Chapter 812

"I accept the Family Head's auspicious words."

Zhang Duanyan moved her gaze away from Cui Jueyin and replied.

True Person Qiushui's action to seek the full Dan fruit position is what the Zhang family hopes for most, and it is also what the entire Jin Yu is sparing no effort to promote. Everything brought by an extra True Monarch is too tempting, to the point where one's breathing accelerates just thinking about it. Li Jiangqian's words undoubtedly hit the point, adding a bit of a smile to Zhang Duanyan's face.

"The few brothers of your clan... the sect has been paying attention. They are indeed all outstanding people. My Jin Yu Shangqing Daoist tradition also values them highly. If there is an opportunity, you can also send people to the mountain to seek it. Although my family is strict about recording cultivators outside the cave heaven, with the talent of your clan's geniuses, there is a great chance of success."

Li Jiangqian nodded with a smile, not knowing how much of her words were true or false. Since she didn't take out any letter of command, he just treated it as politeness and poured tea for her.

The Jin Yu Sect cannot be said to be good to the Li family, nor can it be said to have too much malice; it has always been ambiguous. Although they preach to their own disciples that Li Tongya and Zhang Yun are good friends, when it comes down to it, there is nothing worth praising.

This is not aimed at the Li clan. Compared with other sects, Jin Yu has already added a bit of kindness to Wangyue Lake. Back then, when Yuan died, Li Xuanfeng's ownership fell into the hands of Yuanxiu, and Qiushui's attitude was very kind. Zhang Duanyan before her eyes can also be considered approachable. If it were another family, they might not have such a good attitude.

Jin Yu's actions have always carried a bit of spontaneity. If the interests are the same, Jin Yu can generously share the benefits. If the interests are contrary, this Daoist tradition will not hesitate to push out the harm. However, it has always had a good reputation in Jiangnan. After all, for such a huge Golden Core Daoist tradition, as long as there is a trace of softness, people often will not remember its harshness, but are better at remembering its kindness.

Now that the matter was finished, Li Jiangqian inquired slightly and sighed:

"My family has just ascended to Zifu, and everything still needs to be asked of your sect. The Northern Upper Sect sent down an order, fortunately conveyed by Jin Yu... After all, True Person Chu from previous years... was observing the red dust in the Qingchi territory. Qingchi received the order and ignored the small clans below..."

He showed resentment, but these words were interesting.

Whether Luoxia Mountain gave orders to Qingchi, no one knows. Asking this way, on the surface, is expressing dissatisfaction, but as long as the other party answers, it will inevitably reflect the stance of the various sects, and it is even more related to the identity of Jin Yu's trip... For the dignified Jin Yu Immortal Sect to be a messenger for others is ultimately not a glorious thing.

Zhang Duanyan drank the tea and first replied:

"Qingchi was in the hands of True Person Chi earlier, and it was indeed a bit anxious, not valuing people's livelihood much."

After this sentence, she did not answer about Qingchi, but smiled:

"Ancient times often paid attention to the division of Daoist traditions, such as the Green Pine Solar Daoist tradition, which can be traced back to the Immortal Monarch. As long as one inherits the Green Pine Solar Daoist tradition, one must leave some face for each other. When others see it, they will also take a step back."

"Jiangbei is also a piece of Daoist tradition. If we talk about the division of Daoist traditions alone, my Jin Yu has some jurisdiction over Chengyun, Xuanmiao, and other sects. The North can be called the Upper Sect, which is the same reason."

Her answer was very clever, not revealing Qingchi's affairs. Li Jiangqian nodded. Zhang Duanyan showed a bit of nostalgia and replied:

"Once... the Ten Directions Jungle, there were rules between sects. Until now, only some remnants remain. Your clan can still visit various Solar Daoist traditions by this. When the Yuan Mansion was there, your clan should have been considered subordinate. Although you can be counted as a Solar Daoist tradition, there is a distinction between superior and subordinate between you and direct lines like Ziyan and Qingchi... Now, it is not very easy to use."

