Two Realms Shuttle Gate: Don't Call Me a Demon!-Chapter 353 - 248: Cauldron (30,000 Words for Third Update, Request for Monthly Pass!)

Chapter 353: Chapter 248: Cauldron (30,000 Words for Third Update, Request for Monthly Pass!)

“Make money?”

Taoist Qiu gave a look as though treating him like a fool, disdainfully said, “You think I don’t know about puppetry techniques? Researching this is the most costly thing. Peng Tan’an himself was in heavy debt, and he still owed me thirty thousand spirit stones, which he never paid back. When he died, that was the end of it; I have no idea who to get my money back from.”

The surrounding Elders couldn’t help but snicker, marveling at Su Jie’s wildly imaginative ideas.

“Mr. Su, you haven’t yet studied puppetry techniques and don’t know, this magic is the most expensive to indulge in. To power combat puppets, even a decent quality puppet uses top grade spirit stones as a power source.

Just think about it, a single top grade spirit stone alone is worth thousands of low grade spirit stones, not to mention other rare spiritual materials.

The wood must be made of various spirit trees, which best conduct energy, combined with various divine ores to construct them. After a major battle, if many puppets are damaged, you would even lose your undershorts in compensation.”

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“Elder Peng Tan’an frequently fretted about money during his lifetime; many elders lent him money, all because researching puppetry techniques was too costly.”

“In Ghost Ridge Palace, once you study puppetry techniques, you’ll understand, poison refining is the most worthwhile.”

The Elders started advising Su Jie not to think too much; if researching puppetry techniques could make money, the puppetry lineage wouldn’t be ignored within the territory of Ghost Ridge Palace, with only a very few disciples following Elder Peng Tan’an to learn it.

“I’ll show everyone my achievements in the future, Master, that…”

Su Jie looked at his master, feeling a bit embarrassed and rubbed his hands.

“You haven’t started studying puppetry techniques yet, and now you want to borrow money from me?”

Taoist Qiu began to puff up his beard and glare, if it had been someone else, they would probably have been scared stiff.

Su Jie spread his hands and said, “Master, after all, I am your disciple. Seeing how poor your disciple is now, please support me with some spiritual materials. I don’t need your money, it’s just that starting the Puppet Hall is too difficult; surely you wouldn’t want your disciple to end up on the streets because of studying puppetry techniques, tarnishing your reputation.”

“You rascal, it seems you haven’t learned anything else, but you’ve fully learned Peng Tan’an’s ability to borrow money.”

Taoist Qiu had no way to handle Su Jie, and although he spoke strictly, he eventually relented.

“Our Refining Hall can lend a portion of spiritual materials to your Puppet Hall at an internal price—note, this is a loan, and you must pay it back. The Sect is currently at a critical juncture in the war, any spiritual material can be used for making magic artifacts, it should not be wasted.”

“Thank you, Master, your words are enough for me. I will make full use of these spiritual materials.”

Su Jie showed a smile; having a backing like a master was beneficial, as many things within Ghost Ridge Palace could be expedited.

Otherwise, even if Su Jie wanted to buy them with spirit stones, due to the Sect’s war situation, the outside trade was almost cut off, and the prices of various spiritual materials had soared to terrifying levels.

Even in Ghost Ridge Palace, the spiritual materials were supported by past strategic reserves, specifically used for producing various magic artifacts and arrays.

Although Su Jie had over a hundred thousand spirit stones, buying a batch of precious materials at outside prices wouldn’t go far.

And besides, those hundred thousand spirit stones, Su Jie still needed them for his cultivation and other purposes.

Taoist Qiu shook his head; he cherished Su Jie primarily because Su Jie was a once-in-a-century immortal seed of Ghost Ridge Palace, and that was his reason for supporting Su Jie.

If it had been Pei Haibing from before, he would have been told to get lost long ago. Su Jie was a rising star whom even the Sect Master would curry favor with, not just any ordinary disciple could compare.

After receiving the authorization letter and seal from Taoist Qiu, Su Jie left the residence and headed straight for the Refining Hall.

“Elder Su…”

A manager at the entrance saw Su Jie and immediately approached with a flattering smile.

Su Jie’s promotion to the Secret Realm had already spread throughout Ghost Ridge Palace; apart from disciples still fighting in the forest, there was no one in the Palace who didn’t know.

