Chapter 39
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Chapter 39: Nature Artifact Sect and Four Elephant Gate
"Jet plane?"
The first thought that flashed through Wang Yu’s mind was the name known by everyone on Blue Star, and he felt a bit confused.
If it weren’t for the ancient shape of the iron ship, and the figure standing in front who resembled Taoist Luoyue from the Four Evils of Lan Mountain, he would almost think that Blue Star had opened a path between worlds and sent advanced aircraft to invade another world ahead of time.
"The Purple Cloud Miasma really can confuse the divine sense of the Four Evils of Lan Mountain. Now we can travel with peace of mind," Yin Linglong said, seeing the iron ship flying far away without stopping, as she lightly patted her chest, her beautiful face full of joy.
"With the protection of this Purple Cloud Miasma, we should indeed be safe this time. But is that flying ship controlled by Taoist Luoyue the standard mechanical flying boat you mentioned before? It seems different from Elder Cui’s spirit boat and also a bit different from our self-propelled ship," Wang Yu sighed in relief while looking in the direction of the departing iron ship and asked the woman.
"Of course it’s different. The self-propelled ship and mechanical carriages are just the lowest standard products made by the Nature Artifact Sect, mainly aimed at rogue cultivators with limited spirit stones and wealthy ordinary people.
But the mechanical flying boats are different; although they are also standard products launched by the Nature Artifact Sect, they can already be considered magical tools. Even though they use cheap materials, have little defense, and don’t have many Spirit Patterns engraved on them, they require an enormous amount of spirit stones to operate, their escape speed is not weaker than some low-level flying magical tools crafted by refiner masters.
"Moreover, the price of the mechanical flying boats is cheap, and there are enough of them. Generally, they cost only half the price of low-level spirit boats. If they are broken, you can just go to the Nature Artifact Sect shop to exchange for some mechanical parts to use them again. They are very popular among low-level cultivators." Yin Linglong no longer found her future husband’s "ignorance" surprising and patiently explained it to him.
"This Nature Artifact Sect is so powerful, but what about in Wu Kingdom?" Wang Yu showed a thoughtful expression and asked again.
"I don’t know; no one knows where the Nature Artifact Sect’s mountain gate is, just like no one knows where the Treasure Pavilion’s main hall is. Both appeared suddenly in the cultivation world of various countries hundreds of years ago, then quickly recruited local cultivators and established branches in every state."
"The major sects also accept their existence and do not drive them away. So I guess there must be a Golden Core ancestor behind them, otherwise those cultivation sects would not be so easy to talk to," Yin Linglong said, shaking her head.
"I see. If there really is a Golden Core ancestor backing them, things would indeed be very different. Linglong, have you ever seen a Golden Core ancestor in person?" Wang Yu’s face changed at the mention of the Golden Core and he couldn’t help but ask with some longing.
"A being like a Golden Core ancestor is like an anchor for a cultivation sect; even ordinary sect disciples would likely find it difficult to meet one."
If our Yin family’s Foundation Establishment ancestor were still here, I might still have the chance to meet one or two, but now there’s no way I could have that opportunity.
"I just hope that someone from the Yin family can join a sect, so they can protect the Yin family for several decades more." Yin Linglong’s mouth revealed a faint bitter smile, with a lot of reluctance in her words.
"What’s wrong? Does the Yin family have trouble now?" Wang Yu sensed something and asked sharply.
"It’s not really a trouble; it’s just that the Yin family used to have a Foundation Establishment cultivator, so our clan has a sect token, making us a subordinate family of the sect."
"However, a family token can only provide protection from the sect for a hundred years. If within that hundred years, no young members of the family attain Foundation Establishment or join the sect, the token will be taken back, and we will no longer be recognized by the sect, becoming rogue cultivators instead," Yin Linglong said slowly after hesitating for a moment.
"So, what you’re saying is that when you first mentioned me marrying in, and recommended me to the sect, you actually just wanted to keep the Yin family’s sect token safe." Upon hearing this, Wang Yu frowned and his tone became somewhat unfriendly.
"Hmph, that’s right. If you hadn’t awakened your bloodline and you weren’t so young, why would I treat you well from the beginning and even propose marriage? Do you really think I, Yin Linglong, can’t find a suitable husband and am worried about getting married?"
"If you change your mind now, I can take back the Yin family token in your hand, and this matter will be considered finished."
Yin Linglong let out a soft snort, her face looking a bit pale.
"Why would I want to change my mind? This is clearly a win-win situation. I get to join the sect and gain a beautiful wife, while your Yin family gets protection," Wang Yu suddenly laughed, seeming completely unconcerned.
"It’s great that you can think this way. But you should know, a Bloodline Awakener of the physical body may not be as good as someone with Double Spiritual Roots or high-grade Spiritual Roots, but they can definitely be compared to those with Mutated Spiritual Roots."
Moreover, the sect that protects our Yin family is the Four Elephant Gate, which is skilled in Beast Control Techniques. As long as you can condense Three Spiritual Roots or have a mid-grade Spiritual Root, you should have a good chance of being accepted.
I, Yin Linglong, swear that even if you cannot pass the entrance test at the Four Elephant Gate, you are still my husband. I will follow you wherever you go; it will not change anything. If it does, I would rather die by a thousand swords and be struck by lightning." Yin Linglong’s face looked a bit better, but suddenly she pointed to the sky and said with determination.
Wang Yu, witnessing this scene, felt moved and stepped forward, grabbing the girl’s delicate hand, and said with emotion,
"Since you, Linglong, have this heart, I will not change my mind either. Why don’t we kneel to the heavens right now, use the earth as our witness, and become true husband and wife to share a beautiful night together?"
"You… what are you thinking? How old are you? Now is the time to focus on your training. Even if we truly become husband and wife, it should be at least two or three years from now. You need to wait until you are fully grown and your energy and blood are stable before thinking about such things." Yin Linglong’s face turned instantly red, and she quickly pulled her hand away from Wang Yu’s grasp, speaking with some hesitation.
"So, there’s no sweetness at all? For the first two years, we will only be a couple in name." Wang Yu’s eyes widened in surprise, unable to hide his disappointment.
"If you have such dirty thoughts, you might as well focus on your training. It would be better to strengthen your Spiritual Root early so I can bring you back to the Yin family sooner and make arrangements for the Four Elephant Gate."
"I also need to start practicing now to restore my magical power. This self-propelled ship is so small, and there are just the two of us on it. The remaining journey on the Red Water River won’t be easy, so we must be careful."
Yin Linglong chided, then ignored the young man, sitting cross-legged on the boat and beginning her Breathing Exercises.
Seeing this, Wang Yu helplessly sat down in the same way, took out a small bottle, and poured a drop of Spirit Gathering Liquid onto his forehead. The second layer of his Yin Water Skill began to operate as he practiced his Breathing Exercises.