When Yang Jing heard that the Refining Atlas for the Flying Boat originated from the Upper Realm, he wasn’t overly excited.

The world was in constant flux. Although the Wondrous Techniques of the Upper Realm were far superior to those of the Nine Heavens World, they were like a Giant Kun trapped in shallow waters, unable to adapt to the current era.

If a Cultivation Technique couldn’t be cultivated and mastered, it was of little use to a Cultivator, no matter how profound it was.

"This Refining Atlas for the Flying Boat is a secret passed down within the Bishui Zhang Family."

Bai Shui True Monarch said, looking at Yang Jing.

The name Bishui Zhang Family sounded vaguely familiar to Yang Jing. Cultivators possessed powerful Divine Sense and near-perfect memories, so Yang Jing quickly recalled where he had heard the name before.

Years ago, when the Northern Army Governor’s Mansion mustered for its northern campaign, they had executed several Cultivators for secretly colluding with Celestial Demons. The direct heir of the Bishui Zhang Family had been among them.

He had never expected the Bishui Zhang Family to have such an impressive history—to think they possessed a method for refining Flying Boats passed down from the Upper Realm.

"Ten thousand years ago, the Bishui Zhang Family was a major branch of the Profound Pure Sect. However, the clan patriarch of that era made a grave mistake during the great war against the Demons and was expelled. Their origins are quite distinguished; before the fall of the Central Province, the family had produced several of the Profound Pure Sect’s Sect Leaders."

Bai Shui True Monarch explained to Yang Jing:

"After leaving the Profound Pure Sect, the Bishui Zhang Family declined day by day, each generation weaker than the last. Now, only a single Golden Core Cultivator remains in the clan."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jing immediately understood the predicament the Bishui Zhang Family was facing.

’With the Bishui Zhang Family’s current standing, they can no longer protect the various legacies passed down from their ancestors.’

"Over a decade ago, the Zhang Family’s promising heir colluded with Celestial Demons and was slain by Master Canxuan of the Northern Army Governor’s Mansion. The Bishui Zhang Family’s prestige plummeted, making their situation even more precarious. All you need to do is go and ensure the family’s survival, and they will naturally present you with the Refining Atlas for the Flying Boat."

Bai Shui True Monarch said to Yang Jing.

Yang Jing nodded. With his current Power, protecting a Golden Core Clan would be effortless. Even if a Nascent Soul Cultivator were coveting the Bishui Zhang Family’s legacy, they would still have to consider the Five Elements True Spirit Sect behind him and would not make a move directly.

Bai Shui True Monarch waved her hand, and Yang Jing bowed respectfully before backing out of the hall.

After Yang Jing exited the grand hall, Fiery Fire True Monarch’s figure appeared. He eagerly took up the Blood Spirit Scripture and began to examine the Cultivation Technique.

He had long been extremely curious about this Cultivation Technique, which had caused such a huge stir within the Five Elements True Spirit Sect.

"Blood Evil Needle, Profound Evil Blood Threads, Blood God Child. Although this technique is derived from the Black Death Seven Tribulations Scripture, judging by the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Chapter alone, its profundity surpasses the original by several degrees."

The more Fiery Fire True Monarch read the Blood Spirit Scripture, the more shocked he became.

Bai Shui True Monarch said while nibbling on the pastries Yang Jing had brought:

"It’s not just from the Black Death Seven Tribulations Scripture. It also incorporates the Profound Evil Beast Gathering Battle Body, which I brought back from the Southern Continent. I originally brought that Body Refining Technique back so our disciples could hunt Demons and cultivate it. The idea was that as we grew stronger, they would grow weaker, thus diminishing the power of the Monster King’s Court. I never expected the technique to be so difficult, however. Furthermore, our Five Elements True Spirit Sect has no tradition of practicing Body Refining Techniques, so it sat collecting dust in the Scripture Pavilion for ages. I never thought it would indirectly contribute to the creation of the Blood Spirit Scripture."

Bai Shui had traveled the Southern Continent in her younger days; nearly half of the Five Elements True Spirit Sect’s records on the Southern Continent had been brought back by her.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to declare that the Blood Spirit Scripture Yang Jing presented was not a Demon Skill or an Evil Technique after just a single look.

"Speaking of which, the Bishui Zhang Family has deep ties to you. I never thought you would send Yang Jing to handle this matter."

Fiery Fire True Monarch remarked with a sigh, setting down the Jade Scroll.

Very few people in the Five Elements True Spirit Sect knew that Bai Shui True Monarch was from the Bishui Zhang Family—and from its direct lineage, at that. Strictly speaking, the Zhang disciple who was executed that day should have called her "Aunt."

"The Zhang Family’s lineage is a lost cause. If not for that, I wouldn’t have broken away from the family, never to return. It’s just a terrible shame for the records they’ve collected to be scattered to the winds. As for Yang Jing, his comprehension might even rival that of our founding ancestor. If he obtains those records, perhaps our Five Elements True Spirit Sect can gain a few more legacies."

Bai Shui True Monarch lowered her gaze, looking at the food box in her hands as she spoke. The Zhang Family clansmen had shamelessly come begging for help and had already been waiting outside the Five Elements True Spirit Sect for three years. If Yang Jing hadn’t suddenly requested the art of refining a Flying Boat, she would have completely put the matter out of her mind.

Fiery Fire True Monarch nodded.

"Speaking of which, this Yang Jing is a loyal and righteous man, to casually give away a precious Elixir like the Jinhua Pill."

"Unfortunately, because of that incident, the Zuoqiu Family will absolutely not allow an outsider Golden Core like Yang Jing to marry into their family, nor will they allow one of their own Golden Cores to marry out, for the next hundred years. The two of them are fated to meet but not to be together."

Bai Shui True Monarch said with a cold snort.

Fiery Fire True Monarch’s pupils shrank.

"Junior Sister, watch your words."

Barely seven days after Yang Jing presented the Blood Spirit Scripture, a Minister from the General Affairs Hall delivered a Spiritual Eye Object.

"Master, you truly are lucky. The one that gestated within the Spirit Vein this time was a Tier Four Spiritual Eye Object. Someone proposed swapping it for a Tier Three one for you, Master, but the Hall Master vetoed it with a single word."

The Minister was a clever man; in telling Yang Jing this, he was doing Bai Shui True Monarch a favor.

Yang Jing nodded.

"I will never forget the True Monarch’s great kindness."

He accepted the Jade Box sealing the Spiritual Eye Object. Upon opening it, he found a piece of jade the size of a human head inside. The stone looked perfectly ordinary, yet an astonishing amount of Spiritual Qi billowed out from it.