Longevity starts with dual cultivation

Chapter 173: Changing appearance and hiding the truth

The sudden arrival of the special envoy from the Chamber of Commerce headquarters obviously surprised Xue Qingtan.

After all, this kind of behavior was not common in the past, and senior management would only choose to do so if there was a major emergency.

"Okay, go get ready first, I'll be right there."

Xue Qingtan calmly sent his subordinates away and took out a bronze mirror to look at it.

The self in the mirror looks delicate and charming, with eyes full of water, just like a flower nourished by the sun and rain.

It was obviously impossible to go out to meet the special envoy from the headquarters in this way. With the sharp perception of a cultivator, he could easily detect certain clues and cause a lot of trouble.

So, Xue Qingtan got up and went back to her boudoir, gave a few instructions to Ling Changqing who had not yet gotten up, changed into a snow-white Taoist robe, carefully dressed up, and then went out again.

The special envoy from the headquarters was a female cultivator who also had the cultivation level of Fake Dan. She had a good appearance and figure, but her speech and behavior were quite arrogant, with an air of superiority.

The female cultivator named Su Li narrowed her narrow eyes slightly and looked up and down at the beautiful woman in white Taoist robe in front of her who was pure and innocent with a cold expression.

The two of them obviously knew each other, but Xue Qingtan's reaction was rather cold and he didn't look friendly to her.

"... Sister Qingtan, this is a secret order issued by the headquarters. I cannot read the specific content. Please use your own seal to open it!"

Su Li said indifferently, took out a jade box that was glowing with light and handed it to her.

There are multiple seals and prohibitions on the surface of the jade box. Only specific people can open it with special means. Otherwise, the restrictions on the jade box will be triggered and the secret code contents inside will be destroyed.

"Okay, I know!"

Xue Qingtan took the jade box and put it away carefully.

After finishing the business, Su Li looked at her with a more casual look, and said with a smile:
"Sister Qingtan, you have been in this remote place for several years, right? Isn't your guide at the headquarters quite capable? Why don't they move you to a better place?"

Although Changqingzhou is good, it is a new land after all. It cannot compare with the fertile land in Yuzhou that has been managed and cultivated for thousands of years and is densely populated.

Xue Qingtan looked calm: "Where I am on duty is arranged by the higher-ups, I have no idea."

"haha, really?"

Su Li sneered, looked critically at the furnishings in the hall, and said nonchalantly:
"My husband said that after a while, he would find a way to arrange for me to go to Yuzhou and take charge of a large market town in the Feng family's territory."

In the market town of such a thousand-year-old aristocratic family, monks from all walks of life gather and the business is busy, so the profits are naturally extremely lucrative.

For middle-level Chamber of Commerce personnel like them, being able to work in a more popular territory will bring them benefits, both overt and covert, which are self-evident.

"Congratulations, sister!"

Xue Qingtan's expression remained unchanged.

Maybe she would have been a little envious before, but now she doesn't feel anything.

Even if you work there for your entire life, until you die, can the money you earn allow you to achieve the status of a Yuanying Zhenjun?

Su Li frowned and continued, "Sister, aren't you more talented than me? How come you are still a fake Dan cultivator after not seeing you for a few years?

Is it because you don’t have enough resources? Do you want me to lend you some?”

"I appreciate your kindness, sister, but I really don't need it right now."

Xue Qingtan smiled calmly.

Their backgrounds and spiritual aptitudes were originally similar, but Xue Qingtan was slightly stronger, so from childhood to adulthood, she was inevitably compared with and targeted by Su Li.

Many times, women's jealousy is unreasonable.

Especially Su Li's dual cultivation partner, who was obsessed with Xue Qingtan back then, but was firmly rejected by her. In the end, he chose Su Li as a second choice.

Because of this reason, Su Li has never been in a good mood towards Xue Qingtan.

Su Li snorted and said casually, "My husband has already prepared the resources for me to form a pill. After I go back this time, I will be able to achieve the True Pill realm."

"Really? It seems your husband is really good to you."

Xue Qingtan remained calm and composed, without any signs of envy, jealousy or hatred.

The resources for forming a pill are not easy to come by. Even between masters and apprentices, fathers and sons, and husbands and wives, there are many cases of them turning against each other because of this.

So from Su Li's point of view, she has every reason to show off in front of her former rival.

The problem is that this doesn't make much sense to Xue Qingtan.

Su Li gritted her teeth secretly and sneered: "Sister, don't you feel regretful? The genius you looked down upon in the past has not only achieved the Golden Core Real Person himself, but also helped me, your sister.

