Please call me Huanxian

Chapter 322: Cooperation is beneficial to both sides, entrusted with important tasks

There was still some distance from Fucai Ridge when a black-haired demon pig with a body length of more than two meters grunted and soared into the sky, heading towards Xu Yuanchang, followed by Xueli, shaking its head and wagging its tail.

"Zhuifeng, do you want to go to the wilderness with me and find some fresh natural treasures for a change?"

Xu Yuanchang patted the prickly bristles of the demon pig and invited him in his own way. He took a fancy to Zhuifeng's sensitive and unique sense of smell and good luck, and the demon pig that was promoted to the fourth level was qualified to go out with him.

The demon pig blinked its dark but clever little eyes, tilted its head to think for a moment, and asked something with a grunt.

"Just focus on finding treasures. You don't need to charge into danger. Do you want to go?"

Xu Yuanchang rubbed his forehead, which was cold as snow, and gave a brief explanation.

The demon pig nodded in agreement. It only needed to confirm its purpose of going out. It did not need to fight with masters. Fortune and wealth are sought in danger. Besides, it was also a pig living under the eaves and had to learn to appreciate the favors.

After years of unremitting excavation, the entire Fucai Ridge, including the minerals deep underground, have been almost completely mined out. Ore materials below the fourth level have become tasteless to it, and are no longer the delicious food it used to enjoy.

If it wants to continue to improve rapidly, it has no choice but to obtain a large amount of fourth-level and fifth-level materials. There is no other shortcut.

Xu Yuanchang smiled and patted his body which was rubbed by snow particles. He said with a smile: "You can't go to the wilderness yet. Improve your cultivation as soon as possible. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

After landing on the ground, he greeted Liu Xianfeng who came forward with Yuanbao, Huabei and Jinchan, and exchanged a few words with Jiao Teng. He said directly: "No one comes to visit you for no reason. This time, Xu came to ask for your help and disturb your meditation."

Jiao Teng had heard what Daoyou Xu and Zhuifeng had said in the air, and replied with a smile: "I have been idle for many years, and now I can follow Daoyou Zeng and Daoyou Xu to go out and make money."

Her cultivation had advanced to the middle stage of the fifth stage, which was extremely fast for a spirit. She used the materials on hand to exchange for many useful resources, and refined a new cane crutch and several other means for herself, greatly improving her strength.

While she is in the dark world and enjoying the peaceful time of training in Fucai Ridge, she is always ready to go out and fight.

As the tide of change rolls on, no one can avoid being caught up in the risk of war.

If she were to choose, of course she would choose to follow Fellow Daoist Xu so that she would feel at ease.

And the benefits are even greater.

Xu Yuanchang laughed, said "sorry for bothering you", agreed on a date, and let Jiao Teng go and prepare.

He and the little tree spirit walked hand in hand into the courtyard full of flowers.

Zhuifeng almost followed him into the yard, but was given a cold stare by Xueli. He reacted slowly and stayed outside the door to play in the mud.

"...When I heard about the accident, I hurried to Zhenbei City with Grandma Jiao Teng. I saw Sister Lan, who was seriously injured and almost died from grief. Grandma Jiao Teng used her advanced 'vitality technique' to save Sister Lan's life and stabilize and repair her broken Qi Palace. Later, I went to Baoshi City and asked Sister Yu to transfer Lan Ying'er to a sinecure. Sister Lan broke through and advanced to the fourth floor, but she has been depressed and stays indoors. I haven't been there for two years."

Liu Xianfeng said in a low voice.

She had witnessed the cruelty of war many times, and that time in Zhenbei City after the war was a deep experience for her.

A general's success is built on the bones of thousands of soldiers. The lives of the monks in the third floor are too worthless.

Xu Yuan was silent for a moment, explained some things to the little tree spirit, and then flew away. Passing through the Gem City, he did not disturb Yu Fengwu, who had five years left in his term as city director. He used the jade token given to him by Old Xi and went straight to Dingzhou through the passage.

