Chapter 766: Exchanging Spiritual Items, Each Taking What They Need

Having cultivated for many years, Song Qingming had encountered many experts who helped him abroad, but whether it was Fire Phoenix or Wind Crane, these Nascent Soul cultivators, they initially looked highly upon Song Qingming all for their own personal interests.

Like Song Yuanli, who encountered a mysterious powerhouse who helped him for no reason when he was in danger abroad, and even helped him successfully form his Golden Core, this is a great opportunity that Song Qingming is hearing about for the first time.

If Song Yuanli can return safely this time after going to repay the favor, then it is truly his own personal fortune, and even Song Qingming would envy him a bit.

After Song Yuanli returned to the family, many clansmen who were familiar with him learned that he had returned and came to visit one after another. Even Li Chengyue, who had a good relationship with him back then, sent a visiting card to "Mount Funiu."

However, what surprised everyone was that after Song Yuanli went to the top of the mountain to see the family ancestor, he soon went into closed-door cultivation after returning to his cave dwelling, leaving many clansmen who wanted to come and reminisce with him shut out.

Regarding his sudden return, the family did not deliberately publicize the matter under Song Qingming's instruction. By the time Li Chengyue learned the news of Song Yuanli's return, it was already more than half a month later.

Throughout the entire Song family, except for Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan, no one else knew that Song Yuanli had already broken through to the Golden Core stage. Even the chief steward Song Yuanfang, who managed all the trivial matters of the family, was completely unaware of this.

Seeing that the day agreed upon with Wind Crane was getting closer, Song Qingming, who had been studying that notebook for nearly half a year, finally walked out of the cave dwelling and set off for "Mount Guyang," wanting to prepare more spiritual items that might be useful before setting off.

Nowadays, Song Qingming is not lacking in high-tier magic treasures, elixirs, and formations, but he is short of high-tier spiritual talismans. They are all low-quality spiritual talismans, which are not of much use to him now.

Although Song Qingming is also a third-tier talisman maker, his talisman-making technique is currently only at the third-tier middle grade, and he cannot yet produce third-tier high-grade spiritual talismans.

That is why he wanted to go to the sect's "Good Merit Pavilion" to see if he could have a chance to exchange for one or two third-tier high-grade spiritual talismans.

In recent years, Song Qingming has contributed to the sect many times and earned a lot of good merits. Now he still has more than 30,000 good merits recorded in the "Good Merit Pavilion," which is enough to exchange for two third-tier high-grade spiritual talismans.

After arriving at "Mount Guyang," Song Qingming headed straight for the sect's "Good Merit Pavilion."

Upon learning that Song Qingming wanted to exchange for spiritual talismans above the third tier, the Foundation Establishment disciple on duty hurriedly went upstairs to inform the Golden Core Elder Fang Baixuan, who was on duty there.

"Song Senior Brother is a rare guest today. I don't know what Senior Brother needs. Please follow me upstairs to talk in detail."

As soon as he saw Song Qingming, Fang Baixuan immediately smiled and cupped his hands, then took Song Qingming directly to the second floor of the "Good Merit Pavilion."

"Junior Brother Fang, I came here this time to ask if there are still third-tier high-grade spiritual talismans in the Good Merit Pavilion." After exchanging a few pleasantries with Fang Baixuan, Song Qingming slowly stated his purpose.

Hearing that Song Qingming came for third-tier high-grade spiritual talismans, Fang Baixuan did not ask for the reason, but thought for a moment and immediately responded: "Senior Brother came at a really coincidental time."

"I remember that Senior Brother Li happened to draw a third-tier high-grade spiritual talisman last month and stored it in the treasury. Recently, no one has come to exchange for this talisman, so it should still be there."

"Senior Brother, please wait a moment, I will go and get the spiritual talisman for you."

After Fang Baixuan finished speaking, he cupped his hands and left. Not long after, he returned to Song Qingming with a wooden box.

"This talisman is called the Seven-Star Ice Sword Talisman, and it is quite powerful among third-tier high-grade spiritual talismans. If Senior Brother likes it, you can take it directly for 14,000 good merits."

Seeing a blue spiritual talisman taken out of the wooden box by Fang Baixuan, Song Qingming's eyes suddenly flashed with a bit of brilliance, and he immediately nodded with satisfaction.

