Chapter 719: Retreat to form a baby, what a great honor (ask for monthly votes)
In the past two years, Song Qingming has been working hard to repair the "Yin Yang Baji Formation". Huang Siyuan, who often stays with him, is naturally clear about this matter and has long known that he wants to go to the "Hundred Flowers Palace" to exchange materials.
"Now, Yuan Li and the others have not returned yet. I am afraid that the family can't support the situation with only Yuan Fang. Otherwise, I won't go this time."
Huang Siyuan naturally wanted to go with Song Qingming, but in recent years, Song Yuanli and other family foundation-building elders have gone out to train.
Now, in addition to Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan, there are only two foundation-building cultivators, Song Yuanfang and his wife, on the mountain. Once something happens in the family territory, it is indeed difficult to support the overall situation.
Seeing that Huang Siyuan was a little worried about family affairs, Song Qingming smiled and said:
"I know you are worried about these things, but the surroundings have been relatively peaceful recently. There is also a third-level medium-grade formation I set up on the mountain, so nothing serious should happen.
We just need to go early and come back early, and we will be back in a month at most. There is no need to worry so much."
Hearing Song Qingming's persuasion, Huang Siyuan shook her head and said, "Well! I know nothing serious will happen on the mountain. I am actually worried about Shuangfeng Mountain.
We are both gone. If there is any change in the spirit stone mine, or the sect knows about it, Yuan Fang and others will definitely not be able to handle it.
I just went to Tiandan City half a year ago, and there is nothing urgent on my hands now.
With me on the mountain, you can feel more at ease when you are doing things outside, and you don’t need to worry about things at home."
Since the excavation of the "Shuangfeng Mountain" spirit stone mine began, the Song family has always strictly blocked the news about this place.
Except for a few of the Song family elders stationed there, other clan members stationed there, whether they are cultivators or mortals mining, are not allowed to leave without the family's permission.
However, even if the clan leader Song Qingming personally issued a strict order, it is inevitable that there will be troubles over time.
Just half a year ago, a Song family cultivator of the "Xuan" generation, who was in the late stage of Qi training, took advantage of his position as a patrol leader to sneak out of "Shuangfeng Mountain" because he missed his concubine who lived in "Chiyanfang".
This person not only ran away privately, but also hid a piece of medium-grade spirit stone that he had secretly hidden when he inspected the mine vein, hoping to keep it for himself to buy elixirs to break through his cultivation in the future.
Fortunately, Song Xuanyu, who was in charge of the "Chiyanfang" law enforcement team at the time, discovered something wrong in time and found out that this person had sneaked out of "Shuangfeng Mountain", so he quickly took him back to "Funiu Mountain" with the concubine of the casual cultivator.
When Song Qingming learned about this, he was furious. He cast a spell on the spot to erase the memories of the two people and directly sent them to "Yinfeng Ridge" to mine, and they were not allowed to leave for life.
Afterwards, Song Xuanting and Song Xuanling, who were guarding "Shuangfeng Mountain", were also punished by Song Qingming, and each lost several hundred spiritual stones of family salary.
"Well! Your worry is unreasonable. Then I will go alone this time. When Qingyu comes back next time, we will go together."
Seeing that Huang Siyuan didn't want to go with her because she was a little worried that something might happen to the "Shuangfeng Mountain" mine, Song Qingming thought about it and didn't insist too much, and nodded in agreement.
The "Shuangfeng Mountain" spiritual stone mine is indeed very important to the family. Once the news is leaked, it will be difficult to deal with it without a Jindan cultivator at home.
After explaining it to Huang Siyuan, Song Qingming left "Funiu Mountain" alone the next day and went directly to the East China Sea Xiuxian Realm.
It has been nearly ten years since Song Qingming last went to the East China Sea to cultivate immortals. The neighboring Zheng State has also begun to slowly recover from the monster turmoil and is no longer in ruins.
The ownerless sacred mountains and market towns in Zheng State have now attracted many independent cultivators from all over the country. Although it is not as prosperous as Wei State, there are already many people.
