There is a progress bar in my cultivation of immortality

Under the locust tree in the garden, Wang Ping was staring at the transplanted old locust tree in a daze.

His disciples had already left; now they all had their own things to do and no longer needed to revolve around Wang Ping, their master.

Liu Shuang is now the head of the front hall of the inner courtyard, managing the huge Qianmu Temple. Hu Qianqian has to prepare for her Dan-forming ceremony and will soon go into seclusion. Xia Wenyi and Shen Xiaozhu will also have to go into seclusion.

Except for Hu Lin, several of his disciples were preparing to go out for training.

Moreover, they all have their own disciples and friends to get along with. Their master Wang Ping is now a distant lord to them, not an elder they can act like a spoiled child to.

"Everyone has his own destiny. You don't need to worry about these things."

Yu Lian's voice came from the branches of the locust tree. After she finished speaking, she turned her head and took a bite of the locust flower that was about to be out of season.

Wang Ping shook his head and said, "I'm just lamenting how fast time flies."

As he spoke, he held up a piece of emerald green and transparent five-colored stone in his hand to the sunlight in the sky. The five-colored stone was carved with Zhonghui City, and behind it were the faintly visible Qianmuguan Mountains. It was lifelike under the sunlight, as if it were the real world.

This was a gift that the royal family had specially commissioned a master to carve according to the king's preferences and was handed over to him by Liu Shuang. Five-colored stones of this quality are very valuable in the mortal world. If someone happens to like it, it can be sold for hundreds of thousands of taels of silver.

Hundreds of thousands of taels of silver is already a huge sum of money for the mortal world, but for Wang Ping now, the silver used to set up a magic circle is more than this amount.

Currently, most of the silver and gold on the market come from the Moon God Cult and Vajra Temple in the Eastern Alliance. It is rumored that Vajra Temple and the Moon God Cult control inexhaustible gold and silver mines, but in Wang Ping's opinion, that should be some kind of ability of the Moon God and the Golden Spirit.

Therefore, the rumor that Zhongshan State, where the Vajra Temple is located, was a cold and poor place is completely nonsense. They should be the richest people in the world, no doubt about it.

While he was daydreaming, the outer sect's guiding disciple appeared ten feet away, clasped his fists and said, "Master, Taoist Yuanzheng and Taoist Ruan Chunzi are at the foot of the mountain asking to see you."

"Let them fly straight up."

Wang Ping restrained his human nature, walked to the coffee table under the locust tree and sat down, reaching out to stroke the calico cat's head. The calico cat opened one eye and looked at Wang Ping, then covered its open eye with its front paws and continued to sleep.

"Haha~"

Wang Ping chuckled, and Yu Lian flew down from the branch with a handful of locust flowers rolled up in her tail. She placed the flowers on the coffee table and cast a spell, which instantly evaporated the water in the flowers. Immediately, the fresh fragrance of hay entered her nostrils.

"How about giving it a try?"

Yu Lian greeted.

Wang Ping nodded, put the locust flowers into the teapot, picked up the mountain spring water that had been boiled next to it and poured it into the teapot. Immediately, a unique floral fragrance spread.

At this time, Ruan Chunzi and Yuan Zheng came over from the stone path leading to the main entrance of the garden, and stopped ten feet away. They were stunned at first when they saw Wang Ping's casual look, and then they clasped their fists and bowed solemnly, saying, "Greetings, Lord!"

The title of "Lord of the Mansion" and their respectful attitude clearly explained why Wang Ping's disciples were so in awe of him.

As the two men bowed, a cool autumn breeze blew by, rippling the petals of the locust trees and making them look as small as candles flickering in the wind.

Wang Ping picked up the teapot and shook it gently. When the sound of tea rippling in the teapot sounded, he looked at the two of them and said, "Come and sit down and talk. We haven't had a good time together these days because so many people have been coming and going."

"Yes!"

Ruan Chunzi answered cautiously.

Yuanzheng remained silent.

The two men came over and sat down politely. When Wang Ping placed two teacups and poured tea for them, they both subconsciously clasped their fists and said "thank you" repeatedly.

