Lord of Bones

Chapter 579 Qingwei’s family separation
What Ruan Manqiu held in his hands made Li Yuan a little disappointed.

It's not that he thinks this thing is bad, it's just that it's not of much use to him.

What Shuijing gave to Ruan Manqiu back then was a map.

This is why Ruan Manqiu opened this map store in Baobian Camp.

What this map depicts is a mine containing high-quality black iron.

For a treasure refiner, this is undoubtedly a crazy treasure.

Because in the refining process of most earth treasures, Xuanjing black iron needs to be added as an auxiliary material.

Although it is not the main material, it is indispensable.

For a sect, having enough earth treasures will undoubtedly greatly increase its strength and heritage.

The high-quality Xuanjing black iron is extremely attractive even to a behemoth like Tianyun Sect.

And this mine is located within the territory of Tianyun Sect.

Although the Tianyun Sect is aware of the existence of the high-grade Xuanjing black iron veins, it does not know its specific location.

After understanding the true value of the map, Li Yuan put aside his previous thoughts of getting it, which relieved Ruan Manqiu's worries a lot.

Later, through Ruan Manqiu's narration, Li Yuan gained a deeper understanding of the situation in the Wenhe area.

The three of them chatted until dusk before returning to their rooms.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the streets of Huangxuan Yuanzhou, adding a bit of tranquility and warmth to this busy place.

In this tranquility, Ruan Manqiu and Li Yuan's hearts were filled with their own thoughts and plans.

Li Yuan, who was sitting cross-legged on the bed, was about to immerse himself in practice when he suddenly felt something strange in his sleeves.

He gently lifted up his sleeves and saw a half-foot-long white dragon suddenly jump out, with a strong body and twinkling eyes.

The little dragon shook his head and flicked his tongue, as if he was tasting the surrounding air.

It gently rubbed Li Yuan's palm with its small dragon horn, as if seeking attention.

Li Yuan looked at the smart and cute little dragon on his wrist, and couldn't help but reveal a hint of joy on his handsome face, and said softly: "Xiao Bai, you're awake..."

Little Bailong seemed to understand Li Yuan's words, and nodded his little head slightly, looking very cute.

However, Li Yuan knew that although Xiaobai had regained consciousness at this moment, his consciousness had not yet fully recovered.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh, and said calmly: "It's been a few months, and I almost forgot about you."

In this world where there are many strong people, he must always be vigilant and not allow for any relaxation.

After months of arduous trekking, Li Yuan carefully took away the underground treasure saliva from the protection of the ice crystal python lion, and followed Su Yimo and others out of the Wenmang Mountains.

As soon as he walked out of the mountains, he encountered a battle that was half-stepping into the pattern realm.

Until this moment, he was finally able to take a breath, and the tension and pressure in his heart relaxed a little.

Li Yuan flicked his fingers, and with a flash of light, an exquisite jade bottle appeared in his hand.

He slowly opened the bottle, and a rich and pure ice-cold energy instantly floated out.

What is stored in the jade bottle is the underground treasure he obtained from the underground world of Ice Rock Valley.

The energy fluctuations emitted by the underground treasure saliva make everything around it look eclipsed.

Feeling the powerful energy, Xiao Bailong's eyes suddenly widened and he was attracted by the underground treasure saliva.

There seems to be ambergris saliva slowly flowing out of its mouth, an endless desire for the saliva of underground treasures.

Before Li Yuan could make any move, Xiao Bailong stretched out his neck, thrust his head like lightning, and took the mouth of the bottle into his mouth.

Its movements were swift and decisive, as if it was ready to go.

Little Bailong raised his head and poured the underground treasure saliva directly into his throat.

The extremely cold treasure saliva was now like sweet nectar, making little white dragon's eyes light up.

Li Yuan was startled by Xiao Bailong's swift movements and quickly grabbed the jade bottle.

It raised its head and burped, shaking its head in great comfort, its eyes shining with satisfaction.

Seeing Xiao Bailong's satisfied expression, Li Yuan couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment in his heart.

However, Xiao Bailong's eyes shone brightly and he still stared at the jade bottle in his hand.

"You are smart. You can see at a glance that the earthly treasure saliva will be of great benefit to you.

“However, although this thing is wonderful, too much of it can be harmful to the body.

"You have absorbed enough today and you have bitten off more than you can chew."

Li Yuan smiled and shook his head, with a hint of endearment and warning in his tone.

With a flick of his palm, the crystal-clear jade bottle turned into a flash of white light and flew silently into the Yun Ring.

Xiao Bailong looked at Li Yuan's empty palms, a trace of unwillingness flashed in his eyes.

