klisemfg Chapter 926 Entering the Southern Palace
Chapter 926 Entering the Southern Palace
That night.
The boundless sea, the desolate and cold beach.
Zhao Qing, dressed in a black robe, joined several expectant martial artists, all gazing at the vast spirit ship in the distance.
Upon seeing him arrive, the group exchanged meaningful glances, and as the Golden Core cultivator approached, they also took the time to greet Wang Jinhong.
"Brother Jinhong, the road of cultivation ahead is long, and I hope you will take good care of me."
"Jin Hong has just arrived and has already become Senior Qiu's apprentice. He is sure to have a bright future..."
"Brother Wang, are we going to travel together from now on?"
The group treated Wang Jinhong with exceptional politeness.
Zhao Qing saw this.
Of course, he readily agreed with a smile, saying, "Of course, of course."
"They should be together."
His mind wasn't on that; instead, he was observing from afar, using his divine sense, the meeting between his aunt and Lu Miaoxuan...
……
Above the vast sea, a spirit boat rises and falls.
The town was bustling with people, with about twenty or thirty people gathered there. Most of them were either pre-natal or post-natal martial artists, and there were also a few Qi cultivators.
At the bow of the boat stood a woman in green robes, a woman with the golden elixir, none other than Lu Miaoxuan, who had been the one to lead this journey.
"Senior Lu."
"Thank you for your hard work, senior..."
"Fellow Daoist Qiu has already reached the Golden Core stage, and we hope that Senior will keep an eye on our side..."
The five Foundation Establishment cultivators offered cautious compliments.
My aunt arrived on a whirlwind, nodding slightly with a smile: "Senior Lu."
Upon hearing this, the woman's eyes showed a hint of surprise, but she smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Qiu Lin, you are too kind."
"I remember two years ago, Fellow Daoist Qiu was only at the mid-stage. It seems you've had quite a few opportunities in recent years..."
"Then shall we return together and see how things are going?"
When Lu Miaoxuan met Qiu Linjindan, her attitude became more amiable, and she addressed her as a friend.
He indicated that after Qiu Lin achieved the Golden Core stage, she might attain the same status as him, responsible for the affairs of a certain sea area.
As for the five Foundation Establishment cultivators, she paid no further attention, simply nodding politely and handling the matter as a matter of business.
Upon seeing this, the aunt returned the greeting humbly and stood beside the woman.
She even chatted with Lu Miaoxuan like a close friend, saying with a smile, "I also have a disciple under my wing, and I'll just check his aptitude..."
"Oh? Seriously?"
Upon hearing this, the woman lowered her eyes meaningfully and immediately noticed Wang Jinhong on the desolate beach.
Hmm... indeed, he has a dignified appearance and is pleasing to the eye, without much of the rustic feel of a desolate place.
I just don't know about their qualifications...
Lu Miaoxuan naturally believed that this was just a disciple accepted by Qiu Lin, and that the man was nothing special.
But this sight caused the five Foundation Establishment cultivators to twitch their lips slightly.
God knows... Qiu Lin actually let Wang Jinhong stay at her house!
Is this right?
But Lu Miaoxuan ignored their intentions.
After briefly instructing the men to proceed carefully, he directly sailed over the island...
With a wave of her slender hand.
The vast spiritual power then swept up the warriors and pulled them all onto the immortal ship.
At the same time, she exchanged a slight smile with her aunt.
Then he turned around and said calmly, "The journey is long and we are heading to the sacred land of the Immortal Clan. Keep quiet and do not cause any trouble."
Important territory of the Immortal Clan!
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes trembled almost imperceptibly, and a greater expectation arose in their hearts.
Even Zhao Qing looked thoughtful and somewhat curious...
Are they from the Nangong Immortal Clan?
That's great.
One step at a time...
……
Lu Miaoxuan sailed through the night to other sea areas to guide ordinary martial artists from various places.
Zhao Qing stayed on the spirit boat with the others, sitting or leaning back whenever he had been standing for a while, and occasionally taking a fasting pill...
His mind was completely focused on the small pavilion on the boat, observing the interaction between Lu Miaoxuan and her aunt.
Inside the small pavilion.
The two women sat facing each other, drinking tea and exchanging pleasantries.
Lu Miaoxuan mainly exchanged casual pleasantries, while her aunt didn't actively inquire about anything, only responding to the conversation.
