Qinghe Immortal Clan.

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Luo Li is kind by nature and doesn't like to take advantage of others. When Song Qingming offered her the spiritual object, Luo Li didn't accept it. Naturally, Song Qingming would not believe what she said, that Luo Li had cheated them of their things.

The reason why he asked about the strength of "Iron Wind Island" was because he was afraid that if the other party was too powerful, he would accidentally cause too much trouble for "Tianxuan Sect" in the future.

Upon hearing that the other party’s strongest island master was just a fifth-level Jindan cultivator, Song Qingming suddenly lost his worries. His face immediately changed and he scolded the other party.

Seeing that Song Qingming was not frightened by his words, the white-haired old man looked a little embarrassed, and immediately bowed to Song Qingming and said:

"We are just following orders. Since you don't believe us, we dare not disturb you again. They are lucky today."

"let's go!"

After the white-haired old man finished speaking, he shouted to his companions beside him, then turned around and prepared to leave.

But at this moment, a somewhat cold voice came into their ears again, forcing several people to stop.

"Did I say you could go?"

After hearing this, the white-haired old man and the others stood still for a while and did not dare to move. They could only turn around and bow to Song Qingming and said:

"Senior, today our Iron Wind Island just happened to run into you because of some connection with these two people. We have no intention of offending you. Senior, you shouldn't really be deliberately making things difficult for our Iron Wind Island because of these two strangers."

The "Tianxuan Sect" is not far from here. When the white-haired old man and his companions attacked Luo Li and the other two, they had already found out that they were both from the foundation-building forces and had no powerful background.

In their eyes, Song Qingming was probably just passing by and happened to run into this incident, and had nothing to do with Luo Li and the others. At most, he spoke out to stop them from continuing to commit crimes, but it was impossible for him to provoke other Jindan forces for the sake of two strangers.

"Hmph! Senior Song and I have known each other for many years. Who said he is a stranger? You guys are really talking nonsense." As soon as the white-haired old man finished speaking, Luo Li on the side immediately made an unhappy excuse.

After hearing Luo Li's words, he saw that Song Qingming, who was not far in front of him, had a calm expression and did not intend to refute at all, which meant that he had already tacitly agreed with what the other party had just said.

The four people from "Iron Wind Island" who realized that Luo Li was really acquainted with the senior in front of them were suddenly shocked. For a moment, they still couldn't believe that Song Qingming was so familiar with Luo Li.

Originally, they just wanted to deal with two Foundation Establishment cultivators with no background today, but they didn't expect that the other party had such a deep background and actually provoked a Jindan powerhouse for no reason.

"We really don't know their relationship with you. We hope that you can forgive us this time. I am willing to apologize and compensate these two Taoist friends for their losses. How do you think about this?"

After figuring out the situation, the white-haired old man hurriedly stepped forward with a few people around him, bowed and apologized to Luo Li and the other two, no longer showing his previous arrogance.

However, Luo Li didn't intend to give them a good face, and he directly scolded: "Humph! Didn't you just call you a bitch? How come you changed your face so quickly? I won't accept your hypocritical apology."

Hearing the white-haired old man's words of compromise, Song Qingming's expression remained unchanged, and he spoke in a somewhat cold voice:

"Since you guys wanted to kill people and steal treasures, and I just happened to run into you, you have to give me an explanation! Just apologizing is not enough, you must leave something behind today."

Seeing that Song Qingming obviously had no intention of letting them go, the white-haired old men looked at each other. Just when they didn't know what to do, one of the older and stronger young men suddenly attacked Song Qingming and threw a second-level talisman.

Afterwards, this person didn't care about anyone else and just rode on the flying sword and fled away desperately.

Seeing that someone had turned around and ran away, the other three people's faces suddenly changed and they didn't hesitate any more and started to flee in different directions.

"Senior, they are about to run away!"

