Warning! A hidden dragon has emerged!

An elder smiled wryly:

"Ninth Elder, to be honest, our sect has been imprisoned by demons for a thousand years, and I have nothing of value to offer as a decent reward..."

"Could we pay on credit first? We will repay you double once we have recovered our cultivation and revitalized our sect!"

"no."

Without even thinking, Qin Quan immediately refused.

"I helped you exorcise demons and save people, but if you were to perish unexpectedly in the future, who would I hold accountable for this debt? The risk is too great; I won't do anything without a profit."

Everyone froze, caught in a dilemma.

Hong Feng gritted his teeth, bowed, and said, "Elder Ninth, please name your price. As long as it is within the power of Penglai, we will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

Qin Quan's gaze swept across the entire room, his words resounding and clear.

"It's very simple. From now on, everyone from Penglai will join Hidden Dragon. If you agree, I will immediately begin mass-producing medicine; if you don't agree, then we'll each go our separate ways and part ways."

He laid out his final conditions without any room for negotiation.

The people of Penglai were unaware that all the treasures in Qingxuzi's cave had gone to Qin Quan.

If it weren't for the fact that he would have to deal with the Hidden Immortal Sect and the White Eagle Alliance later, Qin Quan would have been too lazy to bother with them.

Once these people are under his command, he will have hundreds of cultivators at his disposal, and no force in the world can rival him.

The disciples of Penglai looked at each other, their expressions hesitant.

Once they submit, will a tragedy of evil unfold? If Qin Quan's intentions are not righteous, he might be even more terrifying than an evil demon.

Just as everyone hesitated, a red soul light appeared in mid-air, and Qingxuzi's figure slowly solidified. His voice was calm and clear, suppressing all the noise in the arena.

"Without Fellow Daoist Qin's help, the thousand-year-old lineage of Penglai would have been severed long ago, and you would all have become nourishment for the Heavenly Demons."

She swept her gaze across the entire room, her tone resolute.

"Being able to preserve the sect's flame and continue the Penglai lineage is already an immense stroke of luck. Do as Young Friend Qin requests, and everyone will immediately submit and obey orders."

The ancestor's words were decisive.

"We obey the decree of our ancestor!"

More than nine hundred disciples of Penglai bowed in unison, surrendering completely.

Thus, Qin Quan won over all the disciples of the Penglai Immortal Sect without shedding a drop of blood.

Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

During the past two weeks, Qin Quan's pure Yang energy, combined with Lin Wanrou's high-tech alchemy skills, has been used to refine Demon-Slaying Pills in batches day and night.

The stubborn demonic energy and layers of seals within the bodies of the people from Penglai were completely removed by them, leaving not a trace.

All the disciples not only recovered their cultivation levels, but also reached a higher level.

Their combat strength is even greater than before.

There were three Golden Core cultivators, six Foundation Establishment Peak cultivators, and the remaining nine hundred or so people, the worst of whom were at the early Qi Refining stage.

According to Qin Quan's plan, they were ostensibly from Fengyulou, but in reality, they had joined Yinlong.

Such combat power is terrifying, second only to the Kunlun Sect in the world.

The atmosphere at Qing Shi Farm has been completely transformed.

Previously listless and hunched over, the disciples of Penglai now all had rosy complexions, inner radiance, and upright postures like pine trees, exuding the air of immortals and full of vigor.

Sect Master Hong Feng, dressed in a plain Taoist robe that fluttered in the wind, held a whisk in his hand and carried a long sword, a magical artifact on his back. His body exuded Taoist charm and his demeanor was majestic.

He strode forward, bowed deeply to Qin Quan, and was extremely respectful.

"We are deeply grateful to the Ninth Elder for restoring Penglai. From this day forward, all nine hundred disciples of Penglai will be under the Ninth Elder's command, following his lead without question and bound by life and death!"

"Sect Leader Hong, there's no need for such formalities."

Qin Quan raised his hand in a gesture of support, his expression solemn.

"I just received a secret report from the Wind and Rain Tower that something has happened in Flowing Gold Valley. You must come with me to Flowing Gold Valley immediately."

