The Pill Assembly Ends, an Auction Invitation

Taking advantage of their rare free time, Sect Leader Kang Da and Jiang Qing brought many disciples with them on their trip to Hong County.

However, since the Immortal Ascension Assembly had just concluded, disciples with important duties naturally could not move around easily. But outstanding juniors like Tang Jiu, Jin Tanglü, and Duan Yunzhou could go out and broaden their horizons.

However, Fei Shuhe surprisingly showed some interest in this small family ceremony. Kang Changxi had other matters to attend to and did not want to leave the sect, so she had to ask Zhang Qingran to bring Kang Lingyi along, which would be a way to relieve her boredom.

In addition, Pei Zhu'er's granddaughter Pei Xiangcao, was found to have Triple Spirit Root during the Immortal Ascension Assembly. After hearing this, Sect Leader Kang Da told the girl to suspend her cultivation at the Nurturing Qilin Hall and stay with her generous great-grandmother, Fei Shuhe, to gain some benefits before leaving.

On the day of departure, a cursory glance revealed that, even excluding the maids, servants, guards, and attendants serving Fei Shuhe, there were still nearly fifty people.

Judging from what Sect Leader Kang Da in his previous jokes, he really does seem to be planning to go to the Cold Mountain Sect in Hong County and bankrupt Xu Liuxian.

Kang Dabao, who was used to a life of hardship, didn't know the meaning of the word "ostentation." He didn't understand how ordinary people would be dissatisfied with such a situation, since distinguished guests had come from afar, and it was the host who would be adorned with Spirit Cuisine and fine wine?

Kang Dabao had not been on tour for a long time, and his sudden appearance with a large entourage was considered a major event for the surrounding families.

Rumors have circulated that a high-ranking official has advised that Xuanwei City is only considered a good location in Cloud Horn Prefecture, a remote military prefecture. In the past, it was already inappropriate for Kuang Liuting, a newcomer, to condescend to make it the location of the prefectural government. Now that this member of the imperial family has been promoted to Duke and is almost like an imperial heir, it would be undignified for him to stay in this place any longer.

In fact, most of the Fei Household's She Mountain Hall members had already moved to the Third Tier Spirit Vein. Currently, only some noblewomen and younger generations who hold positions in the state court remain in Xuanwei City.

Fei Nanying, who often secluded himself for spiritual practice, also frequently asked for leave, only returning at crucial moments.

There are quite a few gates in the capital region that follow the Fei Household's usual practices. Xuanwei City is ostensibly the base of the Office of the Duke of Qin, but in reality, it is difficult to even find a high-ranking official there under normal circumstances.

However, the question of where Kuang Liuting cultivated after returning to Shannan Circuit remains unknown to the outside world, with many different opinions. However, there is a general consensus that he is not in Xuanwei City.

Therefore, the Office of the Duke of Qin's mansion should be moved to a new location to reflect its prestige and for convenience.

However, among the five prefectures of Jing, Yun, Ye, Pu, and Ding in Shannan Circuit, which are actually governed by the Office of the Duke of Qin, Pu Prefecture is even more barren than Cloud Horn Prefecture. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to accommodate only a False Core sect like Stone Mountain Sect.

Jingnan Prefecture's resources are comparable to Pu Prefecture's, hardly deserving the title of wealthy, and it's also located on the front lines of both prefectures, so it should be excluded.

Ding Prefecture is not a fertile land, and it has only recently been granted a gateway to Senior Cultivator Wufeng, so it is not worth considering.

As for Ye Prefecture, after the battle between the legitimate and illegitimate sons of the Yang Household family concluded, the two superior cultivators of the Yang Household, relying on the gains from their years of conquest, had restored most of the previously devastated state, making it resemble a paradise. However, it was actually the Yang Household's fiefdom, and the Yang Household members naturally treated it with utmost respect and could not act rashly.

In other words, the location for the Office of the Duke of Qin's Mansion might still have to be chosen from the Mountain North Circuit.

However, according to well-informed sources, True Person Moon Hidden doesn't seem to object to this matter; on the contrary, he seems to enjoy it.

It is said that the Office of the Duke of Qin has also received his petition. This generous Nascent True Person Nascent Soul willing to build a brand new Office of the Duke of Qin in Phoenix Cry Prefecture, which is sandwiched between Three Ting Prefectures and Yuan Prefecture, where Five Old Mothers Mountain is located.

