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Chapter 770

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Li Zhouluo walked in front, introducing the various cultivation places on the continent to Wen Wu. This Wen Wu was very respectful, nodding repeatedly, and replied: "I have heard of it! It is rumored that this place was once a market. My master also cultivated here at that time, and sighed to me that this place was good, and several key points were no worse than my blessed land."

Li Que Wan listened carefully, but saw Li Quexi beside her walking very fast. This child was almost a step ahead, following Wen Wu, and at this moment, she asked quite curiously: "Senior Brother, how does this place compare to Muzuo Peak?"

Wen Wu responded happily, vaguely saying: "Muzuo is the second peak of the blessed land, and its spiritual energy is abundant enough to be ranked in Jiangnan. However, according to my master, when she was cultivating in this market back then, the most expensive place was no worse than Muzuo."

Pingya Continent is good, good in that compared to the lakeside, the spiritual energy is balanced and thick everywhere. But Li Zhouluo naturally knew that it could not compare to the Purple Smoke Blessed Land, let alone the Muzuo Immortal Peak...

Wen Wu spoke tactfully. The former Lake Continent could compare to Muzuo Peak, but after the great battle to eliminate the remnants of the Chen family, and being tortured by the forbidden array for so many years, it had long since paled in comparison. Li Zhouluo smiled:

"Naturally, there is nothing to compare. The blessed land is the orthodox lineage of the Green Pine and Sun, inherited for a thousand years. My family is far inferior!"

Since Li Zhouluo said so, Wen Wu could only swallow his embarrassment and reply: "The noble family started from humble beginnings, and the demeanor and aspirations left by the seniors are something my Purple Smoke has long yearned for."

The girl in front took a step forward. Li Que Wan was not the main host, and it was not good to walk ahead of the guest. Holding her hand was awkward, so she had no choice but to let go, holding only her younger sister Li Que Wan.

The group arrived at Li Quexi's home. Li Zhouluo and Wen Wu took the girl into the small courtyard, which was full of laughter, flattery, and praise. Li Que Wan held Quewan and stopped outside, simply not going in. She straightened her sister's collar and said softly: "Your sister Quexi is still young and doesn't understand too many things. A girl who hasn't reached the age of wearing hairpins... is just at the age of vanity. How can you expect her to do things beautifully? In the future, it will be difficult for her to be taught in the blessed land. If you can see her, you must remind her a few more times."

"Eldest Sister..."

Although Li Que Wan was born cute, she was older after all, and replied tactfully:

"I have seen the blessed land all the way, and Purple Qi Peak is not easy to live in... It just so happens that it has a connection with my family. The Immortal Sect is afraid of neglecting human feelings, so my sister is truly accepted. I can only count as an extra excuse. After entering the sect, her status will be even more different. I'm afraid I still need her to take care of the sisterly relationship and mention me. Even if I am a few years older, it is not good to preach to her."

Although the Purple Smoke Sect advocates ancient systems and does not engage in any inner or outer sects, the distinction between strong and weak is everywhere, and it still derives many status differences. Li Que Wan understood in her heart and sighed: 'Sister Quexi is still a child after all, thinking that her talent is excellent and different from others, and that she was favored by a great cultivator because she earned it herself, not knowing that it was just because of the friendship of the True Person... If Quewan had been born three or five years later, it would have nothing to do with her.'

Li Que Wan waited for a while and looked up. She practiced pupil techniques and had excellent eyesight. At a glance, she saw Li Xuanxuan and Ling Yanzi strolling not far away, obviously following them all the way.

She hurriedly pulled her sister forward and smiled:

"Greetings to the old senior and the old lord!"

Ling Yanzi nodded repeatedly, and Li Que Wan also called him Master. Seeing that the atmosphere between the two old men was a bit heavy, Li Que Wan, as the eldest sister, hurriedly helped and said: "It is truly a blessing for my sister to be taught by the old senior. If my sister has any difficulties in the sect, or if there are any resources that my family has not provided enough, she is young and shy and finds it difficult to speak. Please write a letter to the senior."

It should have been said that after entering the Immortal Sect, the family's resources were given with consideration, and there was no reason for not giving enough. However, Ling Yanzi himself had to fight for his own Foundation Establishment resources, and the scarcity of Purple Qi Peak was evident. Li Que Wan's resources were provided by the family, and if she could share more with her fellow disciples, Li Que Wan could naturally gain more favor.

And this so-called writing a letter was also to prevent Ling Yanzi, as a master, from being unable to save face and ask his disciples for resources. She gave him a step down, and it was better to ask the Li family directly. Ling Yanzi understood and nodded slightly, replying:

"Her fellow disciples are also good people. Quewan will not be wronged in my peak."

Li Xuanxuan walked with his hands behind his back on the side, his mood no longer having the previous joy. Li Zhouluo quickly walked over and took Ling Yanzi and Li Que Wan to find her family elders.

