Mortal: I have a gathering technique

The next chapter is even more exciting: Chapter 48, "Increasing the Old Monster's Strength," awaits your visit.

In fact, besides the two routes of going south or north, there is a third option.

That is to take the ancient teleportation array to the Chaotic Star Sea.

However, after careful consideration, Fang Qing ultimately rejected the idea.

Firstly, the Chaotic Star Sea will soon face great chaos.

Secondly, once the entire sect moves to the Chaotic Star Sea, not to mention whether they can hide there, the ancient teleportation array in Tiannan will inevitably be exposed.

At that time, unless Fang Qing cultivates to the late Nascent Soul stage or even the Divine Transformation stage, he will not be able to return to Tiannan.

In addition, there is another very important reason, which is his master, Linghu Laoguai.

Linghu Laoguai is currently only at the peak of the early Nascent Soul stage, while Fang Qing clearly remembers that in the original story, when Han Li returned from the Chaotic Star Sea, Linghu Laoguai was already at the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

As expected, the opponent must have broken through after the invasion of the demonic path.

His master had been away from the Nascent Soul stage for over three hundred years, and despite all that arduous cultivation, he was still only at the initial stage. Then, when the demonic path invaded, he immediately broke through...

What did they say?

You'll never know your potential until you push yourself!

Fang Qing was worried that if he revealed the Chaotic Star Sea, Linghu Laoguai would feel that he had a way out, and ultimately the pressure would not be enough to break through, which would make him a laughing stock.

Therefore, for the future of Huangfeng Valley, he, as a disciple, has an obligation to enhance his master's strength.

Linghu Laoguai had no idea that his good disciple had already planned out his future.

At this moment, listening to Fang Qing's analysis, his eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he was overjoyed.

I feel that accepting Fang Qing as his wife was one of the best decisions he ever made in his life!

"My disciple, your analysis is so thorough that I imagine you have already made your choice. Tell me which side you prefer."

Linghu Laoguai looked at Fang Qing with satisfaction, very curious about how his good disciple would choose.

Fang Qing decisively uttered two words:

"Heading north!"

Old Monster Linghu raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice:

"While the combined forces of Long Han and Feng Bing could indeed contend against a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, they are ultimately only at the peak of the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm. A prolonged battle would be disadvantageous, not to mention that both the righteous and demonic paths have a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator each. Aren't you worried about them joining forces, my disciple?"

Fang Qing shook his head and chuckled:

"Given the deep-seated animosity between the righteous and demonic paths, it's already an achievement if they can maintain a tacit understanding of not interfering with each other; there's no way they can even talk about joining forces."

"Not to mention, there are also internal conflicts of interest between the two sides."

"Take the six sects of the demonic path as an example. Once they occupy Yuanwu, Zijin, and my Yue Kingdom, there will probably be a lot of fighting just to divide the territory, not to mention the subsequent resource consumption."

"And the time that was wasted was enough for a dozen or so countries in the north to form an alliance."

"Therefore, I boldly predict that the expansion of both the righteous and demonic paths will most likely come to a halt in the Eastern Yu Kingdom."

At this point, Fang Qing, without waiting for Linghu Laoguai to ask, took the initiative to explain:

"The territory of Dongyu Kingdom is not only larger than that of my Yue Kingdom, but its resources are also more abundant. There is no way that the righteous and the demonic paths can give up such a piece of fat meat."

"But Dongyu Kingdom has a fatal flaw: it does not have a leading sect like the 'Hidden Moon Sect' to unite the will of the entire Dongyu Kingdom."

"This has led to each sect within Dongyu having its own ideas."

"And such a fragmented Dongyu Kingdom is just right to serve as a buffer zone for various forces."

Upon hearing this, Linghu Laoguai was shocked and speechless.

If Fang Qing's previous statement about "going south and going north" was based on a reasonable analysis of geopolitical forces...

At present, the talk of determining the situation in Tiannan before the invasion of the demonic path has even taken place is simply wishful thinking in the ears of Linghu Laoguai.

But upon closer examination, it makes perfect sense.

At this moment, even Linghu Laoguai couldn't help but start to lean towards the north.

However, he knew very well that he couldn't make this decision alone. Just as his disciple said, in a life-or-death situation, the various factions would ultimately have to respect the will of the Hidden Moon Sect.

