kingnovel Chapter 68 Senior Brother Figurine
Chapter 68 Senior Brother Figurine
Xu Xiaoxiao, overjoyed after bidding farewell to her eldest brother, found her second brother, Mu Zhusheng, her eyes sparkling. "Second brother, I've come to find you! Our eldest brother is unable to leave the sect due to his physical condition, but he can craft a puppet imbued with divine consciousness. I'll take it to the Immortal Spirit Temple Fair so he can sense the outside world. Second brother, let's hurry and register! We're leaving for Immortal Spirit City in seven days. I've heard it's a grand gathering of immortals and spirits, a lively and extraordinary event. Disciples from various sects, independent cultivators, and even demon cultivators from the demon realm will be there. I can't wait to go and see it!"
Seeing Xu Xiaoxiao's excited expression, Mu Zhusheng smiled gently and said, "Alright, junior sister, let's go register now, so we don't miss this grand event."
“Okay, I’ll send a message to Senior Sister Yuan first.” Xu Xiaoxiao didn’t forget her promise to Yuan Mengyao.
Yuan Mengyao received a message from Xu Xiaoxiao and also called her senior brother Tu Minglang.
Xu Xiaoxiao and Mu Zhusheng walked side by side toward the registration area.
Along the way, Xu Xiaoxiao chattered like a cheerful little bird, expressing her anticipation for the Immortal Spirit Temple Fair: "Second Senior Brother, do you think we'll see a lot of strange and unusual demon cultivators there? And those rogue cultivators, will there be any particularly powerful reclusive masters?"
Mu Zhusheng listened with a smile, occasionally replying, "Junior Sister, you'll know when you get there. I promise I won't let you down."
Upon arriving at the registration area, it was bustling with people.
As Xu Xiaoxiao was looking around for the registration location, she suddenly heard a clear voice: "Isn't this Junior Sister Xiaoxiao and Senior Brother Mu?"
The two turned their heads and saw Senior Sister Qingwan walking gracefully towards them.
She wore a light blue silk dress, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind, further accentuating her graceful figure.
"Senior Sister Qingwan," Xu Xiaoxiao greeted her with a smile.
Senior Sister Qingwan approached, her gaze sweeping over the two of them. She parted her lips slightly and said, "You're here to register for the Immortal Spirit Temple Fair, right? I just registered. This grand event is a rare treat. I heard the organizers have prepared many rare magical treasures and spiritual items as prizes. Junior Sister Xiaoxiao, you'd better prepare well; you might just win something."
Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up: "Really? Senior Sister, is there anything I need to pay special attention to?"
Senior Sister Qingwan tilted her head slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "Hmm... I've heard that the competition at this temple fair has rather complicated rules. It not only tests spiritual power cultivation but also involves breaking spiritual arrays, identifying spiritual plants, and many other aspects. You should prepare in advance so you don't end up in a panic."
Mu Zhusheng said humbly, "Thank you for informing me, Junior Sister Qingwan. My junior sister and I will definitely prepare diligently."
He also didn't like interacting with this junior sister, feeling that she was scheming.
Senior Sister Qingwan smiled gently: "Then I'll be waiting to see your wonderful performance at the temple fair. I have some things to attend to, so please excuse me."
Having said that, she took light steps and gradually walked away.
Xu Xiaoxiao watched Qingwan's retreating figure, then turned to Mu Zhusheng and said, "Second Senior Brother, we need to register quickly and then go back to prepare properly."
Mu Zhusheng nodded: "Okay, junior sister, let's go now."
Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up. Upon seeing Yuan Mengyao and Tu Minglang, she immediately waved and called out cheerfully, "Senior Sister Yuan, Senior Brother Tu, you're here!"
Yuan Mengyao responded with a smile: "Xiaoxiao, we can't miss this opportunity to register."
Xu Xiaoxiao skipped over to them excitedly and said, "Senior Sister Yuan, I was just talking to Second Senior Brother about whether there would be many powerful figures at this temple fair. By the way, Senior Sister Qingwan just told us some things to note, saying that the competition is quite complicated, including a contest of spiritual power cultivation, as well as breaking spiritual arrays and identifying spiritual plants."
Tu Minglang laughed heartily: "Challenges make things interesting, and the disciples of our Huitian Sect are not afraid of these."
Yuan Mengyao then took Xu Xiaoxiao's hand and said, "Xiaoxiao, no matter what, we'll look out for each other. This is a rare opportunity to gain experience, and we might even make some like-minded friends."