There was not much time wasted on the road, and they arrived at Bailin Valley, tens of thousands of miles away, late at night.

He glanced around and found the tombstones of his elder brother, his wife, and Gou Wa and his wife in the cemetery of Shipan Village. The next moment, he appeared in front of the tomb like a phantom.

Touching the cold tombstone with his fingers, Xu Yuanchang murmured softly and lit three incense sticks.

Completely severing the ties between him and his original body, he lingered for a moment and then disappeared like smoke.

The night sky was shining with stars, and from then on, there was no more Xu Yuanchang in the world.

Walking into the closed cave that he had not set foot in for many years, Xu Yuanchang sank into the ground, stared at the large purple-gold cauldron, and tapped it lightly with his fingers twice, making a dull metallic sound. Suddenly, a purple-gold light swept and spread from the cauldron, trying to draw him in.

Xu Yuanchang showed a sneer on his face, stood still, and made hand gestures.

The purple-gold light collapsed as soon as it touched it, and one of the black gases seemed to be burned by a raging fire and quickly shrank back into the cauldron and disappeared.

"You don't know what's good for you. I'll deal with you later."

Xu Yuanchang wrapped the cauldron with layers of spiritual consciousness and shook it a few times. Seeing that it still lacked some strength, he summoned the Phantom Fire Spirit. A Yin-Yang fish pattern enveloped the Nine Illusion Cauldron, circling it and "moving" the cauldron that had not been sacrificed into the Phantom Immortal Ring.

He now has the combined strength of three fifth-level cultivators and is on par with a sixth-level master.

The two treasures, the Nine Illusions Cauldron and the Nine Illusions Palace, were glued together using a secret method, and it would take some effort to separate them.

After leaving the cave, Xu Yuanchang did not stay in the desolate Bailin Valley for long, but flew westward.

This place is guarded by second-level demon plants and will not be harmed by insects, snakes, foxes, rats, etc. It is filled with mist all year round and is a famous fairyland nearby.

When Xu Yuanchang walked through the passage and entered the Gem City, he was caught red-handed by a female swordsman who was smiling.

"Hey, who are you? You look familiar."

"I am Xu Yuanchang, a mountain monk. I am honored to meet City Lord Yu. The City Lord is so polite that he has been waiting for me in person for a long time. How could I be so worthy of this?"

"You are just imagining good things. I just happened to be passing through here to inspect. Great Protector Xu, you are so arrogant and disrespectful to others by going in and out of the Gem City. What else do you have to quibble with?"

Yu Fengwu and a guy who often went into seclusion flew side by side to the Jewel Palace a hundred miles away.

A group of monks guarding the fourth-floor building were several miles away, looking straight ahead and turning a deaf ear to the conversation in front of them.

Xu Yuanchang smiled and changed the subject. Don't argue with a woman. You can't win. He said, "City Lord Yu's sword energy and sword intention are brilliant and sharp, but soft. It's a cause for celebration. He will soon reach the top and break through."

Yu Fengwu glanced at him in surprise and said with a smile: "You don't practice swordsmanship, but you have a good eye. You can see that I have restrained my 'extreme softness'. However, I still have a long way to go before I can break through the realm, so don't flatter me too much." She lowered her voice slightly and turned to her usual charming demeanor and said: "I want to discuss something with you. After five years, when I have unloaded the burden on my shoulders, I will go to Xiaofeng to hang out with you for a while."

Xu Yuanchang didn't dare to agree outright, and said, "The old swordsman must have other plans for you, so don't hurt me."

Yu Fengwu kept asking, "Just tell me whether you agree or not. Give me a definite answer, and I'll take care of the old swordsman."

"Let's talk about it in five years."

"No, I finally caught you, I can only go if you agree..."

"Look, the secret has been leaked. If you want to use me as a shield, please speak directly. When did you, Yu Fengwu, learn to beat around the bush?"

