Returning to Pingrong County
The Sect Leader Kang Da's ambition to Foundation Establishment didn't last long. As soon as he landed in his spirit boat, he encountered a true Foundation Establishment cultivator. He immediately and habitually humbled himself and adopted a humble and apologetic demeanor.
At this moment, Fei Shuhe's Nanny Sun was leading several young maids from the inner side of the Cold Crow Mountain Range, carrying large and small baskets, presumably returning with mountain vegetables.
She's capable of laboring to Foundation Establishment True Cultivator her skills by going out to gather wild vegetables; this noblewoman is truly remarkable.
Kang Dabao only sighed once, and from a distance, as a junior, he bowed to Nanny Sun as a sign of respect.
The latter was not arrogant either, still regarding herself as a servant, bowing her head and curtsying. Both of them tacitly agreed not to talk for a while, but to go their separate ways.
Nanny Sun seemed unwilling to inquire about her son-in-law's recent situation so that she could report it to the young lady who lived secluded in the courtyard.
However, Sect Leader Kang Da knew that since Fei Shuhe arrived, the entire vicinity of the Chongming Sect, including the Heng Mountain Ye Household, the Fangshi Mountain Lu Household, and the Zither Leaf Forest Xue Household, had been patrolled day and night by First-Tier Superior-Grade Golden-Feathered Owl. The information about the various families, including Chongming Sect, had probably already been collected by the Fei Household, so there was no need for Nanny Sun to ask Kang Dabao in person.
The eggs of the Golden-Feathered Owl, a spirit bird, cost four to five Spirit Stones each, and the resources required to successfully raise them to adulthood are even greater.
In Cloud Horn Prefecture, many small forces were lucky enough to obtain one and raise it to adulthood, and they all carefully nurtured it as a clan's guardian spirit beast. Unlike Fei Shuhe, who was so extravagant, releasing twenty or thirty of them in a small airspace, and only using them as signal birds to sound the alarm.
The Fei Household's methods certainly don't stop there; this is what we can see. There are probably many more unseen methods. All the major and minor affairs of the surrounding families should be compiled by specialized cultivators and reported to Fei Shuhe.
If it weren't for the Daoist Black Shoes in charge of the Chongming Sect, news of when Sect Leader Kang Da would relieve himself every day would likely reach Fei Shuhe's ears without Nanny Sun having to worry.
"It's been quite a while since I've seen my wife. I wonder if she's gained or lost weight. I hope she's keeping a few men in the yard."
The Sect Leader Kang Da, had only been in the outer reaches of the Cold Crow Mountain Range with Little Wu Meng and Yuan Ping'an for a short while when he saw the mountain delicacies gathered by the maids and became somewhat envious. He also thought about finding some tasty wild vegetables to take back and cook.
Now that Kang Dabao has reached the Late Qi Refinement, he is considered safe in this outer area. As the sect leader, he doesn't need to sneak into the mountains to catch a Colorful-Feathered Pheasant like Yuan Jin did, which would only result in him being scolded by his senior brother.
They had only picked a few items when a Gray Spirit Falcon trained by Duan Anle came looking for them.
My second apprentice is quite talented in the art of beast taming. With Qi Refining Second Layer of Qi Refining cultivation, he managed to subdue the spirit bird that He Dezong sent over, which was already First-Tier Middle-Grade.
Including the Fire Boar that he and Zhou Yixiu brought back from Tanggu County last time, only one has died so far.
If there is any beast-taming inheritance in the future, remember to bring it back to Duan Anle.
Unfortunately, the Three Incense Cult cultivator whom Jiang Qing captured last time seemed to be one of the few in the sect Buxiu beast taming, and there were no related texts in his Storage Bag. I wonder if Uncle-Master Black Shoes could find some in Ying Bi's Storage Bag.
"I should seek your guidance again later." With that thought, Sect Leader Kang Da raised his left arm, and the Gray Spirit Falcon, with remarkable intelligence, retracted the sharp spikes on its fingers and gently landed on Kang Dabao's left arm, spitting out the talisman inside its belly.
The talisman was enveloped in spiritual energy, preventing it from being contaminated by the filth inside the Gray Spirit Falcon's belly.
Kang Dabao picked it up and examined it closely, his brows suddenly furrowing. "Why is it about Foundation Establishment again?"
He'd only been back for three days, hadn't even had time to heal his injuries, and hadn't even finished seeing his disciples, and now another Foundation Establishment True Cultivator was summoning him?
