Chapter 90: Old Monster Qiong Bestows an Opportunity

Yan Taibai spent a full three days in Li Huayuan's Library Pavilion before he finished reading through the cultivation techniques and divine abilities within, and he gained a small harvest, especially regarding information on the Golden Core.

When he left the Library Pavilion feeling satisfied, Li Huayuan, his beautiful young wife, and disciples like Liu Jing were all waiting outside, looking as if they had been waiting for a long time with full smiles on their faces.

"Senior Li, what is this?"

Seeing this scene, Yan Taibai was startled and hurriedly asked, full of confusion.

"What Senior Li? Junior Brother Yan is joking. From now on, we shall interact as peers."

Hearing this, Li Huayuan's smile grew even richer, even revealing a hint of obsequiousness, which made Yan Taibai feel even more confused.

This was a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Yanyue Sect coming to pick him up.

Li Huayuan was all smiles as he introduced them to each other.

Only by finding and waiting for his master, Qiong, to arrive could the two master and disciple quietly take away the Spirit Eye Spring. Otherwise, it would be impossible to take the Spirit Eye Spring.

This Senior Brother Lei could simply not be described as fat; his eyes were squeezed by the fat of his upper and lower eyelids until only two thin slits remained, and the flesh hanging from his chin was layered upon layer, as if it were of unknown thickness and weight.

After all, Qiong had already promised that as long as the Spirit Eye Spring was found, it would belong to him, and he would not fight over it.

Although it still could not resist the upcoming invasion of the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects, at least it added a bit of strength and could hold out for a longer time.

After all, cultivating anywhere was the same, he wouldn't be staying for long anyway, and if there was anything he didn't understand, he could ask Li Huayuan.

"Then many thanks, Senior Brother."

Yan Taibai couldn't help but blurt out and ask.

He only needed to wait for the arrival of his master, Qiong.

Yet Yan Taibai knew clearly that it was impossible for Qiong to stabilize his realm in three or five years, nor would he stay in Huangfeng Valley for three or five years, and he certainly wouldn't choose to go into seclusion to form a Golden Core in Huangfeng Valley.

Therefore, even though Yan Taibai ran around and almost got into trouble, Qiong did not say much, only telling Yan Taibai not to leave the Yanyue Sect before forming his Golden Core later, so as to avoid any further incidents.

As for Yan Taibai, he had originally wanted to leave, but he couldn't resist Li Huayuan's enthusiastic persuasion and agreed.

After speaking, he took Qiong to the mountain peak where the Spirit Eye Spring was located.

Half a month later, the master and disciple returned silently to a piece of wasteland in the Taiyue Mountain Range of Huangfeng Valley that bordered Yuanwu Country and had thin Heaven and Earth spiritual energy.

Compared to Lei Wanhe's politeness, Hong Fu only nodded her head slightly and gave a reluctant smile.

"What, Senior Brother Lei and Senior Sister Hong Fu have arrived. Would Junior Brother Yan care to accompany me to welcome them?"

Yan Taibai asked with a smile.

A disciple of a Nascent Soul cultivator, plus his shocking cultivation talent that allowed him to form a Golden Core at any time—where was this someone he could offend?

"Many thanks, Senior Brother Li."

Regarding the character of his master, Qiong, Yan Taibai still trusted him relatively well.

And Qiong did not make him wait long; it took only half a year for him to arrive at Huangfeng Valley.

"Please!"

Such a good opportunity, Yan Taibai naturally took advantage of the situation to speak.

No wonder Li Huayuan had this attitude; Yan Taibai suddenly realized.

At this time, Li Huayuan's dao companion, the beautiful young wife, smiled sweetly and parted her lips to offer a timely suggestion.

"Good, I will now use my divine ability to take away this Spirit Eye Spring. You really have good luck to find such a hidden Spirit Eye Spring in this kind of barren land, and on the territory of Huangfeng Valley at that. This opportunity and fortune truly makes me envious. Speaking of which, my ability to advance to the Nascent Soul Stage has quite a bit to do with you. Since you are about to form your Golden Core, once we return to the sect, I will pass on a portion of the opportunity I obtained to you. But as for whether you can obtain it, that depends on your luck."

For some reason, he always had an inexplicable sense of danger in Huangfeng Valley, as if someone was watching him, which made him feel exceptionally uneasy and uncomfortable.

"Hehe, Junior Brother's guess is not wrong, and it is a great piece of good news. Your master, Senior Qiong, has succeeded in forming his Nascent Soul and has advanced to a Nascent Soul cultivator. He will come in person in a few days to take you back. If you have any needs, just speak up. I will certainly assist with all my strength and will not refuse."

So, upon learning this news, he brought his whole family to welcome him in person.

When he first arrived, Li Huayuan still carried a bit of the arrogance of a Golden Core Stage Cultivator, but now it was all gone.

If the opportunity to form a Nascent Soul was given to him, then his forming a Golden Core would no longer be a problem. Although it was never a problem to begin with, it could at least save quite a bit of time.

