Qinghe Immortal Clan.

"Senior, I wonder how serious my sister's injury is and when she will recover?"

Seeing that Song Qingming's face looked a little strange, Xu Qingyin, who was standing beside him, hurriedly asked nervously.

Song Qingming did not rush to answer after hearing this, but instead asked Li Xiuning in front of him: "If I am not mistaken, there are signs of poisoning in your body. This injury seems to be caused by more than just the monster."

"Poisoned! That's what it is."

Hearing what Song Qingming said, Li Xiuning was slightly stunned, and then he explained:

“Senior, you may not know that when I went to Taiyue Lake with my husband and others to hunt monsters, we were injured by a Golden Core Monster King because we mistakenly entered his territory.

But later, in order to avoid the pursuit of the demon king, I fled to a deserted island, and accidentally discovered a natural cave there.

At that time, I wanted to hide in the cave for a few days and then escape from there after the demon king left the vicinity.

But after nightfall, a white fluorescent light suddenly lit up deep in the cave. I was attracted by it and went to explore. I found that there were many mature spiritual medicines deep in the cave, like a medicine field.

I was a little too excited at the time and didn't notice the hidden danger nearby.

Just as I approached to pick the elixir, several vines suddenly flew out from a big tree deep in the herb field and tried to wrap me up.

Fortunately, I was still quite far away at that time, and I had prepared a second-level talisman in my hand. I quickly used it to get rid of the vines and ran out from the depths of the cave.

Although I escaped from there, my arm was still injured by the vines.

And I remember that not long after I escaped, I fainted and didn’t wake up until a few days later. At that time, I felt like I was poisoned.

But after waking up, I immediately took some detoxifying pills and felt much better. I no longer took the poisoning incident to heart.

Over the past year, I always thought that my injuries were only caused by meridian damage, and I never expected that there was poisoning in my body.

Now that you are talking about it, if nothing unexpected happens, the remaining toxins in my body should be caused by the injury from the vines of the demon tree at that time."

Hearing this, Song Qingming nodded slightly and said, "The toxins in your body carry wood-attributed spiritual energy, which is indeed somewhat similar to what you said.

It is very rare for plants and trees to become spirits in the world of immortal cultivation. That demon tree can cast a spell to lure people to devour it, so it must be at least close to the Golden Core stage. You are lucky enough to be able to escape from it."

In addition to humans and demons, there are also some spiritual high-level plants and other spiritual creatures in the world of immortal cultivation that can give birth to their own intelligence. The demon tree that Li Xiuning encountered is one of them.

However, the probability of this happening is extremely low. Song Qingming has been practicing for so many years and has seen it in some immortal cultivation books, but this is the first time he has heard of plants becoming spirits and devouring humans and animals.

This type of plants that give birth to spiritual intelligence, although of high grade, are basically spiritual woods of level three or above, which is equivalent to the Jindan cultivators among human cultivators.

However, due to the limitation that its body cannot move easily, its magical power is still slightly weaker than that of the human Jindan cultivators of the same level.

Li Xiuning was lucky enough to escape, probably because this spiritual tree had only recently advanced and its strength was not very strong, otherwise it would not have been easy for her to escape from the other party as she was already seriously injured.

"Senior Song, how can we remove the toxins in my sister's body? I hope you can point out a way out for us!"

Seeing that Song Qingming had confirmed the source of the toxin in Li Xiuning's body, Xu Qingyin breathed a sigh of relief and immediately asked about the detoxification method.

“This poison is not difficult to cure. All you need to do is find the corresponding antidote and refine it. I estimate that you will be able to recover in ten days or half a month.

However, my friend, you have not been able to discover the remaining toxins in your body for more than a year, and you have forcibly used your magic power many times. Now the toxins have invaded your dantian, and it will be a little difficult to deal with.

