Longevity starts with dual cultivation

Chapter 274 Catastrophe
The news that the envoy of Yuanshi Demon Palace had arrived in Yuzhou spread quickly, and all major forces, including the Yu family, got the news.

In just a few months, Yi Xuechen visited all the respectable forces in Yuzhou.

However, almost all the top leaders of various forces remained highly vigilant towards the Yuanshi Demon Palace and were unwilling to give a positive response to his proposal.

This is not difficult to understand. As the leader of the notorious demonic sect, no one dared to praise the reputation and credibility of the Yuanshi Demon Palace in the past.

It doesn't seem to be an exaggeration to say that the cultivators coming out of Yuanshi Demon Palace are hated by everyone and everything.

Unless they are in a desperate situation, no force dares to discuss cooperation with them, as that would be tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger.

What's more, the Yuanshi Demon Palace is an external force and it is impossible for them to be trusted by the Yuzhou immortal cultivation community. It is normal for everyone to join forces to deal with their pressure.

Therefore, Yi Xuechen ran back and forth in Yuzhou for a long time, but in the end he came back empty-handed and gained nothing.

"...This group of shameless bastards are simply ungrateful and ungrateful! They actually dared to reject the kindness of the Yuanshi Holy Palace. Aren't they afraid of the wrath of the Holy Lord..."

On the magnificent Tianzhou ship, Yi Xuechen had a gloomy face and cursed viciously.

Even though he was a powerful god-transforming master, a core elder of the Yuanshi Demon Palace, and extremely cunning, he couldn't help but get furious when faced with such setbacks.

"Elder, since these guys are so stubborn, why don't you pick one of them and punish them? Give them a taste of their own medicine?"

One of his subordinates suggested that those who follow me will prosper, and those who go against me will perish. This is the usual overbearing style of the Yuanshi Demon Palace.

Yi Xuechen hesitated for a moment, then shook his head: "Not appropriate. This is Yuzhou after all. It's not like our Shunzhou. If we go too far, they will inevitably target us."

After all, he did not lose his mind and understood that if he turned against them at this time, it would be very detrimental to the next plan of Yuanshi Demon Palace.

Although the immortal cultivation world in Yuzhou has never been integrated and unified, and its overall strength cannot be compared with that of Shunzhou, the Yuanshi Demon Palace cannot do whatever it wants due to the restraint of several surrounding large states.

Of course, if he went back empty-handed, Yi Xuechen would not be able to explain to the Demon Lord, so he had to do something.

"Why not... first pick a few small and medium-sized forces in Yuzhou and secretly control them, then support them to expand to the surrounding areas and use them as pawns of our Yuanshi Holy Palace. Maybe they will be useful in the future?"

Another subordinate made a suggestion to Yi Xuechen.

This is also a common tactic of the Yuanshi Demon Palace, which has been causing trouble in many major states. In the past, countless forces have fallen victim to their evil hands.

Yi Xuechen was somewhat tempted, and after thinking for a while he said, "This is something we can consider. Why don't we go to the coastal area of ​​Yuzhou and look for a few companies to test the waters first."

The situation in the hinterland of Yuzhou is rather chaotic right now, and it's a place that all major forces are paying close attention to. It's not easy for the Yuanshi Demon Palace to make a move so it's better to go to the edge of the area and have a look.

After the demon cultivators discussed for a moment, the Tianzhou ship changed direction and flew towards the coastal area of ​​Yuzhou.

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Lilongzhou.

In the weapon hall, beside the blazing spiritual flame, Ling Changqing's eyes were focused, as he was concentrating on refining a slender light blue flying sword.

Despite the shielding of the magic array, the temperature in the hall was still oppressive. If one's cultivation level was not at the foundation-building stage, it was impossible to stay here for long.

Su Qinglian, dressed in a bright red palace gown and with skin as white as snow, watched from the side with eyes full of smiles and occasionally gave some advice.

Liuying Mengluan, Liuying Bingchan and Tang Qiuyao were all present, and each of them was dressed up carefully and looked gorgeous.

It didn't take long for this top-grade spiritual weapon-level flying sword to be completed in his hands. The graceful sword body shone with spiritual light and the sword intent was sharp.

"You did a great job, husband!"

Su Qinglian took the flying sword and examined it. She felt that there was nothing that needed to be modified or adjusted. She nodded and smiled with satisfaction.

This is not a compliment, but the fact. Ling Changqing has only been studying with her for two years, but his speed of improving his attainments in the art of weapons is incredibly fast.

"Husband, your weapon refining skills have reached... the pinnacle of the third-grade upper grade, right? How did you do it?"

The bright and charming Liuying Bingchan, whose skirt was as white as snow, blinked her beautiful eyes and asked curiously.

This is also a question that all the girls are very curious about. Ling Changqing was not good at refining weapons before. However, it has only been a few years since Su Qinglian arrived and began to teach him the skills of refining weapons.

