Qinghe Immortal Clan.

Chapter 846 Ancient Ruins, Meeting Xia Mo Again

"Hey! It's Fellow Daoist Li. I didn't expect you to be here too. I thought you wouldn't come out of retreat so soon."

Seeing Li Xuanyi walking out of the cave slowly with a smile on his face, He Mengxin, who was standing beside him, showed a hint of surprise on her face, and walked forward to bow and greet him.

Hearing this, Li Xuanyi quickly returned the greeting.

"My injuries have improved a lot in the past few days, so I came out of retreat early to walk around. I didn't expect that you would come back so soon, Fellow Daoist He.

You two, please come in and talk first!"

Facing Li Xuanyi's cordial invitation, He Mengxin looked at the three people in front of her, but waved her hand and said:
“Fellow Daoist Song has just arrived today, and I’m afraid he has a lot to say to you, so I won’t join in the fun for now.

I have been away for a long time and have not yet returned to the sect. I still have a lot of things to deal with. How about I come back to visit you in two days?"

Seeing that He Mengxin intended to leave first so that the three of them could have some time to talk alone, Li Xuanyi and Song Qingming did not force her to stay and immediately bowed and said goodbye to her.

After He Mengxin's figure turned into a streak of light and disappeared, Song Qingming followed Li Xuanyi and the others into the cave. Then he slowly put away the smile on his face and looked at Song Qingyu beside him with a serious expression.

"Qingyu, let me see your hand!"

Seeing Song Qingming's expression suddenly become so serious, Song Qingyu reacted and immediately smiled and shook his head:
"Seventh Brother! Don't worry, I only injured some meridians in my body. After taking the healing elixir, I have almost recovered now.

If you don’t believe me, just take a look and you’ll know.”

After Song Qingyu finished speaking, a flash of spiritual light appeared on his body and he immediately exerted his magic power. The pressure around him suddenly increased several times.

"I asked you to give me your hand just to see if there are any hidden dangers left in your body. It's not like I don't trust you!"

Seeing this, Song Qingming smiled and sighed softly. He didn't care whether Song Qingyu agreed or not. He walked forward and grabbed her right hand, then closed his eyes and probed his spiritual sense into her body.

Song Qingyu's meridians had been injured by Yin Qi before, and many parts of his body were blocked by Yin Qi.

As soon as his spiritual sense penetrated into Song Qingyu's body, Song Qingming discovered that there was still a trace of Yin energy remaining in several of her meridians.

However, through Song Qingyu's one year of treatment, the meridians in these places where the Yin Qi was blocked have basically been successfully unblocked.

Although the remaining Yin energy will still have some impact on her spellcasting, the amount is not enough and will not leave any hidden dangers. It will take some time to recover.

Overall, Song Qingyu's injuries have healed by about 70% to 80%. Even if he fights with others, he can still exert 80% to 90% of his strength, so it won't have much impact.

After patiently checking other places, Song Qingming finally felt relieved and withdrew his spiritual sense.

He opened his eyes, took out a bottle of healing medicine he had prepared in advance, and placed it in Song Qingyu's hand.

“This pill was made by your sister-in-law. It has some effect in removing the negative energy in the body. You can try taking one first.

Even the best elixirs have elixir poison, so remember not to take too much at once. Healing can’t be rushed, you still have to take your time.”

"Thank you, sister-in-law, and thank you, Seventh Brother!"

Seeing the porcelain bottle handed over by Song Qingming, Song Qingyu immediately took it with joy on his face, took out a pill, took a look at it, and swallowed it directly.

Seeing Song Qingyu walking aside alone to meditate and refine the elixir, Song Qingming's attention quickly shifted to Li Xuanyi beside him.

Feeling that Song Qingming's eyes were suddenly fixed on him, Li Xuanyi hurriedly smiled and explained:

"Junior Brother Song, I know the extent of my injuries very well. I have already taken the elixir that Daoist Fellow He brought from the Hundred Flowers Palace. I am fine now."

"Senior Sister Li, you don't look very well. Have you injured your internal organs?"