As for the Golden Core sects within Phoenix Cry Prefecture that are very close to Five Old Mothers Mountain, they certainly wouldn't dare to utter a single word to Nascent Soul True Person. At most, they would simply choose another place to live a peaceful life. After all, the choice between staying in one's homeland and offending True Person is something no one needs to teach one.

In the early years of the dynasty, Phoenix Cry Prefecture was one of only two superior prefectures among the thirteen prefectures of Mountain North Circuit. Although it is now far less prosperous than the heartland of the Immortal Dynasty, it is still one of the few remaining fertile lands under the control of True Person Moon Hidden.

Others hadn't expected him to be so willing to do so. In terms of mere obedience, True Person Moon Hidden's actions were perhaps even inferior to those of Grand Eunuch Wei who frequently served the Emperor.

I wonder if, after True Person Moon Hidden's death, this subservience will bring a few more years of peace to Five Old Mothers Mountain.

However, judging from the current situation, the Department of State Affairs still relies on True Person Moon Hidden to some extent. The news that the Ministry of Personnel has prepared a decree for him to become a Duke has already spread far and wide, and it should be issued soon.

If the Office of the Duke of Qin were to grant the request of True Person Moon Hidden to relocate to Phoenix Cry Prefecture, then a huge power vacuum would emerge in Cloud Horn Prefecture.

In other words, the power structure in Cloud Horn Prefecture is about to undergo a minor reshuffle.

On the surface, the two most powerful families in Cloud Horn Prefecture are the Han City Yue Household and the Pingrong County Chongming Sect. In recent years, due to Kuang Liuting, some good families from the capital and poor families have moved to the prefecture, but in terms of strength, none of them can compare with the two families mentioned above.

At first glance, the former appears to be a descendant of the founder of the Two Instruments Sect, a member of the same family as the Holy Maiden of Five Old Mothers Mountain, and has been a powerful figure in Cloud Horn Prefecture for hundreds of years, enjoying considerable prestige.

The latter, though his reputation as a rising star in the state and a respected elder in the sect was mixed, managed to revitalize a declining sect through his status as the son-in-law of a noble family.

However, if one thinks about it for a while, one will realize that the Han City Yue Household, which has been split into three parts, is no longer a match for the Chongming Sect.

Yue Lin is indeed formidable; even among those from both the southern and northern mountain regions, it would be difficult to find another pseudo-alchemist who can match him.

However, even a novice cultivator can only live to be five Jiazi (60 years old). With Yue Lin's future path blocked, he will gradually decline as he ages. After another one or two cycles, he may no longer be a match for the venerable Master Kang in his prime.

As for the other younger generations of the Yue Household, it's hard to say they were outstanding either. This was because the Two Instruments Sect had excessively restricted these families within its jurisdiction back then. Outstanding members like Yue Lan and Yue Feng all perished outside the sect, leaving Yue Lin without a successor for a short period of time.

Yue Hongguo, who had become a saintess after joining the Five Old Mothers Mountain, was no longer favored by Kuang Liuting due to the burdens of her Lineage. The disciples of the Five Old Mothers Mountain sect, seeing that even their own Nascent Soul ancestor was trying to figure out the emperor's intentions, naturally did not choose to get close to Yue Hongguo.

Thus, this woman not only became the first person in the history of Five Old Mothers Mountain to become a saint without achieving the Golden Core, but also the first saint who was not even allowed to pay homage to her senior master, making it difficult for her to gain any real influence.

There's no need to elaborate on the Chongming Sect's side; all Third Master Jiang needs to do is hold his sword in front of the battle lines, and the already weakened Han City Yue Household will not dare to make any rash moves.

Anyone with eyes to see this situation clearly. So, once the Office of the Duke of Qin moves to Mountain North Circuit, it goes without saying who will be in charge of Cloud Horn Prefecture.

Sect Leader Kang Da's flying boat traveled along the way, wherever the local authorities had some prestige, they would naturally send out visiting Spirit Artifact, hoping to offer some "small gifts" as part of the journey's arrangements.

When receiving gifts, Kang Dabao remained as approachable as ever, treating people with a warm and welcoming demeanor. He never missed an opportunity to try and improve his public image.

Kang Lingyi was quite perceptive of her father's intentions, and always obediently pulled Pei Xiangcao to stand aside when the Sect Leader Kang Da received guests. With a slightly more sensible mind, she would not forget the extra benefits of these two precious daughters when giving gifts.