“The number of deacons in charge of the sea area has been filled in recent months.”
"Wait until we return to the Immortal Clan."
Elder Ding may arrange the rest of your affairs.
"We'll see how things go then. If there aren't enough resources for the remaining matters, you might as well return to the Qiu family to cultivate."
"Remember to send a message to the clan elders and let Elder Ding know..."
"You are a woman, so try to do things that are easy for you."
Oh?
My aunt nodded slightly, understanding the worldly wisdom behind it all.
She thanked him.
He responded in a very friendly manner, taking the opportunity to subtly inquire: "Thank you for your guidance, Fellow Daoist Lu. Qiu Lin has only just entered the Golden Core stage and doesn't yet know... who Elder Ding is, or what he might arrange for me to do?"
Elder Ding?
Without hesitation, Lu Miaoxuan pondered for a moment and then began to tell the story in a low voice.
She didn't hold back much from Qiu Lin, after all, Qiu Lin was a Golden Core cultivator under her command, and she could help her if Qiu Lin's situation improved in the future.
"This Elder Ding is an elder from outside the Nangong clan. He is extremely skilled in formations... It is said that he was once a formation master of the Shattered Star Sect."
"Elder Ding and his team are making arrangements for this western wilderness we are in, which spans 370,000 li of sea."
"However, given our background, we're usually settled on the outskirts where we don't have many resources."
"Elder Ding will still arrange the truly good places for the Nangong clan members and the cultivators from Yujing..."
Lu Miaoxuan spoke in detail, as if she were chatting with her newly emerged Golden Core subordinate about gossip behind the scenes.
He kept talking about things in Zhongzhou.
She knew Qiu Lin's background and knew that the other party would understand, so she couldn't help but sigh... Even though they were far away from Yujing, the Nangong clan and Yujing cultivators still received absolute preferential treatment.
At the same level of cultivation, the difference in bloodline and lineage is utterly insurmountable...
The aunt responded gently, sighing along with the other person.
She had read Qiu Lin's autobiography and was extremely familiar with Qiu Lin's deeds, so she spoke about it very thoroughly.
She was whispering to Lu Miaoxuan.
"After all, they come from a collateral branch..."
"Neither Senior Ruifeng nor the Third Elder from the Qiu family will likely intervene on my behalf..."
"If I have the chance, I'll ask two old friends from Yujing to help me ask."
The aunt was talking to the woman.
I took the opportunity to inquire about many things, but he didn't mention a word about the arrangements in various parts of the sea area. I mainly wanted to understand Lu Miaoxuan's situation.
She even secretly communicated with Zhao Qing.
The two of them, together with Qinghuan and Gu Nu, carefully considered the matter.
The preferential treatment given to the Nangong clan and Yujing disciples may not necessarily stem from bloodline and lineage.
But...
It's very difficult to make a mistake!
People from the Nangong clan are definitely more reliable to use than smaller, affiliated forces.
The cultivators in Jade Capital are known for their stability; basically, each person has their own designated position.
As long as the name and characteristics are mentioned, there is almost no way to find out the origin of the person... especially since the Nangong family once acted as Cuiyuan's attendant, making them even more trustworthy.
Could a cultivator from Jade Capital suddenly appear? The Nangong family searched through the entire register of Jade Mandarin Ducks and found no such person.
That's impossible...
Zhao Qing was on the spirit boat, mingling with a group of martial artists.
Things have settled down for now.
After learning about Lu Miaoxuan's situation, there were no immediate plans to replace her...
The main problem is that replacing her now wouldn't make a difference.
My aunt is going to be assigned a task; we'll see how things go later.
If necessary, we can find another opportunity to grant Fellow Daoist Lu a chance later...
As for the so-called Elder Ding, Zhao Qing wasn't worried at all that his aunt's illusions would be seen through, after all, she was a master of the Cloud Sea Secret Technique.
Moreover, Qinghuan was with her aunt... carrying a catalog.
With Sihe Whale and Chu Xin both present, there are plenty of ways to cover things up temporarily.
……
Three days and three nights passed in the blink of an eye.
After the spirit boat brought back a dozen or so people, there were hardly any living creatures to be seen in the remaining sea areas.
The Bone Woman took advantage of the Life Butterfly.
