Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 197 A Head-to-Head Confrontation: The Golden Sand Demon Appears
Few people knew about the falling out between Gu Qing and Wan Yi Zhenren, as it was a private conversation.

However, some people in Huichun Hall, which is under the jurisdiction of Dan Palace, do know about it.

"Hmph, they have no respect for their elders and are lawless."

"Does he really think he can control everything?!"

The illusory characters were crushed by Master Fu Liu. The message from Master Wan Yi greatly angered him. His Huichun Hall had stood at the mountain gate for nearly a thousand years, saving countless lives.

Therefore, they always have a lot of face, and when they intervene in some conflicts, they can often quickly calm things down.

Gu Qing's lack of courtesy was seen by him as ruining Huichuntang's reputation, which was no longer a simple matter of solving a disciple's problem.

aside.

Zhang Yuan was very anxious.

“Master, you shouldn’t have interfered in this matter.”

"Not interfering?"

"Are you just going to watch your old master die like this?"

Zhang Yuan lowered his head, unable to answer. His situation, his status, and his strength all destined him to be unable to participate.

His fists clenched tightly. Since embarking on the path of cultivation, he felt a surge of frustration, helplessness, and weakness that he had rarely experienced before.

He was powerless!
Master Fu Liu's initial intentions were good, but he was unwilling to understand the details of the matter and only wanted to help his disciple Zhang Yuan. However, what happened afterward clearly went too far.

Reputation!

Something that a master-disciple faction highly values ​​and a family faction repeatedly protects.

The vortex of fame and fortune is inescapable for all sentient beings.

Whether by choice or by necessity.

If Gu Qing knew, he would just scoff. This is typical meddling in other people's business, thinking he's one of the people in the Enforcement Hall.

The recent ascension of Chu Tiangong to immortality is the biggest event. Gu Qing, who is involved in this, has become much more famous than ever before. Resolving his grievances will always enhance Huichuntang's reputation.

Unfortunately, it happened just when he was at his most stubborn.

"Zhang Yuan, you should go into seclusion for a while. You can come out of seclusion whenever you can refine the Snow Mushroom Pill that I taught you."

Where is the boy?

"Real person!"

Two alchemy apprentices who looked like children pushed open the door and entered. Master Fu Liu gave instructions.

"Go to the Law Enforcement Hall and invite Vice Hall Master Li Daoyang over for a chat."

"Respect the True Man's command!"

Clearly, he wanted to persuade Gu Qing to back down by appealing to the sect's rules. Li Daoyang was from the Nanli Li clan, one of the five major clans, and had a close relationship with Huichuntang.

To be able to rise to the position of deputy hall master, one must be at least a seventh-rank cultivator.

at the same time.

After returning to Huosang Mountain, Gu Qing's mood calmed down. He suddenly realized there was nothing to be angry about. A bunch of clueless idiots were jumping out to interfere in his affairs. Why bother getting angry with fools?

The abbot of Huilong Temple has always stayed in the spiritually barren land of Yan, making it almost impossible for him to improve his cultivation. As for the reason for his long stay, it is not yet clear.

The chances of the abbot of Huilong Temple coming to see him after he made that statement are so slim that there is no chance at all.

Otherwise, the Abbot of Huilong Temple should have come to see him long ago when he was promoted to the position of deacon of the Weapon Refining Hall.

Gu Qing was certain that the other party wouldn't dare to come and would have to return to Yan sooner or later.

After Lian Chutiangong's ascension ceremony concluded.

That was the time to set off.

Plans can't keep up with changes. A few days later, news came from the Guhuoniao in Xuefu City.

There's some activity in Jinsha Prefecture.

This was somewhat unexpected for Gu Qing. The agreed time was supposed to be six months later, enough time for him to finish his trip to Yan Kingdom before dealing with the affairs of Jinsha Prefecture.

The sudden advancement of the event has given Gu Qing new ideas.

The underground water veins controlled by the Golden Sand Evil Flood Dragon are of great value, but he felt that dealing with a flood dragon that had reached the seventh rank of the highest level many years ago was not safe enough for him to do alone.

