Longevity starts with dual cultivation

Chapter 224 Liu Xiuyan: If you don’t believe me, try it

Qishan Islands.

The atmosphere in the meeting hall of the family headquarters was depressing and dull.

The head of the family, You Xiyun, sat in the main seat, her face grim and she said nothing.

The head of the You family is an old lady wearing an indigo Taoist robe and with gray hair. Her cultivation is at the peak of the Golden Elixir stage.

She had suffered severe injuries in a battle with others in her early years, and her hidden injuries have not healed to this day. In addition, her life span is on the verge of exhaustion, so she can no longer maintain her youthful appearance.

The senior elders of the family sat on both sides, all of them had sad faces and were silent.

Ever since a third-level spiritual field on the You family’s territory was destroyed half a month ago, the family’s top leaders have been trapped in a nightmare of being dominated by the attackers.

No matter how the head of the family, You Xiyun, planned and responded, and even led the elders in person more than once to hunt down the hateful attacker, she always failed without exception.

At the same time, bad news came one after another from all over the world.

Today the market town was looted, tomorrow an important workshop was destroyed, and the day after tomorrow some direct descendants of a family were killed... and so on.

This situation of always being on the defensive caused unimaginable distress to the top management of the You family, to the point that people within the family were in a panic, and some of the new generation of children did not even dare to go out casually.

Up to now, the You family has lost a total of one Jindan Zhenren, three Zhendan cultivators, and seventeen Jiadan cultivators. The losses of cultivators in the foundation-building and Qi-training stage are even more exaggerated.

In other words, if a single Jindan Zhenren confronts it, he will basically die, no matter if he is in the middle or late Jindan stage.

Even if two or three True Dan monks attacked together, they would be unable to do anything to the opponent, not to mention the False Dan monks.

If the war continues like this, it is possible that the You family's top brass will be completely exhausted by the other side.

"... Tell me, how should we deal with this matter?"

You Xiyun was silent for a long time before she spoke softly.

An old man in golden clothes stroked his gray beard and said, "Why don't we think of a way to negotiate suitable conditions with that person and give him some benefits to make him stop."

It is always easier to destroy than to build.

The You family was able to have what it is today because of the hard work and efforts of generations of clansmen. But to destroy this hard-earned prosperity, it only takes a powerful and lawless thief to do it.

The tragic conditions of the Cangyu Islands and the Qi family have now been learned by the surrounding forces, and the top leaders of the You family naturally do not want to repeat the same mistakes.

An elder frowned and said, "Even if we want to talk, will that guy be willing to talk? He's clearly here to cause trouble. Will he give up so easily?"

The elders of the You family were not stupid and naturally saw the attacker's true intention, which was not to let their forces have an easy time.

Core elder You Jin said, "It's not impossible to talk, right? We can pay a little and let this guy cause trouble to the territories of the surrounding forces. This way, we will have less pressure in the future."

Once the family's strength is greatly damaged, there will inevitably be wolves around who will take advantage of the situation and rob the family, even their allies are no exception.

That's why You Jin thought about the possibility of diverting the trouble away. Anyway, as long as the surrounding forces were in trouble, the safety of the You family would be guaranteed.

The other elders also spoke up to express their opinions, most of them advocated peace and not many were willing to remain tough.

This is the reality of the world of cultivating immortals. When you don’t have enough power, you can only choose to compromise. When you have enough power, your words are the rules.

"That guy's cultivation level is probably at the peak of the Golden Core stage, right? There's no way he's stronger than me!"

After a long time, the head of the family, You Xiyun, spoke slowly.

"It shouldn't be wrong."

You Jin nodded. If the other party was a Yuanying Zhenjun, the You family would have been destroyed long ago.

You Xiyun sighed: "Although I am not good at divination, I still feel that the family's disaster this time is probably related to the secret covenant last time!"

You Jin was slightly startled, but then he reacted: "Master, you mean... the attacker is from the Ling family in Feiyu Sea? But that person doesn't look like a high-ranking member of the Ling family."

