Wuliang Immortal Clan

Chapter 9: The Planned Expedition

"Even within the Qingming Sect, Foundation Establishment Pills are extremely rare spiritual items. As far as I know, the sect has always been open to collecting Foundation Establishment Pills."

By the way, I am a disciple of the Divine Law Peak of the Azure Nether Sect. In name, I am a disciple of a Golden Core True Person, but in reality, I am taught cultivation techniques by a steward.

Instead of exchanging with others, it's better to go directly to the deacon of Divine Law Peak.

"It would also allow me, your nephew, to make a name for myself in the sect. If I'm lucky, I might even be able to reach the Foundation Establishment stage someday, and then gradually climb up to the Golden Core stage."

Seeing the look of ambition in his junior's eyes, Xu Zhenqie patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction.

"Good lad, you've got ambition!"

"Then the clan leader will have to wait for a while."

"good!"

The clan leader settled down near the Qingming Sect, while Xu Yuanhao returned to Shenfa Peak with excitement.

"Xu Hao, Xu Hao!"

While he was on the steps, he suddenly heard someone calling him from behind. He turned around and saw Ma Xu, who was also an outer disciple of Shenfa Peak, calling him.

While the Ma and Xu families might fight to the death in other places, their relationship within the Qingming Sect was quite good. Both were recommended by their families, so they were naturally closer.

Of course, after joining the Qingming Sect, their generational names were removed, and Xu Yuanhao could only refer to himself as Xu Hao in public.

"You don't know yet, do you? Cao Lin and Li Ming are fighting again."

Ma Xu was slightly out of breath, supporting himself on his knees with his hands, and his face was covered in bruises, clearly indicating that he had just been in a fight.

Mentioning the two of them still caused a dull ache in his chest. Cao Lin was a member of the Golden Core Cao family, although the Cao family had already separated from the Qingming Sect.

However, like them, every few decades they can recommend a few clansmen to enter the Qingming Sect. In addition, with the tireless provision of spiritual items over the years, the Cao family in the Qingming Sect already has three members who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

With the support of his own Foundation Establishment cultivators, Cao Lin had become the de facto leader of the immortal cultivation family faction among the outer disciples of the Qingming Sect.

Even so, they are not considered powerful among them.

The outer disciples of the Qingming Sect were divided into several factions, and most of these factions were connected to Golden Core elders.

"Xu Hao, Brother Cao Lin is having a celebration party tonight. Why don't you join us? We're all from cultivation families, so sticking together will benefit us all."

Moreover, Brother Cao Lin values ​​you highly. If you join him, we'll be on the same side, and Li Ming and his men won't be able to harm you anymore.

Ma Xu straightened up, looked at Xu Hao who had a calm expression, and earnestly advised him.

Xu Hao had no dealings with Cao Lin and the others. He just wanted to cultivate diligently and find an opportunity to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm and then try to become an inner disciple.

"I'm not interested!"

Xu Hao shook his head, then, without even glancing at Ma Xu's disappointed gaze behind him, quickly left.

……

"Imperial Edict!"

A faint wisp of wood energy flashed across the green gourd, signifying that he had completely taken control of the Demon-Slaying Gourd.

Five days have passed since I arrived at Huibai Pond, and I have finally gained control of the Demon-Slaying Gourd.

"out!"

Stepping out of the room, Xu Yuanlang made a hand seal and gently opened the gourd. The next moment, three arc-shaped emerald lights shot out and landed almost simultaneously on a black trial stone in front of him.

All that could be heard was a muffled thud, followed by three cracks about a foot long that extended at least two or three inches into the surface.

"Clap clap clap!"

Just then, someone clapped loudly beside him. He looked up and saw it was Xu Yuanjing.

"Good lad, this is a trial stone for the mid-stage of Qi Refining, and the materials used for forging it are all mid-grade first-level materials. You actually managed to leave such a deep mark."

Your attack power is in no way weaker than some cultivators at the fifth level of Qi Refining.

Xu Yuanjing had a very sharp eye; after praising him for a while, he stared intently at his gourd.

"This should be the Demon-Slaying Gourd, right?"

"Yes, the chieftain gave it to me!"

"Heh, I knew it. The clan leader wouldn't leave me any good stuff. I wanted it for a long time back then."

Xu Yuanjing buried his head in an arm that was thicker than Xu Yuanlang's head. Feeling a little guilty, he quickly said...

"Fourth Brother..."

"Just kidding!"

Xu Yuanjing suddenly looked up and made a face at him. He looked at his fourth brother with some annoyance. He was already so old, why was he still so childish?

"Alright, enough fooling around. Are you interested in going into the mountains?"

"You're the one causing trouble," Xu Yuanlang said, looking at his fourth brother with a puzzled expression.

"I'm only at the third level of Qi Refining, and the Grand Elder should have told you to guarantee my safety. Aren't you afraid he'll blame you?"

Speaking of the Grand Elder, Xu Yuanjing's lips twitched.

"I know, I know. I wasn't planning to bring you along, since you're not strong enough and wouldn't be of much help."

However, I see you have the Demon-Slaying Gourd, and besides, we're only going to the Qianliang Mountain range next to Huibai Pond. We've been there countless times, so it's very safe.

Don't worry, nothing will happen. At most, we'll hunt some early to mid-tier level one demonic beasts, gather some spiritual items, and come back.

Hearing that it was safe, his heart stirred. Since arriving at Huibaichi, he had hardly ever gone out, and now he wanted to go out for a stroll.

"Okay, count me in!"

Three days later, the prepared group met at Huibai Pond.

"Yuen Long, you should know all three of them, including Uncle Tsui Cheng-ge!"

"Old Jiu Yuanlin!"

"Old Ten Yuanhua!"

All three were mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators. The ninth and tenth brothers were full brothers, and their features were very similar.

He has an average appearance, but he is the kind of person who seems quite kind and reliable.

Xu Zhenge had a somewhat cold demeanor. He nodded to Xu Yuanlang as a greeting.

"Yuan Lang? Wasn't the last time we met at the academy? You've already reached the third level of Qi Refining, your cultivation speed is quite fast!"

Xu Yuanlin greeted him cheerfully, and he quickly returned the greeting.

"Hello, Ninth Brother! Hello, Tenth Brother! Hello, Uncle!"

"Alright, we're all family, no need for formalities. I'll distribute them."

I'll lead the way, my uncle will keep watch from behind, and the three of you will be in the middle.

If you encounter any danger, the two of you should take care of Yuan Lang; he's relatively weak.

"Don't worry, we're all family!"

Yuan Lin and Yuan Hua accepted the heavy responsibility without any hesitation.

"I might not make it in time if I'm behind."

Xu Zhenge said coldly from behind. The other four people were stunned for a moment, and Xu Yuanlang quickly spoke up.

"Uncle, please be on guard behind us."

Xu Zhenge then remained silent, and the group of five quickly headed towards a mountain range called Qinshan.

Xu Yuanjing is the strongest among them, at the ninth level of Qi Refining, followed by Xu Zhengge at the sixth level of Qi Refining, then Xu Yuanlin at the fifth level of Qi Refining and Xu Yuanhua at the fourth level of Qi Refining.

Of course, Xu Yuanlang, who was at the third level of Qi Refining, was completely dragging his feet.