Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Cloud Riding

Yang Jing released the suppression of the Five Elements Lock Jade Formation. Yinjiao immediately broke free from the giant rock pinning him down. Clouds and mist rose from beneath him as he soared into the air, flew a half-circle, and then plunged headfirst into the pool.

His brilliant silver scales reflected the sunlight, dazzling to the eye.

After washing off the dust and grime, he flew out of the pool and coiled into a Snake Array before Yang Jing.

“Forgive me, Master. After being caged for so long, I got a little carried away upon regaining my freedom.”

Yang Jing nodded. Although Yinjiao possessed the innate pride of a Flood Dragon Species, he was respectfully observing the proper etiquette after becoming a disciple. Furthermore, judging by his Affinity score, he held no intention of feigning compliance. He could be nurtured as a true disciple in the future.

He took out a handwritten copy of the Jade Water Skill and gave it to Yinjiao.

“This Cultivation Technique is called the Jade Water Skill. You can start by cultivating this. Use it to wash away the Muddy Qi, Yin Qi, and Evil Qi from your body. If there’s anything you don’t understand, ask your Senior Brother Iron Head. Your Senior Brother also knows the Body Refining Technique, True Yang Body. However, that technique is difficult. Learn it if you can, but don’t force it if you can’t.”

That was what Yang Jing said, but he was certain Yinjiao would attempt to master the True Yang Body. ’With his proud personality, he must look down on his Senior Brother Iron Head a little.’

And Iron Head, who had been empowered by Yang Jing, was the perfect person to humble him.

As expected, Yinjiao, proud of his status as a Flood Dragon Species, believed he didn’t need Iron Head’s guidance to cultivate a mere Water Element Technique.

But he didn’t know that Iron Head had already quietly cultivated the Jade Water Skill to the realm of Integration and Mastery. His Green Water Magical Power was exceptionally pure and profound.

Sure enough, after asking Iron Head for guidance a few times, Yinjiao discovered that this newfound senior brother of his could often get to the heart of the matter with a single, simple sentence. His few words contained profound truths.

He even shared many principles not found in the Jade Water Skill manual, each so extensive and profound that it was breathtaking.

[Affinity: 68]

Yinjiao instantly lost his arrogance, and his Affinity for Yang Jing even increased slightly. ’This master of mine is truly dedicated to teaching his disciples. Senior Brother Iron Head is proof enough.’

He was a pure-blooded Flood Dragon Species, after all, and the Jade Water Skill was very simple. In just a moment, he had already mastered the technique. The Water Element Spiritual Qi within the Cave Mansion surged towards him like a tide, creating a scene of all rivers flowing to the sea.

The moment his Green Water Magical Power was generated, mist began to rise from between Yinjiao’s scales, accompanied by the faint sound of wind and thunder.

“What a spectacle! What amazing Talent!”

Yang Jing couldn’t help but sigh in admiration. Even a cultivator with a Celestial Spirit Root wouldn’t create such an astonishing spectacle. Yinjiao’s absorption was so powerful it was even pulling in Water Element Spiritual Qi from outside the Cave Mansion.

Isolating the Spiritual Qi inside from the outside to avoid alerting anyone with ill intentions, Yang Jing sat cross-legged on the giant rock. After consuming a Blood Circulation Pill, he silently absorbed Celestial Yang Qi.

After converting all the increased qi and blood into Celestial True Yang, Yang Jing slowly exhaled. When he opened his eyes, he found Yinjiao looking at him curiously.

Coincidentally, Iron Head had once again cultivated to the Qi Cultivation Third Layer, so Yang Jing shared his Bright Qi Talent again.

[Bright Qi: 60%]

After activating the Bright Qi Talent, the world of Spiritual Qi became even more detailed. Yang Jing discovered that after pushing the Bright Qi Talent to its limit, he could even faintly see the flow of the Spiritual Mechanism within the Array.

’If I strengthen this further, I’ll be able to vaguely identify an Array’s weak points, even if I’m completely clueless about them.’

