Chapter 217: Green Elixir Valley, past events of Yuanzhao, Tao family Foundation Establishment

"The one ahead is Yuanzhao Kingdom?"

Luo Chen asked in surprise.

Tao Yisheng nodded. "Exactly, this country has been under the jurisdiction of my Green Elixir Valley for four hundred years. Fellow Daoist Luo, do you have any doubts?"

"Haha!"

Luo Chen laughed heartily. "What a coincidence, my hometown is in this Yuanzhao Kingdom."

"Hmm?"

Tao Yisheng looked at him with half-belief.

Coming from Yuanzhao Kingdom, yet not knowing the way home?

Luo Chen waved his hand. "Back then, by chance, I embarked on the path of immortality and went far away to Dahe Workshop. I was young and didn't remember things, so I really forgot the way home."

"Is that so?"

"I do not speak falsely; Baixiu County of Yuanzhao Kingdom is my hometown."

Yuanzhao Kingdom indeed has a place called Baixiu County.

Adjacent to Qianshan County, the location is extremely remote and belongs to wild mountains and marshes.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Tao can make it convenient for me to go home and take a look?"

"This..." Tao Yisheng was a bit troubled.

Or rather, it wasn't just him.

Li Yixian and Nangong Jin also showed difficult expressions.

However, when Luo Chen's calm gaze swept over, the two of them also remained silent.

Perhaps it was the pressure of the three Foundation Establishment cultivators, or perhaps it was Luo Chen's kind words.

Tao Yisheng, who had thin skin, finally agreed to Luo Chen's request.

It was just that he required their three families' flying boats to be hidden and not disturb the mortals.

Luo Chen and the others naturally had no objections.

Using the cloud-riding technique, they covered the three flying boats.

In this way, they slowly flew into Yuanzhao Kingdom.

On the flying boat.

Nangong Jin looked at Luo Chen in confusion.

"Why not bypass Yuanzhao Kingdom and head straight for Tianlan Immortal City?"

Li Yixian was also puzzled. "Delaying for a moment, maybe Huo Quan will catch up. Fellow Daoist, is your homesickness so urgent?"

Facing the doubts of the two.

Luo Chen said calmly, "If Huo Quan wanted to pursue, relying on his own strength, he would have caught up three or four days ago."

"Uh..."

Li Yixian wanted to refute, maybe Huo Quan was still in seclusion.

But she felt it was wrong.

Huo Quan was only breaking through from the sixth level of Foundation Establishment to the seventh level, which could not be considered breaking through a major realm.

Fast in one or two days, slow in one or two months.

To emerge from seclusion, he would have long emerged.

Although they had been flying non-stop recently, and the flying boats were flying frantically regardless of the cost.

But the speed was still not as fast as the flight speed of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, so how could they talk about shaking off a veteran Foundation Establishment cultivator?

Not catching up, although strange, was indeed no longer so urgent.

Perhaps, he was delayed by something!

Luo Chen explained simply and looked at Nangong Jin.

"Going to Tianlan Immortal City is definitely going, but you can't go so blindly!"

Nangong Jin hesitated: "What do you mean?"

"Tianlan Immortal City is not far from here, only a day's time at the speed of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. At the speed of our flying boats, stopping and going, it will only take a few days."

"No need to rush for a moment."

"Instead, finding out the situation there first is the most important thing!"

These words made Li Yixian quite agree.

Indeed!

Going blindly is very easy to cause trouble.

Just like when they went to Taishan Workshop, they still treated it according to the impression dominated by the Kang family.

As a result, the situation of the Huo family taking power occurred.

Even, it attracted the covetousness of Huo Hu and others.

"Are you trying to find Tao Yisheng to inquire about the situation?" Li Yixian understood and soon thought of this layer.

Luo Chen nodded. "Indeed!"

"Tianlan Immortal City is not far from here; he should be a Green Elixir Valley disciple sent out to execute regular Foundation Establishment tasks."

"In this case, he must have a demand for cultivation resources. The nearest Tianlan Immortal City is a place he often goes to."

Nangong Jin frowned. "Will he tell us?"

Luo Chen smiled.

"A personality that can't even refuse others' requests, is it simple to pry out some news?"

After half a day, the flying boat stopped inside the imperial palace forbidden area.

Zhaixing Tower!

"This is the temporary cultivation place for my Green Elixir Valley disciples; the royal family of Yuanzhao Kingdom generally dare not come to disturb."

The flying boat landed, attracting gazes from nearby high buildings.

Mostly Qi Refining cultivators.

Looking at the surrounding buildings, Luo Chen and the others couldn't help but sigh.

They consider themselves cultivators, but their residences have always been quiet and simple.

Unlike this mortal imperial palace, with flying eaves and golden tiles, bridges and flowing water, and flowers competing for beauty.

Even if it was just a place for Green Elixir Valley disciples to live, it highlighted the quietness of the immortal path, but it still displayed a rich and magnificent atmosphere.

"Yuanzhao Kingdom is the only mortal vassal state of my Green Elixir Valley, so there are Qi Refining cultivators stationed here all year round."

