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Chapter 137: Refining the Strange Fire, Conspiracy, and the Arrival of Huo Kunlun (Part 1)
Chapter 137: Refining the Strange Fire, Conspiracy, and the Arrival of Huo Kunlun (Part 1)
"This, it's hard to predict."
Wang Teng replied with a straight face, "As cultivators, we naturally understand that during the crucial period of cultivation and realm breakthroughs, it's indeed unpredictable. All we can do is act as quickly as possible."
"The impact is too great."
The Imperial Guard was impartial, "As you said, we are all cultivators, and within a reasonable range, we won't act recklessly. However, we must also pay attention to the consequences."
"Later, we will set up an array formation to prevent the cold air from leaking out and causing further impact."
"But during this period, any losses incurred will be your responsibility."
"If you can't bear this responsibility, you'll have to work for the Imperial Capital until the debt is repaid. Is that clear enough?"
"Clear."
Wang Teng nodded in agreement.
This made sense and was reasonable.
The tension arose solely from a lack of familiarity with the Imperial Capital's rules; otherwise, it wouldn't have been so nerve-wracking.
As for compensation...
Hey, what did you think we were going to do? It's just compensation, right? My senior sister has plenty of... good stuff.
"Alright then."
"Sign and seal it."
The Imperial Guard produced the prepared documents, and Wang Teng, with a twitch of his lips, had no choice but to sign and seal them.
Afterward, they went outside and set up the array formation to prevent the cold air from leaking.
"Do we have to pay for the array materials?"
"And labor costs?"
The documents were in duplicate, and as he read their contents, he couldn't help but grimace.
"The Imperial Capital... they sure know how to spend money."
He was indeed a top talent.
But being a top talent didn't necessarily mean having money.
Especially when one's background was unremarkable.
"Ouch..."
"So cold."
As he muttered, Wang Teng suddenly realized that the documents in his hand had frozen, and even his physical body showed signs of freezing, causing his scalp to tingle.
"Even my fifth-stage cultivation can't completely block this scattered cold air?!"
He was secretly shocked, "This is just scattered cold air. If it were to confront me with full force, wouldn't I be instantly frozen?"
"But..."
"The premise is that I don't resist."
He took a deep breath, then rubbed his hands together, creating the Artificial Sun to warm himself.
The signs of freezing on his body instantly subsided, and warmth spread throughout.
"Comfortable."
Wang Teng couldn't help but moan, "I can take this opportunity to practice the Artificial Sun Fist and try to sustain it for a longer time. It will be greatly beneficial to me."
And so.
Inside the room, Xiao Ling'er was refining the Ice Spirit Cold Flame.
Outside, Wang Teng practiced the Artificial Sun Fist.
Before long, half a day had passed.
The cold gradually subsided and retreated.
Finally, it suddenly shrank, as if it had never appeared, and everything returned to normal.
Creak.
"Senior Brother?"
Before she could share her joy, she suddenly saw Wang Teng, who looked almost exhausted, and was startled, "What's wrong with you?"
"Nothing, nothing."
Wang Teng was covered in sweat and said, "I overexerted myself during cultivation. I'll be fine after a short rest. By the way, earlier..."
He explained what had happened.
Xiao Ling'er felt slightly embarrassed, "I've never dealt with the Ice Spirit Cold Flame before, so I was a bit careless."
"I'm fine, and I even made significant progress by taking this opportunity to practice." Wang Teng smiled, "But regarding compensation..."
"Also, the impact was so great that the entire inn was frozen. With so many people gathered outside, this matter will definitely not be kept secret."
"Senior Sister, you possess strange fires, especially multiple types..."
"It seems it can't be hidden anymore."
"Mhm."
Xiao Ling'er nodded, "This isn't a big deal. Before this, it was already impossible to hide."
"But now, I'm not weak anymore, and I have some self-protection abilities, so there's no need to be overly afraid."
"That's true."
