Beauty helps me achieve immortality

The area outside the Nangong clan compound is located in a valley.

The moment Zhao Qing took the jade bottle.

My heart sank immediately, and my thoughts began to take shape.

Leave a drop of blood from your wrist...

What use is the blood of mortals in this otherworldly realm?

There's a 70-80% chance they're looking for Qingying!

After all, Zhao Qing himself was looking for Qingying, so he naturally assumed that since he had a preconceived notion.

Although Qingying is probably only three or four years old now, and may not necessarily have the aptitude to cultivate in the future, she was discovered by the Nangong family.

However, the actions of the Nangong family...

now.

Holding the jade bottle, Zhao Qing suppressed all his complicated thoughts and decided to solve the immediate problem first.

His own blood was also extremely unique.

If even a single drop is taken away and stored away, the Floating Shadow Illusion Magic can't reach into someone else's storage ring... and then it will be discovered.

Moreover, a wisp of primordial spirit enveloped his head.

There weren't any good solutions on the spot...

In this valley.

Wang Jinhong, who was the first to be tested, was puzzled for only two or three breaths.

His hands moved instantly, energy bursting from his fingertips, as he tried to cut his wrist to draw a drop of blood...

Zhao Qing couldn't come up with any particularly ingenious solution.

On the spot, he planned to use the Illusionary Shadow Technique to seal the blood into the bottle first.

Afterwards, he used his supernatural powers to stand upright and disappear, invisibly following Nangong Qi, wanting to see where he would take the blood...

But now!

Just as Zhao Qing unleashed martial arts energy from his fingertips, his aunt raised an eyebrow and watched from afar!

The woman, Lu Miaoxuan, explained with a smile! On the spirit boat, Nangong Qi lowered his eyes indifferently!

A vast wisp of primordial spirit swirled around in the high heavens!

In Zhao Qing's mind.

Suddenly, I felt a burning, stinging pain!

An extremely obscure will, conveyed indifferently!

The woman's voice was calm: "Give it directly, no tricks needed."

That voice belongs to the Phoenix!

Phoenix girl!

Zhao Qing's heart froze for a moment. He was pleasantly surprised by the unexpected turn of events, but he couldn't help feeling speechless.

You, sir...

Want to get involved too?

Even if you're going to cover the losses, do you need to do it here?

now.

Zhao Qing found it unbelievable. Even with a wisp of primordial spirit above his head, resolving this trivial matter of essence blood would still be very easy.

However, following them afterwards is a bit more troublesome.

Unexpectedly, the Phoenix, witnessing this scene in the secret realm, immediately sent its will to protect the situation.

Zhao Qing: ...

That’s okay too.

With the Phoenix Maiden's words, he naturally acted swiftly.

Like an ordinary martial artist, he forced blood out of the body when necessary and drank from a bottle when necessary.

And at the same time he made this move.

Then I felt an extremely subtle heat coming from it!

The blood droplet that was about to spill from his wrist was instantly transformed into a phoenix fire, and all its spiritual essence and energy were instantly refined!

Zhao Qing cultivates the Blood Path, making his perception exceptionally clear.

It was almost the instant the blood dripped from his wrist onto the jade bottle!

It was already the essence of blood that had been walking on the blood-stained clothes, which quickly transformed into ordinary mortal blood!

Even his connection with the blood energy in the bottle was severed!

It was as if that wasn't his blood that had dripped...

And all this.

It happened silently.

How could a mere wisp of primordial spirit perceive the Phoenix's attack?

As blood dripped into the jade bottle.

The scarlet hue stained the jade disc...

Zhao Qing remained calm, carefully fastened the stopper, respectfully placed it on the jade tablet, and then turned to wait aside.

On the spirit boat.

The Golden Core cultivator from the Nangong clan nodded slowly, reaching out to take the jade bottle into his palm: "Next."

High above, a wisp of the primordial spirit of some unknown Nascent Soul cultivator remained shrouded in the heavens as usual, without any sign of abnormality...

"call……"

Zhao Qing stood to the side and glanced at his aunt almost imperceptibly.