Seeing that the white-haired old man and his companions had already escaped dozens of feet away, Song Qingming just stood there and looked at them with a teasing look, and did not move to chase them. Luo Li, who was standing aside, hurriedly reminded him anxiously.

Seeing this, Song Qingming just replied slowly and softly: "Don't worry! They can't run away."

After comforting Luo Li, a burst of light suddenly emerged from Song Qingming's body, and then his whole figure disappeared from the spot. After flashing a few times in the air, the next moment he appeared in front of the fastest white-haired old man.

The white-haired old man saw Song Qingming standing in front of him. Just as he was about to beg for mercy, a sword light pierced his chest. He fell from mid-air to the sea below with some reluctance.

After dealing with the white-haired old man with the highest cultivation level, Song Qingming put away the storage bag on his waist, then waved his hand and cast a spell to release the "Golden Wind", "Ice and Fire Dragon" and dozens of "Golden Fantasy Butterflies", and commanded them to chase the remaining three people respectively.

"Jinfeng's" cultivation has now reached the peak of the third level of the Golden Core. It is natural that he can deal with a small foundation-building cultivator. After catching up with his opponent, he killed him in mid-air in an instant.

The "Golden Fantasy Butterfly" in another direction has also greatly increased in strength after Song Qingming's cultivation in recent years.

Dozens of "Golden Illusion Butterflies" at or above the middle stage of Foundation Establishment surrounded a cultivator who was only at the fourth stage of Foundation Establishment. They also defeated their opponent without any chance to fight back in less than half a minute.

Only screams were heard, and the man was killed on the spot by the sharp wind blade released by the "Golden Illusion Butterfly", and the storage bag on his body was picked up by Jin Feng who rushed over.

Only the "Ice and Fire Dragon" was a little tricky. The opponent's cultivation was not low and had reached the peak of the sixth level of foundation building. He also had a second-level top-grade magic weapon in his hand. Although he had fallen into a disadvantage under the fierce attack of the "Ice and Fire Dragon", there was no sign of a quick defeat for the time being.

Seeing this, Song Qingming did not order "Golden Wind" on the side to support it immediately, but just stood aside and watched quietly, wanting to give "Ice and Fire Dragon" a chance to display its strength.

However, although Song Qingming was not in a hurry, the "Ice and Fire Dragon" saw that the battles on the other two battlefields had ended, leaving only its side. It suddenly felt unhappy and increased its strength again to urge the flames in its mouth to suppress its opponent.

The "Ice and Fire Dragon" is a spiritual beast born with a strong bloodline, and its cultivation is also higher than the other party. When it gets really ruthless, it can quickly put a lot of pressure on its opponent, who gradually can't resist.

About half an incense stick of time passed, and with a scream from the opponent, an ice arrow shot out by the "Ice and Fire Dragon" pierced directly through the head, and the fierce battle came to an end.

Although it killed its opponent, the "Ice and Fire Dragon" was also in a bad condition after the battle. It lacked experience in fighting and had several injuries on its body.

Seeing this, Song Qingming rewarded it with a few words, then took out several healing pills and fed them to it before putting the injured "Ice and Fire Dragon" back into the spirit beast bag.

Song Qingming has been practicing Taoism for so many years, and he has always hated bullying the weak and killing people for treasures. When he was at a low level of cultivation, he almost lost his life several times because of this.

This time, the four people from "Iron Wind Island" wanted to attack Luo Li. After Song Qingming knew their background from the beginning, he had no intention of letting them leave.

Firstly, it is to punish evil and promote good, and secondly, it is for the future safety of Luo Li and the "Tianxuan Sect" so as not to leave too many hidden dangers for them.

After all, "Iron Wind Island" is a nearby Jindan force. If they are allowed to escape back, when he leaves the East China Sea cultivation world in the future, these people might come to cause trouble for Luo Li and others.

