plumnovel Chapter 260: The Reunion
Chapter 260: The Reunion
The words "Heart of Aoki" in the letter kept magnifying in Yang Jiuli's eyes.
A look of joy appeared in his eyes.
Obtaining the Heart of Green Wood means that he can build a quasi-fourth-order immortal foundation.
The path to Nascent Soul is promising.
How could I not be happy!
A short while later, he closed the letter.
"Ninth Brother, will you come with me to the Ice Valley... or..." Lu Wenqing asked.
The "Heart of Green Wood" was too precious and of great importance, so Qin Zhixue did not allow Lu Wenqing to bring it.
After all, if someone were to intercept them, all their efforts would be in vain, and they would have done all the work for someone else.
As for her personally delivering it...
There are also many risks.
No one can predict whether the other four major immortal sects will make a desperate gamble and use quasi-fourth-tier magic treasures to intercept and kill them.
Even the True Man Wanyue didn't like to seek Li Hongtai's help for protection in everything.
"I will go to the Ice Valley myself when I find the time!" Yang Jiuli said.
"Very well, I will set up a base outside the Glacier Valley... to wait for you there!" Lu Wenqing said.
"Yes!" Yang Jiuli nodded.
The two then discussed some details.
At the same time, Lu Wenqing also took out some second-tier and near-third-tier spiritual items and handed them to Yang Jiuli.
Among them are near-third-tier 'Frosty Essence Stone' and 'Frosty Jade Stone Milk', as well as spiritual essences with the attribute of green wood.
……
After Lu Wenqing left.
It snowed on the twelfth day of the first lunar month.
Late at night, Yang Jiuli left Lingxi Peak with Xiao Bing and two tiger weasels.
Along the way, he concealed himself within the earth's veins.
Late the next night, he arrived at a riverside inn outside the Glacier Valley.
This place is only sixty miles away from the Glacier Valley.
Outside the post station, at the gate, there is a lantern.
There was a forbidden symbol left on it.
Once activated, Lu Wenqing and Qin Zhixue will become aware of it.
A snow fox flew out from the long river.
It opened its mouth and exhaled a wisp of cold air, taking away the forbidden talisman left in the lantern.
Then, a cold, ethereal shield materialized around it, and it, like a rainbow of light, plunged into the long river and disappeared.
Much later, at the bottom of the long river, ten miles away.
The little fox came to a dark cave.
Xiao Bing and Yang Jiuli had been waiting here for a long time.
As for the two tiger ferrets, they were sent out to investigate the situation.
Yang Jiuli took the talisman, activated it, and then waited silently.
He left a wisp of his consciousness in the contract marks between the master and servant of the two tiger-sables.
He can sense any unusual activity.
Fifteen minutes later, inside the glacier valley.
A near-third-tier treasure ship streaked through the void, speeding past.
Meanwhile, above the Glacier Valley.
A hundred-foot-long ice-soul pearl slowly rose, illuminating the cold night.
Outside the Glacier Valley.
In the snow, a tiger-sable's eyes darted around, taking in the sight.
In the river.
Yang Jiuli sensed all of this from afar.
"Zhixue is here..."
"The Ice Soul Divine Pearl... True Person Wanyue did not accompany me, but she was deterring the villains from afar," Yang Jiuli murmured.
Outside this glacial valley.
Ordinary cultivators dare not easily invade.
However, it is inevitable that some people will lurk in this mountain range, hoping to gather information.
The way Master Wanyue acted was also a way of expressing his attitude.
Although the Core Formation Realm cultivator did not accompany him.
However, their divine senses are powerful enough to cover an area of hundreds of miles.
Once locked on, and with the opponent possessing a near-fourth-tier magic weapon, escape will be extremely difficult.
Furthermore, although this place is outside the glacier valley.
It is also difficult to guarantee whether there are any hidden third-order formations.
That is why Yang Jiuli chose this place.
Firstly, this location offers a way to avoid the glacier valley.
Secondly, safety can also be guaranteed.
Sensing that Qin Zhixue had moved, Yang Jiuli and Xiao Bing also headed towards the post station.
