Cultivating Immortality in Two Realms

Chapter 131 Phoenix Raises Five Chicks

"Um?"

Zeng Qingye was filled with doubt and looked at Miao Shui Mingfei again.

Miao Shui simply sipped her tea with a smile, and after a moment said, "I said before that this Mingzi is of noble status and presides over the affairs of the entire temple... Since he has spoken, it is naturally unnecessary."

"Thank you, Akiko."

Zeng Qingye was overjoyed. Although the offerings this year were still not as valuable as the "Life Spring Flower," at least it wasn't a complete loss, and the family could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Haha... I'm in a good mood today, how about we all discuss the Dao together?"

Fang Qing, intrigued, asked, "I only know that this [Beak Fire] is also known as 'Fisherman's Lantern Fire,' but I wonder what mysteries lie in the foundation of this [Beak Fire] Dao?"

Exchanging cultivation experiences and even discussing the Dao among cultivators are all ways to improve their cultivation level.

It wasn't that he didn't want to discuss the Dao at Wusheng Temple, but unfortunately, the other four Mingzi and Mingfei were not as accomplished as him in their discussions of the Dao!

Each and every one of them is a piece of trash who, even if they were to cultivate seriously, couldn't even forge a foundation for their Dao!

Only Sangji possessed a genuine and complete foundation in the [Female Earth] Dao, from which Fang Qing benefited immensely.

Zeng Qingye was taken aback, then spoke up: "My family's Dao foundation is called 'Zhiyunyan' (滞云烟), which is quite mysterious and can enhance escape techniques... allowing one to control qi, traverse the sky, and manipulate clouds and smoke."

He nodded in acknowledgment, and a Zeng family cultivator at the early stage of Dao Foundation immediately activated the profound mysteries of Dao Foundation, revealing his vision.

Fang Qing suddenly saw the sky darken, the Yangtze River ripple, and a fire seemed to flicker uncertainly in the middle.

Zeng Qingye's voice slowly drifted over: "[Zui Fire] is fickle and unpredictable, a fire of uncertain nature... If it falls into one's destiny, it signifies a life of wandering and uncertainty... We, at least, have already forged our foundation and can suppress our own fate... But my disciples who cultivate this [Zui Fire] often suffer hardship and die far from home..."

Zeng Qingye spoke calmly, but inwardly thought, "My family has only been established here for a hundred years, and Xituo County has already changed hands... This also corresponds to the 'Zui Huo' (觜火) swaying omen. Alas... If it weren't for the rarity of Dao foundation inheritance, and the fact that this method is of the fire element, its combat power is astonishing, my family would have replaced it long ago... At least we would have cultivated several different Dao lineages to avoid being restrained. But... how rare are good cultivation methods without hidden dangers?"

After a discussion, Fang Qing was satisfied and left the Zeng family.

Miao Shui, who was standing next to him, seemed to be getting sleepy, which left him speechless.

"This secret initiation method is a blessing for those who are of inferior aptitude and lack the necessary character..."

"Will Mingzi visit any other families?"

Miao Shui inquired, "As long as Mingzi Jinbu is willing to cross the threshold of those families, they will definitely offer a Dao Foundation Spiritual Item as a token of their appreciation." "Well, this Life Spring Flower is truly excellent, but if it were refined into a large pill, its effects would be even better..."

Fang Qing shook his head and said, "Of course, the secret realm also has an alchemy system, but it is a fire-based method, and it is quite unorthodox."

According to Fang Qing, the inheritance in Sangji's hands is at least at the third level.

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This is the perfect opportunity to absorb its essence and refine this "Life Spring Flower" into a powerful elixir that can assist cultivators of the [Ji Shui] realm in breaking through to the mid-stage of the Dao Foundation stage!

"This secret alchemy method relies heavily on blood and energy, and human resources... it's entirely a demonic approach."

"I can only barely absorb some of the concepts of Daoist alchemy to enrich my own water-based Daoist alchemy."

Fang Qing returned to Wusheng Temple, dismissed Miaoshui, and then went to Sangji's seclusion room.

