Clever Words Concealed His Tracks as He Recounted His Peril; Nascent Souls Came to the Hall to Divide the Spoils

----A few days later, Joyful Sight Mountain

When Kang Dabao returned, he did not take True Person Tiger Spring's storage ring with him. He only put all the treasures inside into several Storage Bag and hid this extremely rare Third Tier mustard seed Law Treasure in a secluded place.

Joyful Sight Mountain, there was also Chan Master Huiming, who had endured loneliness and remained in seclusion in such a remote and desolate place as Shannan Circuit for a hundred years. He was certainly not an easy True Person to associate with.

At this moment, since Sect Leader Kang Da didn't have a foolproof method of concealment, he naturally wouldn't risk gambling on Chan Master Huiming's eyesight; it was better to be cautious.

After several days of stopping and starting, he encountered several groups of junior disciples from his sect who were looking for him, but Kang Dabao deliberately avoided them all.

When Sect Leader Kang Da staggered back to Joyful Sight Mountain, he was greeted by a scene of mourning.

Kang Dabao let out a long sigh, filled with emotion. The Fourth Tier immortal mountain before him seemed to have been painted with a layer of white paint; one had to look closely to find any trace of impurities.

As the instigator, Sect Leader Kang Da naturally knew why this situation had arisen, but he felt no shame whatsoever.

If he could feel even a sliver of pity for a Nascent Soul True Person intended to seize his Nascent Soul, then he would truly be a living saint.

However, when Kang Dabao settled down, he vomited out the mouthful of foul blood that had been trapped in his stomach.

Upon seeing his senior brother, the sect leader, return, Chongming Sect Third Master Jiang was not to be outdone. He rushed over on his flying sword, helped the unsteady senior brother to his feet, and asked with concern, "Senior Brother, how did you get so badly injured?!"

Yuan Er and Ye Zhengwen were a step behind Jiang Qing, but seeing Kang Dabao's expression, they both secretly praised him in their hearts before each squeezing out a lot of worry between their brows.

These two had witnessed Sect Leader Kang Da's acting skills firsthand since they were young, and they saw them much more clearly than Third Master Jiang.

Since the two knew about Kang Dabao's abilities, they naturally knew how to cover for him.

Jiang Qing's sincere efforts added a touch of warmth to the drama, making the Jiuzhen and one part fiction truly moving, bringing many cultivators in the Double Brightness Alliance to tears.

With such a commotion, the other cultivators naturally heard the news as well.

Fei Nanying rushed ahead of the other cultivators from Joyful Sight Mountain to stand before Kang Dabao. After assessing the latter's injuries and glancing at the expressionless You Longzi beside him, he felt reassured and gently reprimanded him:

"You've come back, so why make such a commotion?! You've disturbed the tranquility of this sacred mountain."

Kang Dabao, noticing the unpleasant expressions on the faces of the cultivators from Joyful Sight Mountain, followed up Fei Nanying by saying:

"The young man had not yet returned to the mountain when he heard the news of the passing of True Person Tiger Spring Huquan. He was deeply saddened, and his men were also greatly moved."

"It was certainly not during this time that we neglected the funeral of our senior; I hope Boyue and all fellow Daoists will forgive us."

Even though they knew that they might not believe what Sect Leader Kang Da, the cultivators of Joyful Sight Mountain, led by You Longzi, still looked somewhat relieved.

Suddenly, another figure, radiating Buddhist light, appeared in the mountains, accompanied by an old bird riding on a cloud.

Although neither of them uttered a word upon landing, they had already alerted the cultivators of Joyful Sight Mountain, letting them know that the master of this Fourth Tier immortal mountain was no longer just their side.

Fei Tianqin, being an old bird with sharp eyesight, could tell that Sect Leader Kang Da's injuries were not life-threatening. He immediately calmed down, and chuckled, "..."

"Not bad, you managed to escape safely from Cloud Trust. From now on, among all the cultivators in the Immortal Dynasty, you'll be considered someone of importance."

The Chan Master Huiming, standing to the side, also showed an expression of admiration. However, having shed his Buse composure, he became much more reserved, simply smiling and nodding without saying a word.

He silently praised Fei Nanying's judgment, no wonder he was chosen as the next head of the Ying Prefecture Fei Household.

If these two behaved this way, one can only imagine how the other cultivators present behaved.

The cultivators of the You Longzi lineage looked astonished, as if they had heard something unbelievable; while Jiang Qing, Yuan Jin, and the others felt honored, they also felt a sense of self-motivation.

