Chapter 674

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Inside Jingyun Pavilion, the two sat facing each other.

Xu Zhangqing still couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Eldest Senior Sister, just how rare is this Life-Extending Method?"

"First pretending to be Dao Companions, then forcing a marriage—why are there so many restrictions?"

Bei Qingtang's expression turned complex upon hearing this, then she replied: "This isn't an ordinary life-extending art, but our clan's inherited secret art."

"It's called the Bloodline Grafting Secret Art."

Xu Zhangqing blinked: "Bloodline Grafting Secret Art?"

"Mm."

Bei Qingtang nodded, her gaze looking out the window toward the Luo River, her voice carrying a hint of melancholy: "I'm not an ordinary person either, but a natural Xuan River Spirit Body."

"Our Luo River Bei Clan are actually descendants of the Xuanhe Clan from ten thousand years ago."

Xu Zhangqing stared wide-eyed: "That top power from ten thousand years ago that ruled the northern waters?"

Bei Qingtang said affirmatively: "Exactly."

Xu Zhangqing immediately drew a sharp breath, gasping in shock.

Although he had guessed Eldest Senior Sister's background wasn't simple, he hadn't expected it to be so heaven-defying.

The Xuanhe Clan was a transcendent existence not at all inferior to the Three Great Immortal Sects.

No wonder the current Bei Clan looked down on everyone, not putting many people in their eyes.

He had to admit, they indeed had that confidence.

Bei Qingtang said softly: "Ten thousand years ago, the Xuan River stretched for ten thousand li, the greatest spirit-vein river in the north, and our ancestors developed and grew strong relying on the Xuan River Spirit Body."

"But later the Turbid Evil Calamity erupted, the Xuan River's source was corrupted, most of the riverbed dried up, leaving only the present Luo River section."

"Our ancestors were forced to retreat here, changed their surname to Bei, and thus came the present Luo River Bei Clan."

Xu Zhangqing realized: "I see."

What he knew was mostly fragments, not very detailed.

Only now from the other's mouth did he learn the complete cause and effect.

No wonder a method for extending a spirit pet's life had so many restrictions.

Bei Qingtang continued: "This Bloodline Grafting Secret Art was originally called the Bloodline Symbiosis Secret Law."

"It belongs to the Xuanhe Clan's core ability, allowing us to symbiose with spirit beasts through bloodline."

"But after the Xuan River dried up, the secret art became incomplete, so it was changed to the Bloodline Grafting Secret Art."

"Originally only pure-blood spirit bodies could master it, now it has become only needing to graft bloodline."

"However there's a drawback: impure bloodline will cause variables in life extension."

"So that's how it is!"

Xu Zhangqing finally understood, then said somewhat awkwardly: "Senior Sister, I can accept acting to deal with the Elders, but truly performing the wedding ceremony and becoming husband and wife—that's a bit..."

"Back when I was with Ruo Qunshuang, we went straight into the bridal chamber."

"We never did things like the wedding ceremony, marriage, or wedding banquet."

"Not to mention, I've met Eldest Senior Sister only a handful of times."

"The key is, we've never been ambiguous, so how could we just be together just because we say so?"

"Feelings need time and opportunity to be cultivated bit by bit."

Bei Qingtang's face flushed red; although she felt a bit regretful in her heart, she still made a commitment: "Once we get the secret art, we'll immediately return to the Immortal Sect."

Xu Zhangqing breathed a sigh of relief, then said nothing more.

The night deepened, and the Luo River Bei Clan Manor was silent.

"Tang'er~"

"Tang'er~~"

"Tang'er~~~"

Hearing her grandfather's call, Bei Qingtang suddenly opened her eyes.

She swept with her divine sense, but found the other party was not outside the house.

She subconsciously looked to the left side; Xu Zhangqing sat cross-legged, immersed in cultivation, with no reaction at all.

From this it could be seen that her grandfather was calling her alone.

