Ch. 70 - Luan

Spirit Beast Peak.

As soon as Jiao Xiuyu and Ji Yuenian landed on the suspended stone platform of the peak, a somewhat indifferent voice came in.

“Which peaks do you two come from? What business do you have on the Spirit Beast Peak?”

A purple-robed disciple of the upper Xuan realm, who looked somber, stopped right in front of the two of them.

Jiao Xiuyu was stupefied for a moment, then opened his mouth, “The two of us are here because—”

“Don't you two know that Spirit Beast Peak is only open for five days at the end of each month during in recent times?” The purple-robed disciple interrupted him directly, “Please, return.”

“Since you have no intention of listening to me, why do you bother ask?” Jiao Xiuyu was a little anxious for a moment.

The purple-robed disciple gave him a somewhat disdainful look and said, “It's just a routine inquiry.”

Ji Yuenian, who had been silent till now, opened his mouth, “This senior brother, why do I not know that the Spirit Beast Peak is only open at the end of each month?”

“A few days ago, the Spirit Beast Peak deputy peak master brought dozens of Blue Feathered Luan (Mythical Bird) birds from the main sect. The disciples in the peak are very busy, so in the last two months it was decided we’d only open at the end of each month.” Although the purple-robed disciple never watched the entrance examination, he recognized the psychic magic treasure, the black moon robe, which Ji Yuenian was wearing, and his tone softened a lot. “These two junior brothers, please go back.”

Ji Yuenian took out the green jade talisman from his sleeve and said, “But the information I got in this jade talisman says that I can come to Spirit Beast Peak at any time to receive a Blue Feathered Luan bird.”

Seeing the talisman, the purple-robed disciple’s expression changed slightly, and his words restrained a lot: “Junior Brother, dare I ask where does this talisman come from?”

This green jade talisman in his hand was necessary to receive a Luan bird. Except for those wealthy disciples who directly purchased the Luan bird with primeval stones, those who came with the green jade talisman to the Spirit Beast Peak always had deep connections. Those were not people he could afford to offend as a Deputy General.

“This was the reward given by the sect after the entrance examination,” Ji Yuenian handed the sapphire talisman to him. “Senior Brother, I wonder if I can enter the court to receive the Blue Feathered Luan bird?”

“After the assessment …” The purple-robed disciple took the sapphire talisman, and after confirming that it was correct, he opened his mouth carefully. “Dare I ask for Junior Brother’s name?”

“Ji Yuenian.”

“It turns out that you are Ji Yuenian, who ranked first in the sect entrance examination!” The purple-robed disciple's expression changed slightly. Although he had not watched the entrance examination, Ji Yuenian's name was far spread, recently. He didn’t dare hesitate and lead the two into the Spirit Beast Peak’s hall.

The Spirit Beast Peak Hall was extremely noisy, and among the eaves and pavilions, there were countless spirit birds roaring and chirping. Many of the peak’s disciples were taking care of these spiritual birds in order, without the slightest mistake.

Although these spirit birds had a high level of intelligence, they were all incapable of transforming, so they could only be used as appendages to be driven by many disciples in the Luoxia Mountains.

Spiritual birds that could take shape were called demons.

“Junior Brother Ji, the Spirit Beast Peak is indeed not open at this time. You and this Junior Brother will have to wait in this courtyard for a while. I will personally select a few Blue Feathered Luan birds and bring them over.”

While leading the two to an attic on the edge of the hall, the purple-robed disciple explained with a helpless look on his face.

He was only a Deputy General. Even if the person who came to collect the spirit bird was Ji Yuenian, who was listed first in the sect assessment, he would not dare to bring him directly to the courtyard.

Ji Yuenian and Jiao Xiuyu looked at each other, nodded, and said, “Alright, Senior Brother.”

After the purple-robed disciple left, Jiao Xiuyu couldn’t help but grumble: ”Junior Brother Ji, the disciples of Spirit Beast Peak are really as arrogant and domineering as the rumors say. If it wasn't for your special status, I'm afraid we wouldn't even be able to enter this courtyard.”

Ji Yuenian was a bit noncommittal, “The Spirit Beast Peak has a special status. It is the only place in the Luoxia Mountains where you can get spiritual birds. The disciples who practice in it are all gifted, so it is not unusual for them to look down on the disciples of ordinary peaks. It is just human nature.”

Hearing his reply, Jiao Xiuyu was slightly startled, carefully looked at Ji Yuenian and said, “Junior Brother Ji, you’re only sixteen years old, but why do you have such a good understanding of the world?”

Ji Yuenian shook his head slightly, and stopped talking, but quietly carried “Taiyu True Technique”, and unexpectedly sank into the practice in this courtyard.

