Three Mountains and Nine Rivers.
Kongling Gorge.
In the Yellow Ox Mountain, a beam of mysterious light descended, revealing a figure as ethereal as a celestial being.
Inside the cave abode, Lu Qingfeng strode out, cupped his hands in a respectful bow to the newcomer, and said, "Senior Sister."
Then, turning to Lu Changsheng beside him, he said, "This is Fairy Han, True Immortal from the upper realm. You should address her as 'Third Senior Uncle'."
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately bowed to the person who had come and addressed him as "Third Uncle-Master".
Lu Qingfeng looked at the people coming and said with a smile, "Senior Sister, this is my nephew Changsheng."
Han Ling'er looked at her junior brother and shook her head, saying, "You really dote on your nephew."
As he spoke.
With a casual flick of his wrist, a piece of crystal-clear jade ointment landed in front of Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng accepted it, unaware of its value.
Upon seeing this, Lu Qingfeng spoke up, "This is Jade Paste. 'A tree adorned with jade grows tall,' it's perfect for refining a true body. Not only can it save you hundreds of years of arduous cultivation, but the resulting true body will also contain immortal vitality. This is a treasure, why don't you quickly thank your third senior uncle?"
"Thank you, Third Uncle-Master."
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng quickly bowed and thanked him.
As my uncle said, this is truly a treasure. He has just condensed his Void Core and advanced to the True Person. Although he can't use it now, it will be of great use once he advances to the Solid Core Realm.
"Cultivate diligently and do not disappoint your uncle's expectations," Han Ling'er instructed gently.
"Yes."
Lu Changsheng nodded and solemnly replied.
"Alright."
"Go down first and try to understand the True Person Realm."
Having received benefits from his third senior sister, Lu Qingfeng sent Changsheng to cultivate, while he led Han Ling'er into the cave abode.
"It's been quite a while since I last visited you. How has your cultivation been lately?"
Upon entering the cave abode, Han Ling'er felt quite at ease, sat down on her own, and asked Lu Qingfeng a question.
For over three hundred years, Han Ling'er had guarded the Mountain-Water Realm, frequently visiting Kongling Gorge to guide Lu Qingfeng's cultivation. The two became quite close. Over time, although Lu Qingfeng had not yet formally become a disciple of Patriarch Qin Feng, he and Han Ling'er had already developed a deep friendship.
Therefore.
Upon Han Ling'er's arrival, she didn't exchange pleasantries and went straight to the topic of cultivation.
"It's acceptable."
Lu Qingfeng agreed verbally, and then presented a few standard 'cultivation dilemmas' that he had prepared beforehand, asking Han Ling'er for clarification.
Half an hour later.
Lu Qingfeng 'comprehended' everything.
Han Ling'er pursed her lips, "Junior Brother's comprehension is rare indeed."
She considered herself half a teacher to this junior brother, as Lu Qingfeng had advanced by leaps and bounds under her guidance over the years. Han Ling'er was both proud and deeply aware of Lu Qingfeng's exceptional talent.
In just four hundred years.
He cultivated from the Primordial Spirit Spirit-Nourishing Realm to the Primordial Spirit Projection Realm, making him countless times stronger than her and his two senior brothers.
"Thanks to my senior sister's guidance."
Lu Qingfeng smiled.
"Good to know."
"If you succeed in the future, don't forget to help your senior sister."
Han Ling'er teased Lu Qingfeng, and as she spoke, a flash of light appeared in her hand, and three more Immortal Crystal landed in front of Lu Qingfeng. "With your progress in cultivation, your Law Power may become a hindrance. By using Immortal Crystal to cultivate, you can advance to the Mahayana realm more quickly."
"Thank you, Senior Sister!"
Lu Qingfeng reached out and took it without refusing.
This wasn't the first time Han Ling'er had given him Immortal Crystal. Four hundred years ago, when they first met, Han Ling'er gave him three Immortal Crystal. And every hundred years thereafter, she would give him three Immortal Crystal.
