The Great Xia Dynasty's Longevity Begins with Connecting to the Swallowed Starry Sky

"Master, what exactly is this betrothal gift you mentioned?" Yang Guo asked curiously.

He was also planning how to earn some good stuff to increase the bride price.

Not much, just enough to get things sorted out for Xiaolongnu.

Qin Hao glanced at Yang Guo and said speechlessly, "What? You think the dowry Master gave is too little? So you want to increase it? How about half?"

Yang Guo naturally agreed: "I will try my best."

Then, he looked up and saw Qin Hao with a mocking expression.

A thought struck him, and Yang Guo asked, "But Master, how much dowry did you give?"

"A grotto-heaven."

puff.

Yang Guo had picked up a cup of tea, intending to drink some water instead.

I'm a little thirsty.

But upon hearing this, he couldn't hold back.

"How many?"

"A grotto-heaven."

Qin Hao spoke again, looking at Yang Guo with a deep gaze, "I originally created five grotto-heavens, each with a different color and element."

Now, the Northern Black Tortoise Grotto, the Southern Vermilion Bird Grotto, the Eastern Azure Dragon Grotto, and the Central Qilin Grotto all have owners, leaving only the Western White Tiger Grotto unclaimed.

I originally intended to hand it over to my junior disciple in this realm.

Now, for the sake of your marriage, I've given away my grotto. You won't regret it, will you?

what?
Yang Guo was shocked and horrified.

He was originally very close to a hidden paradise, but now he has just missed it?
However, for the sake of Xiaolongnu, he didn't feel particularly disappointed.

Anyway, that thing never really belonged to me.

Now I've even gotten a wife for free.

"It's alright, I'll just stay in Xuanwu Cave Heaven with my master anyway. I think Wanhu Cave Heaven is quite nice, may I pick some lotus flowers?"

That thing looks like a good thing. Didn't we say before that we would also pick the lotus flowers and lotus seeds from the lake on Thousand Lotus Island to give to Little Dragon Girl as a betrothal gift?

He could also pick more for Xiaolongnu.

Qin Hao looked over speechlessly: "You just became my apprentice, and you're already planning to move all of my wealth to your mother-in-law's place?"

Little Dragon Girl had no father or mother; her master was her mother.

So the mother-in-law wasn't wrong either.

Yang Guo smiled and wasn't afraid at all.

He knew his master's temperament; he seemed serious, but was actually quite calm.

“Master, your skill is so profound that you can create five grotto heavens.”

This tiny lotus flower in the vast lake is nothing special to you.

I'll just make a little bit; you're sure to be well-off, aren't you?"

Qin Hao was speechless; the facts were undeniable.

But before, I was always the one taking advantage of others.

When did he become someone who gets taken advantage of?

This kid, people say that girls are outgoing, and once they get married, they bring all their family's things over.

This kid actually wants to move his own things to his mother-in-law's house.

It's simply too much.

"Don't even think about it."

He doesn't lack this thing, but good things can't be given away casually.

He can invest in his own apprentices, such as Luo Feng, in advance.

We can take it back a thousandfold in the future.

But not outsiders.

Since Xiaolongnu married into the family, she considers herself one of them.

However, the Ancient Tomb Sect was considered an outsider. Although they gave a generous dowry because of Wang Chongyang's karma and Yang Guo's desire to marry someone else's disciple.

But after that, the cause and effect between the two parties was resolved.

If you give too many good things, then it will only lead to resentment if you give too much.

Good things shouldn't be given away so easily.

A small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment. I'm not afraid of that, but it can easily foster a dependency in them.

I have already planned to create a paradise for them, but as for the specific location, I will let them choose it themselves.

Thus, the betrothal gifts you gave to Xiaolongnu, plus the karma from your previous relationship with Senior Brother Wang Chongyang, will be settled.

After that, they will need to improve themselves.

Too much comfort can breed parasites and ruin things.

You should also know Li Mochou from the Ancient Tomb Sect, right?

Yang Guo knew about Li Mochou.

He was an intelligent man to begin with, and then he said no more.

