Beauty helps me achieve immortality

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The Nangong clan has three ancestral halls.

As Zhao Qing and his entourage approached their imperial boat, flying boats could be seen coming and going everywhere, and the ancient clan's main hall was bustling with activity.

Those who came here to see the patriarch were mostly from within the state, including members of various sects and ancient clans of the Central State.

"Fairy Sihe, please come."

As the blood-clad immortal boat approached, respectful laughter echoed as the Nascent Soul cultivator stepped out of the hall to greet it.

Seeing this, Zhao Qing smiled knowingly and nodded to the man.

Even just by listening to the tone of voice, one should know who the person is.

They called out to Si He first, then to him and Sister Zhang, and they didn't call him "Immortal Lord," but "Fairy"...

This is the recognized Heavenly Fragrance Eightfold Path.

If it's not someone from the Fang family, then who else could it be?

as predicted.

Upon seeing Zhao Qing nod and smile, the man in the Nascent Soul stage immediately bowed respectfully to the white-haired demon god amidst the blood-stained pavilions...

“Recently, there have been some trivial matters in Jiuxuan Prefecture.”

"Fang Li, on behalf of the Fang family of Zhongzhou, thanks the fairy."

"I have recently been a guest at the Southern Palace. Please give me any instructions or orders you may have, Fairy."

As he spoke, he took the communication jade and handed it to the tea table in a corner of the Blood Boat.

After the commotion subsided, Fang Li did not block the way, but quietly followed the side of the flying boat, seemingly wanting to go together to meet the head of the Nangong family.

Zhao Qing and his companions were not surprised by this.

Currently, Fang Ying is nominally in charge of managing the Nine Profound Provinces.

To be more precise, they haven't been home for the past three years, and Fang Ying has been in complete control of the Nine Mysteries Division.

The Fang family's descendants lived quite comfortably in Jiuxuan Prefecture, and of course, they received some preferential treatment in terms of resources.

Think about this.

Zhao Qing couldn't help but sigh.

Back then, on the Immortal Path, we were fortunate enough to acquire a state.

They moved from the State of Chu to the Jiuxuan Kaishen Dynasty, bringing their disciples with them. They put in a lot of effort.

The arrangements at home and outside were extremely comfortable, and there was even a teleportation array to go visit my good senior sister.

I thought that after that, I would never move again.

Where else can we move to?

But never thought.

Not long after, the heavens and earth collapsed under the Dao Tribulation.

Although Jiuxuan Prefecture was not greatly affected, his family went on a business trip... and several years passed without them returning.

And afterwards, it is very likely that he will have to live in the Nangong family for ten or eight years.

"Zhang Xingxing".

"Fairy Ye."

"Senior Brother Zhao..."

soon.

As Fang Li stepped forward to greet them, the cultivators who had already entered the main hall all took turns offering their greetings.

Zhao Qing led the fairy maidens into the palace.

Looking around with a smile, there were indeed some familiar faces.

Most of them were visitors from Central China.

The holy land is mostly inhabited by ancient clans, and many clan elders have already taken their seats.

The head of the Nangong family, meanwhile, was chatting warmly among the crowd, looking quite pleased with himself, and he also came over with a smile.

"Two attendants, Fairy Sihe, please—"

His gaze swept over Ye Xi and Hong Ning behind Zhao Qing. Although he recognized them, he did not greet them again.

As for the wisp of soul belonging to the Nangong clan lingering around Ye Xi, he made no attempt to explain it.

Zhao Qing saw this.

He couldn't help but realize that this patriarch didn't know much.

Otherwise, how could I not greet Xiao Nangong now?

There are some things our ancestors didn't tell you, right?

He smiled amiably and accompanied Sister Zhang ahead. They all went to a quiet spot in the side hall to sit and listen to the head of the household say a few words.

……

But it was only a few sentences.

It took no more than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea.

He and Sister Zhang got up one after the other, saying that they had just arrived in the clan and wanted to take the girls out for a walk, and then left the bustling main hall.

After all, in the past few years, his and his senior sister's perspectives have changed significantly.

There's really nothing to say to this patriarch.

Most of what the other party said was about hospitality as a host, polite small talk, and then there was talk about the ancient heritage of their clan, how fortunate they were now, and what the future held.

Even more surprisingly, he went so far as to say that Xueyi was a friend of the Three Shrines, clearly showing that he was more concerned with the long-term interests of his own shrine.

