back then.But Zou Lao had secretly warned him, and through the rules of the Merchant Alliance, he pressured Cui Ji. Cui Ji knew he was in the wrong and that he was no match for him, so he could only r...'Bang!'

The glazed cup was gently placed down.

Qin Sang vaguely sensed something, and his expression became serious.

“Master Qin, have you heard the legends about the cleansing pools of Buddhism”

Luli lightly asked a question.

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In the North Sea cultivation world, Buddhism is insignificant, and cannot be compared to Taoism.

Qin Sang had cultivated for several hundred years, and the Buddhist sects he had come into contact with could be counted on one hand. The only mainstream sect was the Jinghai Sect, which had already been cut off from its lineage and suffered a massacre.

However, there are quite a few legends about Buddhism.

A bathing pool is a kind of treasure possessed by the Buddha.

This is a test.

It is said that even an ordinary person with no cultivation, as long as they enter the Cleansing Pool once, can wash away all their karma, achieve enlightenment, and escape the cycle of reincarnation.

There are similar legends in Taoism, where mortals who take a Nine Turns Golden Pill ascend to heaven on clouds and become immortals in one step.

Even among all the strange legends, the cleansing pool and the nine-turn golden elixir rank among the most unbelievable, resembling more the fantasies of mortals.

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A practitioner wouldn't have such unrealistic fantasies.

These legends, Qin Sang had heard some, never paid attention.

He nodded slightly, smiling and asking in return, "Surely a fairy wouldn't tell me that such wonders actually exist in this world"

Even if a bathing pool truly existed, it could only be found in the fairy realm or Buddhist kingdom.

Liuli did not answer directly, but instead turned her head to look at Shi Xue, as if seeking her permission.

Shi Xue lightly coughed and said to Qin Sang, "The Daoist is a guest elder recognized by the headmaster and Jiang Palace Master. It doesn't break the rules to tell the Daoist this secret. However, before that, the Daoist needs to swear a heart demon oath. The content of our conversation from now on will absolutely not be told to a fourth person!"

Qin Sang was slightly startled, somewhat astonished.

Could Xuan Tian Gong's cleansing pool really exist

What was even more strange to Qin Sang was why Shi Xue and Liuli had told him about this.

Qin Sang had no hesitation whatsoever. With utmost familiarity, he swore a heart demon oath, vowing never to divulge it.

Shi Xue nodded to Liuli.

Liuli continued to look at Qin Sang and said, “This secret is only known to the four main meridians. There is a cleansing pool inside the holy land of Xuantian Palace, whose effects are unmatched by Buddhist sacred objects. If cultivators can enter the cleansing pool, they can increase the speed at which they absorb spiritual energy during their cultivation, which is equivalent to raising their talent in disguise. It also has some effect on cultivators with heavenly spirit roots. According to predecessors’ speculation, the worse the spirit root aptitude, the better the effect of this improvement.”

When she came to the last sentence, Liuli put a little more emphasis on her words.

When she was at Shaohua Mountain, she had already investigated Qin Sang thoroughly and knew that he was born with five spiritual roots, the worst kind of talent among cultivators. It was highly unlikely for him to achieve anything in the Immortal Dao, otherwise, he wouldn't have sold himself to build a foundation.

However, no one knows what kind of opportunity this person encountered afterward. With only a fragmented and incomplete cultivation method that shattered the soul, he actually reached this point.

This is also the biggest doubt Liuli has after reuniting with Qin Sang.

Shi Xuewei leaned against the backrest, savoring her tea, waiting to see Qin Sang's expression next.

Liuli did not tell her about Qin Sang.

Shi Xue estimated that Qin Sang's talent should also be a Heavenly Spirit Root, at least a dual spiritual root.

But even with great talent, one cannot resist the allure of the bathhouse. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for lifelong benefits.

Increasing cultivation speed, even if it only saves a year of arduous practice, means one more chance to break through bottlenecks and a sliver of possibility to enter a higher realm.

