Chapter 730: Distributing the harvest, Song Qingyu returns (Seeking monthly votes)

Except for the third-grade top-quality flying sword that Song Song Qingming had seized as his spoils of war, which did not participate in the distribution, all other spirit items were quickly estimated by the few for their approximate prices.

The quality of the three magic treasures in the "Heavenly Corpse Daoist's" storage bag was not low, among which two were third-grade mid-tier and one was third-grade top-quality, adding up to a value of nearly seventy thousand spirit stones.

The third-grade mid-tier flying boat was relatively ordinary, but its value was also not low, at least forty-five thousand spirit stones.

The quality of the five third-grade spirit talismans varied, among which only the golden talisman was a relatively rare third-grade top-quality spirit talisman, and the rest were relatively poor, only third-grade low-tier, adding up to about twenty thousand spirit stones.

Besides the remaining twenty thousand spirit stones, the other messy low-tier spirit items found in the cave dwelling had a total value of about twenty thousand plus spirit stones.

This time, the three explored the "Heavenly Corpse Daoist" cave dwelling, and the total value of all spirit items obtained was finally estimated to be nearly one hundred and eighty thousand spirit stones.

According to the division, Song Song Qingming could first take four parts of the spirit items, which was about seventy thousand spirit stones' worth of things.

Seeing this, Song Song Qingming directly took the two magic treasures with the highest quality, as well as one third-grade top-quality spirit talisman. The total value of these three spirit items was just about seventy thousand spirit stones.

Chen Guo Yuting was divided the third-grade mid-tier flying boat, one third-grade mid-tier magic treasure, as well as two third-grade low-tier spirit talismans, plus half of the low-tier spirit items. The total value share was also about four parts of all spirit items.

The remaining two third-grade low-tier spirit talismans, as well as twenty thousand spirit stones, and half of the low-tier spirit items belonged to Luo Li.

Although she was divided the least, Luo Li was the happiest of the three at this moment, holding the third-grade low-tier spirit talisman in her hand and looking at it constantly, even somewhat reluctant to put it into her storage bag.

Luo Li was not a person who liked to take advantage of others. Following Song Song Qingming and the two out for training this time, she unexpectedly divided over forty thousand spirit stones at once, which could be considered making a fortune for her.

The three had already finished distributing all the spirit items when Song Song Qingming remembered that he still had the storage magic tool of the "Heavenly Corpse Daoist" in his hand that he had not taken out for distribution.

After thinking about it, Song Song Qingming still gave it directly to Chen Guo Yuting.

"Little Friend Chen, this storage magic tool should still be able to sell for a few thousand spirit stones when taken out. Let it be a reward for your leading the way; Luo Li and I will not divide these few spirit stones with you."

Seeing Song Song Qingming give her the storage magic tool, Chen Guo Yuting hurriedly waved her hand: "Senior is too polite. Since it was agreed to divide equally, naturally it should be converted into spirit stones."

"However, I did not bring so many spirit stones with me. This storage magic tool will be converted into four thousand spirit stones for Little Sister Luo Li."

"Hmm! That is fine."

Seeing that Chen Guo Yuting insisted on fair distribution, Song Song Qingming did not say much, directly handing the jade pendant magic tool to Luo Li to the side. Soon, the two of them also divided the spirit stones taken out from Luo Li.

"Senior Song, this junior has another request, and I hope senior can fulfill it."

Song Song Qingming had just put away the spirit stones when he heard Chen Guo Yuting ask him again. He hurriedly waved his hand: "You and I can now be considered acquaintances. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. If it is convenient for me to help, I will naturally not refuse."

Hearing Song Song Qingming's reply, Chen Guo Yuting hurriedly took out the third-grade mid-tier flying boat she had just been divided and placed it before Song Song Qingming.

"Senior Song, this item is not useful for me to keep for the time being. I would like to exchange it with senior for a few low-tier magic treasures, spirit talismans, or spirit stones. I hope senior can fulfill this junior's wish."

Seeing the third-grade mid-tier flying boat in Chen Guo Yuting's hand, Song Song Qingming immediately understood. The other party should be worried that the spirit items in her hand were too precious and difficult to sell, so she wanted to exchange them with Song Song Qingming for other spirit items with lower value.