The treasure ship glided through the void.
It appeared in the air above the post station.
Just then, a ripple appeared on the river.
Supported by a second-tier cold jade python, Yang Jiuli slowly flew towards the treasure ship in the air.
On the treasure ship, Qin Zhixue watched the man rising from the river and smiled gently.
"Ninth Brother is still so cautious..." she murmured to herself, feeling inexplicably relieved.
Whenever she saw the man in front of her, she felt relaxed, and all her guard and defenses would fall away.
It felt like I was back in my youth.
The jade python hovered in the air, resting on the treasure ship.
Yang Jiuli stood on the python's body, with a small fox perched on his shoulder.
In the past two years, this little fox has also left Lingxi Peak to venture out into the world.
In the end, he returned.
It seems that life outside on my own is too boring.
It has become accustomed to living with the two tiger ferrets and Little Ice.
Moreover, when Yang Jiuli came out of seclusion, he would occasionally give him a few second-tier spirit pills.
Don't be too carefree in this kind of life.
While one can find spiritual treasures while venturing out into the world, one also faces the threat of being ambushed by demonic beasts of the same level, or even by high-level demonic beasts.
It's far too dangerous.
"Ninth Brother..."
"Zhi Xue..."
In the air, the two looked at each other and smiled.
Then, Qin Zhixue strolled out of the treasure ship, stepped onto the long river, and floated down to the post station below.
Yang Jiuli followed.
The two entered a living room inside the inn.
The second-tier, top-grade soundproof note activated, evolving into a light shield that enveloped the entire post station.
Lu Wenqing, on the other hand, was guarding outside.
In the living room.
Yang Jiuli and Qin Zhixue sat side by side.
Qin Zhixue brewed a pot of "Spirit Mist Tea" for Yang Jiuli.
"Ninth Brother, please try my Glacier Valley's unique 'Cold Spring Mist Tea'."
Qin Zhixue pushed the tea towards Yang Jiuli.
Yang Jiuli picked up the teacup and took a sip. The aroma was wonderful, with a hint of icy freshness, giving it a unique charm.
"Excellent tea!" Yang Jiuli exclaimed.
"This is what Ninth Brother entrusted to me. I am fortunate that I have not failed in my mission..." Qin Zhixue waved her jade hand, and a jade box and a green bottle flew out of her storage bag. The jade box contained the 'Heart of Green Wood', and the bottle contained the 'Azure Spirit Liquid'.
This spiritual liquid was nurtured by the 'Heavenly Spirit Tree' and reached the third-grade superior level, making it a rare spiritual item.
"Thank you for your hard work this time!" Yang Jiuli waved his hand and put the two spiritual items into the storage bag at his waist.
"If it weren't for Ninth Brother's guidance, Zhixue would have perished long ago. These two spiritual items are not enough to repay even a fraction of Ninth Brother's kindness," Qin Zhixue said, her face sincere and earnest. Whenever she thought of the battle at Taiyin Valley, she felt a surge of emotion.
I am grateful to God for His mercy, for having my ninth brother by my side.
Otherwise, her path to seeking immortality would have been incredibly difficult.
Yang Jiuli didn't mince words and said, "It's good that you returned safely. Next, it's time to form your core."
"I have already acquired several Core Formation materials, and the sect is also doing its best to gather the ingredients for the 'Heavenly Fusion Pill'," Qin Zhixue said. "At that time, Core Formation should not be a problem." For her, the only remaining issue is the quality of the Core Formation!
It's a genuine elixir!
It's still the Golden Core!
The "Melting Heaven Pill" is a legitimate substance for forming a golden core.
You are superior to the "Replenishing Vital Energy and Correcting Self Elixir".
It can help cultivators integrate the three flowers of 'Heaven,' 'Earth,' and 'Man' into their elixir.
However, the medicinal materials required for this elixir are of very specific age and extremely difficult to find.
Therefore, even the seven major immortal sects in the Chu Kingdom's cultivation world find it difficult to collect the necessary medicinal materials.