If you had not rejected him at the beginning, you would have been a True Dan cultivator by now, right?"

Xue Qingtan finally sighed, his expression becoming more serious:
"Sister, is it interesting to always dwell on these old stories? Everyone has their own destiny. Since you have everything you have now, just cherish it. Why do you have to show off in front of me?"

She was really annoyed by this self-satisfied woman. With her impetuous and utilitarian nature, she was afraid that she would never be able to reach the True Dan realm.

Su Li's face changed several times. She knew that her competitive words were meaningless, but she just couldn't make sense.

If I don't get the chance to stab the other person, I will feel uncomfortable.

"Sister, if you have nothing else to do, please go back!"

Xue Qingtan said lightly that given their relationship, she was not in the mood to entertain the other party.

"Humph, since you don't know what's good for you, sister, then you'll just have to spend the rest of your life here!"

Su Li said with a straight face, turned around and walked away.

Xue Qingtan was too lazy to see her off, so he asked his subordinates to watch the woman all the way back to the Tianzhou ship in the open sea, and then she flew away.

Afterwards, Xue Qingtan returned to the inner study and opened the jade box with a special seal.

On the satin base of the jade box was a fish-shaped copper token, about half the size of a palm, with countless exquisite and dense array patterns on its surface, exuding a faint sense of oppression.

Xue Qingtan frowned slightly. This thing seemed to be the highest-level secret order from the headquarters. She had only seen it in picture books before, but had never touched the real thing.

It seems that something really happened, otherwise the higher-ups wouldn't make such a fuss about it.

After thinking for a while, Xue Qingtan gently picked up the copper token. As a faint light flashed, a secret and obscure message emerged in his sea of ​​consciousness.

As she expected, the secret order issued by the Nebula Falcon Chamber of Commerce headquarters was to track down the whereabouts of the Son of Destiny.

The order mentioned that the Son of Destiny had used two aliases, Ling Changqing and Wang Changan, and his appearance and aura were also described in detail.

But no matter what the Son of Fortune looks like, his extraordinary fate and fortune cannot be concealed, so the headquarters requires members of the organization in various places to start investigating from this aspect.

Once members from all locations discover valuable clues, they must report them immediately to the headquarters, which will then send a specialist to verify them as soon as possible.

As for the rewards for members of the organization who have made great contributions, they are already incredibly generous.

There are powerful gods who accept disciples, huge amounts of resources as rewards, and large and rich territories. In the future, it is inevitable that you will achieve the status of a Yuanying Zhenjun.

Therefore, the members of the Chamber of Commerce spread all over the country are now as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood. They are trying to gather information through various means, hoping to gain something.

Sure enough, I knew...

Xue Qingtan frowned and sighed in her heart. Since Ling Changqing was already her Taoist partner, she had the obligation to protect him and never let outsiders endanger his safety.

Of course, it’s not that there is no good news at all.

Out of confidentiality considerations, the Chamber of Commerce's top brass did not disclose the matter to the public, so the largest group of grassroots independent cultivators in the world of immortal cultivation have not been informed of any news until now.

After putting away the token, Xue Qingtan turned around and returned to her boudoir. At this time, Ling Changqing had already gotten up.

"What trouble are you in?"

As soon as he saw her expression, Ling Changqing knew that things were not simple.

Xue Qingtan nodded, recounted the story, and finally said:

"From now on, my husband, you really need to be cautious and low-key. It's best not to stay in Changqing Island, so as not to be noticed by others."

In the vast world of immortal cultivation, cultivators with the same name and surname are not rare. On the contrary, it is very common, simply because the size of the human population is so exaggerated.

Therefore, as long as Ling Changqing doesn't act too high-profile, he will be fine for the time being, but it's hard to say what will happen in the long run.

"Don't worry, my lady. I have a proper solution for this matter. I will never let you worry."

Ling Changqing said that with Gong Ling's help, this was indeed no longer a problem.

Even the most difficult problems to deal with, caused by one's own extraordinary luck and fortune, can be covered up.

"Well, of course I believe in you, my husband."

Xue Qingtan said softly. She didn't think Ling Changqing would joke about her safety.

"Okay, when you are free, go meet Ling Qiyue and the others."

Ling Changqing said as he put his arms around her smooth and tight waist.

Since we are already a family, it is natural for us to meet each other, and the future interactions will not be a matter of just one or two years.

"Uh, this... okay!"

Xue Qingtan's jade-like face blushed like a rosy cloud. This kind of thing was indeed a bit embarrassing for her.

