Chapter 33 Hold The Fort
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"My name is Li Shiming. I’ve come to the Central Capital to participate in the examination and am also preparing to attend next year’s Ascension Conference!" Li Shiming didn’t dare make any sudden moves; he honestly declared his identity and purpose for coming to the Central Capital.
"Where did you get that level of cultivation from? And why are you lingering around the Imperial City?" Gu Jia, hearing that he was here to attend the Ascension Conference and also the examination, was somewhat incredulous and pressed on with his questions.
"I found a book in the back garden of the Nanling Prefecture office and cultivated according to the methods described in it. I only came to the Imperial City to experience it for myself!" Li Shiming replied, his story a mix of nine parts truth to one part lie.
"Nonsense, without an environment of Spiritual Energy you wouldn’t even be able to begin, let alone reach the Qi Refining Second Level," Gu Jia’s expression darkened, a pressure descended upon Li Shiming, and he said sternly.
Li Shiming felt his whole body become heavier, he involuntarily shrunk down, nearly prostrating himself in the carriage.
"Two months ago, two Immortals came to Nanling Prefecture to investigate a case and then left mysteriously. At that time, the two Immortals were accommodated in the prefectural office. After they left, I found some Spirit Stones in their room, and I used those to cultivate a Spiritual Energy Vortex," Li Shiming quickly explained.
Since Gu Jia was stationed in Great Xia, he naturally knew about the assistance required by the cultivators in Nanling Prefecture.
By comparing the before and after, he could tell that Li Shiming’s words were mostly true.
"How did you come to know of the term ’Spirit Stone’?" A glint flashed in Gu Jia’s eyes as he discovered a loophole in Li Shiming’s words and asked.
"I met a cultivator named Fan Yiyang from the Sky Sea Sect. He told me a lot about the Cultivation World!" Li Shiming answered.
"You know Fan Yiyang!" Gu Jia exclaimed in surprise, then withdrew his pressure and said with a smile, "I will look into your matter, but you needn’t worry. As long as you haven’t lied, this will be beneficial for you in attending the Ascension Conference!"