Besides her junior sister's stubborn nature, Shi Xue found it hard to imagine anyone rejecting such a temptation.

"What"

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As Shi Xue had predicted, even Qin Sang, with his unwavering composure, was taken aback by Liu Li's words. He found it hard to believe.

Through centuries of cultivation, Qin Sang repeatedly recognized the cruelty of the Xianxia world.

If one lacks talent, every obstacle becomes a challenge, and one must exhaust all means to compensate.

Raising one's talent after birth is extremely rare. Qin Sang only knew of "The Book of Nurturing Divine Souls with Swords," and it was precisely through this technique that he achieved his current status.

Even if the bathing pool only increases the speed of absorbing spiritual energy, and does not truly enhance one's aptitude, it is still a coveted possession for all cultivators.

The Xuan Tian Palace's exclusive bathing pool must be the reason behind its enduring prosperity, with countless powerful cultivators emerging from it.

Qin Sang's cultivation speed had already surpassed that of a dual-spiritual root cultivator with the inscription of his natal spirit sword. If he could obtain the opportunity to enter the Cleansing Pool, perhaps in the future he could catch up to or even surpass Liuli.

However, Qin Sang was not blinded by the chaos.

He never believed in the pie-in-the-sky kind of luck, quickly suppressing his fantasy. His gaze swept across Shi Xue and Liuli's faces, he pondered for a moment, and countered: "What does it mean for the two fairies to tell this secret to me The Xuan Tian Palace shouldn't give the qualification to enter the Cleansing Pool to an outer sect guest like me, right"

Shi Xueming's quick recovery of composure surprised Qin Sang, who flashed a look of surprise and explained to Liuli.

Only when the holy land is opened can one enter the cleansing pool. Outside the cleansing pool, it has been sealed by powerful restrictions since who knows when. Only one person has the chance to enter the cleansing pool each time, and sometimes they have to compete with each other. If the time limit is exceeded and no one enters, the cleansing pool will also close automatically. In addition, to prevent the opportunity from being wasted by mediocre people, there is an ironclad rule for the cleansing pool...

At this point, Shi Xue let out a helpless expression and said in a huff, "Only cultivators at the Yuan Ying stage, and those who break through to the middle stage of Yuan Ying within three hundred years after forming an infant, are eligible to enter the Cleansing Pool."

This restriction left the vast majority of Xuan Tian Palace cultivators with no desire to participate.

Including Shi Xue.

She has passed the first heavenly tribulation, but she is still trapped in the early stage of Nascent Soul. She is also considered a 'mediocre' person.

Shi Xue's concern for Liuli stemmed from a chaotic reason. She went to the Luo household to obtain the "Heart Sutra of the Divine Woman," which is related to the cleansing pool.

Liuli possessed extraordinary talent. Had she not been burdened by love, she would have undoubtedly broken through to the mid-stage of Yuanying before the first Heavenly Tribulation descended. With her powerful Bingpo Divine Light, she would have secured a place in the Cleansing Pool without any doubt.

After that, Liuli would be able to take over the position of the Grand Elder and revitalize Tingxue Lou.

The bathing pool was probably left behind by the founder of Xuan Tian Palace, ensuring that the palace would prosper for generations to come. Unfortunately, due to internal turmoil throughout history, many scriptures have been lost and we no longer know which ancestor's legacy this is.

In the long history of Xuan Tian Gong, most who ascended to the positions of Grand Elder and Palace Master were predecessors who emerged from the Cleansing Pool.

While they have inherent talent, the role of the training pool cannot be overlooked. It's like icing on the cake.

Upon hearing this, Qin Sang subconsciously looked at Liuli, instantly comprehending many things.

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Time flies, and it won't be long before Liuli faces her first tribulation. No wonder Shi Xue is so worried.

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Last time, she had one last chance to break through the bottleneck, but she failed.

However, if the two of them both agree to cultivate the *Divine Maiden's Heart Sutra*, Ruili can take advantage of the dual cultivation to dissolve the evil imprint with her cultivation. There is a chance she could take advantage of this opportunity to make a breakthrough.

