Chapter 732

"Big Brother, is it really the ancestor who has something urgent to find me for?"

Hearing her older brother Li Xuanfeng ask her to go home first, Li Xuanyi's expression became a bit unpleasant. She sighed only after seeing Li Xuanfeng nod: "Big Brother, can you wait a moment? I still have some things to explain to Fellow Daoist Song, and I will go back with you in a while."

Li Xuanfeng nodded calmly upon hearing this, then looked at Song Qingming meaningfully before taking the initiative to turn and leave the spot, walking toward the port at the rear.

After Li Xuanfeng had walked a bit further away, Li Xuanyi turned around and sent a voice transmission to Song Qingming with a calm expression:

"Song Junior Brother, I have something at home, so I won't be returning to the sect with you. When you see Master and the Senior Brothers, remember to help me greet them. After I finish dealing with the family matters in a while, I will go see them."

"Hmm! Please rest assured, Senior Sister; I will definitely bring the message. Family matters for people like us who cultivate are also very important; I believe Master and the others will definitely understand you if they know."

Seeing that Li Xuanyi had something at home and had to return to the family with her older brother first, Song Qingming did not think much and immediately nodded in agreement.

It was just that seeing the other party's mood seemed a bit unhappy, Song Qingming thought Li Xuanyi was worried about the matters at home, so he couldn't help but comfort her.

Hearing Song Qingming's words, Li Xuanyi squeezed a smile on her face and cupped her hands: "Then I will thank Song Junior Brother."

"It's just a small favor; why does Senior Sister need to be so polite? It makes me, your Junior Brother, feel a bit embarrassed." Seeing Li Xuanyi suddenly be so polite to him, Song Qingming was slightly stunned and hurriedly returned the salute.

Seeing Song Qingming's unnaturalness, Li Xuanyi did not pay too much attention and continued to say: "Song Junior Brother, parting today, I don't know when you and I will have the opportunity to meet again."

"At the time of parting, Senior Sister wants to ask you for one more thing; I wonder if Song Junior Brother can fulfill it?"

"Hehe! Li Senior Sister, rest assured. Although Master takes care of me and I am far away, I don't have to return to the mountain to cultivate according to the rules, but I will definitely come to the sect often when I have time."

"Also, Senior Sister, just speak directly if you want any spiritual items; don't be so polite to me again. You and I have a friendship forged in life and death; if I have it on me, I naturally won't be stingy."

Hearing Li Xuanyi suddenly open her mouth to ask for something from him, Song Qingming's face suddenly showed a hint of doubt; he did not know what spiritual item of his she had taken a fancy to.

After all, the other party was also a fellow sect member who had saved his life; asking for one or two external items was not an excessive request. Facing Li Xuanyi's request, Song Qingming did not hesitate too much and agreed immediately.

It was just that what made Song Qingming a bit strange was that when Li Xuanyi spoke to him just now, her attitude seemed like she had changed into a different person, being extremely polite, which made him unable to figure out what exactly she wanted for a while.

After obtaining Song Qingming's consent, Li Xuanyi's face still did not have much joy; she said directly with a normal expression: "I had a private agreement with Qingyu before I came back this time, and I might have to go back to find her later."

"Can you give me the token you returned to you last time? It will be more convenient for me when I go to Mount Funiu to find Qingyu next time."

"Is the token you want this one for entering and exiting the formation?"

Hearing Li Xuanyi say what she wanted, Song Qingming's face was suddenly a bit surprised. He took out the family elder token he had placed in his storage bag and asked her to confirm again with some uncertainty.

The token in Song Qingming's hand is used to pass through the formation of the family's spiritual land, "Mount Funiu," alone when combined with specific techniques. In the Song family, only elders above the Foundation Establishment stage can possess it alone.

During the demon beast chaos last time, because the situation was urgent, Song Qingming gave Li Xuanyi one so that it would be convenient for her to take refuge in "Mount Funiu" when he was not around.

