Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 299: Laying Out the Azure Cloud Immortal City and the Golden Fire Crow's Advancement
Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of everyone in the workshop, the Song family's Golden Sword Warship was finally successfully built.

Zhou Ling sent a telepathic message to the Song family head, instructing him to come and collect the warship first.

After all, in the current situation, having warships and not having warships are two completely different things.

Upon arriving at the Zhou family residence, the Song family head was overjoyed to see the golden warship docked in the square.

"Thank you for your guidance!"

Given the current situation, Zhou Ling knew it wasn't easy to forge this golden sword warship so quickly.

"Brother Song, the other warship might not arrive as quickly."

"After all, the war in Anyang Immortal City is intense, and I need to hurry up and refine the treasures for the Heavenly Crafts Bureau!"

Zhou Ling cupped his hands to the Song family head again, and said apologetically.

"I understand. Right now, we must focus on dealing with the beast tide!"

The head of the Song family nodded.

With this warship, our worries about the rear are resolved, and the other ship will not be affected for the time being.

"Furthermore, the Song family still has quite a few spiritual herbs in its possession this time!"

"I want to cooperate with the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, giving them some of the spiritual herbs in exchange for their support when expanding our territory in the future!"

The Song family head then spoke to Zhou Ling.

The purpose of this visit to the Zhou family is twofold: firstly, to collect the warships, and secondly, to discuss this matter with Zhou Ling.

As he spoke, he took out a jade box from his storage ring and handed it to Zhou Ling.

Seeing the solemn look on the Song family head's face, Zhou Ling was stunned for a moment, knowing that the spiritual medicine inside the jade box must be very valuable.

He immediately took the jade box, opened it, and a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out.

Inside the jade box was a crystal-clear herb, with three round leaves that looked translucent.

It feels like a jade carving.

It exudes a strong medicinal aroma, indicating that it was recently picked.

"Jade Soul Grass!"

As the [Intermediate Observation] skill appeared, Zhou Ling immediately recognized that this was an extremely rare fourth-tier Jade Soul Grass.

This Jade Soul Grass can be used to refine Jade Soul Pills to enhance the soul, and it is also a spiritual medicine to assist in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.

This fourth-tier Jade Soul Grass is over six hundred years old.

You simply can't find it on the market.

It is an extremely precious medicinal herb.

It is especially precious to cultivators in the late or peak stages of the Golden Core realm.

"This Jade Soul Grass is one of the precious treasures that my Song family obtained during this expansion into the Realm of Immortality."

The Song family head explained the origin of the Jade Soul Grass to Zhou Ling.

"This Jade Soul Grass is indeed extremely rare and precious!"

"Brother Song, shall we send it to the Heavenly Crafts Bureau now?"

Zhou Ling asked questions while observing the Jade Soul Grass.

You can feel the pure medicinal power contained within it, and its aroma is refreshing and invigorating.

"Zhizheng, this Jade Soul Grass is a gift for you."

"As for the spiritual herbs from the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, they are mainly of the second tier!"

The head of the Song family smiled and said.

Today, there are three major families in Qingyun Immortal City that are pioneering families in cooperation with the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

Although these three families are also Nascent Soul families, each of them has had a Deity Transformation cultivator in it.

Its overall foundation is the strongest in Qingyun Immortal City.

Therefore, it is not so easy for other aristocratic families to become partners of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

Now, Zhou Ling is the Chief of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, and his relationship with the Song family is even closer.

That's why he took the opportunity to make this request, to see if Zhou Ling could help him.

The Dao Alliance system is such that cultivation families are basically dependent on the Dao Alliance, but what is the cooperative relationship between them?
This also reflects the Dao Alliance's level of recognition of aristocratic families.

The closer the cooperation with the Dao Alliance, the more resources one will naturally obtain.

However, regardless of which family it is, once they can gain the support of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, they can basically establish their status in the immortal city.

After all, within the Dao Alliance, all cultivation families know that if they want to expand their domains, obtaining the support of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau is the best approach.

Moreover, once the family cooperates with the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, it is equivalent to cooperating with the Dao Alliance.

That would make it as stable as Mount Tai.

Moreover, the resources acquired after expanding territory will fetch significantly higher prices when sold.

In response, the Dao Alliance's policy is naturally one of support and encouragement.

After all, the development of a celestial city is inseparable from these families of cultivators.

Only when these cultivation families become stronger and stronger can the Dao Alliance become more stable and prosperous.

This is also why the Dao Alliance categorizes the various immortal cities into different grades.

The faster a cultivation family develops, the higher the grade of the immortal city will be.

The spiritual veins and rules within the immortal city will also improve accordingly.

Of course, it's difficult to elevate the grade of an immortal city by relying solely on a family of cultivators, unless they make a significant contribution.

Qingyun Immortal City now has more than a dozen Nascent Soul families.

However, the lack of Nascent Soul cultivators is due to the low grade and rules of Qingyun Immortal City.