I felt a mix of amusement and exasperation.

It's already outrageous enough that he, a blood-stained wanderer, came to test his aptitude and leave his essence blood.

I originally intended to gloss over the matter temporarily, and then let Nangong Qi deal with me later.

But who could have predicted this!

In this remote, uncharted land, a martial artist with innate talent was undergoing a aptitude test...

A dignified immortal, the master of the Jade Capital Phoenix, and the supreme ruler of the ancient demon court!

They were secretly helping people cheat!

This is more than just a dimensionality reduction attack?

This is absolutely outrageous! It's ridiculous that they opened the door for someone so ridiculous! It's utterly absurd!

……

What happened next.

There were no further surprises.

More than thirty martial artists were tested on their aptitude in succession.

Some were happy while others were sad, but not a single superior spiritual root appeared again.

Each person left a drop of blood, which was collected and taken away by the Golden Core cultivators of the Nangong Clan.

Another Foundation Establishment cultivator arrived to lead the martial artists away and arrange various tasks for them to receive cultivation techniques.

This has nothing to do with Zhao Qingquan.

As Qiu Lin's disciple, he naturally left with Qiu Lin and Lu Miaoxuan.

They went to a neighborhood on the outskirts of the Nangong clan and rented a house suitable for a Golden Core cultivator to settle down in.

……

·

The moonlight is clear and bright, like silk and mist.

In the large house west of Qingwu Lane, Auntie smiled gently and saw Lu Miaoxuan off after exchanging pleasantries.

Finally, peace and quiet settled in this temporary home.

As the array for concealing sound and conducting reconnaissance was activated.

After standing for a long time, Zhao Qing finally managed to sit down on the edge of the stone table.

Simultaneously.

A flash of white light appeared from her aunt's sleeve, and Qinghuan, dressed in a water-colored dress, smiled gently as she approached her master and massaged his shoulders.

"Elder Ding has not been in the clan for the past two days."

"Let's take a break and investigate first."

"After that, I will go and visit again... to see what the arrangements are."

My aunt tapped rhythmically on the table with her slender hands, pondering and whispering to herself.

"Does my husband think... that the Nangong clan's desire for these people's essence and blood is related to their search for Qingjun?"

Zhao Qing heard this.

A smile involuntarily crept onto his lips as he looked at his aunt's serious demeanor with a hint of amusement and curiosity.

Auntie was particularly concerned about protecting Qingjun.

He pulled Qinghuan into his arms and considered for a moment: "Most likely... Let's go home first and see Nangong Yao."

Zhao Qing had Xiaoyi retrieve the Heavenly Evolution Chart because of this plan.

Reality.

He wanted to see if the Phoenix Emperor would have any other explanations... after all, the Phoenix Maiden had taken action earlier.

The aunt glanced at Zhao Qing's expression.

He immediately understood and exchanged a silent smile with Qinghuan.

She then communicated with Shuyue, inviting her and her husband into the secret realm, leaving Qinghuan and the Bone Maiden's life butterfly to stand guard here... lest someone come looking for them.

……

This time, let's return to the Celestial Evolution Chart.

Aunt Zhao Qing and Bone Maiden Shu Yue met up and headed straight for the Soul Hall on the second floor of the Star Palace to meet Xiao Nangong.

Firstly, regarding the internal situation of the Nangong clan, Elder Ding will later assign tasks to Auntie. You can ask Little Nangong who this person is, as well as what the Nangong clan might do with the essence blood.

Secondly, the Star Palace is very close to Phoenix's island, so it's a good opportunity to see if Phoenix will have any further explanation.

now.

Zhao Qing's way of getting along with her master's best friend is particularly strange and bizarre.

As a grown man, it wasn't appropriate for him to keep visiting, and besides, Fenghuang didn't give him a friendly look.

But at certain times, the phoenix will suddenly appear, like a zombie, and occasionally say a few words.

Subtle and gradual influence.

This has led to the current state of affairs.

Whether the Phoenix gave any instructions or not, we'll find out by going to the Star Palace and waiting for further developments.

