Longevity: Start Farming with Entries-Chapter 286 - 270: Uninvited Guests

In the Guest Welcoming Tower, the sandalwood aroma lingered.

"Hehehe! Conversing with Fellow Daoist Qin these past few days has truly been enlightening for this old man."

"It is a great fortune for Wei Country to have you as an Alchemy Grandmaster."

Gongsun Yang stroked his goatee, smiling as he spoke to Qin Ming.

Over these days, he was thoroughly impressed by Qin Ming’s insights into alchemy.

"Fellow Daoist Gongsun is too kind, it’s just mutual exchange."

Qin Ming also managed to glean quite a bit of experience from Gongsun Yang on refining the Golden Core Formation Pill through subtle inquiries.

This exchange brought considerable benefits.

After all, Gongsun Yang had delved into the Alchemy Dao for centuries, his experience was vast, and he certainly had unique insights.

Currently, in the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, only the two of them were Tier Three Alchemists, feeling a sense of mutual admiration.

Thus, when they exchanged ideas, they almost lost track of time.

"This old man is in his twilight years; the future belongs to young people like you."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, becoming a grandmaster at such a young age, your path to immortality is boundless."

Gongsun Yang sighed, then patted the head of Fang Han beside him, saying:

"Fortunately, in my old age, I’ve taken a reasonably good disciple who can inherit my mantle."

"Fellow Daoist Qin, this disciple is one of the few juniors I believe may reach our level in alchemy."

"In the future...I hope you can look after him a bit."

"Fang Han, whenever there’s a chance, learn from Elder Qin."

Fang Han nodded obediently, replying, "Disciple will follow the master’s teachings!"

"Haha! Fellow Daoist Gongsun, your disciple indeed has remarkable aptitude, a worthy successor!" Qin Ming also smiled and said.

Gongsun Yang likely didn’t have much lifespan remaining; he almost placed all his hopes on this exceptionally gifted disciple.

Afterward, Gongsun Yang straightforwardly said to Qin Ming:

"By the way, I came with a sect mission as well."

"The four Golden Core Ancestors are preoccupied with dealing with the ghost disaster at the Tai Lake Ruins, truly unable to come."

"I can only convey their message on their behalf."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming couldn’t help but feel a stirring in his heart; indeed, the ghost disaster was more severe than he had imagined.

At the same time, he guessed what Gongsun Yang was about to say.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Qin is interested in joining Profound Creek Valley? The conditions offered by the Supreme Elder are the same as mine."

Qin Ming still politely declined.

"I’m afraid I must decline your sect’s kindness, for now, I have no plans to leave Wangyue Island."

Before coming, Gongsun Yang already understood Qin Ming’s character—low-key and cautious, not interested in joining any forces, a solitary loose cultivator.

That he did not wish to join a sect was within expectations.

Finally, after they mostly wrapped up their exchange, Gongsun Yang bid farewell to Qin Ming.

As Gongsun Yang passed by Qin Ming’s Spirit Field, he looked at the Spirit Medicine Field filled with high-tier Spirit Plants and revealed a look of envy.

The high-tier Spirit Plants here were even more diverse than those in Profound Creek Valley’s Spirit Medicine Garden.

Moreover, most were rare Spirit Plants seldom seen in the outside world.

Qin Ming escorted Gongsun Yang off Wangyue Island.

Next.

Wangyue Island experienced a rare moment of tranquility.

Based on the experience gained from Gongsun Yang, Qin Ming continued to research the Golden Core Formation Pill Formula.

In addition to that.

The progress of mana solidification within his Qi Sea Dantian was already two-thirds complete, lacking only the last part.

However, on this day.

Two figures flew over the outer Wangyue Lake.

When the Escape Light dispersed, the figures of a young man and woman cultivator appeared.

The young female cultivator, in the late-stage Foundation Establishment, wore a black long dress, her skin snow-white, with a fine figure and a delicate face, exuding a charming aura.

Beside her, the male cultivator had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, a rather aloof expression, attired in a blue-gold silk Dharma Robe, with a splendid jade crown, his cultivation at Foundation Establishment Perfection, possessing the qualification to aspire for the Golden Core Stage.