Fang Qing naturally knew this as well, and immediately changed the subject, smiling as he said:

"What I just said was just a presumptuous remark from your disciple. I hope you will forgive me, Master. In fact, where we go is not important. What is important is our own strength."

"If you could reach the mid-Nascent Soul stage, wherever you go, our Yellow Maple Valley would be much more relaxed."

Linghu Laoguai was taken aback upon hearing this, then laughed and scolded:

"You lazy brat, you've managed to pass the buck to me."

He laughed for a while, then suddenly his expression turned serious, and he sighed, saying:

"How could I not want to break through? But the path of cultivation is not something that can be achieved solely through talent and hard work..."

Fang Qing knew that Linghu Laoguai was lamenting his lack of opportunities, and with a sudden thought, he said with a grin:

"Master, don't be discouraged! Your disciple has prepared a gift for you. With its help, I believe you will surely become the number one among the seven sects of Yue!"

As he spoke, Fang Qing flicked his hand over the storage bag, and a long red wooden box was handed to him.

Linghu Laoguai first glanced at the wooden box, then looked at Fang Qing. To be honest, he didn't really believe that Fang Qing could produce something that he could use.

However, he felt warm inside at the thought of his good apprentice.

He took the rosewood box, smiled, opened the lid, and looked down.

Upon seeing this, his expression suddenly froze, and a hint of astonishment appeared in his eyes:

"This is... a thousand-year-old Purple Cloud Ginseng?!"

Linghu Laoguai suddenly looked up, staring at Fang Qing in disbelief.

In the increasingly resource-scarce world of cultivation, thousand-year-old spiritual herbs are rare treasures.

Fang Qing's ability to produce it truly surprised him.

Fang Qing still had that same smiling expression:

"This disciple found it in the storage bag of the Core Formation cultivator at the Spirit Control Sect. It would be a waste for a thousand-year-old spiritual herb to be used by me, but it's perfect for Master!"

This is a lie. This thousand-year-old Purple Cloud Ginseng was actually the spiritual herb that he gave to Xin Ruyin, but which was later returned.

Linghu Laoguai gave Fang Qing a deep look, deeply moved:

"My disciple, you are very kind. This item will indeed be of great use to your master, so I will not stand on ceremony with you."

As he spoke, he solemnly put away the Purple Cloud Ginseng and asked:

"My disciple, is there anything you urgently need?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Qing was secretly delighted. He really did have that one material waiting to be collected, so he said:

"Does Master possess any Heavenly Sun Jade?"

With the Core Formation stage approaching, it's time to consider his natal magic weapon. This Heavenly Sun Jade is a precious material he needs to refine it.

Old Monster Linghu narrowed his eyes slightly:

"Heavenly Sun Jade? This is a rare item, and I don't actually have any."

He paused, then suddenly smiled at Fang Qing:

"However, if I remember correctly, the old Daoist Tianxu of the Qingxu Sect should have a piece of Tianyang Jade."

"Your ability to discover the demonic invasion plot ahead of time is a great achievement for the cultivation world of Yue Kingdom. Qingxu Sect deserves to reward you."

Fang Qing had read Nangong Wan's memories and was extremely familiar with the Nascent Soul leaders of the Seven Sects.

The old Taoist Tianxu mentioned by Linghu Laoguai was the founder of Qingxu Sect, and like Linghu Laoguai, he was also at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Seeing that he had collected the Heavenly Sun Jade so easily, Fang Qing was overjoyed and bowed with a grin:

"Then I'll have to trouble Master to help me handle this."

Linghu Laoguai waved his hand, as if he had thought of something, and took out a small jade bottle from his storage bag, tossing it to Fang Qing:

"Here is a Golden Core Pill, which I prepared for you a long time ago. I originally planned to give it to you when you reached the Pseudo-Core Realm."

"But with this demonic invasion happening now, I'm afraid I'll be quite busy. I might as well give it to you in advance."

Like the Dust-Subduing Pill of the Chaotic Star Sea, the Condensing Golden Pill is a sacred medicine that assists in the formation of the Golden Core.

Although Fang Qing already had the formula for the pill and had collected all the seeds, he was still deeply moved at this moment.

"Thank you, Master!"

After chatting for a while, Fang Qing learned that Linghu Laoguai was going to work on the invasion of the demonic path, so he took his leave at the right time.