"I was able to successfully advance to the fourth realm, thanks to the dedicated help of the two seniors. I would like to thank you here."

After Wang Ping finished pouring the tea, he raised his teacup and toasted the two of them.

Ruan Chunzi immediately clasped his fists and said, "I dare not take credit for it. The Lord's success in promotion this time was entirely due to his own strength. We were just running errands."

Yuanzheng just nodded.

"You don't have to be modest. There's no one else here."

Wang Ping said with a smile, and then invited the guests: "Drink tea!"

After taking a sip of tea, the light nectar flavor made people feel happy. Wang Ping took another sip before putting down the teacup. Yu Lian drank it all in one gulp, and then poured herself another cup, still not satisfied.

"You can ask for anything you want. I have never been stingy with my friends. I can even tolerate the lunatic on the first day, as long as he is my friend."

Wang Ping said with a casual smile, even though he could have many third-level cultivators following him with just a word, the two people in front of him were his seniors and also his friends.

During the period of his promotion, various forces have already obtained their deserved parts according to the promises made before his promotion, such as the observation base of Chongyuan Mansion, the demons from the Demon Realm have also begun to enter the southern cultivation world, and some demons have even become the seven seats of the Taoist Palace. The Jimin Society has entered the Taoist Palace again and occupied several three-seat places.

"I want to go to the front lines against the monsters from outside the realm!"

Nguyen Xuan Zi stated his request.

Wang Ping was a little surprised. This was not a rational decision. Yuan Zheng next to him was confused and had no idea what Ruan Chunzi meant.

"Have you decided yet?"

"I wanted to go take a look when I was the deputy leader of the True Yang Sect, but they were wary of me like a thief. Maybe they thought everyone's thoughts were as dirty as theirs."

Ruan Chunzi complained first, then said solemnly: "I hope you can help me!"

After Wang Ping thought for a few breaths, he said, "Fellow Daoist, you still can't bear the previous actions of the True Yang Sect. In this case, how about you and Daoist Master Hua Yun be responsible for the logistics of the Star God Alliance? This way you can better understand everything you want to know."

Upon hearing this, Ruan Chunzi immediately stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Lord!"

Yuan Zheng had already reacted. He knew that the two people in front of him were discussing a rare secret. There were many secrets in this world, so he was not curious and just watched and listened quietly.

At this time, Wang Ping looked over.

"What are your plans, senior?"

Yuan Zheng was startled for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "I don't have any requirements. It's good like this now. I make pills, drink tea, practice every day, and occasionally go out to see the scenery."

Wang Ping nodded calmly without asking any more questions. He picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea. Then he took out a jade slip from his storage bag and used his wood spirit to write a letter of recommendation for Ruan Chunzi.

"Take this letter and go to see Taoist Master Hua Yun. She will arrange your next steps."

He handed the recommendation letter to Ruan Chunzi and instructed: "If there is anything important, you can contact me through the communication token we use internally, or contact anyone at the party."

"Thank you, Lord!"

Ruan Chunzi solemnly took the recommendation letter, then bowed and said, "In this case, I will not bother you, Lord. I will leave now."

He seemed anxious.

"Alright!"

Wang Ping did not try to keep him.

Yu Lian looked at Ruan Chunzi who was leaving quickly, and then looked at Ruan Chunzi who had only taken a sip of tea, and said, "What a waste of such good tea leaves!"

Wang Ping reached out and gently stroked Yu Lian's head.

Yuan Zheng, who was left behind, immediately felt the pressure. He bowed and said, "I'll go see Daoist Fellow Ruan Chunzi."

When he was about to leave, he remembered what Yu Lian had said just now, picked up the teacup and drank the tea that still had some soup in it, and then he heard Wang Ping say, "Sit down for a while."

"it is good!"

Yuanzheng changed from being anxious to being steady, and it looked like he was acting.

Wang Ping ignored Yuan Zheng's impoliteness and said with a smile: "From now on, I allow you to use any resources of Qianmu Temple to help the party members, but I have a small request."