"Fellow Daoist Luoo Feixue, is this the renowned Wangyue Isle Master spoken of so recently?" the young male cultivator asked.

The female cultivator named Luoo Feixue nodded gently, her voice soft as she said, "Indeed, it should be here. Fellow Daoist Duanmu Saint, we should notify the Wangyue Isle Master of our visit."

Duanmu Saint gazed at the Mist Illusion Realm outside the island, frowning slightly.

Subsequently, Luoo Yufei sent a Communication Talisman toward the island direction.

Inside Wangyue Island.

Wu Jiang received the Communication Talisman and, after opening it, furrowed his brow.

He looked at it for a moment, feeling indecisive, thus flew towards the main peak.

Qin Ming was drinking wine beneath the Spiritual Peach Tree, studying the Pill Formula; upon seeing Wu Jiang arrive, he casually asked, "Is there someone visiting again?"

"Haha, indeed, the two seniors, Duanmu Saint of Lingyun Sect from Jin Country and Luoo Feixue of Celestial Sound Pavilion, have traveled a great distance to visit." Wu Jiang immediately said.

Qin Ming waved his hand without a second thought, saying, "I won’t meet them, just say I’m in seclusion and not seeing guests."

Wu Jiang quickly agreed; as he was leaving, he hesitated to remind, "Isle Master, this Duanmu Saint is said to be the true inheritor of Lingyun Sect, hailed as a Golden Core Seed."

"Lingyun Sect is the only Golden Core Level force in Jin Country, perhaps you might want to reconsider?"

"No worries, just do as I say. If they don’t leave, just ignore them." Qin Ming said indifferently.

"Understood!"

Subsequently, Wu Jiang went out to carry out Qin Ming’s instructions.

Upon exiting the Mist Illusion Realm, he encountered the two majestic figures in the sky.

Wu Jiang was not Qin Ming; he could hardly ignore even a Foundation Establishment Perfection Golden Core Seed...

He hurried forward, bowing to Duanmu Saint and Luoo Feixue, then awkwardly said, "Apologies, seniors, the Isle Master is in seclusion and not meeting guests, please return."

With these words.

Duanmu Saint and Luoo Feixue exchanged glances mid-air, immediately understanding each other’s thoughts.

Luoo Feixue asked gently and charmingly, "What does Isle Master Qin mean by this?"

"On our way here, we heard that the Profound Creek Valley of Liang Country has just returned from a visit."

"Is Isle Master Qin looking down on the sects of Jin Country?"

Duanmu Saint also cast a cold glance, showing a hint of displeasure on his face.

Since he became a true inheritor of the Lingyun Sect, no one had ever dared to refuse him so directly.

Suddenly, he unleashed his spiritual pressure at the perfection level of Foundation Establishment.

Wu Jiang felt as if a massive mountain was pressing down on him, almost suffocating him.

He naturally sensed the awkward atmosphere and, facing two Foundation Establishment cultivators, was struck with fear, sweating profusely.

His eyes quickly darted, and he gritted his teeth, saying:

"Two... two elders, please wait a moment. This junior will go convey your message once more."

After that, Wu Jiang turned back without a second thought, opened the Mist Illusion Realm, and returned to the island.

He patted his chest and said with relief, "Hmph! I’m not going out again, if you’re bold, come in yourselves."

Qin Ming, of course, took note of all this but didn’t put much stock in it.

Nowadays, someone at mere perfection in Foundation Establishment posed no threat to him. Even if the Golden Core Ancestor of Lingyun Sect came, he couldn’t be bothered.

The important thing now was the matter of core formation; being disturbed every day was not feasible.

Anyway, those people outside couldn’t get in, and eventually, they’d disperse on their own.

Outside the Spirit Island.

Half an hour had passed.

Duanmu Saint and Luoo Feixue, seeing that Wu Jiang didn’t return for a long time, realized they had been tricked.

Their faces immediately turned icy, filled with frost. Duanmu Saint’s gaze was especially sullen as he took out a purple spiritual shield artifact and flew towards the mist.