……

·

Tianyan Secret Realm.

Star Palace, Soul Palace.

Zhao Qing and his group met with Xiao Nangong and immediately told him about the situation outside.

Of course, even though Xiao Nangong needed the Soul Palace to nurture him, he had recently observed the current Nangong clan through the Bone Woman.

And now.

Nangong Xiaoluoli frowned slightly.

He hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "Ding Shixian?"

"Among the non-clan members who originated from the Shattered Star Clan, only Ding Shixian is a Nascent Soul cultivator and cannot be considered an elder."

"but……"

The girl hesitated softly, her expression becoming somewhat complicated, and shook her head at Zhao Qinggu.

"From what I just saw, the Nangong clan doesn't seem to be based on a clan system now... but is gradually transforming into a lineage system..."

"The rules and regulations are completely different from before."

Clan system?

Clan system! ?

Zhao Qing and his aunt exchanged a glance, and he nodded thoughtfully.

The so-called clan system naturally resembles the ancient clans of the past—a colossal entity bound by bloodlines.

Each ancestral hall possesses a profound and rich heritage, with the ancestral halls of the head of the family and various branches as its roots, maintaining the ancient clan's bloodline for thousands of years.

As for the sect system... it was what I had just seen, and it was closer to the appearance of the Medicine Sect, with elders, deacons, and others clearly defined and each having their own division of labor.

However, since the foundation is the same, the differences are not significant.

The former is simply easier to pass on bloodlines and has a very strong cohesive force.

The latter is easier to manage, more organized, and has stronger execution capabilities.

My aunt nodded slightly.

He spoke softly: "It seems that the Nangong clan is no longer under the leadership of the head of your ancestral hall."

Xiaoyi spoke so softly.

But there's one thing everyone knows.

Compared to the ancient clan system, the clan system is more conducive to efficient expansion, more suitable for the environment outside the mainstream, and... it also makes it easier to find people when responsibilities are assigned to specific details.

Nangong Yao sighed softly, her expression inevitably showing some melancholy.

She had once been a acting head of the family, and seeing the current state of the Nangong family, she couldn't help but feel a deep sense of melancholy.

and……

Nangong Yao was conflicted, and she felt a sense of crisis for the Nangong Ancient Clan!

This has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not one seeks out Qingjun, or whether or not one is noticed by the Phoenix...

Born into an era of clan-based society, she now witnesses the changes within the clan and understands that these changes have strayed from the interests of the bloodline and the clan as a whole, causing the entire Nangong Ancient Clan to become increasingly disunited…

Even with stricter rules, the looser bond between family members is the foundation upon which ancient clans can be passed down.

...to destroy one's own walls.

The girl lowered her almond-shaped eyes, feeling helpless and resigned, but did not tell Zhao Qing and the others.

After considering it carefully, she looked up again and said only softly.

"Your Shadowless Divine Power was quite suitable during the Immortal Path..."

"We can secretly investigate Nangong Qi and see where he took the essence blood."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qing glanced at Xiao Nangong's preoccupied expression and nodded slightly in response, "That was my plan as well."

"In that case, I'll go take a look first, and then we'll discuss it further when I see Ding Shixian."

He said this.

Unable to receive instructions from the Phoenix, they naturally proceeded according to their previous plan.

……

Not long.

Zhao Qing and his three companions then left the Soul Palace.

Shuyue saw him and Xiaoyi off, while the Bone Woman remained in the secret realm, with Mingdie following outside.

Given the current situation.

Zhao Qing then concealed his tracks and went out to secretly investigate where the collected essence blood had gone.

The aunt waited quietly for Ding Shixian to assign her a task.

……

That night.

Inside and outside the Tianyan Diagram, all fell silent.

Within the Soul Palace inside the catalog, only soul lamps floated, gathering a faint aura of Yin energy.

Beyond the catalogue.

Qinghuan also accompanied her aunt and tidied up the temporary residence a little.

The master, carrying the Bone Woman's life butterfly, used his Shadowless Divine Power to escape from the neighborhood and go to find the whereabouts of those essence blood...

however……

About two hours later.

