Qinghe Immortal Clan.

Chapter 996 The Right Person, Cold Jade Spirit Water
After Yang Lingkong finished speaking, he glanced at Song Qingming beside him, but found that there was no change in the expression on the other's face.

"Fellow Daoist Yang is right. When I came to the foot of the mountain half a month ago, I did ask about the intercontinental teleportation array to Xihuazhou in the market.

I only heard that there was a sect war in Xihua Province, which caused your sect to temporarily close the teleportation array.

However, Song is a newcomer after all, and is not a local cultivator, so it is difficult for him to know some details all at once, so he took the liberty to come and ask a few questions.

Song really has something he wants to do in Xihuazhou, and he came to pay his respects sincerely, and he hopes that the two Taoist friends will understand. "

After explaining calmly, Song Qingming stood up and bowed to Yang Lingkong in front of him.

Seeing this, Yang Lingkong and Yu Ning, who was sitting next to him, looked at each other and quickly stood up and returned the greeting.

"Haha! Brother Song, there's no need to be so polite.

Logically speaking, this matter involves an intercontinental teleportation array, which is a secret of our sect, and we two should not have mentioned it to outsiders casually.

But since Fellow Daoist Song has come here with sincerity, I cannot directly offend you, so I will just tell you a few truths.

However, after knowing this, fellow Taoist, please promise not to disclose this matter to outsiders.

Otherwise, if the head brother blames us, Junior Sister Yu and I will not be able to explain this matter to the sect. Fellow Daoist, you may understand. "

"Don't worry, my two Taoist friends. I swear on my heart that I will never reveal your sect's secrets to outsiders once I leave this door!"

"Alas! There is no need to do that. With what Fellow Daoist Song said, we can naturally believe you."

After hearing Song Qingming's serious reply, Yang Lingkong nodded slightly, and exchanged glances with Yu Ning beside him again. Then his expression changed slightly and he briefly explained the whole story to Song Qingming.

This intercontinental teleportation array leading to Xihuazhou, controlled by the "Tiandao Sect", was built seven thousand years ago by its ancestor who had achieved divine transformation in collaboration with a divine transformation sect in "Xihuazhou".

Since the construction of this intercontinental "teleportation array", the "Tian Dao Sect" has been able to earn huge profits of hundreds of thousands of spirit stones every year by controlling the only teleportation channel to Xihua Province.

It is precisely because of guarding this "huge gold mountain" that it is provided with a steady supply of spiritual stone reserves.

The "Tian Dao Sect" was able to maintain its position as one of the top ten sects in the "Donghuang Kingdom" immortal world for thousands of years after the sect's ancestor who had attained divine enlightenment passed away, and did not decline as quickly as other sects.

However, although the situation on the "Tian Dao Sect" side has been very stable, the "Xihua Continent" god-transforming force that had jointly established an intercontinental teleportation array with it was not as lucky as them.

The sect called "Xuanqing Temple" in "Xihuazhou" also lost its only ancestor who had achieved the state of god transformation four thousand years ago.

But unlike the "Tian Dao Sect", this sect, which had just risen not long ago, soon began to fight among itself within the sect for cultivation resources after losing the deterrence of its Divine Transformation cultivator.

About three thousand years ago, a group of Nascent Soul cultivators from the Xuanqing Temple, due to disagreements with the current sect leader, led many of their disciples to break out.

Under the banner of reviving the sect, these people established a new sect outside, the "Qingyuan Sect".

In the past few thousand years, the two forces of "Xuanqing Temple" and "Qingyuan Sect" have been fighting endlessly.

Both parties want to become the orthodox sect and then control this intercontinental teleportation array that can bring huge profits.

More than ten years ago, the "Qingyuan Sect" joined forces with several Yuanying forces in Xihuazhou to launch a sudden attack and directly broke through the mountain protection formation at the gate of the "Xuanqing Temple".

Although with the help of "Tian Dao Sect" and other sects, "Xuan Qing Temple" finally succeeded in repelling the enemy and defending its own mountain gate.

