My Optimized Immortal Life

Seeing that Chen Qing didn't seem to care about Xiao Long, Luo Qingfeng let out a breath, turned around and left.

With this spiritual vein, Jiang Yuhuo's dependence on their Sanhe Gang was greatly reduced. Although the Sanhe Gang would hand over a large amount of spiritual stones to him every year, compared with the spiritual vein, the spiritual stones were naturally not that important.

What's more, no matter what, Jiang Yuhuo is already a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Even if Xiao Long is protecting Xiao Hu again, he will not easily make an enemy with a Foundation Establishment cultivator. It is more likely that the two sides will reach an agreement and give up the interests of their Sanhe Gang.

After realizing this, Luo Qingfeng sighed inwardly. In the beginning, when Zhu Chiting brought Jiang Yuhuo into the gang, Luo Qingfeng was actually quite happy.

After all, it is not easy for their Sanhe Gang to survive in Wanren City where foundation-building forces gather. Only with a great foundation-building cultivator as a backer can they be truly stable. But who knew that their Sanhe Gang would suddenly discover a spiritual vein.

For independent cultivators who are building their foundation, the most troublesome thing in their practice is resources. Therefore, as long as they are building their foundation, they will basically join or establish a force to gain resources and provide for their own practice.

Jiang Yuhuo is naturally no exception, but it is hard to say after he has the spiritual vein.

After returning to the Sanhe Gang, only one day later, Luo Qingfeng saw Xiao Long coming to visit. The latter was tall, with muscles bulging all over his body, squeezing his robes together. Coupled with the magical aura of a foundation-building cultivator, he gave off a very oppressive feeling.

Xiao Long looked around the entire Sanhe Gang and was suddenly disappointed. He did not feel the magical power of foundation building in the Sanhe Gang, which meant that Jiang Yuhuo was not staying in the Sanhe Gang.

He turned and looked at Luo Qingfeng.

Luo Qingfeng felt his scalp tingling, but he still stood up and spoke.

"It is truly an honor for the Sanhe Gang that Senior Xiao has come to visit us..."

But before Luo Qingfeng could finish speaking, Xiao Long interrupted him.

"Where is Jiang Yuhuo?"

Luo Qingfeng smiled bitterly when he heard this.

"Mr. Jiang is currently practicing in the outside world and is not in the gang. If you, senior, want to find Mr. Jiang, please come back in a few days."

Xiao Long laughed loudly when he heard this.

"I see that the Sanhe Gang is located close to the Biqing River. The scenery is beautiful and the view is pleasant, but I don't want to leave for the moment."

After that, he added.

"Boss Luo probably won't care about this."

Luo Qingfeng smiled, but in his heart he was cursing Xiao Long for relying on his skills to show off.

"Senior Xiao, what are you talking about? The Poison Dragon Gang has been rooted in the Biqing River for decades. They should have seen the many breathtaking views along the river. Although the Sanhe Gang's location is good, the scenery here is not particularly stunning."

Xiao Long smiled when he heard this.

"Actually, seeing the scenery was just a side activity. I heard that he helped the Neijiang tribute fight two enemies alone, single-handedly killing two second-level monsters and averting a dangerous beast attack. I, Xiao Long, really admire such people, so I want to get to know them."

Hearing this, Luo Qingfeng had no more reason to refuse and he frowned.

"Since Gang Leader Xiao is so determined, please wait for a moment until Jiang Gongsheng arrives."

After saying that, Luo Qingfeng turned to look at Wang Yan and said.

"Go and invite Jiang Gongsheng over quickly. Gang Leader Xiao is in a good mood today and wants to have a good chat with him."

After saying that, Luo Qingfeng turned around and looked at Xiao Long.

"Boss Xiao, please come in and take a seat, and wait for Lord Jiang to arrive."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Long nodded in agreement and followed Luo Qingfeng into the main hall.

After the two entered the main hall, Wang Yan immediately set off for the spiritual vein, preparing to ask Jiang Yuhuo to come and deal with it.

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Chen Qing was still refining the essence of earth and fire, but Wang Yan's arrival forced him to interrupt the refining process. After listening to Wang Yan's account of Xiao Long's arrival, he smiled.

"In that case, let me meet Xiao Long."

After he finished speaking, he took Wang Yan and boarded a flying boat directly to the Sanhe Gang.

Xiao Long didn't have to wait long before his consciousness sensed the magical power of a foundation-building cultivator. He smiled and said to Luo Qingfeng who was chatting with him nearby.

"Boss Luo, it looks like Jiang Gongsheng has arrived. How about you and I go out and greet him?"

"Why do you have to do this? I am just a casual cultivator, a nobody. How could I be so appreciated by Gang Leader Xiao?"

Before Xiao Long finished speaking, Chen Qing strode into the main hall. He immediately saw Luo Qingfeng sitting on the main seat, and Xiao Long beside him.

When Luo Qingfeng saw Chen Qing finally arrived, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, then turned around and left, leaving the main hall to the two foundation-building cultivators.

After watching Luo Qingfeng leave, Xiao Long turned his gaze to Chen Qing.

Jiang Yuhuo's hair and beard are all white, his skin is wrinkled, and he seems to be very old, but his aura is steady and his magical powers are profound. He doesn't look like he is about to reach his end. Is it because he broke through the foundation building stage when the deadline was approaching?

After secretly observing him for a while, he couldn't tell how powerful Chen Qing was. After all, the latter's cultivation was comparable to his, and their spiritual awareness wouldn't be too different. It would be difficult to find out anything without taking action.

Chen Qing walked to the main seat and sat down calmly, then looked at Xiao Long with a calm expression.

"In his early years, Gang Leader Xiao overpowered a number of independent cultivators and possessed great luck. After successfully building his foundation, he established the Poison Dragon Gang and has been in charge of the Biqing River for decades. He is very famous in this old man's eyes."

Xiao Long also smiled when he heard this.

"I am just surviving in the cracks of Wanren City. I can't say I am famous. But Fellow Daoist Jiang fought two monsters alone and killed them alone. This is not something that everyone can do."

Chen Qing smiled and spoke immediately.

"Although the monsters are physically powerful, their intelligence is low. How can they compare to cultivators? Moreover, I am at least a casual cultivator in the foundation building stage. I have fought all the way here. If I can't even deal with two monsters, wouldn't it be a shame for my cultivation?"

"Fellow Daoist is also a man of temperament. It is very difficult for a casual cultivator to cultivate, and it is even more difficult to establish a foundation. You have fought your way up and down and achieved the foundation. Your talent and ability are evident."

Xiao Long praised Chen Qing a few words, and then said.

"Resources are scarce in Song, and the majority are taken up by the four sects. We, the independent cultivators who are building our foundation, can only band together to occupy some scattered resources. However, we are still too scattered. We can only rely on Wanren City, a place with abundant resources, to fill the gaps. Wanren City is about to hold an auction. Are you interested in going?"

Chen Qing nodded after hearing this.

"Although I have already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, I am still short of cultivation resources. I am hoping that the auction will bring me more elixirs for cultivation. How can I not go?"

Xiao Long smiled when he heard this.

"Although the auction is good, it is hosted by the four sects, and the good things left are limited. Fellow Daoist, you may not know that Liu Shengzi will also hold an auction in the near future and invite many independent cultivators to exchange resources. If you don't mind, I can take you to participate."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing lowered his head and thought for a moment, then readily agreed.

As soon as the matter was settled, Xiao Long took his leave immediately without mentioning Xiao Hu at all.