Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 479 - 477 Fairy Muyue

Time swiftly passes, and before one knows it, five years have gone by.

Ning Daoran spent those years studying the Nascent Soul of the Bone-Eroding Old Demon, repeatedly using the Soul Searching Technique and penetrating the Divine Soul, giving the Old Demon a sensation worse than death; he almost wished he had never existed.

Regrettably, there was still no significant breakthrough in Ice Spiritual Power. Though Ning Daoran had Mixed Spirit Roots, his sensitivity to Ice Spiritual Power was not strong, and any real progress might only be achieved after many years.

Fortunately, he was immensely patient. This did not trouble him; he could live for several thousand years and had plenty of time to persevere.

This year, at the age of 360, Ning Daoran still appeared as a fresh-faced youth, unchanged.

"Master."

Little Bai floated into the Cave Mansion and reported, "Xu Zhongyao is about to come out of seclusion."

"Hmm."

Ning Daoran nodded.

A few months ago, Xu Zhongyao finally decided to undergo Foundation Establishment, and Ning Daoran bestowed a high-quality Foundation Establishment Pill. Xu Zhongyao did not disappoint her master; the Foundation Establishment process was very smooth. While the phenomena during her Foundation Establishment were not extravagant, they were remarkably proper.

That evening, Ning Daoran hosted a banquet in the Mountain Master’s Cave Mansion to celebrate Xu Zhongyao’s successful Foundation Establishment.

At this moment, Xu Zhongyao, wearing a Flowing Cloud Plain Skirt, outlined her shapely figure distinctly. Unnoticed, this young girl had matured and was now a genuine Mountain Immortal.

"I am very relieved that you succeeded in Foundation Establishment on your first try."

Ning Daoran adopted a kindly master’s demeanor, and handing over several treasures, he said, "These items are gifted to you, and will be extremely useful for your current level. Remember, on the cultivation path, never lose your determination, nor aim too high and miss."

The gifts were few, one of which was the Snow Python Sword, an extremely suitable Top-grade spiritual tool scavenged from the Storage Ring of the Bone-Eroding Old Demon.

Additionally, there were a bunch of elixirs to improve magic power and aid in cultivation.

"Thank you, Master!"

Xu Zhongyao responded with a smile, "Master, it’s been a long time since I saw you, I missed you..."

"Stop!"

Ning Daoran chuckled, "We are cultivators; such sentimental words should not be spoken again!"

"Yes, Master!"

Xu Zhongyao straightened her posture.

Thinking it through, Ning Daoran then handed Xu Zhongyao ten Class B Paperfolk and said, "Keep these Paperfolk for your protection, they can be useful in critical moments. They are imbued with abundant mana, ensuring your safety for decades."

"Alright!"

Xu Zhongyao received the Paperfolk, "Thanks, Master."

"Go on, continue cultivating, do not slack off!"

"Okay!"

...

Several months later.

"Master."

Little Bai entered the Cave Mansion with a grave expression, "The merchant ship that went out from White Dragon Mountain was attacked in the river by an Early-stage Third-tier Catfish Spirit. Thank goodness Xu Jian personally accompanied the ship and released two Class B Paperfolk, which averted a disastrous shipwreck and loss of lives. How did Xu Jian have access to these Class B Paperfolk?"

"I had given ten Class B Paperfolk to Zhongyao; I believe she gave two to her father to ensure his safety."

Ning Daoran stepped out of the small house and said, "Since the merchant ship was unharmed, why the need to report?"

"There is another matter."

Little Bai spoke meaningfully, "Xu Jian said that the Catfish Spirit destroyed two official ships, and almost all the soldiers on board were devoured. However, a young woman fell into the water, and as the Catfish Spirit tried to devour her, countless frost shields protected her. After the Paperfolk drove away the Catfish Spirit, Xu Jian rescued the woman and brought her back. She seems to have some notable background."

"Oh?"

Ning Daoran frowned slightly, "Let’s go take a look."

"Yes!"