But after the war, the intercontinental "teleportation array" that connected the two major worlds of immortal cultivation was unfortunately destroyed in the battle, and the two places were cut off from each other for a while.

Therefore, the "Tian Dao Sect" located in Donghuang Xianzhou had to announce the temporary closure of the inter-continental teleportation array leading to "Xihuazhou", and it has not been repaired so far.

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"Fellow Daoist Song, it's not that we intentionally make things difficult for you. We are forced by the situation and are unable to help you. I hope you can understand."

After hearing the other party's patient explanation, Song Qingming finally understood the whole story and couldn't help but sigh softly.

Although he didn't know the details about "Xihuazhou", Song Qingming still believed in Yang Lingkong's explanation.

You should know that this intercontinental teleportation array leading to "Xihua Continent" can bring hundreds of thousands of spirit stones of income to "Tiandao Sect" almost every year, which can be said to be a vital lifeline for them.

If it wasn't for the last resort, how could the "Tian Dao Sect" choose to actively close the teleportation array and lose such a large amount of spirit stones every year.

"May I ask, Brother Daoist Yang, how long will it take for your sect's teleportation array to be repaired?"

"this,."

When Yang Lingkong heard Song Qingming asking about the time needed to repair the intercontinental "teleportation array", he suddenly looked a little embarrassed and shook his head.

"Fellow Daoist Song also knows that repairing the intercontinental teleportation array is not an easy task. Although we are already trying our best to help, it is difficult to tell you when Xuanqing Temple will be repaired.

It could be three to five years, or even longer, maybe even more than a decade. It’s hard for us to be sure.”

"Oh! Does it take so long?"

Seeing the answer, Song Qingming couldn't help but flash a trace of disappointment on his face. Yang Lingkong's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately nodded and continued:

“To be honest, our sect is also worried about this matter, but we don’t have any better solution at the moment.

However, if you are really anxious and can't wait that long, I have a suggestion that may help you make it happen. Do you want to listen to it?"

Song Qingming, who had just looked disappointed, suddenly heard Yang Lingkong change the subject. His expression changed slightly and he looked at the other party again, raised his hand and replied seriously:
"Fellow Daoist Yang, please feel free to speak up. If you can really help me, I will definitely remember this favor and will not neglect you."

Seeing this, Yang Lingkong quickly waved his hand, and then responded softly:
"Although our sect's teleportation array is temporarily unavailable, there are more than one way to get to Xihuazhou from our Donghuang Country. If you can't wait, you might as well consider other routes."

"Other routes, could it be that Brother Yang is talking about the ancient Xingyun Sea Road, sneaking across to Xihuazhou?"

After Song Qingming finished speaking, he saw Yang Lingkong nodded slightly, and soon his face was replaced with a helpless look.

“My two fellow Taoists, I have indeed considered this method before, but I have never taken this path before, so I am afraid this method will not work for me.

Moreover, the Nebula Sea is extremely dangerous. It is not easy for us Nascent Soul cultivators to sneak across. My cultivation is low, and I am not sure I dare to take this risk alone."

Hearing this, Yang Lingkong immediately smiled and waved his hand to explain:
"Haha! It would be difficult for Fellow Daoist Song to sneak across the Nebula Sea alone, but the situation would be different if he had other fellow Daoists with him.

To be honest with you, our sect has recently been planning to organize a group of fellow cultivators to go to Xihuazhou.

If Fellow Daoist Song is interested, I can help to be an introducer and see if I can take Fellow Daoist with me.

Fellow Daoist Song, rest assured. This is not the first time that our Tiandao Sect has sent people to sneak across the Nebula Sea to Xihua Continent over the years. We also have a relatively safe route in our hands.

I can't say it's absolutely safe, but I think it's about 70% to 80% safe. Would you like to consider it?"

Yang Lingkong, who had been preparing for such a long time since entering the hall, saw that the time was ripe and immediately spoke out what he had kept in his heart for a long time.

After expressing their thoughts, Yang Lingkong and Yu Ning, who was sitting next to them, immediately locked their eyes on Song Qingming with expectant looks on their faces.

