All-class Gu Immortal

Chapter 257 A man should be treated with new respect after three days of separation (Part 2)

"Is this the strength of a dragon-blooded beast after breaking through to the third tier?"

Zhou Qing felt the terrifying magical energy fluctuations coming from afar and couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

He seems to have caused a major upheaval.

The magical fluctuations in the distance were mixed with multiple auras, clearly indicating that a third-tier Venerable from the Five Streams Barbarian Clan had made a move.

"roar~"

A deafening dragon roar resounded through the sky, its sound waves rippled like tangible waves, stirring up waves in the sea of ​​clouds.

"Fortunately, there are tall people to hold up the sky when it falls."

Zhou Qing breathed a sigh of relief. The Mo Jiao was probably not an ordinary dragon-type bloodline beast. It was likely showing signs of bloodline reversion. Otherwise, it wouldn't be so exaggerated. Not long after breaking through to the third rank, it could fight against many opponents.

"slip!"

Zhou Qing sensed the aftershocks of the battle while still in place, then found his direction and flew towards Black Mountain Town.

Zhou Qing quietly returned to Black Mountain Town and entered the White Cloud Martial Arts School.

In the days that followed, he lived a secluded life, using the Vitality Leaves to cultivate the Nine-Leaf Vitality Grass, preparing in advance for the combined refinement of the Nine-Grade Sacred Heart Lotus.

A month passed quietly.

That evening, Zhou Qing was using the poisonous insects stored in the Divine Wood King Cauldron to cultivate the Heavenly Poisonous Insects when he suddenly sensed Miao Yin rushing towards the mountaintop at an extremely fast speed.

Using the shared perspective of the tigers and eagles patrolling the mountain, he noticed that Miaoyin was in a hurry and had a solemn expression.

"Did something happen?"

Zhou Qing put away the Divine Wood King Cauldron.

Soon after, Miaoyin arrived at the wooden house on the mountaintop.

"My lord, something terrible has happened!"

"What's the matter that you're so panicked?" Zhou Qing asked.

"The clan leader has sent word that a major event has occurred in the Qilian Mountains," Miaoyin said hurriedly.

"The black dragon that broke through to the third rank in Baiman Mountain suddenly went berserk for some reason and attacked the Spirit Clan's territory. The four Venerables of the Beast Soul Clan, the Wild Barbarian Clan, the Flying Feather Clan, and the Yin Soul Clan all came out, plus the two envoys of our own clan used the 'Possession Gu' to summon the primordial spirit of the Second Ancestor. The five Venerables besieged the black dragon, but in the end, both sides were injured."

"The Five Venerable Ones? Possession Gu?" Zhou Qing's face showed surprise. He knew that Mo Jiao was powerful, but he did not expect it to be far beyond his expectations.

One against five, and they ended up with both sides severely injured?

"Where is that black dragon? Where is it now?" Zhou Qing asked hurriedly.

This black dragon's combat power is terrifying. Zhou Qing estimates that even if he truly breaks through to the third rank and possesses five natal Gu, he might not be able to defeat it.

It's clear that the Venerable Ones of the Five Streams Barbarian Tribe are not all at the bottom of their respective ranks.

In particular, Wu Xia and Wu Hongyang, in addition to the third-tier Heavenly Beetle Gu, also possessed a third-tier 'Possession Gu'.

This Gu is extremely special, serving as both an auxiliary and combat Gu worm. It can store a portion of the Gu master's primordial spirit and magical power, and can be used up to three times. It allows the user to be possessed by a high-level Gu master from a distance, gaining 30% of the opponent's strength.

The second ancestor of the Ice Spirit Clan was a peak third-tier Venerable. Even at 30% of his strength, he was stronger than many mid-third-tier Gu Masters.

Zhou Qing couldn't help but feel secretly fortunate that he hadn't sought revenge against Wu Hongyang and Wu Xia when his strength had greatly increased.

Even with his current strength, he would probably only be able to fight a war of attrition against the two who possessed the Poison Gu, and would not be able to win in one blow.

"The black dragon had one claw and one tail severed and fled far away, severely injured. As for the five Venerables, three were lightly injured and one was severely injured. The two envoys of the clan were killed by the black dragon the moment the possession gu failed." Miaoyin was still not recovered from the shock of this news.

