Seeking Immortality

Fang Qingling was extremely surprised when Bai Qingfu, Zhang Ningmei, and Bai Yu were not supposed to be here. But when she turned around, she saw that Xu Qingfan, Tian Zhenxian, and Tian Zhenling all looked like they had known for a long time that Dongfang Qing Ling's body trembled slightly, knowing that Xu Qingfan must have made some arrangements, but he completely isolated himself from the outside.

Although the bitterness in his eyes only flashed past, it was so profound.

She knew that Xu Qingfan only wanted to live a simple life and did not want to be involved in any intrigues and intrigues. Just as Xu Qingfan did not want to suffer any more harm from her, in Xu Qingfan's view, Wuyou Dongfang Qingling, who is carefree and without any scheming, is the real Dongfang Qingling.

All of this was Xu Qingfan's protection for her, and Dongfang Qingling knew it.

"It's just, Senior Brother Xu, do you know? You are so completely isolated from all your plans, and you completely treat me as a person who cannot help you. Compared with those scheming, your attitude is more harmful to me. Big, intrigues may make me very tired, but you are completely sure that isolation makes me very painful. I just want to be with you, do the same thing, and help you share the pressure. Brother Xu, you don’t know, you Doing this is not to protect me, but to hurt me. You isolate me from your plans time and time again. Every time you plan, every time, I finally know, Brother Xu, in your eyes, I Is it really just a burden that can only take care of children?”

Suddenly, endless sourness and grievance filled Dongfang Qingling's heart. Her red lips opened slightly, and she was about to pour out the words that had been brewing in her heart for a long time.

However, when the words came to his lips, they turned into something else.

"Senior Brother Xu, let's talk. I'll take care of Ting'er."

After hearing Dongfang Qingling's words, Xu Qingfan nodded. The two looked at each other for a moment. Xu Qingfan saw the sadness in Dongfang Qingling's eyes, and Dongfang Qingling also saw the clarity in Xu Qingfan's eyes.

"Does Senior Brother Xu know what I'm thinking?"

Seeing this hint of clarity, Dongfang Qingling thought secretly.

only. In Xu Qingfan's eyes. Except for that glimmer of clarity. It's more about persistence.

Xu Qingfan still didn't want Dongfang Qingling to participate in his plan. Even though he knew that Dongfang Qingling's heart ached.

So persistent. But it made Dongfang Qingling even more painful.

From beginning to end. Senior Brother Xu just regards himself as an outsider who needs to be protected. He feels that warm, natural and familiar feeling when he is with me. Is it just me who is delusional?

Dongfang Qingling is not a sentimental person. In fact. Before joining Xialing Seven Islands. Dongfang Qingling has been responsible for managing the female disciples of Jiuhua. Generous and shrewd. He has followed Xu Qingfan in many bloody battles over the years. Be brave and decisive. The Righteous Alliance back then. Speaking of female heroes. Dongfang Qingling is definitely one.

Just now. Dongfang Qingling is still very happy about the victory in the battle between Xia Ling and Seven Islands. But when he saw Xu Qingfan, he acted secretly from himself. The happiness before was all gone. All the grievances that had been suppressed for forty years suddenly came to my mind.

Is this the first time Xu Qingfan has acted without telling her? Dongfang Qingling didn't know, she only knew that Xu Qingfan's attitude made her very heartbroken. She only knew that when she finally mustered up the courage to talk to Xu Qingfan, Xu Qingfan's eyes were clear but persistent, as if It was like a sharp sword, piercing Dongfang Qingling's heart fiercely, piercing the courage that Dongfang Qingling had finally mustered up.

Senior Brother Xu, he treats me as an outsider, hides everything from me, and doesn’t tell me anything...

Dongfang Qingling was thinking silently, but her expression remained normal subconsciously. After saying goodbye to Xu Qingfan, she nodded to Bai Qingfu and Xu Qingfan's four disciples, then turned and left, heading towards Ting'er's room. .

But Xu Qingfan's eyes followed Dongfang Qingling until her figure disappeared into Ting'er's room.

