Chapter 760: Remedy, Returning to the Old Place

When they found this "Gilded Fruit Tree" back then, Song Qingming and the others only thought about transporting it back to the family early, and didn't think about the problem of the fruit tree advancing its realm later.

Therefore, they didn't prepare too much at that time, and just let Song Yuanxue hurriedly transplant the fruit tree from "Mount Yunwu" to the Song family.

Although during the transplanting process, Song Yuanxue had tried her best to keep the "Gilded Fruit Tree's" origin from being lost, her spirit plant skills were only second-tier low-quality at that time, so it was still a bit reluctant.

Things had reached this point, and Song Qingming couldn't blame anyone for it, so he could only try his best to find a way to remedy it.

Hearing Song Qingming's inquiry, Zhao Mengling revealed a look of difficulty on her face and sighed directly: "I do have a way to assist the fruit tree in advancing its realm.

However, this method is somewhat troublesome, and I can't say for sure whether it will succeed or not. I'm afraid it will waste Junior Brother Song's spiritual items by then. Why don't you go ask others first."

"In the sect, Senior Sister Zhao is the most proficient in this way. Since even you don't have a better way, it would be a wasted trip to go find others.

I ask Senior Sister to help try it. Just tell me what spiritual items are needed, and I will definitely find a way to gather them for you. No matter if it succeeds or not, Junior Brother will definitely not neglect Senior Sister because of this."

After Song Qingming finished speaking, he took out a spirit stone bag from his body and smiled as he handed it to Zhao Mengling.

"Junior Brother Song is too polite. Since you said so, I can only try." After glancing at the more than two thousand spirit stones Song Qingming took out, Zhao Mengling revealed a look of joy and directly agreed to the matter.

After putting away the spirit stones in her hand, Zhao Mengling immediately took out a piece of white paper, wrote down all the spiritual items needed to remedy the spirit tree, and directly handed it to Song Qingming.

"Junior Brother Song, all other things in here are not difficult to find, and the sect's Merit Pavilion should be able to gather them. Only a drop of Maple Leaf Dew is somewhat hard to find.

As far as I know, Junior Sister Xu obtained a bottle of Maple Leaf Dew when she traveled to the Donghuang cultivation world a few years ago. You can go find her and ask, maybe it can save some trouble.

In short, Junior Brother, remember to gather these spiritual items within three months. Otherwise, if it's too late to catch up with the spirit tree's advancement, even if this method is really useful, I will be helpless."

"Thank you, Senior Sister, for your guidance. I will go find Junior Sister Xu to inquire about it and gather these spiritual items as soon as possible."

After getting the remedy prescription written by Zhao Mengling, Song Qingming glanced at it and saw that everything written on it, except for that drop of Maple Leaf Dew, was not particularly precious. He hurriedly nodded to Zhao Mengling with a smile and then bid farewell and left first.

After leaving Zhao Mengling's place, Song Qingming headed straight for the spirit mountain where Xu Cheng Ziyan was cultivating. After arriving there, he found out that Xu Cheng Ziyan was still in the Xiaoyao Hall handling official business, so he turned around and came to the Xiaoyao Hall and saw Xu Cheng Ziyan, who was busy.

Ever since Sect Master Bai Yuxian went into seclusion to form her Nascent Soul, Li Mufeng had let Xu Cheng Ziyan and Li Wu act as Sect Master to manage the sect's affairs.

Because Li Wu also held the position of Law Enforcement Elder, once demon cultivators, bandit cultivators, or demon beasts caused trouble within the sect, he often needed to go out to handle it. Therefore, the trivial matters in the sect now basically fell on Xu Cheng Ziyan's shoulders alone.

Seeing Song Qingming come to visit, Xu Cheng Ziyan handed the miscellaneous matters in her hand to a Foundation Establishment disciple on the side and entertained Song Qingming to a side hall on the side.

"It's rare for Senior Brother Song to come to find me today. It's a coincidence that I've been so busy recently that I can't even touch the ground. Please forgive me for any neglect, Senior Brother."

"Junior Sister Xu

"I came to see you today, Junior Sister, for the sake of a spiritual item. I wonder if you still have any spare Maple Leaf Dew on hand, and if it would be convenient to trade some to me?"