The two used Tunneling light and headed straight for the docks.

It was the depth of night, stars faintly gleaming.

The Xu family members gathered around in a circle at the docks, with a young woman lying on a wooden board in the center, looking to be only about twelve or thirteen years old, wearing a green dress, her eyes tightly shut.

"Hmm?"

Ning Daoran frowned slightly, recognizing at a glance that this girl was extraordinary.

She possessed a First Grade Ice Spirit Root, the legendary variant of Heavenly Spiritual Root. Although only at the Qi Refining Ninth Level, such a prodigy, with just a bit of nurturing, would be able to thrive robustly.

Such a First-class exotic spiritual root was coveted by any Immortal Sect.

Coincidentally, she had been saved by Xu Jian.

"Mountain Master!"

Xu Jian respectfully said, "When this lady was attacked by the Catfish Spirit in the river, her body produced many frost shields, almost forming a glacier. After the Catfish Spirit left, the frost dispersed. Fearing she had drowned, I rescued her and brought her here for the Mountain Master to decide."

"Hmm."

Ning Daoran gently lifted his hand, casting Evergreen Technique Power, and instantly the young girl quickly revived.

Initially, she was extremely panic-stricken, but after Xu Zhongyao’s reassurance, she calmed down and revealed her identity.

Her name was Jiang Shangyue, apparently the daughter of an Assistant Minister of Rites from the court. Her family’s ship was attacked by a demon beast while sailing along the lower reaches of the White Dragon River, leaving her the sole survivor; her parents were devoured, and she was now all alone.

"Mountain Master."

An elderly Xu family woman, being quite meddlesome, suggested, "This girl is so pitiful, now orphaned and alone, why not let her stay on the mountain? Master, you said she has a First Grade Spiritual Root, keeping her here is surely beneficial for our White Dragon Mountain."

"Hmm."

Ning Daoran did not express opposition, but simply narrowed his eyes and said to Jiang Shangyue, "Look into my eyes."

"Yes, Mountain Master..."

The girl was trembling, and her gaze towards Ning Daoran flitted apprehensively.

At the moment, Ning Daoran used the Unmoving Ming King Divine Technique and the Grey Eyes Technique, yet he could not discern the true face of this girl. What he saw was indeed a twelve-year-old girl at the Late-stage Qi Refining with a First Grade Spiritual Root.

"Jiang Shangyue."

Ning Daoran said indifferently, "Would you like to stay and cultivate at White Dragon Mountain? If you are willing, I can take you as a Registered Disciple."

"Mountain Master..."

Jiang Shangyue pursed her red lips, "Now that I am alone and helpless, if the Mountain Master wishes to take me as his disciple, of course, I am willing..."

"Very good."

Ning Daoran nodded, "Xu Zhongyao, take her to change into a new set of clothes and then come to the Cave Mansion to see me."

"Yes, Master!"

...

Inside the Cave Mansion.

Ning Daoran sat with a dignified posture, waiting for the arrival of his two disciples.

"Young Master."

Little Bai frowned, "Don’t you think the appearance of Jiang Shangyue is somewhat suspicious?"

"Mm."

Ning Daoran responded indifferently, "But I want to see what exactly she intends to do."

Little Bai covered her mouth and chuckled, "That’s good. I thought the young master didn’t feel it. This girl is only at the Late-stage Qi Refining, yet she has already developed a small part of Ice Soul Essence Qi in her body. Even for someone with a First Grade Ice Spirit Root, this is extremely unusual."

"It doesn’t matter."

Ning Daoran was unconcerned.

Soon after, Xu Zhongyao brought Jiang Shangyue back. Now dressed in fresh clothes, she directly knelt on the ground to acknowledge her master.

"Little Bai."

Ning Daoran turned to his maid, "You go to the Qingfu Square in the provincial capital and buy the Ice Hut Mysterious Skill from there. This cultivation technique fits Jiang Shangyue, and from now on, you will supervise her training in the Ice Hut Mysterious Skill."

"Yes, Young Master!"

