The Legend of Qingpeng: Starting from the Costinus

On this warm and peaceful afternoon, the sun shines through the sparse clouds and dapples onto the quaint courtyard, adding a touch of warmth to the scene of the family sitting together playing chess and drinking tea.

The lingering fragrance of tea is intertwined with the sweetness of spiritual fruits in the air, forming a harmonious and happy picture.

On the chessboard, the chess pieces are arranged in an orderly manner, and each move contains wisdom and tacit understanding. It is an affectionate exchange between Li Yanning and his parents that does not require many words.

They either bowed their heads in deep thought or smiled at each other, enjoying the rare tranquility and harmony after their practice.

I don’t know how much time had passed, or perhaps because he had enjoyed playing chess to his heart’s content, the nostalgia for the past in Li Yanning’s heart began to grow quietly like a bud awakened by the spring breeze.

His thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the hill where he once ruled as the king of the hill. Are those "subordinates" he conquered safe and sound now?

This curiosity prompted him to gently put down the chess piece in his hand. After briefly explaining a few words to his parents, he turned into a stream of light, passed through the clouds, and headed straight for the hill in his memory, his heart full of anticipation for a reunion.

In the courtyard, with Li Yanning's departure, the atmosphere became quieter and more profound.

Li Qing and Chi Feng sat opposite each other, their eyes revealing their deep trust and reliance on each other.

Li Qing gently patted the empty seat next to him, motioning Chi Feng to come closer.

Then he took out a storage bag from his waist and took out two items.

"Madam, look, this is the special product of the Western Region Marsh, the mist stone and black mud."

"These two spiritual creatures are naturally bred in the depths of the Great Swamp. They possess abilities beyond imagination—they can disturb the divine consciousness and obscure the secrets of heaven."

"I think that if we can skillfully integrate these two spiritual objects into the Longhai Pearl, the concealment ability of this spatial magic treasure will be further improved, and it will become a great help for us to avoid the devil's calamity in the future."

Li Qing's words were full of worries about future disasters and his long-term considerations for protecting his family's safety.

Upon hearing this, Chi Feng's expression became serious and he immediately took the storage bag, as well as the mist stone and black mud.

After listening to what her husband said, she realized that these two spiritual objects were extraordinary. Even with her profound attainments in refining equipment, she had never heard of these two spiritual objects.

She closed her eyes and concentrated, using her spiritual sense to perceive carefully, trying to capture the subtle fluctuations contained in these spiritual objects.

His fingers gently stroked the two spiritual objects, his brows slightly furrowed, and he was obviously cautious about this sudden challenge.

After a moment, she slowly opened her eyes, and a complex look flashed in her eyes, showing both confusion and expectation.

She knew very well that the art of refining equipment was profound and extensive, and if she was not careful, all her previous efforts might be wasted, and even the Takihai Pearl might be destroyed.

However, facing her husband's expectations and trust, she chose to face the challenge.

After all, the art of refining equipment has an indescribable appeal to her, especially when it comes to combining refining materials that she has never seen before.

"My husband is right. This kind of spiritual object is indeed extraordinary and far beyond my understanding."

"The art of refining is about the integration and balance between materials. Although I have never seen it in refining books, I am willing to give it a try."

Chi Feng's words revealed an indomitable spirit. She knew very well that every attempt could be a step towards a higher level of weapon refining.

After some discussion, the two demons decided to put the matter aside for the time being and focus on the more pressing situation at hand.

The critical period is about to end, and the threat of the demonic calamity is increasing.

Moreover, how to allocate the spiritual objects sent down from the spiritual world has become a top priority for both the human and demon races.

Li Qing took out an exquisite jade bottle from another storage bag at the right time. Inside the bottle was the elixir copied from the cornucopia.

At this time, Li Qing gently handed it to his wife and continued:

"Madam, the situation outside is turbulent now, and the threat of the Heavenly Demon Tribulation is increasing day by day. Both the human and demon races in the spirit world and the lower world are facing unprecedented disasters."

"In order to deal with this catastrophe, we must be fully prepared."

"Compared to the fifth-level elixir that Madam had refined, which has been used up, the elixir in this bottle was sent from the spirit world by the demon forces in the outside world. It can help us improve our cultivation and increase our strength. Madam, please feel free to use it."

"In the future, the spirit world will continue to support us and ensure that we have enough resources to deal with everything."

What Li Qing said at this moment was full of pearls of wisdom, but they were all carefully woven lies.

The purpose was to avoid exposing the treasure bowl, and also to allow his wife to take the pills for cultivation with peace of mind.

He was clear in his mind that the information he obtained using the ghost slaves was accurate. The demons in the spiritual world had indeed sent down spiritual creatures.

However, unfortunately, the benefit of this spiritual object was like a mirage, and not a single bit of it fell into his hands.

This incident undoubtedly exacerbated his delicate relationship with the complex forces in the demon world. If he had not been unable to hide, they would probably have already gone into battle.

In this land dominated by the demon race, fifth-level demon lords are hiding everywhere, and their strength is unfathomable. Naturally, they will no longer tolerate an outsider who has a condescending attitude and enjoys their respect and worship just by relying on the art of alchemy.

This time when Li Qing stepped into the demon world, he was no longer the alchemy master who could easily control the situation.

The attitudes of various forces in the demon clan towards him changed quietly, from initial exploitation and flattery to gradually evolving into a strong desire for control.

What they desire is to firmly bind this owner of the Shadow Tower who possesses extraordinary skills and use him for their own purposes.

Instead of continuing to condone it from being outside their power network or even allowing it to ride on their heads.

On the side, Chi Feng heard the words and his eyes flickered several times. Finally, he looked at Li Qing tenderly, with a warm current surging in his heart.

She nodded slightly and took the jade bottle into her arms, as if she was also accepting Li Qing's heavy love.

In the following days, the family of three lived peacefully in an atmosphere full of warmth and harmony.

After the elixir is refined, they will sit in the yard, play chess, chat together, and enjoy the peaceful and beautiful time.

After a few days together, they will practice together in their respective practice rooms, exploring the secrets of longevity and constantly improving their strength.