She mentioned it slightly, smiled and looked at Li Jiangqian, and nodded:

"I heard my grandfather say, 'Great Mausoleum Scripture of Rivers and Mountains'... is in your clan?"

Li Jiangqian's eyes flashed, and he nodded lightly.

Although this matter is important, there is nothing worth concealing. Back then, Zhang Yun also came to the Li family once to confirm this. Now that his family has Zifu, this set of cultivation methods does not seem so precious as to attract disaster.

So Li Jiangqian left his seat, bowed, and replied:

"Back then, my family's ancestor and Senior Zhang Yun interacted and obtained a secret treasure together. The two divided the spiritual objects and thus obtained this method, which has been preserved in the treasury."

Zhang Duanyan was not surprised, only saying:

"The 'Great Mausoleum Scripture of Rivers and Mountains' has been lost for many years. My sect has no method to open it. I originally thought that Senior Tongya's heaven-man posture must have the opportunity to crack it, so I handed it to your clan, which can be considered a continuation of the senior's Daoist path."

"I didn't expect Jingzhan to harm the senior and his son. At that time, there were many voices in the sect to invite someone to go to the lake to take back this cultivation method and 【Du Ruo】. My grandfather overcame all opposition and came here once, originally wanting to exchange for 【Wanling Flower】 as a substitute."

Li Jiangqian listened attentively. The woman smiled:

"I didn't expect 【Wanling Flower】 to have a connection with Yinghua, so my grandfather returned empty-handed. At this time, there were voices in the sect that he had a deep friendship with Senior Tongya and insisted on protecting his descendants."

"So that's how it is!"

Li Jiangqian nodded in thought, thinking to himself:

'The news that the jade slip is the "Great Mausoleum Scripture of Rivers and Mountains" was obtained when the Wangyue Lake market was destroyed. That group of people... it is not certain that there were no Jin Yu cultivators, deliberately shouting the name to give the family clues.'

Finally knowing the origin of this rumor, he naturally would not say anything else, only saying:

"Thank you, senior!"

He then asked:

"Senior Zhang is in seclusion to break through. Is there any news now?"

Zhang Duanyan did not change her expression and replied:

"The lord broke through early and is now listening to and learning techniques in the cave heaven."

"Senior is truly a heaven-gifted talent!"

Li Jiangqian nodded slowly, his heart clear:

'There is no anomaly in heaven and earth. It seems... one can indeed break through to Zifu in the cave heaven... Then how many Zifu Jin Yu has, how many are in the world, and when they have fallen, it is almost difficult for the outside world to distinguish...'

'Cave heaven... is truly extraordinary. It is understandable that Xiuyue gave up the territory of Jiangbei and Yue State... Even if the territory in the outside world is not wanted at all, there is still a huge world in the cave heaven.'

The two chatted for a while. After the sun passed noon, they stood up to bid farewell. Li Jiangqian sent her out of the continent all the way. When Zhang Duanyan was about to bid farewell, she turned her head and said with a smile:

"Since your clan cannot open the 'Great Mausoleum Scripture of Rivers and Mountains', it will not be opened in a hundred years or a thousand years in the treasury. It is better to let it go out and let the predestined people in heaven and earth obtain it, which will surely make it shine brightly."

She seemed to be hinting at something. Li Jiangqian realized something and replied:

"I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Immortal Envoy."

She then took the old man and headed north. Looking at the flight direction, it should be to the Bai Ye Capital Immortal Dao.

Li Jiangqian was still pondering her words in his heart:

'It seems to make sense. It won't open on its own in the treasury. But if it flows out, it will disappear. It seems that it is necessary to identify the right person to let it go, just like the Zhang family did to my family back then...'

'But how to determine this person? Moreover, it is better if the cultivation method is the same...'