After the two exchanged pleasantries, Song Qingming knew that Xu Cheng Ziyan was busy with many affairs and did not want to take up too much of her time, so he went straight to the point and stated his purpose.

"Maple Leaf Dew! Did Senior Brother Song come to find me specifically for this item?"

Hearing Song Qingming state the purpose of his visit, a look of surprise immediately appeared on Xu Cheng Ziyan's face, and she spoke up to confirm it.

Song Qingming nodded immediately upon hearing this and said: "A spiritual fruit tree at home has developed some problems. I sought a remedy from Senior Sister Zhao, and it just so happens that I need Maple Leaf Dew to prepare the secret formula, which is why I came to ask you, Junior Sister.

If you have any, Junior Sister, why not spare me a bottle first? Whether you need spirit stones or other spiritual items, it will be fine. If you don't have any, it doesn't matter; I will go look elsewhere."

"Hehe! Senior Brother Song, you have misunderstood. I was surprised because I thought you came to see me today specifically to inquire about those spiritual veins in the north.

I still have some Maple Leaf Dew on me; if you need it, Senior Brother, just take it. It is only a bottle of ordinary third-grade spiritual water and isn't worth many spirit stones, so there is no need to talk about trading."

After saying this, Xu Cheng Ziyan waved her hand, took out a cyan jade bottle, and presented it to Song Qingming.

Knowing that Xu Cheng Ziyan truly still had "Maple Leaf Dew," a look of joy immediately appeared on Song Qingming's face. After taking the cyan jade bottle, he immediately took out the four thousand spirit stones he had already prepared and handed them to Xu Cheng Ziyan.

"Senior Brother Song, you once helped me on my Dao path. How could I accept these spirit stones? Please take them back quickly, Senior Brother, do not make things difficult for me!"

"Sigh! Junior Sister Xu, that is not the right way to put it. When I was undergoing Foundation Establishment, didn't you also help me? Why must you always keep that matter in your heart?

Even if the friendship between us is not comparable to that of ordinary people, one thing is one thing. Since I have obtained what I needed from you, I certainly cannot take it for free; otherwise, how would I dare to come to your door to ask for your help in the future?"

Seeing Song Qingming's insistence, Xu Cheng Ziyan, unable to refuse, finally accepted the spirit stones and let Song Qingming, who had been standing, sit back down.

"Junior Sister Xu, regarding the matter of the northern spiritual veins you mentioned earlier, I have also heard some things recently. Since I happened to come to your place today, I would like to ask you about it. I wonder how the sect is planning to handle those few third-grade spiritual veins now?"

After the "Xiaoyao Sect" won a great victory over the demon beast army in the northern expedition last time, in addition to capturing tens of thousands of demon beast materials, they also expanded their territory by thousands of miles to the north, seizing over a hundred spiritual veins of various sizes from the demon clan.

After these spiritual veins fell into the hands of the "Xiaoyao Sect," they became a huge asset. Whoever wants to exchange for a spiritual vein must produce spirit stones that can move the "Xiaoyao Sect."

Among them, the few third-grade spiritual veins with the highest value have recently been eyed by many cultivators in the surrounding area, including numerous rogue cultivators and many cultivation families within the territory of Wei.

Just now, when Xu Cheng Ziyan saw Song Qingming arrive, she initially thought he had come to inquire about this matter, which is why she showed surprise after learning his true purpose.

Hearing Song Qingming ask, Xu Cheng Ziyan's expression changed slightly. She smiled, nodded, and said: "Although the sect has discussed this matter recently, there has been no decision yet.

Since Senior Brother Song has asked today, I certainly cannot say nothing. To tell you the truth, apart from Bai Yun Valley, the sect has the intention to cooperate with others to develop the other spiritual veins.

If you have your eye on a certain spiritual vein, Senior Brother, I can help you put in a good word first. After all, you are one of our own; if you can help take it over, it will always be more reassuring for the sect than dealing with outsiders."

Song Qingming smiled and replied: "Hehe! Junior Sister, your words are very true. We are naturally willing to cooperate with the sect to develop the spiritual veins.

