Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 179 I feel uneasy
Muyu Island is lush with vegetation and vibrant flowers. While the outside world is gripped by a biting cold, it remains warm and spring-like, as if an invisible force is protecting the entire Mihun Bay.

"It really worked!"

As he rode the wind and looked down at Muyu Island, a look of surprise appeared on Jiang Chen's face.

At this moment, in his perception, the entire Muyu Island was like a vortex, continuously gathering the surrounding spiritual energy. Deep within Muyu Island, an even more vibrant life force was spreading out, nourishing all things. It was under the influence of these two forces that Muyu Island was able to display the vibrant spring-like atmosphere of all things vying for spring in this cold winter.

"A large spirit-gathering array that can cover the entire Muyu Island. It is not even a simple spirit-gathering array. It also gathers the power of life. In a sense, it can be considered a composite array, just like the Golden Armor Array and Golden Arrow Array on Wujin Mountain."

Having observed the changes on Muyu Island, Jiang Chen seemed thoughtful, knowing that this was the result of Tao Yao's efforts over the past period.

"Judging from the current situation, Tao Yao does indeed have an incredible talent for formations, and we should increase our training in this area in the future."

With a sudden thought, Jiang Chen landed.

Meanwhile, in the courtyard of Qingxin Xiaozhu, Taoyao, who had been in a dormant state, seemed to sense something. Her dazed consciousness suddenly revived, and for a moment the entire peach tree was glowing.

Such a change naturally caught Hongyu's attention. She knew very well the extraordinary nature of the peach tree in the courtyard and that it had a close connection with Jiang Chen.

"It's the young master who's back."

Having guessed what it was, Hongyu was overjoyed and immediately went to prepare the necessary things to welcome Jiang Chen back.

After washing up with Hongyu's help and changing into a new set of robes, Jiang Chen felt much better. Although Changfeng County had a lot of mining resources, he still felt more at ease in the peace of Muyu Island.

And so, Jiang Chen did nothing all day but relax and enjoy some good food.

The next day, Jiang Chen summoned Wang Yuan to learn about the recent events in Qingyuan County. After confirming that nothing serious had happened, Jiang Chen entered the Spirit Cave again.

"Let's leave these Flaming Sun Spirit Stones here from now on."

Sitting upright on the jade lotus platform, Jiang Chen took out the Flaming Sun Spirit Stone.

In the next instant, the peach root drooped down, and under Jiang Chen's guidance, Tao Yao used the tree root to wrap around the Flaming Sun Spirit Stone, fixing it above the spirit cave.

With a whoosh, the Blazing Sun Spirit Stone, suspended high, resonated with the spiritual energy within the Spirit Cave. The originally dull stone instantly regained its brilliance, like a rising sun. Bathed in the radiance of the Blazing Sun Spirit Stone, the blue lotus swayed and the peach roots twisted, all exuding a joyful emotion.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen smiled. Just as he had expected, the power of the Flaming Sun Spirit Stone was indeed helpful for the growth of Tao Yao and Qing Lian.

"Compared to Yanqiu, the environment here is undoubtedly more suitable for Yanyang Spirit Stones. I can feel that its Yanyang power has become purer."

With his senses fully activated, Jiang Chen carefully observed the changes in the Blazing Sun Spirit Stone. The Blazing Sun Spirit Stone could transform ordinary spiritual energy into Blazing Sun power, and its effect was more pronounced in places with abundant spiritual energy.

"With the combined blessing of the Blazing Sun Spirit Stone and the Spirit Cave, my cultivation speed should be much faster, and it won't be long before I reach the Great Perfection of Qi Refining."

With a sudden thought, Jiang Chen once again entered a state of cultivation.

At the same time, wrapped in the Fiery Sun Spirit Stone, Tao Yao began to cultivate almost instinctively. Compared to Jiang Chen, she had a more natural affinity with the power of the Fiery Sun. After the seemingly scorching power of the Fiery Sun surged into her body, it underwent a transformation of withering and flourishing, and naturally merged with her withering and flourishing true energy.

