My Optimized Immortal Life

The layout of the main hall is extremely simple. In addition to the Taoist statue and incense table in the center, and three cushions for worship, there is an incense altar at each corner of the hall. Incense is burning on them, and the green smoke is curling up, which makes people feel calm and peaceful when they smell it.

Chen Qing actually recognized this thing. This incense was called Calming Incense. Although the name sounded very noble, its raw material was just a kind of inferior herb in the world of immortal cultivation. It was useless to immortal cultivators with magical powers. It was a weapon used by Qingsong Sanren and others to deceive mortals.

After entering the main hall, Qingsong Sanren walked in front of Chen Qing. He looked at the entrance to the side hall and said to Chen Qing.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanqing, please move to the side hall. There are tables, chairs, and tea sets inside. This is where the temple entertains guests."

Chen Qing nodded and smiled.

"Fellow Daoist, please make the arrangements."

Seeing this, Qingsong Sanren said nothing more, turned around and walked into the side hall.

Chen Qing followed behind him, and as for Mu Yu and the others, they followed behind Chen Qing in case Chen Qing made any sudden moves.

After entering the side hall, it was exactly as Qingsong Sanren described. There was a square table in the hall, surrounded by several wooden chairs. On the table, there were also teapots and teacups.

The two took their seats one after another, while Mu Yu and others stood behind Qingsong Sanren. Everyone's eyes were fixed on Chen Qing at this time, with an inexplicable meaning.

"Now, fellow Daoist, you can tell me what's going on."

Qingsong Sanren looked at Chen Qing, with a hint of urgency in his words, as if he was extremely dissatisfied with Chen Qing's previous behavior and wanted to interrogate him.

Now that we are seated, we can get down to business.

Chen Qing was thinking in his mind that his purpose of coming to Qingsong Temple was not just to find out the situation. In addition, he also planned to use Qingsong Sanren's information channels to learn about the future situation in the world of immortal cultivation.

As for how to achieve his goal, he already has some ideas.

"Since you already know about the invasion of the demonic sect, I wonder if you have made any preparations?"

Chen Qing asked this.

His question made Qingsong Sanren stunned for a moment, and then he answered.

"Since you, fellow Daoist, are aware of the demonic invasion, you should also be aware that independent cultivators like us have no recourse in this crisis, which could affect the entire Song Kingdom's cultivation world. We can only hope to avoid being encountered..."

Speaking of this, Qingsong Sanren couldn't help but smile bitterly, while Mu Yu and others behind them had stiff expressions and a hint of unwillingness. It was obvious that Qingsong Sanren also told them about the crisis of the invasion of the demonic sect.

And the fact is just as he said. In the situation of the invasion of demons, which is rare in a thousand years, even a real person who has established his foundation would find it difficult to protect himself. The combat power of the demon cultivators is obviously high among the same level, and ordinary cultivators cannot compete with them at all.

In this situation, basically no demon cultivator would look upon a place like Qingsong Temple, which has no money and no magical weapons. Of course, they just look down upon it. If they encounter one, they will probably be easily destroyed. If they encounter some demon cultivators who practice special skills or possess special magical weapons, such as the Hundred Souls Banner held by Zuo Ze, then they will be in a more miserable situation. Even their souls will be refined and turned into nourishment for the demon cultivator to improve his strength.

This is also the reason why the invasion of the demonic sect poses such a great threat to the Song Dynasty's cultivation world.

"Haha...that's true."

Seeing this, Chen Qing also echoed and continued.

"Fellow Daoist, this Taoist temple has been renovated quite luxuriously. It must be related to the county magistrate in that city."

As soon as Chen Qing said this, one of the disciples standing behind Qingsong Sanren suddenly stepped forward. Just as he was about to speak, he was dragged back by Mu Yu and several disciples.

Chen Qing watched this scene without saying a word.

"Fellow Daoist, you are making fun of me. No matter how luxurious this Taoist temple is, it is still just a thing of the mortal world. Even if the county magistrate tries to please him in every possible way, for cultivators like us, it is nothing but a passing cloud."

Qingsong Sanren replied like this, and then asked Chen Qing another question.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanqing is so young, why do you start traveling around the world instead of finding a family sect to practice diligently? Perhaps you will be lucky enough to achieve the foundation building stage in the future."

Chen Qing smiled. This Qingsong Sanren still wanted to find out about his background, but Chen Qing did not intend to answer him.

"Foundation Building? Fellow Daoist, you think too highly of me. With my low aptitude, let alone Foundation Building, I'm afraid I won't be able to reach the realm of Perfect Qi Refining even in my entire life."

Then, without waiting for Qingsong Sanren to speak, Chen Qing continued.

"I am now preparing to find a secluded place like you, my fellow Taoist, to spend my life in peace."

"Oh, from what you said, it seems like you've already found it?"

"Well, I've found a good place near Luoxia Mountain. I came here just to see fellow travelers nearby."

Chen Qing smiled.

"The path to immortality is difficult. For those of us with low aptitude, we are lucky enough to possess this power."

Qingsong Sanren smiled bitterly.

Chen Qing nodded, but in his heart he did not agree with what Qingsong Sanren said. He knew very well that as a person with innate abilities, he would not be constrained by his qualifications. The only things that could limit him were the various unknown high-level techniques and secret arts. If he could obtain a dozen techniques that could be cultivated all the way to the Spirit Transformation Stage, he could use his innate abilities to deduce a technique that was most suitable for his own practice. The rest would only require enough time and resources.

Chen Qing has great ambitions. Although he is currently only in the Qi Refining stage, he has the confidence to achieve the Nascent Soul stage or even the Divine Transformation stage. As for higher realms, he will need to change the map, so there is no need to rush.

"Since Fellow Daoist Xuanqing is planning to stay here for a long time, there are some things we should talk about."

"Oh, I'd love to hear the details."

When Chen Qing heard this, his expression became serious.

He knew that the real point had come, and this was one of the reasons why he came here.

"First of all, the mortal kingdom of Song is not as simple as you think. You should have noticed this."

Qingsong Sanren said so.

Chen Qing nodded. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Song State, as the only mortal kingdom ruling this area, had connections with all the major sects. Every year, it sent many children with the qualifications to cultivate immortality to the major sects, including the children of kings or ministers.

Among them, there will definitely be some monks whose immortal path is cut off due to various reasons, who will return to Song State to enjoy the glory and wealth of the mortal world.

"Song State still has three Supreme Elders alive today, and each of them is at the Foundation Establishment stage."

Although Chen Qing had long expected that there would be cultivators left in the Song Kingdom, he was still surprised when Qingsong Sanren spoke.

"Three Foundation Establishment Masters?!"

Seeing Qingsong Sanren nodded affirmatively, Chen Qing took a deep breath.

In the mortal realm, a Foundation Establishment Immortal who can fly is basically no different from an immortal. But for casual Qi-refining cultivators like Chen Qing, the Foundation Establishment Immortal status is an insurmountable shackle.

Even though these real people have cut off their path to immortality, foundation building is still foundation building. The difference in realm basically cuts off Chen Qing's desire to visit the palace.

This made Chen Qing helplessly complain. Wouldn't it be good for a Foundation Establishment cultivator to establish a family in the Immortal Cultivation Realm? Why did he have to come to the mortal world?