Beauty helps me achieve immortality

Chapter 921 Zhao Qing: "Did I show too much skin?"

That night.

Within the Heavenly Evolution Secret Realm, the power of Taiyin manifests as the flowing moonlight.

The ocean was somewhat calm, its surface shimmering.

At his home atop the sea cliff, Zhao Qing made a brief stop to discuss matters with his aunt, Si He.

Then, taking Qinghuan with her, they went straight to their neighbor's house to ask for advice...

The situation was quite strange.

This is clearly their own secret realm, but now, whether it's Shuyue or Zhao Qing, they have to carefully consider where to go...

soon.

Zhao Qingdai and Ze Qinghuan flew to an isolated island near the Star Palace.

The sea breeze was cool, and the tide was crashing.

Behind them lay a dreamlike beach, while before them stretched a vast, ethereal palace shrouded in mist and clouds…

"Uncle."

"—This disciple has important matters to report."

Zhao Qing spoke respectfully, making some noise as he inquired of the Phoenix.

Qinghuan bowed gracefully and silently followed her master.

Zhao Qing brought Qinghuan to pay respects to the Phoenix Emperor purely to help Qinghuan become more familiar with the emperor.

After all, the Phoenix Lord is currently in charge of all the resources of the demon race, so it's not bad that he can help Qinghuan win a favor.

To avoid ending up like Xiao Nangong, who spent two years without receiving any guidance.

Although Xiao Nangong seemed disrespectful to his fellow cultivators and often gossiped about them.

But in reality, when facing true sages and elders, she displayed the demeanor of a lady from a prominent family, being humble, gentle, and well-mannered, and thus failed to gain any closeness from the Phoenix.

at the same time.

Inside the island shrine.

The palace maid, who had been casually flipping through old books, frowned slightly, her eyebrows visibly turning pale.

It seemed that they felt Qingjun's young disciple had once again come without thinking...

Her voluptuous figure was upright, and she casually flipped through a collection of books that seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.

He simply lowered his head slightly.

The surrounding void immediately distorted, directly bringing Zhao Qing and Gu Qinghuan to their front.

Phoenix did not raise her eyes, and spoke softly and gently: "In the future, you can make your own decisions unless there are important matters."

Oh……

These words reached Zhao Qing's ears.

He certainly understood what it meant.

They just don't welcome themselves.

Zhao Qing was not surprised by this, as he had long felt that Feng Huang had some doubts about him and rarely gave him a friendly look.

However, he really did have something important to do this time.

Without further ado, he immediately...

He stated directly, "After two years at sea, searching high and low, I have finally made a discovery recently."

"But the situation is bizarre and difficult to grasp."

"I've come specifically to inform my senior master..."

Oh?

Upon hearing this, Huang Nu immediately perked up, closed the old book in her hand, and fixed her narrow phoenix eyes on Zhao Qing and the other person.

..."Sparrow Dance".

Zhao Qing glanced at the cover of the old book and was momentarily taken aback.

He didn't dare to extend his divine sense to investigate, and just pondered it casually.

This is definitely not some kind of cultivation technique or supernatural power. Any inheritance above the Foundation Establishment stage should be recorded on a jade slip, not written in a book.

This name, is it from a collection of strange tales?

Or is it a romance novel...?

The woman in the palace gauze nodded slightly: "Please sit down."

okay.

Zhao Qing finally had the chance to sit down, and took his seat at the lower end of the Shenque Hall.

Qinghuan gently prepared tea for the two of them... temporarily playing the role of Phoenix's little maid.

Three years ago.

"When the calamity first arrived, the entire Nangong clan of Zhongzhou fled."

"There is no trace of it left in the state."

Zhao Qing slowly recounted the current situation and prospects to Fenghuang.

Then he said, "Just recently, while searching overseas, I discovered some traces of the Nangong family."

"If nothing unexpected happens, we might be able to follow the clues and find the current core group of the Nangong clan."

The Phoenix Maiden listened quietly without saying a word.