“Call me Master Su, I’m now the Hall Master of the Puppet Hall.”

Su Jie, smiling, took out Taoist Qiu’s letter and said, “I am here to collect some spiritual materials; this is a letter from your vice hall master.”

After reading it, the manager was a bit surprised, but seeing the correct seal, he nodded and said, “Master Su, please wait a moment, I’ll have someone check and bring the spiritual materials right away.”

Half an hour later, Su Jie received a large amount of spiritual materials.

The quantity and value of these materials, even at internal price, amounted to seventy to eighty thousand spirit stones; at the outside black market price, it would be astronomically higher.

With Taoist Qiu’s endorsement, Su Jie successfully obtained the right to use this batch of spiritual materials.

Of course, it was something he needed to return eventually.

After finishing all this, Su Jie intended to go straight to the Puppet Hall, but he realized he didn’t know the way.

“Junior Brother Su, no, I should call you Elder Su now.”

Just then, a charming and seductive laugh sounded, carrying hints of allure.

Su Jie turned his head and saw a graceful figure standing there, her light yellow long dress brushing gently over her smooth, jade-like skin, her hair flowing like clouds in the wind, her face stunningly beautiful, her eyes deep like autumn waters, her eyebrows like distant green hills, her light robe slightly fluttering, the pale skin beneath semi-visible, her demeanor both inviting and hesitant, stoking boundless imagination.

This woman was none other than Su Jie’s senior sister Yu Wenxian, who had not been seen for a long time. She stood outside the Refining Hall, apparently also there to purchase magic artifacts.

“Senior Yu, what a coincidence!”

Su Jie hadn’t expected to encounter Yu Wenxian here. In the past, he had always been cautious around this woman, but times had changed, and seeing her now, Su Jie no longer had that overly cautious attitude.

“You call me senior sister; I hardly dare accept it. You are now a respected elder, and it would not be proper to be heard by others.”

“Senior Yu is just joking, isn’t she? We know each other from before, spent a few years as senior sister and junior brother. If I were to change how I address you just because I’ve ascended to the Secret Realm, others would say I’ve forgotten my roots.”

Su Jie smiled as he spoke, while sensing the flow of Spiritual Energy in Yu Wenxian.

This woman seemed to have noticed this, and without hiding or concealing it, deliberately displayed her internal Spiritual Energy, revealing herself to be at the complete, Ten Levels of the Yunling Realm.

Yu Wenxian’s eyebrows curved as she said, “Junior Brother Su, then I’ll be bold. Speaking of which, I am quite behind you, you see. I’m only at the Ten Levels of the Yunling Realm now, and you’ve already caught up and advanced to the Secret Realm. Compared to you, I have been too negligent!”

“Watching your flow of energy, it is already complete and satisfying, hinting at an imminent breakthrough. It seems the breakthrough is near,” he observed.

Su Jie spoke—his words were not flattery, for the flow of energy from Yu Wenxian truly was extremely complete, emanating a natural and polished light, as if she could break through at any moment.

“Then I’ll take your auspicious words, Junior Brother Su. If I really break through, I’ll definitely treat you well,” she said.

Yu Wenxian pursed her lips, constantly smiling coquettishly, her eyes full of seductive allure, and her ample bosom heaving with her laughter, which was enough to stir hearts and minds.

“Hehe, no need for treatment, Elder Sister Yu. If you can breakthrough, it would strengthen the power of our lineage, and I would be too delighted to care,” he laughed.

Su Jie would not really accept Yu Wenxian’s invitation to her soft couch; he outright refused the so-called treat.

This woman was always very mysterious, having instilled fear among numerous Inner Sect disciples in the past, not just because of her control over the Mother-child Love Poisonous Insect, but also due to her own strength.

Su Jie had never seen her Life Poisonous Insect, nor had he heard anyone else mention it, which proved many things.

That was, whoever had seen her Life Poisonous Insect had already died—dead people naturally don’t spill secrets.

Thus, even though Su Jie had advanced to the Secret Realm, he did not underestimate this woman.

“Elder Sister Yu, I still have some matters to attend to, so I’ll be leaving first,” he said.

Su Jie shrugged his shoulders, made room, and turned to leave the place.

