Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 136 - 106: The - of Fairyland - As if Old Friends Have Arrived, Gathering of Heroes_2
Chapter 136 -106: The Chapter of Fairyland – As if Old Friends Have Arrived, Gathering of Heroes_2
Three hours later, Chen Qing let out a long breath.
The ninth level of Qi Refinement, breakthrough!
Feeling the incessant medicinal power within his body, Chen Qing decided to further consolidate his cultivation and see how many of the ninth meridian could be opened with this medicinal power.
Continuing his cultivation, Chen Qing managed to open half of the ninth meridian in one go. Only when he felt the medicinal power disperse did he stop.
He went to Xuanping’s room. Xuanping was holding a bowl of ice slush, and she asked, “So, have you reached the completion of the Qi Refining Realm?”
Chen Qing pretended to look regretful. “Failed.”
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“The bottleneck of the ninth level of Qi Refinement is truly challenging. It’s probably because I’ve been using the Snake Gu to break through cultivation levels too often. The cultivation has grown too fast and isn’t stable enough.”
Xuanping gave Chen Qing a puzzled look. “Your bottleneck does seem quite difficult.”
“Do you have enough Spirit Stones on you?”
Chen Qing replied, “About a hundred thousand or so.”
Xuanping nodded, “That’s about right. Let’s go; we shall head to the North Sea.”
Chen Qing asked, “Shouldn’t we prepare more?”
Xuanping said, “Given our strength, the Foundation Establishment stage is nothing to fear, and you did bring my preparations, didn’t you?”
Thinking it over, Chen Qing felt it might still be unsafe, so he went to buy some materials for Gu transformation before setting off.
They walked side by side to the shore, where they saw a young man with outstanding demeanor sitting by the sea. He had a bronze ghost mask hanging from his waist, sitting on a rock with a table-sized ice block before him.
On the ice block lay a two-foot-long shrimp. He sliced the shrimp meat into thin slices, and although its antennae were still moving, it was not dead.
Upon seeing them approach, he gestured invitingly, “I am Li Chonghuan of the Jiguang Sect of Da Yan, commanded to seek fortune in the North Sea.”
“From your attire, are you two coming from Nanli?”
Chen Qing nodded, but before he could speak, he felt Xuanping hold onto his arm, “I’m traveling north with my husband, hoping to encounter some fortune.”
Li Chonghuan smiled warmly, “I see. Since you’ve come such a long way, how about having some shrimp meat first?”
“The shrimp here is exceptionally tender, requiring no seasoning, and it tastes absolutely delicious.”
Chen Qing, having the Snake Gu, had no fear of poison. He picked up a slice and ate it, finding the flavor indeed splendid.
Seeing Chen Qing nod toward her after tasting, Xuanping sat beside him, picked up two slices, ate them, and then stopped.
Chen Qing said, “Mr. Li, the journey to the North Sea is fraught with danger. Without a spirit Gu, it’s tough to move even an inch.”
Li Chonghuan opened his hand, revealing a fiery red Spirit Butterfly. It fanned its wings and sent out a few wisps of flame. “I do have a Spirit Butterfly, but lacking the means to cross the sea, I’ve been waiting here for fellow Jiguang Sect members.”
He sighed, “I know the general direction of the immortal island but have been stuck here, unable to go to sea. Rather amusing, don’t you think?”
Chen Qing asked curiously, “You know the direction to the immortal island?”
Li Chonghuan opened his hand, revealing an Eight Diagrams Formation Plate floating in his palm. “I have a slight mastery of divination, just enough to gain some insight.”
“If you two have a way to cross the sea, could you bring me along?”
Xuanping looked at Chen Qing, and after a moment of silent communication, Chen Qing said, “Since you know the general direction of the immortal island, you may come with us.”
Xuanping turned to the sea, reaching her hand into the water. Ice crawled up her arm and spread over the sea, forming a thirty-foot long ice ship.
Just as Chen Qing was about to board the ship, he heard a soft ‘thud.’
He looked toward the source of the sound and saw only a tender blade of grass, pushing through the snow surface to emerge from the ground.
Greeting Xuanping, the two squatted in front of the blade of grass, examining it amid the snow.
The blade of grass had round leaves, currently just two thick, somewhat fleshy leaves.
Tender green and gently swaying in the cold wind.
Li Chonghuan crouched down with them, taking a look and said, “This is Rootless Grass, which travels with the wind and takes root wherever it lands.”
