HBWnovel Chapter 586: Two Spirit Treasures (I)
Chapter 586: Two Spirit Treasures (I)
Chapter 586: Two Spirit Treasures (I)
"It's been only a few years since we last met, yet you've already broken through to Foundation Establishment Realm. That's pretty fast."
Zhong Qian raised his head slightly and glanced at the cold man in golden armor before replying, "Thanks to your guidance, Senior, I seized the opportunity to establish my Dao foundation in Converging Sea. Afterward, I inquired about your whereabouts and traveled all the way here."
His implication was clear—breaking through to Foundation Establishment Realm hadn't taken him the three or four years one might expect. In fact, he had likely succeeded in just one or two years, leaving him ample time to journey here at his own pace.
Li Xuanfeng, recognizing that Zhong Qian's cultivation speed was exceptional, nodded slightly and motioned for him to continue.
Zhong Qian paused for a moment, then spoke softly, "Senior's kindness has been engraved in my heart but I'm still unable to repay it yet. There's nothing of value in my hands, except for the news of a cave dwelling, which I wish to offer to you, Senior."
He must be referring to the Green Pine Temple...
Li Xuanfeng listened attentively. Knowing that Zhong Qian bore a thread of fate, Li Xuanfeng didn't believe the young man for even a second when he claimed he had no valuable treasures on him.
Since he's offering information about this cave dwelling... I can't simply abandon him and explore it alone... He's quite a shrewd one.
Had Li Xuanfeng not known about Zhong Qian bearing a thread of fate, he might have felt grateful for the offer, perhaps even sending Li Qinghong or Li Yuanjiao along with him to explore it.
Zhong Qian would have killed two birds with one stone—not just repaying a favor to Li Xuanfeng but also earning a companion to explore the cave with him.
But now, with his deeper knowledge, Li Xuanfeng merely asked, "Which cave dwelling are you talking about?"
"The Green Pine Temple Ruins... on Green Pine Island!" Zhong Qian answered, stressing the words as if fearing Li Xuanfeng wouldn't grasp the significance of the site.
"Green Pine Temple is an ancient immortal gate, and the site is now a grotto heaven. Junior has a way to enter it but will need a few people's help!"
"Green Pine Temple?" Li Xuanfeng raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise.
"That's a grotto heaven we're talking about! Several immortal sects have fought over it for years. As far as I know, the Sword Gate is constantly at odds with Chunyi Dao Gate and Crimson Reef Island because of it... Yet you're telling me you know a way to enter it? Are you sure it will work?" he asked.
Zhong Qian froze, seemingly realizing only then how famous the Green Pine Temple was.
"This arrow intent... I'm afraid I'll have to use it soon," he murmured.
Li Xuanfeng had sealed an arrow intent within his golden bow. Over the decades, it had been honed and refined, day after day, until its power surpassed even his own comprehension.
When he was young, he had told Li Tongya about this not long after this dharma artifact was forged. No one else knew about it. With Li Tongya's death, this secret remained buried. Now, he was the only one who knew about it.
He exhaled softly and quietly resumed his cultivation.
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Yuanwu Peak, Mount Azure Pond.
Yuanwu Peak towered above the clouds, shrouded by mist and blessed with surging fiery veins. It was the Azure Pond's dedicated immortal peak for weapon refinement, where cultivators could be seen coming and going all the time.
A white jade pavilion stood at its summit, shrouded in mist as well. Spiritual energy was thick in the air, and the sound of flowing spring water could be heard. A middle-aged man sat cross-legged on the jade platform, meditating in silence and radiating an ethereal aura.
His long hair cascaded freely over his shoulders and he wore a jade buckle as his pendant around his neck. As he performed hand seals with his two fingers, sounds of clashing metals could be heard. It was as though there were gold and iron within his body, colliding against each other incessantly.
As the clouds drifted away, a teenage girl dressed in white approached him, her movements graceful and serene. She kneeled and bowed respectfully to the man and gently informed, "Master, the Daoist Master is calling for you."
The man slowly opened his eyes, mana light glowing at the center of his brow.
"Qingyi, did he tell you the agenda?" he asked.
"No."
The woman, Fei Qingyi, was a member of the Fei Family, now in the late-stage Qi Cultivation Realm. Since she was a disciple of Yuanwu Peak, her attire was of high quality.
She hesitated before continuing, "I wasn't informed of the agenda but based on the recent rumors, it may be related to the Green Pine Temple."
The man was none other than Yu Muxian. Having secluded himself for many years, his cultivation had grown ever more profound. He exhaled lightly, rose gracefully to his feet, and rode the wind, making his way up the mountain.
As he passed other cultivators, they cupped their fists in respect and called out, "Greetings, Daoist!"