[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-qinghe-song-clan":3,"chapter-the-qinghe-song-clan-the-song-clan-of-qinghe-chapter-12":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Qinghe Song Clan",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1927267,2615,"Chapter 12: The Gathering","the-song-clan-of-qinghe-chapter-12",12,"\u003Cp>Just as Song Qingming was agonizing over how to go to the market to trade for materials to refine an array, he did not expect Song Changxin to take the initiative to find him the next morning, unexpectedly providing him with an opportunity to collect materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half an hour of traveling, Song Qingming followed Song Changxin to a spiritual mountain named Mount Caolu, located several dozen miles from Mount Lingyuan. This spiritual mountain was not too far from the Song family; although Song Qingming had never been there, he had heard of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This mountain was also a high-grade spiritual vein, originally the sect grounds of a small Qi Refining sect. Decades ago, internal strife broke out within the sect, and after much fighting, this small sect, which lacked deep foundations, suffered heavy losses and subsequently declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most small sects in the cultivation world struggle to survive for long. Without the bloodline connections of a family, cultivators who join halfway through rarely develop a deep sense of identification with the sect in a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the previous Sect Master passes away, the successor cannot suppress the veteran cultivators within the sect. It is very easy for everyone to fight over sect power or cultivation resources, leading to the sect's decline and eventual silent disappearance into the vast river of history in the cultivation world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Mount Caolu has long been occupied by several late-stage Qi Refining rogue cultivators, making it much more prosperous than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Located near Mount Yunwu, it is a necessary path for many cultivators heading deep into Mount Yunwu to hunt demon beasts, and many passing cultivators stop here to rest for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These rogue cultivators decided to open an inn here, specifically for passing cultivators to meditate and rest. Every half month, they hold a small trading fair, attracting nearby cultivators to exchange items, which has earned them quite a few spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving outside a dense forest on the south side of Mount Caolu, Song Changxin threw a low-grade sound-transmission talisman from his hand. Not long after, a circular gap appeared in the originally dense forest ahead, revealing the true appearance hidden within the array. One could hear a buzz of lively conversation coming from the otherwise silent mountain peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two walked into the array, a large inn appeared not far ahead, with many pavilions and towers on both sides. Directly in front of the inn, under the vermilion gate, several people were loudly discussing something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, it is actually Fellow Daoist Song. I really didn't expect you to come this time. It has been several months since we last met; are you well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Song Qingming walked closer did he realize that these people were all at the late-stage Qi Refining level or above. One of them, seeing Song Changxin, hurriedly smiled and raised the horsetail whisk in his hand to greet him, clearly an old acquaintance of the Ninth Uncle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am grateful for your concern, Fellow Daoist Wu. I have been busy cultivating at home during this time. This trip is also a chance to steal some leisure and bring my nephew here to see the world. I hope you will all look after him in the future.\" After speaking, he signaled for Song Qingming behind him to come forward and greet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Song Qingming greets the seniors.\" Song Qingming calmly stepped forward and bowed to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, we are all fellow travelers; there is no need for such courtesy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The trading fair is about to begin. If we miss the items we need, it will be a loss. Let's go inside and talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the people at the entrance, a cultivator surnamed Zhang, feeling anxious and unable to stand the constant pleasantries, urged everyone to go inside to talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, no one forgot the main purpose of coming here, so after smiling and nodding, they walked into the courtyard together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard was already filled with dozens of cultivators, each with many items placed in front of them. Song Changxin took Song Qingming and found a random spot in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingming, these few mid-grade spirit talismans are priced at five spirit stones. If someone wants all of them, you can discount them by two spirit stones. If someone takes a fancy to this Black Water Stone, don't be in a hurry; you must sell it for at least ten spirit stones. Also, help me collect some materials for making talismans; the more, the better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, seeing that Song Qingming had gradually become familiar with the rules of the place, Song Changxin gave some instructions and left Song Qingming alone, hurrying back to Mount Lingyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so many cultivators here, it shouldn't be difficult to sell a set of arrays. If he could purchase some usable materials, that would be even better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To save some spirit stones, rogue cultivators choose stable and safe locations to exchange resources and items. This saves quite a few spirit stones