Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 194 Current Status of an Old Friend
"Get ready, we'll set off in seven days."

"Yes!"

Plans can't keep up with changes. Although the Demon Realm was a good place, Gu Qing lived in constant fear, worried that Mo Xuan's identity would be exposed. Being able to return early was a good thing.

As for the issue of demonic soul energy, he has been storing a large amount of demonic energy in the Crimson Cloud Tower using the living bodies of demons for many years, which is more than enough for him to complete the final step of the cultivation of [Refining Demonic Energy and Nourishing the Soul].

Even if it's not enough, the merits he's accumulated over the years are enough for him to cultivate in seclusion in the Abyss of Fiends for several years.

The earthly evil energy cannot restrict his freedom.

As for spirit stones, we just harvested them once, so it's good to let them rest a bit.

In addition, Leopard Chong's smuggling team has grown to a considerable size. By borrowing the tiger skins of the Chenxing Crocodile Clan, they can easily connect with the underground water system of Jinsha Prefecture.

I should talk to my sect about it and get rid of this worry.

After making the decision, Gu Qing did not hesitate. He spent six days traveling back and forth near the Rift Valley Abyss to issue new orders to Bao Chong through the seed of divine sense.

Plan the time and place carefully.

Once he leads his men to Jinsha Prefecture, Leopard Chong will coordinate with him from within and without to catch the evil dragon off guard.

Wait until the agreed time arrives.

Lian Chutiangong and Gu Qing embarked on their journey back to the mountain. He had been gone for thirty years, while Palace Master Lian Chu had been gone for nearly five hundred years. They talked a lot along the way.

They walked very slowly.

He would often stroll around the towns along the road, marveling at the changes in southern Vietnam and feeling very proud of the results of his years of guarding the frontier.

Gu Qing could understand this mentality.

Let alone five hundred years, he felt that things had changed after only thirty years. He even visited Qijia Town when he passed through Taiyue Prefecture.

However, they discovered that the former site of the Qi family had been transformed into the Zhou family mansion, and the town's name had also been changed to Zhoujia Town, which evoked many emotions.

"For ordinary people, thirty to fifty years is a lifetime."

"For cultivators, this is merely a period of time on the path to immortality. Is this your home?"

Gu Qing shook her head.

"I used to come here to ward off bad luck in my younger days, and I just stopped by to take a look."

"You are still young, and you will have plenty of opportunities to reminisce about the past in the future."

He patted him on the shoulder, and Lian Chutian measured the distance with his own footsteps. What should have been a journey of one or two months took him more than half a year.

When Xuefu City comes into view, Baiyue Immortal Mountain is not far away.

"I'm going to the Ancestral Hall. The Ritual Hall should be choosing an auspicious day to hold the Ascension Ceremony. Come to the Weapon Refining Hall in five days."

"Alright, I'll do as the Palace Master says."

Because of their mutual appreciation, Chu Tiangong and Gu Qing had a kind of peer-like relationship and often exchanged ideas on weapon crafting.

But he couldn't be too rude.

With the mountain gate in sight, Gu Qing walked alone on the narrow path. Occasionally, streaks of light flew across the sky, their presence slightly unfamiliar. He had never been very noticeable at the mountain gate, and he didn't know many people.

The Thousand-Handed Puppeteer is the one who's popular.

After thirty years, the lower-level disciples were replaced. They returned to Huosang Mountain and released the Guhuoniao to clean the house.

He then sent her to deliver the letter again.

He invited a group of old friends over to hold a banquet.

Moon on the branches.

Before the people arrive, the sound comes first.

Chen Yin walked at the front, and his eyes lit up when he saw Gu Qing.

"Thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye. Brother Gu, your appearance remains unchanged, but your strength has greatly increased."

Behind him were Yue Ming, Zhao Yuyang, Qi Qingyu, Liu Ziyi, Huang Li, the Yan siblings, and others.

Everyone has changed a lot, and their strength has generally improved by a small realm.

In particular, Qi Qingyu and Huang Li, the former has good aptitude and has already broken through the eighth grade of the Refining Essence into Qi level, and has reached the sixth level of the Nine-Story Tower.

Huang Li started too late, but he still managed to break through the Heavenly Gate and Divine Gate, roughly reaching the second level of Ascending the Tower.

These two have a great karmic relationship with Gu Qing; they are more like master and disciple than master and disciple, and they have often taken care of each other.

"You two have made great strides on the path to immortality. Keep it up."

"Yes, Master Gu."

Qi Qingyu was even more grateful to him than Huang Li was.