Later, when the demon beast chaos ended, Li Xuanyi had no use for it in her hand, so she returned this token to Song Qingming. Now, hearing the other party mention this token again, Song Qingming took it out with some doubt.

Seeing the token in Song Qingming's hand, Li Xuanyi nodded slightly: "That's right, this is what I want. Song Junior Brother, you shouldn't refuse Senior Sister's small request, right?"

Before, when she heard Li Xuanyi ask him for spiritual items, Song Qingming had always thought that what she wanted might be high-tier spiritual talismans or magic treasures that could be useful to her.

He had just racked his brains and never expected that what Li Xuanyi wanted was this inconspicuous family elder token in his hand, which made Song Qingming stunned, and he suspected whether Li Xuanyi had anything else she hadn't said.

Seeing Song Qingming holding the token and looking at him with great confusion, Li Xuanyi suddenly squeezed out a smile: "What, Song Junior Brother, you really won't give it to me?"

"Senior Sister, what are you saying? If Senior Sister wants this thing, just take it. I just didn't expect that what you wanted would be this thing." After Song Qingming finished speaking, he took the initiative to send the token in his hand to Li Xuanyi's hand.

"I know you must have thought that what I wanted would be some precious spiritual item, but I have followed Master for so many years; what good things have I not seen? Song Junior Brother has underestimated me this time."

Li Xuanyi, who had obtained the token she wanted, carefully put it away, then teased Song Qingming as usual before turning and walking toward the position where Li Xuanfeng was.

"Senior Sister, wait!"

Li Xuanyi had only walked a few steps when she was suddenly called by Song Qingming behind her. She turned around with some confusion, only to find Song Qingming holding a jade box, coming to her side with a smile.

"Li Senior Sister, this item is actually something I had prepared to give you long ago. I originally wanted to give it to you when I left, but now that I have to part with Senior Sister, I don't know when I will have the opportunity to see you again. It's better to give it to you here first!"

After Song Qingming finished speaking, he placed the jade box in his hand directly into Li Xuanyi's hand.

What was contained in this box was a third-tier mid-grade "Dongyuan Pill," which Huang Siyuan had refined not long ago.

Because she had already refined many "Dongyuan Pills," and he, Song Qingyu, and Huang Siyuan had all refined them, Song Qingming took one out as a thank-you for Li Xuanyi's help to the Song family during the demon beast chaos.

Li Xuanyi's cultivation had already reached the sixth layer of the Jin Dan stage, and she was not far from breaking through to the late stage of the Jin Dan. With this pill's help, her cultivation speed would definitely be able to accelerate significantly; perhaps by the time the two met next time, her cultivation would be able to catch up with Song Qingming's as she wished.

Seeing the jade box Song Qingming gave her in her hand, Li Xuanyi's face changed for a while, and she said with some surprise: "I thought you, Junior Brother, had changed your mind and wanted to take the token back. I didn't expect you to be so sensible now and know how to give Senior Sister a gift."

Song Qingming smiled and waved his hand upon hearing this: "There is no reason to take back something I sent out myself. Senior Sister, just take that token; from now on, I, your Junior Brother, will welcome you whenever you want to go to Mount Funiu."

"The mountains are high and the road is long, so I won't see you off anymore. I hope Senior Sister will take care!" After speaking, Song Qingming cupped his hands at Li Xuanyi seriously.

"Since that's the case, then I won't be polite with you either. Junior Brother, take care!"

Li Xuanyi saw this, put away the jade box in her hand, and also returned the salute. The two of them could be considered to have had a formal farewell.

Afterward, the two turned around and left in different directions.

Li Xuanfeng, who was waiting at the port below, saw Li Xuanyi walking over with a calm expression and immediately stepped forward to greet her.

"My business is done; Big Brother, let's go back first!"

Hearing Li Xuanyi urge him, Li Xuanfeng nodded slightly, hesitated for a moment, and suddenly said: "Xuanyi! The ancestor was already a bit angry that you left without saying goodbye last time."

