Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 213: Qingjin Fruit

Dozens of cultivators wielded shovels, digging a deep pit that was seven or eight zhang deep.

In the depths of the pit, the upper half of a double-headed earth dragon had already been exposed. Its body was a dark red color, with layers of wrinkles on its skin and large patches of mucus that glistened in the sunlight.

The earth dragon was five or six zhang long, with a round and ugly body that carried a hint of ferocity.

As the group of cultivators dug, they couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

To kill such a huge creature through seven or eight zhang of soil, the cultivator who made the move was truly formidable!

After spending half a day, the group of cultivators finally dug out the double-headed earth dragon.

Yuan Siping was interested and circled around the huge earth dragon. He clicked his tongue and exclaimed, "What a big guy!"

He turned to Gao Xian with sincerity and said, "Thanks to Fellow Daoist Gao, otherwise dealing with this troublemaker underground would have been really troublesome!"

Killing a double-headed earth dragon with his abilities wasn't too difficult, but this thing was cunning, hiding and running amok underground, and he had no place to exert his strength.

Yuan Siping inspected the double-headed earth dragon and found some faint sword marks on both of its heads.

Gao Xian accurately locked onto this thing through seven or eight zhang of soil and pierced through the earth dragon's two heads with a sword strike. The exquisite Sword Technique and the powerful Divine Sense displayed by him made Yuan Siping greatly admire him.

Originally, Yuan Siping thought that Gao Xian's Flying Sword was powerful, but now it seemed that even if Gao Xian gave him the Flying Sword, it would be difficult for him to kill the earth dragon so easily.

Realizing Gao Xian's strength, Yuan Siping also had a few more genuine respect and closeness towards Gao Xian.

He pointed at the earth dragon and said, "The skin of the earth dragon is exceptionally tough, not only can it resist water and fire, but it is also exceptionally compatible with earth-based Spiritual Qi. This large piece of earth dragon skin is quite valuable, and the meat is especially delicious..."

Before Gao Xian could speak, Yuan Siping took the initiative and said, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured, I will have them handle it and send it to Fellow Daoist. I guarantee there won't be any problems."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist," Gao Xian expressed his gratitude.

"Fellow Daoist, what are you saying? The safe completion of the autumn harvest in Nanluo Fang is all thanks to Fellow Daoist's efforts," Yuan Siping said with a smile on his old face.

"I have specially selected one thousand catties of top-grade Qingjin rice for Fellow Daoist. I will send it to you together," he continued.

"How can this be?" Gao Xian said. Top-grade Qingjin rice was not cheap, costing at least two or three Spirit Stones per catty. With a quantity of one thousand catties, it showed even more of Yuan Siping's sincerity.

Gao Xian hurriedly declined politely, but Yuan Siping laughed heartily, "This is a little token of appreciation from Nanluo Fang. Fellow Daoist cannot refuse."

Gao Xian could only be polite. It would be impolite to refuse someone's kind gesture. Of course, everyone had their dignity, so they still had to go through the polite procedures.

With the old man being so generous, Gao Xian was in a good mood. He was generally good at socializing and skilled in flattery and pleasantries.

He chatted with the old man for a while, complimenting each other, and it could be considered a harmonious and enjoyable gathering.

Gao Xian and Yun Feiying stayed in Lianyun City until mid-November, when the weather turned cold, before returning.

Sect Leader Yun Taihao personally received Gao Xian and Yun Feiying, expressing condolences for their hard work and greatly affirming their achievements, especially praising Gao Xian's outstanding performance.

In front of Gold Core cultivator Yun Taihao, Gao Xian naturally behaved respectfully and modestly, absolutely not daring to take credit.

His humble and low-key attitude made Yun Taihao look at Gao Xian with a little more favor. He praised him a few more times before sending him away.

After Gao Xian left, Yun Taihao asked Yun Feiying, "Did Gao Xian have anything unusual?"

Yun Feiying thought for a moment and said, "Gao Xian was very dedicated this time. The elders also praised him. The only unusual thing was that he stayed in the Empty Mountain for over a month, saying that he encountered a powerful Demonic Beast and had a long struggle with it."

"Forget it, even if he had some calculations, let it be."

Yun Taihao didn't care about this. Gao Xian having some personal thoughts was normal.