Qin Hao added, "However, my disciples receive a certain amount of benefits each year. If you don't use it all, I don't care what you do with it. But I'll say it again: experts and strong individuals aren't created by simply piling up resources. If they come too easily, it's hard to nurture true dragons."

He possesses too many resources; if he were to truly nurture them, the Quanzhen Sect could almost entirely consist of members at the Innate level, or even all of them at the Grandmaster level.

Such a grandmaster is invincible in this realm.

But what about the future?
People without thought, he must worry about.

The reason he didn't allow the Quanzhen Sect to control all the grotto-heavens was also this.

Since the world began to advance, Qin Hao knew that this world could not always be peaceful.

Countless dangers await them in the future.

"Don't be too complacent. I'll still leave the Western White Tiger Grotto to you. Your element is metal, and your destiny is also metal, so this grotto is destined to belong to you."

There will be great terror while we wait for the world to advance.

As the master of this grotto-heaven, you will undoubtedly bear the greatest responsibility in the future.

"Can you handle the responsibility then?"

Qin Hao's words startled Yang Guo, and he even felt a heavy pressure.

"Master means this grotto-heaven still belongs to me? How could I possibly possess such power?"

Qin Hao said, "Some people are born for a specific purpose. You are the same. You and Xiaolongnu are destined to face various tribulations in this life. I have already resolved some of them for you in advance, but some tribulations are unavoidable. The advancement of the world is a need for you and me, for countless people, and even for this world. It cannot be abandoned. Therefore, you will have to shoulder this burden sooner or later."

"Are they the recorded earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tornadoes?"

"That's not all. The previous one was just a minor advancement. These five grotto-heavens, just reaching the secret realm level, have already caused the world to advance slightly. Even their area has tripled. But this is not yet a minor world. Once it advances to a minor world, the calamity that will be extraordinary. We don't know how great the calamity will be then."

Qin Hao said in a deep voice, "I don't have much experience either."

But he could foresee that the time would be fraught with calamity, and many people would die in misfortune.

Natural disasters and man-made calamities are both unavoidable. Moreover, we cannot know what kind of natural disasters or man-made calamities they will be.

But one thing is certain: the calamity will be severe, and the number of dead and injured will be very high.

Yang Guo asked with some doubt, "But is the world's advancement a bad thing? Why are there so many calamities?"

If that's the case, why would the world want to advance?

Does the world not love the people who live in it?
Qin Hao chuckled: "Tribulations can also be opportunities. If you can seize those opportunities, you can naturally advance in your career."

"But what caused the earthquake?"

"Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates, and the movement of tectonic plates is because the world's surface area is increasing. Isn't the increase in the world's surface area an opportunity?"

Qin Hao's words left Yang Guo speechless.

Qin Hao continued, "Volcanic eruptions bring lava. But volcanic ash is the best fertilizer. Volcanic eruptions also bring a lot of various metals, including some expensive ones. Even some refined gold and black iron are not out of the question."

After glancing at Yang Guo, Qin Hao continued, "In fact, after advancing to a Lesser Thousand World, it is very likely that you will come into contact with other worlds."

"What if the other side is a world far more powerful than ours, or a world ruled by demons?"

"A demon race?" Yang Guo exclaimed in surprise.

"Don't make a fuss. You don't actually think that humans are the only race in all these worlds, do you?"

what?
These events today have exceeded Yang Guo's expectations and his knowledge.

"Alright, you can go now. Get ready, you and Xiaolongnu will be cultivating together. You need to inform your parents."

……

On the Ancient Tomb Sect's side.

After the maid returned, she summoned everyone from the Ancient Tomb Sect for a meeting.

"That's how it is. The immortal from the Quanzhen Sect was willing to provide a grotto-heaven as a betrothal gift for Xiaolongnü, along with a considerable amount of gold, silver, silk, and other valuables. Xiaolongnü and Yang Guo also spent many lifetimes in the illusion, expressing their feelings for each other and always being willing to pay the price of their lives for each other. Therefore, the vow can be broken."

Hearing these words, Li Mochou's withered heart trembled for some reason.

The maid looked at Li Mochou and sighed, "There are some things you should let go of."

