At the foot of the main peak of Kunmen Mountain.

Qin Xin, along with Shui Qingxi, Sanjie, Shishan, Qin Xue, and others, stared intently at the summit of the mountain.

After sensing the violent Yuan energy rapidly dissipating, several powerful figures also left from the summit, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"It seems that the Grand Elder and the others have made their move."

Qin Xin stood to the side, his eyes gleaming with a profound light, and spoke calmly.

The others glanced at the departing figures, then slowly nodded in agreement with Qin Xin's words.

Qin Xin waved to the group. Since the Grand Elder had stepped in to help, it was clear that both sides had reached a consensus that the Kun Sect's main peak would be safe for the time being. He casually remarked, "Let's go. It seems everything is alright now."

"Hehe, it's a good time to go see Jin Yuanbao. It's been a long time since we last met. Now's the perfect opportunity to ask for a bowl of wine." Shi Shan's somewhat simple and honest voice suddenly rang out beside Qin Xin.

Sanjie scratched his head helplessly and said, "I wonder if he has recovered from his grief."

Upon hearing Sanjie's words, Qin Xin fell silent for a moment. Previously, Jin Yuanbao's child had been killed by the golden dragon, and now the murderer had been brought back to the Yan Dynasty to escape justice.

Although Jin Yuanbao said it was his own business and he could handle it himself, Qin Xin knew that it was almost impossible for Jin Yuanbao alone to get the Jin Clan of the Yan Dynasty to hand over the Golden Dragon.

Qin Xin was helpless in this regard. He had not yet avenged himself, and the enemy he faced was far more powerful than the Jin Clan.

However, Qin Xin had already made up his mind that after going to Zhongzhou this time, he would quickly accumulate his own power.

The Eight Gates Martial Arts Tournament is about to begin, and all five major sects of Zhongzhou will send representatives. Qin Xin's schedule will be better then, so he wants to have a good get-together with his friends from the Eastern Wilderness Academy beforehand.

"Would you two like to come together?"

Qin Xin, who was about to set off, glanced back at Shui Qingxi and Qin Xue.

Surprisingly, both of them shook their heads, and Qin Xue's eyes also showed a hint of determination. It seemed that witnessing the battle between these experts at the third stage of the Core Formation realm had inspired her to cultivate even more.

Qin Xue has not yet fully mastered the inheritance she previously obtained. One reason is that managing the Kun Sect's main peak has delayed her cultivation, and another reason is that Qin Xue has never been very attentive to cultivation. This is also a major headache for Hua Jin.

Qin Xue's martial spirit, the fire spirit Yunlan Sparrow, has undergone some changes due to inheritance, but her strength is still at the ninth level of the Opening Aperture Realm. She will need to go into seclusion for a period of time to break through the barrier and enter the Qi Sea Realm.

As for Shui Qingxi, after returning to Donghuang Academy from Zhennan Prefecture, his strength has improved somewhat, but he is not very confident about the upcoming Eight Gates Martial Arts Tournament.

Qin Xin was aware of the two women's thoughts, so he didn't force them. Instead, he led Shi Shan and San Jie towards the direction of the Golden Ingot Cave.

As for Shui Qingxi and Qin Xue, they went to the mountain peak to find Hua Jin, presumably intending to cultivate in seclusion in the main peak's training room for a period of time until they learned of the start of the Eight Gates Martial Arts Tournament.

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The cave where Jin Yuanbao was located was not far from Qin Xin's cave.

The three of them quickly arrived.

Just as they arrived at the location of the cave, Mo Wen arrived immediately afterward.

After exchanging a smile, the four of them immediately called out.

As the surrounding array rippled, Jin Yuanbao appeared, looking at the four people at the door, slightly stunned.

"What are you looking at? Get the wine ready!"

Shi Shan's somewhat rough voice rang out.

Jin Yuanbao then hurriedly welcomed the four people inside.

As soon as Qin Xin stepped inside, he could feel the pastoral scenery.

Jin Yuanbao's cave dwelling was simply decorated, with many spirit trees, herbs, and flowers planted on the surrounding open space. Although they were all very ordinary things, they made the entire cave dwelling look very exquisite.

After listening to the praises of the cave dwelling, Jin Yuanbao scratched his head awkwardly and said, "Ling Yan arranged all of this."

After the group sat down at a bamboo table, Shangguan Lingyan strode out, carrying a large wine jar in her arms, as if the wine had been prepared long ago.

"I knew you were coming back, so I asked someone to order some Yuanbao from Black Dragon City a few days ago," Shangguan Lingyan said with a smile, then patiently served each person a bowl of wine.

Qin Xin had never liked alcohol before, but after drinking that monkey wine, he has now developed some interest in it.

He downed the full bowl of wine in one gulp, and the fiery sensation made Qin Xin feel extremely refreshed.

However, Qin Xin did not rush to use his true energy to refine the alcohol, but instead let it slowly evaporate.

"Boss, please drink slowly. This has cost me quite a few gold coins." Jin Yuanbao felt a pang of heartache seeing Qin Xin gulping it down so hastily.

He quickly picked up the wine bowl in front of him and savored it carefully.

Seeing Jin Yuanbao's appearance, Mo Wen laughed and then imitated Qin Xin's drinking style, but he choked and sprayed wine everywhere.

Jin Yuanbao immediately looked disgusted and sat down in the back with his wine bowl.

As Qin Xin watched this scene, he felt a great sense of peace. Such a place, free from deceit and treachery, was the rarest on this continent.

Since arriving here, he has been in a state of tension every day, so it is truly rare for him to be able to relax now.

The group sat together drinking and chatting. Unfortunately, Xia Yue lost contact with them after returning to the capital of the Great Xia Dynasty, but they often heard about her marriage to the Ruan clan.

As for Jiang Xinghai and Zhan Qingqi, they returned to Dading City.

The group chatted for a long time, and the several large jars of wine were completely emptied. Qin Xin also felt a little drunk.

In the evening, a gentle breeze stirred the wine's effects.

Qin Xin suddenly sensed a familiar aura, but that aura vanished into the darkness in an instant.

Qin Xin had sensed this aura before. The person was very strong, but he didn't seem to have any ill intentions towards him. This made Qin Xin feel as if the person had been deliberately sent to investigate him.

Just as Qin Xin was about to get up.

The surrounding spiritual energy suddenly stopped, and at that moment, the environment around Qin Xin changed instantly. The figures of Jin Yuanbao and the others who were still fast asleep also disappeared.