Yinshan Record

Chapter 853 Finding a Way to Leave the Countryside Is Not Easy (Part 2)

Things are not as good as they used to be.

Ma Qianli sighed as he looked at the road stretching into the mountains ahead.

"Back when our sect leader traveled, he would not only use a cloud boat for transportation, but also have a spirit beast pulling the carriage, with sixteen Rejuvenation Pills leading the way and sixteen Rejuvenation Pills following behind. I also helped make up the numbers when I first achieved the Rejuvenation Pill."

Zhao Mingyuan sighed, "Later on, they didn't even need me to make up the numbers anymore."

"They think you're ugly, so they use female disciples to paint the head monk."

Zuo Siming realized he had made a mistake by mentioning the Bone Painting technique, as it seemed disloyal. He glanced cautiously at Su Che, who was gazing at the mountain and earth veins not far away.

I hope Chief Yang can be more magnanimous and not take it to heart.

"It takes three thousand six hundred li to fly from the northern border of Guzhu Kingdom into the Ten Thousand Mountains to get here."

Su Che shook his head.

“We are traveling on the wind. If the caravan were on the ground, we don’t know how long it would take.”

"After passing this place and flying north for 1,400 li, you will reach Jiaozhou of the Southern Dynasty."

"The Ten Thousand Mountains stretch for five thousand miles, separating the Central Plains from the Southern Wilderness, and also creating wealth for these sects."

Su Che spoke from his heart.

The trade route from the Southern Wilderness to the Central Plains was controlled by sects in the Central Plains such as Qingwang Valley, the South Sea Sect, and the Wanling Sect. On the one hand, they suppressed the various demon kings in the Ten Thousand Mountains, and on the other hand, they enjoyed the wealth brought by the Ten Thousand Mountains themselves and the trade route.

"Unless it's a large trading company with cloud boats, no one can take a share of their profits."

Su Che looked at the depression between the green mountains in the distance, where a beautiful city could be vaguely seen. Although it was not surrounded by city walls, it was well-planned, with interconnected markets and neighborhoods. In addition to the bustling atmosphere of human life, it also had a unique spiritual energy.

The coexistence of immortals and mortals holds a unique and mysterious significance.

The sect of Qingwang Valley is located in the mountains not far from here, and this place is the north-south central hub that Qingwang Valley has been operating for many years, called Ci'en Fang.

Besides being a resting place for disciples of Qingwang Valley, it also gathers rare treasures from both the north and south, becoming the core of trade between various caravans.

Of course, this place is also a famous production area of ​​elixirs in the Central Plains and the Southern Wilderness.

The various spiritual medicines prepared by the beautiful and kind-hearted female disciples of Qingwang Valley are also the most sought-after products by merchants from all walks of life.

In other words, Qingwang Valley is the biggest competitor of the Longevity Sect in the Southern Wilderness.

"The fact that Qingwang Valley has been able to establish itself in the Hundred Thousand Mountains is truly remarkable. They have integrated the formation into the dwellings, making everything interconnected. It is ingenious."

Li Mingyuan followed Su Che to a high vantage point to appreciate the array formation within Ci'enfang.

When practitioners ascend to high places to observe the qi (vital energy), they can naturally perceive the most subtle and exquisite changes in the primordial qi of heaven and earth.

"If we're going in to kidnap someone, we should be careful. This formation is structured like a spider web; we don't know what it's all about."

Zuo Siming then offered his comment.

"Why not test the waters first? Let's incite a few juniors to cause some chaos inside, and then we can take the opportunity to see what this formation is all about."

The three of them immediately started talking about their professional fields.

Su Che cleared his throat slightly.

I think that's unnecessary.

"What does the headmaster mean?"

"Just go straight there."

Su Che looked at the three of them.

"This time, let's be honest businessmen."

Become a businessman?
These three, each with their own ulterior motives, began to speculate about Su Che's true purpose.

The leader must be harboring malicious intentions; this is a test to see our abilities.

Su Che ignored their inner thoughts and headed straight for Ci'en Fang.

Tao stretched lazily in the rocking chair, looked at the sun outside, and saw that it was already so high in the sky. It was going to be another comfortable day.

She looked at her still-slender waist and the increasingly tight dress around her chest, rubbed her cheeks in annoyance, and secretly said something to herself.

Jiang Tao, you absolutely mustn't eat any more, otherwise the senior sisters who are tailors will laugh at you again next time you make clothes in the sect. But today is the third day of the Lunar New Year, there should be delicious beef pies, hot flower cakes, and tasty rice wine in the canteen.

As she was thinking about what to eat, she suddenly felt as if the light in front of her was being blocked by something.

Jiang Tao from Qingwang Valley turned her head and saw four people.

A wealthy young man dressed in a black robe, holding a folding fan in his hand, was truly handsome.

With his sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, his eyes were truly beautiful.

Jiang Tao looked the young man up and down.

The three people behind him must be his servants.

The chubby guy is the butler, the one with the fierce expression is the guard, and the one who looks easy to talk to must be the personal attendant.

Jiang Tao had seen many merchants coming and going, and she knew that wealthy young men often came to Ci'en Lane to try their luck... People said that the girls in our Qingwang Valley were the best wives, and there were always many suitors coming to try their luck.

Hoping for some kind of serendipitous encounter or romantic meeting.

“That girl, we are from Chang…”

Remembering Su Che's instructions, Ma Qianli immediately stepped forward and revealed his identity.

"What are you standing there for?"

Jiang Tao puffed out her cheeks and looked at him.

"You've come to participate in the Yundan Conference, haven't you?"

Jiang Tao took out four wooden plaques from her sleeve and placed them in his hand.

"Put it on your waist. I'll lead you inside. A senior sister in charge will greet you later. I'm just here to guide you."

She stood up from the rocking chair, feeling both happy and unhappy.

I was happy to have met a handsome young man, but unhappy because it was almost time to eat, and after serving the people in front of me, there probably wouldn't be any more flower cakes to eat.

The flower cakes are so delicious that even those senior cultivators who have mastered the Elixir of Immortality want to come and try them.

Ma Qianli took the waist token, turned around and looked at his own chief disciple and his fellow disciples behind him.

Chief Yang gave the order that this operation should be carried out openly and honestly, and that they should simply reveal their identities.

But how could the disciples of Qingwang Valley be so muddle-headed? They wouldn't even listen to a single word.

"Girl, we are from the Longevity Sect."

Li Mingyuan said softly.

“I know, it’s the Eternal Life Cult, we knew you were coming.”

Jiang Tao nodded.

The Longevity Cult? I don't think I've ever heard of it. Never mind, I'll just take it to the senior sister in charge first.

Li Mingyuan and Zuo Siming exchanged a glance.

Did you know we were coming?

"Sir, it seems they came prepared this time."

Li Mingyuan said cautiously.

"We are the ones who came here." Zuo Siming looked at the Qingwang Valley disciple who was leading the way: "Chief, why don't we make our move now and catch them off guard?"

Su Che was also somewhat surprised.

Qingwang Valley knew they were coming long ago. Could it be that they analyzed the Jade Dew Pills and someone figured out the future direction of the Longevity Sect?
I don’t know if it’s a blessing or a curse.

Su Che was still unwilling to have any conflict with Qingwang Valley.

He said, "I have my own plans," but inwardly he sighed softly.

Let's take a step by step.

Three chapters still owed

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(End of this chapter)