He thought for a moment and said, "Gao Xian will participate in the Qingyun Conference next year. With Elder Yun Qingxuan taking care of him, even if he can't become the leader, he will definitely become a true disciple of Qingyun Sect."

"Such a person, barring any accidents, will also achieve something in the future. Although I see that he is a bit slick, he also has some loyalty, at least he won't harm others. You can interact with him more..."

Gao Xian naturally didn't know Yun Taihao's evaluation of him. He had been away for nearly two months and was eager to return home.

Hastily returning home, Qi Niang was not there, only Wan Yingying, Da Niu, and Xiao Hei Mao were there.

Oh, Wan Yingying was still holding a little cub, which was Nantian Shou.

The little cub was already three years old and could speak. He was chubby and festive-looking.

Apart from studying and practicing martial arts, Wan Yingying played with Xiao Hei Mao and Xiao Bai every day.

After two years, the little cub became exceptionally close to Wan Yingying. He would want to be hugged whenever he saw her.

Xiao Bai was more afraid of Qi Niang, and secondly afraid of Gao Xian.

Seeing Gao Xian come in, the chubby-faced little one turned his head and pretended not to see.

Gao Xian went over and pinched the little one's chubby face. It felt soft and elastic. From the side, he actually looked a bit like Shin-chan!

Xiao Bai felt a little wronged, pouted, and looked at Gao Xian but ultimately didn't dare to cry.

Wan Yingying was excited to see Gao Xian. She pushed the little cub to the ground and greeted Gao Xian with a smile, "Brother, you're back!"

As she spoke, she wanted to hug him, but Gao Xian pressed her forehead and said with a smile, "You're a big girl now, you can't just hug any man."

Wan Yingying looked puzzled and aggrieved, "After a few days, Little Sister has become a stranger!"

Wan Yingying, wearing a red jacket, was also thirteen this year. Her skin was as fair as snow, her features delicate. Although she was young, she already had a somewhat captivating beauty.

Gao Xian felt that Wan Yingying was not only good-looking on the outside, but also had a kind of elegant charm.

Among the people he had seen in his life, if it came to handsomeness, Yun Qiushui was the first, and if it came to elegance, it was Yun Qingxuan.

This pair of siblings were truly outstanding figures in the world.

Wan Yingying is young but already both beautiful and intelligent. If she continues to grow like this, she will undoubtedly become a stunning beauty in the future.

Although Gao Xian is close to Wan Yingying, he must also be cautious to avoid suspicion.

Wan Yingying actually understands everything, but she just wants to be close to Gao Xian and doesn't care about these rules.

It's been a while since they last saw each other, so Wan Yingying insisted on sticking to Gao Xian. After causing a fuss for a while, Gao Xian finally calmed her down by promising to take her out to play during the Lunar New Year.

Gao Xian quite enjoys this kind of atmosphere, feeling like he has a family with children. Of course, the daughter is not his own but beautiful and lovely, while the son is just a chubby little thing, a bit amusing and a bit annoying.

Da Niu is the most simple-minded, just standing by with a silly smile, not saying a word.

In the evening, after Qi Niang returned home, the whole family sat together and had a reunion dinner. Even the usually serious Zhu Qi Niang had a smile on her face, and everyone else was even happier.

After dinner, Gao Xian and Qi Niang returned to their room and had a deep conversation about techniques and emotions, fueled by alcohol.

Afterwards, Gao Xian and Qi Niang embraced each other and discussed the situation during this period.

"During this time, the Sect Leader has been visiting various places and sending a large number of cultivators to other sects for further training. They have also recruited a large number of Qi Refining cultivators from other sects and provided them with generous treatment..." Qi Niang said.

"It seems that the Sect Leader is eager to establish stable connections with the other three sects. From this, we can see that the situation in the sect is quite dire," Gao Xian understood Qi Niang's meaning. If it weren't for the dire situation, Yun Taihao, with his proud and cold personality, wouldn't be actively contacting other sects like this.

He said, "The situation is indeed not good, but we can hold on for a few more years. We'll leave next year. Who cares!"

Qi Niang fell silent and said, "A Xian, you can go to Qingyun Sect, but I can't."

"Hmm?" Gao Xian looked puzzled. He had never discussed this issue with Qi Niang because he assumed she would always be with him.

