The Primordial Law

Chapter 529 News from the Outside World

The white-boned ship was over thirty feet long, with a blue banner that read "Thousand Mile Mountain" hanging on its iron silk canvas, which was as large as a white cloud. The banner fluttered in the wind as the ship sped along the ground.

A three-headed, ghostly beast, over twenty meters long and resembling a lion or wolf, led the way, its four hooves silent, the only sound the whooshing of the ships cutting through the wind.

This place, located on the Qiyuan Plain, was the most fertile land in the Lingxiao habitat a thousand years ago, nurturing billions of people in hundreds of states, and the ancestral homes of countless clans and families were once located here.

But now it is shrouded in darkness and deathly yin energy. In some areas, there are spatial rifts in the void, and ships, birds and martial arts practitioners dare not fly.

This is called the "Void Danger Zone".

……

Li Weiyi originally only wanted to say hello, ask for directions, or follow the caravan; he didn't want to get too involved. However, Lu Jingshen was hospitable and invited him onto the ship, instructing the maids to prepare a banquet.

Ultimately, with his dual identities as the head of the Cangli tribe and a giant in the Longevity Realm, no one would underestimate him.

When Li Weiyi learned that they were going to the East Sea and would pass through Leizhou in the eastern part of Lingxiao Realm, he did not refuse.

From the outside, the skeletal ship resembled the palace of a deceased lord, ferocious and terrifying, with a heavy aura of yin energy that made people want to keep their distance.

Entering the ship's interior revealed a completely different world.

The lamps and candles were bright and warm, the decorations were magnificent, and the windows were inlaid with golden phoenixes, making it a splendid and luxurious place.

Lu Jingshen hailed from the prestigious Lu family within the Thousand Mile Mountain region, possessing a powerful family background. Despite this, he was gentle and refined, lacking the arrogance and haughtiness of a spoiled brat. He walked side-by-side with Li Weiyi, who resembled "Li Songgu." He said, "Patriarch Li trusts me so much that he chose to board the ship. Aren't you afraid of the dangers on board, or that I harbor ill intentions?"

Li Wei smiled and pointed to the blue banner above: "Qianli Mountain family is a large and powerful family with businesses all over the world. They must have strict rules and regulations. Their numerous crimes of murder and robbery have long made them the target of public criticism and are intolerable to all living beings and major powers. This is why I dare to come for help. I trust your company's reputation."

Tiange and Xianlin are both industries under Qianlishan, and only a small part of them.

This well-reasoned and supported praise naturally pleased Lu Jingshen, making him feel closer to the company. He smiled and said, "Reputation is more valuable than gold, requiring thousands of years and generations to cultivate, but it can collapse in an instant. Anyone who dares to damage Qianlishan's reputation will be severely punished internally."

After Li Weiyi boarded the ship, he secretly observed the situation.

He discovered that the number of armored soldiers and maids on the ship exceeded one hundred. He was secretly surprised and realized that this young master Lu was no ordinary person.

It's important to know that traversing the Netherworld is extremely dangerous, and carrying an extra person incurs significant costs.

Li Weiyi asked, "Young Master Lu, you've come from the Hundred Realms Domain, haven't you?"

Lu Jingshen knew why he asked this question and smiled, "Qianli Mountain has purchased and possesses some ancient spatial teleportation arrays. Although Lingxiao Realm is located in the far south of the evil lands, hundreds of thousands of miles away from Baijing Realm, there are places in between where you can teleport directly, and you can cross them in a month. Therefore, we brought more guards and attendants. They are not ordinary people, and they will be responsible for purchasing goods, making contacts, and other matters."

"Even the servants at Qianli Mountain are chosen from among the best; how could they be ordinary people?"

Li Weiyi said this.

Those dozen or so maids were all pure immortals, with extraordinary looks and cultivation levels reaching the Dao Seed Realm.

This reclusive member of the Jiuli tribe, if he were to put together a list, could still manage to pull off such a lineup, including Xingyue Nu, Yao Qingxuan, Yao Yin, and Yin Ershisi.

