“Is this… Heavenly Dao?”

Looking at that aged face of the old Cultivator, He Xiuyuan vaguely guessed his identity.

At this moment, that face was devoid of emotion, simply staring at He Xiuyuan.

Beside them, a cloud as black as ink was slowly gathering, with lightning coiling within it, looking particularly terrifying.

And this lightning… seemed to be meant for him!

When this thought surfaced in He Xiuyuan’s mind, he was instantly startled. He was absolutely certain that if he took that strike, he would surely die!

With that thought, He Xiuyuan was somewhat dazed at this moment.

He didn’t understand why he was being struck by lightning.

Moreover, even Heavenly Dao had appeared? Why?

He Xiuyuan looked up at the Heavenly Dao above, confused. He hadn’t done anything, he had just wanted to learn how the Cloud Manipulation and Rain Invocation Technique was performed.

Could it be because of this?

Is Cloud Manipulation and Rain Invocation not something one can just casually learn?

Just as He Xiuyuan was pondering, a thunderous roar suddenly echoed from above.

When this thunderous roar reached He Xiuyuan’s ears, He Xiuyuan actually understood its meaning.

It truly was Heavenly Dao questioning him!

Understanding this, He Xiuyuan looked up at the Heavenly Dao above and immediately performed a Daoist salute.

“This Disciple is but a Mortal, wholeheartedly seeking the Dao. However, with no one to guide him, the path of Cultivation has been entirely through self-exploration. Today, I unintentionally committed a great taboo. I hope Heavenly Dao will grant some leniency.”

As He Xiuyuan finished speaking loudly, the thunderous roar from above gradually subsided, and then the ink-black cloud dispersed.

Seeing this, He Xiuyuan immediately felt a sense of relief, instantly understanding that he had likely averted this calamity.

And the face of Heavenly Dao above also began to faintly dissipate at this moment, as if it no longer intended to pursue the matter.

He Xiuyuan’s heart filled with joy at the sight. Had he passed the test?

Looking at the gradually dissipating face of the aged old Cultivator, He Xiuyuan suddenly, as if possessed, called out a single word.

“Wait!”

As He Xiuyuan’s word rang out, the speed at which the old Cultivator’s face was dissipating actually stopped, and its empty gaze, at this moment, once again turned towards He Xiuyuan.

This scene immediately sent a chill down He Xiuyuan’s spine, and he regretted why he had called out that word.

But since he had already called out, there was no turning back.

Thinking of this, He Xiuyuan immediately bowed and lowered his head, performing a sincere salute to Heavenly Dao.

“It is said that the highest good is like water, nurturing all things with its virtue. This Disciple also wishes to learn this Spell, solely to be able to offer a small contribution should he see common people suffering from drought in the future.”

“May I ask Heavenly Dao, to permit me to learn this Spell?”

Originally, He Xiuyuan was only interested in this Cloud Manipulation and Rain Invocation.

But now, seeing that even Heavenly Dao appeared when he was secretly learning it, he figured this Spell was extremely extraordinary.

After knowing this, He Xiuyuan naturally developed great interest and wanted to learn this Spell.

As He Xiuyuan’s words fell, the aged face of the old Cultivator in the air, upon hearing He Xiuyuan’s words, actually solidified a bit.

Then, on that aged face, the mouth moved slightly, but what came out was a thunderous sound.

However, when this thunderous sound reached He Xiuyuan’s ears, it transformed into a single word: Good!

This was an acceptance of He Xiuyuan’s request!

Not far away, the old Dragon, who had just arrived to see which audacious fellow dared to secretly learn the Cloud Manipulation and Rain Invocation Technique, was instantly stunned in place.

He hadn't misheard, had he?

After He Xiuyuan cupped his hands and told Heavenly Dao that he wanted to learn the Cloud Manipulation and Rain Invocation Technique, Heavenly Dao actually agreed!?

What was this supposed to mean?

Was He Xiuyuan Heavenly Dao’s son or something?

If that were truly the case, if the other party had at least called him 'Dad' and said he wanted to learn this, he might have been able to accept it a little more!

But just now, he hadn't heard any such words!

This was the Cloud Manipulation and Rain Invocation Technique!

How much hardship did he endure when he learned this Spell back then?

Now, He Xiuyuan, with a casual remark, actually got Heavenly Dao to agree? Why?

At this moment, the old Dragon’s eyes were wide, his gaze fixed on He Xiuyuan, filled with an expression of disbelief.

Who exactly was this person?

At this moment, He Xiuyuan stood in the heavy rain, but the approaching rainwater was automatically blocked, not a single drop landing on He Xiuyuan’s body.

He Xiuyuan’s face was smiling at this moment, and his heart was extremely joyful.

He had originally thought that learning this Spell would be extremely difficult.

He never expected that after he requested it from Heavenly Dao, Heavenly Dao would agree.

It seemed that Heavenly Dao wasn't too difficult to talk to.

“This time’s harvest is really good. Not only have I learned Water Manipulation Technique, but I’ve also learned this Cloud Manipulation and Rain Invocation Technique.”

“However, this Cloud Manipulation and Rain Invocation Technique is not that easy. It requires too much spiritual power, and with his current Dao attainment, he can’t cast it yet.”

“Once his Dao attainment is a bit higher, it should be possible.”

He Xiuyuan pondered for a moment, and seeing that it was getting late, he immediately prepared to return to the inn.

However, as He Xiuyuan’s body moved slightly, the next moment he seemed to sense something and instinctively looked up.

The next moment, he saw a massive Dragon head descending from the clouds in the distance, its pair of Dragon eyes fixed intently on He Xiuyuan.

He Xiuyuan felt his breath catch at the sight.

“Hiss… a Dragon?”

He Xiuyuan looked at the faintly discernible body, and a tumultuous wave instantly surged in his heart.

So, the rain here was caused by this Dragon?

If that was the case, this Dragon’s Dao attainment was extraordinarily high!

After all, He Xiuyuan also knew that performing Cloud Manipulation and Rain Invocation required extremely profound Dao attainment.

And the old Dragon also noticed He Xiuyuan’s gaze at this moment. Seeing that He Xiuyuan had noticed him, the old Dragon simply stopped hiding.

A golden light flashed, then the golden light formed an arc and landed directly in front of He Xiuyuan.

He Xiuyuan marveled at the other party’s profound Dao attainment, while the old Dragon at this moment also marveled at He Xiuyuan’s extraordinary nature.

He had never seen anyone personally request a Spell from Heavenly Dao before.

“Looking at Your Excellency, are you a Cultivator?”

The old Dragon looked at He Xiuyuan and spoke slowly.

He Xiuyuan nodded upon hearing this, admitting it.

“It’s my first time seeing a true Dragon. May I ask Senior’s name?”

Seeing that the other party seemed to bear no ill will, He Xiuyuan relaxed slightly and asked.

“Ah, I am not worthy of the title Senior. This old man is Ao Qing.”

Seeing He Xiuyuan address him as Senior, Ao Qing immediately waved his hand, indicating that He Xiuyuan didn’t need to be so formal.

In his opinion, He Xiuyuan’s Dao attainment might not be beneath his own.

Moreover, to be able to communicate with Heavenly Dao in such a way, he truly was… a Divine Being!