Chapter 706: Removing Hidden Dangers, Returning to Qinghe County (Seeking Subscriptions)

Since meeting Song Qingming, "Chiyan" had long since learned about his temper over the past few days. Even knowing that the other party wasn't really angry, it didn't dare to be too presumptuous in front of Song Qingming.

After standing by the water pool and watching carefully for a long time, Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan couldn't confirm what this white spiritual water was, and couldn't help but shake their heads.

The cultivation world is too vast, and there are many spiritual items in the five continents and four seas, and many spiritual items have gone extinct since ancient times and are unknown. Even though Song Qingming and the other were already successful Jin Dan cultivators, the spiritual items they could recognize now were also very limited.

Compared to the thousands of rare treasures in the entire cultivation world, the spiritual items they had seen and could recognize were estimated to be less than one percent. It was not strange to encounter such an unknown spiritual water.

"These spiritual waters don't know what kind of spiritual items they are or what their uses are. Let's take some out to see, and make plans after confirming what they are!"

After the two discussed it, they each took out some empty bottles and cans and began to fill the spiritual water in the pool.

"Master, these spiritual waters were clearly discovered by me first. I haven't drunk them for a long time, and just now..." Seeing Huang Siyuan fill a bottle with spiritual water using an empty jade bottle, "Chiyan" couldn't help but explain to her aggrievedly.

"You have done a great job in finding these spiritual waters. Considering your great contribution, I will reward you with some, but you are not allowed to be so greedy again until we determine the use of this item."

"Yes! Thank you, Master." Looking at the bottle of spiritual water Huang Siyuan handed over, "Chiyan" happily hugged the jade bottle and hid to the side, fearing that Song Qingming would turn his face and scold it again.

Looking at the cute appearance of "Chiyan," Huang Siyuan smiled at Song Qingming to the side and explained: "This spiritual spring has not dried up yet. Even if we take all the spiritual water this time, it will still be able to slowly accumulate when we come in next time."

"Whether this spiritual water is useful to us or not, fishing out the pond is not worth the loss. Let's stop here this time." Looking at the remaining spiritual water in the spring eye, Song Qingming said with satisfaction.

After the two filled the porcelain bottles, Song Qingming performed spells to set up a small "Spiritual Gathering Formation" beside the spring eye to help this spring eye better absorb the heaven and earth spiritual energy around it, which could also make the speed of producing spiritual water faster.

Subsequently, Song Qingming spent a lot of time at the entrance of this cave to set up a second-grade top-quality concealment formation, covering the entire cave entrance to prevent other beasts in the secret realm from breaking into the cave and stealing the spiritual spring water.

With this second-grade top-quality concealment formation, beasts below the Jin Dan stage in the secret realm have no chance to break into it. Even if a Jin Dan-level Demon King passes by the canyon, as long as it is not one of those very sensitive beasts, it is very difficult to discover the clues behind this formation.

Moreover, there are not many Jin Dan beasts in this formation. Through the search of Song Qingming and others and the information "Chiyan" knew these days, most of them have been cleaned up, so it is unlikely that any major problems will occur.

After covering the cave entrance, Song Qingming left the canyon with Huang Siyuan to search for spiritual items in the next place. —— Three days later, in a formation above an unnamed island.

Song Yuanqian and Song Xuanfeng were hiding behind the formation, carefully watching a golden-crowned bird that was snow-white all over on a reef on the east side of the island, hundreds of zhang away.

This golden-crowned bird looked small, only half a person high, but the aura it emitted was very powerful, no less than an early-stage Jin Dan cultivator.

Looking at the "Golden-Crowned Demon King" in the distance, Song Yuanqian and the other were also very nervous, fearing that the other party would discover them hiding in the formation on the top of the mountain.

Although the second-grade top-quality formation set up by Song Qingming could perfectly hide their figures and the aura on their bodies.