"But by command!"

"I want them to pay attention to the actions of the Star God Alliance in their area. Also, collect all information that is unfavorable to me."

"it is good!"

Yuan Zheng agreed readily. He knew that with Qianmu Temple's current strength and Wang Ping's influence, the members of the gathering would be happy to make this deal.

"This must be done in secret!"

"understood."

"Okay, that's it."

Yuan Zheng immediately stood up and said goodbye. He looked similar to the first time Wang Ping saw him, both were a little impatient, but this time the impatience was due to pressure, not impatience.

"It's a miracle that he can be promoted to the third level!"

Yu Lian observed Yuan Zheng's back and said this, then she added: "It's your luck."

Wang Ping smiled.

At this time, he sensed two familiar auras coming from the foot of the mountain, they were Dong Can and Wu Fu. He sent a message to the disciples to let them go and gave them permission to fly.

The two of them also stopped on the stone road ten feet away.

"I've met Mr. Fu!"

Wu Fu saluted with his fists clasped.

Dong Can knelt on the ground with his whole body prostrated.

"Come and sit!"

"Disciple doesn't dare, I just come to kneel down and pay homage to the Lord!"

Dong Can was still kneeling while speaking. He should be following the etiquette of the Kongshan Society when meeting with a Taoist from the South China Sea.

Wang Ping wanted to laugh, then waved his hand and said, "Then go down, practice well, and don't let your mind wander. You still have a lot to do in the future."

"Yes, thank you for your teachings!"

Dong Can stood up and bowed respectfully.

Wu Fuze walked forward and sat opposite Wang Ping at his invitation again.

Wang Ping took away Yuan Zheng and Ruan Chunzi's teacups, took out another cup, filled it with tea for Wu Fu, and invited him, "Drink tea!"

"Thank you, Lord!"

Wu Fu held the teacup with both hands and drank it all in one breath.

Yu Lian nodded with satisfaction.

Wang Ping smiled and asked, "How many years have you been in the southern cultivation world?"

"More than three hundred years."

"More than three hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye."

"Yes, Nanlin Road has experienced ups and downs over the years, and even gave birth to an emperor. Unfortunately, it failed to emulate the Xia Dynasty's successful northern expedition!"

After Wu Fu finished speaking, he smiled and said, "The current emperor was also born in the south, but he has someone who is more adept at planning behind him."

The two seemed to be chatting happily, and Wang Ping felt the difference of Nanlin Road again from Wu Fu's perspective.

Before I knew it, half an hour had passed.

Wang Ping poured another cup of tea for Wu Fu and asked, "Do you want to advance to the fourth realm?"

"Yes, but I know that without the consent of the Star God Alliance, I cannot advance to the fourth realm. I hope that the Lord of the Mansion can help me!"

After Wu Fu finished speaking, he stood up, took a step back and saluted with his fists clasped.

Wang Ping didn't let Wu Fu wait too long, and immediately promised: "I will communicate with the Star God Alliance and will also mention this matter at the Second Seat Meeting. But are you sure you want to be promoted?"

"Yes, I can no longer tolerate the endless killing, even if those killed are people who deserve to die. Promotion may bring about different changes, or it may end here."

"confident?"

"No, and my chances of success in getting promoted would be low, but I want to try."

Wu Fu acted very open-minded, "My Star God Core might have been contaminated, otherwise it would not have been circulated from the Star God Alliance. I have cultivated to my current level because God has mercy on me. If I can succeed in this promotion, then so be it. If not, I want to have a good rest."

As he spoke, he took out a gray transparent crystal and said, "There is a magic circle inside. It was set up by the True Yang Sect when I went crazy. The magic circle contains some of the energy of my Star God Core. It can be used to suppress the Star God Core in my body. If I go crazy when I am promoted, you can use it to destroy my consciousness. I don't like the look of myself going crazy."

Wang Ping stretched out his left hand and gently raised it upwards. The gray transparent crystal flew up and landed on his hand. Then he promised: "I will communicate with the Star God Alliance as soon as possible."

"I am waiting for good news from the Lord!"

