bdsm-fiction 968. Determine the income
968. Determine the income
After listening, Xiao Yan nodded silently, clearly taking the matter to heart.
Such high-level Dou Sheng powerhouses, whether friend or foe, should never be underestimated, and information about them should naturally be given the utmost importance.
After finishing his conversation with Lei Qingyue, Yan Jin carefully examined Huo Zhi and Xiao Yan, finally nodding in satisfaction and saying, "It seems that you two have gained quite a bit from this sudden appearance of the Bodhi Tree."
Xiao Yan and Huo Zhi exchanged a glance, and smiles appeared on their faces. As Yan Jin said, the harvest from the Bodhi Ancient Tree this time was extremely rare, even among Dou Sheng level opportunities.
A trip to the Bodhi Tree greatly boosted their strength once again. This is the benefit of a fortuitous encounter; as long as one seizes the opportunity, one can save hundreds of years of arduous cultivation during the Battle Saint stage.
"However, before the alliance is officially established, there are still many things to do within the Yan Clan, so I cannot travel with you for the time being."
Yan Jin said to Xiao Yan, "But don't worry, there is a trace of my soul power in my spatial jade pendant. No matter where you are, you can summon me."
Xiao Yan took out the jade pendant given to him by Yan Jin. This spatial jade pendant was extremely exquisite and contained a trace of Yan Jin's soul power. Its advantage was that it was almost impossible to be disturbed. However, once it fell into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, even a trace of soul power could cause considerable backlash against the original body. The fact that Yan Jin was able to give it to Xiao Yan clearly showed how much he valued him.
However, there is now a slight crack on this jade pendant.
Just as Xiao Yan was about to ask, he heard Yan Jin transmit his voice: "You have suffered some injuries in this battle with the Soul Clan experts. It is best not to use the jade pendant until you have recovered."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately nodded, naturally aware of the importance of this matter.
"Alright, I understand. Clan Chief Yan Jin, I won't offer any further thanks. I will remember this kindness in my heart!"
Yan Jin was naturally very satisfied with the reply. However, he still had one last worry in his heart, so he took the opportunity to test the waters.
Yan Jin looked at Huo Zhi: "Xiao Zhi, now that you're out, why don't you go with Xiao Yan..."
Before Yan Jin could finish speaking, Huo Zhi realized what he wanted to say. Without any hesitation, she shook her head and said, "Grandpa, after the trip to the Bodhi Ancient Tree, the bottleneck that was originally trapping me in the Dou Sheng realm has disappeared. Now it is only temporarily suppressed by me. I need to rush back to the clan immediately to cultivate in seclusion and break through to the Dou Sheng realm."
Hearing this, Yan Jin's eyes were filled with confusion. He had considered the possibility that Xiao Yan might refuse him, but he hadn't expected that Huo Zhi would be the first to object. He had already put his mind to it; logically speaking, given Huo Zhi's past temperament, she shouldn't have refused him.
However, since Huo Zhi had said that, and it was for the sake of advancement, Yan Jin naturally couldn't insist. Of course, Yan Jin didn't forget to return Xiao Yan's two disciples, Yan Xiao and Huo Fan, to Xiao Yan's care. Afterwards, he prepared to return to the Yan Clan with Huo Zhi.
"Very well, then we shall part ways here. Have a safe journey, Alliance Leader!"
Xiao Yan nodded, and said with a wry smile, "I really don't deserve this title. Senior Yan Jin, please just keep calling me Xiao Yan."
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Inside the Heavenly Tomb, after Xiao Yan told Xiao Xuan everything he had experienced in the Bodhi Tree, Xiao Xuan nodded silently.
Then Xiao Xuan's soul came to Xiao Yan's side, reached out and touched Xiao Yan's chest, guiding strands of green light to shine through his body.
"As expected, judging from what has happened to you, the supreme treasure within this ancient Bodhi tree—the Bodhi Heart—has successfully merged with you."
With Xiao Xuan's confirmation, the last trace of worry in Xiao Yan's heart vanished. Being able to obtain the Bodhi Heart, his journey was naturally very successful.
Xiao Xuan looked at Xiao Yan and then said, "However, the other treasure of the Bodhi Three Treasures, which was comprehended under the Bodhi tree, was ultimately obtained by that Yan Clan girl."
Xiao Yan also seemed somewhat puzzled by this conclusion: "Hmm? But ancestor, I also experienced a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation under the Bodhi tree."
A look of certainty flashed in Xiao Xuan's eyes as he explained to Xiao Yan in detail, "A hundred lifetimes of reincarnation is a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation; it is not the same as enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Or let me ask you another way: if you did gain enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, what exactly was that enlightenment, and how did your strength improve?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan began to ponder carefully. The Bodhi Tree possesses three treasures, each of which is incredibly precious. Even the lowest-grade Bodhi seed, just one of them, can significantly increase the success rate of entering the Dou Sheng level. Not to mention the even more important Bodhi Heart and the enlightenment gained under the Bodhi Tree.
I have attained Bodhicitta, but it is currently just stored within my body. I didn't even recognize it at first, let alone spend time comprehending and absorbing this precious treasure.
After experiencing countless reincarnations on that futon, all he ultimately gained was his soul power, which had progressed from near perfection in the early stage of the Heavenly Realm to the middle stage.
If this small progress can be considered enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, then the effect of this Bodhi treasure might not even be as good as the improvement brought by the meditation cushion.
"Ancestor, if the ultimate winner is Huo Zhi, then what has she comprehended?"
The moment these words were spoken, without even needing Xiao Xuan's explanation, a picture suddenly appeared in Xiao Yan's mind: the look in Huo Zhi's eyes as she gazed at him again after a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation. That look seemed no different from before, but Xiao Yan could now clearly recall that it was completely different from what had been before.
"I can't confirm that, but I guess she has probably already made her own choice after gaining enlightenment under the Bodhi tree."
Xiao Xuan spoke slowly in a knowing tone, "That girl from the Yan Clan is no simple character either. Back then, she was willing to sacrifice her life to save you in the Heavenly Curtain. But during our brief contact in the Heavenly Tomb, I could sense that her concern for her clan was no less than yours."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan naturally felt something. Whether it was Yan Di, who was protecting Huo Zhi, or Huo Xuan, who was also a prodigy of the Yan Clan, they had all sacrificed themselves for Huo Zhi to varying degrees. In addition, the Yan Clan had suddenly suffered a drastic change. Even the clan leader Yan Jin could not fully digest such an impact, and it was naturally enough to completely change the trajectory of Huo Zhi's life.
Xiao Yan could sense Huo Zhi's feelings for him, and he deeply understood Huo Zhi's concern for the Yan Clan. Of course, Xiao Yan would never believe that he ranked higher than the Yan Clan in Huo Zhi's heart.
"Her enlightenment was mostly about putting an end to her obsession. Between the Yan Clan and you, she ultimately chose the Yan Clan."
"The last of your hundred lifetimes was naturally related to her obsession. A mere illusionary reincarnation wouldn't be enough to resolve her inner conflict. Since you were there, you shared a lifetime with her. After spending that lifetime as husband and wife, all her inner conflict and obsession disappeared. This not only helped her break through the bottleneck of becoming a Dou Sheng, but also ensured that she would have a smooth path ahead for a long time."