Already in the secret realm, together with Shuyue and Yao'er, they drew up a sea map of the journey.
Nangong Yao did not have much resistance or doubt about everyone's investigation into the Nangong clan.
She herself was well aware of the situation of the ancient clan. The head of the family was only temporary, representing the interests of the clan and lineage in recent years, and steering the entire ancient clan.
But when it comes to a real storm, a major event that could easily destroy the entire clan, it is inevitably when some patriarchs personally take the helm of the ancient clan.
The Jade Mandarin Duck brought about a catastrophe that overturned heaven and earth, and the Nangong clan was forced to migrate overseas.
But if the Nangong clan were to truly be placed on the chessboard of the immortals and gods, then their fate would truly be in the hands of destiny... She only cared about her own family.
……
Until the evening of the sixth day.
After slacking off for a long time, Zhao Qing finally cheered up.
Along with many other martial artists, they curiously observed the whereabouts of the spirit boat.
The spirit boat piloted by Lu Miaoxuan...
They actually activated the water-avoidance restriction and plunged headfirst into the vast sea!
Almost instantly.
Zhao Qing immediately understood.
The ocean floor... a hidden realm!
The Nangong clan did not reside in the outer territories, but rather in a highly secluded little world.
Furthermore, there are various restrictions that block perception in the surrounding area...
On the spirit boat, many martial artists looked horrified. After calming down a bit, they began to murmur and sigh.
In the deep sea at dusk.
It was desolate yet became dreamlike.
Strands of crimson light spread out, strange armored fish and shrimp swam quietly, and sand, coral and seaweed floated lightly.
Fine sand slowly gathered with the undercurrent, swallowing the last remaining glimmer of light...
The spirit boat traveled on the water for another three hours.
After Lu Miaoxuan and Xiaoyi finished speaking, and after using the communication array talisman to inform them...
This once desolate deep sea now reveals a ripple in the void, a hidden portal to the passage!
The mysterious and wondrous scenes unfolding before their eyes caused the warriors on the boat to hold their breath and concentrate, truly a spectacle that kept them speechless!
Zhao Qing was already used to this.
He felt the same way when he first went to Zhongzhou.
But now...
Zhao Qing, however, was wondering to himself if he might run into some acquaintance from Yujing...?
soon.
The spirit boat was guided through the ferry entrance and entered the secret realm.
Zhao Qingcai had only had time to glance at the vast landscape.
Just then, a Golden Core cultivator approached and asked to speak with Lu Miaoxuan, leading everyone to have their aptitudes tested.
Zhao Qing observed this discreetly.
Based on a general understanding, I realized that the man was a member of the Nangong clan and held a high position among those at the Golden Core level.
"This is a fellow Daoist from the Qiu family."
"Qiu Lin recently advanced to the Golden Core stage..."
Lu Miaoxuan introduced herself softly, and her aunt followed in greeting without saying a word.
The man merely nodded slightly, glanced at the two women a few more times, and then swept his gaze over Zhao Qing and his group of martial artists before speeding off in his boat to lead the way.
Zhao Qing stood on the boat, observing his aunt with a knowing look on his face.
This secret realm is rich in spiritual energy and vast in size.
However, divine sense was restricted everywhere, and the naked eye could only see the surrounding environment... The workshops were sparsely located, and it was common to see Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining workshops, which should be on the outermost edge of the clan.
Everyone on the boat held their breath, their expressions tense and apprehensive.
Lu Miaoxuan remained relaxed and even secretly communicated with Xiaoyi, briefly introducing the man's identity.
The descendant of the righteous Nangong clan was one of the Daoist friends responsible for testing aptitude.
This movement.
Zhao Qing felt extremely strange and instinctively felt that Nangong Shi was up to no good.
He could understand recruiting disciples and taking in independent cultivators.
When a vast ancient tribe ventures beyond the borders, it always needs some laborers and fresh blood...
can.
The whole thing is so orderly and mysterious... If you're saying there's nothing supernatural going on inside, then he simply can't understand it.
Meanwhile, inside the Heavenly Evolution Secret Realm...
Yao Mei used the jade pendant activated by the Bone Woman to check the situation.
Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, her expression showing some surprise: "It is indeed the restriction pattern of the Nangong clan. This person, Nangong Qi, is a junior from the Three Shrines, not a core bloodline..."
