Gu Jiting spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of mystery and temptation: "Deep in the Qinling Mountains, there is a wonderful place, where secrets unknown to the world are hidden."

Li Qiankun's heart stirred upon hearing this, his eyes gleaming with curiosity and desire. He was well aware of the depths and mysteries of the Qinling Mountains, and had heard of the countless unknown wonders and dangers hidden there. However, upon hearing Gu Jiting's words, his inner desire for exploration was fully aroused.

"Okay, let's go to Qinling," Li Qiankun said decisively, his tone revealing unquestionable determination. He knew that the path of cultivation was full of unknowns and dangers. Only by moving forward courageously could one continuously break through oneself and reach higher realms.

The decision was made, and the five quickly packed their bags and set off for the Qinling Mountains. They were Li Qiankun, Gu Jiting, Tang Yingjie, Xia Mingyu, Hong Bin, and Fu Chen. Each was a leader in the cultivation world, possessing extraordinary strength and wisdom.

Along the way, they crossed mountains and ridges, enduring hardships. The Qinling Mountains' paths were rugged and difficult to navigate, with dense jungles and steep peaks seemingly a test set by nature. However, under Gu Jiting's guidance, they always found the fastest path and avoided even the most seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

"Brother Gu, your knowledge of Qinling Mountains is really amazing." Li Qiankun exclaimed as they walked, his tone full of admiration for Gu Jiting.

Gu Jiting smiled slightly and said, "Qinling is where I grew up. I'm familiar with every inch of this land. Just follow me, and I guarantee you won't have to take any detours."

During the journey, Tang Yingjie and Xia Mingyu were responsible for preparing food and water. Tang Yingjie, skilled in cooking, quickly built a simple campfire and began cooking. Meanwhile, Xia Mingyu busily collected water to ensure everyone had enough.

"Yingjie, your skills are getting better and better." Xia Mingyu praised while helping.

Tang Yingjie chuckled and said, "Mingyu, you're complimenting me. I was forced to do this. After all, if you want to survive in the wild, you need good cooking skills."

Meanwhile, Hong Bin and Fu Chen joined Li Qiankun in exploring their surroundings. They vigilantly observed their surroundings, anticipating any potential dangers. Hong Bin, sword in hand, exuded a powerful aura, while Fu Chen, longbow strapped to his back, remained ready to respond to any potential danger.

"Brother Qiankun, the depths of the Qinling Mountains are indeed very dangerous. We must remain vigilant at all times." Hong Bin said in a deep voice.

Li Qiankun nodded and said, "Yes, this place is full of unknowns and dangers. But as long as we unite as one, there will be no obstacles that we cannot overcome."

As they were moving forward cautiously, Tang Yingjie suddenly shouted in surprise, "Everyone, come and see, I found a rare medicinal herb!"

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around and saw a crystal-clear medicinal herb emitting a faint glow quietly growing in a rock crevice. The medicinal effect of this herb was so strong that it could greatly increase their cultivation.

"This is 'Lingyuan Grass', which is extremely rare. I didn't expect we would find it here." Gu Jiting said after careful identification.

Li Qiankun reached out and gently stroked the Lingyuan grass, feeling the tremendous vitality contained within it. He knew very well what this herb meant to them.

Just as they finished gathering the spiritual essence grass and prepared to continue on their journey, a mysterious creature suddenly emerged from the depths of the jungle. It looked ferocious, its fangs bared, its eyes gleaming with a fierce gleam. However, when it met the five people's gaze, it suddenly became docile.

"This is... 'Shadow Beast'?" Gu Jiting said in surprise.

Shadow beasts are mysterious creatures that live deep in the Qinling Mountains. They are said to be able to hide in darkness and attack enemies without being seen. However, the shadow beast before him seemed to have no malicious intent.

"It seems that it has no ill intentions towards us." Li Qiankun said slowly, and at the same time signaled everyone not to act rashly.

The shadow beast seemed to feel Li Qiankun's kindness. It rubbed Li Qiankun's leg gently, then turned around and disappeared into the jungle.

After this setback, the five of them moved forward more cautiously. Finally, under Gu Jiting's guidance, they arrived at a hidden cave. The entrance was completely obscured by dense vines. If it weren't for Gu Jiting's guidance, they would have had a hard time finding it.

"Everyone be careful, there may be unknown dangers hidden here." Li Qiankun said in a deep voice.

The five people carefully entered the cave, only to find it brightly lit and filled with countless precious cultivation texts and magical tools. These texts and magical tools all emitted a faint glow, as if they contained infinite power.

"Here...this is actually an ancient relic!" Tang Yingjie shouted in surprise.

Xia Mingyu flipped through the books curiously, her eyes sparkling with excitement, while Hong Bin and Fu Chen carefully examined the magic weapons, trying to figure out their origins and uses.