This was something that Zhao Qing, who had just been in contact with the thirteenth patriarch, found difficult to adapt to at first.

After all, the so-called head of the ancient clan is just a figurehead; he knows far too little about the actual situation.

Furthermore, the head of the household could clearly sense Xiao Nangong's presence, but he didn't mention it.

Zhao Qing was too lazy to stay any longer and told Sister Zhang and everyone else to slip away together.

……

Simultaneously.

Ningmei also received a message from Bone Woman, saying that she was accompanying Senior Sister Shen Guping as a guest at Senior Zijun's place.

Such a situation.

Zhao Qing and his party, of course, turned around and went to the Five Shrines.

They think that the other side is more suitable for them to stay there.

The five ancestral halls are only a few hundred miles apart from the three ancestral halls.

They passed through several clan settlements, almost immediately following the Bone Maiden's message.

Outside the main hall of the Five Shrines, in the forbidden area.

It was extremely quiet and deserted, without a single person in sight, and even the occasional divine senses that swept by were nowhere to be found.

But there were still people to greet them.

First, a soft voice came from inside the hall, followed by Nangong Ruoyou greeting them.

Zhao Qing and his party stowed away their fairy boat and entered the palace together.

He and his senior sister led the way, followed by Ningmei, Xi'er, and Whale Girl, with Sihelan strolling at the very back.

After entering the Five Shrines.

Zhao Qing glanced over and was surprised by the situation. He exchanged knowing glances with his senior sister.

Today, the five ancestral halls belonging to Yaohua Tianxiang still look like the Nangong Ancestral Hall in terms of interior furnishings... and the treatment they receive is clearly not as special as that of Xueyi.

"Senior Sister Shen and Fairy Bone just arrived..."

"I didn't expect the three of you to arrive so soon."

Nangong Ruoyou stood to one side, speaking softly.

soon.

The group passed through the barrier.

Then they heard the young master's cheerful whispers echoing around them.

"You are here too."

"We've been here for two or three days now, and I thought we'd have to wait a while longer before we met up."

As the young master Zijun spoke softly, her beautiful eyes swept over Zhang Jinyi and Zhao Qing, finally landing on Si He, and the two exchanged a glance.

At the same time, the woman beside her, who had reached the Nascent Soul stage, also looked over.

Ling Guqing was poised and elegant. Upon seeing the newcomer, she smiled and nodded slightly, which was considered a greeting.

"—Master."

Ye Xi followed beside the whale girl, and when she met her master's smiling eyes, she respectfully bowed her head and whispered her greeting.

And Zhao Qing and Sister Zhang's gaze.

They landed together on the table on the other side of the hall.

Over there, naturally, were the two attendants from Baiyulou.

Zhang Jinyi glanced at Shen Guping with a light laugh. Shen Guping smiled and shook her head, as if to say that she had no choice in this trip. Her beautiful eyes blinked and then turned to look at Zhao Qing.

At the same time, the graceful Bone Fairy standing beside her also smiled as she looked at her husband and his party.

Along with the three Nascent Soul cultivators and two Enlightened Ones who followed Bai Yu's lineage, they all greeted him with smiles.

Inside this grand hall.

Neither of them can be considered strangers.

Zhang Jinyi and Shen Guping are acquainted; Si He once traveled with the young master; Ye Xi is a disciple of Sect Leader Ling; and the Bone Woman is Zhao Qing's Daoist partner...

Even one of Bai Yu's Nascent Soul females had moments when her gaze met that of the Whale Girl.

now.

The group in blood-stained clothes took their seats.

The case of Zhao Qing and his senior sister Whale Girl, and the case of Si He with Ning Mei Ye Xi.

The owner of Tianxiang Pavilion then chuckled and teased, "The yin energy is a bit heavy, isn't it?"

"At least Gu Ping had two male cultivators with her, how come you don't have a single man here?"

The young master of the building clearly held the most sway, speaking with such ease and smiles.

Upon hearing this, Ningmei couldn't help but smile and sized up her husband.

Zhao Qing simply smiled and replied softly, "It's relaxing to chat with my senior sister here. Of course, I'm just taking the ladies out for a stroll."

Oh?

is it?

It seems like there aren't any other men in your family.

Upon hearing Zhao Qing's words...

The young master couldn't help but smile meaningfully, while Ling Guqing and Bai Yu smiled casually.

