Chapter 187: Return Home
residences of the leaders and heads of each faction were either attacked by fireballs that melted gold into iron and could not be extinguished by water, or pierced by ice arrows that froze them solid....Lu Xia Tian noticed that after Huang Li Gu said those words, the other cultivators intentionally surrounded him. It seemed they were afraid of leaking information, and if he showed any signs, he would probably be killed immediately.
Originally, he wanted to slip out unnoticed, but Zhou Tong had prohibited all other Zhou family cultivators from entering and leaving at will. It seemed that leaving wouldn't be easy. He said, "You don't have to look at me, I've been wanting to leave for a long time, but it's like a maze here in the Diyan Mountain. Getting to the exit is already difficult, let alone the fact that several exits are guarded by direct descendants of the Zhou family, and there might even be foundation-building cultivators. Even if we wanted to leave secretly, it would be difficult."
“This matter naturally doesn’t need to concern Daoist Liu, I have my own way of getting out. As long as Daoist Liu is on the same page with us.” Huang Ligu smiled faintly.
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"As long as you guys get out safely, I'll be happy. Of course, I won't hold you back." Seeing that Huang Li Gu was unwilling to explain, Lu Xiao Tian shrugged his shoulders. He had been looking for a while, and if the other party had a way, it would be best.
“Liu Daoyou has just joined us recently, so if we encounter any monsters or beasts ahead, naturally, Liu Daoyou would need to put in more effort.” Mo Yousheng added.
"As long as you can take me out, I won't ask for a single coin from the spirits along the way. Fighting with demons and beasts is also what I should do. Of course, if I encounter a demon beast that I can't handle alone, don't let me face it by myself." Lu Xia Tian nodded.
"Haha, good, with Liu Dao-friend's words, it's enough." Huang Ligu laughed when he heard this, and after a long while, he stopped. "The spiritual energy of this Di Yan Mountain is so abundant, I'm afraid that sooner or later we will discover spirit mines. If a cultivating sect comes at that time, our situation might become even worse. Besides, we've all gained quite a lot from entering Di Yan Mountain for so long. It's time to leave."
Under Huang Ligǔ's guidance, Lü Xiǎotiān mostly walked in the front. He killed several demonic beasts along the way, and the materials obtained were divided among them. After wandering around Di Yàn Mountain for a few more days, they narrowly escaped several fire bat nests. Hearing countless fire bats flapping their wings inside, even Lü Xiǎotiān, a Qi Refining cultivator, felt his heart pounding with fear. As capable as he was, he couldn't face thousands of first to third-order fire bats at the same time. Even a Golden Core cultivator facing such a large number of low-level demonic beasts would likely be overwhelmed by sheer numbers. Thankfully, Huang Ligǔ and the others were experienced. After smearing some fire bat feces on themselves, although their bodies reeked horribly, they managed to pass through safely.
After passing several fire bat lairs, the group arrived at a place where there were relatively fewer stones and mostly sandy soil. Huang Li gu chuckled and patted his spirit beast pouch, releasing a second-rank and a third-rank spirit snake. Its whole body was earth yellow and formed like chunks of rocks, stretching about a zhang long.
“Earth Serpent!” Lu Xia Tian’s face was filled with joy. No wonder Huang Li Gu spoke so confidently. The Earth Serpent possessed astonishing burrowing abilities and its perception of soil and rocks far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators.
“Well done, we can escape from Mount Diyan thanks to the old man's two rock snakes.” Huang Ligǔ’s face showed a smug expression.
Two boulders received the order, let out a low growl, and burrowed directly into the ground. A large amount of fresh soil was constantly being excavated, piling up behind them, requiring someone to go down into the tunnel and carry the new soil out.
Half a month later, near Mount Diyan, a patch of a hillock suddenly collapsed downwards. A thin-haired old man poked his head out from inside, cautiously scanning the surroundings. After confirming that there were no other Zhou family cultivators nearby for the time being, six people with dirt on their bodies emerged from the hole one by one.
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"Finally, I'm out! These rat-like days are finally over." Mo You Sheng climbed out, greedily inhaled a breath and laughed heartily.
“Keep quiet, speak softly. If we alarm the Zhou family cultivators, even if we had ten heads, they wouldn't be enough to cut off.” Huang Li Gu and the others glared at Mo Yousheng.
“We should leave this place soon, let's go.” Huang Ligu said, but he found Lu Xiaoteng had already shot away, his speed incredibly fast.
"This kid is quite alert. Should we stop that person" Mo Yousheng said with a grim expression.
