Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1009 - 491: Ye Linglong’s Path to Empress, Linglong Chamber of Commerce_2

"In that case, sister, we shall take our leave."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Mo and the rest displayed their good sense by swiftly departing the mansion. After all, an encounter with an Integration Great Power carried tremendous weight, and they knew better than to impose any longer.

Whoosh!

Moments later, Ye Linglong departed her palace in haste and reached Daoist Mo Mei’s dwelling. The two residences stood close by, making the trip a quick one.

As the home of an Integration Great Power, it was bound to be fortified with powerful defenses, enveloped in mighty Restriction Arrays. Any typical cultivator daring to barge in would surely meet their doom.

Yet, being a direct disciple of Daoist Mo Mei, she was familiar to the guards within, allowing her seamless entry to face her master, Daoist Mo Mei.

She cut a striking figure, clad in a flowing white robe and wielding a three-foot green sword. Though she seemed like a regular female cultivator at first glance, every soul in the Great Xuan Dynasty recognized Daoist Mo Mei as a supreme Unparalleled Sword Cultivator.

The foes and demons she had slain were beyond counting.

Without question, she served as the keenest sword in the Great Xuan Dynasty’s arsenal.

All yearned for her to break through to Mahayana, a feat that would vastly bolster the Great Xuan Dynasty’s might and perhaps seize back lands held by demons.

Ye Linglong’s elevated standing stemmed directly from her master’s illustrious fame.

"Linglong, you’ve arrived. Your cultivation advances splendidly; you’ve reached the Golden Core stage already."

"Still, don’t hasten your progress; focus on strengthening your base."

"Doing so will spare you from future obstacles."

"Rushing ahead might plant concealed risks that aren’t worth facing."

Daoist Mo Mei cautioned her.

"Yes, Master, I’ve perfected every stage of my practice."

"I only breakthrough when I can go no further, so haste isn’t my way."

Ye Linglong bowed her thanks with joined hands.

From this master, she had gained invaluable knowledge.

Without such guidance, her cultivation speed might have lagged far behind.

Above all, her master illuminated the road ahead for her.

"Regarding that Talisman Daoist you spoke of before."

"I’ve investigated thoroughly."

"He’s truly enigmatic."

"He surfaced only lately."

"Word is, he rescued Ice Soul King and companions upon appearing, and even razed a Demon Cave."

"He’s now a prime target on the demons’ list."

"The reward matches that for a Mahayana Cultivator."

Daoist Mo Mei stated plainly, explaining why she had called Ye Linglong here.

Her fascination with this elusive Talisman Daoist was evident.

Destroying a Demon Cave?!

This revelation stunned Ye Linglong to her core; she hadn’t grasped its gravity until now.

But with growing awareness, she came to see just how fearsome a Demon Cave really was.

It acted as a demonic stronghold, fortified with immense barriers.

Breaching one required a nearby Mahayana Cultivator to hold the line, plus a squad of Integration Great Powers striking together.

For this Talisman Daoist to obliterate one alone spoke volumes of his awesome strength.

He had to be at the Body Integration Realm’s pinnacle, or perhaps even a Mahayana powerhouse.

Anything less would make such a victory unattainable.

Clearly, she had misjudged this enigmatic figure’s capabilities earlier.

"Those fortunes you’ve stumbled upon are probably bestowals from the Talisman Daoist, right?"

"He’s no ally of the demons; he aligns with the Human Race’s side."

"Why else would he aid you?"

Daoist Mo Mei was well aware of the various boons her disciple had received, though a binding contract silenced details from the source.

As an Integration Great Power, such trifles held little appeal for her.

Truly captivating opportunities for someone of her stature were few and far between.

Besides, for cultivators, harboring personal fortunes was commonplace and hardly noteworthy.

Provided they didn’t endanger her disciple, all was well.

"Thank you, Master."

Ye Linglong offered her heartfelt thanks.

She realized her master had labored extensively in the shadows to shield her.

Even today, she stayed wary of the shadowy Talisman Daoist.

In this world, she doubted anything came without strings attached.

Better to expose any hidden agendas soon, allowing her to brace herself.

Yet for now, the Talisman Daoist appeared genuinely benevolent.

This knowledge soothed her considerably.

"You said earlier about your exceptional Life Chart awakening special talents."

"That’s what drew the Talisman Daoist’s notice."

"Truth be told, it piques my curiosity, so I’ve scoured many ancient tomes."

"Certain Immortal Realm annals do reference Life Charts."

"They’re described as unique forces forged from the Great Dao’s essence."

"They manifest unpredictably in various beings, sparking diverse Spirit Bodies."

"This surpasses even a Spirit Root in rarity."

"Sadly, the birth of a Spirit Body eludes understanding."

"Not even Mahayana Cultivators can easily identify one in another."

"If the Talisman Daoist can do so, his methods must be exceptional."

Daoist Mo Mei shared, a hint of envy in her voice.

"Mahayana Cultivators can’t detect a Life Chart’s presence?"

Ye Linglong exclaimed in disbelief.

While secrets like the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall and Communication Immortal Talisman stayed unspoken, discussing Life Charts was permissible.

She hadn’t anticipated that Integration Great Powers, let alone Mahayana ones, remained blind to Life Charts.

This underscored the Talisman Daoist’s singularity, wielding skills that outstripped Mahayana levels.

"It’s not surprising."

"This world brims with singular arts."

"Mahayana Cultivators aren’t all-knowing."

"Plenty of feats elude them still."

"Imagine meeting this Talisman Daoist—what a boon that would be!"

"Any method to track him down?"

Daoist Mo Mei’s gaze sharpened on Ye Linglong.

At her current realm, Mahayana lay just beyond reach.

A single insight from this enigmatic Talisman Daoist could spark her breakthrough.

Potentially propelling her to Mahayana status.

The chasm between Integration and Mahayana loomed large, with a formidable barrier.

Despite her prodigious talent, she had lingered at this hurdle for ages.

"Master, I yearn to locate the Talisman Daoist too."

"Regrettably, I lack any way to seek him out."

"Previously, he always reached out to me first."

"But if opportunity arises to cross paths again, I’ll relay your words for sure."

Ye Linglong answered with regret, taken aback by her master’s keen fascination with the Talisman Daoist. Sadly, it had been ages since their last encounter.

Efforts to reach him via Communication Talisman had yielded silence.

Given his stature, if he chose seclusion, she held no power to compel a reunion.

"No matter, I was just voicing a wish."

"When destiny wills it, a meeting will come."

"Since he’s stepped into the fray against demons, he’s bound to resurface."

"For now, patience suffices; time is on my side, no urgency needed."

Daoist Mo Mei offered a soft smile.

She knew encountering such a veiled expert wouldn’t be simple.

Not even Ice Soul King and his group had glimpsed his face; only his voice reached them.

This illustrated his profound secrecy and vigilance.

What troubles him so?

Does feeble cultivation make him shy away?

Or does the demons’ fierce incursion into the Great Xuan Dynasty render meetings perilous?!

Whatever the cause, she burned to face him.

Intuition told her profound revelations awaited from their exchange.

Regrettably, the moment for such a gathering hadn’t arrived.