Chapter 224: Irregular Sword Manual

“Intent Guarding Incense? What is that?”

“Essence Separation Liquid… Even with my experience, I never heard anything like it.”

“Oh? The Intent Gathering Powder sounds familiar. Several bottles would appear in the institution from time to time. Master Ge Muchen took it for some experiments and managed to use it to replace an ingredient in a rank two advancement formula. As a result, it’s even harder to find a portion now…” Shang Xi explained the situation to Shang Xia. “Where did you hear about these weird medicines? Are you sure it’s useful for your advancement?”

“I heard about them back in the Coral Forest! They seem to be from the Zhu Family’s inheritance and they seem to be extremely beneficial for a cultivator who’s trying to form their divine sense.” Shang Xia started his bullshit show.

Hearing that it hailed from the Zhu Family, Shang Xi quickly left her doubts behind.

All of a sudden, a voice rang in their ears. “I heard of the Essence Separation Liquid before.”

Turning to stare at the source of the voice, Shang Xia’s expression turned a little disappointed.

However, Shang Xi quickly soothed the situation. “Second brother, this is your first time seeing your nephew, right?”

Turning to Shang Xia, she explained, “Oh, that’s right, I called him over.”

𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Nodding slightly, Shang Xia’s expression eased up slightly.

As Shang Jian approached them, they noticed how the aura he emitted was slightly diminished.

A greeting escaped Shang Xia’s lips after some time.

“Second brother, how did you hear of the Essence Separation Liquid?” Shang Xi asked.

Nodding slowly, Shang Jian explained, “I didn’t remain in the Ji Continent the whole time I was away. I also toured the Qing Continent, Bing Continent, and Yan Continent. The Essence Separation Liquid is something I heard of when I was in the Yan Continent. According to them, it can allow a cultivator to accelerate the circulation of their inner qi.”

Shang Jian turned to Shang Xi and continued, “You should know that when a cultivator enters the Martial Intent Realm, condensing their divine sense is key. If they focus too much on their circulation of inner qi, their first attempt at forming their divine sense would be a lot weaker.”

“Do you know where to get some?” Shang Xi asked.

Shaking his head in defeat, Shang Jian sighed, “You should know that any medicine used to increase the success rate of a breakthrough is guarded closely by the various superpowers. The cultivator who revealed the uses of the Essence Separation Liquid was killed and his body was found in some random tavern.”

Shang Xi’s expression sank slightly when she looked at Shang Xia. However, a single sentence from him caused everyone to jump in fright.

“I have the recipe for the Essence Separation Liquid. Anyway, it’s a rank three medicine.”

“What?! How do you have the recipe?” Shang Xi yelled. She wasn’t the only one who was surprised. Shang Jian was equally as shocked.

However, they quickly suppressed their emotions and Shang Xi reached her hand out towards Shang Xia. “Hand it over!”

A mischievous smile already appeared on Shang Xia’s face and he chuckled softly, “Not only do I have the recipe for the Essence Separation Liquid, but I also know how to make the Intent Gathering Powder and Intent Guarding Incense. I don’t mind handing the recipe over, but my rewards…”

“Rewards… Damn brat, do I look like a thief who will shortchange you? Hand the recipe over! Once we make them successfully, you can use them for free. How’s that?!” Shang Xi snapped playfully at Shang Xia.

A pained expression appeared on Shang Xia’s face as he complained, “You’re scamming me! I can use a single portion of those medicines at most. Only the incense can be considered slightly useful after breaking through…”

Gnashing her teeth, Shang Xi growled, “Damn brat, you’re becoming a real money grubber…”

…

After receiving the recipe for the three medicines written by Shang Xia, Shang Xi scanned through them before tutting slowly. “Hmph, it’s going to take some time to gather all the ingredients required to make the liquid and the powder…”

Keeping the recipes carefully in her sleeves, Shang Xi finally returned to the main topic of the day. She started to explain the true reason she called Shang Jian over. “Kid, remember how I promised to look for a suitable sword inheritance for you in the battlefield between two worlds?”

“Who would have thought that you would touch on the Martial Intent Realm in three short months?! Your martial intent also reached an unbelievable level…”

Several days ago, Shang Xia’s revelation of his fusion sword intent shocked everyone who witnessed it. Even Martial Extermination Realm monsters like Yu Changjin had high praises for it.

A self-mocking smile appeared on Shang Xi’s face as she continued, “Even though you probably don’t need any more help, I have to fulfill my promise. In fact, our Shang Clan obtained a sword inheritance years ago. Your second uncle was the one who learned it.”

Laughing softly, Shang Xia changed the topic suddenly. “Aunt, didn’t I also ask you to get a portion of Tempering Meridian Powder?”

Staring at him in stunned silence, a jade bottle appeared in her hand. She tossed it over and muttered, “Oh yeah. That was another reason I was looking for you. I forgot about it after hearing about the medicines you brought up earlier.”

Grabbing the bottle, Shang Xia laughed happily. He kept it in his Embroidered Cloud Case and continued, “Actually, I do require another sword technique. Once I practice the last one, my martial intent will reach its limit.”

Shang Jian spoke before Shang Xi had the chance to say anything. He couldn’t contain his curiosity after hearing about Shang Xia’s sword intents from Shang Ke. “What martial intent did you comprehend exactly?” Realizing his mistake, Shang Jian quickly added, “ … I’m sorry. I stepped out of line. It’s your secret…”

However, Shang Xia laughed in response and looked towards Shang Xi. “So… What are you going to use to trade for information on my martial intent?”

Naturally, Shang Xia was providing valuable information to the clan. The Shang Clan might own some sword manuals, but it didn’t possess a guide for disciples to comprehend sword intent at all.

As such, his revelation would also bring him a ton of merit from the clan. It wouldn’t be fair for him to reveal it for nothing as the clan wouldn’t give him cultivation resources for free either.

Of course, Shang Xi wasn’t in the best of mood after negotiating with the little money grubber for his medicine recipes. She snapped in irritation, “Hah… You took everything of value I can offer! I’m broke you damn brat! I have nothing left!”

“Fine, fine…”

With no other choice, Shang Xi could only turn to Shang Jian. “I would have to trouble second brother this time…”

Nodding slightly, Shang Jian turned to Shang Xia. “Our Shang Clan possesses a few sword manuals, but they’re nowhere near as complete as our spear manuals. From the time I left the clan, the Irregular Sword Manual seemed to have disappeared from our Shang Clan’s memory. I’ll teach you all I know about the Irregular Sword Manual. Cultivators at the Martial Extremity Realm who reached enlightenment in the sword manual might be able to comprehend a sword intent.”

After he spoke, he brought out a simple book and handed it over to Shang Xia. “This is the inheritance of the Irregular Sword Manual I recorded. I only managed to comprehend so much and everything is recorded within. You need to rely on yourself to peer deeper into the technique.”

Drawing his sword after handing the sword manual over, he decided to give Shang Xia a practical demonstration. A chilly sword light emerged from the tip of his blade as it shot to the skies above the Shang Clan Manor.