Gou Dao Changsheng: Starting from the Reincarnation of a Demon Cultivator

Chapter 748 Entering the Inner City, Let's Make Our Move!
Bamboo shadows sway in the Spring Water Pavilion, and a clear spring flows under the stone bridge.

Nine array flags fluttered in the wind, their surfaces radiating spiritual light, intertwining and transforming into a bewitching magical barrier that descended upon them.

Seeing that the inside and outside were isolated, Ye Ling breathed a sigh of relief. This second-order Cloud Mist Bewildering Array could conceal divine sense and was enough to hide from Foundation Establishment cultivators.

As for the fake Dan Zhenren?

He knew perfectly well that a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator was not worthy of being coveted by a False Core Formation cultivator.

Ye Ling suppressed his turbulent thoughts and fixed his gaze on Fang Yi, who was sitting beside the stone table.

"It seems Fellow Daoist Li has already figured out my situation. Enough with the small talk."

How many pills do you have?
What price must I pay to obtain it all?

"Fellow Daoist Ye, that's great!"

Fang Yi tossed the pill into Ye Ling's hand with a smile on his lips.

"I obtained the second-grade, mid-level Crimson Lotus Rejuvenating Elixir by chance from a spiritual healer."

It is made with yang-natured ginseng, which replenishes primordial yang and is gentle and harmless.

Fellow Daoist should know why I have come to this Azure Sky Cliff: I wish to exchange for a portion of [True Dispersion] Spirit Water.
This is not the inferior spiritual water that usually leaks out, but genuine, unadulterated true spiritual water.

"True Spirit-Dissolving Water?"

Ye Ling took the jade bottle, dipped his index finger into it to get a layer of medicinal liquid, and gently sniffed the flowing spiritual light, inhaling a wisp of red smoke into his nasal cavity.

With each breath, a flush rose on his face, and a warm sensation spread through his waist, a feeling of comforting warmth emerging.

"call!

Such pure medicinal properties!
Moreover, its qi is mild, not a potent or overpowering tonic!

get it!
Ye Ling exhaled a breath of stale air, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

With this Crimson Lotus Rejuvenating Elixir, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief under Yan Xiuyi's command.

As a furnace, it gained many benefits by borrowing the tiger's power, but the consumption was also considerable.

If she cannot satisfy Shio Hidei, the previously scrapped furnace will serve as a cautionary tale.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have acted so recklessly and greedily, offending so many Foundation Establishment cultivators.

There is no elixir that can nourish the foundation and restore the vital energy; such an elixir is extremely valuable.

Even so, he gradually found himself unable to keep up.

Ye Ling shifted his gaze to the old man with a full head of white hair, considered for a moment, and then spoke.

"It is not inferior True Spirit Water, but there is some in Qingkong Cliff."

But all the profits will be distributed among the fake cultivators; Fellow Daoist Li, don't even think about it.

Fang Yi's eyes gleamed; there was room for negotiation, but the bargaining chips weren't enough.

He took a page from his sleeve, covered in tiny characters, and placed it on the stone table.

"This is the formula for the Crimson Lotus Rejuvenating Elixir. I would like to ask you, fellow Daoist, to introduce me to the pseudo-Dan Masters. Once the matter is settled, I will give you this formula."

"Red Lotus Rejuvenating Elixir Formula?"

"Fellow Daoist actually possesses a miraculous remedy!"

Ye Ling's heart skipped a beat, her eyes fixed on the yellowed pages of the book.

I thought Li Wujiu had already been very fortunate to obtain a portion of the Crimson Lotus Rejuvenating Liquid, but I never expected that he would also have a complete spiritual formula.

If we obtain this formula, Qingkong Cliff can hire a spiritual physician to refine it, and there will be a continuous supply of Crimson Lotus Rejuvenating Liquid.

Long-term deficiency makes one a good doctor. As an expert in replenishing yang, Ye Ling took elixirs to strengthen yang, replenish qi, and enhance essence, making him the best in Qingkong Cliff.

Within the Azure Water Pavilion, few could rival him. It was clear that the Crimson Lotus Rejuvenating Liquid was of extremely high quality, a top-tier product among its kind.

However, a complete True Dispersion Spirit Water is at least at the quasi-third level.
Ye Ling hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Times have changed. The six fake alchemists in the cliff now live in the inner city."

