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

At this time, Zhang Xiaofan and the others had already changed out of Qingyun Sect's clothes, so they were not worried about their identities being discovered.

There's nothing to be afraid of.

Their main purpose in coming here was to complete a mission from their sect: to explore Mount Kongsang.

If someone recognizes you, you'll inevitably be surrounded by onlookers.

These ordinary people have only a superficial understanding of the path of cultivation, and only know some rumors.

They are all respectful terms for immortals.

If you saw their clothes, you would probably be immediately surprised and then prostrate yourself in worship.

They didn't want it to be like this either.

If Qin Hao were here, he would definitely understand them.

They looked like animals being watched in a zoo.

They were naturally unwilling.

Lu Xueqi seemed reluctant to enter the city, but after being persuaded by Zhang Xiaofan, she changed her mind and followed him in.

Even after they checked into an inn called "Shan Hai Yuan", Lu Xueqi didn't make any moves.

Qi Hao was the most experienced among the group, and the eight of them were implicitly led by him. He was the one who took the initiative to arrange the accommodations, and afterwards, the innkeeper arranged for them to stay in the most superior back garden.

Song Daren had also gone down the mountain to gain experience many times in the past. In fact, five years ago, he was the one who brought Zhang Xiaofan and Lin Jingyu into the Qingyun Sect.

This time, Zhang Xiaofan and Lin Jingyu had already made it into the top eight of the Seven Sects Martial Arts Tournament, and they actually came down the mountain together.

However, at this moment, it seems that Lin Jingyu still prefers Qi Hao.

Yes, we're all fellow disciples from the same mountain peak.

Back then, we were just kids, childhood playmates. How could they compare to a senior brother from Feng?
Master Cangsong was too busy and unwilling to teach his disciples properly.

Therefore, Qi Hao usually taught Lin Jingyu in place of Cang Song.

It's normal for the two of them to become closer.

But thinking about what his seventh junior brother had done, Song Daren couldn't help but smile.

If Qi Hao knew his seventh junior brother's background, would he choose to marry into Dazhu Peak?
I want to be with my junior sister...

Hey.

Thinking of his junior sister, Song Daren also felt a little uncomfortable.

He watched Tian Ling'er grow up from a young age to become a beautiful young woman.

Those were all junior sisters whom we had pampered and spoiled.

It's a pity that he was deceived by Qi Hao, a senior brother who was even older than him.

Although cultivators have a different attitude towards age than others.

However, the 100-year age difference remains an insurmountable chasm.

Tian Ling'er was ultimately too naive.

They were easily fooled by a few words from others.

As for temperament.

Those who cultivate immortality are never of poor character.

Taoist practice emphasizes following the natural way.

Unlike the demonic path, Taoists cultivate through gradual and progressive methods.

Such spiritual practice will naturally acquire some of the flavor of nature.

Which of these ethereal and otherworldly cultivators has a poor temperament?

As for his appearance?

Well, Eighth Junior Brother's appearance is slightly inferior to Qi Hao's.

As for Lin Jingyu?
Well, that kid's intelligence is even more astonishing, and his appearance is also amazing.

However, compared to Lao Qi, neither of them is comparable.

With such a gem before her, how could she possibly have taken a fancy to Qi Hao?

Song Daren would often think about things at night.

Is it because the junior sister couldn't get the seventh junior brother, so she settled for second best?

It must be said that Song Daren really grasped some of Tian Ling'er's thoughts.

Of course, without Qin Hao, Tian Ling'er had no other choice and was naturally deceived by Qi Hao.

With Qin Hao's excellent example as a precedent, Tian Ling'er shouldn't have continued down the same old path.

But Qin Hao didn't give Tian Ling'er a friendly look when they first met.

Her subsequent rise to prominence made Tian Ling'er realize her own mediocrity, preventing her from feeling aloof and self-admiring.

Instead, he always felt ashamed of himself.

Choosing Qi Hao might also be a way of escaping reality.

It was after this Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament that Tian Ling'er and Qi Hao's affair was exposed.

Tian Buyi and Su Ru completely ignored Qi Hao's attitude.

Tian Ling'er and Qi Hao's first date was discovered by Zhang Xiaofan, and Qin Hao even ruined the romantic atmosphere.

The two hadn't experienced any romance yet, and their feelings for each other hadn't fully blossomed.

In addition, the relationship between Tian Ling'er and Qi Hao also feels a bit like that of the main characters. They are suppressed by the supporting characters and go through many difficulties, but the more they are suppressed, the more determined they become.

At this point, Qin Hao did make a move, but he didn't completely suppress the opponent.

Instead, they gave Tian Ling'er a choice.

If Qi Hao could consider her feelings, he would be willing to marry into the Dazhu Peak family.

Not only will things work out between the two of them, but Tian Buyi and Su Ru probably won't refuse either.

He can also get the support of his seventh senior brother.

