Returning to Flying Cloud Island!

Di Zhao is Third-Order Alchemist, but not all Alchemist are as wealthy as Lu Qingfeng.

Even among Alchemist, the gap between the two extremes is extremely wide.

Those who painstakingly study alchemy use the Spirit Stone they earn to buy various spirit medicine, Pill Formula, and to research new Pill Formula. It's common for them to be short of money.

Instead, they were content to live off their past achievements, focusing only on refining one or two kinds of elixirs, and thus became quite wealthy.

Di Zhao belongs to the former category.

He was short of money himself, but he still lent Lu Qingyu fifty-two Spirit Stone, which was only because of Lu Qingfeng's influence.

Lu Qingfeng remembered the kindness in his heart.

Speaking of which, Lu Qingyu is quite clever—

While hoarding the Pure Essence, they also borrowed Spirit Stone from all over the place.

Firstly, she didn't have many Spirit Stones on her.

Secondly, she thought that as long as someone was still willing to lend her Spirit Stone, it meant her brother was alright. Conversely, if no one was willing to lend her any more, or if those who had lent her Spirit Stone came to collect the debts in a bad manner, it meant something had happened to her brother.

It was precisely by borrowing Spirit Stone from people from time to time that he was able to achieve this.

Only then could Lu Qingyu feel a little more at ease, and she stockpiled Pure Essence in Gathering Immortals Market, waiting for her elder brother to return.

This left Lu Qingfeng, who had just returned, with a mountain of debts and favors to owe.

"Owe someone a favor" is not a bad thing.

Lu Qingfeng smiled inwardly.

As relationships are reciprocated, friendships naturally develop. For example, once Lu Qingfeng returns the Spirit Stone to Di Zhao Lu Qingfeng, their relationship will undoubtedly deepen, becoming even closer.

In the future, if you encounter a situation like finding no way to access the Hall of Rare Treasures in the Mystic Origin Sect, you won't have to rack your brains and still not find a suitable solution.

"Junior brother, you're too kind."

Di Zhao looked up and nodded slightly to Lu Qingfeng.

Gu Buyan looked at Lu Qingfeng and said, "This time you were implicated by the little girl from Jade Pillar Peak and suffered in the Profound Yin Cavern for three years. Although I was unable to exempt you from punishment, I did manage to obtain a fortuitous opportunity for you from Jade Pillar Peak."

"Master, you are too kind."

"It was the disciple's recklessness."

"During my time in Profound Yin Cavern, my younger sister has still come to bother my master, which is my fault."

Lu Qingfeng said repeatedly.

Not just Di Zhao.

Lu Qingyu even borrowed two hundred Spirit Stone from Gu Buyan.

"Qingyu is a likable girl and won't bother you. If she gets tired of staying on Gathering Immortals Island, you can let her come to Canyang Island or your Flying Cloud Island more often."

"However, we can't spoil them too much, or they'll become undisciplined."

This is simply a case of loving the house because of its owner.

As for the latter sentence, it's clear he's heard of Lu Qingyu's reputation as the "number one spendthrift of the Mystic Origin Sect." Since Lu Qingfeng is in the Profound Yin Cavern, he can't discipline him directly, so he can only offer a Lu Qingfeng.

"This disciple has already admonished Qingyu."

Lu Qingfeng hurriedly replied.

Gu Buyan and then stopped talking about it, changing the subject to ask, "Aren't you curious about what kind of fortuitous opportunity I got for you from the head of Jade Pillar Peak?"

"Master said it was fortuitous opportunity, which must be extremely beneficial to me. I am curious, but I can't guess what it is."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Gu Buyan waved his hand and bestowed a jade talisman, saying loudly, "In my Mystic Origin Sect, there is Scripture Transmission Hall. All the myriad Dharma gates in the sect originate from this hall. Holding this jade talisman, one can enter the Scripture Transmission Hall to comprehend the Miaofa, which will greatly benefit one's cultivation."

"Senior Brother, are the spots in the Scripture Transmission Hall really that precious?"

After leaving the Hall of Masters, Lu Qingfeng held a translucent jade talisman in his hand and looked at Di Zhao beside him with curiosity, asking a question.

Di Zhao glanced at the jade talisman in Lu Qingfeng's hand and slowly said, "The Scripture Transmission Hall is in charge of the sect's First Secret Realm, which contains a giant palm print. Of the sect's thirteen Secret Method, nine were derived from the palm print in the secret realm. For example, the Secret Method 'Raging Tide Mountain' of Jade Pillar Peak is one of them."

