Qinghe Immortal Clan.

After guessing the other party's intention, Song Qingming did not intend to hide the matter. He immediately took the initiative to tell Zhao Menglian and the other person who came for this purpose about Song Qingyu's successful Dan formation.

After hearing what Song Qingming said, Zhao Menglian and Chu Fengping looked at each other and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that another person in Junior Brother Song's family has successfully formed a pill. This is really a great joyous event.

Such a good thing is rare, and we two just want to share in the good fortune, so we'll bother Junior Brother Song for a while!"

"Haha! Senior Sister Zhao, please don't be polite. Come in!"

"Junior Brother Song, please go first!"

After exchanging a few polite words, the three of them quickly transformed into a ball of light, passed through the mountain protection formation, and entered the Funiu Mountain.

Although the arrival of Zhao Menglian and the other person was somewhat unexpected, Song Qingming had made some preparations in his mind. He ignored the clansmen who were still having a lively banquet outside the meeting room, and directly took them to a loft on the top of the mountain that the family had built not long ago.

This attic has three floors and is built directly on the edge of a cliff on the top of Funiu Mountain. Because there are no mountains or trees blocking the view around it, one can easily overlook the beautiful scenery around Funiu Mountain while standing in the attic. It is considered to be the best place for viewing the scenery on this sacred mountain.

In recent years, with the Song family's promotion to the Golden Core Immortal Clan, the number of high-level cultivators visiting Funiushan has increased dramatically. Song Qingming always entertains guests in the family meeting room or his own cave, and he feels as if he has become much more shabby.

Therefore, he instructed Song Yuanfang and others to select a place with good scenery on Funiu Mountain and build this large pavilion called "Huixian Pavilion" to receive the more distinguished guests traveling to and from Funiu Mountain.

After Song Qingming and the other two entered the "Huixian Pavilion", they went directly to the top floor of the third floor. After they sat down in a hall, several disciples of the Song family soon brought them the spiritual fruits and spiritual tea that had been prepared long ago.

"Senior Sister Zhao, Senior Brother Chu, my house is very cold, and I don't have any high-level spiritual objects to entertain you. These spiritual teas and spiritual fruits are all local to our Qinghe County. I hope you don't mind them!"

Chu Fengping looked at the beautiful scenery outside the windows, took a sip of the spiritual tea at hand, and said to Song Qingming with a smile:

"This place has a pleasant scenery and is indeed a place of good feng shui. No wonder it has produced two Jindan cultivators, Junior Brother Song and your sister.

If it was a hundred years ago, no one would have thought that the Song family of Funiushan in Qinghe County would have such a feat of having two golden elixirs in one family today!"

Song Qingming heard this and replied modestly: "Brother Chu, you are too polite. You all know that I was able to successfully form a pill because of the guidance of a senior master.

If not for this, let alone being able to help Qing Yu form a golden elixir, I am afraid that I will only be able to waste my life in the foundation-building stage and find it difficult to enter the golden elixir path."

Seeing this, Chu Fengping shook his head and said, "Junior Brother Song, you are wrong. It has only been a few years since we last met, and your cultivation has already reached the fourth level of the Golden Core. This shows that your cultivation speed is not inferior to ours.

For practitioners like me, it is naturally a great opportunity to receive guidance and support from senior masters. However, if you are really an ordinary person with ordinary talent, it will be extremely difficult for you to form a pill even with someone's support.

Junior Brother, you have been noticed by that senior, so I think you must have some outstanding qualities. Junior Brother Song, please don't be too modest."

“Junior Brother Chu is right. There are so many elite inner sect disciples in the sect, and most of them have received support from our elders and teachers. However, only a few of them can successfully form a pill.

Junior Brother Song and your sister were able to successfully form the elixir, it certainly could not have been achieved with just the support of outsiders.

I don't know what your sister's talent is. Junior Brother Song, could you introduce her to me? It would also allow Junior Brother Chu and I to get to know this rising star who has just reached the Dan stage!"

