Chapter 1561 Kyoto's Three Pools
As Gu Lingyun left, the scruffy Daoist priest descended from upstairs, a look of envy on his face. "You're truly lucky, kid. The Gu family actually agreed to let you bathe in the spiritual pool. I'm so envious. If I could have bathed in a spiritual pool back then, my realm wouldn't be stuck here now."
"Scruffy Daoist, what exactly is this spiritual pool bath?" Chen Xuan asked, frowning.
"You don't even know about the famous Kyoto's Three Pools? I don't know how you managed to cultivate to your current realm..." The scruffy Daoist priest pouted, his discontent evident.
Chen Xuan's rapid improvement in realm was indeed too fast, lacking accumulation. It could be said to be a leap in progress.
"Tell me quickly, what is it?"
"One of Kyoto's Three Pools includes the Gu family's spiritual pool, the Hun family's thunder pool, and the masterless demon pool. The Gu family's spiritual pool is a pool of water that contains special energy, capable of transforming one's body, removing impurities, and thereby accelerating cultivation."
The scruffy Daoist priest continued, "I didn't expect the Gu family to agree, but they were so forthcoming and even agreed to this. If this isn't luck, then what is?"
"I didn't expect the Gu family to have such a treasure land. They truly live up to being one of the top three families in Kyoto," Chen Xuan exclaimed.
"Of course! The top three families in Kyoto are the closest to the true martial arts world, so they are naturally extraordinary. The other six families are merely part of the mundane world," the scruffy Daoist priest said indifferently.
"What do you mean 'closest to the martial arts world'? What are you talking about?"
Chen Xuan looked bewildered.
"You'll know later," the scruffy Daoist priest said with a smile, keeping his silence.
"Oh, right, scruffy Daoist, what about the Hun family's thunder pool, and the masterless demon pool?" Chen Xuan asked curiously.
"Many years ago, the Hun family had a powerful cultivator who attracted heavenly lightning. Using a formation, they imprisoned the lightning."
The scruffy Daoist priest explained, "Unexpectedly, the lightning took root on the ground, forming a pool of lightning, like a pool of water containing lightning. It's called the thunder pool, and it can be used to temper the physical body, strengthen the soul, and has some special effects."
"There's actually a place like that."
Chen Xuan's eyes widened, finding it extremely peculiar.
"Heh heh, there's still much you don't know. How many forbidden lands in the world have you visited? Honestly, there aren't many forbidden lands in the world that I haven't visited," the scruffy Daoist priest said proudly.
"Then what is the demon pool? Have you been there?"
"Uh... I haven't been there," the scruffy Daoist priest's expression stiffened.
"You haven't been to everything, so how come you haven't been to the demon pool?"
"That demon pool is very malevolent. Most people who have gone to the demon pool are already dead. Even if I were to go, I would have to consider it carefully. Moreover, the demon pool only appears once every ten years. I was busy back then and couldn't make it."
"They all died? They all died inside?"
Chen Xuan pressed.
"A small half died inside. More than half of the others died strangely after emerging from the demon pool. Some strangled themselves in the middle of the night, others were hit by cars, and some drowned while swimming... it was all very bizarre, as if they were cursed."
After hearing the scruffy Daoist priest's words, Chen Xuan felt a chill run down his spine.
It was his own fault for being too talkative and asking so many questions...
As night fell, the Gu family sent someone with the spirit stones. They arrived in a black leather suitcase, which was heavy, several times heavier than a million in cash.
He slowly opened the suitcase, revealing precisely cut spirit stones. There were fifty in total, each brimming with spiritual energy.
"The great families are truly generous. Fifty spirit stones in one go."
Chen Xuan couldn't help but exclaim.
"Let's be clear, these fifty spirit stones are all mine." The scruffy Daoist priest immediately grabbed the suitcase.
"Tch, do you think I'm so desperate as to fight you for them?"
Chen Xuan sneered.
They had already agreed that since Chen Xuan would enter the spiritual pool, the fifty spirit stones would belong to the scruffy Daoist priest.
Entering the spiritual pool seemed more beneficial than obtaining spirit stones, and he had agreed after some thought.
"It's good that you're not fighting me for them."
The scruffy Daoist priest grinned and put away the spirit stones.
Another week passed, and Chen Xuan received a call from Gu Lingyun, so he headed to the Gu family.
The Gu family was grand and magnificent, with pavilions and towers spread across the entire mountain range, forming a contiguous area. They were several times more magnificent than the former residence of the Su family in Kyoto. The guards at the entrance were all peak Martial Venerables.
"Mr. Chen, please rest here for a moment. Our young master will be here shortly and should arrange for you to enter the spiritual pool," the servant said apologetically.
"No need to be polite."
Chen Xuan sat down and surveyed the surroundings.
Everything here exuded a sense of luxury.
...
"Brother, what are you doing here? Didn't that Chen Xuan already arrive at the Gu family?"
Gu Yulong frowned as he watched Gu Lingyun munching on an apple.
"It's nothing, let him wait there for a while," Gu Lingyun chuckled.
"What devilish idea have you cooked up now?"
"Sister, don't worry about it."
"I'm warning you, don't mess around. If something goes wrong, you might not be able to bear the consequences."
Gu Yulong knew that Chen Xuan was no pushover. If he dared to play any dirty tricks, Chen Xuan would absolutely show no mercy.
"I've just let Xu Bai of the Cloud Sword Sect know about Chen Xuan's request for the spiritual pool," Gu Lingyun said nonchalantly.
"You... you're being foolish! Xu Bai of the Cloud Sword Sect is also a proud son of heaven, looking down on everyone. You haven't promised him the spiritual pool, but now you've let him know about this. Aren't you afraid he'll be dissatisfied?"
"Of course, I know he'll be dissatisfied. But there's only one spot. I told him that if he wants it, he should take it himself."
"You want Xu Bai to cause trouble for Chen Xuan?"
"That's right. That Chen Xuan is too arrogant. I want Xu Bai to teach him a lesson and let him know that there's always someone better!" Gu Lingyun said coldly.
"This is sheer madness. Hurry and stop him!"
"Sister, I'm not going."
"No!"
Gu Lingyun retorted, "Sister, that spot in the spiritual pool is yours. Giving it away to that Chen Xuan makes me unwilling! Moreover, that brat is so wild. If he doesn't behave during the clan competition, what will I do? I need to tame him."
That spot was indeed Gu Yulong's. If she lost this spot, Gu Yulong might never be able to enter the spiritual pool again, and Gu Lingyun felt resentful.
"My brother has grown up."
Gu Yulong sighed, "Chen Xuan does need his rough edges smoothed out. Otherwise, it will be difficult for him to be of use to you."
Although she said this, she had a slight premonition. Chen Xuan was too strong. Could Xu Bai of the Cloud Sword Sect really deal with Chen Xuan?
"Sister, don't worry. Xu Bai is very powerful!" Gu Lingyun said confidently.
In the living room, Chen Xuan waited and waited. He drank three bowls of tea without seeing anyone, and a frown appeared on his face.
What was Gu Yulong playing at?
Just then, footsteps suddenly echoed from outside.
Chen Xuan thought Gu Yulong was coming over and turned his head, only to see a young man in white robes with a long sword at his waist. The young man was dressed just like a swordsman from a wuxia movie.