Chapter 877

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing said with a deep gaze: "In a few more decades, something will definitely happen underground.

When that time comes, the situation across the entire Dongyu will undergo earth-shaking changes."

Ruo Qunshuang hurriedly asked: "Then... Qing Ge, what do you mean?"

Xu Zhangqing continued: "It can be certain that the Cultivation World will be reshuffled, and this is precisely the good opportunity for the Lingqu Sect to rise with the trend.

And to rise, top-grade Disciples are absolutely indispensable.

With Zhao Wanning's aptitude, if she can be used by the Lingqu Sect, she will definitely become a pillar of our Sect in the future."

If it were before, he might have recruited her into the Dongting Immortal Sect.

But now the situation has changed, and the Immortal Sect is instead not the best choice.

Ruo Qunshuang deeply agreed: "What you say is right."

A flash of determination appeared in Xu Zhangqing's eyes: "Taking her in will definitely bring trouble.

But if we don't take her in, we will lose a future great general."

Afterward, he rose holding Ruo Qunshuang: "Let's go, I'll accompany you back to the Lingqu Sect for a trip.

I'll personally see this Zhaoyang Princess of the Great Yue Dynasty, see just how much potential she has."

A blush emerged on Ruo Qunshuang's face: "Quick... quickly put me down!"

Xu Zhangqing laughed hehe: "We're an old married couple, and you're still getting shy?"

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Xu Zhangqing and Ruo Qunshuang's figures flashed, transforming into two streaks of light leaving the Dongting Immortal Sect.

Anyway, we're back, and since I've shown my face at Qingmu Peak, there's no need to worry so much anymore.

Even if the Dongting Immortal Sect's High Level comes looking for me, a mere thousand li distance, I can arrive very quickly.

During the flight, Ruo Qunshuang leaned against Xu Zhangqing's side and said softly: "Qing Ge, I recently repaired the Sect buildings and also opened up an additional Two Mu of Spirit Fields.

Now, the Sect members have expanded to over a hundred, but the Core Members haven't changed — they're all old acquaintances from our days in the Dongting Immortal Sect."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "You've worked hard."

The Lingqu Sect is a thousand li from the Dongting Immortal Sect — not close if you call it close, not far if you call it far.

With their cultivation, at full-speed flight, they arrived very quickly.

After passing through the Formation and Restriction, the two entered the interior.

Qingxi Valley leans against mountains and beside water; everywhere can be seen well-arranged Sect buildings.

A clear stream containing dense Spiritual Energy transforms into a spirit vein, running through the entire valley.

"Sect Master, Great Elder!"

"Welcome, Sect Master!"

"Welcome, Great Elder!"

Several Disciples were practicing basic spells; seeing Ruo Qunshuang and Xu Zhangqing appear, they all stopped what they were doing.

Ruo Qunshuang smiled and nodded: "Continue cultivating."

Afterward, she turned to Xu Zhangqing and said: "Qing Ge, Wanning's personality is rather solitary; at this time she should be cultivating in her room."

Xu Zhangqing nodded, then followed Ruo Qunshuang toward the area where Disciples reside.

The houses here are built against the mountain, paved with smooth Blue Stone, surrounded by Spirit Grass.

At this moment, a slender figure was sitting cross-legged on a cushion, eyes closed, cultivating.

Green-blue Spiritual Light coiled around her, emitting the unique fluctuations of Water Generates Wood.

Spiritual Energy circulated smoothly, without any stagnation.

Xu Zhangqing and Ruo Qunshuang stood to the side, carefully sizing her up.

Zhao Wanning looked to be only fifteen or sixteen, her figure slender and graceful.

Though not fully grown, she already showed the bearing of a beauty.

Shoulders as if carved, waist as if bound with white silk.

Brows like distant mountains holding dark pigment, thin yet not faint.

Eyes like autumn water's horizontal waves, clear and bright.

Jade nose elegant and straight, small and delicate, as if carved from jade.

Vermilion lips not yet slightly parted, already revealing cherry color.

Corners of mouth slightly pursed, revealing a thread of tenacity.

Face is a standard goose-egg face, skin fair and delicate, like top-grade mutton-fat jade, glowing with a faint luster in the sunlight.

