Even if Fairy Lingyue hadn't said anything, Xu Taiping himself wanted to try out the ring's divine power.
Immediately, he began to follow the method of using the ring that he had sensed with his divine soul, infusing his true essence into the ring while pointing a finger towards the sky.
His fingertip pointed straight at a cloud that was trying to cover the moon.
In the next moment, with just a thought, Xu Taiping's fingertip shimmered with light, and a spiral wind blade, formed from pure true qi, shot out like a spear, piercing directly towards the cloud a hundred feet above.
A moment later, a faint tremor echoed from the sky.
Following this, both Xu Taiping and Fairy Lingyue saw that the cloud, which had already blocked the moon, was directly pierced through by Xu Taiping's finger.
Through the hole in the cloud, they could see the bright moon in the sky.
"Even the Fire Cloud Python might not be able to withstand such a strike, right?"
Fairy Lingyue's eyes lit up at the sight.
"A single finger can penetrate armor; the second finger should be capable of fighting multiple enemies. Taiping, quickly try the second finger."
She urged Xu Taiping with a hint of curiosity.
Xu Taiping was equally curious.
However, just as Xu Taiping extended two fingers and was about to snap them according to the method he had sensed with his divine soul, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his abdomen.
"My true qi seems to be depleted."
He sensed with his divine soul and realized that the true qi in his dantian had been completely consumed when he released the power of the first finger.
"Sister Lingyue, it seems that with my current spiritual power, I can only release the attack power of the Azure Phoenix Ring once."
Xu Taiping sighed with a hint of regret.
"There's no need to be discouraged. Even if you can only use it once, you won't have to fear most of the beasts in the mountains. If you can refine a few more Qi Gathering Pills, you should be able to use it a few more times. Moreover, from the current situation, your cultivation level is not yet capable of fully utilizing the power of the first finger. Perhaps when you break through to the Gazing at the Abyss realm, the power of this finger will be even stronger."
Fairy Lingyue shook her head with a smile.
She was very satisfied with the destructive power of the Azure Phoenix Ring.
Xu Taiping's eyes were full of anticipation.
"Keep this iron gourd as well. The three gourds from the Earth Fruit Second Transformation each have their own uses. The green gourd can create its own world, the fire gourd can cultivate medicinal herbs even without dragon gallstones, and the iron gourd can cultivate weapons. Even ordinary weapons, if placed inside for one or two years, will see a significant improvement in quality, let alone spiritual weapons like flying swords."
Fairy Lingyue explained the uses of the three gourds to Xu Taiping.
Xu Taiping hadn't expected that the three gourds themselves were also treasures, so he immediately placed the fire gourd and the iron gourd into the green gourd.
"Does that mean I can start a weapon business in the future?"
Xu Taiping suddenly had a thought and asked Fairy Lingyue.
"For now, your iron gourd can only cultivate one weapon. You need to use your true essence to nurture it to gradually increase its capabilities before it can cultivate more weapons. So, it's too early to think about using the gourd for a weapon business."
Fairy Lingyue didn't completely dismiss Xu Taiping's suggestion, as cultivation requires more and more heavenly treasures and resources as one progresses, and having more wealth is always better.
"Alright, I understand. For now, I'll just use it to cultivate the Azure Phoenix Ring."
Xu Taiping wasn't discouraged by this; instead, he became even more determined to improve his cultivation.
"By the way, Sister Lingyue, I want to go to Taoyuan Ridge tomorrow."
After putting away the gourds, Xu Taiping looked up at Fairy Lingyue with a serious expression.
This time, Fairy Lingyue agreed readily.
In her view, no matter what he intended to do, it would be a good training experience for Xu Taiping.
As for the danger, with the Azure Phoenix Ring, he wouldn't be in mortal danger unless he encountered a cultivator at the Gazing at the Abyss realm or higher.
And cultivators at the Gazing at the Abyss realm or higher wouldn't have the time to deal with a minor outer sect cultivator like him.
"And if it really gets out of hand, there's still me."
Fairy Lingyue muttered to herself.
After the Earth Fruit Second Transformation, her divine soul could already exert some of her original power by possessing others.
Of course, Xu Taiping didn't know this, and she didn't want him to know.
Although this place had a nice view, there were too many fierce beasts and poisonous creatures in the mountains, so Xu Taiping always avoided it when hunting. This was his first time coming here.
When Xu Taiping entered a peach grove, he immediately saw a small courtyard in the center of the grove.
The courtyard wasn't large, similar to his Green Bamboo Residence, but the walls and tiles were much newer, clearly a new courtyard.
"Since you've come, why not come in for a chat, young friend Taiping?"
Xu Taiping had intended to observe the surroundings before entering, but he was discovered as soon as he arrived.
He didn't hesitate, lightly tapping the ground and leaping lightly, landing at the courtyard gate in the blink of an eye.
Looking up, he saw three large characters on the gate: "Guest Retention Residence."
Xu Taiping glanced at the sign and muttered to himself, "No one can keep me today."
At that moment, the courtyard gate opened.
Two pretty young girls opened the door.
"Master Xu, please come in."
"Our master has been waiting for you for a long time."
The two girls smiled and invited Xu Taiping into the courtyard.
Xu Taiping nodded and walked straight into the courtyard, but his hand, hidden in his sleeve, was already holding a Golden Bell Talisman.
He still had a few talismans left from the tiger demon.
"Your visit, young friend Taiping, is a great honor. I apologize for not welcoming you properly."
As they approached the main hall of the courtyard, a middle-aged man dressed as a scholar came out with a smile, gesturing for Xu Taiping to enter.
Xu Taiping stopped, not intending to move forward.
"May I know your esteemed name?"
He stared at the man and asked calmly.
"My name is Jian Yuan, and my courtesy name is Yashan. Everyone in the Yunlou Association likes to call me Master Yashan."
The middle-aged man stroked his beard and answered with a smile.
"Master Yashan, you seem to be a well-read and reasonable person. Why did you take my monkey without any reason?"
Xu Taiping asked straightforwardly.
Master Yashan laughed and waved his hands, explaining:
"Young friend Taiping, you misunderstood. I just thought your monkey was very cute, and it liked the spiritual fruits in my garden, so I wanted to take it for a few days of play."
His absurd words were spoken with a grand and dignified air.
"Since I'm here, please return the monkey to me, Master Yashan."
Xu Taiping didn't get angry at the man's lies but calmly looked at Master Yashan and extended his hand.