The Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator from the Regelement Hall listened to Shi Jiu's explanation and said with a half-smile,
"So, you were just taking your usual precautions against wild beasts, and you have no idea how these three got injured, is that right?
Then let me ask you, these three men's faces are swollen like steamed buns, clearly having been slapped countless times. How do you explain that?"
Shi Jiu smiled awkwardly, cupped his hands towards the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, and said,
"To answer Senior, it's still the same story. This Disciple was meditating in his room when he heard the sound of the mechanism being triggered. He thought it was some wild beast, but it turned out to be these three stepping into the trap.
This Disciple saw that they were injured and bleeding profusely, and their minds seemed to be unclear.
However, this Disciple doesn't know any first aid methods, and he was also worried that if he went to find help, the scattered scent of blood would attract wild beasts to eat these three. So, in a moment of desperation,
To keep them conscious, this Disciple could only use the clumsy method of slapping them awake. He was a bit heavy-handed, but it was all to save lives. This Disciple hopes Senior will investigate clearly."
Zhao Hu Xing: Ah ah ah, I f*ck I #...%R&*^
Minion One: Woo woo woo…
Minion Two: Woo woo woo…
"Hehehehe, interesting, truly interesting. I didn't expect you, kid, to be quite amusing."
What Shi Jiu didn't expect was that the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator didn't ask any further questions. Instead, he observed Shi Jiu for a moment, then burst into laughter, as if remembering something happy.
After laughing, the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator had no intention of questioning Zhao Hu Xing and his two minions, who were lying in a heap on the ground, their faces swollen like steamed buns.
However, even if he had asked, he probably wouldn't have gotten anything out of them, as these three were struggling to speak, and Shi Jiu had even knocked out a few of their teeth.
"Hmm, I understand. It seems it should indeed be as you said. Then this matter shall be dropped. Although your trap mechanism injured these three, it was an unintentional mistake.
Moreover, after the incident, certain first aid measures were taken for the three, saving their lives. The merits and demerits cancel each other out, and no punishment will be given. Do you all have any other opinions?"
Zhao Hu Xing: ???????
Minion One: ?????
Minion Two: ?????
Onlookers: 66666
After speaking, the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator scanned the surrounding Disciples with his eyes. When the many Disciples met his gaze, they quickly lowered their heads and repeatedly said they dared not.
Thus, seeing that no one foolishly raised any objections, the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator nodded in satisfaction and dispersed the crowd.
He used his magical power to lift Zhao Hu Xing and his two minions, transforming into a red light, and headed to the Spirit Herb Hall's healing area to find someone to treat their wounds.
Just as Shi Jiu watched the red light of the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator's Incarnation gradually fly away, astonished that the matter was resolved so simply, a voice suddenly drifted into his ear:
"Hehe, kid, today's matter ends here. As for the specific situation, I don't need to say, I'm sure you understand.
However, these three useless guys ganging up on one and still getting messed up like this, they deserved it. In the Cultivation world, strength is always respected. Don't go looking for trouble with these guys either; I will warn them."
"Also, I helped you this time because I feel you're very much to my liking, reminding me of a carefree experience I had during my Qi Refinement Stage. I hope you achieve Foundation Establishment soon. Perhaps we can even drink and chat together, hahahaha!"
Shi Jiu's heart tightened. He understood that this was a "Divine Thought transmission" that only a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator could use. He immediately bowed deeply towards the distant red light.
Indicating that he had heard the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator's words, Shi Jiu couldn't help but sigh softly. It seemed that there were no fools among the Cultivators who could reach the Foundation Establishment Stage.
It's just that as a Foundation Establishment Stage Senior, don't just say you'll drink and chat with me when I reach Foundation Establishment.
I'd rather you sit down and drink and chat with me now, letting people know that I have a powerful Foundation Establishment Stage backer to rely on. Then no one would dare to provoke me.
