Chapter 1036: Take a Disciple for the Master
Xu Changji, unaware of Ye Mo's thoughts, continued, "Although I'm the top Nascent Soul cultivator in North Far State, I'd barely crack the top fifty in the South Peace State trial. I avoided the trials to avoid revealing my origin. Finding the latter half of my cultivation method is my priority."
Ye Mo fell silent before asking, "Brother Xu, how do you know so much about me?"
Xu Changji laughed. "Don't worry, your renown in North Far State precedes you. You're the Pill Concoction Hall's top alchemist, creator of the Spirit Weaving Pill, and a favorite of Old Man Kong. Your exploits on the herb plain are legendary. Only a madman like you would form your Golden Core during battle! Then there was the defeat of Ghost Immortal Sect's Ji Zhiyuan. I sought you in Pei Hai City after Shan Di Qianbei mentioned your presence, but you'd already left. Meeting you here feels fated."
He paused. "Many major sects descended on Pei Hai after you left, hoping to recruit you, but like me, they were unsuccessful."
Ye Mo immediately asked, "Brother Xu, how is Mo Yue?"
Xu Changji smiled. "Don't worry, Mo Yue is thriving. Many of your friends joined her after your rise to fame. The Ghost Immortal Sect and the Pill Tower attempted to cause trouble, but the Wang Yue Sect intervened, silencing them. I have a letter for you. Your wife and sister entrusted it to me should I encounter you."
Xu Changji handed Ye Mo the letter. Its contents warmed Ye Mo's heart; messages from Song Yangzhu, Ye Ling, Su Jingwen, and others assured him of their well-being and thanked Xu Changji for his assistance. Clearly, Xu Changji had helped out of admiration for Ye Mo.
Ye Mo felt reassured, and after thanking Xu Changji profusely, he inquired about the Truth Fall Palace.
Xu Changji, after a moment, revealed his reason for being there: his unique and unchanging cultivation method. He pleaded for Ye Mo's assistance in locating its missing half.
Ye Mo, already inclined to help after receiving the family letter, felt no need for concealment. He explained his unusual ability to refine cultivation methods. "Brother Xu, I can perfect a cultivation method with a cursory examination. I’ve done so with my own."
Witnessing Xu Changji's shock, Ye Mo continued, "If you trust me, show me your method. I may be able to help."
Xu Changji, initially stunned, realized the extent of Ye Mo's capabilities. He admitted his method's uniqueness and the difficulty of completing it without the missing half.
Though hesitant initially, Xu Changji eventually produced a cloth containing his cultivation method. It was an ancient method, unlike the usual jade slips. Ye Mo's shock deepened upon recognizing it: "Blue River Spirit Chant? A spirit cultivation method?"
Xu Changji confirmed this, mentioning the accompanying Blue River Spirit Sword, bearing the inscription "Blue River Emperor." Ye Mo quickly ascertained the method's exceptional speed, noting similarities to his Three Birth Chant, yet requiring refinement.
After studying the cloth, Ye Mo returned it. "Brother Xu, this surpasses any heaven-grade method. I wouldn't hazard a guess at its level, but the latter half, if it exists, isn't on the Luo Yue Continent; it's likely from another realm."
Xu Changji accepted this assessment with a sigh. Ye Mo, however, offered a solution. "Brother Xu, I can help you cultivate a different method; this cultivation method is unique only in its cultivated essence, a problem easily solved."
Xu Changji's immediate and desperate question confirmed the gravity of the situation. Ye Mo confirmed his ability to perfect the Blue River Spirit Chant or help him transition.
Xu Changji, overjoyed, readily placed his trust in Ye Mo, understanding the implications of a perfected cultivation method.
Ye Mo clarified his limitations, stating his current ability to perfect it only to the Hollow Spirit tertiary stage.
Xu Changji's unquestioning trust stemmed from his investigation of Ye Mo’s character. His offer to dedicate his life to Ye Mo if he succeeded demonstrated his desperation and faith.
Ye Mo proposed discipleship, which Xu Changji happily accepted, interpreting it as discipleship to Ye Mo's master, Three Birth.
After a lengthy conversation, Xu Changji planned to await Ye Mo in Mo Yue City, while Ling Xiaoshuang remained frustrated by the prolonged absence of his target, Ning Xiaoma.