After everything was arranged, Wen Wu also took people and prepared to return to the sect. The two families said goodbye reluctantly. Wen Wu walked quickly to Li Xuanxuan's side and smiled:

"Please, old senior, come into the hall with me to talk in detail,"

Li Xuanxuan understood immediately, sent the people on the left and right away, and entered the hall with him. The man said politely:

"Old senior, True Person Zhaojing left a Zifu array at my True Person's place. It should have been the True Person's elixir to come to the lake to set up the array. Now that the True Person is out, this matter has been delayed..."

"Zifu array?!"

Hearing this, Li Xuanxuan suddenly choked, his heart pounding. His grandson didn't have much communication with the family after becoming a True Person. He didn't expect that he had secretly left a Zifu great array! The old man was pleasantly surprised and asked: "What does the True Person mean?!"

Wen Wu replied in a low voice:

"My master asked the True Person. Seeing that True Person Zhaojing had not returned, it was a critical time, so she thought about coming to the lake first when she had time to set up the array."

Li Xuanxuan was both surprised and happy in his heart, and hesitated: "My family's True Person... has not returned for a long time and cannot promise. True Person Tinglan has such great righteousness, Wangyue... is very apprehensive and grateful in his heart, and it is difficult to handle!"

Not to mention what kind of transaction Li Ximing reached with Tinglan, the so-called alchemy might be one of them. But now that True Person Tinglan could come to the lake to set up the array first, it was truly unexpected. Asking with such suspicion, Wen Wu replied:

"This matter... was originally something my True Person had been concerned about for a long time. That day, I personally saw the True Person with my master. The True Person sighed repeatedly, saying that Zhangxiao's actions were unexpected, and it was her miscalculation that she couldn't help the True Person. This array is set up first, which is considered compensation."

"My Purple Smoke Blessed Land upholds the righteous path, not those who migrated from overseas. Old senior, don't worry."

Seeing the old man nod, Wen Wu added: "There is only one thing I must explain to the lord. My True Person is busy with critical matters, and it will take a year or two at most. After this period, the Dou Immortal Dao will retreat."

Once Wen Wu's news was told, Li Xuanxuan had a bottom line. The man continued:

"Since the two young ladies have entered the blessed land, the sect rules are there. After all, they are women, which does not hinder the generations of the Immortal Clan. It's just that the marriage of the two children is decided by the two of them and my blessed land. They are also members of my Purple Smoke Sect, and I cannot see them being engaged for marriage."

"This is natural."

Li Xuanxuan's voice was slightly lower, and he said hoarsely:

"Since the example of my younger sister, most of my lake does not engage in this set. Unless both parties are willing, I have blocked some ideas. Later, when Qinghong and Minggong achieved success, with seniors as examples, the clan has not set limits on men and women. It's just that Jueyin is not obvious, and there are naturally few female cultivators, which makes it seem like there are many men."

Li Xuanxuan understood that Purple Smoke is dominated by female cultivators, and he was more careful in everything he said. He explained carefully, and Wen Wu nodded gently, obviously knowing it for a long time, and said:

"Although the blessed land follows ancient systems, most things still have to be fought for by oneself. The young lady will inevitably be wronged, please forgive me."

He was not referring to anyone else, but Li Que Wan. The two walked out all the way. There was only Wen Wu waiting on the spirit boat, but it was silent and not impatient at all. Li Que Wan stood aside with Ling Yanzi. After all, Ling Yanzi was familiar with the Li family, and his position was closer than when he came. Li Quexi stood at the front of the boat, her eyes red, but she was the center of attention, looking glorious.

The purple energy drifted away, and most of the cultivators on the left and right were a bit envious. Only Li Zhouluo glanced at it and turned his head back, arriving at the hall with Li Xuanxuan and the others. There was no one around, and Li Zhouluo frowned:

"Old lord, I think this child Quexi is too frivolous. Now that she has obtained the orthodox lineage, I don't know if it is good or bad."

Li Xuanxuan was already old, and he had seen it clearly for a long time. It was just that he had received news of the Zifu array, and his mood was good. He said in a hoarse voice: "Human nature, don't be too harsh. It's not just Quexi. Which junior on the lake who is valued and stands in front of that boat doesn't lift their head? It's just that she seems too eager."

Li Que Wan said softly:

"I think we should get along well in the future. Whether she cares about the family or not, the family should treat her well. Even if she becomes a high cultivator of the Purple Smoke Sect, her name at least occupies a 'Li'."

Both nodded. The old man asked about family affairs, and Li Zhouluo said: "Everything is peaceful. The Xiao family received the news, and the Yushan lineage wanted to come back to visit, but that area has not been peaceful recently, and it has failed repeatedly."

"Qingxiao... just let her take care of herself."

Li Xuanxuan saw that there was no one around, and told what happened just now. Both were equally surprised. Li Zhouluo turned around in the hall twice and said in a low voice: "It will take another year or two... I don't know if it's because Zhangxiao hasn't appeared yet... I just hope to pass through safely."

