Chapter 185: Finding Another Way

Li Shuanglin and Lu Lingfei are both responsible for the Pegasus Group. Now that the demon cultivators have been dealt with, the next step is to deal with the aftermath.

All of these require a large number of manpower and the coordination of resources, and are very complicated tasks.

Gao Xian and Zhu Qinniang would naturally not participate. They were just reinforcements and served as bait, and they had successfully completed their tasks.

They don’t need to worry about what happens next, and they don’t want to worry about it.

After exchanging a few polite words, Gao Xian and Li Shuanglin took Zhu Qinnan and others back to Zhou's house.

This place is located in the central area and was very lucky not to be burned down.

Zhou Ye and Zhou Yuling returned home, feeling relaxed all over.

Naturally, they couldn't light a fire to cook in this situation. Gao Xian took out the Jinyuan Pill and gave it to a few people to take, asking them to have a good rest and adjust themselves first.

Gao Xian took Zhu Qiniang back to the battlefield. After killing so many foundation-building cultivators, they had to clean up the battlefield.

The fourteen blood-robed foundation-building monks killed by Yun Qingxuan died miserably, and most of their magic weapons and robes were completely shattered.

Zhu Qinnan and Gao Xian searched for a long time and finally found some broken magic tools and two storage bags.

What disappointed Gao Xian was that the two storage bags only contained dozens of medium-grade spirit stones in total. Apart from that, there were also the magic tools and materials of the Demon Sect.

Gao Xian took a look at the bottles and jars filled with essence, blood, and residual souls, and the long banners that carried a ghostly aura, and he had no interest in these things at all.

He complained: "Are these guys really building a foundation? They are so poor!"

Zhu Qiniang said calmly: "If they had money, they would not cooperate with the Seven Evils Sect to invade us."

The two sects joined forces to invade Lianyun Sect. It seemed very powerful, but in fact, the risk was extremely high.

Especially the Blood Demon Sect, far away from their own sect, without any cover or protection. If they encounter an accident, the whole army will be wiped out.

As a result, they met Yun Qingxuan and all died in Pegasus.

"What you said makes a lot of sense."

Gao Xian threw two storage bags to Zhu Qiniang and said, "Take care of it."

Zhu Qiniang put away the storage bag and said, "The Sect Master left these to us. Is this considered a benefit to us?"

Yun Taihao was here just now, and so was Yun Feiying. Even if Yun Taihao relied on his status, he could still let Yun Feiying clean up the battlefield.

No matter how poor the Blood-Clothed Foundation-Building Monk is, he is still in the Foundation-Building stage after all, and he always has some good things on him.

Just leaving it there like this, it was obvious that Yun Taihao did it on purpose.

"Perhaps."

Gao Xian was not very grateful for this. Even if Yun Taihao did it on purpose, could this be considered a favor?

As the leader of a sect, you are going to fool them with this?

Gao Xian saw Yun Taihao going to chase and kill Mu Zhengfeng, but he didn't know whether Yun Taihao succeeded.

Judging from Yun Taihao’s gloomy expression, Mu Zhengfeng should not be dead.

In this way, the Seven Evils Sect and the Lianyun Sect still have a fight to fight! This is of course very bad news for Pegasus. For him, it is good news.

The situation in Lianyun Sect is not good, so Yun Taihao will pay attention to these foundation-building cultivators.

With the relationship with Yun Qingxuan, even if Yun Taihao felt uncomfortable with them, he would not do anything to them.

Gao Xian was quite confident about this, but he needed a suitable explanation if he wanted to leave Lianyun Sect.

After all, Yun Taihao is the leader of Lianyun Sect. Not only does he absolutely suppress them in terms of power, but he is also their manager in terms of law. This is the biggest trouble.

The Qingyun Sect would not mind accepting a casual cultivator as a disciple, but would never accept a traitor as a true disciple.

