Becoming an Alchemist, a Pioneer!
perhaps--
He had once let go of his obsession...
When the Awakening Soul Tea Tree broke through to the Second-Tier, and when he saw his sixth brother contracting his Natal Spirit Beast, his long-dormant heart...
Then it started to rise and fall again!
So he tried, but trees have no sentience, so how could he succeed?
Qin Hui was unwilling to accept this, so he used his innate technique in reverse!
Tea King Spirit Plant as our master, and people as our servants.
Led by the Tea King, his Essence Blood were infused into the tea trees...
The Awakening Soul Tea Tree feeds on blood, so it instinctively absorbs it into the body, thus indirectly forging a bond with the tree. Qin Hui's wish was fulfilled, and she received its soul nourishment in return!
But the body gradually turned into rotten wood!
If Qin Lu hadn't arrived in time, and if it weren't for the fact that Mu Xin is the king of plants, they might not have been able to stop the petrification...
Qin Hui narrowly escaped death.
Although his body had undergone a transformation, it didn't affect his good looks; on the contrary, the emerald green made him appear even more handsome...
He already possessed the air of a refined gentleman, but now he had gained a touch of devilish charm, making him appear both alluring and righteous...
The die is cast.
"Sigh~"
"So be it, it's all due to the workings of fate..."
Qin Lu sighed. In this world, what father doesn't love his son?
"Since you've chosen this path, then go ahead."
"However, from this day forward, a clan rule shall be established: any object bound by a contract with one's destiny must not be mindless, lest it suffer a backlash..."
"From now on, your fate will be bound to this tree."
"You must take good care of her and not tell anyone about this, lest she be harmed by wicked people."
"Now that you are full of spirit, go forth and pursue the Dao of Alchemy of Alchemy that you yearn for... Life is but a Fusheng hundred years..."
"No regrets means a clear conscience!"
That day--
Qin Lu and his son Qin Hui talked a lot, for a long time...
The two did not part until the sun set.
Another month or so later--
Qin Hui refined the first batch of Muxuan Pill, becoming the second Alchemist since Qin Lu at the cost of half her body turning into wood!
However, this news was not spread, and only a handful of people knew about it...
Later, Qin Lu gradually handed over the alchemy business to Qin Hui, who provided the pills to maintain the nominal share.
And Qin Lu was thus freed.
With more time to cultivate and more energy to delve into the Dao of Alchemy, if there is no Second-Tier alchemy inheritance, then he will create it himself!
Throughout history, the tradition has never ceased.
Countless wise and talented people of the past have recorded and passed on their skills. Although this world is corrupt, there will always be selfless people...
Someone always has to be the one to start something new!
If you don't go, and I don't go, and if everyone did the same, then Human Race would have perished long ago in High Antiquity times...
On a smaller scale, a Lineage is built upon the contributions of countless ancestors. If the predecessors did not make achievements, how long could this Lineage last?
And he, Qin Lu—
It's entirely possible that he could be the pioneer!
Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Three years have passed; not much has changed, but there have been some significant changes as well...
On the Ying River, two Black Armor Crocodile towed a treasure ship more than ten feet long, sailing on the river. On the giant sail, the large character "Qin" seemed to exude supreme majesty!
The massive fleet gradually docked.
Countless boatmen then transported goods and replenished their supplies...
A young man sat upright at the bow of the boat, his breathing steady and restrained. Although he was not handsome, his features were quite regular.
He was dressed in a tight-fitting black robe, his black hair was piled up, and he wore a young crown...
His expression was neither joyful nor sorrowful; at such a young age, he possessed a world-weary air, as if he had seen through the vicissitudes of life...
If someone else sees this--
Most likely, they'll discuss it briefly, exchange a few casual remarks, since this situation doesn't seem like that of a wealthy family, and perhaps they'll make a few lighthearted comments...
At this time--
The young man slowly opened his eyes, his gaze indifferent, and said:
"How?"
"Can you find information about those individuals?"