Nowadays, he has two powerful defensive magic treasures, the "Five Elements Divine Light Mirror" and the "White Dragon Ruler," but what he lacks is mainly offensive means.

Seeing that the "Seven-Star Ice Sword Talisman" in front of him was exactly the high-tier offensive spiritual talisman he needed, Song Qingming did not hesitate too much and spent 14,000 good merits to exchange for this talisman.

"Junior Brother Fang, besides this third-tier high-grade spiritual talisman, do you know which other Elder has extra spiritual talismans that can be exchanged?"

After obtaining the "Seven-Star Ice Sword Talisman," Song Qingming was still a bit unsatisfied. Before leaving the Good Merit Pavilion, he asked Fang Baixuan again, wanting to inquire if anyone else had extra spiritual talismans.

This trip to the Tianhai cultivation world is crucial to his future path. Song Qingming is not short of spirit stones now, and being able to carry a few more high-tier spiritual talismans on his body just in case would make him feel more at ease.

Facing Song Qingming's inquiry, Fang Baixuan thought for a while before slowly replying: "For third-tier high-grade spiritual talismans, I only know that Senior Brother Li might have some."

"Also, I heard that Senior Sister Xu obtained one from the East Sea half a year ago, but this is just something I heard, and I don't know if it's true or false. Song Senior Brother can also go and ask, maybe you can have some gains."

"Oh! That's good, thank you Junior Brother Fang for the guidance."

After leaving the "Good Merit Pavilion," Song Qingming took out his flying boat and flew directly to the southwest of "Mount Guyang," choosing to go to the spiritual mountain where the cave dwelling of Law Enforcement Elder Li Wutong was located first.

In addition to serving as the sect's Law Enforcement Elder, Li Wutong is also the only third-tier high-grade talisman maker in the "Xiaoyao Sect." Most of the high-tier spiritual talismans in the hands of the sect's Elders are drawn by him.

When Song Qingming arrived at the spiritual mountain where Li Wutong was located, he unfortunately heard the news that the other party had just gone out to perform a sect mission and was not on "Mount Guyang," and he did not know when he would return.

Seeing that he came at an unfortunate time, Song Qingming could only sigh with regret, then turned and came to the "Xiaoyao Hall" where Xu Ziyan was located.

Arriving at the entrance, Song Qingming immediately asked someone to go in and report.

Before long, a Foundation Establishment disciple wearing a white Daoist robe came out to greet him.

"Junior, Yao Muling, greets Song Senior Uncle!"

Hearing the name reported by the newcomer, Song Qingming felt a bit familiar, so he looked up carefully and realized that this Foundation Establishment disciple who came to greet him was Yao Muling, whom he had helped back then.

Yao Muling is a descendant of the old Sect Master Yao Ganshu. Back then, Song Qingming was entrusted by Yao Ganshu, so he gave him spiritual medicine to support him before he broke through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. It has been more than 30 years since then.

Not having seen him for such a long time, Yao Muling's cultivation has also improved from the third level of Foundation Establishment to the sixth level, and he is only one step away from entering the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

"Hmm! I remember you shouldn't be a disciple of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall. Why are you on duty here today?"

Hearing Song Qingming's inquiry, Yao Muling hurriedly nodded with a smile: "Song Senior Uncle remembers correctly. The junior originally had been cultivating in the sect's Spiritual Planting Hall."

"Last year, Master accepted me as a personal disciple, so I transferred to the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall to help, which is why Senior Uncle was unaware of this matter."

"Senior Sister Xu has not accepted many disciples. Since you have caught her eye, it seems that you have indeed made progress over the years. If Senior Brother Yao knew, he would surely be happy for you."

Learning that Yao Muling had already apprenticed under Xu Ziyan and was accepted as a personal disciple, Song Qingming was also happy for him and immediately praised him.

Ever since the old Sect Master Yao Ganshu passed away, Yao Muling's status in the sect had visibly fallen.

Not to mention comparing with the personal disciples of those Golden Core Elders, even some ordinary Foundation Establishment disciples with larger backgrounds had more influence in the sect than him.

Even so, Yao Muling did not give up on himself or ignore his own cultivation over the years, but gritted his teeth and persevered.

