Immortality and cultivation begin with alchemy and accounting.

Bai Xuangu said, "Twenty-one years ago, there was internal strife in the Guanmo Sea, and the Thousand Eyes Sect, one of the five major demonic sects, was defeated and swallowed up by the Purple Smoke Demonic Sect."

To escape the pursuit and encirclement of the Purple Smoke Demon Sect, its remaining forces fled into the southern outer sea of ​​the Vast Ocean.

"Although they are remnants of a defeated army, the Thousand Eyes Sect and its affiliated forces still have three Golden Core demon cultivators and eight Pseudo-Core demon cultivators, plus a multitude of Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining cultivators."

They possess the power to disrupt the vast ocean and intend to occupy the southern outer sea to rebuild the Demonic Sect.

"At that time, our Bai family was summoned by the Liuyun Sect to deal with these demonic cultivators."

"My father, mother, and Bai Jinghe were all among those conscripted."

"Bai Jinghe returned alive in the end, but my parents both died in the South China Sea."

"Besides the various families, there were also many independent cultivators from the South China Sea who responded to the call of the Liuyun Sect back then."

"Some time ago, a rogue cultivator who personally experienced that battle told me that Bai Jinghe was responsible for the deaths of my parents..."

"Although this news is too shocking, for various reasons, I am willing to believe what this rogue cultivator said."

"But I still want to ask you, Second Uncle, from your perspective, how credible is what this rogue cultivator said?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xuanjing was startled and looked at Bai Xuangu with a slight change in expression.

This information is truly explosive.

Could it be that the current head elder of the third branch is actually his father's killer?

Meeting Bai Xuangu's gaze, Bai Jingming felt a chill run down his spine.

However, he instinctively shook his head: "How could that be?"

After a moment's hesitation, he looked at Bai Xuangu with a complicated expression: "I'm afraid I can't answer your question."

"However, you and I are both high-ranking members of the Bai family, and we know the Supreme Elder's abilities. He can..."

Halfway through his sentence, Bai Jingming suddenly felt his tone become somewhat heavy, and the magic power near his lips became disordered, as if it were being restrained in some way.

He quickly changed his words, saying, "The Thousand Eyes Sect cultivates the Way of the Soul, and is most skilled at bewitching people's hearts."

The cultivators who returned from eradicating the demonic cultivators were all subjected to thorough examination by the Supreme Elder.

"If Bai Jinghe really killed a fellow cultivator, the Supreme Elder would definitely have noticed."

Bai Jingming glanced at Bai Xuanjing and realized that he might have said something inappropriate.

Rules are rules, and no matter how close you are to someone, you can't break them.

Moreover, he was bound by the law of silence, and there were some things he couldn't say.

The Bai family has some trump cards, and it doesn't matter if he and Bai Xuangu know about them, since they are both considered high-ranking members.

But Bai Xuanjing is not suited to know.

Noticing Bai Jingming's expression, Bai Xuanjing immediately realized that her second uncle might have something he didn't want her to know.

However, even without being explicitly stated, he could deduce the gist of it from the implied meaning of her words.

"The Supreme Elder's methods... the Pseudo-Core Formation realm... Could it be that our Supreme Elder's borrowed supernatural power is capable of probing people's thoughts?"

Although Bai Jingming didn't say it explicitly, Bai Xuanjing subconsciously began to ponder it.

Although it is far from the realms of False Core and Golden Core.

However, he could also learn some relevant information from the various books he could access.

Cultivators at the Golden Core stage can refine the Dao intent and master so-called supernatural powers.

The "Pseudo-Core Formation" refers to a cultivator who has not yet refined the Dao intent, but can use external objects to perform some Golden Core techniques.

The lifespan of a pseudo-core cultivator is between that of a Golden Core cultivator and a Foundation Establishment cultivator, around 350 years.

The most crucial point is that as long as the object used to obtain the Golden Elixir of Enlightenment is not destroyed, it can be passed down.

The Bai family possesses a treasure that can be used to enter the pseudo-core realm.

Therefore, one member of the Bai family can use external objects to enter the realm of false elixir.

That was the Supreme Elder.