"Perhaps the Ling family won't personally help, but it shouldn't be difficult to find an unrelated strong man to help, right? It's nothing more than providing enough spirit stone resources."

You Qianyun said coldly that the Ling family has two third-level alchemists in charge, so they should not be short of money.

"That's true."

You Jin nodded. Although the head of the family was old and had not much time left, his mind was not confused.

"...Master, according to you, how should we deal with this matter?"

A beautiful middle-aged woman asked softly.

You Xiyun pondered for a few breaths, paused the cane in her hand, and said in a deep voice:

"We can try to talk to him and publicly announce that the You family has withdrawn from the last secret alliance and will no longer take any actions against the Ling family in Feiyu Sea!"

She had seen clearly that after this round of turmoil, this secret alliance would most likely fail, so it would be better to give up quickly.

Maybe other forces will be dissatisfied with the You family, but that's okay. She is the head of the You family, so of course she can only put the family's interests first in everything.

"The master is wise!"

The elders agreed in unison.

That was how it was settled.

As the top leaders of the You family announced the news, although the mysterious attacker did not respond, there was no news of any attacks on the You family’s territory from the next day.

More than ten days passed and there was still no movement. The top management of the You family finally breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that they had made the right choice.

However, while the You family's territory was peaceful, other surrounding forces became nervous, fearing that the attacker's next target would be one of their families.

As a result, the Nutao Clan, the Feng Family, the Lilong Continent and other forces have raised the alert level of their territories, ready to guard against sneak attacks by foreign enemies at any time.

However, at this time, Ling Changqing had already quietly returned to Changqing Island and reunited with the girls.

The purpose of the action has been achieved, so there is no need to continue to bother these forces in the Chixue Sea. Anyway, the Ling family has no intention of annexing them now, so just teach them a lesson.

……

In the Dan Palace.

The huge Shuoyue Qingyang Furnace stood in the center of the hall. A blazing earth fire was burning at the bottom of the furnace. The numerous array patterns on the ground and the surrounding walls were shining with spiritual light, and the high temperature was oppressive.

Ling Changqing, dressed in purple and with a graceful demeanor, sat in front of the alchemy furnace. His lacquered eyes were focused, and he skillfully performed magical spells to control the temperature of the furnace.

When he was with the girls, Ling Changqing always showed his true appearance, including the female students. He would only change his appearance when facing outsiders.

At this time, a low roar was heard from inside the alchemy furnace, and milky white spiritual mist gushed out, gathering into a large cloud on the dome of the hall, indicating that this time's alchemy was about to be completed.

Next to him, Liu Xiuyan, who was wearing a sky-blue flowing dress, had almond eyes, rosy cheeks, and dazzling snow-white skin. She was concentrating, with her long black hair like a waterfall, her beautiful face, and her sparkling starry eyes, watching every subtle movement of Ling Changqing without blinking.

Tang Qiuyao, Yu Yalan, Yu Ruoshuang, Ling Bingyun and other girls were all present. They were all dressed very coolly. The thin skirts outlined the ups and downs of their body curves, and the low patterned necklines. The proud snow-capped mountains stood tall, squeezing out bottomless snowy ravines.

"...My husband's attainments in alchemy are becoming more and more profound!"

Ling Bingyun, who was as beautiful as a peach or plum, spoke in a tender voice.

"Well, I have refined so many furnaces of medicine, and there has not been a single failure!"

Yu Ruoshuang, with her cloud-like hair and phoenix hairpin, was gentle and intellectual, and responded with sparkling light in her beautiful eyes.

Not only in terms of success rate, but also in terms of pill refining speed, Ling Changqing is far superior to other alchemists of the same level.

With her jet-black hair tied up in a simple bun and wearing a shiny black tight leather outfit, Yu Youqin, with her hot and sexy figure, smiled:
“Even in the Yu family, putting aside the difference in cultivation, there are probably only a handful of alchemists as powerful as my husband!”

Yu Yalan blinked her beautiful eyes and nodded slightly, saying, "If one limits one's cultivation to the Golden Core level, I'm afraid that very few of the senior alchemists in the family can compare with my husband."