"With the help of the 'Heaven-Melting Pill,' condensing your true core shouldn't be a problem..." Yang Jiuli said. "As long as you find another spiritual object to enhance your divine sense... then, you'll have a 70% chance of condensing a golden core!"
"A spiritual object that enhances spiritual awareness..." Qin Zhixue's eyes lit up.
Judging from what Ninth Brother is saying, he seems to have quite a bit of experience in Core Formation.
"According to ancient records, the most difficult part of forming the elixir is to integrate the three flowers of 'Heaven,' 'Earth,' and 'Man' into the elixir."
Yang Jiuli said.
Qin Zhixue listened intently.
……
At this moment, in the Glacier Valley.
Glacier Peak.
Li Changhe stands atop the mountain.
Li Qingning stood to the side beside him.
The two of them gazed together at the southern part of the valley.
"Grandpa, Fairy Mingyue left the valley... to see Yang Jiuli?" Li Qingning asked, turning her gaze away.
"The only person who could make my Ice River Valley's 'Bright Moon Fairy' leave the valley is that Alchemist Yang!" Li Changhe said.
A glint of wisdom appeared in his eyes.
"What exactly is the relationship between Master Yang and Fairy Mingyue?" Li Qingning asked. "If they were merely close friends, why would he take such risks and leave the valley several times? You must know that 'Fairy Mingyue' is listed at the top of the 'Obstruction to the Path' kill list of the Chu Kingdom's immortal sects!"
"It seems that Master Yang is a pawn she placed outside!" Li Changhe said.
"Chess piece..." Li Qingning's gaze sharpened.
"Zhi Xue is destined to form her core... and achieve legendary status... so naturally she's also planning for herself..." Li Changhe said, "The major families of my Ice River Valley are deeply rooted, making it difficult for her to cultivate her own power... so she can only rely on external support!"
"Provide external support!" Upon hearing this, Li Qingning's eyes lit up.
"The Nanling Mountains are a mixed bag, and they're close to my Ice Valley, so it's a good choice!" Li Changhe said.
"Nanling is indeed a good place, but this Master Yang is only a low-grade spiritual root, over sixty years old, and has not yet established his foundation. In the end, he is not of great use!" Li Qingning frowned slightly as she looked at the southern area outside the valley, still puzzled.
Logically speaking, Fairy Mingyue shouldn't have done such a useless thing.
"Hehe, Qingning, you can't judge things by appearances..." Li Changhe laughed.
"Don't judge a book by its cover!" Li Qingning bowed and said, "Please enlighten me, Grandfather!"
"Since entering Yunmeng Lake, Yang Jiuli has only signed a twenty-five-year contract. Afterwards, he has been steady and pragmatic. He has never wavered in the attempts of the Li family of Yunmeng Lake to win him over. Even when the Li family's ancestor reached the Core Formation stage, he was still unable to move his heart."
"He didn't come to my Glacier Valley either... Instead, he chose to go to the Southern Mountains..."
"This shows that he had planned ahead of time."
Li Changhe said.
"You've already made plans!" Upon hearing this, Li Qingning's gaze sharpened.
Looking back now, that is indeed the case.
Otherwise, anyone else would have stayed with the powerful Li family.
But she still had doubts.
That is foundation building.
Without establishing a foundation, even a second-tier alchemist will only live to be a hundred and twenty, making it difficult to build a significant career.
"There are quite a few people in my Chu Kingdom who have achieved Foundation Establishment with low-grade spiritual roots... With this young man's unwavering will, his chances of Foundation Establishment are about 70%..." Li Changhe said, "But he has never achieved Foundation Establishment. Do you know why?"
"Why?" Li Qingning asked.
"He wants to build a high-level immortal foundation... and plots to form his core!" Li Changhe said.
"What! A low-grade spiritual root, plotting to form a core! Has he gone mad?" Upon hearing this, Li Qingning's heart was filled with turmoil.
My mind is restless.
How difficult is it to form the Golden Core?
How many geniuses are there in the third-tier immortal sects?
Yet, it has been rare for decades to produce even one True Core Formation cultivator.
How dare someone with a low-grade spiritual root attempt to form a core?