Song Qingming, who is also a Nascent Soul cultivator and has practiced for hundreds of years, is naturally not a stupid person.

Seeing that Yang Lingkong and the other man had been planning for so long before slowly revealing their purpose, he now understood in his heart that this matter might not be as simple as the other party said.

After sitting there and thinking for a while with a calm look, Song Qingming looked at Yang Lingkong again with a serious face and asked directly: "Fellow Daoist Yang, do you have any requirements for taking me with you?
Song has a Taoist partner at the foot of the mountain. Is it convenient for me to take her with me to Xihuazhou?"

"Well! Since Fellow Daoist Song has said it so clearly, I will not play dumb with you any more."

Yang Lingkong, who was sitting on the chair, paused for a moment before he stood up and continued speaking in a different tone:
“The reason why our sect invited Fellow Daoist Song to go to Xihuazhou together is actually because we hope that Fellow Daoist can lend a hand and help Xuanqing Temple repair the intercontinental teleportation array.

As long as Fellow Daoist Song agrees to help, our sect will not only take you across the Nebula Sea, but also give you a generous gift!"

"Help Xuanqing Temple repair the intercontinental teleportation array? Fellow Daoist Yang, are you overestimating me?

Although Song is somewhat proficient in array formations, he has never even seen an intercontinental teleportation array, so how can he help you repair this array? "

"Haha! Senior Brother Yang didn't mean to joke with Fellow Daoist Song on purpose. We actually dared to ask you this because we know some of your identities.

As far as we know, Brother Song's formation skills have already reached the fourth level, and he is more than just slightly proficient in it. There is no need for Brother Song to be too modest here.

This time we have found all the materials to repair the teleportation array, and we just happen to be in need of a few level 4 array masters to help us, and Fellow Daoist Song happens to be the right person."

“Junior Sister Yu is right. Our sect and Xuanqing Temple have already made plans to repair the magic array, but we are just short of manpower. It is not a difficult task for Fellow Daoist Song.

Fellow Daoist Song just needs to agree to help. As for whether the magic circle can be repaired, this is something we need to consider, and we will definitely not blame you for it.

As for the fellow Taoists living at the foot of the mountain, if they want to travel together, that is naturally possible.

I heard before that your Taoist partner has already reached the peak of the Golden Core stage, so he must be considering forming a baby.

Our sect just happened to obtain a portion of Cold Jade Spirit Water overseas some time ago. Although the effect of this item in assisting the formation of infants is not as good as the "Infant Cultivation Pill", it is still about 50% effective. If you agree to help, our sect can give this item to you as a thank you.

What do you think, Fellow Daoist Song?"

"Cold Jade Spirit Water, this..."

When Song Qingming heard Yang Lingkong say at the end that the thing he used to thank him was actually a spiritual object that could assist in forming a baby, even though he was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but show a hint of surprise.

Like the "Infant-cultivating Pill", the "Cold Jade Spirit Water" is also one of the few spiritual objects in the world of immortal cultivation that can assist cultivators in forming an infant.

However, the effect of this thing is slightly worse than the "Infant-Nourishing Pill". It can only increase the probability of forming an infant in a cultivator by about half. It is worth about hundreds of thousands of spirit stones on the market.

Seeing that the other party was willing to give out such a precious spiritual object, Song Qingming felt a little excited at the moment and couldn't help but lower his head to think.

To be honest, this time, Yang Lingkong and the other two not only knew very well that they were fourth-level "Formation Masters", but they also investigated the fact that Huang Siyuan was about to form a baby. It was obvious that they came prepared.

Otherwise, the other party would not be willing to take out something like "Cold Jade Spirit Water", which made it difficult for Song Qingming to refuse.

However, since he can offer such good conditions, it is estimated that in addition to being attracted by his identity as a "formation master", Yang Lingkong and others also want to use Song Qingming to help them smuggle across the "Nebula Sea".

After all, having another cultivator in the middle Nascent Soul stage traveling with them would definitely be of great help along the way, and it would also increase their chances of successfully passing the levels.

