Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 231 Divine Treasure Celebration
Experts know the intricacies of the matter.

For cultivators who have entered the field, flying swords into stone is not difficult. If their cultivation is solid, they can try it once they reach the Transformation Realm.

But judging from Pei Xia's every move and the traces of spiritual energy she exuded, Ji Shaofu still raised an eyebrow slightly.

The elders of the Long Whale Sect are divided into inner and outer sects not entirely based on their current cultivation level, but more importantly on their aptitude.

If one has the potential to establish their own residence, like Ji Shaofu, even if they are only at the Profound Realm, they will still be considered an inner disciple.

Outer sect elders usually have limited aptitude; reaching the Refining Cauldron or Transcendental Realm is their limit.

Although the person in front of me is only at the Refining Cauldron level, judging from his age and the fact that this level of Refining Cauldron cultivation is only the tip of the iceberg, he is quite remarkable.

Ji Shaofu coldly replied, "Elder Pei need not worry about the affairs of my sect."

After saying that, she glared at Chai Yun on the ground: "You shameless thing, come back with me now!"

Although Chai Yun acted arrogantly in front of others, he seemed to have exceptional respect for his master. Although his eyes clearly said "this matter is not over" when he looked at Pei Xia, he still got up and left without saying a word.

Watching these uninvited guests leave, Senior Brother Li wiped his sweat, turned to Pei Xia and pointed at her: "You, you, you're new here and you don't even know how to avoid getting into trouble. Luckily, a disciple saw Chai Yun on the way and happened to tell me about him."

Pei Xia didn't complain. Whether it was because the sect leader had personally chosen him or because of the hundred taels of silver he had given him last time, it was already good enough that he could help out when things really came to a head.

“Yes, yes, Senior Brother Li is right,” Pei Xia paused, “Last time you only mentioned your surname, I still don’t know your given name.”

However, Senior Brother Li simply waved his hand and said, "Knowing the surname is enough. Don't act like we're very close... My sect leader personally sent it to me."

"Oh...I understand, I understand!"

Senior Brother Li gave him a few more words of advice, which were nothing more than reminding him to avoid trouble and to back down where possible.

Pei Xia didn't argue and watched him leave.

Once everyone was finally out of sight, he turned to Han Youzhi and asked, "How did you start arguing?"

When Pei Xia heard the sound, the two sides were already facing off. According to Chai Yun, this used to be their fishing spot.

This isn't a contradiction, just go fishing.

Han Youzhi shrugged: "He wants me to sit next to him and fish with him."

Pei Xia scratched her head: "Then you have indeed improved a lot."

Back in Beishi City, Han Youzhi could have tied Chai Yun up and hung him from a tree, forcing him to catch fish with his mouth, and wouldn't let him leave until he caught a hundred.

On the other hand, the Xiao Chen Kingdom, especially the son of the Minister of Works, does indeed have a lot of influence over the Changjingmen, which originated from the Grand Canal Gang. This matter is probably not over yet.

Pei Xia's original intention was to find a peaceful place and break through to the Profound Realm first.

Indeed, life is full of disappointments.

He sighed: "How about we find a better time to get rid of him?"

Han Youzhi's eyes immediately lit up: "Great! Great!"

……

Not long after Li Qi returned to the main peak of the sect, a disciple came to inform him that the sect leader wanted to see him.

He dared not delay and got up to go find his master.

Huang Bing was meditating in the quiet room behind the main hall. When Li Qi arrived, he could hear Huang Bing coughing from afar, which made him feel even more serious.

When Pei Xia brought the wooden plaque to pay homage at the mountain, Huang Bing mentioned that his junior brother Hu Ziyang had passed away a year ago, but did not elaborate on the cause of Hu Ziyang's death.

After all, internal strife within a sect is a disgrace, and Huang Bing killing his own junior brother was not something to be proud of.

From this perspective, Huang Bing's willingness to accept Pei Xia is already a testament to his great tolerance and magnanimity.

Therefore, although Pei Xia was an outer sect elder appointed by the sect leader, Li Qi always left room for maneuver in addition to helping him.

As they approached the door, they could hear their master's suppressed, muffled cough more clearly, accompanied by obvious spiritual energy vibrations, a sign of instability in his spiritual abode.