It was precisely because of Yao Muling's unyielding character that he finally found an opportunity during the last sect northern expedition to make significant contributions to the sect on the battlefield, which was why he was noticed by Xu Ziyan and accepted as a personal disciple, raising his status in the sect again.

Encouraged by Song Qingming, Yao Muling immediately replied respectfully: "The junior's achievements today are all thanks to Senior Uncle's care for me back then."

"If it weren't for Song Senior Uncle giving me spiritual items to help me break through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, my cultivation speed would not have been so fast, let alone having the opportunity to apprentice under Master."

"My care for you is limited after all. That you have today is mainly due to your own diligent cultivation. You don't need to be humble with me about this."

"Your cultivation is about to break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Presumably, you will definitely have a chance to impact the Golden Core stage in the future. If you need me to speak for you then, just let me know."

"Thank you, Song Senior Uncle, for your care. The junior will naturally cultivate diligently and strive to break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment as soon as possible."

Song Qingming nodded with a gratified expression, then waved his hand to let Yao Muling lead the way, and entered the "Xiaoyao Hall" directly, seeing Xu Ziyan, who was making tea alone.

"Song Senior Brother, where did you steal some free time? Why are you free to come to me today!"

Seeing Song Qingming walk in from outside, Xu Ziyan hurriedly stood up and cupped her hands to greet him, then let Yao Muling, who was to the side, withdraw first.

"Junior Sister Xu has worked hard. I came today to ask you if you have any third-tier high-grade spiritual talismans, and if you can exchange one for me?"

"Third-tier high-grade spiritual talisman! Why is Senior Brother suddenly in such a hurry to find such a high-tier spiritual talisman? Could it be that you are preparing to go on a long journey?"

Upon meeting and hearing Song Qingming's intention, Xu Ziyan guessed seven or eight parts of it and hurriedly asked.

Seeing that he couldn't hide it from Xu Ziyan, Song Qingming simply stated directly that he was about to go out.

However, in order not to leak the matter related to Wind Crane, Song Qingming slightly changed the location he was going to and the things he needed to handle, claiming that he wanted to travel to the East Sea cultivation world to find a few needed spiritual items.

As a Golden Core cultivator with successful cultivation, it is not a strange thing for Song Qingming to encounter some bottlenecks in his cultivation and want to go out and travel for a period of time.

Therefore, after knowing the reason for his departure, Xu Ziyan just smiled and envied him a few times, without asking too much.

"Song Senior Brother, this talisman was something I managed to exchange from the East Sea Azure Dragon Sect with great difficulty. If you hadn't come to my door today, I wouldn't be willing to exchange it for others casually. I bought this spiritual talisman for 15,000 spirit stones at the time. If Senior Brother wants it, I don't want spirit stones. When your family's Gilded Fruit matures another day, can you exchange one for Junior Sister?"

When the "Gilded Fruit Tree" was promoted last time, Song Qingming had asked Xu Ziyan to help exchange for spiritual water to complete the foundation of the spiritual tree. Xu Ziyan naturally knew the situation of this fruit tree of the Song family.

Seeing Xu Ziyan suddenly mention the "Gilded Fruit" produced by his family, it was obvious that she had been eyeing this item for a long time. A look of helplessness appeared on Song Qingming's face.

Although third-tier spiritual fruits like the "Gilded Fruit" are of great help to the cultivation of several Golden Core cultivators in the family, including Song Qingming.

However, over the years, Xu Ziyan, as the closest friend of Song Qingming in the sect, has always been quite caring for him and the entire Song family.

During several sect wars and the distribution of war results, the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall managed by Xu Ziyan gave the Song family rewards that were significantly better than other cultivation families.

After hesitating for a moment, Song Qingming nodded and agreed, and took out a third-tier middle-grade "Gilded Fruit" from his body and handed it to Xu Ziyan.

This spiritual fruit matured not long ago when the "Gilded Fruit Tree" was successfully promoted.

For a late-stage Golden Core cultivator like Song Qingming, the effect of taking and refining a third-tier middle-grade spiritual fruit will not be very obvious. Song Qingming originally wanted to leave it for Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan to refine when they break through their cultivation in the future.

Since it was eyed by Xu Ziyan this time, Song Qingming thought about it and returned it to her directly. Anyway, the fruit tree in the family can mature a spiritual fruit every few decades, and Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan should not worry about not having spiritual fruits in the future.

