The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 71

Chapter 71: Jiang Liu

The last match of the second stage ended when Li Gao accidentally stepped on the edge of the platform , causing Gao Jun to press in and go for the win.

Finally Tang Fan stood up and said a few encouraging words before dismissing them. Everyone went back to their own rooms but the hour was still early, around 3:30 in the afternoon , which was why the sun had still not set.

Although the competition ended relatively early, You XiaoMo still found it very enjoyable. Watching his fellow disciples show such extraordinary skill, he felt even more longing to be as strong as them. This wish had always been there. It was just that it was thoroughly beat down by his being a mage. But now it was different after hearing Ling Xiao say that mages were not as weak as others say. For example , when a mage advanced until they were strong enough, their soul force would undergo a qualitative change allowing them to initiate attacks on other people. Although Ling Xiao said that only high level mages would be able to do this, there was always an exception to everything.

A little over a month ago, since he became Kong Wen’s disciple, his status had risen accordingly. From then on, he was no longer a probationary disciple , so his elevated status now allowed him to go to the second level of the library.

The identity tablet was still the one the old man guarding the library gave him, but lately with the closed-door cultivation and other various things, he hadn’t had the chance to use that tablet. Now was just the right time, so he decided to go to the library and look around to see if he could find some books on the soul force. On it should be written some things that he didn’t know. He firmly believed that heaven always left one door open!

Ling Xiao knew that he wanted to go to the library , so he wanted to follow along. The library was not within the Central Lineage so someone must follow him out. Otherwise, he would be stranded outside by the barrier.

“What kind of books do you want to borrow?” Ling Xiao asked after some consideration.

“Those related to the soul force. And also ancient books on magic pills and magic herbs. The library has multiple levels. I’ve only been to the first level , so this time , I want to go take a look at the second level.” You XiaoMo concealed his real reason, only saying seventy to eighty percent of the truth.

“Soul force? Aren’t you currently training your soul force? Why do you need the books?” Ling Xiao looked directly at You XiaoMo. Reading up on magic pills and magic herbs would definitely increase knowledge , but he didn’t think it was necessary for the soul force.

You XiaoMo looked away guiltily, “Uh, there are still a few things that I don’t quite understand.”

Ling Xiao raised his brows as he took in his expression, a smile appearing on his lips. Not knowing to rein in his expression when telling a lie. Ling Xiao intentionally teased him saying, “If there is anything you don’t understand, you can ask me now. After all, the hour is still early.”

A few drops of cold sweat immediately formed on his forehead. You XiaoMo didn’t expect him to actually hit the nail on the head. He glanced at him resentfully and lowered his head , as if to let out his exasperation before revealing his real intention, “This morning you said that mages can also initiate attacks on other people but it was only possible for high level mages. You also know how poor my innate talent is. So I want to see if there are any shortcuts that can enable me to change the nature of my soul force.”

“Are you an idiot?” Ling Xiao raised his brows at his words.

“I’m not an idiot.” You XiaoMo didn’t know why he said that but he still refuted it in a soft voice.

“If you’re not an idiot then why are you not practicing the soul training techniques in front of you and yet insisting on going to the library to find some lousy shortcut?” Ling Xiao had always thought that he was very stupid but he didn’t think that he so stupid to such an extent.

You XiaoMo was momentarily stunned but soon realized what he meant. His eyes opened wide as he exclaimed in surprise, “Are you referring to the Heavenly Soul Scripture? Just by practicing it, the nature of the soul force can be changed?”

Ling Xiao rapped him on his head, “Of course. Why else would it be called a top grade soul training technique!” How stupid could he get?

” Oh … That time you didn’t tell me that practicing the Heavenly Soul Scripture will have that effect. I thought that it will only increase my soul force.” You XiaoMo covered his head as he cried out. What kind of thing was a top grade soul training technique? He basically had no idea.

“So now you know?” Ling Xiao looked at his pitiful expression and laughed in spite of his anger.

You XiaoMo hesitated a little before asking, “Then , how long do I have to practice to get that effect?”

Ling Xiao thought back to the time he translated the contents of the Heavenly Soul Scripture, “The Heavenly Soul Scripture has six levels altogether. The first three levels are relatively easy. But it is quite difficult to break through from the third level to the fourth level. But because of that, when you break through to the fourth level, your soul force will undergo some qualitative change.”

“I understand. I will try my best to practice until the fourth level.” You XiaoMo looked forward to that day when he heard this , and immediately resolved to achieve this second goal. The first goal was to try his best to earn money to buy magic herb seeds. There was also the entrance exam a few months later. Although he was already a formal disciple of the Tian Xin Sect, he still had to go through this procedure.