It's either about living a solitary life with a lamp and a Buddha statue, or about letting go.

I have not held anything back from you fellow disciples, and I have shown no bias.

Everyone has their own opportunities; you can't force them.

Li Mochou sighed, "In the future, I only wish to accompany my master to develop the Ancient Tomb Sect. As for anything else, I will not ask for anything more."

Forcing it won't help.

Lu Zhanyuan would rather die than come back with me.

What else could she do?

Did they really kill Lu Zhanyuan and that family?

The Southern Emperor, Master Yideng, has already vouched for her; what can she do?

Although the Ancient Tomb Sect seemed to have the Quanzhen Sect as its backer, Li Mochou later realized that these things didn't seem to bring her much joy.

Since that's the case, then let's come back.

Yang Guo quickly informed Yang Kang and Mu Nianci to come and discuss the marriage.

Although Yang Guo did not become a monk, the procedures for people living in the martial arts world were not so complicated.

However, when Yang Kang and Mu Nianci came, they mentioned something to Yang Guo: "Your sister Fu is very sad to learn that you are going to cultivate together with Xiaolongnu."

Yang Guo was somewhat speechless: "So what? I don't like her, she's too unruly."

Mu Nianci actually liked Guo Fu very much, even though she was a bit willful, because the two families were old friends.

Besides, Guo Fu is Guo Jing's daughter.

But Yang Guo didn't like it, and there was nothing she could do about it.

Even before Yang Guo was born, Qin Hao had already decreed that Yang Guo's future marriage would be up to Yang Guo himself.

Mu Nianci had no way to change it.

Guo Fu over there almost overturned and smashed Guo Jing's mansion.

Huang Rong had no choice but to go to Guo Jing with a headache: "Brother Jing..."

Before she could speak, Guo Jing already knew what Huang Rong was going to say: "No need to say anything. Master won't agree. Besides, Master is willing to give up a grotto-heaven as a dowry. Do you think there's any room for backing out?"

Huang Rong stamped her foot playfully and said, "Master, you old fool, how could you make such a decision?"

"Rong'er!"

Guo Jing said seriously, "Of course, Master has his reasons for making this decision. Besides, Yang Guo naturally doesn't like Fu'er's unruly nature."

I told you long ago that you need to be well-mannered.

Even your master is willing to personally help with the teaching, but you refuse and insist on protecting her.

Given the current situation, and with Fu'er being so unruly, I'm not surprised by this outcome.

Huang Rong was furious: "Fu'er's temper is like mine, so are you saying that I'm also unruly?"

Guo Jing immediately restrained himself: "Rong'er, that's not what I meant."

"So what do you mean?"

"I didn't mean much."

What do you mean by "it's meaningless"?

"I……"

Guo Fu overheard these things outside the door and returned to her room in frustration.

Then she left a letter and ran away from home.

By the time Guo Jing and Huang Rong saw the letter, it was too late.

Huang Rong read in the letter that she hadn't been strict enough with her daughter, which had led to her current temper, which she couldn't change. She was very angry that Yang Guo no longer liked her.

Huang Rong was speechless for a moment.

Regret?
I guess so.

They didn't know that Yang Guo and Xiaolongnü were destined for each other.

They were originally destined for a world of flaws and imperfections, but this was a minor aspect of the natural order, which Qin Hao altered.

But in the future, even after they leave, they will still face numerous hardships.

Yang Kang and Mu Nianci came over to discuss the procedures with the Ancient Tomb Sect.

Xiaolongnu herself did not need to participate, and it is unknown whether it was because a grand ceremony for joint cultivation was about to be held.

She was feeling uneasy, so she went out for a walk.

This walk led us to the lakeside behind the mountain.

Just as he was lost in thought, Ouyang Feng suddenly rushed out.

After a fight, Xiaolongnu was knocked to the ground.

However, the commotion here doesn't seem to have spread far.

No one else knew what was going on here.

Fortunately, a cry from an eagle in the air startled Ouyang Feng away.

However, Xiaolongnu was seriously injured and lay on the ground unable to move.

When Yin Zhiping arrived here, he was extremely worried and rushed over, intending to go in and help.

