Chapter 398

Chapter 398: dual cultivation partner

Zhou Luo listened to those words, pondering in his heart the pros and cons of this deal.

He did not know what the Assassin Tower wanted to see Wang Yu Wei for, but he was well aware that if he refused, he would most likely face assassination attempts by the Assassin Tower.

Being in the core area of the Immortal City, he was not worried that they could succeed.

However, having an extra enemy lurking in the shadows out of nowhere, and with them constantly watching him menacingly, was never good.

The Biquan True Sect was located in Jin Yun Domain at the center of Jinyun Continent; there, there were Three sects and Three Clans, making a total of Six prestigious Immortal Gates.

To see Wang Yu Wei, he would definitely have to go to Jin Yun Domain.

Coincidentally, Yao Wu would also most likely go to Jin Yun Domain to join the Wan Gu Sect around that time.

Although he would not stay at the Wan Gu Sect, he could use this chance to accompany his wife and daughter to look around the Wan Gu Sect, to understand the situation there, and help them plan strategies, which would be his small effort.

It seemed that this trip to Jin Yun Domain was unavoidable.

Zhou Luo silently pondered.

He looked up at the other party, who was not in a hurry and was quietly waiting for his response.

"I will only help you contact her; other matters have nothing to do with me."

Since that party was willing to spend such a great cost to have him contact Wang Yu Wei, it indicated there had to be some substantial benefit involved.

He did not want to get involved too deeply, and if it was only delivering a message, then there wouldn’t be any problem.

"Pill Master Zhou, this is enough," the other party said confidently with a smile.

"Hmm," Zhou Luo nodded.

Then, the other party escorted him out of the room.

After leaving the alley, Zhou Luo went directly to Tian Xia Restaurant and told Long Yunshuang about the bid.

After hearing it, she did not even blink and directly handed a storage ring to Zhou Luo, telling him to go and make the payment.

After handing the storage ring to the other party, Zhou Luo returned to Zhou Fu, and everything progressed very smoothly without the slightest slipup.

Back at Zhou Fu, rather than worrying about being found out by that fellow Long Yu, Zhou Luo was more concerned about Wang Yu Wei’s special physique.

He stayed alone in the study and took out the jade slips that recorded the Technique of the Phoenix and the Luan.

He did not believe that Wang Yu Wei’s dual cultivation body and this dual cultivation technique were a coincidence; there must have been intricate connections between them.

Previously, because he had not found a suitable candidate, he had only glanced at it roughly.

Now he carefully studied these jade slips, and he suddenly discovered that they indeed recorded information about the dual cultivation body.

But at that time, he had thought the dual cultivation body would only emerge after dual cultivation, so he had not cared about it.

But now, it appeared that if the dual cultivation partner was a dual cultivation body, his cultivation speed would not only increase several times over again, any offspring born would also possess quite excellent physiques, and most importantly, it would give huge help to his later forming the Golden Core.

The most crucial part of advancing from Foundation Establishment to Golden Core was forming the Golden Core within the body.

Once the Golden Core was formed, it was like installing an engine in a car; it would provide a continuous stream of power, and the explosive force would also be greatly enhanced.

The process of forming the Golden Core was extremely complicated and difficult, requiring enormous effort and materials.

This was because the formation of the Golden Core, apart from needing accumulation over a long time, could not be achieved without external aids.

If he practiced dual cultivation with the dual cultivation body, it would greatly accelerate the process of forming the Golden Core. This meant he could reach the Golden Core stage much faster.

Moreover, forming the Golden Core through that ancient dual cultivation technique would yield a far more formidable Golden Core compared to conventional methods.

Upon reading this detailed description, Zhou Luo suddenly felt his heart surge. He even had a fleeting urge to experiment with it.

Then he recalled how twelve years ago, when Wang Yu Wei sent gifts via messenger, she had already reached late-stage Foundation Establishment.

Now, over a decade later, she might be close to successfully forming her Golden Core.

Zhou Luo wasn’t certain, but he knew all too well facing her would place him squarely beneath her in both status and power.

He couldn’t entertain fantasies that she would abandon her bright future—let alone marry him—just to repay a life-saving favor from the distant past.

Such matters couldn’t be forced. And even if he tried, the Technique of the Phoenix and the Luan wouldn’t allow it.

Yet it gave Zhou Luo at least a sliver of hope.

If he could breach Wang Yu Wei’s defenses, he might just ascend to the Golden Core stage.

Suddenly, he felt journeying to Jin Yun Domain wasn’t such a terrible idea after all.

…

Over the following days, with Long Yunshuang relinquishing authority, Wang Lang launched his official counterattack.

Zhou Luo took little interest in these matters.

Specialized affairs demanded specialized people. His present focus was the urgent task of "creating children."

The impending trip to Jin Yun Domain required him to build up a substantial reserve of trump cards.

By night, he focused on procreation. By day, he devoted himself to forging potions and crafting spiritual symbols, retreating once again into seclusion.

One month later, another concubine announced a successful pregnancy.

[Congratulations, Host. Through tireless dedication, you have successfully impregnated your partner. You have earned one lottery draw.]

Zhou Luo’s heart leapt in delight.

Based on experience, any system reward not specified for his progeny always proved beneficial.

He merely wondered what this draw might bring.

A powerful hidden asset would be ideal—strengthening his position before heading to Wan Gu Sect.

That place, while perhaps not outwardly hostile, remained treacherous. Open strikes were easy to avoid; hidden daggers less so.

Who could predict if he might become a target?

Prudence demanded every possible preparation.

Truly, venturing into Wan Gu Sect posed a significant risk.

Yet, thinking of his wives and daughters, he deemed the journey unavoidable.

Besides, if they meant ill will, why specifically locate Yao Wu and recall her to the sect?

And if Yao Wu could secure a foothold within Wan Gu Sect, that would elevate his own standing immeasurably.

Risk shadowed potential gain. Now that he’d partnered with Tian Xia Restaurant, even masters like Master Xuanlong had taken notice.

Even more worrying—the master of the late Qi Chuan was still hunting for the killer. One couldn’t guarantee Shangguan Qianxue wouldn’t give Zhou Luo’s name away.

Despite his temporary safety, his footing remained perilous. Only constant vigilance could protect everything he’d painstakingly built.

Currently, he remained undeniably weak.

Dismissing these thoughts, he turned his attention to the crimson wheel floating in space. The golden sphere of light hovered above it, waiting.

Zhou Luo issued a silent command:

"Begin the draw!"

The golden sphere whirled rapidly across the seven zones.

Under Zhou Luo’s fixed gaze, its momentum gradually slowed.

His heart brimmed with anticipation for a truly ideal reward.

Finally, the sphere halted decisively within the magical artifact region.