Chapter 38

  Dong Li's expression was resolute: "Of course I have to go back. My elder brother is still in the palace, who knows what kind of suffering he is enduring? How can I live a life of ease and comfort here, while abandoning my brother?"

  Xu Ziqing heard this and a hint of appreciation appeared in his eyes. Indeed, he was just a child, but after all, he grew up in the imperial city, so he should be more precocious than ordinary southerners, and should have already known the way to be human. If he abandoned his blood relatives and left, Xu Ziqing would not blame him, but he couldn't help feeling some disappointment.

  He then smiled and said: "Since that's the case, I'll send you back myself." He handed over another bottle, "Your external injuries have almost healed, but your internal injuries are not yet cured. Taking this medicine should make you much better."

  Dong Li Zhao didn't hesitate, and took the bottle over, drinking it all in one gulp. Indeed, a clear stream entered his abdomen, and his whole body felt comfortable and relaxed. Those hidden injuries, bruises, and faint pains all disappeared instantly.

  "It's truly a divine medicine!" He couldn't help but exclaim.

  Xu Ziqing said: "You rest here for a moment, just don't go out. I'll go make some preparations and see you off."

  Dong Li Zhao heard that he was about to leave and unconsciously had a worried look on his face, but he pretended nothing was wrong, which only made people feel more heartbroken.

  Xu Ziqing whistled, stretched out his forearm, and the heavy hawk landed on his elbow, handing it to Dong Lishao: "Shao'er, I'll let Chonghua accompany you, don't worry."

  Dong Li Zhao understood Xu Ziqing's concerns and couldn't help but smile: "Labor Mr. worries for Zhao Er."

  Xu Ziqing smiled and said "it doesn't matter", while Chonghua flew over, landing beside Dong Lishao. It turned its head to look at him, letting out a long, mournful cry. Dong Lishao saw how spirited it was, his face filled with joy, and Xu Ziqing also couldn't help but smile. Then he walked out the door.

  He has decided to send Dong Li Chao to the Lower Nine Continents this time, but in fact, it is not just sending him away, but also to escape to that place and calm his mind for a period of time.

  Due to the Tian family's affairs stirring up the rebellion, the Sea Beast and the Lei Huo Pai Hua Yuan period high-ranking people made Xu Zi Qing have a bad feeling. He reckoned that if this matter was not handled properly, the entire Upper Nine Continents would likely be dragged into chaos. Xu Zi Qing had gone through many life-and-death situations and cherished his life greatly, truly unwilling to be pulled into an irredeemable situation due to someone else's wild ambition.

  Once the war breaks out, this kind of loose cultivator who has refined his Qi to the seventh layer, without the protection of a sect or family, and whose cultivation is not top-notch, will be in grave danger, as fragile as an egg.

  Just now, Yun Lü and others said that this is the case. Xu Ziqing originally still had some apprehensions, but since friends all said that this matter can be done, he became more solid and fearless.

  To go to the lower nine continents, it must take a lot of time. He should make ample preparations to meet all changes.

  With this in mind, Xu Ziqing just went to get the materials. First, he got a prescription from the Zhicao Pavilion, which was exactly what was needed for Xiangzhi露, including the materials and preparation methods. It was very easy for him to do so. Since it was an ordinary medicine, the shopkeeper didn't hide anything, and Xu Ziqing didn't spend much money before getting it.

  Then he bought two transmission jade swords, several usable grass seeds, a few talismans, and some ritual clothes. He also got a meditation mat and searched for some miscellaneous items. After buying all these things, Xu Zi Qing only kept one spiritual pearl and some remaining capital, spending everything else.

  Having made all preparations, Xu Ziqing returned to his residence.

  Dong Li Zhao Zheng and Chong Hua Ying stared at each other with their four eyes, all of which were shiny black, quite interesting.

  Now that there is someone trustworthy by his side, Dongli Xiang has a somewhat childish appearance and is no longer as suspicious and hateful as when he first woke up.

  To avoid a long and dreamy night, Xu Ziqing immediately settled the bill and left with one person and one eagle. Along the way, the heavy eagle fell on Xu Ziqing's shoulder again, but Xu Ziqing held Dong Lishao's hand and protected him by his side.