But things happened too fast, and Yin Zhiping didn't even have time to get there.

Ouyang Feng was frightened away by the eagle's cry.

After all, it seems he can't beat Qin Hao's golden eagle.

Previously, he fought alongside Ouyang Ke, Guo Jing, and Yang Kang, forming a four-person team.

In the end, Ouyang Ke still died at the hands of Yang Kang.

Despite being severely injured and forced to flee, Ouyang Feng still managed to steal a portion of the Nine Yin Manual.

Of course it's fake; the Nine Yin Manual contains errors.

In the past two years, it seems that Ouyang Feng has also started cultivating.

While his strength increased dramatically, his mind was no longer clear.

But he always remembered that it was the Quanzhen Sect who killed Ouyang Ke.

So if he wanted revenge, he had to come to the Quanzhen Sect.

This wasn't the first time; on the other occasions, they were either driven away by the Quanzhen Sect's Enforcement Hall or by golden eagles.

This time, they even injured Little Dragon Girl, who had come to the back mountain to relax.

Little Dragon Girl.

Yin Zhiping is no stranger to this.

Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu's encounter was discovered by Yin Zhiping on one occasion.

And then he remembered it.

At this moment, Yin Zhiping also knew that Xiaolongnu was going to cultivate together with Yang Guo.

But at this moment, seeing Xiaolongnu lying on the ground, Yin Zhiping's heart was filled with turmoil.

A devilish voice told him from within.

"Little Dragon Girl is no longer capable of resisting; you can do whatever you want with her."

"Anyway, she's in a coma, and we don't know who it was, so there's no need to investigate."

"Besides, who knows, she might have fallen in love with you?"

These voices were like a seductive spell, making him restless.

But a voice inside her warned her.

"You are a cultivator, so you must cultivate your character and temperament."

"You've already become a monk, how can you defile a girl like that?"

"Furthermore, Junior Grandmaster Uncle's cultivation is unparalleled. When he preaches, even the Ancient Tomb Sect can hear him. Does Junior Grandmaster Uncle really not know about what's happening here?"

"And there's also the golden eagle of my junior grandmaster, who is even more powerful than a Grandmaster of the Innate Realm."

Thinking of this, Yin Zhiping suddenly recovered.

He went forward to check on Xiaolongnu and found that she was seriously injured.

If one were to recover through meditation on their own, it would likely take at least six months.

That Ouyang Feng is indeed formidable.

He sent word, instructing the Law Enforcement Hall and the Good Deeds Hall to bring doctors over.

"Very good, you have overcome the demon in your heart and upheld your bottom line. Even though you made this decision because you thought of my existence and were afraid of me."

However, actions speak louder than intentions. As long as you abide by the rules of the sect, you are still a true disciple of the Quanzhen School.

In the future, if you can enter the Dao, you can even become a core disciple.

In the future, the position of sect leader is not out of the question.

Qin Hao appeared out at some point.

Yin Zhiping's eyes narrowed, realizing that his actions had likely been observed by this junior grandmaster.

If he hadn't been able to hold back just now, he would have had absolutely no chance.

Not to mention this junior grandmaster, the golden eagle circling in the air was also extremely fast.

He had absolutely no chance.

Under those sharp eagle claws, my mortal body probably couldn't withstand even one swipe.

Rules and regulations are still very necessary.

This is the last line of defense in my heart.

"Grandmaster Uncle, I have made a mistake, please punish me."

"Yes, take a trip through the frozen lake. Three months later, enter the Heart Refining Array. I hope you can seize the opportunity."

Ok?
Ice lake?

In fact, many disciples know the benefits of the Ice Lake.

But not everyone dares to go in.

Yang Guo had been in and out of the area many times before, and the others weren't stupid, so how could they not know?

But would one really emulate Yang Guo's ability to enter and exit the frozen lake?

Only a fool would do that.

Now that it was Yin Zhiping's turn, he went back without hesitation and went straight to the frozen lake.

He wasn't even prepared.

To die and then to live.

"Consider it an act of atonement."

Previously, after regaining his senses, Yin Zhiping had already fallen into regret.