Because as soon as the discussion ended, Qiong would take him back. This time he was able to form a Nascent Soul was also because of Yan Taibai; otherwise, he would never have gone to the Heavenly Luo Kingdom, and even less would he have obtained this opportunity to form a Nascent Soul.

As for how much Yan Taibai could comprehend, that was not their concern.

If Qiong had not arrived at Huangfeng Valley within a year to take him back to the Yanyue Sect, he would have to set off and return on his own.

"Taibai, you wouldn't be saying that the Spirit Eye Spring is in this place, would you?"

The most important thing was that Li Huayuan's cave dwelling had quite good Heaven and Earth spiritual energy, although it lacked a spiritual eye object like the Spirit Eye Spring.

A moment later, Yan Taibai saw the arriving "Senior Brother Lei" and Senior Sister Hong Fu.

Before the words had even faded, a look of surprise appeared on Yan Taibai's face.

It seems there will be quite a few Golden Core cultivators to meet in the coming days.

Hong Fu had never had a good impression of handsome men, let alone a man as handsome and outstanding as Yan Taibai.

After inquiring, Li Huayuan learned that it was normal for a newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivator to take three to five years to stabilize their realm, so he told him not to worry; at worst, forming the Golden Core in Huangfeng Valley would be the same.

Seeing this, Yan Taibai naturally would not refuse, and in his heart, he had to sigh at the benefits this status brought.

Just as the group sat down in the front hall, Yu Kun ran into the hall quickly and, without even performing a salute, spoke busily.

Especially his waist, which was thick to the point of being unsightly.

Upon seeing the Spirit Eye Spring, a look of surprise appeared on Qiong's face, and he hurriedly laughed.

In this way, Yan Taibai's status was completely different.

Although it was a bit dangerous, he could still handle it to some extent.

Yan Taibai nodded and shook his head.

"Junior Brother Yan must already know about Senior Uncle Qiong forming his Nascent Soul! We two are here under the orders of Senior Uncle Linghu to ask if you have any needs; just speak up."

"Junior Brother Yan is truly a young hero! To have already advanced to the Foundation Establishment Late Stage at this age, it truly makes me, your senior brother, feel ashamed. I believe it won't be long before you can form your Golden Core."

And Yan Taibai naturally also benefited greatly.

Of course, the matter of Qiong condensing his Nascent Soul naturally spread throughout the nearby countries, and even the entire Tiannan Cultivation World.

"Good."

Li Huayuan was now very glad that he hadn't forcefully demanded Yan Taibai's pill formula; otherwise, he would have been the one in trouble.

Hearing this, Yan Taibai hurriedly laughed.

"Senior Sister, Senior Brother, outside is not a place to talk. Let's go into the cave dwelling to discuss it! It just so happens that I also want to ask you both for advice on Golden Core experience."

Likewise, several of Li Huayuan's disciples were also serving in the hall, and they also gained a great deal and benefited significantly, developing much more goodwill toward Yan Taibai.

"Really?"

He had never imagined that Qiong Laoguai of the Yanyue Sect would condense a Nascent Soul so quickly and advance to the Nascent Soul Stage.

Before long, inside a small stone cave, a Spirit Eye Spring diffusing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth came into the eyes of the master and disciple.

"Yes, yes, yes, please, Junior Brother Yan. Just in time to taste the Centennial Spirit Tea that I spent quite a bit of effort to obtain. This is top-grade spirit tea that I only bring out when Uncle-Master Linghu and several senior brothers and sisters arrive. It will have no small benefits for you and me."

"I have troubled Uncle-Master Linghu; I have nothing I need."

Then he left and returned to Li Huayuan's cave dwelling, continuing to seclude himself to cultivate and wait for the arrival of his master, Qiong Laoguai.

If it weren't for Qiong Laoguai forming his Nascent Soul and the instructions of Linghu Laoguai, she would not have paid any attention at all.

"Good, Senior Sister is absolutely right."

Then, she led the way to leave the hall and the cave dwelling.

Compared to Senior Brother Lei, Senior Sister Hong Fu on the other side was much better.

Li Huayuan's words were practically a guarantee.

She looked to be about thirty years old, with a clear and beautiful appearance and lingering charm, and a murderous aura rarely seen in cultivators faintly showing between her brows.

Lei Wanhe laughed heartily and agreed without standing on ceremony.

However, what surprised Yan Taibai was that Qiong Laoguai did not come to pick him up for a full two months.

Even though Li Huayuan felt a stinging pain in his heart, he still had to nod with a face full of smiles. There was no help for it; the current Yan Taibai was simply not someone he could afford to offend.

Eight or nine times out of ten, they would never be able to condense a Nascent Soul in their entire lives, so this counted as a significant favor.

Subsequently, the group all entered Li Huayuan's cave dwelling and began to discuss Golden Core experience.

"It really is a Spirit Eye Spring. Although it is not as good as the one in my cave dwelling, it is still of no small use to you."

And the rented Twin-Pupil Rat did not disappoint him; it quickly found the Spirit Eye Spring, which made Yan Taibai very happy, so he set up an array to cover it up to avoid being discovered by others.