Seeing Zhao Qing's questioning gaze, she simply nodded slightly, signaling him to continue.

Zhao Qing saw this.

Without further ado, he got straight to the point.

"To avoid revealing my whereabouts, I have not contacted the Nangong family."

"But now the road ahead has diverged."

"First, let's avoid the territory of the Nangong clan and continue searching for the whereabouts of our master's spirit."

"By keeping to ourselves, we might be able to find Master's location more quickly."

"The drawback is that the Nangong clan is large, and now in this desolate overseas region, they seem to have the intention of casting a wide net to recruit independent cultivators."

"If we avoid them completely, we might miss some hidden realms."

Phoenix Maiden nodded slightly as she listened, seemingly agreeing with Zhao Qing's statement.

If it's not necessary, it's best to keep your whereabouts hidden to avoid attracting too much attention.

Her narrow phoenix eyes narrowed slightly as she took the tea from Qinghuan beside her, remaining silent as she stared at Zhao Qing.

Zhao Qing was already somewhat used to this kind of situation.

Nor could the phoenix inquire about anything.

He then added directly, "My Daoist partner and I have discussed it, and it would be best if we could avoid this place."

"But there's more to it than that..."

"The intentions of the Nangong family are unclear."

"This disciple is worried... is there some hidden force behind the Nangong family?"

Zhao Qing looked respectful, his eyes conveying a questioning intent.

There's definitely a trick to this.

What if... the Nangong clan is also looking for Qingjun's incarnation?

They are all ancient tribes.

Since the Jian family intends to convey a message to Qingjun, the Nangong family may not necessarily be honest.

If the Nangong family is casting such a wide net, they are secretly searching for Qingying.

That would be a huge mess, wouldn't it?

Their group consisted of only one person.

Over there, the entire Nangong clan is even taking in rogue cultivators...

Even if Zhao Qing has the blessing of good fortune.

Even a thorough, exploratory approach can't withstand that...

What if they don't know anything when other countries have already conducted their census?

Moreover,

Since the Phoenix has followed, it means there's something she's observing...

as predicted.

Phoenix Girl heard Zhao Qing's slightly questioning words.

With a calm expression, he slowly spoke: "The foundation of the Nangong family lies in the Shattered Star Tower."

"Since the Nangong family has not returned to Shengzhou..."

"Your concerns are valid; go and do it."

No?

Zhao Qing was taken aback upon hearing this.

Whatever it is, I'll just do it.

Moreover, isn't the foundation of the Nangong family located in Zizhu?

When the Nangong clan fled before, there were even flying boats taking off from the Purple Pearl Holy Land...

about this point.

Zhao Qing was puzzled, but didn't dwell on it.

Since the ancient clans of Zhongzhou were able to coexist with the four sacred lands, their foundations were profound, and it was certainly not something that a casual descendant could easily fathom.

Since the Phoenix said that the Nangong clan is the henchman of the Shattered Star, then it must be true.

now.

Zhao Qing pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"This disciple will first investigate the Nangong family."

"If the Nangong family has no deeper intentions, then we can continue searching for our master's whereabouts without any further doubts."

"If the Nangong family harbors wolfish ambitions, and there is a figure from the heavens above giving them instructions, then I will take advantage of that and act accordingly?"

Zhao Qing's words were concise and to the point.

So they discussed it with the Phoenix.

They are currently overseas, searching for the location of Qingjun's true spirit.

They had stumbled upon the enormous Nangong clan.

The most urgent task is to figure out their intentions.

There's always a chance something might happen.

Let's hope it doesn't turn out to be a real disaster.

The Nangong clan widely recruited independent cultivators and frantically searched for Qingjun overseas.

They're still avoiding it...

Avoid my ass!

The Phoenix Maiden listened quietly, feeling that if the Nangong Clan acted strangely, perhaps some immortal or deity had intervened in this uncivilized realm.

She accompanied him on this trip precisely to guard against this point.

She nodded slightly at that moment.

He calmly reminded her, "Investigate secretly, lest you make things worse."

it is good!