"You have been clever and sensible since you were a child; there are some things you know even if Big Brother doesn't say them. You should also be mentally prepared when you go back this time."

"Big Brother! I know there are some things you can't hide from. I was just in a bad mood and wanted to go out for a walk. My Master had already agreed to this. Don't worry, the ancestor won't do anything to me."

"You have been guarding me here for so long; it should also be the old man's intention, right? Even if you don't admit it, Big Brother, I can guess it."

"You are all so worried that I won't come back; it really makes me a bit moved. If I had known earlier, I would have stayed outside for a few more days to see how long you could hold out here, Big Brother."

Li Xuanfeng smiled helplessly at Li Xuanyi, whose expression was a bit unpleasant, and said no more. He released his flying boat directly and jumped on it with Li Xuanyi.

The two soon turned into an escape light and left "Baili Island" directly.

Li Xuanyi, standing on the flying boat, looked at the small island gradually disappearing before her eyes, took out the jade box Song Qingming had just given her, opened it to take a look, and then slowly put it away.

Song Qingming, who had already walked to the middle of the island, saw the escape light suddenly flying away in the sky, stood silently for a moment, and then turned to enter a courtyard.

As soon as he entered the door, Song Qingming saw an old man in blue clothes, over fifty years old with a full beard, walking toward him. This person was the cultivator responsible for guarding "Baili Island," and Song Qingming had met him once more than ten years ago.

Seeing Song Qingming arrive on the island, the old man in blue immediately knew his intentions and led him directly into a secret room on the west side of the courtyard.

The next day, Song Qingming followed the old man and took a treasure ship out to sea, spending more than half a month before finally arriving near "Yuxuan Island."

After the treasure ship entered a place dozens of miles away from "Yuxuan Island," Song Qingming took out some spirit stones and handed them to the old man in blue, then changed to his own flying boat and flew toward the island.

Song Qingming, who arrived on the island quickly, passed through the mountain-protecting formation and arrived at "Yanhu Village," which he had been away from for a long time, and saw those mortal villagers he was very familiar with working in the fields.

More than ten years had passed since Song Qingming last left, and the appearance of the villagers in "Yanhu Village" had changed significantly.

Many children who were still very young when Song Qingming left had now grown into adults, making him unable to recognize them for a moment; there were also many old people in the village who had passed away and left this world. Just as Song Qingming entered the village and was about to report to the sect first and greet his Master, "Daoist Lingxu," a young man in his twenties suddenly ran quickly to his front.

"It's Immortal Master Song, it's really you who returned!"

Seeing that the young man in front of him looked familiar, Song Qingming immediately smiled and said: "Is it Fengqi? Are your parents doing well?"

This young man was Wang Fengqi, the son of Wang Qin and his wife, whom Song Qingming was familiar with back then.

Seeing that Song Qingming recognized him at a glance, Wang Fengqi was also very excited; he nodded hurriedly and said: "Parents are doing well, it's just that Grandma is no longer here. I really didn't expect that after so many years, Immortal Master Song, you could still recognize me at a glance."

For a Jin Dan cultivator like Song Qingming, ten-plus years is just the time for a few closed-door cultivations, but for mortals, it is enough for them to spend half their lives.

Hearing Wang Fengqi say that his grandmother was no longer here, a memory of the old woman appeared in Song Qingming's mind again, and he couldn't help but sigh that time passed too quickly.

"Immortal Master, would you like to come to my house to sit for a while later? My father has been thinking about your affairs back then for years; he misses you."

Hearing Wang Fengqi's invitation, Song Qingming smiled and nodded: "Since I'm here, I definitely have to go sit for a while. You tell your father first; I'll come find you when I'm done with my business here."

"Alright, Immortal Master, I'll go back and tell my father!" Seeing Song Qingming agree, Wang Fengqi nodded excitedly, then turned and walked quickly toward his home.

After saying goodbye to Wang Fengqi, Song Qingming went directly to an ordinary small courtyard on the east side of "Yanhu Village" and met his Third Senior Brother, Wang Bicheng, who was practicing and cultivating here.