But they could never be regarded as maids like Lu Jingshen did. Although these maids held extremely high positions within Qianli Mountain.

Upon entering the cabin, which is four zhang long and wide, a white jade lampshade stands in the center of a round table, and calligraphy and paintings hang on the four walls. Fine wine and delicacies are served.

The maids were all graceful and elegant, dressed in spotless white robes, like celestial concubines, each with their own unique charm, instantly making people forget the danger and terror of the secluded realm outside.

They were absolutely selected from among the immortals of various immortal realms.

Yu'er had been starving for two months. As soon as Lu Jingshen called out, "Patriarch Li, please," she picked up her chopsticks and acted as if she were the Patriarch Li, dominating the table without any of the manners and dignity that a Grand Palace Master should have.

Li Weiyi gave an awkward smile: "During the time we were lost in the Netherworld of the Dead, the little girl was starving. It's all my fault as her master. I shouldn't have brought her to such a dangerous place."

Lu Jingshen transmitted his voice to the maid, instructing her to add two more dishes. He then smiled and said, "It's alright, eat more. It'll feel more like home cooking. Many martial artists in the Longevity Realm have lived for hundreds of years and have lost all human warmth. It's creepy to be around them. How old is Patriarch Li this year?"

“Sixty-five,” Li Weiyi said.

Lu Jingshen said solemnly, "I broke through to the Longevity Realm at the age of fifty, and I am already seventy-four this year."

Li Weiyi was surprised and looked at Lu Jingshen, who was under thirty years old and very young and handsome under the lamplight. He quickly cupped his hands and laughed, "Brother Lu does not look old. It can only mean that he is extremely talented and that time cannot catch up with his cultivation. I admire you. Unlike me, I only entered the Longevity Realm at the age of sixty."

Lu Jingshen waved his hand and smiled wryly, saying modestly, "Without the Longevity Pill, I am no better than Patriarch Li, or even worse. I have been stuck in the first realm for twenty-four years and have not been able to break through. I do not deserve Patriarch Li's praise."

Those who can reach the Longevity Realm have opened nine springs in the Spring-Flowing Realm and cultivated seven seas in the Five Seas Realm. They are the most outstanding talents and have already eliminated 99% of martial arts practitioners.

Yao Qingxuan once said that it would be considered quite good if one could break through from the first realm to the second realm within forty years.

A breakthrough within twenty years is already considered top-tier among martial arts practitioners in the Longevity Realm.

Li Weiyi said, "I observe that Brother Lu's magical energy is powerful and his eyes are filled with divine light. His cultivation has reached the peak of the first realm. Breaking the Soul-Returning Lock is just around the corner."

Lu Jingshen did not deny this point: "Twenty-four years, from the initial stage to the peak, the cultivation speed can only be described as not slow. If Patriarch Li were to leave the Lingxiao Realm and go outside, and come into contact with those ancient sect disciples, he would know what despair is." "The Seven Locks of Longevity, each lock is a world."

"I've heard that a prodigy named Tang Wanzhou was born in the Lingxiao Realm, whose talent rivals that of the ancient sect's true disciples. She's not even forty years old yet, and she's already reached the second stage of the Longevity Realm. Does Patriarch Li know her?"

Li Weiyi revealed an expression of admiration, stroking his beard and sighing, "Tang Wanzhou, the young lord of the Northern Territory, is indeed a peerless genius who appears only once every thousand years in our Lingxiao Realm, as brilliant as a star and as beautiful as a snow lotus. However, she is proud and aloof, and her whereabouts are mysterious. Although we have had contact, we are not very familiar with her."

Yu'er stared at Li Weiyi for a moment.

I clearly remember that my master saved the young lord of the Northern Border in the East Sea, and they seemed to have a good relationship. Now, why don't they seem familiar with each other anymore?
"A complete liar..."

She muttered to herself to herself and continued picking at her food.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lu Jingshen inquired about the East Sea Dragon City and the Immortal Dragon Vein.

Upon hearing his account, Li Weiyi was immediately shocked, never expecting that Longcheng would actually emerge from the sea.

Moreover, has the Immortal Dragon Vein been revived?

