Chapter 199: Situation Reversed

After spending a day at Lei Yuanzong.

Qin Ming's horizons expanded greatly, and he encountered many of the top-tier cultivators within the State of Wei.

More importantly, since Qin Ming and Wei Wuya already had a decent relationship, this journey further strengthened his bond with this Jin Dan old ancestor.

Just this single point made the trip worthwhile for Qin Ming.

At the same time, it was not difficult to see.

Wei Wuya held Qin Ming in extremely high regard and had repeatedly intended to recruit him into Lei Yuanzong.

However, Qin Ming politely declined each time.

"Oh, by the way."

"I heard from Elder Tian and others that two disciples of our sect, Wu Wangfeng and Wu Wangyue, seem to have an old connection with Daoist Friend Qin?" Wei Wuya sipped the Bai Yulin wine presented by Qin Ming, his expression filled with lingering relish as if recalling something, and he casually asked Qin Ming.

After everyone else had dispersed, leaving only the two of them, Wei Wuya dropped his previous pretenses, eagerly took out the spiritual wine to taste, and then conversed with Qin Ming in a very relaxed manner.

Hearing this, Qin Ming smiled faintly. "Oh? Hehe, indeed, those two children were spiritual farmers on my island, members of the Wu family clan."

"Hahaha! I didn't expect Daoist Friend Qin to be so generous, actually handing over two disciples of supreme talent to my Lei Yuanzong."

"For this alone, I must toast you with a cup," Wei Wuya said with a laugh.

"Alas! Senior Wei, please do not tease Qin Mou; my meager cultivation skills dare not mislead the younger generation."

"Daoist Friend Qin, you are being far too modest. Nowadays, within the State of Wei, if one speaks of pill refining arts and the way of spiritual plants, no one can surpass you."

"If even you are not qualified, then others are even less so."

"By the way, Daoist Friend Qin, when there are no outsiders present, you need not be so constrained; we can simply address each other as fellow daoists."

"Daoist Friend Qin possesses low fortune, yet managed to rise from a mere spiritual farmer of Lingyu Gate to your current step; coupled with your supreme talent in the Dao of pills and spiritual plants, in my view, forming a core is only a matter of time."

"Uh, Daoist Friend Wei greatly overpraises me; Qin Mou has only just barely reached the early stage of Foundation Establishment... the great Dao of the Jin Dan is something I dare not even hope for."

The breath-concealing technique of Qin Ming's Ancient Wood Longevity Art was such that even a Jin Dan old ancestor like Wei Wuya could not discern his specific cultivation level.

Otherwise, advancing too quickly with the aptitude of a four-elemental pseudo-spirit root would indeed be too conspicuous.

Even when facing someone highly trusted, one must appropriately hide one's true capabilities.

"Since these two children of the Wu family have joined our sect, I will naturally look after them; Daoist Friend Qin, rest assured."

"Hehe! Then many thanks to Daoist Friend Wei."

Through this ceremony attendance, Qin Ming had thoroughly established connections among the big shots of the Jin Dan stage.

First, there was True Person Nalan Xi of Canghai, who commissioned him to plant spiritual crops and trade spiritual pills; now he had also established a relationship with a great cultivator and sect master like Wei Wuya.

Any developments or disturbances in the Immortal Realm of the State of Wei could be directly understood through these two individuals.

"Daoist Friend Qin should visit our sect more often in the future."

"Perhaps I will even have to trouble you to refine pills."

After the events of last time, Wei Wuya was greatly shocked by Qin Ming's pill refining skills.

He had not expected that Qin Ming would actually succeed in refining the Soul-Returning Pill using only a single portion of materials.

"Daoist Friend Wei is also welcome to visit Wangyue Island when you have time."

Qin Ming stayed at Lei Yuanzong for one day.

It was quite an eye-opener, allowing him to witness the foundation of a Yifangda Sect.

Next.

The Jin Dan grand ceremony concluded, and people from various factions dispersed one after another.

Qin Ming also bid farewell to Wei Wuya and embarked on the journey back to the island.

On the dharma boat returning to Canghai Xiancheng.

Gu Qingzhao's beautiful eyes sparkled. "I never expected that Daoist Friend Qin is not only deeply appreciated by True Person Canghai but also shares a profound friendship with the newly promoted Yunxi Laozu Wei of Lei Yuanzong!"

