Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 230 The Jinyun Treasure Trove Returns to the Mountain
The sandstorm raged, and the howling wind sounded as mournful and eerie as the wailing of ghosts.

In the dark sandstorm, a figure staggered along on foot; it was Gu Qing.

He erased the potential harm caused by the mark.

However, the constant, excruciating pain he endured greatly affected his condition; his complexion was very unnatural, and he would occasionally twitch.

This plague has made my desire to return to the mountains even more urgent.

Fearing that the other party might have other tricks up their sleeve, they took a longer route and have now reached the outskirts of the no-man's-land. They will be able to return to Yan territory soon.

There are three common ways to break the curse on someone's body.

One way is to suppress it with his cultivation level, which requires him to make another breakthrough.

Secondly, he could seek help from the mountain gate; the senior craftsman would surely be able to help him solve this problem.

Third, find a fellow practitioner who is proficient in incantations to help him break the curse.

There are also unusual methods.

Tissot clothing!
This forbidden treasure's effects far surpass those of ordinary magic weapons. However, Gu Qing only possessed the cultivation of a seventh-rank upper-level cultivator, while the magic weapon was equivalent to a sixth-rank great cultivator. Although he wielded it with great power, he was far from unleashing its full potential.

If one can use the Heavenly Shuttle Robe to conceal their own effects and block out the spell, the exorcism will be much simpler.

In addition, the Taotie method is also a solution.

However, Gu Qing had only been using the Taotie Devouring Technique for a short time. Even with the aid of basic skills and similar supernatural abilities like the Bashe Devouring Elephant, he was still unable to devour something as intangible as a curse.

It would be best to return to the mountains as soon as possible.

now.

The Taotie head in the Niwan Palace was emitting bursts of light. Under this light full of Daoist charm, the infant was much calmer, and the intense pain seemed to have been reduced by 30%.

Maintain this state.

A month later.

Inside the border of Yan State, Gu Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had started from Lingxiu Prefecture when he entered the no-man's land, but returned to Liangshan Prefecture on the other side of Yan State.

Having just returned to the land of Yan, feeling the faint spiritual energy in the air, my body and mind relaxed considerably.

But at this moment, the Taotie head, which had been stimulated for a long time, suddenly sensed something and sent a series of thoughts to Gu Qing that wanted to "insert".

It's like a key finding the right door.

Gu Qing felt a headache coming on.

One thing after another left him exhausted and he really didn't want to go on any more adventures.

Remember the approximate location.

I found a city in Liangshan Prefecture to stay in and recuperate.

The next day.

Just as they were about to set off, they overheard several elegantly dressed mortals talking in the restaurant.

"Liu Shen, I heard that the Prince of Yan wants to build a summer resort for the founding emperor in Liangshan. The construction plans have been completed and it is called the Qingliang Palace. Do you have any connections?"

"Forget about the main hall. The Chen family in Kyoto has taken care of everything, and we can only get scraps. How about we leave the Watermelon Pavilion to you?"

"Okay, okay..."

The dialogue itself is not problematic, but if we consider the strange behavior of the Taotie head yesterday, it is easy to make people speculate.

Stroking his chin, Gu Qing disappeared into the town.

Emperor Taizu of Yan is coming to Liangshan. Gu Qing sees this person quite clearly and is the prime suspect in the extermination of the Jinyun clan. The father and son of Huilongguan have nothing but a Phoenix Blood Pool and the Phoenix Blood Secret Technique.

Compared to the achievements of our ancestor, these descendants are truly pathetic; they haven't demonstrated any of the necessary cultural heritage.

This is also related to time; too much time has passed.

Even the last batch of disciples of the Ancestor of Man, the "Twelve Immortal Lords," have ascended to heaven, and that was ten thousand years ago. Don't you see that even the descendants of the founding patriarch, Master Lianfeng, have declined?

What kind of lineage could our ancestors from tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years ago have left behind?
A more reasonable guess is that it is a treasure.

It's entirely possible that it left behind a treasure trove for turning the tide, or simply hid it in another dimension.

This way.