In her view, the Venerable One was like a terrestrial deity, especially since the Gu Master was stronger than other martial artists of the same level, so dealing with these strange beasts should be no problem for him.

Unexpectedly, the five Venerables suffered a crushing defeat when they confronted a black dragon.

"Dead?!" Zhou Qing was stunned. Wu Hongyang and Wu Xia were dead just like that?
Miaoyin nodded: "The clan leader asked me to inform you that the Ice Spirit Clan will be sealing off the mountain stronghold for a period of time, and you should not enter the Qilian Mountains anymore. It is said that the Golden Rainbow Dao will send another Venerable to join forces to kill that Ink Dragon in a while."

"Don't worry, I definitely won't go to the Qilian Mountains again," Zhou Qing said in a deep voice.

Fortunately, the Divine Wood King Cauldron was only a semi-fourth-tier Xuan weapon, with its own internal space that could completely block out auras and even sever bloodline connections; otherwise, the trouble would have been much greater.

After all, Erqing had just devoured the Ink Dragon Egg and still needed time to digest it.

However, even if the Divine Wood King Cauldron can isolate the aura of bloodline, no one knows whether it can be sensed if the distance is too close.

He will not release the Ink Dragon Egg again until Erqing has fully absorbed its power.

"It seems that if Erqing completes its evolution, it will probably possess some of the Black Dragon's supernatural powers!" Zhou Qing thought to himself, his anticipation for Erqing's evolved combat power growing stronger.

"Miaoyin, you should go back first."

Zhou Qing snapped out of his daze and nodded at Miao Yin in front of him.

"Yes," Miaoyin curtsied, her expression slightly disappointed. She had dressed up specially, but Zhou Qing ignored her. She felt that he had become even more diligent in cultivation since returning from Zhongzhou.

As Zhou Qing grows stronger, he will encounter more outstanding women in the future. Miao Yin is eager to give birth to Zhou Qing's eldest son to solidify her position.

However, since Zhou Qing doesn't have any such plans for the time being, she, as his concubine, shouldn't say too much.

Fortunately, she has excellent martial arts talent and Zhou Qing's resource support, so she is not far from the fourth blood transfusion.

Seeing Zhou Qing return to the wooden house, Miaoyin also prepared to work hard on her cultivation in the time to come.

"Jin Hongdao will send another Venerable One; they must be determined to obtain the Ink Dragon."

Zhou Qing pondered for a moment.

If the Venerable of Jin Hong Dao had killed the Ink Dragon, he probably wouldn't have left immediately. After all, the inheritance of the Longevity Blessed Land would not open for more than ten years, and the Venerable could afford to wait that long.

"However, I can wait just as long!"

Another month has passed, and everything is going smoothly.

Until a large caravan arrived in Heishan Town, the caravan leader specifically requested to see Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing returned to the back hall of Baiyun Martial Arts School and unexpectedly met an acquaintance.

The person Wei Sheng was entertaining was none other than Yao Ze, the third young master of the Yao family.

"Brother Zhou, it's been a long time!" Yao Ze immediately put down his teacup and stood up upon seeing Zhou Qing, revealing a warm smile.

"Brother Yao, I don't know what brings you here," Zhou Qing said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"May I speak with you in private?" Yao Ze asked seriously, glancing at Wei Sheng.

Seeing this, Wei Sheng stood up and said, "I'm going to the county town anyway. Aqing, you entertain this distinguished guest."

"Yes, Master."

Zhou Qing escorted Wei Sheng to the door and then returned to the back hall.

"Brother Zhou, was that person also your master?" Yao Ze asked.

“Yes, he is my mentor who taught me martial arts.” Zhou Qing nodded.

Yao Ze suddenly realized that he had only regarded Wei Sheng as Zhou Qing's martial arts teacher and had not paid much attention to him. Fortunately, he had not been impolite.

"Now, Brother Yao, can you explain your purpose?" Zhou Qing changed the subject and returned to the main topic.

"Thank you very much, Brother Zhou!"

Yao Ze suddenly bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle, giving Zhou Qing a grand salute.

