plumnovel Chapter 104 Birthday Banquet
Chapter 104 Birthday Banquet
Chapter 104 Birthday Banquet (Celebrating the Birthday of the Ten Miles of Strings Alliance Leader)
"My dear friend, Dark Candlelight—"
Fang Qing returned the greeting with a smile, saying, "I'm just taking my leave first. Unfortunately, I was too eager for quick success back then, and now I've only managed to build a foundation for my Dao, with no hope of reaching the Purple Mansion stage. What can I do?"
"No wonder you want the [Ji Shui] Purple Mansion Technique—but as I said before, your Qi is already set; without the Heavenly Water, you will never be able to break through to the Purple Mansion realm in this lifetime."
The old fox shook his head repeatedly, then quickly introduced, "This is my demon clan's senior—the Azure Dragon Demon General!"
"So it's Miss Qingling."
Fang Qing stepped forward because he sensed that this woman was also at the Foundation Establishment stage and was not particularly dangerous.
In addition, considering the divination he had done earlier, he was still very keen to close this deal.
"Fang Shui—you're quite interesting."
Qingling stared at Fang Qing, as if she had seen something interesting. Suddenly, she smiled and said, "I do have a spare storage device here, called the Xuanmu Ring—made from Eastern Xuanmu wood, and then carved and crafted by a Kuimu cultivator—Kuimu is excellent at storing and concealing, known as the 'Arsenal Wood.' Its mystical properties can last for about ten years, and the aura of anything stored within is deeply concealed, enough to fool even a cultivator in the early Purple Mansion stage—if combined with a 'Flesh and Blood Concealment Technique,' it's flawless. But—what will you offer in exchange?"
Her bright eyes stared at Fang Qing, a hint of cunning in them.
"How is this?"
Fang Qing tossed out a jade bottle.
Anzhuzi quickly took it, opened it, and poured out a second-tier Spirit Feeding Pill.
"this----"
It couldn't help but twitch its nose, then its mouth watered: "Good stuff, good stuff! I feel like eating just one would allow me to break through my current realm, and if I take it continuously—I might even become a demon general!"
"This pill—it actually helps demons advance slightly?"
Qingling looked at Fang Qing in surprise: "As expected, the human body possesses boundless spirituality, and its wisdom in alchemy far surpasses that of my demon race."
At the Azure Sea Sect, this pill is specifically used to feed snakes.
"I initially thought this woman was quite knowledgeable, but now it seems she's just so-so —"
Fang Qing inwardly scoffed, but his expression remained unchanged: "Is this bottle of pills enough to exchange for that Xuanmu Ring? And a secret technique?"
"not enough!"
Qingling smiled slightly: "At least one more bottle."
"make a deal!"
Fang Qing immediately agreed and tossed out the same jade bottle.
The old fox held the two jade bottles, seemingly stunned.
The girl was also slightly taken aback, then a slight smile appeared on her lips as she raised her hand.
A dark yellow ring and a page of a book appeared and landed in front of Fang Qing.
Thank you!
Fang Qing clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, then took his leave.
Before leaving, he asked with some curiosity, "Why did you come to this Pujia Mountain Town, young lady?"
"Fellow Daoist, would you like to know?"
The smile on Qingling's lips grew wider and wider.
"Fine, I don't want to know."
Fang Qing waved his hand, then quickly rode the waves away with Xu Hei.
"Princess----"
On the desolate mountain, the old fox Anzhuzi gazed in the direction Fang Qing had disappeared, somewhat regretfully saying, "The price I offered just now was too low—I didn't expect this person to be so wealthy."
"Furthermore, to have reached the Foundation Establishment stage at such a young age, and being a rogue cultivator—there's something fishy about this. Should we investigate?"
In the ancient Shu region, establishing a foundation for one's Dao without any prior connections would easily attract attention.
