Chapter 865

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

The next day, dawn had just broken.

The thin mist over the Corroding Bone Forest Sea had not yet dispersed, and the cultivators inside the outpost were already active.

After seeing off Xu Ping'an who had come to greet him in the morning, Xu Zhangqing once again sought out Pei Mo, who was meditating, and spoke bluntly: "Old Pei, there's something I still need to trouble you with. Can you reveal the backgrounds of those few children around An'an to me?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Mo nodded: "You're worried about Ping'an, so you want to investigate their origins?"

Xu Zhangqing gave an affirmative response: "Correct, that's exactly it."

However, Yueyao is Ling Bi's daughter; we know their roots thoroughly.

Just focus on the four: Jiang Weirui, Mo Chen, Shi Feng, and Su Qinghan."

Pei Mo raised his hand and waved; a jade slip recording information appeared in his hand: "It's all recorded on it."

Xu Zhangqing took the jade slip, infused a thread of divine sense, and examined it carefully.

A moment later he withdrew his divine sense, a look of comprehension flashing in his eyes.

Jiang Weirui originated from the Nanyue Five Sons, a Main Lineage Member, carefully nurtured since childhood, kind-hearted, with a solid foundation.

Mo Chen came from the Hidden World Dao Sect's Qingyun Sect; this person had a reserved disposition, cultivation not top-tier, yet meticulous in thought, skilled in healing techniques.

Shi Feng hailed from the Western Region's Tiedao Sect, one of the Sect Master's Direct Disciples, born with natural divine strength, loyal and honest in character.

However, what most caught Xu Zhangqing's attention was actually Su Qinghan's information.

The jade slip clearly recorded that Su Qinghan originated from the Yao Yue Immortal Sect, and was the daughter of Yao Yue Immortal Sect Elder Su Qinglan.

Seeing the three characters "Su Qinglan," Xu Zhangqing's brows furrowed; this name, he always felt seemed familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere, yet could not recall for the moment.

He closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, past memories emerging in his mind.

Suddenly, a figure flashed by; Xu Zhangqing abruptly opened his eyes, shock filling them: "Good fellow, it's her!"

Su Qinglan, isn't she the younger sister of Medicine Immortal Maiden Su Qingyao?

Medicine Immortal Maiden Su Qingyao, medical skills reaching the divine, exceptionally gifted, pity she did wrong, later dealt with by the Sect High Level.

Unexpectedly, after all the twists and turns, Su Qinghan is actually Su Qingyao's niece.

Calming the shock in his heart, Xu Zhangqing looked at Pei Mo, his tone turning more solemn, and asked pointedly: "Old Pei, tell me about this Su Qinghan in more detail.

Her disposition, cultivation, and Su Qinglan's situation these years — are you clear on all of it?"

Seeing this, Pei Mo spoke seriously: "Su Qinghan — talent, aptitude, comprehension are all not bad.

She possesses the rare Ice Spirit Root, and her cultivation speed is extremely fast.

She's only two years older than An'an, yet has reached Earth Grade Golden Core Middle Stage, far surpassing cultivators of the same age; therefore her potential is enormous.

As for Su Qinglan, I don't know much.

Only that after Su Qingyao's death, she has always lived in seclusion in the Yao Yue Immortal Sect, rarely appearing in the world.

She is distant to everyone, and has never mentioned the details of Su Qingyao's passing back then."

Xu Zhangqing slowly nodded, expression growing even more solemn, musing: "I have no objection to this child herself; Ice Spirit Root is rare, a cold disposition isn't necessarily a bad thing.

However, Su Qinglan is Su Qingyao's younger sister; Su Qingyao's relationship with me, you all know.

Back then she tried to drag me down; though she's dead now, I fear Su Qinglan may still harbor resentment, and ultimately transfer the past grievances onto An'an."

Upon hearing this, Pei Mo instantly understood his good brother's concern; his brows also knitted, and he asked tentatively: "Old Xu, do your words mean — could it be that Su Qinghan would be unfavorable to Ping'an?"

Xu Zhangqing did not hesitate in the slightest, nodding: "Yes, I indeed have this thought.

