Night without Borders

Chapter 343 Intending to "Visit" the Cui Family

As night fell and the fire gradually died down, Qin Ming could still see clearly with his newly awakened eyes that the figure standing on the dark mountain peak covered by the immortal mist was Uncle Cui Qi.

Cui Hao is a direct descendant of the clan and possesses exceptional talent, making him one of the future pillars of the Cui family.

Qin Ming felt that he might know where his grandfather was.

On the beautiful mountain peak, shrouded in night mist, Cui Hao stood quietly. He had been standing there for a long time, watching the boy on the opposite earthen slope with concern.

His face was pale, and he looked like he was recovering from a serious illness.

He once went to the western battlefield, fought a series of battles, fought against demons, and narrowly escaped death. He has been recuperating from his injuries ever since.

Cui Hao withdrew his gaze, feeling ashamed to face his nephew. After he emerged from seclusion, he learned of many things that had happened, but none of them could be changed.

He wanted to make amends, but found that Qin Ming had already shown his talent and was gradually rising in status. Moreover, he was associated with Lu Zizai, Yu Gengsheng, and others, which enabled him to protect himself.

He sighed, turned and walked into the night fog. As long as the child was doing well, that was enough. He didn't want to cause trouble for the boy because of himself.

An ordinary person would not be able to see his expression clearly, but Qin Ming could clearly see the gloom, helplessness, and guilt on his pale face.

Qin Ming could hardly have any goodwill towards most of the Cui family anymore. Some people wanted to keep him in the remote area of ​​Black and White Mountain, while others wanted to get rid of him directly.

Moreover, his family heirloom silk scroll fell into the hands of the Cui family patriarch.

One day, when his cultivation is advanced enough, he will surely go to the Cui family to seek justice.

In this ancient family with a history spanning thousands of years, Qin Ming was closest to Uncle Cui Qi and also held him in high regard.

If it weren't for Cui Hao and his grandfather, Qin Ming would have inevitably died after the war between the Li and Cui families, following the original trajectory. It was these two, grandfather and grandson, who saved him one after the other.

Qin Ming strode out of the slope, his face slightly pale. He was truly suffering from the shock of that terrifying emotion, and had been going back and forth between hell and heaven.

However, he was in a state of mind and felt a great sense of accomplishment. He repaired the broken jade book and kept it in his heart.

"How was the harvest?" Grandmaster Ling Canghai asked with a smile.

"Difficult, difficult, difficult. I've only glimpsed the surface of the true scriptures, and only scratched the surface," Qin Ming sighed, repeating the word "difficult" three times.

In an instant, the place fell silent, and many people showed strange expressions. He had truly gained some insight!

Qin Ming was taken aback. He had been so low-key, saying he had only touched the edge, so why did they still have such expressions?
A white-haired grandmaster sighed, "Truly remarkable! At your age, you've already grasped the basics of the broken jade book. A hero indeed, a young man indeed."

The area around the hillside was no longer peaceful. A group of people cast strange glances at them. Many had complex expressions: some were shocked, some were disappointed, some were envious, and some were utterly indifferent.

"One of the three great scriptures with the highest difficulty level on the path to immortality, known as the Heavenly Book, he was actually able to understand a part of it."

"Truly worthy of being one of the most outstanding immortal species!"

At this moment, Qin Ming's identity as a newcomer was ignored, and he was passively made a "seed of immortality," a title bestowed upon him by a group of renowned figures who regarded him as an outsider.

If Lu Zizai weren't here, they would definitely have examined his bones and tested his spiritual field. With such extraordinary talent, who wouldn't want to study him?
Ling Canghai stepped forward and said that he had already arranged accommodations.

In the original plan, Qin Ming and Lu Zizai would have said goodbye and left directly, but after discovering Uncle Cui, he readily agreed to stay for one night.

“That’s excellent. I was just about to have a more chat with Brother Qin,” said Immortal Seed Zhuo Qingming.

Tang Xumi stepped forward and said, "Brother Qin, here, I've brought you the cultivation technique I owed you back then."

