Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1009 - 491: Ye Linglong’s Path to Empress, Linglong Chamber of Commerce_2

"In that case, sister, we shall take our leave."

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Mo and his companions showed their understanding by quickly departing from the mansion. After all, an encounter with an Integration Great Power held immense significance, and they knew better than to linger and cause any more interruption.

Whoosh!

Moments later, Ye Linglong departed from her palace with haste and reached Daoist Mo Mei’s dwelling. Since the two residences were relatively close, the trip proved to be a quick one.

Being the home of an Integration Great Power, it was obviously fortified with intense security, enveloped by powerful Restriction Arrays. For any average cultivator to try breaking in would undoubtedly spell disaster.

Yet, as Daoist Mo Mei’s direct disciple, Ye Linglong was familiar to all the guards in the residence, allowing her to pass inside without issue and come face-to-face with her master, Daoist Mo Mei.

This remarkable woman wore a pristine white robe and wielded a three-foot green sword. She might seem like a typical female cultivator at first glance, but every cultivator in the Great Xuan Dynasty recognized Daoist Mo Mei as an elite Unparalleled Sword Cultivator.

The countless foes and demons she had slain were beyond reckoning.

Without question, she stood as the keenest weapon in the Great Xuan Dynasty’s arsenal.

All hoped for her to ascend to Mahayana, which would vastly bolster the dynasty’s might and perhaps allow them to retake lands seized by demons.

Ye Linglong’s elevated position stemmed directly from her master’s illustrious reputation.

"Linglong, you’ve arrived. Your cultivation is advancing splendidly; you’ve reached the Golden Core stage already."

"That said, don’t hurry your progress; focus on strengthening your base."

"Doing so will prevent future bottlenecks from hindering you."

"Advancing too quickly might plant hidden flaws that aren’t worth the gamble."

Daoist Mo Mei advised her.

"Yes, Master, I’ve refined every stage meticulously."

"I only break through when I’ve exhausted all possibilities for further growth, so I avoid rushing."

Ye Linglong bowed her hands in thanks.

She had gained invaluable knowledge from this master.

Without her guidance, her cultivation wouldn’t have advanced at such a rapid pace.

Even more crucially, her master had shown her the way ahead.

"Regarding that Talisman Daoist you brought up before."

"I’ve investigated thoroughly."

"He’s truly enigmatic."

"He only surfaced lately."

"Rumors say that right after appearing, he rescued Ice Soul King and his group, and even obliterated a Demon Cave."

"Now, the demons have him on their most-wanted list."

"The reward matches that for a Mahayana Cultivator."

Daoist Mo Mei stated plainly, explaining why she had called Ye Linglong here.

It was clear she held a strong curiosity about this elusive Talisman Daoist.

Destroying a Demon Cave?!

This revelation stunned Ye Linglong deeply; she hadn’t grasped its gravity until now.

But gaining deeper knowledge, she realized just how fearsome a Demon Cave could be.

It served as a demonic stronghold, fortified with immense defenses.

Wiping out a Demon Cave typically required a nearby Mahayana Cultivator to suppress it, alongside at least a dozen Integration Great Powers joining the assault to succeed.

However, this Talisman Daoist had apparently razed one alone, underscoring his terrifying capabilities.

He had to be at the Body Integration Realm’s pinnacle, or perhaps even a Mahayana Cultivator in disguise.

No other explanation could account for such an achievement.

Clearly, she had previously undervalued this enigmatic figure’s strength.

"Those numerous fortunes you’ve stumbled upon are probably bestowed by the Talisman Daoist, right?"

"He’s surely not aligned with the demons; he must hail from the Human Race’s side."

"Why else would he aid you?"

Daoist Mo Mei was well aware of the various strokes of luck her disciple had enjoyed, though a binding contract prevented any details from being shared.

As an Integration Great Power, such trivial gains held little appeal to her.

