The Longevity Family: Starting From The Branches And Leaves

Chapter 298: I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, he is my Dao companion.

While they were eating, Huang Yi introduced the specific situation of the Qi Alliance to him.

Lady Jin smiled and accompanied them with wine.

Chen Ling listened carefully and occasionally asked questions. Since he planned to join the Qi Alliance, he wanted to understand it clearly.

The entire Qi Alliance has a total of over four hundred alchemists.

These alchemists are divided into disciples and guests of the Qi Alliance.

The main criterion is the level of alchemy. Alchemists who have reached the Rank Three Supreme Grade can become guests and elders.

Guests can enjoy the best resources and spiritual lands of the Qi Alliance, focusing on cultivation and occasionally taking orders for alchemy, without having to worry about other matters.

Other alchemists have more tasks and need to assist with various miscellaneous matters, completing the tasks of the Qi Alliance on a regular basis.

"The Qi Alliance must have a complete alchemy inheritance. Even some alchemists from major sects are eager to join the Qi Alliance. However, our standards for review are not low, otherwise the number of members would not be limited to this." Huang Yi emphasized while drinking spirit wine.

Chen Ling nodded. As for alchemy, he naturally understood the difficulties as a cultivator who had come from the bottom.

He married into the He family in order to learn alchemy.

"Fellow Daoist Chen is already a Rank Four High Grade alchemist at such a young age. Your talent and comprehension are truly amazing!" Lady Jin praised at the right moment.

"Madam overpraises. I'm just a bit luckier!" Chen Ling replied modestly.

He knew in his heart whether he had talent or not.

In any case, he had worked hard.

He could feel that although Lady Jin had always maintained a proper conversation, there was a hint of temptation in her eyes and brows.

This made him remain vigilant, but fortunately, the Red Soul Leaf did not show any abnormalities.

But considering that Lady Jin was a disciple of the Joyous Union Sect, these reactions were probably instinctual.

Huang Yi continued to introduce while leisurely speaking to Chen Ling.

Among the entire Qi Alliance, there are a total of twenty-six Rank Four alchemists, including guests.

Among them, there are two Rank Five alchemists. Besides him, there is another alchemist named Xia Hui, but this person is often absent from the Qi Alliance.

In addition, there are a total of eleven alchemists at the Rank Four High Grade and above, all of whom are Nascent Soul cultivators.

With Chen Ling's joining, he became the only Rank Four High Grade Gold Core alchemist.

After a brief introduction, Huang Yi made a move and produced a delicate storage ring, handing it over with a smile. "From now on, you will be a guest of the Qi Alliance. Inside, there is a Rank Four robe with the Qi Alliance emblem, twenty Spiritual Treasure restrictions, and a year's supply of spirit stones."

"There is also a guest identity token and a jade slip. The contents of the jade slip will allow you to quickly familiarize yourself with the operation of the Qi Alliance."

"If you want to live in the Qi Alliance in the future, you can use this guest identity token to stay in the Cave Mansion with the most abundant spiritual energy."

"As for other Spiritual Treasure restrictions or Rank Five restrictions, you will need to exchange them with contribution points!"

"Thank you, senior." Chen Ling respectfully received it with both hands.

With the identity of a guest of the Qi Alliance, he no longer had to worry about being deliberately targeted by other families.

The Qi Alliance cannot be simply measured by combat power.

For example, the three major Soul Formation sects need to purchase Rank Five large-scale warships from the Qi Alliance.

Perhaps some sects or alchemy families can refine them themselves.

But these sects and families have intricate relationships with the Qi Alliance. Even the main figures in their families are elders of the Qi Alliance.

Just like Chen Ling.

So under normal circumstances, sects would not easily break ties with forces like the Qi Alliance or the Pill Alliance.

[Reminder: Becoming a guest of the Qi Alliance will increase your reputation and earn you 600 incense points.]

The prompt appeared in the panel.

Chen Ling was delighted. Another 600 incense points were added to his account. He could consider becoming a guest of the Pill Alliance as well.

"No need for formalities. There will be many fellow cultivators coming later. Lady Jin will hold a small auction. If you are interested, you can participate." Huang Yi waved his hand and said with a smile.

Then he looked at Lady Jin and said, "Fellow Daoist Jin, can you introduce the items for this auction in advance?"

Lady Jin smiled lightly and waved her jade hand, revealing a recording pearl.

Then, a light screen appeared in the private room.

"These are the items for this auction!" Lady Jin smiled.

On the screen, the names of the treasures appeared, along with their starting prices and accompanying illustrations.

"Star Source Essence Stone!"

As Chen Ling looked at the items, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Yuner's Star Source Law had already reached the High Grade, coupled with her own Star Path Sword Body, she now had the ability to refine and absorb the essence of the Star Source.

"The starting price of 1.5 million Low Grade Spirit Stones is acceptable, but what will be the final price?" Chen Ling's gaze shifted.

This situation would depend on the cultivators participating in the auction.

After all, cultivators with the Star Path attribute were still relatively rare.

I hope that there won't be any cultivators with the Star Element attribute participating in this auction.

