Chapter 855: Roasted Meat
Chapter 855: Roasted Meat
When Ji Fei Xue came to Fang Xi's cave abode again, her state of mind was completely different.
Last time, the other party was an Integration mid-stage cultivator, just like her.
But this time, Fang Xi was already 'Qing Hezi', one of the Human Race Five Sons, and one of the five most powerful individuals beneath the Mahayana cultivators of the human race.
In her demeanor, a hint of reverence was inevitably present.
It wasn't until she saw Fang Xi, dishevelled and seated cross-legged in the bamboo forest, with a black flame roasting meat before him, that Ji Fei Xue couldn't help but smile charmingly and adjust her mindset.
On the roasting rack, a piece of meat had been roasted to a golden crisp, dripping with oil and emitting an enticing aroma.
More importantly, within the fragrance, there seemed to be a faint hint of sandalwood?
“Fellow Daoist Ji, your effort in setting up the array must have been strenuous. Come, try this roasted meat? ”
“Then this concubine should respectfully obey. ”
Ji Fei Xue likewise sat down, lifted her veil, and took a bite of the roasted meat, her eyes instantly widening.
The roasted meat was naturally succulent and tender, rich but not greasy, with an excellent texture, which went without saying.
More crucially, after it entered her stomach, a warm current rose from her lower abdomen, circulating throughout her entire body.
As an Integration cultivator, even if one didn't specialize in body cultivation, the strength of their physical body was unfathomable.
Yet, Ji Fei Xue actually felt her physique grow stronger by another notch!
Not only that, her body began to emit a sandalwood fragrance, repairing numerous extremely subtle injuries and even expelling pill toxins. . .
“This spirit food. . . it's probably comparable to a seventh-rank medicinal pill. ”
Unbeknownst to herself, Ji Fei Xue had already finished her portion of roasted meat, her eyes filled with emotion: “Fellow Daoist's mastery in the culinary arts is probably no less than your mastery of formations. ”
“Though I have a rudimentary understanding of spirit chef techniques, I haven't reached such a realm yet. The key is the quality of the ingredients. ”
Fang Xi smiled faintly, taking a sip of the Seven Stars Wine.
“Oh? ”
Ji Fei Xue seemed to recall something, covering her cherry lips with a hint of surprise: “Sandalwood. . . elephant meat. . . could it be? ”
“Indeed, this is precisely the meat of Lu Xing Da Sheng. . . It is a top-grade seventh-rank 'Six-tusked Heavenly Sandalwood Elephant'. . . naturally endowed with the fragrance of sandalwood, truly an excellent ingredient. ”
Fang Xi seemed a little unsatisfied: “What I used today was just ordinary leg meat. . . Near this elephant demon's core, that ring of flesh, nourished by its core qi, is the essence of its entire being, resembling a gem, radiating light, its taste truly exquisitely wonderful. . . ”
Alas, this ring of gem-like meat had been eaten clean by his main body. . .
He sighed with emotion, then continued: “Since Fellow Daoist enjoys it, take tens of thousands of pounds back later and savor it properly. . . ”
“Thank you, Fellow Daoist. How can this concubine ever repay such kindness? ”
Ji Fei Xue's eyes were almost dripping with emotion.
She had been ambushed by Lu Xing Da Sheng, almost perishing completely – it was the greatest danger she had ever encountered in her life!
If not handled properly, it could have become a heart demon.
Now, to be able to feast on the flesh of her enemy, what joy could compare?
Even if there were still some blockages in her Dao Heart, they could now be completely removed.
“Coincidentally. . . I recently obtained an array diagram, but it still has some flaws, and I wish to consult Fellow Daoist on it. . . ”
Fang Xi, without ceremony, took out the <Taiyi Scripture>, allowing an array to manifest.