Qingling, however, was somewhat bored as she fiddled with the jade bottle: "No need to pay attention to him—I just used a secret technique in conjunction with a treasure to examine him. This person has the karma of the Secret Realm on him. His advancement to the Foundation Establishment stage was probably due to borrowing the fate of the Great Sun Esoteric Sect—he'll become a monk sooner or later."
"It's actually the Secret Realm—"
The old fox's hair stood on end instantly. Clearly, the Great Snow Mountain didn't have a good reputation among the demon race, and they even felt a sense of fear and disgust, as if they had seen something filthy.
"Hehe—no need to be afraid."
Qingling stroked the old fox's head: "Once this major event is over—who knows, the Secret Realm might even become an ally of my Falling Phoenix Mountain."
"These demons have ill intentions—their appearance here is definitely a prelude to causing a big disturbance during the Pu family patriarch's 400th birthday celebration."
Fang Qing ran a long way with Xu Hei before abandoning him and playing with the Xuanmu Ring on his hand.
The surface of this item shows a wood-like texture, and after refining it, one can sense the internal space, which doesn't seem very large.
However, if one only scans it with divine sense, it is as if one is scanning air, without any reaction whatsoever.
"As expected of [Kui Mu]'s creation, it truly knows how to conceal its treasures—"
He then studied the "Flesh and Blood Concealing Artifact Technique," which was actually quite crude. It involved digging a hole in one's body, hiding the item inside, and then using a spell to heal the wound, allowing the hidden item to become one with the flesh and blood, thus concealing one's divine sense.
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"After I comprehend this method, I can modify the format to resemble the Qi Refining Technique and then pass it on to others."
Just as Fang Qing was pondering, Xu Hei couldn't help but speak up: "Young Master—since this place is dangerous, why don't we—run away?"
When Xu Hei encountered danger while traveling around doing business, he would simply run away; it had become a habit for him to flee.
"Yeah, you're right, I'm going to run away."
Fang Qing nodded, then looked towards the direction of Pu Family Mountain City: "As for you—be my informant, go to the Pu Family to offer birthday greetings, I want to see what the demon race is up to this time."
Anyway, he planned to hide on Jade Island immediately and observe only through Xu Hei, his informant.
Even if those beings above the Gold Rank were to intervene, at most they could only cause him to suffer the same backlash from the [Stomach Earth] divinity as last time, but they still wouldn't be able to kill him!
"Yes, young master."
Xu Hei wore a bitter face and a resentful expression, feeling that his good luck was finally coming to an end.
On the day of Prince Pousan's birthday.
The main gate of Pujia Mountain Town was wide open, and lanterns and decorations were everywhere, welcoming guests from all directions.
In the sky, streaks of light would occasionally flash by, indicating that a Dao Foundation cultivator had come to offer birthday greetings and present generous gifts.
Not only Yulin County, but also the Daoji family and sects of Ba County—all eagerly rushed over.
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The Pu family, established only two hundred years ago, was known as the Purple Mansion Immortal Clan and was already enjoying great prosperity and flourishing.
"The Sect Master of Yunyan Sect has arrived—to present a congratulatory gift, the Li Wu Fire Essence!"
"Cang Cui Pi family Pi Xiuyuan, on behalf of the Pu family patriarch, presents a hornwood sword as a congratulatory gift."
Xu Hei held a gift box, but couldn't enter through the main gate. He could only queue at the side gate, gazing enviously towards the main gate: "As expected of a Foundation Establishment power, Foundation Establishment cultivators have such noble status that they can enter through the main gate, and they're so generous—they're all Foundation Establishment level spiritual items and magical artifacts—"
He was looking at the long queue ahead, feeling utterly bored, when suddenly he heard a shout: "The Zhao family of Kangjin? You think you're worthy to enter through the main gate? Go wait at the side gate—"
Upon hearing this, Xu Hei and the other rogue cultivators immediately showed expressions of anticipation, not daring to approach, only glancing at each other out of the corner of their eyes, while their ears quietly perked up.
