Eternal Life from the Golden Needle Technique

Chapter 139: Chapter 136: The Initiative

Xiaofeng was sleeping, recovering its Demonic Power.

Shen Changchuan had no intention of wasting time either. He prepared to practice the Concentric Vision Technique he had just obtained.

Since he estimated he might run into trouble when he left to return tomorrow, Shen Changchuan naturally had to make some preparations.

He had already made some calculations in his mind.

’The people in the shadows don’t dare attack me inside the city. That must mean they’re wary of the City Lord’s Mansion and the other powerful local forces within Qing City.’

As one of the few major cities within a thousand-li radius, Qing City must have a certain degree of order to attract Cultivators from all over to trade.

’So, the ruling power in the city must be quite strong, and they probably crack down on the likes of Tribulation Cultivators.’

’In that case, if the enemy wants to attack me, they can’t just set up an ambush right outside the city walls.’

’Being too close to Qing City might attract the attention of the city’s ruling forces.’

’They’ll have to wait until they are at least ten li away, out of Qing City’s line of sight, before they make their move.’

’Before that, I can probably have Xiaofeng secretly fly into the sky and use the Concentric Vision Technique to scout, gathering intel on the enemy in advance!’

Since that unknown force coveted his wealth, Shen Changchuan coveted their assets just the same!

Shen Changchuan had never been some magnanimous saint.

’If they dare to make a move on me, then they should be prepared to be killed in return!’

’Of course, I only decided to counter-attack because I have the Concentric Vision Technique to perform reconnaissance.’

’If I didn’t have this Secret Technique, or if I couldn’t determine the enemy’s strength, or if they were too powerful for me to handle, I would most likely play it safe and just have the Gale Falcon carry me high into the sky to get away.’

The thoughts flashed through his mind.

Shen Changchuan sat cross-legged on the bed, his eyes closed in meditation.

He began to practice the Concentric Vision Technique.

He was staying at an inn for Cultivators.

Every room was surrounded by fixed Arrays and Restrictions that could perfectly block out sound and Magical Power fluctuations, so Shen Changchuan was not disturbed.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, a whole night had passed.

Xiaofeng awoke from its deep sleep, having recovered over ninety percent of its Demonic Power and stamina.

The journey back would no longer be a problem.

Meanwhile, after a night of hard work, Shen Changchuan had brought his progress with the Concentric Vision Technique to 34%.

This level of progress was already considered Entry Level.

Although it was not yet Instantaneous like at the Perfection Level, it was good enough for now.

So, Shen Changchuan placed Xiaofeng into the Demon Storage Bag, checked out with the inn’s Shopkeeper, and prepared to leave.

Even though he had spent the entire night focused on his Cultivation, as someone in the Qi Introduction Late Stage Realm, he didn’t feel tired.

After walking out of Qing City’s main gate, Shen Changchuan didn’t follow the main road, instead slipping into the mountain forest beside it.

At the same time, a faint white light glowed in his eyes as he silently activated the Spiritual Eye Technique. He scanned his surroundings, and after confirming there was no one within a radius of several hundred meters, he used the cover of a dense thicket of grass to release Xiaofeng.

After Shen Changchuan walked past, Xiaofeng quickly hopped away a few times before flapping its wings and soaring swiftly through the woods.

Once it was far enough away, it became a shadow, shooting up toward the heavens.

Amidst the dense mountain forest, this was barely noticeable, as birds would often take flight from the woods.

Besides, from a distance, it just looked like a small black dot, not drawing any attention at all.

Back in the forest, Shen Changchuan continued to advance at a steady pace, as if nothing had happened.

Only the faint white light remaining in his eyes showed he was vigilantly observing his surroundings.

’Strange. Why do I have the faint feeling that I’m being watched from afar?’ Shen Changchuan wondered, his expression unchanging.

But the Spiritual Eye Technique hadn’t detected anything.

This made him feel it was especially odd.

’Could it be some kind of long-distance observation method, like a spyglass?’

Numerous thoughts flashed through his mind.

At that very moment, high up in the sky, a white mist first clouded Xiaofeng’s sharp pupils. Then, the light solidified, and a spark of human-like intelligence appeared deep within its eyes.

Deep within those pupils, the faint reflection of Shen Changchuan’s own could be seen.

’Alright, let’s see who these masters are!’

Using the Concentric Vision Technique, Shen Changchuan gained the Gale Falcon’s vision and scanned the land below.

Soon, ’I’ve found them!’

High in the sky, Xiaofeng’s pupils constricted, its gaze suddenly locking onto a high mountain peak over ten li to Shen Changchuan’s front-left!

’That’s the place!’

Through the Gale Falcon’s superb eyesight, Shen Changchuan saw the figures lying in ambush on that mountain peak from high above.

One of them was holding a long, tube-shaped object, like a spyglass, and was using it to observe him from a great distance!

’I see... is that a scrying Magical Artifact...?’

Shen Changchuan’s expression didn’t change as he maintained the appearance of cautiously hurrying through the forest.

Inwardly, however, his mind was racing.

’What are their cultivation levels? Should I just call Xiaofeng down and ride it away, or should I make a move and test them?’

’Sigh, if only Xiaofeng knew the Spiritual Eye Technique. At least then I could judge their Cultivation Realms by the fluctuations of their Spiritual Power... Forget it. It’s better not to take the risk. I should just leave. Once my power is great enough, I’ll come back and avenge today’s grievance!’

’For a gentleman, ten years is not too long to wait for vengeance!’

’No! Wait!’

’It seems... there might be a way after all!’

Just as Shen Changchuan was about to leave, he suddenly seemed to think of something, and his steps faltered for a moment.

This caused the hearts of the people watching from a distance to clench, afraid their surveillance had been discovered.

’My Spiritual Eye Technique is already at Perfection. I understand the flow of Magical Power for this magic. Maybe I can use the Concentric Vision Technique, combined with the Beast Taming Secret Technique, to cast the Spiritual Eye Technique through Xiaofeng?!’

At this thought, Shen Changchuan quickly began to experiment.

He soon had good news and bad news.

The good news was that his theory was correct; he could indeed cast the Spiritual Eye Technique through Xiaofeng’s eyes using their Concentric Vision Technique connection.

The bad news was that due to the constant flapping of its wings in flight, the cast of the Spiritual Eye Technique was unstable, collapsing under the strain after only one or two breaths’ time.

However, now that he had a start, Shen Changchuan, relying on his powerful Divine Soul Power, made several adjustments and finally managed to get it barely working.

Without much delay, a faint white light glowed in the Gale Falcon’s eyes. Under the effect of the Spiritual Eye Technique, its vision pierced through more than ten li of empty space, revealing the levels of spiritual light emanating from the ambushers!

With this method, Shen Changchuan seized the initiative, gaining insight into the enemy’s true situation before they knew a thing!