Song Qingming flew all the way on the "Phantom Boat". After crossing the Broken Cloud Mountains, he went straight to the "Wanhu Island", the biggest destination of his trip. It took more than half a month to successfully arrive at the "Hundred Flowers Palace" where he had been before.
Upon learning that Song Qingming was coming, He Mengxin, the Jindan elder, hurried to the foot of the mountain to greet him and ushered Song Qingming into the sacred mountain as a distinguished guest.
"Hundred Flowers Palace" is a Yuanying sect that is a few points stronger than "Xiaoyao Sect". There are 20 Jindan elders in the sect alone.
The sudden loss of Wu Xiang and Chen Yurong, two late Jindan elders, did not have much impact on them. It was still the same as when Song Qingming came last time, full of the appearance of a holy place of immortals.
After following He Mengxin to the "reception room" of the sect, Song Qingming just sat down and tasted a sip of the unique spiritual tea of "Hundred Flowers Palace". He Mengxin, who knew his purpose, smiled and said:
"After returning from the Floating Cloud Mountains last time, Sister Xia went into seclusion soon and has not come out yet. Otherwise, she would have come to entertain you in person this time if she knew that Brother Song was visiting."
"Fairy Xia has been in seclusion for so long and has not come out yet. So I am here at a bad time this time, don't you know?" When Song Qingming heard He Mengxin say that Xia Mo was not free to see him, a trace of surprise suddenly appeared on his face.
The main purpose of Song Qingming's visit to the East China Sea this time was to exchange the "Water Cloud Stone". Unexpectedly, he happened to meet Xia Mo in seclusion. If he couldn't see her, this matter might be a bit difficult to handle.
Seeing Song Qingming's disappointed expression, He Mengxin quickly explained with a smile:
"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Song. I know that your trip here must be for the "water cloud stone" that Senior Sister Xia told you last time. Senior Sister Xia had already explained this before retreating.
I have just sent someone to ask Senior Sister Wang, who manages the sect's Shanggong Pavilion. You wait here for a while. When Senior Sister Wang comes, as long as what you bring out is not too bad, she will definitely replace it for you. "
"Oh! Fairy Xia is still thoughtful, so I would like to thank the two Taoist friends in advance. This time I came and brought a third-level high-grade elixir. I think it should be almost able to replace the water cloud stone."
"The third-level high-quality elixir must be enough. With this spiritual object, there will definitely be no problems. I am a little worried that my fellow Taoist has come so well prepared this time."
Hearing that the spiritual object Song Qingming brought this time was a third-grade high-grade elixir, He Mengxin's originally nervous face instantly relaxed and she nodded hurriedly.
After chatting with He Mengxin for a few words, Song Qingming asked again: "Fellow Daoist He, have you heard any news about Qing Yu recently? This girl hasn't gone back for so long, and I don't know where she has gone."
"To be honest, I did find out some news about Qingyu some time ago, but I'm not sure whether it's true or not, so I didn't send a message to my friends.
Half a year ago, I heard the news that two people went to Luoxiayuan on a treasure ship to explore the ruins together. One of them came from the world of immortal cultivation in the Fuyun Mountains and had some similarities with Qingyu. It might be her. "
"Luoxiayuan, what is she doing there!"
Luoxiayuan is located in the southeast of the East China Sea Cultivation World. It is a battlefield left over from the ancient monks' war. Song Qingming had heard of this place when he traveled in the East China Sea Cultivation World in the early years.
Since a level four secret treasure appeared here thousands of years ago, it has attracted many treasure hunters. Monks often go in and out of the nearby sea to hunt for treasures.
After so many years, some people have indeed returned from there with a lot of things to do, but the vast majority of people can only return empty-handed, and some have never been able to come back again.
It didn't take long for "Luoxiayuan" to slowly change from a treasure hunting place in the East China Sea cultivator world to a dangerous place that the monks talk about.
Hearing that Song Qingyu and Li Xuanyi might have gone to that dangerous place, Song Qingming's brows frowned slightly, and he couldn't help but worry about them.