Then the immortal Yu Hongzi issued a decree: "No unauthorized persons are permitted to enter."

Fang Yi took out another page from his sleeve, the corners of which were curled, revealing a page filled with the marks of time.

"This is a secret technique for abiding in love, called the 'Mandarin Duck Harmony Technique.' Fellow Daoist Ye Ling, you may take a look first."

Ye Ling's expression changed slightly. He reached out and took down two old pages from the book. After a quick glance, his expression changed again.

After more than ten breaths, seeing that the spiritual formula and secret method had come to an abrupt end, he suppressed the desire in his heart.

"A near-third-order Hehuan Dao secret technique?"

Li Daoyou has a profound and fortunate connection!
Fellow Daoist, with your Foundation Establishment level seven cultivation, even if you were to obtain this True Spirit Dissolving Water, it would be difficult for you to use it.

Who is behind you, fellow Daoist?!

Fang Yi was prepared and took out a dark token from his sleeve, which exuded a sinister aura.

"I am acting on behalf of a high-ranking official from Sudu Mountain, and I hope you will grant me this favor."
"After this is done, if you have any troublesome matters to attend to, you may entrust them to me."

"Sudu Mountain?"

Ye Ling's eyes showed a hint of apprehension.

"I've heard that Mount Sudu is rich in opportunities, with demonic lineages emerging and many great figures appearing."

I wonder who's behind my friend?

"Expelling the Soul, Brother Yao Dao."

Fang Yi quickly selected one person from the list of key talents he was focusing on.

There is indeed such a person in Sudu Mountain. He obtained a quasi-third-tier Yin Ghost Dao inheritance from him, which is likely to help him advance further and become a superior talent.

"Expeller of Souls?"

Ye Ling's expression hardened slightly. He took the token and rubbed it between his fingers, feeling the pure and cold Yin energy. He breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as they are not cultivators from Xuan Yang Mountain, everything is negotiable.

"Mr. Ye still needs to consider this matter."

He raised his index finger and spoke.

One day!
One day later, I sent a message to my fellow Daoist!

"Yes, thank you for your trouble, fellow Daoist."

Fang Yi nodded slightly, not surprised, and calmly put the two pages into his sleeve.

As he expected, Ye Ling was probably already interested, but he was being cautious and needed to verify things.

The next day, the sun rose high in the sky.

Thick city walls are covered with laws and prohibitions. In the outer city, where every inch of land is precious, among the rows of buildings, there is a quiet and elegant courtyard where decadent music echoes.

Half an hour later, Yan Xiuyi put on her Dharma robe, her face showing a satisfied expression.

"good!
"You lasted three-quarters of an hour longer this time than last time. Ye Ling, your skills in the bedroom have improved again. Which master did you consult?"

Ye Ling felt the warm current flowing through his lower abdomen, the gentle medicinal properties of the Crimson Lotus Rejuvenating Liquid continuously nourishing his kidneys.

He gritted his teeth and made up his mind to retrieve a token surrounded by yin energy from the scattered robes and crowns around him.

"Yesterday, a Taoist priest visited, saying he was a subordinate of the Soul Chaser of Sudu Mountain, and wanted to exchange for the [True Dispersion] spiritual water."
Therefore, he specially sent a remedy.

"Expeller of Souls?"

Yan Xiuyi's thick, tree-root-like fingers took the token, and she probed into it with her divine sense, feeling the pure Yin energy.

"Such pure Yin energy, almost surpassing the Foundation Establishment realm. Since he's not a Xuan Yang cultivator, we can give him some face."

Once the two senior uncles, Miaoyun and Yunhui, have achieved Core Formation and their cultivation levels have stabilized, the sect will immediately undertake major actions that will require the assistance of many cultivators.

Over the past ten years, numerous demonic lineages have emerged from Mount Sudu, nurturing many formidable figures with the potential to reach the Core Formation stage, which the sect has been trying to recruit.

"This soul-driving creature is on the list that Martial Uncle Yuzhu sent back. You can take care of this matter."

"Thank you for your appreciation, Senior Sister Xiuyi." Ye Ling was overjoyed and bowed in gratitude.

Yan Xiuyi laughed loudly, stretched out her strong hand, and pulled the handsome young man into her arms.

"Then why don't you thank me properly?"

At noon, the sun was blazing hot.

