Chapter 48

  Crossing the Jiuzhou from below and passing through the Tianxia Barrier, the spirit boat floated all the way to the upper reaches of Luozhou and flew away.

  Xu Xun rowed the boat, but his spirit was not divided, while Xu Zi Qing sat quietly at the back of the boat, closing her eyes to nourish her spirit.

  But after just one day, I already saw the shadow of a distant island. I suppose it won't be long before we arrive.

  At this moment, several colorful lights flashed in from the front, as if there were magical instruments shining brightly, and soon arrived at a close distance, stopping right in front of the Spirit Boat.

  Su Xuan exclaimed "Ah" and said: "It's bad!"

  Xu Ziqing came back to his senses and thought something was amiss. He immediately stood up and stood beside Su Xun: "Su Daoyou, what happened?"

  "...... Found it." He sighed again, "It's a disaster."

  Xu Ziqing was slightly stunned, and before he could react, he found that the figure had flashed by, and Su Xun's ear had already been grasped by someone, while Lingzhou had also fallen into another person's hands.

  Su Xun greatly lost face, but didn't dare resist, and cried out "Ai ai" : "Shi Niang, Shi Niang let go!"

  Xu Ziqing's heart sank, but it turned out to be a familiar person, not an enemy. He turned his head and saw that it was a woman in red clothes, with flames swirling on her Buddhist robe, wearing a red hairpin and red earrings, and around her waist was a thick, crimson snake as thick as an arm, spitting fire and very frightening.

  The girl was born with a charming and coquettish appearance, with a pair of almond-shaped eyes that seemed to hold a hint of evil spirit. Her posture and demeanor were surprisingly similar to Su Xuan's, sharing about five or six similarities.

  Su Xun shouted loudly, but instead felt his ears being pinched even harder. He immediately begged for mercy: "Master's wife, Master's wife! Disciple has just made new friends, don't let people laugh at him! Ah, it hurts! Can't you spare some face for your disciple?"

  Xu Ziqing was taken aback by his behavior. Since getting to know Su Xun, he had always been arrogant and self-willed, even when he later gained some respect for him, he never showed this spoiled and silly side before. Now suddenly seeing it, it's really laughable and astonishing.

  The woman seemed to think she had won, her hand relaxed, her lips curled up, and her eyebrows raised: "I'll settle the score with you when I get back." Then she turned around, looked at Xu Ziqing from head to toe, and said, "Brother, your appearance is so handsome and elegant, how did you become friends with my useless disciple?"

  Xu Ziqing had never seen a woman so straightforward and refreshing, and he felt a bit of affection in his heart. Moreover, Su Xuan called her "Shifu's wife", so although the other party's cultivation was only slightly higher than his, he also humbly said: "Junior Xu Ziqing has met Senior."

  The girl only then realized that the young man was not very old, but his cultivation was quite impressive, and he was indeed a good talent. Moreover, he did not put on airs, but was instead warm and polite, which made her feel somewhat at ease. A bright smile appeared on her face: "I am Ho Tong, I'll call you Zi Qing from now on. It's an honor for Xing Er to be friends with you. I hope you two will help each other and have a bright future ahead."

  Xu Ziqing secretly admired the tone of Su Xun's wife, who had clearly guessed the plan he and Su Xun had made. She was truly intelligent. He then spoke in a warm voice: "Huo senior is overpraising me. As I've met Su Daoist friend before, we naturally want to support each other."

  Huò Tóng smiled contentedly, then suddenly turned to Sù Xīn and scolded: "You're really bold, daring to eavesdrop on others, and even going alone to find the Blood Demon. You truly don't know your place. Do you know what kind of ruthless and cunning demon lord the Blood Demon was? Your current cultivation is just a tiny spark, if you're not careful, your life will be gone!"

  Xue Yan said: "The Blood Demon is now just a remnant of his Yuan Shen, that's why I dare to go..."

