Seed of Dao

The uncertain human heart

"But Brother Chen needs to wait a moment, because my disciple, Yu Jiyun is copying it, and it might take some time." Guo Biyun said again when seeing Ye Chen's face full of joy.

"No problem. After all, I'm not in a hurry either."

Of course Ye Chen didn't mind waiting some time. Compared to two years in ignorance and not knowing certainty, waiting a few hours, days and even weeks wouldn't be too long.

Besides, with monk Guo Biyun who had been in qi refinement for several years earlier, Ye Chen began to question all his confusion during this time. Guo Biyun also wasn't stingy at all, and answered all the questions asked one after another.

During the conversation, Ye Chen also learned that Guo Biyun was actually an ordinary man who received fortune from the ancestor of Taoling temple. Or more precisely Jin Shang.

Guo Biyun had also been at qi refinement second level for a long time, but because his age was over 50 years, he no longer had hope to advance to foundation establishment. Therefore, he stayed at Taoling temple, which Jin Shang first found to continue his ideals.

Where he began to help sick people sincerely, and even accepted some talented disciples to develop.

One of them was Yu Jiyun, who after half a year of hard practice, was on the verge of breakthrough to qi refinement first level. Compared to Ye Chen, Yu Jiyun was indeed clearly better, because actually he had to be helped with five miraculous fruits, if not, who knows how many years would be needed.

Regarding Jin Shang, a monk the same as Guo Biyun and a master to him, that ancestor had left Taoling temple twenty years ago.

Jin Shang was also the first person who managed to get some fortune to practice, and was even given a map to go to Blue Moon city by an immortal. Then copied it, and left the original at the temple to be used by other practitioners.

During these twenty years, when Jin Shang was no longer there, Guo Biyun counted there were five cultivators including Ye Chen who came and asked several things. So, Ye Chen's arrival wasn't the first, and Guo Biyun also answered several questions and gave the map voluntarily.

Understanding all things in Guo Biyun's life, Ye Chen felt that an old person like Guo Biyun should be given some respect. A monk who was willing to live in seclusion and help other people selflessly, this was the first time Ye Chen found a good cultivator since he arrived in this world.

Unfortunately Guo Biyun's talent was average so he no longer had hope before his remaining lifespan of 70 years left. For now, he only hoped his disciple named Yu Jiyun could breakthrough soon and go to the immortal path.

Talking and chatting about many things, without realizing it the day was already evening, and Yu Jiyun finally came carrying a sheepskin scroll.

"Senior, Master, I've finished copying the map." Yu Jiyun spoke while handing the map toward Guo Biyun.

Guo Biyun nodded and took it, then examined it for a few moments before nodding again and handing it to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen took over, and examined it. Where on the sheepskin there were drawings of several mountains complete with descriptions, not forgetting also the name of Blue Moon city and other cities. Although the drawing looked rough, with this map, Ye Chen was sure he could go to the cultivation city.

"This is really what I need." Ye Chen smiled happily and stored the map.

Then taking the bag full of silver at his waist and placing more than half the coins on the table.

"Brother Guo Biyun, I don't know how to properly repay the information you've given. So, I can only give this. Please don't refuse."

Guo Biyun smiled and didn't think much of it and didn't intend to ask for compensation, but when seeing Ye Chen's determination, he could only nod.

"So, will young brother Chen leave now?"

"Since I've already gotten what I need, it's indeed time to depart."

Guo Biyun didn't try to stop him and only gave a few words, "Be careful. If Brother Chen meets Master Jin, convey my regards to him."

"Of course," Ye Chen said and walked to the temple door while looking at the sky that was slowly becoming dark with determination between both his eyes.

"If there's time, I'll come back to visit brother Guo and bring Yu Jiyun with me." Ye Chen said as a promise and began to walk down the mountain.

Then taking out the map, determining the right direction and departing right then. Because Ye Chen had no relationships or other business here, he could only leave as quickly as possible and began to run.

Blue Moon cultivation city was located far west from Dayun city. From the picture on the map, Ye Chen also had to pass through two small cities before a large city called Commonwealth city. It was estimated to still need a full month to arrive at Commonwealth City.

Commonwealth City itself was a city not far from Blue Mountain, which was the place where Blue Moon City was located. So, usually cultivators who would go to Blue Mountain would stop there for some time.

Called Commonwealth city, that was also because that large city had a King sitting there, so it was very safe for ordinary humans to live there. It was said that city was also protected by Immortal cultivators, so rogue cultivators wouldn't dare cause any problems.

Of course, his journey had to pass through several forests, mountains and small villages.

Now, when Ye Chen was walking in the forest about ten miles from Dayun city, he suddenly stopped and frowned.

Turning around, Ye Chen who had a perception of about fifty meters since practicing knew that someone was following him, even he knew who was following him.

"Brother Guo, what is the meaning of this?" Ye Chen didn't understand, how Guo Biyun suddenly followed him.

"Turns out young brother Chen has already found me." Guo Biyun's voice suddenly sounded, and from within the darkness of night among the trees, his figure still looking gentle with a thin smile appeared.

But still, Ye Chen felt something was wrong and couldn't help but be vigilant, moreover when he saw a small golden bell in Guo Biyun's hand.

"Have you been planning this from the beginning?"

Ye Chen truly didn't understand what was happening, but he wasn't stupid and knew that surely Guo Biyun was planning something.

"Don't misunderstand, my brother," Guo Biyun's gentle voice was still the same, even his face was also the same, but there was something different from the last time they met.

It was both his eyes that seemed to have a bit of cold feeling being held back.

"The map I gave before is truly real, so Brother Chen doesn't need to worry. Actually I also don't intend to kill, so we'd better not fight."

"Are you sure you can kill me? What do you want?" Ye Chen immediately became vigilant and began to take the sword at his waist.

"Since Brother Chen is very straightforward, then, I won't hesitate." Guo Biyun answered with the same gentle smile as before.

However, with the sound of "Ding" from the silver bell in Guo Biyun's hand heard, Ye Chen's body instantly froze. Then his head felt painful, and his consciousness slowly became blurred.

"Damn it!" Ye Chen shouted in his heart and strongly bit his tongue to stay conscious.

After coming to his senses, Ye Chen immediately felt coldness and looked at the bell in Guo Biyun's hand with fear.

Magical treasure!

That must be a magical treasure used by practitioners, and it was also a type of powerful attack weapon, because actually the bell's sound disturbed his soul.

"Considering the difference in our Cultivation levels, Brother Chen better not resist. Moreover, I'm sure you've already felt how strong the soul bell's attack was just now. So, just leave the storage pouch you're carrying, and I'll release young brother Chen."