Under these circumstances, the journey was at least twice as long. Correspondingly, the Kui Star Shuttle became much heavier, and even Pei Xiangcao, a little girl who had not yet entered the Spirit Realm, was probably worth enough to make some seasoned Rogue Cultivator in astonishment.

Since the little girl couldn't be stored in Storage Bag, she had no choice but to entrust her to her grandmother Kang Lingyi, for safekeeping. Fortunately, among the disciples of the Chongming Sect, regardless of rank, Storage Bag were not in short Law Artifact. Kang Lingyi had prepared one for Pei Xiangcao in advance, which hung on her waist, waiting for the latter to be able to use it after she had absorbed the spirit.

Having received plenty of gifts Sect Leader Kang Da was in a good mood, so he became much more low-key when he arrived at the Cold Mountain Sect. Even as the leader of the alliance, he couldn't overshadow Xu Liuxian, the host.

He sent his disciples to refuse any further attempts to board his boat for conversation or to offer gifts and intimacy, saying only that they could discuss the matter at a more suitable time after this matter was settled.

Xu Liuxian had been waiting at the mountain gate archway, was immediately very friendly upon seeing the Six-Leaf Azure Lotus Dao Flag of the Chongming Sect.

Those who are family know their own situation. When the four sworn brothers met Jiang Qing, it was only because they saw that the latter was highly skilled and had a straightforward personality that they became friends with him.

Objectively speaking, at that time, the Four Friends of Cold Mountain were considered to have promoted younger generations and treated them with respect. However, the relationship between the two families began to change slowly after Xu Liuxian obtained the qualification to enter Mountain-Viewing cave abode from Jiang Qing.

When Xu Liuxian received the news from the Chongming Sect and learned of the unexpected death of Lang Yi, he had received an immense favor.

The four brothers had previously claimed to be living a carefree life, but in reality, if they had a place to settle down and build a home, why would they have to endure such hardship as Rogue Cultivator?

If Xu Liuxian had been a Rogue Cultivator from beginning to end, where would his disciples have come from, risking their lives to earn enough military merits for him?! And whose blood would have been used to obtain the resources for him to form a False Core?!

Therefore, Xu Liuxian felt genuine gratitude towards the Chongming Sect. However, seeing that the sect Sect Leader Kang Da, who always believed in traveling light, had brought so many attendants, he felt that he was being valued, and his smile deepened.

His current demeanor surprised He Binpeng somewhat. He sighed, wondering why he had never seen the usually aloof and unruly Sect Leader Xu display such a fawning expression on his face before.

Xu Liuxian disregarded all of this. He too had come from a humble background and had risen from a minor cultivator to a pseudo-elixir master through sheer hard work and perseverance. Naturally, he understood the principles of the "down-to-earth and pragmatic" philosophy that Headmaster Kang had always advocated.

For him, obtaining the False Core was already the fulfillment of his lifelong wish, and he would no longer devote much attention to the path of immortality. As for how to manage the sect well, Sect Leader Kang Da was a role model in the surrounding area, and he would need to learn a lot from him in the future.

After forming the False Core, Xu Liuxian also needs to consider whether to expand his Lineage line. If so, he should take the opportunity to get closer to the increasingly prosperous Chongming Sect in order to seek future assistance.

Furthermore, Sect Leader Kang Da was already a top-tier figure below the Golden Core stage, and also the leader of the alliance. Xu Liuxian had always been extremely Qi Ingestion of him, so how could he possibly humble himself and become a lowly servant?!

Just as Xu Liuxian led a group of the Chongming Sect, along with their wives, concubines, and children, to welcome the guests from the Sect Leader Kang Da ashore, he saw Fei Shuhe, who rarely accompanied Headmaster Kang, also arrive with her entire household of beautiful women.

This scene startled the fake alchemist so much that a few drops of cold sweat seeped out of his back. He quickly made a gesture behind his back. The quick-witted disciple behind him immediately understood and hurriedly turned around to take away the gift that Xu Liuxian had prepared long ago.

At this moment, no one cared about the whereabouts of a minor character. Sect Leader Kang Da smiled and bowed to Xu Liuxian, saying, "Brother, your promotion to Pill Master this time greatly enhances the prestige of our Double Brightness Alliance; your contribution is truly immense!"

The latter also repeatedly said, "Alliance Leader, you flatter me. I, Liu Xian, truly do not deserve such praise! Please, please!"