Hearing Zhao Menglian's words, Song Qingming nodded slightly and said, "I have just asked someone to invite Qingyu over. Brothers, please wait for a moment. She should be here soon."

As soon as Song Qingming finished speaking, a relatively light sound of footsteps was heard downstairs. Not long after, Song Qingyu, with her long hair tied up and wearing a blue robe, slowly walked into the hall.

"Qingyu, come and meet Senior Sister Zhao and Senior Brother Chu!" After seeing Song Qingyu, Song Qingming quickly stood up and helped introduce them.

Chu Fengping and Zhao Menglian had come to Funiushan ten years ago to participate in Song Yuanhao's foundation-building celebration. Song Qingyu naturally knew them both, and hurriedly stepped forward to bow and greet them separately.

"Qing Yu greets Senior Zhao and Senior Chu!"

Chu Fengping heard this and waved his hand slightly, saying, "Alas! Fellow Daoist Qingyu has already successfully formed the elixir, so he is one of our generation. From now on, we should treat each other as equals. Don't be polite."

Zhao Menglian, who was sitting aside, looked at Song Qingyu carefully, and there was a bit more admiration in her eyes for this little girl who always stood behind Song Qingming when she came to Funiu Mountain before.

“Junior Brother Song, your sister is not only gifted, but also heroic and unconventional in appearance. She is indeed much better than my useless disciples. No wonder she has the opportunity to enjoy the Golden Elixir Avenue.

I think her talent for cultivation is not inferior to ours at all, and she is so young and promising, so I am afraid her future path will be even better than ours."

Song Qingming shook his head slightly and said, "Haha! Senior Sister Zhao is now only one step away from the late Jindan stage. Maybe she will have the opportunity to break through the Yuanying Avenue like Senior Sister Bai.

Our current cultivation is still slightly inferior to yours, Senior Sister Zhao, please don't praise us too much!"

After a few more reserved words in the hall, Song Qingyu took her leave first because she still had to attend the banquet held for her and accept the congratulations from everyone outside the conference room.

When Song Qingyu had just left, Zhao Menglian suddenly asked Song Qingming seriously, "Junior Brother Song, now that Qingyu has successfully formed a pill, have you thought of a plan?"

"Sister Zhao, to be honest, this happened so hastily that Qingyu and I haven't thought about these things yet. If you hadn't come today, I would have wanted to go to the sect in a few days to report this matter to the sect leader and seek his opinion.

Senior Sister Zhao, since you are here today, why don't you teach me a thing or two, so that we can have a better idea in the future!" Song Qingming said, and stood up again, with a hint of expectation, and bowed slightly to Zhao Menglian.

Zhao Menglian had just said this, and Song Qingming also knew that she came here this time with the sect’s thoughts on Song Qingyu after he formed the pill.

Just like Song Qingming in the past, Song Qingyu was born in the Song family and was ostensibly a cultivator belonging to a vassal force of the Xiaoyao Sect. Now that he had succeeded in forming a golden elixir, the Xiaoyao Sect would naturally try to win him over.

For the Xiaoyao Sect, the best outcome should be for Song Qingyu to directly join the sect, integrate into the Xiaoyao Sect and become a Jindan elder of the sect.

However, this also depends on the degree of trust the sect has in her. After all, Song Qingyu is not a Jindan cultivator cultivated step by step by the Xiaoyao Sect itself.

The second option is to join Xiaoyao Sect as a guest elder like Song Qingming. He does not need to participate in other sect affairs on weekdays and enjoys some of the welfare benefits that a sect elder should have.

But when the critical moment comes and they need to contribute, these guest elders, like other cultivators in the sect, still need to respond to the sect's call at any time.

In addition to these two points, Song Qingyu can also choose not to join the sect, stay in his own family, and become a Jindan cultivator nominally affiliated with the Xiaoyao Sect.

In this situation, you are more free. The conscription order issued by Xiaoyao Sect will only be given to the family, not individuals. You still have the choice whether to accept the conscription and contribute to the sect.

