Chapter 439: As One Wishes

Seeing that the other party still refused him to his face, Song Qingming was also somewhat helpless.

He had thought that although the Longevity Fruit was of lower value in the eyes of those Core Formation cultivators, taking it out to move a Foundation Establishment cultivator should still be achievable. He didn't expect that he was still somewhat miscalculated.

As for the third-tier spirit herb that the Hu-surnamed cultivator wanted to exchange for the Foundation Establishment Pill, even if Song Qingming knew it now, he truly had no way to satisfy him.

Although the value of a third-tier mid-quality spirit herb is about the same as the Longevity Fruit in his hand, this kind of very rare high-tier spirit item is not something Song Qingming can find all at once. Moreover, the other party also required it to be a fire-attribute spirit herb, which made it even more difficult.

Just as Song Qingming sighed lightly and shook his head, wanting to give up, a voice that suddenly appeared in his ear gave him a glimmer of hope.

"Senior Brother Hu, since you don't like this Longevity Fruit, I have a way to help you. I wonder if you are willing to listen."

The one speaking was none other than Bai Yunhua, who had been sitting on the side and hadn't opened his mouth from beginning to end.

The Hu-surnamed man, hearing Bai Yunhua on the side offer to help, turned around in surprise and asked: "Junior Brother Bai, what high opinion do you have? Please give me some pointers."

"Haha! As far as I know, Senior Uncle Bai in the Formation Hall happens to have a third-tier fire-attribute spirit herb. Senior Brother Hu, you just need to get this Longevity Fruit and then go find Senior Uncle Bai to exchange for the spirit herb. Wouldn't both of you be able to get what you wish for?"

"What Junior Brother Bai said makes some sense. However, I am not that familiar with Senior Uncle Bai, her old lady. Rashly going to find her to exchange for a spirit herb, I am afraid it is still somewhat inappropriate."

Hearing Bai Yunhua ask him to go find Bai Yuxian to exchange for a spirit herb, the Hu-surnamed man, who had just had a hint of joy, immediately felt embarrassed again.

Bai Yunhua waved his hand lightly upon hearing this: "Senior Brother Hu, don't worry. I should be able to help you with this matter. I happen to be going to Senior Uncle Bai's place in two days. It is also possible to ask for you by the way. She doesn't lack spirit herbs recently, so I think this matter is ten to nine."

Seeing that Bai Yunhua was actually willing to help so righteously, the Hu-surnamed man was immediately overjoyed and cupped his hands in thanks: "Junior Brother Bai is right. You are close to Senior Uncle Bai. With Junior Brother Bai's help, this matter will definitely succeed. Don't worry, Junior Brother. No matter whether this matter can succeed or not, I will definitely keep this help in mind."

Seeing that this matter suddenly had a turning point, not only was the Hu-surnamed man full of joy, but Song Qingming and his nephew were also full of surprise.

After all, if this matter could succeed, both sides would be beneficiaries. Song Qingming was also very grateful for Bai Yunhua's righteous help.

After the few people reached an agreement, their faces were filled with smiles. The Hu-surnamed man's attitude toward Song Qingming and his nephew also changed a lot immediately. At the time of parting, he specially left a sound transmission talisman he refined for Song Qingming, making it convenient

After seeing Bai Yunhua off, Song Qingming also cupped his hands to bid farewell to the man surnamed Hu, then followed Song Xinyu to his cave dwelling to patiently await the results of Bai Yunhua's communication.

After living on Mount Guyang for five consecutive days, Song Qingming finally received a letter from Bai Yunhua and arrived at the agreed-upon Mount Muxia.

Seeing Bai Yunhua again, a hint of anxiety appeared on Song Qingming's face. He stepped forward, bowed slightly, and immediately asked, "Fellow Daoist Bai, I wonder how things went on your end? Can this matter be accomplished?"

After Bai Yunhua returned the bow slightly, he smiled and nodded, saying, "Fellow Daoist Song, rest assured. I have already mentioned this matter to my Uncle Bai. She has already agreed to it. Just hand the Life-Prolonging Fruit to me and wait here for a moment."

Seeing that the other party had confirmed it was possible, the overjoyed Song Qingming immediately took the wooden box containing the Life-Prolonging Fruit he had cherished for many years out of his storage bag and placed it into Bai Yunhua's hands.

Bai Yunhua took the wooden box, opened it to confirm the Life-Prolonging Fruit inside, nodded gently at Song Qingming, and then walked directly into the formation hall to the side.

After about half an hour, just as Song Qingming was becoming somewhat impatient, Bai Yunhua finally walked out of the formation hall with a smile.

"My sincere apologies. When I went in, my Uncle happened to be in seclusion, keeping you waiting for a long time, Fellow Daoist Song. However, the matter you entrusted to me went very smoothly. The item has been exchanged; giving this to Brother Hu should be enough to satisfy him." After finishing, Bai Yunhua handed a long wooden box to Song Qingming.

Song Qingming opened it with a solemn expression and discovered that the item inside was indeed the third-tier fire-attribute spiritual herb that the man surnamed Hu wanted. He was immediately delighted, put it away, and turned to cup his hands in thanks to Bai Yunhua.

