AWB Chapter 116 Disguise
Chapter 116 Disguise
Su Nan left behind a jade communication talisman, which emanated a gentle glow, as if carrying a trace of her concern for Liu Yitao. Then, she bid farewell to Liu Yitao and gracefully embarked on her journey. Her beautiful face held a resolute and carefree expression, her eyes filled with anticipation and a desire to explore the unknown world.
As the master and his three disciples watched Su Nan's retreating figure, their hearts overflowed with gratitude and deep admiration for the mysterious and powerful Su Nan. They knew that on this long journey of cultivation, Su Nan's presence was like a brilliant light, illuminating the path that temporarily stagnated them. But cultivators always understand that time is like an endless river, and opportunities and fate often come unexpectedly. After all, the future is endless. Perhaps on a sunny day, or in a crisis-ridden moment, they will encounter Su Nan again. Everything is left to fate, without forcing or seeking.
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Su Nan walked alone, the scenery around her constantly changing like a poem or a picture. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and whispered to the meteor bead that she hadn't seen for some time: "Meteor bead."
"Here, master." Meteor Pearl's response was still cold and mechanical, without any emotional fluctuations, like an emotionless AI.
"I want to hide my strength. Is there any good way?" Su Nan frowned slightly, her beautiful eyes showing seriousness and thought, and asked softly.
Without a second thought, Meteor Pearl replied almost instantly, "You don't need to hide. As long as you don't actively display your strength, no one will be able to see your realm. Because the technique you practice is extremely special, when you're not casting spells, you're just like an ordinary mortal."
"Oh? Then can I imitate that realm?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Su Nannan's bright eyes, and then she asked the next question.
"Of course, you can imitate characteristics such as realm and momentum." Meteor Pearl answered quickly and decisively.
After hearing this, Su Nan couldn't help but feel a surge of joy in her heart, a faint smile blooming on her face. She thought this was really interesting. This way, she could try to do many things she had never done before. However, despite her heart full of anticipation, she still had a hint of uncertainty in her heart. She muttered to herself, "Find someone to try it."
Su Nan was in a playful mood, and his mind quickly recalled the realm divisions of humans in this world:
- Gathering Qi: The practitioner begins to gather the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, like a gurgling stream, slowly converging.
- Body Refining: Strengthen the body so that it can carry more spiritual energy, just like fine steel that has been tempered a thousand times, and is extremely tough.
- Open the meridians: Open up the meridians throughout the body, allowing the spiritual energy to flow freely, just like dredging rivers, allowing them to flow unobstructed.
- Dan Condensation: Condensing spiritual energy into a pill to improve the efficiency of cultivation, just like nurturing a pearl, the light gradually appears.
- Spiritualization: The combination of mental power and spiritual energy allows one to initially master supernatural powers, just like the awakening of the soul, becoming extraordinary and otherworldly.
- Unity: The mind and body become one, achieving a higher level of coordination, as if the body and mind are blending together naturally.
- Heaven and Man: Resonate with the natural environment and gain the power of nature, as if merging with heaven and earth, and becoming extraordinary and holy.
Let's try the Body Refining Stage first, thinking to herself, Su Nan gently raised her jade hand, mobilizing the spiritual energy between heaven and earth. The spiritual energy, like a gentle mist, slowly enveloped her entire body, causing the fluctuations of her spiritual power to closely resemble those of the Body Refining Stage. At the same time, her originally lively and bright eyes suddenly lost some of their agility, becoming more simple and ignorant.
She took out a small mirror from her bosom, looked left and right, carefully observing her changes, a look of satisfaction on her face. She thought, the next step is to find someone to try it on.
A small town appeared not far ahead. Though small, it was bustling with activity. Merchants came and went like stars scattered through the streets, a constant stream of people. Numerous cultivators also wandered among the shops, selecting desired magical artifacts, bargaining with the shopkeepers, and exchanging insights on cultivation. Su Nan, with light steps, slowly entered this vibrant and mysterious town.
Su Nan walked into the town, filled with curiosity about the unusually lively scene. He stopped a passerby and politely asked, "Excuse me, why is this town so bustling today?"
The passerby stopped and looked Su Nan up and down. A friendly smile appeared on his face. He said, "Young lady, you may not know that today is the annual Spirit Market Fair in this town. Merchants and monks from all over the surrounding areas come here to buy and sell all kinds of rare items and powerful magic weapons. That's why it's so lively."
