Mountain Pi?

Lei Jun's mind was full of question marks. For a moment, he thought he had heard incorrectly.

The creature known in this world as Mountain Pi, also called Iron-Eating Beast, resembles a bear with black-and-white fur...

That is, a panda, or to be more precise, a panda bear!

He had long known that Bashu in this world was home to these creatures and had intended to see one during his trip to the Southern Shu Bamboo Sea.

In this Cultivation world, it wasn't just humans who could cultivate Spiritual Energy. Non-human beings didn't only have to become demons; they could also cultivate Spiritual Energy to become Spirit Beasts or Immortal Spirits. If there could be Tiger Spirits, Fox Spirits, Snake Spirits, and so on, of course, pandas could also become spirits.

In this regard, Lei Jun was quite open-minded.

But from what the Mount Shu Disciple across from him was implying, Lei Jun's master, Yuan Mobai, was actually a Gungun spirit?

Master, I must say, you've given your disciple quite a surprise...

No, you never mentioned this part before... Lei Jun's mouth twitched slightly. In front of this outsider, he momentarily didn't know what expression to wear.

Before leaving, Yuan Mobai had spoken at length about matters related to Mount Shu. But regarding his own past, Yuan Mobai had merely mentioned it in passing.

"Although it was an unintentional mistake in the past, it was indeed your teacher's fault. Fortunately, most of the resentment has been resolved."

At that time, the purple-robed young man himself had been very calm. "Some matters involve your Grandmaster, so I won't speak much about them. If you encounter Descendants of Mount Shu on your trip and they know about the past, they will probably reveal a thing or two to you."

Master, even you have an image to uphold, not mentioning the most crucial information... Lei Jun complained inwardly.

He suddenly felt that the meaning behind the Upper Pure Golden Bamboo had shifted somewhat. Many things that had previously puzzled him now seemed to make clear sense.

No wonder when Yuan Mobai and Senior Martial Sister Xu Yuanzhen discussed the succession of the new Celestial Master, Yuan Mobai claimed that it wouldn't fall on him; at least he would be the last choice. This also explained why, as an Elder of a different surname, Yuan Mobai could get along well with the Li Clan Elders and serve as a bridge for compromise and balance between the Li Clan and Elders of other surnames, even temporarily taking charge of the Altar of Wanfa Sect.

Clearly, aside from Yuan Mobai's personal temperament and style, his origins also had something to do with it.

Furthermore, as Yuan Mobai had said, although he was curious about the Thunder Law Heavenly Scripture Talismans, he was not particularly eager to have them. Taking into account his origin and advantages, within the Three Caverns and Three Realms Scripture, what best suited his cultivation was indeed the Life Skill Human Script Talismans. On one hand, it was more conducive to transforming into human form and cultivating the authentic Taoist Talisman Scripture like a human. On the other hand, the Mountain Pi naturally had Innate advantages when it came to physique.

Hmm, speaking of this, I suddenly really want to see Master reveal his true form... Lei Jun quickly reined in his wandering thoughts.

Looking at Ji Chuan before him, who wore an unfriendly expression, he suddenly thought of another issue.

The truth about Yuan Mobai's identity did not seem to be widely spread. Otherwise, Lei Jun would surely have heard something. Now, it seemed more like a secret confined to Dragon Tiger Mountain and Mount Shu, and only known to a select few. It was just unclear whether to consider Lei Jun lucky or unlucky for having run into Ji Chuan, a Mount Shu Disciple who knew about it.

It was not odd for the Dragon Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Mansion to keep its secrets well-guarded, limiting the spread of sensitive information. Even in earlier years, Spirit Beast Transformation was considered quite conspicuous. Especially in cases like Yuan Mobai, who had ascended to high positions, it attracted even more attention. In recent years, with Great Demons becoming more rampant and the recent demon chaos in the Western Regions that nearly turned the Great Tang upside down, matters concerning the likes of Yuan Mobai had become even more sensitive. Once publicized, it would likely cause a huge stir, even though Yuan Mobai cultivated Spiritual Energy, not Demon Qi.

But aside from Dragon Tiger Mountain keeping the secret, Mount Shu also had not leaked the information widely. Seeing this, it was likely that when Yuan Mobai said the grievances between the parties had been largely resolved, the reality wasn't far off. Of course, it also couldn't rule out possibilities along the lines of "I'll hold this secret over you for a lifetime."

A myriad of thoughts flashed through Lei Jun's mind, but his facade remained relatively calm: "Ji Chuan... I have heard of you, remembering you to be a talented pupil under the Mount Shu Elder, He Dongxing. But unexpectedly, meeting you doesn't live up to your reputation. Is this the level of etiquette taught by Elder He?"

In his hand, he flashed a Jade Slip in front of the other person. "Regrettably, my teacher has also written a letter, instructing me to visit Elder He after arriving in Bashu and deliver his greetings."

Actually, as soon as Ji Chuan had spoken, he immediately regretted it, remembering the teachings of his master. Having heard Lei Jun's words, his expression changed again and again; it seemed like he had something to say but ultimately held himself back.

Master, are you sure everyone has already resolved their grievances... Lei Jun nearly felt the urge to facepalm.

"I was impolite just now. I hope Lei does not take offense." Ji Chuan took a deep breath; his emotions calmed, and he regained his composure.

His gaze fell on the Jade Slip in Lei Jun's hand: "This way please, Lei. My teacher is just ahead. Since you have a letter from Elder Yuan of your sect, you may present it directly to my teacher."

Lei Jun nodded, calmly following the other forward.

He still had the presence of mind to observe. Ji Chuan, like him, was currently riding the clouds and flying through the mountain skies. No personal Magic Artifact could be seen facilitating this. When Ji Chuan first appeared, however, he had arrived as a flash of sword light, his Escape Skill evidently faster.

Speaking of which, considering what Lei Jun had previously heard and now having witnessed Ji Chuan manipulate his sword, Daoist Artifact Refining Sect cultivators, or Taoist Sect Sword Cultivators, in this world, when flying with Flying Swords, didn't ride them like skateboards under their feet. Instead, they merged with their swords, the sword leading the way, slicing through the air as they flew swiftly, like fish in water...

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