If you can make things convenient for me, Junior Sister, I would like to reserve the 'Cangyuan Mountain' spiritual vein first. It is not too far from White Lion Ridge, which will be convenient for our future management."

Hearing that Song Qingming wanted to take "Cangyuan Mountain," Xu Cheng Ziyan nodded immediately and replied: "The Cangyuan Mountain spiritual vein is only a third-grade low-quality one. I think it should be no problem for you to have this spiritual vein, Senior Brother Song.

However, to take over a spiritual vein above the third grade, this matter still requires Elder Li and Uncle Bai to nod and agree first.

Rest assured, Senior Brother, I will make a note of it for you. Later, when I see Elder Li, I will discuss this matter with him. As long as he agrees, I will immediately send you a message."

Although "Cangyuan Mountain" is one of the few third-grade spiritual veins captured by the sect this time, the quality of this spiritual vein is not high, being only third-grade low-quality.

Moreover, the location of "Cangyuan Mountain" is relatively more remote compared to the other few third-grade spiritual veins, and the "Xiaoyao Sect" has not placed much importance on this spiritual vein in several discussions.

If Song Qingming wanted other third-grade spiritual veins, Xu Cheng Ziyan might not dare to say this directly, but since he only wanted to take "Cangyuan Mountain," which has the lowest value, Xu Cheng Ziyan was quite confident that she could help the Song family secure it.

"That's good! I will leave this matter to you, Junior Sister Xu. If it succeeds, I will definitely come to your door in person to thank you another day."

Having received Xu Cheng Ziyan's promise to help, a look of joy appeared on Song Qingming's face, and he hurriedly stood up and cupped his hands to express his gratitude.

After settling this matter, knowing that Xu Cheng Ziyan still had many things to deal with, Song Qingming did not stay long and soon smiled and took his leave.

Subsequently, Song Qingming went to the sect's Merit Pavilion and spent some sect merits to successfully procure the remaining spiritual herbs on his prescription, after which he returned to Zhao Mengling and handed all the spiritual items to her.

Seeing that Song Qingming had gathered the required spiritual items so quickly, Zhao Mengling did not say much and accepted them. She immediately made an appointment with Song Qingming to go to "Mount Funiu" in person to help repair the spiritual tree's origin once she had refined the secret technique.

After handling this matter, Song Qingming felt a slight sense of relief.

Regardless of whether Zhao Mengling's method would be effective, he had done his best to remedy the situation. If it still didn't work, then it could only be said that his luck was poor.

After leaving "Mount Guyang," Song Qingming hurried north.

However, he did not return directly to the family's spiritual land, "Mount Funiu," but instead headed due north, crossing "Guiyun Market" and entering the Fuyun Mountain Range, which had originally been occupied by demon beasts.

The great war had ended less than a year ago, and the Fuyun Mountain Range was now filled with human cultivators coming and going, far more bustling than before the war.

Most of these cultivators were rogue cultivators and members of cultivation families who had stayed in the north of Wei for years, but many had also rushed over from the south of Wei and surrounding countries. Knowing the news of the "Xiaoyao Sect's" great victory in the north, they all rushed over, hoping to find their own opportunities in these territories just conquered by the Xiaoyao Sect.

Although the spiritual veins of the second grade and above in the vicinity were now guarded by "Xiaoyao Sect" cultivators, ordinary cultivators dared not approach them at all.

However, the "Xiaoyao Sect" was not yet managing the lower-quality first-grade spiritual veins as strictly, so many cultivators were still sneaking into the vicinity to search for spiritual herbs and other items.

After entering the Fuyun Mountain Range, Song Qingming traveled about four or five thousand miles forward and arrived above a river dozens of feet wide.

He followed the river for dozens of miles and finally stopped at a swampy area by the riverbank.

Scanning his surroundings and seeing no signs of human activity, Song Qingming waved his hand to put away the flying boat beneath his feet and descended directly from the high altitude.

This was the place where Song Qingming had successfully achieved Core Formation years ago. It was originally a place occupied by demon beasts, but because of the "Xiaoyao Sect's" northern expedition, the nearby demon beasts had left, making the area much quieter than before.

It had been over a hundred years since he last came here, and the surrounding environment had changed somewhat. Song Qingming searched the swamp for a good while before finding the entrance to the cave dwelling from back then.