Seeing the spiritual fruit taken out by Song Qingming, Xu Ziyan felt surprised and hurriedly took it with joy.

Xu Ziyan has been at the peak of the fourth level of Golden Core for many years, and recently she has also been looking for suitable spiritual items to assist her breakthrough.

With this third-tier middle-grade "Gilded Fruit" exchanged by Song Qingming this time, her certainty of breaking through her cultivation has increased a bit. If nothing goes wrong, it should be able to help her successfully break through to the fifth level of Golden Core.

"Song Senior Brother, the value of this spiritual fruit is higher than my spiritual talisman. Junior Sister cannot take advantage of you for nothing. I have a spiritual item here that I have always wanted to give to Senior Brother, and it can be used to compensate you today."

After happily putting away the spiritual fruit in her hand, Xu Ziyan took out an ordinary magic tool from her storage bag and smiled as she placed it in front of Song Qingming.

"This is... What does Junior Sister Xu mean?"

Seeing an ancient hairpin taken out by Xu Ziyan, Song Qingming recognized at a glance that this item was something that belonged to Gao Yuyao back then.

It was relying on the map inside this hairpin that Gao Yuyao, Song Qingming, and others went deep into the Fuyun Mountain Range together and found the "Tandi Cave Dwelling" with a spiritual spring eye.

After that treasure hunt, the cave dwelling was empty except for the "spiritual spring eye" that could not be moved, and Song Qingming had long forgotten about the hairpin.

Unexpectedly, after more than a hundred years, Gao Yuyao had actually kept this useless thing on her body all along.

Seeing Xu Ziyan suddenly take this item out, Song Qingming guessed in his heart that Xu Ziyan might already know the secret of the "Tandi Cave Dwelling."

It's just that he didn't know what her intention was in suddenly taking out this jade hairpin and giving it to him, and a look of doubt could not help but appear on his face.

Seeing Song Qingming looking at her with a nervous expression, Xu Ziyan nodded generously: "Song Senior Brother, don't misunderstand, please listen to my explanation first."

"I happened to find this item from the relics left by Junior Sister Gao a few days ago, and it contains a map of a cave dwelling."

"I looked at it carefully and realized that this cave dwelling happens to be near Cangyuan Mountain, and it has no fate with me."

"Therefore, I wanted to give this opportunity to Senior Brother as a compensation from me. I wonder if Song Senior Brother is willing to accept it."

Hearing Xu Ziyan's explanation, Song Qingming thought for a moment, and a smile slowly appeared on his face. He reached out and took the hairpin from her hand.

"Since Junior Sister has such good intentions, how can I not accept it? If I find anything good in this cave dwelling in the future, I will definitely not forget Junior Sister."

Xu Ziyan's intention in giving this item to Song Qingming was already very obvious; she must know about that cave dwelling.

It's just that Song Qingming had already taken Cangyuan Mountain first, and she didn't want to have any disputes with Song Qingming because of this, so she gave the "Tandi Cave Dwelling" to Song Qingming as a favor.

Doing so is acceptable to both of them, and it will not affect the relationship between the two in the future.

Song Qingming is naturally happy to see this. As long as Xu Ziyan doesn't speak, no one in the sect will know the secret of the "Tandi Cave Dwelling," which will not have any impact on the Song family's occupation and development of this cave dwelling in the future.

As for Xu Ziyan's character, after dealing with her for so many years, Song Qingming still trusts the other party and is not worried that she will bring up this matter again in the future.

Song Qingming, who took the hairpin, saw this familiar thing at close range, and Gao Yuyao's figure could not help but appear in his mind again.

Feeling that time is ruthless in his heart, he couldn't help but sigh before putting it away.

After compensating Song Qingming with the hairpin, Xu Ziyan picked up the spiritual tea on the table and took a sip, then continued to say to Song Qingming: "Song Senior Brother, I just remembered that there is one more thing to remind you."

Hearing Xu Ziyan speak, Song Qingming immediately came back to his senses and cupped his hands slightly to her: "I don't know what it is, please speak directly, Junior Sister!"

"Half a year ago, I heard from Senior Uncle Bai that the Leiyuan Sea cultivation world is about to hold a large-scale trading society that happens once in a hundred years, and there will be many rare treasures appearing."