Yang Jing nodded in satisfaction and instructed:

“I’m going out for a bit. You two are to stay in the Cave Mansion, refine your Magical Power, and look after these three acres of Spirit Fields. If a Communication Talisman comes in, just ignore it. We’ll deal with it when I get back.”

Yang Jing put the Evil Exorcism Pills he had casually refined earlier into his Storage Bag and left the Cave Mansion. After mastering the Cloud Riding Talent, he felt his body had become much lighter.

After leaving San Yuanli, he used his Bright Qi Talent to confirm that no one was around. Yang Jing then tentatively activated his Cloud Riding Talent. A dense cloud of mist appeared around his body and, a few moments later, faded into the air, concealing him completely.

Yang Jing circulated his Magical Power. The cloud-mist enveloped him, and he instantly ascended into the sky. Unlike when steering a Flying Spiritual Artifact, the drain on his Magical Power was minimal. The scenery on the ground rapidly shrank below him. Only when he reached a height of over two hundred zhang did the drain on his Magical Power begin to increase significantly.

Peering through the cloud-mist, he saw the majestic Huangyuan Mountain Range and the Jishui River, like two great dragons lying across the earth, winding and twisting until they stretched beyond the limits of his Eye Power.

Huangyuan Marketplace was situated at the intersection of these two dragons’ Qi Veins, which was why its Spiritual Mechanism was so abundant, supporting the cultivation of over ten thousand Cultivators.

Yang Jing directed the cloud-mist to descend. He also tested his flight speed and confirmed he could cover over three hundred li in the time it takes an incense stick to burn. This speed was astounding, only slightly slower than that of an Upper Grade Flying Spiritual Artifact. Furthermore, even at full speed, it would only leave an inconspicuous trail of clouds in the sky. ’If I had a Flying Spiritual Artifact, it would be like adding wings to a tiger, and my flight speed would increase dramatically.’

Satisfied, he steered the cloud to land outside Huangyuan Marketplace. Yang Jing landed in a deserted corner and revealed his form.

At the Celestial Treasure Tower, he led Brother Wang into a tea room and placed the refined Evil Exorcism Pills on the table.

Wang Tong was overjoyed. He hadn’t expected Yang Jing to be so efficient, successfully refining the Evil Exorcism Pills in just a few days. He opened each Pill Bottle, inspecting the pills inside. He confirmed that the fiery qi from the refining process had not yet dissipated, indicating they were freshly made, and their quality was quite good.

He counted out the appropriate number of Spirit Stones for the elixirs, placed them in a bag, and handed it to Yang Jing.

Wang Tong believed that with such a handsome income, Yang Jing would inevitably be unable to resist refining pills day and night to earn more Spirit Stones.

“Brother Wang, do you have any other Pill Formulas?”

Yang Jing’s words displeased Wang Tong. In his mind, Yang Jing needed only to be an obedient tool for his alchemy needs.

But the next moment, his displeasure vanished without a trace.

Yang Jing took out a failed pill and placed it on the table. The pill looked terrible; it had barely formed and still contained a large amount of Elixir Poison.

“You’ve refined a Bone Marrow Transformation Pill?!”

“Not even close. That’s why I want to refine several other types of Spirit Pills to improve my alchemy skills,” Yang Jing said with a hint of pride. “There’s no point in refining more simple Spirit Pills like the Evil Exorcism Pill.”

Wang Tong stood up and paced around the tea room for several laps, his mind wavering. He glanced again at the failed pill on the table, then gritted his teeth and made a decision.

“Little Brother Yang, wait for me a moment.”

With that, he hurriedly strode out of the tea room.

Yang Jing sat calmly in the tea room. ’I know Wang Tong absolutely can’t refuse the astonishing profits of the Bone Marrow Transformation Pill. Presenting a failed pill strikes a delicate balance, allowing me to keep him on the hook and continuously reap the benefits.’

’If I had produced a successfully Formed Pill, Wang Tong would have likely tried every means possible to control me, reducing me to nothing more than an alchemy tool.’

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