"If not for Fellow Daoist Bai's help this time, I fear I would not have achieved my wish. You have worked hard these past few days, Fellow Daoist Bai. Please accept these few spirit stones as a token of my appreciation; I hope you will not find them lacking." After Song Qingming finished speaking, a black cloth bag had already appeared in his hand, which he moved toward Bai Yunhua.

Seeing this, Bai Yunhua hurriedly waved his hands and said, "Hey! Fellow Daoist Song, there is no need for such courtesy. You and I have known each other for many years and can be considered old friends. Having the opportunity to help each other is a rare thing.

Fellow Daoist Song, please take the spirit stones back. I, Bai, am helping you this time not to earn your spirit stones; do not misunderstand me."

Seeing that the other party insisted on not taking his spirit stones, Song Qingming had no choice but to give up.

After Song Qingming put away the spirit stones, Bai Yunhua asked again, "Fellow Daoist Song, I recall that you are also a formation master. I wonder to what level your formation skills have reached now?"

"To be honest, I specialize in the Dao of formations, but my natural talent is truly not very high. Not long ago, my formation level barely broke through to the second-tier mid-grade. I hope you won't laugh at me."

Seeing that Bai Yunhua had suddenly mentioned his formation skills, although Song Qingming was somewhat surprised, he did not hide it from the other party and truthfully answered Bai Yunhua regarding his formation level.

Upon hearing Song Qingming's answer, a flash of joy suddenly crossed Bai Yunhua's face. He smiled and nodded, saying, "Fellow Daoist Song, I also have a matter I would like to ask for your help with. Could I trouble you to stay on Mount Guyang for a few more days?"

"Having the opportunity to repay your kindness in helping me, I, Song, am naturally very willing. It is just that I do not know what you need me to do, Fellow Daoist Bai. Please speak plainly so that I may know whether I am capable of helping!"

Hearing this, Song Qingming finally understood some of the reasons why Bai Yunhua had suddenly helped him this time.

Back when he first met Bai Yunhua through the introduction of his third brother, Song Qingze, he was only a small Qi Refining cultivator, yet Song Qingming had already seen quite a bit of business talent in him.

Logically speaking, a person like Bai Yunhua who prioritizes profit would generally not help others without reason in a matter that held no benefit for himself, and he had even gone so far as to exhaust his own favor to seek out a Jin Dan Elder.

A few days ago at the cave dwelling of the man surnamed Hu, when Bai Yunhua suddenly offered to help, Song Qingming initially thought the reason he was helping was because of that man surnamed Hu. Only now did Song Qingming realize in his heart that he had long been within Bai Yunhua's calculations.

"Please rest assured, Fellow Daoist Song. This matter is not difficult for you; it will only require a little bit of your time.

Fellow Daoist Song knows that I am also a formation master. Some years ago, I accidentally obtained a set of ancient formations. This formation is quite exquisite, but unfortunately, it is already somewhat severely damaged, and its power is now less than one-tenth of what it once was.

Over these years, I have spent a lot of effort and finally gathered the materials to repair the formation, but to completely restore it, I still need the help of several formation masters of second-tier or higher.

Now that I have already arranged for several fellow daoists, I am just short of one person. If Fellow Daoist Song is willing to help, that would be considered repaying my favor from today." After finishing, Bai Yunhua smiled and cupped his hands toward Song Qingming.

"I wonder, Fellow Daoist, how long it will take to repair this formation?"

"I have already arranged for the other fellow daoists long ago. If Fellow Daoist Song is willing to help, we can begin repairing this formation in a few days. I estimate that in about three months, we should be able to finish repairing it." After finishing, Bai Yunhua stared intently at Song Qingming, waiting for his answer.

Now, aside from sending the Foundation Establishment Pill back to the clan, Song Qingming had no other urgent matters. With Qingyu at home, there wouldn't be any issues. For Song Qingming, Mount Guyang had abundant spiritual energy, and staying for a few more months was no big deal.

After bowing his head and pondering for a moment, Song Qingming nodded, agreeing to stay temporarily at the Xiaoyao Sect to help Bai Yunhua repair the formation.

After making the agreement with Bai Yunhua, Song Qingming left Mount Muxia directly with that spiritual herb.

The subsequent exchange for the Foundation Establishment Pill was also very smooth. Seeing the third-tier spiritual herb Song Qingming brought, the cultivator surnamed Hu was overjoyed. He only asked Song Qingming to compensate him for the market price difference with a few spirit stones before handing the Foundation Establishment Pill directly to Song Qingming.

After obtaining the Foundation Establishment Pill, Song Qingming immediately felt much more at ease. Although this trip to the Xiaoyao Sect had some bumps, he had finally achieved his wish and had not made the trip in vain.

A few days later, Song Qingming arrived at Mount Muxia as agreed. Here, Song Qingming finally saw the other cultivators Bai Yunhua had invited to help repair the formation.

Besides the man surnamed Hu who had exchanged the Foundation Establishment Pill with Song Qingming, there were two other cultivators Song Qingming had never seen before. One woman's cultivation level was about the same as Song Qingming's, having also reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, while the other was much lower, only at the third layer of Foundation Establishment, making him the one with the lowest cultivation among the cultivators present.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Bai Yunhua introduced them to each other and then led everyone into a palace on the west side of Mount Muxia.

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