Chapter 226 Zhu Yue (1/2)
“Gu Hongyi…”
Zhou Yuan was a little dazed for a time as he gazed at the girl in red who had also chosen the Ethereal Form technique. She was usually the focus of attention amongst the outer mountain disciples, and was not only blessed with good looks, but also superb talent. Most importantly of course, it was said that she had some ties in the Cangxuan Sect, practically making her one of the most welcomed individuals in the eyes of the male outer mountain disciples.
“You’re also choosing it? Then you can have it first.”
Although most of the Shengzhou disciples gave off an air of superiority and were extremely arrogant, not much of it could be seen from Gu Hongyi. It was as if there was no difference between the disciples in her eyes, which was also why Zhou Yuan voluntarily released his grip.
Just because someone else had chosen a Genesis technique here did not mean that others no longer had any chance. Hence, Zhou Yuan did not mind giving way to a lady.
“Oh, how courteous.” Gu Hongyu glanced at him, but did not accept Zhou Yuan’s goodwill. She released her fingers and said, “Forget it, there’s still a copy version.”
After speaking, she confidently turned around and left, leaving behind a slight fragrance as her fine black hair brushed past in front of Zhou Yuan.
However, she suddenly stopped after two steps, slightly tilting her head backwards as her bright eyes looked towards Zhou Yuan. “But I advise you not to choose this Genesis technique.”
“Why?” Zhou Yuan frowned a little.
Gu Hongyi replied, “Because Zhu Feng is also practicing it.”
Zhou Yuan’s frown deepened, his tone calm as he asked, “What does that have to do with me? Am I not allowed to learn any Genesis techniques he selects?”
The corners of Gu Hongyi’s red lips rose slightly. “No comment.”
One could tell that she was still harboring a tiny grudge from when Zhou Yuan had rejected her in front of everyone yesterday. Hence, she returned him the exact same words he had given her.
Zhou Yuan watched her slender, graceful figure leave. As she strided forward with her long legs, every male disciple on the second level seemingly followed her.
“Women are indeed good at holding grudges.” Mumbled Zhou Yuan to himself.
However, he had no interest in Gu Hongyi, and this did not care about her attitude. His gaze quickly turned towards the jade stripe before him, a satisfied smile forming on his lips as he reached out to take it.
With the jade strip now in hand, some simple information flowed into his head; the cost of renting the jade strip.
Five Genesis jade pieces a day.
Recorded within these jade strips was the detailed cultivation method and the experiences of numerous elders and seniors. Even so, it was exceedingly difficult to learn, requiring ordinary disciple would have to spend a tremendous amount of time.
This would undoubtedly be a huge expenditure of Genesis jade.
Therefore, majority of the disciples would seek out instructors in the Hidden Scriptures House after choosing a Genesis technique. These instructors would point them in the right direction, allowing them to more easily master the technique.
“So expensive.” Zhou Yuan could not help but sigh. Though the forty or so Genesis jade pieces might seem like a lot, they were really not enough.
Zhou Yuan continued advancing with the jade strip, but stopped again after a few steps, his eyeballs nearly popping from their sockets as he stared at a jade strip that was now before him.
“Nine Dragons Canon, high grade little Heaven Genesis technique.”
“Transform one’s Genesis Qi into dragons, peerless and tyrannical.”
These short few words gave off a tyrannical aura, displaying the power of the technique.
Zhou Yuan’s heart trembled with desire, but his expression turned stiff when he saw the rental price. The Nine Dragons Canon required twenty Genesis jade pieces a day, four times of the Ethereal Form technique!
“Damnit.”
Zhou Yuan could not help but curse through gritted teeth, ultimately making the painful decision to give up on it for the time being. He planned to first master Ethereal Form, gather enough Genesis jade and then return to rent the Nine Dragons Canon.
Zhou Yuan forcibly pulled his gaze away from the jade strip, tightening his grip around the Ethereal Form jade strip as he turned around and quickly walked off. He soon arrived at the counter and handed the jade strip to a middle-aged man behind it.
The man picked up a jade booklet to record as he asked, “Pass me your disciple token. Also, the Ethereal Form technique costs five Genesis jade pieces a day, how many days do you plan on leasing it?”
Zhou Yuan pondered for a moment and answers, “I’ll go with Five days.”
He’ll first see to what extent he can master the Ethereal Form technique in five days.
The middle-aged manager nodded and said, “Are you intending to find a Genesis technique instructor that has learnt it already?”
Zhou Yuan was silent for a brief moment before asking, “Do you have any recommendations?”
Little Heaven Genesis techniques were rather difficult to comprehend, and it was easy to take the wrong path if one were to blindly grasp about on his own, causing even more time to be wasted. At times, having someone else’s guidance would be a huge help.
Therefore, if the conditions were right, Zhou Yuan naturally intended on finding an instructor to guide him.
The middle-aged manager thought for a bit, retrieved a jade tile and handed it to Zhou Yuan. “Most of the instructors here are inner mountain disciples from the seven peaks, and there’s currently only one of them who has learnt the Ethereal Form technique. The price of listening to his teachings is also five Genesis jade pieces per day.”
Zhou Yuan curiously received the jade tile, and found a name inscribed on it.
“Zhu Yue.”
Without raising his head, the middle-aged manager continued, “The practice halls are in the mountain behind the Hidden Scriptures House. You can go find them yourself. Remember to return the jade strip when the deadline comes, or it will be forcibly take back together with a fine.”