"There's nothing to regret."

Gu Yuan certainly understood what Old Master Chen was regretting. It was nothing more than thinking that Gu Yuan had become a wasted talent, and that Medicine King Mountain had many requirements for recruiting disciples.

For example, age restrictions: one must be between ten to sixteen years old, as this is the optimal phase for cultivation.

For instance, one must not have started any cultivation and must be an unchiselled gem to ensure a pure foundation.

Another example is that the number of spots is limited and is heavily contested each time, making it difficult for Gu Yuan to have a chance.

Moreover, they open the mountain gate every five years to recruit disciples, and the last recruitment was just last year, meaning the next one would be four years later. By then, Gu Yuan would be over twenty years old.

Unable to join Medicine King Mountain, in Old Master Chen's view, was a waste of such good talent.

But Gu Yuan didn't mind and said with a smile:

"Having this kind of potential already makes me luckier than many people, and even if I can't join Medicine King Mountain, it doesn't mean I won't find a suitable True Daoist Technique in the future."

Joining Medicine King Mountain would certainly be a good thing for Gu Yuan.

However, Gu Yuan was very clear that his foundation was never Iron Bone and Soft Tendons or the Turtle Breath Talent, but rather his Spirit Pet System!

Having such a heaven-defying thing as the Spirit Pet System makes him luckier than ninety-nine percent of the people in the world.

In comparison, not being able to join Medicine King Mountain, what does it really matter?

Ultimately, what he's missing is the subsequent true cultivation techniques and some corresponding knowledge inheritances. Even if he can't join Medicine King Mountain, he still has opportunities to gain them through other means.

Old Master Chen has a wealth of experience and has seen all kinds of people.

Some people, with just a few words in front of him, would have their characters and natures laid bare.

He initially thought Gu Yuan was being insincere, but quietly observing Gu Yuan, he realized it wasn't feigned openness; he truly was honest and unbothered, causing Old Master Chen some astonishment.

If it were anyone else, knowing they had missed such a great opportunity for nothing, they'd likely be beating their chests in regret, almost spitting blood from frustration.

Putting everything else aside, at least this young man having such a disposition already surpasses the majority of his peers.

With this young man's disposition and talent, even if he can't join Medicine King Mountain, his future is boundless!

Old Master Chen was quite moved in his heart, but his appreciation for Gu Yuan deepened, and he directly said:

"Alright, you rascal, you never come to the Three Treasure Hall for no reason. What's your purpose in finding this old man today, speak up!"

He continued to speak unceremoniously, but his tone and attitude softened slightly, unlike before, when he was cold and unapproachable, adding a touch of casualness.

"Hmm? This old man's attitude is a bit different from last time... but it makes sense; among cultivators, strength dictates status. Although my strength is a bit lacking, my potential is high, which is also a form of capital, so it's natural for Old Master Chen to hold me in higher regard."

Gu Yuan also noticed the change in Old Master Chen's attitude, and without showing any sign, he started talking about what happened last night.

"Old Master Chen, it's like this. Last night, I encountered something strange, back then..."

For last night's incident, Gu Yuan omitted the specific details, only mentioning that he was attacked, and he described the situation of the ghostly entity in detail.

But the more he talked, the more Gu Yuan noticed Old Master Chen's face growing darker.

When he finished speaking, Old Master Chen already had a face as stern as water, and after a moment of silence, he finally said:

"Able to possess living people or corpses and run swiftly, with a physique impervious to blades and bullets, preferring to consume essence blood, especially the essence blood of vigorous martial masters, this is indeed a Fiend Ghost..."

"Fiend Ghost?"

Gu Yuan was puzzled, waiting for Old Master Chen's explanation.

Old Master Chen patiently explained:

"Fiend Ghosts are special ghostly entities cultivated with Yin Fiend Qi, not fearing sunlight nor constrained by common objects like peach wood and black dog blood, and are unafraid of death, capable of possessing people to kill."

"The method of cultivating Fiend Ghosts is widespread, but ordinary Fiend Ghosts can be dealt with by Innate Martial Masters. However, that Xuan You Old Monster took a different path, using materials like the heart of a thousand-year-old locust tree and ghost face spider sacs to cultivate a Soul-Killing Banner, within which hundreds of Fiend Ghosts were cultivated, eventually refining it into a powerful magical artifact."

"Hundreds of Fiend Ghosts?!"

Gu Yuan was utterly shocked.

Imagining hundreds of those Fiend Ghosts from last night swarming at him made him shiver with cold.

With such a formation, let alone himself, even several Innate Martial Masters would be torn apart!

Celestial Human Realm cultivators are indeed so remarkably powerful and terrifying!

"In my estimation, that old fox Xuan You is probably releasing Fiend Ghosts from the Soul-Killing Banner, like releasing sheep, letting them hunt for blood on their own. The more essence blood they consume, the more powerful the artifact becomes!"

Old Master Chen coldly analyzed and concluded:

"As for Xuan You himself, he should be hiding somewhere in Beiliang City, not showing himself for now, but definitely observing all this. In short, young man, you'd better be careful."

With that, Old Master Chen thought for a moment and took out a white jade talisman,

"This is a Communication Spirit Talisman. Just crush it, and I'll be able to know your location and rush there. If you encounter the Xuan You Old Monster and the situation allows, use this to inform me."

Having a good talent really pays off, the old man didn't even mention the Communication Spirit Talisman last time... Upon receiving the jade talisman, Gu Yuan carefully put it away and nodded earnestly: "I will!"

It's more like a treasure to summon Old Master Chen, and once encountered with Xuan You Old Monster, using it well might just save his life.

This trip today was indeed worthwhile!

...

Finished with the main matters, Gu Yuan did not hurry to leave but chatted with Old Master Chen for a bit longer.

He mainly inquired about information regarding Xuan You Old Monster, what kind of magical divine techniques he was proficient in, his appearance, and so on.

He also shamelessly asked some questions about cultivation.

Until Old Master Chen grew a bit impatient from Gu Yuan's pestering, slapping him to the ground and telling him to get lost, Gu Yuan still said goodbye without losing face.

However, when he went down to the first floor, he encountered a bit of a situation.

"Xiuxue, listen to me explain... I didn't know that girl, I..."

"Brother Yang, I've said it many times, what you do is no concern of mine, just don't tarnish the reputation of our Jade Cauldron Tower. Also, you may call me Third Miss or Miss Xia, but the name Xiuxue is reserved for those closest to me... please mind your manners!"

"Xiuxue, you must be angry, right? I swear, this situation will never happen again!"

"Yang Jianfei, how many times do I have to tell you? Your affairs are none of my concern and I don't wish to hear your explanations!"

At the stairway on the first floor, Gu Yuan encountered two acquaintances.

One after another, a woman and a man.

The young woman had a beautiful appearance, with willow-like eyebrows and cherry lips, her skin was smooth and delicate.

At her waist hung a delicately crafted curved saber.

This was of course Third Miss Xia Xiuxue.

As for the man, dressed in brocade clothes, with a long sword in his hand, exquisitely lavish, with a smooth jade pendant hanging, it was Yang Jianfei.

However, at this moment, Young Master Yang was following behind Xia Xiuxue, his face slightly anxious and panicked, seemingly wanting to say something.

But when his gaze met Gu Yuan's coming down from the stairs, his voice halted abruptly.

Gu Yuan, having witnessed a drama unfold, wore a smile that was awkward yet not impolite.

His gaze swept past Yang Jianfei, and he solemnly cupped his fist toward the somewhat embarrassed Xia Xiuxue.

"Greetings, Third Miss."

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