Two spirit boats sped past the repair shop.
They soon arrived at a quiet, empty valley.
Zhao Qing kept a close watch.
Apart from a few common jade tablets used for verifying credentials, there was nothing else to be seen in the valley.
And there were no cultivators there.
However... even with Zhao Qing's current resources and abilities, he could vaguely sense an extremely subtle primordial spirit aura lingering nearby!
God!
A wisp of primordial spirit...
The primordial spirit casually swept over the two spirit boats, seemingly finding nothing unusual, and then ignored them, continuing to float above the valley...
hiss--
Zhao Qing couldn't help but feel tense, not because he was afraid of the Nascent Soul stage cultivation.
But... this situation could really cause trouble if things aren't handled properly.
Just ask.
When the Siyou Sect recruits rogue cultivators and disciples, does he personally go to check on them? Does Sihe's primordial spirit scan them?
Uh... occasionally.
That's fine.
Zhao Qing found it utterly absurd, as it was a clear case of double standards.
Back when Wang Tengluo and Qian Ning led a group to recruit disciples, he did indeed take Ning Mei along for a look around...
But how large is the Nangong clan?
Zhao Qing firmly believed that he had not falsely accused the Nangong family...
This is all due to the influence of fate!
We stumbled upon this place by accident; how could there be no problems here?
soon.
Amidst the gasps and exclamations of the people on board, the spirit boat slowly landed and came to rest near the jade tablets.
The male cultivator of the Golden Core stage from the Nangong clan stood indifferently on the boat, observing the scene.
The aunt followed Lu Miaoxuan, who then gave instructions to the group: "Line up and reach out to touch the jade tablet."
"After three breaths, one can see the extent of one's aptitude and talent."
talking.
She then looked in the direction of Zhao Qing and said, "You guys, come over here."
This was clearly a way of giving the aunt some face, to see how talented her disciple was first...
Zhao Qing's posture was respectful.
It naturally took the top spot.
Amidst the curious gazes of everyone, he nervously and tentatively touched the jade tablet... In reality, he was genuinely shy and embarrassed.
He himself had already seen the threshold of the Divine Transformation stage.
They even tested my qualifications...
Can this be right?
Fortunately, Yu Yao Jiu Han Zi Ti was able to assimilate the aura of spiritual roots, so he only revealed a trace of fire spiritual root.
In the valley, a group of martial artists watched with bated breath, tense yet expectant.
The man in the black robe at the head of the group placed his palm on the jade tablet...
Immediately!
The jade tablet seemed to transform into crystal jade, and a crimson aura rose rapidly, like a raging flame!
Single-elemental aptitude!
Fire Spirit Root!
Moreover, it possesses a remarkable fire elemental root!
Top grade...
Lu Miaoxuan's eyes flickered slightly, and she glanced at her aunt with a faint smile, as if to say... Not bad, finding a top-grade single spiritual root in the outer realms...
On the spirit boat, the indifferent man merely glanced down.
They found the information in the jade slip that had been handed over earlier.
He said in a calm and clear voice, "Wang Jinhong has a superior fire spirit root, but his hidden wood spirit root is not yet revealed. His aptitude is above average."
“Leave a drop of blood on your wrist and wait nearby.”
As soon as these words came out.
The entire valley erupted in an uproar!
Superior fire spirit root, above-average aptitude!
Even though everyone was a martial artist from outside the realm of martial arts, they had already spent two months on the various islands and knew very well what this meant!
The future is bright!
At the very least, those who can cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage can easily walk on water and ride the wind!
however……
The man's words.
When these words reached Zhao Qing and Xiao Yi's ears, they made their hearts skip a beat!
Leave a drop of blood from your wrist!
What do you mean?
Why would you want to leave your semen?!
Lu Miaoxuan was already used to this, and smiled lightly, saying, "It's normal for people from overseas to keep some tricks up their sleeves to adapt to their cultivation techniques."
As she spoke, she lightly tossed a jade bottle to Zhao Qing...
And Zhao Qing...
???
Grass!
So you're not even going to act anymore, huh?
He was a blood-robed cultivator, yet he was a dignified blood-robed warrior!
How to leave behind semen?
Is that blood normal?
But right now, there's still a wisp of primordial spirit idling above my head...
Zhao Qing: ...
—Fuck your mother.