"Don't make things complicated. He also contributed a lot along the way. Besides, if we alarm the Zhou family cultivators, we'll all be implicated. Besides, with this person's speed, you have to be able to catch up first." Huang Li Gu shook his head, and for a moment, they all scattered in different directions.
Lu Xia tian could hear the conversation clearly. These people had never considered him a threat, but he was surprisingly able to escape this place with their help. He considered this little incident as if it never happened. To avoid disturbing Zhou Tong with his powerful aura, he only used the cultivation level of the Qi Refining period at this time. He didn't even fly on a sword just to ensure safety.
After fleeing for hundreds of miles, Lu Xiaocen sent a sound transmission note to Lingxiao Palace informing them of the fire spirit stone vein in Diyan Mountain. As for whether Lingxiao Palace could ultimately obtain some of the mining rights, it was not something he considered.
After several twists and turns, he finally escaped the whirlpool of fighting in the Yama Mountain. After flying hundreds of miles with his sword, even a Golden Core cultivator would find it difficult to locate him among the vast sea of people. He chose to stay at an inn in a small town. Looking back on this trip to Yama Mountain, although there were constant crises, the gains were also huge. A complete body of a Fire Flood Dragon equivalent to a Golden Core early stage cultivator, and one large and one small primordial spirit essence. The scales of the Fire Flood Dragon's body were enough to make his Shattering Earth Knife difficult to penetrate for a short time. The dragon's blood and flesh were enough to allow his physical training method, "Horizontal Training Golden Body", to be cultivated to a realm equivalent to that of a Golden Core cultivator.
However, what Lu Xia Tian remembered most vividly was the fusion of his and Dong Fang Yi's cultivation. His cultivation level directly rose from the second layer of Qi Condensation to the third. Calculating the time, it hadn't even been a year and a half since he left Ling Xiao Palace, yet he had transformed from a newly-established cultivator to the third layer. It was like a dream. Unconsciously, Dong Fang Yi's figure appeared in his mind. After a long while, Lu Xia Tian shook his head with a wry smile. The gap between their identities was too great, and at least right now, there was no hope of them being together.
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After several close calls, Lu Xia Tian felt his mindset maturing. He stayed in this small town with a relatively small population for ten days, relaxing his tightly wound nerves. Then, Lu Xia Tian set off again.
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“What A fire attribute spirit stone vein appeared in Wei State” Wei Litian received the sound transmission talisman presented by Wu Chengzu, his face showing surprise. “It’s been hundreds of years since a spirit stone vein was found in a mortal country. How much is this fire spirit stone mine's reserves”
"The sound transmission note did not mention the amount of this spiritual ore. Now that the Di Yan Mountain area of Wei State is controlled by Zhou Tong, a Jindan cultivator who has been wandering outside the Xuan Bing Sect, Lu Xia Tian being able to enter Di Yan Mountain and successfully send out the news is already quite good."
Wu Chengzu explained, no matter what, Lu Xiaoteng was a Qi Refining cultivator from Qinglian Peak. If he discovered a large or medium-sized vein of ore this time, it would be a great achievement. As the head of Qinglian Peak, he naturally had some credit for it, so his words were naturally quite supportive of Lu Xiaoteng.
"Well, after Lu Xiaitian came out of the Blood Forbidden Land, I've heard about him. His aptitude wasn't very good, but he had a lot of Foundation Establishment Pills on hand. Originally, I thought this person could only reach the Foundation Establishment stage at most, but I didn't expect him to make such achievements for the Immortal Palace. Lingxiao Palace hasn't made a big move in a long time. If it is really a medium to large-sized spiritual vein, this seat will certainly not be stingy with his rewards." Wei Litian nodded upon hearing this, "That's right, I'll discuss with a few fellow disciples and see which Golden Core cultivators we can dispatch. Let them take the Flying Swallow Battleship over there to have a look. As for the Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining stage disciples, you choose one from Qinglian Peak Domain."
"Thank you, Palace Master!" Upon hearing this, Wu Chengzu was overjoyed. With Wei Litian's arrangement, as long as the Fire Spirit Mine of Diyan Mountain was true, the greatest beneficiary would undoubtedly be Qionglian Peak Territory.
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“No need for thanks, these are what Lu Xiaoteng and Qinglian Peak deserve. These past few years, the foundation-building disciples' task of traveling outside the Xianmen has been ignored by those below. They treat going out to practice as a mere pleasure trip, and sooner or later trouble will arise. This is a good opportunity to eliminate this corrupt wind.” Wei Litian waved his hand, and the shadow sitting on the stone chair gradually faded away.
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The Northern Liang Kingdom was still a world of ice and snow. A golden sword light swept across the gray sky.
