Chapter 299: Chapter 144: Three Months, the Great Five Elements Divine Technique Reaches Perfection

Lu Danxi’s voice drifted out from the courtyard, tinged with a hint of laziness.

Luo Feng pushed open the gate and walked in.

The osmanthus tree in the courtyard was past its blooming season, but its leaves and branches remained lush.

Several plates of snacks and two cups of tea were arranged on the stone table.

Lu Danxi sat on a stone stool, dressed in the blue robes of an Official Disciple. Her hair was casually swept into a bun, held in place by a single wooden pin.

She held a book in her hand. Judging by the cover, it seemed to be about Alchemy.

On the other side of the stone table sat a young man in a cyan robe.

He looked to be in his early thirties and carried an air of cold arrogance.

Luo Feng recognized him at a glance.

Shi Buyi.

A Celestial Pride of the Five Elements Sect, now an Official Disciple of Wanxiang Peak.

Although Luo Feng was from Mixed Element Peak, he had long heard of Shi Buyi’s reputation.

It was no simple feat to be chosen directly by Wanxiang Peak as an Official Disciple during the Upper Sect’s selection process.

Crucially, Shi Buyi had accomplished several major feats on Wanxiang Peak, building powerful Momentum. That was how he had earned a name for himself among the Upper Sect’s Nine Peaks.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Shi."

Luo Feng hurriedly saluted.

Shi Buyi’s gaze swept over Luo Feng before shifting to Lu Danxi. "He is..."

He was somewhat displeased.

After all, he and Lu Danxi were in the middle of a discussion and didn’t appreciate an outsider’s presence.

Hearing this, Lu Danxi gave a mysterious smile. "He’s here to deliver Medicine Pills to Zhang Su. The Zhang Su of today is quite something, you know. He’s made a huge name for himself in the Five Elements Valley. Shi Buyi, you’ve been to the Five Elements Valley, surely you’ve heard of him?"

"Zhang Su..."

A peculiar glint flashed through Shi Buyi’s eyes.

Of course he knew Zhang Su.

He had remembered the young man ever since their first meeting at Lei Family Castle.

Back then, Zhang Su only had a Gang Force Cultivation and was just another face in the Guiyuan Sect’s ranks, not at all conspicuous.

’I never thought Zhang Su would actually make it to the Upper Sect, let alone become a Named Disciple of Mixed Element Peak.’

’What surprised me even more was that for the past three months, every time I went to the Five Elements Valley to practice my Cultivation, I heard people talking about Zhang Su.’

’Something about his Gang Force defeating a Postnatal cultivator.’

’Something about him trying to cultivate Primordial Gang Force using the Melt Gang Technique.’

There were many rumors about Zhang Su.

Some said his Swordsmanship was so superb he could defeat a Postnatal Realm Martial Artist with a single strike.

Others claimed he was exceptionally gifted and might actually succeed in cultivating Primordial Gang Force with the Melt Gang Technique, putting him on the path to becoming a Direct Disciple.

The stories were wild and varied, and no one could agree on the truth.

But one way or another, Zhang Su’s name had certainly spread.

A mere Named Disciple at the Gang Force level, yet his reputation surpassed that of many Official Disciples.

That was a rare sight in the Haojin Upper Sect.

Shi Buyi picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said nonchalantly, "I’ve been to the Lower Three Layers of the Five Elements Valley a few times. There’s a Cultivation Room on the Third Layer that’s always occupied. I heard it was by a Named Disciple from Mixed Element Peak named Zhang Su. I didn’t expect it to actually be him."

His tone was placid, betraying no hint of emotion.

"Although Zhang Su is only a Named Disciple, he’s a Gang Force Martial Artist. His malleability is greater than ours. Once he succeeds in cultivating Primordial Gang Force, he’ll possess a First-Grade Gang Force. His potential will be immense."

Lu Danxi paused, her gaze landing on Shi Buyi’s face.

"To think that we, two Official Disciples of the Upper Sect, would end up being outshone by a Named Disciple."

Her tone was laced with genuine wonder, but it was mostly a deliberate jab at Shi Buyi.

’Who could blame her? Shi Buyi walked around all day with a sour look on his face, acting so high and mighty.’

’If Zhang Su managed to cultivate Primordial Gang Force, his potential would surpass even Shi Buyi’s.’

However, Shi Buyi’s expression remained placid.

He acted as if he hadn’t caught the teasing tone in Lu Danxi’s words, remarking nonchalantly, "The Melt Gang Technique is exceptionally perilous. Not even one in a hundred who attempt it succeed. We can talk about his potential when he actually masters Primordial Gang Force."

With that, he dropped the subject of Zhang Su and changed his tack. "Lu Danxi, about that Elixir—can you get it or not?"

Lu Danxi looked at Shi Buyi. She knew exactly which Elixir he meant.

It was an Elixir that aided in the Cultivation of Five Elements Inner Power, countless times more potent than a simple Medicine Pill.

They were sold in Wanxiang Hall, but at a price that Shi Buyi simply couldn’t afford.

That was why Shi Buyi had come to her for help.

Although she was an Official Disciple, she was from Danwu Peak. Her connections and access to Elixirs were far superior to those of an ordinary Official Disciple.

Lu Danxi mulled it over for a moment before finally nodding.

"I can get it, but it will take time. About ten days."

"Good. I’ll be back in ten days to pick up the Elixir."

Shi Buyi rose to his feet and gave Lu Danxi a slight nod, his version of a thank you.

Then he turned and strode toward the courtyard gate.

As he passed Luo Feng, his gaze lingered on the younger disciple for a moment, but he said nothing before stepping out.

The sound of his footsteps gradually faded into the distance.

Lu Danxi remained on the stone stool, glaring in the direction Shi Buyi had disappeared, seething with frustration.

"That guy... I’m getting an Elixir for him, and he can’t even say thank you..."

She snatched the teacup from the table and took a hard swallow.

Still, Lu Danxi knew Shi Buyi’s personality.

He was just that kind of person.

He had a foul temper and wore a permanent scowl.

But if real trouble ever arose, Shi Buyi wouldn’t be one to back down.

During the battle of Celestial Prides between the Three Sects Alliance and the Jingyuan Sect, if Shi Buyi hadn’t single-handedly withstood the brunt of Jiang Tianze’s attacks, she and Yu Hualong would have likely died by Jiang Tianze’s sword.

She owed Shi Buyi her life.

So, she would still help him when he asked.

"Senior Sister Lu..."

Only then did Luo Feng dare to speak, his voice cautious.

He had been standing in a corner of the courtyard the entire time, not even daring to breathe too loudly.

He wouldn’t dare interrupt a conversation between two Official Disciples.

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