A mortal cultivating immortality can nurture spirit beasts.

Chapter 164 Qingyi's Persistence

"I never expected there would be an ancient teleportation array here!"

Nangong Wan was greatly surprised, but Lin He was not. He simply explained, "Nowadays, cultivators either use the Star Palace's teleportation array or the teleportation arrays of the righteous and demonic paths to travel to the outer sea. However, in ancient times, ancient cultivators used ancient teleportation arrays to travel to the outer sea. It's just that these ancient teleportation arrays have been unused for a long time, and many have been abandoned. Some can be repaired and still be used, while others are beyond repair."

As Lin He spoke, he felt a surge of excitement, for he had been pondering something for a long time.

If he really takes the Void Heaven Cauldron, it will be a very troublesome thing to use the Star Palace's teleportation array to go to the outer sea or even return to Biling Island.

In the original story, after Han Li seized the cauldron, he wanted to go to the outer sea to avoid the storm, and he borrowed Ling Yuling's power. But Lin He didn't know if he would be able to run into her by chance. If he didn't, how would he return to Biling Island?

Therefore, when Lin He discovered this ancient teleportation array, his face lit up with joy. However, he then noticed that one corner of the teleportation array was destroyed, and he couldn't help but frown.

Xin Ruyin has already formed her core and has been studying teleportation arrays for years. At this moment, she shook her head and said, "No, we need to repair the damaged parts before trying again."

The three of them already had various materials on them, and when they put them together, they actually met their needs. Lin He had also learned some knowledge of formations over the years, and although he was far inferior to Xin Ruyin, he could still lend a hand.

The three of them worked together for a month to finally repair it. Xin Ruyin took out a set of concealment formations and set them up. Lin He saw this and embedded a few mid-grade spirit stones. Then he took out the Great Teleportation Token. Immediately afterward, a flash of light appeared, and the three of them disappeared instantly.

This is an abandoned island, barren and overgrown with weeds, clearly abandoned for a long time.

A beam of light appeared, and Lin He and his two companions appeared here. Looking at the surrounding scenery, Lin He was not surprised. He immediately asked Xin Ruyin to take out another set of concealment formations.

Lin He took out another map, looked at it from left to right, and suddenly had a strange look on his face.

"Husband, what's wrong?"

Lin He shook his head and did not answer immediately. Instead, he flew with the two of them for a while and then stopped on a small island with a thriving business.

"That should be Coral Island. The island is rich in blood coral, which is an important material for refining pills that enhance cultivation in the Qi Refining stage."

Nangong Wan nodded and said, "No wonder this place is so bustling with people, not only ordinary people, but also quite a few cultivators."

Xin Ruyin then asked, "Young master, why did you have such a strange expression just now? Is there something wrong with this Coral Island?"

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"That's not the reason," Lin He said helplessly. "We're not far from Nanhe Island. If that Qingyi Hermit had intended to investigate, he probably would have already discovered us."

Nangong Wan smiled and said, "Is it that Qingyi Jushi who was so eager to take you as his disciple?"

"Who else could it be but him? Let's go, I don't want to get entangled with him."

"So my husband can be afraid too."

The three flew towards Tianxing City, but soon a small blue bird suddenly blocked their path. The bird spoke in human language, "Young friend Lin, why don't you come and see this old man as you pass by?"

"Ahem—Senior Qing, we have important matters to attend to—"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a beam of azure light appeared before Lin He and the other two, revealing it to be Qingyi Jushi.

Qingyi glanced at Lin He, then couldn't help but puff out his beard and glare at him, saying, "Every time you see me, you always make excuses about having important business to attend to. Are you really that busy?"

Lin He was somewhat embarrassed, while Nangong Wan and Xin Ruyin quickly bowed, "Greetings, Senior Qingyi!"

"Look, now that's proper etiquette!" Qingyi smiled and took out two gifts for the two women.