In today's Jade Capital, every cultivator active in the secular world knows that the Blood-Clad Eight are surrounded by beautiful women.

of course……

There are countless Daoist partners in the world, and even more powerful beings who have hundreds of beauties as their furnaces or cauldrons. This is quite common.

What makes Zhao Qing different is that he takes his companions with him wherever he goes, and he almost never appears alone; he is always accompanied by a Daoist partner.

Even when Ling Guqing was at the height of her fame in Zhongzhou, she didn't have much interaction with Zhao Qing.

Now, however, he can almost name them all by heart... Zhou Xiaoyi, Wang Shuyue, and Gu Qinghuan, none of these three are here today?

—I only occasionally keep an eye on my disciples' recent situation, and I already know most of it.

at the moment.

With the young master's light chuckle and teasing.

Zhang Jin glanced at her junior brother with disdain and contempt, as if she, as his senior sister, was completely innocent...

Zhao Qing smiled and agreed, without taking the initiative to ask about the procedures or anything like that.

The so-called "seven veins sharing the same palm".

He doesn't know what others are like.

Anyway, on the Blood Robe side, Qingjun is here in person right now.

He and Sister Zhang only needed to pass on a message, without having to put in any effort. Even when the various factions met, he simply brought Ningmei and Ye Xi along for a stroll.

After all, others might be here to work, but he's definitely here for vacation.

And now.

The three families seated in the hall exchanged pleasantries during their conversation.

But no one mentioned the Nangong family.

Instead, they inquired about each other's recent situations, and acquaintances introduced each other.

When the Bone Woman spoke up next to Senior Sister Shen, she naturally introduced Ning'er and her husband to her.

Ye Xi and Hong Ning chuckled and leaned closer, naturally introducing their respective masters as well.

Inside the hall, the young master could be considered a senior figure, speaking casually and freely, and he talked a lot.

The two Five Elements practitioners, Xueyi Baiyu and Bian Jingyu, as well as Ling Guqing, were considered juniors and occasionally responded with a smile.

As for Zhao Qing's generation, they are the younger generation. Apart from Zhao Qing occasionally speaking, no one else takes the initiative to speak.

...Sihe is an exception; he doesn't belong to any generation.

He appeared relaxed, sipping tea and observing with a smile.

In reality, he kept whispering to Zhao Qing about how to guide the little dragon in his cultivation.

For a while.

The atmosphere inside the hall was harmonious and pleasant, a scene of people from three different schools of thought converging and casually chatting over tea.

But it didn't take long.

The young master raised her eyebrows slightly, as if sensing something, and then smiled faintly: "Finally, you have some yang energy."

At the same time, a thoughtful look flashed across Si He's beautiful eyes.

They sensed the approach of two Void Refinement Realm experts.

However, she didn't recognize him, and only called out to Jin Yi while whispering with Zhao Qing.

"this--?"

Tianxiang Wuxing whispered in surprise, clearly also unfamiliar with the newcomer.

It was the young master who transmitted his identity to everyone: "Personally taught by the Nine Swords Master, Venerable Yunzeji, Wei Qianqiu."

"The other one is Yao Guangque, Fellow Daoist Lü Liang."

Oh……

After a moment's thought, Zhao Qing exchanged a glance with Sister Zhang, the Bone Woman, and roughly understood.

The Nine Swordsmen have arrived.

It wasn't a wandering immortal of this generation, but a venerable one from the Immortal Gathering.

As for the one in Yaoguang Palace, apart from the young master, they didn't recognize anyone else.

These two seniors must know each other well, otherwise they wouldn't have come together.

now.

Bai Yuwu narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly and glanced at Zhang Jinyi's expression casually.

He secretly pondered the possible circumstances that might have occurred in the Immortal Illusion Palace that day.

Although the lineage of Nangong Cuiyuan is now said to be controlled by seven lineages.

However, there are clearly significant differences between the seven lineages.

Why do the various factions agree to jointly control the Jade Mandarin Duck?

For example, is the Demon Court going to support the Nangong clan?

What is the purpose of having Jin Yi and Zhao Qing come forward?

For example, was the Purple Pearl simply a matter of going with the flow?

Otherwise, why has only Cha Sheng come over, and so far only been sent by message without ever showing up?

Why did Yaoguang Star Palace and Nine Swords Tower also agree to share control?

