Chapter 394: Clouds turn into three heavens, money can make you a god
A stream of superior pure air emanated from between Yunxiao's eyebrows, and a column of air above his head stood tall between heaven and earth, presenting several acres of auspicious clouds and a golden pool.

Yunxiao shouted coldly and spat out a pill that had been nurtured in her stomach for thousands of times. The precious pill gathered clouds and absorbed the essence of the sun and moon in the world. It circled around Yunxiao, became more condensed, and was then swallowed by her.

"The Fairy of Induction is truly extraordinary. She has attained enlightenment in just half a month." Lu Ya sighed. If Yun Xiao hadn't known that he was acting for others to see, he would have believed it about 80% of the time.

After the external elixir was circulated, her Taoism also improved a bit. Yunxiao's eyes shone with divine light and her face became rosy. This was a sign of complete spirit and full energy. She had given birth to magic power and her Taoism foundation was solid. No one would have thought that half a month ago, she was still a mortal.

"With the two statues of Yin and Yang as examples, we have walked our own paths. We have all obtained the essentials of cultivation and are familiar with all kinds of obstacles. If we continue to practice by feeling our way forward like an old donkey pulling a millstone, wouldn't it be a joke?" Yunxiao said.

"We don't have much time left. It's less than 20 years since the catastrophe began. Immortals and Buddhas from the upper realms have reincarnated one after another. We have to deal with people like the proud sons of heaven and the geniuses of the ages. It's far from enough to just have Taoism skills. We also need to refine some magic weapons."

Lu Ya nodded in agreement: "There are only a limited number of magic weapons in this world. They are bound by cause and effect, and have destined owners. They cannot be easily touched. We can only work hard on our own. There are already 72 brothers who were born with the foundation of reincarnation and true cultivation, and they have been wandering around the world, each with a name, to accumulate external skills for the future, to mine copper and refine steel, to pull weeds and cut trees, to collect some precious materials and elixirs from heaven and earth, and to prepare to refine a few treasures first to support the facade."

He looked at Yunxiao, "One of them was originally set to be the Seven Arrows Book. Although it takes a few days of worshipping people and gods to show its power, it is secretive and hard to guard against. Recently, we have calculated that Gao Song, who has obtained the help of the immortals and diviners from ghosts and gods, is about to die. It is a good opportunity to send him off and collect his bones. We can also use his Yin spirit to practice the Seven Arrows Book, making it three times more powerful. However, the fairy lady has come to the world, so the quota for the Seven Arrows Book may be removed."

Yun Xiao looked at him and said, "You should be the first one to wake up. With your level of cultivation, it shouldn't be difficult for you to refine a nail-head arrow. It seems like you are deliberately trying to compete with me?"

Lu Ya laughed loudly, "The seven arrows with nail heads that I condensed were made according to the 36 Heavenly Stars and 72 Earthly Fiends. Although I, Lu Ya, am his clone, I have also been reincarnated and am no different from him. It is easy for me to refine a seven arrows with nail heads that is similar to the original but not identical, but it is difficult to escape the barrier of my magical power. Do you really want to follow my example and live if you imitate me, die if you are like me? Then I would rather not have this treasure."

Yunxiao nodded. She naturally understood what was going on. All of their clones were created by the masculine Gu Qingyuan who had descended to this world. He used thoughts to distract his mind, and the method of reincarnating his true spirit to illuminate the universe and transform into reincarnated bodies one by one.

They have all the necessary roots and aptitude, and their understanding and memory are also exactly the same. The only difference is that their clones received guidance and chose their identities before reincarnation. Apart from that, they are no different from the original body. It's just that the original body entered the world several years earlier, so naturally he has a competitive spirit.

“That’s good. My destiny is above the clouds, so I have the status of one of the Three Sky. Also, only I can refine the supreme treasure called Hunyuan Golden Bowl. When the time comes, I will hold the golden bowl and lay down the Nine Bends of the Yellow River. It will be more useful than your Seven Arrows with Nailed Heads.” Yunxiao said. As for Lu Ya’s other magic weapon, the Immortal-Slaying Flying Knife, he did not even mention it.

"But I still need to wait until my cultivation level increases, and I can refine a set of formation flags that can control water vapor and stabilize the water element. I can then use the power of the surging rivers and lakes to gather the water force into a water knife and forge a Nine Bends Yellow River formation diagram. This cannot be rushed."

"I understand," Lu Ya nodded. "By the way, among the four major branches of the Ming Cult founded by Yin Zun Fengdu, there is a Money Gang that controls the shipping trade in the Central Plains, with goods flowing from north to south. As an intelligence spy, it is also useful to do some small things with the treasures in your hands. If you have any needs, perhaps you can start from here."

Yunxiao nodded thoughtfully, and the clouds behind him dissipated, surrounded by green clouds.

————————Tongfu Inn.

There were mostly ordinary people in the inn, in addition to some martial artists who knew some martial arts moves, and bodyguards with swords. Two of them were talking to each other.

"The Money Gang is extremely powerful now. It controls the profits from water transportation. Half of the state depends on the Money Gang for their livelihood. The gang leader, Qian Tongshen, is more influential than the government officials." said the swordsman.

Opposite him was a swordsman, who also sighed after hearing this: "Qian Tongshen may seem like a money-grubber, but he is actually a kind-hearted person. He used all the money he earned to build a private school and help the victims. This has both advantages and disadvantages. It can achieve external merits, but it can also create karma. Qian Tongshen has been able to live safely until now, so there must be a master behind him who is guiding him."

If saving one person would really bring one merit, then all the mortals in the world would have lived out their lives in peace, without any disasters or troubles. However, karma and merit are not calculated in this way. Saving one person will involve karma, and if that person does evil in the future, the karma will fall on the cultivator.

The swordsman looked around and whispered, "You are also... I just brought my skills to a sect and worshipped a sword master as my teacher. I once mentioned the Money Gang to him, and the senior only said one sentence, 'If you increase your luck, it will decrease. If you are destined to be a disaster, you must survive in the disaster. Brother Li, you also know that I am not very educated, so I can only figure it out on my own.'"

"I think this Money Gang is about to become powerful. The leader of the gang, Qian Tongshen, has reached the level of a Spirit Refiner. He has a rare treasure in his hand called 'Falling Treasure Money'. It is a mother coin with wings on both sides. It is specially designed to defeat other people's magic weapons. When facing an enemy, he can throw out the money and knock down the other person's magic weapon."

The swordsman exclaimed, "I have also seen Qian Tongshen. He is a man of few words who has quietly built up a foundation. I didn't expect that he has hidden his skills and has rare treasures in his hands. He is indeed not to be underestimated."

He looked at the swordsman with some envy: "Brother, you are also very lucky. With a sword heart, you joined the orthodox sect. You are very well-informed. Following that senior master, you can also learn a lot of secrets. Your fortune is about to improve."

The swordsman licked his lips and said, "If it weren't for us refining swords, I would have tried my luck with immortality. By the way, what's the name of the sect you joined? It seems to be called..."

"Shushan! Shushan Sword School!" the swordsman quickly replied.

"I have practiced swordplay for decades, but I was just a swordsman who knew some sword-controlling skills. After I joined the Shushan Sect, I learned the true meaning of swordsmanship and practiced the sword-controlling technique. Although the two words 'control' and 'control' have the same pronunciation, the inner realm has been greatly improved."

The swordsman said this with a look of pride and even a hint of fanaticism.

(End of this chapter)