"Ha, then I'll speak frankly, assuming you agree."

Yu Fengwu smiled with her teeth showing. She didn't want to hang out with a few old men, it was boring and restricted in every way.

"We'll talk about it then, we'll talk about it then."

"A gentleman's word is as good as his bond. He cannot go back on his word."

Yu Fengwu achieved her goal and pointed out Lan Ying'er's residence. She led a group of guards and left quickly without receiving any passerby as she was busy.

Xu Yuanchang smiled, shook his head and muttered a few words, then flew to a yard at the foot of a mountain and knocked on the door.

Soon the courtyard door was opened from the inside. Lan Ying'er was wearing a blue suit as before, with a smile on her face. She replied, "Junior Brother Xu is here, please come in."

He stretched out his hand to dismiss the guests, but the gate was not closed.

Xu Yuanchang had so many words of comfort in his mind that he didn't know where to start. Five years had passed and it seemed that Senior Sister Lan had recovered well. He walked into the west wing where the tablets were enshrined, took the three incense sticks handed to him, rubbed them with his fingers, lit them, and prayed silently before burning the incense.

Lan Ying'er invited her junior brother to sit in the main hall. She was a quiet person, so she didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "Junior brother, I have a favor to ask of you."

"Sister, tell me."

"I want to get some advice on swordsmanship from City Lord Yu. You are familiar with her and can have a say."

Lan Ying'er knew that this was an opportunity that could not be missed, and she had to take the initiative to seize it. No matter how she saved her face, it was not as important as learning a skill well. She had learned a sword technique from Yu Fengwu before, which was of great benefit to her. She said, "I heard that City Lord Yu will be sent out in five years. I want to follow City Lord Yu to the wilderness to hone my sword skills. I will take my own life and death responsibility."

Xu Yuanchang looked at his senior sister who was speaking calmly. His thoughts raced, and he said, "Let's go. Come with me to find City Lord Yu. I will do my best to help you make this happen."

Lan Ying'er silently followed her junior brother into the air and found City Lord Yu and his entourage who were patrolling the city.

Xu Yuanchang pulled City Lord Yu aside and told him what had happened.

Yu Fengwu almost burst out laughing, but he held back and said seriously to Lan Ying'er who was waiting with his hands down in the distance: "You will stay with me for a while and be my personal guard for the time being. Whether you can learn some skills depends on your own luck. We can talk about the future later."

Considering Fellow Daoist Xu's face, how could she refuse?

Even if it is not the material for learning swordplay, you should accept it and put it aside until you find a safe and secure place to store it later.

The subordinates who are taken to the wilderness to hone their sword skills must be elite sword practitioners.

A hint of joy appeared in Lan Ying'er's eyes. She bowed and accepted the order, then flew closer to await instructions.

Xu Yuanchang left quickly, rejecting City Lord Yu's false politeness in inviting him to go down for tea, and returned to Xiaofeng in Bianhuan City. He went to the courtyard on the top of the mountain to visit Zeng Wanglou, walked into the living hall and first set up restrictions, then took out the heavy Nine Illusions Purple Gold Cauldron.

"Bang", the whole yard shook.

Zeng Wanglou has always been able to keep his composure, but at this moment, an irrepressible smile appeared on his face. He waved his hand to activate the formation of the entire courtyard to prevent anyone from spying on him. He said, "Master Yuan is going to give me a treasure? How can I be so embarrassed to do that?"

Xu Yuan curled his lips, his face thicker than a city wall, and said, "I have considered for a long time. These two treasures are just sitting there idle in Bailin Valley. Why not lend them to you temporarily so that they can play their due role, especially the Nine Illusion Purple Gold Cauldron. What do you think, Mr. Zeng?"

When he was on the road, he tried to refine the Nine Illusions Cauldron. With his cultivation level not even at the sixth level, it would probably take him more than ten years to refine a sixth-level treasure to the point where it could be used.

