Following the Spirit Control Sect's Lead

"Fairy Ye, I heard you've been raising a Azure Cloud Marten, which is skilled at finding spirit medicine and is about to advance to the fourth rank!"

Tang Yunbing changed the subject.

She hadn't expected Ye Hongyao to confess her feelings so directly. Generally speaking, in such matters, it was the male cultivator who took the initiative, while the female cultivator was passive and rarely took the initiative.

As a descendant of Ye Sen, Ye Hongyao held a high position in Medicine King Valley, which was quite unexpected that she would take the initiative to confess her feelings to Shen Long.

Tang Yunbing was just joking, but she didn't expect Ye Hongyao seriously.

"I haven't been in the Nascent Soul Realm for long, and it's still in the late Third Rank. I wonder if any of you have the Demon Core of a fourth-stage Azure Cloud Marten? I can trade something for it."

Ye Hongyao said, her gaze falling on Shen Long.

Shen Long possessed many valuable items, especially a fourth-tier Demon Core.

"A fourth-tier Azure Cloud Marten's Demon Core? I happen to have two. I want a high-level Ghost Creature, preferably alive."

Shen Long took out an exquisite Cyan Jade Box and sent a Ye Hongyao.

He found this in an ancient Gu Yu Storage Bracelet, and it's perfect for exchanging.

"A high-level Ghost Creature?"

Ye Hongyao was slightly taken aback. She took out a scroll with constantly flowing black light, handed it to Shen Long, and said through telepathy, "There are five Ghost King at the Golden Core Realm inside. What do you think, Fellow Daoist Shen?"

Shen Long nodded and handed the Cyan Jade Box to Ye Hongyao.

With Ye Hongyao taking the lead, the other Nascent Soul Cultivator successively brought out items to exchange for what they needed.

After a short while, Qin Lei took out dozens of items.

"Golden Thunder Bamboo!"

"I am surprised, "the True Man Red Flood Dragon exclaimed, his gaze falling on a section of Golden Bamboo.

"Millennial Golden Thunder Bamboo can be used to refine Thunder Attribute treasures, the nemesis of Ghost Creature, or exchanged for Fourth-Order Pill to strengthen the divine soul. Items of equivalent value are also acceptable."

Qin Lei said.

All the Nascent Soul Cultivator present were staring at Golden Thunder Bamboo, and Shen Long was no exception.

During his journey to the Five Dragons Secret Realm, Shen Long obtained a Golden Thunder Bamboo that was over three thousand years old, which he transplanted to the Ten Thousand Beast Tower.

Ye Hongyao and the others took out their items for Qin Lei to examine, hoping to exchange them for the Thousand-Year Golden Thunder Bamboo. Shen Long took out the Ten Thousand Poison Paste, but he was just putting on an act.

The Golden Thunder Bamboo in his hand could be used to refine Spirit Treasure, but the piece of Golden Thunder Bamboo in front of him was only a thousand years old and could at most be used to refine one Law Treasure.

Qin Lei eventually swapped Ye Hongyao, Ye Hongyao in turn received the Golden Thunder Bamboo.

About half an hour later, the exchange ended, and each Nascent Soul Cultivator received something in return.

"It's getting late, Fairy Ye, Madam Tang, I won't disturb your rest any longer. Junior Nephew Qian, please escort all of you back to Welcoming Guest Peak."

Shen Long summoned Qian Dafu and asked him to take Ye Hongyao and the others back to rest.

Before long, Shen Long and the True Man Red Flood Dragon remained.

"Junior Brother Shen, you've kept this a secret! I've never heard of you having this kind of relationship with Fairy Ye."

"True Man Red Flood Dragon said with a smile."

"I haven't had much contact with Fairy Ye, and I had no idea she was interested in me. It's very strange."

Shen Long was completely bewildered.

A member of the Wang Clan in Begonia Valley was celebrating a grand birthday. He and the Master Ice Silkworm went to offer their congratulations, and that's how they met Ye Hongyao Ye Hongyao. Ye Hongyao didn't think much of him at first, but now she's suddenly confessing her feelings, which confuses Shen Long.

"You are now famous and very young, so it's not surprising that Fairy Ye likes you. If you marry Fairy Ye, it will benefit both you personally and our Spirit Control Sect."