Chen Guo Yuting's cultivation was only at the fifth layer of Foundation Establishment, and her family was just a small Foundation Establishment force in the "Red Star Sea." Possessing high-tier spirit items like a third-grade mid-tier flying boat worth tens of thousands of spirit stones, once noticed by someone with ulterior motives, it would certainly bring extermination to herself and her family.

A few days ago, she and Luo Li went to the marketplace together, but they only took out a third-grade low-tier magic treasure with flaws, and they were accidentally targeted by "Iron Wind Island," nearly losing their lives. Now that she possessed so many high-tier spirit items, she was even more cautious.

For Chen Guo Yuting and Luo Li, obtaining so many precious spirit items from exploring the "Heavenly Corpse Daoist" cave dwelling this time was naturally a stroke of fate. In the future, it might be able to help them cultivate to the Jin Dan realm.

The only trouble was how to exchange these spirit items in their hands for the cultivation resources they needed.

Most of the things Luo Li divided were spirit stones and low-tier spirit items. The relatively precious high-tier spirit items were two third-grade low-tier spirit talismans and the storage magic tool obtained at the end.

The value of these three things taken out individually was only a few thousand spirit stones. Although these things were already very precious for a Foundation Establishment cultivator, they were not very rare spirit items, and it was not difficult to sell them as long as they were taken to a larger marketplace.

However, the third-grade mid-tier flying boat and another third-grade mid-tier magic treasure that Chen Guo Yuting obtained were not things that ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators could take out.

Such high-tier precious spirit items worth tens of thousands to tens of thousands of spirit stones were not things that ordinary marketplaces could sell. Perhaps they had to be taken to large marketplaces like "Heavenly Elixir City" or high-tier auctions attended by Jin Dan cultivators to be better exchanged for spirit stones.

These were not things that were easy for Chen Guo Yuting, a fifth-layer Foundation Establishment cultivator, to handle.

Moreover, these two things were truly too precious. Even a late-stage Jin Dan cultivator like Song Song Qingming might be tempted if he saw them. Once revealed in front of others, it would easily attract people with evil intentions. These were also what Chen Guo Yuting was most worried about now.

It was precisely because of these reasons that Chen Guo Yuting would choose to exchange the third-grade mid-tier flying boat in her hand with Song Song Qingming at a discount, in order to exchange for a safer way to sell spirit items for herself.

Song Song Qingming, who understood Chen Guo Yuting's thoughts, showed a look of gratification on his face: "It is rare that you are not confused by these high-tier spirit items and know how to advance by retreating. I will help you collect these items and that magic treasure!"

"These things are all things I carry with me that you might find useful. Choose whatever you want. If it is not enough, I will make up the difference with spirit stones."

"You can choose with peace of mind. This old man is a dignified Jin Dan cultivator and will certainly not take advantage of a junior like you. This flying boat should be worth how many spirit stones, so it will be calculated according to how many spirit stones."

After Song Song Qingming finished speaking, he moved his magic power and took out over a dozen third-grade low-tier spirit items he carried with him from the storage magic tool at his waist, placing them before him. "Then this junior will thank Senior Song!" Seeing Song Song Qingming agree directly, Chen Guo Yuting was happy and walked up to start choosing the many spirit items Song Song Qingming had taken out.

The things Song Song Qingming took out this time included spirit talismans, magic treasures, formations, spirit herbs, etc. These were basically third-grade low-tier spirit items he had accumulated over the years.

Although Song Song Qingming could not use these spirit items much now, for Chen Guo Yuting, they were excellent things that could help her resolve the worries in her heart.

Not long after, Chen Guo Yuting had chosen the spirit items of equal value that were easier for her to sell, and then exchanged the third-grade mid-tier flying boat and magic treasure she had just divided with Song Song Qingming.

Song Song Qingming exchanged some third-grade low-tier spirit items that were not very valuable on his body for third-grade mid-tier spirit items with higher value. For him, he would certainly not suffer a loss and could also facilitate his exchange for other high-tier spirit items in the future.

Chen Guo Yuting exchanged the two precious spirit items in her hand for third-grade low-tier spirit herbs, spirit talismans, and other things with lower value that were easier to sell, which could be better exchanged for other cultivation resources in the future. 【73

This transaction between the two parties was purely a case of each getting what they needed; neither side took advantage of the other. After the exchange, both Song Song Qingming and Chen Guo Yuting were quite satisfied.

