Chapter 348 Returning to the Spirit Immortal Sect
The two of them put away all the rewards.
As the two of them inspected the area, the flying boat traveled through the Western River Region and soon arrived at the Lingxian Sect.
The two have been living on Qianyuan Island of the Lingxian Sect, and now they can be considered to have "returned home".
Upon arriving at the sect's gate, the two put away the flying boat and boarded the Azure Roc.
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—Although Qingyu had trained with its clan's ancestor for a period of time, which greatly helped improve its combat skills, it was still the couple's contracted beast. After being tempered, it eventually returned to the couple's side.
In the last month in the Land of All Beings, it and Qinghui both entered the ancient city to refine the essence of their respective races.
At the same time, their bloodline has finally evolved once again.
Although their potential hasn't reached level nine yet, barring any unforeseen circumstances, as this drop of essence blood continues to act within them, it will gradually and completely merge with their own essence blood over time, thus boosting their own essence blood level.
After that, there is no longer a need for the high-level blood essence of the ancestor of the same clan to assist in reaching the ninth-tier potential.
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At this moment, Qingyu spread its wings and carried its two masters toward the direction of Lianli Island.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan sat on its back, sensing the changes in Qingyu.
[Old Wu, Qingyu has grown bigger, and its feathers seem stiffer too.]
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly.
The evolution of its bloodline has also improved its strength; it is currently at the peak of the sixth rank, but it needs more resources to reach the seventh rank.
Zhong Cai was a little dazed when she heard this.
[So Qingyu's strength has already reached the peak of the sixth rank? If it still has its original bloodline, this is its limit.]
Wu Shaogan nodded.
Qinghui's strength has also reached this level.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but touch Qing Yu's feathers again.
Qingyu let out a pleasant, melodious chirp, seemingly sensing Zhong Cai's caress and appearing to be in a good mood.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but smile.
He looked at Qingyu, suddenly noticed something, and crawled a few steps forward.
Wu Shaogan watched him crawl forward on his hands and feet, and fell silent for a moment, but then he quickly followed after him.
Zhong Cai twirled a few long feathers between his fingers, turned his head and said, "Old Wu, look! This!"
Wu Shaogan looked over.
The feathers on Zhong Cai's fingers were originally blue on the inside, but the surface was now coated with a light metallic gray.
The two colors complement each other, creating a unique beauty.
Wu Shaogan said, "It's a reaction to bloodline evolution."
Zhong Cai had also thought of that.
The bloodlines of the Azure Roc and the Nine Heavens Cloud Roc are vastly different, and their colors are also different. Right now, the color of its feathers is constantly changing. After many years, when Azure Roc's strength reaches a certain level, it will completely transform into the true color of the Nine Heavens Cloud Roc.
Thinking about it carefully, it's not very ugly, but you might not be used to it.
As if sensing Zhong Cai's thoughts, Qingyu let out a few chirps, conveying some of its ideas to Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan raised his eyebrows and said to Zhong Cai, "Qingyu asked me to tell you that even if it completely changes color in the future, it can still retain its current appearance and color if you don't like it."
Qingyu chirped merrily, as if confirming that Wu Shaogan's words were true.
Zhong Cai couldn't help but chuckle, and couldn't resist touching Qingyu again, saying, "I like Qingyu no matter what color it is." He paused, then added, "But if Qingyu stays the same in the future, I'll still be happy."
Upon hearing this, Wu Shaogan couldn't help but laugh.
Qingyu also made a sound that sounded like laughter.
Zhong Cai chuckled and continued plucking Qing Yu's feathers.
Because Qingyu was completely unprepared for Zhongcai, its feathers, despite their hard texture, remained unprotected, and the fine down remained relatively fluffy.
The more Zhong Cai touched it, the smoother it became...
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Gradually, we arrived at Qianyuan Island.
Qingyu descended from the clouds and landed in front of the mansion on the island.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan held hands and swayed as they descended.
Everything around them was still so familiar, but even though several months had passed, it felt different from when they returned to the Liu family's room.
