Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

Upon sensing that faint perception in an instant, Li Ji'an was indeed somewhat worried.

After all, the ability to intrude upon the Sea of Consciousness with such techniques was beyond his current knowledge.

If he hadn't been cautious and had a Divine Soul stronger than ordinary people, he probably wouldn't have felt this anomaly at all.

However, after sensing the presence of that man and woman in return, he let out a sigh of relief.

At least the presence was not beyond his ability to contend, such as a formidable Mid-stage True Core cultivator or higher.

Through Divine Sense Perception, he observed that the individuals had not formed a Core.

Moreover, from the woman, he sensed a familiarity in the Qi and Blood Power similar to what he had meticulously studied in the Immortal Dynasty in his two previous lives.

And the aura of her Qi and Blood Power was much more intense than the same-level Body Cultivators he had encountered in the Celestial Cyan Domain.

"Hm?" While conversing with Qin Henian and cautiously guarding against the other party, Li Ji'an suddenly noticed an extremely familiar Qi and Blood Power fluctuation, so finely controlled it reached a level of hair-like precision.

What surprised him even more was that this Qi and Blood fluctuation quickly adhered to the five people around him, including himself.

The Blood Spirit Power attached to his Qi and blood was so fine and subtle that if he hadn't specifically studied the Qi and Blood Condensing Technique in the Immortal Dynasty, he absolutely wouldn't have been able to sense it.

The main focus of Body Cultivation here lies in grandiose and formidable power, transforming the physique through Qi and Blood, and then using Physical Strength to exert the maximum potential of Body Cultivation.

This kind of precise control of Qi and Blood was something Li Ji'an had never seen since coming to the Cultivation Realm, and even he hadn't advanced further in this aspect.

"Qi and Blood Power actually has such wondrous uses? Not like ordinary techniques."

Amidst surprise and doubt, Li Ji'an's mind stirred.

"Could it be that the other party's sensing is also not precise, only able to pinpoint a small area?" Otherwise, they should have locked onto him long ago.

The truth, however, was that the other party had been observing for a moment and marked them with this method.

"Are all of Qin True Man's clan's Spiritual Bamboo of this quality?" Li Ji'an scrutinized the Purple Bamboo handed over by Qin Henian without revealing any emotion.

Meanwhile,

Du Haizang and Xue Ling'Er squatted at the stall next to theirs, pretending to play with the Magical Artifacts there.

"Rest assured, Senior Brother, Ling'Er's Blood Spirit Secret Technique is a true inheritance within the sect, unless Tier Three Body Cultivators can perceive it, ordinary Body Cultivators simply cannot sense such refined Blood Spirit Power.

The five of them have all been marked with the Blood Spirit Mark, and they can't escape Ling'Er's grasp anywhere in the world." Xue Ling'Er confidently transmitted.

Du Haizang nodded silently: "Good, you've accomplished a great deed; otherwise, the Sacred Bone would consume too much upon prolonged activation."

Upon receiving Xue Ling'Er's affirmative response, Du Haizang secretly stored away the Sacred Bone.

Immediately, the sensing in Li Ji'an's Sea of Consciousness vanished without a trace, and the faintest spark of golden light faded back into the depths of his Sea of Consciousness.

Confirming that the other party took no further action, Li Ji'an finally relaxed temporarily and began to organize all possible connections related to this.

"Could it be the means used by Liu Family Ancestor when perished?" Backtracking the timeline and combining the two occurrences of such perception, both pointed to Liu Family Ancestor.

In this realm, before cultivators transform into Nascent Soul through the cleansing of the Celestial Tribulation, once the physical body perishes, the Three Souls and Seven Spirits scatter to their respective destinations. Except in special terrains and conditions where a Residual Soul might remain for some time, there is no surviving consciousness or memory, leaving only wandering souls, which pose no threat to cultivators.

And Li Ji'an had used the Flame Talisman along with the prototype Magical Treasure, the glass lamp, to burn its Golden Body. Such Extreme Yang Fierce Flame is the bane of Yin Souls; the Three Souls and Seven Spirits must have scattered.

"With his Fake Pill Divine Soul, he shouldn't be capable of this." Even the legendary Divine Soul Secret Technique necessitates the use of a higher-tier Divine Soul over a lower-tier one. If he had concealed his Divine Soul and actually had some Divine Soul Secret Technique, he wouldn't have been forced to reveal a decaying Golden Body by Qin Henian, nor would he have been delayed for so long.

After repeatedly pondering, there was no definitive answer, yet he was almost certain this matter likely involved the Liu Family Ancestor.

"Given the noble quality of Spiritual Bamboo, I wonder if they participated in the Si Shui Commerce Association's High Tier Talisman Materials recruitment?" Now that he was under their watch, Li Ji'an temporarily didn't want to separate from Qin Henian.

Upon hearing this, Qin Henian couldn't help but show a bitter smile: "Forgive me for the embarrassment, my clan is far in Cangyun State, previously had no trade relations with this place, and hasn't even met Master Yuxiao in person."

"I see." Li Ji'an nodded.

Then, after a brief contemplation, he suddenly looked up: "In that case, why don't Qin True Man go with me after the event ends?"

"Oh?" Qin Henian was instantly pleased.

Originally, he almost gave up hope and hadn't pinned his expectations on the unfamiliar person in front of him who seemed to hide his true identity, especially since the other's actions back then were just like those of a merchant, and he might not have sufficient connections.

But now, the other party took the initiative to offer help.

"Did I underestimate this person?" Qin Henian pondered, but suddenly paused.

"To be honest, the reason I haven't met with Master Yuxiao is not due to other reasons, but because someone is obstructing me." Ultimately, Qin Henian still truthfully revealed his situation.

Firstly, he worried that the amicable friend in front wasn't aware of the situation, fearing trouble later when they might blame him for not being clear.

Secondly, he wanted to test the other's capabilities.

Upon hearing this, Li Ji'an smiled lightly: "No problem."

"Thunk~" Qin Henian's heart skipped a beat; he spoke clearly, yet the other was still so calm, demonstrating enough to suggest his strength.

"I thank you, friend." With that said, Qin Henian immediately cupped his hands towards Li Ji'an.

Afterward, Qin Henian gestured towards Qin Chuan: "Pack up, let's head down."

The Celestial Heart Grass was already secured, with Li Ji'an's endorsement, there's naturally no need to showcase Spiritual Bamboo here anymore.