After putting away the spiritual items she needed, Chen Guo Yuting's gaze drifted to a spring eye nearby that was emitting rich spiritual energy, and she couldn't help but speak up: "There is a spiritual spring eye here; it would be a real pity to let it go to waste by leaving it here."

"Senior Song, if you often come to the East Sea in the future, this cave dwelling would be very suitable for staying. Do you have any thoughts of using this place as your own cave dwelling?"

Hearing Chen Guo Yuting's reminder, Song Song Qingming looked around, then nodded with a smile and said: "Your words have indeed reminded me; this place is indeed quite suitable for a temporary stop."

"I'll see if I can renovate this cave dwelling later and set up a spiritual gathering formation here to further enhance the spiritual energy within the dwelling."

"If you two also reach the step of Core Formation in the future, this place would also be quite suitable for your secluded cultivation breakthroughs. Rest assured, if you really have a need then, I certainly won't turn you away."

"However, I must remind you of one thing: regarding anything about this place, you two are not allowed to reveal it to anyone in the future, not even to your close relatives or friends."

"I will leave a high-tier sound transmission talisman at the entrance of the cave dwelling. If you have any urgent matters and need to find me in the future, you can come here to send me a message."

"But no matter what happens, you must come alone; you are not allowed to bring others to the island. I am a person who likes quiet; if it gets too lively here, I'm afraid I won't be able to stay for long."

"Please rest assured, Senior. Even if you didn't say so, we two would definitely keep this a secret and would absolutely not mention it to anyone else."

Upon hearing that Song Song Qingming intended to turn this place into his own cave dwelling, Chen Guo Yuting and Luo Li, who was on the side, both showed a hint of joy and hurriedly agreed.

Although they knew that Song Song Qingming was not a cultivator from the East Sea and certainly wouldn't live here permanently, even if he only came occasionally, being able to establish this connection with Song Song Qingming was an extremely beneficial thing for their future path of cultivation.

A Jin Dan senior like Song Song Qingming, who was approachable and willing to teach them through words and deeds, was not easy to encounter in the cultivation world. For Chen Guo Yuting and Luo Li, Song Song Qingming was now a great opportunity on their path of cultivation.

Now that they had each obtained cultivation resources worth tens of thousands of spirit stones, if they could still receive guidance from Song Song Qingming in the future, perhaps they would really have a chance to reach Core Formation and become high-and-mighty Jin Dan ancestors like Song Song Qingming.

As for Chen Guo Yuting and Luo Li, Song Song Qingming also regarded them in his heart as promising talents with whom he had a connection. If he had the opportunity to provide some guidance, he naturally wouldn't be stingy. However, whether they would have the opportunity to successfully attempt the Jin Dan Great Dao in the future was something Song Song Qingming did not want to interfere with too much for now; it would all depend on their own fortunes.

After nodding slightly to the two, Song Song Qingming took out another bamboo scroll and handed it to Chen Guo Yuting, saying: "The way of formations is not like other skills; it requires extensive knowledge to improve rapidly. You still have some talent in this aspect."

"Here are some formation classics I have recorded in my spare time. You can take them to study; they will certainly be of some help to your future cultivation of this path. If there is anything you don't understand, you can come find me if you have the chance to meet in the future."

"Thank you, Senior, for your guidance. This junior will definitely live up to your high expectations." After taking the formation classics handed over by Song Song Qingming, Chen Guo Yuting's face lit up with joy, and she immediately bowed excitedly to thank him.

After passing a set of formation classics to Chen Guo Yuting, seeing a hint of envy flash in Luo Li's eyes, Song Song Qingming smiled slightly and took out another bamboo scroll, placing it before her.

"You cultivate the path of alchemy, which is not a skill I am proficient in. I cannot provide you with much help in this regard for the time being, but if we have the chance in the future, I will help introduce you to someone."

"Inside this is a secret technique I cultivated before reaching Core Formation back then. It will be of no small help in tempering a cultivator's primordial spirit. You can take it and try to cultivate it. If you can successfully get started, it should be of no small help to your future cultivation or alchemy."

The cultivation technique Song Song Qingming took out was precisely the "Soul-Devouring Art" he had obtained from Feng He back then.