After hearing what Song Qingming said, he immediately pointed out the key point of his injury. Li Xuanyi sighed softly with some helplessness, and raised his arm on his own initiative.

Seeing this, Song Qingming didn't think much and immediately reached out to hold it, closed his eyes and released his spiritual sense.

When they first met in the immortal cultivation world of "Donghuang Country", Song Qingming personally took care of the injured Li Xuanyi. This was not the first time the two had physical contact.

For some reason, Li Xuanyi suddenly felt a little nervous just because the other person held his hand. He took a deep breath to calm down quickly.

After a long while, Song Qingming slowly opened his eyes, and said with a slightly ugly expression:
“Sister, all your internal organs are damaged. Although you have recovered a lot after taking the elixir, I’m afraid you can’t use your magic power at will in the short term.

Otherwise, if you are injured again, your injuries may be aggravated and it will be more difficult to recover in the future!

It's a pity that the elixirs I brought with me can't help you. How about I send you back to the Floating Cloud Mountains first, and I can talk about other things after you recover from your injuries!"

Through the inspection just now, Song Qingming discovered that Li Xuanyi had multiple injuries to his internal organs. It seemed that he was injured by some powerful master in the battle. The injuries were much more serious than those of Song Qingyu.

Although such injuries are not fatal, it is difficult to recover in a short period of time.

Song Qingming did not bring any elixirs that could help her injuries, so he could only suggest that she return to the "Floating Cloud Mountains" to recuperate and not explore the secret realm yet.

Hearing what Song Qingming said, Li Xuanyi immediately shook his head and replied:

"Junior Brother Song, I know the extent of my injuries. As long as I can find a white glass fruit, I will be able to recover in a month or two at most.

I have inquired about the news in recent days, and it happens that this thing is in the Baihua Palace.

Wait for Daoist He to come in a couple of days and ask her to go ask around. There should be news soon, so don't worry."

Seeing that Li Xuanyi was still unwilling to go back, Song Qingming thought for a moment and nodded slightly in agreement.

"In that case, let's wait for Fellow Daoist He to arrive!"

After finishing this, Song Qingming asked Li Xuanyi:
"Senior Sister Li, the injuries on your body don't seem to be caused by ordinary restrictions. What kind of powerful restrictions did you two encounter? Can you tell me now?"

Hearing Song Qingming's face-to-face question, Li Xuanyi's face changed slightly. Then he walked to the entrance of the cave, cast a spell again to put down a soundproof ban, and then turned around and walked back.

"Junior Brother Song, since you are already here, we naturally have to inform you of this matter first.

It’s just that the place involves a very important spiritual object. Once you know about this, you must not tell others about it casually.

Otherwise, if someone with ulterior motives targets us, it will bring disaster to us!"

Seeing Li Xuanyi speaking so cautiously, Song Qingming immediately understood what the other party was worried about, and nodded quickly and said:

"Don't worry, Senior Sister. I know the seriousness of the situation. If I hadn't been so careful over the years, Qingyu and I probably wouldn't be alive today."

Li Xuanyi nodded slightly and said:
“I have known you for many years, so I trust you. Otherwise, I would not have asked Daoist He to go to the Floating Cloud Mountains to invite you over.

This is a long story, and it starts from the first time Qingyu and I traveled to the East China Sea.

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When He Mengxin went to ask Song Qingming for help before, she didn't know much. She just briefly told Song Qingming the reasons why Song Qingyu and Li Xuanyi were injured. He Mengxin still doesn't know the details.

It was not until now that Li Xuanyi took the initiative to tell the story that Song Qingming finally figured out what had happened to the two of them over the years, as well as the details of their exploration of the ancient ruins.

When he first learned that the two of them had accidentally found an ancient relic and a "teleportation array", Song Qingming couldn't help but envy them for having such an adventure.

When he heard about the dangerous experiences the two people had experienced when exploring this place over the years, and the battle against the ghost cultivators who broke into the ancient palace, he also felt a little nervous.

It was not until Li Xuanyi finally talked about the important spiritual object they saw in the ruins that a hint of surprise flashed across Song Qingming's face, and he couldn't help but ask in surprise.

