Chapter 292: Chapter 291: Abnormal Movement of the Pure Yang Broken Sword (Second Update, Please Subscribe)
In the Miscellaneous Task Hall, numerous female cultivators stood below, looking up at the Golden Core Elder above, with admiration, envy, anticipation, and shyness in their expressions.
Yet, upon a closer look, it seemed as if a great gray mist shrouded the face of this Golden Core Elder, obscuring his appearance.
The only certainty was that this Golden Core Elder was a male cultivator.
"I have a Divine Technique. Let’s see how much you can comprehend! Those with high comprehension will stay!"
Lu Xuanji spoke.
He took out a stone stele, carved some words onto it, then placed it with a rumble in the grand hall.
With a wave of his hand, he lit an incense stick, saying, "You only have the time of one incense stick!"
The incense was burning, and the numerous female cultivators were excited, beginning to comprehend.
The incense burned quickly, and within just ten minutes, it was completely burned out.
The female cultivators present had varied expressions, some regretful, some joyful, and some sighing.
Lu Xuanji’s expression remained unchanged; he harnessed his momentum, becoming like a sharp sword tearing and destroying everything.
The female cultivators present, seeing this, began to sweat profusely.
Their Divine Souls were intimidated, wavering unsteadily.
Some were overwhelmed by the momentum and fell to the ground.
After five breaths, fewer than thirty female cultivators remained standing.
"You may leave!"
With a wave of Elder Qian’s hand, the fallen female cultivators were sent out.
"This is a Divine Inquiry Talisman. It can explore your backgrounds to prevent spies from sneaking in. Are you willing?" Lu Xuanji took out a Third Grade Divine Inquiry Talisman and asked.
It seemed like a question, but in fact, it carried a tone that brooked no refusal.
The Divine Inquiry Talisman had hypnotic power, capable of directly breaking through the mind’s barrier, directly probing the deepest secrets, even Purple Mansion Cultivators could not resist.
Using it to question a group of third-layer Qi Refining cultivators felt like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
Whoosh!
At this moment, Lu Xuanji activated the Divine Inquiry Talisman, arrived in front of a female cultivator, and asked, "Why do you want to become Elder Lu’s personal maid!"
"I want revenge!"
"Would you intend to harm Elder Lu?"
"I would not!"
"Are you a spy?"
"I am not!"
The Divine Inquiry Talisman continued to float, questioning the female cultivators present.
The questions were not complicated, at most three questions.
After a round of questioning, it was confirmed that there was no problem with the identities of the female cultivators present; they were not spies from any sect.
"I need a maid skilled in culinary arts to make delicious food. Anyone who can, please step forward!"
Lu Xuanji said.
Suddenly, seven female cultivators stepped forward.
"Illusion Technique, Dream Realm!"
Lu Xuanji pointed a finger, activating a small technique, immediately bringing the seven female cultivators into a dream realm.
In the dream realm, they began to cook dishes.
In the dream realm, they spent half an hour; but in the real world, only three breaths had passed.
"I choose you!"
Lu Xuanji pointed a finger, and instantly, the red-clothed woman dropped beside him, her expression a mix of anxiety, unease, and a hint of joy.
"What is your name?"
Lu Xuanji asked.
"This little girl is named Hong Fu!" The red-clothed woman said.
"It will be you then; you will stay by my side to cook!" Lu Xuanji said.
"Thank you, master!"
Hong Fu said joyfully, standing to the side.
The female cultivators looked at Hong Fu, their expressions filled with envy and a tinge of jealousy.
Lu Xuanji said, "I have chosen my maid, I shall take my leave!"
Elder Qian smiled, "Fellow Daoist, you are too cursory! As a Golden Core Elder, having just one Dao Companion is too few, you should have at least three or four concubines. Of course, not just anyone is worthy of being a Golden Core Elder’s concubine, but still, more maids are good to have some in reserve. At least choose four!"
"Indeed, you, as a Golden Core Elder, have some matters that are unsuitable for personal handling, and there are miscellaneous trivialities that can be given to trusted aides!" Sect Leader Sun also smiled, "These maids may not help you handle grand matters, but they can assist with small matters!"
Lu Xuanji pondered, recalling Jin Xi.
Jin Xi had several maids, managing some matters of Purple Sun Mountain so she could cultivate in peace.
After cultivating, these close maids became Purple Mansion Cultivators, Golden Core Cultivators, and part of her strength.
It is time to cultivate some close people!
"Alright then, I will give you another chance!"
Lu Xuanji nodded, scrutinizing the female cultivators present, his eyes flickering as if seeking to discern their essence.
But soon he shook his head.
These female cultivators, beautiful though they are.
But at his realm, he no longer needed mere beauties to adorn himself.
He was about to randomly point out a girl to be his maid.
But at that moment, the Pure Yang Broken Sword in his body trembled slightly, as if sensing something.
The target was a girl in green.
This girl in blue, extremely beautiful in appearance, yet appeared quite ordinary among the crowd.
She possessed Water and Wood Dual Spirit Roots, considered a genius outside but quite common here, where almost everyone had dual Spirit Roots or even Anomalous Spirit Roots.
"It will be you!"
Lu Xuanji pointed at the girl in blue and said.
"Me?"
The girl in blue replied.
"Yes, it’s you!" Lu Xuanji asked, "What is your name?"
"This little girl is named Ning Xue!" The girl in blue answered.
"Call me master!"
"Master!"
Lu Xuanji nodded, "Two Dao brothers, I take my leave!"
"Fellow Daoist, you should still choose two more! Four in a pair, suiting your status!"
"No need!"
Lu Xuanji smiled, "We’ll talk about it later!"
"Talk about other things later!" Sect Leader Sun said, "Since that’s the case, let’s head to fellow Daoist’s mountain!"
"Very well!"
Lu Xuanji nodded.
With a wave of his hand, clouds formed beneath their feet, carrying the three of them away.
A moment later, they arrived at the base of a mountain peak.
The mountain rose like a sharp sword, with a grand palace on top, and around it, well-arranged medicine gardens and spirit fields etc.
Formations for both offense and defense covered the mountain’s surroundings.
Below the mountain, a Fourth Grade Spirit Vein was laid out, with arrays sealing the Spiritual Qi, continuously spreading slowly and steadily around, bringing a refreshing feeling upon ascending the mountain.
"Fellow Daoist, have you named the mountain?"
Sect Leader Sun smiled.
"This peak shall be named Creation Peak!"
Lu Xuanji thought of something, directly engraving three large characters on the stone stele ahead.
The calligraphy flowed like dragons and snakes, carrying great intimidation.
"How to set things up on this mountain is up to you!" Sect Leader Sun said, after advising on a few matters, took his leave.
Gazing at the mountain, Lu Xuanji called for his two maids, beginning to stroll casually on the mountain, familiarizing themselves with everything and appreciating the scenery of their new home.