Chapter 1158: Silver Needle Acupoint Method

After a moment of thought, Li Fan shook his head, snapping out of his reverie.

Even with the ability to analyze the Fishing Pool, Li Fan wouldn't rashly try to intervene. The terrifying image of the Stone Tablet Senior being inexplicably reeled away was still fresh in his mind. How could Li Fan possibly repeat such a mistake for a momentary gain? Having learned from his 119 previous lives, he would never actively provoke True Immortal-level beings until he was confident he could stand against them. Besides, the treasures within the Fishing Pool could be acquired slowly through continuous fishing. It would just be a bit slower, and time was the one thing he had in abundance.

"Once the Boundless and Grandmist Square formations are fully derived, perhaps I can use the Derivation Jade to test their efficacy," his clone mused, after briefly checking on his main body's situation.

In the Derivation Jade's space, time seemed to lose its meaning. Every day, the unchanging sight was that of the Derivation light orb continuously rotating. The Derivation loli had somewhat adapted to Li Fan's intimidation and had gradually become more confident. If not for the other two Dao Harmonization cultivators also standing guard, Li Fan would surely have made her experience his methods. However, it was currently not the time to be too assertive, so he had to show some restraint.

"Fellow Daoist Sun, by my reckoning, a Transmission Master should be coming for an inspection in the next few days. We'll need to be mindful then," Hua Yueye, who had been silent, suddenly recalled something and sent a telepathic message while Li Fan's attention was mostly focused on deriving the Boundless Formation.

Among the precautions mentioned during their appointment, there was indeed a point about Transmission Masters conducting regular inspections. So, Li Fan wasn't surprised and nodded in understanding.

"Once the Transmission Master completes the inspection, they should reactivate the use of the Cultivation Request Jade Tablets. It should get livelier around here then."

"Those who can come here and request the Derivation Jade to help derive cultivation techniques are either from distinguished families or blessed with immense luck; their future achievements are bound to be extraordinary. While performing our duties, we might as well forge some good connections. Who knows, a hundred years from now, when we leave, these relationships might prove useful," Hua Yueye kindly advised.

At this point, Elder Zhang Xu echoed, "That's precisely it. Even though the Derivation Jade space remains unchanged for centuries, the outside world might have undergone drastic transformations. Having an extra path is always beneficial."

Although they were already Dao Harmonization experts, those assigned to guard this place for five hundred years were generally not core members of their respective families. Preparing for the future was only logical.

Half a month later, the Transmission Master arrived for the inspection as scheduled. It was Transmission Master Lang, someone Li Fan had previously met at the Transmission Master's Council.

Ignoring the three guardians, Transmission Master Lang approached the Derivation Jade loli with a smile. The loli rolled her eyes, then covered her ears with both hands, as if to say, "I can't hear anything you say." Transmission Master Lang seemed accustomed to this behavior and wasn't annoyed.

A row of silver needles appeared beside his hand. Transmission Master Lang picked up one and pricked it towards the Derivation Jade's head. The loli's body trembled slightly, but it was as if some force was restraining her. Unable to resist, she could only let the silver needles land one after another on different acupoints across her body.

This seemingly cruel scene left both Zhang Xu and Hua Yueye speechless. However, Li Fan discerned something, his eyes glinting.

Transmission Master Lang's acupuncture technique was not for coercion or control. Instead, it was a top-tier therapeutic method to regulate qi and blood and clear meridians. Indeed, after Transmission Master Lang waited for half a day and then removed the needles, the Derivation Jade loli's complexion looked much better.

Her small face was rosy, as if she had just completed strenuous exercise.

"It's not just that she's healthier," Li Fan realized. "Her human qualities have become active again." Li Fan stared at the Derivation Jade, discerning the subtlety after careful observation.

During his time living in close proximity with the Derivation Jade, Li Fan had subtly noticed that although the loli occasionally displayed human temperaments, for most of the time, she was like a pure machine, tirelessly deriving cultivation techniques. The desire to "slack off and rest" was likely a natural consequence of overwork. It wasn't innate to her. Furthermore, as time passed, signs of this pure materialization became increasingly apparent.

"No wonder Transmission Masters need to conduct regular inspections," he thought. "It's to maintain the Derivation Jade's humanity." He continued, "Perhaps, compared to a pure artifact, the Derivation Jade, when guided by a simple loli, can perform more effectively."

As for Transmission Master Lang, who had "helped" her, the Derivation Jade gave him no pleasant look whatsoever. She glared at him furiously and angrily until he leisurely departed. Only then did the Derivation Jade suddenly slap the long table, venting her dissatisfaction. Afterwards, she promptly lay down on the long table and fell into a deep sleep.

The day after the inspection was a period for the Derivation Jade to recuperate, allowing her free rest. The loli slept soundly, snoring loudly. Yet, Li Fan noticed that the massive Derivation light orb above her head still seemed to be rapidly changing and deriving something incessantly.

"Interesting," Li Fan mused.

Just as Hua Yueye had predicted, once the Derivation Jade resumed her endless work, the restrictions on the Cultivation Request Jade Tablets were lifted. In addition to her original derivation tasks, the loli now had the added duty of deriving custom cultivation techniques. No wonder her attitude towards these cultivation seekers was quite hostile, with the exception of a select few exceptionally handsome cultivators.

Consequently, the duties of Li Fan and the other two Dao Harmonization guardians also became slightly heavier. After all, they had to constantly guard against the possibility of other factions sending agents to launch malicious attacks among these cultivation seekers. Fortunately, this probability wasn't particularly high. With three Dao Harmonization experts jointly monitoring, they should remain safe for the time being.

Outside the Great Qǐ Dynasty's small world, in the void. The Immortal-Severing Grand Formation, originally used to isolate mortals, had been repurposed by Li Ping to become part of the Grand Formation of All Creatures of Heaven and Earth. Li Ping had even specifically tamed and cultivated a batch of World-Rending Whales, which he used to create additional void spaces around the Great Qǐ small world, serving as natural protective buffers.

At this moment, in the dark void that should have been empty, a massive entity, a hundred times larger than the Great Qǐ small world, was hidden. It was the Five Elements Grand Grotto-Heaven!

The Hundred Flowers Daoist lived up to expectations, paying the price of almost falling back into slumber to quietly transport it back without alarming the Myriad Immortal Alliance. After all, being an ancient method of achieving longevity, his strength still surpassed that of ordinary Dao Harmonization experts. Of course, the mission's smooth execution was also partly due to Li Ping's assistance in concealing it with formations.

Emperor Li Ping, from a distance, gazed at the Five Elements Grand Grotto-Heaven, his face expressionless as he felt the Dao-One Worms rapidly proliferating within it.