He killed the four white-haired old men here with his own hands, and there would be no trace left in the vast ocean. Even if "Iron Wind Island" came here, it would be difficult to find out who did it.

After dealing with these four people, Song Qingming just returned to the flying boat. Luo Li and the other two who had been standing there hurriedly stepped forward and bowed to Song Qingming, thanking him for his help.

"Thank you, senior, for saving your life!"

Nearly ten years have passed since the last time they met, and Luo Li's cultivation has successfully advanced to the fourth level of foundation building. It can be seen that she has not neglected her own practice as Song Qingming said.

The other woman in white had a cultivation level slightly higher than Luo Li's, having reached the sixth level of foundation building. She also had an elegant appearance and was somewhat similar to Luo Li. The two of them standing together looked like real sisters.

The two men stepped forward to salute, and Song Qingming waved his hand and said, "Haha! You and I already know each other, so we can't just ignore each other when we meet. There's no need to be so polite, get up quickly.

You can't stay in this troubled place for long, get on the flying boat first, I'll take you away from here first!"

Hearing this, Luo Li nodded hurriedly, and jumped onto the "Phantom Boat" controlled by Song Qingming with the woman in white beside him. Soon the three of them turned into a white light and disappeared on the spot.

"It's all my fault that I was targeted by the people from Iron Wind Island today, and I almost implicated Sister Guo. Fortunately, Senior happened to pass by here and saved us. Otherwise, Luo Li would never see Senior Song again in this life."

Not long after the flying boat left the battlefield, Luo Li, who was standing behind Song Qingming, immediately spoke with some self-blame.

Hearing this, Song Qingming waved his hand and said to her: "I am not just passing by here today, I came here specifically to see you.

I promised to come see you, but I never got around to it. It's probably because I made a mistake. Please don't blame me."

"Senior, did you come to see me specially this time?" After hearing Song Qingming's explanation, Luo Li's face immediately showed a hint of surprise.

When she met Song Qingming by chance in "Tian Dan City" that year, although he promised to come to see her, Song Qingming was, after all, an accomplished Jindan cultivator with his own cultivation affairs. How could he always take the words of a mere foundation-building cultivator like her to heart?

Song Qingming hadn't come for so many years, Luo Li thought he might have forgotten what happened back then, but he didn't expect Song Qingming still cared about him, just a little late. Seeing Luo Li so happy, Song Qingming smiled and nodded slightly, saying, "I should have come to see you earlier, but unfortunately I had some things to do at home and didn't have time to come to Donghai.

I didn't expect that it's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. I was able to save you on the road this time. It seems that this is also an opportunity given to you by God."

"Haha! Senior is right. Ever since Luo Li met you, he has always been able to accept your kindness when he is in trouble. You are the greatest opportunity God has given me. Otherwise, I would not have the good fortune to cultivate until now."

Hearing Luo Li's words, Song Qingming smiled with some relief. He didn't say anything more, but just concentrated on controlling the flying boat in front to continue moving forward.

A distance of hundreds of miles is not too far for a Jindan cultivator. However, in just two quarters of an hour, Song Qingming had arrived at the Baisha Island where the "Tianxuan Sect" was located.

As soon as the three of them landed, the woman in white standing next to Luo Li immediately stepped forward and bowed to Song Qingming and said:

"Senior Song, Sister Luo Li, I encountered thieves today and wasted my time. I have to go back home first. I won't disturb you here for now. I will come to visit you again in two days."

Along the way, through Luo Li's active introduction, Song Qingming also learned the name of the woman in white in front of him, Guo Yuting.

Guo Yuting is a cultivator from a foundation-building family. The family's territory is on another island not far to the west of "Baisha Island". There are also several foundation-building cultivators in the family. Their strength is slightly stronger than that of the declining "Tianxuan Sect".

Seeing Guo Yuting step forward to say goodbye, Luo Li looked a little puzzled and said, "Sister Guo, didn't you always want to ask Senior Song for advice on cultivation? Why are you in a hurry to go home today when Senior Song came?"