"The scale of this trading society is very large, not comparable to a small place like our Fuyun Mountain Range. It is said that many surrounding sects will send people to participate, and we are also going to participate."

"If Song Senior Brother is interested in this, you must pay attention to the time when you go out to travel, otherwise, if you miss this rare opportunity that happens once in a hundred years, it will be too late to regret it."

"A large-scale trading society held in Leiyuan Sea, this is the first time I've heard of it. Can Junior Sister tell me about the specific situation of this trading society?"

Over the years, although Song Qingming has been inquiring everywhere to find spiritual items for forming a Nascent Soul, he has not received any useful news. As soon as he heard about a large-scale trading society, he became interested and kept his eyes fixed on Xu Ziyan.

The "Leiyuan Sea" cultivation world is hundreds of thousands of miles away from the Donghuang Immortal Continent and is one of the five continents and four seas of the Huayang World. The number of cultivators in it is no less than that of the Donghuang Immortal Continent.

Because it is far away and the journey is very dangerous, Song Qingming had only heard some things about the "Leiyuan Sea" cultivation world before and had never really been there, so he didn't know much about the situation there.

Seeing Song Qingming ask about the specific matters of the trading society, Xu Ziyan also smiled and shook her head: "Song Senior Brother also knows that I have never been to Leiyuan Sea, so how could I know the specific situation of the trading society there?"

"I just heard from Senior Uncle Bai that the scale of this trading society is very large, and those who go to participate are basically cultivators above the Golden Core stage. The spiritual items that will appear are naturally of high grade. I estimate that spiritual items for forming a Nascent Soul are also likely to be seen."

"Senior Brother's cultivation has already reached the eighth level of Golden Core, and sooner or later you will be able to try to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. This trading society in Leiyuan Sea must not be missed."

"Haha! Junior Sister's words are too flattering. This matter of breaking through to Nascent Soul seems very close to us, but it is actually unreachable. To be honest, I don't have the confidence to reach that step yet."

"However, no matter what the future path is, we must not easily miss these spiritual items for forming a Nascent Soul! Even if I can't get them, it's good to go to the Leiyuan Sea cultivation world to broaden my horizons."

"Please tell me, Junior Sister, when is the auction roughly held, so I can return in advance to avoid missing this opportunity."

Xu Ziyan nodded slightly and smiled: "Song Senior Brother is right. Even if our talent is not as good as Senior Uncle Bai's, we must not easily miss this opportunity for forming a Nascent Soul that is right in front of us."

"I heard from Senior Uncle Bai that this large-scale trading society in Leiyuan Sea is still a few years away, and the sect will probably set off in about three years."

"It's a pity that I have too many trivial matters of the sect on my shoulders. If I want to go out and participate in the trading society, I'm afraid Senior Brother Li will not agree."

"If Song Senior Brother has the fate to go, please help me purchase some spiritual items that can improve cultivation, so that I can also share some of the light."

"This is natural. If I encounter the spiritual items you need, Junior Sister, I will definitely find a way to help you purchase them. Junior Sister has also worked hard to manage the sect, and it is what we should do to help."

Seeing Xu Ziyan wanting him to help purchase spiritual items, Song Qingming did not think much and agreed directly.

The other party revealing the news that "Leiyuan Sea" is holding a large-scale trading society is already a great help to Song Qingming. Song Qingming naturally has no reason to refuse the request made by Xu Ziyan.

Both sides took what they needed, which can be considered a very harmonious conversation.

After the two finished talking about this matter, they chatted for a while longer before Song Qingming stood up and left the "Xiaoyao Hall."

Coming to "Mount Guyang" this time and successfully exchanging for two third-tier high-grade spiritual talismans he urgently needed, Song Qingming felt much more relaxed on the way back.

After returning to the family, Song Qingming entered closed-door cultivation again. It was not until a month later that a letter from "Qinghe Workshop" arrived, which finally ended the preparation work that Song Qingming had been doing for more than half a year.

After receiving the letter from Wind Crane, Song Qingming immediately called Huang Siyuan and Song Yuanli to his cave dwelling.

After carefully exhorting the two, he left "Mount Funiu" with peace of mind and quietly headed toward the direction of "Qinghe Workshop."