With the outcome already decided, shouldn't we second the proposal and get involved?

What is Tianxiang Yaohua's attitude?

Is Ziju merely sitting here and observing?

These ones.

Although her master had not given any instructions, she was here on behalf of the Baiyu lineage to oversee the situation, and she naturally could not be careless about the circumstances that needed to be considered.

Even the slightest movement of the Nangong clan by various lineages such as Shattered Star, Departing Smoke, Sea of ​​Clouds, and Bodhi must be carefully considered.

Compared to Shen Guping.

Zhao Qing and Sister Zhang then went off to relax and enjoy themselves.

What is this mess?

I didn't think much about it at all.

Zhao Qing had only two things on his mind: to go back as soon as possible to help Xiao Qingying with her cultivation and to help Shu Yue Xiaoyi form her Nascent Soul.

Zhang Jin was even more relaxed, only concerned with taking his junior brother to inform the Master of Cuiyuan Tower the next day, and not caring much about anything else.

at the moment.

Regarding the two Venerable Refinement Masters who were about to arrive.

The young owner clearly had no intention of greeting or saying hello.

This situation.

Both the Blood-Clad and White Jade factions were naturally observing and waiting.

But too long.

The two Void Refinement experts were greeted by Nangong Ruoyou and led into the deep hall.

—Wei Qianqiu, Lü Liang.

One is from the Nine Swords Pavilion, and the other is from the Yao Guang Palace.

Facing the two, apart from Si He and the young master sitting upright, the rest of the people in the hall naturally either nodded or spoke, offering some form of greeting.

After the two cultivators entered the hall, the atmosphere inside was noticeably less relaxed than before.

After all... these two people had indifferent expressions and didn't seem to smile much.

And none of them knew each other...

After the two sat down, there was no small talk or small talk.

He simply nodded to everyone.

Lu Liang of Yaoguang Palace did greet Si He and the young master.

The latter, Wei Qianqiu, remained quiet and expressionless.

After Lü Liang claimed that he had received a decree from the Yao Guang sect to come here and oversee the Nangong clan, he said that he had been sent here to take charge of the clan.

Wei Qianqiu then swept his gaze across the main hall.

She whispered, "Fellow Daoist Fenghuang... Fellow Daoist Zizhu... Haven't they arrived yet?"

Uh--

This question really surprised Zhao Qing.

Phoenix Tower... there's practically no one here.

Whether it's true or not, with Xiao Qingying here, what else is there for Fenghuang Tower to do?

However, he could also tell that this senior was in a serious mood. After exchanging glances and gesturing to each other, he realized that she was serious.

Zhang Jin nodded decisively and said earnestly, "We have arrived at Phoenix Tower—Master Yuxuan Mountain, Fellow Daoist Bian."

talking.

She then looked at the whale girl beside her, as if to introduce the two seniors, "Everyone's here... Please let me know if you need anything."

Whale Girl, who was suddenly brought out, didn't flinch at all.

Although he cursed Jin Yi and Xiao Zhao in his heart.

But on the surface, he nodded and said, "Greetings, Senior Wei and Senior Lü."

See this scene.

The young landlord couldn't help but smile, silently observing.

Wei Qianqiu glanced at him with surprise.

They seemed puzzled as to why a mountain lord had come to Phoenix Tower.

But then.

He glanced at him in surprise again.

Besides Senior Si He, why is there a woman here?!

Nascent Soul… Nascent Soul…

Who is this?

?

What are you doing?

Zhao Qing got a second look from this senior.

He then chuckled and exchanged glances with Ningmei and Xi'er.

Then, he looked at Qianqiu, the Nine Swords Guard, and nodded to him with a slightly respectful nod.

That's like... we're tourists here, what about you?

If you have something to say, just say so. You don't need to bother with us.

Upon seeing this scene, Wei Qianqiu couldn't help but exchange a deep look with Zhao Qing.

The heart senses the jade mandarin duck being reshaped, and all the meridians converge.

In this setting, it would be one thing for Zhao Qing, a Nascent Soul cultivator, to accompany Zhang Jin, but to bring his Daoist partner along... is simply too frivolous.

Normally, given his status and temperament, he would at least have told the unauthorized personnel to leave.

But... Si He was there after all.

He hesitated for a moment, then pretended not to have seen it, and asked again, "Is there still no news about Junior Brother Cha of Zizhu?"

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