Seeing that Song Qingming was worried about Song Qingyu's safety, He Mengxin, who was sitting aside, quickly explained: "It seems that Fellow Daoist Song must have heard of it.
However, Taoist friends don’t need to worry too much. Several elders from the sect have been to Luoxiayuan before. In fact, it is not as dangerous as the rumors say. There will not be too much danger for Jindan monks to go there.
When Qingyu traveled with me, I could tell that although she was bolder than us, she was not an impulsive person. If she was just going to places like Luoxiayuan, we wouldn't have to worry too much. "
"Oh! And that said, I'm a little ignorant." After hearing He Mengxin's explanation, Song Qingming nodded awkwardly and slowly felt relieved.
After all, Song Qingming was not a monk in the East China Sea cultivator world and did not often stay here. He heard many things casually when traveling nearby and did not verify it himself. It is normal to have some misunderstandings about "Luoxiayuan".
While the two were talking, another woman in a purple dress walked in with a smile on her face. When she saw Song Qingming not far away, she immediately raised her hands and saluted.
"This should be Fellow Taoist Song from the Fuyun Mountains. I'm the elder of Baihua Palace, Wang Ying. It's polite to meet fellow Taoist Song for the first time!"
"Fellow Taoist Wang, you are polite! I am here to visit you today because Song has something to ask for. Please don't talk to me outside." Seeing that the visitor was Wang Ying, whom He Mengxin said was in charge of the Shanggong Pavilion, Song Qingming hurriedly stood up and bowed in return.
Then Song Qingming took the initiative to take out a third-grade high-grade elixir that he had prepared and put it on the table in front of him.
"Fellow Daoist Wang, I would like to exchange this item with your sect for a piece of water cloud stone. Friend Daoist, please take a look first. If you are dissatisfied with it, just tell me directly."
"Third-grade high-grade elixir? Bring it and let me take a look first. If there is no problem with the quality, then we have concluded the deal."
Wang Ying was slightly surprised when she heard that the spiritual object that Song Qingming was about to exchange was a third-grade high-grade elixir. Then her eyes were fixed on the wooden box that Song Qingming took out.
Because Xia Mo had specifically explained this matter to her before, Wang Ying thought that Song Qingming had someone to take care of her, so she would definitely not bring out anything good this time. However, she did not expect that Song Qingming would take the initiative to bring out a third-level high-grade spirit. When the medicine came out, she suddenly became interested.
Seeing that the other party was interested in what he had brought, Song Qingming had no surprise on his face and immediately cast a spell to deliver the wooden box on the table directly to Wang Ying.
At that time, Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan brought out many high-level elixirs from the secret realm of "Tianyuan Sect". Except for some lower-grade elixirs that were left to Huang Siyuan for elixir refining, the rest of the high-level elixirs were all there. In Song Qingming's hands, this third-level top-grade elixir was one of them.
The price of a third-grade top-grade elixir on the market is generally about 15,000 spirit stones, which is similar to "water cloud stone", so it is more suitable to replace it.
Third-level high-quality elixirs can be used to make elixirs with greater effect, but high-level materials such as "water cloud stone" are also relatively rare and difficult to find. Song Qingming exchanged the elixirs for them to get the best of both worlds.
Wang Ying, who took the wooden box, was not polite to Song Qingming and opened it directly in person and inspected it carefully.
Seeing the exquisite lines on the elixir and the rich spiritual energy emanating from it, Wang Ying instantly judged that there was nothing wrong with the quality of the elixir. She quickly put away the wooden box in her hand, and then took out a purple jade box to give it away. Arriving in front of Song Qingming.
"What's inside is what Fellow Taoist needs. Junior Sister Xia has explained it before. Fellow Daoist, you don't need to be polite if you feel free to check it out. If there are any problems, it's okay for you to regret it now. Fellow Daoist, you won't be able to do it after I walk out of this door." Changed my mind again.”
"Thank you, fellow Daoist Wang, for reminding me!"
After Song Qingming responded, he opened the jade box given by Wang Ying. When he saw a piece of transparent jade lying in the box, which was similar to what he had seen in the classics, he immediately nodded towards the other party.