After thinking for a while, Song Qingming stood up and said, "I am indeed somewhat moved by what you two fellow Taoists said.

However, I would like to go back and discuss this matter with my wife before making a decision. Can you give me some time and I will reply to your Majesty later?"

"Haha! It is natural for Fellow Daoist Song to discuss this with Madam. We two old men have no objection.

However, our sect has almost enough manpower. If you really have any ideas, please reply as soon as possible so that we can report the matter to the head brother.

Otherwise, if it is too late, the sect has already decided on other candidates, and we two will not be able to talk to the head brother about this matter. "

“Don’t worry, I know what’s going on with this matter, and I will definitely not make it difficult for you two.

I am sorry for helping you two to solve my doubts today. This little spiritual object is not a token of respect, I hope you will not despise it. "

After saying that, Song Qingming took out some special spiritual tea that he brought from the "Floating Cloud Mountains" and distributed it to Yang Lingkong and the other person standing beside him.

Then the three of them chatted for a while before Song Qingming stood up and said goodbye and left.

After Song Qingming walked out of the hall, Yu Ning, who was sitting next to him, put away the spiritual tea he had just obtained and turned his gaze to the entrance of the hall.

"Brother Yang, do you think this Daoist Song can agree to our terms?"

Hearing this, Yang Lingkong stroked his beard with a confident look on his face.

"Don't worry, Junior Sister Yu. I have already asked people to investigate. They have inquired about the news of infant-forming spiritual objects in the market. It must be prepared for his Taoist partner.

From the conversation just now, I can tell that this person is still somewhat interested, and I estimate that he has a 70% to 80% chance of making this happen.

Besides, I just mentioned the Cold Jade Spirit Water. If he still doesn’t agree, to be honest, I’m afraid we won’t be able to come up with a better spiritual object that can impress him for a while.”

"Alas! In order to collect materials to repair the teleportation array over the years, the sect has spent a lot of spiritual objects, and there is really nothing good left in the Good Deeds Pavilion.

If the teleportation array cannot be repaired, the people in the sect will probably have trouble making ends meet in a few years.

This person has a good level of cultivation and happens to be a high-level formation master. It is not easy to meet such a suitable person at this time.

It would be a shame if this didn’t happen!”

Hearing Yu Ning's words of regret, Yang Lingkong quickly smiled and shook his head, saying: "Junior Sister Yu is right, but we can't rush this matter, so we need to be patient."

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After leaving the "Tian Dao Sect", under the leadership of Fang Jun, Song Qingming quickly returned to his cave at the foot of the mountain and informed Huang Siyuan, who had been waiting for a long time, of the news he had just received.

Hearing that Song Qingming wanted to follow the "Tian Dao Sect" monks to sneak across the Nebula Sea, Huang Siyuan's face suddenly showed some worry, and she couldn't help but persuade him:

“My dear, since the Tiandao Sect is already preparing to go to Xihuazhou to repair the teleportation array, we probably won’t have to wait too long for this matter.

Why don't we leave here first and wait for them to repair the teleportation array before teleporting over, so as to avoid taking the risk of sneaking across the Nebula Sea."

"As for the matter of forming a baby, my current cultivation is not ready yet, so there is no need to rush into it. My husband, please do not make a rash decision because of me."

Seeing the worry that could not be concealed on the face of the person in front of him, Song Qingming quickly shook his head and said:

"Siyuan, I have this idea not entirely because of the Hanyu Spirit Water, otherwise I wouldn't have come back to discuss it with you.

Qingyu has been gone for so many years and there has been no news from him. I am still a little worried.

Now that I have the opportunity to go to Xihuazhou, I don’t want to miss it.

Besides, if we act together with the Heavenly Dao Sect, we can not only save a lot of spiritual stones, but also find a spiritual item for you to form a baby. I think it is worth it even if there are some risks."

"Well! Since my husband has made up his mind, I will listen to you and go to Xihuazhou to find Qingyu together."