At this moment, Fei Nanying, who was also a mid-grade Dancheng, stood at a distance as Boyue, looking at Kang Dabao, who had not changed much from before, and for the first time ever, a feeling of gratitude welled up in his heart towards Kuang Liuting.

Sect Leader Kang Da didn't want to be in the limelight. It had been many years since he had been surrounded by so many important figures and had been eager to get rid of them as soon as possible.

Supported by Jiang Qing, Kang Dabao deliberately swayed, coughing as he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his voice hoarse as if it had been sanded:

"The boy is not very capable. He had just exchanged messages with the ancestor and senior Huiming that day when his Spirit Vein were injured by Cloud Trust's Mystic Origin True Qi. His escape light dissipated, and he fell into the snow on the Mountain North Circuit, almost being swallowed by the Sha Qi."

Fortunately, I found a secluded cave and survived on a few healing pills. Only today was I able to barely set off to return. It was a close call that I didn't lose my life.

His words were half true and half false. He told the truth about being injured by Cloud Trust, but concealed the entanglement between Broken Stone Hollow and Tiger Spring, and attributed his disappearance only to healing.

As for the Upper-Grade Golden Core deep within his Dantian, he had long since wrapped it tightly with spiritual power, suppressing even the spiritual light to the point that only a wisp remained. To outsiders, it appeared to be nothing more than an ordinary Golden Core with disordered spiritual power after being severely injured.

Fei Tianqin flapped his golden wings, the scrutiny in his sharp eyes softening slightly, replaced by a hint of approval. "You're quite clever, kid, you didn't forget to send a message! That day, Chan Master Huiming and I received your message and followed the direction for quite a while."

Who knew that Cloud Trust had a backup plan? He set up several Yin Sha illusion arrays along the way, confusing our tracking Divine Sense and ultimately letting him escape without a trace!

At this point, the old bird's tone was full of frustration. After all, if they could capture True Person Cloud Trust, the Ying Prefecture Fei Household would have gained another merit, instead of being forced to set their sights on the treasury of Joyful Sight Mountain.

Chan Master Huiming nodded slowly and added:

"Fellow Cloud Trust's escape techniques are already exquisite, and he is also proficient in Yin Sha techniques. That day, when we chased him to the vicinity of Broken Stone Hollow, we even cut off his Xuan Yuan aura, which means he must have used the Yin Sha of the earth's veins to cover his tracks. It is already remarkable that Young Friend Kang was able to send a message in such a critical situation."

His words were both an affirmation of Kang Dabao and an attempt to save face for himself and Fei Tianqin's "failed attempt".

The Original Buddha Sect, an Exoteric Buddhism temple, couldn't even find a single Nascent Soul of the same level who was seriously injured. If this were to get out, it would tarnish the prestige of the great sect, and some cover-up would be necessary.

Kang Dabao felt a sense of relief upon hearing this, but he also knew that no one would think that he, a nobody, had taken in True Person Tiger Spring. He quickly put on a guilty expression and said, "It's all my fault."

"Stop gossiping," the old ancestor with the flat hair, as always, couldn't stand the respectful platitudes that Sect Leader Kang Da was about to say, and simply folded away his pair of golden wings.

"Since the Zen master and I couldn't catch up with that True Person who escaped, we shouldn't blame you, a junior."

The veteran then shifted the focus back to practical benefits. Compared to the difficult task of capturing True Person Cloud Trust, controlling the treasury of Joyful Sight Mountain was the most tangible advantage at the moment.

Among the Nascent Soul seen by Fei Tianqin, Chan Master Huiming was considered to have a kind and generous nature.

In addition, the team led by Fei Tianqin still had some deterrent effect, so after several tests in recent days, this veteran realized that the former had no intention of using his power to intimidate others.

So, how to allocate the Joyful Sight Mountain Treasury became a matter of tacit understanding between the man and the bird.

However, Fei Tianqin had no intention of emptying all the treasures of Joyful Sight Mountain over generations. Although one of the two True Person of the Nascent Soul Sect was seriously injured and fled to join the rebels, and the other died and ascended to immortality, Joyful Sight Mountain still had more than ten Golden Core cultivators still alive and more than ten thousand disciples scattered in all directions.

This sect, which once rivaled Supreme Unity Temple Dao Contention for the top position in the Daoist world, and with countless other sects and inextricable ties to it, cannot be treated as just an ordinary Golden Core sect, even if it is temporarily without True Person to oversee it.