  Huò Tóng Xiù's eyes widened in anger: "How dare you talk back! This time it was just your good luck that nothing bad happened, otherwise how would you explain yourself to your master and mistress?" What's even more infuriating is that this little scoundrel eavesdropped on them and then fabricated a huge lie, telling the people in the alliance that he was going into seclusion for several days. If it weren't for her feeling something was off over the past few days and insisting that her husband investigate his whereabouts, they would probably still be in the dark!

  It wasn't until the result came out that she knew Su Xun had been gone for two or three days. She was so anxious that she rushed out to see him, and only when she saw him jumping around did her heart finally calm down a bit.

  Xu Ziqing saw Huo Tong's disheveled state and couldn't help but think that it was because of his excessive worry for Su Xuan. Not only did her affection for Huo Tong increase, but she also felt a hint of admiration for him.

  In his past life, his elder brother and parents all loved him so much, after he died they were heartbroken. Unfortunately now that he has come to a different world, even if in the future there is hope for an immortal path, there will be no more days of reunions with relatives... As for his current parents, their relationship is shallow. This makes him inevitably have some sighs.

  Su Xuan was not convinced and said, "The Blood Demon has been subdued, and it can be said that the disciple has made a great contribution! But instead of praising the disciple, Master's wife is... so cruel." He whispered, "... ruthless and merciless."

  Huo Tong slapped him on the head: "Nonsense!" Then, as if he had understood, he hastily asked, "You said you killed the Blood Demon, is that true?"

  Su Xun said: "Absolutely true! Don't you believe me? I'll tell you!" He turned his head to glance at Xu Ziqing, as if inquiring.

  Xu Ziqing smiled and nodded slightly.

  Su Xun then recounted in detail the events of Cheng Huang Guo, and when it came to the fight, he was meticulous and vivid.

  Xu Ziqing occasionally nodded in agreement. After listening to Su Xun finish speaking, he didn't mention Yun Liao at all, and he let out a sigh of relief. This friend of his was only left with a wisp of soul, but it wasn't like a ghost or a spirit, and he didn't know what kind of existence it was. If it were to be exposed, it would probably be harmful to him.

  Huò Tóng was shocked to hear this, and after listening, he saw Sù Xīn's excited expression, which really made him angry. She had a hundred times more insight than Sù Xīn! Of course, she could hear the danger in it. If things hadn't gone so smoothly, and if Xú Zǐ Qīng hadn't been there to help him, his disciple would have died in vain!

  She thought of this and her anger ignited.

  She had liked him when she first met Su Xun, so she took him to her husband and made him their apprentice. Because he was childless and saw that Su Xun was exceptionally talented, she treated him like her own son. But who knew he would be so impulsive and arrogant? He dared to act rashly after just overhearing a few words!

  Fortunately returned safely, otherwise they would have been a white-haired couple sending off their black-haired child, isn't that the utmost sorrow!

  However, since outsiders were present, if she wanted to scold her disciple and carefully explain the various dangers to him, it wouldn't be suitable at this time and place. So she just glared at him: "Go back and reflect on your mistakes!" Then she turned to the young man in green and said, "Thanks to Brother Qing for taking care of my useless disciple along the way. You must also be somewhat tired, so come with me to return to our sect's headquarters. If my husband knew that Xing'er had made friends with someone like you, he would certainly want to meet you too."

  Xu Ziqing originally wanted to take a look at the situation of the scattered repair alliance, and then talk about joining the alliance. Upon hearing this, he smiled: "The junior is respectful but not as good as following orders."

  There were also several cultivators who came with Huo Tong, including both men and women, young and old. Their cultivation levels were roughly around the 7th or 8th layer of Qi Refining. It seemed that they all had a relationship with Huo Tong, or perhaps they were powerful individuals within their alliance, which was why they came together to rescue people.

  Just now, Huo Tong and Su Xin were talking, the other cultivators did not interrupt, but floated their magic tools on both sides of the Lingzhou. Now that they have finished speaking, they came over to get acquainted with Xu Ziqing one by one, all showing a few degrees of enthusiasm.