“Oh? ”
Ji Fei Xue was also an array fanatic; seeing a corner of this array, her expression changed drastically: “This is. . . a nine-rank Immortal Array? ”
“Precisely. . . This array was originally set up within an Immortal Abode, but unfortunately, it was inherently damaged in one corner. . . and later dismantled, with much of it destroyed. I have always tried my best to complete it. . . ”
Fang Xi furrowed his brows: “If this array can be completed. . . it might be of great help against this monster race's siege. I ask Fellow Daoist to lend a hand! ”
“This concubine will not shirk from duty! ” Ji Fei Xue replied solemnly.
This incomplete Immortal Array was, of course, Fang Xi's gain from Zhai Xingzi.
Times were different now!
With his status as one of the Human Race Five Sons, a single command would ensure those Return to Void Sects dared not disobey.
Moreover, he had promised to provide protection. The Starry Sky Domain, and even several nearby Return to Void cultivators who had benefited from Overseas Immortal Abodes, seeing such an easy opportunity to attach themselves to one of the Human Race Five Sons, flocked to him like mad.
This allowed Fang Xi to easily gather the incomplete array diagram that Li Rulin had presented.
However, even so, this nine-rank Immortal Array still had flaws.
Fang Xi didn't mind, intending to use his own wisdom to try and complete it.
This Ji Fei Xue was an excellent helper.
“...To complete an Immortal Array is extremely difficult! ”
Ji Fei Xue pondered for a moment, then said: “But since Fellow Daoist has managed to obtain a largely complete array diagram and some incomplete array-laying tools, we can certainly give it a try. . . It’s just that the array we restore will probably only be at the eight-rank level. ”
“Eight-rank is already enough. ”
Fang Xi smiled in response.
If the 'Nine Serene Sand River Grand Array' could be elevated to the eight-rank or quasi-eight-rank level, how formidable would the 'Netherworld Banner' be? How incisive would the 'Profound Nether Calamity-Transcendence Obscurity-Dispelling Divine Light' be?
'If it can temporarily suppress a Mahayana cultivator's cultivation, even for just a moment. . . that would bring them within my main body's kill range. '
This was the terror of the 'Nine Bends Yellow River Three Flowers Immortal Array'.Even if an opponent's cultivation realm was higher than Fang Xi's, it could forcibly reduce their cultivation, allowing for a direct, hard kill!
Of course, things might not go so smoothly, so weakening the enemy's fortune first and causing them to reveal more flaws was the proper approach.
'Thanks to Ji Fei Xue's Array Superposition Technique. . . '
'Now I have made considerable progress in the art of combined arrays. . . Once the 'Nine Serene Sand River Grand Array' is perfected, I can then begin to comprehend the true 'Nine Bends Yellow River Three Flowers Immortal Array'. . . '
With his Shinto Avatar constantly comprehending various Laws and feeding back insights, Fang Xi's main body's mastery of the Formation Dao and Talisman Dao could now be described as progressing a thousand miles a day.
After all, both formations and talismans are based on array patterns and talismanic scripts.
And these array patterns and talismanic scripts. . . were likewise derived from senior cultivators comprehending the Laws of Heaven and Earth.
It could be said that having cultivated to such a degree, it truly felt like the Three Thousand Great Daos, though different paths, all led to the same destination. . .
......
Ji Fei Xue, as Tian Yuan City's foremost array master, gave Fang Xi many insights.
Unfortunately, this woman had a heavy workload.
After completing the 'Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Grand Array', she had to rush to various locations non-stop, checking array nodes and patching up any deficiencies. . .
Fang Xi gleaned a lot of experience from her and completed the transformation from the 'Grand Void Transcendent Nether Plow-Head Seven Stars Altar' to the 'Grand Void Transcendent Nether Plow-Head Seven Stars Array', which was a considerable gain.
This day.
He arrived above a certain golden palace on Immortal Jade Mountain.
This sprawling palace complex, covering tens of acres, was extremely close to the peak.
Above the main hall, there was a plaque, on which the three Sanskrit characters "Golden Brahma Abode" were written in ancient seal script.
When Fang Xi arrived, the two monks on guard immediately pressed their palms together in a respectful bow: "Greetings, Elder Qing Hezi!"