After all, this is their territory.
The servants hired by the couple remained on Lianli Island and Caixia Peak, planting medicinal herbs, tending to them, and doing other tasks—doing whatever they were supposed to do, without slacking off even when the couple was away.
Those who are currently busy and not practicing should hurry over to pay their respects.
Zhong Cai gave them no further instructions and sent them away, telling them to continue doing their work as usual.
At the same time, another follower reported: "The monthly allowances for the two senior brothers have been delivered and are now being held by Senior Kui Bai."
Zhong Cai nodded and said, "I understand."
Merge followers and immediately resign.
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Kui Bai was the "housekeeper" left on the island by the Zhong Wu couple. His main job was to receive and store the monthly allowances and other benefits that were sent to them, and hand them over when the couple returned. In addition, Kui Bai would also record any visitors who came to see them or had any business with them.
The puppets are highly obedient. Although they lack true intelligence, the higher their level, the more responsive they become.
They're perfectly capable of doing this kind of odd job.
This puppet is a level seven puppet, and it can also be responsible for supervising the other followers working on the island and mountains.
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Zhong Cai called out, "Kui Bai."
In an instant, a puppet dressed in white, resembling a handsome young gentleman, flew over and stood in front of the two.
Its appearance is not outstanding, and it gives people a somewhat stiff feeling.
At that moment, it took out several mustard seed bags and handed them to the two of them.
Zhong Cai glanced at it.
Each mustard seed bag represents a month's allowance.
The number is correct.
Zhong Cai casually took it and then waved the puppet away.
Wu Shaogan, who had been watching quietly from the side, smiled and said, "Let's go inside."
Zhong Cai skipped over to Wu Shaogan's side, took his hand, and returned to the mansion.
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Although the journey was mostly on a flying boat, it wasn't particularly tiring, but after being away from home for so long, I was still a little tired when I got back.
So, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan hugged and cuddled, then rolled into bed and slept soundly.
After waking up, Zhong Cai yawned.
Wu Shaogan leaned against the headboard and smiled slightly at Zhong Cai.
For a moment, both of them felt a bit lazy.
Zhong Cai stretched her arms and yawned.
"Old Wu, let's go to the ancient city to draw cards."
Wu Shaogan raised an eyebrow: "How much Dan Yun has A Cai accumulated?"
The two of them have now basically stopped calculating and taking stock of Dan Yun.
Zhong Cai said lazily, "It's definitely worth several million."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "Then it's certainly time to spend some money."
Zhong Cai lunged at Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan put his arm around Zhong Cai and they entered the ancient city together.
The two appeared on the bed in the ancient city mansion.
It was as if they woke up like this, rather than suddenly being in a different place.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan cuddled together for a while longer before slowly getting out of bed and getting themselves ready.
At this point, both sides stood still.
Zhong Cai waved his hand and shouted, "Let's go! Let's go to the altar!"
Wu Shaogan agreed, "Let's go to the altar!"
The two exchanged a smile, then with a swift movement, they appeared together beside the altar.
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The altar remained unchanged, and the countless colorful clouds floating above it were still incredibly beautiful.
The Zhong and Wu couple looked at the colorful clouds together and counted them.
Wow!
Zhong Cai blinked and exclaimed, "Over six million!"
Wu Shaogan smiled and said, "You can do six Golden Flame Pool ten-time runs."
Zhong Caizhen exclaimed excitedly, "That's right!"
The two looked at each other, then sat down hand in hand on the stone bed.
Zhong Cai did not hesitate and directly reported the amount consumed.
"Let's go straight for it, ten runs of the Golden Flame Pool, costing six million."
The next moment, the colorful clouds in the sky, like swallows returning to their nests, suddenly descended and disappeared into the huge pool.
The remaining rosy clouds were few, only wisps of light, like a patch of glow, lingering above the pool.
Inside the pool, as the colorful clouds entered, golden flames surged forth.
