Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 60 Mansion
The lights are bright.

Liu Xiaowen felt rude and didn't dare to look at it again. His mind raced and he said awkwardly:

"I apologize for my rudeness. I was moved by Master Fan's wonderful music and singing, and that's why I was a little lost in thought."

At this time, when Liu Xiaowen looked again, the light had returned to Master Fan's eyes, and the lifeless pupils before seemed to be just his illusion.

"Xianghe, step back."

Master Fan stepped forward and asked his maid to stop for a moment. His voice was clear and melodious, like pearls falling on a jade plate, and he said coldly:
"They are nothing but obscene lyrics and music. I'm afraid they will pollute the ears of fellow Taoists."

Liu Xiaowen looked embarrassed and didn't know how to answer.

'She actually heard it.'

In Meizhai, he and Liu Xingfang used their magic power to gather sounds into lines, thinking they were being secretive, but they were still discovered. Perhaps this guy had mastered some secret technique of listening to sounds.

"I was rude and didn't mean to offend. I apologize."

Liu Xiao heard the sincerity of the words, but the other party obviously did not want to bother with him any more and wanted to leave.

"Is the jade pendant she wears related to ancient seal script?"

The jade pendant in his arms suddenly became warm. It was a signal from his master. Apparently, he also sensed it, and he must not miss it now.

"I'm not very good with words. It would be much better if Junior Brother Xingfang were here. He's handsome and understands women's minds."

Liu Xiaowen took a few steps forward and was thinking about how to ease the relationship and start a conversation, but he saw Master Fan suddenly step back and stand in front of him.

A short-headed man came from the front. It was Duan Pingdu, followed by a young monk in a pink robe.

The monk had a somewhat lewd look on his face, and with the pink light flashing around his body, it was clear that he was not of the right path. He stepped forward and said with a smile:

"How could Mr. Fan leave so quickly? It took me so long to find you."

"You idiot monk, get out of here now! Don't dirty my young lady's eyes."

The maid named Xianghe stepped forward first and stood in front of Master Fan. Her tone was unfriendly and her aura revealed that she was clearly a cultivator at the first level of Qi Refining.

"I'm talking to your master, so why should you, a jerk like you, have a say?"

The monk shouted angrily, appearing majestic, and a pink precious light shone, covering the Xianghe River.

The maid's face became blurred, her features became long and narrow, and she grew some silvery white hair, resembling a white fox.

'monster?'

Liu Xiaowen was a little surprised. This identity was a bit sensitive in Chi Yunnan. After all, there had been a demon disaster before. The strange phenomenon in Xianghe immediately attracted the attention of people around, and they all looked over.

"That's enough, Zanlao. Why bother with so much trouble?"

Master Fan came forward, his eyebrows knitted in a look of disgust, but the monk in the pink robe, Zan Luo, said jokingly:
"Master Fan and I have a destiny. If you follow me to Xikang Plain, I will grant you the position of Ming Fei. Isn't that a wonderful thing?"

"The Xikang Plain is high and cold, and I am frail, so I'm afraid I can't enjoy it."

The woman's tone was cold, showing her complete rejection.

There was some discord between the two sides. Duan Pingdu on the side seemed reluctant to get involved in the matter. He wanted to dissuade them, but he didn't know how to start.

Although Liu Xiaowen wanted to make friends with Master Fan, the current situation was unclear and he was reluctant to step forward.

Duan Pingdu in front suddenly looked at Liu Xiaowen, glanced at the magic sword, seemed to recognize the person, and said with a smile:

"But is it Fellow Daoist Liu from Dachi Temple?"

Since the other party had called his name, Liu Xiaowen thought about it and decided not to miss the opportunity, so he stepped forward and said in a deep voice:
"That's right, fellow Daoist, you have a good memory. We met in the underground palace many years ago, and you can still recognize me now."

He was not very familiar with this person, so his tone was cold.

Duan Pingdu looked at Master Fan and said with a smile:
"Master Fan, you need to find someone who has been cleansed by the Fuqi Spirit Spring. I have something to attend to and cannot accompany you for long. This Daoist Liu also passed the cleansing in the past, so you can ask him."

After saying this, Duan Pingdu looked at the monk Zanluo, sighed, and said:

"Alright, don't forget your business and don't cause me any trouble."

The monk's expression changed, he snorted coldly, and turned to leave. Duan Pingdu just smiled slightly, apologized to Master Fan, and left.

At this time, the atmosphere relaxed a little. Master Fan turned around, looked over at me, and asked hesitantly:

"Did Daoist friend really pass through the cleansing of the Fuqi Spirit Spring?"

"Exactly. I was lucky enough to get by when I was young."