But encountering a Golden-level Demon King was a bit hard to say. Some Demon Kings with very sensitive noses could smell some of the aura on them even with the isolation of the formation.

This "Golden-Crowned Demon King" had stayed on the island for half a day and had no signs of leaving, which also put Song Yuanqian and the other hiding in the formation in a dilemma.

As long as the "Golden-Crowned Demon King" didn't leave, they would always be in danger and could be discovered by the other party at any time.

But if they sent a sound transmission talisman at this time to inform Song Qingming and the other below that a Jin Dan Demon King had come to the island, it would inevitably affect their actions below and might also alert this "Golden-Crowned Demon King," causing them to actively expose their position.

"Grand Aunt, this Demon King probably won't leave for a while. Should we send a sound transmission talisman to inform the family head and the others?"

Facing the repeated inquiry of Song Xuanfeng beside her, Song Yuanqian still shook her head as before: "This guy hasn't found our position yet, don't be in a hurry."

"The family head and the others have been down for so long and haven't come up yet, I'm afraid they have also encountered some trouble. Let's not disturb them for now, let's wait another hour and see the situation."

Song Yuanqian had reached Foundation Establishment for many years. Although her cultivation was not high and she had always been helping Song Yuanfang manage worldly affairs in the family, she rarely went out to hunt demons and perform family missions, but her personal courage was not inferior to other elders in the Song family.

During the last beast turmoil, she had also led cultivators from the rear Qinghe County to transport supplies to the "Jin Shan Workshop" front line many times and participated in several major battles against beasts.

In terms of experience in dealing with beasts, Song Yuanqian was much stronger than juniors like Song Xuanfeng who had not been at Foundation Establishment for long. Facing this crisis, she was also calmer than them.

Just as the two were staring at the "Golden-Crowned Demon King" motionless on the reef, a wave suddenly rose on the sea surface not far away, and a black sea fish over three feet long suddenly jumped out of the water and jumped into mid-air.

Before this sea fish could fall back to the sea surface, a figure of a more huge beast suddenly jumped out from under the water, opened its bloody mouth, and swallowed the sea fish directly into its belly.

Just in the blink of an eye, the "Golden-Crowned Demon King," which had been motionless on the reef for half a day, also reacted, directly turning into a white arrow and flying toward the sea surface, plunging directly into the sea where the beast had just appeared.

A moment later, this "Golden-Crowned Demon King" flew out of the seawater, with a huge sea monster that was already unable to move in its mouth, and returned to the reef just now.

Looking at the "Golden-Crowned Demon King" happily enjoying the food not far away, Song Yuanqian and the other in the formation didn't dare to relax for a moment, their eyes always tightly fixed on this powerful Demon King in front of them.

Fortunately, not long after, the "Golden-Crowned Demon King," which was full, didn't continue to stay, spread its wings and flew toward another island in the distance, soon disappearing from the eyes of the two Song family members.

Until this time, Song Yuanqian and Song Xuanfeng slowly felt relieved in their hearts. After looking at each other, a smile like a survivor appeared on the faces of the two.

But before they could relax for long, a loud noise suddenly came from the sea surface below, attracting their attention instantly.

"Haha! Grand Aunt, it's the family head and the others who are back!"

Seeing the two familiar figures slowly flying over the sea surface, Song Xuanfeng, who was already excited, immediately took the initiative to walk out of the formation and waved his hand hard at Song Qingming and the other who were approaching.

"Greetings, Family Head!"

"You've worked hard. You haven't encountered any trouble on the island these days, have you!" Seeing that Song Yuanqian and Song Xuanfeng in front of him were both safe and sound, Song Qingming, who had been worried about them for days, also showed a look of relief.

After killing the "Black Bear Demon King" and getting those white spiritual waters, Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan searched in the secret realm for a few more days, but only got a few third-grade spiritual medicines and didn't find anything good afterward.

Seeing that most of the places with spiritual items in the secret realm had been searched by them, Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan discussed it and took the initiative to leave the secret realm through the barrier entrance and return to the island.