Although this technique was very difficult for ordinary cultivators to cultivate in the early stages, as long as one could successfully get started, the subsequent improvement to one's own primordial spirit would be very significant.

Over these many years, Song Song Qingming had also gained many benefits from cultivating this technique. Whether it was fighting with others or learning other techniques and skills, Song Song Qingming, whose primordial spirit was much stronger than others, could often be more relaxed in these aspects.

Tempering a cultivator's primordial spirit, although it had no direct help in improving one's own cultivation base, was of no small use when a cultivator encountered interference from inner demons while breaking through cultivation realms.

Song Song Qingming had always attached great importance to this technique in his heart. Over these many years, he had only taught it to cultivators in his family who were at Foundation Establishment or above; Luo Li was the first non-Song family member he had taught.

Seeing the "Soul-Devouring Art" that Song Song Qingming took out, Luo Li did not refuse this time and accepted it generously, then followed Chen Guo Yuting's example and bowed solemnly to Song Song Qingming.

After giving the two a few more instructions, Song Song Qingming took them with him and left the cave dwelling, then piloted his flying boat to send them back to "Baishadao."

This treasure-hunting trip had taken a total of seven days.

After returning to "Baishadao" and parting ways with Chen Guo Yuting, Song Song Qingming immediately returned to the "Profound Heaven Sect" to pack up, then directly bid farewell to Luo Li, Chen Chen Jianghai, and the others, and piloted his flying boat back to "Black Cloud Island."

Returning this time, Song Song Qingming spent quite a bit of time thoroughly renovating the cave dwelling of the "Heavenly Corpse Daoist."

He burned and threw all the messy spiritual items he had collected and things related to "corpse refining" into the volcano outside, leaving only the things needed for daily life. Suddenly, the entire cave dwelling became clean and refreshing.

Afterward, Song Song Qingming set up a third-tier spiritual gathering formation near the "Eye of the Spiritual Spring," concentrating the spiritual energy in the spring eye and raising it to third-tier mid-grade.

Feeling that the spiritual energy in the cave dwelling was enough to satisfy his daily cultivation needs, Song Song Qingming walked out with satisfaction.

Before leaving, Song Song Qingming set up an additional concealment formation at the entrance of the cave dwelling and left a ten-thousand-mile sound transmission talisman in case Luo Li and the other needed to find him in the future, before he took the initiative to leave the "Black Cloud Island" cave dwelling and piloted his flying boat westward.

Renovating the "Heavenly Corpse Daoist's" cave dwelling took nearly a month in total, which meant Song Song Qingming had already spent nearly two months away from the East Sea cultivation world.

Having been away for so long, Song Song Qingming was afraid that Huang Huang Siyuan and the others at home would worry about him. After leaving "Black Cloud Island," he did not linger any longer and headed directly toward the Floating Cloud Mountain Range.

In the following time, Song Song Qingming hurried on his journey and finally returned successfully to "Qinghe County" more than ten days later.

Just as he arrived outside the family's spiritual vein, "Mount Mount Funiu," Song Song Qingming saw a streak of light flying toward him from afar. Thinking it was Huang Huang Siyuan who had seen him return and come to welcome him, Song Song Qingming stopped his "Phantom Boat" and halted.

After this streak of light, which was somewhat familiar to Song Song Qingming, arrived beside him, it quickly transformed into a woman in green, who smiled and said to Song Song Qingming:

"Seventh Brother! It's been many years; have you missed me?"

"What kind of question is that, you girl? You've been gone for so many years without sending a message home. How could your sister-in-law and I not worry about you?"

Seeing that the person who came to welcome him was actually Song Song Qingyu, who had been traveling for many years, Song Song Qingming's face revealed a look of unexpected joy.

It had been nearly ten years since Song Song Qingyu and Li Li Xuanyi went to the East Sea to travel, and Song Song Qingyu's cultivation had also broken through from the original fourth layer of Jin Dan to the fifth layer of Jin Dan.

After carefully looking at Song Song Qingyu before him, Song Song Qingming nodded with some gratification and said: "You've been out for a trip this time, and your cultivation has improved quite a bit. It seems you've had quite a harvest."