After all, even though the Zhao family lost their only Dao Foundation cultivator, they could still easily crush them no matter how dire their situation became.
The Zhao family patriarch blushed deeply. Faced with the Pu family cultivators' provocation, he dared not refute them. He covered his face with his sleeve and slunk away to the side gate to queue up.
"The Zhao family has lost its only Foundation Establishment cultivator; they've truly fallen from grace."
"I think the Zhao family head wants to curry favor with the Pu family, but it turns out the Pu family doesn't even look at him."
Many cultivators discussed it animatedly.
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Xu Hei secretly applauded, as he had never had a good impression of these aristocratic families.
After waiting for a long time, it was finally his turn.
Behind the side door was a table, where a Pu family cultivator dressed in a red robe sat, exuding the aura of [Tail Fire] and possessing a rather volatile temper.
Xu Hei bowed respectfully: "This humble cultivator, Xu Hei, has come to offer my congratulations and presents—"
"Alright, alright, put the gift here."
The Pu family cultivator waved his hand impatiently, his nose twitching: "You cultivate [Female Earth]? You reek of corpses. Normally, you wouldn't even be worthy to step on the stone slabs of my Pu family mountain city—only today, with the patriarch's permission, can you have a seat. Go sit over there and don't disturb the other guests—otherwise, you'll be in for a world of trouble."
"Yes, yes—"
Xu Hei nodded and bowed, only to find himself seated in the very corner of the banquet, quite a distance from the main table. He cursed inwardly, "Do you think your Grandpa Xu wanted to come? Without your permission, Grandpa Xu wouldn't bother coming—let's see what kind of state your Pu family is in today!"
After taking his seat, seeing that his fellow occupants were all pitiful and down-on-their-luck rogue cultivators, Xu Hei didn't stand on ceremony. He stretched out his dirty, withered old hands and began to devour the fruits and spiritual points, seemingly wanting to get his money's worth.
Not far away.
Li Rulong, dressed in a gray robe, looked like a down-on-his-luck middle-aged man. It was unclear what kind of treasure he used, but he didn't reveal any demonic aura. He was also drinking and eating. He said, "That great demon from Luofeng Mountain made me lie low here for so long, but he didn't give me any mission. He just told me to attend the birthday banquet of Lord Pushan. I don't know why."
At this thought, a sense of sorrow welled up in my heart.
Even if they escape this net, they will fall into the demon race's trap.
In this vast world, where can one find a place to settle down?
"Here it comes!"
"Look—that's the Pu family's little princess, Pu Lingzhu!" It's said that she's greatly favored by the Pu family's patriarch, who personally renamed her, took her under his wing, and treated her like a precious gem.
Just then, a few rogue cultivators nearby began to stir.
Li Rulong looked over and saw a round-faced, slightly plump female cultivator with a snake-shaped hair bun, her face round and smooth, walking by with a charming smile. He was stunned.
He naturally recognized this woman.
Back then, the Seven Swords of Shu Mountain saved a mother and daughter from the Pu family. This daughter was the daughter of Pu Feiling.
After many years, this woman has grown up and her temperament has changed drastically; she has clearly accepted the Dao and entered the Daoist path.
Thinking of the Pu family mother and daughter, Li Rulong couldn't help but think of his sworn brothers. His eyes darkened, and he picked up his wine cup—
"Wait a minute—something seems off—"
He took another sip of wine, watching the Pu family patriarch appear in a crimson robe, enjoying the worship of thousands of cultivators, and the inexplicable unease in his heart grew stronger.
"How come the highest level only reached is a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"
"Having maintained a friendship with Lord Pushan for centuries, does he not have any friends in the Purple Mansion? Or—is something preventing him from doing something?"
Upon realizing this, Li Rulong felt a chill run down his spine.
Xu Hei was completely unaware and continued to eat heartily.
Outside Pu Family Mountain City, the Purple Mansion Array had already begun operating at full power sometime earlier.
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