Chapter 201: Bonding with Dan Chen! Soul Devours Souls!
The demonic sound refinement ceremony will take place in just over a month. Traveling from Dan Tower to Sound Valley isn't quick, so we must depart in a few days.
Xiao Ze learned from Elder Liu Tian that the demonic sound refinement ceremony is effective even for those at the Dou Zong level like him. However, the higher the level, the lesser the effect of Dou Qi vibration.
However, soul improvement is not affected by the level of Dou Qi.
Xiao Ze also learned how the elders of Dan Tower can earn merits. It can be by making pills, guarding important places, teaching disciples, or creating new pill recipes.
For example, by taking Dan Tower disciples to Sound Valley for the demonic sound refinement ceremony, Xiao Ze will also earn merits.
In summary, merits are obtained by working for Dan Tower.
A well-organized power must have a well-structured system of rewards and punishments. Otherwise, just maintaining so many elders would consume many resources from Dan Tower.
Before departing, Xiao Ze once again went to the black tower to see Xuan Kongzi.
In the same large hall where they met last time, Xuan Kongzi placed a scroll on the shelf and looked at Xiao Ze with curiosity.
"Xiao Ze, why don't you prepare to go to Sound Valley and come see me?"
"President Xuan Kongzi, I've come to ask you a favor."
Xiao Ze bowed.
"Oh, what is it?"
"Recently, I've felt that my progress in soul cultivation is slow. I've heard that Dan Tower has soul cultivation methods. How many merits do I need to redeem one?"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Kongzi observed Xiao Ze carefully. Xiao Ze's soul strength was powerful and subtle, very close to reaching the next level.
"I see. If you're seeking a soul cultivation method, I can give you one now. Use the demonic sound refinement ceremony in Sound Valley to break through the spiritual level."
After pondering for a moment, Xuan Kongzi took out a scroll with a faint soul energy.
"This is the Xuan Qing Soul Method, a quite remarkable ancient soul cultivation technique."
"But the merits you lack, you'll have to earn them when you return to Dan Tower. Otherwise, it'll be difficult for me."
Xiao Ze was delighted. He only wanted to know how many merits he needed, but he didn't expect Xuan Kongzi to give it to him in advance.
"Thank you, President Xuan Kongzi. When I return to Dan Tower, I'll strive to earn merits."
Xuan Kongzi nodded satisfactorily and tossed the scroll to Xiao Ze.
"The price of the Xuan Qing Soul Method isn't high. Making three eighth-level pills will be enough."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ze felt the weight of the scroll. In this era, soul cultivation methods are rare.
Obtaining the Xuan Qing Soul Method in advance means that when his soul level reaches the spiritual level, making eighth-level pills won't be a problem.
It all depends on whether he can break through the spiritual level in the demonic sound refinement ceremony in Sound Valley.
Becoming an eighth-level alchemist will make paying merits much easier.
Xuan Kongzi talked a bit more with Xiao Ze and then let him go to prepare.
Shortly after, Xiao Ze headed to Elder Liu Tian's tower.
This time he wasn't within Dan Tower's influence, so there could be many dangers. Xiao Ze decided that Qing Lin would stay in the tower to cultivate.
"Elder Liu Tian." Xiao Ze bowed to Elder Liu Tian who was waiting outside the tower.
"Xiao Ze, you arrived early. Where's your servant who always accompanies you?"
"This trip to Sound Valley isn't a walk. I left her in the tower to cultivate."
"You're right. Although the name of Dan Tower is respected in the Central Plains, we can't be arrogant."
Elder Liu Tian sighed with a touch of complexity in his eyes.
"In the Central Plains, killing and robbing aren't rare. No matter how high your status, there will always be those who want to take advantage."
Xiao Ze looked at Elder Liu Tian, knowing that his words came from experience.
The Dan Tower disciples going to Sound Valley were selected from volunteers. Those who had already gone couldn't return.
Dan Xuan from the Dan family and Cao Ying from the Cao family had already gone.
But this year, there was a disciple that Xiao Ze hoped to see: Dan Chen from the Dan family.
They should be arriving soon."
Just as Elder Liu Tian finished speaking, a carriage with the emblem of the Dan family stopped near the tower.
A figure descended, bringing a smile to Xiao Ze's face.
"Brother Dan Xuan, long time no see!"
"Xiao Ze... I should call you elder now." Dan Xuan looked at Xiao Ze with envy. Becoming an elder of Dan Tower at such a young age was impressive.
"Haha! With our friendship, you don't need to call me that."
"You're right, if you insist, it would be rude of me."
Dan Xuan laughed. He knew Xiao Ze didn't care for formal titles.
"I came to bring my cousin, Dan Chen."
Dan Xuan introduced Dan Chen.
"Greetings, Elder Xiao Ze."
Dan Chen spoke softly. Xiao Ze looked at her, her face delicate and her complexion pale, with a sickly air.
"Haha, don't worry. I'm a friend of your cousin Dan Xuan. I'll protect you on this journey to Sound Valley."
Xiao Ze glanced at Dan Chen's personal state, showing slight surprise.
Like a talent in the original story comparable to Cao Ying, Dan Chen also had a pale golden talent.
Soul Devours Souls!
Both had talents related to the soul, something Xiao Ze didn't have yet.
If he could obtain their talents, his growth in the soul realm would be much faster.
Comparing the two, Dan Chen's talent was more attractive.
Cao Ying's talent was to have an innate soul body, meaning her soul was naturally powerful.
From birth, her powerful soul almost killed her mother.
Obtaining that talent could significantly improve Xiao Ze's soul ability.
Dan Chen's talent, Soul Devours Souls, allowed her to devour external souls to strengthen her own.
This talent would likely activate more often than Cao Ying's, providing more opportunities for improvement.
Determined, Xiao Ze bonded with Dan Chen's talent.
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