Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 710 Xu Ci
Luo Qing has been over ten years old.

A light drizzle began to fall from the sky, dripping onto the ground and gathering into streams. Meanwhile, a bronze sparrow flew in from afar, and when it descended, it transformed into a boy dressed in golden robes.

The boy was extremely clever, with round cheeks and skin that shone with a golden-bronze luster. He was craning his neck to look into the mountain gate.

Many cultivators dressed in azure robes rode the wind past, and some looked at the boy with a slightly different expression, asking him a few questions, but the boy simply shook his head without answering.

After a short while, a dark blue-black demonic light descended from the sky, causing all the cultivators to retreat. A young girl in a black and gold robe emerged from the clouds, her features strikingly beautiful, with a sharp aura gathered between her brows.

Upon receiving a message from his fellow disciples informing him of the arrival of this strange young boy, Liu Shuhan was slightly startled and immediately came to this place.

With a slight sense, one could tell that the boy before him had already reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, with perfect Qi and radiant golden virtue. He was clearly cultivating the Great Dao of Hidden Gold, and his true form was transformed from some kind of spiritual gold.

'This is from Tifeng Mountain, no, the aura doesn't seem like it. It's more like a celestial being from the mountain, far surpassing the aura of Tantai Yiyu,'

Her expression hardened slightly, and she said only:

"Dare you ask me, my friend?"

The golden-robed boy raised his head slightly, seemingly confirming that the person before him was someone who could take charge, before speaking in a deep, resonant voice typical of a young man:
"I am Lou Jin, a disciple of the Duobao Dao lineage. Today, I have been ordered by my sect to seek an audience with the Great Red Dao lineage's Bijie Zhenren. I wonder if I may have the honor of meeting the Sword Immortal?"

"So it's Master Duobao who invites you in."

Liu Shuhan was extremely courteous, not directly offering to introduce the person, but instead planning to send someone to inquire about the master's opinion on whether or not to receive him.

After all, although Duobao Palace has some fame, it is located overseas and has never had any connection with our sect. Now, they have suddenly sent people here, and we don't know why.

"Bring him into the palace."

Suddenly, a voice rang out in Liu Shuhan's heart. It was the voice of the patriarch, which made her expression firm. She then looked at the golden-robed boy in front of her.

"Please follow me into the palace."

The two rode the wind and soon arrived at the Suspended Thunder Peak atop Tianji Mountain. There, they saw thunderclouds rolling and silver lightning flashing, and a magnificent crimson-gold palace standing there, with faint thunder rumbling from within.

Lou Jin's expression hardened slightly. He first thanked the woman beside him for her guidance, and then stepped through the gate and into the main hall.

Then one saw a man in a silver lightning robe sitting on the main seat. His expression was majestic, like that of a god. As he looked down, a faint pressure surged from all directions.

Xu Xuan never expected that just a few days later, something else would come knocking on his door, and it might even be related to the Duobao Dao lineage!

Today, among all the metal elements in the world, only Geng has a master, and Duobao Palace is the lineage of that True Lord of Hidden Gold. It is extremely mysterious, but in terms of its foundation, it is definitely one of the top in the world.

Judging from Yelü Tan's memories, the person in charge of this path was very likely born into the Jiang family and had some kinship with the Xu family.

"I am Lou Jin, a disciple of Master Baoqiu. I pay my respects to Master Da Chi Bijie."

Lou Jin's tone was slightly somber as he bowed and greeted them. A sense of pressure was faintly visible on his face, which was as if it were cast in bronze. After all, he was a spirit that cultivated to hide gold, and he had a natural fear of She Lei.

As soon as he finished speaking, he took out a token and presented it. It was surrounded by a strong aura of hidden gold supernatural power, which was Bao Qiu's and also had the unique mark of the Duobao lineage. It could not be faked.

"So you are Senior Baoqiu's disciple. May I ask what brings you here?"

Xu Xuan's expression shifted slightly. He had a deep impression of this old master, after all, he had fought with him in both human and dragon forms in the cave, and the other party's methods were extremely powerful.

"The direct line of my Daoist grotto-heaven is the Jiang family. I wonder if True Immortal Bijie is aware of this?"

Lou Jin's tone was slightly solemn and extremely serious.

How could Xu Xuan not know about this? He had just recently captured Yelü Tan and learned a lot of secrets, including Jiang Xuyuan.

Why did they suddenly come knocking on our door?

He composed himself, looked down, and said only:
"I have heard of the Jiang family, but I did not know that they were from your esteemed region."