Wang Bicheng, like Zheng Xingyun, was a direct disciple of his Master, "Daoist Lingxu," and his cultivation was even higher than Fourth Senior Brother Zheng Xingyun's, having already reached the fourth layer of the Nascent Soul stage.

However, before this, Wang Bicheng basically cultivated in the sect and rarely went down the mountain. When Song Qingming first came to the "Grand Void Gate" back then, he had only met this Third Senior Brother once at a lecture given by his Master, and he was not very familiar with him.

"Greetings, Third Senior Brother!" As soon as he entered the door and saw Wang Bicheng, Song Qingming, whose face was slightly surprised, hurriedly stepped forward and saluted the other party.

Seeing Song Qingming walk in, Wang Bicheng hurriedly put down his work and greeted him with a smile to sit at the stone table to the side.

"Junior Brother Qingming, you must be looking for Master this time! However, it's a bit unfortunate; ten years ago, Master took Fourth Senior Brother on a long journey to the Nanzhou cultivation world, and they haven't returned yet."

"If you want to see him, I'm afraid you'll have to wait until next time." Wang Bicheng, who knew Song Qingming's intentions as soon as they met, immediately informed him of the situation that Master was not there.

"Master is not in the sect? This is really a bit unfortunate."

Hearing that Master "Daoist Lingxu" had gone out for a journey, Song Qingming showed a bit of surprise on his face and then sighed with some regret.

Seeing that Song Qingming was disappointed not to see Master, Wang Bicheng did not show any surprise and smiled again:

"I don't know when Master will return. If Junior Brother has any urgent matters, you can tell me, and I will pass it on for you when Master returns."

"If you are not in a hurry, you can also stay and cultivate for a period of time and wait; perhaps Master will return in a while."

"I don't have any urgent matters. I originally came to send Senior Sister Xuanyi back, but on the way, Senior Sister encountered her older brother who had something to find her for, so she went home first. Before leaving, Senior Sister Xuanyi asked me to greet Master and you, Senior Brother, on her behalf."

"Since Master is not here, then I will listen to Third Senior Brother and stay for half a year to wait. If the old man hasn't returned by then, I will make other plans!"

Song Qingming had originally intended to stay for a period of time to complete his own cultivation tasks when he sent Li Xuanyi back. Hearing Wang Bicheng's suggestion, he agreed immediately.

"Hmm! I know about Junior Sister Li's matter. Don't worry, Junior Brother; I will help pass it on to Master when the time comes."

After chatting with Third Senior Brother Wang Bicheng for a while, Song Qingming listened to his arrangements and stayed behind, preparing to go to other villages tomorrow to complete the cultivation tasks assigned by the sect.

As the sky darkened, smoke began to rise everywhere in "Yanhu Village." Smelling the unique smoky atmosphere in the village, Song Qingming stood up to say goodbye to Wang Bicheng and came to the home of Wang Qin and his wife in the village.

Separated for more than ten years, although the appearance of Wang Qin and his wife had not changed much, the smiles on their faces could not hide the vicissitudes left by the years.

Seeing Song Qingming, who had helped him back then, come to visit, the couple was very happy. They not only prepared a large table of delicious food for Song Qingming but also called several neighbors around to accompany him for a good drink.

Song Qingming did not refuse this and soon integrated into these ordinary mortals, picking up his wine glass to listen to them share the changes in the village over the years.

Although they were all ordinary mortals, the villagers of "Yanhu Village" had guarded this pure land for generations and did not have many worries; most people were quite satisfied with this quiet life.

Wang Qin and his wife relied on hard work to help their son Wang Fengqi get married. A few years ago, they even had a big fat grandson, and their daughter also married into a neighboring village last year and would often come back to visit them.

Although the family's life was a bit plain, they relied on their own hard work, the neighbors were harmonious, and there were not many conflicts; the days were also quite interesting.

Just as he finished eating, Song Qingming was about to say goodbye and leave when Wang Qin's wife suddenly walked toward Song Qingming holding a three-year-old child and stopped him.

