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Man Pillar skewered the peeled rabbit on a stick and placed it over the fire. Listening to Lingfeng, he said, "You are too modest. Although your cultivation has not reached a certain level, you have already learned the Five Elements Spell, which is quite remarkable!"
Lingfeng sighed and self-deprecatingly replied, "What is remarkable? Although it is a Spell, it is merely something to scare people."
Bear Brute, busy helping to roast the rabbit, became curious upon hearing Lingfeng's words and couldn't help but ask, "What do you mean by that?"
Lingfeng sighed again, looking at the flames as he explained, "The Five Elements I learned involve using the Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth Spell. The so-called Gold is actually stone. Wood refers to trees. Water is naturally water from nature; those with higher cultivation can also utilize moisture from the air. Fire is the fire of the human world; those with high cultivation can create fire out of nothing, and its attack power is unimaginable. Earth refers to the soil of the land; apart from defense, it has little offensive capability."
Lingfeng's words held some truth. The foremost element, Gold, is not just metal; it also encompasses Alchemy and Ward Stone Technique. While pills are easy to refine, stones are hard to find. Stones have strong attack power, but in some areas where stones are scarce, one often cannot use Ward Stone Technique during battles.
Wood ranks second among the Five Elements but mainly pertains to formations. Utilizing trees to arrange formations can easily lead enemies astray. However, at this moment, Lingfeng could only use five trees and thus could not form a proper formation.
Water is also difficult to find. If one fights near lakes or rivers, the Water Control Technique can provide significant advantages, allowing for both defensive Spells and powerful offensive Spells. Advanced Water Control Techniques can even summon objects without needing a water source.
Fire has the second-highest lethality among the Five Elements' Spells, but lower-level cultivators need to carry fire sources with them; otherwise, it is hard to create fire out of thin air. Being able to conjure fire from nothing represents the highest realm of Fire Control Technique.
Earth ranks last among the Five Elements. Those proficient in manipulating earth can use Spells to shape it into various forms. However, the greatest ability of Earth Control Technique lies in defense, such as when Lingfeng used an earthen wall against the Crane Beast. The offensive capabilities of Earth Control Technique, however, are quite weak; for instance, attacks like the Earth Serpent against Bear Brute or the surprise attack of Earth Spike against the Crane Beast are merely superficial and lack substantial attack power.
After listening for a while, Man Pillar seemed to have an idea and said, "That's not right. I used to spend years in the Barbarian Lands, where I saw someone using Earth Control Technique. I remember that person did not rely on martial arts but solely used Earth Control Technique to kill a top expert. The power was astonishing and not as feeble as yours!"
"Really? Are you sure you didn't see it wrong?" Lingfeng asked curiously.
Man Pillar thought carefully and shook his head. "I definitely did not see it wrong; that person was indeed using Earth Control Technique!"
This left Lingfeng even more puzzled. When he learned about Earth Control Technique, the Earth Peak Master had clearly told him that while its defensive effects were excellent, its offensive effects were average. Could it be that the Earth Peak Master was hiding something from him?
"There's no need to discuss these matters anymore! Regardless of what kind of Spell, as long as one's cultivation is superb, who cares about any monsters or demons? Just kill them all!" shouted Bear Brute.
Both Lingfeng and Man Pillar nodded in agreement.
"Brother, you don't need to worry. Regardless, you possess the Wisdom Root, which makes you far superior to a brute like me. I lack the Wisdom Root and cannot cultivate spells, yet I have a high comprehension of martial arts. In comparison, you are much luckier than I am!"
Lingfeng smiled and said, "I don't even know if I have the Wisdom Root; the sect leader has never tested me!"
Bear Brute replied, "No need for a test. Just by observing the techniques you used when sparring with me, it's clear that you possess the Wisdom Root!"
At that moment, Man Pillar waved his hand to the Loyal Minions nearby. The Loyal Minions brought over a golden platter and placed a roasted rabbit on it. Man Pillar said, "Alright, dinner is ready; let's eat!"
Everyone then stood up, and Bear Brute instructed them to bring wine. The Loyal Minions busily set the table and poured the wine in an orderly manner.
During the meal, Man Da took out a white jade orb. The orb was pure white and emitted a faint spiritual light. It was about the size of a baby's fist, flawless on its surface, and shimmered with a cold light.
Lingfeng took a sip and, feeling somewhat dazed, noticed that the orb was extraordinary. He asked, "Brother Bear, what is this?"
The orb reflected Bear Brute's rosy face as he replied with bright eyes, "I don't know; I snatched this from Bai Lian. His escort mission was to protect this item!"
At that time, Man Pillar had teamed up with Bear Brute to intercept the escort. Man Pillar diverted some of the guards while Bear Brute engaged Bai Lian and seized the jade orb in the process. Although the orb was radiant and colorful, no one knew its purpose.
Meanwhile, inside White Jade Villa in Bai Family Town.
In a secret chamber stood two individuals. One appeared to be in his fifties, dressed in brocade robes with a green dragon sword at his waist but dared not raise his head. He was White Phoenix Mountain, the Bounty Master of White Jade Escort Agency.
Standing beside him was Bai Lian, the Eldest Son of White Jade Escort Agency.
The two stood in silence for a while, seemingly intimidated by someone they feared.
