Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1260 Important Matters
The two only agreed on the time and the personnel for the handover, leaving the rest to their subordinates. Li Quewan didn't say much, exchanged a few polite words, and prepared to take his leave. Unexpectedly, the person before him seemed to want him to stay, and he hesitated, saying:
"Su-yun...went to Kim Il-sung?"

Li Quewan hesitated for a moment, unsure of his intentions, before speaking:

"Yes, I went there and asked for the lineage to return and cultivate."

There's no need to say much here; with just this one sentence, the attitudes of both sides are clear. Lin Chengsheng breathed a slight sigh of relief and asked:
"Jin Yi has a [Unobstructed Stone] in his hand, have you seen it?"

Li Quewan was taken aback and whispered:
"I am already grateful to have received the Daoist teachings, and I have never heard of any 'unobstructed stone'."

Lin Chengsheng remained silent for a moment, then replied:

"I, the Owl Sunflower Sect, have some understanding of the 'Complete Elixir' path. In the early years, only the Hengzhu and Owl Sunflower Sects had cultivators who had achieved the 'Complete Elixir' path. My seniors had quite a bit of Daoist knowledge, saying that this path requires one to cultivate to the point of being 'indiscriminate in life and death, and fearless of water and fire,' and to perish while adjusting water and fire to traverse the Ginseng Purple Realm."

He hesitated and said:

"He went to Jin Yi once before his breakthrough, hoping to see the spiritual treasure, but he was refused, so I remember it quite well."

Li Quewan knew that Owl Kui possessed a technique called "Unharmed Stone," which was extremely famous. She had some doubts, fearing it wasn't simply a matter of remembering things more accurately. She probed further:
"I have also heard of your reputation for the 'Complete Elixir' method..."

Lin Chensheng shook his head and said:

"Don't dare."

At this moment, it was unclear whether his words were sarcastic or not. Li Quewan didn't respond, so Lin Chengsheng continued:
“He has received much Daoist teachings, all of which are within my Dao. Now that Su Yun has arrived, I cannot let you leave empty-handed.”

Li Quewan quickly declined, but he seemed to have an unquestionable air about him. He quickly took the jade slip, handed it to her, and said:

"This is nothing precious. The Hengzhu lineage also borrowed it back then. I think it suits your style. Even if you don't use it yourself, it's good to use it to teach your disciples or give it to your guest elders. Jin Yi's lineage must be extremely profound. It's always good to listen to different perspectives and refer to them in your cultivation. It's not a bad thing in the end!"

Lin Chengsheng had long since stopped considering the [Chongyang Juxing Treasure Plate] as his own! With Qi Lanyan's death, the debts and grudges were settled, and he had no intention of asking for the item. Now, he only felt unworthy of it and insisted on sending the cultivation technique over.

Li Quewan understood his thoughts and had no choice but to politely accept them—Lin Chengsheng wasn't wrong, and besides, they had Chengqian, who was like a guest advisor, so these things would always come in handy.

'After all, Jin Yi's current clear stance is that he does not allow any supernatural beings in the world to touch the "Complete Elixir." Even if he grants me this special exception, I cannot possibly reveal the lineage they obtained and hand it over to Cheng Qian...'

She thanked him repeatedly, then stepped across the void, taking out several jade slips as she headed west. She casually began to read them, but after only a few glances, her expression gradually became serious:

"There are indeed some things..."

If the two scriptures, 【Hou Shu】 and 【Bai Yun】, are ancient and grand, carrying the orthodox and enlightened way, with each word concise, then these volumes are profound, delving into the details, exploring not only the Tao but also the techniques!

'The quality varies greatly, and while the rest are hard to say, one particular technique is rather peculiar.'

This technique is called "Sand-Pointing Incantation," and it appears to be a method from the "Complete Elixir" school that has been influenced by "Upper Witchcraft." It is clearly a method from the Owl's Nest school, which allows one to borrow the power of others!
'My sorcery is too advanced; I frequently unleash powerful spells. While these are closer to magic, they are closely related to high-level sorcery. The experience of my predecessors, combined with my own foundation of cultivation, allows for rapid progress!'

Even though this thing is a step below the level of spells like [Di Qi Guang], it is still Li Quewan’s forte. He can understand a lot just by glancing at it, let alone spend time seriously cultivating it!

The woman's eyes gleamed secretly as she finally understood what Lin Chengsheng meant by "I think your style suits me."

'That's the insight of the Sun Dao lineage after all. Even though he didn't reach the Purple Mansion realm much earlier than me, his judgment is definitely not inferior!'

After a while, they arrived at Jiachuan County. Li Quewan was not familiar with the neighboring Gu Lanying, so she did not go down to bother her. She secretly activated her spiritual treasure and waited for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before she saw the man in black looking refreshed and arriving late.

Li Quewan glanced at him and said helplessly:

"How is it?"

Li Wushao's smile still held a hint of malice, but he said in a low voice:

"Quite fruitful!"