【Shi Wei Xian】Inside the private room, steam rises and the aroma of tea wafts through the air.

Ye Ling lifted the hem of his shirt, leaned back in the sandalwood chair, picked up the jade teacup, and drank it down in one gulp.

Feeling the lingering fragrance on his lips and teeth, and feeling the warm energy rising in his lower abdomen, he stared intently at Fang Yi.

“Fellow Daoist Li, it is impossible for you to pay a private audience with the False Core Immortal. I have some connections at Qingkong Cliff, but I do not have that much influence.”
"However, if you are interested, there will be a top-tier auction at the Clear Spring Pavilion in the inner city tomorrow, where all three spiritual springs will be present. For the sake of these spiritual herbs and Brother Qu Hun, I can reserve a spot for you."

Ye Ling poured another cup of spiritual tea, his expression solemn.

"Whether it succeeds or not depends on your ability, but after the auction, you must give me the secret technique and the spiritual formula."

For the sake of the elixir, he offered an explanation.

"Among the six True Men of Qingkong Mountain, three are vassal families: the Che, Xu, and Han families, who are all fake True Men."

Although the sect bestowed upon them third-tier spiritual water, the quantity was less than half that of the other three True Immortals.

This auction is being hosted by three True Immortals: Wu Xuanlong, Yan Li, and Yu Shuxian. Only with their presence can it be held within the inner city.

"Thank you for your trouble, fellow Daoist."

Fang Yi was secretly pleased. All he needed to do was enter the inner city openly and legitimately, and bypass the inner city's formation.

With the spiritual foundation enhanced by the Three Lives Stone and the ability to probe the mysteries of Qi through the [Scripture of Life, Death and Prosperity], nothing could escape his notice at Qingkong Cliff.

He took out a bottle of Crimson Lotus Rejuvenating Liquid from his storage bag and pushed it in front of Ye Ling again.

"A small token of my appreciation; I appreciate your thoughtfulness, fellow Daoist."

"Fellow Taoist, you're welcome."

Ye Ling nodded slightly, reached out and took the jade bottle, a sincere smile appearing on his lips.

Li Wujiu is a prudent person; once the matter is settled, we can become close friends.

He murmured to himself, 'I should be able to extract even more benefits at the Clear Spring Auction.'

After Ye Ling left, the room was silent except for the sound of burning incense.

Looking at the jade-carved invitation on the desk, Fang Yi pondered for a moment, then took out a crane-shaped scepter from his sleeve and began to transmit his voice.

"Everything is ready. Once we have a clear understanding of the foundation of Qingkong Cliff, we can begin our operation."
Yan Youtai has most likely already made a move against Bai Yangze.

Two days later.

As the sun sets in the west, a full moon gradually rises.

A bright mirror rose in the inner city, its precious light shimmering and turning gently, reflecting in all directions.

"Stop whoever comes!"

The young cultivator, whose face was covered by blue armor, stood tall and spoke in a reprimanding tone.

Fang Yi stopped, cupped his hands in greeting, took out an invitation from his sleeve, and spoke.

"Greetings, fellow Daoist. I have been invited to attend the Qingquan Auction."

The armored cultivator's gaze swept over the invitation, landing on a dark mark. Then, a blue spiritual light descended from his sleeve, and he summoned an ancient bronze mirror.

The ancient mirror turned, and a clear beam of light from within the inner city was drawn down onto Fang Yi.

Fang Yi remained calm, his power of withering and flourishing circulated, and his face showed a tense expression.

"What do you mean by this, fellow Daoist?!"

"quiet!"

The armored cultivator sensed the energy flowing within the ancient bronze mirror, shook his head slightly, and made way for half a body.

"Eighth level of Foundation Establishment cultivation?"
You, a rogue cultivator, love to hide your secrets. What difference would it make if you added another layer?
"Go in."

Fang Yi circulated his blood and qi, his face flushed, and a flash of anger appeared on his face, which was then forcibly suppressed.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist."

The armored cultivator nodded slightly, noticing the hidden anger in Fang Yi's eyes. That was just how rogue cultivators were.

With a flick of his fingertip, the light of the ancient mirror once again landed on a cultivator in hemp robes behind Fang Yi.

"Stop whoever comes!"

"Um?!"

The armored cultivator's expression changed slightly, and the ancient bronze mirror shone brightly, with a five-colored radiance rising up.