“Brother Song, I have already considered the matter of making the Song family a cooperative family of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau. However, the cooperation with the other three major families is also going quite well so far.”

"So, I plan to bring this up again at a more suitable time."

"The Heavenly Crafts Company is currently in dire need of elixirs, and your skills are just right."

"You should take back the Jade Soul Grass if you want it!"

Zhou Ling hadn't expected that Patriarch Song intended to bribe him with the Jade Soul Grass.

Although the Jade Soul Grass is indeed excellent, I am not the kind of person who can't resist temptation.

Moreover, the Song family becoming a partner family of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau would naturally benefit the Zhou family as well.

He was quite satisfied with the way the two companies cooperated in this expansion into the world of immortality.

It seems that if the Song family discovers other realms in the future, they will naturally seek cooperation with the Zhou family.

"This Jade Soul Grass is to thank you for crafting the warships for the Song family!"

“During this period, the prices of various materials have increased significantly, yet you not only forged the Golden Sword Warship for my Song family in such a short time, but the price has not increased by a single penny!”

The Song family said with a smile.

Tier 3 warships are now a rare commodity in Qingyun Immortal City.

Purchasing through the Chamber of Commerce is not only extremely expensive, but the delivery time is often one to two years, and sometimes as long as three to five years.

For every pioneering family, warships are a vital fighting force.

Delays can sometimes lead to huge casualties.

Hearing the Song family head say this, Zhou Ling put the Jade Soul Grass back into the jade box and smiled, "This was originally something we promised the Song family, so our Zhou family naturally cannot go back on our word."

"However, I will be able to use this Jade Soul Grass during this period."

"Consider this Jade Soul Grass as payment for crafting the Purple Thunder Warship!"

Originally, Zhou Ling did not want to accept the Jade Soul Grass, after all, given the current relationship between the two families, he could not take advantage of the Song family.

However, considering that Dean Gong is already preparing to break through to the Nascent Soul realm.

She could use this Jade Soul Grass.

So I shamelessly put it away.

After all, Dean Gong had helped him a lot, so he had to show his appreciation!

"OK then!"

The head of the Song family nodded. His goal was to make the Song family a cooperative family with the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

With Zhou Ling's words, they were already halfway to success.

Then, the Song family head took out a storage bag and told Zhou Ling that it contained the spiritual medicine that had been delivered to the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

One thousand first-tier spiritual herbs, four hundred second-tier herbs, and fifteen third-tier herbs.

Worth a fortune.

Zhou Ling was somewhat surprised to hear this.

It's clear that the Song family has gone to great lengths to secure this cooperation with the Tiangong Division.

Of course, there are quite a few things involved, but without Zhou Ling's connection, it's hard to say whether it would have worked out.

Afterwards, the head of the Song family took his leave.

After the Song family head left, Zhou Ling sent a telepathic message to Lu Yunxi, telling her about the Song family's situation and asking for her opinion.

Lu Yunxi quickly replied to Zhou Ling that with Tiangong Company's current monthly output, adding another partner family wouldn't be a problem.

However, this matter can only be settled after the beast tide recedes and the Heavenly Crafts Bureau has inspected it.

In terms of verification, the Song family's strength needs to meet the cooperation standards of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

Another requirement is Zhou Ling's recommendation.

Hearing this, Zhou Ling was relieved. He naturally had no problem with making recommendations.

Moreover, given the Song family's strength, they are capable of meeting the standards of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

However, the most urgent task is to deal with the beast tide.

Finally, Lu Yunxi mentioned to him that news had just come from Anyang Immortal City.

The pills for this month have been used up, and we need to transport more pills and other resources over.

Moreover, the entire immortal city's magic array has been severely damaged, and many of the original array masters in the immortal city have been injured, requiring the dispatch of array masters to assist in repairing the magic array.

The matter was urgent, so Zhou Ling immediately instructed Lu Yunxi to gather everyone and convene a meeting in the council hall.

He then left the Zhou family and went to the Tiangong Division.

But after taking only a few steps, a sharp whistling sound came from the sky.

He looked up.

A golden light flew towards him from the sky.

The golden fire crow flapped its dazzling wings and landed in front of Zhou Ling.

"Hmm, it's at level three, that's great."

Upon seeing the Golden Fire Crow, Zhou Ling couldn't help but show excitement.

The decision to put He Ling'er in charge of the spirit beast garden was originally just a casual one.

Unexpectedly, He Lingyun managed the spirit beast garden very well in such a short period of time.

The Golden Fire Crow has even reached the third tier.

Upon reaching the third rank, the Golden Fire Crow's entire body, resembling a golden eagle, expanded to over ten feet in size.

Meanwhile, the golden hair on its head resembled a golden sword.

It shone with golden light and looked extremely awe-inspiring.

"Meet the master!"

"Golden Fire Crow spoke up."