"That goes without saying. However, no matter how fast my cultivation improves, it's still quite a bit behind Seventh Brother's. Congratulations to Seventh Brother for breaking through to the late stage of Jin Dan. It seems I will still have to bask in your glory in the future."

Receiving Song Song Qingming's affirmation, Song Song Qingyu first showed a look of joy, then stepped forward to bow and congratulate Song Song Qingming, whose cultivation had also broken through to the seventh layer of Jin Dan.

"Seventh Brother, you must be tired from just returning from the East Sea. Come, follow me to rest for a while; I have already sent someone to inform Sister-in-law."

After the two stood in mid-air and congratulated each other, they returned to the summit of "Mount Mount Funiu" under Song Song Qingyu's lead and walked toward the family's "Immortal Gathering Pavilion."

"Song Qingyu, did Senior Sister Li come back with you this time, or has she already returned to the Donghuang Kingdom?"

"Junior Brother Song, are you still so anxious and hoping for me to go back?"

Just as they walked to the entrance of the family's "Immortal Gathering Pavilion," Li Li Xuanyi suddenly came to mind, and Song Song Qingming asked Song Song Qingyu, who was on the side.

Unexpectedly, before Song Song Qingyu could answer, a somewhat displeased voice came from in front of them, causing Song Song Qingming, who had just been full of joy, to reveal a hint of embarrassment.

Seeing Li Li Xuanyi before him, dressed in white and staring at him calmly, Song Song Qingming smiled helplessly and immediately took the initiative to step forward and bow to her.

"What is Senior Sister Li saying? This junior was just worried that Senior Sister had already left without saying goodbye, which is why I asked in a hurry. Please do not misunderstand this junior."

"Senior Sister has just returned from the East Sea; please rest here with me for a while. When you want to go back, I will go back to the sect with you, and it just so happens I can visit Master."

Hearing the meaning in Song Song Qingming's words, Li Li Xuanyi also knew that Song Song Qingming was still somewhat worried about her safety, which was why he wanted to send her back personally. Only then did a hint of a smile appear on her face as she said:

"Hmm! Junior Brother's words are about right. But don't worry, I've been out for so long, it's about time I went back."

"If you are not in a hurry, I will stay here with you for a few more days. If Junior Brother is really impatient to return to the sect, then we can set off tomorrow."

"I won't make things difficult for you this time; it's up to your own thoughts."

Song Song Qingming nodded and smiled upon hearing this: "Senior Sister, rest assured, I don't have any urgent matters; waiting a few more days is fine."

"If Senior Sister Li likes this Mount Mount Funiu of mine, just treat it as your own home and stay as long as you like. Later, I'll have Song Qingyu accompany you to look around."

"Hehe! Senior Sister, just rest assured and stay. You are someone who has shown great kindness to our Song family. How could Seventh Brother not like you staying here? He's just a bit clumsy with words; Senior Sister, please don't mind."

"In a few days, I want to take Senior Sister to visit Taiyuehu. The scenery there is no worse than the East Sea; I guarantee it won't disappoint you."

Seeing that Li Li Xuanyi and Song Song Qingming always misunderstood each other as soon as they met, Song Song Qingyu felt somewhat helpless. She hurriedly helped smooth things over and changed the topic.

Hearing Song Song Qingyu's words, the displeasure finally vanished from Li Li Xuanyi's face, and she nodded with a smile: "Hmm! That's good, it's settled then. We'll go visit Taiyuehu together in a few days."

"It's still Song Qingyu who knows how to talk and knows what I like, unlike Junior Brother Song, who always likes to say things I don't like to hear as soon as we meet. Can you blame me for misunderstanding you?"

After Li Li Xuanyi happily agreed, she didn't forget to disparage Song Song Qingming on the side, then pulled Song Song Qingyu and walked into the "Immortal Gathering Pavilion" while chatting and laughing.

Seeing this, Song Song Qingming couldn't help but reveal a helpless bitter smile.

Song Song Qingming was always worried about Li Li Xuanyi's safety in his heart. It wasn't that he really liked to meddle in other people's business, but he had previously promised Master "Daoist Daoist Lingxu" that he would look after Senior Sister Li Li Xuanyi, which was why he couldn't help but care about her affairs.

Although he had long known that Li Li Xuanyi didn't like this, Song Song Qingming had no other good way to handle it. (End of chapter)