My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Yet there is no subsequent inheritance!

"Like Mr. Xiao, our Bai Family does not have a Golden Body Realm cultivation technique.

"Therefore, my grandfather began to search everywhere for cultivation techniques. After finally receiving some news, he brought a large amount of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, preparing to see if he could exchange for an inheritance compatible with our Bai Family's ancestral cultivation technique.

"Who would have thought...

"That scoundrel Si Koutu had long coveted the Emperor's Breath Soil and conspired with outsiders to set an ambush, causing the Bai Family to be left in dire straits after that battle!

"The news about the Emperor's Breath Soil was also spread from his lips.

"Since then, the Demon Suppression Department and others would occasionally come to Dusk Valley, attempting to verify whether the Emperor's Breath Soil truly existed.

"After that, Mr. Xiao, you should know what happened."

"..."

After hearing the full story, Chen Sansi spoke, "What does Family Head Bai plan to do next? The matter of the Emperor's Breath Soil has already been leaked; it won't stay a secret forever."

The Bai Family's starting point is too low; the qualifications of the previous generations were too poor!

So even if they had heaven-shaking opportunities, they probably couldn't guard them well.

"That's why I chose to cultivate this Blood Refining Great Technique!"

Bai Liangbi's tone became passionate: "My father left me a 'Gold Essence Clay', and it won't be long before I can enter the Mud Sculpture Golden Body Realm!

"By that time, in Beiyang, those people won't dare to seize it; at most, they'll use it to threaten us into cooperating with Dusk Valley."

In short.

It's a form of deterrence.

As long as the people from the Demon Suppression Department cannot directly act against the Bai Family, the situation will be in a prolonged stalemate.

During this stalemate, it will be an opportunity for the Bai Family to enhance its strength.

This way, even if they can't ultimately protect the Earth someday, the Bai Family will have a greater chance of survival and can make more preparations in advance.

"Mr. Xiao, please keep what you've seen and heard today a secret."

Bai Liangbi said seriously, "My suggestion is that Mr. Xiao stays in Dusk Valley and becomes a tributor here. As long as you help the Bai Family through this difficult period, with the Emperor's Breath Soil here, would resources ever be lacking in the future?"

"After achieving the Mud Sculpture Golden Body, will it really be enough?"

Chen Sansi was somewhat skeptical.

"It might not be enough elsewhere, but it's enough in Beiyang."

Bai Liangbi said, "Throughout the Sky Water Continent, Golden Core Cultivators are few and far between. The Demon Suppression Department and the Seven Kill Sect wouldn't easily dispatch too many cultivators above Golden Core here, as that would surely draw attention and benefit no one!"

"..."

Chen Sansi nodded slightly.

If the situation in Beiyang can indeed be stabilized as Family Head Bai says, it would indeed be a good thing for him.

"Too many people are watching me recently. We should not stay here long; let's talk outside."

Bai Liangbi gestured invitingly.

As the two returned the way they came, he said, "In half a month, I will begin seclusion to refine the Gold Essence Clay. At that time, I hope Mr. Xiao will stay in the valley to look after things, and I will surely repay you heavily when I emerge from seclusion!"

"Gold Essence Clay..."

Mentioning this, Chen Sansi felt something odd: "Family Head Bai, do you remember my warning?"

"Of course, I remember, but I still hold my stance."

Bai Liangbi firmly stated, "There's no problem with Gold Essence Clay."

"That's not right."

Chen Sansi shook his head, his expression becoming grave.

He suddenly realized there was a major flaw in the entire affair.

That is...

The people from the Demon Suppression Department have always known that the Bai Family obtained the Gold Essence Clay, which could forge a Mud Sculpture Golden Body Realm Martial Artist, and...

The Gold Essence Clay was intentionally given to Bai Xifeng by them!

Even if there's no issue with the clay itself, this point is certain.

Those people aren't fools; how could they help their enemies become stronger?!

Saying there's nothing suspicious about it is impossible!

"Perhaps they're merely using the Gold Essence Clay as bait to attack my father?"

Bai Liangbi analyzed, "To them, my father was already a dying flame; even if he got the Gold Essence Clay, breaking through was impossible."

"..."