"He can speak now!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling looked completely surprised.

The Golden Fire Crow was originally able to convey thoughts, but it was not yet able to make a sound.

Indeed, professional matters require professional personnel.

Although the Golden Fire Crow has entered the third tier, Zhou Ling's mark on its body has not disappeared; on the contrary, it has become more solidified.

Zhou Ling knew that this was the effect of his [Beast Intimidation] talent reaching the third level.

"Xiao Jin, you've come at the right time. Take me to the Heavenly Crafts Bureau!"

Zhou Ling smiled.

The distance between the Tiangong Division and the Zhou family is only about two miles, which is not far.

However, with the Golden Fire Crow, the speed can be increased.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Ling leaped onto the back of the Golden Fire Crow.

The golden fire crow flapped its wings and flew into the sky.

“Master, after I reached the third rank, I awakened a bloodline divine ability.”

The Golden Fire Crow flapped its wings as it spoke to Zhou Ling.

"Bloodline supernatural power has been awakened!"

Zhou Ling sat steadily on its back, a smile on his face, and asked, "What kind of bloodline supernatural power?"

"Yan Hai Golden Sword Technique".

"Golden Fire Crow said in a roundabout way."

"Oh, the Fiery Sea Golden Sword Technique."

Zhou Ling repeated it. The Golden Fire Crow did not use its supernatural power, so he did not know how powerful it was.
However, the fact that one can condense supernatural powers at the third level is enough to prove the strength of the Golden Fire Crow bloodline.

The Haoyang Bird is in no way inferior to He Lingyun's.

"In addition, I have also condensed my natal spirit, the Golden Devouring Flame."

Jin Huoya continued speaking to Zhou Ling.

"What are the attributes of this Fiery Golden Devouring Flame?"

Hearing this, Zhou Ling's heart raced even faster. He hadn't expected that the Golden Fire Crow's strength would change so drastically once it entered the third tier.

Not only did it condense its bloodline supernatural powers, but it also gave birth to its natal spirit flame.

This level of combat power is more than enough to deal with a cultivator in the early stage of the Golden Core realm.

"Master, the Fiery Golden Devouring Flame can increase its power by devouring various metal ores!"

Golden Fire Crow then said the same thing.

What exactly are the effects?

Zhou Ling couldn't help but ask.

The name "Yan Jin Tun Tian Yan Guang" sounds impressive, suggesting considerable strength.

However, Zhou Ling did not understand what Jin Huoya meant by devouring metal minerals.

Is it to enhance the power of the Fiery Golden Devouring Flame?
Or should we upgrade the grade of the Golden Fire Raven bloodline?

Or perhaps it's a combination of both?
"As long as I devour metal ores, the power of my bloodline and the power of the Fiery Gold Devouring Flame will be enhanced."

Jin Huoya spoke again to Zhou Ling.

As the Golden Fire Crow advanced, its intelligence also increased significantly. It also understood that it would need Zhou Ling's help to improve its bloodline in the future.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling's mind stirred, and a third-tier Fire-Separating Stone appeared in his hand.

With a gentle flick, the Fire Stone landed in front of the Golden Fire Crow's head.

"Xiao Jin, why don't you give it a try and see how it goes?"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

If the Golden Fire Raven can devour and absorb metal ores to increase its strength, then things will be much easier.

With his current position and abilities, obtaining third- or fourth-tier ores is not difficult for him.

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's words, the Golden Fire Crow swallowed the Fire Stone in one gulp.

Soon, he had a look of pure bliss on his face.

Zhou Ling could also sense that the aura emanating from the Golden Fire Crow was fluctuating at this moment.

With the help of [Intermediate Observation], one can sense that the Golden Fire Crow's strength is gradually increasing.

Zhou Ling was quite satisfied with the results.

He then asked, "Little Jin, how many of these third-tier Fire-Separating Stones can you absorb in a day?"

"Master, I don't know either. I feel like I could swallow a dozen pieces without any problem!"

Golden Fire Crow said with a greedy look on its face.

Seeing the Golden Fire Crow's expression, Zhou Ling took out three more pieces of third-tier ore and tossed them to the crow, saying, "I only have a limited supply of ore right now, so I can only give you one or two pieces a day!"

A piece of third-grade ore is worth at least two or three thousand spirit stones on the market.

If the Golden Fire Crow could eat more than ten pieces at once, it would bankrupt him.

So let's start with one or two pieces a day and see how it goes?

"Thank you, Master!"

Golden Fire Crow thanked them with great joy.

Then he opened his mouth and sucked in the three pieces of third-tier ore into his stomach.

The absorption and consumption are quite enjoyable.

Zhou Ling's eye twitched; several thousand spirit stones were gone.

Hopefully, the Golden Raven will perform well in the future and be worth the price.

At this moment, the Golden Fire Raven flapped its wings and landed on the ground.

We have arrived at the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

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(End of this chapter)