Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 341 - 339 Nangong Rou

Chapter 341: Chapter 339 Nangong Rou

Chapter 341: Chapter 339 Nangong Rou

One month later.

Despite long attempts at integrating the Five Elements, Ning Daoran was disappointed to find no changes.

Not to mention fusion, the cultivation techniques of opposing properties even showed an extreme repulsion, just like the Nine Yang Furnace Divine Technique rejected the Golden Cauldron Profound Technique, and the Eternal Green Technique rejected the Earth Skill, making fusion a tough endeavor.

Ning Daoran did not give up, considering his abundant time, he decided to research slowly.

If he could unravel the mysteries behind it, he would have a strategy against the Red Demon and would not be as helpless as before.

…

Time flew, and before he knew it, Ning Daoran had been researching the Five Elements Unification Skill for a year.

That day, a new tenant moved into the Cave Mansion on the left, reportedly an Early-stage Golden Core Cultivator, who now became Ning Daoran’s neighbor. This person was named Huang Yihan, beyond his Early Golden Core status, he was also a Third-tier Lower Grade Puppet Master!

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Ning Daoran had no innate talent in the Puppet Skill but was extraordinarily passionate about puppets.

In the afternoon, Ning Daoran came out of retreat, sent a visitation note to the neighboring Cave Mansion, and soon after, Huang Yihan sent a Sound Transmission Talisman, laughing, “Fellow Daoist Ning, hurry over to my Cave Mansion, I’ve prepared Spiritual Tea and Spiritual Wine!”

Immediately, Ning Daoran headed over with Big Stupid Deer.

Huang Yihan appeared very young, probably due to taking the Solid Color Pill, and had a handsome and vibrant demeanor.

“Fellow Daoist Ning!”

Since moving in, Huang Yihan learned that the neighbor was a Third-tier Array Master, even a Third-order top-grade one, and deemed it necessary to make acquaintance, considering the many uses of an array in battles and its ability to increase the odds of victory just as Talismans, which are indispensable for Cultivators.

“Fellow Daoist Huang!”

Finding mutual needs, they hit it off immediately.

After enjoying a pot of Spiritual Tea, they delved into the main topic.

“I’ve heard your Array Path accomplishments are extremely high.”

Huang Yihan grinned, “Huang is a Loose Cultivator, usually keeping to myself. Sometimes, I do feel the need to carry a powerful Array with me. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Ning could tailor a Killing Array for me? As a token of gratitude, I’m willing to refine a Third-tier Lower Grade Puppet for you. What do you think?”

“Excellent!”

Ning Daoran laughed, “I was just thinking the same! If we consider the cost of refining a Third-tier Lower Grade Puppet, I won’t take undue advantage of you. In exchange, I can refine a Second Rank High Grade Seven Killings Five Poison Array for you, a brutal setup essential for killings and revenging.”

“Oh?”

Huang Yihan’s eyes sparkled, “That sounds wonderful, shall we agree with just a word? I can complete the puppet refining within a month. What about your Seven Killings Five Poison Array?”

Ning Daoran slapped his Storage Bag, “I have brand new stock on hand, just focus on refining the puppet. The day the puppet is ready will be our day of trade!”

“Excellent, excellent!”

Huang Yihan was delighted, “In that case, I’ll begin refining the puppet instantly, please wait a while, Ning Daoran!”

“Agreed!”

Leaving, Ning Daoran headed back to his own Cave Mansion.

Just as he reached the doorstep, he saw a woman in a white dress, breathtakingly beautiful like a Heavenly Immortal, smiling slightly at Ning Daoran and bowing slightly, “May I ask if it’s Fellow Daoist Ning?”

“Indeed.”

Ning Daoran nodded, “And you are?”

“I am Nangong Rou!”

The woman bowed politely and smiled, “I am your neighbor to the right, I moved into the Cave Mansion a month ago, and since you were in seclusion, I did not disturb you. Now that you’ve emerged, I wish to visit; would you mind?”

“Since we’re neighbors, we should help each other. Please, come in Fellow Daoist Nangong!”

Ning Daoran swept his sleeve, opening the Cave Mansion’s Restriction, leading Nangong Rou inside.

After serving Spiritual Tea, Big Stupid Deer returned to the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven, sending a howling sound transmission before leaving, signaling his big brother to be cautious, warning not to fall for beauty tricks, detecting that this woman was not simple. If he truly wanted to challenge his weakness, he should seek women like Lin Man or Young Junior Sister.

Ning Daoran smiled faintly, noncommittal.

Nangong Rou was a Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, daring to rent Third-order top-grade arrays, clearly not lacking in Spirit Stones. From the moment she entered, she exuded a captivating allure, possessing some Bewitching Technique that made men instinctively want to get closer.

Ning Daoran observed all these.

“I’ve heard that Fellow Daoist Ning is a Third-tier Array Master.”

Nangong Rou pursed her red lips, smiling, “Truly admirable. I am but a humble Third-tier Lower Grade Insect Master, I only rear some Spiritual Insects like Array Devouring Worms, Truth Heart Worms, etc. If you are interested, perhaps we could trade Arrays for them, allowing us both to benefit.”

“What Fellow Daoist Nangong said makes perfect sense.”

Ning Daoran nodded smiling, but he didn’t have much need for spiritual insects. Array Devouring Worms, Truth Heart Worms, though coveted by most cultivators, were no match to his force of Fire Devouring Ants, which after hundreds of years of evolving, were close to reaching their mythical “mature stage” and had no interest in the likes of lesser insects.

