Chapter 787: Longevity: My Steady Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Prudent Chapter 787 — Investigating the Stream Valley!

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Protagonist:

Xu Changqing

"Worthy of the two great immortal sects — the gifts they sent are truly astonishing!"

"Indeed, the Town-Guarding Dragon-Pattern Jade and the Taiyin Tide Chart — any single one would make other cultivation sects fight until their heads broke!"

"However you put it, Dongting Immortal Sect is still one of the Three Great Immortal Sects; a dead camel is bigger than a horse, and moreover now with Sect Master Chao Jin, a Divine Transformation Great Power, holding the fort, who wouldn't want to curry favor?"

"Speaking of it, Dongting Immortal Sect has indeed had a rough few years, happening to coincide with the hundred-year calamity; it's said they're pushing some 'Entering the World Plan'?"

"Right, but with Chao Jin taking office, the situation should improve."

"You all felt it just now too — Chao Jin's strength is unfathomable; with him here, Dongting Immortal Sect's future is promising!"

"You understand nothing — the Three Great Immortal Sects depend on each other like lips and teeth; if Dongting Immortal Sect has a problem, it's no good for anyone!"

Amid the discussions, the succession ceremony gradually neared its end.

Chao Jin drove the Jingyuan Mountain carriage, taking the fire phoenix toward the depths of the immortal sect, leaving behind only a field of reverent gazes.

The ceremony concluded; Xu Changqing walked up to Qingxuan and asked with a smile, "Brother Qingxuan, rare that you make a trip to Dongting — come to my place, have a cup of spirit tea?"

Qingxuan was just talking with Hu Yao; hearing this he smiled and said, "It is exactly what I wish, I dare not ask for more!"

Xu Changqing rolled his eyes: "Speak human!"

Qingxuan blinked: "Just happens I have something to chat with you about."

Afterward, Xu Changqing brought Qingxuan and Hu Yao, flying toward Qingmu Peak.

Hu Yao curiously sized up the scenery of Qingmu Peak, a flash of surprise in her eyes: "This Qingmu Peak — the spiritual energy is far denser than other places."

Xu Changqing smiled and nodded: "Yes."

Before long, the three arrived at the residence on Qingmu Peak.

Xu Changqing had his eldest disciple serve Cloud Mist Spirit Tea; the three drank while chatting.

Qingxuan spoke first: "Brother Changqing, these several decades I've been active over in the Central Region, even delved deep into the Demon Realm, and uncovered quite a bit of information."

Xu Changqing glanced at Hu Yao upon hearing this; seeing she had no reaction, he then asked: "How's the situation on the Demon Realm side?"

Qingxuan took a sip of spirit tea and asked: "Do you still remember Demon God Chi Ye?"

Xu Changqing nodded slightly: "I remember — after breaking free of the seal back then there was no further movement."

Qingxuan said with a grave expression: "It's said it has been accumulating power all along; many of the incidents stirred up these years all bear its traces."

Xu Changqing frowned: "No one can find it — it's hiding too deep."

Qingxuan lowered his voice: "Not only that — the Demon Realm has been superficially quiet these years but actually shifted its focus, continuously making contact with the Tai Xu Lie Yuan.

Right, you should know that place, right?"

Xu Changqing gave an affirmative: "Of course I know."

More than know — Xu Zixiao has been selling spirit rice there for many years.

These years' revenue sources, aside from the immortal sect and milk wine, are the Tai Xu Lie Yuan.

Qingxuan said seriously: "The Tai Xu Lie Yuan is an extremely complex place; inside exist cultivators of myriad planes.

Spiritual energy chaotic, laws incomplete."

Xu Changqing asked in puzzlement: "What are the demon race doing making contact with the Tai Xu Lie Yuan?"

Qingxuan shook his head: "Unclear, but most likely they want to find power to oppose us."

Xu Changqing's heart sank upon hearing this.

Master and Eldest Senior Sister joined the Three Purifications Alliance's Qing Yu Yun Ya, and Qing Yu Yun Ya is right in the Tai Xu Lie Yuan's San Yuan Mi Luo Tian.

Now the demon race wants to make moves there — looks like something major is going to happen.

You must know, one of the Tai Xu Lie Yuan's Five Great Powers is the Tai Ancient Demon Court.

Can't rule out that the demon race on this Tianyuan Realm side has some connection with that side.

At this moment, the Si Geng Token at Xu Changqing's waist suddenly lit up with spiritual light, and then a majestic voice came from within — precisely the new Sect Master Chao Jin: "Xu Changqing."

