Chapter 809: Eternal Life: My Steady Farming-Style Cultivation Chapter 809 — Meeting Qingxuan

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

After the stall was tidied up, Xu Linshan gathered the members: "It's not easy coming to Nantian City; don't waste the opportunity.

Everyone is free to move about, but remember absolutely not to cause trouble."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes brightened.

Busy running the stall, facing spirit plants and pills or passing cultivators every day, they had long wanted to see Nantian City's special features.

A young member cupped his hands in reply: "Elder Xu, rest assured, we absolutely will not cause trouble!"

Before his words even fell, he dragged his acquaintances and ran toward the direction of the Lingxiao Flight.

Seeing this, the rest also scattered one after another; some headed straight for the Immortal Crane Ride's station, while others curiously inquired about the location of the Taixu Star Platform.

Xu Linshan himself stayed behind, counting today's remaining spirit plants and pills, and only left with peace of mind after properly storing them in his storage bag.

On the other side, Xu Zhangqing held Ruo Qunshuang's hand, walking slowly toward the Taixu Star Platform.

Along the way, lanterns hung high, spiritual light flowing.

Passing cultivators either chatted in groups of three or five, or hurried alone on their way.

The bustling atmosphere intertwined with the cultivation world's ethereal quality, creating a unique charm.

Ruo Qunshuang gazed at the ingeniously crafted spirit wood buildings on both sides of the street, her eyes full of curiosity: "Unexpectedly, Nantian City is this prosperous, far more lively than Qingxi Valley."

Xu Zhangqing smiled lightly and nodded: "This place is the Eastern Region's commercial hub, gathering forces from all sides, so naturally it's different.

After we finish the Lingqu Sect's matters, if there's time later I'll bring you here again to relax."

As they spoke, the two arrived at the Taixu Star Platform.

This Star Platform was built against the mountain, its entire body constructed of gray-white cloud-patterned stone; the tabletop was engraved with crisscrossing star-orbit patterns, and every nightfall it would draw heaven and earth spiritual energy, transforming into specks of starlight winding around the platform.

Dozens of stone tables were scattered on the platform, and beside each stone table sat cultivators playing chess — there were white-haired elders, and also middle-aged and young men of extraordinary bearing.

Some concentrated in thought, some talked and laughed merrily, yet not a single one was noisy, fully displaying elegance.

Xu Zhangqing swept his gaze over several games and discovered the cultivators on the platform had cultivation bases at minimum at Foundation Establishment Late Stage; quite a few were Golden Core cultivators, and even a few spots faintly emitted Nascent Soul Stage spiritual power fluctuations.

It appears this is an extremely elegant activity.

Ruo Qunshuang said softly: "It is indeed a quiet place."

Afterward, her gaze fell on one chess game, and a trace of interest flashed in her eyes.

Xu Zhangqing saw this and smiled: "Like it?

When free I'll accompany you to try a game!"

Ruo Qunshuang was stunned for a moment: "Aren't we here to play?"

Xu Zhangqing smiled meaningfully: "No, we're just passing through here."

Afterward, the two turned and walked to the other side, soon leaving the Taixu Star Platform far behind.

Not long after, they arrived at the area where Yunmeng Bath Snow was located.

This place was situated at the convergence of spirit veins on the west side of Nantian City; from afar one could see a stretch of swirling white mist, the mist mixed with faint fragrance of grass and trees and spiritual energy, the aura refreshing to the heart and spleen.

At the entrance two Foundation Establishment cultivators stood guard; seeing Xu Zhangqing present the First-class Stall Token, they immediately bowed and let him pass, with no excessive questioning.

The two stepped inside, only to discover the interior was actually an open valley.

The valley was covered with spring pools of various sizes, each pool enclosed by spirit jade, the bottom paved with thousand-year warm jade; the spring water was clear to the bottom, rippling with faint luster, and the mist rose steaming from the pools.

Large patches of Forget-worry Grass and Condensed Dew Flower were planted in the valley; a breeze brushed past, petals fluttered down, and the fragrance grew even richer.