Ke Liuli simply didn't hesitate for a moment, preferring to miss out on a great opportunity rather than submit to the imprint of evil arts.

Qin Sang observed carefully, but he couldn't find any regret in Liuli's expression.

One can only say that he is gifted and willful.

“This condition is indeed quite demanding. Even the four main meridians of your sect cannot guarantee that there will always be cultivators who break through to the middle stage of Nascent Soul before a tribulation, right”

Qin Sang shifted his gaze from Liuli's face and continued asking Shi Xue.

The current Tingxue Lou is an example, and even the main vein can decline.

"Not bad."

Shi Xue was calm.

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>Once a disciple with sufficient talent appears, all four veins will make every effort to cultivate them. Even so, it is difficult to guarantee that someone can be sent to compete for the Cleansing Pool every time. However, the Cleansing Pool opens only about every three hundred years. Apart from predecessors who have already entered the Cleansing Pool, those who failed to secure their qualification last time can continue to participate in the competition before the second Heavenly Tribulation arrives.

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Besides, we have also tried various methods.

For example, when a branch meridian possesses exceptional innate talent, one could absorb it or directly merge it into the main meridian, though the latter is more complicated. Some might resort to unorthodox methods, even resorting to despicable demonic arts, to forcibly elevate their realm, even if only temporarily.

Even if it leaves some risks, it's worth it if it grants access to the cleansing pool.

As he spoke, Shi Xue subconsciously glanced at Liuli.

She obtained the "Divine Maiden's Secret Scripture" for Liuli out of this kind of thought.

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However, the glass didn't accept.

Qin Sang listened to Liuli's explanation, his mind racing.

Shi Xue and Liu Li wouldn't have told him these secrets for no reason.

He indeed met the requirements, and Qin Sang had enough confidence that as long as he could enter the Sacred Land, unless the Spirit Jade and Palace Master personally made a move, this time the qualification to enter the Cleansing Pool would belong to him.

Qin Sang's expression shifted, his eyes flickering as he seemed to guess something. He gave Liuli a meaningful look and said, "It's a pity that this old man isn't from the main branch or even a side branch, but an outsider."

The Elder of Guests is called that because…

There is no need to take on the responsibility of carrying on the family line.

Consequently, they had no right to delve into the true secrets of the sect.

Would Xuan Tian Gong give such an opportunity to an outsider

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Shi Xue opened her mouth, just about to explain.

At last, Liuli, who had been silent all along, spoke up. "When the Four Sects made peace, they had a resolution. Outsiders who sincerely join Xuan Tian Palace can be treated equally, but they must have convincing reasons, deep enough ties, to guarantee their loyalty."

She paused slightly, her voice dropping to a low murmur: "For example, marriage!"

Qin Sang did not have time to speak.

Shi Xue chimed in, adding, "Xuantian Palace occupies a vast territory and has always been home to many talented individuals. This kind of thing isn't common, but it's not unprecedented either. However, these cultivators, like their predecessors who have participated multiple times, will be subject to restrictions. For Xuantian Palace cultivators, the difficulty level of the forbidden test for their first participation will be lowered by one level. These people must pass through the complete forbidden array; only those with extremely strong abilities stand a chance, such as Dao Chang."

As she spoke, Shi Xue kept looking at Qin Sang, her voice light and airy.

She had personally experienced Qin Sang's methods and knew better than anyone his strength. If Qin Sang was willing to make a move, he would surely succeed.

"This poor monk is a bit confused. Could it be that the two of you are suggesting a union between this humble one and the Daoist friend from Tingxue Lou"

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Qin Sang frowned.

"With me."

To his surprise, Liuli stepped forward proactively, "This doesn't involve other people."

Shi Xue wore a look of helplessness, "In Ting Xue Lou, there are only me, my junior sister, and another senior sister. Our status and cultivation are sufficient to persuade the Palace Master and the other three lineages... My junior sister is unwilling to be implicated."