Below is Qingzhu County. Back when Qingzhu County was under the rule of two major factions, one being Lei Dao Men, most of its buildings have become ruins. It seems that the recent upheaval has caused more damage to Qingzhu County than he imagined. Upon inquiring further, he learned that a small faction called Hai Sha Bang currently occupies the former site of Lei Dao Men. Lei Dao Men had disappeared after a minor disturbance decades ago, and there's no trace of it left in the martial world.
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Qingzhuxian City had nothing left that was worth lingering over. According to his childhood memories, Lu Xiaoteng landed a short time later in a place not far from Huyang Village. By then, it was almost noon. The families who ate lunch early already had wisps of smoke rising above their kitchens.
Under the elm tree at the head of the village, a few dogs of different sizes and colors (two yellow and one black) chased and frolicked in the snow. When they saw a stranger in black come to the head of the village, the dogs all barked furiously at Lu Xia Tian. Maybe they sensed that Lu Xia Tian was different from ordinary villagers, after barking a few times, they scurried away with their tails between their legs.
The sound of the dog barking roused several people in the village. In this freezing weather, few strangers came and went, and given the current turbulent times, a few sturdy young men who were hunters by profession came out armed with hunting crossbows and arrows. However, upon seeing only Lu Xiaoteng alone, they put their minds at ease.
“You, you are Xiao Tian!” A group of young hunters surged forward, surrounding a sturdy warrior. The warrior at the front was impressive in appearance. When he saw Lu Xia Tian, his face lit up with surprise.
"Big Brother Qingshan!" When Lu Xia Tian saw Shi Qingshan, a smile instantly bloomed on his usually cold and stern face.
"Little Tian, which Little Tian" A young man with a tiger-head look scratched his head in confusion.
"You fool, he's Lü Sanshu's second son and my best brother. Xiaotian, it's so great to see you back!" Shi Qing Shan ran forward and gave Lü XiaotIan a bear hug, his laughter shaking the snow off the trees. It was obvious that in over ten years, Shi Qing Shan had also become a peerless martial artist by now.
After more than ten years apart, Lu Xiaotien never expected to see Shi Qingshan again in Huyang Village.
"A bunch of silly boys, what are you still doing Haven't you ever seen your Big Brother Lu before He's much more capable than I am." Shi QingShan was so excited that he slapped the back of the head of the young man who had previously looked fierce and intimidating.
“Greetings, Brother Lu!” A group of hunters, regardless of their age compared to Shi Qingshan, all paid respects to Lu Xiaoteng. However, a couple of them seemed dubious, Their eyes held disbelief. In their view, Shi Qingshan's skills were already unmatched. Could Lu Xiaoteng possibly be even more formidable
“Big Brother Qingshan, I'll go home and have a look first. Let's chat as we walk.” Lu Xiaoteng didn't mind. At this time, a strong sense of homesickness surged in his heart. This feeling was something he had never experienced while wandering around the cultivation world.
"Right, we need to go back first. Xiao Tian, speaking of which, I owe you an apology. Uncle Lu's health hasn't been good, and these past two years, I've travelled all over the place, looking for renowned physicians in various counties, but none could cure Uncle Lu's illness." Shi Qing Shan scratched his head and said, "But now that you're back, there shouldn't be a problem."
"First, let's go take a look. By the way, when the Leifeng Sect was destroyed, weren't you escaping with some fellow disciples How come you are now living in Hu Yang Village" Lu Xia Tian asked.
“It’s a long story. I followed my master all over the mountains and plains for two years. Later, we heard that the mastermind behind the Black Iron Order had been killed by another force, probably another immortal. After that, the turmoil caused by the Black Iron Order subsided quickly. The elders of the Lei Dao Gate either died or were injured. I wandered the world for a few years and grew tired of the bloodshed. Besides, your sister-in-law was pregnant, so I returned to Hu Yang Zhuang. Now, I teach some martial arts to the villagers and take care of my own children. Life is peaceful and comfortable compared to the chaos of the rivers and lakes.”
Speaking of family, Shi Qing Shan's face was filled with a smile, and then he lowered his voice and said, "When I heard that the person behind the Black Iron Order had been killed, I thought you had enough strength to come back. I waited for a long time and didn't know when we brothers would get together again. Finally, I got you back."
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"So that's how it is. It wasn't me who did it. These past few years, I've been wandering all over the place, barely scraping by myself. Now things are a little better, so I took some time to come back and take a look."Through Shi Qing Shan's account, Lu Xiao Tian finally learned about all that had happened in his absence.in Jiao Long formation slowly stopped. The three people who were originally inside had become three mutilated corpses. 。Yu Zi Mo was also panting from exhaustion. As someone who didn't understand form...