He naturally developed a bit more goodwill toward these few people; regardless of their motives, it was a great thing for him, as it could save a lot of time.

Seeing this, Yan Taibai finally felt relieved and spoke his thanks.

"Senior is joking. May I ask if Senior can clarify what has happened? Could it be that the sect has already sent someone to pick me up?"

Hearing this, Yan Taibai cupped his hands and bowed slightly.

Seeing the wasteland before him, even though he was certain Yan Taibai would not lie to him, Qiong Laoguai still frowned and could not help but ask again.

"This is Senior Brother Lei Wanhe, this is Senior Sister Hong Fu, and this is Junior Brother Yan."

"Hehe, Master, this disciple already said I wouldn't lie to you," Yan Taibai said with a chuckle.

Seeing this, how could Qiong Laoguai not know Yan Taibai's thoughts? He directly said something that shocked Yan Taibai.

"Haha, this is naturally not a problem,"

Any greater courtesy, and the two of them would not be able to bear it.

"Junior Brother is joking. How could I have any objections? No objections, naturally I have no objections."

Lei Wanhe narrowed his eyes and looked Yan Taibai up and down, grinning as he appeared harmless to humans and animals.

Yan Taibai nodded, stood up, and said with a smile.

"Master, rest assured, how could this disciple deceive you? It is this place. After I found it, I specifically set up an array. Absolutely no one has discovered it during this time."

As for what these two Nascent Soul Stage old monsters discussed, Yan Taibai was not clear, and he did not ask further.

But Yan Taibai knew very well that the other party would be the future master of Huangfeng Valley, with four Golden Cores in one sect, and he himself had also advanced to the Golden Core Late Stage.

But he couldn't quite put his finger on what was going on.

"Senior Brother Lei is too polite. Junior Brother Yan Taibai has met Senior Brother Lei and Senior Sister Hong Fu."

Afterward, the master and disciple left Huangfeng Valley under the escort of Linghu Laoguai, but they did not head to the Yanyue Sect, instead going straight to Yuanwu Country.

Seeing this, Li Huayuan was overjoyed.

After living there for a few days, he found an excuse to leave temporarily, then took a trip to the Qilin Pavilion of Huangfeng Valley to rent a Twin-Pupil Rat, and then quietly took the Twin-Pupil Rat to the area in his memory that had the Spirit Eye Spring.

Yan Taibai said with a face full of expectant smiles.

But it wasn't just to pick him up and return; there was something else to discuss with Linghu Laoguai of Huangfeng Valley.

"Master has formed his Nascent Soul, so quickly!"

As for Li Huayuan's side, he was basically no longer in his cave dwelling, and even his dao companion was not there; both of them and their disciples had gone to search for materials and spirit herbs for the Pure Water Spirit Pill.

"This is not a place to talk, let's go to the hall to speak!"

In short, his intuition felt that Yan Taibai could not continue to stay in Huangfeng Valley; leaving as soon as possible was the most correct thing to do.

It was too difficult for Li Huayuan and his master-disciple family to gather them all.

Many sects envied the good luck of the Yanyue Sect; under these circumstances, they had actually gained an extra Nascent Soul cultivator, and their strength would inevitably increase greatly.

Li Huayuan stood up in surprise, then looked at Yan Taibai on the side and suggested.

"Senior Brother Li is too polite. Junior Brother just took a cultivation technique from the Library Pavilion. Senior Brother has no objections, right?"

And Yan Taibai originally had this intention, so he agreed directly.

This status, identity, divine ability, and strength were completely different concepts from the Golden Core Stage.

But even so, it shouldn't be like this!

Yan Taibai was a bit confused by Li Huayuan's attitude.

Regarding Yan Taibai, this cultivation genius about to form a Golden Core, Lei Wanhe, Li Huayuan, and Hong Fu could not say they were without reservation, but they had told Yan Taibai almost everything they knew about Golden Core experience.

The other sects of Yue Country were naturally quite pleased as well; in this way, the strength of the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World had increased by quite a bit.

"Master, Mistress, Uncle-Master Yan, Uncle-Master Lei and Uncle-Master Hong Fu have come to visit together."

Therefore, Yan Taibai felt increasingly expectant and tempted by that Spirit Eye Spring in Huangfeng Valley.

Li Huayuan nodded, his face glowing with health as he spoke.

But this no longer had anything to do with Yan Taibai; on the contrary, the pill formula had already been given to Li Huayuan.

This discussion lasted for a full half-day before Hong Fu and Lei Wanhe finally left Li Huayuan's cave dwelling.

He had never imagined that his master, Qiong Laoguai, could form a Nascent Soul so quickly and become a true high-level Nascent Soul cultivator.

Yan Taibai did not hold much hope for this; after all, he had seen the pill formula for the Pure Water Spirit Pill, and gathering the spiritual herbs and materials was not an easy task.

As for him, time was too precious, and he had to seize every moment to cultivate and improve his realm.

"Naturally, how could I, your master, lie to you? This opportunity was meant to be left for you from the start," Qiong Laoguai laughed loudly.

(End of this chapter)