Meng Yu Pledged Allegiance, Overseas Lands!
"Abyss Sea?"
"I've heard of a place called the Extreme Abyss Strait in the eastern coastal waters of the Da Zhou, also known as the Abyss Sea. The remnants of the Cangnong Qi Clan really know how to hide!"
"No wonder so many people searched for the Qi Clan back then, but found nothing. It turns out the core lineage had long since fled overseas..."
Qin Lu appeared out of nowhere, his eyes scanning Meng Yu up and down...
He witnessed the entire breakthrough process. To break through so smoothly without relying on external aids demonstrates his exceptional talent!
They couldn't understand why the other party, capable of breaking through on their own, would need to come here seeking elixirs.
That's absolutely bizarre!
Although they didn't fight, the opponent had only just broken through to the Qi Condensation Realm...
Qin Lu knew that he could definitely win a fight, but he probably couldn't hold the opponent back, so he didn't have the idea of forcibly suppressing him.
"Fellow Daoist Meng Yu, now that you 'Breaking Condensing Qi, our transaction is considered complete..."
"May I ask, fellow traveler, what are your plans for the future?"
Upon hearing this—
Mr. Mengyu stood up, patted off non-existent dust from his clothes, and said:
"Cloud Dream Mountain is a fine place, and I have no intention of expanding the mountain gate..."
"If Fellow Daoist Qin is at ease, then I will likely continue to live in seclusion on Cloud Dream Mountain. Now that the Qin Clan is powerful, I also wish to find a quiet place to live out my remaining years."
"Of course, in my spare time, I will also come to the Daoist Learning Academy to preach and spread the Dharma..."
"After all, Cloud Dream Mountain has always been a vassal state of the Qin Clan, hasn't it?"
"It is now, and it will be in the future."
Upon hearing this, neither of them spoke.
Qin Lu looked at the other person, who responded with lifeless eyes...
Qin Lu didn't ask why. Of course, asking might be pointless; this blind man was clearly not an ordinary person, and the two had no grudge against each other...
There's no need to dig deeper or risk a bloody fight.
As long as the other party doesn't jeopardize the Qin Clan's interests, Qin Lu is quite tolerant...
"Whatever, fellow Daoist."
"But on my Qin Clan's territory, you have to abide by my Qin Clan's rules..."
"Otherwise, I wouldn't mind wiping out your entire Cloud Dream Mountain lineage!"
Having said that--
Qin Lu vanished in a flash, leaving only Mr. Mengyu bowing towards the sky and saying:
"Cloud Dream Mountain, Meng Yu, obeys the decree!"
Since submitting to Cloud Dream Mountain--
In the following months, the prestige of the Beichuan Qin Family rose steadily, with two Qi Condensation cultivators within the clan, plus Second-Tier spirit beast overseeing their affairs...
That can be considered a three-stage Qi Condensation!
With such strength, they could already rank among the top-tier forces in some counties.
In addition, the Huang and Zhang families also created momentum.
In a short time, it caused quite a stir in the surrounding Prefecture!
Phrases like "Auction," "Qi Condensation Pill," "Cultivator Gathering," and "Newly Promoted Rank-2 Alchemist" are constantly spreading across various regions...
Perhaps before the great battle between Zhou and Liang.
A single Qi Condensation Pill, while attractive, shouldn't be enough to draw so much attention...
However, although the Da Zhou has won, it has also suffered considerable losses. At least three to five hundred Qi Condensation cultivators have perished!
Especially the seven or eight Prefecture near the battlefield...
Almost every prefecture lost several, or even more than ten, Qi Condensation cultivators!
These are the foundations of each prefecture. After a major battle, several Prefecture were almost crippled, and it would be difficult for them to recover in less than several decades.
Later--
After another round of internal strife, cases like Huang, Qin, and Zhang's, which led to the overthrow of a Prefecture, were not isolated incidents, but rather occurred in multiple locations!