Wang Teng slightly nodded.
There was no fault in these words.
Hiding it was possible, but hiding it for a lifetime? No way.
Unless one never used it in front of others, but using it only for pill concoction would be a waste of talent.
Moreover, with Senior Sister's increased strength, there were probably few who could match her in the sixth realm, and she might even be able to contend with those in the seventh realm. Thinking of this, Wang Teng felt more at ease.
"Let's go."
"We'll meet with the innkeeper and the Imperial Guard."
"We'll provide the necessary compensation, not a single penny less."
"..."
The Imperial Capital didn't make things difficult for Xiao Ling'er over this matter.
The prices were reasonable.
Xiao Ling'er used some lower-quality pills she carried with her to settle the bill, then tore up the documents and left.
As they departed, news about them spread far and wide.
"The inn was frozen, and Xiao Ling'er is suspected of refining the Ice Spirit Cold Flame?"
"Damn it!"
"This Xiao Ling'er, she's truly an exceptional talent."
Some were amazed, while others sighed, "Even after the Moonseizing Sect's decline, it managed to rise again. Xiao Ling'er is truly an 'exceptional talent'!"
"Such a talent, still advancing rapidly, if she doesn't die..."
"I won't be able to sleep."
"And the Moonseizing Sect, according to the latest news, has expanded further and now possesses one hundred and eight spirit mountains. Their scale can already be considered that of a third-tier sect."
"If it doesn't perish..."
"I won't be able to sleep either."
The two powerful figures who had previously competed with Xiao Ling'er for the Ice Spirit Cold Flame looked at each other, their faces grim, "Do you have any ideas?"
"A complete extermination seems unrealistic."
"Not necessarily. I think it's worth a try."
"The Sacred Land of the Buddha did intervene back then, but the situation is different now. It's uncertain if that person is even still alive!"
"You make a good point."
"Why don't you, the Zhangs, go and investigate the situation?"
“
At this point, are you still going to act like this?!"
"It’s not that I’m being sarcastic, but you were the one who started laughing first. That’s the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land. Do you dare to test it?"
"Why not? If the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land gets angry, the worst that could happen is death, but if we let the Moonseizing Sect and Xiao Ling’er rise..."
"Do you think we still have a way out?"
After a long, long pause, a long sigh came from the side.
"Ah."
"What you said does make some sense."
"Then... shall we...?"
"Of course, we must!"
"Alright, let’s make the arrangements together. In terms of enmity, our two great families and the Moonseseizing Sect have long been irreconcilable. When the time comes, we cannot remain silent!"
...
Northern Region.
Qin Yu managed to escape several ambush attempts and finally returned to the Imperial Guard headquarters. He shed his disguise and winced in pain.
"Truly dangerous, it even damaged my physical body?"
He looked at the ghastly wound on his abdomen and the blood-soaked hole through his right chest, recalling the series of intense battles.
Then, he slowly raised his hand.
A crystal, the size of a teardrop, glowing emerald green, emitted a radiance of fusion from his palm.
"Falling from the sky, like a meteor, shaped like a teardrop..."
"Let’s call you a Meteor Tear, then."
"Who knows if it’s the Meteor Tear in Master’s ‘All Things Celestial Transformation’? If it is..."
Qin Yu’s expression changed repeatedly.
After some thought, he directly used physical strength to mold a piece of metal to the right size and embedded the Meteor Tear within it, then hung it around his chest.
"Carrying it with me, perhaps it will bring some benefits."
Then, Qin Yu took a potent pill and began to recover.
But soon, he opened his eyes with a look of surprise and doubt.
His large hand slowly covered his chest, Qin Yu muttered, "Am I imagining things? No, not imagining. I can feel it, it constantly emits a faint energy."
"When this energy enters my body, it can... help with the recovery of injuries?"
The originally ghastly wound, he estimated, would take about an hour to heal even with the aid of the potent pill, considering his robust physical body.
