Chapter 671

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Looking at the increasingly aged Wangwang, Xu Zhangqing hesitated for a moment, then still took out a Communication Talisman.

It had followed him for many years, and was no longer an ordinary pet long ago, but an existence like family.

As mana was poured into it, the Communication Talisman instantly lit up.

After a while, Bei Qingtang's voice rang out: "Junior Brother?"

"Eldest Senior Sister~"

Xu Zhangqing called out, then asked in a sincere tone: "That life-extending method for the spirit pet, have you considered it clearly?"

Upon hearing this, Bei Qingtang fell silent for a good while, then countered: "Are you in a hurry?"

Xu Zhangqing nodded vigorously: "If this drags on any longer, my Wangwang won't be able to hold on. You've seen him, he's extremely cute and sensible."

"You've seen it; it's very cute and well-behaved."

Bei Qingtang let out a light sigh, then said: "Since that's the case, you come with me to the Luo River for a trip."

Xu Zhangqing asked excitedly: "What time?"

Bei Qingtang replied: "Any time this year works, next year I have to break through to Nascent Soul."

Compared to Xu Zhangqing's age of forty, she had already lived for two hundred years.

These years, because the Immortal Sect had a gap in succession, she had gained quite a few benefits.

Therefore, starting next year, without waiting for the Master to emerge from seclusion, she would also enter seclusion herself.

Xu Zhangqing asked thoughtfully: "Can we do it tomorrow?"

Bei Qingtang agreed readily: "Fine."

Afterwards, the two ended the communication.

Xu Zhangqing put down the Communication Talisman, saying with excitement: "Unexpectedly, after so many years, Eldest Senior Sister has finally relented."

Ruo Qunshuang at the side watched this and smiled lightly: "That's wonderful!"

Xu Zhangqing turned and walked out: "There are still many matters to handle at the Spirit Field."

Ruo Qunshuang hurriedly said: "I want to take An'an to test his spiritual root."

Xu Zhangqing paused his steps, saying in surprise: "He's only five years old, isn't that a bit too anxious?"

Ruo Qunshuang immediately explained: "Don't look at him being only five, these years he hasn't eaten any less Foundation Consolidation Pills and Spirit Fruits, his foundation is more solid than anyone's."

Xu Zhangqing thought carefully: "Alright, if you're willing to go then go."

Xu Zhangqing thought carefully: "Fine, if you're willing to go, then go."

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That day, Xu Zhangqing handled all the matters at the Spirit Field that could be handled.

As for the Hongfeng Valley side, everything was entrusted to Second Disciple Lin Feng.

With all matters arranged properly, early the next morning, he went straight to Qingmu Peak.

Just as he arrived at the Palace gate, he ran into Third Senior Brother Qin Ye coming towards him.

The other party was still the same as always, his personality rather coarse; upon meeting, he grinned: "Junior Brother, coming this early?"

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "I have an appointment with Eldest Senior Sister, today we're going to the Luo River for a trip."

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "I made an appointment with Eldest Senior Sister to go to the Luo River today."

Qin Ye raised an eyebrow: "What are you going there for?"

Xu Zhangqing explained helplessly: "My spirit pet is about to die of old age, I can't bear to let him go. I heard Eldest Senior Sister's clan has a life-extending method, so I want to go take a look."

Qin Ye leaned in close, saying in a low voice: "Then you need to be careful, the Bei Clan is that kind of great clan with an extremely ancient inheritance, second only to the Immortal Sect in existence. Inside, the rules are especially numerous, all kinds of tedious formalities."

Xu Zhangqing said thoughtfully: "I'll remember that."

Qin Ye couldn't help but complain: "Before, Second Senior Brother and I went once, really couldn't stand the rules inside, never want to go a second time."

Xu Zhangqing recalled carefully: "I have a vague impression, seems like it was attending a banquet or something."

Qin Ye patted his shoulder: "However, Eldest Senior Sister is going into seclusion to attack Nascent Soul next year. This year is the best opportunity for you, listen more and speak less in all matters, don't stir up trouble."

Xu Zhangqing cupped his hands: "Many thanks for Third Senior Brother's reminder!"

Afterwards the two exchanged a few more pleasantries, then parted ways.