A major reshuffling of power is no joke.
There were also newly established Prefecture, which were constantly vying for power. Some powerful clans monopolized a prefecture, while others had more than ten factions sharing it...
Humans are inherently greedy; there's never enough space to go around.
This has led to the current shortage of cultivators from various races...
Each party suffered considerable losses, which is why this Qi Condensation Pill is so precious and has attracted so much attention!
at the same time--
Qin Lu to become a newly promoted Rank-2 Alchemist is undoubtedly inspiring!
Nowadays--
Of the nine provinces and one hundred and twenty-three prefectures under the rule of the Da Zhou Dynasty, only two-thirds of the prefectures have Rank-2 Alchemist...
The simplest and most direct way for cultivators to accelerate their cultivation is through elixirs!
Therefore, the higher the rank of Alchemist, the higher their status and position. This is why many forces are interested in befriending this Alchemist Qin!
From this, one can conceive of...
The prestige of the Beichuan Qin Family is far more profound than it appears...
Currently, the Qin Clan has already laid the foundation for prosperity. The only remaining weakness is its shallow foundation, which time will gradually smooth out...
The Qin Clan will eventually rise to power!!!
"Hanbang and his group resigned?"
"Zhang Liang, Liu Ji, Xiao He —these are all talented individuals..."
"Fine, since they want to leave, let them go. There's no need to make things too difficult for them. As for their fiefdoms, let's preserve them for now."
As Qin Xiao, the chief minister of the Qin Palace, looked at the latest memorial, he couldn't help but sigh.
He had heard of the Hanbang faction before; it was considered one of the strongest among the Qin Clan's many affiliated forces, boasting over fifty Warrior and several thousand men...
He had intended to wait until things settled down before promoting a few people to serve as retainers and advisors to the Qin Clan.
Unexpectedly--
He actually resigned and ran away, and he even ran west!
The Chiyuan State and the Daliang are still at war there, having fought for almost ten years, though not as fiercely as at the beginning...
But it gradually devolved into a protracted war, yet the two countries seemed to be bewitched.
They're still engaged in a chaotic, high-energy battle, leaving everyone bewildered.
Even the Core Formation Ancestor Daliang, who has been clinging to life until now, has not yet passed away. No one knows what's going on...
"Let them be..."
"As long as the Qin Clan stands, everything else is just fleeting dust."
After Qin Xiao finished reviewing the memorials, he dismissed the others and turned his gaze to his fifth brother Qin Zhao, saying:
"Father's orders have come down. This time, send your Shadow Guards to carry them out."
"The destination is the coastal region of the Da Zhou, a place called the Extreme Abyss Strait, to investigate the whereabouts of the Cangnong Qi Clan..."
"If you're interested, you can take a look."
"The coastal region is rich in resources, and the Black Dragon possesses exceptional qualities. Only by venturing into the sea can a dragon truly roam this land. Let's go out and explore..."
"As the Lineage grows stronger in the future, one day the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce will also venture into the seas!"
"Let's treat this as a forward deployment for the Lineage."
Upon hearing this—
Qin Zhao did not refuse; instead, he calmly bowed and said, "Yes, elder brother!"
"I will build a forward-deployed harbor for my Lineage along the coast, and I will also find the whereabouts of the remnants of the Qi Clan, strengthening the foundation of my clan..."
One month later--
Qin Zhao, along with dozens of men, disappeared into the Qinchuan region, while a new sect called Dragon-Gazing Sect emerged along the coast of the Da Zhou...
The Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce was subsequently taken over by Qin Xiao.
A few weeks later, a large array suddenly appeared on Spirit Tea Peak...
The formation created a sea of mist that enveloped the entire mountain, completely blocking the view of mortals and Warrior, and also preventing any unusual phenomena from entering.
Then, a light rain began to fall.
People felt a slight sense of comfort, as if the distant Spirit Tea Peak had risen a little higher...