"Besides the Nine Secret Method, countless brilliant predecessors in the sect have also comprehended numerous mid-level and low-level Technique Method from them over the years. The reason why our Mystic Origin Sect is famous for its Technique Method and can suppress the two sects of demons and monsters in the Mystic Origin Realm is because of this."

Lu Qingfeng listened and nodded slightly.

Only.

This doesn't seem to appeal to him much.

He has plenty of mid-level and low-level Technique Method.

Even High-Grade Spell are not lacking.

There are even quite a few Transcendent-Grade Spell and Divine Ability.

The Scripture Transmission Hall, which is an extremely fortuitous opportunity for ordinary cultivators and even the True Disciple of the Mystic Origin Sect, is not as precious to Lu Qingfeng as the Hall of Rare Treasures.

Lu Qingfeng put the jade talisman into his Storage Bag and lost interest.

I'll just wander in and take a quick look around when I have some free time, so that my master won't have worked for nothing.

Di Zhao glanced at his junior brother, still waiting for Lu Qingfeng to continue asking questions before he continued answering. After all, it wasn't easy for the True Disciple of each hall to enter the Scripture Transmission Hall. Once inside, there were always gains that could greatly improve their strength.

To everyone's surprise, Lu Qingfeng didn't seem to care when he asked.

This surprised Di Zhao.

Lu Qingfeng took out fifty-two Spirit Stone from his Storage Bag and held them in the air. He said to Di Zhao, "My sister has troubled me these past few days. Thank you for taking care of me, Senior Brother."

As he spoke, he pushed the Spirit Stone over.

Di Zhao smiled faintly and waved his hand to accept the Spirit Stone, saying, "Junior brother, you're too kind."

He had wanted to ask Lu Qingfeng about the Spirit Stone Profound Yin Cavern, but considering that Lu Qingfeng had just come out, it wasn't appropriate, so he held back. However, he was really short of money, and Lu Qingfeng took the initiative to 'repay' him, which made things much easier.

Lu Qingfeng didn't say much, but he kept it in mind.

After parting ways with Di Zhao, Lu Qingfeng thought he would keep in touch with him more often in the future. He then set off towards Flying Cloud Island.

Although he was imprisoned in the Profound Yin Cavern for three years, Flying Cloud Island still remained under Lu Qingfeng's control.

Flying Cloud Island.

"Greetings, Senior Brother."

Led by Zhang Qi and Liu Feng, seven Initiate Alchemists from Flying Cloud Island stood before Lu Qingfeng, bowing respectfully.

Beside them were two stewards, Qin Hai and Zhao Yunxing.

Qin Hai was in charge of the allocation of resources on Flying Cloud Island, including the distribution of medicinal herbs, spirit medicine, Spirit Stone, and elixirs.

Zhao Yunxing was in charge of personnel matters, including the transfer, promotion, and demotion of his secular disciples.

No need for formalities.

Lu Qingfeng raised his hand in a gesture of support, and smiled.

Everyone stood up.

Zhang Qi Qichong smiled at Lu Qingfeng and said, "Congratulations on your completion of seclusion, Senior Brother. You True Disciple brought honor to our Pill Convergence Hall this time. Even Spirit Void of Jade Pillar Peak is no match for you. The news has spread throughout the sect."

Three years ago.

Lu Qingfeng, a newly True Disciple of the Pill Convergence Hall with Foundation Establishment cultivation, fought a great battle with Zhou Su True Disciple Zhou Su Jade Pillar Peak, on Ju Gathering Immortals Island and gained the upper hand.

The news spread.

Lu Qingfeng, who was already famous for the rivalry between the two masters of the Pill Convergence Hall and the Artifact Refining Hall, has gained even greater fame.

Many people know that besides alchemy and weapon crafting, this newly True Disciple of the Pill Convergence Hall is also quite skilled in formations. He is able to fight against Spirit Void Cultivator with only Foundation Establishment cultivation.

Zhang Qi's words at this moment were flattery and ingratiation.

Lu Qingfeng smiled and said, "That day's recklessness is nothing to mention."

As he spoke, he waved his hand and scattered dozens of Spirit Stones, which landed in front of everyone.

Zhang Qi had the most, followed by Qin Hai and Liu Feng, and then the others.

Everyone understood Spirit Stone meant, but no one was the first to accept Spirit Stone.