Many cultivators either soaked alone in the spring pools with eyes closed nurturing their spirits, or chatted quietly with companions; all wore extremely comfortable expressions.

Xu Zhangqing and Ruo Qunshuang chose a secluded spring pool; the water temperature was just right, and the moment they stepped in, wisps of spiritual energy seeped into their bodies through their pores, coursing through their meridians, and the fatigue of the past days instantly dissipated by more than half.

Ruo Qunshuang leaned against the spirit jade at the pool's edge, a comfortable expression appearing on her face: "This spirit spring nourishes even more than a hot spring."

Xu Zhangqing sat beside her, fingertips lightly tapping the water surface, guiding a bit of spiritual energy to encircle the two of them, forming an invisible barrier that isolated outside prying: "The spirit veins here are abundant, plus the warm jade at the pool bottom's enhancement, naturally extraordinary.

Rare to have such peaceful time, let's relax properly."

The two soaked for roughly the time of one incense stick, when suddenly they heard a burst of soft laughter from not far away.

Xu Zhangqing raised his eyes and saw three figures walking this way; the leader was a man wearing a moon-colored Daoist robe, handsome features, dust-transcending temperament, a faint clear radiance swirling around him.

That face was exceptionally familiar — it was precisely the Qingyun Sect's Daozi Qing Xuan.

Two women followed beside him, both of peerless beauty, yet each with their own charm.

The woman on the left wore a fiery red dress, her brows and eyes containing allure; behind her nine fluffy fox-tail phantoms could faintly be seen, her whole body emitting bewitching demonic qi — at a glance she was a nine-tailed fox.

The woman on the right wore a green dress, her temperament cold and clear, her pupils transparent like glazed glass, her demonic qi restrained, clearly a snake demon.

Seeing this, Xu Zhangqing withdrew the restriction he had just set up, then called out in greeting: "Qingxuan!"

Qingxuan's steps paused, surprise appearing on his face, then he quickly walked forward: "Brother Xu?

Didn't expect to actually meet you here!"

The two female demons beside him also stopped; the nine-tailed fox nodded slightly to the two of them, the allure in her brows and eyes restrained a few degrees.

The snake demon lowered her eyes and stood still, her gaze cold yet without a trace of malice, fully displaying gentleness and propriety.

Xu Zhangqing's eyes were likewise full of surprise: "Brother Qingxuan, have you been well.

Never imagined I would encounter you in Nantian City.

Even more unexpected that you would be amusing yourself here."

Qingxuan waved his hand: "Sect affairs are busy; rarely get time to come out and relax, so I brought my Dao Companions to soak in the spirit spring.

But Brother Xu, how come you're in Nantian City?"

After speaking, his gaze swept over Xu Zhangqing and Ruo Qunshuang, seeing that both had steady breaths, especially that Xu Zhangqing's cultivation had advanced further, and he secretly praised them in his heart.

"Simply put."

Xu Zhangqing chuckled lightly and said in a calm tone: "I brought the members of Lingqu Sect to set up a First-class Stall at Xianfang, selling some Lingti and pills."

"When it's over, we'll come here to stroll around and have some fun."

"A stall?"

Qingxuan was greatly surprised: "Today, I heard that a new First-class Stall named Lingqu Sect had come to Xianfang, so it's you!"

You must know that First-class Stalls at Xianfang are extremely scarce; only top sects of Dongyu or ancient clans with long inheritances can possess them.

A tiny, unknown Lingqu Sect actually managed to obtain First-class Stall qualification; the connections behind this are obviously not simple.

Xu Zhangqing nodded: "Yes, it's us."

Qingxuan felt surprised: "But... you aren't from Dongting Immortal Sect..."

Xu Zhangqing explained: "Lingqu Sect is a small sect founded by my Dao Companion outside."

Qingxuan suddenly understood: "I see."

Initially, I was still guessing what the background of this Lingqu Sect was.

Now I understand; behind them is Dongting Immortal Sect, one of the Three Great Immortal Sects.

Not to mention a First-class Stall, even something rarer would be no problem at all.

Xu Zhangqing asked with a smiling face: "Want to chat together?"

Qingxuan naturally would not refuse: "Sure!"