An'an is my son; therefore I cannot take even half a point of risk.

If it's merely coincidence, that's naturally best; we needn't overthink.

But if it's not coincidence, if Su Qinglan deliberately had her approach Ping'an…"

Before the words were finished, Pei Mo already understood perfectly; he immediately patted his chest and said in a deep voice: "Rest assured, this matter is on me.

【43】 From now on, I will closely monitor Su Qinghan's every move; at the slightest abnormality, I will transmit a message to you immediately, absolutely not letting Ping'an suffer even half a threat."

From now on, I will closely Monitor Su Qinghan's every move; if she shows the slightest abnormality, I will Chuan Xin you at the first moment, and absolutely will not let Ping'an Zai Shou even a Drop of Threaten.

Xu Zhangqing let out a breath of relief: "With your words, I'm at ease."

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Over the next few days, Xu Zhangqing did not leave, but stayed at the outpost, secretly observing Ping'an's interactions with everyone.

After confirming everything was fine, and that Ping'an had also made subsequent trial arrangements.

Seeing this, he bid farewell to Pei Mo and the others, summoned the Tai Yi Green Lotus Seat, turned, and left the Corroding Bone Forest Sea, flying directly toward the Central Region Imperial City.

The Tai Yi Green Lotus Seat's speed was extremely fast; before long it had left the range of the Immortal Falling Abyss.

However, not long after, a pitch-black large ship happened to block the necessary route.

Black qi coiled around the large ship; on the deck stood a flagpole, embroidered with the two characters "Wan Gui".

Xu Zhangqing's eyes were full of doubt: "Wan Ghost Auction Ship?"

Isn't this one of the Wan Family's merchant ships?

The Wanbao Ship, specializing in trading all kinds of spirit tools, spirit pills, spirit talismans, and with clearly marked prices.

The Wanhui Ship only conducts resource exchange; whether spirit stone transactions, spirit plant mortgages, or cultivation method exchanges, all can be completed on the ship.

And the Wan Gui Ship is the most secretive auction.

Guests entering the ship must all use "Ghost" as code names, concealing their identities throughout; what is traded are also rare, strange, even unsavory things.

By rights, the Wan Family merchant ships have always moved unpredictably, and mostly operate in the No-Management Area.

But now, it has not only appeared here, but many cultivators have also entered it, obviously the auction has begun.

Although Xu Zhangqing felt doubtful in his heart, upon a turn of thought, before returning to the Immortal Sect this time, he happened to want to find some things suitable for himself, Frost Sister, Linglong, and what the Disciple needed.

And the Wan Ghost Auction Ship often has some unexpected rare treasures appear.

Thinking of this, he put away the Tai Yi Green Lotus Seat, then took out a black robe from the Fangcun Ring and draped it over himself, and also put on the Phantom Mask, thoroughly hiding his appearance and aura, disguising himself as an ordinary Loose Cultivator.

Then his figure moved, transforming into a black shadow, flying towards that Wan Ghost Auction Ship.

Not long after, he swept onto the deck of the Wan Ghost Auction Ship.

Just as he landed, two guards dressed in black clothes, wearing ghost masks on their heads, walked up: "Present the Entry Ship Token, or pay one hundred Middle-grade Spirit Stones, otherwise entry is not permitted!"

Xu Zhangqing's gaze condensed slightly, he swept over the two people without revealing anything, then took out one hundred Middle-grade Spirit Stones from the Fangcun Ring and handed them over.

"Something's wrong!"

"This ship is wrong!"

"These people, are absolutely not the Wan Family's guards!"

He himself has not never been on the Wan Family's merchant ships.

The Wan Family is a famous major power in the Tianyuan Realm, its subordinate guards are all neatly dressed, and at their waists they wear tokens engraved with the character "Wan", their words and deeds all exude rules.

These two guards before him, although dressed in black clothes, the eyes beneath the ghost masks are fierce and brutal, their whole bodies wreathed in killing aura, their every move crude and overbearing, not the slightest bit like proper guards, instead looking like Calamity cultivators who have plundered for a living all year round!