"True Man Red Flood Dragon said with a smile."

"One must be strong oneself to succeed; I can't live off a woman."

Shen Long said seriously.

Ye Hongyao has a powerful background, and if Shen Long has no feelings for her, then he simply doesn't.

The True Man Red Flood Dragon nodded, chatted for a few more minutes, then took his leave.

Welcoming Guest Peak, a Quiet Manor.

Ye Hongyao and Tang Yunbing sat around Zhang Qing stone table, sipping tea and chatting.

"Fairy Ye, I didn't expect you and Fellow Daoist Shen to have a history."

Tang Yunbing joked with a smile.

"We had no story before, but I hope we will have one in the future. My Daoist dao companion, Ye Hongyao, is definitely a hero among men. Happiness is something you have to fight for, not wait for."

Ye Hongyao corrected her.

She knows many talented young people, and Shen Long's background isn't the strongest, but his progress is the greatest.

Shen Long came from a small sect and cultivated faster than Ye Hongyao. After advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm, he became a force to be reckoned with. Most importantly, Shen Long was also a fourth-level Alchemist, and she and Shen Long had common interests.

She had someone investigate Shen Long's background. Since he began cultivating, Shen Long had not been entangled with any female cultivators and had been single-mindedly devoted to the Dao.

Taking all factors into consideration, Shen Long is the best husband candidate for Ye Hongyao.

Ye Hongyao is a descendant of Ye Sen. Spoiled since childhood, she has high standards and would never choose an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator dao companion.

"Fellow Daoist Shen and you are quite a good match. As the saying goes, it's easier for a woman to pursue a man than for a man to pursue a woman. If you and Fellow Daoist Shen become Dual Cultivation Partner, don't forget to treat me to a cup of wine."

Tang Yunbing said enthusiastically.

"Okay, definitely."

Ye Hongyao readily agreed.

A day passed quickly. Early that morning, Ye Hongyao and the other guests got up early and gathered in a spacious Bluestone Square.

Today is the day of the True Man Red Flood Dragon's Nascent Soul Formation Celebration, Shen Long, Master Ice Silkworm, Yuan Rui, and others are also present.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, why didn't the Mystic Yang Sect send anyone over?"

Qin Lei asked casually.

Just as Master Ice Silkworm was about to answer, True Monarch Xuanyang's voice came from the horizon. "I, Han, had something to attend to and was late. I am truly sorry."

As soon as he finished speaking, a golden flying boat flew in from afar and stopped in the air above the Bluestone Square. True Monarch Xuanyang and more than a hundred other cultivators stood on it.

"Fellow Daoist Han, it's been a long time. Please have a seat."

Master Ice Silkworm invited True Monarch Xuanyang to sit down.

True Monarch Xuanyang made a hand seal, and the Golden Flying Boat landed on the Bluestone Square, where the disciples disembarked.

A group of the Spirit Control Sect disciples came over and assigned seats to the Mystic Yang Sect disciples.

True Monarch Xuanyang was positioned relatively close to the front, right next to Shen Long.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, thank you very much. Junior Sister Xu told me everything. Thanks to you, otherwise my life would have been in grave danger."

True Monarch Xuanyang expressed his gratitude.

Shen Long smiled slightly, "It's good that Fellow Daoist Han is alright."

A dozen or so Nascent Soul Cultivator chatted idly, sipping tea and discussing the Dao.

After a short while, accompanied by a loud beastly roar, Chen Xiao shouted, "The auspicious time has arrived. Please welcome Uncle Han."

A deafening dragon roar resounded, and a Red Escape Light appeared on the distant horizon, rapidly flying towards this location.

Not long after, the Red Escape Light stopped above the Bluestone Square, revealing a gigantic Red Fire Flood Dragon, with the True Man Red Flood Dragon standing on it.

Shen Long and the other Nascent Soul Cultivator stood up and nodded slightly. Qian Dafu and the others stood up and said in unison, "Greetings, Senior Han."

True Man Red Flood Dragon nodded, put away his Red Fire Flood Dragon, landed on the Main Platform, sat down, and gestured for the other cultivators to sit down as well.

The guests presented their gifts. They had no connection with True Man Red Flood Dragon Ye Hongyao was a bit more generous and gave a bottle of Fourth-Order Pill. The other Nascent Soul Cultivator gave some refining materials or pill-refining materials, all of which were ordinary items.