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After returning to Ting'er's room, Dongfang Qingling was slightly stunned.

She suddenly remembered that her residence should be on Tianshu Island, but in order to take care of Ting'er over the years, she spent more time here. In the past forty years, she had not been to her residence on Tianshu Island a few times. For Yu On Hengdao, this room felt far more familiar than on Tianshu Island and her own room.

For forty years, I have taken care of Ting'er like this, living next to Xu Qingfan, silently observing Xu Qingfan practicing in seclusion, and occasionally having long conversations with Xu Qingfan was enough to make Dongfang Qingling happy for a long time, silently taking care of Ting'er. , completely regarded her as her own relative, watching Ting'er return to normal little by little, with only pride and happiness in her heart, how could she remember the scarred look that Ting'er tortured her to?

Dongfang Qingling had no regrets about all this, just to be by Xu Qingfan's side.

But Xu Qingfan completely regarded Dongfang Qingling as an outsider and isolated himself from his plans.

Even if a monk in the golden elixir stage has a life span of hundreds of years, how many forty years are there?

Is all this really worth it?

Silently sitting on the bed, holding Ting'er in his arms, Dongfang Qingling stared blankly through the window at the lights and figures in Xu Qingfan's house.

Once upon a time, Dongfang Qingling was a woman who was highly respected by her elders and sisters, as if she were the darling girl of heaven. At that time, before the catastrophe, she was unruly, proud, and carefree.

But the endless catastrophe made Dongfang Qingling know how to be strong, how to fight and fight. She no longer screamed when the blood splashed on her face, and no longer vomited after killing several lives with her own hands. At that time, she Be strong and decisive.

However, over the years in the Seven Islands of Xia Ling, as Xu Qingfan protected her from a distance and did not let her participate in anything, when she came into contact with Xu Qingfan more and more, whether it was the initial proud, unruly and carefree Her worries, her later strength, decisiveness, generousness and shrewdness all faded away from her.

Now, she is vulnerable and sensitive.

The feeling of being completely hidden and isolated by Xu Qingfan deeply hurt her heart.

Ting'er had been observing Dongfang Qingling silently, with hesitation and confusion in her eyes that shouldn't have appeared.

Finally, Ting'er seemed to have made a great determination and rested her head on Dongfang Qingling's chest, with unprecedented gentleness and attachment in her eyes. This kind of look had only appeared when she looked at Xu Qingfan before.

"It's going to be okay."

A soft voice sounded in Dongfang Qingling's ears. Dongfang Qingling, who was in the midst of deep sorrow, was suddenly startled when he heard the voice. After a moment, he realized what it meant and suddenly realized what it meant.

Look straight at Ting'er.

But she saw Ting'er leaning on her chest, her eyes slightly closed, and she seemed to be asleep.

"It's all going to be fine."

However, in her sleep, Ting'er's mouth still opened and closed slightly, speaking in a low voice.

Dongfang Qingling instantly put aside the sadness in her heart, her eyes filled with ecstasy.

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After Dongfang Qingling left, Xu Qingfan turned around and slowly walked to his bed and sat down cross-legged.

Bai Qingfu looked at Dongfang Qingling who was walking away, and then at Xu Qingfan who had a calm expression in front of him. He hesitated for a moment, but finally said nothing.

However, Xu Qingfan was the first to ask him questions.

"Have you checked it out?"

A trace of solemnity flashed in Bai Qingfu's eyes, and he nodded and said: "We have found out that in addition to the three people we know, there are eleven people from various forces in the Human Alliance who followed us to bring the monks to the island. The spies planted by opportunity have been silently recording every move of our Xialing Seven Islands over the years, but it remains to be seen whether these people are sent by Zhang Xusheng or Zizhen Immortal. "

With that said, Bai Qingfu handed a list to Xu Qingfan, with a look of shame on his face, and said with a wry smile: "I have been responsible for recruiting all these years, but I didn't expect that I would pick up so many spies."