  Xu Ziqing rarely interacted with others, but his attitude was warm and gentle, and he didn't become arrogant due to his natural talent, so the other cultivators had a pretty good impression of him.

  After chatting and laughing for a while, Xu Ziqing had already become somewhat familiar with the surroundings.

  Luzhou was originally not far away, and after about an hour, the spirit boat stopped in a place with bright mountains and clear water.

  Here, nestled between the mountains and water, many mansions and large houses were built, all enclosed within a very high gate. In front of the gate stands a stone stele, inscribed with the three large characters "Sanxiu Alliance".

  Huò Tóng's jade arm was clear and elegant, and the spirit boat immediately descended under her control, more obedient than in Sù Xīn's hands. It was obvious that this object originally did not belong to Sù Xīn, but rather belonged to Huò Tóng.

  After descending from the Lingzhou, the crowd of monks stood still. Xu Ziqing looked up and saw a mighty pressure emanating from the stone tablet, spreading out in all directions with an extremely strong aura, which was actually bursting forth from the strokes of the imprisoned calligraphy.

  This stone tablet looks old and has been left here for many years, but it still exudes an aura of majesty, a testament to the immense power and extraordinary abilities of its creator.

  Su Xun sneaked over and saw Xu Ziqing staring at the stone tablet, so he whispered to him: "Xu Daoist friend, this is the great ability of the Sanxiu Alliance's founder, and it has been around for as long as our Sanxiu Alliance."

  Xu Ziqing regained his composure and praised: "The first generation of the alliance leader must have had the ability to penetrate heaven and earth!"

  "That's natural. You join my alliance, I won't let you regret it."

  Xu Ziqing smiled and said nothing, stretching out his hand in a "please lead the way" gesture.

  When they arrived at the gate, Su Xun volunteered to take Xu Ziqing on a lap around the alliance. Although Huo Tong understood that he was trying to avoid his husband's blame, she still pitied her disciple for narrowly escaping death and intentionally let him off, telling him to prepare first. Besides, she also wanted to go and discuss with her husband and other elders about what had happened in between.

  After Huo Tong left, the individual cultivators also bid farewell to Xu Ziqing and Su Xun separately and followed them. Su Xun turned his head back, seeing that Xu Ziqing was still calm and gentle as before, and suddenly thought of how he had begged for mercy from Shifu's wife earlier, feeling a bit embarrassed: "Xu Dao friend..."

  Xu Ziqing smiled slightly: "As a newcomer, I am quite unfamiliar with this place, and I still need to trouble Shu Dao friend to point it out."

  He was as usual, and Shu Xun also put it aside, smiling: "This is my own business, can't be pointed out. Xu Daoyou, please."

  Xu Ziqing also smiled and said: "Please."

  As soon as I entered the gate of the Scattered Cultivation Alliance, I saw a three-story ancient temple. The first floor had a plaque that read "Knowing Affairs Pavilion", which managed all internal affairs of the alliance, assigned various tasks and miscellaneous matters.

  On one side there is a stone path, which winds around to the back and becomes a seven-story pagoda. On top of the pagoda are written three characters "Trading Hall". Inside, people come and go, looking very lively.

  Su Xun led Xu Ziqing into the Zhishi Pavilion and said, "I recommend you to take a token here, which means you are an ally outside of my Loose Cultivation Alliance."

  Xu Ziqing nodded: "The people of the Outer Alliance, I suppose they are the first type of person that Su Dao spoke of?"

  Su Xuan smiled and said: "Exactly, that ID card is proof."

  Xu Ziqing understood.

  Two people entered the Zhishi Pavilion, inside which was enshrined a portrait of a middle-aged man with an ethereal and elegant demeanor. His complexion was fair and clean-shaven except for a mustache under his chin, and his eyes shone brightly with a hint of profundity, exuding an extraordinary air.

  In front of the picture is an incense table, next to which a tube of fragrant incense is placed. The incense burner emits a wisp of blue smoke, giving it a somewhat ethereal atmosphere.

