Chapter 422: Don't Be Impulsive

From this nameless small mountain where they teleported, it is about two thousand miles to Yangshan Market, which is not too far. According to the speed of a Foundation Establishment cultivator flying on a sword, Song Qingming and the three of them can rush back to Yangshan Market in about half a day.

Along the way, Xu Cheng Ziyan and Song Qingming chatted as they walked. Although the two were already old acquaintances, they had endless things to talk about after not seeing each other for many years.

Like Song Qingming, although Xu Cheng Ziyan has successfully cultivated to the ninth layer of Foundation Establishment over the years, she has also often been born and died outside, performing various dangerous sect tasks.

Compared to Core Formation seeds like Li Yungong and Duan Xueyi, who are backed by Golden Core masters and heavily cultivated by their sects, Foundation Establishment cultivators without much background, such as Xu Cheng Ziyan and Gao Yuyao, receive far fewer cultivation resources within the Xiaoyao Sect. Their ability to cultivate to their current level relies primarily on their own efforts.

"When I saw you at Taiyue Market back then, I remember Fellow Daoist Song only cultivated to the third layer of Foundation Establishment. I didn't expect that in just a few decades, your cultivation has caught up with me. This Dao matter is truly unpredictable. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Song has encountered any great opportunities again."

Compared to Song Qingming's calmness when seeing her, Xu Cheng Ziyan was somewhat surprised when she saw Song Qingming's cultivation.

Along the way, Xu Cheng Ziyan kept mentioning this intentionally or unintentionally, also wanting to inquire from Song Qingming's mouth how he improved his cultivation so quickly over the years.

"Captain Xu is right. When you and I first met back then, we were both just small Qi Refining cultivators. At that time, we might not have thought that we would have today's achievements. It is indeed unpredictable for those of us who cultivate the Dao."

"Although I have had some opportunities after entering the Dao, they were all just coincidences where I received some care from seniors. It is truly not worth mentioning. Fellow Daoist, don't make fun of me."

Seeing that Song Qingming didn't want to tell her too much, Xu Cheng Ziyan didn't keep asking and changed the subject:

"Fellow Daoist Song must have gained a lot from participating in the Tiandan Alliance auction this time. I wonder what good things you got?"

Song Qingming shook his head and smiled: "I came in a hurry and didn't bring many spirit stones. I just bought a few second-tier pills that I could use. I have also been here several times, but due to limited financial resources, I just came to join in the fun."

"I didn't expect that the Tiandan Alliance would really take out Golden Core spiritual objects like Golden Sun Fire Essence this time. It was truly somewhat unexpected. I don't know which fellow Daoist had deep fate and obtained this object in the end. It is truly enviable."

After hearing Song Qingming mention the Golden Sun Fire Essence and reveal an envious expression, the eyes of the cyan-clothed woman beside Xu Cheng Ziyan changed slightly, but soon returned to normal.

"Fellow Daoist Song is right. I also came here with Junior Sister Hu to join in the fun because we were curious about this kind of auction..."

Before Xu Cheng Ziyan finished speaking, a fast red light suddenly appeared not far behind the few people and quickly approached them.

"The people behind are coming with bad intentions. Let's go quickly!" Seeing this red light following behind them, seemingly aiming at them, Xu Cheng Ziyan immediately frowned and shouted, speeding up the speed of her flying sword with Song Qingming and the others, wanting to shake off the light chasing them.

However, the red light behind, seeing the speed of the flying swords they were stepping on, also immediately flashed red and increased its speed, quickly narrowing the distance between them.

Not long after, as this red light turned into a red flying boat, several Foundation Establishment cultivators jumped out from inside and stopped Song Qingming and the three of them.

"Several, we are strangers and have no grudges. Why stop us here?"

"Hehe! The two of you are walking quite fast. However, it is not so easy to slip away from my brother and sister's hands. I don't want to make things too difficult for you. As long as you hand over the things, you can leave by yourselves now."

Among these five people, the one standing in front and speaking was a purple-clothed woman, whose cultivation had also reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, the same as Song Qingming and Xu Cheng Ziyan. The other four were divided into several different directions, surrounding Song Qingming and the three in the middle. These people's cultivation was not weak, and the lowest was at the fourth layer of Foundation Establishment.

After surrounding Song Qingming and the three, they did not take action at first, obviously still waiting for the communication situation on the side of the purple-clothed woman.

Hearing the other party asking for things as soon as they came up, Xu Cheng Ziyan's face changed and she said sternly: "This Fellow Daoist, we three are just passing by here, and we don't have any of your things on us. We are all Xiaoyao Sect disciples. Is Fellow Daoist mistaken!"

Seeing Xu Cheng Ziyan bring up the identity of the Xiaoyao Sect, the purple-clothed woman snorted and said: "So what if you are Xiaoyao Sect disciples? We are not cultivators from the State of Wei. Do we need to be afraid of your identity? Be honest and hand over the Golden Sun Fire Essence, otherwise, none of you will be able to leave today."

Hearing the purple-clothed woman mention the Golden Sun Fire Essence, not only Xu Cheng Ziyan and the Junior Sister Hu who was traveling with her, but even the expression on Song Qingming's face changed greatly. He also somewhat couldn't believe that the Golden Core spiritual object at the auction before was on Xu Cheng Ziyan.

The cyan-clothed woman who was following Xu Cheng Ziyan and was already somewhat unable to hold back faced the purple-clothed woman's sweeping gaze and said sternly:

"My Senior Sister and I only bid for a second-tier magic tool at the auction. Where did the Golden Sun Fire Essence you mentioned come from? When did you see us take out this object?"

"Hehe! Little girl, playing this set with me, you are still too young. If it weren't for the absolute certainty that this object is on you, my brother and sister wouldn't have spent so much effort to come here specifically to find you. If you are sensible, obediently hand over the things, so as not to scratch your face when we take action later."

"Ah! Hahahaha..." The other four people who surrounded Song Qingming and the three followed and let out a mocking laugh.

"You..."

"Junior Sister! Don't say any more. Wanting to reason with these people, just relying on your mouth is useless." Xu Cheng Ziyan grabbed the cyan-clothed woman who still wanted to step forward to reason, and with a movement of magic power in her hand, a purple long sword had already appeared.

Seeing that Xu Cheng Ziyan intended to take action, the expressions of the five purple-clothed people immediately became serious, and they also took out their magic tools. Just when both sides were on the verge of breaking out, a somewhat lazy voice suddenly sounded in the middle of the crowd.

"Everyone, you are grabbing things as soon as you come up, is this somewhat too impolite? No matter whether we have the Golden Sun Fire Essence you mentioned or not, it has nothing to do with you. Cultivation is not easy. I advise you all not to be too impulsive."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 423 =====