With Phoenix's approval, Zhao Qing naturally felt confident.

At least it won't cause a major disaster.

He immediately stood up and respectfully took his leave: "This disciple will go and do it now."

Say it.

After the Phoenix Maiden nodded, he took Qinghuan and left the divine palace, flying away from the isolated island.

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Midnight.

A silver spirit boat floats beneath the cold moon.

The whale girl no longer rode the boat and was also taken into the Secret Realm of the Illustrated Book by Shuyue.

On the sea cliffs.

A cool night breeze was blowing, and the lights in the house illuminated the surroundings.

"Let's put the spirit boat away for now."

“Whale Feather also entered the secret realm and stayed there to wait.”

"I went alone, with the catalog, to check out the situation first."

"Come back anytime..."

Zhao Qing pondered and whispered to his wives and concubines about the pros and cons.

If the Nangong clan is indeed acting under the instructions of some deity and is truly searching for Qingjun...

On their side, they might be able to take advantage of the chaos and find their master sooner...

If, after investigation, it turns out to be a misunderstanding...

That would be even better.

Anyway, no one is competing with them to find it; they can just rely on luck to find it.

Si He has now severed all ties with Zhao Qing.

He leaned lazily against the edge of the sea cliff, listening with a faint smile without saying a word.

The aunt frowned slightly and whispered, "We must start from the bottom and be careful not to alert a powerful being."

Ningmei, with her quirky and clever nature, nodded with a smile full of curiosity.

It means the same thing.

Zhao Qing naturally understood what to do...

The Nangong clan has many Void Refinement Ancestors.

If we disturb some powerful being, our safety is a minor matter.

If their tracks are lost, and they even need Si He to intervene or Feng Huang to step in, then things will truly descend into chaos.

After careful consideration, the Bone Woman added, "I have ordered the butterfly to accompany you, which will make things much more convenient."

Qinghuan saw this.

She immediately whispered softly, "Master..."

Zhao Qing:?

No, don't steal it.

They can all get out, it's like they're in prison...

But indeed, with Bai Yu's methods, casting a Gu spell to control a soul or something, gathering information is the simplest thing in the world.

……

……

The next morning.

Beyond the Jade Capital, in the boundless ocean.

Beyond a desolate island where spiritual energy is scarce...

A lone boat drifted by, and a man, carrying a bag on his back, with a resolute face and looking travel-worn, approached the island dressed in hemp clothing.

Immediately, a Foundation Establishment divine sense enveloped the island!

Zhao Qing was very familiar with this kind of situation.

His appearance remained unchanged, but in reality, he was enhanced by an extremely exquisite illusionary technique. If an unfamiliar cultivator were to use it, even a Nascent Soul or Divine Transformation cultivator would find it difficult to detect anything.

Within the Palace of Destiny, there is also the rising and falling of Xiaodie, the Bone Woman.

To temporarily act as a communication medium, so that if any situation arises, the Bone Woman can communicate with her aunt Shuyue and the others at any time through the catalog.

After all, her feelings for Sihe had been severed... and she was finding it hard to adjust for the time being.

As for Zhao Qing's arms, which were struggling to steer the ship and were covered by his wide-sleeved hemp robe... that was even more bizarre.

A nimble and adorable little white dragon was still stretching out its delicate and soft tongue, licking its master's wrist.

These things were completely imperceptible to the six Foundation Establishment cultivators on the island.

Nowadays, most families have infants.

Only Shuyue and her aunt are left to break through. After Sihe helped them develop their five elements, they have both been able to break through in the last two years.

To be honest, their group included not only Nascent Soul cultivators, but also two Deity Transformation cultivators, Chu Xin and Jing Yu, and one Dao Integration cultivator, Si He, with the Phoenix Pavilion Master personally overseeing the rest.

It's nothing like the scale of the past.

With the help of his wife, Zhao Qing disguised himself as a martial arts master and sailed to investigate.

We need to search upwards little by little to see what the cultivators of the Nangong clan scattered in various places are doing.