Tang Qiuyao, who was wearing a bright red palace dress and looked dignified and elegant, smiled and said, "This is for now. When my husband becomes a Yuanying Zhenjun in the future, his alchemy level will definitely be further improved."

The girls had no objection to this. They had watched Ling Changqing refine pills more than once and had a deep understanding of his outstanding performance. In a word, as long as Ling Changqing was there, not only did they not have to worry about the resources for the pills they needed for their cultivation, but they could also sell them in large quantities.

A moment later, as Ling Changqing performed the last few spiritual spells, the heavy furnace lid slowly rose, and four crystal clear, round and fragrant pills rushed out of the furnace.

This furnace actually produced four Crystal Condensing Transformation Pills.

As long as a few other auxiliary resources are gathered, and with luck, these four pills can create four Jindan cultivators.

Even if only four fake Dan monks come out, their role cannot be underestimated.

Tang Qiuyao immediately used the Spirit Technique of Controlling Objects to absorb all four precious pills, and carefully sealed them into the pill bottle.

"Thank you for your hard work, brother."

Liu Xiuyan spoke softly, her beautiful face blushing slightly, and she reached out and took the initiative to hand over a Qi-replenishing and Huiyuan pill.

"After watching for so long, you should have some understanding, right?"

Ling Changqing took the pill and swallowed it, then asked gently.

He had promised the beautiful woman Liu Qianlan that he would let Liu Xiuyan learn alchemy techniques from him, so every time he started to refine the elixir, she would come and stay by his side.

Liu Xiuyan's snowy face turned red, and she whispered:

"I have gained a lot, but you, my senior brother, are already a third-level high-quality alchemist, and I have only just started. How can I try to make pills on my own now?"

"There's no rush. Just take your time."

As Ling Changqing spoke, he looked her up and down for a while, which made her face turn red and she felt shy.

She now lives in the Ling family, but she keeps in touch with her master Liu Qianlan from time to time, so she learned about her master's arrangements early on.

If nothing unexpected happens, this Senior Brother Ling in front of us, with his rosy lips, white teeth and graceful figure, will be the lover that Master and I will serve for the rest of our lives.

Moreover, the other sisters around her were also accustomed to this. When they talked about those bold and private topics in the boudoir, they did not avoid Liu Xiuyan at all, which really made her, an unmarried young lady, feel a little embarrassed.

"I promised your master that I would help you dissolve your True Dan and reach the Golden Dan True Man realm again..."

Ling Changqing pondered.

Liu Xiuyan was slightly startled, and said quickly: "Brother, there is no need to rush this matter, we can talk about it later."

The process of dissolving the True Pill is not only cumbersome and troublesome, but it also consumes a lot of resources without causing any negative impact on the body.

The key point is that Liu Xiuyan has different ideas about this, but due to her girlish modesty and shyness, she is reluctant to say it out loud.

Ling Changqing looked at her and said, "Still not sure?"

Of course, he knew the situation of this girl very well. Her spiritual roots were actually quite good and she practiced diligently enough, but she just lacked luck.

Therefore, Liu Xiuyan attempted to reach the Golden Core True Person realm twice, but the results were both unsatisfactory. The first time she only got a fake pill, but the second time she got a real pill.

Now Liu Qianlan has secured a third chance for her, which may also be her last chance, which is why she is hesitant.

If she fails again this time, I'm afraid the master will be very disappointed in her, right?
Liu Xiuyan hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded: "I want to, want to..."

Yu Yalan on the side said with a smile: "Sister Xiuyan wants to wait until she becomes your Taoist partner before she attacks the Golden Core True Person. It will definitely be a sure thing!"

"Sister Yalan, how could you..."

Liu Xiuyan's beautiful face was as red as blood, and she was pouting in shame.

This method was taught to her privately by the girls. After some hesitation and consideration, Liu Xiuyan accepted it in her heart.

After all, even if the sisters were at the Jindan Zhenren level, they could save at least two months of hard training by practicing dual cultivation with him once.