compared to going to the market, as one has to pay for the profit margins of others when buying or selling in the market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such rogue cultivator gatherings exist in many places in Qinghe County. Song Qingming had followed his family elders to participate a few times before, so he was not unfamiliar with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This morning, he had intended to ask the Ninth Uncle to let him go to the market again to sell the arrays he had made, but he didn't expect Song Changxin to say he would take him to a closer place to do business. This saved Song Qingming a lot of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the Ninth Uncle had also found someone who could help him collect talisman-making materials in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gathering location before them was organized by the three late-stage Qi Refining cultivators who occupied this place. It is held every half month, and each time it can attract fifty or sixty cultivators. Most of the items traded are just materials, talismans, and low-grade elixirs. If you want to buy good things, you have to go to Qinghe Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the cultivators setting up stalls here are old faces, and with the \"Three Elders of Caolu\" acting as guarantors, the market atmosphere is quite good, and there are very few instances of cheating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after Song Qingming set up his stall, several cultivators came up to ask how his arrays were sold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Low-grade Five Elements Array, fifteen spirit stones or equivalent value in spirit rice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people wanted to take out some extra low-grade spiritual items they had to exchange, but Song Qingming decisively refused them. Although these items were of equal value, they were not what he needed; what he needed most urgently was spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Song Qingming sat there without any intention of relenting, the few people had to leave in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the people around his stall dispersed, Song Qingming had time to wander around the neighboring stalls. He gradually discovered that while there were many people setting up stalls to sell things, there were really not many who brought out items as useful as his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most were selling initial materials, ores, some obscure talismans, and discarded low-grade magic tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also some cunning people who brought out useless items that had been piling up in their hands for years. They were unwilling to sell them at low prices in the market, so they wanted to try their luck at this trading fair to see if they could encounter a buyer who happened to need such items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Song Qingming was curiously looking around, a crisp voice interrupted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many spirit stones for this array?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Qingming turned his head and saw that the person asking was a woman in yellow, about twenty years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fifteen spirit stones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you sell it for ten spirit stones plus a bottle of Qi Refining Powder?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the visitor's soft voice again, Song Qingming was slightly stunned before hurriedly agreeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elixirs like Qi Refining Powder that can increase cultivation base, although average in effect, are considered hard currency. Whether exchanging with others in the clan or going directly to the family's Golden Treasury Building, they can be exchanged for spirit stones at any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking the elixir and spirit stones handed over by the other party and confirming they were correct, Song Qingming handed the array in his hand to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After successfully completing the transaction, Song Qingming felt quite good; he had finally made a sale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The luck for the day was not bad. Not only were his two sets of arrays successfully sold, but even the Ninth Uncle's spirit talismans were all sold out. The only thing he was most worried about was that black stone; he didn't know what it was, and it had been displayed for a whole day without even a few people taking a look at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did he sell these items, but Song Qingming also collected many materials for talisman-making and array-refining. The rogue cultivators here often go to Mount Yunwu to hunt demon beasts and have plenty of these low-grade materials in their hands. As long as the price was not lower than the acquisition price in the market, Song Qingming easily collected many of the materials he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he left Mount Caolu, the sky was already at dusk. Song Qingming quickened his pace and managed to return to Mount Lingyuan just before the sun set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Song Qingming specifically went to see the few masters of Mount Pinglu. These three were veteran rogue cultivators local to Qinghe County and also liked to make friends with nearby cultivators. After Song Qingming explained his purpose, he quickly obtained a pass token just like the Ninth Uncle's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would definitely be coming to this place often in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 13 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1656,"2026-06-14T03:09:34.521Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","058e701eb7f786788d1ba0560681e53a7b6b4a3fa6a4f47e6df0d4d0159ab734","the-song-clan-of-qinghe-chapter-13","the-qinghe-song-clan-chapter-11",846,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-qinghe-song-clan-cover.jpg"]