Chapter 462: Compromise Method

Facing Song Qingyu's doubt, Song Qingming smiled slightly. His right hand brushed lightly over the jade pendant hanging at his waist, and soon a cyan short sword appeared in Song Qingming's hand, then flew to Song Qingyu's side under Song Qingming's spell control.

Looking at the magic treasure "Green Willow Sword" that appeared before her, Song Qingyu finally confirmed the fact that Song Qingming had successfully achieved Core Formation and revealed a look of surprise.

Back when Song Qingming went out for Core Formation, although Song Qingyu did not know where he went for Core Formation, she had also secretly gone out to inquire about whether anyone had achieved Core Formation in various places in the Wei State in recent years.

There are nearly a thousand Foundation Establishment cultivators in the entire Wei State. In major squares like Guiyun Square and Yangshan Square, occasionally there would be visiting Foundation Establishment cultivators renting cave dwellings there for Core Formation. In recent years, some people had triggered Core Formation celestial phenomena.

But Song Qingyu had run to many places over these years and had also gone to Guiyun Square and Yangshan Square to inquire several times, but she had not heard any news of anyone successfully achieving Core Formation. In her heart, she had long ago not held much hope for Song Qingming's successful Core Formation.

Now seeing Song Qingming truly break through to the Jin Dan realm, facing this sudden surprise, Song Qingyu felt as if she were in a dream.

Back when Song Qingming went out alone and successfully achieved Foundation Establishment, although he himself had also experienced thousands of dangers, that only caused some sensation in Qinghe County for a short time. After all, as long as one was lucky enough to get a Foundation Establishment Pill, everyone had a chance for Foundation Establishment.

But Core Formation for a cultivator is different. This is not something that can be successful just by having luck. In the entire Wei State over the past hundred years, it is estimated that no fewer than a hundred people have cultivated to the ninth layer of Foundation Establishment and attempted Core Formation. Apart from Feng Yangde of Tuoyun Mountain, who formed a false core, only Chen Xuanxin of the Xiaoyao Sect successfully broke through to the Jin Dan realm. One can see how high the difficulty of this hurdle of Core Formation is for a cultivator.

After slowly calming down her excited mood, Song Qingyu asked again: "Seventh Brother, I went out to find you several times over these years and had no news at all, nor did I hear that anyone had achieved Core Formation anywhere in these years. Where exactly did you go for Core Formation over these years?"

"Qingyu, I know you have many questions in your heart now. Indeed, many things have happened to me over these years, and it is not clear in a word or two. If you have anything to say, let us wait until we return home to talk slowly!"

Seeing that Song Qingming did not want to say much here, Song Qingyu nodded obediently and followed Song Qingming back to Funiu Mountain.

After returning to the Song family, facing Song Qingyu, who was following closely behind him and could not wait for a moment, Song Qingming could only patiently spend over an hour slowly telling her some of the processes of his Core Formation.

Besides detailing the process of his Core Formation and part of the Core Formation spirit items he had obtained before, Song Qingming also informed Song Qingyu of the specific location of his Core Formation. These matters, Song Qingming had already told Huang Siyuan once when he had just returned to the Song family.

Learning that Song Qingming had successfully achieved Core Formation in a cave dwelling deep in the Fuyun Mountain Range, Song Qingyu was also full of surprise. Fortunately, Song Qingming made up a story for her, claiming that there was still a powerful restriction in that cave dwelling, and added to the fact that he was not discovered by powerful demon kings, he was able to guard himself to successfully achieve Core Formation.

Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan had not been to that pool-bottom cave dwelling, so naturally, they did not know the specific situation there and would not doubt what Song Qingming said. Moreover, this kind of secret matter concerning personal Core Formation, even if Song Qingming was unwilling to tell them, they would not be able to ask it out.

Xiaoyao Sect, in a very solemn and tall palace located in the middle of the Guyang Mountain Range, on Tiangu Peak, called the Xiaoyao Palace.

In the palace, six or seven figures were gathered at this moment, all of whom were floating with a trace of golden light on their bodies, all of whom were Jin Dan cultivators with successful cultivation.

Apart from Sect Master Yao Qianshu, who was still recuperating from his injuries, and Bai Yuxian, who was in seclusion to break through to the realm, all Jin Dan elders of the Xiaoyao Sect who were in the Wei State had now gathered in the Xiaoyao Palace.

These Jin Dan elders, who were usually prestigious, were all acting contrary to their usual behavior, standing respectfully below, carefully watching a white-clad man standing in the palace with his hands behind his back.

This white-clad man was none other than the only Nascent Soul cultivator of the Xiaoyao Sect, the Supreme Elder Li Mufeng.

They, these core cultivators of the Xiaoyao Sect, gathered together precisely because the Xiaoyao Sect had received news not long ago that shocked them very much: someone had successfully achieved Core Formation in an ordinary cultivation family under the Xiaoyao Sect.

The cultivation resources in the Wei State cultivation world are relatively barren compared to other places. Although there are many cultivation families under the sect, for these hundreds of years, apart from the Ma family of Tiexian Fortress, no other cultivation family had produced a Jin Dan cultivator.

Hearing this news, the many elders of the Xiaoyao Sect, including Li Mufeng, were all full of surprise at this moment. If it were not for the fact that True Person Daoist Guangling, who had explored this news, had confirmed it repeatedly, they would still find it difficult to believe this matter in their hearts.