“Taiyu Xuan Qing Gathering Spirit” is a basic practice of true skill, which was very important for Ji Yuenian, who only had divine power true skill before, and it was enough to increase his Xuan Qi sea by several times!

It was not known how long passed, there were several chirping cries coming from the courtyard outside, Ji Yuenian opened his eyes and walked out of the attic with Jiao Xiuyu.

“Junior Brother Ji, I have selected three pure-blooded Blue Feathered Luan birds for you, all of which are of the highest quality.” The purple-robed disciple was followed by a few Spirit Beast Peak disciples, each holding a green jade talisman, urging three huge Luan birds with a wingspan of six or seven feet.

Ji Yuenian took a few steps forward and approached the first Luan bird. This bird had a sturdy head and horns, and its aura was strong, but its eyes were lifeless and without vigor.

“This one's cultivation is in the upper realm of Returning to the Truth, and it is enough to protect Junior Brother Ji within this Luoxia Mountain Range.” The purple-robed disciple spoke softly from the side.

Shaking his head slightly, Ji Yuenian walked towards the second Blue feathered Luan bird.

The feathers of this Luan bird were all azure, and there was a faint icy blue halo on the tip of the feather, magnificent and incomparable.

Its eyes were very quiet, as he was measuring at it, it also seemed to be looking at him.

“This one has the best quality. Just a few days ago, it was driven from the main sect with another batch of Luan birds. Presently, it has the cultivation base of Returning to the Truth realm.” The purple-robed disciple explained while looking at this Blue Feather Luan bird. His words were quite complacent. “Junior Brother Ji, if this Luan bird is converted into primeval stone, it will cost at least 120 stones!”

The meaning behind his words couldn't be any clearer.

In order to befriend Ji Yuenian, this purple-robed disciple, within the authority of his control, took Ji Yuenian's sapphire talisman and picked out a few high-quality Blue Feathered Luan birds. Ordinary Green Feathered Luan birds were worth eighty or ninety primeval stones, and the three Blue Feathered Luan birds in front of them were worth more than one hundred primeval stones each!

“Senior Brother is beneficent,” Ji Yuenian naturally wouldn't pretend to be ignorant of the purple-robed disciple's goodwill. After pondering for a moment, he pointed to the Luan bird in front of him. “Then I will choose the second bird.”

“All right.”

The purple-robed disciple ordered those disciples to bring the other two Luan Birds back to the courtyard, and pinched a seal in their hands. This was so that Ji Yuenian's sapphire talisman was integrated into the jade talisman of the second Luan bird, and then directly handed it to Ji Yuenian.

Ji Yuenian took over the brand new sapphire talisman and tried to penetrate a hint of his profound energy in it.

An extremely mysterious sensation entered his heart and soul, he raised his head to look at this huge Blue Feathered Luan bird, his mind moved slightly.

“Wow!”

The Luan bird gently spread its wings, a violent hurricane swept around it. In a moment, it flew to Ji Yuenian and neighed in a low voice.

Jiao Xiuyu stood quietly on the side, with a startled look in his eyes, and praised: “The Blue Feathered Luan bird is really blessed. This Luan bird only has a cultivation base of Returning to the Truth realm, but it can bring such tyrannical oppression. It's terrifying.”

The purple-robed disciple glanced at Jiao Xiuyu and said with a smile, “How expensive is a spirit bird? The most common Blue Feathered Luan birds costs nearly a hundred primeval stones. An ordinary disciple, excluding those used for cultivation, may not be able to accumulate enough even to buy one in ten years. This spiritual bird is not only tyrannical, there are many other mysteries to it as well.”

“This time I have to thank Senior Brother.” Ji Yuenian’s Yin Qi of heaven and earth surged on his feet, and he stepped on the air after a few breaths. He came to the back of this Blue Feathered Luan bird which was covered with azure feathers, facing the purple-robed disciple.

He had the Tong Xuan Heart Ghost Bloodline, innate with the ability to control the Yin Qi of heaven and earth. Although he could not walk on air for a long time due to the limitation of his cultivation, it was still not a problem for him to rely on the Yin Qi of heaven and earth to hover in the air for a dozen breaths.

After a little hesitation, the purple-robed disciple took out a communication jade talisman and said, “Junior Brother Ji, this is my communication jade talisman, if it is convenient ...”

With a nod Ji Yuenian waved a deep blue mysterious energy, took the jade talisman up, then turned toward Jiao Xiuyu: “Senior Brother Jiao, come on up.”

The Blue Feathered Luan bird stood with its claws on the side of the stone platform at this time, and its back was several feet above that of the stone platform. Jiao Xiuyu responded, and his body glowed with silver white light, and he directly leaped to the back of Luan bird.

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