Bei Cangxuan's voice sounded again: "Tang'er, come to the Ancestral Hall!"

Bei Qingtang decisively got up, then quickly walked out, and left in a short while.

After she left, Xu Zhangqing opened his eyes: "It's so late, where is Eldest Senior Sister going?"

As an outsider, he couldn't be completely unprepared.

Therefore, he immediately summoned two spirit worms.

One was Leijin Kui.

One was Gu Fusheng.

Two silver worms appeared, immediately flying outside.

Xu Zhangqing used their eyes and ears to thus perceive the outside world.

After going out, before he could give orders, Gu Fusheng didn't know what happened, instinctively flying quickly in one direction.

As for Leijin Kui, he seemed to notice nothing at all, circling back and forth nearby.

Facing this situation, Xu Zhangqing immediately shifted his attention to Gu Fusheng's side.

At the same time, Bei Qingtang quickly arrived at the Ancestral Hall.

Inside it was deathly silent, with only the incense burning.

And Bei Cangxuan was indeed standing before the ancestral tablets of his forefathers.

Bei Qingtang hurried forward: "Grandfather, did you summon me for something?"

Bei Cangxuan turned around, an inexplicable light flickering in his eyes: "You came home this time for the Bloodline Grafting Secret Art, didn't you?"

Bei Qingtang's expression changed slightly; after thinking it over, she finally nodded: "Yes."

Bei Cangxuan grinned: "Then... take it."

The next second, accompanied by a "pfft" sound.

He extended his right hand, directly probing into his own chest, and pulled out his heart, which was thumping wildly, just like that.

Bei Qingtang looked at the heart that was both dripping blood and still beating, her whole person stunned: "Grandfather, you... what is this..."

Bei Cangxuan handed it over while explaining: "The secret art's mark has always been in my heart.

Take it, and take your junior brother back to the Immortal Sect."

Bei Qingtang held the heart with both hands, feeling the scorching fishy smell it emitted, before she recovered from her shock, then asked in surprise and doubt: "Grandfather, what exactly is going on?"

You told us during the day to wait three days, and only after the Wedding Ceremony could we obtain the secret art.

How is it suddenly like this now..."

Bei Cangxuan, without a heart, instead appeared even more composed; he said calmly: "The Wedding Ceremony is fake; letting you escape safely is real."

The clan is no longer safe; come back in ten years."

"Not safe?"

Bei Qingtang's doubt grew deeper and deeper: "What exactly happened?"

Bei Cangxuan smiled: "I failed my breakthrough to Spirit Severing!"

Bei Qingtang was stunned: "It's actually the same as what your junior brother guessed."

Bei Cangxuan looked thoughtful: "It seems your junior brother is a clever person.

This is also good; entrusting you to him, I am very relieved."

Bei Qingtang opened her mouth: "Grandfather..."

Bei Cangxuan waved his hand: "Let's go!

Remember, come back in ten years!"

At this time, Xu Zhangqing, following Gu Fusheng's line of sight, arrived at the Bei Clan Forbidden Ground.

He first saw a dense forest, within which ten White-robed People had gathered.

Not surprisingly, they were all believers of the Wu Sheng Chong Mu.

Of course, they were all members of the Luo River Bei Clan.

Just as Xu Zhangqing thought these fellows were going to cause trouble.

"Life and Death!"

"Increase and Decrease!"

"Stain and Purity!"

These people formed a circle, chanting words under their breath.

Then they simultaneously drew out short daggers and, without hesitation, slit their throats.

The moment fresh blood surged out, their corpses rapidly shriveled; several black small insects drilled out of the bodies, then gathered together and flew one after another toward the depths of the Forbidden Ground.

Seeing this scene, combined with various abnormal events, Xu Zhangqing couldn't help but have a terrible thought: "Could it be that the Bei Clan actively contacted the Wu Sheng Chong Mu!"