Under normal circumstances, a cultivator with talent in the way of weapons who can get started in such a short time can be considered a qualified disciple.

However, the attainments in the way of weapons that Ling Changqing has now displayed are no different from those of a top-level third-rank weapon master. This is simply incredible and goes against common sense.

Ling Changqing smiled and said, "Of course I have my own special methods, which are related to luck. It's just that I can't explain it clearly for the time being. You will know it in the future."

This was all thanks to the Palace Spirit. Ling Changqing sacrificed nearly a thousand years of his life, and the Era Star Palace raised his weapon skills to the third-grade upper level, just like his alchemy, formation, and talisman skills before.

Anyway, the lost lifespan can still be restored by sacrificing the inner core of those monsters, so Ling Changqing doesn’t care much about it.

He has no shortage of demon beast inner elixir resources now, so he can just offer a few more sacrifices and the problem will naturally be solved.

However, even Ling Qiyue and the others did not know this crucial secret, let alone Su Qinglian and the other girls.

Liuying Mengluan rolled her eyes at him coquettishly and said, "It seems that my husband has a lot of secrets. Really... you still don't trust us?"

Of course, Ling Changqing is a son of luck, so it is normal for him to have some unknown abilities, and there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it.

"Husband, after you are promoted to Yuanying Zhenjun, will your weapon level be able to reach the fourth level quickly?"

Su Qinglian asked again. Her own weapon refining level had reached the fifth level, and she was one of the few great weapon refining masters in Luhua Palace.

But this was the result of years of hard work. She had spent countless efforts and resources to improve herself bit by bit. She couldn't compare with this guy at all.

Ling Changqing nodded calmly: "Not only the art of weapons, but also other artistic skills can also rise to the same level as the level of cultivation."

Bai Qingyi pondered and said, "Then, if you are willing to learn other arts, can you reach this level?"

"That's about right."

Ling Changqing still nodded.

Su Qinglian and the other girls were all horrified. This was not something that could be achieved by just having great talent. This could simply be called a monstrous act.

How many secrets does the Son of Destiny have?

Even though this guy is already their man, and he bullies them and does whatever he wants to them every day, the girls still feel they can't see through him.

"Okay, today's homework is done, what are we going to do next?"

Ling Changqing skillfully extinguished the spiritual flame, closed the magic circle restriction, and slowly stood up.

"Of course I'm going to practice. My sisters are all waiting!" Bai Qingyi narrowed her beautiful eyes and said with a smile, secretly exchanging glances with Tang Qiuyao and the other girls.

This guy is always hiding something. Should we sisters join forces to "force a confession" from him? Maybe we can get him to reveal his secrets?

Tang Qiuyao smiled but said nothing. Ling Qiyue and she had done the same thing in private more than once. Unfortunately, this guy just refused to admit defeat, even when he was squeezed to death.

Ling Changqing put his arms around Bai Qingyi and Su Qinglian's smooth and tight waists, one in each hand, and walked out of the door surrounded by the girls.

In the embroidery building of the owner's boudoir.

Dressed in a bright yellow brocade palace gown embroidered with a phoenix pattern of the sun and the moon, and with cloud-like hair and a phoenix hairpin, the dignified and elegant Ling Qiyue was still handling official business. In addition, Mu Yunxiu, Yu Ruoshuang, Xue Qingtan, Meng Feiyu, and Dragon Princess Luo Qingxuan were all present.

Since they are already a family, the girls now help share the family affairs, such as opening up spiritual fields, cultivating spiritual trees in the medicine garden, refining elixirs and weapons, building palaces and caves, training new people, constructing city magic arrays, etc.

Luo Qingxuan, dressed in a light golden feathered gown with enchanting and domineering curves, had just opened a jade slip when her delicate body trembled slightly and a bright blush appeared on her beautiful face.

"This bastard is doing evil to our mother again..."

The Dragon Princess muttered in shame and annoyance in her heart and spat secretly.

"Has my husband gone to practice with the sisters?"

Sitting in the main seat, Ling Qiyue naturally noticed something unusual and asked with some amusement.

"What else? This guy never stops making trouble. It's simply..."

Luo Qingxuan snorted, her beautiful face blushing like a rosy cloud.

Yu Ruoshuang, who was gentle, quiet, elegant and intellectual, smiled and said, "My husband needs to be promoted to Yuanying Zhenjun as soon as possible. Sister Bai's cultivation is high enough, so it's only right that she spends more time with him."

Dual cultivation is beneficial to both parties, but Ling Changqing, as the weaker party, can usually gain more benefits by dual cultivation with a woman who is two major realms higher than him.

Although the woman will lose a certain amount of cultivation, she will be able to gain the blessing of his luck and fortune, so she does not suffer any loss, but relatively speaking, she still gains.

So during this period of time, Su Qinglian, Bai Qingyi and Ling Changqing practiced the most times, as did Liuying Ziying and Qin Mengxuan who sneaked in from time to time.

