Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 303 Dragon Pond and Tiger Den
At dawn, the thin mist had not yet dissipated over the Qingyuan River. A small boat sailed down the river with only three people on board: a boatman, a Taoist nun, and a young girl.

"The water veins of the Qingyuan River should have just been revived and have reached the second level. It's a pity we arrived a little late, otherwise we might have been able to get some opportunities."

On the small boat, the ruthless nun, holding a long sword, spoke, and at this moment, a rare hint of regret appeared on her usually icy face.

The birth of a water vein is bound to bring great fortune. Although she is a Foundation Establishment cultivator, she is not exactly wealthy.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingshu, who was also looking at Qingyuan River, shook her head.

“When a water vein is first born, it will indeed bring great fortune, but this fortune is probably already taken. Even if we happen to catch it, it won’t be easy to obtain it, and we might even suffer a backlash as a result.”

"With the Qingyuan River's waterways reviving, the four southern prefectures are simultaneously undertaking water conservancy projects, likely in order to further expand the Qingyuan River's waterways. There must be some scheming behind this."

The gentle sound harmonized with the wind, and through the clear waters of the Qingyuan River, Chen Jingshu seemed to see something.

Upon hearing this and seeing Chen Jingshu like this, Abbess Jueqing understood something.

"If it's really as you guessed, then this trip to the Taiping Sect might be dangerous. Although the chances are slim, you shouldn't take the risk."

With a slight furrow in her brow, the Heartless Abbess frowned.

Hearing this, Chen Jingshu smiled, her smile shining brightly in the sunlight.

"Since we've decided to compete, it's normal to take some risks. In the end, my foundation is still too weak, and many times I can only gamble. Besides, things aren't as serious as you think."

"Judging from all the previous clues, whether it's the Taoist of Peace or that dragon, they are not without principles in their actions, and they are closer to the human race in terms of their stance. Most importantly, don't I have you protecting me, Master?"

Chen Jingshu smiled radiantly as her gaze fell upon the Heartless Abbess.

Seeing this scene, Abbess Jueqing let out a soft sigh, said nothing more, and silently gripped the sword in her hand.

Soon after, the small boat entered Qinghe County and approached the Taiping Sect.

“What a great place.”

Looking at Qinghe County, which had just been refreshed after a light rain, Chen Jingshu was deeply moved.

In her perception, the spiritual energy in Qinghe County was not only richer than in other places, but more importantly, there was a serene and tranquil atmosphere permeating the world, which was something that Huoyuan City did not have.

"Was it formed naturally? No, it must have been done intentionally. It must be some kind of spiritual technique that benefits the region."

As the thoughts collided, Chen Jingshu began to have some guesses.

She possesses the Spirit Rhinoceros Body, which makes her far more perceptive than ordinary people, especially in sensing the heavens and earth. Normal cultivators can only sense the existence of the power of heaven and earth by reaching the Dao Foundation level, but she has the Spirit Rhinoceros Body and is born with this ability.

Upon hearing Chen Jingshu's words, Abbess Jueqing became curious and deliberately released her spiritual sense to investigate, only then did she detect something strange.

The main reason is that this change is too subtle, assimilating with everything without any abruptness. If Chen Jingshu hadn't pointed it out, she would never have deliberately thought about it in this direction.

"It really is that dragon."

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and the Heartless Abbess raised her guard even higher.

When Chen Jingshu brought Abbess Jueqing to the Taiping Sect, Jiang Chen, sensing something, turned his gaze towards Qingxin Xiaozhu.

“One is at the Foundation Establishment stage, and the other is at the Qi Refining Perfection stage…” Jiang Chen’s divine sense spread out, and with the help of Tao Yao’s roots to conceal it, he saw part of Chen Jing Shu and Abbess Jue Qing’s background. Although Chen Jing Shu and Abbess Jue Qing had both used some kind of secret technique to hide their cultivation, they still could not hide from his eyes.

"This one with a Dao Foundation is alright, but the aura of this one with a Qi Refining Perfection is a bit strange. Not only is his foundation solid, but he also has a special feeling about him."

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on Chen Jingshu, and he felt slightly puzzled.

At that moment, as if sensing something, Chen Jingshu suddenly raised her head.

"what happened?"

Seeing Chen Jingshu's unusual reaction, Abbess Jueqing immediately turned her gaze to her.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingshu shook her head and said nothing. At this moment, Jiang Chen also withdrew his gaze.

“Hongyu, two interesting guests have arrived from outside the island. Please go and greet them on my behalf.”

Looking at Hongyu beside him, Jiang Chen gave an order.

Upon hearing this, Hongyu bowed and agreed.

"Which family are they from? Could it be the Chen family?"

Watching Hongyu's departing figure, Jiang Chen seemed lost in thought.

With Hongyu's guidance, Chen Jingshu and Abbess Jueqing successfully entered the Taiping Sect. When they crossed the fog wall and truly entered the Bewitching Bay, Chen Jingshu's heart skipped a beat, while Abbess Jueqing was attracted by the atmosphere of Muyu Island.

In the river bend, the water is as green as jade, hundreds of fish frolic, and lotus leaves stretch endlessly, showcasing the beauty of the water town. On the islands, clouds and mist swirl, half-hidden and half-revealed, exuding an ethereal and otherworldly atmosphere. Most importantly, the spiritual energy here is exceptionally rich.

"What a wonderful place! It is indeed a wonderful place. The Taiping Sect has some impressive methods. They have set up such an exquisite spirit-gathering array and created such a pure and spiritual treasure land. Although it cannot compare with the places where spiritual veins are located, it is not much different."

Observing the atmosphere within the Taiping Sect, Abbess Jueqing couldn't help but let out a sigh.

Spiritual veins are hard to find, and she was able to obtain some of the spiritual energy from them with Chen Jingshu's help to maintain her cultivation. Although the Taiping Sect does not have spiritual veins, its overall environment is much better than her cultivation place.

If a spiritual vein could be formed here, she would really like to cultivate here.

Upon hearing Abbess Jueqing's words, Chen Jingshu remained silent. At this moment, she truly regretted her previous decision. Was coming to Taiping Sect too impulsive? This place held far more secrets than she had anticipated.

The Heartless Abbess lamented the lack of spiritual veins here, but she could sense that there were not only spiritual veins here, but they were also stronger than ordinary small spiritual veins. However, this power was restrained and not outwardly apparent, so it was difficult for outsiders to detect.

"This Muyu Island used to be a barren land, with no spiritual veins whatsoever. Now, this spiritual vein can only be newly formed. It would be difficult for a Qi Refining cultivator to possess such a method. This place is not only a treasure land of pure spirits, but also a den of dragons and tigers."

Amidst a flurry of thoughts, a sense of gloom settled over Chen Jingshu's heart.

However, she quickly suppressed these emotions. Since she was already here, there was no point in thinking about it now. As long as she didn't point these things out, the other party would not have any bad intentions because of them.

Moreover, she had already intended to seek strong allies, and now that the Taiping Sect's strength has exceeded her expectations, it may not necessarily be a bad thing in some ways.

With this in mind, Chen Jingshu finally calmed herself down.

(End of this chapter)