Chapter 251 - 132: Marquis’ Guest: Helping You Enter the Mansion Courtyard and Become a ’Qi Cultivation Grandmaster

Chapter 251: Chapter 132: Marquis’ Guest: Helping You Enter the Mansion Courtyard and Become a ’Qi Cultivation Grandmaster

"You..."

"You’re the fated one who obtained the Divine Technique ’Mountain and Sea Search,’ aren’t you?"

Ji Xiu’s relaxed expression instantly tightened. At the same time, he gripped the Titled Blade Plaque he had taken from the Ancestral Hall.

Seeing his expression, Granny Shi smiled:

"There’s no need to be so secretive."

"Ever since the corrosion of the Outer Dao began, over thousands of years, Jade Talismans serving as Divine Power Carriers have appeared in the world from time to time."

"They represent an ’Immortal Seed.’ While they are precious, others have obtained them before."

"This particular one..."

"...was originally sought out by the Garrison Commander of Jiangyin Prefecture at the behest of the Marquis, intended as a gift for the Young Lady Heir. It is of great use to her."

"But something went wrong along the way. After a few twists and turns, a clever kid like you managed to snatch it up and become the fated one to comprehend the Divine Power Immortal Seed within."

"Otherwise, a mere Earth Treasure wouldn’t be worth me making a personal trip."

Indeed.

An ordinary Grandmaster might be another matter, but a single Earth Treasure was clearly not enough to move the Young Lady Heir of Marquis Beicang, let alone cause her to make such a big stir.

And it certainly wouldn’t warrant an expert of Granny Shi’s caliber—a Dragon Tiger Realm master—to personally get involved.

Ji Xiu mulled it over and asked tentatively,

"Then your intention is...?"

’For this old woman to speak so openly, she must have her ways of knowing the whole story.’

’The only question is how much she knows.’

’Still, me obtaining the ’Mountain and Sea Search’ Divine Technique was like a pie falling from the sky. But in this world, there’s clearly no such thing as a free lunch.’

’And now, aren’t the consequences knocking at my door?’

’However...’

’Judging by her attitude, this doesn’t exactly seem like a disaster.’

Seeing Ji Xiu’s contemplative look, Granny Shi’s eyes grew profound:

"Immortal Seeds are difficult to comprehend."

"Legend has it that only those with bodies close to the Dao, the Innately Holy, can refine these naturally occurring Divine Techniques and Innate Talents, transforming them into Immortal Seeds."

"Aside from them, only one fated person in millions, one whose destiny aligns, will ever appear."

"At the very least, among all the talented young Nobles in Jiangyin Prefecture, not a single fated one was found."

"But the Young Lady Heir... her situation is special. She needs someone who can use this Divine Technique to help her enter the East Canghai and retrieve several extremely rare Spirit Fish treasures to prolong her life."

"That is why, upon hearing you had comprehended ’Mountain and Sea Search’... I came here myself."

So that was it.

After hearing her explanation, Ji Xiu had a sudden realization:

"You mean..."

Granny Shi took out an Iron Order, branded with the word "Beicang."

"After you enter the Prefecture, you may come to the Marquis’s Mansion to meet the Young Lady Heir."

"She... is a truly good girl. Honestly, if I were younger, and a kid like you had snatched this opportunity, just for that alone, you would have suffered immensely."

"It’s a pity that good people don’t always get what they deserve."

"In any case..."

"The Marquis’s Mansion and I have already investigated your background thoroughly."

"You have the backing of the Celestial Blade Style, and even if your Master, Duan Chenzhou, could secure you a spot in the Mansion Courtyard examinations..."

"...with all the debt you’re carrying, there’s no guarantee someone won’t try to sabotage you."

"But as long as you enter the Marquis’s Mansion and become a Guest, the Young Lady..."

"...can guarantee you a fair and just process, with no one able to interfere or cause trouble."

"Besides, if I’m not mistaken, this Skin Refining Technique of yours..."

"...it’s one of the highest tiers, isn’t it? One that requires the aid of an Earth Treasure?"

The previous statements were one thing, but upon hearing this, Ji Xiu’s breath caught in his throat.

"I can’t speak on other matters, but I will say this."

"As long as you help the Young Lady Heir ’Cross the Sea’ and find those specific Spirit Fish..."

"...for anything below Celestial Materials, for the Martial Artist and Grandmaster realms, for any barrier requiring an Earth Treasure, the Marquis’s Mansion will use its entire network to help you in Breaking Realm."

Every word from Granny Shi was as heavy as a mountain.

It made Ji Xiu’s chest heave. After hearing her out, he took the Iron Order with almost no hesitation.

’A heaven-sent opportunity!’

’If you were to ask which powers in Jiangyin Prefecture are the largest, it would have to be the leaders of the Schools that occupy entire islands.’

’But if you were talking about...’

’...who has the deepest background and foundation...’

’...who else could it be but Marquis Beicang?’

’If I can latch onto the Young Lady Heir...’

’...then the debts to the Grand Lineage and the Daoist School...’

’...what does it matter if I’m still carrying them?’

’Besides, with so many benefits on offer, it’s only natural that I’d have to put in some effort.’

’Otherwise, my conscience wouldn’t be clear.’

’There’s no reason for me not to jump on this ship!’