If Song Qingyu is unwilling to work for the sect, he can find some excuses to go into seclusion, or use some excuse to go out for travel early. Faced with this situation, the Xiaoyao Sect cannot say much openly.

However, those who choose not to join the sect are obviously those who do not want to be too involved with the sect. For such Jindan cultivators, no matter how high their cultivation level is, the Xiaoyao Sect will definitely not dare to treat you sincerely.

Seeing that Song Qingming had directed the question to herself again, Zhao Menglian showed a hint of joy and said, "Junior Brother Song, you know the characters of Junior Brother Chu and I. We came here this time with the ideas of our Senior Brother the Sect Leader and Uncle Li.

When we arrived, Uncle Li had already promised in person that if Qingyu was willing to join the sect, he could directly become Uncle Li's disciple.

Junior Brother Song, you also know that Master Li hasn't casually accepted a disciple for many years. This is a rare opportunity. If you are willing, we will tell Master Li about this directly after we return."

"This! Did Master Li really say that?"

When Song Qingming heard that Li Mufeng wanted to accept Song Qingyu as his personal disciple, a hint of surprise appeared on his face, and he confirmed it with some astonishment.

As the only Yuanying Supreme Elder of Xiaoyao Sect, Li Mufeng devoted most of his time and energy to his own cultivation, and basically left all the sect affairs, big and small, to the Jindan elders like Yao Qianshu.

Except for a few personal disciples he accepted in his early years when his cultivation was still in the Jindan stage, Li Mufeng has not accepted any personal disciples for hundreds of years since he broke through the Yuanying stage. This is also a well-known fact in the Xiaoyao Sect, and Song Qingming naturally knows it.

"Senior Sister Zhao is right. Senior Uncle Li also told me about this when I came here. Please rest assured, Junior Brother Song. No matter what happens, we two will not be bored and come to Funiushan to tease you or talk nonsense."

Seeing that Song Qingming still seemed a little unconvinced, Chu Fengping on the side hurriedly spoke up to help confirm.

Song Qingming said with some embarrassment: "Of course I believe in the two senior brothers, but I have already asked for her personal opinion. After my sister reaches Dan, she still wants to stay in the clan and concentrate on cultivation. She has no plan to join the sect for the time being. Although Uncle Li values ​​her and there is such a good opportunity in front of her, I am still a little worried that Qingyu's personality will not be able to enjoy it. This is a bit difficult."

Before Zhao Menglian and the other two arrived, Song Qingming had actually already discussed with Song Qingyu how to deal with the sect's attempts to win them over.

The situation is different from when Song Qingming was in the stage of Dan formation. Now Song Qingyu has inherited the sword power left by a Yuanying predecessor, and has the help of his brother Song Qingming.

Even if she is in the clan, her future prospects in the path of cultivation will not be much worse than those of the Jindan elders in the Xiaoyao Sect. There is indeed no need for her to directly integrate into the sect.

At most, he would be like Song Qingming. In order to make things easier in the future, he would just join the sect with the title of guest elder.

Anyway, no matter what, Song Qingming definitely doesn't want her to join the sect directly now.

However, what was somewhat surprising was that Song Qingming did not expect that Li Mufeng would actually plan to directly accept Song Qingyu as his personal disciple.

When Song Qingming heard the news, he suddenly felt a little troubled.

"Junior Brother Song, do you mean that Qingyu would be unwilling to become Uncle Li's disciple?" Zhao Menglian asked with a little confusion.

Song Qingming sighed slightly and said, "Senior Sister Zhao, you don't know that Qingyu is a straightforward person by nature and she is not good at beating around the bush. Once she has made up her mind, even I find it difficult to persuade her.

Ultimately, it’s all my fault that my brother was too caring for her, which led to her being a little indulgent. I hope my two senior brothers can forgive her.

How about giving me some more time to talk to Qingyu about this matter? If it still doesn't work, I will go to the sect in person to apologize to Master Li in person and will definitely not make things difficult for the two brothers!"