If you want to detoxify, you need to find a third-level water-attributed silver leaf flower, first refine it into an external elixir to absorb the toxins in your dantian, and then refine it together with the detoxification elixir to slowly remove the residual toxins in your body. If it is fast, you can recover in half a year."

"How can we find a way to refine a third-level spiritual medicine into an external elixir? Senior, is there no other way besides this?"

When they heard that a third-level spiritual medicine was needed, Xu Qingyin and Li Xiuning both showed some unpleasant looks on their faces.

In order to help Li Xiuning heal her injuries over the years, the two sisters have basically used up all of their spiritual stones, and even sold several of their magical weapons.

A third-level spiritual medicine would require at least four thousand spirit stones, and spiritual objects of this level were generally in short supply. Even if they could gather enough spirit stones, they didn't know where to find it for the time being.

What's more, they had to ask a third-level alchemist to refine the external elixir, which would cost a lot of spirit stones. Faced with the detoxification method proposed by Song Qingming, Xu Qingyin and the others felt helpless and didn't know what to do.

Facing Xu Qingyin's expectant question, Song Qingming this time shook his head seriously.

“Without the external pill made from the third-level silver leaf flower, the effect of taking detoxification pills alone will probably be limited. I estimate that it will be difficult to eradicate the toxins in your body in a short period of time.

But don't worry, even if the toxin cannot be eradicated temporarily, your life should still be safe, so there is no need to worry too much about this.

What I just said is just my personal suggestion. As for how to make a specific choice, or whether you can look for other people, you can decide for yourself. "

After saying that, Song Qingming said no more and turned back to his seat.

What Song Qingming just said was basically the truth, and he did not deceive the other party at all.

He was not particularly familiar with the two women, and he was kind enough to check Li Xiuning's injuries and tell them how to detoxify, which was already very kind of him.

As for how Xu Qingyin and the others will choose, that is their own business. All Song Qingming can do is help them analyze the pros and cons, and he doesn't have much desire to get involved.

Song Qingming had just sat down. Xu Qingyin stood there hesitating for a moment, then suddenly gritted her teeth, walked forward and knelt down in front of Song Qingming.

"Senior Song, we have come here from afar, but we have no relatives or friends here who can help us. Now we can only ask you for help.

I wonder if the seniors can find some spiritual medicine for us to refine the external elixir. Please tell us how many spiritual stones you need. We will try our best to collect them.

If you are worried, I can sign a contract with you first. Even if I have to go hunting monsters, I will definitely find a way to gather the required spirit stones as soon as possible."

"Xu Xiaoyou, what are you doing? Yuan Hao, help her up and talk to her first!"

Seeing Xu Qingyin suddenly coming to him for help, Song Qingming's face suddenly looked a little unhappy, and he hurriedly asked Song Yuanhao, who was standing nearby, to step forward and help her up first.

“My two friends also know that this third-level silver leaf flower is not so easy to find. To be honest, my Song family does not have this thing. If you want to find the elixir, I’m afraid you can only try your luck in Guyang Mountain.

There are thousands of people seeking the truth in the world of immortal cultivation, and it is usually not easy to ask for help. If you want to ask me for help, spiritual stones alone are not enough.

That’s all I can say. You two are both sensible people, and I don’t want to say something too harsh to your faces.”

As a casual cultivator who had been practicing Taoism for many years, Li Xiuning was naturally well aware of the difficulty of asking others for help, let alone asking a Jindan senior like Song Qingming.

Just now, Xu Qingyin came forward to ask for help directly. If Song Qingming had not had a good temper and Song Yuanhao was there to save his face, under other circumstances, Song Qingming might have ignored the two of them.

Seeing that Song Qingming seemed to be a little unhappy, Li Xiuning hurriedly shook her head at Xu Qingyin beside her, signaling her not to speak anymore.

He took the initiative to walk in front of Song Qingming, bowed slightly, and said with a smile:
“You are right, senior. Asking for help is not that easy. We two juniors understand this. Please show me a way forward.