Jiang Chen's return did not cause much of a stir. Most people did not know that he had gone out once. Even within the Taiping Sect, almost no one knew the inside story. Most of them thought that Jiang Chen had been in seclusion for cultivation during this period.

Besides, at this point in time, no one paid much attention to him. After all, in the eyes of outsiders, he was still just a cultivator who hadn't even reached the Lesser Chengdu stage of Qi Refining. At most, his swordsmanship was sharp and his combat strength was quite impressive, but that was about it. However, as time passed, some people did turn their attention to Qinghe County, but for the time being, it didn't fall directly on the Taiping Sect.

"It seems that there are still some sensible people in the Gao family. With Gao Sizhu, the Gao family does have a chance to be saved."

In the prefectural governor's mansion, looking at the letter brought back by Yu Jinshui, Prefect Qi Xiuning let out a sigh.

After realizing that something was wrong with the Gao family, he sent Yu Jinshui to the Gao family's Cuizhu Mountain, but the chaos brought by Changfeng County delayed them for a while.

When faced with Yu Jinshui's questioning, the Gao family initially tried to cover it up. However, Gao Sizhu, the temporary head of the family, overruled everyone's objections and chose to reveal the truth to Yu Jinshui. He also presented many treasures to demonstrate the Gao family's loyalty.

“My lord, Gao Sizhu is indeed quite capable. He once told me that he would sit on Green Bamboo Mountain until his death. In this way, in conjunction with the great formation, the Gao family’s foundation will not collapse in the short term.”

In a low voice, Yu Jinshui expressed his opinion.

Hearing this, Qi Xiuning nodded. Although Gao Sizhu was not as skilled as Gao Siyuan in cultivation, he was quite capable and could see the situation clearly.

In Qingyuan County today, the only one who can and is willing to help the Gao family is him. If Yu Jinshui doesn't know what's good for him when he goes to the Gao family this time, then he will really have to consider completely destroying the Gao family's broken sword and using their remains to nurture a new one.

"We can keep the Gao family around for now, as they might be useful in the future. However, Qinghe County is truly strange. It actually caused the deaths of three Qi cultivators from the Gao family: Gao Siyuan, Gao Mingjun, and Gao Mingyue."

With his mind wandering, Qi Xiuning turned his gaze to Qinghe County.

Qinghe County is a lower-level county. Although it has a large area, it is not rich in spiritual energy. Before today, as the prefect, he had not learned much about this county. If he had not learned more about the inside story from the Gao family, he would never have imagined that such a small county as Qinghe would hide a danger that could swallow a Qi Refining Master.

"Old Yu, what do you think is hidden in Qinghe County?"

The words drifted by, and Qi Xiuning asked casually.

Upon hearing this, Yu Jinshui pondered for a moment and then shook his head.

"Sir, I can't really explain it either, but the whole thing just feels strange to me."

"Qinghe County has never produced any outstanding figures before. Although the Taiping Sect has recently emerged, it is just a newly established sect with no real foundation."

"If Gao Siyuan's death was indeed caused by someone, then it is highly likely that there is a powerful figure hiding in Qinghe County, but we just haven't discovered him yet."

With a hint of hesitation on his face, Yu Jinshui expressed his opinion.

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiuning remained noncommittal. In fact, he was more suspicious of the Lu family. After all, the Lu family had recently clashed with the Gao family and possessed the strength to kill Gao Siyuan. However, there was one thing he couldn't explain: the Lu family hadn't made any unusual moves during this period, so they probably couldn't spare enough power to deal with Gao Siyuan.

"It seems we need to investigate Qinghe County thoroughly. We must find out the truth behind Gao Siyuan's death, otherwise I will feel uneasy leaving such a hidden danger."

With a soft sigh, Qi Xiuning issued the order.

Upon hearing this, Yu Jinshui bowed and agreed.

(End of this chapter)