If you do the math...
There are already twelve pieces in total.
Even for a Mahayana True Immortal, twelve Immortal Crystal are a considerable fortune. Not to mention strangers, even close friends might not be willing to give them away.
From this perspective, Han Ling'er takes good care of her junior brother, which also shows the atmosphere under the tutelage of Patriarch Qin Feng of Heaven-Piercing Gorge.
"Although this senior sister is a bit ruthless when she interacts with outsiders, she treats her own family members very well."
Lu Qingfeng accepted the three Immortal Crystal and smiled to himself.
It is undeniable.
When Han Ling'er was making a deal with his other identity, 'Daoist Du Tian', she was incredibly cunning and treacherous, scheming at every turn and never hesitating to swindle him out of a sum of money.
His generosity despite his public identity is likely related to his transactions with the two men, from which he has made a considerable fortune.
But having a large fortune is one thing.
Being willing to give something away is another matter entirely.
Lu Qingfeng is clear-headed.
"For other industries in the future, if you can offer some concessions, then—"
"Um?!"
Thinking of Han Ling'er's kindness, Lu Qingfeng was also thinking that he shouldn't hold too much grudges against her when he became the 'Daoist Du Tian' in the future. Just as his thoughts were turning, his clone finished his business conversation with Zhu Yang at Azure Nether Mountain, and casually inquired about the price of 'Clearbright Spirit Water' in Azure Nether Mountain.
To do two things at once.
The thought had barely formed in his mind when it arose.
Zhu Yang's reply swept away all of Lu Qingfeng's thoughts of taking advantage of the situation, leaving only one thought in his mind—
"You bastard, Han Ling'er!"
"Clearbright Spirit Water?"
"So this is it. This is 'Han Spirit-Communion Liquid,' which is said to have been refined by a True Immortal named 'Fairy Han' in the One-Line Heaven-Piercing Gorge. It is sold exclusively by this one person and nowhere else. Even the lowest grade of 'Han Spirit-Communion Liquid' can sell for a high price of 500 Spirit Stone, and the highest grade is even more expensive, costing a whopping 180,000."
"Although the price is high, the effects are indeed good. It does not conflict or overlap with other types of spiritual liquids and waters. In addition, no other cultivators have yet figured out the refining formula. Therefore, even though the price remains high, this 'Han Spirit-Communion Liquid' is still very popular in the Lesser Dragon-Tiger Realm."
As Zhu Yang spoke, he took out two jade bottles from his Mustard Seed Space and said to Lu Qingfeng, whose face was slightly stiff, "This is a ten-thousand-year-old 'Han Spirit-Communion Liquid,' which belongs to the second tier. I bought it from the 'Heaven-Piercing Market' in the Azure Nether Mountain Market for seven thousand three hundred Spirit Stone. There is also this lowest tier, which is ineffective above the Core Formation. The price is cheaper, only five hundred Spirit Stone."
Han Spirit-Communion Liquid!
Lu Qingfeng composed himself and took the two jade bottles from Zhu Yang's hands.
A quick glance.
He immediately recognized that the lowest grade of 'Han Spirit-Communion Liquid' that Zhu Yang bought for five hundred Spirit Stone was the same 'Millennium Clearbright Spirit Water' that he had 'wholesale' to Han Ling'er for one hundred and sixty Spirit Stone in the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers.
As for the second-tier 'Han Spirit-Communion Liquid' worth 7,300 Spirit Stone, it is unsurprisingly 'Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Clearbright Spirit Water,' which is priced at wholesale in the Mountain-Water Realm—
Two thousand Spirit Stone!
The highest grade Zhu Yang mentioned, without much guesswork, must be '100,000-year-old Clearbright Spirit Water '.
Wholesale price: 40,000 Spirit Stone.
"Forty thousand Spirit Stone acquired, eighteen thousand Spirit Stone sold."