If this path works, I will thank you. If not, it is my fate. We will never force you to do anything."

After hearing what Li Xiuning said, Song Qingming looked up and saw some determination in her eyes. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "Since you are a wise man, I won't beat around the bush with you.

If you want me to help you, in addition to the spirit stones you should give me, you must also agree to one condition of mine, that is, you must guard "Cangyuan Mountain" for ten years on behalf of my Song family.

Of course, your work during the garrison period will definitely not be in vain. My Song family will not reduce the salary and spirit stones you deserve. They will all be paid according to the treatment of family elders. It will be as if you have become guest elders of my Song family.

If you two agree, I will personally go to Guyang Mountain to exchange for the elixir, and I can also help you refine the external elixir directly.

If you think it is inappropriate, that’s fine. Although my Song family is not a famous family in the world of immortal cultivation, we will never do anything to force others.

I have already explained the pros and cons of this matter. You can go back and think about how to weigh them. If you need my help, just give me an answer within six months."

After saying that, Song Qingming put down the teacup in his hand, stood up and prepared to leave "Xianfeng Tower".

However, before Song Qingming reached the door, Li Xiuning and Xu Qingyin just exchanged glances and immediately made a decision. They quickly stepped forward and told Song Qingming, who was about to leave, what they were thinking.

"Senior, you are willing to help me, which is a great honor for me. Now you have given me such a good treatment. How can we be ungrateful? Please rest assured, we are willing to accept your request and guard Cangyuan Mountain for the Song family for ten years. No matter what happens during this period, we will never betray the agreement."

When they first heard Song Qingming say that he had additional requests, Li Xiuning and the others felt a little nervous, fearing that the price Song Qingming wanted them to pay would be unbearable.

However, when they heard that Song Qingming only wanted them to stay and help the Song family guard the spiritual vein for ten years, they both immediately breathed a sigh of relief and agreed without much hesitation.

Although "Cangyuan Mountain" is located in the Floating Cloud Mountains and adjacent to the demon clan's territory, it is often attacked by demon beasts and does not have as stable spiritual veins as "Qinghefang" and other places in the rear.

But he is only guarding the spiritual vein in the mountain protection formation, not actively going out to fight with monsters. As long as his luck is not too bad, it will not be too dangerous.

The two of them were originally independent cultivators, and had no clan or relatives to tie them down with, so staying in Weiguo for ten years would not have much impact on them.

Moreover, being stationed on the third-level spiritual vein of "Cangyuan Mountain" provides them with sufficient spiritual energy for cultivation. Not only will it not delay their journey, but it can also save the two girls a lot of spiritual stones for renting a cave for cultivation.

The request proposed by Song Qingming was already very good to them, and the Song family was also willing to pay them spiritual stone salaries, which made it difficult for Li Xiuning and the others to refuse.

Seeing that the two girls agreed as expected, Song Qingming nodded calmly and said, "Since you have made up your mind, then it's settled.

You guys wait here first. I will go to Guyang Mountain in a few days to look for silver leaf flowers. After I have refined the external elixir, I will send someone to inform you, and then we will sign the contract.

As long as you two do not violate the agreement, you can decide for yourself whether to leave or stay after ten years. I can assure you that the Song family will never deliberately embarrass you in this regard. "

"Thank you for your care, senior!"

Before, I was a little worried that if I stayed to work for the Song family, I would be troubled by them in the future.

At this moment, after receiving the promise personally from Song Qingming, the ancestor of the Song family, Li Xiuning and Xu Qingyin felt much more at ease and hurried forward to bow and express their gratitude.

Upon hearing this, Song Qingming just smiled and waved his hand without saying anything else. He walked out of the private room and left "Xianfeng Tower".

As soon as Song Qingming left, Li Xiuning turned around and thanked Song Yuanhao who was standing beside her: "I am able to get help from Senior Song this time, all thanks to your help and introduction. Please accept my courtesy."