"Brother Yao, what do you mean by this?" Zhou Qing was taken aback. "Could it be that your father has recovered?" "That's right!" Yao Ze nodded heavily, his eyes filled with excitement and joy.

"After my father took the Heavenly Spirit Pill refined by my master, his injuries were basically healed. Not only that, his cultivation level also improved! Even the ancestor saw this and said that he now has the foundation to break through to the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top!"

The first, second, and third wives have changed their attitudes, and the fourth wife's house, which used to be quiet, is now bustling with activity!
These people had no intention of celebrating my father's recovery; they clearly wanted to find out the reason for his recovery.

Yao Ze let out a long sigh, as if he wanted to release all the pent-up frustration he had accumulated over the years.

"What about my master?" Zhou Qing raised an eyebrow.

"Please rest assured, Brother Zhou, neither my father nor I have revealed your master's background, and our ancestors have not pressed us for details," Yao Ze quickly explained.

"That's good." Zhou Qing replied. He knew that this matter couldn't be kept secret for long, but he would try to delay it as long as possible. Maintaining a good relationship with the Yao family was obviously not a bad thing.

"Brother Yao, have you come here to ask my master to refine pills?"

Zhou Qing guessed Yao Ze's purpose in coming.

"Brother Zhou is indeed a man of few words," Yao Ze said with a smile.

"Your master went to Xie's Trading Company to purchase high-grade Heavenly Spirit Fruits. After my father recovered from his illness, the Xie family guessed the source of the Heavenly Spirit Pills."

I went to communicate with the Xie family to discuss dissolving the engagement, and the Xie family expressed their willingness to do so.

The Xie family spent a great deal of money to purchase a two-hundred-year-old Heavenly Spirit Fruit from the capital, while our fourth branch will provide the remaining high-quality auxiliary medicines.

The Xie family wants to cooperate with our fourth branch to jointly invite our esteemed master to refine elixirs.

After the matter is accomplished, the Xie family will only take two mid-grade pills, while our fourth branch will only take one mid-grade pill, and the rest will all belong to our revered master.

Furthermore, the Xie family is willing to trade for the regular medicinal materials that Brother Zhou and Master need at cost price in the future.

If any precious medicinal herbs are needed, the fourth branch of the Yao family will do its best to procure them. I wonder if Master would be willing?

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing nodded: "I cannot make the decision on this matter. Last time, I forced my master to refine pills with a vow, which already displeased him. This time, I need to obtain my master's consent."

With a Heavenly Spirit Fruit that's been stored for two hundred years, Zhou Qing is guaranteed to refine at least two top-grade Heavenly Spirit Pills, at least four or five high-grade ones, and even more mid-grade ones.

Since the Xie family requires two mid-grade pills and the Yao family requires one mid-grade pill, Zhou Qing is guaranteed to make at least 70% profit from this deal.

Of course, this is on the premise that he can guarantee the success rate and the quality of the pills, so it is reasonable for him to make a 90% profit.

Grandmasters are rare, but every prefecture has one.

However, a third-tier alchemy master is as rare as a martial saint.

Zhou Qing's ability to do it easily does not mean that the matter is simple. Therefore, he did not agree directly, not just to gain more benefits, but mainly to make both families understand that even if Zhou Chaoxian wanted to refine the Heavenly Spirit Pill, it would not be easy, and he was unwilling to start the furnace easily.

Otherwise, if the two families frequently come to ask for elixirs in the future, it will be quite a problem.

"Of course, of course," Yao Ze said with a smile. "The Xie family has already agreed that, regardless of the success or failure of the alchemy, they are willing to be friends with Brother Zhou and your master."

Refining highly complex elixirs is a considerable burden for alchemists.

It is said that refining certain elixirs can even severely deplete one's vital energy and spirit, thereby affecting lifespan.

However, if the fourth branch of the family wants to truly rise above the other three branches, it must help its father achieve the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top and become a Grandmaster.

The ancestor has made it clear that if his father attempts to achieve the Three Flowers Gathering at the Top, he will provide full support.

But you only get one chance, so you need at least one mid-grade Heavenly Spirit Pill to keep yourself safe.

With a mid-grade Heavenly Spirit Pill protecting the meridians, even if the breakthrough fails, the cultivation level will not be greatly damaged, and the life will not be endangered.

