A daily divination, from family tortoise shells to immortal clans.

Chen Qingmo didn't know if this was feasible, and he wanted to see what the others thought.

Liangqiu Shoots the Tiger is at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, so even if the distribution is uneven in the end, the loss will not fall on him.

The other two people present were also at the ninth level of Qi Refining, while he and Gu Lin had the lowest cultivation levels.

Before long, Gu Lin spoke up: "Fellow Daoist Li, do the two of us at the eighth level of Qi Refining really have any say?"

"The four of you possess profound cultivation; if you truly intend to use your power to intimidate others, would I dare to object?"

Li Mang frowned, he hadn't thought that far ahead: "Fellow Daoist Gu, what are your thoughts?"

Gu Lin pondered for a moment and said, "If you are willing to swear an oath with your Daoist heart, I will be convinced."

Upon hearing this, Liangqiu Shehu, who had remained silent until now, said in a deep voice, "Impossible!"

"I agree to Fellow Daoist Li forming a team to explore for treasure, and I also agree to the method of resource allocation."

"But if Fellow Daoist Gu wants us to swear an oath based on this, you are overestimating yourself."

"Even Fellow Daoist Chen, who is at the same level as you, hasn't said anything. Fellow Daoist Gu, if you don't want to participate, you can leave now."

Chen Qingmo was slightly taken aback when Liang Qiu Shehu mentioned him.

After this little incident, he could roughly understand the attitudes of the others.

At least on the surface, Li Mang and Liangqiu Shehu would distribute the spoils fairly, and the two silent cultivators should also agree to it.

Chen Qingmo possessed the Xunfeng Talisman, so if the others made any moves, he could quickly escape.

"I have no objection."

He made the decision to join Li Mang's organization.

Gu Lin was anxious when he saw Chen Qingmo agree so readily.

Opportunities to explore treasures with someone who has reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining are rare, and with Liangqiu Shehu by your side, many dangers can be avoided.

If he were left alone, even if he found the treasure, he might be targeted by others.

"Well... I have no objection either."

Seeing that the matter was settled, Li Mang smiled and took out several talismans: "These are communication talismans. I will contact you when we go treasure hunting."

Chen Qingmo took it, secretly checked it with his divine sense, and after finding no hidden tricks, put it into his storage bag.

"Fellow Daoists, it's been a pleasure cooperating with you!"

Everyone raised their glasses and drank them down in one gulp.

……

Chen Qingmo hadn't expected that he would stay in Annan Prefecture for five years.

the first year.

He and Li Mang and others went to two places, with Crimson Flame Valley being particularly impressive.

They found many Crimson Flame Grasses in the valley and sold them for nearly a thousand spirit stones. The six of them earned roughly the same amount.

Chen Qingmo also created the Xunfeng Talisman for the first time that year, becoming a third-rank talisman master.

He concealed his identity in Black Mountain City and secretly sold a few copies.

the second year.

A sudden insect infestation has broken out around Black Mountain City, with millions of locusts appearing. Several members of the team have joined the insect-hunting squad.

In the first month, locust swarms ravaged the land, injuring more than half of the Qi Refining cultivators and damaging the fighting strength of Black Mountain City.

The following month, the Lord of Black Mountain City took action, annihilating 60% of the Hidden Sand Locusts, and leaving the rest for Qi Refining cultivators to use for training.

In March, Chen Qingmo's divination revealed that Gu Lin intended to plot against him.

He remained vigilant, and within a few breaths, he used his sword techniques to kill nearly a thousand hidden sand locusts, creating a vacuum around him.

Seeing this, Gu Lin knew he was no match for him and put away his wicked thoughts.

In April, the insect swarm was completely wiped out, and Black Mountain City returned to its former glory.

The third year.

The Sand Sea Secret Realm opened, and Chen Qingmo, Li Mang, and others found an oasis within it, containing several divine spiritual fruits.

However, the oasis was guarded by several high-level Tier 1 spirit beasts, and the group was no match for them, so they scattered and fled.

Chen Qingmo, relying on the Xunfeng Talisman, quietly returned, obtained a spiritual fruit, and then fled.

In October of the same year, Chen Qingmo consumed the spiritual fruit and broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining. From then on, Gu Lin became completely obedient.

The fourth year.

In February, Liangqiu Shehu failed in his attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage and spent several months recuperating.

