Then, without waiting for Nangong Ruyun to say anything else, they quickened their pace and walked away. Once they were out of the two people's sight, they used their cultivation to escape at a very fast speed.
"What are they doing..." Zhao Kangping was also speechless.
Without being disturbed by others, the two began to practice together. But this time they only practiced for one round before stopping.
"Aunt Yun, I want to go to that treasure hiding place and take a look. If there are any treasures, I'll give them to Xianyun Sect to fill its treasury."
"Ah, that treasure you mentioned, I don't know if it's real or not. How did you quickly confirm that there must be something inside? Aren't you afraid it's a trap?"
"It could be a trap, but if we're prepared, we might be able to find something. I found the remnant soul of a ferocious beast in that Pixiu statue. It seems to be able to devour the wealth of its owner. I'm curious what kind of treasure would involve the remnant soul of such a ferocious beast."
Zhao Kangping remembered that although this treasure did not appear in the original novel, there was a vengeful spirit of a ferocious beast, which was also in the image of a Pixiu.
The vengeful spirit was naturally not the severely damaged soul in the Pixiu statue, but a complete spirit body.
After killing this Pixiu ghost, you will get a permanent buff that increases your wealth significantly.
Fortune is also a part of luck. The four major elements of cultivating immortals are wealth, friends, Dharma and land. Wealth is ranked first, which shows its importance. This fortune is to increase the probability of obtaining this wealth.
It sounds like something very metaphysical, but it does exist in the world of immortal cultivation.
There are many manifestations of good fortune, such as it is easier to find treasures when exploring secret realms, and it is easier to earn more spirit stones if you run a business.
With this buff, it will be easy to get good things such as spirit stones, elixirs, magic weapons, etc.
Unfortunately, in the original novel, this buff was obtained by Nangong Yue, and the wealth buff was wasted after this unlucky girl was killed in the plot.
It seemed that there was no such person as Nangong Yue in this world now. Although he didn't know why, he felt that he could snatch the head of the Pixiu ghost, or at least let Luo Xueqing get it.
So he continued, "I plan to take Xueqing with me, so just wait for my good news."
However, the beautiful woman said with some worry, "I'm worried. I'd better ask a few more people to go with you so that they can take care of you if you get into danger."
"No, no need." Zhao Kangping thought that Nangong Yue could defeat him alone. At this time, his strength was far greater than Nangong Yue, so it would be easy to capture her.
But Auntie didn't know. She pouted and pulled his face and said, "Auntie is worried about you. What if something happens to you?"
"How about this, I'll let Honglian and Luqing go with you. They are both very strong and will definitely be able to help."
Because she already knew that the elders seemed to have ulterior motives, but from her perspective, Qi Honglian was a gambler, extremely unreliable, and had many shortcomings that were hard to describe. Ping'er would never fall for such a bad girl.
As for Zheng Luqing, she knew that her nephew had no interest in romantic relationships; her hobby was watching the show. It was unlikely that she had anything to do with Zhao Kangping.
When Zhao Kangping heard this, he remembered that Qi Honglian confessed her love to him and was rejected by him, saying that she was joking.
But he didn't think she was joking at that time.
Aunt Yun is creating an opportunity for them to get along. Do you know what it means to be on guard against fire, theft, and best friends? Although Qi Honglian is not your best friend, she is almost the same. She is your junior sister who grew up with you. Wouldn't you suspect what she is thinking?
"Aunt Yun, there's really no need. Xueqing and I are enough."
"No, you have to listen to me this time. Have you grown up and think you can disobey your aunt? Do you think I can still hurt you?"
At this time, the beautiful woman showed the aura of an elder again.
His aunt cared about him so much, if he refused again, it would be a bit ungrateful.
He had a feeling that things would get complicated since he had to bring two extra people with him on this trip. He hoped his premonition was wrong.
Chapter 427 The skewers are delicious, but there is no share for you
Before setting off for the treasure, Zhao Kangping pulled Aunt Yun into Luo Xueqing's scabbard space.
Then Aunt Yun used her great magical powers to transplant many trees from inside to the wasteland near the sect, and collected many seeds of exotic flowers and plants from the scabbard space to prepare for research.