After saying that, Li Xiuning bowed to Song Yuanhao with a solemn face.

"I have known you two Taoist friends for many years. It's just a small favor. Why do you need such a great honor? Please stand up quickly, Taoist friend Li!" Seeing Li Xiuning suddenly show such a great honor to him, Song Yuanhao hurried forward and helped her up.

After Li Xiuning stood up, she continued, "Although Senior Song did not say it explicitly just now, I can still see that the reason why Senior was able to help us was probably because he saw some face from you, fellow Taoist.

If I can recover from my injuries this time, I will never forget your kindness in the future!"

"There's no need for you to do this, Fellow Daoist Li. Uncle Seventh has always been a kind person. Since he is willing to help, I believe your injuries will heal quickly."

After comforting Li Xiuning with a few words, Song Yuanhao couldn't help but fall into silence.

When he met Song Qingming in the market before, Song Yuanhao had always thought that his ancestor helped to check on Li Xiuning's injuries just to verify whether there was any problem with the third-level "Recovery Pill".

After hearing the other party's explanation, Song Yuanhao understood a little bit about Song Qingming's intention of helping this time. He was afraid that it was not as simple as he thought.

Otherwise, knowing that there was no problem with the "Recovery Pill", Song Qingming could have just left. There would be no need for him to continue to care about Li Xiuning's injuries and help them solve this problem.

Although the "Silver Leaf Flower", a third-grade low-grade spiritual medicine, is a rare high-level spiritual object for foundation-building cultivators like Li Xiuning, in the eyes of Song Qingming, a Jindan cultivator, it is not that difficult to find this object.

After making an appointment with Li Xiuning and the others, Song Qingming went directly to "Guyang Mountain" the next day. He spent only a few thousand good deeds and easily exchanged for a third-grade lower-quality "Silver Leaf Flower" from the sect's Good Deeds Pavilion.

Afterwards, Huang Siyuan, the third-level alchemist, took action personally and successfully refined the external elixir in less than ten days.

Li Xiuning and Xu Qingyin, who received the good news from the Song family, soon came to "Funiu Mountain" accompanied by Song Yuanhao, made an agreement with the Song family and got the detoxification pills they needed.

In order to facilitate Li Xiuning's recovery, Song Qingming specifically instructed Song Yuanfang to arrange a cave with good spiritual energy on the mountain for her to retreat, so that she and Xu Qingyin could live there directly.

It only took three short months for Li Xiuning to use the external elixir to clear out most of the remaining toxins in his body, and he walked out of his retreat cave with a happy face.

Upon hearing the news, Xu Qingyin and Song Yuanhao quickly rushed to greet her when she came out of retreat. In order to celebrate Li Xiuning's recovery from her injuries, the three of them set up a banquet in Song Yuanhao's cave and invited Song Yuanfang and others to come and express their gratitude.

After successfully removing the toxin from his dantian during this retreat, Li Xiuning's complexion has improved a lot compared to before, and he can now fight with others at 70% to 80% of his original strength.

In order to fulfill the agreement with the Song family, a few days later Li Xiuning took the initiative to ask Song Yuanhao to help pass the message. She came to Huixian Pavilion on the top of "Funiu Mountain" and met Song Qingming who was drinking tea with Huang Siyuan.

Upon learning that Li Xiuning and the other two had come and wanted to go to "Cangyuan Mountain" immediately to garrison and fulfill the agreement with the Song family, Song Qingming only expressed a few words of concern and quickly nodded in agreement.

“Considering that you have just recovered from a serious injury, I shouldn’t be so anxious to let you go to Cangyuan Mountain. However, since you two are determined to complete the agreement as soon as possible, I won’t stop you.

But Cangyuan Mountain is still not very stable after all. It may be inconvenient for you to go there without a suitable magic weapon. I happen to have a flying sword with you. If you take it with you, we can feel more at ease!"