Xu Qingfan shook his head and said: "Senior Brother Bai, you don't have to blame yourself. Over the years, we have gone deep into the Human Alliance many times and led the monks to strengthen our power. It is impossible to hide it from the old foxes like Immortal Zizhen and Zhang Xusheng. Although they Because it was impossible to stop them, I had already expected to take the opportunity to plant some tricks among us. In order to reassure them and give them some false news, I just pretended not to know. As the next step of the plan proceeds, these people cannot stay.”

This time, the reason why Xu Qingfan arranged this battle was not only to collect a large number of heavenly materials and earthly treasures needed for the next move, and to take the opportunity to strengthen people's hearts, but also to find out the secrets of Immortal Zizhen and Zhang Xusheng over the years. The others took the opportunity to infiltrate the spies from the Seven Islands of Xia Ling.

Bai Qingfu did not leave the island at all this time, and when he had brought monks from the Human Alliance to the island several times before, he also conducted repeated investigations on those who might be craftsmen and prepared a large amount of information. Zhang Ningmei and Bai Yu The two of them did not retreat at all. They had been secretly hiding in the seven Xia Ling Islands all day long, secretly observing all the monks on the seven Xia Ling Islands.

With the end of this war, the spies will inevitably report the news of the war to their masters as well as the hidden strength of Xialing Seven Islands. Under Xu Qingfan's indulgence over the years, these spies have also relaxed their vigilance. , thinking that Xu Qingfan didn't know about their existence at all. Under Xu Qingfan's special arrangement, he was able to catch them accurately, and the information they reported was also intercepted by Bai Qingfu and others, and did not reach the hands of their master at all.

While talking, Xu Qingfan unfolded the list handed over by Bai Qingfu. When he saw Wei's name, he couldn't help but was slightly startled. He turned to Bai Qingfu and asked, "Is this person also a fine craftsman? Whose person is he?"

"Zhang Xusheng's person." Bai Qingfu smiled bitterly: "According to my information, when you first subdued him, he was already Zhang Xusheng's person."

Xu Qingfan first sighed, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes, then smiled slightly and said, "It's hidden deep enough."

"Yeah, no one thought that he was also one of Zhang Xusheng's. Fortunately, he didn't know about Qiu and Dark Crow until now. The news he reported to Zhang Xusheng was also intercepted by us, and it didn't cause any trouble. disaster."

Bai Qingfu also sighed.

Xu Qingfan nodded, but said nothing more and turned to look at Brother Tian Zhenxian and Tian Zhenling.

Although Tian Zhenxian and Tian Zhenling are twins, there are only slight differences that make them look very different. However, although Tian Zhenxian always looks smiling and carefree, he is close-minded and never says anything. On the contrary, although Tian Zhenling has a sullen face all the time, he is extremely sloppy and makes excuses when he is nervous. However, his unconstrained thinking and keen intuition are not comparable to Tian Zhenxian.

Seeing Xu Qingfan looking at him, Tian Zhenxian hurriedly said: "According to Master's instructions, during the war, the disciple pretended to be at a loss and kept observing Liu Ziqing and Junior Brother Shen Gang. As you said, Master, Shen Gang Junior Brother Gang has a stable nature and is calm in the face of danger. The safety of the seven Xialing Islands in the future can be entrusted to him. As for Liu Ziqing, he did not show any malice after arriving at the center of the formation. Instead, he worked with Junior Brother Shen Gang and others to control The various formations outside the Xia Ling Seven Islands were used for defense, and he did not show any malice during this period. It seems that he will not betray me in the short term. The master's test on the Xia Ling Seven Islands should be considered passed. "

After Tian Zhenling hesitated for a moment, he added: "However, it is reassuring that Zhang Xusheng did not cause trouble even though he had a great opportunity this time, but the disciples don't understand why he really wants to join us, Xialing Seven Islands. Or he understood the master’s arrangement.”