Even though he knew that his answer might offend Li Mufeng, a Nascent Soul cultivator, and cause suspicion from the sect, Song Qingming did not hesitate too much and directly confessed his thoughts to Zhao Menglian and the others.

After hearing Song Qingming's answer, Zhao Menglian's eyes flashed with surprise, and then nodded and said:
"Oh! This is indeed a pity, but it is not a bad thing for these young people to have their own ideas. Junior Brother Song, please don't worry too much. I think Uncle Li will understand this matter.

However, if Qingyu does not want to join the sect now, he can also serve as a guest elder of the sect like his junior brother.

This way, she doesn't have to be far away from home, and it will definitely be more beneficial to her future path. It should be a win-win situation. I wonder if Junior Brother Song can make the decision on this matter?"

Seeing Zhao Menglian and Chu Fengping's eyes turned to him again, Song Qingming hesitated for a moment, then immediately replied with a smile: "Senior Sister Zhao is right, I also wanted Qingyu to join the sect first like me.

No matter what, my Song family is also a family of immortal cultivators affiliated with the sect. Qingyu and the younger generation on the mountain are also part of the sect. Regardless of whether they have joined Guyang Mountain or not, as long as the sect needs us, we will all contribute."

"Junior Brother Song said it well. After the monster riot, the Ma family betrayed the sect, which was a chilling thing. It is rare that Junior Brother Song understands the greater good and has always been loyal to the sect.

Since Junior Brother intends to let Qingyu join the sect, Junior Brother Chu and I have not come here in vain. Junior Brother Song, please accept this gift as our gift to Qingyu in advance!"

Seeing that Song Qingming had no objection to Song Qingyu joining the sect, the nervous expression on Zhao Menglian's face relaxed a little. She happily took out a precious third-grade lower-grade talisman from her body and handed it to Song Qingming.

Seeing the precious talisman in his hand, which was worth at least three thousand yuan, Song Qingming quickly returned it and said with a look of reluctance:

"Senior Sister Zhao is too polite. It is only natural for Qingyu to join the sect. How can I accept such precious spiritual objects from you two? Senior Sister Zhao, please take them back first and don't make it difficult for me!"

"Junior Brother Song, this item is from the sect, it is not mine or Junior Brother Chu's personal property, so please don't refuse it.

We came in a hurry this time and didn't prepare any gifts for Qingyu. We should wait until she goes to Guyang Mountain and officially joins the sect, then we can give her some gifts. I hope you won't blame me, Junior Brother. I will help explain this to Qingyu later!"

"What are you saying, Senior Sister Zhao? You have already given face to Qingyu and me by coming to Funiushan today. Please don't be so polite.

Since this item is from the sect, I will accept it on behalf of Qingyu."

Seeing Song Qingming accept the talisman in his hand, a smile immediately appeared on Zhao Menglian's face, and she picked up the spiritual tea beside her and took a sip.

The main purpose of the two of them coming here this time was to win over Song Qingyu to join the sect. No matter whether she directly became Li Mufeng's disciple or became a guest elder first, as long as the Song family agreed to Song Qingyu joining the sect, they would have completed the mission.

Song Qingming had just accepted the talisman in his hand when Chu Fengping, who was standing beside him, said to him, "Junior Brother Song, there is one thing we two have to inform you of before we come here.

The sect will be recruiting a group of monks to go to the front line of Lu State in the near future. This time the recruitment is quite large, and the General Affairs Hall should also issue a recruitment order to Funiushan. Junior Brother Song, you'd better be mentally prepared in advance. "

Hearing what Chu Fengping said, Song Qingming was slightly surprised and said, "Oh! I heard that the sect just mobilized manpower and supplies half a year ago. They are sending out conscription orders again so soon. Could it be that the war situation in Lingyin Sect is getting tight again?"

A few years ago, not long after Song Qingyu and Huang Siyuan went into seclusion, the Lingyin Sect of Lu State, south of the Xiaoyao Sect, broke out in war with the Tianhai Alliance.

