Chapter 62 062 Yaochi City
So be it. Venerable Xueqiao couldn't blame Youqin, so he just let it go. At least Shubai could endure it. As for Song Chi, there was no need to worry. That girl was like a butterfly, flitting among flowers every day, never settling down for any one of them.
This heartless scoundrel has no conscience. Let's see how she manages to succeed on the path to the Nascent Soul stage.
The secret realm announced its arrival to the mortal world through the countless swirling spiritual peach blossoms. However, it would still be more than half a year before it truly came into being, so the sect was not in a hurry to tear up a scroll and rush over. They could simply organize their disciples to travel there by flying boat, without incurring too much expense.
Song Chi, of course, signed up the very next day. She couldn't possibly miss this secret realm. She had to get her hands on both the mission and the two cups of celestial wine to suppress the poison.
However, in order to test the results of his intense cultivation over the past two or three years, Song Chi still jumped onto the wall of Hanxing Pavilion.
At that time, Qi Zhenmo was lying on the veranda, his feet resting on the railing, lazily playing the flute.
Upon seeing her arrive, the young man's thick eyelashes fluttered, and he let out a loud laugh.
"Oh, where did this butterfly come from? How did it end up in my yard!"
What nonsense! When did she become a social butterfly?!
Song Chi didn't waste any words with him and charged straight at him to attack. Qi Zhenmo naturally vanished in an instant, and she gave chase.
After chasing him for an entire afternoon, the results of the test were in. Qi Zhenmo's unique and unpredictable teleportation technique was still very powerful; if she were to fight him head-on, she would definitely suffer. But catching up with him was still possible, at least she shouldn't lose him by keeping a distance.
Since Hua Shalan also comes from a hidden immortal sect, his movement skills are probably only similar to Qi Zhenmo's.
In terms of the mysterious and long-standing lineage of their families, Song Chi felt that even the Qi Zhen Mo family might surpass the Cui family of the Yunji Holy Land.
In any case, when Qi Zhenmo sized up Cui Xueruo, he didn't show the same level of apprehension as the other disciples. His gaze was quite indifferent.
No matter how mysterious and powerful the Hua family is, they're probably only on par with the Qi Zhenmo family.
In short, she had done the best she could over the years. Whether it would succeed or not depended on fate and the reasonableness of the arrangements made by the previous ascendant. Song Chi felt that it shouldn't be allowed to fail; after all, it carried the mission of continuing the cultivation world for ten thousand years, and it wouldn't be excessive for those ascendants to be as meticulous as possible.
Just three to five days later, Song Chi boarded the sect's flying boat and set off with the main force.
Dai Jia signed up for the secret realm without hesitation. Xi Ya suggested she might have a stroke of luck in alchemy and perhaps even refine a Celestial-grade White Jade Pill. The White Jade Pill is an essential elixir for those on the Nascent Soul stage. However, she wasn't going for the herbs this time. The White Jade Pill herbs in the cultivation world were all carefully cultivated, and the ingredients were sufficient. But they still couldn't refine it to a Celestial grade; everyone said it lacked a touch of immortal energy.
The cultivation world is actually counting on Xi Ya, this genius alchemy disciple, to break through this immortal energy.
Xi Ya has been studying the classics for this purpose for years. But even someone as resolute as her has said to Song Chi in the last two or three years, "Perhaps I can't refine that immortal-grade white jade pill."
However, according to the development in the book, what Xi Ya actually lacked was not an understanding of alchemy; in fact, the great alchemists in the cultivation world did not lack this understanding.
What everyone lacks is a good alchemy furnace. One of the essential conditions for refining the Immortal-grade White Jade Pill is that the furnace must be a top-tier refining artifact with a spirit.
However, the art of weapon crafting had gradually died out over the past 100,000 years. No one could craft such a high-grade alchemy furnace that could bear the spirit of a weapon long ago.
However, in the next secret realm, Xi Ya will definitely gain an opportunity and obtain the Immortal-grade Pill Furnace. Then, after leaving the secret realm, she can refine the Immortal-grade White Jade Pill.
Song Chi could reveal even a tiny bit of the plot from the book. She had actually wanted Mo Shubai to take the righteous path a little later. But Mo Shubai's righteous nascent soul arrived so suddenly that she was powerless to stop him.
In short, Xi Ya was determined to venture into the secret realm. Her master, Fairy Xueji, couldn't stop her even if she wanted to! After all, alchemists don't really need to risk their lives to venture into secret realms. Most alchemists, once they reach the Golden Core stage, are too lazy to even leave their mountain gates, let alone go to secret realms.
But Xi Ya is naturally an anomaly among alchemists. Not only is her talent in alchemy exceptional, but she is also a formidable fighter. She possesses the spirit to brave any danger, no matter how perilous the situation.
Therefore, it was only natural that she eventually became the top alchemy master in this realm.
Seeing her like this, Song Chi was worried that Song Yun would also go, so she hurriedly wrote a letter back. Her suggestion was that her brother shouldn't go this time. The elders at home were waiting for his elixirs to cleanse his spiritual roots, and besides, her brother was so frail… he shouldn't go to the secret realm. This would save her from constantly worrying, fearing to hear bad news about him.