"When my husband achieves the Yuanying Zhenjun Dao Fruit, the luck of the sisters in the harem and the luck of the family will increase significantly, right?"

Luo Qingxuan said, and now all the girls are looking forward to it.

Ling Changqing, who is only at the Jindan True Person realm, is already a significant help to them. If he achieves the Yuanying True Lord realm...how amazing will that be?

Yu Ruoshuang nodded slightly: "Of course, and this time when my husband is promoted, it is best not to retreat in the family headquarters. It is better to go outside and rent a cave dojo like you, Sister Yue."

Ling Qiyue was slightly startled: "My husband is going outside too? Will there be any accidents?"

Yu Ruoshuang smiled and said, "It is because of the possibility of accidents that we have to arrange for him to go outside for the safety of the family's foundation!"

If a cultivator wants to reach the Yuanying Zhenjun realm, he must go through the test of heavenly tribulation, and the resulting commotion cannot be small.

As Ling Changqing was the legendary son of destiny, how big would this disaster be? Would there be any unusual phenomena that were different from those of ordinary people? Yu Ruoshuang had no idea.

Once an unprecedented commotion really occurs, it will definitely attract the attention of powerful people from all sides, and they may even come to investigate.

If Ling Changqing retreats in the family headquarters, the powerful people from all sides will know that the son of destiny is hiding here. In order to fight for him, I am afraid that the entire Chixue Sea will be razed to the ground.

Therefore, the best way is to learn from Ling Qiyue, conceal her identity and go to Feiyunmen, rent a cave to retreat and break through.

If a strange phenomenon of a heavenly tribulation occurs, Ling Changqing will not be so flustered. He can wait until the tribulation is over and then use the Wujian Gate on the other side to quietly escape, leaving those powerful men with nothing.

Even if they wanted to vent their anger on the Feiyun Sect afterwards, it would have nothing to do with the Ling Family.

"Okay, this arrangement is suitable. Let's do it this way."

Ling Qiyue thought about it and finally agreed.

Even if the matter was settled, Xue Qingtan spread out the jade slip and said:

"Sister, there are only two months left until the end of the year. The Chamber of Commerce specifically requested fifteen kinds of resources, including Skyfire Blazing Copper, Deep Sea Nine-Leaf Yuanzhi, and Soul Devouring Vine Fruit. We need to collect them quickly!"

"How much more is left?"

Ling Qiyue asked, not really caring.

Xue Qingtan raised his hand slightly, and the silver jade slip in front of him left a magnificent trajectory and flew lightly in front of Ling Qiyue.

She took the jade slip and glanced at it briefly, saying:

"It's not a lot. Let my husband take us out to sea again, and we should be able to collect enough."

As their strength grows, the resource trade volume between the Ling family and the Nebula Falcon Chamber of Commerce becomes larger and larger, with the majority of resources produced in the deep sea.

Now the women often go to the deep sea to hunt sea fish and sea beasts, collect various rare mineral resources, and have discovered dozens of large mineral veins hidden in the underwater mountains, all of which are high-grade rich mines.

As for those dangerous creatures on the seabed, they are not worth mentioning. The girls' cultivation is getting higher and higher, so they can easily deal with them, not to mention that Ling Changqing is accompanying them.

"Well, that's what I thought too."

Xue Qingtan smiled and said, "Now this vast deep sea area is almost the family's exclusive resource treasure house. There are too many good things."

Not counting the massive amount of resources that Ling Changqing brought back from outside, the Ling family's current annual financial surplus is as high as thousands of high-quality spirit stones, and this is even while training a large number of new people and spending money like water.

In the future, the Ling family's resources will only become more and more powerful, and can even be comparable to some ordinary divine forces.

After three days and three nights, the exhausted Ling Changqing was able to temporarily step out of the boudoir to complete the mission entrusted by Ling Qiyue.

Of course, he was not alone. Bai Qingyi, Luo Qingxuan, Su Qinglian, Liu Qianlan, Mu Yunxiu and other girls would all accompany him.

The way to go out to sea was also simple and crude. Bai Qingyi used his unparalleled magic power to protect Ling Changqing and the girls, and fell straight down from the sea. In just a dozen breaths, they reached the bottom of the sea more than two thousand feet deep.

Then, the women each took out their own protective magic weapons and, under Ling Changqing's arrangement, collected various resources and put them into large-capacity storage magic tools.

At this depth, there are not many types of third-order resources. Both biological and mineral resources are mainly quasi-fourth-order and fourth-order resources.

Luo Qingxuan aimed at the large Skyfire Fiery Copper Mine not far away. He condensed his magic power into a palm the size of ten acres. He exerted a little force and grabbed it. With a loud bang, he easily grabbed several pieces of high-purity ore with a radius of dozens of feet.

Ling Changqing used his spiritual skills to collect these minerals into the blessed land of Jiyuan Star Palace.

(End of this chapter)