CHAPTER 1153: CHAPTER 1153: THE MYSTERIOUS COACHMAN

"Big brother, are you also a martial artist?"

Just as Xu Nian was contemplating how to reasonably acquire that Ice Jade Marrow, a crisp voice sounded.

Xu Nian glanced over and found the girl dressed as a boy blinking her big eyes at him.

The girl looked about eighteen years old, at the prime of her youth, with exceedingly beautiful features.

If she were to change back into female attire, she would definitely be an exceedingly rare beauty.

"Sort of!" Xu Nian thought for a moment and replied with a smile.

This girl just looked like a simple, innocent girl who hadn’t experienced any hardships and had no defense against strangers.

"Then can you take me as a disciple and teach me cultivation? My dad has always forbidden me from cultivating, but I’ve always admired martial artists and wanted to soar through the skies." The girl said excitedly.

"You want to cultivate, so why not go to Captain Li? He’s a Saint Level expert," Xu Nian replied with a smile.

He was also happy to chat with such a pure girl, not because he had any intentions towards her, but simply because he found her adorable, like a little sister.

"Captain Li seems a bit aloof, and I don’t know how to approach him, plus he’s a Saint Level expert; I’m afraid he won’t take me as a disciple," the girl pondered.

Xu Nian smiled, thinking to himself, "You’re afraid a Saint Level expert won’t accept you, so you come to beg me, an Earth Immortal Realm?"

Of course, these words were not shared with the girl.

Even if he did, she might not understand.

Perhaps in her heart, Saint Level was already the pinnacle.

"Since you want to learn cultivation, I can teach you, but I won’t accept you as a disciple. Of course, before that, I need to see if you’re suitable for cultivation," Xu Nian said.

"Then go ahead!" The girl hesitated for a moment, then stood up.

Xu Nian smiled and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Aren’t you going to check my talent? Isn’t that done by touching the bones?" the girl innocently replied.

Xu Nian couldn’t help but smile wryly; he didn’t need to touch bones to see someone’s talent, a simple thought would reveal it.

However, Xu Nian hadn’t checked earlier, but now, he had.

Needless to say, this little girl’s talent was really quite dreadful.

For the people on the Tianhen Continent, such talent was basically a death sentence, just impossible to cultivate.

Of course, this was only for the people on the Tianhen Continent; Xu Nian’s perspective was different.

"Your talent is indeed very poor, almost no possibility for cultivation," Xu Nian said.

Upon hearing this, the girl’s face immediately turned gloomy, her expression sad.

"Alright, I understand! Thank you, big brother." The girl said a sentence and then turned to leave.

Xu Nian saw this and shook his head helplessly.

"Wait a moment, I’m not done talking. Even though your talent is poor, it’s not impossible for you to cultivate. However, your path will be ten or even a hundred times harder than others. Would you still be willing to cultivate?" Xu Nian asked seriously.

"I want to!" The girl hurriedly exclaimed with excitement.

"Alright then, I’ll teach you a cultivation technique. You must not pass it on to anyone else, remember—anyone. Can you promise me that?" Xu Nian asked again.

"I can, I swear!" The girl hastily said.

"Swearing isn’t necessary; just remember my words. Unless absolutely necessary, don’t reveal your technique to anyone else, or it could bring disaster upon you," Xu Nian said.

The girl solemnly nodded.

Seeing this, Xu Nian no longer hesitated and directly imparted a cultivation technique into her mind.

The girl immediately fell into a dazed state, beginning to digest the memories in her mind.

Xu Nian wasn’t in a hurry, letting her slowly absorb this part of the memory.

After all, what he taught her was a top-tier Immortal Level Technique.

Such a technique could save her a significant amount of time in cultivation, but how far she could cultivate and what realm she could reach was entirely up to her own fate.

It took a full ten hours for the girl to completely come to her senses.

At this moment, she had fully organized the technique in her mind and understood how precious the technique Xu Nian had imparted to her was.

"Xiaoxi thanks Master!" Wu Xiaoxi immediately bowed and said.

"I told you I’m not your master, my name is Xu Nian; you can call me Brother Xu Nian." Xu Nian said.

"Alright, I’ll call you Brother Xu Nian. Brother Xu Nian, my name is Wu Xiaoxi. If I follow this technique, can I become a martial artist?" Wu Xiaoxi asked.

Xu Nian nodded and said, "As long as you diligently cultivate, you can become a martial artist and maybe even surpass a Saint someday. Also, take this pill; it will aid your cultivation."

Xu Nian handed a gray pill to Wu Xiaoxi.

Wu Xiaoxi looked at it, then, without hesitation, took the pill and swallowed it, smiling at Xu Nian.

Xu Nian returned a slight smile.

Actually, Wu Xiaoxi didn’t know she had just consumed a Top-grade Spirit Pill.

However, the effect of this Top-grade Spirit Pill was extremely gentle and its efficacy lasted particularly long, so even ordinary people could consume it without issue.

Thus, in the short term, this pill wouldn’t have immediate transformational effects.

Xu Nian had done everything he could to help Wu Xiaoxi; the rest was up to her.

"Alright, Xiaoxi, go and cultivate yourself; I have some matters to attend to," Xu Nian said to Wu Xiaoxi.

"Okay, Brother Xu Nian!" Wu Xiaoxi replied, then skipped back to her carriage.

Li Qingxian and the coachman had observed all of Xu Nian’s actions very clearly.

Although they didn’t know what cultivation technique Xu Nian gave to Wu Xiaoxi, they recognized the quality of the pill he gave her.

It definitely surpassed any Ninth Grade elixirs on their continent.

Someone who would casually give away a Spirit Pill like that, what sort of figure could he possibly be?

Xu Nian said nothing, and simply walked towards the coachman.

The coachman was still in disguise.

Xu Nian took out a jug of wine from his storage ring, handed it to him, and asked with a smile, "Can I invite you for a drink?"

The coachman was slightly taken aback, but then he smiled and revealed his teeth, saying, "Certainly!"

He then boldly accepted the wine from Xu Nian.

Xu Nian smilingly transmitted his voice, asking, "Are you from the Divine River Palace?"

The coachman, who was drinking, immediately froze, a murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

Xu Nian, however, just smiled and said, "Don’t get agitated; I’m not an enemy. In fact, I have some history with the Divine River Palace."

"May I ask who you are?" The coachman asked in a calm voice transmission.

Xu Nian smiled and transmitted, "My name is Xu Nian!"

The coachman’s eyes suddenly widened in shock upon hearing this, staring at Xu Nian in astonishment.