But time was too tight; her letter probably wouldn't even reach Changyun Sect before Song Yun set off. Her intuition told her that Song Yun would likely still go to the secret realm.
Cheng Yao, on the other hand, seemed inclined to lie down, but seeing that everyone else was going, her herd mentality prevailed, and she gritted her teeth and joined in. Even Wei Lingxiu, whose master had tried to stop her several times, smiled and shook her head, saying, "I always feel that something is waiting for me in that secret realm; I absolutely must go." Although she appeared delicate and frail, the determination in her eyes was deeper than anyone else's.
As a result, almost all of Song Chi's familiar disciples participated in this secret realm.
Then, three months later, the Qingjian Sect group landed in Yaochi City, near Yunji Sacred Island. This city is one of the second most prosperous cities in the cultivation world and is a necessary stop on the route for resupplying ships heading out to sea.
Yaochi City is said to have been transformed from the golden cup of Yaochi Fairy in the celestial realm that fell to earth, and the shape of the entire island is just like a golden cup.
In fact, Yaochi City is located on a large island, separated from Penglai Immortal Island, where the Yunji Sacred Land is located, by only a sea. And the distance is not far; looking across the sea, one can see the verdant peaks on the opposite side, and the city buildings that occasionally peek out from under the swirling immortal mist.
The Cui family of the Cloud Pavilion Holy Land resides on a secluded immortal island in the endless sea, seemingly far removed from all living beings, a place untouched by worldly affairs. In reality, it is a self-contained kingdom. It simply doesn't claim an emperor like the Tai Xuan Immortal Dynasty and the Cang Hai Immortal Dynasty.
Therefore, the Yunji Holy Land has a relatively close relationship with the Taixuan Immortal Dynasty and the Canghai Immortal Dynasty. The four major immortal sects on the Eastern Continent are the leaders, and they naturally form a united front against these three major forces.
Therefore, during Song Chi's two previous robberies, which targeted either the Tai Xuan Immortal Dynasty or the Yunji Holy Land, the four major immortal sects protected her fiercely. Furthermore, they reportedly secretly praised her for her skill and courage.
The fact that all the sects landed in Yaochi City this time is somewhat like fighting on away turf.
Therefore, Song Chi received a stern warning from his master: "Stay home and avoid causing trouble these days!"
Song Chi naturally wouldn't dare. She had killed a disciple of the Yunji Holy Land, and it was said that the person was the nephew of a chief steward of the Cui family. Although the Yunji Holy Land hadn't been overly protective and pursued the matter too much because of the Purple Spirit Myriad-Head Grass, the chief steward still harbored this hatred. Even if he didn't take her life, he would find a way to embarrass her.
Therefore, she didn't want to go out.
But she had to go out, not for any other reason than to keep an eye on Hua Shalan at the Jade Ruins Holy Sect.
Before Master could even leave to visit his friends, a peach blossom invitation drifted down into the main hall along a fluttering peach blossom ribbon.
It was an invitation with a white background and a pink peach-colored cover, and in such a flamboyant way. Undoubtedly from the Cui family of the sacred land of Yunji.
And the post appeared right in front of Song Chi, and with a flick of her spiritual power, it landed in her hand.
It turned out to be an invitation from Cui Luoying. But it was more like a scroll than an invitation.
Because Cui Luoying directly wrote a poem in the style of parallel prose, Song Chi, with his limited knowledge of poetry and prose, could only understand that it was roughly a lavish praise of the magnificent peach blossoms blooming in his hometown, and then a rather reserved praise of Song Chi's musical style, especially his rendition of "Guangling San." Finally, he invited her to visit Peach Blossom Manor.
After reading the invitation, Song Chi wiped away her sweat. How could she reply to it without lowering her standards, or appearing ignorant and uncultured?
Moreover, the secret realm is of utmost importance now, and it might erupt at any moment. In the book, it seems that on the second day after everyone arrived, suddenly a spiritual mist rushed out from the distant Peach Blossom Island, accompanied by a sea of peach blossoms fluttering in the air, enveloping all the disciples.
At this point, the most important thing she needed to do was to keep a close eye on Hua Shalan.
Therefore, she has already planned to visit Wen Xiujin, and will be staying at his place tomorrow. She must be near Hua Shalan when recruiting disciples in the secret realm; that way, the chances of them ending up together will be much higher.
“Master, how should I respond without being impolite?” Song Chi then asked.
Previously, Venerable Xueqiao had glanced at the invitation with a slight divine sense while looking at her with a furrowed brow.
Then I understood why she had that deadpan expression. Song Chi was only a master in music, but when it came to poetry, he was truly a country bumpkin, completely clueless. He wrote letters in plain language, using whatever was convenient. He had absolutely no air of otherworldly refinement!
This young man from the Cui family wrote such a long and elaborate piece. He even suspected that Song Chi hadn't understood it much, since she ended up letting out a deep breath and wiping away imaginary sweat after reading it, looking completely drunk.