Gao Xian did not discuss this with Zhu Qinniang. Firstly, he was afraid that Yun Taihao would hear it, and secondly, Zhu Qinniang could not think of any good ideas.

The two men walked around the battlefield and made sure nothing was missed before returning to the Zhou family.

In the evening, Wang Chuan brought Yun Feiying and Yuan Chongguang to visit.

Wang Chuan was very polite this time. He only said that the Qingmu flying ship would arrive tomorrow and Gao Xian and Zhu Qiniang could go back to Lianyun City to rest first.

Obviously, this was arranged by the clan leader, as a little compensation to them.

Gao Xian expressed his gratitude and offered to take a few people back to Lianyun City. Wang Chuan agreed without even asking.

That night, Gao Xian went to find Huang Ying and asked her if she was willing to go to Lianyun City.

Huang Ying thought about it for a long time, but she still rejected Gao Xian's kindness. Gao Xian didn't force her, because everyone has their own ambitions. Besides, he had enough women in his family, so it was impossible to leave room for Huang Ying.

At noon the next day, Gao Xian, Zhu Qiniang, Zhou Ye, Zhou Yuling, Wan Yingying and others boarded the Qingmu flying ship.

Under the light of the slanting crescent moon, Gao Xian and his party returned to the Zhu family.

Zhou Ye, Zhou Yuling, and Wan Yingying were all arranged to live in the backyard, which was originally used by Zhu Changsheng to house his concubines. The rooms were exquisitely and beautifully decorated, and were quite luxurious.

Zhu Qinnan didn't like this extravagant style, so she and Gao Xian lived in the main house in the front.

This would be very suitable for accommodating Zhou Ye and the other two.

In order to prevent Zhou Yuling from thinking too much, Gao Xian stayed in the room with Zhou Yuling at night.

Wan Yingying was exhausted after a whole day of hard work and fell into a sound sleep on the bed.

Zhou Yuling and Gao Xian sat opposite each other on the chairs next to each other. Zhou Yuling had a lot to say but didn't know where to start.

Staying in Zhu Qinnan's house made her feel extremely uncomfortable and something was wrong with her body.

Gao Xian saw what Zhou Yuling was thinking, and he whispered, "I'll go buy a yard tomorrow. Just bear with it for now."

Zhou Yuling shook her head slightly: "Actually, where we live is a small matter. What are you going to do with me and Qi Niang?"

This sentence made Gao Xian fall silent. Of course, he wanted the two of them to get along harmoniously, if that wasn't possible, they could just go their separate ways and not interfere with each other.

But now Qiniang is too strong, and Zhou Yuling is under tremendous pressure.

Zhou Yuling saw Gao Xian's embarrassment and suddenly laughed: "You men are just greedy. You want this and you want that."

She shook her head slightly as she spoke: "I want to build my foundation first, and we can talk about other things later."

Gao Xian nodded in agreement: "This is serious business."

"You said you were going to Qingyun City. This time we just happened to escape from Pegasus."

Zhou Yuling said: "Get ready, my father and I will go to Qingyun City first."

"That won't do."

Gao Xian expressed his firm opposition, "Last time I asked you to go to Qingyun City, it was to get away from the dangerous Feimaji. Besides, there was no place to put you. Now that I have achieved the foundation, everything is different."

"Nothing is different. I am not yet at the foundation building stage."

Zhou Yuling had obviously thought it through. She was more resolute than Gao Xian. "Qingyun City is bigger than Lianyun City, and has more spiritual energy. If I go there, I can practice well and explore the way for you. I can also stay away from Qiniang, which is good for the three of us."

Without waiting for Gao Xian to persuade her, Zhou Yuling asked again: "Which is more important, cultivating the Tao or the love between children?"

Gao Xian was speechless.

Zhou Yuling couldn't help but smile triumphantly. She took the initiative to hold Gao Xian's hand and said, "I saw that both Qi Niang and you had successfully established your foundation. I was filled with envy and even a little jealousy. I even swore that I would definitely achieve the foundation and take you back."

