Chapter 229: It Can Actually Be Done Like This?
"Hmm?"
Hearing this, quite a few people furrowed their brows.
"Fellow Daoist Li, aren't your words a bit far-fetched? How could you possibly know what each of us needs? Moreover, there are so many people present, and our ties with you vary in closeness…"
An elderly man with graying hair, dressed in a light-blue robe, stroked his beard and spoke with a frown.
That last sentence—He didn't finish it, but the meaning was obvious. After all, many here, while they hadn't taken the chance to kick Li Xun when he was down, had also not extended him a helping hand.
Their relationship with him could hardly be called close.
In contrast, the Great Zhou Empire, the Heavenly Heart Sacred Holy Land, the Ten Thousand Transformations Holy Land, the Northern Yu Dynasty, and so on—these powerful factions were different.
They had been Li Xun's staunchest supporters just now.
If Li Xun truly intended to distribute the cultivation manuals he held, then naturally his first consideration would be his own people. As for the rest, how much they could get would be anyone's guess.
"Elder Xu, that is a fine question. As for how I know what everyone here needs, there's no need for you to worry about that."
Li Xun turned his head with a smile, glancing at Elder Xu.
This man came from the Heavenly Jade Holy Land, an old and established sect. However, in recent years the Heavenly Jade Holy Land had declined somewhat. Whenever a rare opportunity appeared, one could be sure to see their people rushing in to claim a share.
It was said that the last time, when the ancient Heavenly Puppet Sect resurfaced within the Great Zhou's territory, the Heavenly Jade Holy Land had traveled countless miles in hopes of gaining something.
Unfortunately, that so-called Heavenly Puppet Sect turned out to be nothing but an empty shell.
In the end, the Heavenly Jade Holy Land returned with nothing.
And now, with the emergence of the Great Strength Divine Demon Sect's inheritance, given the Heavenly Jade Holy Land's nature, it was inevitable they would send people to seize what they could, hoping to enrich their foundation.
Turning toward Elder Xu, Li Xun's lips curved into a deep, knowing smile as he said slowly:
"For example, Elder Xu—if I'm not mistaken, what you need most right now is this Heart Zen Immortal Scripture."
As he spoke, a white jade slip appeared in Li Xun's hand, glowing with a soft, radiant light.
This was merely a Heaven level divine technique, but it was special—
It was a technique specifically designed to cultivate the soul.
It had much in common with the Great Yan Divine Technique, though the difference lay in their focus: the Great Yan Divine Technique mainly strengthened spiritual sense, while the Heart Zen Immortal Scripture tempered and fortified the soul itself.
Though their functions differed, both were exceedingly rare.
The Heavenly Jade Holy Land did possess similar techniques, but none of them were suitable for Elder Xu. Yet now, seeing this jade slip in Li Xun's hand, Elder Xu could no longer remain calm.
"You… how did you know?"
His face stiffened, and he muttered the question under his breath.
"As I said, Elder Xu, there's no need for you to concern yourself with how I know. All you need to understand is this: with these manuals in my possession, I can spare you all from a calamity that would have otherwise cost countless lives. That alone should suffice."
Li Xun spoke with composed confidence.
"This…"
Elder Xu's expression froze.
He understood.
Li Xun was right. Without him today, the dozens of jade slips would undoubtedly have provoked a massive battle among the gathered cultivators.
So many powerful experts, yet only a handful of jade slips—
After endless fighting, whether or not one could seize a suitable technique was uncertain, but what was certain was that dozens—perhaps far more—would die in the struggle.
He himself would inevitably be dragged into the fray.
At that time, with his level of strength—would he even survive?
That was uncertain.
Even if he did manage to grab a jade slip, the chances of it being the Heart Zen Immortal Scripture were slim. The far greater likelihood was that he would gain nothing at all—and lose his life in the process.
"Fellow Daoist Li's righteousness is admirable. This old man is sincerely convinced. Today's favor, I will engrave in my heart. Should you ever have need of me in the future, just give the word."
Elder Xu's heart was filled with countless emotions. He cupped his hands toward Li Xun and spoke sincerely.
Before this, he had indeed harbored suspicions—wondering if Li Xun intended to swallow all the cultivation manuals for himself.
But now, after witnessing Li Xun's actions, he was completely convinced. Without the slightest hesitation, Li Xun had gifted him a Heaven level divine technique.
How many people could truly do such a thing?
And not just any Heaven level divine technique, but one that cultivated the soul itself—its value was immeasurable.
Especially for a newly risen sect like the Profound Sun Holy Land, where every single cultivation technique was exceedingly precious. Yet Li Xun had still chosen to gift it away.
From this alone, one could see Li Xun's way of doing things. With such magnanimity and upright selflessness—forget this small world—even when placed among the countless cultivators in the outside realms, very few could compare.
"Well said."
Li Xun smiled faintly.
He placed the jade slip into Elder Xu's hand.
And the moment it was received, a voice rang out in his mind.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. Investment successful. Obtained two Purple Level Cultivation Technique Advancement Talismans for cultivation manuals!]
'Two Purple Level Cultivation Technique Advancement Talismans… not bad.'
Li Xun thought inwardly.
Each of these Purple Level talismans could upgrade an Earth level cultivation technique to Heaven level. Which meant, by giving away one Heaven level manual, he had earned the equivalent of two more Heaven level manuals.
No matter how one looked at it, this was a deal with guaranteed profit and no loss.
Then—
Li Xun walked toward another cultivator. With a turn of his palm, yet another jade slip appeared. Smiling, he said:
"If I'm not mistaken, this must be Elder Qin of the Crape Myrtle Holy Land, yes? This Profound Ice True Soul Technique—does it suit Elder Qin's needs?"
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. Investment successful. Obtained one Heaven level high-grade cultivation technique: Nine Nether Demon-Banishment Technique!]
"This should be Daoist Friend Meng, correct?…"
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. Investment successful. Obtained thirty years of cultivation!]
"Daoist Liu, I have long heard of your name. Here, I happen to have a spiritual herb for you…"
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. Investment successful. Obtained a high-grade spiritual treasure: Purple Sun Treasure Wheel!]
"This Daoist Friend, no need for such formality. As the saying goes, a chance encounter is fate. I have here a cultivation manual, which I'll gift to you today."
[Ding! Congratulations, Host. Investment successful. Obtained two hundred thousand peak-grade spirit stones!]
A quarter of an hour later—
As they watched Li Xun move freely through the crowd, handling everything with effortless ease, the Spirit Clan youth and Chu Lingfeng of the Great Chu Dynasty were left utterly stunned in place.
Their eyes were filled with disbelief as they muttered to themselves:
"It… it can actually be done like this?"
They had originally planned to rally the crowd, to force Li Xun into submission, to make him hand over every cultivation manual in his possession.
But no matter how they calculated, they never imagined this outcome—
Not only had Li Xun willingly handed them out, he had also taken the chance to win over countless hearts.
In just this short span of time, Li Xun's prestige had soared to a peak.
With the exception of those few, everyone else present was full of praise, their words overflowing with admiration.
He had nearly reached the level of a Saint!
And this sainthood was not about strength, It was about virtue.
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