"Thank you so much, Senior!" The two women were naturally delighted. Nangong Wan then asked, "Where are you headed, Senior?"

Qing Yi then looked at Lin He and said, "The Void Heaven Palace, which takes place once every three hundred years, is a major event in the Chaotic Star Sea. I don't have much time left to live, so I also want to try my luck. However, entering the Void Heaven Palace requires a fragment of the Void Heaven Map. I am all alone and have no disciples to offer me any gifts, so I can only try to get two fragments of the Void Heaven Map myself."

Xin Ruyin asked with some curiosity, "Senior, if you have no disciples, why did you need two incomplete maps?"

Upon hearing this, Qingyi glared fiercely at Lin He, "Isn't it all because of this kid?"

"Senior Qing, could it be that you are—" Lin He was also somewhat incredulous.

Qing Yi shook his head and said, "When we met last time, you said that sincerity should be exchanged for sincerity. After thinking about it, I think there's some truth to that. Although this Void Heaven Palace is full of various risks, it also has many treasures and spiritual herbs, especially one called Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng, which can be refined into Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng Pills to increase the chances of advancing to the Nascent Soul stage. You want to advance to the Nascent Soul stage, right? Then you can't miss out on this Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng."

"Senior, do you know where the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng is located?"

Qing Yi shook his head and said, "How would I know? I've only heard of it before. But you're a lucky boy with great opportunities. You might just run into one. But let me make this clear: I'm only responsible for finding a fragment of the map for you. As for the Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng, you'll have to find it yourself."

Lin He was stunned when he heard this. He had only said it casually that day, just to make Qingyi Jushi back down and stop bothering him.

But Master Qingyi took it seriously!

Nangong Wan and Xin Ruyin, who were standing to the side, were also very surprised. They did not expect that the old man in front of them would be so persistent in taking on disciples.

Lin He sighed and said, "Senior Qing, I really don't understand why you have to go to such lengths. With your status as a Nascent Soul cultivator, if you just say it out loud, I think there would be countless cultivators willing to become your disciples. Why do you have to keep targeting me?"

Upon hearing this, Qing Yi shook his head and said, "Do you think I'm the kind of person who takes on disciples casually? I wouldn't even look at those ordinary people. You're the only one who doesn't know how lucky you are. I've never treated anyone like this in my entire life."

Lin He felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this, and then, as if remembering something, he pointed to Nan Gongwan and said, "Senior Qing, I will find the fragment of the Void Heaven Map myself, so there is no need to trouble you any further. However, I have a request to make."

Hearing Lin He refuse his offer, Qing Yi's expression darkened. But when he heard that Lin He needed a favor, he immediately perked up. "Young friend, you're finally willing to ask me for a favor? Just tell me what it is, and I'll do whatever I can to help!"

"Wan'er is my Daoist partner. She is now in the late stage of Core Formation and is not far from the Nascent Soul stage. If Wan'er forms her Nascent Soul in the future, I would like to ask you to protect her."

Upon hearing this, Qing Yi looked at Nangong Wan, sized her up, and couldn't help but nod, saying, "A Daoist partner in the late stage of Core Formation? You're quite capable, kid. It seems you're not far from the Nascent Soul realm. Well, if you're ready to form your Nascent Soul in the future, you can come to my Nanhe Island."

Nangong Wan was overjoyed upon hearing this. It would be wonderful to have a Nascent Soul cultivator protecting her, and she quickly expressed her gratitude.

"Alright, alright, brat, you've finally decided to beg me. It's settled then. I need to go find the fragment of the Void Heaven Map, so I'll be going now."

Qingyi bid farewell with a smile, and a flash of green light appeared before he disappeared into the horizon.

After Nangong Wan saw him walk away, she said, "Husband, this Senior Qingyi is really good to you. I think it would be good for you to become his disciple."

"If he can stick with it instead of just a passing fancy, I might consider it."

Lin He waved his hand and said, "Let's go, let's go to Miaoyin Sect first and see if they have found that place."