  As he walked along this road, Dong Li Zhao was very curious. He knew that there were many monks here and couldn't help but occasionally steal a glance around.

  Xu Ziqing slightly shook his head and said in a low voice, "Don't be rude."

  Dong Li's heart skipped a beat, being held by Xu Ziqing made him feel extremely at ease, and he became so careless! He was extremely ashamed: "Xiao'er knows his mistake."

  Xu Ziqing said with a warm tone, "It's not that there's anything wrong, but the nature of cultivators is often different. If they think you have a condescending attitude, it might lead to trouble. It would be better for you to return to the Lower Nine Heavens."

  Dong Li Zhao didn't understand this principle, so he naturally nodded repeatedly. He also saw that people like Yun Lian were as cold as ice, and knew that not all cultivators were as gentle and amiable as Xu Ziqing. It was just a momentary loss of composure earlier, but now that he had calmed down, he became steady and composed, with the demeanor of a royal prince.

  Xu Ziqing was very satisfied and walked even faster with him. At this time, they had to go to the extreme eastern sea eight hundred miles away, and after traveling five hundred miles by sea, it would be Fēng Tiān Duàn.

  At a considerable distance from the county town, Xu Ziqing pulled Dong Lishao closer and immediately left the ground, advancing together with him by means of the Wind Riding Technique.

  Dong Li Zhao's body was in mid-air, he lowered his head and looked down, only to see the giant trees below him like grass, and people like mosquitoes. It was truly vast and expansive. As he looked up, he saw white clouds drifting by, the clouds moving like water, still a delightful sight, yet it seemed as if they were within reach, no longer giving off an aura of being unattainably high.

  In the blink of an eye, the two had arrived at the easternmost edge of the sea, where a chaotic beach lay before them. The area was littered with jagged rocks, their shapes twisted and bizarre. Waves crashed against them, leaping up only to shatter on the stones, sending spray flying in all directions.

  Xu Ziqing stepped on a higher rock, gently placing Dong Lishao by his side. The heavy eagle hovered in mid-air, suddenly letting out a clear cry, and there was a feeling of unobstructed joy.

  Dong Lizhao, although a prince and grandson of the dragon, had never left the imperial city in his life, let alone seen such a magnificent scene. Now, he gazed into the distance, unblinking.

  "Sir, what is this letter?" He couldn't see the point, so he asked.

  Xu Ziqing smiled: "It can't be seen for now, wait until you see it, and you'll understand."

  Dong Li heard this and stopped asking questions, but because he knew his hometown was overseas, his heart longed for it like an arrow.

  Xu Ziqing didn't delay, and immediately took out a green talisman called "Vajra Cover", which had the effect of protecting his body for an hour. The two of them were now crossing this sea area, and along the way, they encountered fierce sea winds. As a cultivator of the seventh layer of Qi Refining, Xu Ziqing was naturally fine, but Dong Lishao was just a child, and might be blown away by the wind. Therefore, Xu Ziqing had brought out this high-quality talisman to protect him.

  That green symbol burst out a ball of green light in mid-air, and then a cloud seal the size of a fighting cock appeared in the light, shining with golden light, and it came down on Dong Lizhao's body.

  Dong Li Zhao's body moved slightly, but was stopped by Xu Ziqing's voice "Don't dodge", letting it land on his head. In an instant, a hot flow spread throughout his body, and even his skin seemed to harden for a few moments.

  "This thing is really amazing." He couldn't help but praise it, "Sir, what's its use?"

  Xu Ziqing smiled and said: "Within an hour, you should have a body as hard as diamond."

  Dong Li Zhao's eyes lit up: "If all the soldiers under my brother's command use this thing... wouldn't we be invincible in battle and unbeatable in attack? At that time, what would I have to fear from that sycophantic minister?"

