Xiuxian: I use magnetic fields to prove my truth

Chapter 297 The White-Browed Daoist Master
Zhou Qing smiled and said, "The Daoist temple needs my help, so these two spiritual veins can be considered my reward."

Nie Yunxi clicked her tongue in surprise, thinking to herself, "Two spiritual veins as payment? That's really frightening."

Spiritual veins are the foundation of cultivation sects; a rich spiritual vein is enough to support a Golden Core sect.

Senior Brother has obtained the foundation of two Golden Core sects.

People at this level are truly astonishing in every way they do.

The thought of being able to follow his senior brother to the temple for three years of cultivation made Nie Yunxi even happier, and he immediately agreed with joy.

That night, Zhou Qing stayed overnight at the Gushe Taoist Temple.

The two chatted for half the night about the details of their separation. Nie Yunxi recounted several interesting stories about her cultivation at the Illusionary Love Sect, while Zhou Qing also told her about the news of his fellow disciples at the Azure Cloud Sect.

Hearing that Wang Xiaohu had chosen to return to Yunzhou City, Nie Yunxi couldn't help but feel a little melancholy.

Time flies, and she has been away from her hometown for nearly twenty years.

Zhou Qing learned from Nie Yunxi that Wei Xu had also gone on a trip recently, but was soon recalled by the sect.

Nie Yunxi smiled and said, "Among the young people of our Nine Sects Alliance, all those who are qualified to go down the mountain want to seek refuge with our senior brother. The elders of each family are worried that if everyone goes there, it will distract our senior brother, so they have repeatedly ordered that no one is allowed to go and seek refuge with him."

Zhou Qing's journey may have seemed glamorous to outsiders, but the elders of the Nine Sects Alliance knew that he was constantly dancing on the edge of a knife, never knowing when he might face a life-or-death crisis.

If he had many young people from the Nine Sects Alliance around him to take care of, it would inevitably distract him and prevent him from fully dealing with the calamity. Therefore, the Nine Sects Alliance issued a warning.

Nie Yunxi said, "Qingyun Sect is particularly strict. Not only are we not allowed to go there to seek refuge, but all the disciples who were traveling outside have been summoned back. We are asked to be patient until our senior brother returns to the sect before we are allowed to go out."

Zhou Qing asked, "Did the disciples of the Qingyun Sect encounter trouble outside?"

Nie Yunxi said, "It's not really a problem. It's just that because of Senior Brother's reputation, the immortals of the Western Continent tend to look up to the disciples of Qingyun Sect. Everyone wants to challenge the disciples of Qingyun Sect. As long as they win by two or three points, it's enough to boast to their peers."

"The disciples of Qingyun Sect were so disturbed that they could hardly bear it, but they could not show weakness, fearing that it would damage the reputation of their senior brother. For a period of time, they did suffer a lot of grievances."

Zhou Qing chuckled and said, "My reputation is not so easily damaged."

"But this is also good. Under heavy pressure, it can help them develop a strong and resilient character."

……

The next morning, Zhou Qing planned to take Nie Yunxi to the Buddhist temple.

Just as they were about to leave, they heard a few knocks on the door, followed by Gao Lingyun's voice from outside: "We heard that Miss Yun is leaving Wanxiang City, and all of you have come to see her off."

Nie Yunxi stepped forward and opened the door of the dojo, and many curious eyes immediately peered in from outside.

Those gathered outside were all cultivators who had discussed the Dao with Nie Yunxi. They were most familiar with Nie Yunxi's temperament and knew that this Jade Fairy was quiet and did not like to socialize.

So when they heard that a strange cultivator had been personally and joyfully welcomed into the Daoist temple by Nie Yunxi last night and stayed there overnight, all the cultivators were very surprised. Therefore, they all rushed over early this morning to find out who this person was that could win the favor of the Jade Fairy.