“Idiot!” Ling Xiao saw the gleam in his eyes and couldn’t help flicking him on his head, “So , do you still want to go to the library?”

You XiaoMo turned red, feeling both vexed and embarrassed. He quickly shook his head, “For now, there’s no need. I’ll just go when I go back. Since there is still a lot of time now, I’ll go refine magic pills.” He immediately ran off after saying this.

Ling Xiao looked at his back running away and he suddenly felt that You XiaoMo would not be able to survive without him. He was so hopelessly stupid.

Thinking like this, his heart suddenly swelled with satisfaction and happiness, almost to the point of bursting out of his chest. Ling Xiao had never felt like this before so he couldn’t help frown ing . He seemed to be placing more and more importance on You XiaoMo , but it was too bad that he couldn’t figure out the reason no matter how much he thought about it. So , he just left the room and went looking for Luo Xia and the others.

Originally , he only trusted Zhou Peng alone because in Lin Xiao’s memory, Zhou Peng was an absolutely loyal person. That was because he knew Lin Xiao’s secret. As for yesterday’s competition, Zhou Peng withdrew precisely because he didn’t want his Da Shixiong to reveal his true strength. But Zhou Peng’s increase in power was also related to Ling Xiao. In order to appear more genuine, Ling Xiao intentionally gave him a few pointers.

As for Luo Xia and Qin ShiYu, these two were still at the observation stage in Lin Xiao’s memory. Seeing Luo Xia accept You XiaoMo’s magic pill earlier, Ling Xiao felt that he could test this Luo Xia out , but before leaving, he weave d a barrier surrounding the room.

You XiaoMo didn’t care that Ling Xiao was leaving, taking out the equipment and materials needed to refine magic pills from his magic bag.

When everything was ready, a sudden knock was heard from the outside. At first, You XiaoMo thought that it was Ling Xiao returning so he was just about to go open the door when he suddenly realized that if it was Ling Xiao, there’s no way he would be so polite. This proved that the person outside is definitely not Ling Xiao. He immediately walked back and put the magic herbs and cauldron back into his magic bag before going to open the door.

You XiaoMo opened the door and seeing the person standing outside, he seemed a little surprised, “You … ”

He forgot his name.

That person saw him and smiled revealing two shallow dimples, “I’m Jiang Liu. Do you still remember me?”

When he said the name, You XiaoMo immediately remembered. This was the young man who supposedly came from the same village as him and was chosen to enter the Tian Xin Sect at the same time as him. Later he was taken away by Heaven Peak because of his high innate talent. Also , when he first came to, this was the first person he saw , so it left some impression on him.

“So it was you. Is there anything you need?” You XiaoMo smiled as he asked. He left a pretty good impression on him from that time.

“Do you have time now?” Jiang Liu laughed as he asked.

“Now? I guess so.” Although he was just about to refine magic pills, You XiaoMo felt that this was a rare opportunity to meet up with someone from his village. He could put off refining magic pills for now , since he still wanted to ask about his hometown the Peach Blossom Village to avoid being found out if he were to meet someone from there.

“Since it is like that, how about we go find some place to have a chat?” Jiang Liu’s smiling face looked straightforward and good-natured yet also a little silly.

This suggestion was just what You XiaoMo hoped for so he agreed without giving it much thought. He went back into the room and left Ling Xiao a note before going off with Jiang Liu.

Jiang Liu’s situation was about the same as You XiaoMo. H e only entered the sect a few months prior , but since his talent was high, this time with the grand friendly competition, his shifu used this opportunity to let him come gain some experience and get acquainted with other disciples. His luck was not quite the same as You XiaoMo ’s, because he had a shifu who really thought of him ; but of course , that was because he had talent.

You XiaoMo didn’t know the paths because these few days he spent most of the time in the room refining magic pills , so he was not familiar with the surroundings of the Central Lineage. He had no idea where Jiang Liu was bringing him , but the whole way they didn’t come across any other disciples from the Warrior Division. You XiaoMo felt that they didn’t have to go so far just to have a few words , so he stopped him.

“Jiang Liu-shidi, where are you bringing me?”

Jiang Liu continues moving forward, as if failing to hear him. You XiaoMo frowned and simply stopped walking, standing at the same spot waiting for him to realize. It turned out to be an effective move. Jiang Liu finally stopped and turned around because he no longer heard footsteps behind him. He thought that You XiaoMo had left, panic flashing across his face but after catching sight of You XiaoMo standing a few meters away, he heaved a barely noticeable sigh of relief.

This was clearly noticed by You XiaoMo who was watching him to see when he would realize that he is no longer following him. And so, he couldn’t but become suspicious.