"Xu Benyan is from the Jiang clan, and the Immortal of Bijie is also related to my Duobao lineage. Master Baoqiu is the patriarch of the Jiang clan, and naturally cares about the continuation of his kin." Lou Jin paused, then said:

"Six years from now, it will be the Jiang Clan's grand ancestral worship ceremony. The ancestral hall is located in my Dao Cave Heaven. Among the ancestral halls are the direct ancestors of the Xu Clan, namely Jiang Ning, also known as Duke Ping of Xu, during the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Master's idea is that, having heard that Sword Immortal Xu has had a son, he can be allowed to enter the cave to bring back the ancestral tablets and some other things left by our ancestors, thus fulfilling the bond between our two families."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xuan's heart stirred slightly. He had not expected that the Duobao Daoist lineage, located far overseas, would be so well-informed, even knowing that he had a son.

Xu Xuan estimated that he was not a direct descendant of the Xu family, but rather a distant collateral branch.

It should be noted that although the Xu family branched off from the Jiang family, they are at least of the bloodline of the Golden Core Immortal Clan. Even today, the direct descendants should still have many spiritual roots.

Among the Xu family of Baigang, those with spiritual roots are far inferior to the Liu, Zhang, Qi, and Jiang families, so how could they possibly have a close relationship with the Jiang family?
'I'm probably the only one in the world with the surname Xu who possesses a Purple Mansion. Whichever branch of the divine power I possess is the direct lineage.'

He had a thought in mind, but the other party didn't let him go, but instead let him and his son go in, which was quite interesting.

"I don't understand why you want my own son to enter this esteemed path, instead of having me go there myself?"

Xu Xuan asked about the other party, but saw that Lou Jin looked somewhat embarrassed. He heard Lou Jin say:

"Master originally intended to invite the Sword Immortal to come, but the Sword Immortal has already refused once, and now he has made great progress with the Thunder God. The karma he has accumulated in the war between Li and Liao is too heavy. If the Sword Immortal were to enter my Dao Cave Heaven, unless he is willing to live in seclusion and cultivate the Dao in order to seek reincarnation, my Dao would not be able to accept the might of the Thunder God."

"I see."

Xu Xuan understood. The Duobao Daoist lineage had always been known for its wide-ranging approach and secluded cultivation, but he himself had been completely embroiled in the struggles of the world, which conflicted with this lineage.

However, it would be a good thing to have Ming'er go and fetch the ancestral tablets.

In this way, the Xu family of Baigang would be a legitimate branch of the Jiang family. This might not be of much help to him, but it would be of great significance to Xu Ming.

"Aren't you going to agree yet!"

Tian Tuo was getting a little anxious. He had only heard one sentence from the other party from beginning to end: "Welcome back the ancestral treasures." Perhaps there were some good things left behind.

As for the memorial tablet, it was just a pile of rotten wood.

Xu Xuan ignored the old demon and instead did some careful calculation. He figured that if he waited six years, he would definitely have mastered Qi cultivation by tomorrow and be able to receive the seal. If he entered the cave at that time, he would fall under the watchful eye of that True Lord Hidden Gold.

Is this a good thing?
However, upon closer reflection, this matter couldn't be kept secret anyway. Once the marriage with Tian Chi was settled, his child would definitely become one of the most watched people in Da Li.

Since that's the case, why not let this True Lord of the Jiang clan take a look first? If it's in line with the Duobao Daoist lineage's style of cherishing Daoist talents, there might be some other benefits.

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior Baoqiu, but... how should I go there six years from now?"

"At that time, a golden spirit will descend to guide your precious son."

Lou Jin's expression softened slightly. Seeing that the other party had agreed, he felt much more at ease and simply said:

"I have important business to attend to today and need to go to Jianghuai. I'm afraid I can't stay any longer. Otherwise, I could have met the Sword Immortal's son."

He was born like a child, but he spoke like a accomplished Taoist master.

"In that case, we won't stay any longer."

Xu Xuan's heart stirred slightly. Wasn't Jianghuai the location of Shangxiao's mountain gate?
"They've probably come looking for me."

Tian Tuo spoke in a low voice, recalling his previous agreement with that Master Bao Qiu. In recent years, he had been busy with cultivation and keeping an eye on the Western Sea, which had caused him to neglect it.

However, he did not expect the Duobao Daoist lineage to be so proactive in seeking him out.

"It seems they need my help. Perhaps we can trade some treasures through this route."

(End of this chapter)