It lowered its head slightly and reluctantly got into Li Yuan's sleeves.

Li Yuan felt the slight vibration coming from the sleeve robe, and patted the sleeve robe gently to calm Xiao Bailong's emotions.

The little white dragon began to quietly absorb the energy from the saliva of the underground treasure he had just swallowed.

After a while, Li Yuan sat cross-legged, closed his eyes and entered the cultivation state.

The surrounding air seemed to be solidified, and only the faint light from Li Yuan and Xiao Bailong shone.

As the practice progressed, Li Yuan could clearly feel the flow and growth of energy in his body.

He seemed to be in a vast ocean, with endless energy coming in like waves and being absorbed by him one by one.

The little white dragon in the sleeve robe has a faint dragon aura surrounding its body, which is a sign that it is absorbing the energy of the underground treasure saliva.

Although it cannot feel the flow of energy as clearly as Li Yuan, it can feel that its body is getting stronger.

Time seemed to become slow and long at this moment.

.........

Dusk of the second day.

Huang Xuanyuan's boat sailed slowly across the sky, covered with the afterglow of the setting sun.

Golden brilliance circulates on the boat, like a golden dragon swimming in the clouds.

The mountains below are stacked on top of each other, like the backbone of the earth.

Under the reflection of the setting sun, each mountain peak is covered with a layer of gorgeous colors, red, orange, and gold, and the colors are intertwined, just like a fairyland.

In the distant sky, the outline of a city seems to be gradually becoming clearer.

Li Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed, his eyes closed tightly, and his breathing was steady and deep.

He had been doing this all day, and no outside noise or disturbance could disturb him.

Suddenly, a crisp ringtone broke the silence of the room.

The ringtones range from low to high, sounding like mountain spring water and floating like fairy music, making people feel relaxed and happy.

Li Yuan, who was awakened from his cultivation state, slowly opened his eyes, and a trace of clarity flashed in his eyes.

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked out the window.

The Huangxuan Yuanzhou was slowly sailing towards Qingwei City, and the city's outline became clearer under the setting sun.

The ringtone is a unique reminder to reach your destination.

He had specifically told him before that when Huang Xuan Yuan Zhou approached Qingwei City, he would be reminded.

Huang Xuanyuan's boat did not stop completely, but only slowed down slightly. Li Yuan could feel the slight vibration of the boat's body.

"Creak -" With a soft sound, Li Yuan pushed open the door, and the breeze blew on his face, bringing with it a hint of coolness.

Teng Qing and Ruan Manqiu were already waiting not far from the door.

Ruan Manqiu was wearing a green suit, with a tall and straight figure, a heroic spirit between his brows, and his body was recovering well.

"Senior Ruan, are you really not with me?" Li Yuan asked.

Ruan Manqiu has already told Li Yuan that she will not go to Qingwei City, but will go to a city with a teleportation channel and return directly to the Ruan family in Jingshui.

In a place like Qingwei City, at the early stage of the Yuanshen Realm, one can be classified as a strong person, and in the middle stage of the Yuanshen Realm, a strong force can be established.

For the half-step pattern, Qingwei City is indeed not very attractive.

Ruan Manqiu waved his hand gently, with a gentle smile on his face: "No, after being away from the family for more than ten years, it's time to go back and take a look.

"Although I have not intervened in family affairs in these years, the title of family head has always been attached to me, and I should always fulfill some responsibilities."

There was some gratitude and solemnity in her eyes: "Li Yuan, I owe you a favor.

"If you need anything in the future, feel free to come to Jingshui Ruan to see me."

Hearing this, Li Yuan smiled lightly and said: "Senior Ruan, I do have something to ask for right now.

"A friend of mine suffered severe backlash during his cultivation because he forcibly absorbed energy far beyond his own endurance limit.

"Although the backlash was finally suppressed, my cultivation was greatly damaged."

He paused, his eyes revealing anticipation:
“Senior, as the head of one of the hundred families in Wenhe, he has extensive knowledge.

"I wonder if you know of any training ground nearby that can help people whose cultivation levels have plummeted to quickly regain their strength?"

When Ruan Manqiu heard this, he frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

She seemed to be recalling various past information, looking for clues related to the situation described by Li Yuan.

After a moment, a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes, and she had some clues.

Ruan Manqiu spoke slowly, with a calmness in his voice: "The sharp drop in cultivation is indeed a difficult problem.

"However, you mentioned that you suffered backlash due to forcibly absorbing energy, which reminded me of a place - Longshan Tan Clan."