Li Quewan's heart stirred slightly. The master and servant exchanged a glance and said nothing. They headed towards the lake. But as soon as they stepped onto the lake, they saw golden light flashing on the small mountain, flames soaring into the sky, and the atmosphere reaching the clouds. It was as if crimson dragons and phoenixes were dancing in the sky, which was extremely magnificent!
The colors in the photo made her pretty face glow, and the woman's eyes lit up with delight.

"What an amazing sight! It must be that Great Uncle has been saved!"

She rose with the wind, rapidly approaching, and sure enough, she heard loud laughter coming from the mountains. A man in a white-gold Taoist robe stood with his hands behind his back, stepping out. Li Quewan simply smiled and went to meet him, saying:
Congratulations, Great-Uncle!

Li Ximing looked at her eagerly, patted her shoulder twice, and said nothing more. The old master behind him was both apprehensive and delighted, wanting to catch up but also worriedly standing guard by the furnace, calling out:
"Fellow Daoist Zhaojing! Fellow Daoist Zhaojing... this... this... this is... done?"

Although Li Ximing's breath was somewhat weak, the sense of accomplishment from surpassing himself in the Dao of Alchemy made his face beam with joy. He raised his head and smiled:
"It's not done yet..."

Ji An was filled with disappointment, but Li Ximing continued to laugh:
"Senior can rest assured now! For the remaining five years, all you need to do is nurture it gently and wait for it to form!"

Ji An's face immediately lit up, and he nodded repeatedly. Liu Changdie, standing beside him, smiled and cupped his hands in congratulations. The old man blushed as he accepted the cups one by one, rubbing his hands excitedly, and said:

"I understand! I understand!"

Judging from his appearance, even if the Northern Zhao were to attack down the mountain, this old man would disregard everything and step forward!

Li Ximing chuckled and shook his head. After all, it was an opportunity to pass the Ginseng Purple Realm, so losing his composure was quite normal. He turned to look at Liu Changdie and exclaimed in surprise:

"What kind of supernatural power is this! It's amazing!"

He personally experienced Liu Changdie's "Tianqi Man" and had the deepest understanding of it, praising it as follows:
“I have received the blessing of auspicious energy and Qingxuan, but your supernatural power is completely different... Although it cannot help me form the elixir or improve its quality, it has subtly accelerated the process of my elixir formation!”

Liu Changdie smiled and shook his head, saying:

"This is 'Qi Jin,' which once produced some outstanding figures. This supernatural power has the meaning of gathering essence, thus it is somewhat in line with the Dao of Alchemy. Unfortunately, it ran into the Li Fire and cannot be of much help to you."

"But that's enough..."

Upon hearing the name Qi Jin, a flicker of sadness crossed Li Ximing's eyes, and he praised him, saying:

"Without you, it will take me many more years."

After circulating his supernatural powers for so long, Liu Changdie let out a long sigh and shook his head, saying:

"You two haven't seen each other for a long time, you must still have things to say. I'll watch the stove for you, so go ahead!"

Li Ximing cupped his hands in greeting and, as he headed towards the lake island, remarked with a sigh:

"The time spent refining pills really flies by like the blink of an eye. Fortunately, I have some skill. From now on, I can nurture the pills while cultivating!"

He chuckled and said helplessly:

"To avoid being questioned by the King of Wei again..."

Li Quewan chuckled inwardly, but still kept Li Wushao's words in mind. She closed the palace doors tightly, turned around, and looked at Li Wushao with a questioning gaze. The smile on the demon's face faded, his brows furrowed, and he whispered:
"Master...do you know the origin of the 'Morning Glow Dew Gathering Technique'?"

Li Ximing had just filled his teacup when he heard the name of this cultivation technique, and his expression changed slightly. Li Quewan shook her head accordingly, listening to the demon say:

"Back then, my neighbor Lan Ying had a spirit pet that I befriended. During our conversation, she inadvertently revealed... that her ancestor was a hooked snake left behind by Lan Ying, who was practicing the 'Morning Glow Dew Gathering Technique,' before she went out to seek the Dao..."

“I remember that Young Master Xizhi is a cultivator of the Radiant Light realm, and I told him this in detail before… He asked someone from the Yang family to inquire, but they didn’t find out anything. They only knew that this method is a lineage of the Qingchi Sect, with a long and rich heritage, which was obtained by the ancestors of the Chi family. The Taoist who created this technique also cultivated in the Tianshan area…”

"Then Yang told Tongzhi's son: His opportunity lies in Mount Tian."

Li Wushao's expression gradually darkened, and he said in a low voice:
"But after years of contemplation, I have a vague feeling that something is amiss—in such a vast area as Jiangnan, and even including the North, where can one find a second lineage of cultivation that radiates light?"

Li Quewan remained silent, then turned to look at his great-uncle, Li Ximing, who simply put down his cup without saying a word.

How could she not know? How could Li Ximing and Li Zhouwei not know? Li Xizhi had been somewhat imprisoned in the underworld on Mount Xuan for so many years, but he had never spoken of it. Li Quewan lowered her eyes and asked:
"Did you find out anything?"