Upon hearing this—
Two stunningly beautiful young women nodded slightly. Their black, form-fitting robes accentuated their curvaceous figures, and the black veils they wore added to their allure...
"Reporting to the Lord..."
"The Shadow Guards have identified those individuals as members of the Yegan Huang Clan Immortal Clan of Muyun Prefecture, according to the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce's records..."
"The Yegan Huang Clan clan, a Muyun Prefecture, had three Qi Condensation cultivators. However, several years ago, two of their Qi Condensation cultivators perished..."
The cause of its fall is unknown...
"However, according to my subordinates' speculation, the time of his disappearance coincides with the Daliang War several years ago, suggesting he may have died in a territorial dispute..."
After listening--
The young man seemed to be deep in thought, clearly having already figured something out, and said:
"What is the cultivation level of the last remaining Qi Condensation cultivator?"
"This subordinate does not know, but several years ago he should have been at the Fifth Layer of Qi Condensation, I wonder what he is now..."
"Is that so...?"
The young man stroked his chin, his eyes sharp, and he already had a plan in mind:
"Have your men continue to keep watch. Find all of the Yegan Huang Clan's spies, keep a close eye on their movements, and find out their purpose..."
"In addition..."
"Rumors have it that the Daliang Dao Foundation's forces, due to the death of their Wu Yong in battle, have seen their remaining bloodlines flee in all directions, prompting the Shadow Guards to be on high alert recently..."
"Don't miss this big fish!"
"Oh, and also, there was some internal embezzlement and accounting fraud at the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce recently, so we investigated that as well..."
"Please investigate further; bring me your head upon completion."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will obey your command!"
Two beautiful young women bowed in agreement. Although young, they were both at the True Martial Four Realms, possessing considerable talent and potential for great use...
Seeing the two women retreat--
The young man calmed himself and gazed at the Wuzhi Mountains, where the peach blossoms bloomed even more beautifully...
"It seems like this Wuzhi Mountains hasn't been maintained for many years..."
"This place has an excellent location, nestled beside water. If the Spiritual Qi flows freely in the future, it could very well become a blessed land..."
That's all for now.
The young man closed his eyes again to meditate, becoming completely absorbed in his practice, as if the act of cultivation was a constant process of refining himself...
Ba City -- Muxuan Mountain
Qin Xiao and Qin Hui strolled leisurely along the corridor through the mountains, sometimes chatting, sometimes gazing at the distant Ba City...
Since Qing Centipede broke through, Qin Lu went to Cloud Dream County to take charge, cultivating and studying Dao of Alchemy, living a secluded life.
The Qing Centipede, on the other hand, dwells deep within the Insect Abyss, guarding its territory.
In recent years--
The Qin Clan has undergone significant changes, with numerous personnel transfers and arrangements that are quite dizzying...
For example, regarding personnel changes: Yan Quan grew old and retired in recent years, but among the descendants of the Yan Family, there is no one left to take the lead, and the family is declining...
The position in the prefecture was given to Zhao Gou, which was considered a promotion.
The authority over Yingchuan was also held by a Lineage, named Zhao Gao!
This young fellow is deeply favored by Qin Xiao and possesses remarkable talent. Qin Xiao intends to cultivate him and train him to be his right-hand man...
And Qin Wen Wen--
After years of study, he had already shown considerable skill and was thus assigned to Cloud Dream County as its magistrate...
Qin Xiao intended to use his fourth brother as bait to win over emerging local forces, deepen their ties with the Qin Clan, and also because some members of his own clan had gone there...
This would also allow for better governance of the local area and solidify the Qin Clan's position.
Furthermore--
The arrangement and reassignment of generals from all sides involved too many factors, and Qin Xiao spent a great deal of effort to balance the interests of all parties...
(Thanks to: "Zui Sheng Fu Hua", a Daoist friend, for the map he drew, which is very good. Cang Hai has been placed in the book circle for everyone to take a look at!)