Qin Ming was surprised. He took it and glanced at it. The name... was actually "The Upright Ape Demon Scripture".

"Are you serious?" he asked, looking at Tang Xumi.

When Qin Ming was fighting in the Western Region, he was often called the Upright Ape Demon King by demons. He still saw such words after returning!

Tang Xumi said, "This is a technique I obtained on the battlefield in the Western Region. Don't look down on it; it's quite profound and should be considered a remarkable skill."

"Alright then!" What else could Qin Ming say? He thanked him and put the money away.

Soon, Helian Zhaoyu sent someone to "deliver a message," saying that he wanted to have a sparring match with Qianye after he arrived.

Qin Ming didn't want to pay attention. He had just returned from the Western Frontier battlefield and had been bathed in the blood of so many Heavenly Demons. He had no interest in ordinary battles.

However, after thinking about it for a moment, he felt that it wouldn't hurt to agree.

Helian Zhaoyu and he had a deep grudge, so he certainly didn't come with good intentions. Since the other party wanted to challenge him, he didn't mind stepping in and helping Qingyue get rid of the trouble.

If Helian Zhaoyu suffers a crushing defeat in front of everyone, will he still have the face to entangle with Li Qingyue in the future?

Qin Ming said, "Okay, have him prepare the items that interest me."

The person responsible for delivering the message was Helian Zhaoyu's cousin. Upon hearing this, he was stunned. Did the other party want an "appearance fee"?
"It's just a friendly spar, why make such a fuss?" Helian Zhaohui was very dissatisfied.

Qin Ming replied, "Don't you know whether this is a friendly spar or not? Well, consider it a prize. If I lose, I naturally won't bring it up again."

Those who hadn't dispersed yet, upon hearing their conversation, immediately perked up, wishing that early night would arrive immediately. They hadn't expected that there would be a clash between top-tier immortal species.

At this moment, the fire spring in the Pure Land was artificially adjusted, and the flames gradually subsided, but it created an even more beautiful and serene atmosphere.

Li Qingyue and Qin Ming walked away, their silhouettes still faintly visible in the silver bamboo forest.

Helian Zhaoyu watched the two leave with an icy expression.

Wei Cheng said, "Zhaoyu, I'll walk with you."

"I'm going to meditate!" Helian Zhaoyu got goosebumps and turned to leave. Wei Cheng nodded, smiled, and said, "Looking forward to tomorrow!"

He was at peace with himself, since it wasn't him who had taken action anyway.

The sacred land at night possesses a hazy beauty. The celestial trees shed their clear light, and the spiritual herbs exhale auspicious radiance. As far as the eye can see, all the vegetation is draped in a soft veil, shrouded in a faint halo, like a fairytale world bathed in moonlight and celestial mist, tranquil and enchanting.

Qin Ming and Li Qingyue walked side by side, strolling through the Pure Land.

He didn't mention the four pages of the jade book, leaving it for later. After all, they were currently in the Pure Land, and if others discovered that he had actually completed the true scripture, the consequences would be unimaginable.

“Helian Zhaoyu is not weak. He has been tempered down from the fourth realm and has been honing himself with the ultimate method.” Li Qingyue said.

Qin Ming laughed and said, "This shows that when he first ventured into certain fields, he couldn't reach the pinnacle and couldn't achieve success overnight, so he had to go back and start over."

Li Qingyue smiled and said, "That is the Ten Thousand Refinement Method, which comes from a priceless secret manual. After you put it that way, its mysterious aura has faded considerably."

She cautioned us not to be careless!

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Qin Ming's smile faded.

He naturally wouldn't underestimate Helian Zhaoyu, who was originally a powerful immortal seed at the fourth realm, and clearly wanted to use the Ten Thousand Forging Method to build the strongest foundation.

As night fell, all the fire springs became bright.

Then, a golden sunrise shone from the misty mountain peaks to the east, bathing the pure land in a fresh and vibrant atmosphere.

Accompanied by Li Qingyue, Qin Ming went to see Cui Hao.

On a beautiful mountain peak, beside a medicinal herb field, sits a thatched cottage, shrouded in mist. Cui Hao lives and cultivates here in seclusion.