Xu Qingfan shook his head and smiled: "As long as he holds back this time and doesn't have any thoughts, even if he just sees through my arrangement and doesn't mess with it, as long as he holds back and doesn't do anything this time, he will have another chance in the future." At this time, he will not make trouble, because he will wonder if this is another test for him, and he will just watch and miss any opportunity due to worries about gain and loss. "

Tian Zhenling was stunned for a moment, with a look of admiration on his face, and said to Xu Qingfan, "Master is brilliant."

Xu Qingfan smiled and nodded, but then looked at Zhang Ningmei.

Zhang Ningmei nodded and said: "Taking advantage of Liu Ziqing's opportunity to go to the center of the formation to help, I woke up Zhang Yi in seclusion. Just as you expected, Master, Liu Ziqing has been unable to help her take revenge on Zhang Xusheng over the years, but instead made her suffer more. She almost died once, which made her extremely dissatisfied, and she didn't care who she took refuge in in order to seek revenge from Zhang Xusheng, so after receiving the guarantee from her master and seeing the strength of the Seven Islands of Xialing increase over the years, she had given up. I asked Liu Ziqing and promised to help us monitor Liu Ziqing and follow the master's arrangements."

Xu Qingfan nodded and said calmly: "This Zhang Yi is too paranoid. He would give up everything for revenge. Fortunately, revenge has not come to her, otherwise it will be a lot of trouble. In fact, I will let you find it this time. I wasn't sure about her. After all, although Liu Ziqing had used her over the years, she was really good, but I didn't expect that she would really abandon Liu Ziqing. "

Zhang Ningmei hesitated and said

Could it be that she was delaying and reporting to Liu Ziqing afterward? "

Xu Qingfan shook his head and said: "Zhang Yi doesn't have such a city, and Liu Ziqing has made no achievements in these years, which really makes her a little discouraged, and she has also seen the strength we have accumulated over the years, and wants revenge. We are She has the only choice. After all, there is Zhang Xusheng in the Human Alliance, but the Zhong family... only trusts people in their family. She is not stupid and will know how to choose."

Zhang Ningmei nodded, seemed to have remembered something, and frowned and said: "In addition, according to the deal between the master and Zhang Yi, Zhang Yi's "Puppet" was also handed over to the disciple, but most of the practice methods in "Puppet" are The method of controlling the mind of an immortal cultivator after it is completely destroyed is too cruel, disciple..."

Xu Qingfan shook his head and said: "I know what you are thinking, but you'd better practice some practice. I was a bit careless as a teacher at the beginning, ignoring that no one has been able to practice to the Mahayana since the creation of "Destroy the God". After practicing the second half of "Puppet God", although your own realm is difficult to improve, your combat power will be greatly improved. I know you feel this. This technique is too cruel, but you have to know that once you can control an enemy monk, our strength will increase by one point, and the opponent's strength will weaken by one point. Why don't you use "Puppet" in the future? I’m just dealing with those evil people and the Shura clan, doing justice for heaven, there’s nothing to feel guilty about.”

Zhang Ningmei's eyes flashed with sadness and she nodded in agreement.

Xu Qingfan frowned and thought for a moment, then said: "As for how you will break through the Mahayana in the future, you don't have to worry, my master will find a way for you, and I will definitely not let you fall behind the brothers. And you are not in the real elixir stage now. , that time is still far away, it’s better to practice with peace of mind now.”

Ning Mei responded.

Bai Qingfu interrupted at this time: "I've heard of the "God Destroying" technique. The attack power of this technique is extremely amazing, but because of this, it consumes too much spiritual consciousness and ignores the cultivation of spiritual consciousness. Insufficient back-up power will eventually make it difficult to achieve great success. However, the Qingxu lineage's "Heavenly Spirit Nourishment Technique" is exactly the opposite. It is tepid in the early stage, but after practice, the spiritual consciousness is extremely rich, thick and thin, and its power is amazing. "It's just right. Zheng Qi complements each other, Junior Brother Xu, why don't you let Liu Ziqing teach it to Ting'er?"