Seeing that Song Qingming had made up his mind in his words, Huang Siyuan thought about it and said nothing more. She smiled and nodded in agreement.

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After persuading Huang Siyuan, Song Qingming quickly passed the news to Yang Lingkong and the other person on the mountain, and agreed to go to Xihuazhou with them.

Yang Lingkong and Yu Ning were immediately delighted when they heard the good news. They specially sent someone to invite Song Qingming and his wife from their cave at the foot of the mountain to live in the mountain gate of "Tian Dao Sect".

During this period, Yang Lingkong and the other two also treated them very well.

Not only did they deliver the "Cold Jade Spirit Water" promised to them in advance, they also gave them a lot of special products from the sect, as well as a discounted token that could be used to ride the "teleportation array" in the future.

This showed his full sincerity, and he was also afraid that Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan would suddenly regret it halfway.

It has to be said that the "Tiandao Sect" is indeed a powerful sect whose ancestors built a cross-continental "teleportation array". Its attainments in array formations are by no means comparable to small Nascent Soul sects like the "Xiaoyao Sect".

Relying on the inheritance left by their ancestor, the fifth-level "Formation Master", the attainments of the cultivators of the "Tian Dao Sect" in formations far surpass those of other Nascent Soul Sects.

Among their sect, there are as many as seven high-level "Formation Masters" above level four, and the number of level three "Formation Masters" is countless.

Even in the entire "Donghuang Country" immortal cultivation world, the "Tiandao Sect" is one of the largest sects in terms of "formation inheritance" besides the three major forces of transformation.

Yu Ning, the red-dressed woman who worked with Yang Lingkong to win over Song Qingming, was also a formation master whose "formation skills" had reached the fourth lower grade, and her formation level was not inferior to Song Qingming.

After Song Qingming and his wife moved to the mountain, the woman often brought people to visit them and discussed "formation skills" and some personal cultivation experiences with Song Qingming.

Ever since Song Qingming's "Formation Skills" reached the fourth level, he has been troubled in recent years by the fact that the "Floating Cloud Mountains" are too small and there are not many high-level "Formation Master" inheritances.

His "formation skills" also stagnated due to this and there was not much room for improvement.

This time, he had a rare chance to get into a large sect like the "Tian Dao Sect" that had inherited high-level formations. Naturally, he didn't want to miss the opportunity to improve his formation skills.

During this period, in addition to discussing "formation skills" with Yu Ning and others, Song Qingming also took the initiative to take out some high-level formation diagrams he had obtained and exchanged them with the other party.

The "Tian Dao Sect" did not refuse Song Qingming's request, which was not excessive. They also lent him some of the "formation books" in the sect's collection for him to read.

However, these classics are the more important inheritances of the "Tian Dao Sect". Song Qingming can only read them by himself and cannot copy them or pass them on to others.

Every time he went to borrow the "Formation Book" from the other party, he needed to sign a "confidentiality agreement" before he could read the book smoothly.

Song Qingming naturally understood these rules very well. After all, these were the inheritances of other sects, and it was already an exception to be able to lend them to him to have a look.

If others dare to think too much, I am afraid that the "Tian Dao Sect" will not care and will directly expel them, which would be considered the lightest punishment.

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In this way, the two of them lived in the "Tian Dao Sect" for more than three months.

During this period, Song Qingming studied a lot of formation books, and his "formation level" improved by leaps and bounds compared to before. He also gained a lot in this area for a while.

If Yang Lingkong hadn't sent someone to invite him and prepared to set off for "Xihuazhou", he would probably have wanted to stay in "Tiandao Sect" for a while longer.

After receiving the news, Song Qingming set off with Huang Siyuan and soon arrived at a high mountain in the east of "Tiandao Sect", where they met Yang Lingkong and others who were waiting there.

After greeting the other party, Song Qingming and Huang Siyuan quickly boarded the large flying boat that the other party had already prepared.

Not long after, the large flying boat was wrapped in a white light and flew directly into the sky, then passed through the "Tian Dao Sect" mountain protection formation and headed south.

(End of this chapter)