A year ago, during the sect war, both cultivators unleashed their full potential at the Transformation Realm. Although Huang Bing emerged victorious, he was left with a hidden ailment that has yet to fully heal over the past year, and it even shows signs of worsening. The Long Whale Sect doesn't have many truly top-tier experts, and now only Huang Bing remains at the Transformation Realm. His injury is truly a sword hanging over the Long Whale Sect.

After calming himself down, Li Qi knocked on the door of Huang Bingjing's room: "Master, it's me."

"Qi'er, come in."

Li Qi pushed open the door and entered. Inside, Huang Bing was sitting cross-legged on a futon, picking up a cup of cool tea from the tea table beside him.

Perhaps because he was in front of his apprentice, Huang Bing was intentionally suppressing his cough; only his chest could be seen vibrating intermittently.

Looking up at his apprentice, Huang Bing noticed that his clothes were covered in bits of grass and he looked somewhat travel-worn. He asked, "I sent someone to call you earlier, but they said you weren't here. What were you doing?"

Li Qi answered truthfully: "Chai Yun had a conflict with that new Elder Pei, and I mediated it."

Huang Bing looked on with mixed feelings, both pleased with his disciple's sense of responsibility and worried about the sect's internal and external troubles.

Chai Yun's entry into Changjing Gate was perhaps a form of exchange of interests. Although Xiao Chen Kingdom was not as powerful as the Northern Barbarians, it was still a court, and since it was involved in the Grand Canal, there were bound to be some entanglements that it couldn't shake off.

"Is it resolved?"

"Uncle Ji has taken the person away."

Huang Bing nodded: "I'm sorry to have wronged Shao Fu."

When Chai Yun joined the sect, he naturally chose his own master. Instead of choosing Huang Bing and Hu Ziyang, who were at the Transformation Realm, this young master chose Ji Shaofu. Anyone with eyes could see his filthy thoughts.

Ji Shaofu felt disgusted, but for the sake of the sect, she had no choice but to be patient and fulfill her duty as a master, which in a sense made Pei Xia's teasing true.

Li Qi served his master hot tea before asking, "Master, did you summon me here because you have something to tell me?"

Huang Bing nodded: "I received news that in two months, at the Su Baozhai Divine Treasures Celebration, a You Shen Flower will be auctioned off."

Li Qi's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly, and his eyes widened.

The Ghostly Flower, one of the spiritual plants of the Nine Provinces, can seize the souls of the dead and restore flesh and bones; it is the most supreme healing elixir.

If Huang Bing could have a Netherworld Flower, it would not only help him repair his spiritual palace, but also increase his cultivation and prolong his life, enough to sustain the Whale Sect for another fifty years.

But soon, the light in Li Qi's eyes dimmed again: "But there are probably many who aspire to such a treasure, and we..."

"We have to try."

Huang Bing instructed, "You can start searching and coordinating within the sect in the coming days, and select a few of the most top-tier treasures. Then, have someone take them to Su Bao Zhai."

Li Qi naturally accepted the order: "Master, will you go personally?"

Huang Bing waved his hand: "Firstly, I need to suppress my injuries. Secondly, if we go while seriously injured, everyone will know how desperate we are for this Netherworld Flower, which is not advisable."

"Then... let's select an elder at the Opening Mansion Realm from within the sect..."

Huang Bing waved his hand again: "The situation within the sect is complex and complicated. Such important matters cannot be entrusted to people who are not entirely trustworthy."

Upon hearing this, Li Qi slowly straightened his chest: "This disciple understands, this disciple will certainly..."

"I'll leave it to your Uncle Ji."

"Uh... OK."

Li Qi has been by Huang Bing's side for many years. If Huang Bing needs to go into seclusion to suppress his injuries, then Li Qi will have to take care of many matters of the sect, so he cannot leave.

It's perfectly reasonable to hand her over to Ji Shaofu. Everyone in the sect knows that Ji Shaofu was taken in by the sect leader back then. Although they are said to be senior and junior siblings, they are actually like father and daughter.

However, to Li Qi's surprise, Huang Bing added after speaking, "We'll have Pei Xia go along too."

"Huh?" Li Qi asked, bewildered.

Huang Bing knew he didn't understand, and smiled slightly: "Didn't he say before that he wanted us to spread the word about Senior Dugu? Perfect, we can make a show of it and spread the name. With the power of the Lingxuan Pavilion behind Su Baozhai, they will naturally know the extent of the problem. With a powerful figure at the Heavenly Consciousness Realm supporting Pei Xia, it can save Shao Fu a lot of trouble."

(End of this chapter)