He felt that this efficiency was too low and couldn't help but frown. After pondering for a while, he had a better method:

'Or perhaps a Zifu cultivator can leave a secret seal on its surface with supernatural powers, let it drift, and when it opens, have a sense, and then break through the Great Void like a harvest to obtain a superior Zifu Daoist tradition.'

Thinking of this, he only felt a chill climb up his spine.

'If I can think of it, how can the Zhang family not think of it? How can the various Zifu who divided the Lingyu Sect together not think of it? Could it be that this thing is released... just waiting for the cultivator with destiny to enable it?'

'How did Zhang Yun determine that my family's senior had destiny back then? Could it be that the "Great Mausoleum Scripture of Rivers and Mountains" he saw happened to be of the same energy as the cultivation method cultivated by my ancestor, which could be continued, and seeing his extraordinary bearing, he then made a trial and had some guesses?'

'If it weren't for the Zhang family's hint, I wouldn't have thought of this point!'

Even as ruthless as he was, he couldn't help but doubt at this moment:

'Ordinary cultivators may not think as ruthlessly as I do. Whether this thing exists or not, wait for the True Person to return and ask him to take a look, and I will know.'

Li Jiangqian pondered all the way back to the hall. The teapot and jade cups on the table had already been cleaned up. Cui Jueyin followed behind with his head lowered, a bit distracted.

Li Jiangqian in front suddenly turned his head and asked:

"Cui Dharma Protector, does the Cui family know anything about this matter of the Upper Sect?"

Cui Jueyin bowed deeply, his eyes fixed on the ground, saying:

"Reporting to the Family Head, it is really my family... for a thousand years, what we have suffered... what we have suffered..."

This Foundation Establishment Daoist, who had always been calm and displayed the demeanor of an aristocratic son for many years, appeared terrified. Once Luoxia Mountain was mentioned, it seemed to evoke extreme fear.

"The Dongli sect was destroyed in a panic... The senior's recklessness and rebellion against the Upper Sect's proper decree almost exterminated three generations. Even Zifu supernatural power cultivators died suddenly in just a few days. One cannot but fear, dare not but fear!"

"Now that the proper decree is in front, we can only tremble and wait for orders."

Li Jiangqian stared at him deeply. The sweat on Cui Jueyin's neck still could not stop, rolling down drop by drop. It was also the first time he had seen Cui Jueyin in this state, and thus keenly sensed deeper unease.

'If I continue to ask, I am afraid disaster will come from the mouth.'

He sighed in his heart and replied:

"Cui Dharma Protector, have a good rest."

Cui Jueyin stood up, bowed, and retreated from the side. Li Jiangqian's gaze stayed on the table.

'Tongxuan Ziying, Wuguang Jianxia, Jin Yu this path, begging for it.'

'Jin Yu and the North have the name of subordination... and even have the reality of subordination most of the time. Even if Jin Yu has a True Monarch, it cannot refuse the North's decree. That one in the North is definitely a Dao Embryo. As for the few Dao Embryos behind, that is hard to say.'

'Zhang Duanyan vaguely revealed that these families in Jiangbei and Jin Yu are the same Daoist tradition. Jin Yu cannot refuse, so these Daoist traditions can all be regarded as subordinates of Luoxia. Then the dispute between North and South, the mastermind behind the fertile land of Jiangbei, is also clearly certain.'

A sense of powerlessness rose in his heart, and he no longer pondered, returning his thoughts to Jiangbei.

'The Ding clan moved the whole family here, almost cutting off contact with Jiangbei. This can be preserved. Qu Bushi and Miaoshui are just local guest ministers, and the connection is not deep. The most important interest of the family... is only the Wang clan.'

The Wang clan of Jiangbei has lived in this land for generations and is almost impossible to be separated from this land. Even if they clean up cleanly, there is karma after all. Li Jiangqian thought:

"Now whoever is the biggest in Jiangbei will have the worst luck... The land of Funan can be put aside first. Take all the cultivators back, let them be, and don't even touch them."