In truth, fortunes capable of catching an Integration Great Power’s eye were incredibly scarce.

Besides, for cultivators, having a few personal secrets was commonplace and hardly noteworthy.

Provided it didn’t endanger her disciple, that was all that mattered.

"Thank you, Master."

Ye Linglong offered her heartfelt thanks.

She realized her master had likely taken many unseen steps to protect her.

To this day, she stayed wary of the mysterious Talisman Daoist.

In a world like this, she couldn’t easily believe in gifts without strings attached.

If he hid any malicious intent, discovering it soon would let her brace herself properly.

Yet, for the moment, the Talisman Daoist appeared genuinely benevolent.

This greatly relieved her mind.

"You told me earlier about your exceptional Life Chart, which sparked the emergence of special talents."

"And that’s what drew the Talisman Daoist’s interest."

"Truth be told, it fascinates me too, so I’ve delved into many ancient scrolls."

"Certain Immortal Realm annals do reference Life Charts."

"They’re described as unique energies forged from the Great Dao’s essence."

"These manifest unpredictably in various beings, triggering diverse Spirit Bodies."

"It surpasses even a Spirit Root in rarity."

"Regrettably, the origin of Spirit Bodies remains a profound mystery."

"Not even Mahayana Cultivators can easily identify someone else’s Spirit Body type."

"For the Talisman Daoist to do so suggests he wields exceptional methods."

Daoist Mo Mei shared, a hint of envy in her voice.

"Mahayana Cultivators can’t detect a Life Chart’s presence?"

Ye Linglong exclaimed in surprise.

While she couldn’t reveal details about the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall or Communication Immortal Talisman, discussing Life Charts was acceptable.

She hadn’t anticipated that neither Integration Great Powers nor Mahayana Cultivators could sense a Life Chart.

This only emphasized the Talisman Daoist’s singularity, with skills eclipsing even Mahayana levels.

"It’s not surprising."

"This world brims with extraordinary arts."

"Mahayana Cultivators aren’t all-knowing."

"Plenty of feats elude them still."

"Imagine meeting this Talisman Daoist—what an opportunity that would be!"

"Do you know any way to track him down?"

Daoist Mo Mei’s gaze sharpened as it settled on Ye Linglong.

At her current realm, she stood just one step from Mahayana.

Even a sliver of wisdom from this enigmatic Talisman Daoist could spark a breakthrough for her.

Potentially propelling her into the ranks of Mahayana Cultivators.

The chasm between Integration and Mahayana was immense, matched by the formidable bottleneck.

Despite her genius status, she had lingered at this hurdle for years.

"Master, I yearn to locate the Talisman Daoist as well."

"Sadly, I lack any method to seek him out on my own."

"Previously, he always reached out to me first."

"But if the opportunity arises to cross paths again, I’ll definitely pass along your words."

Ye Linglong answered with regret, taken aback by her master’s keen fascination with the Talisman Daoist. Regrettably, it had been ages since their last encounter.

She had tried reaching him via Communication Talisman, but received no reply.

Given his stature, if he chose to avoid a meeting, she had no power to compel it.

"No worries, I was just voicing a wish."

"When destiny aligns, the meeting will happen naturally."

"Since he’s stepped into the fray against the demons, he’s bound to resurface."

"For now, patience is key; I have plenty of time and no urgency."

Daoist Mo Mei replied with a soft smile.

She knew encountering such a veiled expert wouldn’t come easily.

Not even Ice Soul King and his allies had glimpsed the man’s face; they’d only heard his voice.

This illustrated his extreme caution and secrecy.

What could be making him so guarded?

Was his cultivation insufficient, leaving him hesitant to reveal himself?

Or did the severe demonic incursion into the Great Xuan Dynasty make him deem it too risky?!

Whatever the cause, she eagerly anticipated a meeting.

An intuition told her she’d draw profound insights from him.

Unfortunately, the moment for such an encounter hadn’t arrived yet.