The stronger the body, stronger the recovery, the greater energy and more energy required.
.
But now, after just half an incense stick of incense.
The wounds had vanished, leaving no trace.
"Indeed a fine treasure!"
"Could it be the Meteor Tear from the story?"
He couldn’t help but feel a deep admiration for Lin Fan, reaching an unparalleled level.
...
Fire Virtue Sect.
Huo Kunlun looked utterly disconsolative.
"Huo Yun’er, where are you?"
He contacted his beloved little cotton coat with a communication talisman, but felt it had already started to ‘leak’, unsure of when time when it would completely ‘blacken’.
"Ahh?"
"Father, I..."
"I’m wandering around the Imperial Capital."
"The Imperial Capital is so bustling!"
"Yesterday, I listened to a lecture, then stayed at an inn, today watched a beast battle, and am about to try the local specialties. Tomorrow..."
Huo Yun’er’s sweet voice came quickly.
But Huo Kunlun felt something was off.
Aren’t these all ‘men’s’ activities?
Logically, his daughter, a soft and adorable girl, shouldn’t like these!
Indeed, there’s a problem!
"Yes, then good. Out of the house, you must pay attention to safety. The Imperial Capital has many strong individuals with extraordinary identities."
"Throw a few stones, and you might hit a young lord or a holy maiden. Remember to be ostentatious..."
"Phew! I know that!"
"Perhaps, you’ve been lured to the Moon Moonseizing Sect.
"This Moonseizing Sect, what’s so special?!"
Huo Kunlun was very displeased and a bit skeptical.
"Why?! The Grand Elder’s disappearance is one thing, but the Second Elder’s search for him turned up nothing.
Alright!
Finally, I had to send the Third Elder, the most trusted and honest, to bring him back, but even hehe didn’t return!
Saying it was for a breakthrough, temporarily unable to walk.
At first, Huo Kunlun didn’t see as wrong with it.
But gradually, he realized something was off.
How could this be a coincidence?
The Grand Elder and Second Elder said they’d return once he broke through.
Almost believed you, but was I duped?!
If you truly wanted to return, why wait for the Third Elder?!!
Now it’s fine.
My beloved little cotton coat is likely with the Moonseizing Sect, deceiving me, saying she’s in theImperial Capital... do I really believe that?
Would I be so gullible to think that Huo Kunlun is already taken in by some scoundrel?
"Could it be that..."
"My daughter has fallen for some young scoundrel in the Moonseizing Sect?!"
A picture suddenly appeared in his mind.
One day, the weather was pleasant, and he was enjoying a fine wine, basking in the sun.
Suddenly~
A flying boat broke the sky, descending and stopping outside his house.
Then.
A scoundrel, a rascal, a bastard, and a little brat, descended from the flying boat with his obedient daughter, his yellow hair was annoying, and his arrogant, disrespectful expression made him want to give him a good beating.
In the midst of his words, before he could finish speaking, his obedient daughter, who was lying on him, blushed and said, "Father, this is my Dao Companion."
He was engulfed in rage.
Just at this moment,
That little rascal actually came and said, "Old Man!"
"Is the boat docked outside the courtyard?"
Creak...
Bang!
The scene ended here.
Huo Kunlun's eyes turned crimson, and he panted heavily.
The armrest of the chair, crafted from high-quality spirit plants, was instantly snapped and crushed by him.
"Moonseizing Sect..."
"Yes, yes, you Moonseizing Sect!"
"This is simply too much!"
"How could my precious Yun'er be treated like this by such a rascal?!"
"No way!"
He stood up and paced back and forth, muttering to himself, but he felt a strong sense of urgency: "I can't let this happen. I, the main elder of our sect, must personally visit the Moonseizing Sect!"
"I'll see for myself just who this sacred person is!"
"What's so special about the Moonseizing Sect that even my three elders and precious daughter have all gone there and not returned?"
"Hmph!"
Huo Kunlun was enraged.