The Cold Mountain Sect has put a lot of effort into preparing for Xu Liuxian's False Core ceremony, and the decorations and arrangements are quite outstanding for this humble place in Cloud Horn Prefecture.

However, Fei Shuhe didn't see much to commend her. She simply chatted intimately with the noble ladies of the Cold Mountain Sect with remarkable skill. Judging from her generous demeanor, compared to the very reserved women of Cold Crow Mountain, this noble lady from the Fei Household seemed more like the hostess of the place.

Fei Shuhe was always adept at handling such situations, so Kang Dabao had no worries. He simply gathered with Xu Liuxian to catch up.

After the banquet was set out, Xu Liuxian's meticulous preparations were rendered useless due to Fei Shuhe and others' unexpectedly spontaneous arrival. However, he was quite shrewd. Seeing that Sect Leader Kang Da had brought many juniors, he took a piece of Yi Wood Green Willow Heart as a prize, intending to set up a fighting arena under the banquet stage for his disciples to perform martial arts to accompany the wine.

Without female entertainers to serve them, the heads of the various families sitting in the audience also felt bored and echoed each other's sentiments. Sect Leader Kang Da, of course, would not spoil the fun.

Jiang Qing selected a group of Double Brightness disciples to descend from the stage. Zhou Zhaoyi, who was prepared below, quickly organized and arranged things, and the makeshift arena immediately became lively.

Third Master Jiang's judgment was certainly not bad; all of Double Brightness's disciples immediately stood out as soon as they stepped onto the stage.

Jin Tanglü is the eldest son of Jin Shilun, who was already very handsome. With the addition of Mo'er, Jin Tanglü's appearance is even more outstanding than his father's.

This Jade-Faced Gentleman practices a wide-ranging and powerful sword technique. Compared to his father, Jin Tanglü's talent in swordsmanship is far superior. Although his current cultivation level is only at the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, he has already mastered a low- Vast-Tier Lower-Grade technique, something his father has yet to achieve.

Combined with his enviable magical Spirit Artifact and equipment, few could rival him;

As Duan Anle's eldest son, Duan Yunzhou naturally had many spirit beasts by his side, and his maternal grandfather, Zhou Yixiu, almost spoiled him. Duan Anle also did not slacken his discipline, so his foundation was extremely solid, and he was able to shine brightly in the arena.

Tang Jiu is the first grand-disciple of Sect Leader Kang Da, and has already reached the Peak Qi Refinement Refining, on the verge of Foundation Establishment. Moreover, this young man is the only disciple among all the True Disciple of the Chongming Sect who can learn the Bright Moon Visualization Method, so he is naturally even more favored by Kang Dabao.

Tang Jiu has now raised a swarm of First Tier Sand Yellow Wasp to defend against enemies. These kinds of spirit insects are notorious among First Tier spirit insects, and are extremely violent, so few people can control them.

Tang Jiu was able to control these thousands of Sand Yellow Wasp with ease through perseverance and his powerful Divine Sense, making him virtually unmatched among his peers and surpassing even his two junior brothers in popularity. This was something that Sect Leader Kang Da had always been quite pleased with.

At this time, Chongming Sect is striving for progress, and it is only natural that some disciples have the protection of their fathers and have smooth Dao Path. Kang Dabao has no right to criticize them. However, the Sect Leader Kang Da still hopes that more disciples from humble backgrounds like Tang Jiu can stand out from the crowd. Only then can we see that Chongming Sect is constantly producing new blood and has a promising future.

The arena battle raged until the eve of the False Core Ceremony, but somewhat surprisingly, Tang Jiu failed to win.

The author's first point: Xu Liuxian's promise of the Yi Wood Green Willow Heart of Yi Wood was won by Yang Qun, the eldest grandson of Yang Xun, the head of the Yang Rainbow Mountain Yang Household, which made an impression on all the heads of the families present.

Xu Liuxian had invested heavily in setting a reward, but it was snatched away by another family. He wasn't angry, but he still went on stage to preach as usual.

This time, Xu Liuxian was exceptionally generous, revealing many crucial points without reservation, which drew continuous praise from the audience. Even Sect Leader Kang Da seemed to have gained something from it.

After the Heavenly Dao concluded, Kang Dabao was about to return home when Xu Liuxian stopped him. Seeing that Kang had produced something, Kang exclaimed in surprise, "An invitation to the Myriad Treasures Trading Company's auction? How did you obtain it, Brother Daoist?!"

(Thanks to Huanshi for the 5,000 points)