He knew how precious and important a woman's chastity was.
If one is not careful and is invaded by inner demons, one may commit such evil deeds.

How could he face Xiaolongnu, his master, and his grandmaster when he turned back?

Fortunately, he remembered his junior uncle in time and, out of fear, stopped in time.

But punishment is indispensable.

Inner torment needs pain to get through.

Qin Hao did not approach, but instead cast a minor rain spell, causing drops of rain to fall.

A moment later, Xiaolongnu opened her eyes, got up, and saw Qin Hao not far away.

She had previously visited Thousand Lotus Island and met Qin Hao there.

Seeing it again now is just as awe-inspiring.

"Thank you for your help, senior."

"You still call me senior?"

"Master."

Xiaolongnu hesitated for a moment, but since she was going to cultivate together with Yang Guo, she still had to follow his form of address.

Qin Hao nodded and said, "Although I watched the whole process, you won't encounter any accidents."

But I stood by and watched you get injured by Ouyang Feng, and then used your injuries to test Yin Zhiping, making him let go of his inner demons.

But you still felt wronged.

Here are five bottles of Qi-boosting pills to help you recover.

In addition, this is a white lotus magic artifact; you can use it for protection.

I hope you won't blame Yin Zhiping, and that you won't hold a grudge.

Little Dragon Girl was stunned for a moment, and did not want to accept the two compensations.

Qin Hao thought for a moment and said, "You should still accept the things. After all, as your master, I didn't act in time, which caused you some harm."

Furthermore, you can name your punishment for Yin Zhiping, and I will grant it to you.

Yang Guo happened to arrive as well, and he already knew the whole story.

Although he was furious, he wished he could immediately tear Yin Zhiping to pieces.

Little Dragon Girl suddenly spoke up: "Let it go. Although he was disgusting, he didn't actually make a move."

Besides, I could clearly see that he originally wanted to come and save me.

It was only later that he made a mistake, but he managed to stop in time at the crucial moment.

So strictly speaking, he did not make a mistake, and he even owes me a debt of gratitude.

I don't blame him.

After a pause, Xiaolongnu continued, "But I don't want to forgive him either. It's best to pretend we've never met and don't know each other."

After saying that, she looked at Yang Guo and asked, "What do you think?"

Yang Guo thought for a moment and nodded, "It's up to you to decide."

Qin Hao left the items behind and said, "From now on, you can follow the procedures yourselves. Afterwards, whether you want to go out for training or stay, it's up to you."

Anyway, since Second Life is already set up, teaching can be conducted inside it.

So staying in the Quanzhen Sect, staying in Zhongnan Mountain, is actually no different from leaving.

After saying that, Qin Hao turned and left.

Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu also completed the process of joint cultivation, linking their lives together.

The two then spent some time studying at Second Life.

After that, he left Zhongnan Mountain and began his travels.

During this period, there were also many conflicts between the Jin Dynasty and the Gobi Desert, as well as between the Quanzhen School and the Song Dynasty.

However, a large-scale, full-scale war was not triggered.

Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu traveled all the way, even reaching the territory of the Song Dynasty.

Xiangyang City was still a border city of the Song Dynasty. Due to the increase in area and the rise of the Quanzhen Sect, the Song Dynasty lost a lot of territory.

However, Xiangyang City still exists.

"Is this the Beggars' Sect's Central Qilin Cave Heaven?"

The exact location of the grotto remains a mystery.

However, the existence of the grotto-heaven had already spread to a small circle.

Although they may not know that this is a grotto-heaven, they are just describing it with a similar name.

"Huh? What's that over there?"

Yang Guo suddenly pointed to an eagle that was flying up over there and said.

“My master has so many golden eagles, and they are all very powerful. Let’s go see that divine eagle; I want to tame it.”

"What a fateful encounter."

Qin Hao witnessed this scene in his second life and was quite moved.

However, Yang Guo was then knocked back by the eagle's wing, and Qin Hao's lips twitched and twitched.

"Can the story of The Return of the Condor Heroes still be staged?"

"The Condor Hero who was flipped over by a single wing?" (End of Chapter)