Li Wushao said with a solemn expression:

"When that old man saw me, he called me his ancestor and no one dared to disobey. He then recounted all the deeds of the neighbor Gu Xia from back then."

"This differs greatly from what Mr. Yang said!"

"Oh?"

Li Ximing stared intently at him, listening to Li Wushao say:
"The 'Morning Glow Dew Gathering Technique' was indeed obtained from Mount Tian. It was acquired by a Qingchi cultivator during his cultivation journey. This Qingchi cultivator was indeed surnamed Chi and named Rui. He was a highly skilled cultivator. The person who gave him the technique was not nameless, but had a surname, Xue."

"Xue".

Li Ximing was not surprised and said calmly:

"That's normal."

Li Wushao lowered his brows and said:
"This Master Xue and Chi Rui had a very pleasant conversation, and they exchanged techniques in a place called Tianshan. He gave him the 'Morning Glow Gathering Dew Secret' and asked him to choose someone to teach it to so as to promote the Xia Guang Dao lineage."

"When Lin Guxia obtained the cultivation method, it was clearly written inside, but there was not a trace of it in the cultivation method of Young Master Zhi."

Li Ximing stood up, rubbed his temples, and said in a low voice:
"Here's the thing... This thing was probably given to him by Qinghui Peak... The Yang family also approached him about the marriage proposal themselves..."

Although he didn't say much, Li Quewan heard him clearly. Li Wushao hesitated for a long time before whispering:
"There are also some rumors..."

Seeing the two looking at him, Li Wushao said:

"It is said that Master Xue left a message saying... that any descendant who attains enlightenment through this method can seek him out, but he did not specify where to look..."

Li Ximing remained silent for a long time, standing firmly in place:
'What does "underworld" mean...? Is it because there's a rumor that they're worried Zhi-ge'er might go north and join Luoxia, affecting our family's inclinations?'

'But if that's the case, why bother with the beginning and the end, luring this son-in-law of the Yang family into cultivating the Radiant Light? Wasn't that just asking for trouble?'

'What's so special about Mount Heng that we have to keep Brother Zhi there?'

Li Quewan observed his expression, then subtly waved her hand, signaling Li Wushao to leave. The demon understood her meaning and quickly retreated. The woman waited for a while, then whispered:
"Great-Uncle...and the Dragon Clan..."

Li Ximing turned his head and whispered:
"Yes…"

Once he stood at this angle, he seemed to have gained some kind of insight:
"Yes, it's not just the Yang family who have their eyes on him, but also the Dragon Clan... Dongfang Heyun has mentioned him more than once. If he were just a minor cultivator, why would he..."

Li Ximing sighed and said:
"Que Wan... he must still have a plan, some arrangement unknown to us, yet one that can be agreed upon by the Netherworld, Luoxia, and the Dragon Lords..."

Li Ximing felt dazed, glanced at the woman with her head bowed, and said in a hoarse voice:

"We...we really came all this way knowing nothing! In this vast world, I can't find another cultivator with the Radiant Glow that I've ever seen!"

The woman's eyes were resolute as she whispered:

“Grand Uncle! You said that the arrangement reached was influenced by Xia Guang, the Yang family, and the Dragon Clan… I have an immature idea, but from beginning to end, there was only one thing that could make the three parties reach an agreement.”

Li Ximing turned his head slightly, listening to Li Quewan say softly:
"The Death of Emperor Wei"

"It has nothing to do with whether the King of Wei succeeds or fails, it only concerns whether the Emperor of Wei lives or dies."

She abandoned her usual gentle demeanor, her expression becoming resolute as she gritted her teeth and said:
"This is also the true attitude of all three parties from beginning to end..."

Li Ximing paced around the main hall with his hands behind his back, a look of anxiety on his brow, and said in a low voice:

"Do they have to be so meticulous and cautious? It is said that there are immortals in Luoxia and the Underworld, and the Dragon King of Heshui was the final victor in the battle of the Nine Sons. Li Qianyuan... this peak Golden Core cultivator should be able to be easily controlled by them. Why do they have to make the three families work together to guard against him to this extent!"

"Just who is He?!"

He shook his head, looking confused:

"I don't understand... and it's no wonder I don't understand. When you came back from Jin Yi, the Tian Huo you mentioned... it seems like the person behind Jin Yi is no longer an ordinary Golden Core cultivator, but he is clearly only the early Golden Core stage cultivator that everyone is talking about..."

Li Quewan said softly:
"I'm afraid that matters of attaining high positions and becoming an immortal are beyond the knowledge of us lower cultivators."

Li Ximing shook his head, but the woman stood up and said seriously:
"I won't bother you any longer, Grand Uncle... The King of Wei recently emerged from seclusion and gave me many instructions, saying that a great battle is imminent, and we only have five years left. Que Wan's supernatural cultivation is not yet complete..."

Li Ximing was slightly taken aback, but quickly recovered and his expression also became solemn. He watched her step into the world where the sun and moon shone together, and return to the mountains in the light, secretly thinking to himself:

Five years...that's enough!