This monk claims to be in seclusion, but he's really just killing time.

He had previously given Sangji a few tasks to complete.

"Venerable Qibing... Ancient Shu and Mizang are located inland, so there aren't many Water Virtue cultivators... If you really want a Water Virtue sect or family with a Purple Mansion lineage... you'll probably have to go east."

Holding a scroll, Sangji began, "After consulting numerous scriptures, I have confirmed that within the Hehuan Sect, there is a Purple Mansion family that has cultivated the [Ji Shui] hereditary lineage... Further east, in the southeast, there is a 'Canghai Sect,' which possesses the Purple Mansion level [Zhen Shui] and [Ji Shui] lineages..."

Such lineages cannot be inherited simply by possessing a scroll of Purple Mansion cultivation techniques.

It also requires a suitable spiritual land for cultivating the Water Virtue, various secret methods for breaking through barriers, supporting spells, magic tools... as well as various spiritual medicines, resource industry chains, and even production channels for spiritual objects in the Purple Mansion!

"A powerful family under the rule of the Hehuan Sect?"

Fang Qing's heart skipped a beat: "Specifically?"

"The Bai family of Dongshui, their ancestor possessed the cultivation level of the early Purple Mansion stage..."

Sangji explained in detail, then put his hands together in prayer: "Furthermore... I have already sent the message back to the Wuxiang Temple of All Beings. The temple is overjoyed and will likely send someone to deliver a Purple Mansion Spiritual Object... If Your Excellency needs it, you may take it."

"Oh?" Fang Qing's eyes lit up. "What kind of spiritual object is it?"

"It is a 'Yin Earth Spirit Wall,' which has the effect of slightly stimulating the foundation of one's cultivation and generating supernatural powers. Of course, it is only suitable for female earth cultivators," Sangji said, putting his hands together in prayer.

Fang Qing pondered for a moment.

If the best course of action is to secure the prize, then taking the spiritual treasure from the Purple Mansion and running away is naturally the most desirable option.

However, since Sangji's chances of breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm were already low, there's now very little hope left.

"And if I take the gamble... and if I succeed, I'll have a Purple Mansion henchman!"

"Even if I lack spiritual materials for future breakthroughs, having Sangji do it is much better than me searching for them myself..."

"This 'Yin Earth Spirit Wall' probably won't increase my chances much... Even if I can use it myself, I'm not even at the mid-stage of the Dao Foundation realm yet." "Furthermore, even if I reach the Dao Foundation realm in the future and transform into the [Female Earth] technique, the success rate of breaking through with this technique is incredibly low... Fang Qing is very certain that he is best at water-based techniques."

The other lineages can only rely on the Dao-Generating Pearl for transformation; their own cultivation speed is as slow as a tortoise's pace. To hope of advancing to the Purple Mansion realm through this is simply a pipe dream. "Never mind..."

Fang Qing waved his hand: "Keep this for yourself... When there's no longer any time to delay, give it your all and hopefully you'll succeed."

To acquire a fighter at the Purple Mansion stage, he would spare no effort. Except for the fact that he would never give his own destiny to Sangji, he could maximize all other external conditions.

"A single word from the Venerable One is enough!"

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Sangji clasped his hands together, his originally fierce face now displaying a dignified and solemn expression, which sent a chill down Fang Qing's spine.

"This secret initiation method... is truly brutal. It can distort human nature with the slightest effort..."

a few days later.

"This fire-based alchemy method emphasizes the importance of the principal, assistant, and adjuvant ingredients... If the heat is not properly controlled, the medicinal properties will be greatly diminished..."

Fang Qing was holding a scripture in his hand, pondering how to refine the "Life Spring Flower," when he suddenly sensed that the restrictions outside the cave had been disturbed. He immediately put away the scripture and left the cave.

Waiting outside the cave was none other than Miao Shui Ming Fei.

Her eyes lit up as she saw a young man in a blue shirt walking gracefully towards her, exuding an air of composure.

"Mingzi's beauty surpasses that of the wondrous fire by countless measure..."

