Deep within the Heavenly Court, Lin Xuan and Yao Ji strolled aimlessly amidst the misty clouds, chatting as they went. This went on for a long time.
Of course, it was mainly Lin Xuan doing the talking, while Yao Ji listened with great interest, her mind seemingly merging with his as she experienced his various encounters slaying demons and conquering enemies, some of which were truly heart-stopping.
"You Heavenly Soldiers really have it tough," Yao Ji said with a sigh of感慨 once Lin Xuan had finished his tale.
"Those Seven Demons of Mount Mei were so ferocious, and there were so many evil and wicked demon kings..."
Although she was still curious about the lower realm, her previous carefree attitude had been replaced by a cautiousness and concern. It was clear that she now understood that the lower realm was not the paradise she had imagined, but rather a dangerous place rife with demons and monsters that were impossible to completely eradicate.
However, after learning all this, she not only felt sympathy for many demon races, but also immense admiration for Lin Xuan. He had survived countless perilous situations, and in most cases, he had easily subdued and defeated the demon kings he encountered!
He repeatedly descended to the lower realm to slay demons, despite the inherent dangers - what a passionate and selfless soul! He was willing to face countless perils to eliminate these demonic evils!
Now she understood the origins of the title "Slayer of Demons," and her admiration for him grew, a hint of崇拜 in her eyes.
"It's fine. I put in the extra effort, so that a host of beings in the world can be spared from the demons' clutches," Lin Xuan said with a righteous air.
Of course, while his primary motivation was for词条 and War Merit Points, his contribution to the world was undeniable. The great demons he had slain were all guilty of heinous crimes, many of them burdened with immense业力!
"Ugh, you really need to be careful in the future. What will you do if you encounter another terrifying demon like Yuan Hong of Mount Mei?" Yao Ji was worried for Lin Xuan. She didn't have many friends, and only Lin Xuan was willing to spend this much time telling her stories.
"Right, I have a mid-grade先天灵宝, the Mist Dew Universe Net. It should be useful to you. Take it," Yao Ji said, reaching out with a wave of her hand. A small net, shimmering with灵光, materialized in front of her, along with two fragrant, purple-veined蟠桃. She offered them to Lin Xuan.
"Ah? I couldn't possibly. A先天灵宝 is far too precious. I can't accept it," Lin Xuan exclaimed, waving his hands in refusal.
Goodness, a先天灵宝 was such a valuable treasure, even some 太乙金仙 didn't have one, let alone a mid-grade one! How could anyone just give one away like that?
He would owe her a huge favor, one he wouldn't be able to repay.
Only a wealthy and generous woman like Yao Ji would be able to so casually gift such a treasure.
But, he couldn't help but feel a certain fondness for Yao Ji. This princess was truly simple, and her concern for him after hearing his tales of danger had led her to offer such a precious gift. Even if they were close friends, no one else would be able to do something like this.
Not to mention, the two purple-veined蟠桃 were also incredibly valuable cultivation resources.
"Oh come on, just take it. Consider it a loan for self-defense. Quickly improve your cultivation, and you can return it to me when you no longer need it. I won't be using it anyway," Yao Ji said, her face beaming with a smile, as she unceremoniously shoved the treasure and蟠桃 into his hands.
"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony," Lin Xuan said, no longer insisting. He wasn't one for false modesty. He would repay her later.
As for telling stories, he was actually quite happy to have another listener. He couldn't exactly talk about this stuff with the Giant Spirit God, could he?
After putting away the two蟠桃, he immediately began to investigate the先天灵宝, channeling his 法力 into it and refining it.
"Mist Dew Universe Net?" Lin Xuan mused, remembering this treasure from the封神演义. It had been in the hands of the Heaven Emperor's daughter, Princess Long Ji. Perhaps Yao Ji had given it to Princess Long Ji.
"Yes, the Mist Dew Universe Net. Once it's summoned, it can transform into a vast universe net, binding or suppressing enemies. It's also specifically effective against fire-based神通 and spells," Yao Ji explained happily.
"If you encounter an opponent you can't defeat, you can also summon this treasure for defense, to entangle your enemy and buy you time to escape," she added.
"This is indeed a fine treasure, it can enhance my overall strength. Thank you, Yao Ji," Lin Xuan said with a smile. He currently had the Crimson Heaven Sword and the玄黄鼎, making him adept at offense and defense, but he lacked the means to bind or subdue his opponents. This Mist Dew Universe Net perfectly filled the gap in his abilities!
Moreover, it was a mid-grade先天灵宝, extremely powerful, and even a 大罗金仙 would find it useful.
After they chatted for a while longer, he took his leave. He had his own affairs to attend to, like assuming command of his troops, and he wanted to cultivate immediately, refine the resources he had just received, and consolidate and improve his cultivation. This was the most important thing.
And so, he made his way directly towards the Heavenly General Palace, intending to claim his salary first.
He hadn't forgotten that he was now a proper official, and as such, he was entitled to a salary. Every little bit helps, he couldn't miss out on that!
咻!
In no time, Lin Xuan was back outside the Heavenly General Palace. However, he was surprised to see another 金仙 emerging from the palace, their aura suggesting they had just broken through. He recognized him from their previous encounter; this was Bian Zhuang, the future 天蓬元帅, aka Pigsy.
"Is that you? Lin Xuan? You've also achieved the 金仙 Realm?" Bian Zhuang exclaimed, surprise evident in his tone.
He had always had a high opinion of himself, and the last time he saw Lin Xuan, he hadn't even bothered to greet him, despising all other Heavenly Soldiers, believing there would never be any interaction between them.
Now, thanks to resources from his sect, he had just broken through to the 金仙 Realm, making him a superior to the other 玄仙 Heavenly Soldiers.
But he had never expected that Lin Xuan would also break through to the 金仙 Realm? As quickly as him?
He was genuinely surprised this time.
"Bian Zhuang, what a coincidence. You've also become a 金仙," Lin Xuan said with a faint smile.
"Haha, it is quite a coincidence. Hope you can continue to advance in your cultivation in the future," Bian Zhuang said with a hearty laugh, before immediately leaving, his heart filled with disdain for Lin Xuan.
While it was impressive that Lin Xuan had also quickly achieved the 金仙 Realm, it was nothing to be concerned about. He must have just been lucky enough to obtain some rare opportunities, allowing him to make rapid progress for a short time.
But the path of cultivation was long. Bian Zhuang, backed by his圣人 sect, was destined for greatness. Lin Xuan, on the other hand, would probably be stuck at the 金仙 Realm for the rest of his life, the end point for most heavenly officials!
They were simply not on the same level.