I Became a Rare Species in the Immortal Cultivation World

Chapter 121

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Chapter 121: Nie Zheng’s Journey

Ning Rui explained that the calamity a hundred years later came from Nie Zheng’s magical duel which shattered Heaven’s Sacred Mountain’s seal, causing demon tribes to invade and bring suffering to all living beings. Though he’d tried through multiple reincarnations to stop this, he never succeeded.

When asked about Nie Zheng’s opponent, their motives, how the seal broke, or Nie Zheng’s fate after the disaster, Ning Rui couldn’t answer. Even Nie Zheng’s name was only learned in his past life – ordinary people rescued during the Western Region duel spread the name, later connecting it to the calamity.

To verify this, You You sent Yuan Qi to investigate Heaven’s Sacred Mountain. He confirmed remnants of an immensely powerful seal there, so complex even he couldn’t decipher its nature. This meant Ning Rui’s fears might truly come to pass. The duelist was likely the divine artifact-stealing traitor Nie Zheng mentioned, who probably didn’t know about the demon seal.

Realizing this, You You gave Nie Zheng a Tian Ze Continent map marked with immortal sects and dangerous seal locations – especially the bold red warning at Heaven’s Sacred Mountain. While he healed, she ordered him to memorize it thoroughly and avoid risky fights.

The map left Nie Zheng speechless: "…"

Grateful for the terrain guide, but why copy it thrice daily? His divine sense worked fine despite injuries – one glance sufficed for memorization! Since when did patients get such treatment? Some respect for this Immortal, please!

Ling Qi blankly opened an account book. "Three copies daily reduces monthly debt by five spirit stones."

"Say no more!" Nie Zheng snatched a pen. "How about ten copies?"

Ling Qi: "…"

Ning Rui stared blankly: "…"

So this is how Immortals behave?

Nie Zheng’s injuries required five Revitalizing Technique applications from You You before partial recovery. He immediately used magical tools to track Jing Chen, the Immortal Realm traitor – but found nothing.

The unresponsive tools shocked Nie Zheng. How could tools from the Heavenly Emperor fail? You You remained unsurprised – a divine artifact thief would obviously prepare countermeasures.

No tracking meant no way to learn Jing Chen’s plans, which meant no prevention, which meant failed mission, which meant…

MOUNTAINS OF ACCRUED DEBT INTEREST!!!

┌┤′Д`├┐

Panicking over imaginary spirit stone avalanches, Nie Zheng abandoned recovery to begin his search. You You didn’t stop him – their Heavenly Dao-bound Contract prevented escape unless both parties agreed.

Ning Rui fretted that Nie Zheng might immediately unseal Heaven’s Sacred Mountain. He escorted him to the mountain gate, endlessly repeating: "Write that map daily! Don’t forget! Avoid dangerous areas!"

Nie Zheng mistook the anxiety for concern, deeply moved.

What a loyal friend! Despite Ning Rui’s usual hostility and sword-drawing urges, he now showed such care – even debt management reminders!

"Fear not, Brother Ning!" Nie Zheng clasped hands earnestly. "The map’s memorized! I’ll return safely – you take care too!" He flew off sniffling.

Ning Rui: "…"

Who’s your brother?! Just stay away from that mountain!

（╬￣皿￣╬）

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Nie Zheng’s absence lasted seven years. The Zhen Yan Sect resumed normal cultivation.

After Qiu Zhang’s basic course improved her spiritual energy control, You You could finally sword-fly without getting lost (though still too fast sometimes). Convinced she needed proper education, she returned to Qiu Zhang’s classroom – to his delight and students’ terror.

Her earnest studying hit snags due to different teaching methods. She turned to her neighbor:

Ning Rui: "…Sect Master."

"Hmm?"

"If I explain this…is it cheating?"

You You: "…"

Still traumatized by textbook punishments?

"Would you refuse if I said yes?"

Ning Rui: "…" He couldn’t – the senior disciples spying outside would murder him otherwise.

（_）

Qiu Zhang taught spellcasting with renewed vigor…until practical lessons:

You You’s Dust Cleaning Technique stripped a floating peak bare.

Her Water Summoning Technique flooded meadows into lakes.