Lei Jun's feeling of nostalgia was brief.

Just as when he had first undergone the Transcension Ritual and entered the Celestial Master Mansion years ago, Wang Guiyuan had helped him settle into his new home, preparing all sorts of necessities.

This year, it was his turn to take Chu Kun under his wing.

Chu Kun was delighted to have this opportunity to interact with his Senior Brother Lei.

Changing into the Apricot Daoist Robe, a hallmark of disciples who had undergone the Transcension Ritual, he followed behind Lei Jun, who now donned a deep red Taoist Robe, his heart filled with a certain curiosity.

This curiosity stemmed from his two Senior Brothers.

It was only right and proper that his Second Senior Brother, Lei Jun, had now become Talisman-bestowed and changed into a deep red Taoist Robe.

In contrast, his Eldest Senior Brother, Wang Guiyuan, was still wearing an Apricot Daoist Robe, just like Chu Kun.

Far from looking down on Wang Guiyuan for this, Chu Kun was mainly puzzled.

His grandaunt, Chu Yu, had once mentioned that both his Senior Brothers, Lei Jun and Wang Guiyuan, were quite extraordinary.

Chu Kun had now begun to understand how Lei Jun was extraordinary.

But what about the other one, Senior Brother Wang?

His Master, Yuan Mobai, previously had only these two disciples. Logically, his eye for picking people shouldn't vary that much, right?

Hmm, it's hard to say. I'm actually quite ordinary... Chu Kun laughed self-deprecatingly.

In terms of talent, he was definitely not lacking. Placed among the masses, he was certainly a cut above average. But having grown up in the Chu Clan and constantly surrounded by talented prodigies, Chu Kun had a clear understanding of his own capabilities.

Fortunately…

The young Taoist shook his head and kept close behind Lei Jun.

However, this was just for a short while.

Going forward, Chu Kun would undoubtedly focus all his energy on learning the Tao from Yuan Mobai, striving to achieve Foundation Establishment as soon as possible.

As for Lei Jun, after the Transcension Ritual ceremony concluded, he planned to leave the mountain with his Eldest Senior Sister Xu Yuanzhen, heading north to cross the Grand River.

Before his departure, Lei Jun went to see Yuan Mobai. Yuan Mobai smiled and said, "The Shadow Rabbit Vine cannot complement your Vermilion Sun Blossom. If you wish to improve your Root Bone Talent, you will need to try your luck elsewhere. The Northern Border is far beyond the deserts, and the timing for the Southern Shu Bamboo Sea is uncertain. You will have to see for yourself when the time comes."

Lei Jun replied, "Disciple, although I desire to enhance my Root Bone Talent, such things depend on opportunity and cannot be forced. It would be improper to let it hinder my regular cultivation. On this trip with Eldest Senior Sister to Youpeng Mountain, if we can successfully find the Heartburn Chi, that would naturally be for the best. Later, I will first go to the Red Abyss Cave Heaven to condense the Nine Earth Yin Wind Evil, then return to the mountain to stabilize my cultivation before making further plans. After all, everything must be taken step by step."

The Red Abyss Cave Heaven was one of the most important Cave Heavens and Blessed Lands of the Celestial Master Mansion outside Dragon Tiger Mountain. It was well-developed and rich in output.

During the great battle earlier, the Yellow Sky Sect had even put up a smokescreen, feigning an attack on the Red Abyss Cave Heaven, a mix of feints and real moves to confuse and divert the Celestial Master Mansion's attention.

Apart from various Spiritual Objects, that place also naturally produced another type of high-grade Earth's Evil Spirit known as the Nine Earth Yin Wind Evil.

With the Earth Core Yin Fire Sha from the Mansion on the mountain showing signs of exhaustion and its power waning, Lei Jun had no choice but to select other Yin-type Earth's Evil Spirits to harmonize with the Qingxiao Divine Thunder Evil.

The Nine Earth Yin Wind Evil from the Red Abyss Cave Heaven was perfectly suitable.

"Your arrangements are orderly and restrained, in harmony with heaven and humanity. I have nothing to worry about," Yuan Mobai said with a laugh.

Though Yuan Mobai said that, considering Lei Jun was venturing out at this time, he still bestowed an extra Spirit Talisman upon him.

Given Lei Jun's current cultivation, he could draw top-grade Golden Barrier Talismans himself, so his Master didn't need to worry about that.

And precisely because his Cultivation Strength was now much higher, Master Yuan Mobai directly bestowed upon him a High-grade Spirit Talisman: the supreme Five Thunder Righteous Talisman. It was the Yang Five Thunder Righteous Dharma, precisely complementary to Lei Jun's own Dark Five-Thunder Orthodox Talisman.

"Master, then we shall take our leave," Xu Yuanzhen, who had been sitting quietly to the side, said as she stood up.

Yuan Mobai said, "Yuan Zhen, your Cultivation Strength naturally needs no further comment. However, when traveling frequently, you must still be vigilant. The Great Tang is not so peaceful these days."

Xu Yuanzhen nodded noncommittally.

After bidding farewell to Yuan Mobai, Lei Jun and she left together.

Wang Guiyuan and Chu Kun were waiting in the courtyard outside the house. Seeing Lei Jun and Xu Yuanzhen emerge, they both came forward to see them off.

As for Xu Yuanzhen, Wang Guiyuan hadn't prepared much for her, and she, in turn, couldn't be bothered to pack many things.

For Lei Jun, however, Wang Guiyuan had helped him add some luggage.

...Well, it was quite a lot.

"There's a saying: 'It's not about fearing ten thousand possibilities, but that one critical eventuality.'"

Wang Guiyuan sighed, "Last time, Junior Brother Lei, when you went to the Yunxiao Mountain Range, I thought the journey was short and still within our own sphere of influence, so I was somewhat negligent. Whenever I think of it, I am filled with regret. This time, rest assured, I've prepared a little extra for everything."

"..."

Lei Jun said, "...Thank you, Senior Brother."

He looked at the small mountain of items neatly stacked in front of him, clearly organized. Although there were many things, it was evident they were divided into several batches.

Without needing Wang Guiyuan to explain, Lei Jun could distinguish them himself:

Main selection.

Spares.

Spares for the spares.

Spares for the spares for the spares.

Spares for the spares for the spares for the spares.

At a glance, he could count at least five identical sets of everything.

Eldest Senior Brother, I know Second Senior Brother has the Cosmic Coordinate Box from our Chu Family, and after he became Talisman-bestowed, the Celestial Master Mansion also specially granted him a Miniature Bag from the Taoist Sect for storing items. But you don't need to pack for him like he's moving house... Chu Kun, standing nearby, stared wide-eyed.

Wang Guiyuan stretched out both hands, grasped one of Lei Jun's, and shook it vigorously. "Junior Brother Lei, the world is treacherous. Be careful with everything when you're out and about!"

Lei Jun replied, "...Senior Brother is right."

Second Senior Brother isn't intentionally heading into a dragon's den or a tiger's lair; he's just going out for a normal excursion. Eldest Senior Brother, you're acting like this is a life-and-death parting! It actually makes one feel more anxious... Chu Kun looked down at his own toes, unable to bear watching any longer.

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