"There was a Jin Dan Demon King hunting on the island yesterday, and it has already left this place not long ago." Song Yuanqian arched her hand and replied to Song Qingming, and also mentioned the "Golden-Crowned Demon King" they had encountered before.

"There was a Jin Dan Demon King hunting here? What kind of beast, and what is its cultivation?"

Hearing Song Yuanqian say that a Jin Dan Demon King had come to the island, Song Qingming's expression changed subtly, and he asked again, seeming very interested in this Jin Dan Demon King that appeared nearby.

Seeing this, Song Yuanqian immediately told the detailed process of the "Golden-Crowned Demon King" hunting demons just now, as well as the direction the other party left.

After confirming that the other party went to another island not far from here, Song Qingming took the two of them onto his flying boat without saying a word and flew quickly toward the small island pointed out by Song Yuanqian with Huang Siyuan.

Just as they approached the small island, a sharp cry was suddenly heard, and soon the four saw the "Golden-Crowned Demon King" that had left from Song Yuanqian and the other's eyes not long ago.

At this moment, this "Golden-Crowned Demon King" was still patiently waiting for prey to appear on this desert island, not expecting a streak of light to fly from afar, instantly startling it. Looking at the white flying boat that appeared in front of it, the "Golden-Crowned Demon King" was also very unhappy, firing several wind blades toward the position where the group was, wanting to break the "Phantom Boat" Song Qingming and the others were riding in one blow.

"Stop being arrogant!"

Seeing this "Golden-Crowned Demon King" coming aggressively, Song Qingming shouted angrily, immediately urged the magic treasure to jump out of the flying boat, and rushed directly toward the position of the "Golden-Crowned Demon King."

Huang Siyuan also resisted the wind blades released by the "Golden-Crowned Demon King" while controlling the magic treasure to counterattack the opponent, and the two sides immediately launched a great battle.

"..."

A quarter of an hour later, on a beach beside the desert island, Song Qingming held the inner core he had just obtained, looked at the corpse of the "Golden-Crowned Demon King" in front of him, and showed satisfaction.

This early-stage Jin Dan Demon King had average combat strength and couldn't even defeat Huang Siyuan. Although it was a bird-type beast, its escape speed was not as good as Song Qingming, who possessed the "Nine Palaces Meteor Escape," and it died in the hands of the two of them after only a few dozen rounds.

The reason why Song Qingming spent time chasing and killing this Demon King that happened to come nearby was not entirely because he coveted the beast materials on it.

The main reason was also because this demon liked to go to the desert island that hid the huge secret of the "Tianyuan Sect," which might attract other human cultivators who hunted beasts.

In order to try not to expose the secret under the island, Song Qingming still decided to kill this "Golden-Crowned Demon King" completely and remove this hidden danger in advance.

After collecting the materials on the Demon King, Song Qingming took the group back to the unnamed desert island. After putting away the formation set up on it, the group worked together to clean up the things left by humans on the island.

Until all the traces they had left were swept away, Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan felt completely relieved and took Song Yuanqian and Song Xuanfeng to leave the island by flying boat.

Looking at the unnamed small island disappearing from their eyes in the distance a few days ago, Song Qingming turned and said to Song Yuanqian and the other seriously: "You two remember, without my permission, you are not allowed to mention to anyone that we have been here, even to other elders in the family, do you understand."

Although Song Yuanqian and the other did not follow him into the underground karst cave and did not know the secret hidden under this island, Song Qingming still specially exhorted the two just in case.

This secret realm is of great importance after all, and may even determine the rise and fall of the entire family in the future. For this reason, Song Qingming had to be cautious. Knowing less about this matter could give them more safety.

"Family Head, don't worry, we understand!"

Seeing that Song Qingming regarded this place as so important, Song Yuanqian and Song Xuanfeng on the flying boat were a bit confused, but didn't dare to ask more. Just after Song Qingming finished speaking, the two nodded and agreed to the matter.