The number of Foundation Establishment True Cultivator I've seen in the past few decades is not as high as the number I've seen in the last year or two.
Kang Dabao felt a surge of resentment and considered feigning illness to avoid going to the market. However, seeing that the letter mentioned the market again, he thought that if it was about discussing compensation and subsidies, he would suffer a great loss if he didn't go. So he decided to go first and see what happened.
He first sent Shan Cai, along with Little Wu Meng and Yuan Ping'an, back home. Just as he was about to set off alone, Jiang Qing, who had already heard the news, rushed over.
This time, however, he wouldn't leave no matter what they said, insisting on accompanying Sect Leader Kang Da on his trip. Ye Zhengwen, who was standing beside him, also spoke up at the right moment to advise him, "Even a hero needs three helpers. Why haven't you learned your lesson? If Junior Brother Jiang had been by your side back in Tanggu County, you wouldn't have been in such danger."
Ye Zhengwen still had access to information, and even though Sect Leader Kang Da hadn't recounted his experiences in Tanggu County in detail after returning, Ye Zhengwen still knew quite a bit.
This guy has always been someone I don't get along with; even kind words coming out of his mouth will sound different.
Kang Dabao had no intention of arguing with him, but Jiang Qing was somewhat displeased and glared at Ye Zhengwen, who had spoken up for him, making the latter feel quite awkward.
Since joining the Chongming Sect, Ye Zhengwen has not changed his sharp and sarcastic tone. He still dares to argue with Kang Dabao, but he is actually a little afraid of Jiang Qing.
Since the Daoist Black Shoes joined the Chongming Sect, this junior brother's Swordsmanship has become increasingly refined. If it weren't for his still shallow cultivation, he could probably even fight against those so-called Foundation Establishment True Disciple.
Although Ye Zhengwen's cultivation level was the same as Jiang Qing's at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining, he still had to be afraid.
After Ye Zhengwen's persuasion, and knowing that Jiang Qing was indeed unable to return in time, the Sect Leader Kang Da had no choice but to summon his flying boat and take the two of them to the Pingrong County.
This flying boat, which County Magistrate Kang "borrowed" from Luo Heng, was far less swift and heavy-duty Ying Bi's Second Tier flying boat, but fortunately, it could adjust its size according to the number of passengers.
With fewer people, the flying boat is faster and consumes fewer Spirit Stone, which is quite useful for the Chongming Sect, a small family, in daily life.
Jiang Qing was raised by Kang Dabao since childhood, and the two brothers, traveling together on the boat, naturally had much to talk about.
The former's cultivation level had surpassed that of his senior brother, Kang Dabao, many years ago. Therefore, when facing Little Sanzi, Kang Dabao did not need to inquire about his cultivation, but instead told him about his recent trivial matters.
Most of the time, Kang Dabao did the talking, with Jiang Qing occasionally chiming in. The time for their journey passed quickly as the two brothers talked, just like when Jiang Qing used to sit on the shelf behind Kang Dabao when they were children.
Upon arriving at the Pingrong County, Kang Dabao discovered that Magistrate Luo Heng was in even worse condition. It seemed that his failure to die in the Spirit Stone mine in Tanggu County had indeed disappointed the magistrate.
Tie Xishan, on the other hand, was even more radiant. Recently, Luo Heng had been bullied by him to the point that he couldn't even find a handsome mortal servant to relieve his lust, let alone spend Spirit Stone on prostitutes.
It wasn't that Luo Heng himself was useless, but rather that Tie Liuyun, an elder of Tie Xishan, had recently been making waves in Cloud Horn Prefecture, doing several impressive things for the prefectural government, and was showing signs of succeeding Huo Bing as the prefect.
Given this overall situation, Luo Heng's struggles as a Qi Refinement son-in-law are naturally insignificant. It would be better for him to quietly lay low and wait for the changes in the power struggle at the top.
Sect Leader Kang Da didn't even bother to glance at Luo Heng, that loser, and instead chatted warmly with Tie Xishan. The latter must have already heard the news that the Daoist Black Shoes had amazed everyone at the Spirit Stone mine, and he was even more enthusiastic when talking to Sect Leader Kang Da. Jiang Qing, standing beside him, was being praised by him as if he were an immortal.
The conversation between the two sides did not last long. A group of Xiezhi Iron Guard entered the main hall of the county government from behind the yamen and lined up. Tie Liuyun was about to arrive.
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