“Who would’ve thought it could grow in these northern snowfields.”
Chen Qing remarked, “I must say, life is incredibly resilient.”
“Seeing the flourishing of all things evokes a sense of insight in me. I’d appreciate it if you’d wait a moment, Fellow Daoist.”
Li Chonghuan smiled gently, “Not a problem. Traveling the world is all about seeking such insights.”
Chen Qing then sat cross-legged in front of the Rootless Grass, absorbing its changes.
His Light Butterfly flew out of his body, landing on the grass leaves, gently fanning its wings.
With two fellow disciples of the Jiguang Sect present, Chen Qing wasn’t concerned.
The Light Butterfly then used its tiny hands to scoop up white snow, making a barrier around the Rootless Grass to shield it from the cold wind.
As the Light Butterfly worked, Chen Qing closed his eyes and seemed to see the seed drop with migrating birds, hovering in the wind, then finally landing on the snowy ground. Only in rare moments did it touch the earth.
After enduring several harsh winters, it finally took root and sprouted, striving to grow two tender leaves, drawing breaths from the world and basking in the light of the sun and moon to thrive.
To travel ten thousand miles is to observe the growth of all things.
Feeling the vibrant life of this small existence before him, Chen Qing inexplicably felt a genuine joy.
Experiencing the changes in the growth of all things and the joy of life’s vitality, this was perhaps one meaning of traveling ten thousand miles.
Perhaps, just one of many.
After the Light Butterfly encircled the Rootless Grass with snow, it lightly tapped the leaves of the grass, leaving dots of green fluorescence, before flying back into Chen Qing’s body.
Boarding the ice ship, Chen Qing and Xuanping sat at the bow, with Li Chonghuan at the stern. Li Chonghuan remarked, “Fellow Daoist, your path is truly extraordinary.”
“If this Light Butterfly were to achieve Harmonization, it would be a great fortune.”
Chen Qing cupped his hands with a smile, “You’re too kind.”
Xuanping waved her hand, creating a gust that tossed a large amount of seawater onto the ship, which she then froze into an ice sail.
The ice boat caught the wind and sailed away.
Li Chonghuan, seated at the stern, looked at his Eight Diagrams Formation Plate, “Let’s head north first.”
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Sailing over the icy sea, the three of them, being of notable cultivation, showed no trace of fear as they sat on the ice ship.
Chen Qing and Xuanping leaned against each other, casually conversing with Li Chonghuan.
Li Chonghuan seemed to know a great deal about Da Yan, speaking incessantly, “Speaking of the Imperial Palace of Da Yan and Emperor Donghua, I don’t know much about him.”
“But regarding the Ninth Princess of Da Yan, I’m somewhat informed.”
“This girl’s fate is blessed; a Luck Gu self-contracted at her birth.”
“And both the Heavenly Master Mansion and Immortal Court favor her, making her quite extraordinary.”
Chen Qing immediately thought of Fu Luo, realizing that this little girl was actually the Ninth Princess of Da Yan?
No wonder she was so wealthy.
I must say, the Jiguang Sect truly possesses immense divine skills, even having the Ninth Princess of Da Yan as a disciple.
During the voyage, while listening to the wind and Li Chonghuan’s unfolding story, something odd caught Chen Qing’s attention.
He suddenly wore a surprised expression.
What he heard in the wind, it was as if he had seen another Li Chonghuan.
In his perception, another Li Chonghuan was hanging by a golden rope from the stern of a large ship, with half his body dragged through the sea.
He was cursing, “Li Xuetang, I am Li Chonghuan, do you not fear my family coming after you for this?”
At the stern of the large ship was a chubby girl who seemed only seventeen or eighteen, with a pear blossom in her hair, pouting, “How could someone like Li Chonghuan act as frivolously as you?”
The other Li Chonghuan continued to shout, “You can’t use me as bait to fish. Pull me up now.”
Li Xuetang giggled behind her hand, “Let’s cool you off to clear your head.”
The other Li Chonghuan, hands bound and Spiritual Energy sealed, immediately cursed upon hearing Li Xuetang’s words, “Li Xuetang, you remember this, don’t let me catch you!”
“When I do, I’ll make sure to show you all eighteen of my moves on the bed!”
Hearing this, Chen Qing murmured to himself, “It seems like an old acquaintance has come.”