"Haha! Senior Song came to see my sister this time. It's not convenient for me to keep talking to you. There's no rush to ask you about cultivation. What's wrong with coming back in a couple of days?

Senior, you have finally come here, Sister Luo Li, you must remember to entertain her well. In the future, I, your elder sister, may need to benefit from your help in my cultivation."

Seeing Guo Yuting hinting at him with her eyes while she was talking, Luo Li nodded awkwardly and did not insist any more. He quickly sent her away.

"I haven't been here for such a long time, but it seems to be still the same as before, nothing has changed!" After seeing Guo Yuting off, Luo Li had just turned around and taken a few steps when he heard Song Qingming sighing as he looked at the town ahead.

Hearing this, Luo Li smiled and nodded, saying: "Senior, you haven't been here for a long time, but you still remember what Baisha Island looked like before.

When I first came here with my seniors, Luo Li had just started practicing. In a flash, more than 40 years have passed. In such a long time, the town has actually changed a lot.

It’s just that when I was young, I often followed my brothers and sisters down the mountain to play. Since I established my foundation, I have been busy with cultivation and have not had much time to go down the mountain. "

"Yes! Once you embark on the path of cultivation, you will always have to face loneliness. Whether it is friends or relatives, it is difficult for them to accompany you for a lifetime. When your cultivation level reaches a higher level and you reach the Golden Core Realm, you should gradually get used to it."

Song Qingming, who was walking slowly forward, answered Luo Li calmly.

Luo Li, who was following him, nodded slightly when he heard Song Qingming's words and said, "Senior is right. The more advanced my cultivation is, the more I can understand this.

Since I came here, Master, and my fellow brothers and sisters have all been very kind to me. It’s just that practicing is not easy. I am the only one in the sect who has successfully established a foundation. I don’t know how long Master and the others can stay with me.

Senior, is the path of cultivation destined to be lonely in the end, or is this a process we must go through?"

Facing Luo Li's somewhat confused question, Song Qingming paused for a moment before answering seriously: "You will always meet more people on the road of cultivation. When old friends pass away, you will meet more new friends.

If one day you can ascend to heaven and attain enlightenment, you may have the opportunity to understand the great principles of life and death, yin and yang, and travel through reincarnation to meet these deceased friends.

Since we have chosen the path of spiritual practice, we must stick to it. No matter whether we are immortals or mortals, it is impossible for everything to go our way in our lifetime.

You will gain a lot from practicing, but you will also lose a lot. Whether it is good or bad, these will all be part of your life and are indispensable! "

"Yes! What the senior said is true. Not everything in life can go as planned. My achievements today are already a blessing from my parents. How dare I really hope for immortality?"

“That’s not necessarily true. It’s not easy to tell at a glance who can achieve enlightenment and ascend. Whether it’s you, me, or anyone else, as long as the path is not ruined, everyone will have the chance to get this opportunity.

Although the path to immortality is a slim hope for us, as long as we work hard at cultivation, we will not let ourselves down. "

After Luo Li heard this, he nodded thoughtfully, then bowed slightly to Song Qingming and said, "Senior, Luo Li is grateful for your advice!"

The two walked slowly along the way, and after a long time they finally arrived at the town at the foot of the mountain.

Since she established her foundation, Luo Li has rarely gone down the mountain to contact mortals. Now, walking into the town with Song Qingming, many good memories of the past were immediately revived in her mind. Looking at the many familiar places on the street, she started introducing them to Song Qingming.

Seeing this, Song Qingming slowed down his pace and took Luo Li for a good walk around the town. They did not leave until they had a great time until they reluctantly came to the foot of the sacred mountain where the "Tianxuan Sect" was located.

"Uncle Luo, you're back! Who is this senior?" As soon as they arrived at the mountain gate, two Qi Refining disciples wearing "Tianxuan Sect" uniforms immediately opened a magic circle to greet them.