Su Nan nodded, her mind suddenly understanding. She quietly cast a camouflage spell on herself, transforming her features into something ordinary and unremarkable, losing their original beauty and distinction. Even her clothing became commonplace and unremarkable. She then continued her leisurely stroll through the town. She saw street stalls filled with a dazzling array of goods. There were spirit beads emitting a strange light, sometimes bright and sometimes soft, mysterious and alluring; there were ancient and mysterious talismans, their runes seemingly imbued with endless power; and there were all sorts of rare and precious treasures that were difficult to name, a dizzying sight.
Su Nan wandered between the stalls, chatting with numerous vendors and cultivators. Her speech and demeanor were no different from those of an ordinary Body Refining cultivator, yet no one could see through her disguise. She secretly rejoiced; it seemed this realm-mimicking method was truly effective.
While wandering, Su Nan came upon a bustling tavern. Inside, it was filled with cultivators from all over the land, some bold and unrestrained, others calm and reserved. They chatted enthusiastically, sharing their cultivation experiences and escapades. Some recounted narrow escapes from perilous secret realms, while others boasted of their newly acquired, powerful magical weapons.
Su Nan found a corner seat and quietly listened to the conversation. Then, a young monk excitedly began boasting about his recent adventure. He vividly described how he had fought a desperate battle with a powerful demonic beast and ultimately obtained a precious treasure. His fascinating account drew gasps of amazement from the crowd, some marveling in amazement, others casting envious glances.
Su Nan smiled slightly and did not interrupt. He just sat there quietly and continued to enjoy the lively and energetic atmosphere.
Just then, a group of monks in uniform suddenly walked in. They all had arrogant expressions, led by a stern-looking young man. He glanced around at everyone in the tavern and announced loudly, "We've booked this tavern for today. Please do as you please."
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces immediately lit up with discontent. Some grumbled, others glared. But seeing the other party's overwhelming numbers, and judging by the spiritual energy emanating from them, their strength was considerable, they could only helplessly stand up and leave.
Su Nan also walked out of the tavern with the crowd, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart that in this world full of disputes and where the strong are respected, strength is the right to speak.
She continued strolling through the market. When she came to a stall selling high-level spiritual treasures, the owner was impatiently sorting items. Seeing Su Nan, the owner immediately said, "A girl in the Body Refining Stage wants to buy my high-level spiritual treasure? Do you have that many spiritual stones? Go away!" Su Nan was delighted. It seemed that her disguise had not been seen through.
However, what she didn't know was that the arrogant young man's gaze lingered on her for a moment, as if he was thinking about something...
Su Nan didn't get angry when he heard what the stall owner said. He just said calmly, "Is it okay if I just take a look?"
The stall owner rolled his eyes at her and ignored her, continuing to work on his own business. Su Nan didn't care either, and turned away, continuing to stroll around the market.
As she walked, she came to a secluded corner. There stood a small, unassuming stall, owned by a weathered old man. The wrinkles on his face were like the marks of time, witnessing countless hardships. The items before him looked ordinary, but Su Nan, with her keen intuition, sensed something extraordinary hidden within them.
She squatted down and picked up a seemingly worn jade pendant, examining it carefully. The surface of the jade pendant was slightly worn, but its texture and veins revealed a mysterious aura. The old man looked up at her, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Little girl, can you tell what's special about this thing?"
Su Nan smiled, as gentle as a spring breeze: "It's just intuition."
The old man nodded slightly, with a look of admiration in his eyes: "This jade pendant is not simple. If you really want it, I will sell it to you at a low price."
Just as Su Nan was about to respond, she heard the arrogant young man's voice behind her: "Oh, a little girl in the physical training stage can have such vision?"
Su Nan frowned and turned to look at the young man. One of the young man's followers said sarcastically, "Master, this little girl might just be a blind cat that caught a dead mouse."
The young man sneered, his face full of disdain: "Humph, no matter what, this thing is mine."
Su Nan's eyes flashed with displeasure, and he said firmly, "It was obviously me who saw her first."
The young man glanced at her with contempt and said sarcastically, "Just you? You dare to compete with me?"
Just as the two sides were deadlocked, the stall owner who had been selling high-level spiritual treasures suddenly came over and said cautiously to the young man, "Young Master, this little girl did come here first."
The young man's face darkened and he shouted angrily, "Who do you think you are? How dare you speak so much?"
The stall owner was so frightened that he shrank his neck and dared not say anything.
Su Nan was secretly mulling over how to handle this thorny situation when a mysterious figure in black suddenly emerged from the crowd. He whispered something to the young man. The young man's expression changed, first a hint of confusion, then a flicker of resentment. He glared at Su Nan and said harshly, "You're lucky. This time, I won't bother with you." With that, he and his followers walked away.
Su Nan breathed a sigh of relief, took out the spirit stone from her bosom, and bought the jade pendant. But she knew in her heart that this seemingly ordinary town seemed to hide many unknown secrets and intricate forces.