“In that case, I will write a letter and contact my master.” Zhou Qing said solemnly. Although the Xie family’s words might not be taken seriously, he was not going to fail anyway, so what he needed was an attitude.

"Thank you, Brother Zhou!" Yao Ze bowed deeply once again.

"The Xie family is expected to arrive next month, and they will present the Heavenly Spirit Fruit then."

"Mm." Zhou Qing nodded, without saying anything more.

In the days that followed, Yao Ze stayed in Heishan Town, waiting for Zhou Chaoxian's reply and the arrival of the Xie family.

Zhou Qing, on the other hand, continuously cultivated the Heavenly Poisonous Insects, using their potent poison to feed and spawn Er Qing.

Half a month later, Zhou Qing informed Yao Ze that 'Zhou Chaoxian' had agreed to refine the elixir.

Ten days later, Yao Ze found Zhou Qing and said that the Xie family caravan had arrived in Nanli County and would probably arrive in Heishan Town in three more days.

"My lord, a woman has come to the martial arts school; she's looking for you."

That afternoon, Zhou Qing was discussing the time for refining pills with Yao Ze when Miao Yin rushed to the back hall and told Zhou Qing that someone had come to see him, her expression slightly resentful.

"A woman?" Zhou Qing was taken aback.

In a short while, a woman dressed in a black, fitted outfit, with a beautiful face and long, flowing black hair that swayed gently as she walked, exuding an elegant and graceful charm, approached.

"Miss Yao?"

Zhou Qing was surprised to see Yao Xuewei, and he took the initiative to greet her.

"Seventeenth Sister?! You've finally appeared!" At this moment, Yao Ze walked out from the back hall, his face beaming with joy.

"Third Brother!!" Yao Xuewei was startled at first, then a delighted smile appeared on her face. She dodged Zhou Qing who was coming towards her and ran towards Yao Ze, then hugged Yao Ze tightly.

"Third brother, I will never run away from home again!"

"Seventeenth Sister?" Yao Ze was taken aback, thinking that Yao Xuewei had suffered outside. He was about to say something to comfort her when he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his neck, and the world spun before his eyes. Then his body fell backward uncontrollably.

Bang!

Yao Ze fell to the ground with a thud, his head hitting the front door hard with a dull thud.

"..." Zhou Qing looked at the thin needle stuck in Yao Ze's neck and couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Yao Xuewei anxiously came to Zhou Qing's side and grabbed his hand.

"Ah Qing, come with me quickly! Now that my third brother has arrived, the Xie family will definitely send experts as well!"

Caught off guard, Zhou Qing was pulled several steps by Yao Xuewei, but he quickly came to his senses.

He stopped in his tracks, and Yao Xuewei immediately felt a jolt in her arm, as if she were trying to move a mountain with her own strength. She was almost pulled into Zhou Qing's arms by the force of the impact.

"Ah Qing, what is your cultivation level?" Only then did Yao Xuewei sense Zhou Qing's immense power of blood and qi.

Yao Xuewei had finally accumulated enough merit and cultivated diligently for several years. This time, she ran away from home and encountered a life-or-death crisis, but she also turned misfortune into blessing and broke through to the Qi and Blood Wolf Smoke Realm.

But Zhou Qing in front of her gave her an unparalleled sense of power, clearly having already entered the realm of Qi and Blood Dragon.

“Miss Yao, you’ve misunderstood! Brother Yao isn’t here to take you back. The Xie family has already agreed to dissolve the engagement. Brother Yao has come to ask for your help.” Zhou Qing quickly explained.

"?" Yao Xuewei looked puzzled, seemingly unable to process what was happening.

a moment later

In the back hall.

Yao Ze grimaced and rubbed the back of his head, while Yao Xuewei stood aside like a child who had made a mistake.

As Yao Ze recounted what had happened during this period, her face was a kaleidoscope of emotions, sometimes joyful, sometimes surprised. Towards the end, her cherry-colored lips never closed.

"Ah Qing, you..." Yao Xuewei felt a little unreal. The engagement she had fought for with her life was dissolved by Zhou Qing with just a few words.

(End of this chapter)