Vampire Cultivation Notes

Two miles outside Taipingfang Market, Li Jieqing lay in a pit, the jade pendant at his waist glowing intermittently, the golden patina on his body disappearing, and his head buzzing.

What happened?

Li Jieqing looked up and saw Jiang Ping, whose features were very familiar, and couldn't help but curse inwardly.

Chengming, you old liar! Didn't you say this person wouldn't be back for at least a few months? But the person arrived right after you said that, and I, who was so decisive in running away, didn't even manage to escape.

If I had known I wasn't going to pack up my belongings, I should have just left.

Li Jieqing looked up at the sky again and saw that Jiang Ping's surging magical power was exactly the same as Cheng Ming Dao Ren's, and even slightly stronger.

Although he hasn't reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he has definitely reached the Qi Refining Perfection stage.

After sixteen years of cultivation, less than seventeen years, he directly achieved the perfection of Qi Refining.

Is it reasonable that everyone has mixed spiritual roots?

"Interesting. You're amazed by my cultivation level. You have mixed spiritual roots... It seems you also know that I have mixed spiritual roots?"

Jiang Ping recalled her magic sword, her magic robes fluttering as she landed outside the pit. Staring at Li Jieqing's face in the pit, she said calmly, "Ancestor Fengxin indeed has a youthful face... You have many thoughts in your mind, but you're not surprised who I am or why you're looking for me?"

As they were talking, the old Taoist with a single horn, a male disciple of the Ruyi Sect, and Taoist Chengming arrived one after another.

Seeing this, the expressions on the faces of the several people were different.

The one-horned old Taoist priest spoke first: "Jiang Fairy! Back then, your father and mother were closest to this man. After just one beast tide, both of these virtuous fellow cultivators tragically disappeared without a trace. Many elders in the community can testify to this!"

This was because the old Taoist priest, seeing that he had offended Li Jieqing to the point of no return, simply added fuel to the fire and kicked him while he was down, in order to eliminate any future trouble.

"What a righteous act of cutting off..."

Li Jieqing cursed under his breath and climbed out of the pit.

Fortunately, due to his special physical condition, this injury will heal in no time.

However, seeing that Jiang Ping'er was no longer in a hurry to make a move, and only the old Taoist with the unicorn was still being aggressive, Li Jieqing pressed his chest and pretended to be seriously injured, while giving a look to Cheng Ming Daoist behind him.

What are you doing?!

Chengming Daoist's face was grim. He stepped forward, about to speak.

Jiang Ping turned around, her delicate brows furrowing, and said, "So you were involved too? Did Uncle Baozhou know?"

Master Baozhou is right behind us in the market.

With a thud, Daoist Chengming knelt down, his face filled with horror.

How does this guy know everything?

Seeing this, Li Jieqing, who had been observing from the sidelines, finally realized that the person in question was quite famous.

Green lotus seeds!

It's likely that Qinglianzi gave Jiang Ping the ability to read people's hearts; otherwise, how could he have found this place in such a short time? It's also unlikely that Daoist Chengming was captured beforehand.

Upon realizing this, Li Jieqing was startled and quickly held his breath to calm himself down.

Just then, Jiang Ping looked back again and raised his magic sword once more, saying, "You, Ancestor Fengxin, are you going with me to the marketplace to investigate the crimes of those who have undergone tribulation cultivation? Or, for now, let's cut to the chase and quickly come with me to Wangyue Valley!"

Heh heh, the Jiang family woman actually called someone else a tribulation cultivator.

Li Jieqing was almost laughing in anger, but on the surface, he immediately said, "Go to Wangyue Valley! Let the sect leaders decide for us."

"It seems I don't need to explain anymore, very good."

Jiang Ping nodded, then looked at the one-horned old Taoist and Cheng Ming Daoist who had followed him: "You two come with me to Wangyue Valley. If there is any harvest, you can each share the spoils."

"this……!"

Chengming Daoist thought of something, and his eyes turned red with anger and anxiety. However, he could not lash out because Master Baozhou was right behind him.