He had made up his mind to let the Moonseizing Sect bear the brunt of his boundless anger.
He had considered sending other elders, but none had returned, even though he hadn't watched the Matryoshka Doll and didn't know the joke about the dolls saving their grandfather. Still, he sensed something was amiss.
Therefore, he had no choice but to go himself!
"I, the main elder, don't believe it!"
"I'll go myself, and if I can't uncover the Moonseizing Sect's conspiracy and bring the person back?"
"Hmph!"
Huo Kunlun coldly hmphed, no longer tolerating it. Without consulting anyone, he immediately soared into the sky and rushed towards the nearest teleportation formation to Hu Ming Xiancheng.
After a series of transfers, he arrived near the Moonseizing Sect...
"According to the map, the place ahead should be the territory of the Moonseizing Sect."
He put away the jade slip that depicted the map and prepared to ask: "Little brother, can we chat?"
This was an outer sect disciple of the Moonseizing Sect, and upon seeing a stranger, he immediately became vigilant: "Who is this senior?"
"Cough, it's me, Huo Kunlun, the sect master of the Fire Virtue Sect."
After all, he was a well-known figure, so Huo Kunlun didn't hide his identity, and he asked, "May I ask, little brother, which sect do you belong to, and what are you doing here?"
The sect master of the Fire Virtue Sect?!
The outer sect disciple's eyes widened.
His heart surged with a tsunami of shock, and at the same time, he was overjoyed. The vigilance on his face instantly vanished, replaced by an extremely excited and radiant smile.
Good heavens!
Previously, it was the first elder, second elder, third elder, and the young sect master.
Now, they had even taken a step further, and the sect master of the Fire Virtue Sect had personally come?
This was the sect master of a top-tier second-rate sect! Moreover, they had already reached first-rate standards, and their business capabilities and money-making skills surpassed many first-rate sects.
Amidst his surprise, he couldn't help but secretly speculate.
"I wonder why the sect master has come here? Could it be that the Fire Virtue Sect will reside and teach here from now on? If so, that would be too wonderful!"
"If this continues..."
"Could it be that the Fire Virtue Sect will merge with the Moonseizing Sect?"
"Then, our Moonseizing Sect..."
"Little brother?"
"Little brother???"
Huo Kunlun's call interrupted his fantasy and thoughts: "I'm asking you, what are you doing here?"
Huo Kunlun frowned.
He secretly cursed.
What sect's disciple was this, acting so inappropriately?
Although his cultivation was low, he looked like a labor disciple, but he was still a cultivator, a cultivator, why was he so unworthy?
He didn't even qualify to enter the Fire Virtue Sect!
Not even a labor disciple would be good enough.
The outer sect disciple straightened up, looking especially proud: "Not only did the Jade Kirin Palace move, but the Phantom Spirit Valley, Five Thunder Sect, and other sects have all relocated. The original Spirit Mountain is now all under the ownership of our Moonseizing Sect."
"From now on, our Moonseizing Sect will possess one hundred and eight Spirit Mountains."
"Fire Sect Leader, your arrival is most timely."
One hundred and eight Spirit Mountains?
Huo Kunlun was secretly surprised.
For a third-rate sect to possess over a hundred Spirit Mountains was already quite impressive.
"Moreover, for this Lin Sect Leader to have the power to relocate six sects, he must have some Special Technique, but I wonder what method he used and what his character is like."
"It seems like his words have a hidden meaning."
He hesitated slightly.
What does he mean by saying I've arrived at the right time?
And he's being overly polite, isn't he?
This level of respect from a junior to a senior is beyond the norm!
"You mean I've arrived at the right time?"
"Yes!"
The Outer Sect Disciple replied, "You're here for the class too, right? Now that our Moonseizing Sect's territory has expanded several times over, you can freely choose a spot."
"With your identity, status, and strength, your fellow disciples will surely come flocking.
(End of Chapter)
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