Yu Wenxian stood in the shadow outside the Refining Hall, watching Su Jie’s departing figure, her smiling face gradually becoming solemn as she muttered to herself, “The aura of the Holy Lotus, does he still have lotus seeds on him? It couldn’t be, did he get the Holy Lotus itself?”

Her eyes turned dangerous, and Yu Wenxian clenched her fingers into a fist.

Originally, the Nine-grade Sacred Lotus was shattered during the fierce battle between Ghost Ridge Palace and the Righteous Sects, destroying only its lotus bud and seeds.

The true body of the Nine-grade Sacred Lotus wasn’t something that those in the Secret Realm or Taoist Platform Realm could shatter; its whereabouts now unknown.

“Junior Brother Su, this Immortal Seed itself had already charmed me, but now with this Holy Lotus, I admire you even more,” she said.

Yu Wenxian returned to her bedchamber, stood before a mirror, and bit her fingertip, letting her blood drip onto it.

Half a minute later, various sceneries appeared in the mirror, as if soaring across thousands of mountains and rivers, eventually entering a mysterious peach blossom hot spring.

Sounds of silvery laughter and seductive panting echoed from the mirror; in the hot spring, several women dressed in thin, revealing gauze lounged, their elegant bodies displayed, their smooth arms and long legs highlighted, their skin as white as jade.

Occasionally, water splashed around, scattering fragrant peach blossoms, which fell on the charming figures, creating an enchantingly beautiful scene that made one’s mouth go dry and tongue tingle.

The scenery then shifted, focusing on a woman who just emerged from the hot spring, appearing as a fresh lotus out of water.

This woman had a radiant and delicate complexion, light makeup accentuating her eyebrows, her eyes brimming with vivacity, and her skin as tender as warm jade. Her lips were as delicate as flowers, her waist so fine it could seemingly be encompassed by a hand, her allure unparalleled, beautiful as if she were a fairy not of this mortal world; both her figure and appearance far surpassed Yu Wenxian.

“How is the situation progressing? Any clues?”

This woman spoke softly, her voice melodious and gentle, like stream water trickling and willow branches swaying, low and soft yet charmingly alluring.

“Sect Master, I haven’t found where the Holy Lotus itself is yet,” Yu Wenxian responded softly, a hint of self-reproach on her face.

“Originally, only Ghost Ridge Palace discovered the Qingliu Earth Spirit River to be suitable for the growth of the Nine-grade Sacred Lotus. You were ordered to infiltrate Ghost Ridge Palace to plant the Sect’s sacred artifact in the Qingliu Earth Spirit River, but in the end, our Desire Sect came away empty-handed!”

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The woman’s voice from the mirror couldn’t be discerned as either happy or angry, just slightly sighing.

“Sect Master, although I haven’t found the Nine-grade Sacred Lotus itself, I’ve found some important clues. Additionally, I’ve also discovered an Immortal Seed,” Yu Wenxian quickly spoke, sharing all her findings from inside Ghost Ridge Palace.

“An Immortal Seed, you mean he might carry the Nine-grade Sacred Lotus on him?”

After hearing this, the woman in the mirror showed disbelief and then said, “Regardless of whether there is a Holy Lotus, an Immortal Seed is nevertheless rare. You should bring him in for dual cultivation. This will compensate for your faults, and I will have the Sect Elders aid you. Meanwhile, continue to search for the Holy Lotus itself. The Sect’s sacred artifact must not be spied upon or usurped by others.”

“Yes, Sect Master, I will accomplish it.”

Yu Wenxian knelt on the ground, assuring the figure. The mirror image gradually faded, leaving only a soft sound coming through: “Complete the mission soon so your infiltration can also end early, and you may return to the Desire Sect.”

“Return.”

Watching the dissipating image in the mirror, Yu Wenxian’s eyes filled with longing and nostalgia, as she pondered various plans in her mind.

As for Su Jie, it was impossible to take him by force; she could only resort to the combined strengths of other forces within the Desire Sect for any chance of success.

“Junior Brother Su, don’t blame your elder sister. Becoming the Desire Sect’s cauldron isn’t a disgrace to your talents,” she murmured, suddenly thinking of something, as Yu Wenxian flicked her hair at her temples, revealing a tipsy, captivating smile.

An Immortal Seed was enough for her to take risks, let alone the hint of a Nine-grade Sacred Lotus on Su Jie.