Chapter 753

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

After making inquiries, Xu Zixiao — or rather Xu Zhangqing — gained a general understanding of the situation here.

Tai Xu Lie Yuan currently has five top-tier powers.

They are respectively the Three Purifications Alliance, the Myriad Demon Ancestral Court, the Gui Xu Chamber of Commerce, the Nether Prison Dao, and the Heavenly Evolution Alliance.

These five powers occupy the four safest zones.

The Three Purifications Alliance holds the Eastern Three Purifications Miro Heaven.

The Myriad Demon Ancestral Court holds the Western Ancient Demon Court.

The Heavenly Evolution Alliance holds the Southern Zhou Tian Star Plate.

The Nether Prison Dao holds the Northern Nine Nether Wrongful Death City.

The Gui Xu Chamber of Commerce holds the mobile Sky-Swallowing Toad.

Lacking spiritual materials?

Just find the Gui Xu Chamber of Commerce!

The Nether Prison Dao?

They treat the Lie Yuan as a soul field, specially harvesting divine souls!

The Heavenly Evolution Alliance?

Inside are nothing but riddle-speakers!

Only the Three Purifications Alliance and the Myriad Demon Ancestral Court are relatively normal.

Three Purifications Alliance members wear neat uniforms, with strict hierarchy.

Gui Xu Chamber of Commerce members wear black-gold long robes, with tokens hanging at their waists.

Nether Prison Dao members appear and disappear mysteriously, often doing inhuman things.

Of course, besides the five top-tier powers and four safe zones, there are actually many medium and small powers, as well as some relatively safe outposts.

Such as the Bone-Marrow Gang, the Void-Crossing Boat, the Intelligence Association, the Sky-Mending Workshop, the Di Yan Lin Clan, the Shadow Moon Clan — these are just below the five top-tier powers.

And Tai Xu Lie Yuan's resources are, first, Dragon Marrow Crystal mines, and second, various ruins.

This place is like a chaotic battlefield, containing countless treasures, yet also full of danger.

Xu Zhangqing sat with eyes closed in the cultivation chamber, sorting things out, and a plan gradually formed in his mind.

The idea of venturing to mine or explore ruins was completely extinguished after encountering the Slaughter God.

The peril of Tai Xu Lie Yuan far exceeded expectations; the Slaughter God is merely a patrolling existence — who knows how many terrifying things lie in the depths — therefore steadiness is the true way.

And what is most scarce here happens to be what he has in greatest abundance: spirit rice and spirit plants.

Previously nourished by the Qinghua Flowing Radiance, plus years of stockpiling, and those in his personal space — added together they amount to a full million catties of various-attribute top-grade spirit rice.

Dozens of types such as Scarlet Flame Rice, Cold Water Rice, Seven-Star Glutinous Rice, all good things for cultivation.

As for spirit plants, there are even more than a thousand species.

From the Purple Essence Grass for healing injuries, the Jade Seed Flower for condensing Qi, to the Nine-Leaf Chonglou and Ancient Purple Mushroom for raising cultivation, even True Dragon Blood Vine is in reserve — enough to establish a foothold here.

A glint of calculation flashed in Xu Zhangqing's eyes: "Since it's like this, then let's open a shop."

For location, it must be in the Three Purifications Alliance's Three Purifications Miro Heaven.

It's relatively safe here, and cultivator traffic is high.

Selling spirit rice and spirit plants in exchange for Dragon Marrow Crystals and rare ores — this can both harvest Lie Yuan resources and use the shop as an outpost to slowly gather more intelligence, far steadier than adventuring.

Immediately he gave Xu Zixiao an order: "In the outer perimeter of the Three Purifications Miro Heaven, find a suitable storefront, renovate discreetly, main business spirit rice and all kinds of spirit plants.

Pricing at double the Lie Yuan market rate, prioritize payment in Dragon Marrow Crystals or rare ores.

No need to expand in the short term; steady progress is enough."

Xu Zixiao accepted in a deep voice: "As you command, Master!"

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The scene shifts, returning to the Tianyuan Realm, Dongting Immortal Sect, Hongfeng Valley.

The cultivation chamber's restrictions slowly dispersed; Xu Zhangqing pushed open the door and stepped out, but as soon as he entered the courtyard he caught a familiar, clear and elegant fragrance.