During this period, Gu Lin broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining, but because he harbored resentment towards Chen Qingmo, he left the team.

In May, Chen Qingmo went out alone, and Gu Lin secretly followed him, intending to ambush and kill him.

Relying on the divination symbols in his mind's eye, Chen Qingmo used a counter-strategy to kill Gu Lin and seize his storage bag and magical artifacts.

In the same month, Chen Qingmo sold Gu Linzhi's items, leaving only a piece of bluish-gray stone.

This object is similar to the one he has, but there is no reaction when the two are placed together.

In September, the five-person team went treasure hunting again and reaped a rich harvest.

The fifth year.

In July, Liangqiu Shehu announced that he would be focusing on breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage and would be leaving the team.

In the same month, two other Qi Refining Level 9 cultivators withdrew, leaving only two in the team.

In September, Li Mang broke through to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, and the team disbanded.

Inside the Black Mountain City Restaurant.

"Brother Chen, these five years have flown by; it's been quite an exciting journey!"

Li Mang did not use his spiritual power to counteract the effects of the alcohol; he was already somewhat drunk.

"I'm a rough man, and what I hate most is scheming and backstabbing."

"Having spent a long time with you all, I like you and Brother Liangqiu the most."

"Brother Chen's intuition is incredibly accurate; he's saved our team from danger several times."

"Brother Liangqiu is very capable, and we get along well."

"Gu Lin is always up to no good in the team, he's the one I hate the most!"

"The other two... are quiet and unassuming, nothing special."

Chen Qingmo smiled. After five years of getting to know Li Mang, he had come to understand him quite well.

This man is forthright and outspoken, but also thoughtful. Li Mang resolved several of his conflicts with Gu Lin.

"It's strange, but we haven't seen Gu Lin since he left the team."

"I did see his magical artifact in the market; could he have perished?"

Chen Qingmo pretended to ponder for a moment, then sighed:

"Perhaps he was robbed and killed while treasure hunting; it's really dangerous for someone to be alone!"

He paused, finding it rather amusing.

Li Mang detested people who schemed and plotted against each other, so did he consider himself one of them?

Chen Qingmo immediately shook his head. He hadn't been scheming against Li Mang. Gu Lin was going to kill him anyway, so why would he just tie his hands and wait for him to kill him?

"Brother Chen, are you feeling sorry for Gu Lin? That man is dead, so be it. His heart was malicious; he deserved it!"

Li Mang thought Chen Qingmo was shaking his head because of Gu Lin, so he immediately spoke out fiercely.

Chen Qingmo chuckled, surprised that Li Mang had this opinion of Gu Lin.

"By the way, Brother Chen, where are you planning to go next? Are you still staying in Black Mountain City?"

Li Mang, having recovered from the effects of the alcohol, spoke seriously.

He broke through to the Great Perfection of Qi Refining and was about to leave Black Mountain City in search of an opportunity to establish his foundation.

"Brother Li, I am also about to leave this place."

"I have been fortunate to receive the care of several fellow Daoists in Black Mountain City over the past few years, and now it is time to part ways."

"It just so happens that Manager Jia's caravan is heading to Hongfengfang again, and I'm going to join the guard team to go back with them."

Chen Qingmo has been away from home for five years and is eager to return.

"Brother Chen, are you from Leizhou?"

"Could it be that Brother Li is also one?"

Li Mang laughed loudly a few times: "Of course!"

"Otherwise, why would I have come here from Hongfengfang, where most people from Leizhou are inquiring about news?"

"I'm from Dongze County, where are you from, Brother Chen?"

Chen Qingmo bowed apologetically, his face showing shame:

"Brother Li, I am from the Chen family of Taixuan in Linyuan County."

"Also, I apologize to Brother Li. My name is not Chen Bai; it is Chen Qingmo."

"I came to Annam Prefecture this time because I was afraid of causing trouble and implicating my family, so I used this alias."

Li Mang patted his shoulder and laughed, "It's alright, I understand that principle."

"I am all alone and have no fear of this thing. It is only natural for Brother Chen, as a member of a family of cultivators, to have such concerns."

Chen Qingmo felt relieved, and the two parted ways after chatting for a while.

Li Mang has already left, and Chen Qingmo is waiting for Jia Buliao's notification.

Five days later, a servant came and told him to hurry to the Desert Tower.