"Since there are no problems here with Fellow Daoist Song, I still have some trivial matters to deal with, so I won't bother you too much here and go back first."
Seeing that Song Qingming had no objection to the spiritual object in his hand, Wang Ying, who got a third-grade high-grade elixir in exchange for it, handed it over with some satisfaction, then turned around and left the "reception room".
"Congratulations to Fellow Daoist Song. I successfully obtained what I needed during this trip. I have fulfilled Senior Sister Xia's instructions." After seeing off Wang Ying, He Mengxin immediately stepped forward to congratulate her.
"Haha! Thanks to Fairy Xia's care this time, Song can successfully achieve her wish. I don't know when she will be able to come out of seclusion this time, so I might as well thank you in person."
Seeing Song Qingming asking about Xia Mo's retreat, He Mengxin was slightly stunned. First, he carefully glanced at the door. When he saw no one around, he slowly replied:
"Senior Sister Xia may be in seclusion for a long time this time. Fellow Daoist Song may have to wait for a long time if he wants to see her. Otherwise, we should wait until Senior Sister Xia comes out of seclusion. I will send you a message to let you know!"
"Oh! Fairy Xia has been in seclusion for so long this time. Could it be that she is already preparing for a breakthrough in cultivation."
After hearing He Mengxin's explanation and knowing that Xia Mo would be in seclusion for such a long time, Song Qingming instantly understood that she was probably already in seclusion to reach the Nascent Soul realm.
In the past two years, Song Qingming had already known that Bai Yuxian, the head of the "Xiaoyao Sect", had begun his second retreat in "Guyang Mountain" to condense the Yuanying. Unexpectedly, this time when he came to the East China Sea, he learned that Xia Mo was also in retreat to consolidate the Yuanying. Infant realm.
Both of them were among the Jindan monks Song Qingming knew, and they were the most talented in cultivation. They had also reached the stage of condensing the Nascent Soul.
Unexpectedly, this time Bai Yuxian and Xia Mo actually chose to retreat to the Nascent Soul realm at the same time. It is not known who of the two of them will break through the cultivation level first and become a Nascent Soul monk.
Thinking that the two acquaintances around him were already approaching the Nascent Soul realm, Song Qingming couldn't help but feel excited. He didn't know how long it would take for him to reach this point in the future.
Seeing that Song Qingming had already guessed that Xia Mo was in seclusion to attack the Nascent Soul realm, He Mengxin smiled and blinked, but did not answer him directly. Then he changed the subject and asked about his disciple Liu Yuxin.
Liu Yuxin and Song Changze had been traveling for two years. Although no message was sent back to the family, the life cards of the two in the family's ancestral hall had always been safe, so it was still certain that they were safe outside.
Regarding this matter, Song Qingming had no reservations and told He Mengxin everything about their trip to the west of the Fuyun Mountains.
It is not unusual for monks to travel after establishing the foundation. He Mengxin had returned to the Fuyun Mountains alone when he was still in the foundation-building stage, so he naturally understood this very well.
He just asked Song Qingming to help with a message, and after Liu Yuxin returned to the family, he quickly sent a message to her to report that she was safe.
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Two days later, a white ray of light suddenly flew out from the north of "Wanhu Island" and headed directly to the northwest.
After getting the required spiritual objects, Song Qingming stayed in the "Hundred Flowers Palace" for two more days and wandered around Shanxiafang City before taking the initiative to say goodbye to He Mengxin and leaving the "Hundred Flowers Palace".
Although he didn't see Xia Mo this time, he successfully got the "Water Cloud Stone" he wanted, and his trip was not in vain. The trip was considered a success.
In the past two years, Song Qingming has repaired more than half of the "Yin Yang Eight Extremes Formation", and there are still two high-end materials left to be able to repair the formation with great confidence.
Now that the "Water Cloud Stone" has been obtained, as long as he finds another third-grade high-grade fire-attribute material, Song Qingming can successfully restore the "Yin-Yang Eight-pole Array" in his hand to its original state.
Song Qingming, who was standing on the "Phantom Boat", looked at the "Wanhu Island" getting farther and farther behind him, and couldn't help but smile a little.