"Soul-nurturing wood!"

"Senior Sister Li, are you sure that the thing in the pool is the legendary spiritual wood of heaven and earth that can help cultivators gather their souls and refine their spirits, the soul-nourishing wood?"

Song Qingming has been practicing for many years, and when he travels, he likes to collect some books and picture albums. Naturally, he has some understanding of the more famous spiritual creatures in the world of cultivation.

Although he had never seen such a high-level spiritual object as the "Soul-Nourishing Wood" in person, Song Qingming had seen its illustrations in many classics and was very clear about the efficacy and function of this object.

As a very rare high-level spiritual wood in the world of immortal cultivation, the "Soul Nourishing Wood" has the miraculous effect of helping cultivators to gather their souls and refine their spirits. It is one of the most favorite spiritual objects for cultivators who delve into spiritual cultivation techniques.

Song Qingming also practiced the "Soul-Devouring Technique" to enhance spiritual awareness, and he also asked people about the news of the "Soul-Nourishing Tree".

It’s just that the “soul-nourishing tree” basically grows in places with dense yin energy that are favored by ghost cultivators. It is very difficult to cultivate it in the outside world because it is too rare.

Even an immature low-level "soul-nourishing tree" is rare in the market and is in short supply.

After practicing for so many years, although Song Qingming had been seeking it, he had never been able to find the "Soul-Nourishing Tree" as he wished, and he had always felt quite regretful about it.

When Song Qingming heard Senior Sister Li Xuanyi say that she and Song Qingyu found a mature high-level "Soul-Nourishing Tree" in the "Teleportation Array" of the ruins, he couldn't help but feel a little excited.

They secretly thought that the two of them were so lucky that they could actually find a high-level "Soul-Nourishing Wood" of level four or above outside. This kind of spiritual object is very rare in the world of immortal cultivation, which is really enviable.

Hearing the hint of doubt in Song Qingming's tone, Li Xuanyi immediately nodded confidently and said:

"Junior Brother Song, I once saw a book about the Soul-Nourishing Wood in the sect. This thing is almost exactly the same as what is recorded in the book, so it cannot be wrong. If it weren't for the fact that this spiritual object is so precious, I wouldn't be so cautious about this matter.

However, I didn’t expect that place to be so dangerous.

The last time Qingyu and I went in, not only did we fail to bring the item out, but we were also tricked and almost trapped inside by the restriction.

Moreover, the puppet hiding in the pool has reached the Nascent Soul level, and its strength is extraordinary.

If Qingyu and I hadn't fought hard to break through the restriction and escape, I'm afraid we would have died long ago and wouldn't have had the chance to see you again, Junior Brother Song."

After hearing Li Xuanyi talk about how they found the "Soul-Nourishing Wood" in the hall that day and encountered the Nascent Soul Puppet, Song Qingming also felt worried for the two of them.

The strength of a puppet at the Nascent Soul level is equivalent to that of half a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Faced with such a powerful opponent, even Song Qingming, a Jindan peak cultivator with many magic weapons on him, was not confident of defeating the opponent, not to mention Li Xuanyi and Song Qingyu, whose cultivation strength was even lower than his.

To be honest, it was a relief that the two of them were able to escape from there!

Knowing that Senior Sister Li Xuanyi still couldn't let go of the treasure "Soul-Nourishing Wood" and wanted to go to the ancient ruins again to get the treasure, Song Qingming was silent for a moment and then asked:
"Senior Sister Li, besides the Nascent Soul Puppet, are there any other restrictions in the ancient ruins?"

Hearing this, Li Xuanyi, who knew what Song Qingming was worried about, shook his head and said:
“Qingyu and I have been to that ruins twice. Apart from the Nascent Soul Puppet, the other restrictions and the ghost cultivators nearby are not very strong.

Otherwise, if the ruins were truly filled with dangers, Qingyu and I alone wouldn’t be able to find the Soul Nurturing Tree.”