If it weren't for the Ying Prefecture Fei Household and the allure of their vast collection, Fei Tianqin would have even considered doing You Longzi a favor to solidify the relationship between the two families and forge a genuine alliance.

The old bird's eyes narrowed, but he quickly dismissed these distracting thoughts, realizing that now, with Sect Leader Kang Da recounting his own hard work, it was a perfect time to divide the spoils.

Chan Master Huiming understood Fei Tianqin's intentions. The prayer beads that were slipping in his hand stopped abruptly. He glanced at Fei Tianqin and, upon meeting his sharp eyes, the matter was settled.

Having set the tone with this man and bird, You Longzi, who had already been formally appointed as the acting sect leader in front of the cultivators of Joyful Sight Mountain, was prepared to become a fish on a chopping board.

After Fei Tianqin summoned Fei Donggu, Fei Nanying, Kang Dabao, and Jiang Qing, he then went with Chan Master Huiming, accompanied by You Longzi and the female Daoist surnamed Qin who Joyful Sight Mountain Treasury.

The group followed You Longzi and the female Daoist surnamed Qin to the Joyful Sight Mountain. After bypassing the barrier formed by the intertwining of three Spirit Vein, a magnificent jade palace suddenly appeared in the mountain's belly.

The palace gate is about three zhang high and is carved from a single piece of warm jade that has been around for ten thousand years. The three ancient seal characters "Cangzhen Pavilion" on the lintel seem to flow with a pale blue light as if they were alive.

Fei Nanying had been making inspections quite often these days. He took a jade talisman and stuck it into the door slot. The true patterns suddenly lit up like flowing water over the black jade. The moment the palace door opened with a "boom", a rich Spiritual Qi mixed with the fragrance of spirit fat, medicine and metal rushed in.

It wasn't the sluggishness of an ordinary warehouse, but rather the flow of a living spring, so much so that even Kang Dabao, with his "severely injured Golden Core," couldn't help but take a deep breath. The Upper-Grade Golden Core in his Dantian trembled slightly, as if responding to this extremely pure Spiritual Qi.

This was a situation he only experienced when he first reached the Golden Core stage, in the Mystic Firmament Palace. Even when he was in the Fei Household's treasure vault in Ying Prefecture, the spiritual energy within it was probably less than one-fifth of what was here.

Stepping into the hall, the dome, tens of feet high, was inlaid with hundreds of fist-sized star marrow spirit crystals, whose silvery-white spiritual light fell like shattered stars, illuminating the hall as clearly as daytime;

Between the cloud-patterned jade bricks on the ground, there were tiny fragments of light blue Spirit Stone. Spiritual Qi slowly seeped out along the brick seams. When you stepped on them, wisps of Spiritual Qi seeped into your meridians through the soles of your feet, as if even the shattered meridians of the Sect Leader Kang Da were nourished and made much more comfortable.

The low-level spiritual objects in the outer halls were Like a Mountain like mountains, so much so that even the Sect Leader Kang Da, who Delusion-Breaking Golden Eyes, could not see them clearly.

However, Fei Tianqin and Chan Master Huiming clearly did not linger over these items at all, and without needing the female Daoist priest surnamed Qin to lead the way, they found themselves in the middle of the inner hall.

The first thing you see is a Spirit Plant shelf, with dozens of rare and Spirit Plant arranged in a staggered manner. Each plant is set in a jade basin decorated with Jinyun, and the bottom of the basin is covered with fine high-grade Spirit Stone.

A ray of light spread upwards along the fine lines of the pot, making the plant even more vibrant. Beside it was a half-acre medicinal herb garden, planted with many seedlings that had not yet matured.

One of the three-inch-tall Bodhi seedlings was particularly special, with pale golden leaves and faint Buddhist light swirling between the veins. If you got close, you could smell the serene Zen atmosphere, clearly indicating that it was planted specifically to nourish one's Buddhist nature.

Behind the Spirit Plant shelf was another shelf displaying hundreds of jade bottles, each radiating spiritual light and bearing inscriptions of Immortal Seal Script and iron-like strokes.

Following that were dozens of various Law Treasure, all of which were of high quality and far superior to the ordinary items in the outer hall.

Fei Tianqin's eyes flickered, and Huiming also stared at the Bodhi seedling for a long time. However, at this moment, both the man and the bird needed to be mindful of their status, dignity, and the reserve of elders.