“Are you still alone, Fellow Daoist?”

Nangong Rou’s smile carried a hint of seduction, her eyes filled with amorous glances.

“Um.”

Ning Daoran nodded.

Nangong Rou smiled and said, “Cultivating for hundreds of years without a caring person by your side, how could this journey of cultivation be joyful?”

As she spoke, she stood up, her faint fragrance wafting as she approached, her slender fingers gently tracing Ning Daoran’s shoulder, smiling, “Fellow Daoist is handsome and profoundly knowledgeable. I liked you the moment I saw you. If Fellow Daoist doesn’t mind, I am willing to serve you intimately, even if we do not become a Daoist couple.”

Ning Daoran sat upright, completely unmoved.

“What I desire is merely a reliance…”

Nangong Rou whispered into Ning Daoran’s ear, “But now that I am your person, the array outside my cave mansion should naturally be handed over to you.”

Ning Daoran kept his eyes forward, but inwardly he cursed in disdain, the damn crafty woman, disgusting!

“Fellow Daoist Nangong, I still need to cultivate.”

Ning Daoran got up, emanating the aura of the Golden Core Middle Stage, which instantly pushed Nangong Rou’s body away, smiling, “I cannot entertain you today. Another day I’ll definitely prepare some dishes to properly host you. Fellow Daoist, please take your leave, I will continue my closed-door cultivation now.”

“Oh?”

Nangong Rou frowned, incredulous as she watched the man before her.

She had cultivated her Bewitching Technique for many years, always unbeaten when she used it. Even a Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivator had once fallen under her charms. How could Ning Daoran, merely a mid-stage Golden Core, resist?

For a moment, a trace of resentment appeared in Nangong Rou’s eyes. She decided to play the long game, sighing lightly, “Alright then, I was presumptuous. Fellow Daoist, continue your seclusion, I’ll wait for you to emerge.”

“Thank you!”

Ning Daoran waved his sleeves. A burst of Golden Core Spiritual Pressure sent Nangong Rou out of the cave mansion. Then with another wave, the cave mansion’s restrictions closed tightly. Out of sight, out of mind. A woman like Nangong Rou is better avoided as there’s nothing but trouble otherwise.

Such a woman only sees benefits. If truly intimate, maybe she’d start claiming all over town that “Array Master Ning slept with her yet didn’t give even a hundred Spirit Stones”, and by then Ning Daoran’s reputation would be ruined, making it impossible for him to continue mingling in this world.

Not to mention, he wouldn’t have the nerve to face his Young Junior Sister or Lin Man if he met her again.

…

A month later.

Huang Yihan came to visit.

“Fellow Daoist Ning!”

Following him was a man in iron armor, wearing extremely robust armor, a sharp sword hung at his waist, and a long spear on his back that could be separated into three sections.

This man was a humanoid puppet refined by Huang Yihan.

‘Damn…’

Ning Daoran examined the puppet closely and couldn’t help but inwardly exclaim in admiration. Master Huang Gui had put his heart into his work; the humanoid puppet was so exquisitely made that at first glance, it seemed like a Third-tier refining corpse!

“This puppet is refined from top-grade Third-tier materials. The sword and spear are crafted by a friend. Although they are not treasures, they are at least Second-tier weapons. Combined with the puppet’s excellent speed and strength, it won’t be at a disadvantage against regular early-stage Golden Core cultivators. Are you satisfied?”

“Very satisfied!”

Ning Daoran was not stingy with his praise: “Fellow Daoist Huang, your skill in puppetry is truly divine, it leaves me in awe. Not only am I satisfied with this humanoid puppet, I absolutely adore it!”

“That’s great!”

Huang Yihan smiled and nodded, “Fellow Daoist, what about the array I asked for?”

Ning Daoran immediately slapped his Storage Bag, took out six Array Flags and an Array Plate, as well as a controlling Jade Talisman, and said, “The entire set of Seven Killings Five Poison Array items are right here, and the talisman contains the detailed mantra for setting up the array. You’ll understand once you look at it.”

“Excellent, this is great!”

Huang Yihan carefully examined the array items again, with joy on his face he said, “If Fellow Daoist ever needs more puppets, I will willingly make them. But next time… Fellow Daoist, could you refine a Third-tier Array for me, even a low-grade killing array would be splendid.”

“That’s not impossible.”

Ning Daoran pointed at the puppet: “But a Third-tier Array consumes a lot, if Fellow Daoist wants to exchange, I would need five of such puppets. What do you think?”

Huang Yihan pondered for a moment, “Agreed!”

“Good.”

Ning Daoran nodded with a smile, “I already have a Third-order Lower Grade Four-direction Wind-Thunder Array here. If you like it, start gathering materials and making puppets quickly. The day the puppet is completed, we’ll exchange arrays!”

“Excellent, excellent!”

Huang Yihan left in high spirits, “But the materials for five puppets need to be slowly accumulated. Please wait for me, Fellow Daoist. It might take up to ten years, or at least three to five years, but I will definitely gather all five puppets!”

“Agreed, let’s agree on this!”

“Agreed!”

Huang Yihan hurriedly left, and Ning Daoran felt a bit bewildered. This person is so desperate for an array, could it be that he has someone he particularly wants to kill that he can’t let go?

What a sin, hatred is indeed the root of all pain!