"I can become a true disciple of Qingyun Sect, but I can't. If I go with you, it will be a bit troublesome," Qi Niang said.

She continued, "Besides, there are so many people in the Zhu family. Can we really just abandon them?"

Gao Xian fell silent. He used to think that the Zhu family was dispensable, and he assumed Qi Niang saw it the same way.

But in the past two years, it seemed that Qi Niang's perspective had gradually changed.

Or perhaps, Qi Niang had grown accustomed to holding power, and suddenly asking her to give up everything and start anew with him in Qingyun Sect was something she was not willing to do.

This was a very practical problem. Qi Niang held a high position and had a large family serving her diligently in Lianyun Sect.

The key issue was that he could become a true disciple, while Qi Niang clearly did not have that opportunity.

If Qi Niang went to Qingyun Sect, not only would she lose the power and status that came with being a commanding figure, but she would also lose the abundant cultivation resources that Lianyun Sect possessed.

Gao Xian hadn't thought about all of this before, but now that he carefully considered it, there was indeed a significant contradiction.

Of course, he wanted Qi Niang to follow him, but he couldn't completely sacrifice her interests just to accommodate himself.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "This is indeed a problem. What do you think we should do?"

"Qiniang fell silent for a moment before saying, 'You should go to Qingyun Sect first and establish yourself there before I join you. Before that, I will continue to manage Lianyun Sect and help you sell Medicine Pill...'"

Qiniang spoke with her eyes slightly lowered, feeling somewhat guilty towards Gao Xian. She couldn't help but feel a sense of remorse.

Gao Xian laughed heartily and said, 'That's a good idea. If you stabilize yourself in Lianyun Sect, I will have a backup plan if things don't work out for me. If things go well for me, you can join me later.'

'I...' Qiniang hesitated to speak.

Gao Xian said seriously, 'We are both adults and we need to consider the pros and cons carefully. We don't know what the situation will be like in Qingyun Sect, so it wouldn't be appropriate for you to give up everything and follow me.'

He then reassured her, 'We are just making the best choice for ourselves. It's the most advantageous for both of us!'

Qiniang didn't say anything, but she hugged Gao Xian tightly. She also felt that this was the best choice, and Gao Xian understood her situation, which touched her deeply.

Gao Xian took out a jade-green peach and said, 'I killed a third-stage demonic monkey in the Empty Mountain and obtained this. Qiniang, do you recognize it?'

Qiniang, who was about to speak, was stunned. She stared blankly at the jade-green peach for a while before suddenly reacting. Her voice became sharp, 'You killed a third-stage demonic monkey?!'

'Yes, we can eat monkey brain tomorrow...' Gao Xian chuckled.

Qiniang knew that Gao Xian wouldn't joke about such things, but she still found it hard to believe.

Although Demonic Beasts were stupid, they developed intelligence at the second stage, not much worse than humans. A third-stage Demonic Beast was probably even smarter than humans!

The fact that Gao Xian could kill a third-stage Demonic Beast equivalent to a Gold Core cultivator was truly unbelievable!

Even though she knew that Gao Xian had various powerful divine abilities and was cunning, his achievements still amazed her.

Qiniang became excited again. The value of a third-stage Demonic Beast, even just its flesh, was immeasurable!

The spiritual object guarded by a third-stage Demonic Beast must be extraordinary!

Qiniang took the jade-green peach from Gao Xian's hand and looked at it repeatedly for a long time before hesitantly saying, 'This thing looks a lot like a Qingjin Fruit!'

Gao Xian was shocked. The Qingjin Fruit was the spiritual object that caused Qiniang's body to undergo a transformation. Without his help, Qiniang's body would have already transformed into a golden and wooden hardness, losing all her sensitivity.

Even though her body became strong, it was no different from a walking corpse. This showed how domineering the Qingjin Fruit was.

The spiritual object guarded by the four-armed demonic monkey turned out to be a Qingjin Fruit?!

Who would dare to eat it?

Gao Xian hesitated and asked, 'Are you sure, Qiniang?'

Qiniang shook her head and said, 'It looks similar, with the inherent wood and metal Spiritual Qi, and the scent is also similar.'

She emphasized, 'Of course, this must be of a higher grade than the Qingjin Fruit I ate...'

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