Saying that, Shi Xue suddenly stood up. "I remembered, there's an important matter I almost forgot about. Junior sister, you stay and discuss this with Dao Chang."

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Qin Sang watched Shi Xue's hurried back disappear, a wry smile on her face.

Until Shi Xue had gone far away.

He retracted his gaze, sighed, and said, "This poor monk is indeed quite taken with the cleansing pool. However, if it's just for show, I'm afraid it wouldn't fool the Palace Master and the elders."

The implication of "selling oneself" is quite different from that of "building a foundation through one's own efforts."

The last time was a simple transaction, clear after the deal. If it weren't for so many accidents, we would have long been strangers.

This time, joining hands with Liuli as true Dao partners, many ties will inevitably arise in the future.

If it's mutual, then that's fine.

He and Liuli had known each other for hundreds of years, a fateful encounter, but there were no true feelings. Liuli was trapped by the curse mark of evil arts, her feelings for him were also fake.

Liuli resolutely refused to cultivate together, yet she proactively proposed marriage, and even presented a gift that no one could refuse. It was strange no matter how you thought about it.

Her glazed eyes narrowed slightly, she lightly bit her lip, and her voice remained as cold as ever, "We have cultivated the ."

Qin Sang suddenly realized.

The mark remained, and between him and Liuli there was an extra layer of connection that outsiders didn't have.

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If we can use this to deceive the authorities, it would be easy.

“As a humble cultivator, I wouldn't accept any reward. Surely the fairy has other requests Please tell me what I can do to earn this opportunity”

Upon hearing this, Liuli was not surprised.

With Qin Sang's intelligence, it would be strange if he couldn't figure it out.

"After you enter the cleansing pool, bring me a treasure from the bottom."

"Treasures in the bath"

Qin Sang immediately realized the danger and asked solemnly, "Will taking out this object cause a change in the Cleansing Pool or attract the attention of the Palace Master and the Great Elder"

The treasures of such sacred ground are not to be trifled with.

If discovered by Xuan Tian Gong, it wouldn't be surprising if a massacre ensued.

Liuli explained carefully.

“This item was discovered by the master accidentally while entering the cleansing pool. Others shouldn't know about it. The master tried, but unfortunately his strength wasn't enough. The restrictions at the bottom of the pool are very dangerous. However, at that time the master was already close and tried to move this object. The cleansing pool didn't react. Unless one has extremely strong power, the only way to take this object is with the help of the Ice Soul Divine Light. This is part of the reason why I cultivated the Ice Soul Divine Light. Your strength far surpasses that of cultivators of the same rank, and you have a good chance. At that time, I will refine a talisman of Ice Soul Divine Light, but its power will inevitably diminish, and it may not be effective.”

A flicker of complex emotion crossed her glazed eyes.

She cultivated the Ice Soul Divine Light, which should have been a smooth and effortless process.

Even if using a treasure of a quality slightly lower than Yinli Zhu, there is still over 50% chance that Liuli can break through to the middle stage of Yuanying.

But all plans were disrupted after they reunited with Qin Sang.

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The influence of evil arts is more terrible than imagined. Facing Qin Sang, the brand was impacted, Bing Po's love-freezing effect failed, directly leading to the breakthrough failure.

Qin Sang pondered silently.

Liuli made a clear request, and he felt relieved. He could just improvise from then on. For the sake of clearing his name, taking some risks was worthwhile.

Having figured this out, Qin Sang inquired about the restrictions on the cleansing pool.

Liuli gave him a jade slip, "It's all in here."

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Qin Sang nodded, took the jade slip, and agreed to the matter.

“What else should the poor monk do next”

"Hold a grand wedding."

Liuli hesitated for a moment, "A fake marriage."

>to prevent being implicated...”Before departing, Qin Sang instructed Li Yu'hu and the other three."The disciple obeys."Three men pay their respects and bid farewell to Qin Sang.On the way back, Qin Sa...