Chen Sansi remained silent.

Just as he was puzzling over this, a commotion arose ahead.

At this moment, the two were near the exit of Medicine Valley. Shangguan Siheng had come over at some point, but was blocked by Bai family members and couldn't enter.

"Daoist Shangguan?"

Bai Liangbi rushed forward: "What's the matter?"

"Let's talk privately!"

Shangguan Siheng had a serious expression.

In a secluded place, Bai Liangbi cast a puzzled gaze.

"Family Head Bai!"

Shangguan Siheng asked: "When you practiced Blood Refining Technique, did you refine Dragon Blood into your body?"

"Naturally."

Bai Liangbi did not deny it: "The Blood Refining Technique is actually a branch of the Demon Martial Arts, with the most crucial point being the transformation of the body through high-tier Demon Blood."

"There's a problem with that blood!"

Shangguan Siheng glanced sideways: "Mr. Xiao, do you still remember the Jiao Long I mentioned to you?"

"The Blood-fiend Parent and Child Jiao Long?"

Chen Sansi quickly understood the implication: "Are you saying that the blood used by Family Head Bai was likely from the Child Jiao Long?!"

"Exactly!"

Shangguan Siheng held the Jade Scroll detailing the "Blood Refining Technique": "This Demon Technique explicitly states that Dragon-type Demon Beast Blood is required, and various 'dragons' can suffice, including the Blood-fiend Parent and Child Jiao Long!"

Chen Sansi realized the truth.

This explains everything!

The Seven Killer Sect, before coming to the official road in Beiyang, took great effort to collect the Blood-fiend Parent and Child Jiao Long, which must have a purpose!

And it's very likely that Bai Liangbi obtained the "Blood Refining Technique" due to their arrangements!

"Is this...possible?"

Bai Liangbi was skeptical: "The Demon Cultivator I captured was not from the Seven Killer Sect, and even acquiring the 'Blood Refining Technique' and Dragon Blood required significant effort, not like a deliberate trap."

"Daoist Shangguan."

Chen Sansi asked: "Do you have any method to verify if Family Head Bai's Dragon Blood is from the Blood-fiend Parent and Child Jiao Long?"

Shangguan Siheng shook his head: "Once the blood is in the body, after transforming and merging with the meridians and viscera, it is impossible to determine."

"..."

Chen Sansi discussed: "If this is true, what consequences might arise? What is the Seven Killer Sect's intention? Is it possible that, like the Parent Jiao Long itself, the blood is intended to harm Family Head Bai?"

Shangguan Siheng replied: "Possible, but uncertain!"

"Family Head Bai!"

Chen Sansi warned: "You must stop practicing this Demon Technique."

"Daoist, what are you saying?"

Bai Liangbi watched their back-and-forth, feeling bewildered, then slowly suspicion arose in his eyes.

He squinted and spoke deeply: "At this point, how can I stop? If I don't quickly break through to the Golden Body Realm, how can I protect what I have?"

"You must stop."

Chen Sansi spoke bluntly: "Family Head Bai, this is likely a trap, at the very least, you should wait until things are clear."

"..."

Bai Liangbi fell silent.

After a long while, he started to retreat, pulling away from them, his tone becoming guarded: "Mr. Xiao, are you worried that if I break through to the Mud Sculpture Golden Body Realm, you will no longer be my match?"

"What?"

Chen Sansi was at a loss, not understanding his meaning.

"You've known all along what's hidden beneath Medicine Valley, haven't you?!"

Bai Liangbi questioned: "Talking about some nonsensical Jiao Long Blood, I don't understand at all, you just fear I might obtain the treasure, hence you won't let me break through, right?"

"I have no such intention."

Chen Sansi replied frankly: "If I wanted, I could have taken action earlier in the underground chamber."

"That's because you both fear my Divine Willow that's been alive for a millennium!"

Bai Liangbi chuckled: "Haha, it seems everyone is the same, when they see treasures, they cannot resist!

"I shouldn't...

"I shouldn't trust you!

"You too, have a heart full of schemes!"

"..."

Chen Sansi did not respond, simply looked sideways: "Daoist Shangguan, does 'Blood Refining Technique' also affect the mind?"