Most importantly, the seventh senior brother is an immortal who has been banished to the mortal realm, and he possesses cultivation techniques and resources that are only available in the immortal realm.

If Qi Hao could marry into Dazhu Peak, it would be extremely beneficial for his future.

The celestial realm, where immortality reigns.

She also wanted to stay with Qi Hao forever.

Without becoming an immortal, this goal cannot be achieved.

Qin Hao gave her a broader goal: to become an immortal.

Every cultivator dreams of becoming an immortal.

Although Tian Ling'er is still young, she has such ambitions.

I initially thought it was just a legend, something impossible.

One day, Qin Hao suddenly brought her to him, and Tian Ling'er was naturally willing.

Indeed, everyone else in Dazhu Peak probably had doubts.

On the contrary, Tian Ling'er had no doubts at all. She was even more convinced than Zhang Xiaofan that Qin Hao was a reincarnation of an immortal.

Otherwise, who could so easily crush Tian Ling'er?
Tian Ling'er is the daughter of two elders from the Shangqing Realm, and has received unparalleled favor since childhood.

She is also an unparalleled genius.

But Qin Hao completely crushed him.

It would be abnormal if Qin Hao weren't an immortal.

It was precisely because of this that Tian Ling'er believed Qin Hao's words without a doubt.

The group settled down at Shanhaiyuan.

They discovered that this Shanhaiyuan was quite large, with four separate gardens in the back garden. The four of them stayed in the West Garden, each with their own room, and went back to rest for a while.

Qi Hao then called everyone to go to the restaurant in front for a meal.

Shanhaiyuan Restaurant is located on the busiest street in Heyang City, but the VIP room on the third floor is very quiet. There are fewer than ten tables in the spacious hall, and there are probably five tables with guests eating at the moment.

Qi Hao called over the waiter and ordered several dishes. He seemed very familiar with the place, probably a regular customer. As a disciple of Dragon Head Peak, and one of the more outstanding ones, Qi Hao was always the one Cang Song sent down the mountain for any business.

As you come more often, you naturally become familiar with it.

Zhang Xiaofan thought to himself, "I come from a farming family and have never been to such a luxurious place as Shanhaiyuan. When I passed the second floor, I saw that the hall was magnificent, but when I went up to the third floor, I saw dragon and phoenix carvings, mahogany beams, and an antique style, which was completely different from the second floor."

He was initially somewhat insecure.

But then I thought of the bracelet my seventh senior brother gave me, and the Heavenly Net I had visited.

Zhang Xiaofan suddenly felt that this place was just so-so.

There are relatively few people currently within the Skynet network.

However, there are also some figures.

Zhang Xiaofan was unaware that those were all virtual creations of the SkyNet, and instead engaged in enthusiastic conversations with them.

That's just Zhang Xiaofan's personality, so he quickly integrated into the group.

Inside, I also learned a lot from others.

These virtual characters, who were originally NPCs, all warmly welcomed Zhang Xiaofan.

He did not shy away from his questions, but instead taught him earnestly.

On the contrary, he taught better than Tian Buyi.

Zhang Xiaofan has made rapid progress in the past few days, not only because of his inherent talent, but also because he was already close to breaking through.

These teachings are also very important.

Qin Hao also put some cultivation pills in his bracelet. With the help of the pills, Zhang Xiaofan's foundation, built up over many years of dual cultivation of Buddhism and Taoism, was now bursting forth.

That's how I came to have the current cultivation level of the fifth level of the Jade Purity Realm.

Qi Hao had actually been observing Zhang Xiaofan, and he could tell that Zhang Xiaofan had some feelings for Tian Ling'er.

This was naturally something Qi Hao would not allow.

He had worked so hard to dig a corner of the wall, how could he let Zhang Xiaofan dig it back?

Since the Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament, Tian Ling'er has not come to find him, nor has she sent him any news.

Qi Hao then understood Tian Buyi's attitude towards him.

He has to win over Tian Ling'er, otherwise it will be very difficult for him to marry her in the future.

Qi Hao also had mixed feelings about some of the things Tian Ling'er had said to him in the square earlier.

Tian Buyi offered a condition: if he was willing to marry into Dazhu Peak, then there was still a possibility for their future.

If he doesn't accept it, Qi Hao feels that he might never be able to marry Tian Ling'er in the future.

It's obvious at a glance that the future of Dazhu Peak belongs to Qin Hao.

Only by staying on Dragon Head Peak will Qi Hao have a chance to succeed Cang Song and become the head of the peak in the future.

He knew he was no match for Qin Hao.

How many years has Qin Hao been around?

In just five years, he had already become a master of the Upper Clarity Realm.

If this were to get out, it would cause a sensation throughout the entire country.

Those evil and heretical sects must be trembling with fear.

Qi Hao had some thoughts flash through his mind, but he suppressed them all.

Although he schemed against Tian Ling'er, it was because he genuinely liked her and truly wanted to marry her.

He's a disciple of the Qingyun Sect, how could he do such a thing?

