Chapter 788

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

After surveying Qingxi Valley, Xu Qiansui proceeded to his second destination, Shui Yun Dao, deep within Ling Wu Zhao.

After crossing over a thousand li, he finally arrived.

Ling Wu Zhao was shrouded in thick mist year-round, and the mist contained faint toxins; ordinary Xiuxian Zhe who rushed in would easily be poisoned and fall into a coma.

However, Xu Qiansui was a Spirit Plant Puppet and possessed extremely strong resistance to toxins, so he was unaffected by the mist.

He flew through the mist for about half an hour, finally spotting Shui Yun Dao at the center of the swamp.

The island was not large, about a hundred mu or so.

Lakes dotted the island, their water pale blue, containing extremely rich Water Spirit Qi, rich enough to rival Liquid Water Essence.

Large quantities of aquatic Lingti grew in the water, such as Shuiyun Grass and Blue Crystal Lotus, all materials for refining high-grade Pills.

At the island's center stood a small hill covered in thick humus soil, rich in nutrients, where many rare Lingti grew.

Xu Qiansui sensed a small Spirit Vein on the island; though its purity did not match Qingxi Valley, its Water Spirit Qi concentration was higher due to the geographical environment.

The island's environment was damp, thick moss carpeting the ground, making travel extremely inconvenient.

Xu Qiansui discovered many demons in the swamp, mostly Water Attribute and Earth Attribute, ranging from minor demons to Great Demons.

The most powerful was a Swamp Giant Crocodile lurking in the deep pool of Shui Yun Dao, extremely ferocious.

Besides this, the swamp also had many poisonous miasmas and traps; rushing in recklessly would easily lead to danger.

However, the swamp's thick mist also provided Shui Yun Dao with extremely strong security; outsiders found it very hard to locate Shui Yun Dao within the mist.

Moreover, the island's lakes contained large quantities of aquatic Lingti and water treasures; if utilized, they could support a Sect's daily consumption.

Xu Zhangqing saw this with his own eyes and thought to himself: "Not bad in terms of Spiritual Treasures, but the environment is a bit complex."

"Compared to the stream valley, it ultimately falls short."

Finally, Xu Qiansui proceeded to his third destination, Yun Qi Jian.

Yun Qi Jian was located between towering mountain peaks, steep and treacherous, difficult to climb, with only a narrow mountain path leading into the ravine.

As soon as Xu Qiansui stepped in, he felt a gentle Spiritual Energy rush toward him.

Mist swirled within the ravine, like a fairyland.

There were several hot springs at the ravine's bottom, containing gentle Spiritual Energy; long-term soaking could nourish the body and improve Physical strength.

Many rare Lingti grew around the hot springs, such as Yunwu Grass and Wenling Flower; these Lingti had extremely high requirements for their growth environment and could only mature where Spiritual Energy was rich.

Many ores were embedded in the rock walls on both sides of the ravine.

Some Spirit Vines also grew on the rock walls, bearing many Spirit Fruits.

Xu Qiansui sensed it and discovered a small Spirit Vein existed within the ravine, its Spiritual Energy extremely pure.

However, although Yun Qi Jian's environment was beautiful and its Spiritual Energy pure, the terrain was too treacherous, unfavorable for the Sect's subsequent development and Expansion.

The space within the ravine was narrow, able to accommodate only a hundred people for residence and Cultivation; if the Sect's scale expanded, they would have to change locations.

Moreover, a flock of raptors roosted on the peaks outside the ravine; their strength was not weak, and they often attacked passing living creatures.

Xu Zhangqing, through Vision Sharing, watched the entire process and formed a preliminary judgment in his heart.

Qingxi Valley had a better Spirit Vein, a quiet environment, and smaller danger; its drawback was the narrow Valley Entrance.

Shui Yun Dao had rich Spiritual Energy and abundant resources, but was damp, had many demons, and was relatively dangerous.

Yun Qi Jian had pure Spiritual Energy and a beautiful environment, but its space was narrow, unfavorable for development.

Next, he needed to discuss with Ruo Qunshuang, combining it with Lingqu Sect's development, to make the final Choice.

After all, once the Sect's base was determined, it would not change for several hundred or even thousands of years; it must be considered carefully.

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Nanbing Icefield.

The cold wind was like a saber, carrying fine ice shards as it howled past.

Heaven and Earth were all a vast white, as if even the air had been frozen.

Few people came here; mortals could hardly survive, occasionally Xiuxian Zhe came to seek Spiritual Treasures, or to temper their Cultivation using the extremely cold environment.

Two figures, one ahead of the other, advanced steadily through the wind and snow.

One of them was precisely Xu Zhangqing's Second Disciple, Lin Feng.

Now he wore a cyan cold-resisting Dharma Robe, impervious to wind and snow.

Determination was on his face, his gaze calm and unperturbed.

This time coming to Nanbing Icefield for Experience Training, besides accumulating experience, more importantly was to find a place compatible with his Wind Spirit Root, thereby improving his Cultivation.

Since few people knew the place he was going to, Lin Feng found a Local guide.

He was a burly middle-aged man, with dark rough Skin, his hands full of old calluses, named Niu Hongxi.

Lin Feng stopped and looked ahead: "Niu Dage, is this the place you spoke of?"

The wind and snow ahead were violent, and the contour of a valley could faintly be seen.

Air currents swirled above the valley, forming visible wind spirals one after another.

Niu Hongxi rubbed his reddened hands and grinned: "That's right, this place is called Lie Feng Valley.

It is said to contain treasures that can deal with wind; many people have come, but all gained nothing!"

A glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes; he could clearly perceive the rich Wind Spirit Qi coming from Lie Feng Valley—this was precisely the excellent environment he needed.

Moreover, the wind here also carries a trace of Innate Wind Intent.

Not only can it assist in cultivating Wind Attribute Cultivation Methods, it can even allow one to Comprehend the Wind Law.

The two entered the Valley Entrance of Lie Feng Valley, and the wind and snow instantly lessened considerably.

Inside the Valley, air currents swirled, forming streaks of Light Blue Color wind vortexes, within which faint, fragmented Light Spots flickered.

Lin Feng's Wind Spirit Root inside his body grew restless, eager to Cultivate here, and he took out a heavy ingot of silver and handed it over: "Niu Dage, many thanks for guiding the way.

This is travel expenses, please accept it."

Niu Hongxi took the silver, weighed it in his hand, and the smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a seemingly-smiling-yet-not-smiling Expression.

He did not leave immediately, but leaned against an Ice Pillar to the side, arms crossed, his Gaze sizing Lin Feng up and down.

Lin Feng Perceived the change in this person's Expression, his Mind Moved slightly, and he asked Curiously: "What's wrong, could it be this silver isn't enough?"

Niu Hongxi let out a cold laugh at those words: "How could it not be enough?

This silver would be enough to buy a grand mansion with a Yard in the city; to me, it is Indeed a huge sum!"

Lin Feng Frowned slightly, hearing the implication in his words.

His Mind Moved, and he released his Divine Sense, sweeping across the Surroundings.

Sure enough, not far from the other side of the Valley Entrance, two hidden auras of Living People were concealed, Obviously deliberately Hibernating there.

Just At This Time, Niu Hongxi's Tone shifted, his Tone turning sinister: "One person is enough, but three people are not enough!"

The moment his words fell, two figures darted out from the shadows of Lie Feng Valley, blocking the Valley Entrance, one on the left and one on the right.

Both were tall, burly men, gripping pig-slaughtering Sabers that flashed with cold light, their faces fierce and malevolent!