There are also some Rank Four Spirit Medicines, ores, Treasure Weapons, and techniques behind them.

Chen Ling thought they all looked good.

In no time, he finished reading the detailed information about all the treasures.

There were a total of more than eighty pieces, most of which were Rank Four or higher treasures.

Chen Ling's gaze slightly condensed. These auction items were not many in number, but they were diverse.

Apart from the Star Source Essence Stone, there were several treasures that caught Chen Ling's attention.

Like the Rank Four Spirit Pattern Wood, two Rank Five ores, and so on...

Among them was a Profound Rank Supreme Grade body movement technique and a damaged Rank Five Warship Forbidden Technique, the Forbidden of the Spirit City.

He was quite interested in them as well.

This body movement technique was called the Profound Dragon Shadow.

According to the introduction in the Profound Dragon Shadow, it was created by a Soul Formation cultivator who had a sudden realization after a battle with a Rank Five Black Flood Dragon.

However, this technique was incomplete, with only the first three layers.

The starting price was 1.1 million Low Grade Spirit Stones.

Chen Ling had some thoughts about this technique.

In terms of his current attack methods, not to mention defense, his physical body had already reached Rank Four, plus the Rank Four robe.

Normally, he had enough defensive means.

But if he had an extraordinary speed technique, it would be even more perfect.

Moreover, the children were gradually growing up and would go out for adventures in the future.

They would inevitably encounter risks.

Having an additional speed technique would undoubtedly add another layer of safety.

Of course, he didn't necessarily have to win this technique.

If the price was too high, he could save up his incense value and exchange for other similar techniques in the Dao Pattern Space.

As for the Rank Five High Grade Warship Forbidden Technique, it surprised him.

The warship created by this complete Forbidden Technique had already surpassed the concept of a warship.

It could be said to be a floating city in the sky.

However, this Forbidden Technique only had one-third of the Dao Patterns, making it a mediocre existence.

It was impossible to refine it into a Forbidden Technique.

It could only serve as a reference for cultivation and comprehension.

But for Chen Ling, it might not be the case.

With the help of attribute points, he might be able to comprehend this complete Forbidden Technique.

And the starting price was not expensive, only forty thousand Low Grade Spirit Stones.

"Do you have anything you're interested in, Chen Xiaoyou?" Huang Yi asked with a smile.

"They're all good, but the prices are not low!" Chen Ling shook his head, looking as if he could buy everything.

"This Warship Forbidden Technique of the Spirit City is good, but it's a pity that it's too severely damaged!" Huang Yi said regretfully.

"If this Forbidden Technique is refined into a warship, it would already form an aerial city, no less than a Rank Five formation that combines offense and defense."

"The Rank Five Low Grade warship that the Artifact Alliance refined for the Ancient Sword Sect last year could only carry two Rank Four Supreme Grade formations."

"It only has the rudimentary form of an aerial city."

"The refining of this warship was personally overseen by me, with the assistance of seven Rank Four weapon refiners and forty Rank Three weapon refiners. It took nearly eight years to complete the refining of the warship."

Huang Yi patiently explained to Chen Ling.

Chen Ling listened in astonishment, his face full of shock.

So, once this Rank Five forbidden technique is refined into a warship, it will become an aerial fortress.

With the Rank Five formation that combines offense and defense, it will be able to roam freely in the Tianyun Realm.

However, for him, there is still a long way to go.

Lady Jin's eyes flickered as she glanced at Chen Ling, smiling charmingly, "Chen Fellow Daoist, don't pretend to be poor. Everyone knows that weapon refiners are the richest, not to mention that you are also an alchemist."

"Ah, Lady Jin is overestimating me!" Chen Ling helplessly replied.

In his heart, he calculated that he still had seven Supreme Grade spirit stones and over a thousand High Grade spirit stones.

He must obtain the Star Source Essence Stone and this incomplete forbidden technique.

As for the rest, it would depend on the situation!

After all, the Star Source Essence Stone is hard to come by, and it is especially useful for Wang Yun.

Although the Chen family's overall strength is already impressive, it is only limited to the Western Wilderness.

If placed in the Guiyun City, they would only be a second-rate power.

Therefore, it is necessary to quickly improve the strength of the clan members.

Among the many wives and concubines, the ones with the best chance of reaching the Nascent Soul stage are currently Wang Yun and Li Yourong.

With the help of the Star Source Essence Stone, Wang Yun can once again connect with the stars in the sky.

Perhaps she can make further progress in her comprehension of the sword dao.

As long as Wang Yun can become a Rank Four sword cultivator and combine her own power with the power of the origin from the sky, her combat strength will undergo a qualitative change.

Of course, this is just his wishful thinking.

But there is still a tiny chance.

After all, the comprehension of the sword dao relies heavily on talent.

Even a peerless genius like Du Qingyun, after hundreds of years of cultivation, is still trapped at the peak of the third realm.

He relied on his Divine Ability to simulate the Heaven and Earth Sword.

This shows how difficult it is to take that step.