"More importantly, why do I always feel like I'm seeing a guru when I vaguely see this person... This kind of majesty is truly rare..." Miao Shui gracefully bowed: "Ming..."

"Is there some serious matter at the temple that has prompted your presence?"

Fang Qing frowned and asked.

The Wusheng Temple has always been managed by Miaoshan, and it is also assisted by three Mingzi and Mingfei, including Miaoshui. This is the four major foundational combat forces.

Placed anywhere, as long as the Purple Mansion doesn't leave, it can basically solve any problem.

As for Miao Shui, who accompanied him to the Zeng family last time, although she was a bit arrogant, she was a clever person and wouldn't rashly disturb him. "Indeed, she has something important to discuss."

Miao Shui Mingfei said gracefully, "The noble envoy from the Azure Bird Tribe has come to visit. His status is so high that we cannot do anything about it..."

"The Azure Bird Tribe? After they swallowed up Beixuan County, weren't they surrounded by enemies and currently engaged in a great war? Could it be that they want to drag us into this?"

Fang Qing frowned and asked as they walked, "What is the background of that distinguished person?"

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"That noble person must have a very impressive background and noble bloodline... Does Mingzi know about the sacred land of the demon race, 'Falling Phoenix Mountain'?" Miao Shui asked.

"Of course I know..."

Fang Qing nodded.

"Luofeng Mountain is named after a phoenix that landed on the ground in ancient times... That lady was a great figure who attained the highest rank, but she has gradually stopped interfering in affairs since ancient times."

Miao Shui said, "But the 'Five Phoenix Chicks' are the Azure Phoenix, the Swan, the Luan, the Roc, and the Silver Crow... The five phoenixes lead the northern demon race and interbreed with other great demons, thus forming the Eight Tribes... The Azure Bird Tribe is one of the Eight Tribes! The distinguished guest who has come is the little princess of the Azure Bird Tribe, who is considered a direct descendant of Luofeng Mountain..."

"That foot is indeed extraordinary..."

Fang Qing sighed in admiration.

"Hehe... There's no need to be too obsequious. After all, the Phoenix's son, Dapeng, was taken in as a guardian deity by the Great Sun Wheel Temple on the Great Snow Mountain..."

Miao Shui Mingfei added a sentence, leaving Fang Qing speechless.

This hidden snow mountain is indeed wicked, even more ferocious than the demon race!

"After what happened, how can our relationship with the demon race remain good?"

He paused for a moment, wanting to confirm Miao Shui's attitude.

"It is the great blessing that my master of the Great Snow Mountain has taken in Garuda... We are the ones who have done a great favor for the demon race. My Brahma Dharma is vast, and to liberate demons is surely a great merit!"

Miao Shui looked at Fang Qing in surprise.

Fang Qing sighed. Living in Wusheng Temple, he always felt somewhat out of place.

He entered a meditation room and saw Miaoshan accompanying a guest.

She was a beautiful young girl with delicate features, wearing a blue feather headdress. To my surprise, I recognized her; she was none other than the Azure Toad Demon General!

Behind Qingling stood another person, covered in golden scales and with two horns on his head, resembling a guard—it was Li Rulong!

"Heh heh...it's you?"

When Qingha saw Fang Qing, he chuckled and said, "I knew you'd become a monk sooner or later... What's the point of spending so much effort buying the Purple Mansion Cultivation Technique?"

"So it was Princess Qingling..."

Fang Qing wasn't annoyed with her. He gave a slight bow and sat down. Miao Shui immediately came to refill his tea.

Upon seeing this scene, Li Rulong, who was acting as a bodyguard, had a slight dimming in his eyes.

When he first met Fang Qingdaoji, he knew that this man would probably have paid a huge price to break through.

Seeing Fang Shui being so tenderly served by the two imperial concubines, and then looking at himself reduced to a bodyguard, Fang Qing felt a truly indescribable mix of emotions. Although, by becoming the bodyguard of the Azure Bird Tribe's little princess, Fang Qing felt that Li Rulong's status within the demon race had actually risen…