After waiting a while, Bei Qingtang finally arrived: "Let's go."

Xu Zhangqing summoned his Tai Yi Green Lotus Seat; this thing can be large or small, and its speed is fast, very suitable for long-distance travel.

The two sat cross-legged on it, then flew off in the direction of the Luo River.

Along the way, Xu Zhangqing was pondering whether to ask about the Luo River Bei Clan's rules in advance, when he heard Bei Qingtang suddenly speak: "Wanting to obtain the life-extending method, for you, there's a bit of difficulty."

Xu Zhangqing froze for a moment, then pressed: "Difficulty? What difficulty?"

Bei Qingtang glanced at him, her expression slightly complex as she said: "It has a bit to do with me."

Xu Zhangqing was puzzled: "We're already in a Senior Sister-Junior Brother relationship!"

Bei Qingtang said in a deep voice: "The Luo River Bei Clan's inheritance, only clan members can access.

Xu Zhangqing was stunned for a moment, then pressed: "Difficulty? What difficulty?"

Bei Qingtang glanced at him, her expression somewhat complex as she said: "It has something to do with me."

Xu Zhangqing said doubtfully: "We're already senior sister and junior brother!"

Bei Qingtang said in a deep voice: "The inheritance of the Luo River Bei Clan can only be contacted by clan members."

That life-extending method is even a secret transmission of the main lineage; outsiders cannot easily meddle with it.

Hearing this, Xu Zhangqing's heart gave a "gudeng," and he suddenly realized, shocked enough to almost fall off the Tai Yi Green Lotus Seat: "You don't mean that kind of relationship, do you?"

Bei Qingtang's mouth corner twitched: "Yes, exactly that kind of relationship."

At this, Xu Zhangqing was terribly embarrassed: "No wonder Senior Sister, you've been considering for so long; it turns out to be this."

At first, I thought the other party had forgotten.

Now it seems, the difficulty is indeed not low.

After all, Eldest Senior Sister has already reached Golden Core Perfection, yet still hasn't taken a Dao Companion.

All day long, she has been handling various matters on Qingmu Peak in place of her master.

Bei Qingtang waved her hand: "It's fine, just pretend to be my Dao Companion!"

Once the relationship is confirmed, one can temporarily be included in the Bei Clan's Outer Gate Kinsmen.

Only then can one qualify to come into contact with the spirit pet's life-extending method.

After getting the method, just dissolve the relationship.

Xu Zhangqing hesitated: "But this way, it's a bit…… for you……"

Bei Qingtang gazed into the distance, looking at the surrounding scenery: "From birth, we have always been in competition."

Rules and human sentiments must all be followed and understood.

Only those useful to the clan can develop better.

Xu Zhangqing scratched his head: "But Senior Sister, you're already Golden Core Perfection and a Core Disciple of the Immortal Sect; can't you break free from the clan's control?"

Bei Qingtang shook her head: "Our Bei Clan's inheritance spans thousands of years, not at all inferior to immortal sects; Golden Core means nothing."

By this point, Xu Zhangqing finally had a clear understanding of that great clan famous throughout the entire Tianyuan Realm.

Previously, he always felt immortal sects were superior.

Now it seems, such ancient-inheritance great clans are even more formidable.

The two flew for half a day, finally arriving near the Luo River.

Looking from afar, the broad river water stretched across heaven and earth.

The river water was deep green, with mist rising.

One could see ancient stone bridges floating on the river surface, connecting the towns and mountain ranges on both banks.

The Luo River Bei Clan's manor was upstream, occupying the largest piece of land.

Houses with black tiles and flying eaves stretched on endlessly.

From a distance, it didn't look like a clan at all, but rather like a city.

The outer walls were entirely cast from Thousand-Year Black Iron, covered with complex spiritual runes.

However, just after landing, Xu Zhangqing and Bei Qingtang heard uniform shouts.

"No birth, no destruction!"

"No increase, no decrease!"

"No stain, no purity!"

The two followed the sound and saw hundreds of people gathered on an empty space.

Each with fervent eyes, dressed in uniform white robes.

What surprised Xu Zhangqing was that many people dressed in Bei Clan attire were mixed in the crowd.

Several of them had decent auras, seemingly even core members of the clan!