In her hair a single ordinary Green Jade Hairpin, simple yet elegant; the whole person pure and refined, yet still carrying a trace of noble bearing.

Xu Zhangqing's Divine Sense swept once, perceiving that the Spiritual Power circulation speed inside her body was extremely fast, far surpassing same-level Disciples, even more practiced than some Inner Sect Disciples who had entered for three to five years.

"Qing Ge, this is Zhao Wanning; what do you think?"

"Every aspect is very good!"

"Who would have thought, someone like this could join the Lingqu Sect... sigh~"

The two waited quietly, for about half an hour, Zhao Wanning opened her eyes.

She slowly rose, then stretched lazily.

A trace of post-cultivation ease showed between her brows, then she returned to her usual composure.

At this moment, Xu Zhangqing and Ruo Qunshuang actively appeared.

Zhao Wanning's gaze fell on Xu Zhangqing, a flash of surprise in her eyes; she then stepped forward and bowed, her tone respectful but not servile: "Presumably, you are the Great Elder of Lingqu Sect?"

Xu Zhangqing nodded, asking curiously: "Have we met?"

Zhao Wanning smiled faintly: "We haven't met, but my aunt knows you."

Xu Zhangqing was stunned for a moment: "Who is your aunt?"

Zhao Wanning answered truthfully: "Zhao Yingli!"

Xu Zhangqing carefully recalled for a good while, yet still had no clue: "Perhaps too much time has passed; I have no impression."

Zhao Wanning was very smart; seeing the other party had not remembered, she did not force a connection, instead turning to look at Ruo Qunshuang beside her: "Greetings, Sect Master; may I ask what business you and the Great Elder have with me?"

Xu Zhangqing and Ruo Qunshuang exchanged a glance; Ruo Qunshuang's expression became serious: "No need for excessive courtesy; we came today specifically to see you."

Zhao Wanning was surprised: "Specifically to see this disciple?"

"To ask you a few questions."

Xu Zhangqing continued: "First, when you cultivate, to what extent can you utilize the mutual generation power of the Water-Wood Dual Spirit Root?"

Zhao Wanning pondered for a moment: "Replying to the Great Elder, when this disciple cultivates, spiritual energy circulates without any stagnation; the Wood Spirit Root nourishes the spirit veins, the Water Spirit Root tempers spiritual energy.

The two mutually generate and depend on each other, able to automatically compensate for deficiencies."

Xu Zhangqing then asked: "Second, the sect's basic Water-Wood cultivation method, the Canglan Water-Wood Technique, and the basic spells Water Condensation Technique and Wood Promotion Technique — how long did it take you to learn them?"

"This disciple has been in the sect for a month and more."

Zhao Wanning then supplemented: "The Canglan Water-Wood Technique took three days to enter; now I am only one step away from breaking through to the Second Layer.

The Water Condensation Technique took one day to enter; three days to use proficiently.

The Wood Promotion Technique was slightly slower than the Water Condensation Technique; four days to grasp."

As these words fell, Xu Zhangqing and Ruo Qunshuang were secretly shocked.

A genius, this is absolutely a genius.

In just over a month, able to cultivate the method to near the Second Layer.

The mastery of basic spells is even more no more than five days.

Such speed, even in Dongting Immortal Sect, counts as top-tier.

But merely this is still not enough.

Xu Zhangqing's mind moved; two Spirit Talismans appeared in his hand.

One is a Clear Spirit Talisman, one is a Demon-Dispelling Talisman.

With a light toss, the two Spirit Talismans fell before Zhao Wanning.

Xu Zhangqing said seriously: "Carefully sense these two Spirit Talismans."

This woman's talent is too outstanding; therefore one must be cautious.

Must rule out the possibility of a Heavenly Demon entering the body or a monster possessing her.

Zhao Wanning did not hesitate; she grabbed the two Spirit Talismans and poured spiritual power into them.

In an instant, the Clear Spirit Talisman rippled with pure white spiritual light, the Demon-Dispelling Talisman rippled with faint golden light.

Two streams of spiritual light flowed around her; neither black qi appeared nor any abnormality!