Mortal To Immortal (Book 1)
MTI 226 - A Condition

Yao Han was silent for a moment before responding to Jiu Jinyu's short story. "Why has Teacher Feng never told you about this?" he murmured while stroking his chin.

"Maybe the East Wind considers it an unimportant experience to tell." Jiu Jinyu responded briefly then tasted a bit of Peach Moon Arak. "Hm, it's sweet..."

Let alone Yao Han, Meirong, or Yutian who at that time had still not left Star Moon Island, even on Bing Lizi, Chen Long, and even on the other side, and Xi Lei alone had never Feng Xian tell his story about his encounter with one of the Jade Fire Foxes.

Yao Han then observed Jiu Jinyu for a while. The Fox Queen was slowly enjoying the Moon Peach Arak as if she would never drink wine again for the rest of her life.

Jiu Jinyu who felt observed, stopped drinking wine and threw a question that made Yao Han cough loudly.

"Why do you see this Queen like that? Don't tell me you're falling for my beautiful and charming face?"

"Beautiful and charming? I'm sorry, but my Master the Fire Sword Goddess is superior to you, Senior."

Jiu Jinyu felt offended that only the first time someone said that to her. Since long ago until finally becoming the leader of the Jade Fire Fox, Jiu Jinyu was considered the most beautiful. He turned to Meirong who was staring at him. It was only two seconds before he turned his head back to Yao Han.

"I've also heard of the Fire Sword Goddess. I can't believe she ended up being a phoenix. I must admit, among men, your teacher's beauty is number one."

"of course. Who can match the beauty of my teacher? Teacher Hong is the prettiest woman in the Blue Moon Continent."

Jiu Jinyu clucked softly but did not refute Yao Han's statement, then changed herself observing Yao Han for a while before she came to a conclusion.

"You are one of the humans who are not affected by the beauty of this Queen. I thought it was because you were a disciple of the East Wind, but it was because you also had such a beautiful teacher."

According to Jiu Jinyu, almost no human being can withstand the influence of the beauty of the Jade Fire Fox while in human form. Their advantages this one that makes them can fool many humans.

"One of them? Who are the others?"

"Your teacher is Feng Xian, as well as those two rotten humans. Then, maybe the snake man." Jiu Jinyu pointed at Yutian.

"Hmph, why should I be influenced by the fox's beauty? It could be unlucky for a lifetime." Yutian snorted in annoyance.

"How dare you say that to this Queen..." Jiu Jinyu looked at Yutian full of hostility, but there was not much she could do because her strength was being suppressed.

Jiu Jinyu took a deep breath then observed Yao Han again.

"Five pure spirit roots and also broke through the boundary of the fifteenth level of the Basic Realm, you can enter the list of cultivators who once formed the Heavenly Foundation or even the Eternal Foundation in this continent, Yao Zi."

Yao Han became enthusiastic. "Some have ever formed a Heavenly Foundation or an Eternal Foundation? How's it?"

Jiu Jinyu laughed. "Of course there is. The three cultivation rumors that circulated for thousands of years ago were indeed true. Our people discover and keep the secret of the truth so that it is not heard out, let alone known by the human race..."

Jiu Jinyu added, if only Chen Long and Bing Lizi had not found the Dimension of Pocket which was the residence of the Jade Fire Foxes, two of the three cultivation rumors would never have been known to humans.

If Yao Han continued to strive, he would reach the peak of the true Basic Realm, which was level twenty and have the opportunity to form a foundation stronger than the Sky Foundation.

Some human cultivators in the past could break through the boundary of the fifteenth level of the Basic Realm naturally. As time went on, that natural ability disappeared. In the present, to penetrate it requires great effort and sacrifice that can be life threatening.

According to Jiu Jinyu, actually successfully reaching the eighteen level Basic Realm and forming a Heavenly Foundation alone was enough for Yao Han. He would become a stronger cultivator compared to Feng Xian in the future.

Instead of hesitating, Yao Han was unfazed and remained desirous of reaching the twenty level Basic Realm so that he could form the Eternal Foundation, the strongest foundation Bing Lizi had ever told him about.

"There are several ways to break through the eighteen-level Basic Realm that you will do. Yet to form a Heavenly Foundation or an Eternal Foundation was another matter..."

Jiu Jinyu knew there was one way to form both foundations, only that she requested a condition that infuriated Yao Han.

"This queen doesn't mind telling you, as long as your beautiful teacher is willing to give some of the phoenix feathers to this Queen." Jiu Jinyu smiled sweetly which looked cunning and dangerous.

Yao Han frowned, then took out Dong Feng Fan and pointed it at Jiu Jinyu's face.

While the atmosphere became tense, Chen Long smiled faintly looking at Dong Feng Fan. Without Yao Han telling a long story, just by looking at that big fan, Chen Long could tell Yao Han was Feng Xian's successor.

'The hereditary inheritance turned out to have changed ownership.'

"Can Senior repeat those words just now? I didn't hear it clearly."

Yao Han displayed a friendly smile, but could not help his murderous strength and air seeping out. Jiu Jinyu's smile slowly faded. Were it not for his strength being suppressed, Jiu Jinyu would not have been afraid.

"Calm down, Han'er."

Meirong patted Yao Han on the shoulder, trying to calm him down. Yao Han immediately retracted his strength and took a deep breath.

"Speak up and I'll give you this." Meirong looked at Jiu Jinyu while showing a golden-red phoenix feather.

Immediately Yao Han and Chen Long protested, especially Yao Han who strongly objected to Meirong giving the Fenix fur because he knew how painful it was to pull out a single strand of fur.

Meirong guessed Jiu Jinyu asked a few strands of Fenix feathers to regrow her nine tails.

"Not to worry. There's only one."

Yao Han and Chen Long could not protest anymore because Meirong insisted.

Meirong has three Fenix feathers left. Unbeknownst to Yao Han, he plucked and collected the Fenix feathers for Yao Han to use in an emergency.

"One strand is not enough, but seeing your sacrifice for this child, I give you leniency."

Jiu Jinyu took the phoenix feather and stored it carefully. Then he took out an old paper scroll and handed it to Yao Han.

"With the help of special pills, you will more easily form the Eternal Foundation. The materials are written in the scroll."

Seriate...

Note:

Yao Zi could be interpreted as the Yao Boy, a special call from Jiu Jinyu to Yao Han.