Wuliang Immortal Clan

Chapter 8 Qingming Sect

"Yuan Lang, improve your strength as soon as possible. The clan leader and I have plenty of excellent spiritual items, but you are too weak to use them at all."

The elder happily handed him a few talismans, and the clan leader thought for a moment before taking out a green gourd from his person.

"This is a demon-slaying gourd, a top-grade first-tier artifact. However, I have sealed a portion of its original essence with my spiritual power, causing its grade to drop to mid-grade."

If your strength increases to the late stage of Qi Refining in the future, this gourd will be restored to its superior grade.

"Take this. It's my secret weapon for saving my life when I was young."

Without a word, the clan chief handed him the gourd, saying it was a valuable item that would come in handy right now.

He quickly took it, and the clan chief looked at him for a moment before speaking.

"I'll need to trouble you, Uncle, to oversee the family during this trip to the Qingming Sect."

The First Elder casually shook his head; being in charge of the family was not unfamiliar to him.

"I'm going to the Qingming Sect this time to see if I can get a cultivation technique suitable for Yuan Lang."

The family possesses cultivation techniques encompassing all five elements, but for someone like him with an overemphasis on the wood element, practicing the family's techniques is somewhat unsuitable.

After thinking for a moment, the clan chief agreed and then turned to look at him.

"Elder, please take Yuan Lang to Huibai Pond. It's sparsely populated, and with Yuan Jing there, it's safer than ever."

He looked at Xu Yuanlang, who was about to speak again, and his face darkened.

"Don't refuse. If you bring back the Foundation Establishment Pill, you'll definitely become a thorn in the side of other families. Even if they want to vent their anger, they'll eliminate you."

"It can't be that bad. Right now, only the tribespeople should know about this."

"Yuan Zhen and Zhen Ao both saw it, how do you know they won't tell others behind their backs?"

The Grand Elder then took over the conversation and spoke earnestly.

"Yuan Lang, the clan chief is doing this for safety's sake. Please come with me."

Before he could refuse, the elder grabbed his shoulder and vanished from the spot in an instant.

The clan chief watched the two disappear into the distance before silently withdrawing his gaze.

"Elder, I haven't said goodbye to Third Brother yet."

He lay on the elder's back, the fierce wind like a knife, but he still managed to shout out.

"Yes, I know!"

The Grand Elder nodded, and after a long while, he turned his head slightly.

"Don't see Yuan Zhen for now, I'm afraid he might do something rash."

He looked up in surprise. The Grand Elder had already turned around, his white hair flying wildly, making it impossible to see his face clearly, but he must be heartbroken.

"arrive!"

After the elder landed, he looked around and found himself in a secluded valley.

The cascading mountain spring water converges into a large lake, which is shaped like a crescent moon and is filled with white mist. From a distance, it looks like a white fairyland, no wonder it is called Huibai Pond (Gathering White Pool).

Beside the large lake, several cultivators were tending to the spirit fields. The Grand Elder waved to them upon seeing them.

"Yuan Jing!"

"The Grand Elder?"

A surprised shout rang out, but a figure was faster than the sound, quickly getting ahead of the voice and arriving in front of the two people.

Xu Yuanjing, the fourth son of clan leader Xu Zhenqie, is exceptionally talented, reportedly second only to Xu Yuanhao, who joined the Qingming Sect.

Even Xu Yuanzhen, who was already at the eighth level of Qi Refining at a young age, was not as good as him; he had now reached the ninth level of Qi Refining.

If he weren't so young and still had room for improvement in his cultivation, he could have become an elder of the Xu family.

Having cultivated both physical and mental techniques, Xu Yuanlang grew to be broad-shouldered and muscular. At nearly six feet tall, he was not short, but he still had to look up when he looked at Xu Yuanjing.

"Little brother? What brings you here with the Grand Elder? Did you misbehave again and get brought here for punishment?"

Xu Yuanlang rubbed his hands together dejectedly, while the Grand Elder beside him patted him on the shoulder with a smile.

"Yuan Jing, Yuan Lang has made a great contribution this time, but we cannot announce it now. I have discussed it with the clan chief and we will put this kid in Huibai Pond for the time being."

His safety is in your hands. If anything happens to him, you will be held responsible.

Xu Yuanjing looked at the Grand Elder's solemn expression, somewhat puzzled, but still nodded vigorously.

"Don't worry."

The elder gave a few more instructions before turning and leaving.

Yuan Jing casually wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"The Grand Elder is being too cautious. But Yuan Lang, what did you do?"

"Didn't the Grand Elder already tell you to stop asking around?"

"Ah, yes, yes, yes!"

Xu Yuanjing rubbed his hands together; his massive body made the gesture rather comical.

"Come on, let me tell you about the situation at Huibaichi!"

A few days later, Xu Zhenqie arrived at the foot of the Qingming Sect's mountain gate.

He paced back and forth anxiously, glancing up from time to time because it concerned his treatment.

The Xu family is an appendage of the Golden Core Cao family, whose ancestors were disciples of the Qingming Sect in the past.

Because of this connection, these Foundation Establishment families have one spot for an outer disciple every fifty years, and they can recommend a family member with good talent to become an outer disciple directly.

There's no need to fight tooth and nail among the servants for a spot as an outer disciple.

The person the Xu family sent was Xu Yuanhao, the most talented member of the entire Xu family, with the three spiritual roots of metal, fire, and wood.

They did this in the hope that one day Xu Yuanhao would be able to gain a foothold in the Qingming Sect, and if he could establish his foundation, it would be even more beneficial for the Xu family.

"Chieftain!"

Just then, someone called out to her from afar. Xu Zhenqie looked up and saw a somewhat unfamiliar young man walking towards her.

He bowed to him from a distance, and only then did he realize what was happening, and hurriedly reached out to help him up.

"Yuanhao?"

"It's me!"

"It's been more than ten years since I last saw you. The changes are so great that I hardly recognize you."

"In the past, it was always the Grand Elder who delivered the spiritual items, so it's natural that the clan leader wouldn't recognize them. But why isn't it the Grand Elder who came this time?"

Xu Yuanhao was very handsome with long limbs. He was wearing the outer green robe of the Qingming Sect. A gentle breeze blew by, and his robes fluttered, making him look like an ethereal immortal disciple.

"I have something to discuss with you, Yuan Hao. You are the most talented person in our Xu family. I don't know if you know any elders in the Qingming Sect. If not, a high-ranking steward will also be fine."

A barely perceptible bitter smile flashed across Xu Yuanhao's face, but it only lasted for a moment before he quickly composed himself and asked.

"Chieftain, is there anything I can do for you?"

Xu Zhenqie led him to a secluded place and took out a jade bottle, which she then opened.

The moment he sensed the fragrance of the pill, Xu Yuanhao's eyes widened in surprise.

"build……"

"It's a human pill!"

Upon hearing the words "Ren Dan," Xu Yuanhao quietly bit his lip.

"I would like to exchange some healing pills at the Qingming Sect. I hope you can recommend a cultivator who needs them."