Seeing this, Song Qingming nodded slightly and turned to focus on controlling the flying boat under his feet.

Although the "Tianyuan Sea Area" is located on the edge of the Lei Yuan Sea, there are rarely Demon Emperors above the Nascent Soul stage, but there are quite a few Jin Dan-level beasts nearby, and occasionally there will be natural disasters such as beast tides, which is not a safe place for Song Qingming and the others.

Therefore, traveling here, Song Qingming didn't dare to be careless, and tried his best to bypass the sea areas where high-tier beasts might appear along the way. Even if it took more time, he didn't want to find trouble here.

However, even if Song Qingming was careful, in a place like the outer sea where there are many beasts, it is impossible for the flying boat to completely avoid the harassment of beasts. On the way back, they were still attacked by several waves of beasts.

Fortunately, these beasts were not strong, and Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan fought back together, and the group returned to the relatively safe inner sea area without any danger.

After returning to the East Sea side, Song Qingming and the others found an island nearby to rest, didn't stay too long, and soon set off to return to the Floating Yunshan Range cultivation world to the west.

After another month of rapid travel, they finally crossed the "Duanyun Mountain Range," then traversed several countries in the east of Wei, and successfully entered the Mount Mount Mount Yunwu in the east of Qinghe County.

Seeing the flying boat pass through the Mount Mount Mount Yunwu and slowly arrive in Qinghe County, Song Qingming and the others, who had returned to the family territory, also showed joy. After being out for so long, they finally returned safely.

This trip to the East Sea cultivation world took a total of two months. Although it was slightly slower than Song Qingming expected, the trip was very smooth and didn't encounter too much trouble.

All the beast materials brought were successfully sold for spirit stones, and many pills and spiritual items currently needed by the family were bought in "Tiandancheng."

Besides this, the most important thing was to successfully open the "Tianyuan Sect" secret realm and obtain a large amount of spiritual medicine resources, which was also something Song Qingming hadn't expected in advance.

Having brought back so many good things from the East Sea cultivation world this time, as long as nothing major happens in the Wei cultivation world next, whether it is Song Qingming or the entire Song family, they will usher in a better development opportunity.

Standing at the front of the "Phantom Boat" at this moment, Song Qingming looked at the familiar Qinghe County below, and a flash of excitement slowly crossed his eyes.

Perhaps one day, the land under his feet will be as prosperous as "Tiandancheng" under the leadership of the family.

After the flying boat returned to the family, several family elders such as Song Yuanfang, who received the news, hurriedly walked to the family "Discussion Hall" to meet Song Qingming, who had just returned.

During the time Song Qingming and the others were away, Wei was very calm and no major events occurred. In the Song family territory, except for the occasional funeral held by cultivation families, it was also peaceful.

Those rogue cultivators who fled to the south because of the beast turmoil had all begun to return to the north of Wei, and Qinghe County had also added quite a few cultivators recently.

Because the Song family territory held the "Jin Shan Workshop," it didn't suffer much loss in the beast turmoil. It is estimated that in at most one or two years, Qinghe and Pingyang counties will basically be able to return to the state before the turmoil.

However, except for the Song family in the northeast corner, which was in better condition, other places in the north of Wei, especially the "Tie Xian Fort" and "Tuoyun Mountain" in the northwest, suffered very great damage.

Wanting to return to the prosperity before the war is not something that can be done in a short time. It is estimated that it will take at least decades or nearly a hundred years to slowly recover.

This century-long beast turmoil, although it can bring opportunities to Wei cultivators, will also severely damage the foundation of human cultivators. If this continues, the Wei cultivation world will also be difficult to get a stable development opportunity.

Wanting to change the current unfavorable situation, unless the "Xiaoyao Sect" can greatly increase its strength and have one or two more Nascent Soul cultivators, it can change the current pattern of the enemy being strong and us being weak.