"I have a good deal here that will bring a lot of benefits. I'm looking for a spiritual spring of blessing and energy to cleanse it. I wonder if you are interested?"

"No problem. If it's beneficial, we can talk about it."

Liu Xiao was sincere in hearing the words.

After leaving the market, they found a secluded place. Master Fan observed the place for a while, then took out a small gilded mirror and said softly:
"Please, fellow Daoist, let me see the Dharmakaya and see whether it is real or fake."

This matter is extremely sensitive and almost exposes oneself completely.

However, Liu Xiaowen was not afraid. His master had previously told him about the concealing power of the seal characters. From Zifu's point of view, at most they thought that he was extremely talented and had extraordinary qualifications.

"Of course."

Liu Xiaowen pondered for a moment. Initially, he had considered snatching the jade pendant directly, but until now he had not seen through the other party's cultivation level, so he did not dare to act rashly. For the time being, he should focus on making friends and wait for an opportunity to make plans.

He had already grasped the jade pendant tightly, fearing that if the other party made any move, he would immediately contact his master.

Master Fan obviously didn't know what Liu Xiaowen was thinking. He took out the small gilded mirror and shone it at the other party.

Liu Xiaowen's body in the mirror became transparent, and a red-gold flame burned fiercely, as if the sun was falling in the mirror. A bit of clear and bright energy was lingering in his sea of ​​qi, showing the profound meaning of blessings.

"Is this because I was born with a fire element in my destiny?"

All the strange visions of the ancient seal were restrained. Master Fan only felt that the talent of the person in front of him in the way of fire virtue was far beyond that of ordinary people. It was somewhat magical and he had good qualifications. However, there were many such people in the immortal world outside, so it was not rare.

"I didn't expect that you have such good talent. It's my fault for being short-sighted. Please don't blame me."

The other party was not an ordinary person, so Master Fan did not dare to look down on him and felt that his previous actions might be a bit offensive.

"That's all right, fellow Daoist, can you please be frank with me and tell me about your plan?"

Liu Xiaowen looked calm, but he was calculating in his mind. It seemed that the other party might need something from him. He wondered if he could take the opportunity to get the jade pendant.

"My real name is Fan Huayan. I came here from the north. What's your name?"

"Liu Xiaowen, a disciple of Qingwei Dachi Temple."

The two parties were officially acquainted. Seeing that there was no one around, Fan Huayan said softly:
"Fellow Daoist, do you know why the Chiyun County Lantern Festival was held in this place?"

"I don't know. I hope Fellow Daoist Huayan can help me." The woman opposite looked at the bright moon in the sky and said softly:
"This area originally belonged to a sect in Qi State. They practiced Fu Qi and left some things here."

"Now that the Dali Emperor's family is praying for blessings, I've heard that a mansion is about to open in the southernmost part of Scarlet Cloud, near the Jade Flow Land. I wonder if you'd like to visit?"

Liu Xiaowen did not agree immediately. After a moment of hesitation, he replied:

"I wonder what rank this mansion is. If it's a relic of the Purple Mansion, it's not something people like me can snoop into."

"Of course not, but it involves building a foundation, and the big guys don't care about it, so it's our turn to fight for it."

Fan Huayan continued:
"Could you please ask the elders of your sect to help?"

Liu Xiao thought for a while and said softly:

"That depends on what's inside."

"I heard the most valuable item is a furnace of [Gift of Shangling Pills], a precious foundation-building pill that can catalyze cultivation and shorten the time it takes to build a foundation. It has almost no hidden dangers. There are also some rare blessing qi instruments and spiritual objects."

"This is valuable information. Is that how Fellow Daoist Hua Yan is sharing it?"

Liu Xiaowen looked suspicious. This was precious information. He didn't know why Hua Yan told him this. But then he saw the woman continue to say:

"I don't want to deceive you, fellow Daoist. I'm now at the second level of Qi Refining, and I have an elder by my side. This mansion will be opening soon, and a lot of news has leaked out. When the time comes, the news will be unconcealed, and everyone will surely see it."

"Fellow Daoist, you have been cleansed by the Fuqi Spirit Spring. There are many benefits to entering. I also know some ways. Why not cooperate with me?"

The other person looked sincere and actually took off the veil, revealing her true face. She had a beautiful face, a tall nose, and bright red lips.

"I originally wanted to get in touch with her and ask about the origins of this jade pendant. Once I enter the mansion, I'll have more opportunities."

They agreed to it immediately, and they walked to a stone bridge, looking at the clear stream under the bridge in the moonlight.

"I wonder what Elder You's cultivation level is like?"

Liu Xiaowen asked in a low voice, also wanting to know what Fan Huayan relied on.

The woman opposite whispered:

"My elder has now reached the eighth level of Qi Refining and is in need of the gifted Shangling Pill in order to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage. I believe your family is also interested."