The effect that can be achieved is estimated to be limited.

It would be more practical if he spent his time studying the Magic Glass Mirror, Magic Bone and Yin-Yang Fire Essence.

Zeng Wanglou laughed and said, "You kid want to give me some sweet things and use me like a slave for nothing. You don't know how to make pills, so you can't use the Nine Illusions Cauldron. It is said that the pills made with the Nine Illusions Cauldron are easy to be top-grade. I can't refuse even if I want to. Well, I swear on my soul that I will borrow the Nine Illusions Cauldron and the Nine Illusions Palace for fifty years, and then I will return them to Xu Yuanchang. This oath is witnessed by heaven and earth."

He looked very excited and took the initiative to swear an oath to the sky.

After going around in circles, the two treasures finally fell into his hands.

Even if it can only be used for a few decades, it will be enough.

He was solely focused on preparing for a smooth ascension to the upper realm in the future. With the Nine Illusion Cauldron, he could save a lot of time. In addition, in the dark world, materials and soul beads were easy to obtain, so he could just take care of his descendant Zeng Shanlang.

Before the end of the war, there is an 80% chance that Zeng Shanlang will be able to advance to the fifth level.

The path of physical cultivation is too difficult, but once you reach a high level, your combat power will be quite terrifying.

He thought long-term. Before he ascended to the upper realm in the future, he would refine a special elixir for Zeng Shanlang that could help him break through the realm, as well as subsequent elixirs for improvement.

From now on, when Zeng Shanlang transcends the tribulation and goes to the upper realm, he will have an extra powerful helper who he can trust.

Xu Yuanchang smiled and said, "We can both benefit from cooperation. If you need any auxiliary materials, just tell me. I will ask Shengtian to get them. In a few days, Xianfeng will send a batch of fourth- and fifth-level fantasy stones, which can be used to replenish the energy of the Nine Fantasy Palace. By the way, what should we do with the mountain ghost general imprisoned in there?"

He had already arranged with the little tree spirit in advance to exchange materials for the phantom stone.

Since they had established their territory in the Dark Realm, the monks in Dingzhou mostly engaged in bartering, and spirit coins had little use.

Zeng Wanglou pondered and said, "After I have performed the initial ritual of refining the Nine Illusion Palace, I will subdue the Mountain Ghost General and put him inside the Black Umbrella to increase the Black Umbrella's defensive and offensive power. Now, go and get busy. Urge Xianfeng to deliver the Illusion Stone as soon as possible. It would be better if I can exchange it for a Level 6 Illusion Stone."

He couldn't wait to get rid of people.

There are more than ten days left, so he has to hurry up and perform the ritual.

With his current cultivation level of the middle stage of the sixth heaven and his proficiency in formations, the use of the Nine Illusions Palace would be perfect for him and would just bring out his full strength.

Xu Yuanchang reminded: "If Palace Master Fu and others find out and your identity is exposed, do you have a plan?"

Zeng Wanglou reached out and touched the ancient and crude patterns on the purple-gold cauldron. There were bursts of light flickering, and he said casually: "Don't worry, the old guys in the lower world who knew about the Nine Illusions Cauldron and the Nine Illusions Palace are all dead. Fu Xianzhi, Meng Shanhe and others have read a few classics. When I finish refining the cauldron and the Nine Illusions Palace, they won't be able to recognize them when I use them in front of them. Even if they find out my identity in the end, it doesn't matter. The cultivation world looks at value and strength, and they will have to beg to do business with me. If you don't believe me, just wait and see."

"I believe you. You should try not to reveal your identity and make things difficult for me."

Xu Yuanchang walked out.

Zeng Wanglou suddenly remembered something, stood up and shouted, "You... seem to be proficient in refining materials? When I have some unusual pills, I will have to trouble you to help refine the herbs."

"a piece of cake."

Xu Yuanchang finally tied the game and made a three-pointer with great momentum.

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(End of this chapter)