Little Bai drifted away.

Ning Daoran then took out a top-grade magic artifact and some elixir pills to give to Jiang Shangyue, saying, "You can pick a Cave Mansion next to Xu Zhongyao’s. You sisters must get along well. Do not cause friction; otherwise, I will be very displeased."

"Yes, Master!"

The two girls nodded together.

...

Deep into the night.

After passing the Ice Hut Mysterious Skill to Jiang Shangyue, Ning Daoran continued to cultivate in seclusion.

Xu Zhongyao, on the other hand, took Jiang Shangyue to a Cave Mansion midway up the mountain. The two were very congenial and talked until late at night before Xu Zhongyao returned to her own Cave Mansion.

In the deep of night, Jiang Shangyue frowned slightly, laying sideways on the bed, quietly falling asleep.

Just then, silently, a figure appeared in the Cave Mansion—it was Ning Daoran, employing the Unmoving Ming King Divine Technique, Great Void Expansion Technique, and Great Absorption Skill. He not only concealed his aura but also perfectly hid his form and voice; Jiang Shangyue knew nothing of it.

Ning Daoran’s eyes were piercing as he watched this disciple who had come to his door, and involuntarily snorted.

Hand comes down like a knife!

Of course, it was a hand in the shape of a knife.

Jiang Shangyue, asleep, had her head leaned to one side, completely knocked out.

Soul Search!

Ning Daoran immediately activated the Soul Searching Technique, and since the Grey Eyes Technique couldn’t discern her true nature, he might as well directly search for the answers in the girl’s own memories—a good infiltrator could not possibly hide their memories.

After a short while, Ning Daoran understood everything.

The truth was revealed.

There was no such person as Jiang Shangyue. This girl, known in the Jianghu as Fairy Muyue, is a direct disciple of the Bone-Eroding Old Demon of the Ten Thousand Ghost Sect. Possessing a First Grade Ice Spirit Root and cultivating Ice Soul Essence Qi at such a young age, her talent was extraordinarily terrifying!

In previous years, Fairy Muyue traveled and wreaked havoc, but upon hearing that a disaster struck home, the Ten Thousand Ghost Sect was destroyed overnight, and even her Nascent Soul Stage master had his Nascent Soul annihilated.

Therefore, Fairy Muyue, at any cost, used the Blood Demon Rebirth Technique to transform herself into a twelve-year-old girl, intending to infiltrate by Ning Daoran’s side, solely to seek revenge for her master someday!

Ning Daoran was speechless; this kind of revenge plot had actually come his way.

However, Fairy Muyue was meticulous, and the Blood Demon Rebirth Technique was seamless, making it impossible to discern her true cultivation and true appearance. Moreover, to fabricate her identity, Muyue first infiltrated the Assistant Minister of Rites Mansion, replaced the young Miss Jiang Shangyue, and then orchestrated this Jiang Shang incident to be brought back to White Dragon Mountain by Xu Jian.

Thus, even if Ning Daoran sent someone to investigate at the Assistant Minister of Rites Mansion, they would never be able to expose her true identity.

Had it not been for a Return to Nature Level Soul Searching Technique, he would have indeed been completely deceived!

"Young Master."

Inside the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, Little Bai slightly furrowed her brows, "Since this girl contrived so cunningly to infiltrate White Dragon Mountain and even became one of your registered disciples, really as cunning as a viper, should we just eliminate her to avoid her disrupting our White Dragon Mountain’s affairs?"

"No need."

Ning Daoran said, "This girl surely still has other plans in place; I would like to see more. Moreover, we are still some way off from sacrificing a river’s Essence Qi to reconstruct the Qiushui Sword. Don’t you think that when the Qiushui Sword is re-forged, it could use a Sword Soul?"

"Ah?!"

Little Bai’s mouth fell open, and after a long pause, she said, "Young master, your style is becoming more like that of the Demon Path, but even so, I like you the most, young master, com...

"Shut up, this is White Dragon Mountain, not Flattery Mountain."