"Hehe, it is merely that the two True Persons have matters where they can make use of Qin Mou; it cannot be said that we are very close," Qin Ming replied honestly.

"Oh, by the way, the Five Elements Vitality Spirit Peach Tree has been successfully planted and survived; however, it will still take some time before the spirit peaches bear fruit and ripen."

Hearing this, Gu Qingzhao smiled faintly: "As expected of Daoist Friend Qin; my second uncle should be very happy to hear this news." "I heard that during the tribute presentation to Yunxi Laozu Wei, Daoist Friend Qin offered a jar of spiritual wine that is rarely seen in the Immortal Realm?"

Hearing this, Qin Ming's facial skin twitched, thinking to himself that news traveled far too fast.

He immediately took out another jar of Bai Yulin wine from his storage bag, handed it to Gu Qingzhao, and said, "This wine is named Bai Yulin Wine; it is even superior to the Spirit Fire Wine I brewed previously."

"I entrust this jar of spiritual wine to Daoist Friend Gu for auction; it would be best if it could be exchanged for high-grade spirit stones."

Gu Qingzhao accepted the Bai Yulin wine, and a rare trace of joy appeared on her absolutely beautiful face.

Qin Ming learned that she had also successfully broken through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment a year ago, likely having consumed the spiritual pills he had commissioned for auction.

As for whether this jar of Bai Yulin wine would be acquired by the Mirror Snow Pavilion itself or sold off, that was no longer his concern.

Qin Ming would simply sit back and collect the spirit stones when the time came.

After seven days of long-distance travel.

The dharma boat of Lei Yuanzong returned to Canghai Xiancheng.

Fortunately, during these few days, no beast herds came to attack the surroundings of the immortal city, so the situation remained relatively stable.

After bidding farewell to True Person Canghai and Gu Qingzhao, Qin Ming returned alone to Wangyue Island.

In the days that followed.

Just as Qin Ming had heard on the scene at Lei Yuanzong.

The Xuanxi Sect of the State of Liang suddenly dispatched two Jin Dan True Persons, along with hundreds of high-grade dharma boats and thousands of cultivators, among whom over a hundred were at the Foundation Establishment stage, to begin supporting the Immortal Realm of the State of Wei; joining forces with numerous sects and factions in Wei, they began to purge the overflowing beast disaster.

Under the strong intervention of the State of Liang, within half a year, even two third-tier Demon Kings from the Beast Cry Mountain Range were slain by the combined efforts of several Jin Dan cultivators.

Since then, most of the beast tides within the territory of the State of Wei were driven back to the vicinity of the Beast Cry Mountain Range.

The counteroffensive momentum of the human race seemed to be making considerable progress.

Two third-tier demon cores are sufficient to give birth to two False Core Old Ancestors.

All sorts of circumstances seemed to be developing toward a highly favorable situation.

……

However.

Deep within the Beast Cry Mountain Range.

Two figures stood suspended in the void.

One of those figures was a third-tier Shi Tian Shu Demon King.

"Reporting to my lord, the Jin Peng Demon King of the Jin Guang Cave ignored our dissuasion, insisted on avenging the thunder-peng clan under its command, and unauthorizedly launched an assault on Yunze Xiancheng."

"It fell into the trap of those few human Jin Dan cultivators and was jointly slain by humans."

"It even implicated the Chi Ling Demon King of the Fire Feather Tribe, causing it to fall into the trap as well."

The gray mouse Demon King adopted an extremely humble posture, speaking to the Demon King beside it with utmost reverence.

Beside the Mouse King stood a green-faced man with two horns growing from his head, revealing an explosive physique of muscles; his arms and torso were covered in a layer of green scales, and his lower body trailed a green dragon tail.

An ancient bloodline suppression from a superior being radiated from him, inspiring awe without anger, causing this third-tier mouse king to tremble before him.

This man with a human upper body and dragon lower body was already a peerless great demon in semi-human form, with cultivation reaching at least the late third tier.

"Just a stupid bird that did not know its own mortality."

"It is of no consequence."

"How have negotiations proceeded with the Silver Moon Tribe and that old fellow from the Deer Tribe?"

"Reporting to my lord, the Deer Tribe Chief has agreed to join forces, but the Silver Moon Tribe side... remains somewhat tricky; this humble one is still negotiating."

"Continue to follow up."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Facing the green-faced man, the Shi Tian Shu Demon King appeared extremely cautious, sweating profusely.

……

(End of Chapter)