After hearing Li Xuanyi's reply, Song Qingming's face relaxed a little, and then nodded and said:
"In that case, the most difficult one to deal with is the Nascent Soul Puppet. Does he have any other powerful magical powers?"

“Don’t worry, Junior Brother Song. I have fought with that puppet before. Apart from its high level of cultivation and the ability to recover its mana with the help of the prohibition on the high platform, this puppet does not have many powerful magical powers.

If Junior Brother is willing to go with us, and with the help of Fellow Daoist He, the four of us should be able to deal with the puppet together.

Now that we have encountered the Soul-Nourishing Tree, it is also a great opportunity for Qingyu and I. If we miss this opportunity, we will probably regret it for the rest of our lives."

Seeing the determination on Li Xuanyi's face, Song Qingming was not too surprised.

The fourth-level "Soul-Nourishing Wood" is a high-level spiritual object that is rarely seen in the world of immortal cultivation. Even Nascent Soul cultivators would be extremely excited about it, not to mention these Jindan cultivators.

If they could successfully obtain this treasure, it would indeed be a great opportunity for both Li Xuanyi and Song Qingyu.

Even if they cannot use this "soul-nourishing wood" themselves, they can use it to exchange for one or two spiritual objects for forming infants in other places in the future.

In fact, when Song Qingming first saw that Li Xuanyi was seriously injured, he wanted to persuade them to return to the Floating Cloud Mountains first, and then plan this matter after they recovered from their injuries.

But when he heard that the two girls had found the high-level "Soul-Nourishing Wood", he, who was also somewhat tempted by this item, thought about it and temporarily changed his mind.

According to Li Xuanyi, the "Nascent Soul Puppet" did not have any powerful magical powers. With the four of them, late Jindan cultivators, working together, they had a good chance of defeating this puppet.

Otherwise, even so many Jindan masters wouldn’t be able to get in, and they could only ask Yuanying cultivators to help to obtain the “Soul Nourishing Wood”.

However, it is not so easy to invite a Nascent Soul cultivator.

If they really choose to do this, even if they succeed, I'm afraid this "soul-nourishing tree" will have little to do with them.

After confirming that this was feasible, Song Qingming, who had also made up his mind, did not say anything more.

In order not to disturb Song Qingyu and Li Xuanyi who were recuperating from their retreat, after chatting with them for a few words, Song Qingming went out and rented a new cave nearby.

It was not until two days later that He Mengxin came to visit as agreed, and Song Qingming, who received her, told Li Xuanyi on behalf of her about the "Bai Li Fruit" she needed to heal her injuries.

Upon hearing that Li Xuanyi still needed a third-grade medium-quality "Baili Fruit" to heal his injuries, He Mengxin immediately returned to the sect to inquire about it.

The result did not disappoint everyone. He Mengxin really found a "white glass fruit" in the gold storage hall of "Baihua Palace".

However, what no one expected was that the third-grade medium-quality "Baili Fruit" was also a relatively rare spiritual object on the market.

Although this item is stored in the Gold Hall of the "Hundred Flowers Palace", it does not accept outsiders to purchase it with spirit stones. If one wants to obtain this item, the monks in the sect must exchange it with the sect's good deeds.

Although He Mengxin was the sect's Jindan elder, she had already used up most of the sect's merits in order to break through to the late Jindan stage. She simply could not gather so many merits at once, and everyone was in a dilemma.

“Fellow Daoist Song, this matter requires so much good deeds from the sect, I am indeed somewhat powerless.

If I hadn't lacked the Spirit Stones for Good Deeds, I wouldn't have agreed to take the risk to explore the ruins. I hope you can understand me."

After hearing He Mengxin's explanation, Song Qingming, who was pacing on the spot, nodded slowly and sighed. Suddenly, a figure appeared in his mind and he quickly asked:
"Fellow Daoist He, I would like to ask, is Senior Xia in the sect now?"

"Master Xia is indeed in the sect, but it is not certain whether she has time to see you.

To be honest, Martial Uncle Xia has now broken through the Nascent Soul stage and has become the sect's Grand Elder. Even if I want to see her, it is very difficult."