"Please announce that Qing Hezi has come to visit."
Fang Xi performed the full courtesies.
A deacon monk hurried away, and not long after, a golden light emerged, revealing a young monk with rosy lips and white teeth: "Qing Hezi, you've finally arrived. . ."
Fang Xi swept his Divine Consciousness, realizing it was Jin Gangzi's main body and not his Vajra Prajna Incarnation, and couldn't help but smile faintly: "I've been in secluded cultivation recently, comprehending array formations, which has caused Fellow Daoist Jin Gangzi to wait. It is indeed my fault, and I offer this gift as an apology."
He raised a hand, and a green storage bag flew out from his sleeve, landing in Jin Gangzi's hand.
Jin Gangzi's Divine Consciousness swept through it, seeing the mountain of 'Six-tusked Heavenly Sandalwood Elephant' meat piled within, and his expression couldn't help but change: "Fellow Daoist is too kind. This item is quite beneficial for my body cultivation. I can only gratefully accept it. . ."
Fang Xi laughed heartily, lowered his light, and walked into the Golden Brahma Abode with Jin Gangzi.
Inside the Golden Brahma Abode, the furnishings were rather simple and rustic. Behind the palace, lush green bamboo, shining with golden light, grew a patch of golden bamboo.
"Golden Brahma Demon Exterminating Bamboo?"
Fang Xi glanced over, seeing the bamboo stalks standing straight, their leaves like golden flakes, each shimmering with golden Sanskrit characters. He couldn't help but exclaim: "Fellow Daoist Jin Gangzi, you are truly thoughtful. This spirit bamboo is an ancient exotic species, quite damaging to the monster race. . . I wonder if you could spare a few stalks for me?"
Such spirit bamboo truly didn't exist in his Earthly Immortal Spiritual Realm.
"This bamboo was specially sought out by this humble monk and watered with 'Nine Heavens Pure Water' specifically to combat the monster race. Because it is difficult to grow, some fellow Daoists have come asking for it, but this humble monk has been reluctant to give it away. However, since Fellow Daoist has spoken, I will have someone deliver a few plants to your cave abode shortly. . ."
Jin Gangzi smiled faintly, then continued: "Fellow Daoist is truly austere. After becoming one of the Five Sons, you could easily reside next to this humble monk, yet you still choose to stay in your former cave abode."
"After all, I'm merely an Integration mid-stage cultivator, with not many subordinates. . . and this was a frontline wartime promotion, which makes it a bit hard to convince the masses, no?"
Fang Xi smiled faintly, saying unconcernedly.
He didn't really care much for the honor of being one of the Human Race Five Sons.
However, he wasn't opposed to it either.
Those Mahayana cultivators wanted to use this position to elevate him highly.
Little did they know, Fang Xi brought out this External Avatar precisely to sacrifice himself for the human race.
If it were to fall in battle, it would truly be a case of dedicating one's life to a cause until death. . .
Anyway, it was just an External Avatar; its death wouldn't cause him any heartache.
Jin Gangzi was slightly speechless, inviting Fang Xi to sit down in a study room. As the two watched the scene of dancing bamboo shadows outside, Jin Gangzi personally brewed tea: "Fellow Daoist Qing Hezi, what do you wish to ask? This humble monk will certainly tell you everything I know, without reservation. . ."
He clearly knew Fang Xi's nature of not visiting without a reason, speaking very directly.
Fang Xi appreciated such directness. He sipped some spirit tea and asked: "Of the Human Race Five Sons, I have already met three. I wonder about the last one, 'Long Qingzi'?"
"This person. . ."
Jin Gangzi seemed to fall into memory: "He possesses the ambition of mountains and rivers, and has always been quite interested in exploring lower realms. . . His talent is overflowing; he was once the prime candidate for breaking through to Mahayana. It's just that for some unknown reason, he has been much quieter these past two thousand years. . . Rumor has it that his origin was damaged for some reason, which might affect his future breakthrough."
After speaking, he gave Fang Xi a meaningful look.
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