"We will obey the Ninth Elder's orders!"

The nine hundred cultivators responded in unison, their voices resounding across the land, their momentum overwhelming.

A large and impressive procession followed Qin Quan to the airport.

Ling Xiao and the others from the Kunlun Sect stood there dumbfounded, staring at the overwhelming procession of cultivators, their eyes filled with envy and their hearts aching with bitterness.

He not only smashed a thousand Purple Sun Fruits, but was also swindled out of a thousand low-grade spirit stones by Qin Quan. All his hard work and effort turned out to be a waste of Qin Quan's time and energy.

Three Golden Core cultivators and six Foundation Establishment cultivators!

Such a formidable lineup would qualify them as a top-tier force, even within the profoundly rich Kunlun Secret Realm.

Ling Xiao smiled bitterly to himself, but quickly comforted himself.

At least Qin Quan kept his word; Lin Wanrou did indeed possess a heaven-defying method to evade the lightning tribulation. Based on this alone, the Kunlun Sect did not suffer a loss.

He immediately composed himself, turned to look at Lin Wanrou beside him, and adopted an exceptionally respectful posture.

"Junior Nephew Lin, the matter at Qing Shi Farm has been settled. As for the lightning-avoiding array, would you mind making a trip to Kunlun?"

Lin Wanrou calmly asked:

"Where has Sect Master Ling chosen as the location?"

"Kunlun Jade Emperor Peak".

Ling Xiao quickly replied, "Located in the uninhabited heart of Kunlun, it is sparsely populated and adjacent to the exit of Death Valley, making it the most suitable location to set up a lightning protection array."

As a veteran sect leader in the cultivation world, he lived a life of profound understanding.

Lin Wanrou possesses a heaven-defying technique and is the hope for the entire Kunlun to break through its shackles.

Even though there was a difference in seniority, he dared not be negligent in the slightest and could only treat them with utmost care.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanrou frowned slightly.

"The location is fine, but Yuhuangding is deep in the Kunlun Mountains and is an uninhabited area. Large equipment and building materials cannot be transported by vehicle, and even armed helicopters will be affected by magnetic interference. If they are not careful, they will crash and lose their lives. Materials simply cannot be delivered up there."

For short distances, she could use drones for hoisting, but the Kunlun Mountains are mostly uninhabited areas with complex terrain and disordered magnetic fields, making ordinary equipment simply ineffective.

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao immediately waved his hand confidently and said:

"What's so difficult about that?"

"All the Golden Core elders of my sect, including myself, will be at your command. We will transport the materials by air, ensuring everything goes smoothly!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Ruoxi, Jiang Yao, and Lin Wanrou were all slightly taken aback.

Everyone knows how noble a Golden Core cultivator is. They usually go into seclusion to cultivate diligently, treasuring every moment, and are not easily summoned for ordinary matters.

Now, with just a few words from Ling Xiao, the most powerful figure in the Kunlun Sect has humbled himself and become a porter, personally carrying bricks and transporting materials.

It must be said that flying on a sword to transport materials is absolutely unprecedented.

Lin Wanrou quickly came to her senses, nodded and smiled slightly.

"Since Sect Master Ling trusts me so much, I will do my best to set up a perfect lightning-avoiding formation for Kunlun."

"Thank you for your trouble, junior apprentice!"

The following days.

Kunlun Sect changed its usual style.

The Golden Core cultivator, who was usually aloof and revered, traveled day and night between Kunlun Mountain and Jincheng, using his sword to transport materials such as steel, lightning rods, sand, and cement.

The ordinary workers who accompanied them were all dumbfounded. Ordinary people who had spent their whole lives working in the fields and carrying materials had actually experienced flying on a sword.

Hundreds of tons of materials and hundreds of workers were transported in just three days.

"My God! I'm really flying! This isn't work, this is an incredible opportunity that you couldn't have in ten lifetimes!"

"This incredible construction adventure is something I can brag about for a lifetime! I rode on a powerful flying sword and soared to the highest heavens!"

The workers cheered and jumped for joy, and the entire Kunlun Mountain was bustling with excitement.

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