"Yang Sheng was really straightforward. It's good to be rich, and an enlightened family is great. Yang Sheng said their family has ancestral teachings, willing to pay any price to find this light-splitting shadow-transformation method, even the Thunderbolt Step."
In the Qingshan Faction's headquarters, Yan Qingshan sat in the hall, flipping through a silver-purple scroll. Han Yue reported on their work from the side, while Xiao Yi Xian served him like a dutiful little wife.
Han Yue, hearing his words, became worried, "Aren't you afraid Yang Sheng is lying, just to get his hands on the technique, while secretly planning to cause trouble? This core foundation technique isn't a joke. Not many families are willing to leak it."
Yan Qingshan didn't care, "Afraid of what? If he dares to go back on his word, the academy won't let him off, and even his family will be finished.
Do you think I didn't prepare any measures before the trade? Before trading with him, I specifically looked for Elder Huo and Elder Liu. Under their introduction, I met Grand Elder Su Qian of the Inner Academy. With the three elders as witnesses, I completed the trade with Yang Sheng.
If Yang Sheng goes back on his word afterward, the academy will be the first to not let him off. The Jade Gate Yang family of the Tian Xing Empire is indeed remarkable, with a three-star Dou Emperor in their current generation, but Grand Elder Su Qian is a Dou Ancestor expert. Do they think they have a long life to dare offend him?"
"You've considered everything. I was overthinking it."
Han Yue smiled at Yan Qingshan and continued, "However, since this light-splitting shadow-transformation method is so important that Yang Sheng was willing to exchange a high-level Xuan-rank movement Dou Technique for it, won't you... be at a loss?"
"At a loss? Not at all. This is a high-level Xuan-rank movement Dou Technique."
Yan Qingshan smiled happily, holding up the Thunderbolt Step and saying, "And even if the Jade Gate Yang family really integrates that light-splitting shadow-transformation method into this Dou Technique, do you think they can do it, but I can't?
Besides, what I gave them wasn't anything too important. It's just some optical knowledge I know. I didn't reveal any real illusion inheritance. So, I still made a profit.
Those fragmented things are only useful to a few people. Most people can't use them even if they learn them, but they're still somewhat useful.
Do you want to learn, Senior Han Yue? I can teach you. But it's getting late. Why don't you stay tonight?"
"Little pervert, what are you thinking about!"
Han Yue gave Yan Qingshan a charming glare, pushing away his big head as he leaned closer.
Yan Qingshan shook the thing in his hand triumphantly, "Senior Han Yue, please consider it. Look what this is, a high-level Xuan-rank movement Dou Technique. There are many benefits to following this president."
"Yes, yes, I'm waiting for the benefits from President Yan Qingshan."
Han Yue finished reporting her work, stood up, teased Yan Qingshan, and then turned and walked out the door, heading to her room.
As soon as Han Yue left, Yan Qingshan's gaze shifted to Xiao Yi Xian beside him. The beautiful and gentle girl had become even more alluring over these days, like a flower about to bloom!
"Xian'ee, tonight, Brother Qingshan's blanket seems a bit cold. Why don't you take pity on me..."
Yan Qingshan smiled and stood up, cornering the rabbit-like Xiao Yi Xian against the wall. Then, the room was filled with their playful laughter until late at night when they finally fell asleep.
"You stinky guy, don't you let people sleep? Really... that kind of thing should be said when it's just the two of us!"
Han Yue lay on her bed, listening to the noise from Yan Qingshan's room, murmuring to herself. By the end, her little face was flushed red, and her mind was filled with Yan Qingshan's smiling face.
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In the vast forest, a gentle breeze was blowing, and leaves were falling. Yan Qingshan, standing in the forest, suddenly smiled slightly.
The scorching sun hung high in the sky, and sunlight sprinkled over the earth. A gentle breeze arrived. Standing among the thousands of trees, the countless falling leaves gave him a different feeling. He slowly closed his eyes, opened his arms, and felt the falling leaves and the gentle breeze. His smile deepened.
Yan Qingshan's figure suddenly moved, and an inexplicable radiance spread from his body. Countless petals suddenly flew and scattered.
Endless flower rain fell, glistening. Yan Qingshan looked like a god smiling as he plucked flowers, flawless and pure, incomparably holy. Each petal was engraved with his mark.
A gentle breeze stirred. At a glance, three indistinguishable Yan Qingshan appeared simultaneously, quickly moving through the flower rain.
"Hiss..."
The two-headed Flame Spirit Serpent on the side was stunned. Its original master had turned into three. Even if it used all its energy sensing and animal instincts, it couldn't tell which one was real!
Suddenly, the flowers fell, and the radiance faded. The three Yan Qingshans merged into one. The reappeared Yan Qingshan's face was full of confidence and a smile. "This move, let's call it 'One Thought, Flowers Bloom.'"
After his battle with Yang Sheng, Yan Qingshan had been thinking about using the knowledge he gained from the Remnant Map of the Pure Demonic Lotus Flame.
He had been trying these days, and just now, he seized an opportunity and, with the insights from this endless forest, created this Dou Technique that combined movement and illusion, "One Thought, Flowers Bloom."
"One Thought, Flowers Bloom" was taken from the supreme divine technique in the novel "Shrouding the Heavens" by the great author Chen Dong, "One Year, Flowers Bloom, the Monarch Descends." Of course, Yan Qingshan's newly created Dou Technique couldn't compare to the real "One Thought, Flowers Bloom," but the effects were somewhat similar.
This Dou Technique incorporated various knowledge, including the technique of drawing sunlight from "Emerald Light Sun Flame," the movement illusions from Thunderbolt Step, the illusion knowledge from the Remnant Map of the Pure Demonic Lotus Flame, and some optical knowledge he had learned in his previous life. This fusion formed this Dou Technique that combined movement and illusion.
After using "One Thought, Flowers Bloom," it could create two indistinguishable clones. The clones contained significant power. If they were attacked at close range, they would shatter into countless petals and counterattack immediately. They could also be transformed into clones again under Yan Qingshan's control.
Such a move had considerable use in actual combat, especially for Yan Qingshan, who had many trump cards. He could use it to stall for time and deliver the final blow. If used well, he could make a comeback at a crucial moment.
"Chi Lian, it looks like it's about time. Let's go!"
Yan Qingshan summoned the two-headed Flame Spirit Serpent. The obedient pet immediately came over, spread its energy fire wings, and carried Yan Qingshan into the depths of the endless forest.
"Huh? The Snow Demon Sky Ape is always punctual. What's going on today?"
Yan Qingshan, riding the two-headed Flame Spirit Serpent, arrived outside the Snow Demon Sky Ape's valley but didn't see it. This made him realize something was wrong.
Today was the day he had agreed to meet the Snow Demon Sky Ape. The big monkey was always punctual. There was no reason for it to break its promise today. Could something have happened?