Xu Changqing hurriedly stood: "Sect Master, what does this subordinate do for you?"

Chao Jin said blandly: "Now you are already Qingmu Peak's Acting Peak Master, and simultaneously serve as Spirit Field Si Geng.

Being so, the Spirit Field Grain Master post cannot remain vacant.

On your end, is there a suitable candidate?"

Xu Changqing narrowed his eyes, then replied: "You decide the arrangement."

Chao Jin on the other end seemed to chuckle lightly, then said: "No need to overthink — I have no intention of planting my own people."

Xu Changqing said thoughtfully: "Sect Master, of the Spirit Field's Four Great Spirit Cultivators, Li Sancai — this subordinate believes he can serve as Grain Master.

This person, though introverted and not good with words, has outstanding talent in spirit plants and rich experience, and especially does things conscientiously and responsibly.

These years he has always been in the Spirit Field assisting this subordinate in managing various affairs — he is the best candidate for Spirit Field Grain Master."

Chao Jin nodded slightly: "Then we'll do as you say — appoint Li Sancai as Spirit Field Grain Master, in charge of the Spirit Field's daily affairs."

Xu Changqing bowed in acceptance: "Yes, Sect Master."

Afterward, Chao Jin's communication cut off.

Next, Xu Changqing accompanied Qingxuan to continue chatting.

They chatted about past events and cultivation world anecdotes until evening, when Qingxuan finally left with Hu Yao.

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In a flash, a month had passed.

During this period, Xu Zhangqing handed over most of the Spirit Field affairs to Li Sancai, while he himself focused on handling the responsibilities of the Qingmu Peak Acting Peak Master, as well as the preparatory matters for the Lingqu Sect.

Once he had free time, he recalled the three sect garrison sites Ruo Qunshuang had screened, and decided to have the Spirit Plant Puppet Xu Qiansui go investigate them.

Only by understanding the situation of each garrison site in detail could a final choice be made.

Before long, Xu Qiansui set off.

Through Vision Sharing, Xu Zhangqing saw the first destination, Qingxi Valley.

This place was located a thousand li southeast of the Dongting Immortal Sect.

The valley entrance was just as Ruo Qunshuang had said, extremely narrow, only allowing two people to pass side by side.

On both sides were steep cliffs, covered in thorns and vines, with extremely strong concealment.

When Xu Qiansui entered the valley interior, the moment he stepped in he felt a dense rush of Water Spiritual Energy and Wood Spiritual Energy assault his face.

Inside the valley, a clear stream wound and flowed; the stream water was clear to the bottom, the pebbles at the stream bottom clearly visible, and many aquatic Spirit Plants grew in the water, emitting a faint Spiritual Light.

Xu Qiansui bent down and scooped up a handful of stream water; although the water was icy cold and piercing to the bone, it contained pure Water Spiritual Energy, comparable to Liquid Water Essence.

If a cultivator practiced Water-system Cultivation Methods here, they would certainly achieve twice the result with half the effort.

On both sides of the valley were continuous green mountains, covered in thousand-year ancient trees.

These ancient trees reached several zhang in height, their branches and leaves lush, covering the sky and blocking the sun.

The tree trunks were extremely thick, requiring several people joining arms to encircle them.

Spirit Vines twined among the ancient trees, bearing many red fruits.

These were Red Spirit Fruits, which could assist cultivators in raising Spiritual Power, and were worth no small sum.

The valley environment was secluded and elegant, like spring all four seasons.

It was permeated with a faint floral fragrance and the fresh aura emitted by Spirit Grasses.

Xu Qiansui continued deeper inside, and discovered several natural karst caves.

The cave entrances were concealed, the interiors spacious, and the cave walls inlaid with many luminescent ores.

In the depths a clear spring welled up; the spring water contained even denser Spiritual Energy, suitable for use as disciples' cultivation chambers and storage rooms.

Before long, Xu Qiansui found the valley's only medium-grade Spirit Vein.

It was located at the source of the clear stream, with very high purity, almost no Impurities; if a Spirit Gathering Array were set up here, the Spiritual Energy could increase several times over.

Xu Qiansui also investigated the dangers in the valley, and found only some minor demons, such as Spirit Rabbits, Spirit Deer, and the like, and moreover most were gentle in temperament, with almost no aggressiveness.

The only hidden danger was that the valley entrance was too narrow; if besieged by enemies, although easy to defend and hard to attack, there would also be no way to break out and escape!