With You Longzi's expression indifferent and the female Daoist's eyes bloodshot, the atmosphere was about to turn cold. Just as Fei Donggu was about to pull Fei Nanying aside to speak, he saw the Sect Leader Kang Da stagger forward and bow to You Longzi.

"Brother Dao, this time you disregarded your own personal interests and considered the greater good. As the leader of a renowned sect, you showed compassion for the righteous warriors on their expedition. Your righteousness is boundless and your loyalty beyond words. I will certainly report your righteous act to the government afterward, so that Your Excellency may know how courageous and loyal the fellow Daoists of Joyful Sight Mountain are."

Upon hearing this, You Longzi's expression softened slightly. Fei Nanying also benefited from the situation. His current status was quite sensitive, and it would be much more appropriate for Kang Dabao to say certain things than for him.

But You Longzi's face gradually faded, he merely returned the greeting to Sect Leader Kang Da before moving to Fei Tianqin and Chan Master Huiming, and respectfully said:

"These two seniors have gone to great lengths to correct the chaos at Joyful Sight Mountain and save us Joyful Sight Mountain the brink of disaster. Joyful Sight Mountain is not unaware of gratitude and should repay them in any way to preserve this friendship."

I now offer 30,000 magical Law Artifact of various grades, 1,000 Spirit Artifact of various grades, and 10,000 bottles of first and Second Tier elixirs for the purpose of rewarding the troops.

"Very well, my dear nephew, you have such a kind intention. I am ashamed to accept it on behalf of my men." Fei Tianqin nodded for a moment. Chan Master Huiming was a loner and would not have any interest in such common things.

The gifts of gratitude from the high-ranking cultivators in the Fei Household's formation were not included; the main event would only begin after the You Longzi presented this appetizer.

Without any attempt to conceal himself, Chan Master Huiming slowly walked to the Spirit Plant stand. His gaze fell upon the Bodhi seedling, and as he clasped his hands together, a faint golden light emanated from his fingertips, gently touching the leaves. The moment the light touched the seedling, the leaves trembled slightly, and the pale Golden Leaf became even more distinct.

Seeing this, Chan Master Huiming was overjoyed and softly chanted a Buddhist prayer. "This seedling has already shown its Buddha-nature. Planting it in the Original Buddha Sect hall can suppress the inner demons of the mountain gate. Thank you for your generosity, fellow practitioner."

The old monk spoke with great solemnity, then immediately stepped out of the hall without uttering a word, showing his urgency.

Fei Tianqin was slightly surprised, but he didn't get distracted at the moment. He pointed out a feather and summoned one of the two most conspicuous bottles of Mystic Celestial Infant-Nurturing Pill. This was a rare Nascent Soul Formation pill, and although it was much cheaper than Nascent Soul Formation Pill, it was still extremely valuable.

It can be said that just by acquiring this elixir, even if countless outsiders died under Fei Tianqin's command, it would all be worthwhile.

This old bird also possessed the "Golden-Winged Evil-Breaking Plume," which was crafted from the tail feathers of Third Tier golden-winged spirit bird. The feathers gleamed with a dark Golden Light, and the tips were adorned with fine lightning patterns. Upon approaching, one could sense a sharp golden spiritual energy.

Fei Tianqin's golden wings trembled first, his sharp eyes fixed on the "Golden-Winged Evil-Breaking Plume". With a gentle hook of his golden claws, the light chain slowly delivered the feather to him.

As the feather approached, a faint golden spiritual light emanated from the old bird, instantly merging with the feather's aura. He let out a low cry, his tone full of satisfaction. "This feather resonates with my very essence; it is truly rare."

After that, Fei Nanying, Fei Donggu, Kang Dabao, and Jiang Qing took turns choosing Law Treasure and pills under Fei Tianqin's guidance. This old bird had a sharp eye, which made the Qin surname Kun Dao, who was originally waiting to be slaughtered, twitch his lips repeatedly.

Master Third Master Jiang had just acquired the Third-Tier Lower-Grade flying sword, and Sect Leader Kang Da hadn't even asked its name.

At this moment, the sword in Jiang Qing's hand was three feet and six inches long. The hilt was carved with Primordial Unity cloud patterns, and the dark gold blade gleamed with a cold light. The spine of the sword had undulating dome-shaped patterns, as if it contained the intention of suppressing the high sky.