After Song Qingming finished speaking, the magic power in his hand moved, and the next moment a green second-level top-grade flying sword appeared in his hand. Then he waved his hand lightly and sent it in front of Li Xiuning.

"Qingli Sword! Senior, this is it. Thank you very much, Senior Song, for the gift."

When Li Xiuning saw that the flying sword Song Qingming handed out to him was exactly the magic weapon that he had asked his junior sister Xu Qingyin to take to the market to sell, a look of surprise suddenly appeared on his face.

After a while, she slowly calmed down her inner excitement, took the flying sword, walked forward and bowed to Song Qingming.

“It’s just a second-level magic weapon, there’s no need to be so polite.

I'll entrust Cangyuan Mountain to you. I hope you can guard it carefully and don't let those monsters take advantage of it.

If you encounter any difficulties or emergencies over there, you can send a message directly to Funiu Mountain to inform Yuan Fang, or go to Baishiling nearby to ask Changze and others for help. "

"Don't worry, senior. The two of us will set off for Cangyuan Mountain tomorrow!"

After getting Song Qingming's nod of agreement, Li Xiuning and Xu Qingyin bowed and said goodbye, then turned and left "Huixian Pavilion".

Song Yuanhao originally wanted to leave with the two girls, but just before he turned around and took a few steps, Song Qingming called him back alone.

"Yuan Hao, our family has not had the energy to manage Cangyuan Mountain before, but now that Baishiling has gradually stabilized, we can spare some manpower.

I have asked Changze to mobilize some clansmen from Baishiling to Cangyuan Mountain, and Yuanfang is also planning to build a market town.

You don't have to go back to Yinfeng Ridge. Go to Cangyuan Mountain with Xu Qingyin and the others tomorrow. You will be in charge of the things over there from now on.

If you have any questions in the future, please discuss it with Yuan Fang and others. You must help the family manage this spiritual vein well and don’t let us down."

Ever since the Song family obtained the spiritual vein of "Cangyuan Mountain", the family development focus was not placed there, so they only arranged for two elders, Song Xuanting and Song Xuanyu, to be stationed there with dozens of Qi Refining period clansmen.

Because "Cangyuan Mountain" is located in the Floating Cloud Mountains close to the demon clan's territory, most of the surrounding areas are undeveloped barren lands, and there are still many remaining demon beasts that often make trouble everywhere.

For a third-grade lower-quality spiritual vein, even if it is guarded by a third-grade mountain protection formation, it is a bit difficult for Song Xuanting and his team to guard the spiritual mountain with their limited manpower, let alone manage this spiritual vein.

Now that the teleportation array has been installed in Baishiling, it has become as solid as a rock and has gradually stabilized. The family can also allocate some manpower to manage the third-level spiritual vein "Cangyuan Mountain".

Hearing that Song Qingming asked him to manage "Cangyuan Mountain", Song Yuanhao showed a little surprise, and hurriedly nodded and said: "Don't worry, Seventh Uncle, I will work hard to manage Cangyuan Mountain and will not let you down."

"Well! Go back and prepare first!"

After Song Qingming nodded, he turned around, picked up the spiritual tea on the table and took a sip. When he turned around, he found that Song Yuanhao was still standing there and had not left.

Seeing that Song Yuanhao looked a little hesitant and seemed to have something else to say, Song Qingming said directly: "You are not like that. Just ask directly if you have anything to say!"

"Seventh Uncle, you asked me to go to Cangyuan Mountain, is it because of Fellow Daoist Xu?"

Upon hearing this, Song Qingming looked at Huang Siyuan beside him, and both of them smiled slightly.

"You can see that you are much better than Changze in this aspect. I have helped you keep her, but we can't force things in the relationship. Whether it can succeed in the end depends on you.

If after ten years, you and she are still not destined to be together, then you can only let fate take its course! "(End of this chapter)