Wu Fu clasped his fists and bowed again, "Then I will not disturb your meditation."

Wang Ping nodded.

Yu Lian looked at Wu Fu's back until he disappeared at the end of the garden, then she said, "Another pitiful man."

"There are many poor people in this world, he should be considered lucky!"

"I mean, his whole life was a tragedy."

Wang Ping did not refute. He lowered his head and looked at the crystal in his hand as if he was remembering something from the past.

The calico cat woke up at this time. She stretched comfortably, opened her big mouth and meowed. Then she shook her body and used her front paws to turn out an empty teacup to signal Yu Lian. Seeing this, Yu Lian lifted the teapot with her tail and poured a cup of tea for the calico cat.

When Wang Ping stood up and walked back to his courtyard, he said to Yu Lian, "Go find Taoist Yuan Zheng and ask him to make some longevity pills. Xiao Zhu and Zhao Mingming should be able to use them."

...

after one day.

Wang Ping woke up from trance.

Today was the day he promised Man Su to visit Taoist Chongxing in Dongzhou. At one o'clock in the morning, his Erxi communication token received a message from Mansu, and the two agreed to meet at Shang'an Port.

After Wang Ping activated the isolation formation and independent knot of his Taoist temple, he first landed quietly in his master's courtyard in the back mountain. There was a cleaning formation specially arranged by Wang Ping here, and it was still kept clean since he left last time.

But the person who used to sit in the courtyard reading is gone.

Wang Ping sat alone in the courtyard with Yu Lian for a quarter of an hour and then disappeared out of thin air. When he reappeared, he was above the clouds in the sky of Shang'an Prefecture. He then showed his ID card and waited for Man Su.

In less than half a minute, Wang Ping captured the aura that Man Su deliberately released.

Man Su was wearing black combat leather armor with metal wrist guards. After stabilizing his breath in front of Wang Ping, he bowed and said skillfully, "Fellow Daoist, I've been waiting for a long time. Let's go and do the business first."

"it is good!"

The cave that Taoist Chongxing registered with the Taoist Palace was at Yunque Mountain in the northern part of Dongzhou. Neither of them had ever been to Yunque Mountain, but they knew its approximate location.

The two of them flew at full speed for only more than ten breaths and crossed most of the sea between the two continents.

Soon, Wang Ping found that his flight seemed to be hindered by something. To be precise, he was still flying at full speed, but the space seemed to be endless and layered, making him seem to be standing still.

So he stopped.

Man Su explained with a cold expression, "In order to prevent the fourth-level cultivators from fighting and shattering the entire world, several alliance leaders have set up space isolation arrays on the boundaries of Zhongzhou, Beizhou, Xizhou, and Dongzhou. This way, even if a fourth-level cultivator really attacks with all his strength, he can only shatter a continent at most."

He stretched out his hand and gently moved the space, and immediately ripples like water appeared. Then he continued, "Just fly at the speed of the third realm."

"The True Lord's methods are indeed amazing!"

Wang Pinggan sighed first, then called out, "Yu Lian!"

"Okay~"

Yu Lian cheered and turned into her original huge body length. After rolling in the clouds, she stopped steadily in front of Wang Ping. Wang Ping felt the joy in Yu Lian's mood, and he also laughed loudly, flipped over and landed on Yu Lian's head.

"Let's go~"

Yu Lian cheered again, and then her huge body passed through the sea of ​​clouds and moved quickly towards the north.

Man Su seemed unable to understand the happiness of Wang Ping and Yu Lian. He still had a cold face and followed Yu Lian steadily.

Three hours later, they flew out of the area of ​​the space barrier array, but Wang Ping did not change his flying method. Yu Lian happily used her huge body to rise and fall in the sea of ​​clouds.

During this time, there were monks from Linshui Mansion observing the situation from afar, and Wang Ping took the initiative to release his aura for them to sense. When they sensed that it was Wang Ping, they immediately bowed in the direction of the clouds.

At 2:45 pm, Wang Ping saw the outline of the Dongzhou continent. (End of this chapter)