After some time, a voice came from somewhere, asking, "How did this escort mission go?"
The Bai family father and son both trembled and lowered their heads even further. They heard the person coldly say, "Do you know why I let you pass by Wisteria Mountain?"
White Phoenix thought for a moment, realizing there might be some Xuanji involved, and softly replied, "I am unaware; please enlighten me, Hall Master!" Little did he know what kind of person this Hall Master was, capable of making the Bounty Master of the White Jade Escort Agency refer to himself as 'man.'
The Hall Master said, "Because Bear Brute is inherently a troublemaker, my intention this time was to have him rob a convoy and provoke this lawsuit!"
White Phoenix and his son were even more puzzled and asked, "We are ignorant; we hope Hall Master will guide us!"
The person pondered for a while and said, "The Phoenix Pearl is a cherished item of the Demon Subduing Province. If we report this matter to the State Government, with the Phoenix Pearl located at Wisteria Mountain, how do you think the State Government will act?"
Although the Cultivation Realm does not have a unified authority, each region has powerful families to govern. These families not only need strength but also require high moral standing.
Bear Brute has always been a sworn enemy of the White Jade Escort Agency, which has been trying to eliminate him. However, a few years ago, when Man Pillar arrived here, Bear Brute thrived and disrupted many of the White Jade Escort Agency's businesses.
"But the State Government's Phoenix Pearl was stolen by you five years ago. If we proceed like this, I fear the State Government won't believe us!" White Phoenix seemed to have some concerns.
The person snorted coldly and said, "At that time, I had you spread rumors that this Phoenix Pearl was delivered by a mysterious figure for you to take to the State Government. This was to lay the groundwork for that lie; how could the State Government suspect anything then? Moreover, Bear Brute is short-sighted and does not recognize that this is a cherished item of the State Government; naturally, he won't have any concerns. We just need to report these matters to the State Government and let them send people to stir up trouble with the bandits at Wisteria Mountain to retrieve the Phoenix Pearl. This way, we eliminate our stumbling block and remove an eyesore!"
White Phoenix seemed enlightened and repeatedly agreed, saying, "However, I do not know when Hall Master wants someone to report to the State Government?"
The Hall Master replied, "Naturally, the sooner the better!" After pondering for a moment, he added, "The State Government is too far from here; you only need to write a letter and tie it to the White Phoenix Messenger's leg. Within a day, the State Government will receive the news!"
The White Phoenix Messenger is a rare beast known for its ability to deliver messages and carry people over vast distances daily. However, this type of beast grows very slowly; it takes fifty years to grow half a meter. Although the White Jade Escort Agency also possesses such beasts, they are quite different from ordinary carrier pigeons. The only distinction is that the White Phoenix Messenger has a tuft of white feathers on its head resembling a phoenix crown.
After leaving the secret chamber, Bai Lian frowned. Seeing Bai Lian's expression, White Phoenix inquired about the reason.
Bai Lian recounted what had happened today and mentioned the appearance of that child who could control earth and wood, asking White Phoenix for help in analyzing it.
White Phoenix was completely unconcerned and confidently said, "The Wisteria Mountain is originally a peaceful mountain, surrounded by Spiritual Energy all year round. It's not surprising for some kind of spirit to appear."
Bai Lian listened and found it reasonable, so he no longer paid attention. However, with his mortal eyes, he could not see the hidden spiritual light on Lingfeng, nor did he know that Lingfeng was a cultivator.
After indulging in Alcohol and Meat, Lingfeng was already full and, patting his belly, drunkenly laughed, "I’m full and a bit drowsy, so I’ll head back first!"
Man Pillar had only drunk a few cups; although he felt slightly tipsy, he remained clear-headed and nodded.
Bear Brute, having made a friend like Lingfeng and obtained an unknown treasure, was naturally pleased. He couldn't help but drink a few more cups. Hearing that Lingfeng wanted to rest, he quickly stood up, put his arm around Lingfeng's shoulder, and advised, "Brother, if you're tired, just go back to rest. If you need anything, just let us know. If we haven't taken care of you properly, feel free to punish us!"
"You're too polite!" Lingfeng, drunkenly bowing slightly, was helped back to his room by a Loyal Minion.
Although it was Lingfeng's first time coming down the mountain, he had learned quite a bit at the Demon Suppression Sect. He understood the principle of not harboring ill intentions while also being cautious of others. Even though he was already feeling hazy, he still retained some clarity. Once the Loyal Minion left the room, Lingfeng took out some Ginseng Tendril, pinched off a piece of dried skin with his fingers, put it in his mouth, chewed a few times, and swallowed.
The Thousand-Year Ginseng could cure all ailments; moreover, Lingfeng was merely drunk. As soon as the dried skin went down, Lingfeng felt the heat dissipate and his mouth became much fresher; before long, he was completely sober again.
"The Thousand-Year Ginseng's Whisker is indeed Magical!" Lingfeng couldn't help but exclaim.
Although Bear Brute meant no harm, being new to this place made Lingfeng aware that one cannot judge a person's heart just by their appearance. However, that man in white truly piqued Lingfeng's curiosity; he didn't seem like a bad person at first glance. So why did both Bear Brute and Man Pillar say he wasn't good? Could it really be true that one should not judge by appearances?
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