"Those few early-stage Qi Refining ones are good seedlings found recently; I taught them basic Qi-drawing techniques and plan to take them back to Green Elixir Valley later."

"You can stay

After Tao Yisheng finished his introduction, he intended to return.

Unexpectedly, he was grabbed by Luo Chen.

"Fellow Daoist Tao, you must have reached Foundation Establishment not long ago, right!"

Tao Yisheng looked at Luo Chen in surprise, "Your eye for detail is quite sharp. That's right, I have only been at Foundation Establishment for ten years. After stabilizing my realm, I was sent here to carry out garrison duties."

Luo Chen smiled broadly.

"Since that is the case, why don't the four of us sit down and discuss the Dao, exchanging our cultivation insights with one another?"

"Great, that's great!"

Tao Yisheng agreed, overjoyed.

Although he was a high-ranking disciple of the sect, Nangong Jin and Li Yixian clearly looked like they had been at Foundation Establishment for many years and were rich in experience.

Even Luo Chen possessed a stern demeanor, naturally exuding the aura of one who had attained the Dao.

If he could exchange cultivation insights with them, he would certainly gain a great deal.

Nangong Jin and Li Yixian, seeing this, could not help but look at each other.

It was that simple?

A cultivation insight exchange meeting unfolded right there in the Zhaixing Tower.

It lasted for an entire day.

After the exchange concluded, Tao Yisheng left satisfied.

The three who remained were also very satisfied.

An exchange meeting could not just be about talking about cultivation experience.

During this time, the three of them had separately asked Tao Yisheng about many trivial matters.

Seemingly trivial, but when finally pieced together, they were enough to summarize the current situation in the vicinity, and even in Lanxiancheng, by seven or eight parts.

Overall, it presented a stable situation.

The war between the two Nascent Soul sects had lasted for six years, from the initial probing to the full-scale outbreak.

Logically speaking, this amount of time would have been enough for the two sects to beat each other's brains out and determine a victor.

Yet, for some unknown reason, the situation suddenly took a sharp turn a year ago.

It changed from a head-on confrontation to a war of attrition.

In the process of this war of attrition, the two Nascent Soul sects reined in their main forces and began to win over other sects in the Yuding Region.

Mount Ailao was the first to defect to the Luoyun Sect, followed by the Qingdan Valley.

The Yuding Sword Sect was not idle either; the Yan Alliance, which had many collaborations with them, chose to attach itself immediately.

Under the instigation of the Yuding Sword Sect, the Yan Alliance launched a massive attack on the Qingdan Valley, and the local war was fought quite fiercely.

Not only that, the Sword Sect was also actively wooing the Bingbao, located in the land of extreme cold, as well as the neutral Baihua Palace.

This whole set of circumstances.

Does it look chaotic?

It is indeed chaotic, but for Lanxiancheng, it is a very stable situation.

Because this great immortal city was built with the joint funding of the seven sects.

Even if they were at daggers drawn with each other, they still maintained a tacit understanding to try not to affect the immortal city.

"Looking at it this way, going to Lanxiancheng is actually our best choice," Nangong Jin said thoughtfully.

Li Yixian nodded, looking at Luo Chen with admiration.

"It is you, Luo Chen, who has the foresight to have chosen the right place from the beginning."

Luo Chen was silent.

He was not as optimistic as the two of them.

This stability was merely a sign before the storm.

If the Bingbao and Baihua Palace also became fully involved.

Then Lanxiancheng would likely be dragged into it as well.

And.

Under the seemingly stable situation, were there not undercurrents surging?

If they were to dive headfirst into it...

Shaking his head, Luo Chen said firmly: "Rest for two days, and we will set off for Lanxiancheng immediately!"

No matter how the situation changes.

Lanxiancheng is definitely a place that must be visited.

The high-grade spiritual lands in the Yuding Region are all owned by others.

Do you not see that even a small second-grade spiritual vein in the Taishan market area was carved up by two major families.

Only a great immortal city, where rogue cultivators gather, has high-grade spiritual veins for rent.

Only by reaching that place can he continue to cultivate.

However...

"Two days, is that so long?" Nangong Jin was somewhat dissatisfied.

He wanted to reach Lanxiancheng more than anyone else right now.

Unlike Luo Chen and Li Yixian, he was currently injured.

He urgently needed a place with a spiritual vein to heal his wounds.

"Firstly, I have to go through the motions and pay a visit home."

This is very normal.

Saying one thing and not doing it would only arouse suspicion.

Luo Chen's gaze fell on Li Yixian.

"Secondly, there are simply too many mortals in the Li family, which greatly affects our movements. If we go to Lanxiancheng and something happens, those mortals will be a burden."

Li Yixian opened her mouth, but could not refute this.

"My suggestion is that during these two days, you should discuss with Tao Yisheng to see if a batch of mortals can be settled in the Yuanzhao Kingdom."

"Fellow Daoist Li, do not worry too much; this place is not far from Lanxiancheng."

"Once settled, you can completely come back to relocate your clansmen later."

Li Yixian hesitated slightly.