Even Shu Bai and Qin'er, who were standing to the side, couldn't help but smile at this sight.
"The secret realm is of utmost importance now, so these matters can be put aside for the time being," said Venerable Xueqiao.
The Cui family member could definitely be a good match for Song Chi, after all, even though he's a protector, he's still Cui Xue Ruo's uncle. Seeing how reservedly this young man is showing off his literary talent in such a long essay, and how he sent a message so ostentatiously as soon as Song Chi arrived in Yaochi City, he's certainly thoughtful.
It's just that the Cui family has a prestigious background. After all, they are the oldest cultivation family in the cultivation world. The Cui family's strict family rules are probably no less stringent than those of the royal family.
Venerable Xueqiao absolutely did not want to see Song Chi suffer at the hands of such a family. Therefore, he directly used this reason to express his refusal.
"But Master, I really won't reply to this invitation. I can't just give you a plain reply and embarrass you."
Venerable Xueqiao: "!!" What shame could he possibly have? Isn't it her, this ignorant and incompetent woman, who should be the shame?
But thinking about Song Chi's plain words, Venerable Xueqiao immediately glanced at You Qin. You Qin was a talented poet.
As a result, this unfilial son covered his mouth and laughed, and then boldly flew away.
Venerable Xueqiao had no choice but to look at Shubai. "You help your third junior sister reply to this invitation." Shubai readily agreed, and then Song Chi happily followed her senior brother to the study.
Venerable Xueqiao always felt that it seemed to have created time for the two of them to be alone, which was not a good thing.
As soon as he left, he immediately instructed the sect to repair the various houses damaged by Shu Bai's lightning tribulation. He made sure that after returning to the sect from this secret realm, the two disciples would live separately.
In the past three months, when Shu Bai sometimes played the zither, flute accompaniment would rise from the East Courtyard. Although both of their voices... lacked emotion, Venerable Xue Qiao still sensed a hint of shy tenderness in Shu Bai's music. But this wouldn't do.
In any case, he had no intention of giving up on this path of separating the lovers. This couple was destined to never be together.
They must be separated!
But thinking about this invitation with its parallel structure... Venerable Xueqiao himself wasn't particularly good at poetry, so he just let it go.
Such a short time alone shouldn't be enough for the two of them to develop any feelings for each other.
In particular, Venerable Xueqiao was still at ease with Song Chi, who was heartless.
Song Chi followed Mo Shubai to the study and immediately fawned over him, fetching paper and grinding ink. Mo Shubai hesitated for a moment, then picked up his brush, dipped it in ink, and began to write elegant characters on the paper.
His writing was also in the same style, full of parallel prose and elegant, sentimental language. He began by praising the beautiful scenery of the hundred-mile-long peach blossom forest, saying that no one in the cultivation world could resist its allure. In short, he first elevated the Cloud Pavilion Holy Land to a high pedestal and gave it high praise. Then he expressed his utmost admiration for Cui Luoying's literary talent and superb musical skills. Finally, he briefly mentioned the importance of the secret realm and expressed his deep regret at not being able to attend the meeting.
In short, that's roughly how it is. There are quite a few uncommon characters; Song Chi could only guess their meaning. Anyway, he read it haltingly!
After reading it, Song Chi immediately bowed to Mo Shubai dozens of times, seemingly oblivious to his own safety.
This is a lifesaver.
Then she picked up a pen and copied the long invitation that Mo Shubai had given her. She even made a mistake while copying it, so she had to start over.
After finishing copying, Song Chi blew on the ink to dry it and sighed with emotion.
"It's actually quite tiring to associate with such a refined and elegant young nobleman." I wonder which talented woman will eventually exchange poems with Cui Luoying, have mutual exchanges, and eventually develop feelings for each other.
Thinking about how the four handsome men in the book all ended up alone, either guarding their sects or going into seclusion.
Song Chi thought to himself, "That's right. With a talent like Cui Luoying, I'm afraid no one can be his equal in terms of ability, and no one can truly fall in love with him."
His literary talent alone would scare away a 'roughneck' like her. Only Mo Shubai and Xue Rongzhan, these exceptional talents of their time, could rival him, but the problem was that they all needed to be mutually attracted to men. Clearly, all three of them were of ordinary sexual orientation. Therefore, let them all retire into seclusion; they deserve it.
Song Chi thanked Mo Shubai. After sending a reply, she immediately sent a servant to Wen Xiujin of the Jade Ruins Holy Sect to ask if she would have time to visit her that afternoon.
Venerable Xueqiao had left something at the guild hall and was on his way back to retrieve it.
Then Song Chi gave the boy these instructions, while Shu Bai was still by the second-floor window.
Clearly, her senior brother had written a beautifully crafted essay, no less elegant than Cui Luoying's, to showcase her talents. But instead of being grateful, this brat immediately went to meet… the other male disciples.
Sometimes, even Venerable Xueqiao felt sorry for Shu Bai. That brat, what was wrong with her heart? Was it truly frozen solid, too lazy to move, or was it simply empty to begin with?
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