  Xu Ziqing heard this and raised his hand to stop him from continuing, saying seriously: "We are cultivators, either competing with heaven for life or following the will of heaven. If you use this talisman, it's naturally no problem. But you're an ordinary person, if you use this thing... Although the soldiers can indeed become invincible and win battles, but in the end, it goes against the laws of heaven, and as the one who started this, you'll definitely lose good fortune and even suffer from retribution." He said this while staring at Dong Lishao, not allowing him to evade his gaze. "Lishao, a southern person's lifespan is only 100 years, but using just one talisman will shorten your lifespan by a segment. With so many soldiers, how much more lifespan do you have to spare?"

  "Sir, sir can't either..."

  Xu Ziqing's expression eased, but he sighed and said: "If you were just an ordinary southerner, because a family member was suffering from a serious illness, wanting me to give you spiritual medicine to save their life, this is a small matter, there's nothing wrong with it. However, you are a member of the imperial family, what you're doing is a major matter of competing for the throne, we cultivators absolutely cannot get involved."

  Imagine the emperor having dragon energy, being the son of heaven, this is a family matter of the heavenly way, where many Taoist priests dare to get involved? Moreover, now that the imperial court is on the verge of collapse, the General who holds up the sky has already become a force for changing the dynasty. Whether it succeeds or not, it's all within the calculations of the heavenly way. The Taoist priests either follow the heaven to seek the great way or go against the heaven to seize eternal life, both are under the jurisdiction of the heavenly law. If they interfere with this matter, they will die and their Taoism will be destroyed!

  Dong Li heard and said, from then on he never mentioned it again.

  The gentleman was his benefactor, and he had just expressed the desire for his help, but in fact, he already had regrets. Only because Mr. was so kind and warm, and lent a helping hand to him, he shouldn't have taken advantage of it. However, when he really heard that this matter couldn't be done, he was still deeply disappointed.

  If it can be done, if it can stop treacherous officials and wicked sons, even if it means giving up his life, then so be it...

  Xu Ziqing realized he was feeling down and patted his shoulder: "Zhaoer, have you forgotten your imperial brother?"

  Dong Li Zhao was startled at first, then gathered her spirits: "Yes, I understand, elder brother is still waiting for me."

  Xu Ziqing smiled slightly: "You understand, that's good." After finishing, he grabbed his arm again, "Hold on tight, we're going now."

  "Yes, sir."

  Two people rose into the air and floated towards the surface of the sea.

  The sea water is vast, but once you enter the sea route, you feel that all around is desolate and empty, without a trace of human presence. The waves are like giant wheels, with deep ruts, rolling in continuously, as if colliding with each other from front and back, splashing out countless sprays of water, shooting out in all directions.

  The roar of the sea is like thunder, shaking one's ears and making them deaf. For a moment it seems as if war drums are beating loudly, causing people's livers and gallbladders to tremble with fear, it's terrifying!

  Xu Ziqing flew extremely high, and was not hit by the giant waves that had not been stirred up by the sea surface. Dong Lizhao was protected by the diamond canopy, covering his entire body, and not a single drop of water touched him. However, he could see the waves like a group of mountains and ridges, advancing in an orderly manner, which was also frightening and made one's heart tremble with fear, fearing that if they were not careful, they would be buried at the bottom of the sea!

  The sea wind was strong, the waves were covering their eyes, making it impossible for the two to move forward quickly. However, despite this, they had already traveled over 200 miles, nearly half of the journey. After a short while, they should be able to reach the location of Feng Tian Jian.

  Suddenly, the waves surged more violently, and Xu Ziqing looked towards where they were heading, and was taken aback for a moment.

  Dong Li's pupils suddenly contracted, and he was slightly stunned.

  Originally, about ten or more miles away, a huge whirlpool rose from the surface of the sea, with a height of over a hundred feet, majestic and unparalleled! The color of the whirlpool was deep black, rolling up countless sea currents, hanging upside down in mid-air, forming that continuously rotating air vortex!

  Under the whirlpool, a water column like a dragon's tail is drilling on the sea surface, spinning non-stop. The giant sea cave that sucked up dozens of square meters of seawater is constantly devouring the surrounding seawater like a glutton!

  The author has something to say: So this is the second update. The double updates end here, and from tomorrow onwards, it will be a single update... at 11 am, the time remains unchanged.

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