However, since we all share the same husband, this hurdle cannot be avoided.

In the afternoon, after Xue Qingtan finished her daily affairs, she changed her clothes and returned to the family headquarters with Ling Changqing.

In the embroidery building of the owner's boudoir.

Ling Qiyue sat in the main seat, and Tang Qiuyao, Qin Yun, Ling Bingyun and other girls were also present.

Naturally, the only thing worth discussing now was Ling Changqing's safety.

"...Sister Qingtan, besides the Xingyun Falcon Chamber of Commerce, how many other forces are eyeing my husband?"

Ling Qiyue asked gently.

Xue Qingtan shook his head: "It's hard to say. There are at least three local chambers of commerce in Yuzhou that are comparable in size to Xingyun Falcon..."

In addition, there are two underground organizations specializing in intelligence trading and assassination, three low-key and mysterious hidden sects, and the Shengyu Immortal Dynasty that occupies 20% of the territory of Yuzhou.

Together with the nine great families, these top forces jointly divided up the main territory and luck resources of Yuzhou, and were the veritable ruling class of Yuzhou's immortal cultivation world.

There are still dozens of first-rate forces, as well as even more second-rate and third-rate forces, so there is no need to elaborate on them.

"So, is it safe for my husband to continue staying in Changqing Island?"

Qin Yun asked with a frown.

Once some powerful force comes knocking on the door, not only will Ling Changqing not be able to be saved, but even the entire Changqingzhou business may be wiped out.

"Ladies, please be patient, your husband will be back soon!"

Ling Changqing said this, and stood up and went into the inner room of the boudoir.

After a moment, a handsome young man in black, with skin as white as jade and a clear and elegant demeanor, walked out slowly.

Compared with her previous appearance, her looks and temperament are still at the same level, but there are some differences.

Ling Changqing's appearance and aura seemed gentle and peaceful, his eyes were clear and his mind was bright. However, the aura of the beautiful boy in black was a bit colder and more unruly, like a divine sword hidden in its sheath.

Not only that, his luck and fortune, which were far superior to those of ordinary people, were also successfully shielded, and he looked no different from an ordinary cultivator.

"Husband? You are..."

Ling Zhiqing, a pure, bright girl with slender legs, stood up and walked around him, her bright eyes full of disbelief.

"It is a kind of innate magical power that has just been awakened. It can perfectly solve the hidden danger of identity exposure."

Ling Changqing explained simply.

"If that's the case, things will be easy!"

Tang Qiuyao breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.

Ling Qiyue nodded slightly: "My husband, you should go out like this from now on, and change your name too!"

Xue Qingtan smiled slightly and said, "We can also release the news to the public, saying that Ling Changqing was traveling and met with death."

This means that the clues about Ling Changqing are completely cut off, and the possibility of exposure is completely avoided.

This is all there is to it, changing one's appearance and concealing one's true intentions.

"Okay, it's settled!"

Ling Changqing said that with such measures, there would be no need to worry anymore.

"Okay, let's discuss external expansion, shall we?"

Ling Qiyue smiled happily. The Feiyu Sea had been divided for too long, and unification should be put on the agenda.

The Bai family, the Yuan family and Yulong Island, which have the Fake Dan Zhenren in charge, might have been worth taking seriously ten years ago, but now they are not worth taking seriously.

Their only choice is to surrender and submit to Changqingzhou, so that they can save the lives of their people. Otherwise, they will end up being completely overthrown!
As for the remaining small forces at the foundation-building level, it is even less likely that they will have any say, and their only choice is to accept the integration and incorporation of the Ling family.

Tang Qiuyao asked with a smile: "Sister Qingtan, how long will it take for you to reach the Jindan Zhenren realm?"

Xue Qingtan's face turned red. She glanced at Ling Changqing and said:
"As long as my husband helps me, I can just retreat for a month at most!"

"Very good, in this way, we in Changqingzhou will have two Jindan Zhenren sitting in charge!"

Ling Qiyue said with satisfaction.

Although Xue Qingtan's identity is somewhat sensitive and it is not easy to take direct action, as long as she is in charge of Changqingzhou, Ling Qiyue can go out to fight with confidence.

Moreover, after getting the crystal bead given to her by Ling Changqing, as long as Ling Qiyue successfully refines it, she will be able to reach the late Jindan realm soon.

When she succeeds and comes out, the strategic advantage of the Ling family in Changqingzhou will no longer be shaken, and it will only be a matter of time before they sweep across the Feiyu Sea.

(End of this chapter)