Scanning the surroundings of the pool, he saw no traces of cultivator activity near the entrance. Song Qingming immediately cast a spell to release a water-avoidance shield and jumped into the water, quickly diving to the bottom of the pool and arriving at the entrance of the cave dwelling.

"Eh! When was this formation damaged?"

After Song Qingming successfully achieved Core Formation here years ago, he never thought he would return, so when he left, he only set up a simple formation at the entrance to conceal it.

After many years, he did not know if someone had been here, but the concealment formation he had set up was already damaged, leaving only two lonely formation flags stuck to the side.

It was not just Song Qingming who knew about this cave dwelling back then, and with many demon beasts lurking nearby, it was not strange that the formation had been destroyed.

However, seeing the formation destroyed, Song Qingming was not sure for a moment whether an outsider had found this place or if it had been forcibly destroyed by some powerful demon beast.

After sighing slightly, Song Qingming did not think too much about it. He cast a spell to release his natal magic treasure, the "Five Elements Divine Light Mirror," to protect himself, and then walked into the cave dwelling entrance with large strides.

Just as Song Qingming entered the cave gate, before he could see the scene clearly, several water arrows as thick as writing brushes flew out from the front, shooting straight at his head.

Although these water arrows looked menacing, they were blocked by the defensive shield formed by the "Five Elements Divine Light Mirror" as soon as they touched Song Qingming, and they quickly disappeared before him.

"I was wondering who damaged the formation outside; so it was you little fellows. You have really grown capable."

Looking at the few second-grade demon crocodiles hiding in the cave not far ahead, a slight smile appeared at the corner of Song Qingming's mouth. He then waved his hand to control the "Five Elements Divine Light Mirror" to step forward and surround them within the magic treasure.

These few second-grade demon crocodiles, the strongest of which had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, indeed had the ability to destroy the formation outside.

After being trapped by the "Five Elements Divine Light Mirror," the demon crocodiles immediately began to ram the bronze mirror desperately, trying to escape from within. But they were only second-grade demon beasts after all, and in front of Song Qingming, a late-stage Jin Dan cultivator, the gap in strength was simply too great.

Even though they had exhausted all their means, they still could not escape. Instead, they were beaten until they were bloody and screaming by the five-colored spiritual light emitted by the bronze mirror.

Seeing the demon beasts struggling in the "Five Elements Divine Light Mirror," not only was there no anger on Song Qingming's face, but a look of relief appeared instead.

Since these demon beasts appeared in the cave dwelling, it indirectly proved that the ones who destroyed the formation outside were most likely them.

As long as this cave dwelling at the bottom of the pool had not been discovered by outsiders, it was the best result for Song Qingming.

After urging the "Five Elements Divine Light Mirror" to kill the demon crocodiles, Song Qingming did not care about the places in the cave that had been turned upside down by the beasts, but went straight to the stone room where he had once gone into seclusion.

After moving the stone bed in the room, a surge of abundant spiritual energy rushed toward Song Qingming.

Seeing that the "Spiritual Machine Spring Eye" before him was safe and sound, and that even the formation above it had not been touched at all, Song Qingming finally felt completely at ease.

This cave dwelling at the bottom of the pool had not been inhabited for many years, and the spiritual items inside had long been taken away by Song Qingming and the others years ago.

Now, the only things of value in the entire cave, besides the damaged spiritual field next to the stone room which still had some repair value, were the "Spiritual Machine Spring Eye" before him, which was very rare in the outside world.

Although these two things were worth a lot of money outside, they were spiritual items that could not be moved, which was why they could remain here.

For so many years, the reason Song Qingming had not come here again was that this place was located deep in the Fuyun Mountain Range, which was territory controlled by the demon clan.

Once human cultivators ventured deep into this place, they were very likely to be besieged by demon clan experts. Even a Jin Dan cultivator with profound cultivation like Song Qingming would not dare to venture deep into this place at will to establish a cave dwelling in such a dangerous location.

However, the situation of this cave dwelling was a bit different now.

Because the "Xiaoyao Sect" northern expedition a year ago drove the nearby demon beasts to positions further north, this place, which was originally difficult for human cultivators to live in for a long time, was no longer as dangerous as before.