  Next to it was a sandalwood table, behind which sat a monk who looked like he was in charge. When he saw someone coming, he opened his eyes.

  Su Xun saw this person and revealed a slightly arrogant smile: "He Changlao, what are you doing here today?"

  Xu Ziqing took a glance and saw that He Changlao's cultivation was only at the fifth layer of Qi Refining, barely comparable to Su Xuan's. However, his aura was not as clear and pure as Su Xuan's, but rather slightly turbid. It seemed that he didn't have much time left in his lifespan and had lost interest in cultivating.

  Old He saw Su Xin, immediately stood up, and the smile on his face also brought a bit of fawning: "It's actually the Young Alliance Master, how do you have time to come here today?"

  Su Xun hummed in his nose: "I want to recommend someone to join the Outer Alliance, and I'm looking for you to take a token. Do you have any objections?"

  He Lao hurriedly looked at Xu Ziqing and first praised: "You are indeed a friend of the Young Alliance Master, and you are truly as talented as the Young Alliance Master. You are very different from us ordinary people!" Then he said, "The Scattered Cultivators' Alliance has always welcomed all scattered cultivators to join, and is also on good terms with the Young Alliance Master. I think this person..."

  Xu Ziqing smiled warmly: "I am Xu Ziqing."

  He Chang Lao said: "I think this Mr. Xu can be awarded a first-class command token."

  Su Xun nodded in satisfaction: "It's still better for Elder He to handle things firmly, just wait for the token."

  The old man smiled and flipped his palm, revealing a black token in the center of his hand. He then picked up an extremely fine brush with a silver tip that sparkled as he quickly wrote Xu Ziqing's name on the token. Afterward, he pointed to it and muttered incantations until the silver light dissipated. Only then did he let out a sigh of relief, wipe away sweat, and say: "It's done, Young Master Xu, please take your command token."

  Xu Ziqing took it with both hands, feeling a bit heavy and somewhat chilly to the touch.

  Su Xun saw the token and smiled, urging: "Xu Daoyou, as a foreign ally with a first-class token, you must pay respects to the Alliance Ancestor by burning three incense sticks. Hurry up!"

  Xu Ziqing also knew this was the rule, so he sincerely lit incense and made an offering, then bowed, before turning back to face He Changlao with a smile: "Thanks for your trouble, Elder."

  He Lao said "I dare not" several times.

  Su Xuan reached out and pulled Xu Ziqing's sleeve, saying quickly: "I'll take you somewhere else to walk around, come on!"

  Xu Ziqing was dragged out against his will. Once they were outside, he asked, "Shu Daoyou, what's the story behind this token?" Just from the tone of his voice, it was clear that there must be some underlying reason.

  Su Xuan said: "The foreign alliance token is divided into three levels, the first-level token is the best brand of the outer gate, and the treatment is also the best. You have such outstanding talent, you should get a good one."

  Xu Ziqing smiled and said: "Thanks also to Su Dao for his efforts."

  Su Xuan waved his hand: "What's the point of saying this? Your cultivation is high, and I have benefits too!"

  He spoke lightly, but Xu Ziqing also understood a bit. In any major force, relying on contributions can naturally get different treatments. Xu Ziqing was new to the scene, and even if he had excellent qualifications, he could only get second-class treatment at first. This first-class token is probably given to him after interacting more deeply with the alliance.

  Now, Su Yun specially accompanied him here, and it was both a show of respect and closeness to him that made He Chang Lao, who wanted to curry favor, first take out this token, which was a great favor.

  Xu Ziqing is not a pretentious person, he acknowledges this kindness in his heart and doesn't say much to express gratitude.

  Su Xun also understood in his heart and was delighted at the sight.

  Then he took Xu Ziqing to several other places, telling him the rules and ways of doing things within the alliance, accompanying him to recognize the doors, and explaining various matters to him. He was very diligent.