"What an arrogant Wangyue Isle Master! So audacious to ignore even my presence!"

"I, Duanmu Saint, will see just how impressive your so-called Mist Illusion Realm truly is."

Duanmu Saint activated the spiritual artifact, wrapping himself in the purple spiritual shield, and soon reached the vicinity of the Mist Illusion Realm.

Just as he was about to proceed further.

From beneath the Wangyue Lake ahead.

A violent and chilling demon thought swept over unscrupulously, its overbearing presence made Duanmu Saint feel as if he was plunged into an icy pit!

He quickly gathered his internal mana to resist the erosion of this demon thought.

"A Tier Two Perfection Great Demon!"

Duanmu Saint was utterly shocked, disregarding how graceful he appeared, and hurriedly retreated, flying back in embarrassment before Luoo Feixue’s puzzled gaze.

No time to explain.

"Quickly, let’s go!"

Duanmu Saint grabbed Luoo Feixue and fled across the sky.

On the lake’s surface, the enormous body of the Profound Water Crocodile emerged, its cold vertical pupils glanced at the two departing figures before submerging again.

...

After flying several thousand miles, Luoo Feixue finally asked Duanmu Saint with confusion, "Fellow Daoist Duanmu, what exactly happened just now?"

"There is a Tier Two Perfection Great Demon beneath that lake, probably the guardian spirit pet of the Wangyue Isle Master." Duanmu Saint said with a dark expression.

"What?!"

Luoo Feixue was equally astonished. If there was truly a Tier Two Perfection Great Demon, they wouldn’t even be a match for a toothpick to it.

"It seems this Wangyue Isle Master is not as simple as we thought."

"Not only is his alchemy skill at the grandmaster level, but his true cultivation is likely quite high as well." Duanmu Saint speculated.

"Then what should we do?"

"In that case, why don’t we return to Jin Country? Once you breakthrough to Golden Core, let’s see if he dares to disregard us." Luoo Feixue suggested.

Duanmu Saint’s eyes flickered, then he thought of something and said coldly, "I can’t swallow this indignation. Without us lifting a finger, others will naturally cause him trouble, hmph!"

"Let’s go!"

With that, the two figures once again disappeared across the sky.

Qin Ming, of course, observed everything from earlier and understood that among the visiting cultivators, there was a wide variety of people.

For instance, the duo from Jin Country, Duanmu Saint, and his companion, were clearly accustomed to being superior and somewhat arrogant.

Therefore, he chose to withdraw, staying within the Mist Illusion Realm; even a Golden Core Ancestor couldn’t trespass.

...

More days passed.

But before Qin Ming could enjoy a couple of quiet days.

Another person arrived outside Wangyue Island.

Wu Jiang eagerly ran to Qin Ming, holding a communication talisman, reporting, "Isle Master, the Mirror Snow Pavilion Master Elder Guu has arrived and is waiting outside."

"Oh? Why has she come?"

Qin Ming put away the pill formula in his hand, then spread his divine thought to see a familiar figure standing in mid-air outside Wangyue Island.

It was undoubtedly Guu Qingzhao.

Though Qin Ming was slightly puzzled, he still personally opened the array and went out to greet her.

After stepping out, he smiled calmly at Guu Qingzhao across from him, saying, "Fellow Daoist Guu, why didn’t you give me heads up before coming?"

"Haha! Just happened to be passing by, so I came to see you." Guu Qingzhao replied with a warm smile.

’Hmm? Something’s amiss!’

Qin Ming looked at Guu Qingzhao in front of him and immediately activated the Eye of Destruction for a glimpse.

The next moment.

Without speaking further, Qin Ming formed a sword technique and slashed towards the ’Guu Qingzhao’ opposite him!

A blue sword aura swept across, and the ’Guu Qingzhao’ instantly turned into a wisp of black smoke and dispersed.

"You could see through this ancestor’s Thousand Illusion Demon Technique?!"

After a brief pause, the black smoke reassembled, and a figure slowly emerged from it.

"Foundation Establishment Perfection? Your mana aura seems off... Looks like the information that Duanmu the Kid gave this ancestor was inaccurate..."

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