"Immortal Master Song, my grandson still doesn't have a formal name. Since you happened to come today, why don't you bother to give him a name, so we don't have to trouble the village teacher again."

Looking at the boy in Wang Qin's wife's arms, Song Qingming was about to agree when his gaze suddenly locked onto his forehead, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Seeing Song Qingming just staring blankly at the little grandson in her arms without responding, Wang Qin's wife was about to remind him when Song Qingming suddenly placed a finger on the child's forehead and then closed his eyes.

Seeing this unusual action of Song Qingming, the Wang Qin family immediately surrounded him. Just as they were confused, Song Qingming quickly withdrew his finger and revealed a smile.

"Immortal Master Song, could it be that this child has an immortal affinity?"

"Yanhu Village" is basically inhabited by the descendants of the "Grand Void Gate" cultivators. Their ancestors were all high-tier cultivators, and the probability of being born with spiritual roots is much higher than that of ordinary mortal towns outside.

Wang Qin had lived in "Yanhu Village" for so many years and naturally had heard of people in the village who had immortal affinity being taken to the immortal mountain to cultivate.

Seeing Song Qingming's unusual action and his happy expression, he guessed a bit and asked excitedly.

Hearing Wang Qin's inquiry, Song Qingming smiled and nodded: "This child indeed has an immortal affinity, but he is still young. When he is older, he can be sent directly to the mountain to cultivate."

"Immortal Master, my son really has an immortal affinity, that's great!"

Upon hearing that his son was a person with immortal affinity, Wang Fengqi shouted excitedly and pulled his wife forward to bow to Song Qingming.

"Thank you, Immortal Master Song, for bringing an immortal affinity to my son."

Seeing this, Song Qingming waved his hand hurriedly: "Whether there is an immortal affinity or not is not something I brought; it is the child's own blessing. I just happened to encounter it and discover it early. You don't need to be like this; hurry up and get up!"

"Hehe! Immortal Master Song, you discovered that my grandson has an immortal affinity as soon as you returned; no matter what, you brought a bit of blessing to my family, so you should accept their salute."

Knowing from Song Qingming's mouth that his grandson had an immortal affinity and could become an immortal master like Song Qingming in the future, the Wang Qin family was very happy.

Only Wang Qin's wife had no smile on her face at this moment, looking at the grandson in her arms with some reluctance, seemingly unwilling to let him leave home alone to cultivate on the mountain in the future.

Seeing the reluctant gaze in Wang Qin's wife's eyes, Song Qingming suddenly thought of his mother when he left home back then, who seemed to have been just as reluctant to send him out the door.

In the cultivation world, who among the billions of mortals doesn't want themselves or their relatives and descendants to have a bit of immortal affinity? However, after cultivation, immortals and mortals are separated. If you want to cultivate better, you must try to cut off the ties with mortal relatives; not everyone can face this calmly.

After thinking of a formal name for this child with immortal affinity, Song Qingming stood up to say goodbye to Wang Qin and returned to the small courtyard where he had lived back then.

Early the next morning, Song Qingming left "Yanhu Village" and went to another mortal village arranged by Third Senior Brother Wang Bicheng to cultivate.

He stayed there for more than a year, and it wasn't until Song Qingming felt that his entry into the world to cultivate this time was very complete that he took the initiative to say goodbye to Senior Brother Wang Bicheng and set off to leave "Yuxuan Island."

During the year or so on the island, Master "Daoist Lingxu" did not return, and Song Qingming did not see Senior Sister Li Xuanyi come here; instead, he met several fellow disciples who, like him, had come to the island to cultivate in the world.

These people were about the same cultivation level as Song Qingming, all of whom were cultivators who had successfully formed their cores.

It's just that after they cultivated the "Yuxuan Sutra," the techniques they realized were a bit worse than Song Qingming's "Green Jade Treasure Refining Technique," and they were basically still at the Jin Dan stage. (End of chapter)