JSCMU-Chapter 128: The Hidden Sword Dao

“Deep scan required. Since Yu Songnian’s cultivation level is higher than the host’s, the deep scan will cost 10 high-grade simplification attempts,” the system said mechanically.

Yun Jin gasped.

Ten high-grade simplification attempts!

After converting, it’s equal to 100 mid-grade or 1,000 low-grade simplification attempts!

Although Yun Jin currently had 1,000 low-grade attempts, using them all just to scan Third Senior Brother was absolutely not acceptable.

It would interfere with her entire strategic plan.

The system meant that because Third Senior Brother’s cultivation was higher than hers, only high-grade attempts could be used. But if her own cultivation increased and surpassed Yu Songnian’s, the cost might be reduced.

But…

It would still likely be a painful number.

At that moment, the way Yun Jin looked at Yu Songnian completely changed.

In the original novel, this Yu Songnian was always a background character.

Quiet in life.

Quiet in death.

When people talked about the disciples of Heavenly Sword Peak, they often forgot Yu Songnian existed.

But for someone like that to require so many simplification attempts just to scan.

Third Senior Brother’s body must be hiding some earth-shattering secret.

Yun Jin was deeply curious, but for now, she had to give up scanning.

“Eldest Senior Brother, you still haven’t answered what sword technique does Third Senior Brother use?” Yun Jin asked.

“Your Third Senior Brother practices a sword technique he brought from the Yu Clan. It uses a short sword. Normally, the sword is not drawn at all, but when it is, it’s thunderous and overwhelming. So the name of the sword technique is…”

Yun Jin’s eyes lit up, and she jumped to answer. “Is it the Stone-Breaking Heavenly Sword Technique?”

Yue Zhao stared at her speechlessly.

Yun Jin’s eyes lit up again. “Then… maybe it’s the Dominating Sword Technique?”

Yue Zhao took a deep breath and calmly said, “It’s called the Hidden Sword Technique. The essence lies in the word ‘hidden.’ Unless it’s absolutely necessary, you’ll never see his sword.”

“Also, it’s not that your Third Senior Brother refuses to show you his technique. This sword technique belongs to the Yu Clan. He isn’t allowed to pass it on.”

Yun Jin waved her hand dismissively. “It’s fine, I already know enough sword techniques.”

Yue Zhao and Si Wanningg both had the sudden urge to beat her.

“So after Third Senior Brother gets petrified, we’re just going to leave him like that?” Yun Jin asked.

Yue Zhao nodded. “For now, that’s all we can do. In a couple of hours, the petrification will wear off naturally.”

Yun Jin grew even more intrigued by Yu Songnian’s condition.

Once her simplification attempts are more abundant, she definitely has to carefully study this.

But for now.

She still needs to save them for simplifying the Heaven Mending Pill.

After all, that’s a Grade Seven pill.

Yun Jin was now somewhat of an Emotions Points tycoon, and her basic-grade simplification attempts had already accumulated to over 6,000.

However, converted to high-grade simplification attempts, it was only a little over 60.

Cross-realm simplification required medium or high-grade attempts.

And this time she is crossing multiple realms, most of it would probably consume only high-grade attempts.

Plus.

There would likely be various harsh restrictions too.

There were still just over two months left.

She absolutely had to rush for the Heaven Mending Pill.

After talking so much about Yu Songnian, Yun Jin finally said, “Eldest Senior Brother, sit down. I have something I need your help with.”

Yue Zhao. “…”

Should he be glad she didn’t make him kneel to listen?

“Please speak, Junior Sister,” Yue Zhao composed himself.

Yun Jin made a troubled face. “It’s like this. I think I know too few pill recipes. Foundation Establishment Pills and Rejuvenation Pills are functional types. They don’t directly raise spiritual power. I want a second-grade pill recipe that directly boosts spiritual power.”

As long as she could get a pill like that, and combine the medicinal strength with the system’s effects, she should quickly reach the peak of Foundation Establishment, and then she could try breaking through to Gold Core Stage.

Besides, compared to others, she had one huge advantage. After all her reincarnations, her soul realm had long since reached the peak. If her cultivation could catch up, the soul realm would naturally ascend too. This would save an unimaginable amount of time compared to others.

That’s exactly why Yun Jin was confident she could defy fate at the Grand Sect Tournament.

At this point, Yue Zhao’s expression also grew solemn. He said slowly, “Junior Sister, no matter what realm it is, pill recipes that increase cultivation are always of utmost importance. For example, Huo Lie Peak Master. He has such recipes, but that’s his core lifeline. He would never share them. Originally, the Baicao Pavilion definitely had some, but since our personas are set as disciples of top-tier sects or even Holy Lands, it wouldn’t make sense if we lacked pill recipes. So I didn’t dare ask the Pavilion for help. Right now, the marketplace is full of undercurrents. If we go searching for pill recipes, we might leave a trail. That would cause unnecessary trouble. Junior Sister, don’t worry about new recipes for now. Just focus on cultivating for the next few months.”

Yun Jin wasn’t in a hurry. She said, “It’s fine if there are no ready-made recipes. I just need you to help me purchase some pills.”

“Just the pills?” Yue Zhao was stunned.

Yun Jin smiled. “Where do you think I got the recipes for the Foundation Establishment and Rejuvenation Pills? I reverse-engineered them from the pills themselves.”

“Emotion Points +100”

“Emotion Points +100”

…

Yue Zhao and Si Wanningg both hit her with a five-hit combo of +100.

Yun Jin’s smile became even brighter.

“What’s wrong?” Yun Jin asked with mock confusion. “Isn’t that a basic alchemist skill? Don’t all alchemists do this?”

Yue Zhao’s lips trembled.

Basic skill my ass!

If all alchemists were this ridiculous, would pill recipes still be treasured and hidden like this?

“You didn’t know I figured them out on my own?” Yun Jin blinked. “Didn’t you think it was strange that I could make those pills from the beginning?”

Si Wanningg muttered, “I thought Eldest Senior Brother bought them for you…”

These two pill types were relatively common, and Yun Jin earned quite a few spirit stones from refining Biling Pills early on so she could definitely afford it.

Yue Zhao said nothing. “I thought you traded with Elder Ming…”

Yun Jin. “…”

She could only say that her senior brother and sister were unbelievably careless.

Good thing it was her.

If someone more cunning joined Heavenly Sword Peak, they would’ve been played like puppets!

Yue Zhao coughed and asked, “So, Junior Sister, you can really recreate pill recipes just from the pills?”

“For first- and second-grade pills, I should be able to,” Yun Jin replied cautiously.

For third-grade pills, she’d need to use medium or high-level simplification attempts. It’s better to wait until she reaches Gold Core.

“If it’s just pills and not recipes, then no need to go to the market. I can exchange them within the sect. Wait here, Junior Sister, I’ll be back soon.” Yue Zhao agreed swiftly, walking off in such fast and light steps he almost skipped.

Si Wanningg muttered, “What’s Eldest Senior Brother rushing for? He’s walking like something’s chasing him…”

No sooner had she spoken than she looked up and saw Yun Jin’s radiant smile.

“Senior Sister, let’s go practice swordmanship.”

Si Wanningg. “…”

Yue Zhao, you traitor!!!

No wonder you ran like the wind!!

You are not worthy to be our senior brother!