect's cultivation technique, but it's incomplete. The method for nourishing the body with Primordial Qi is missing from its training regimen, and its spellcraft aspects are entirely absent. The only part remaining details the movement of Primordial Qi and enhancing its cultivation. This technique is unusable in its current state. Find me a similar, complete version."

The scroll Chen Yan presented was the legacy cultivation technique of the Cloud Sect, belonging to Chu Keqing.

Zhan Li's Divine Sense briefly scanned the Jade Scroll, her brow furrowing. "This cultivation technique is rather ordinary. Its only real merit is its balance; it's neither biased nor extreme. It doesn't demand exceptional talent, but progress won't be rapid. Its strength lies in its stability, making it difficult to deviate. Such a technique would only be considered third-rate or perhaps second-rate in the Domain Realm. Even minor sects possess comparable methods. Why are you interested in a technique of this caliber?"

Chen Yan sighed. "Just do as I ask. Find a similar, complete technique. It doesn't need to be a top-tier method, but it must remain balanced and unbiased. It shouldn't have high requirements for the cultivator's talent; universality is preferred."

Hearing this, Zhan Li nodded with a smile. "That's simple enough. There's no need to search for another similar technique. Having cultivated since childhood, I've encountered many techniques circulated within the Domain Realm. For this one... I can personally revise and complete it myself."

Chen Yan nodded. "Then I'll entrust it to you."

Zhan Li solemnly accepted the task and departed.

Chen Yan let out an internal sigh, another weight lifted from his mind.

The woman Chu Keqing had been exceptionally kind to him, assisting him in numerous ways. Chen Yan had always desired to help her perfect the Cloud Sect technique.

The cultivation methods circulating in the mortal world are all incomplete, primarily lacking methods for body nourishment and, even more so, various spell incantations. This deficiency has resulted in cultivators in the real world being capable only of cultivating Primordial Qi, becoming practitioners with superficial Qi advancements.

Chen Yan had previously attempted to assist Chu Keqing in rectifying her technique, but he only managed to fix some errors within the inherited method. However, he did not complete the missing body nourishment methods or the various spells.

This was because, at that time, Chen Yan had only mastered a single cultivation technique – the Secret Manual bestowed by the old lady. He possessed no knowledge of other techniques.

Therefore, what could he possibly use to supplement the Cloud Sect technique? He couldn't possibly hand over the technique left by the old lady to the Cloud Sect, could he?

Now, holding a prominent position within the Ghost Race in the Domain Realm, and with Zhan Li serving as the Cave Maiden of the Black Wood Tribe—possessing extraordinary cultivation and undoubtedly vast knowledge—entrusting this task to her is exceptionally fitting.

The intention was to retrieve a comprehensive technique and present it to Chu Keqing upon his eventual return, thereby repaying the consistent kindness he had always received from Chu Keqing.

Indeed, merely a little over ten days after Zhan Li had taken away the Cloud Sect technique, she presented a fully-formed "Cloud Sect Technique."

Not only was the method for circulating Primordial Qi improved, but the process for nourishing the body with Primordial Qi was also perfected.

Furthermore, Zhan Li meticulously inscribed six combat spells suitable for Dueling Techniques, alongside six auxiliary spells from associated disciplines.

A total of twelve spells were included, intended to cater to the daily necessities of any cultivator.

With these additions, the cultivation technique could now be regarded as a substantially complete heritage.

Alchemy was deliberately excluded due to the vast divergence between the flora of the real world and that of the Domain Realm.

Its inclusion would have served no practical purpose.

The scarcity of various Domain Realm herbs in the real world rendered Alchemy completely unfeasible.

Similarly, the principles of Artifact Creation were also omitted.

With the contributions from Zhan Li, recognized as the premier genius of the Ghost Race, the value of this newly revised "Cloud Sect Technique" had undeniably soared. Zhan Li herself stated that, with this technique, it could now rival the caliber of a minor cultivation sect or a family within the Domain Realm.

Time, in its relentless passage, saw three swift months conclude, and finally, the anticipated day for Chen Yan arrived.

Master Shilu and Master Jindao arrived in unison.

The elixirs, the collection of weapons, and the various magical artifacts were all finalized!

Accompanying Master Shilu and Master Jindao was Donghai, a figure Chen Yan had not encountered for a considerable period.

Upon his reappearance, the gaze Brother Xiaohai directed towards Donghai held a more intricate blend of emotions, a subtle undercurrent of melancholy evident in his eyes.

A stirring in Chen Yan's heart confirmed his realization: Donghai had come to bid him farewell!

The moment of departure had drawn near.

"I've brought a gift for you."

Donghai offered Chen Yan a gentle smile, gesturing subtly to reveal what was behind him.

Behind Donghai, resting lazily on the ground, was a small, snow-white beast, stretching its body. Yet, as it lifted its head to meet Chen Yan's gaze, its eyes suddenly ignited with a brilliant spark.

With a soft call, the little snow-white creature leaped gracefully toward Chen Yan.

"Huh? Big White?"

Chen Yan exclaimed, effortlessly catching the bounding Big White into his embrace.

Donghai let out a soft chuckle: "I was aware you left this little one outside Snow Cliff Pass, so I took it under my care these past days to bring it back to you."

Hearing this, a profound jolt resonated within Chen Yan!!

They had bestowed upon him numerous provisions, with elixirs, magical artifacts, and weapons all perfectly prepared.

And now, even Big White, which he had entrusted to the wilderness beyond Snow Cliff Pass, had been returned to him.

The elder's intention in orchestrating all of this...

Could it be that after this departure from the Domain Realm, she harbored no desire for his return!?

He turned his gaze to Donghai, only to find Donghai's own gaze fixed upon him in silent contemplation, followed by a slight, affirmative nod.

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