  The scattered cultivators are divided into inner and outer alliances. The outer alliance is similar to the scattered cultivators, coming and going as they please. They rely on their cultivation level, contributions, and length of time in the alliance to obtain different command tokens, reside in different dwellings, and receive different treatment.

  The inner alliance is the core of the scattered repair alliance, but anyone who wants to get involved in the scattered repair alliance, no matter how trivial it is, is also a person within the inner alliance. The master recognized by Su Xun is the current alliance leader, and he is naturally called the young alliance leader, but the next alliance leader may not be him.

  The Sanxiu Alliance takes the Zhi Shi Ge as its boundary, and walking inside, there is a rather long stone staircase that winds its way up along the mountain rocks, which is the path to the Inner Alliance.

  The governor's mansion has two outer courtyards, one on the left and one on the right. The left courtyard is where the cultivators reside, and those who have obtained third-class or second-class command tokens can enter with their tokens, and there are also servants waiting to serve them. The right courtyard has an even more abundant spiritual energy, it is the residence of the cultivators who have obtained first-class command tokens, called "High Guest Residence", which is also close to the Transaction Hall.

  Su Xun and Xu Ziqing said all these places, and then said: "When the crowd is scattered, there should be no feud between them. If there are any conflicts, it is also impossible to take action within the alliance." He thought for a moment and told him, "Xu Daoyou's personality is soft and gentle, and as a guest of the repairmen, there are also arrogant and unruly people. If you don't want to get entangled with them, you can find a knowledgeable elder to mediate." When he said this, his eyebrows were raised again, "If you encounter that unreasonable person in the trading hall, just report my name!"

  Xu Ziqing knew his good intentions and nodded: "I understand."

  After saying this, Su Xun led Xu Ziqing to the high guest house on the right side.

  Passing through the seven-story pagoda of the Trading Hall, you will see a inner lake with a stone arch bridge on it. The surrounding scenery is beautiful and elegant, full of spiritual energy, very touching.

  Behind the arch bridge is a low hill, on which several roofs are faintly visible, not adjacent to each other. Three or five wonderful trees stand upright beside various houses, and there is flowing water gurgling, birds chirping, and flowers fragrant.

  It's indeed good mountains, good water and good scenery!

  Su Xuan led Xu Ziqing up the winding stone steps and said, "Nowadays, there are only over thirty people in our Scattered Cultivators' Alliance who have obtained a first-class token. However, there are more than a hundred houses on this mountain, with many still unoccupied. Fellow Daoist Xu, I wonder where you would like to reside?"

  "A quiet and less crowded place will do."

  Su Xun raised an eyebrow, he had expected as much. After a moment's thought, he introduced: "This mountain is called Lingkui Mountain, named after the spiritual orifice in its belly. This spiritual orifice was originally a spiritual vein that was dug up and broken by humans, leaving only one section behind. Over the years, it formed this spiritual cave. The spiritual energy inside spills out in all directions, covering the entire Lingkui Mountain. The closer you are to the spiritual orifice, the thicker the spiritual energy is; the farther away, the more diluted it becomes."

  But whether it's far or near, there is more spiritual energy than elsewhere.

  Xu Ziqing had read miscellaneous books, which also mentioned the concept of spiritual pulse. It was said that the spiritual energy accumulated over years and months would form a spiritual pulse, and when this pulse condensed into substance, it became a spiritual vein.

  In the spiritual veins, spiritual stones and spiritual pearls are produced. If the vein is cut off without excavation, a spiritual cave will often form. If a cultivator can open up a cave in the spiritual cave, their cultivation will be twice as effective.

  The greatest benefit of Lingmai and Lingxue lies in their balance of the five elements.

  No matter what attribute of Gongfa the cultivator is cultivating, after absorbing the spiritual energy here, it can automatically condense into a spiritual power of the same category, and there is no need to think of ways to eliminate different categories of impure spiritual energy.

  Xu Ziqing was a singular Linggen, and did not have the troubles of an ordinary cultivator. However, if he were to cultivate in a place with dense spiritual energy, he would naturally absorb it faster, which would be greatly beneficial.

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