Countless flames flickered and then released a large number of dark golden particles that shot straight forward with a "whoosh".
Sixty envelopes were neatly arranged in mid-air in front of Zhong and Wu.
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Looking at the envelopes, Zhong Cai sighed and said, "It's been a long time since I drew cards. But this time the Dan Yun isn't much either. In the end, I can only get sixty resources."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "At least six level-nine resources."
Zhong Cai chuckled: "Let me have my moment in Versailles, so don't expose me."
Wu Shaogan also knew what "Versailles" meant, and reached out to rub Zhong Cai's hair.
Zhong Cai rolled her eyes at him.
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Now it's time to reveal the card art.
After playing around for a while, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan both looked up at the resources.
"Then let's open them all at once."
As if receiving some kind of command, all sixty dark gold seals opened swiftly, following the same pattern as before.
Twenty-two envelopes trembled first, releasing large plumes of smoke.
Undoubtedly the most common resource, a full nineteen high-grade mystic stones.
The remaining three resources are the most common resources from the Golden Flame Pool ten-pull—three level-four resources.
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When Zhong Cai saw this, she raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"There are only three level-four resources, which is good."
"Hopefully there won't be too many level 5 resources later."
"Otherwise, it would be a huge loss."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "This time, we're sure to have a great run of luck."
Zhong Cai chuckled: "Old Wu is right!"
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After a few brief words of conversation, the second round of envelopes was opened.
This time, seven envelopes spun in a circle of golden light and began to shake rapidly.
After the smoke cleared, seven level-five resources appeared.
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Zhong Cai was very satisfied: "We're really lucky, there are only a few level 5 items like this."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "It's been so long since I drew any cards, so I guess I'm lucky."
Zhong Cai smiled happily: "Yes!"
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Next, the third batch of seals opened, and golden light spun twice, revealing level six resources.
There are twelve items.
Zhong Cai pondered for a moment and said, "There are still levels seven to nine. Excluding those that have already been opened and the guaranteed ones, there are only thirteen left."
Wu Shaogan nodded, waiting for Zhong Cai to finish speaking.
Zhong Cai sighed: "I reckon the chances of automatic withdrawals this time are slim."
Wu Shaogan patted Zhong Cai's shoulder reassuringly and said, "Level nine is rare to begin with."
Zhong Cai understood this, but every time he couldn't withdraw his winnings, he felt that if it weren't for the guaranteed minimum, he would probably have bad luck, which made him quite depressed, and he couldn't help but grumble a bit.
After being comforted by Wu Shaogan, Zhong Cai's mood improved. Putting these things aside, she waited for the fourth wave to arrive.
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The fourth wave, three golden circles, level seven resources.
A total of eight items appeared.
The fifth wave, four golden circles, level eight resources.
A total of four items appeared.
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Zhong Cai fiddled with her fingers, a little puzzled and a little surprised.
Wait, that's not right.
If he's not mistaken, there are still seven spots available?
Wu Shaogan pointed to the envelopes in the air and laughed, "A-Cai, just count them."
Zhong Cai: "...Right, we can just count them directly."
Then the two of them looked toward where the envelopes were located.
Sure enough, there are seven left.
Besides the six guaranteed minimums, there's one more!
Zhong Cai immediately became excited.
"I guessed wrong!"
"Luckily, I guessed wrong!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Seeing Zhong Cai's delighted expression, Wu Shaogan gently patted his head again.
"Golden light fills the sky. Ah Cai, let's see what we drew."
Zhong Cai took a deep breath and said in a good mood, "Anyway, it's probably better than the minimum guarantee!"
Wu Shaogan agreed.
So, both of them waited to see how the resources would be distributed.
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After the smoke dissipated, the seal in the very center was the first to open, revealing something.
Wait, that's—
Zhong Cai stared wide-eyed in surprise.
Wu Shaogan was also slightly surprised.
Because what was hanging in mid-air was actually a beast fetus!
Of course, if it's just an ordinary animal fetus, there's nothing surprising about it.