"It seems that we really found the treasure this time." Gu Jiting said with a smile.

Li Qiankun stood quietly by, taking in the antiquity and mystery emanating from this relic. He knew full well what these texts and magical instruments meant to them. They would not only help them improve their cultivation, but also provide them with a deeper understanding of the path of cultivation.

After a period of exploration, the five people finally returned with a full harvest. They sat by the campfire and shared their gains and insights.

"This trip to the Qinling Mountains has given me a deeper understanding of Quanzhen Taoism," Li Qiankun said slowly. "Quanzhen Taoism emphasizes the unity of man and nature, and conforming to nature. And this land of the Qinling Mountains is the perfect embodiment of the power of nature."

Tang Yingjie excitedly showed off a manual of cultivation he had found: "This manual contains a powerful spell. I must practice it well."

Xia Mingyu smiled and said, "I found some precious medicinal herbs that can be used to refine pills. I believe that with these pills, our cultivation will be able to reach a higher level."

Hong Bin and Fu Chen also showed off the magic weapons and classics they found, their faces filled with satisfaction and joy.

At this moment, Gu Jiting suddenly said, "Actually, this trip to Qinling has a more important purpose."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked towards Gu Jiting, who said solemnly, "We came here to find an answer. An answer about cultivation, about life, and about the universe."

Li Qiankun's heart moved when he heard this. He understood what Gu Jiting meant by the answer. It was a truth they had been pursuing but could never reach.

"Brother Gu, are you saying... the answers we want will be here?" Li Qiankun asked tentatively.

Gu Jiting nodded and said, "That's right. The friend who gave me the information said that we would have the answers we want here. Although he didn't reveal too much, I believe him."

However, Hong Bin expressed his concern: "Brother Li, how can you be so trusting? The Qinling Mountains are unfathomable. If we go astray, wouldn't we be asking for trouble?"

Li Qiankun smiled slightly, patted Hong Bin on the shoulder and said, "Brother Hong, don't worry. My friend is no ordinary person. Since he said that there is an answer here, he must have his reasons. Besides, we are here to train ourselves, right?"

Hong Bin shook his head helplessly, but said nothing more. He knew that once Li Qiankun made up his mind, he would not change it easily.

At this moment, Li Qiankun suddenly closed his eyes, clasped his hands together, and muttered something. Hong Bin and Fu Chen gathered around him curiously. A faint white light shone around Li Qiankun, and then six blurry figures separated from him and dispersed in all directions.

"This is..." Hong Bin looked at the scene in surprise.

Li Qiankun opened his eyes and explained, "This is a kind of observation technique I practiced called 'Bai Ze Observation Technique'. I released these six senses to search for unusual places. Perhaps they can find the answer for us."

Fu Chen nodded, but there was still a hint of worry in his eyes: "Brother Zhang, there are many unknown dangers hidden in the Qinling Mountains. Although your observation skills are amazing, you must be careful."

Li Qiankun smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on them. If I find anything, I'll notify everyone immediately."

Time passed minute by minute as the five people waited quietly in the cave. Sometimes they talked in low voices, sometimes they closed their eyes to rest, each adjusting their state in their own way.

Finally, after a long wait, one of Li Qiankun's six senses suddenly sent back a message. It discovered an unusual place, full of rich spiritual energy and mysterious atmosphere.

"Everyone, get ready. We're leaving." Li Qiankun stood up, his tone full of determination and expectation.

The five of them quickly packed up their belongings and followed one of Li Qiankun's six sense incarnations to the mysterious place. Along the way, they crossed mountains and ridges, cut through thorns and finally arrived at their destination.

Before me lay a vast meadow, covered in exotic flowers, plants, and trees. The air was filled with a rich, spiritual energy, refreshing and soothing. At the end of the meadow, a towering mountain peak loomed, shrouded in mist and clouds.

"Is this... the good place Brother Gu mentioned?" Hong Bin asked in surprise.

Gu Jiting nodded and said, "Yes, it is here. The spiritual energy here is so rich, it must be a treasured place for cultivation."

Li Qiankun stood quietly by, taking in the atmosphere of the place. He knew that this was where the answers they had been searching for lay.

"Let's set up camp here," Li Qiankun said, "and begin a new journey of cultivation."

The five people acted quickly, set up the tent and lit a bonfire. They sat around the bonfire and shared their feelings and expectations.

"This trip to the Qinling Mountains was truly full of surprises and discoveries," Tang Yingjie said with emotion. "I believe we will find more answers here."

Xia Mingyu smiled and said, "Yes, the spiritual energy here is so rich, our cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds."

Hong Bin and Fu Chen also agreed: "But it's better to be careful..."

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