Li Que Wan said: "Since the Dou Immortal Dao is going to retreat, the vacant wilderness should still be given to Xuanyue. The family has done its best in this matter and should not manage it anymore. In my opinion, place Xuanyue in the territory where Xuanyue was originally in the wilderness, let them establish their own sect, and this matter ends here, no need to waste any more."

"Not bad."

Li Zhouluo responded. The Xuanyue Sect is extremely grateful, and the Li family has also shared many benefits under the decline of Xuanyue. But the True Person is missing. Whether Li Ximing was intentional or had some more far-reaching layout, the Li family is really a bit afraid now.

The three were talking, and there was a call from outside. Li Zhouluo solved the array and frowned: "What happened!"

The person who came was Di Liguang. This person bowed to the ground and said happily:

"Lord, old lord... Lord Cui has returned to the continent with Dharma Protector Ding!"

"Good!"

With the return of these two powerful combat forces at the Foundation Establishment level, Li Xuanxuan only felt the heavy stone pressing on his heart fall, and Li Zhouluo stepped forward and said happily:

"Please come in quickly!"

Not long after, Cui Jueyin in robes and crowns stepped forward. The big man following behind had a swallow-like chin and tiger-like whiskers, a strong figure, and sharp eyes. His two eyes were operating miraculously, making people feel cold and sweating on their backs when they met them.

It was Ding Weijian! "Good, good, good!"

Li Xuanxuan heard good news one after another and stepped down from the steps. Cui Jueyin bowed his head immediately, and Ding Weijian greeted him and held him gently. Li Xuanxuan said: "With the two of you back, the lake is worry-free!"

Ding Weijian was slightly embarrassed, while Cui Jueyin told the whole story, which made Li Xuanxuan's old eyes slightly red, and said:

"It's good to come back safely..."

Ding Weijian bowed with a thud and said respectfully: "Report to the lord, my return this time is just to make adjustments. After preparing the elixir and resources, I will immediately set off for the East Sea to find the True Person!"

"What?"

Li Xuanxuan was stunned, almost thinking that the other party was going to defect to another family. Cui Jueyin had to explain his intention on the side, which made the old man sigh repeatedly, but Ding Weijian knelt on the ground stubbornly. Li Que Wan advised from the side:

"Dharma Protector Ding, if you go to the East Sea, in case you follow the vine and find the True Person, wouldn't you be helping with good intentions?"

Ding Weijian shook his head gently and said respectfully: "Weijian is not a bloodline of the lake, and there is no trace to find. The True Person will not see me either. But if I am determined to go deep into the sea, I can attract the vision of Zifu and make the True Person's situation easier."

Li Que Wan wanted to say more, but was stopped by the old man. Li Xuanxuan stroked his beard. Although the old man was worried about his grandson, he still understood in his heart that Ding Weijian's trip to the East Sea would most likely trigger a turmoil. Not to mention that he might lose this person, he didn't know how many things would happen.

'If Ximing can escape, where does he need him? If Ximing cannot escape, where does he need him?'

'Looking at the soul lamp now, Ximing has not reached the point of life and death. The East Sea is vast, where can I find him?'

He then said quite calmly:

"Did the True Person leave any decree for you?"

"None..."

Ding Weijian hesitated slightly, and Li Xuanxuan continued:

"Since you haven't received the decree, how do you know the True Person is truly injured? Could it be that he is pretending to be injured, sneaking into the sea, and luring the enemy out? If you go to the East Sea rashly and ruin the True Person's plan, what crime should you be?"

Once these words came out, Cui Jueyin suddenly realized, and Ding Weijian was shocked and speechless. Even Li Zhouluo and Li Que Wan were stunned on the spot, and there was silence for a while.

Ding Weijian broke into a cold sweat, hurriedly bowed, and said with lingering fear: "Thank you for your guidance, lord! If it weren't for the old lord's caution, Weijian would have made a big mistake! Now, I will just guard the Lake Continent with peace of mind and wait for the True Person to return!"

Purple Qi Spirit Boat.

This spirit boat of the Purple Smoke Sect is quite spacious, and the interior is much larger than it looks on the surface. Although it cannot compare to the Xiaoguang Cloud Boat famous in the world of the Qingchi Sect, it is also one of the most luxurious magic treasures.

Setting off from the lake, they soon arrived at the wilderness. Wen Wu arranged for everyone and returned to the front of the boat. His little junior sister Li Quexi was leaning against the side of the boat looking at the scenery.

Wen Wu immediately put his hands behind his back and paced over. The girl looked up immediately, smiling like a child, which reminded Wen Wu of his daughter. She smiled:

"Senior Brother!"

Wen Wu nodded slightly and replied: "Little Junior Sister, why aren't you staying with your sister?"

Li Quexi whispered:

"I am not very familiar with my sister. When I was nine years old, my talent was sufficient, and I was brought into the continent before I met her. Usually, I just ask how she is. At that time, there were too many people fawning over her, so I didn't go up to join the fun, and I didn't say a few words."

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