In an instant, streams of divine sense descended, their energy surging, and locked onto the cultivator in hemp robes.

"not good!
When did Azure Sky Cliff acquire such a magical artifact?!

The cultivator in hemp robes changed his expression slightly, took a step forward, and transformed into a pale streak of light, fleeing at top speed.

"A Core Formation cultivator!?"

As the water rippled, a precious pearl emerged from within the inner city, stirring up emerald waves and spiritual light, and shot towards the escaping light.

"Damn it!
"Yu Hongzi, you just wait!"

The gray light exploded, transforming into a cracked, white skeletal demonic puppet that took its place. The Taoist in hemp robes coughed up a mouthful of blood essence and fled even faster.

Yu Hongzi appeared, carrying a bamboo basket on his back and holding a Ganlin feather fan.

With a wave of his hand, the Azure Pearl fell back into his grasp, and a hint of coldness appeared in his eyes.

"White Bone Sect's Green Marrow?"

"Ha, with the Dream Mirror suppressing them, they still want to infiltrate the inner city? A fool's dream."

Yu Hongzi glanced at the several cultivators in front of the city wall, nodded slightly, and then transformed into a beam of light and returned to the ancient city.

Biyue Pavilion sells true water to gather cultivators in preparation for the future attack on Xuanyang Mountain; it would never allow it to benefit cultivators from various sects.

On the main street, in front of a stall covered with animal hides, Xiao Changce, disguised as a middle-aged cultivator, was half-squatting, selecting spiritual items.

Seeing that Fang Yi had evaded the detection of the Dream-Leaving Ancient Mirror, he breathed a sigh of relief, and the magical power that had been gathering in his dantian dissipated.

Fortunately, Fang Yi practiced the Wood Dao technique and was good at concealing his energy.

If it were me, I would most likely have had my true nature exposed by that precious mirror, just like the White Bone Sect's Green Marrow.
There's definitely something wrong with this Azure Sky Cliff. I've never heard of any Illusionary Dao magic treasure before, especially not a mid-grade one.

A quarter of an hour later, the armored monk finished his inspection and raised a jade token.

"boom!"

With a dull thud, the heavy city gates swung open.

As Fang Yi and the others stepped through the city gate, a seven-story ancient building came into view.

"Fellow Daoists, please follow me. The Spirit Spring Auction is now open."

Two graceful and beautiful female cultivators stepped out of the building.

Each of the two was followed by more than ten beautiful female cultivators, each with their own unique charm.

Fang Yi narrowed his eyes slightly. This was the work of the old master of Biyue Pavilion. He looked dazed and his divine sense was secretly circulating.

The six channels of false elixir energy are divided into six positions to suppress the six directions.

At the very center of the inner city, a white jade-carved ancient building stands majestically, surrounded by the power of wind spirits.

Let me see what's really going on at Azure Water Pavilion on Azure Sky Cliff.

Fang Yi quietly activated an octagonal spiritual rune in his dantian, and invisible sound waves spread out to probe the inner city's energy.

Wonderful magic and supernatural powers: Searching the heavens and the earth!

A strand of elixir essence mixed with blood essence fell from his golden core, and the eight-cornered spiritual runes turned scarlet.

The secret techniques of the supernatural can be used to search the earth and heavens, and to conceal the divine and the law!

The ingenious method is used in reverse to conceal the vital energy and incidentally disrupt the workings of Heaven.

'This is?
I see!'

Fang Yi's eyes narrowed slightly, and he murmured to himself.

"I can eat it!"

There might be other gains as well; this is an opportunity not to be missed. Summon Xiao Changce to make a move!

A faint light emanated from the crane-shaped jade tablet hidden in his sleeve. Outside the inner city, Xiao Changce's eyes lit up with joy, and the magic seal in his sleeve changed.

'Finally, we can get started!'

Hahaha, let's teach those lowly servants from the Azure Water Pavilion a lesson! The vast Azure Sky Cliff is not something those wretches can handle!

A hundred miles away from Qingkong Cliff, on the Diluan Pavilion, clouds and mist swirl around.

Inside the Xuan Niao Pavilion, Huang Daiyue and Li Heng looked up at each other simultaneously.

"The time has come! The Master has given the order: Attack Qingkong Cliff!"

(End of this chapter)