Xiao Nangong was naturally aware of the situation here.

But the short loli looked surprised and didn't say much. She only said that the ancestral hall she came from should not have the decision-making power now. Since the tribulation had just passed, it was naturally up to the Second Ancestor to make the decision.

"Where did it come from?"

"Get off the boat."

A powerful pressure from Foundation Establishment cultivators reverberated across the island, and a detached voice echoed through the air as divine senses pressed down.

Zhao Qing felt a little strange.

It's not that the acting was too over the top.

After all, it's just about getting a feel for things and seeing how things go.

He disembarked and went to the beach.

With a solemn and cautious expression, he cupped his hands to the lush forest, whose figure was nowhere to be seen, and said, "Wang Jinhong comes from Baoning Mountain, seeking immortality across the sea."

Zhao Qingxing never changed his name or surname.

His name will be Wang Jinhong.

Let's just cosplay Shuyue's biological father.

After all, the name Gu Changge is a bit too risky.

Now, when I'm just playing around with my wife, this name is enough to get by in the current situation.

at the moment.

Zhao Qing remained neither humble nor arrogant, displaying the unwavering determination of a traveler seeking immortality across the sea. He knew that even at the most basic level of Foundation Establishment, he couldn't uncover much.

The performance was somewhat direct...

soon.

Deep within the island's forests, several divine senses intertwined.

A man nodded slightly to the other fellow Daoists and then gracefully flew over on the wind.

...All of this was naturally under the control of Zhao Qing's vast divine sense.

Furthermore, he discovered that there were several other martial artists, both innate and acquired, cautiously observing the situation on the island; they were genuine overseas seekers of immortality.

"I am He Linyuan."

"Come forward—to verify your qualifications."

The Foundation Establishment man spoke so indifferently.

His gaze swept over Wang Jinhong, seemingly displeased, his heart filled with disgust for this uncivilized barbarian who truly lacked manners...

They were too lazy to ask any more questions, so they simply checked the qualifications and completed their tasks.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qing...

He looked stunned on the spot, a moment of bewilderment and hesitation flashing in his eyes.

This attitude, in He Linyuan's eyes, naturally elicited disdain, knowing it was due to his own aura.

……indeed.

Zhao Qing was genuinely stunned by his aura for a moment.

This seat...

You little brat, you're still keeping me here?

In all the years I've traveled through Yujing Prefecture, I've never dared to call myself "this one" anywhere.

A small butterfly fluttered its wings in the mud ball, creating ripples, and the Bone Woman's gentle laughter rang out: "Just a junior disciple, I'll just accompany him through the formalities."

Hmm... this is indeed a junior.

She is now considered a junior member of Zhao Qing's family.

Zhao Qing was secretly pleased.

He stepped forward calmly, tentatively extending his wrist, as if asking the senior to take his pulse or something...

See this.

He Linyuan looked even more disdainful.

He scoffed indifferently, "—Barbarians."

Zhao Qing simply lowered his head...

Soon, the man channeled a wisp of his divine sense, which circled around and entered the body, carefully examining the spiritual root and internal organs...

Only then did he begin to show a hint of surprise.

He raised an eyebrow slightly: "A high-grade fire spirit root..."

As he muttered to himself, he turned around and called out with his divine sense, "Junior Sister Qiu—do you think he is a Crimson Spirit Body?"

Zhao Qing remained calm, waiting with a look of doubt in his eyes.

of course.

All of this is just the other party's illusion.

Under the illusionary magic, this kid's divine sense couldn't even get close, so what kind of spiritual root could he possibly probe?

He only revealed a slight trace of his fire elemental root.

That's enough to fool them.

Unexpectedly, they were even mistaken for fire-attribute spirits...

hiss--

Zhao Qing couldn't help but whisper to the Bone Woman Qing Huan, "Did I show too much skin?"

Bone Girl: ...

Even a trace of a top-grade spiritual root is considered top-tier talent in this remote region.

Qingrao ordered the butterflies to lie dormant, making no move whatsoever, completely ignoring them...

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