And this beast fetus before me...
Although the amniotic sac is still quite thick and the contents are not very clear, you can still make out the general features.
Zhong Cai opened her mouth.
Even on his own turf, he couldn't help but lower his voice and whisper, "Old Wu, could this be... the Blazing Heavenly Qilin?"
Wu Shaogan nodded slightly and said, "Looking at that fiery scale, the general shape of the entire fetus... that should be it."
For a moment, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan looked at each other in bewilderment.
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The Blazing Sky Kirin also has its own race.
Its clan is the Qilin clan, and the potential of this clan can basically reach the seventh and eighth levels.
However, because they require a lot of resources to cultivate, only those with the highest potential can be selected for training. In addition, their reproduction is difficult, so the size of their population is also greatly limited.
There are two special types of Qilin in the Qilin clan, and once they appear, they will be at least elder level.
One type is the male Qilin, specifically the Blazing Heavenly Qilin.
One type is the female Qilin, a red-eyed celestial Qilin.
Both of these Qilin have the potential to reach the ninth rank. After they are born, they will receive great care from their clan. Moreover, as long as there are enough resources, they can break through to the highest level at the fastest speed!
At that time, we can immediately provide protection for the Qilin clan.
At the same time, it is very difficult for ordinary Qilin to give birth to these two types of Qilin. Usually, at least one of them is either the Blazing Heavenly Qilin or the Crimson-Eyed Heavenly Qilin, and only then is there a chance of giving birth to a beast fetus of the same level.
However, if the Blazing Heavenly Qilin and the Crimson-Eyed Heavenly Qilin were to combine, the chances of giving birth to such a beast embryo would be slightly higher—but still limited.
Normally, even after tens of thousands of years and countless generations of Qilin descendants, it is almost impossible for these two types of Qilin to be born.
Without the protection of these two types of Qilin, when they die at the end of their lifespan, the Qilin clan will be besieged because their flesh, blood, and beast cores are of great benefit to other clans, and the entire Qilin clan will perish.
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Zhong Cai carefully held the animal fetus and whispered, "Old Wu, I feel this..."
Wu Shaogan said, "It's a coincidence, but we've managed to make the Qilin clan owe us a huge favor."
Zhong Cai nodded seriously.
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The reason the two were so cautious was because there was a ninth-tier Flaming Heavenly Qilin in the Land of All Beings.
This senior has been in the Land of All Beings for nearly 90,000 years, while normally, the lifespan of a ninth-tier rare beast is only 100,000 years.
Even though the Blazing Sky Kirin is a rather special rare beast, with a lifespan longer than that of ordinary ninth-tier rare beasts... the Blazing Sky Kirin had already lived for a very long time before entering, and with the more than 90,000 years of lifespan, it is now over 100,000 years old.
The Zhong and Wu couple had heard a bit about it; it was said that this rare beast only had a little over a thousand years left to live.
For the human race, more than a thousand years is already a long time, because even human elites like Nirvana cultivators can only live for five thousand years.
But for rare animals, this means they are about to die.
If the Blazing Sky Qilin dies, the Qilin clan will suffer greatly in the days to come.
The fact that Zhong and Wu heard such news was actually part of the undercurrents within the land of sentient beings.
There are other rare beast groups... which should also include some powerful human cultivators, who are secretly inquiring about the continent where the Blazing Sky Kirin is located.
If it's exposed...
Perhaps the disciples of this land of all living beings would think that it would be better to let them come rather than let the rare beasts and cultivators of that continent benefit from it.
That's why the Qilin clan is coveted.
Not only the flesh and blood of the Qilin, but also its scales, horns, and essence.
It is even said that eating a whole Qilin—or a Qilin pill made from a whole Qilin—can prolong one's lifespan.
Even in clans with special Qilin guarding their territory, ordinary Qilin wouldn't dare to appear rashly in the sight of other clans, let alone a Qilin that is already on the verge of losing its protection...