As his fingertips touched the hilt of the sword, he felt a thick spiritual energy spread through his fingers, mixed with a clear and refreshing aura of dispelling evil.

This flying sword isn't of very high grade, only Third-Tier Middle-Grade. However, according to Fei Tianqin, this Firmament-Controlling Sword is extremely compatible with Jiang Qing's true sword dao, making it far more useful than those glittering treasures.

After that, there were two bottles of the Three Treasures Wondrous Gathering Pill. This item was not only extremely rare in the Fei Household's treasury, but also not much in the Joyful Sight Mountain's treasury. It was best to give it to Jiang Qing and other juniors who were highly regarded by Fei Tianqin first.

Besides giving two bottles of the Three Treasures Wondrous Gathering Pill to Sect Leader Kang Da, Fei Tianqin also obtained a piece of the Centaur Ganoderma from the latter, saying it would be of great use to his injuries.

Kang Dabao couldn't possibly tell Fei Tianqin that the piece of Centaur Ganoderma he had acquired was far inferior to the one he had picked up from True Person Tiger Spring. He simply showed his gratitude and bowed in thanks.

As for Law Treasure, since the River Luo Mystic Armor is difficult to repair, a high-quality defensive artifact should be chosen.

After all, there weren't many Fourth Tier items in the treasury, so "Brilliant Suppression," chosen by Sect Leader Kang Da, was quite conspicuous among them, even though it was Third-Tier Supreme-Grade defensive Law Treasure.

Kang Dabao reached out and held the shield handle, feeling a slight coolness to the touch but not a heavy weight. The shield, forged from a hundred kinds of spirit iron and refined by a thousand kinds of Divergent Flame, was inherently heavy, but the ancient seal script spirit patterns of the two characters "Brilliant Suppression" on it lightened its weight.

"'Hao' is derived from the ancient meaning of 'bright and magnificent,' which matches its abundant spiritual light when it provides protection; 'Zhen' means to stabilize and suppress evil, which perfectly matches its ability to both attack and defend."

Fei Tianqin had only mentioned it briefly at the time, but he was not very optimistic about Kang Dabao's use of this Law Treasure. However, upon further reflection, he realized that the latter's abundant Divine Sense and spiritual energy were outstanding among cultivators.

He could even wield the Jade Palace Impurity Breaker Halberd with great skill, so it's likely that he would be even more difficult to command in Brilliant Suppression, which would be just right for Kang Dabao.

Since he is an extraordinary person, he will naturally do extraordinary things.

After doing all this, Fei Tianqin turned his gaze to You Longzi. The latter showed no abnormalities, so he and the Golden Core he had brought with him selected a suitable Law Treasure.

This time, none of them were selected from the inner palace, giving the cultivators of Joyful Sight Mountain enough face.

In fact, You Longzi didn't harbor much resentment. Perhaps Fei Tianqin still valued his old friendship with his master, which, though not particularly valuable, turned out to be a kind and generous elder, much like he had previously expected.

Given the Fei Household's circumstances, they would definitely acquire the Nascent Soul Pill. While other treasures were certainly valuable, they were merely ordinary compared to the sect's most prized possession.

As for Chan Master Huiming, although he did not take the Mystic Celestial Infant-Nurturing Pill because it was not suitable for Buddhist practitioners, the Bodhi Root Sprout, according to You Longzi, was obtained by the predecessor of Joyful Sight Mountain from a Buddhist holy land in the outer sea when the Taizu established the dynasty.

It's just that people don't know how to cultivate it, which is why it has gradually been ignored.

This thing was not exactly an ordinary object, but it was certainly useless to Joyful Sight Mountain. However, after Chan Master Huiming took it away, the You Longzi suddenly felt a strange sense of unease, which was quite odd.

He urged the female Daoist priest surnamed Qin beside him to quickly suppress her sorrow, and then asked the other cultivators to move to the prepared offerings for the troops, which earned him a few words of praise from Fei Tianqin.

In this way, the matter is considered resolved.

Not long after the two sides parted, news also came that things had changed on the Mountain North Circuit and that the Star-Picking Pavilion was showing signs of decline.

Fei Tianqin and Chan Master Huiming gathered the monks Xiu An, but Kang Dabao alone received a blessing and was able to recuperate in peace.

At this moment, Sect Leader Kang Da finally had the leisure to carefully examine the treasures he had picked up from the Nascent Soul Ring.

(Sorry, I've been busy with the new project and it's getting late.)