The True Man Red Flood Dragon thanked everyone individually, accepted the gifts, raised his wine cup, and said, "Thank you all for coming to my Nascent Soul Formation Celebration. I'd like to propose a toast to you all."

He finished his drink to show his respect, and Shen Long and the others also finished their drinks and started chatting.

Two hours later, the celebration ended, and the guests left one after another. They had come to attend the celebration to give face to Shen Long and the Spirit Control Sect. Having achieved their goal, they left.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you are welcome to visit our Medicine King Valley when you have time."

Ye Hongyao extended an invitation.

Shen Long agreed and personally escorted Ye Hongyao away, giving her ample face.

Shen Long arrived at a Quiet Manor, where seven Nascent Soul Cultivator, including Yuan Rui, True Monarch Xuanyang, and True Man Red Flood Dragon, were sitting in a Cyan Stone Pavilion.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan, from now on, our Mystic Yang Sect will follow the lead of your Spirit Control Sect."

True Monarch Xuanyang made a statement.

Chen Yidao and the other two also expressed their stance, stating that they would follow the lead of the Spirit Control Sect. They had not yet recovered their strength, Spirit Control Sect was becoming stronger and stronger, so naturally the Spirit Control Sect would be in charge of the Qin Kingdom.

"Fellow Daoists, you're too kind. In the future, if anything happens, we'll discuss it together. There won't be any one person giving orders or anyone else; we'll all be united against a common enemy."

Yuan Rui said in a friendly tone.

The Spirit Control Sect is on the rise; try to make as few enemies as possible and as many friends as possible.

The four members of the True Monarch Xuanyang breathed a sigh of relief. After chatting for more than an hour, they took their leave.

Back at Golden Roc Peak, Shen Long entered the Cultivation Room, went into the Ten Thousand Beast Tower, and arrived at the third floor.

He summoned a scroll that shimmered with black light, cast a spell upon it, and a series of Ghost Wail and wailing sounds rang out. A large amount of Yin Qi surged from the Black Scroll, and some Ghost Shadow could be seen.

He released the Nine- Nine-Headed Ghost Dove Nine-Headed Ghost Dove, which let out an excited cry. Each of its three heads emitted a beam of blue light, which enveloped the Ghost Creature and pulled it into its mouth.

Even Ghost King at the Golden Core Realm would lose the ability to resist upon encountering the blue light, allowing the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove to swallow him whole.

A monstrous Green-Faced Fanged Fierce Ghost let out a mournful Ghost Wail and vanished in a gust of cold wind.

With a gentle flap of its wings, the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove vanished from its spot.

The next moment, the Fierce Ghost appeared in the Cyan Bamboo Forest more than ten miles away. As soon as it appeared, the Ghost Dove also appeared above its head.

The Fierce Ghost's eyes gleamed with malice as it prepared to attack the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove.

One of the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove emitted an extremely unpleasant cacophony. The Fierce Ghost's body went limp, and its reaction slowed. A blue glow descended upon it, and the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove's three heads rushed forward, biting the Fierce Ghost's body. With a gentle pull, it cleaved the Fierce Ghost into three pieces and swallowed it whole.

The remaining Ghost Creature were no match for the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove and were all devoured by it.

"You're already in the late stage of the Third Rank, not bad. Your growth rate is very fast. If you advance to the fourth tier, even ordinary Nascent Soul Realm Ghost Creature probably won't be a match for you."

Shen Long praised it, put the Nine-Headed Ghost Dove back into his Spirit Beast Bag, and left the Ten Thousand Beast Tower.

He sat cross-legged on a Red Prayer Mat, lit a Calm Heart Incense, and placed it in the Incense Burner.

Soon, he cleared his mind of all distractions, took out a Blood Flood Dragon Pill, and put it in his mouth.

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth, and he quickly circulated his internal energy to refine its medicinal power. A Red Rosy Clouds enveloped his entire body, and numerous Red Dragon Scales sprouted from his skin.

He had been in the Nascent Soul Realm for over a hundred years, and the Golden-Winged Wind Peng had advanced to the fourth rank. After decades of arduous cultivation, he was not far from the Nascent Soul Middle Stage and planned to Secluded Cultivation for a while.