He pointed to someone and ordered:

"Pass my order, ask the Second Young Master to set off immediately and rush to the lake to report for duty."

This person accepted the order and was about to retreat. Li Jiangqian hesitated for a moment and called him back:

"Ask Cui Dharma Protector, it is best to let him go to Jiangbei personally to pass the order."

Now, apart from Li Jiangqian himself, only Cui Jueyin understands the seriousness of this matter. His own brothers are not easy to deal with, and it is a matter of burning eyebrows. Li Jiangqian does not want any mistakes.

He immediately became busy, spread out the book slips on the table, and wrote down the possible omissions one by one:

'Wang Quwan is related to the Mifan Daoist tradition, it is best to keep him... but he is deeply involved with the Wang clan of Jiangbei... it is really...'

Li Jiangqian was pondering when he was suddenly stunned, and dark clouds of suspicion immediately climbed onto his face.

'Wang Quwan... Wang Quwan... No way... Could it be that destiny first urged this person, preparing to be a stepping stone for the True Monarch? If so, is this person not bound to die...'

His heart was heavy. After pondering for a long time, he ordered:

"Summon Qu Bushi."

Old Man Qu's immortal foundation is the 'Hidden Palace', good at combing the earth veins and nourishing spiritual fields. He had long finished combing the land of Funan. In recent years, he has been identifying fields by the lake, teaching a few apprentices, and re-combing the classification of the Li family's spiritual fields, which can be considered a reclusive life.

He was very idle. Just like this, he was called and soon rushed to the hall, bowed to the ground, and called:

"Small person greets the Family Head!"

This old man does not show his face or reveal his water in ordinary times, does not touch anything, and is very cunning. Li Jiangqian specifically found him and asked with a smile:

"I want to ask you something. You are very familiar with Funan in Jiangbei. Are there any loose cultivator Foundation Establishments that have nothing to do with my family?"

He paused slightly and added:

"It is best if they are not gentle in their actions and are a bit domineering."

Qu Bushi was confused but pondered deeply and replied:

"There are many loose cultivators in Jiangbei now, but there are very few in Funan. Most of them are managed by their own cultivators. However, I heard... in the Midong territory, there are a few loose cultivators."

Midong was thrown into the hands of the Capital Immortal Dao by the Li family and had long been a mess. The Capital Immortal Dao had sent several cultivators to manage it over the years, but they were all unsatisfactory. Later, they simply changed it to collecting salaries, and it is still a mess to this day.

Qu Bushi looked at his expression, estimating that he was looking for a scapegoat-type character, and replied:

"If my lord wants to find someone who doesn't know what's good for them and can't clear things up, this subordinate has an idea. There are many such people overseas. Lead them, lure them, point to a demon cultivator, let him kill people and seize treasures, get the mountain gate himself, and once the person dies, everything is gone. It is very convenient."

Qu Bushi was worthy of being a Foundation Establishment who had mixed in the East Sea. He pondered very clearly. Li Jiangqian thought about it, and immediately had a count in his heart, thinking to himself:

'The Capital Immortal Dao will surely send someone to negotiate soon. This matter is not one family's matter. I vaguely remember that Guan Gongxiao will also come to do things, which is just right to handle.'

'This can also be considered that the two families have to break the cold war of the past few years, and I don't know the attitude of the Capital Immortal Dao.'

He then raised his head and replied:

"Hu Keqing Qu will follow me for these few months. There will be affairs later, and I will need to discuss them with you."

Characters appearing in this chapter

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Li Jiangqian 'Great Li Book' 【Foundation Establishment Early Stage】

Cui Jueyin 'Longming Staircase' 【Foundation Establishment Late Stage】

Zhang Duanyan 'Golden Orifice Heart' 【Foundation Establishment Peak】 【Jin Yu direct descendant】