Xu Xiaoxiao nodded vigorously: "Yes, Senior Sister Yuan is right. I really want to see those demon cultivators and rogue cultivators soon, it must be really interesting, but Senior Brother said that there are very few demon cultivators in the cultivation world now, I wonder if we will see them this time."
Mu Zhusheng then walked over and nodded slightly to Tu Minglang, saying, "Junior Brother Tu, I hope we can protect Junior Sister together on this trip."
Tu Minglang patted his chest and said, "Of course. With me here, I will definitely not let our junior sister suffer any injustice."
Xu Xiaoxiao looked at them with a bright smile on her face: "Then let's sign up quickly. After we sign up, I will go back and prepare well, and try to have a good performance at the temple fair, so that my senior brother can be proud of me."
Everyone responded in unison, "Okay, let's sign up!"
In the weapon-refining room on Chongyang Peak, Jiang Jingzhi, with a solemn and focused expression, began the refining of the puppet.
He first carefully selected a piece of spiritual wood containing pure spiritual power. He had obtained this spiritual wood by chance many years ago and had treasured it until now, just waiting for this moment to put it to use.
Jiang Jingzhi formed hand seals, and streams of dark blue spiritual energy coiled around the spirit wood like serpents, slowly sculpting its shape.
His eyes were full of focus and affection, and every engraving was made with painstaking effort, striving to make the doll look exactly the same.
As wood chips flew, the outline of the doll gradually became clear, revealing its delicate features and upright posture, like a miniature version of Jiang Jingzhi.
Next, he took out several rare spirit crystals, crushed them into powder, and mixed them into a specially made spirit liquid.
Then, using spiritual power as a guide, the spiritual liquid was evenly applied to the doll, making it more durable and better able to accommodate divine consciousness.
Jiang Jingzhi took a deep breath and began to separate a wisp of his divine consciousness.
This process was extremely difficult, and the slightest mistake could damage his own soul, but he did not hesitate.
His forehead veins bulged, and sweat poured down his face, yet he persevered through sheer grit.
After that wisp of divine consciousness successfully separated, he carefully guided it into the puppet's sea of consciousness, sealing it with his own powerful spiritual energy to prevent the divine consciousness from dissipating.
In the following days, Jiang Jingzhi continuously infused the doll with spiritual power, adjusting its compatibility with his divine consciousness. He also embroidered defensive and concealment spiritual patterns on the doll's clothing, enabling it to better protect itself from the outside world and prevent it from being easily damaged.
On the seventh day, the doll was finally successfully made. It stood quietly in front of Jiang Jingzhi, like a living being, waiting to accompany Xu Xiaoxiao on her journey to the Fairy Temple Fair.
On the eve of departure, sunlight shone on Chongyang Peak.
Jiang Jingzhi, holding the newly crafted doll, walked out of the quiet room.
At this moment, Xu Xiaoxiao arrived full of anticipation. When she saw Jiang Jingzhi, her eyes sparkled as she asked, "Senior Brother, is the puppet finished?"
Jiang Jingzhi smiled and nodded, handing the doll to Xu Xiaoxiao.
The doll was exquisitely crafted, with a lifelike face that was exactly like Jiang Jingzhi's. It was dressed in white, exuding a faint spiritual light.
Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes widened in surprise and curiosity. She gently took the doll, examined it carefully, and murmured, "Senior Brother, this is exactly like you! It's amazing!" It's practically a miniature version of Senior Brother.
Jiang Jingzhi looked at her with affection and said, "Junior Sister, this puppet has been imbued with a wisp of my divine consciousness. With it, I will be able to sense what you encounter. When you go to the Immortal Spirit Temple Festival, you must be extra careful and not take any risks or act recklessly."
Xu Xiaoxiao hugged the doll tightly and nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Senior Brother, I will definitely show you the splendor of the event. With Second Senior Brother and Senior Sister Yuan with me, nothing will happen."
Jiang Jingzhi frowned slightly and instructed, "Although you have them by your side, people's hearts are unpredictable and the world is ever-changing. You must not trust others easily. If you encounter any trouble, inform me immediately with a communication talisman."
Xu Xiaoxiao raised her head, her eyes firm: "Senior Brother, I understand. I will take good care of myself and protect your little doll. I will tell you everything I have seen and heard when I come back."
Jiang Jingzhi then revealed a relieved smile: "Alright, junior sister, I'll wait for your safe return."