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Zhong Cai sighed and said, "The clan to which Senior Blazing Sky Kirin belongs should have been mentally prepared for this long ago."
Wu Shaogan nodded.
After all, the reason why this Fiery Sky Qilin has stayed in the Land of All Living Beings instead of staying in its own clan and constantly trying to reproduce with other female Qilins is because it was injured and no longer has the ability to reproduce.
There is no Crimson-Eyed Celestial Scale in their Qilin clan.
Therefore, the current situation is that we can only try by relying on ordinary Qilin clan members.
The chances are practically zero.
Therefore, no special Qilin clan members have been born in the Qilin clan for tens of thousands of years.
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Zhong Cai said, "I think that being able to draw this means that the Qilin clan is destined to survive."
Wu Shaogan also said, "So, A Cai, you should think about what kind of price you want to demand from the Qilin Clan."
Zhong Cai thought for a moment and then smiled.
"Old Wu, actually I'm also very interested in the materials from the Qilin."
Wu Shao chuckled dryly, "However, the Qilin clan possesses intelligence, and A Cai does not wish to harm them."
Zhong Cai smiled and said, "So now is an opportunity. All I need is for them to 'donate blood' voluntarily, or to give me some materials from a Qilin that died a natural death."
Wu Shaogan nodded.
Zhong Cai pondered for a moment and then said, "If the ancestors of the Qilin clan who have died have long since passed away, we could ask for some Qilin grass, Qilin fruit, or even the Xuan Stones they have accumulated from their clan's lands."
"However, if it's really just black stones and nothing special, I'll have to ask for a very high price."
Wu Shaogan said, "That's only natural."
The two agreed to this.
Zhong Cai carefully placed the animal fetus aside.
Because now, six guaranteed minimums will be offered one after another, allowing Zhong Cai to choose for herself.
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A flash of golden light appeared, and four illusory figures appeared in front of Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai glanced at them and chose the first item, a level nine rare medicinal herb.
Four more afterimages...
Zhong Cai chose the second item because he already possessed the Grade 9 precious medicine, so he selected the second item—a whole jar of Grade 9 royal jelly.
This can gently enhance one's strength and also has a significant auxiliary effect on cultivators who have reached the Heavenly Realm.
However, although it is mild, due to its grade, it is only suitable for cultivators or rare beasts at the seventh level or lower.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan are no longer needed.
You can keep it for later use, or give it away when needed.
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The phantom images of the next few level-nine resources appeared one after another.
On the third and fourth occasions, Zhong Cai chose level nine rare herbs.
By the fifth time, Zhong Cai's expression had become somewhat subtle.
Wu Shaogan asked, "What's wrong with A-Cai?"
Zhong Cai pointed to the second phantom and said, "Old Wu, look at that one."
Wu Shaogan recognized it as a rare medicinal herb, but his knowledge of it was far less than Zhong Cai's, and he didn't immediately recognize it.
He only guessed, "It seems to be some kind of precious ginseng?"
Zhong Cai nodded, then shook her head.
Wu Shaogan smiled and looked at him, waiting for his explanation.
Zhong Cai said with a hint of skepticism, "This thing looks a lot like a precious ginseng, and its name is also Qilin Nourishing Ginseng, but it is actually a rare and precious herb."
Wu Shaogan seemed to be deep in thought.
From this name, it seemed he vaguely understood something...
Zhong Cai continued, "The Qilin Nourishing Ginseng is most suitable for nurturing young Qilins. Moreover, if an ordinary Qilin consumes it and its strength can be raised to at least the eighth rank in the future, along with the two special Qilins... the chances of giving birth to special Qilins will be greater."
"In addition, if a special Qilin beast fetus that has already been produced absorbs such ginseng liquid, it will break through the fetal membrane faster, and after breaking through the membrane, its strength can reach at least the sixth level."
"Born at the pinnacle of many rare beasts!"
Wu Shaogan was taken aback.
Zhong Cai said, "So, this thing is a nutritional supplement for animal fetuses! It's a complete set!"
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