At first, people suspected that the person might be a fellow disciple of the Jade Fairy, but they soon realized that the Illusionary Love Sect did not have any male disciples.

This only fueled people's curiosity.

After the door opened, everyone's gaze fell on the tall figure behind the Jade Fairy.

At the forefront of all the cultivators were the so-called Two Clouds, Three Heroes, and Four Outstanding Individuals. Several of them, upon seeing Zhou Qing, were initially taken aback, but then exclaimed with delight, "Brother Zhou, when did you arrive in Myriad Elephant City?"

Zhou Qing glanced at the two men who were speaking and smiled, "So it's Brother Chen and Brother Ming. How have you been?" The two men were Chen Xiao from the Chongshui Sect and Ming Ying from the Jin Kui Sect.

I met Zhou Qing at Chongshui Sect back then, and later the two of them also came to Wanxiang City to open a Taoist temple.

Seeing that the three knew each other, Gao Lingyun asked in confusion, "Do you two know him?"

Ming Ying laughed and said, "Everyone used to praise the Heavenly Tong True Lord all day long, but now that the True Lord is right in front of us, why don't you recognize him?"

The crowd fell silent, stunned by the news. After a long pause, they hurriedly said, "Greetings, True Lord!"

Zhou Qing said, "No need for formalities. I've never liked these empty gestures."

"I have been invited by the Dharma center to go there on important business. I must take my leave now, and I hope we will meet again someday."

After saying this, he cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to the crowd.

The crowd hurriedly made way for the two to pass.

After the two disappeared at the end of the road leading to the Dharma propagation site, a murmur arose from the crowd.

Gao Lingyun said bitterly, "I never expected that Fairy Green Jade would know True Lord Tiantong. No wonder she is so cold to others."

Everyone fell silent, a sense of desolation washing over them.

They made a name for themselves in Vientiane City, which would have been a sensation in the entire cultivation world of the Western Continent in the past.

All cultivators who gain fame in Wanxiang City will be talked about and praised by cultivators from all sects in the Western Continent.

But now, they feel that their achievements are completely meaningless.

……

Zhou Qing did not choose to fly, but instead walked from Wanxiang City to the Dharma Propagation Center, taking in the bustling scene of Wanxiang City along the way.

They also passed by the Nine Alliance shops in MixC Mall, but they did not go in.

After spending half a day, the two walked out of Vientiane City from the south and then walked for several dozen miles before reaching the mountain gate of the Dharma Propagation Center.

Seven cultivators stood in front of the mountain gate, all of them Nascent Soul True Monarchs. Zhou Qing only recognized True Monarch Lu Ping.

The others should be the True Lords who did not reside in the Demon Abyss at the Dharma Propagation Center.

Upon seeing Zhou Qing approach, Lu Ping Zhenjun stepped forward and said with a smile, "Young friend, you've finally arrived. Let me introduce you."

As he spoke, he pointed to the leader, a white-haired, white-browed, and white-bearded True Lord, and introduced him: "This is the White-browed True Lord, the master of the Dharma Propagation Temple."

Zhou Qing looked at the White-Browed True Lord and found that this true ruler of the Western Continent did not have the slightest bit of the temperament of a cultivator. He looked like an old, wealthy mortal. His attitude was kind and his eyes were gentle. Most people would think that he was a kind and benevolent senior.

Zhou Qing, however, saw a towering, majestic Dharma image behind him, like a mountain, awe-inspiring and imposing. The Dharma image's eyes shone with silver light, and it was as indifferent as a high and mighty deity.

Among the seven Nascent Soul True Lords, Bai Mei's Dharma form was the most solid, almost reaching the point of transforming from an illusory form into a tangible entity.

Zhou Qing immediately realized that this White-Browed True Monarch had reached the limit of the Nascent Soul stage and was only one step away from manifesting the Nascent Soul and achieving the Dharma Body.

As Zhou Qing observed Bai Mei, Bai Mei was also observing him, and gradually, a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)