However, Shi Jiu wouldn't dare to actually say such words, otherwise, the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator would probably immediately lose his goodwill towards him, develop ill will, and fly back to give him a severe lesson.
Shi Jiu watched the other Disciples slowly disperse around him. Many cast glances of admiration, astonishment, or fear at him. He smiled slightly and reset the traps around him.
After this incident, he realized that although he had set up these traps this time to guard against sneak attacks from villains like Zhao Hu Xing and his group,
they seemed to be surprisingly effective among their group of low-powered Qi Refinement Stage Cultivators. So, since he had made so many traps, he might as well continue to utilize them. Perhaps they would be useful someday.
Shi Jiu tidied up the traps outside and cleaned up the traces of the fight outside the door, then returned to his room.
Since no one should dare to disturb him in the short term, it was time to seize the opportunity to Cultivate. After all, just as the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator said, no matter what, in the Cultivation world, strength is always respected.
He currently seemed to be enjoying peaceful times in the Helian Family, but in reality, it was only because he and others were currently of low strength and not involved in any interest disputes;
Additionally, the Helian Family's internal rules were relatively sound, and the Disciples of the Regelement Hall patrolled regularly every day, which was why it appeared so peaceful.
At most, there was a small fry like Zhao Hu Xing, which was nothing compared to the bloody storms of the Cultivation world.
Even the Jianghu world of Mortals constantly engaged in vendettas for a little profit every day, let alone the Cultivation world, which fought for Heaven And Earth Treasure and various Cultivation resources. Therefore, improving one's own strength is always the right thing to do.
Collecting his thoughts, Shi Jiu did not continue to Cultivate the Formula of Azure Wood. Instead, he took out the Jade Slip on which the Formula of Guiding the Stars was inscribed.
He had not Cultivated it before because this Cultivation Technique would indeed cause the accumulation of stellar Impurities in the body, which would be difficult to remove, creating obstacles for the body and future Cultivation.
But now that he had this mysterious Vortex, he should no longer worry about the accumulation of stellar Impurities.
Another point was that even if the Formula of Azure Wood was Cultivated to the highest Foundation Establishment Stage, there was no subsequent Cultivation Technique, requiring him to choose a new Cultivation Technique at that time.
This actually also indicated that the extent to which the Formula of Azure Wood could be Cultivated was extremely limited and would not provide him with any qualitative improvement.
Therefore, now that Shi Jiu had the opportunity, he immediately chose to Cultivate the Formula of Guiding the Stars, which was rumored to be the Seven Luminaries Sect's foundational Cultivation Technique.
Although he also didn't have Cultivation Techniques beyond the Foundation Establishment Stage, and even his Qi Refining Stage Cultivation Techniques were incomplete, only having levels 1-7,
under his current circumstances, the Formula of Guiding the Stars was undoubtedly his best choice. Once he achieved success in Cultivation, he could first go to the second floor of the Helian Family's Cultivation Method Hall to exchange for levels 8-10.
Then, he would find another opportunity, whether by re-entering a sect or by some other method, to obtain the specific Foundation Establishment formula for the Formula of Guiding the Stars from the Seven Luminaries Sect.
Thinking of this, Shi Jiu meticulously studied the content of the Formula of Guiding the Stars in the Jade Slip. Once he began studying, Shi Jiu was deeply captivated.
During the remaining five days, Shi Jiu never went out once, except for eating in the dining hall every day and casting spells to nurture the Spiritual Plant in his spiritual field. He fully immersed himself in the study of the Formula of Guiding the Stars.
The girl named "Xiao Yue" seemed to have realized that her few words of concern for Shi Jiu had caused Zhao Hu Xing's misunderstanding, almost bringing great harm to Shi Jiu.
So she tried to explain and apologize to Shi Jiu several times, but after knocking on Shi Jiu's door for a long time with no response, she had to leave disappointed.
But in fact, it wasn't Shi Jiu's fault for ignoring her; he was just completely engrossed in the Formula of Guiding the Stars.