CHAPTER 562: CHAPTER 442: GRAND OPENING

"Senior Brother, you’ve come out!"

Seeing Gao Xuan emerge, Yuanbao greeted him enthusiastically, but she soon noticed something different about Gao Xuan.

She couldn’t quite pinpoint what was different, just felt as though there was a thin veil around Gao Xuan, making him seem indistinct and mysterious.

Not only did he seem more mysterious, but also somewhat unfamiliar.

At sixteen, Yuanbao was inexperienced in cultivation. Yet, she was so familiar with Gao Xuan that she immediately sensed something was off.

"Senior Brother, have you become a different person?" Yuanbao asked, a bit worried and surprised, "You seem even more handsome!"

Gao Xuan patted Yuanbao’s cute little head, "Changed how? I’ve made great progress in Divine Skill. Also, to avoid enemies, I’ve specially adjusted my features."

The Golden Core formed from the intertwining of primordial qi of earth, water, and fire not only refined Gao Xuan’s divine soul but also reshaped his body with the power of the Golden Core.

The internal organs and bones were strengthened, internal impurities were cleansed, making Gao Xuan’s body more robust and his outward appearance clearer.

Especially with adjustments in the details of his features, Gao Xuan looked like a completely different person.

For Yuanbao, who was exceptionally familiar with Gao Xuan, she could still recognize him but thought he looked particularly handsome.

Besides, Gao Xuan was only seventeen, and his features had not yet fully developed.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to form a Golden Core, Gao Xuan consciously reshaped his features, making this body’s appearance about seventy percent similar to his original form.

If he were to meet Jiang Lan now, Jiang Lan would definitely not recognize him.

Not only have Gao Xuan’s facial features and physique changed, but his temperament has completely transformed.

His originally simple and clean temperament has become pure and clear as water. Although the two temperaments seem similar, they are fundamentally different.

Simplicity and cleanliness are like unpolished jade, while purity and clarity are like flowing spring water, extending and full of spiritual essence.

Beneath the pure and clear spring water is actually a great and immovable mountain, bearing the weight of all rivers, mountains, and sentient beings, unwavering and steadfast.

Gao Xuan’s transformation was incredibly astonishing, but Yuanbao, knowing nothing, accepted Gao Xuan’s explanation without question.

He thought for a moment and handed Yuanbao the Cloud Light Gauze, "You can use this magical artifact."

Upon saying this, Gao Xuan couldn’t help but sigh, lamenting his poverty; aside from a few essential magical artifacts, he had nothing extra.

Yuanbao, however, wasn’t picky. She happily accepted the Cloud Light Gauze, politely saying, "Oh, wasn’t this the magical artifact Sister Jiang Lan gave you? How could I take it?"

Despite her words, her little paws held tightly onto the Cloud Light Gauze, hugging it to her chest.

Gao Xuan, amused, rubbed Yuanbao’s head, "If you say that, I might just take it back."

"As a senior brother, I keep my word. Once given, it can’t be taken back."

Frightened, Yuanbao quickly retreated a few steps. With the Cloud Light Gauze draped over her, a glowing aura surrounded her, giving her an ethereal appearance, which she had long coveted.

Gao Xuan felt a bit sorry for Yuanbao; following a poor senior brother, she hadn’t seen much of the world.

He took her hand and said, "This is yours now; your cultivation level isn’t high enough. I’ll guide you a bit."

Gao Xuan had seamlessly integrated the essences of Thick Earth, Celestial Water, and Fiery Flame, and his cultivation far surpassed that of Zhou Huang, who was also at the Golden Core stage.

Looking back at Yuanbao, Gao Xuan could immediately discern the key issues in her cultivation.

In fact, Yuanbao had already reached the tenth level of Qi Cultivation, just one step away from Foundation Establishment.

Without spiritual elixirs or master’s guidance, achieving Foundation Establishment might take her ten or twenty years of slow progress.

Now, however, things were simpler.

Gao Xuan led Yuanbao into the depths of the cave and used the Nine Peaks Profound Nether Celestial Robe to help her sort out her primordial qi.

Not only was Gao Xuan’s cultivation profound, but his deep understanding of the cultivator’s body allowed him to control the most subtle layers of primordial qi, aiding Yuanbao in the most natural way.

More importantly, he could guide Yuanbao to focus her efforts on tackling difficult points.

Yuanbao’s understanding of cultivation was too shallow; she could only follow steps without knowing where to exert her efforts.

While helping Yuanbao channel and gather qi, Gao Xuan explained the essence to her, giving her a comprehensive understanding of Foundation Establishment.

In just a day, with Gao Xuan’s help, Yuanbao achieved Foundation Establishment. Gao Xuan then passed on the "Celestial One Scripture" to her.

Foundation Establishment can be quickly achieved when the time is ripe; he just needed to give a push at critical points. The Golden Core, however, cannot be rushed; Yuanbao still needs to cultivate step by step.

Tiger Demon was also easy to handle. Gao Xuan threw a few beast-use elixirs and used Thick Earth True Qi to forcibly help Tiger Demon complete Foundation Establishment.

This approach was rather rough, but fortunately, Tiger Demon’s tough hide could withstand the ordeal.

After establishing the Foundation, Tiger Demon’s combat strength surged, far surpassing Old Huang.

As Gao Xuan prepared to venture out, he couldn’t bring Yuanbao and Tiger Demon along.

Tiger Demon was too conspicuous, and Yuanbao was too weak. Thus, he let Yuanbao stay with Tiger Demon for a while.

If anyone was tracking, they’d be tracking him, not troubling Yuanbao.

Gao Xuan left Yuanbao with a few magic talismans, including two for the Earth Escape Technique. She should use them if encountering strong enemies. Additionally, there was a Unity Talisman to allow Yuanbao to contact him from afar.

This was actually a secret technique recorded in the Celestial One Scripture, its actual name being "All Rivers and Seas Share the Same Origin." Wherever there is water, even separated by millions of miles, instant communication is possible.

Gao Xuan’s mana wasn’t yet that advanced, but with the Unity Talisman, he could sense any danger Yuanbao faced.

Of course, the most critical measure was left with Tiger Demon. If confirming Yuanbao was in trouble, he could temporarily remote control Tiger Demon.