Zhou Yuling said slowly: "I love you, but I don't want to be your vassal. I want to become as strong as you, so that I can be worthy of you!"

"You are right."

Gao Xian agreed softly. He really liked Zhou Yuling's independence. It was this kind of Zhou Yuling that had her unique charm.

There are countless beauties in this world, for example, Yun Qingxuan is more beautiful than Zhou Yuling. However, Yun Qingxuan is Yun Qingxuan, and she can never replace the cute, smart, lively, independent and strong Zhou Yuling!

He added: "You are safer in Lianyun City and can practice with peace of mind."

"I can't just take care of myself, I have to help you share some of the burden. Let me help you too, okay?"

Zhou Yuling's bright eyes were full of pleading, and Gao Xian really had no way of refusing.

Besides, staying in Lianyun City might not be safe. Yun Taihao watching over her might affect Zhou Yuling.

Gao Xian gave all four foundation-building pills to Zhou Yuling, "Keep these for building your foundation."

Zhou Yuling took the foundation-building pill and kissed Gao Xian happily, "When I build my foundation, we can sleep together... Hehe..."

Please...collect 6...9...books...!

Gao Xianming knew that Zhou Yuling just said it casually, but his heart was still moved, "I'll wait for you!"

Zhou Yuling smiled like a flower, her bright eyes full of teasing. She drew circles on Gao Xian's chest with her fingers: "I just like your lecherous look, haha..."

After a few days of preparation, Zhou Ye and Zhou Yuling took the Yunshuilou flying ship to Qingyun City. Wan Yingying did not go because she was too young and it would be inconvenient for her to go. And Wan Yingying was particularly attached to Gao Xian.

This time Gao Xian did not go with them, but Zhu Qiniang did.

The main reason is that Zhu Qinnan has acquaintances there and she can find the connection.

Gao Xian knew Yun Qingxuan and his brother. This relationship was too high-level! He couldn't even help them, let alone Zhou Yuling and the others.

On this trip, Zhu Qinnan also brought a large number of magical instruments and spiritual objects.

Xu Lingyun, Zhang Chunjiang, Mu Yunxiu, and the Soul-Devouring Twins, these five foundation-building cultivators did not deal with the magical weapons and spiritual objects left behind, mainly because they were afraid that they would be discovered by Yun Taihao.

This time, Yun Taihao stayed in Feimaji to deal with the affairs of the Seven Evil Sect, and had no time or energy to care about them. It was a good opportunity to get rid of all the things.

Half a month later, Zhu Qinnan returned on the Yunshuilou flying ship.

"A total of 270,000 spirit stones were sold. After deducting 10% of the commission, there are still 243,000 spirit stones left. After exchanging them for 24 high-quality spirit stones, another 1,000 spirit stones of commission will be deducted..."

Zhu Qinnan arranged twenty-four red high-quality spirit stones and placed them neatly on the table.

"nice one!"

Gao Xian picked up a top-grade spirit stone and fiddled with it. There was a faint flash of precious light inside the red spirit stone, which was very magnificent.

One high-grade spirit stone is equivalent to ten thousand low-grade spirit stones. This exchange ratio shows how precious high-grade spirit stones are.

Adding the inheritance left to him by his teacher, minus the expenses of various magical instruments and elixirs, he now has a total of thirty-five high-quality spirit stones.

Gao Xian sighed, "If you calculate it this way, I don't have much money."

Zhu Qinian glanced at Gao Xian and said, "At the end of the year, the sect only makes about 70 to 80 high-quality spirit stones. In bad years, we have to pay out spirit stones to subsidize the sect's expenses.

"I don't know how much it cost to ask Yun Qingxuan to help this time!"

The Lianyun Sect manages dozens of markets and has gathered more than one million cultivators, but it cannot earn many spirit stones in a year.