In addition, if one does not possess a high-grade sword body or a sword spirit root, in order to comprehend the Heaven and Earth Sword, one would need to cultivate the Heavenly Rank sword technique, and also have the assistance of the Sword Intent of a fourth realm sword cultivator.

But in the Western Wilderness, there is no mention of the existence of Heavenly Grade sword techniques.

However, Wang Yun's situation is completely different.

Her Star Dao sword body itself has a great affinity with the origin of heaven and earth.

Therefore, there is a great chance of comprehending the fourth realm.

Half an hour before the auction began, the three of them discussed the treasures displayed on the light screen.

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"The time has come, Fellow Daoists have already entered the auction hall!" Lady Jin said with a smile.

Then, the two of them stood up and followed Lady Jin into a private room on the fifth floor.

The room was about twenty square meters, exquisitely furnished and elegant.

Through the falling window, they could see everything happening on the auction stage on the fourth floor.

"Chen Fellow Daoist, this is your identity jade card. If you are interested in any auction item, just use your divine sense to touch the jade card and make a bid."

"After successfully winning the item, we will deliver the treasure to you as soon as possible!"

Lady Jin handed Chen Ling a jade card and introduced.

Chen Ling nodded.

At this time, on the fourth floor hall, several cultivators had already entered one after another.

"Oh, why is she here too?"

Chen Ling, through the window, spotted a familiar figure and his gaze couldn't help but freeze.

On the seats of the fourth floor hall, there were several scattered cultivators.

Most of them were at the early Nascent Soul stage or at the peak of the Gold Core stage.

Some of them were also participants in the Wanbao Tower competition with Chen Ling.

However, his gaze fell on a stunning woman who had just entered the hall.

A woman wearing a long blue lake-colored embroidered dress with cloud patterns, the tight-fitting dress perfectly outlines her alluring curves.

Her skirt sways as she walks, revealing her slender and smooth jade-like legs.

Her beauty is extraordinary, with eyes like autumn water, containing a coldness that captivates the heart.

As soon as she enters the hall, the air seems to freeze, and everyone's gaze is drawn to her.

Even Madam Jin, a woman who has seen the world, looks envious.

This woman is none other than Zhou Hongshang, who had a night of pleasure with Chen Ling.

Chen Ling didn't expect that the head of the Zhou family would also attend this auction.

And this time, Zhou Hongshang's temperament seems to be different.

Amidst her coldness, there is an added charm.

It must be said that Zhou Hongshang has an unparalleled figure and appearance.

Especially her slender legs and ample chest, her body curves are perfectly proportioned and graceful.

Every movement is incredibly beautiful.

"Oh!"

Zhou Hongshang immediately looks up at the box and sees Chen Ling, who is looking at her.

Her expression changes slightly, but she inexplicably feels happy.

Then she directly jumps to the fifth floor and walks towards the box.

Chen Ling is slightly stunned.

Could it be that the head of the Zhou family is coming for him?

Looking at her momentum, could she be seeking revenge?

But this is also normal.

The dignified head of a Soul Formation family would do such a thing.

With the strong personality that Zhou Hongshang has shown, she definitely wouldn't let herself suffer.

However, seeing Zhou Hongshang's perfect figure, Chen Ling can't help but think of the situation in his dream.

If Zhou Hongshang could marry into the Chen family, that would be fortunate!

But when he thinks of last night's dream, Chen Ling doesn't dare to think further. He immediately regains his composure and disperses the distracting thoughts in his mind.

Now that she is coming with such momentum, it's not the time to think about these things.

"Greetings, Senior Huang, Madam Jin!"

Zhou Hongshang enters the box and bows to Huang Yi and Madam Jin.

Huang Yi smiles and nods.

"Zhou Fellow Daoist, your presence brings glory to our Baiyun Tower!"

Madam Jin returns the greeting with a smile.

They naturally notice that Zhou Hongshang is ignoring Chen Ling, but they don't say anything.

After all, they are both aware of Chen Ling's situation, perhaps they don't know each other.

"Zhou family head, let me introduce you. This is Chen Ling, a guest of our Qi Alliance!"

Huang Yi introduces them with a smile.

With Chen Ling's potential, he will probably become a Rank Five alchemist in the future.

He will also have dealings with other Soul Formation families.

"Senior Huang, excuse me for the misunderstanding. He is actually my husband!"

Zhou Hongshang's lips curl up, revealing a smile as gentle as a spring breeze.

Then she takes a seat on Chen Ling's right side.

Her bright eyes flicker, and in the next moment, she stares at Chen Ling with a smile and says, "What's wrong, husband? Don't you welcome me?"

These words shock Huang Yi and Madam Jin, who are standing beside them.

They are unable to believe what they are seeing and exchange astonished glances.

How could they not know about the Zhou family's situation?

Zhou Hongshang is one of the three outstanding talents in Guiyun City.

She entered the Nascent Soul stage before the age of a hundred.

But when have they ever heard that she is already married?

Chen Ling's mouth twitches a bit, feeling a bit speechless.

He never expected that the cold and proud Zhou Hongshang would use this move.

(End of this chapter)