"Longshan Tan..." Li Yuan and Teng Qing heard a hint of surprise in their eyes.

They knew that there must be something extraordinary about Ruan Manqiu's mention of the Longshan Tan family.

Ruan Manqiu continued: "In the hinterland of the Longshan Tan clan, there is a mysterious place called Ziquan Tan.

"Although this Purple Spring Tan is not very helpful to the cultivation itself, it has a magical effect.

“It is said that it can restore Yuan people whose cultivation level has plummeted.

"There was once a senior from the Lingyun Sect who recovered from the Nirvana realm to the Transformation realm after his cultivation level plummeted.

“Of course, there is still a big gap compared to the peak stage of the Transformation Realm in the later stages.

"But no matter what, for the Yuanshen realm, the efficacy of Ziquantan cannot be ignored."

Li Yuan and Teng Qing were fascinated by what they heard, but what Ruan Manqiu said next made them a little disappointed.

Ruan Manqiu shook his head, with an embarrassed smile on his face: "Ziquan Tan is extremely hidden, and very few people know about it.

“Even among the people of the Longshan Tan clan, only the core elders know of its existence.

“It’s extremely difficult for outsiders to enter.

"Furthermore, the Longshan Tan family has always been ranked high among the top 100 families in Wenhe, hovering in the 30s and 40s, and has never had any intersection with our Jingshui Ruan family.

"Although I want to help, I can't do anything."

Li Yuan was not discouraged by this, and said with a slight smile: "Senior Ruan's words are serious.

"It is already a great kindness for you to inform me of the existence of Ziquan Tan.

“As for how to enter the Longshan Tan Family, we will find another way.

"Qingwei City has arrived, senior, I will say goodbye."

As he said this, he hugged Ruan Manqiu and led Teng Qing towards the building.

Ruan Manqiu looked at their leaving figures and couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion in her heart.

She knew that this young man named Li Yuan was definitely not a creature in the pool.

"Li Yuan, are you really not from the Li family in Longyang?"

The moment Li Yuan was about to leave, Ruan Manqiu suddenly asked.

Li Yuan stopped, turned around and smiled lightly: "No."

After saying that, he took Teng Qing and disappeared on the deck of Huangxuan Yuanzhou.

Ruan Manqiu, on the other hand, looked at the direction they left, lost in thought.

.........

Qingwei City is like a gem carved by time, quietly embedded in the embrace of the majestic mountains.

This former mining city has now lost its former glory.

During the peak period of Qingwei City, countless forces poured in like a tide.

Nearly 40% of the hundreds of families in Wenhe have left their family mark in this city, and branch families have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain.

Between these branches, transactions were frequent and merchants gathered, making Qingwei City gradually develop into a prosperous trading center.

The younger generations of families from all over the world regard this place as a place for experience.

However, as a gathering place for the branch families, Qingwei City does not have many top powerhouses.

Therefore, that kind of luxurious and expensive teleportation square is naturally impossible to see here.

Baobian Camp was able to build a rather spectacular teleportation square, and there was naturally a unique reason behind this.

Baobian Camp is located on the edge of Wenmang Mountains, with dangerous terrain and rich resources.

It was precisely relying on the unique geographical conditions that the camp was able to gradually develop and grow, and finally built a teleportation square.

.........

The night was like a huge piece of black satin, gently sliding down, gently wrapping Qingwei City in it.

The lights were lit, like countless bright stars, embellishing the darkness with colorful colors.

There are various shops on both sides of the street, and the dazzling variety of products attracts passers-by.

Under the illumination of the light, the two figures were stretched and elongated, like two black silhouettes, which stood out in the night.

Teng Qing's eyes lightly swept across the street. Although the flow of people here was bustling, their cultivation was obviously much inferior to that of Baobian Camp.

She turned to look at Li Yuan beside her and asked, "Where are we going now?"

Li Yuan smiled slightly, with a strange arc at the corner of his mouth, raised his hand and pointed forward, and said: "First, go to the Li family branch, where the old village chief lived for a period of time.

"We have to do something for him, and if possible, clean up the door."

Coming here from the distant Qinggu Continent, if it had not been for the timely help of the weather-beaten old village chief, Li Yuan might have disappeared in the unknown ordeal.

At this moment, he was standing on the streets of Qingwei City, with various emotions mixed on his handsome face, which was indescribable.

He was full of conjectures about the upcoming family meeting.

Teng Qing stood aside quietly and observed Li Yuan carefully.

She noticed the subtle rise of the corners of Li Yuan's mouth, which seemed to be a provocation, but also seemed to be a kind of hostility that could not be concealed.

(End of this chapter)