Stealing Immortal

By today, the Conscious Fish had been trapped for a good seven or eight days.

Chen Qingyang planned to ask Master Yun Ci about the characteristics of the eleven Golden Core True Monarchs when he went to deliver her Elixirs. ‘After all, she’s a Foundation Establishment Master; she must have met them all before,’ he thought.

The batch of Elixirs in front of him had entered the “Late Fire” stage. He then slowly infused it with True Power for about an hour before stopping.

Without the assistance of the Conscious Fish, this batch had yielded four Tier Five Qianxue Soul Returning Pills, which had been quite draining.

He took the handkerchief from Xu Baoling, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and then held one of the pills in his hand to examine it closely. The quality was good.

[Tier Five Qianxue Soul Returning Pill: (2274/10000)]

Perhaps due to the growth of his Cultivation and Divine Soul, his proficiency with this Elixir had been increasing extremely quickly over the past few days. Chen Qingyang felt that if he kept up this intensity, there would be another change.

In cultivating the Heaven and Earth Technique, the Divine Soul was fundamental. His control over the Elixir’s efficacy, his Fire Control Ability, and his ability to perceive changes within the Pill Furnace were all far beyond what they once were.

‘If I could really raise this Elixir by another tier, it would be a huge help to Yun Ci. If she can rely on my Elixirs to recover from her injuries and even break through in her Cultivation, then her help to me in the future will surely be significant.’

He suddenly felt how similar this scene was to when he first met Liu Tao, and Yun Ci was Liu Tao’s master, no less.

‘It seems the business of saving lives and healing wounds with these Elixirs has ultimately fallen on my shoulders after all.’

After a moment of contemplation, he put the pill down.

Xu Baoling was holding another Jade Box, and she placed all the pills inside it.

“Senior Brother, there are twenty-three pills here now. From what I know of Master, though she may not say it, she will always remember your kindness.”

Chen Qingyang flicked his sleeve with a dashing air, just like the senior brothers and sisters he had seen before, and stored the Elixirs in his Dongming Mansion, leaving three behind.

“Isn’t she already beginning to repay the favor? Otherwise, how would I have come by this Universe in the Sleeve technique… These three I’ve left are for you. I can see now that your Cultivation is at the Qi Refining Eighth Realm, and you’re close to condensing a Yin Spirit Body.”

Xu Baoling didn’t refuse, tucking them all into her sleeve. “I am using the Righteous Great Divine Dao to achieve my Yin Spirit Body, and then I will cultivate the path of a Mountain and River Daoist Lord. You could say I am uniquely blessed.”

“I’ll be able to harmonize with the Spirit Fields, protect the local lands, and even perform techniques to summon clouds, create rain, and change the seasons. When I reach that point, Senior Brother, this Dao Field of yours will be too small. After all, it can’t accommodate many Spirit Fields or cultivate enough of the Immortal Grass we need.”

Protecting the living beings of a region was the work of a Yin Spirit. They received incense offerings from the common people to attain long life and cultivate Magical Power.

This was the principle behind Xu Baoling’s cultivation of the Righteous Great Divine Dao. Therefore, as she said, changing her focus among the Seven Arts from Pills to the Mountain and River Daoist Lord path was a perfect complement.

“That is indeed something we need to prepare for. Having a true Dao Field would be of great benefit to your Cultivation. If you can find your own Dao through it, that would be a fine thing as well, but…”

Here, Chen Qingyang paused. “This matter requires long-term planning. The future holds too many uncertainties. For now, just focus on mastering your Cultivation Method.”

Xu Baoling, of course, knew what he was worried about. “Alright, I’ll listen to you, Senior Brother.”

After a moment, Chen Qingyang added, “In that case, I’ll also need to find a cultivation technique for a Mountain and River Daoist Lord. After all, the one you’re practicing now can only support you up to the Qi Refining Ninth Realm.”

“That’s right. That’s another matter for you to handle, Senior Brother.”

Chen Qingyang thought for a moment and his mind turned back to Master Yun Ci.

‘No matter how you look at it, Xu Baoling is her Disciple. Asking for a Cultivation Technique for her own Disciple should be part of a master’s duty, right?’

“Do you know if your master has any Mountain and River Daoist Lord techniques among her disciples that you favor? Perhaps I should just go and ask her for one?”

Xu Baoling knew what Chen Qingyang was planning, but she couldn’t quite guess what her Master would think. “Senior Brother, do you think that will work?”

Chen Qingyang waved his hand. “Just tell me which one. Let me give it a try first.”

Xu Baoling said, “Master’s eldest disciple is on the path of a Mountain and River Daoist Lord. He has been cultivating for many years and is already at the Half-Step Foundation Establishment Realm. His Dharma Gate is called the Kunyuan Earth Vein Scripture, and it’s quite formidable.”

Chen Qingyang seemed to recall hearing about this person before. He nodded slowly, and Xu Baoling continued.

“From what I know, even the Separation Dragon Pill Institute highly favors the Spirit Medicines produced by our Eldest Senior Brother. Moreover, in the land of his Dao Field, all the water, trees, and flowers are nourished by him.”

“When one’s cultivation of this Dharma Gate reaches a high level, they can harmonize with the great earth itself, and even alter the course of mountains and Earth Veins under their dominion. They can appoint all the local spirits and deities within their territory. They can grant the common people bountiful harvests, letting them live and work in peace and contentment. In turn, they gather the people’s faith, which enhances their Magical Power and allows their Divine Soul to cover an even wider area…”

After she finished speaking, Chen Qingyang was deeply impressed. ‘Truly formidable!’ he thought.

Appointing Yin Spirits, changing Earth Veins… it truly lived up to the name of Mountain and River Daoist Lord.

‘When that time comes, I’ll also be able to have an excellent Dao Field and top-quality Spirit Fields.’

“Alright, then you’ll cultivate the Kunyuan Earth Vein Scripture. I’ll figure out a way to get it from Master Yun Ci,” Chen Qingyang decided on the spot.

Xu Baoling nodded solemnly.

Just as they finished their conversation, Chen Qingyang felt a stir from his Conscious Fish. Sitting on his meditation cushion, his thoughts drifted over a hundred li away.

It turned out that another person was now standing before the Copper Mirror.

He wore an indigo Daoist Robe, held a silver Duster, and wore a Profound Hat. His appearance was clean and neat, without a single ornament on his body.

He looked to be around thirty years old, with a refined, orchid-like aura and a hint of nonchalance on his face. His eyes were slightly narrowed, casting a sliver of spiritual light onto the Copper Mirror.