Lu Qingfeng took a deep breath and looked at Han Ling'er, who was "approachable and charming" and "enthusiastic and generous," and for a moment, he felt that the three Immortal Crystal he was holding were as hot as magma and as cold as ice.
"Even three Immortal Crystal might not be enough to support your cultivation to the Primordial Spirit Peak."
Lu Qingfeng concealed it well. Han Ling'er only sent a wisp of her spirit down to the mortal realm and did not notice anything amiss. She continued, "In my opinion, Junior Brother, you should ascend to the Lesser Dragon-Tiger Realm sooner. Firstly, you can listen to the Master expound the Great Dao, which is far better than me. Secondly, Heaven-Piercing Gorge is full of immortal Spiritual Qi, making it the most suitable place for cultivation. If you go there, you will definitely be able to advance to the Mahayana Realm much faster."
These words are from the bottom of my heart.
Seeing Lu Qingfeng's talent, Han Ling'er didn't want him to waste his time in the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers. Judging from the situation, although advancing to True Immortal wouldn't be difficult, with such talent, he shouldn't just aim for True Immortal; he should set his sights much higher—
"With Junior Brother's talent, he will surely have a place among the Immortals Attainment of the Dao enlightenment in the Lesser Dragon-Tiger Realm in the future!"
The goal is to attain enlightenment.
Even before achieving True Immortal, one should not waste time.
Over the years.
Han Ling'er had tried to persuade Lu Qingfeng to ascend to immortality several times, but he had always politely declined, which left her feeling helpless. Today, she tried to persuade him again because one of his avatars had gone to the Upper Realm. If he wanted to, even if he changed the name, it probably wouldn't be long before he would know the prices of the Clearbright Spirit Water and the more than ten kinds of spirit wines and immortal brews.
"If that young Daoist priest doesn't appreciate our kindness, these three business deals will probably have to be called off."
Han Ling'er shook her head secretly, and for a moment, she almost regretted helping Du Daoist Du Tian escape that day. "It's just a pity that without Daoist Du Tian's source of wealth, Senior Sister can't be so generous."
My feelings are complicated.
Han Ling'er glanced at the three Immortal Crystal in Lu Qingfeng's hand with a barely perceptible look in her eyes, a hint of heartache in her eyes, but she didn't show it on her face.
"I understand what you mean, senior sister."
"But Junior Brother still wants to cultivate in the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers until he reaches the Primordial Spirit Peak before ascending to immortality."
Lu Qingfeng was also conflicted.
Resisting the urge to look at this 'heartless Fairy Han ', he moved his palm and put away the three Immortal Crystal to avoid 'being reminded of the past', but he still 'stubbornly' replied.
He could not find a perfectly reasonable and flawless excuse not to ascend.
I decided not to explain further.
No matter how earnestly Han Ling'er tried to persuade and urge him, he wouldn't listen. He was single-mindedly focused on cultivating in the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers until he reached the Primordial Spirit Peak, or even advanced to the True Immortal.
"How can you be so ungrateful?!"
Seeing Lu Qingfeng's stubbornness, Han Ling'er felt a surge of bitterness and said irritably, "Whatever. Just hope you won't regret it later."
After saying that.
Without lingering, he turned and vanished in a flash of light.
"Take care, senior sister."
Lu Qingfeng rose to see him off respectfully. As the mysterious light faded, a clear, crisp sound suddenly echoed through the cave abode—
"This is the 'Three-Thousand Dharma Forms,' a rare stone from beyond the realm, containing endless variations of Dharma Form. Careful observation and application of these forms can help you perfect your Dharma Form. Keeping it with you can strengthen your spirit and help you Spirit Departure sooner."
The sound dissipated.
A piece of jade fell from the sky.