In recent years, the Tianhai League has become increasingly powerful and has invaded the immortal cultivation world of the Floating Cloud Mountains to the north many times. After several major wars, several small countries around the State of Lu have fallen under the actual control of the Tianhai League.

Even the state of Lu, a large country controlled by the Nascent Soul Sect, had lost part of its territory and was in crisis.

Faced with the powerful Tianhai Alliance, the Lingyin Sect was too weak to fight back and could only seek help from sects in other countries surrounding it to barely hold the front line.

In the past few years, the battle lines of both sides have been deadlocked in the southern part of Lu, just like last time. Although many low-level cultivators have died in the battle on both sides, the overall strength has not changed much.

On the Wei side, in the past few years, the Xiaoyao Sect has also recruited many monks and affiliated immortal cultivation families to rush to the front line of Lu to provide support.

Since the Song family belongs to the Jindan Immortal Clan, there is no big deal and the Xiaoyao Sect generally does not issue a conscription order to Funiushan, so there is no impact on the Song family's territory for the time being.

However, Song Qingming, the sect's guest elder, was naturally aware of these things.

Although the overall strength of the Tianhai League is stronger than any sect in the Floating Cloud Mountains, the Lingyin Sect has the support of so many surrounding countries, so its strength should not be underestimated.

Song Qingming originally thought that the war over there this time should be the same as the one he participated in that year. The two sides would fight for a few years and neither side would be able to do anything to the other. At this time, it would be about time for each side to withdraw their troops and return to the territory under their control.

At this moment, Song Qingming suddenly heard Chu Fengping say that the sect's General Affairs Hall was going to recruit monks on a large scale and issue a conscription order to Funiu Mountain. He felt that something was wrong.

Chu Fengping sighed slightly and said, "I just learned the news from the head brother a few days ago. It seems that Lingyin Sect suffered a defeat and lost a lot of cultivators, but the specific situation is not clear yet.

Senior Brother Lu had already taken the lead yesterday and went south to provide support. I am afraid that this war will not end so soon. I don’t know if Lingyin Sect can withstand the pressure this time.”

Seeing that Chu Fengping was somewhat pessimistic about the State of Lu, he said, “After all, the Lingyin Sect is a sect that still has Nascent Soul cultivators. Even if it fails temporarily, it will not be expelled from the State of Lu by the Tianhai League. Junior Brother Chu, don’t worry about this.

However, this war has been delayed and countless lives have been lost. Although our sect has not been directly affected, we have lost many cultivators over the years. If we continue to fight like this, the next time the monsters start to cause chaos, the pressure on our shoulders will be much greater."

"The world of immortal cultivation is full of disputes. It is difficult for us to concentrate on cultivation and have a few days of peace. Unless we can break out and become a solitary cultivator, it will be difficult to escape these annoying trivialities in this life."

"Junior Brother Song is right. We have received great kindness from our master, which has enabled us to reach our current level of cultivation. How can we abandon our sect casually?"

Song Qingming nodded slightly and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother Chu, for reminding me about this matter. Please rest assured, I will prepare as soon as possible. As long as the conscription order from the General Affairs Hall comes down, I will immediately summon the cultivators below to cooperate with the sect to go to Lu State for support."

"Haha! I just want to give you a heads up. Maybe it won't happen so soon. Junior Brother Song, don't worry too much."

After the three of them chatted for a while in the hall, Zhao Menglian and Chu Fengping said goodbye and left, returning to Guyang Mountain.

After seeing the two off, Song Qingming returned to "Huixian Pavilion" and stood alone at the window on the rooftop. Looking at the lively scene outside the conference hall below, a hint of helplessness appeared in Song Qingming's eyes.

After the monster turmoil ended, the Song family finally lived in peace for decades. Unexpectedly, the war broke out again in the state of Lu in the south, and the family was affected so quickly.

"The tree wants to be still but the wind does not stop. I don't know how much loss the family will suffer after this war is over." (End of this chapter)