Xu Qingfan smiled bitterly and said: "The Heavenly Spirit Nourishment Technique" is one of the two supreme skills of the Qingxu lineage. Liu Ziqing seems to be sacrificing everything for revenge, but in fact he attaches great importance to the inheritance of the Qingxu lineage. , unless Ning Mei switches to his sect, he will not teach it at all. Otherwise, he has already taught "The Secret of Heavenly Spirit Nourishment" to Zhang Yi over the years. Why is Zhang Yi forced to join us now? What's more, Liu Ziqing created a technique that destroyed half of the monks of the Qingxu lineage. Even if he taught Ningmei the "Heavenly Spirit Nourishment Technique", I dare not let Ningmei practice it. Who knows if it is his trap "Of course I need to find a way to practice it for Ning Mei, but I want to find a way from Immortal Zizhen after I return to the vast land of China..."

As he said that, Xu Qingfan suddenly remembered that during the Battle of Blood Valley, that monk's use of divine consciousness was so wonderful and at its peak. While he was using his secret technique, his eyes appeared in the shape of the sun and the moon, wherever he looked. , all living beings in the world can't help but be controlled by his clever thoughts and emotions.

Thinking of this, Xu Qingfan said softly: "However, as far as I know, there is another person who practices a spiritual consciousness technique that is not inferior to "Destroy the God Puppet". It is suitable for Ningmei to practice. This time I will go to the vast land of China. , I don’t know, but I have to look for him again.”

After hearing what Xu Qingfan said, Bai Qingfu and Zhang Ningmei said nothing more.

But Xu Qingfan's eyes turned to Bai Yu.

Bai Yu understood and handed Xu Qingfan two lists and said: "The people recorded in the first list were particularly flustered and nervous during this war. Their moods were unstable and they may not be of much use. The other list The people recorded in it are calm in the face of danger, and even have the ability to comfort others. Their minds are relatively firm, and they will be of great use in the future."

Xu Qingfan nodded and silently looked at the names on the two lists in his hands.

Bai Yu's mission was different from others. After the war started, Bai Yu was responsible for secretly observing all the monks on the island, including those from the Qisu camp and other monks, especially those low-level monks who had just started to cultivate immortality.

Whether a person is brave or cowardly cannot be seen at ordinary times. Only when facing danger can we find out. Some people are extremely brave at ordinary times, but they turn around and run away at critical moments. Some people usually behave very bravely. He may seem cowardly, but he can show extraordinary courage at critical moments.

After Xu Qingfan browsed the two lists, he handed them to Bai Qingfu and said, "Fellow Wang Zegang has gone to retreat. During this time, Senior Brother Bai will be in charge of the Qisu Camp. Those who are not in the Qisu Camp are not in the first place." Don't worry about the cowardly people. As long as those who are not performing well this time in the Qizhu Camp, find a reason to transfer them and let them do some idle work. And those who are not in the Qizhu Camp but have performed well this time, focus on training and don't do it. Stingy Spirit Pill and the like, we have obtained so many corpses of East China Sea monsters this time, which is enough for us to create a group of monks in the pill formation stage, and when they are strong enough, we will transfer them to the Qisu Camp. "

Bai Qingfu nodded and silently put the two lists into his sleeves.

After everything was arranged, Xu Qingfan let out a sigh of relief. At this point, all the goals of the war he was involved in were finally achieved.

This battle is not about killing two eagles with one stone, but ten eagles, or even more. If Xu Qingfan wants to return to the vast land of China with peace of mind in the future, he must have such a battle.

"Everyone has had so many things to do over the years, and you must be very tired. Now go back to practice."

Xu Qingfan said.

After hearing what Xu Qingfan said, everyone stood up and left one after another.

"That's right." Xu Qingfan thought of something and said to Tian Zhenxian and Tian Zhenling: "After you leave, find Liu Ziqing and Qiu and say that I have something to ask them."

Tian Zhenxian and Tian Zhenling bowed in response.

As all four disciples left, Xu Qingfan looked up and saw Bai Qingfu still sitting there motionless.

"Senior Brother Bai, is there anything else?"

Xu Qingfan asked.

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The first update of the first round, 6,000 words have been updated today. To be continued,