The original plan was to ask the sect to take action after obtaining the intelligence.

Now… Gu Qing thought of Jiang Yuan. Elder Jiang had been diligent and hardworking for hundreds of years. He had heard Lian Chutian mention him many times when they were on the frontier, which clearly indicated that he wanted Jiang Yuan to succeed him.

Things have changed in the few days since he returned to the mountain gate. Lian Chuqing has taken over, and Situ Feng has even gained the right to share Jiang Yuan's resources.

Main Hall of Weapon Forging.

After returning to the mountain, Gu Qing rarely came here anymore.

The back hall, Qingxinzhai.

Gu Qing's visit surprised Jiang Yuan, who was enjoying his tea.

Why are you here?

"Elder Jiang, it seems you haven't been affected by that incident."

"What's the matter?"

Gu Qing was taken aback, looking at the smiling old man, unsure whether to comfort him or herself.

He was referring to the matter of succeeding to the position of Temple Master.

But what Jiang Yuan mentioned was probably an allusion to the matter of the Demon Realm.

He smiled helplessly.

"During the trip to the Myriad Serpent Nest Secret Realm, a sixth-grade demon serpent king intervened, and we almost didn't make it back."

The Jiang family squad that helped him is most likely doomed.

Gu Qing suddenly realized.

It seems that Jiang Yuan was not only schemed against by the Chu family, but also by the Jiang family. No wonder he suddenly went from being the top leader to the third-in-command.

The situation, which was originally a tug-of-war between the two sides, became completely unbalanced due to the two issues, leaving him all alone.

"With the Demon King making a move, it's truly remarkable that we managed to escape with our lives."

"What business do you have with me this time?"

After thinking for a moment, Gu Qing told him everything about Jinsha Prefecture. Regarding the leopard's line, he only said that he had used his methods to control a group of eighth-grade demon beasts in the demon realm and lured out the water vein of the Jinsha Evil Dragon.

He wanted to give the credit to Jiang Yuan.

Looking back, Elder Jiang's help to him was countless, and he received all kinds of treasures, rewards, and support without interruption.

Even without formal apprenticeship, he is better than a teacher.

He was his guide in the Baiyue Mountains.

The early teachings, training, deacon assessments, obtaining the Burning Gold Fire from the sect, information about the Ten Thousand Serpent Nest Secret Realm... and so on, were all nurtured by this elder.

His current strength is undoubtedly due to Elder Jiang's help.

I'm not in a good position right now, so I'll help if I can.

After Gu Qing finished speaking, Elder Jiang remained silent for a long time before finally speaking.

"The Golden Sand Evil Flood Dragon is incredibly powerful. Due to the advantageous terrain, it can almost be called the number one demon below the sixth rank. It also has many opportunities and magical treasures borrowed from powerful demon clans."

“You’re right to tell me that, but it’s still too dangerous for the two of us. If we go into the water to fight him, our chances of winning are slim.”

Gu Qing nodded without refuting.

Because of Lian Chutiangong's appreciation, he was already riding high. If he were to take down the Golden Sand Evil Dragon, it would be too dazzling and would easily attract the attention of scheming and despicable people.

"What are Elder Jiang's plans?"

"I'd like to ask one or two friends to lend a hand, what do you think?"

"Okay, then we'll set off in three days."

Watching Gu Qing's departing figure, Jiang Yuan sighed. As the saying goes, time reveals true character, but those who share wealth and honor may not necessarily share suffering.

At this critical juncture, he completely broke ties with the Jiang family over the matter of the secret realm.

Lian Chutian Gong himself did not have a deep connection with the Lian Chu family; on the contrary, he had an extremely good relationship with them, otherwise he would not have served as the deputy hall master back then.

He sat there for five hundred years. Even when Chu Tiangong was away on the frontier and didn't return, the Refining Hall was his personal fiefdom.

The reason for this change is also because of the Lian Chu family.

Blood ties are hard to break. No matter how many conflicts arise between them, the surname remains. Even if Chu Tiangong ascends to the Ancestral Hall, his subsequent cultivation will still require the support of the Chu family.

(End of this chapter)