The image of the golden mist that appeared on the surface of the East China Sea at that time flashed through his mind.

"I only knew that the Du'e Temple and the Dao Palace wanted to excavate the remains of the ancient immortal dragon, but I didn't know that they had actually dug up the Dragon City and the immortal dragon vein. This is going to be a big deal!" Li Weiyi exclaimed, half-jokingly.

Lu Jingshen could tell that the other party had indeed been trapped in the Netherworld for many days and was unaware of the drastic changes outside, so he said, "Indeed, there will be a lot of turmoil in the far south of the East Sea and the Lingxiao Realm."

"It is said that Daogong will work with the East Sea demons to rebuild Dragon City and build the fifth palace altar in Dragon City after Hunyuan Palace, Canghai Palace, Jicheng, and Shenyi Mountain."

"The entire southern part of Yingzhou, all 172 habitats of varying sizes, were shaken. Next, many forces will likely send disciples to the East Sea. Lingxiao Habitat is located near the East Sea, so it will definitely be affected."

"As far as I know, the Du'e Temple is preparing to increase its support for the Zuoqiu Sect, while the Sword Dao Imperial Court has sent an envoy to the Xuejian Tang Court. All the major powers are making their moves."

Li Weiyi was unclear about the exact state of the Immortal Dragon Vein's revival, but with various external forces vying for power and treating forces like the Zuoqiu Sect and the Xuejian Tang Court as pawns, war and turmoil were inevitable.

His gaze fell on Yu'er, who was engrossed in eating, her chopsticks making a clattering sound as she scraped the bowl. He thought to himself, "Perhaps only when the Grand Palace Master recovers can he turn the tide, engage in equal dialogue with the forces outside, and quell the chaos."

After the meal and drinks, Li Weiyi repeatedly expressed his gratitude and, led by a maid, went with Yu'er to a private cabin to rest.

"My Lord, Ning Xuan is guarding outside. Please let me know if you have any orders." The maid Ning Xuan, who was at the second level of the Dao Seed Realm, bowed and said this with her eyes full of respect.

Martial artists at the Longevity Realm are giants in any field.

Of course, Li Weiyi is fake.

Lu Jingshen looked at Li Weiyi's retreating figure as he disappeared at the end of the corridor, released his external field to envelop the cabin, and asked, "Uncle An, is there anything wrong with this person?"

"What does the Third Young Master think?"

An Zhiruo stood in the shadows, her body completely ethereal, like a ghost.

Lu Jingshen said, "I have cultivated the ability to discern people. He doesn't seem like a man in his sixties; he still has the energy and spirit of a young man. But I can't see any flaws in his demeanor."

An Zhiruo said, "Cultivation level cannot be faked! If his cultivation level is high enough to deceive us, then there is no need for him to deceive us. Traveling the world, concealing one's identity, and changing one's appearance are all means of self-protection, and there is nothing strange about them."

"Since the Third Young Master invited him onto the ship on my advice, I will personally keep an eye on him as a precaution."

……

Qi Feng flew into the cabin and reported the conversation between Lu Jingshen and An Zhiruo to Li Weiyi.

"Indeed, one should not underestimate people! He hosted this banquet to get closer to me, and then use his discerning eye to observe my subtleties." Li Weiyi pondered for a moment, then stopped thinking about it.

As long as there was no malice, Li Weiyi would remember their kindness.

Those two were traveling merchants with profound knowledge and extensive experience in recognizing people. The fact that they slipped up in front of them only shows that they had excellent eyesight and specialized expertise.

We will make up for this flaw in the future.

"Dong dong."

There was a knock on the door.

Li Weiyi opened the door.

Standing outside, Yu'er looked at him pitifully and said, "Master, let's stay together. I'm scared to be alone. There are bones everywhere on this ship, and I even saw ghosts wearing armor."

Ning Xuan stood to the right of the door, exuding a heroic air. She couldn't understand why the Immortal Lord had brought such a little girl, who was even afraid of ghosts, into the Netherworld. She said, "Little girl, don't be afraid. They are spirit guards raised by Thousand Mile Mountain."

(End of this chapter)