He raised his eyes — Ruo Qunshuang was brewing tea under the corridor, sunlight falling on her plain white robes, gentle as moonlight.

Ruo Qunshuang lifted her gaze and smiled: "Qing Ge, come drink tea~"

"Frost Sister~"

Xu Zhangqing walked over and sat down, taking the tea cup she handed him, sipping the warm tea.

Speaking of it, the two have been an old married couple for a long time, yet rarely have such leisurely elegance.

So they drank tea while chatting idly.

From cultivation and daily life, they talked to all sorts of recent events.

Until there was nothing left to talk about, only then did they together enter the second-floor bedroom.

Next morning at dawn, just as the sky was turning pale, Xu Zhangqing changed into ordinary clothes and walked out.

He planned to go outside and inspect the spirit fields; a few days ago the Qinghua Flowing Radiance occurred, presumably many places' spirit plants have undergone changes, perhaps even mutated spirit plants.

But just as he stepped out the door, two figures darted over, each larger than the last.

Since Wangwang changed its bloodline, its body compared to before has become at least twice as burly.

As for Wangzai, he was originally of a rare bloodline, and now his build is almost taller than a person.

The two dogs are sturdily built, their fur glossy and sleek.

It's just that now they lack their former liveliness and energy, instead drooping their ears.

On one hand making "ying ying" sounds from their mouths, on the other hand constantly nudging Xu Changqing's palm with their heads, their eyes full of grievance.

Seeing this, Xu Changqing first froze for a moment, then reacted.

Linglong took the black cat to Rain Water Pavilion.

An'an was taken to Shuixian Peak by the Yin-Yang Venerable.

The people who usually played with the two dogs are gone, so in their hearts they must be lonely.

Looking at their pitiful appearance, Xu Changqing couldn't help but smile: "Alright, I know you're bored, today just follow me."

"Woof!"

Hearing these words, the two dogs' eyes instantly brightened, their tails wagging like rattle-drums.

They circled around Xu Changqing one after another, affectionately rubbing against his trouser legs, looking silly and funny.

Just like this, it was as if returning to many years ago, Xu Changqing bringing the two dogs, walking slowly toward the outside of the house.

The Spirit Fields of Hongfeng Valley, naturally need no further words, are forever teeming with vitality.

The lingering grace of Qinghua Flowing Radiance remains, the spirit plants growing lush and dripping with green, much sturdier than in the past, with crystal dewdrops still hanging on the leaves.

The three disciples were already busy in the fields, seeing Xu Changqing walking over with the two dogs, they all stopped their work: "Master, good morning!"

Xu Changqing waved his hand: "You all carry on, I'm just taking a casual look."

His gaze swept over the Spirit Fields, and in his heart he was very satisfied.

Although, the Eldest Disciple is still the same as always, whatever she plants dies.

But Second Disciple Lin Feng, Third Disciple Qingyao, are still pretty good.

Not only do they rise early, but they are also diligent and conscientious, uncomplaining in hard work.

Eldest Disciple Sun Shangxiang opened her mouth: "Master I..."

Xu Changqing's gaze shifted sideways, locking onto her: "What is it?"

Sun Shangxiang hurriedly stepped forward, then said in a low voice: "Master, my Senior Brother hasn't returned yet, has something happened?"

Xu Changqing hearing this, immediately smiled meaningfully: "Rest assured, that Senior Brother of yours is no ordinary person, not returning now means he's still undergoing experience training."

Sun Shangxiang appeared slightly hesitant: "But..."

Xu Changqing seeing her so concerned, thought for a moment and said: "Like this, if after a period of time he still hasn't returned, I'll go to Rain Water Pavilion to send word."

Only then did Sun Shangxiang breathe a sigh of relief, hurriedly cupping her fists in salute: "Thank you, Master!"

Following this, Xu Changqing said in a loud voice: "I'm going to inspect the Spirit Fields outside, you all must not leave the Immortal Sect, try to stay active near home."

The three disciples hurriedly nodded: "We obey!"

Afterwards, Xu Changqing facing the morning sun, brought Wangwang and Wangzai walking toward the outside of Hongfeng Valley.

The two dogs were extremely happy, frolicking on the grass, drool even flowing out.

From time to time chasing and playing with each other, when tired they'd lie on the Spirit Field ridges to rest for a while, when thirsty they'd drink the flowing water from the Water Channels!