Heaven Slaying Blade

"..." Chu Mo and Yiniang both looked up in surprise, unexpectedly looking at Shen Xingxue.

Who would have thought that this shy, timid, and seemingly simple, naive, and even a bit silly and dull young girl...

Was not only far from being stupid, but her intelligence... was extremely high!

They had originally thought that Shen Xingxue approached them simply to apologize on behalf of the emperor. But unexpectedly, this girl who behaved far more like the girl next door than a princess, had such a shocking background.

Lone City Sword, Beyond Heaven Immortal!

There are few who know about these four hidden sects. Many disciples from small and medium-sized sects haven't even heard of them. But anyone worthy of knowing about these sects, all hold them in awe. If they had a chance to befriend a disciple from these hidden sects, even the major figures within Longevity Heaven wouldn't pass it up!

Due to an inexplicable turn of events, Shen Xingxue's mother had crossed paths with the Emperor of Great Xia, and Shen Xingxue was the result of their one-night tryst. According to the rules, disciples of the Immortals are not supposed to maintain any relationships with the mundane world. Thus, Shen Xingxue's pregnant mother returned to her sect and gave birth to Shen Xingxue there.

This coincides with what the Emperor had previously shared, albeit he undoubtedly omitted his part in precipitating their encounter...

If not for Shen Xingxue accidentally revealing this matter, outsiders would never know the truth.

Even if Chu Mo and Yiniang came to know about this, they would never exploit it.

However, faced with Shen Xingxue's proposal, both Chu Mo and Yiniang found themselves somewhat tempted.

Firstly, the royal family was already showing its fangs, essentially removing their avenue of retreat.

Secondly, Yiniang had already accepted her fated limits on the path of cultivation. But if there were an opportunity to ascend to greater heights, who would willingly resign themselves to fate?

Especially since Yiniang had already reached the realm of metal and stone. Although she attained this realm through the use of elixirs, Yiniang herself felt that there was still room for progress.

If she truly entered the Immortals at this juncture, who could confidently say that Yiniang's progress would forever stop at the metal and stone realm?

"What do you think? Sister, have you made up your mind?" Shen Xingxue's eyes blinked with anticipation as she looked at Yiniang, "Sister, you don't need to worry about anything. There are only female disciples within the Immortals! No men! Otherwise..."

Shen Xingxue carefully glanced at Chu Mo, her lips moved, but she didn't speak the words out loud.

Yiniang looked at Chu Mo and said, "Young master... Please help me make this decision, I... I don't know what to do."

Chu Mo looked at Yiniang, "Sister has already made a decision in her heart, hasn't she?" He then turned to Shen Xingxue, "Does Princess Xingxue truly believe that she can get Sister Yiniang into the Immortals? The princess must understand what I mean. What I want is not as simple as others may assume."

Shen Xingxue fell into silence for a moment, then looked at Yiniang, "May I dare to ask sister's current realm?"

Yiniang smiled, "Metal and stone, through elixirs."

Shen Xingxue was startled. Although she had no combat prowess, it didn't mean she was ignorant of the cultivation realms of this world.

"My sister is actually a master at the Golden Stone stage?"

Miao Yi Niang looked at Shen Xingxue and smiled bitterly, "Didn't you notice the two words that follow it?"

Shen Xingxue nodded, and said seriously, "Elixirs that immediately promote a person to the Golden Stone stage are very hard to guarantee even for the most skilled medicine refiner in Immortal Realm. It's so lucky for you to get this kind of elixir. With this, it should be easy for you to join the Immortal Realm! Even without my recommendation, you could still succeed."

"Would the Immortal Realm really want someone whose level was raised by an elixir and can no longer progress?" Miao Yi Niang couldn't quite believe it. She looked at Shen Xingxue. If Shen Xingxue's sect was Longevity Heaven or perhaps the old Piaomiao Palace, her admission would seem more plausible.

But this was the Immortal Realm!

It was the pinnacle of existence in this world!

Could their recruitment standards be the same as the other sects?

Shen Xingxue face was calm, "Actually, I am a medicine refiner. Even though I can't make such high-level elixirs, I know the principles very clearly. People say that if you use an elixir to elevate to the Golden Stone stage, it will cut off the path for future progress... I can't say they're wrong, but there are exceptions."

"Exceptions?" Miao Yi Niang's eyes widened, looking at Shen Xingxue.

After using the elixir to advance to the Golden Stone stage, she noticed that her path to progress seemed not completely severed!

The shackles from the peak of bone refinement to the heart refinement stage were sturdy, but not entirely insurmountable!

This was completely different from what Miao Yi Niang had known for a long time.

Now, hearing Shen Xingxue's words, Miao Yi Niang couldn't help but reignite her festering hope.

"Yes, there are exceptions." Shen Xingxue nodded with certainty. "For instance, some people have naturally strong both talent and comprehension. So, even if they use such an elixir, it doesn't mean that they will lose the chance to break through to the Heart Refinement stage."

"There's another possibility, although it's minor, it does exist." Shen Xingxue looked at Miao Yi Niang and said, "It's when the medicine refiner is incredibly lucky and makes a perfect elixir. If such an elixir is consumed, although it lack the mottling and practice of those who cultivate naturally, it doesn't affect the future cultivation path at all. However, this possibility is very low. Perfect elixirs are almost mythical. So, this probability is the lowest."

"Perfect elixir..." Even though Miao Yi Niang didn't know much about elixirs, she understood that the elixirs refined by Chu Mo were somehow miraculous! Even the incurable illness of Xia Jing was cured casually by him. So, creating a perfect elixir might not be impossible!

Shen Xingxue continued, "Suppose a person consumes a perfect Golden Stone Pill. Then, through the accumulation and sedimentation of time, the deficiency can be made up. Once the body has tempered enough to withstand the pressure of the Heart Refinement stage, then the breakthrough is only a matter of course."

She smiled at Miao Yi Niang and added, "As one of the twelve disciples of Piaomiao Palace, your talent and comprehension need no explanation. So even if the elixir isn't perfect, don't worry. Within the Immortal Realm, there are stronger martial arts methods which could elevate you even further. And if it's impossible, you are already at the peak with the cultivation level of Golden Stone in the Immortal Realm at such a young age."

Miao Yi Niang once again turned to Chu Mo with her glowing eyes, who nodded, "This is a good thing!"

A bright smile spread across Miao Yi Niang's face. She looked at Shen Xingxue and whispered, "Xingxue, thank you!"

Shen Xingxue's face turned red, "Sister, please don't be so courteous. This is what I should be doing!"

Miao Yi Niang took a look at Chu Mo and secretly said to herself: My young master, I'll work very hard! Even if there's just a glimmer of hope, I won't give up any chances to improve myself! One day, I'll be able to truly help you. (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian.com and cast your recommended tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com)