As fellow sisters, He Mengxin had a good relationship with Xia Mo when she had just reached the stage of Dan formation. The two of them even traveled to the Floating Cloud Mountains together to explore the immortal cultivation world.

However, now that Xia Mo has broken through the Nascent Soul stage and become the sect's supreme elder, her status is now vastly different from He Mengxin's, and the relationship between the two naturally cannot be as close as before.

When He Mengxin heard that Song Qingming wanted to ask Xia Mo, the sect's ancestor, for help, knowing that it would be difficult for her to help, a look of embarrassment immediately appeared on her face.

Seeing this, Song Qingming naturally saw through it, and explained very clearly: "Fellow Daoist He, I also know your difficulties.

However, if Brother Li cannot recover from his injuries, it will be disadvantageous for our subsequent exploration of the ruins. I don’t want to waste too much time here.

Please also help me pass a letter to Senior Xia and see if she can help me.

If Senior Xia doesn't want to see me, then forget it, and we can find a solution somewhere else."

Hearing that Song Qingming was only helping to deliver the message, He Meng thought about it and nodded in agreement, then returned to the sect with the letter Song Qingming gave her.

Song Qingming and Xia Mo have not seen each other for decades since their last separation in "Qinghe County". Song Qingming is not sure whether Xia Mo is still willing to help him.

Originally I just wanted to give it a try and didn't have much hope in my heart.

As a result, two days after He Mengxin left, she came to Song Qingming's cave again with a happy face and brought him good news.

Half a day later, in the orchard full of peach trees on the back mountain of "Baihua Palace".

It was spring now, and the garden was full of red and white peach blossoms.

A gentle breeze blew, and the petals on the branches flew up high, then fell with the wind, which was a beautiful sight.

A woman in white with a veil on her face is walking alone in the peach blossom forest, gazing at the beautiful scenery in front of her and strolling among them.

Not long after, two beams of light suddenly flew out from the air in the distance and landed directly outside the peach forest.

"Fellow Daoist Song, Uncle Xia is just ahead. Just go over there. I'll be waiting for you here!"

"Thank you for leading the way, fellow Taoist!"

After slightly bowing to He Mengxin in front of him, Song Qingming turned and walked into the peach blossom forest in front of him.

After passing through dozens of peach trees, Song Qingming soon saw a somewhat familiar figure coming out not far in front of him. He hurriedly walked over and bowed respectfully.

"Junior, nice to meet you, Senior Xia!"

After not seeing each other for many years, the fairy Xia Mo, who had walked side by side with him many times in the past, looked the same, but her status was completely different from that of Song Qingming.

Not only has Xia Mo broken through the Nascent Soul stage, but her cultivation is even higher than Bai Yuxian's, having reached the second level of the Nascent Soul stage.

In the world of immortal cultivation, those with higher seniority come first!
Even though the two had some friendship in the past, when they met again now, Song Qingming could only respectfully address the other party as "senior", and they could no longer casually interact as equals.

Seeing Song Qingming, her old friend, bowing to her in person, Xia Mo quickly waved her hand and said, "There's no one else here, no need to be polite.

I haven't seen you for so many years, I didn't expect that your cultivation has reached the ninth level of the Golden Core, and you have reached the stage of forming an infant so quickly."

"Thank you for your praise, Senior Xia. However, I am dull and I am afraid it will be difficult for me to make it through this step!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Mo suddenly glanced sharply at Song Qingming's face, then chuckled and said slowly:
“I remember when I was young and just started practicing, my master always said that I was smart. Over the years, I have also found that I seem to be able to see through most people.

But for some reason, every time I meet you, I always feel that you are still a little unpredictable.

Fellow Daoist Song, I rarely meet people who can make me feel this way in my life. If nothing unexpected happens, I think you will definitely become one of my generation in the future."

Seeing Xia Mo praising him like this as soon as they met, Song Qingming was surprised. He really couldn't understand what the other party meant by this.

I could only reply modestly: "Senior, such praise is unworthy. I really don't deserve it!"

(End of this chapter)