Faced with the two people coming forward to salute, Luo Li, who had just had a happy look on his face, immediately restrained the expression on his face, turned into an elder of the "Tianxuan Sect" to build a foundation, and waved to the two people.

"This is the guest I invited. He will stay with me in the mountains for a few days. How is Master doing recently? Is everything alright?"

"Reporting to Uncle Luo, the headmaster is doing well recently. I saw him go to the ancestral hall a few days ago!"

"Well! That's good. You guys guard the mountain gate well and don't be careless." Hearing that his master was fine, Luo Li breathed a sigh of relief and walked quickly to the top of the mountain with Song Qingming.

Luo Li's master, Chen Jianghai, is already 230 years old and is not far from the deadline for building his foundation.

Because in his early years, Chen Jianghai had tried to reach the Golden Core Realm, which injured his meridians and left him with some hidden diseases. In the past two years, he has been plagued by illness frequently.

Luo Li went out with Guo Yuting this time to go to a large market nearby, wanting to buy a high-level healing pill for Chen Jianghai.

On their way back, they were unfortunately targeted by a group of people from "Iron Wind Island", which led to the scene where Song Qingming saw them later.

The last time Song Qingming saw Chen Jianghai was more than 40 years ago. Although he looked a little old at that time, there was still no problem with his overall mental state.

Unexpectedly, after only a few decades, Chen Jianghai's physical condition has reached this point. Song Qingming was a little surprised to learn from Luo Li that Chen Jianghai was now ill.

Following Luo Li, the two soon arrived at a hall on the top of the mountain.

After Song Qingming sat down and took a few sips of the spiritual tea, Chen Jianghai, the leader of the "Tianxuan Sect" who heard about this, immediately hurried to Song Qingming with a happy look on his face, accompanied by another foundation-building elder of the sect.

"Senior Song! I never thought that I would have the chance to see you again in this lifetime. It must be the blessing of our ancestors!"

As soon as he saw Chen Jianghai, Song Qingming's expression immediately became a little solemn. He stood up and walked to his side, putting his hand on Chen Jianghai's forehead.

After Chen Jianghai felt the gentle spiritual power coming from his head, he did not resist Song Qingming's sudden behavior, but just stood there motionless.

"Senior, what are you doing?"

Seeing this, Luo Li, who was somewhat puzzled, was about to step forward and ask, but was stopped by another foundation-building elder of the "Tianxuan Sect" standing beside him.

"Senior Song wants to check on my brother's injuries. Don't make a fuss or you might disturb them."

At the reminder from his uncle-master next to him, Luo Li immediately nodded and shut his mouth, then opened his big eyes and looked nervously at Song Qingming who was casting a spell with his eyes closed.

After a long while, Song Qingming slowly withdrew his magic power and opened his eyes.

Then Song Qingming moved his spiritual power and took out a small purple jade bottle from his waist. He said to Chen Jianghai in front of him: "The meridians in your body are seriously injured. Ordinary low-level pills are useless to you now.

This pill can be used to repair the meridians of the body. You should take and refine one pill every three years. Although it cannot make you healed in a short period of time, it can help temporarily suppress the impact of the meridian damage and prevent you from dying prematurely.

Also, remember that taking too many pills can cause damage to a cultivator's body, so from now on, try not to take other pills."

Seeing Song Qingming handing over the purple jade bottle, Chen Jianghai, who was already in tears, quickly stepped forward and knelt on the ground, leaning over to thank Song Qingming and saying, "Senior, I will never forget your kindness. Please accept my greeting."

In recent years, Chen Jianghai, who has been suffering from illness and dying, has long felt that he does not have much time left. He did not expect to meet Song Qingming, a Jindan senior, before his death. The other party even took out a bottle of high-level healing pill to extend his life. How could he not be deeply moved? (End of this chapter)