"The eighth level of Qi Refining is fine, as long as it's not Foundation Establishment. I'm not afraid with Master present."

Liu Xiaowen was well aware of his master's methods. An ordinary cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refining could not withstand the sword energy, so he felt a little relieved.

"Since Fellow Daoist Hua Yan is so sincere, then this matter is settled. I will go back and ask the elders, and we will act together then."

After that, the two swore an oath together, exchanged tokens, and agreed on a date to meet.

"Speaking of which, I wonder why the Dali Emperor Family prayed for blessings and happened to open this mansion?"

Liu Xiaowen asked about this casually, thinking about how to lead the topic to the jade pendant.

“Fellow Daoist, I don’t know, but I heard that in addition to the princes of the Lihuo sect, there is also an old Taoist monk named Fuqi alive in the Dali clan. Perhaps he is cultivating some magical powers.

Fan Huayan explained in a low voice, seeming to know a lot about the affairs here and revealed some secrets.

"Why are you here, fellow Daoist?"

The woman seemed unwilling to talk about this and turned to ask about Liu Xiaowen.

"I'm thinking of finding spiritual objects to upgrade the quality of my magical tools."

He took out the Fire Tiger Fang and said with a smile:

"It would be the easiest if I could just switch to a Qi Refining sword, but I've been using this magic sword for so long I'm reluctant to give it up."

Fan Huayan smiled and agreed:
"I see. The magical weapon that Chenxin possesses is hard to find. Fellow Daoist is truly nostalgic."

"Speaking of which, the jade pendant that Daoist Fellow Huayan is wearing looks quite magical. I wonder why he wasn't wearing it when he was playing the zither?"

Liu Xiaowen hesitated for a moment, but still asked, as the opportunity was rare.

Fan Huayan's face was somewhat stunned. She had not expected Liu Xiaowen to ask about this. She said softly:

"Mei Zhai is a place of entertainment. This jade pendant is somewhat spiritual, so it is inconvenient to bring it in."

"It's so magical, I wonder what kind of magical instrument it is?"

He was about to ask more, but Xianghe beside him stepped forward quickly and spoke first:

"How can you be so ignorant of etiquette, asking questions all over the place?"

Fan Huayan pulled Xianghe behind him, apologetically, and continued:

"Xianghe was impatient and offended many times. I apologize to you, fellow Taoist."

"Since my fellow Daoists have agreed to let me see your Dharmakaya, I can naturally share these little details. This jade pendant is a relic of my mother's. It has the miraculous power of purifying the mind, but it has no other magical properties."

Liu Xiaowen finally understood and showed an awkward look on his face. However, Fan Huayan did not want to dwell on this topic any longer and said:
"Fellow Daoist, are you acquainted with Duan Pingdu?"

"I met him once before, but we never spoke. Speaking of which, the monk next to him has a different background. He doesn't seem to be of the right path."

"It seems to be a certain attendant invited by the Duan family, named Zanla, who came from the former Great Bon Kingdom of Xikang. He practices some kind of joyful Zen method and is not a good person."

Speaking of this, Fan Huayan's brows were filled with anger, and it was obvious that he was very disgusted with Zan Luo. Liu Xiaowen echoed him a few times, but he was thinking of something else in his mind.

"Why did the monk from Xikangyuan come to Chiyun? But that Duan Pingdu indirectly helped me, I wonder why?"

This matter was a little unusual, and he wanted to discuss it in detail with his master.

The moonlight was as bright as a silver thread, and he felt something on the token on his body. It was Junior Brother Xingfang calling him.

Seeing this, Fan Huayan, who was standing by, also felt like saying goodbye. The two of them parted ways and agreed to meet again in a month.

After waiting for a long time, they saw a man coming from not far away from the stone bridge. It was Junior Brother Xingfang. The two of them greeted each other. Liu Xingfang said with a teasing look:

"I said my senior brother went looking for some spiritual object. After asking around, I found out he went with that Mr. Fan. He's much more powerful than me."

"Don't laugh at me, it was just a chance encounter. Now that I've found the spiritual object, I'd better go back as soon as possible."

The night was deep and the lights in Duwang City were bright. Liu Xiaowen flew with Liu Xingfang towards the mountain gate.

When they arrived in Luoqing, Liu Xingfang went back to Shuanghui Peak, and Liu Xiaowen went directly to Tianqing Peak. He didn't care about any etiquette and was about to enter the hall to look for his master, but he saw a man standing under a green pine.

It was Xu Xuan.

He looked serious, and he didn't know how long he had been waiting. He looked over intently, and saw some lightning flashing beside him, moving ferociously like a dragon.

(End of this chapter)