His expression was complicated, and he sighed, "Alas!"

"Seventh Uncle, are you injured?" Qin Ming didn't stand on ceremony and stepped forward to support one of his arms.

"I'm fine, my injury is almost healed. Three years have passed in the blink of an eye, and you're already taller than me," Cui Hao said, and the two of them tacitly avoided mentioning the people and things related to the Cui family.

A moment later, Cui Hao regained his usual talkativeness. Looking at Li Qingyue waiting in the distance, he turned to Qin Ming and smiled, "Not bad, you have a good eye. She is the most beautiful girl in our Pure Land, a fairy seed with unparalleled talent."

Then he nodded and said, "Well, speaking of which, you've known each other for a long time. That's good, you know each other well."

"Seventh Uncle, I have some questions for you." Later, Qin Ming's smile faded, and he seriously inquired about his grandfather's whereabouts.

He was filled with worry. Calculating the time, he realized that the old man, who had no cultivation, had already reached his twilight years, and he didn't know if he would ever have the chance to see him again.

Cui Hao said, "Although I was one of the first people to meet your grandfather, it was your father who personally received the old man in the end."

The so-called father refers to Cui's father.

"Where did he ultimately go..." Qin Ming's voice trembled.

"It is said that he insisted on leaving in order to find your biological parents." Cui Hao was not present at the time; these were all things that Cui's father told him.

Then he mentioned several place names.

Qin Ming frowned deeply and remained silent for a long time.

He least wanted to see Mr. and Mrs. Cui, but he knew he couldn't avoid it in the future, so he had to go there in person to ask them for clarification.

However, he couldn't wait any longer. He needed Lu Zizai's help with this matter and was about to pay a visit to the Cui family in the coming days!
He already possessed a complete set of silk calligraphy and was in no hurry to meet the Cui family patriarch. He would wait until he was strong enough before personally asking for the only thing his grandfather had left him.

Now that Lu Zizai has broken through the Heavenly Barrier, the most important thing is that he has solved the problem of his "old body" and can now walk freely in the world.

Qin Ming was prepared to swallow his pride and ask him to accompany him to the Cui family.

However, he did not intend to tell Cui Hao about this, to avoid putting him in a difficult position and causing him unnecessary anxiety.

"You're going to the Cui family?" After leaving, Li Qingyue learned of his plan and was immediately taken aback. If the Cui family knew who was accompanying him, they would probably be on high alert and might even cause a huge uproar.

"Qin Ming, when will you arrive? My uncle has been waiting for you for a long time!" Helian Mingxu appeared, no more than eleven years old, dressed in fine clothes, with a jade pendant hanging from his waist, somewhat precocious.

Qin Ming didn't have a good impression of him. Back when he, Xiao Wu, and Xiang Yiwu lived on the moon of Dayu, it was this boy who had someone clean up their residence in advance.

"What's the rush? Let him wait!"

“You…” Helian Mingxu had red lips and white teeth and was quite handsome. He was very angry at the moment, but he managed to restrain himself, especially in front of Li Qingyue. He did not want to lose his composure.

On this bright morning, the young generation of Pure Land gathered early, a large number of people waiting to watch a fierce battle.

In fact, a group of older figures also arrived at the scene. After all, it was a top-level competition between immortal beings, which made them unable to sit still.

Helian Zhaoyu said, "Fighting in the training ground is boring. Let's go to the Night Mist World outside the Pure Land!"

"No problem!" Qin Ming nodded, understanding his meaning: not to fight within the enclosed territory, but to fight freely and unleash their full potential.

The two rushed forward first, and soon after, they left the world of fragrant flowers, singing birds, and bright spring sunshine, and came into the cold, icy snow.

"What would it be like to be defeated at the peak of one's life?" Helian Zhaoyu asked Qin Ming as they walked side by side, in a voice only the two of them could hear.

"Have you ever shone brightly?" Qin Ming asked calmly.

I'm getting dental implants tomorrow, and I'm trembling with fear. I'll stop writing here for tonight and go to bed early.

(End of this chapter)