Lu Qingfeng smiled and said, "During my absence, Flying Cloud Island has relied heavily on everyone. My little sister Qingyu is also quite immature and has caused me a lot of trouble. I will naturally return the Spirit Stone I borrowed, so please accept them all."

Good.

Lu Qingyu also came to Flying Cloud Island to freeload, borrowing money from all sides.

It is foreseeable.

Lu Qingfeng had just left the Profound Yin Cavern, and his situation of going back to the same place as before would continue for some time.

"Yes."

After hearing this, everyone accepted it.

Zhang Qi lent the most, a full twelve Spirit Stone. Feeling that his relationship with Lu Qingfeng had improved further, he smiled and said, "Qingyu Sister Qingyu is humble and polite. A few Spirit Stone are nothing."

Lu Qingfeng nodded slightly to Zhang Qi.

Zhang Qi was overjoyed and was about to offer a few more compliments when he saw Lu Qingfeng wave his hand and ask the crowd, "How was Flying Cloud Island while I was away for three years?"

Upon hearing Lu Qingfeng's question, Zhang Qi and Qin Hai exchanged a glance. Qin Hai stepped forward and said, "Reporting to Senior Brother Lu, the alchemy apprentices on Flying Cloud Island have varying Pill-Refining Apprentice levels. Over the past three years, some of the pills they have refined are substandard, and the hall is unwilling to accept them. The remaining pills are also insufficient. As a result, the resources allocated to Flying Cloud Island have been decreasing over the past three years. Now, many Pill-Refining Apprentice have no medicinal materials to refine pills and are left idle."

Lu Qingfeng looked at Qin Hai.

Then he looked at Zhang Qi.

Zhang Qi smiled wryly, "Senior brother, you don't know this, but most of the Pill-Refining Apprentice on Flying Cloud Island are mediocre and have poor alchemy skills. It's also my fault for not supervising them properly, which is why they have failed the assessments on Flying Cloud Island for the past three years."

As Lu Qingfeng listened, his gaze swept across the faces of Liu Feng, Zhao Yunxing, and the others. Liu Feng and the others were fine, but when Zhao Yunxing's eyes met Lu Qingfeng's, he seemed hesitant to speak.

Lu Qingfeng looked at Qin Hai, "Do you have a detailed list of the supplies, medicinal herbs, and Spirit Stone that have entered and exited Flying Cloud Island over the past three years?"

Qin Hai nodded and said, "Yes, I'll go get it right away."

Lu Qingfeng nodded slightly, and Qin Hai withdrew.

Lu Qingfeng then said to Zhang Qi and the others, "Fellow junior brothers and sisters, when you go back later, please also compile a detailed list."

"Should we have some too?"

Zhang Qi looked puzzled and said to Lu Qingfeng, "Steward Qin already has the detailed accounts of all the alchemy rooms, so there's no need for us to organize them again, right?"

Lu Qingfeng shook his head, "Deacon Qin only handled the expenses and income. As for the specific losses incurred by each alchemy room, you all need to make a detailed list. This is not difficult. Each alchemy room should have a disciple responsible for recording these. Once Deacon Qin returns, you can go back and have someone send the list directly to the Flying Cloud Hall."

Even in its decline, the profits from the Pill Convergence Hall were still astonishing.

Specifically on Flying Cloud Island, there are seven Initiate Alchemists and two hundred Pill-Refining Apprentice. Even if each person only deducts a tiny amount each day, it will still amount to a considerable sum over three years.

The accounts must be thoroughly investigated.

Lu Qingfeng glanced at Zhang Qi and chuckled inwardly.

"What you say is true, senior brother."

Zhang Qi responded and said nothing more.

Then came the silent waiting.

Lu Qingfeng stood silently in the middle, creating a somewhat oppressive atmosphere. Zhang Qi kept his head down, his expression unreadable.

Some of Liu Feng and the others looked bewildered, some were indifferent, and some, like Zhang Qi, lowered their heads, seemingly lost in thought.

About half an hour later.

Qin Hai returned.

"I've kept Senior Brother Lu waiting. There are just too many account books from the past three years, and it takes too much time to sort them out."

Qin Hai took out hundreds of ledgers, nearly as tall as a person, from his Storage Bag and explained them to Lu Qingfeng.

"Um."

Lu Qingfeng nodded slightly, stepped forward, and ran his hand down through hundreds of ledgers, saying to Zhang Qi and the Human Path, "You all should go too."

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