Therefore, the election of the Supreme Elder is not only an improvement in status, but also means that one can refine fake elixirs and treasures, and further advance one's cultivation and lifespan.

Those who cultivate themselves may be indifferent to power and influence, but they often do not reject strength and longevity.

After all, the latter is the initial goal for cultivators embarking on the path to immortality.

The Daoist intent of the Golden Elixir is infinitely varied and infinitely complex, possessing a myriad of supernatural powers.

It is said that some of them are skilled at questioning the thoughts of cultivators.

It has a similar effect to the Heart-Questioning Talisman, but is more domineering.

Having figured all this out, Bai Xuanjing also understood why Bai Jingming had kept quiet.

Although everyone knows that a fake Core cultivator must possess a technique that relies on external objects for inheritance.

However, the specific Daoist meanings and supernatural powers of the borrowed objects are often the secrets of each family.

Do not reveal your secrets unless you are in dire straits.

Family records on this matter are often vague.

Bai Jingming then added, "The Bai family has survived for so many years because of the cohesion of its people. Fratricide is a great taboo."

"Although we have been somewhat lax in recent years, examining the character of our disciples is still an important part of promoting senior members and selecting stewards."

"If your father's death was truly caused by Bai Jinghe, the Supreme Elder would not have given him the opportunity to establish his foundation."

After saying that, Bai Jingming sighed: "Actually, your father and Bai Jinghe had a fairly good relationship in the early years..."

"After the scourge of demonic cultivators in the southern sea, your father perished, and Bai Jinghe never came to your house again. It seems something must have happened in the south back then."

Then, Bai Jingming patted Bai Xuangu on the shoulder: "You are now on the verge of Foundation Establishment. Reach the peak of Qi Refining as soon as possible. It would be best if you could obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill before the Supreme Elder passes away."

After you establish your foundation, your status in the third branch of the family will be greatly enhanced.

"Regardless of what happened back then, it doesn't have much impact on you anymore."

Bai Xuanjing's eyes flickered, and no one knew what she was thinking.

At this time,

"The meal is ready, let's eat."

Wu Yuxiu came out of the kitchen at some point, gave Bai Xuangu a complicated look, and seemed to have a reproach in her eyes before greeting him.

……

the next morning,

The sound of the six bells came from Nianzu Island.

Countless streaks of light disappeared from various islands and headed towards Nianzu Island.

After months of rest and recuperation, the actual clan gathering lasts only one day.

Inside Bai Xuanjing's house.

"Why are the feathers of this smoker... shining again?"

Bai Xuanjing finished his cultivation and stood up to look at the bird feathers on the desk.

The information revealed by Baek Hyun-gook yesterday was so explosive that no conclusion was reached in the end.

On the contrary, Bai Jingming and Bai Xuangu were both cautious and did not speak deeply, leaving Bai Xuanjing feeling as if she were looking at flowers through a fog.

With his mind in turmoil, he could say he didn't sleep a wink all night.

Bai Xuanjing's eyes flickered as he gazed at the feathers of the smokebird.

"Is someone sending another message to Zhan Yue's Daoist partner?"

He quickly made a guess in his mind, and then gently stroked the feather artifact, his heart stirred slightly.

"Xuanjing, the Canghuang Bell has rung. Let's go to Nianzu Island."

Outside, Bai Xuan Gu's voice could be heard calling out.

The luster on the feather flickered a few times before going out completely.

It lasted much longer than the last time.

Bai Xuanjing put down the feather artifact and left the room.

……

The sea area of ​​Jing'anfang District

On an island, two figures sat cross-legged.

One of them had an aged appearance, with deep wrinkles on his face, and his cultivation level was at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

The other person was a middle-aged, bald, muscular man whose cultivation level was also at the fifth level of Qi Refining.

The two of them each held a feather in their hands, exactly the same as the one Bai Xuanjing received from Zhan Yue Dao Lu.

"What's going on with this Moon-Slaying Companion? They haven't responded at all?"

"Those demon bastards are about to return from the Demon Sea. If Zhan Yue and her companion can't rejoin us soon, we'll have to abandon them!"

The burly man watched as the gleam on the smokebird's feathers disappeared, and angrily scratched his bald head.