Xianyun Sect also has its own spiritual plant masters, and these plant samples are of great research value to them.
After the tree transplants, the environment around Xianyun Sect has regained some vitality. However, these trees are generally small, with no towering trees. Relying solely on these small trees to maintain the spiritual energy circulation ecosystem here is not enough.
But this is already a good start. As long as the people of Xianyun Sect carefully cultivate them, these trees will grow vigorously sooner or later.
Zhao Kangping studied the treasure map in the Pixiu statue and accidentally discovered that the treasure was located in a mountain outside Xishan City.
The place name Xishan City sounded so familiar that Zhao Kangping subconsciously recalled it.
Then he remembered that during the demon-suppression operation, Xue Qing was attacked by a group of disciples from Jianya Palace.
However, after the demon-slaying operation was over, a group of disciples claimed that they had died in the operation, but in fact they were hiding in Xishan City to avoid the limelight.
Then he could just go and deal with these people and send them away.
Before setting off, they gathered in front of the Xianyun Sect's mountain gate.
But surprisingly, Zheng Luqing did not come.
"Lu Qing can't come because of something. I think having me here is enough. After all, I am also a peak-level Spiritual Transformation Realm, which is higher than your realm."
Qi Honglian was dressed very beautifully today. With light makeup on, her facial features looked more three-dimensional. Paired with a gorgeous colorful long dress, she looked like a noble lady going out for an outing.
It also seems like she is dressing up carefully to go on a blind date.
Zhao Kangping suspected that she was interested in him. Being liked by a beautiful woman also proved that he was charming, but he would not be complacent about it.
With Xueqing around, she shouldn't do anything rash.
"Uncle Master, we are not going out for fun this time. It is dangerous. I hope you understand this."
"Ah, you should just call me Aunt Lian. Calling me Uncle Master is too distant."
"Well...we're not too familiar with each other."
Zhao Kangping knew she was in debt and was afraid she was approaching him to borrow money. Talking about money would hurt feelings.
So in order to save money, let’s not even talk about feelings.
Well, Aunt Yun seemed to have helped her pay back the spirit stones she owed, but who knows if she owes any money outside.
"You weren't like this when you were a child. Back then you really liked me hugging you." The woman looked like she was about to cry.
"How come I didn't know about this?" Zhao Kangping had no recollection of this happening.
Even if there was, that was a childhood thing and has nothing to do with him now that he is mentally mature.
"You guys are here, I want to go too." At this moment, a clear female voice came from the distance.
It turned out to be Ji Miaoyan, who came jogging over. When Luo Xueqing saw her, she smiled and greeted her.
Zhao Kangping frowned: "Why are you here to join in the fun?"
Ji Miaoyan is only in the Golden Core stage, her strength is a bit weak, and if she follows, she can only be a drag.
"I want to go and broaden my horizons." The Sixth Princess's reason was simple and honest.
"No." But Zhao Kangping's answer was simpler.
Hearing this, Ji Miaoyan, who was running over, paused. She said aggrievedly, "Why? I will protect myself and won't drag you down."
Some words are too hurtful to say. He can't say that you are a burden, not helpful at all, and are just a hindrance, so why bring you over?
However, he thought for a moment and said something modified: "The three of us, the Divine Transformation cultivators, are enough to go. You can just have a good time in Xianyun Sect."
Although the implication is that she is superfluous and there is no need to go, it shouldn't be that hurtful.
Luo Xueqing then interrupted, saying, "Master, it's okay. Even the three of us, even if we are gods, can't protect her."
Oh my god, I have to distract myself to protect her. Do you think this is a joke?
Qi Honglian rolled her eyes and said, "How about this, I'll look after her, and you two can handle the treasure hunt."
Then why don't we just go there as master and disciple, and you take her to Xianyun Sect? Zhao Kangping thought so, but he soon met Xue Qing's pleading eyes.
It seems that Xue Qing has not suffered enough hardships in this life, and her kindness as a woman has not been worn away yet.
What could he say? If he told them the truth, he would probably be on the opposite side of them.
"Forget it, do whatever you want." He didn't care and started fighting.
……
After some changes, they arrived outside Xishan City and found the entrance to the treasure marked on the map.