Seeing the many precious spiritual items brought back by Song Qingming and the others from the East Sea cultivation world, Song Yuanhao and the others, who happened to need pills to cultivate, were also full of joy at this moment.

These pills and spiritual items were basically low-tier spiritual items useful for Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment cultivators to improve or break through their cultivation, and some were purchased for the family cultivators who were injured in the previous beast turmoil.

Before Song Yuanqian could record the brought-back spiritual items into the family "Hidden Gold Pavilion," some of them had already begun to reserve the pills in her hand, and the family "Discussion Hall" became lively for a while.

Seeing these family juniors so excited, Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan didn't interfere too much. After explaining a few words to Song Yuanfang, they left the "Discussion Hall" and returned to the cave mansion on the top of the mountain.

All the spiritual items brought back from "Tiandancheng" were handed over to Song Yuanfang and the others, letting these family juniors handle the distribution themselves.

Over the years, under the leadership of Song Yuanfang, many Foundation Establishment elders of the Song family have become more and more mature in managing family affairs. Song Qingming and the other family ancestors rarely intervene in these family trifles and basically leave them to these juniors.

After returning from the East Sea cultivation world, Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan also had a rare leisure time. The two also temporarily put down the trifles in their hands and lived a relaxed and comfortable life.

Except for going to Guyang Mountain once in the middle, the two didn't go far, either drinking tea and chatting on the mountain to enjoy delicious spiritual food, or playing around in places with beautiful scenery nearby, and sometimes wandering around in mortal towns.

Since entering "Funiu Mountain" to cultivate, two hundred years of time have passed. Song Qingming, who has walked through the entire Qinghe County, also deeply felt the huge changes around him, and the memories of his own cultivation back then couldn't help but emerge in his heart.

The scenery of the past is still there, but the old friends of the past are gone. Recalling the road he walked step by step to the Jin Dan realm, Song Qingming was also very moved.

Who would have thought that the green-clothed boy with ordinary talent on Funiu Mountain two hundred years ago would one day become the Song family ancestor who shook the northeast cultivation world of Wei!

After enjoying more than half a year of carefree days with Huang Siyuan, Song Qingming, who had adjusted his state to almost the same, finally bid farewell to Huang Siyuan and walked into his closed-door cave mansion.

After the beast turmoil ended, Song Qingming's cultivation reached the peak of the sixth layer of Jin Dan. Now that he had a "Qian Yuan Pill" exchanged from Ye Qiuyuan, he could begin to try to break through his own cultivation realm. (End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 707 =====

Except for one trip to Mount Guyang in the middle, the two had not traveled far. They were either sipping tea, chatting, and enjoying delicious spirit food on the mountain, or wandering around the beautiful scenery nearby at the foot of the mountain, sometimes even strolling through mortal towns.

Two hundred years have passed since he attained the Dao and entered Mount Funiu to cultivate. Having traveled all over Qinghe County, Song Qingming deeply felt the tremendous changes that had occurred around him, and memories of his own cultivation days inevitably surfaced in his heart again.

The scenery of the past remains, but those old friends are no longer there. Recalling the path he took step by step to reach the Jin Dan realm, Song Qingming felt deeply emotional.

Who could have imagined that the green-clad youth with ordinary talent on Mount Funiu two hundred years ago would one day become the ancestor of the Song family, a name that shakes the cultivation world of northeastern Wei!

After enjoying more than half a year of carefree days with Huang Siyuan, Song Qingming, having adjusted his state to a near-optimal level, finally bid farewell to Huang Siyuan and walked into the cave dwelling where he would go into seclusion.

After the beast turmoil ended, Song Qingming's cultivation had reached the peak of the sixth layer of Jin Dan. Now that he had a "Qianyuan Pill" exchanged from Ye Qiuyuan, he could finally begin to attempt to break through his cultivation realm. (End of chapter)