Song Qingming came here this time not only to check the current situation of the cave dwelling but also with the purpose of hiding it first to prevent outsiders from finding it and bringing unnecessary trouble.

Although the quality of the "Mount Funiu" spiritual vein of the family was better than this place, and Song Qingming himself no longer needed it, if any family members achieved Core Formation in the future, they would still be able to use this Spiritual Machine Spring Eye.

Now, as there were fewer and fewer demon beasts nearby and human cultivators were gradually beginning to set foot in the surrounding area, if he did not quickly conceal this cave dwelling, even if this place was hidden, it was possible for it to be discovered inadvertently.

Therefore, Song Qingming was a bit uneasy and came here again to conceal the cave dwelling.

After covering the "Spiritual Machine Spring Eye" with the stone bed again, Song Qingming felt relieved and went outside to check, collecting the corpses of the few demon beasts that had broken into the cave.

Then, Song Qingming took out a third-grade concealment formation and carefully set it up at the entrance of the cave dwelling.

After the formation took effect, the entrance to the cave dwelling gradually merged with the surrounding rocks at the bottom of the pool, and the spiritual energy inside was completely covered by the formation.

Now that this cave dwelling at the bottom of the pool had a third-grade formation covering it, even if a late-stage Foundation Establishment demon beast approached, it would be impossible to enter.

Unless a "formation master" proficient in the way of formations and above the third grade happened to come nearby, it would be possible to discover the clues.

In the entire cultivation world of Wei, even counting the entire "Xiaoyao Sect," there were no more than five third-grade formation masters. As long as his luck was not too bad, it should be impossible for anyone to discover this place by accident.

Of the few people like Gao Yuyao who had come to this cave dwelling with Song Qingming back then, except for Song Qingming himself who successfully achieved Core Formation, none of the others had reached this step and had long since passed away in their own cave dwellings, just like Gao Yuyao, after their lifespans were exhausted.

As for whether they had told others about this before they passed away, Song Qingming did not know.

After all, this cave dwelling was not discovered by Song Qingming first. If their descendants really came looking for it in the future, he could just spend more spirit stones to settle the matter.

After setting up the formation, Song Qingming left the bottom of the pool and returned to the outside.

After checking the surroundings again and seeing no omissions, Song Qingming took out the "Phantom Boat," turned into a streak of light, and left.

Traveling hundreds of miles to the southeast from the "Pool Cave Dwelling," Song Qingming arrived near a huge high mountain thousands of feet tall. This was the third-grade low-quality spiritual vein "Cangyuan Mountain" that he had wanted to obtain from the sect earlier.

"Cangyuan Mountain" was originally inhabited by many low-tier demon beasts, and there was also an early-stage Jin Dan demon king lurking here.

After the "Xiaoyao Sect" northern expedition against the demon clan, that demon king, under the order of the "Black Dragon Demon Emperor," took his subordinates to participate in the "Bai Yun Valley" battle, and this place was subsequently captured by the "Xiaoyao Sect."

The reason Song Qingming chose "Cangyuan Mountain" among the several third-grade spiritual veins was not only because this spiritual vein had a lower value and would not cost too many spirit stones, making it easier to secure.

Another important reason was that this place was not far from the "Pool Cave Dwelling" he had just left.

According to the rules of the "Xiaoyao Sect," the territory within a thousand miles of a third-grade spiritual vein belongs directly to the holder of the spiritual vein.

If the Song family could not get "Cangyuan Mountain" this time and it was occupied by other outside cultivators, once that "Pool Cave Dwelling" was discovered in the future, he would probably have to entangle with the other party over this matter.

Since the sect's northern expedition, Song Qingming had actually had the idea of taking "Cangyuan Mountain."

It was just that in order not to let people guess what he was thinking, Song Qingming did not rush to inquire about this matter after the war. It was not until Xu Cheng Ziyan said it to his face today that Song Qingming took the opportunity to reserve it with her directly.

After scanning "Cangyuan Mountain" in the vicinity and seeing that it was very quiet on the mountain with no movement, Song Qingming controlled the flying boat with satisfaction and left, returning to "Qinghe County."

(End of chapter)