Inside the secret realm, in the Star Palace Soul Hall.

As wisps of Yin energy gathered, Nangong Yao's previously scattered soul form reformed.

The girl looked utterly dejected, a stark contrast to her previous demeanor.

After she manifested her soul form.

Without the slightest hesitation, he directly used the meager soul power to grasp his soul lamp...

Without a word, they headed towards the small island outside the Star Palace.

—That celestial palace shrouded in mist and fog!

"Disciple Nangong Yao requests an audience with the Emperor."

Beyond the boundless Shenque Palace.

The girl's figure was ethereal, she held the soul lamp in her hand, bowed respectfully, and then did not raise her head again.

This situation.

This naturally attracted the attention of the family on the sea cliff.

Shu Yue Ning Mei silently observed from the shadows, her divine sense circulating...

soon.

From within the Phoenix's divine palace, a calm command rang out: "Come."

This is the end.

Nangong Yao's soul disappeared and was led into the Divine Palace by the Phoenix.

Shuyue Ningmei and Gu Nu were no longer aware of the commotion, so Gu Nu's life butterfly informed her husband.

In this regard.

Zhao Qing remained hidden outside, merely smiling as if he had anticipated this, and said nothing more.

……

·

Within the Phoenix's Divine Palace.

The woman in the palace robes sat calmly to one side of the palace, looking up at the scene.

And the soul of the girl.

Then he calmly put down the soul lamp, respectfully knelt down below the woman, and whispered with his head bowed: "The Nangong clan has gone astray. I beg Your Majesty to save my Nangong bloodline."

Oh?

The Phoenix Maiden's delicate eyebrows twitched slightly. Had the Nangong Clan already deviated from the norm?

She took a closer look at the person sitting down.

Even as one of the immortals and gods of the Jade Capital, he was still surprised.

After all... Zhao Qing is outside, and the investigation has only just begun.

Nangong Yao had already made that decision.

“How come you see?”

The Phoenix Maiden spoke with a hint of doubt, but in reality, she was quite interested, and thus inquired of the woman beneath her.

Listen to this inquiry.

Nangong Yao parted her red lips slightly, then pursed them, offering no response for the moment.

Her posture was extremely respectful.

Now it's very clear...

The Nangong clan... is no longer the real Nangong clan.

The Nangong clan, now residing outside the borders, is nothing more than a large clan in name only.

This is definitely not the glorious ancient clan that once ruled Zhongzhou!

Even more!

She could imagine that the true foundation of the Nangong family had already vanished!

Did the thirteenth patriarch perish?

The foundation for achieving Dao may no longer exist...

This is intuition.

These external forces are merely tools of certain wills...

Even if it isn't.

That has to be it! It absolutely has to be!

Nangong Yao remained silent for a moment.

She said softly, "I believe that the ancestors of each ancestral hall in the Nangong clan have already perished."

"Those in power are not of the Nangong clan."

"What we see now, the Nangong family, are merely puppets..."

The words fell.

The woman in the palace dress stood upright, her eyes lowered as she scrutinized the scene.

Nangong Yao paused slightly.

He then added, "I once served as Cuiyuan's attendant and co-managed the Nangong clan with the clan leader. The changes I've undergone... are completely different from the atmosphere of the clan now."

That's it...

The Phoenix Maiden nodded slightly and said calmly and casually, "You're quite good."

Such ambiguous words caused the young girl sitting below to tremble slightly and fall silent.

What kind of insight did the Phoenix Queen possess?

How could one not understand Nangong Yao's intentions?

Regardless of whether the Nangong clan was influenced by immortals or gods, and regardless of whether the ancestral hall of the Nangong clan still exists.

As long as Nangong Yao is here, she will speak so earnestly and frankly.

That already saved the Nangong family...

At least, half of them were saved.

As for the other half, that's up to fate.

This is about cutting ties with oneself early...

only.

The Phoenix Maiden glanced down calmly, then nodded slightly, saying noncommittally, "I understand. Go and do it."

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