Zhang Xiaofan's performance was truly beyond Qi Hao's expectations.

"Junior Brother Zhang, have you seen a scene like this before?"

It's worth noting that even Qi Hao, who was visiting for the first time, was surprised by all of this.

Zhang Xiaofan's performance far surpassed his.

Zhang Xiaofan shook his head slightly, just about to say something.

Lin Jingyu spoke first: "Xiao Fan and I have never left Caomiao Village since we were little. This is our first time here, and I'm quite surprised. I imagine you are too, Xiao Fan?"

Lin Jingyu didn't know why he said those words.

Zhang Xiaofan thought for a moment and tacitly agreed with Lin Jingyu's words: "This is my first time here too."

But since this is your first time here, your behavior is...

Could it be that you have facial paralysis and no expression?
Qi Hao was somewhat unhappy that he hadn't achieved his goal.

But he had no way to question them.

Zeng Shushu broke the silence, glanced at the furnishings in the hall, and said to Qi Hao, "Senior Brother Qi, the prices here aren't cheap, are they?"

Qi Hao breathed a sigh of relief. He was most afraid of the silence, but Zeng Shushu's words eased the awkwardness.

He smiled slightly and said, "This is the best restaurant in Heyang City, so it's naturally not cheap. However, our Qingyun Sect has a good reputation here, and their owner is eager for us to come. They won't charge us much."

Zeng Shushu exclaimed "Ah!" and nodded in agreement. After a while, the waiter brought several plates of stir-fried side dishes to the table. In particular, there was a plate of freshly stewed fish at the end. The fish was elongated, with a rounded front and a narrower back. It was dark brown and had two pairs of thick, long barbels.

The most important thing is that the meat is white and moist, and the aroma is irresistible, making people's mouths water immediately.

Zhang Xiaofan had always been interested in cooking, and having never seen this kind of fish before, he couldn't help but ask the waiter, "Waiter, what is this fish called, and how is it cooked?"

Actually, the food here isn't the best.

If the things from Skynet are real, then the food Zhang Xiaofan has tasted these past few days is far better than what's here.

The quantity is also extremely large.

Unfortunately, many of the features of Skynet are not available in China.

Of course, Zhang Xiaofan also learned how to make some spiritual dishes on the Heavenly Net, and those dishes tasted and were much better than this one.

But since this is a specialty of China, Zhang Xiaofan naturally asked a question.

The waiter chuckled and said, "Sir, you have excellent taste. This 'Stewed Sleeping Fish' is our Shan Hai Yuan's signature dish. It's fragrant, tender, and sweet, and it's very famous within a hundred miles of Heyang City."

Zhang Xiaofan offered a few comments, explaining the preparation method for this Sleeping Fish dish in great detail.

The waiters were all surprised: "Sir, you are quite the expert. You explained it so clearly."

Zhang Xiaofan smiled modestly and then asked about the origin of the Sleeping Fish.

Before the waiter could speak, a woman's voice came from the large table next to them: "This 'Sleeping Fish' is a specialty of Zhugou Mountain in the south, which is thousands of miles away from here. How could it be transported here? Aren't you, the shopkeeper, lying to us?"

Zhang Xiaofan and the others looked over at the same time and saw that there were eight people at the same large table as them.

At this moment, there was a girl who looked about fifteen or sixteen years old. She was dressed in a light green dress, with delicate eyebrows and fair skin. Her bright eyes were very lively and eye-catching. She was no less beautiful than Lu Xueqi.

Zhang Xiaofan looked over and, for some reason, felt that the woman was extremely beautiful, making him feel a sense of closeness to her.

Meanwhile, Qin Hao's past self had already arrived at the foot of Mount Sumeru.

Tianyin Temple is located on Mount Sumeru, connected to the main hall halfway up the mountain by a pilgrimage stone staircase.

The main hall is open to the public for burning incense and worshipping Buddha. The back mountain is divided into the Xiaotianyin Temple and the Wuzi Yubi area. To the right of the main hall is the Zen courtyard where the disciples of the temple live and work, and to the left is mostly the Thousand Buddha Grottoes landscape.

The pilgrims who come here to offer incense are all devout believers, and they usually hike up the mountain.

There are even devout believers who kneel and bow three times and nine times, or even kowtow once with every step.

Qin Hao's past self arrived here, carrying a spirit sword on his back and wearing a purple-blue Taoist robe. With one step, he covered a distance of ten zhang.

Every step felt like a measurement.

Without stopping for even a moment.

Many people frowned when they saw this.

Even martial arts practitioners with exceptional skills politely hike up the mountain when they come to Tianyin Temple.

Those rogue cultivators among the cultivators also knew that this was Tianyin Temple, one of the three great immortal sects. Who would dare to disrespect or not give them face?

Those who were disrespectful eventually disappeared, or perhaps became monks in a temple and reformed themselves.

"Where did this madman come from?" (End of Chapter)