Among these people, Zhao Yuyang and the Yan siblings were in the same year as him, but in terms of strength, Yue Ming, who joined the group later, was stronger.

He came with a purpose.

"Senior Brother Gu, how are you feeling on the frontier? Has my brother mentioned me?" Seeing his eager expression, Gu Qing couldn't help but chuckle.

"Brother Wuji is a good person; he gave me some help."

"Yue Ming, isn't it time for you to go to the frontier?"

"Yes, just last month, I was fortunate enough to break through to the eighth rank. According to the Yue family tradition, we all have to go to the frontier. I was originally planning to go to see you, but I didn't expect you to come back ahead of time."

"Finding your brother is the same."

Shaking his head, Gu Qing looked at Zhao Yuyang, the one he knew best, a genius who had come from the small Qishan County with him.

Zhao Yuyang's uncle is Zhao Yin, the now-famous Commander of the Patrol Hall.

Unfortunately, of the three siblings, only he had the opportunity to embark on the path to immortality. Considering their ages, Zhao Yushan and Zhao Danya are already in their late sixties or early seventies, and they have no hope of unlocking the door to immortality in this lifetime.

"Yu Yang, have you completed the eighth-grade Golden Dew Abstinence stage?"

"I can't hide it from Brother Gu; I'm looking for a breakthrough."

"good."

"Everyone is here, let's start the banquet."

The Guhuoniao once again played the role of a maid. Gu Qing brought back a large number of demonic beasts from the border, and this time they contributed their flesh, making the group of people eat until their mouths were greasy.

"This is really fresh. Brother Gu has gone to so much trouble. We should be treating you to a meal."

"What's the rush? Now that I'm back, I won't be going out anytime soon. There will be a time when you can come back."

"Hahahaha~"

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Gu Qing felt relaxed for the first time in a long time, and there was a faint feeling of spiritual awakening. This was a manifestation of further progress in the path of spiritual refinement under the guidance of divine consciousness.

"Yan Jiangyue and Yan Di, would you do me the honor of taking this extra step?"

These two siblings are direct descendants of the Yan royal family. Gu Qing is interested in returning to Yan, so he will naturally discuss it with them.

Yan Di waved his hand and said.

"I won't go. You and my sister go to admire the moon."

pop~
Yan Jiangyue slapped her younger brother so hard his head hurt, and glared at him.

"you're drunk."

"I am honored by Fellow Daoist Gu's invitation. Let's go."

Their attitudes were completely different, which made Yan Di roll his eyes so hard they almost reached the sky.

In the Yan Kingdom, the siblings were geniuses, but in the Baiyue Mountains, they had become just ordinary people, and it took them thirty or forty years to finally complete the climb of the Nine-Story Tower.

It would be good if they could break through to the middle of the eighth rank next year.

Let alone reaching the seventh rank before the age of one hundred, breaking through to the seventh rank before the age of three hundred would be considered as having excellent potential.

"Fellow Daoist Gu, is there something you need from me?"

"Yes."

Gu Qing nodded, without keeping him in suspense.

"In a few years, I plan to return to the State of Yan to leave behind the mundane world. I would like to take a look at the household registration records of the State of Yan. The capital of Yan should have complete records."

"Yes, every year county magistrates would submit relevant documents to the capital, and population growth was also a political achievement."

“I’ll go back with you about this. It’s been many years since I’ve seen my father, so it would be good to go back and visit him.”

"Thank you very much."

After a few words, Yan Jiangyue watched Gu Qing's departing figure with a thoughtful expression. As the person who had developed the best in the small group, his information had already spread throughout the Yan Kingdom.

Born with a defect, he was abandoned by his parents, but was later adopted by an old Taoist priest from Huilongguan. This information was obtained from Huilongguan and was known to almost all the major families in Yan.

They spread this message with a purpose, of course.

It's simply to make Gu Qing wary, so as to avoid retaliation. Reputation can restrain a gentleman, but it can't affect a villain.

Gu Qing's decision not to seek revenge was clearly seen by them as that of a gentleman.

Little did they know, it wasn't that retribution wouldn't come, it was just that the time hadn't arrived yet.

Upon returning this time, Huilongguan was the first place Gu Qing wanted to address.

The fourth volume is about to begin, and Huilongguan is a major plot point, probably around one hundred chapters long.

This volume, set in the frontier, mainly focuses on the demon realm and sets the stage for the demon race. I've been busy with other things lately and haven't had much time to write. Once this period is over, I'll resume writing 10,000 words a day!

Brothers, please vote for me! Once it's released, the recommendations will basically stop. It's so hard for a small author like me. I really need your support, please! (o_0)
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