Gao Xian personally has 35 high-grade spirit stones, which makes him a wealthy man in Lianyun Sect! He is still not satisfied with this, and Zhu Qiniang can't stand it anymore.

Gao Xian laughed dryly: "We don't have the support of the sect, so we can only spend our own money to practice. Of course, the more money the better!"

Zhu Qiniang said: "I sold those magic cultivation items for 20,000 spirit stones, and I used them to buy two dragon and tiger golden pills to use for body training."

She was not in a hurry to practice, but Gao Xian's progress was too fast, which made her feel pressured.

This time, when I came across a suitable body-refining elixir, I spent a lot of money to buy it.

"Just buy whatever you need for body training." Gao Xian said generously.

Zhu Qiniang said: "It will take me one or two years to digest the two Dragon Tiger Golden Pills."

She added, "Your Great Five Elements Sword Qi requires five elements spiritual objects. I saw several in Yunshui Tower, but I don't know which one is suitable. I'll let you choose for yourself."

Finally, Zhu Qiniang said, "Zhou Ye and the others have made arrangements. As long as they don't cause any trouble, they will be safe."

"Qiniang, you have worked hard."

Gao Xian picked up Zhu Qinnan and expressed his gratitude with practical actions.

A few days later, Gao Xian received a letter from Zhou Yuling saying that everything was fine and that Gao Xian didn't need to worry.

Gao Xian also breathed a sigh of relief. He was not in a hurry to buy the Five Elements Spirit Items. No matter how the Great Five Elements Sword Qi was upgraded, it was still a foundation-building level magical power. For the time being, there was no need to rush to upgrade.

In comparison, he would rather upgrade his secret skills first.

Now that he has completed the foundation building, the Taizhen Idol God can be upgraded. There are also the Thunder and Lightning Technique, Vajra, and Clone Technique, four secret techniques that all require a large amount of human spiritual light.

Originally he thought that the spiritual light of humanity was enough, but now it seems that collecting the spiritual light of humanity through alchemy is still a bit slow.

It would take at least seven or eight years to upgrade various secret techniques to the top level.

For a foundation-building cultivator, a few years is nothing. However, considering that he would be attending the Qingyun Dharma Assembly in three years, Gao Xian felt that time was very tight.

This trip was an eye-opener for Gao Xian.

Yun Taihao let him see the power of the golden elixir, and Yun Qingxuan let him see the magic of the Golden Elixir Master.

Even if he borrowed the power of the spiritual weapon, he could easily kill Jindan from dozens of miles away. What a might and wonder! In comparison, whether it was Taizhen Ou Shen or Thunder Lightning Method, they were all fancy stuff, not worth mentioning, and vulnerable! Gao Xian was not self-deprecating, but he saw a higher level of power and could not help but yearn for it.

I will have higher requirements for myself!

There is another question, what if I cannot make pills after going to Qingyun Sect? Or what if I don’t have time to make pills? It is imperative to open up new channels to obtain human spiritual light!

Gao Xian had actually thought about changing his tactics a long time ago, but the elixir he made was too tempting, and his human spiritual power was enough, so he had no motivation to explore new paths.

According to his understanding, Lujiaosan and Tianguidan can produce human aura, which actually arouses people's emotions.

There are obviously many other ways to stimulate emotions besides drug stimulation.

For example, movies, novels, comics, and live broadcasts...

Given his current situation, he may not be able to do anything else, but he can try writing novels.

After all, cultivators can read, and most of them are poor and have no money to indulge in wine and women.

This is the case in Pegasus, where niche novels sell very well.

Gao Xian decided to give it a try. After all, if he wrote a novel, he could copy it through magic and spread it everywhere. This was much easier than refining the elixir.

If the novel was useful, he would be trembling! Gao Xian picked up the pen, and a number of classics came to his mind: young woman, young boy, young girl...

(8,000 words updated ~ asking for monthly tickets ~)

(End of this chapter)