Now that Yan Taizu's motive is clear, the strange state of the Taotie head in Gu Qing's hand can also be explained. If the Taotie head is the key to unlocking the treasure vault, then only the descendants of the Jinyun clan can indeed do it.

Only those with the bloodline of Jinyun can drive the living Taotie.

But not only did Taotie die, its rebirth was also interrupted by its own people.

“Tsk tsk…” “So, the Yan Kingdom still has a Jinyun treasure trove hidden away. No wonder they moved to such a desolate place. If they had stayed in Baiyue Mountain and developed properly, they might have been able to rival the Jiang family of Dihong today.”

"What a pity, what a shame."

Gu Qing shook his head, his body numb from the pain. He felt nothing even when pierced by the sword, and correspondingly lost many senses, the most obvious being his sense of touch, which he had almost completely lost.

He doesn't plan to get involved in the Jinyun Treasury matter for the time being.

The key is in his hands. Even if Emperor Taizu of Yan finds the right place, he won't be able to open it. He can come back when he breaks through to the sixth rank.

Of course, finding another Taotie might also open it.

But that's almost impossible.

After returning to the mountains, he could consult ancient books and look for records about the five ancestors of the human race. He still has a great interest in ancient history.

…………

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Another month later.

Deep within the snowy mountains, without disturbing anyone else, Gu Qing secretly glanced at Yan Lin, and after confirming that he had recovered considerably, he summoned the array spirit, the white ape, and requested to activate the teleportation array.

The permit I applied for was only for three years.

At this critical moment, the token was given to Yan Jiangyue, but the application to use the teleportation array still went smoothly.

We can't do anything about him here. The Baiyue Mountain area might have some objections, but it doesn't matter.

Things are different now; he can handle some pressure and criticism.

"Start it."

With a spatial tremor, Gu Qing vanished.

He hadn't originally planned to come back. The secrecy of the Jinyun Treasure Vault meant that he could return someday, so there was no need to do everything as if it were a final farewell.

Baiyue Mountain, Stone Platform Teleportation Array.

As soon as Gu Qingfu appeared, he heard a cold snort. His dizziness dissipated, and he quickly bowed.

"Gu Qing greets Patriarch Baohua."

The beautiful young woman in the flowing green dress was none other than the Eleventh Patriarch.

Originally intending to reprimand her, Patriarch Baohua stopped herself at the last minute. She took a step forward, placed her delicate hand on Gu Qing's wrist, and looked annoyed.

"You've been cursed? Who did it?!"

Gu Qing gave a wry smile and explained with his hands clasped in a gesture of respect.

"I went to the no-man's land with the intention of hunting wild beasts and collecting some wild blood to refine holy medicine. However, I encountered the desolate ghost kingdom and was cursed by a sixth-rank ghost. Fortunately, the curse was not life-threatening, and I am still fine."

"Hmph, you deserve it."

Upon hearing that she had brought it upon herself rather than been ambushed, Patriarch Baohua flung Gu Qing's hand away and wiped it on her dress with a hint of disgust.

"Lian Chutiangong's ascension ceremony is about to begin, and many cultivators from neighboring regions have arrived. Aren't you supposed to fight in his place? How can you expect to achieve good results in this condition?"

"Put in your best effort and get a good ranking, and I will grant you a great opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qing was somewhat surprised.

He had only interacted with Master Baohua twice so far, and he was surprised to be so highly regarded, so he quickly said.

"Even if you hadn't said anything, I would have done my best. The Celestial Craftsman has treated me well..."

"Alright, alright, no need to give me your opinion. Go back and prepare."

"Yes!"

Bowing and stepping back, Gu Qing quickly left the area.

He left.

Master Baohua looked at her hands, wondering what the thin veil on Gu Qing's body was. It must be extraordinary to be able to block her senses.

Overcoming the barrier isn't difficult, it's just a bit impolite.

"This little guy is exceptionally talented and fearless. I'm afraid it won't be long before he catches up with Lian Chutiangong. Third Ancestor, Third Ancestor, your little sister is always thinking of you~"

"After my trip to the Yan Kingdom, the aura of the Devouring Path has become even stronger. Could there be a secret hidden in the Huilong Temple?"

"Check it out, lest you go astray."

(End of this chapter)