It was a cave covered in vines, invisible from a distance. Only when the divine sense swept over it could the cave hidden behind the vines be discovered.
"It seems no one has been here before." Entering the cave, a strange smell of decaying vegetation mixed with the stench of earth greeted them. Luo Xueqing's divine sense swept through the cave, revealing no signs of recent human activity.
Zhao Kangping remembered that the Pixiu ghost appeared in the late middle part of the original novel.
The book does not explain its origin. Its appearance previously caused the disappearance of spirit stones from many sects for no reason, and later expanded to the disappearance of spirit stones from a large number of cultivators in the surrounding area.
Spirit stones can be considered as currency among monks, and the Pixiu is a well-known gold-eating beast. It's not surprising that it, as a vengeful spirit, would eat spirit stones.
Because of it, a large area experienced a serious crisis, causing many terrible chain reactions.
So some monks went out to investigate the cause, and soon they discovered that it was the vengeful spirit of the Pi Xiu that was causing trouble.
The cultivators who went there at first had low cultivation levels, and ended up being eaten alive after encountering the vengeful spirit of the Pixiu.
The matter gradually escalated until a wanted person was put on the wanted list. When Nangong Yue learned about it, she came to investigate.
But the Pixiu ghost was stronger than her, and she was unable to defeat it.
Fortunately, it doesn't have much intelligence, only brute force.
Nangong Yue practiced both talismans and swords. She relied on roundabout tactics and the terrain to wear it down bit by bit.
But now they have three gods in their lineup, so killing it is as easy as pie.
……
"Hey, why is there nothing here?" Everyone walked to the end of the cave, but didn't see anything. Qi Honglian was walking in the front, she thought there would be some treasure here, but there was nothing.
Zhao Kangping took out the Pixiu statue and looked at it in his hand.
However, it didn't react at all.
"Strange, this thing should be a key, but how do I use it?" Zhao Kangping was also puzzled. This thing didn't look like a key. He only knew that there was a remnant of a Pixiu soul inside, but this soul was too incomplete, muddled and without any intelligence. How could he unlock the so-called treasure here?
Could it be that they were thinking too much and thought a map was a treasure map when in fact it was not a treasure at all?
That would be a big mistake. They were thinking that if there was a treasure, they would give the contents to the Xianyun Sect.
The Xianyun Sect's monthly salaries are almost gone. If this situation continues without improvement, people's hearts will inevitably become unstable. If an external force invades again, it will be difficult for the Xianyun Sect to maintain unity.
Zhao Kangping investigated carefully again and soon made an unexpected discovery.
There is a secret restriction in the cave, but this restriction is very complicated and even he can't understand it for a while.
Restrictions are usually drawn by the spiritual power of monks, and some special restrictions can even last for thousands of years without losing their effectiveness.
There are many types of restrictions. For example, the one in the cave should be able to open a space channel.
But the question is how to open it.
He quickly thought of the Pixiu statue in his hand. However, he tried many ways to bring it close to the restriction, such as injecting spiritual power into it, or using mental power to drive it, but nothing worked.
"Master, can I see this statue?" Luo Xueqing walked out from behind him.
So Zhao Kangping threw the statue to his eldest disciple.
Luo Xueqing held it in her hand and looked at it repeatedly, her expression becoming increasingly gloomy.
"What's the matter?" Zhao Kangping thought she had seen something.
However, she raised her head and said a little embarrassedly: "I didn't see anything either."
At this time, Qi Honglian came over and said, "Why don't you ask me? I have had this Pixiu for many years."
"Oh, then what do you know?" Zhao Kangping asked expectantly.
But the woman kept it a secret. She raised her chin, curled the corners of her mouth, and said, "Please beg me."
Hearing this, Zhao Kangping snorted in disdain and ignored her. He took the golden statue from Luo Xueqing again.
He didn't say much, but his actions seemed to tell Qi Honglian that she could say it or not.
He would rather study it slowly on his own than ask her for help.
Qi Honglian seemed to know something, but she didn't want to say it so simply.
At least it has to be sold at a good price.
Unfortunately, she met Zhao Kangping, and he would not indulge her.
You are not a couple in love, so who would bother with you?
Zhao Kangping probed his spiritual sense into the statue, trying to find out if he had missed anything.
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