Her gaze fell on Nangong Jin, who also had a look of agreement.

It seemed that those mortals were indeed a great drag on everyone.

She gritted her teeth, "Let it be as you say, Fellow Daoist!"

Early the next morning.

A streak of light flew out of the Yuanzhao Kingdom's imperial palace, heading towards the southeast.

Going home?

On the white clouds, Luo Chen shook his head.

He had no home to return to!

Although the original body could not be called an orphan, it could be said that he was without any kin.

He would not trouble himself to seek out those with blood relations.

His goal was the stretch of barren mountains outside Baixiu County, the place of the original body's fortuitous encounter back then.

"An outer disciple of the Medicine King Sect dying for no reason in the Yuding Region, and in an obscure, barren mountain wilderness at that."

"At the time, I thought it was a matter of course, but now, no matter how I think about it, it feels suspicious."

"Moreover, Tao Yisheng mentioned last night that the Qingdan Valley cultivators garrisoned here are not absolutely safe either. Twenty years ago, they were attacked by rogue cultivators."

Twenty years ago...

Luo Chen thoughtfully savored this timing.

His figure paused.

He stopped in a tall, barren mountain.

Looking around with his spiritual eyes, he released his spiritual sense.

Following his residual memories, Luo Chen quickly found his destination.

With a leap, he arrived at the mountainside.

Pushing aside the dense, wildly growing vines, he stepped into a cave.

A mound of earth came into view.

Looking at this mound, Luo Chen seemed to see the seventeen-year-old original body burying the corpse of that old cultivator.

"My apologies!"

With a wave of his hand, the mound was uncovered.

Looking closely, it was empty, with no bones to be seen.

Seeing this, Luo Chen could not help but raise an eyebrow.

"Interesting, interesting!"

Luo Chen smiled slightly, restored the mound, and turned to leave.

Zhaixing Tower.

Three flying boats emitted spiritual light and slowly lifted off.

Tao Yisheng smiled and bid farewell to the three of them one by one.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, thank you for your candid advice, which saved me from taking many detours!"

Nangong Jin coughed and shook his head, "I cannot compare to your golden words, Fellow Daoist. As expected of a high-ranking disciple of a major sect, you resolved the doubts in my heart in just a few words. Once my injuries are healed, the third level of Foundation Establishment will be within reach."

"You flatter me, I was merely relaying the words of my predecessors!"

Li Yixian looked reluctantly at the three mortals in front of her, all of whom were strong and healthy.

If they learned a bit of worldly Wu Gong, they would surely be called innate experts.

She hardened her heart, turned around, and gave a graceful bow to Tao Yisheng.

"Fellow Daoist Tao, I will have to trouble you to protect this batch of my clansmen."

"Easy! Easy!"

Tao Yisheng returned the bow, "They are skilled at raising dragon horses and will certainly be welcomed by the Yuanzhao royal family."

After saying this.

Tao Yisheng walked up to Luo Chen.

"Your attainments in alchemy, Fellow Daoist, are truly the best among your peers; even compared to the elders in my sect, they are not inferior. I regret that I cannot discuss alchemy with you day and night and sleep side by side."

Luo Chen smiled slightly.

This Tao Yisheng was quite enthusiastic once one got to know him.

His social pleasantries were also becoming increasingly fluent.

He said modestly: "Just a minor skill, not comparable to a major Jin Dan sect with its many alchemy masters."

"Eh! You are being modest, Fellow Daoist!"

Tao Yisheng's eyes burned brightly, and he was far more intimate with Luo Chen than with the other two.

"In a few years, my garrison mission will end. At that time, I will definitely go to Lanxiancheng to find you, Fellow Daoist."

"I will surely sweep the couch and wait, welcoming you with fine wine!"

"The road ahead is long, everyone, have a safe journey!"

"Until we meet again!"

"Until we meet again!"

"Until we meet again!"

Tao Yisheng stood on the Zhaixing Tower, watching the three flying boats gradually disappear into the horizon, wrapped in white clouds.

Behind him.

A Qingdan Valley disciple walked to his side.

"Uncle-Master, why be so polite to three rogue Foundation Establishment cultivators?"

"Rogue cultivators?" Tao Yisheng shook his head, "They are not ordinary rogue cultivators."

The disciple was stunned.

In front of a major Jin Dan sect, mere rogue cultivator gangs and Foundation Establishment immortal families were no different from rogue cultivators, right!

Tao Yisheng curled his lips and said with high spirits: "You don't understand!"

"Now that my Qingdan Valley is involved in the sect war, a moment of carelessness could mean death. I am befriending these three in order to draw them in as external aid."

"Moreover, my elder sister is currently competing for the position of Dao Seed; perhaps the three of them, Danchenzi and his companions, could help her a little!"

Thinking of Tao Yisheng's elder sister.

The disciple suddenly realized.

He sighed: "You and your sister are so united, you will surely be able to restore the prestige of the Tao family of Qingdan Valley in the future!"

Tao Yisheng smiled with self-satisfaction.

"I owe everything I have today to my sister's care, so naturally I must run errands for her!"