If I could practice with Ling Changqing for a few more months, the effect would be... I would be able to achieve the Golden Elixir Dao Fruit, right?
But even though Yu Yalan said it so bluntly, the tender-looking Liu Xiuyan still felt embarrassed and angry.

"Is that so?"

Ling Changqing smiled and said, "Since you are still a little uncomfortable with it, there is no need to rush. Just wait a little longer."

He has no shortage of Taoist partners now. He practices Taoism with them every night. There are also many beautiful female students outside who are eagerly waiting to come in. There is no way he would be hungry.

But now that the words were spoken, Liu Xiuyan took it easy, stared at him with her beautiful eyes, and said with courage:
"No need to wait, how about tonight? I'll come and serve you, Senior Brother..."

After a pause, she shyly looked away and quickly added:
"My sisters and I have also learned some boudoir double cultivation techniques. We will definitely... definitely be able to serve Senior Brother well!"

"is it?"

Ling Changqing smiled meaningfully.

"certainly,"

Liu Xiuyan bit her red lips, straightened her tall and straight chest, and said in a more serious tone: "If you don't believe me, try it!"

"Husband, Sister Xiuyan is a little shy, so don't keep her hanging!"

Tang Qiuyao said while trying not to laugh.

"Well, we will serve our husband together tonight. You don't have to be afraid."

Yu Yalan hugged Liu Xiuyan's waist affectionately and said.

Ling Changqing finally nodded and agreed: "Okay then, the two of you will be together tonight."

However, he felt a little regretful in his heart. After all, Liu Qianlan did not come at this time. If she and Liu Xiuyan came together to practice dual cultivation with him... I believe that feeling would be great.

"Ok."

Liu Xiuyan breathed a sigh of relief, and the heavy stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.

……

In the boudoir embroidery building.

Ling Qiyue, dressed in a gorgeous bright yellow palace gown embroidered with a phoenix and the sun and the moon, with golden hairpins and tassels sparkling on her cloud-like bun, looks noble, elegant and graceful as she is handling official business.

Xue Qingtan, whose Taoist robes were as white as snow and as pure as ice and jade, sat opposite her, with a sweet and pleasant voice:
"After receiving the resources we supported, Changsheng Palace's operations went very smoothly, and they have taken over all of the Cangyu Islands.

According to the latest news sent back by the Chixue Sea Area branch, except for the sect's important areas protected by the mountain protection formation, the rest of the territories in the Cangyu Islands have been controlled by the Changsheng Palace.

Now Liu Qianlan is sending people to negotiate with the last two Jindan elders of the Cangyu Islands to persuade them to surrender!"

Ling Qiyue said with satisfaction: "As long as Changsheng Palace swallows up the foundation of Cangyu Islands, it will be ranked among the top three forces in Chixue Sea, right? We can also have peace here for a while."

The development and growth of the Hall of Eternal Life is naturally in the interests of the Ling family at this stage.

A few years later, when the Ling family expands outward on a large scale, Changsheng Palace can play the role of a vanguard thug, and even be merged into the Ling family at the right time. It will be a natural thing.

"By the way, what are the reactions from the top leaders of those forces?"

Ling Qiyue asked again.

Xue Qingtan shook her head: "How else can they react? The Qi and You families have suffered heavy losses and have decided to stay in hiding to recuperate.

As for those families, they are currently hesitating and waiting. They want to do something for the Qi and You families, but they are also worried that the same fate will happen to them, so they have not taken any substantial action. "

It is obvious that the current situation in the Chixue Sea is different from before. The removal of the Cangyu Islands and the rise of the Changsheng Palace are inevitable.

As for the Qi family and the You family, who suffered heavy losses, they have now become big fat pieces of meat in the eyes of other surrounding forces, and it is unknown when they will be attacked by the crowd.

"Alright, anyway, our Ling family is safe now. As for what will happen to them in the future, it all depends on their own fate!"

Ling Qiyue smiled slightly.

(End of this chapter)