12dz Chapter 52 Ruins of Penglai Mountain, Demon Puppet
Chapter 52 Ruins of Penglai Mountain, Demon Puppet
Sanyangquan.
On the shore of Linghu Lake.
A demon and two people sat facing each other under an ancient tree, drinking and chatting endlessly.
In a short time, I got a general understanding of the situation in the Baiquan Lake area.
"Fellow Daoist Liu, one low-grade second-tier spirit pill per month, five hundred spirit stones, and a cave dwelling in the market comparable to a second-tier spirit vein, with a spirit contract for thirty years. I wonder if this offer is satisfactory?"
After discussing some simple matters, Qin Shanmian also offered the conditions that the settlement could provide.
Lin Li pondered for a moment.
The conditions offered by Baiquan Lake Market were already quite generous. Most importantly, they also gave him the Sanyang Spring to use as a cultivation place for the younger generation of spiritual cultivators from Qingyuan Mountain.
"it is good."
"I will rely on Fellow Daoist Qin and Fellow Daoist Gu for guidance in the future."
Lin Li raised his hand and waved, and the wine gourd flew up and filled the two people in front of him with wine.
"I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it."
"From now on, the three of us will support each other."
Qin Shanmian said with a smile.
"With Fellow Daoist Liu's help, I, Gu, will be able to lighten my burden somewhat. I am truly grateful!"
Gu Jinghe picked up his wine glass, faced Lin Li, and drank it all in one gulp, speaking in a rather relaxed tone.
Qin Shanmian then took out the spirit contract that he had prepared in advance. Lin Li scanned it with his divine sense and, after confirming that the contents of the spirit contract were correct, left his divine sense imprint on it.
However, thirty years is not a long time for someone with such a long lifespan.
He might be able to master one of the second-tier spells he's been practicing.
After seeing Lin Li sign the spirit contract, Qin Shanmian and Gu Jinghe both breathed a sigh of relief and felt much more cheerful. After all, it was much easier for three Foundation Establishment cultivators to support the market than for the two of them before.
"Fellow Daoist Liu, in three days."
"How about I and Fellow Daoist Gu hold a celebration on White Pine Mountain in the market to welcome Fellow Daoist Liu to Baiquan Lake Market, and let the clan leaders of Baiquan Lake come to witness the ceremony?"
"Of course, Fellow Daoist Liu, if you have any requests, please feel free to make them."
Qin Shanmian spoke.
"Alright, no requirements. Fellow Daoist Qin can arrange everything."
"However, I am quite interested in some bloodline essences. If there are any second-tier or higher bloodline essences up for auction in the market, may I take a look first? If the price is right, I can buy them directly."
Lin Li cupped his hands and said.
"Bloodline essence?"
"it is good."
"Our Baiquan Lake Market holds an auction every three years, which is considered a major event for the surrounding Qi Refining families. It also attracts fellow cultivators from other Foundation Establishment forces in the area to participate."
"The next time will be in a year and a half. If there is any bloodline or essence, I will inform Fellow Daoist Liu immediately."
"I'll probably have to trouble Fellow Daoist Liu to oversee things then."
After listening to what Lin Li said, Qin Shanmian nodded hurriedly without any hesitation and responded.
"Fellow Daoist Liu, our Baiquan Lake Market is quite close to the Penglai Mountain Ruins. Occasionally, demon puppets will emerge from there. This is information about demon puppets that I, Gu, have collected. If you have some free time, Fellow Daoist Liu, you can take a look."
After speaking, Gu Jinghe took out a jade slip from his storage bag and handed it to Lin Li.
"Fellow Daoist Liu, then we shall meet again in three days."
Qin Shanmian and Gu Jinghe did not linger and immediately transformed into two streaks of light, leaving the Sanyangquan Oasis.
"Things are finally settled."
"Chen Mu of the Taibai Sword Sect..."
Lin Li's eyes flashed with Chen Mu's figure, and he knew he would have to fight him if the opportunity arose.
Next, after Lin Li checked the jade slip and found no problems, he released a wisp of his divine sense to probe into it. Information about the Penglai Mountain Secret Realm and the demon puppet that emerged from the ruins appeared in his mind.
Several dozen breaths later.
Lin Li had a general idea of what was going on.
The Penglai Mountain Secret Realm is an ancient city ruin that emerged from underground more than a hundred years ago, two hundred miles west of Baiquanfang Market. The ruin is shrouded in the evil energy of the array all year round.
The internal restrictions are numerous, and if a Qi Refining cultivator is not careful, they could be annihilated into dust within the formation even on the outer perimeter.
Even Foundation Establishment cultivators could get lost inside.
At first, there were quite a few people exploring the ruins, attracting most of the Foundation Establishment forces in the vicinity, and even Core Formation cultivators from the Thousand Shadows Pavilion came.
However, after entering the ruins, the Core Formation cultivator did not find any magical artifacts or treasures. He only found some relatively intact demon puppets, including two complete Foundation Establishment demon puppets, which were still usable.
Over a hundred years have passed since the Penglai Mountain ruins were built, and the only valuable items left are some of the demon puppets.
The puppets are mostly made of ironwood, which is why there have been more puppeteers in Baiquan Lake Market in recent years.
Many independent cultivators from outside the city come to this Hundred Springs Market and begin to study the art of puppetry. With a puppetry secret realm like Penglai Mountain, it is considered to have uniquely advantageous conditions.
Inside the jade slip.
Gu Jinghe left behind several photos related to the demon puppet.
One of the demonic puppets resembled a wolf, was entirely crimson, had wings on its back, and possessed considerable fighting prowess.
Although some of these demon puppets are of the second tier, they do not pose a significant threat.
The demonic puppet cannot maintain its current level for long. As long as the stalemate continues, the demonic puppet's fighting strength will gradually weaken.
Once that's done, capturing him will be very easy.
Puppetry.
Lin Li was making plans in his mind.
This is also a worthwhile cultivation art worth investing in.
Right now.
Two gusts of demonic wind flew in from afar, carrying the aura of Mo Feng and Er Gou.
The demonic wind instantly landed in front of Lin Li, and from within it emerged the figures of Mo Feng and Er Gou. The two demons immediately knelt on the ground, saying excitedly, "Master, we've found a treasure! It's about a hundred miles to our west!"
After saying that, Mo Feng took out a memory bead.
Lin Li probed the recording bead with his divine sense, and a scene appeared in his sea of consciousness.
Within a forest of stone pillars in the sea of sand, one of the pillars contains a deep purple crystal, and within the crystal is an unidentified beast egg firmly embedded.
Mo Feng and Er Gou knew their master would be interested in this, so they hurriedly came to report.
"it is good."
"Well done."
"These are the elixirs I'm giving you. Take me to see them."
Lin Li raised his hand and took out two first-grade high-quality spirit pills, which he handed to Mo Feng and Er Gou. The two demons accepted them with smiles on their faces.
"Thank you for your generous gift, sir!"
Mo Feng and Er Gou said in unison.
Immediately, Lin Li cast a hand seal and used the second-tier spell Wind Spirit Escape Technique. A ball of azure light enveloped the three demons, transforming them into a streak of azure light that headed towards the stone pillar forest to the west.