Li Mufeng looked at everyone below, paced slowly, and said: "You have all heard what Daoist Guangling just said. Do you all have any views on this matter of Song Qingming's Core Formation? Speak up!"

After hearing Li Mufeng speak, Chu Fengping, who had dealt with Song Qingming a few years ago, was the first to stand out and say: "Uncle-Master Li, I had dealt with this Song Qingming a few years ago.

Back then, for Core Formation, he came to Mount Guyang and exchanged a third-tier spirit herb from me for a "Jade Dust Pill." I remember I felt at the time that this child's aptitude was not bad and even specifically gave him a "Demon-Driving and Evil-Suppressing Talisman" to encourage him. I just did not expect that this child had actually successfully achieved Core Formation now, which truly surprised me somewhat."

"Oh! So he exchanged the Core Formation spirit items from you. Does anyone else among you have dealt with him?" Li Mufeng nodded slowly and asked the others.

Hearing the three words Song Qingming, Li Wutong only felt somewhat familiar at first, and it was not until just now that he remembered that Song Qingming was the Qi Refining cultivator who had exchanged a Foundation Establishment Pill from him back then. He hurriedly stood out and told this matter as well.

Added to the fact that True Person Daoist Guangling also supplemented some information about the Song family, most of the cultivation path Song Qingming had experienced over these hundred years soon appeared in Li Mufeng's eyes.

Seeing Li Mufeng still pondering, Li Wutong said again: "Uncle-Master Li, now that the demon beast turmoil is approaching, Sect Master Senior Brother is still recuperating and cannot take action yet. The sect is also very lacking in high-tier cultivators. Since this Song Qingming is from a vassal family of the sect, it seems there is no big problem now.

I think the sect can try to see if it can directly take him into the sect. This will not only enhance the sect's strength but also add a Jin Dan cultivator, which will also provide an extra help for us to deal with the demon beast turmoil next."

No sooner had Li Wutong finished speaking than True Person Daoist Guangling, who had always been somewhat at odds with him in secret, shook his head and said:

"Junior Brother Li's words are wrong. Although Song Qingming's background seems to have no problems, the speed of this person's cultivation over these years can also be seen to be somewhat abnormal. I am afraid there might be other experts pointing him in the back. To rashly take him into the sect like this will likely bring hidden dangers to the sect.

Moreover, Song Qingming himself is also a family cultivator in Qinghe County. When the Northern Frontier demon beast turmoil arrives, it will certainly affect this place. Even if Song Qingming is not yet a Xiaoyao Sect cultivator, he cannot just sit by and watch. No matter what, we can still make use of him."

Hearing that the two had different opinions again, Zhao Fenglian to the side hurriedly stepped forward with a smile to smooth things over: "Senior Brother Daoist Guangling's considerations also have some truth. Although Song Qingming's background has no problems, his Core Formation matter is indeed somewhat suspicious. To rashly introduce him into the sect at this time is indeed somewhat too hasty.

But if we want him to work for the sect sincerely, not giving some sweetness will certainly make people feel cold toward the sect. I think we can compromise the ideas of the two senior brothers: first recruit Song Qingming into the sect as a guest elder. After Uncle-Master Li observes him for a period of time and feels it is appropriate, then take him into the sect."

Hearing what Zhao Fenglian said, Li Mufeng immediately nodded with a softened expression, expressing his agreement.

"Hmm! Fenglian's idea is feasible. Let's do it this way first. Fengping, you have dealt with Song Qingming and have helped him before. I think it is hard work for you and Fenglian to go to Qinghe County.

Song Qingming has only just achieved Core Formation now and must have some needs. The sect has set up guest elders before. You just need to inform him of these benefits directly. I think he should agree.

Also, after you two see Song Qingming, try to probe and see if you can find out the detailed situation of his Core Formation."

"Obeying Uncle-Master's order!"

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On Funiu Mountain, Song Qingming was in the cave dwelling on the top of the mountain, leisurely tasting the spirit tea brewed by Huang Siyuan herself. On the stone table beside him were also some delicious pastries.

Song Qingming, who had gone out for Core Formation for many years, had also not tasted these delicious things for a long time. Seeing the table of delicious spirit items Huang Siyuan had specifically prepared for him, he was also very happy in his heart.

Having cultivated for over a hundred years, Song Qingming had experienced hardships and finally successfully achieved Core Formation. Now that he could be considered a cultivator with successful cultivation, he could also enjoy a few days of comfortable life.

Just as Song Qingming picked up a piece of pastry and wanted to put it into his mouth, a sound-transmission talisman suddenly flew into the cave dwelling and fell into his hand. Seeing that it was an urgent top-grade sound-transmission talisman sent by the family, Song Qingming put down the pastry in his hand, stood up, opened the sound-transmission talisman, and then revealed a trace of surprise.

Having not returned to Funiu Mountain for more than six years, Song Qingming had only just enjoyed two days of comfortable life on the mountain when the peace on Funiu Mountain was soon broken by two people who suddenly came to visit the Song family.

In the Song family council hall, Song Qingming, who had just hurried over from the cave dwelling on the top of the mountain, saw the two Jin Dan cultivators of the Xiaoyao Sect sitting in the guest hall and instantly revealed a trace of surprise, hurriedly stepping forward to bow.

"Qingming greets the two seniors!"

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