After boarding the flying boat and leaving "Wanhu Island", Song Qingming did not return the way he came, but took a detour to the northwest, hoping to visit the nearby "Tianxuan Sect" on the way.
Back then, he met Luo Li by chance in "Tiandan City" and promised him to visit her, but he never found a suitable opportunity. This time Song Qingming came to the nearby "Hundred Flowers Palace", just in time to stop by there and complete his dream of that year. Agreement.
"I haven't been there for so long. When we meet again, I guess this girl will have to blame herself again!" Suddenly she thought of Luo Li, whom she hadn't seen for a long time, and Song Qingming couldn't help but smile and shake her head.
After flying eastward for three days, Song Qingming soon arrived at the sea area near Tianxuan Sect.
Just when he arrived at a place hundreds of miles away from "Baisha Island", he suddenly saw several cultivators fighting fiercely on a deserted island not far ahead.
In the world of immortal cultivation, cultivators fighting can be seen almost everywhere, mostly for the purpose of competing for territory or some spiritual objects. Song Qingming has been practicing for so many years and has long been accustomed to this.
He was just passing by and didn't want to meddle in other people's business. When he approached the deserted island, he suddenly heard a voice that made him stop the flying boat under his feet.
"Senior Song, I am Luo Li. These villains want to rob us. Please help us."
Song Qingming turned around and saw two young women stepping on flying swords and approaching him quickly. Song Qingming was also surprised.
One of the two young women was Luo Li, whom Song Qingming went to visit on this trip. The other one Song Qingming seemed to have seen before. It was the companion who went to "Tiandan City" with her that year, and was also a foundation-building cultivator.
Behind Luo Li and the other two, there were four foundation-building cultivators whose cultivation was not lower than theirs. They were controlling their flying swords and trying to catch up with them. The six of them almost arrived in front of Song Qingming at the same time.
Seeing that there was suddenly a passing Jindan cultivator in front of them, the four people who were chasing Luo Li were startled. One of them, an older white-haired old man in the late foundation-building stage, hurried forward and saluted Song Qingming.
"Senior, please don't misunderstand me. We are the most numerous cultivators in the nearby Iron Wind Island. These two bitches cheated our young master of something before, and we just want to get it back.
Senior, please don't listen to them. These two are famous bandit cultivators nearby. They like to use beauty to seduce others' spiritual objects. My young master was fooled by them because of carelessness."
"You are talking nonsense. It is obvious that you are the ones who forcibly robbed our things. You people from Iron Wind Island are really shameless for lying and twisting right and wrong.
Senior, I dare to swear to the heaven. Even if they insist on robbing my things, I hope you can support justice for me." When Luo Li heard what the white-haired old man said, his face was anxious, and he hurriedly explained to Song Qingming beside him.
Seeing this situation, Song Qingming didn't need to ask more. He probably knew what happened in his heart. He didn't care about the few people beside him and asked Luo Li directly.
"What's the strength of the Iron Wind Island he just mentioned? Is there a Jindan cultivator?"
Hearing Song Qingming's sudden question, before Luo Li could answer, the white-haired old man beside him immediately said with some pride:
"Haha! Senior, you haven't even heard of our Iron Wind Island. It shouldn't be a cultivator from the nearby sea area! It seems that these two bitches don't know you at all. They want to use your prestige to scare us in order to save their lives.
Senior, you don't know that our Iron Wind Island is one of the best sects in the nearby sea area, and the island master is already a Jindan level 5 cultivator.
I hope you can give our Iron Wind Island a face and don't believe what these two little bitches say."
Song Qingming deliberately performed the breath-holding technique when he was in a hurry. At this time, in the eyes of the white-haired old man, his cultivation level was only the initial stage of the Jindan realm.
Therefore, the other party thought he was just a casual cultivator passing by, so he directly brought out his own island master with a higher cultivation level, hoping that Song Qingming would be cautious and not interfere in this matter.
"Oh! A fifth-level Jindan cultivator, what a great honor!" (End of this chapter)