The jade stone was strangely shaped, resembling both a monk and a Daoist priest. It was only the size of a thumb. When it landed in the palm of the hand, it exuded a warm and smooth feel. The soul was shaken, as if the sun and moon were shining down, cleansing all the dirt and impurities from the soul. Unconsciously, the soul began to grow stronger.
With a slight sense, the True Intention Dharma Form of earth, water, wind, and fire is faintly emanating.
The Third Realm of the Primordial Spirit — Spirit Departure —aims to strengthen the soul and refine the Dharma Form.
This treasure possesses both qualities and has extraordinary effects.
Needless to say, it must be very valuable.
"This thing—"
Lu Qingfeng held the jade stone, looked up at the sky, and couldn't help but shake his head, "What a mess!"
Lesser Dragon-Tiger Realm.
I wonder if it is ninety thousand feet high in the sky, or ten thousand feet heavy on the ground.
Suddenly, the sound of the spring was deafening, like thunder.
But there was a cliff face.
Below the cliff is a long ravine, several meters wide. Suddenly, a stone peak rises abruptly in the middle of the stream, covered with countless green pines and cypresses, and surrounded by holes of all sizes.
Looking around, there was a stone cave.
The cave was spacious and open, facing the pillar in the middle of the stream. Vines draped the cave entrance, and many Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs and plants grew there, with plum blossoms being the most abundant. Above the entrance were the three large characters "Plum Blossom Grotto".
The cave contains hundreds of stone chambers, each with its own entrance. Everywhere there are golden pillars and jade columns, grand and solemn, shining brightly, ancient and clear, truly deserving of the name "Cave Heaven and Immortal Abode".
In the very center, there was a plum blossom courtyard.
A Daoist priest sat cross-legged, letting the plum blossoms fall, and only fiddled with a few copper coins on the ground.
I don't know when.
The Daoist priest, with his jade-like hands, collected the copper coins one by one.
Outside the courtyard, a white-haired youth in a moon-white robe walked slowly but quickly. Upon entering the courtyard, he said softly, "Reporting to Master, we have received news that Junior Uncle sent an avatar to ride the Battle City out of the Mountain-Water Realm. He was intercepted by the demonic cultivator Hu Feng and Zheng Tu the Flame God Palace outside the Mountain-Water Realm. With the help of Fairy Han of Heaven-Piercing Gorge, he disappeared into the Meteorite Sea."
A few words.
He described in detail the circumstances surrounding Lu Qingfeng's escape from the Mountain-Water Realm, as if he were there to witness it firsthand.
"His clone cultivated to become True Immortal and was able to get past the obstacles of two top True Immortal."
"No wonder he was able to inherit his teacher's teachings."
The Daoist chuckled, rose, plucked a plum blossom from a nearby tree, and handed it to the white-haired youth before him, saying, "Ninth Brother, your junior uncle has made many enemies, and it's difficult for him to find refuge in the Lesser Dragon-Tiger Realm. Go to Heaven-Piercing Gorge, protect him for a while, and go with him to the outer realms. If you have time, you can visit your senior brothers."
"Yes."
The white-haired youth accepted the plum blossom branch and respectfully withdrew.
The Daoist stood with his hands behind his back, gazing southeast. His plum blossom robe fluttered in the wind as he smiled and muttered to himself, "He's reached the Lesser Dragon-Tiger Realm and still hasn't come to sit in my Plum Blossom Grotto. If he sees me one day, I'll definitely punish him with three cups of wine."
The sound faded.
Plum blossoms flutter in the wind.
The Daoist priest disappeared.
A 3,600-word chapter is a chapter, how can it not be a chapter? Ninety-nine percent of the chapters on Qidian are 2,000 words. What's wrong with calling my 3,600-word chapter a chapter? Every time you use 5,000-word or 10,000-word chapters to mock me, you can compare your 5,000-word or 10,000-word chapters to my 3,600-word chapter. That's shameless. I'll compare it to 2,000 words. It's almost twice as much, so it's a chapter, it's a chapter, it's a chapter!
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