The old Taoist priest with the unicorn unaware of the situation immediately tried to decline.

However, Jiang Ping would not allow them to return to the streets to report the news, so he gestured to another Ruyi Sect disciple beside him.

"Senior Brother Yang, please keep an eye on them and make sure they don't leave and reveal my good deed."

"Aren't you going to pay respects to Junior Sister's parents anymore?" Senior Brother Yang asked, bewildered.

"No need, we can go to Wangyue Valley to offer our prayers."

"In that case, you two should hurry up and leave, and listen to your junior sister!" Senior Brother Yang also summoned a magic sword, and judging from his magic power, he was also at the peak of Qi cultivation.

With the situation under control, Jiang Ping nodded in satisfaction.

Cultivation is not easy, especially for someone like her who came from the wilderness and relied on a bit of awakened talent to enter the upper sect with the body of four spiritual roots. The journey was even more arduous.

If one wishes to ascend further on the path to immortality, one must naturally seize every opportunity and chance.

Compared to being anxious to avenge her parents, obtaining the treasure of the cave in Wangyue Valley was obviously more important. Therefore, she absolutely could not let Master Baozhou know about it, otherwise, if a Foundation Establishment cultivator came forward, there would be no benefit for her.

"Come with me!"

I'm never going back to Taipingfang city again.

Jiang Ping and Senior Brother Yang each kept watch over their respective people, then leaped into the air and flew towards Wangyue Valley.

……

"How does she know about the Valley of Gazing at the Moon?!"

Leaving Taipingfang Market, he wouldn't be immediately questioned by Master Baozhou. After escaping his panic, Daoist Chengming turned to question Li Jieqing, his eyes practically spitting fire.

Li Jieqing spread his hands and said, "Because that cave dwelling was originally obtained from Jiang Wei and his wife."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ping, who was piloting the flying sword in front, paused, but seemed not to have heard it and continued flying forward.

It seems that Jiang Wei and his wife haven't told her where the entrance to the cave is yet, so I need to lead the way...

Li Jieqing caught a glimpse of the movement on the riverbank ahead, and this thought popped into his mind.

That's good. No wonder I didn't want to use my power to kill him; it turns out I couldn't do without him.

"Please tell us, Steward, what exactly is happening in Moon Gazing Valley, and what is the purpose of this cave dwelling that warrants the personal visit of two disciples from a prestigious sect?"

The One-Horned Taoist, riding his demonic snake, squeezed over to ask for guidance.

"Ask him what to do now!" The head steward stepped aside impatiently, then focused his gaze on the distance, seeing that Moon Gazing Valley was almost upon them.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Fengxin? What brings you here...?"

The one-horned Taoist had no choice but to come over with a forced smile and ask Li Jieqing, having long since abandoned any pretense of saving face.

Li Jieqing, however, remained silent, a half-smile playing on his lips.

"Fellow Daoist Fengxin, what happened just now was truly due to the overwhelming authority of the sect. I was also unable to do as I pleased. At my age, I am still running around everywhere. I beg you to forgive me this once."

The old Taoist priest with the unicorn horn was swept along, and he was increasingly alarmed as he flew. He would not be satisfied until he found a clue.

"Rest assured, Daoist Unicorn, I have never been one to hold grudges."

Li Jieqing chuckled, but instead of addressing the matter that the One-Horned Taoist was concerned about, he brought up another matter.

"So, Fellow Daoist Unicorn, you recently took on a disciple. How is he doing?"

"Three elemental roots, mediocre at best. Even if I share some of my resources with him, I don't know if he'll be able to reach the late stage of Qi Refining in twenty years... By the way, fellow Daoist, where are we headed?"

Li Jieqing did not answer, but instead said, "Since Fellow Daoist Unicorn has taken on a disciple, you have been so responsible in teaching and guiding him. Could it be that you have abandoned your own path to immortality?"

"Alas, my life force is exhausted. What else can I do but entrust my aspirations for immortality to future generations... Please tell us our purpose!"