Chapter 250: The Journey

Chapter 250: The Journey

Aboard the flying boat, Qi Yuan reclined in a lounge chair, basking lazily in the sun.

After departing from the Divine Radiance Sect, Qi Yuan hurriedly made his way towards the Phoenix Heaven Domain.

His scheduled meeting with the Divine Flower Four Emperors was fast approaching.

Upon arriving in the Phoenix Heaven Domain, Qi Yuan boarded this particular flying boat, heading for Light Crane City.

At this moment, the flying boat was bustling with a diverse crowd.

There were thousands of cultivators, and even the weakest among them were at the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, Divine Infant Cultivators or Purple Mansion Cultivators were rarely seen.

A beautiful woman sat beside Qi Yuan, dressed in a long green robe, her eyes sparkling with charm: "Are you not from the Phoenix Heaven Domain, fellow cultivator?"

This beautiful woman had boarded the flying boat together with Qi Yuan.

On the flying boat, there was a small trading fair taking place.

After participating in the fair, Qi Yuan purchased numerous cultivation techniques and became acquainted with this woman.

The woman introduced herself as Li Ruoxian, and she possessed a wide array of cultivation techniques. Qi Yuan bought seven Mystic Level Art Decrees from her.

"Yes, I'm not," Qi Yuan replied truthfully.

Qi Yuan didn't mind poverty, but he loved wealth.

Especially if it meant he could find a rich lady to support his extravagant lifestyle.

"Your demeanor is extraordinary, may I ask where you're from? Could it be the Eastern Lands?" Li Ruoxian was very talkative, "The Eastern Lands are somewhat inferior to the Phoenix Heaven Domain, but they also produce many outstanding talents.

Recently, the renowned Blood Robe Sword God has made quite a name for himself in our Phoenix Heaven Domain.

The Blood Robe Sword God has been slaughtering left and right, especially during the Divine Flower Festival, where he executed arrogant cultivators. It's truly satisfying, and it has inspired many young cultivators in the Phoenix Heaven Domain to follow in his footsteps."

Mentioning the Blood Robe Sword God, Li Ruoxian's eyes shone with respect, but also a hint of helplessness.

Hearing this, Qi Yuan felt a sense of pride.

It seemed that his efforts to set a positive example in the cultivation world were not in vain.

"I also admire the Blood Robe Sword God. If all cultivators were like him, how could there be such moral decay and corruption?"

Qi Yuan couldn't help but sigh.

Within his body, there were over four thousand Divine Infants, forming a small society, yet these Divine Infants never fought among themselves.

This was because Qi Yuan possessed a noble character.

Li Ruoxian was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "You speak with reason, fellow cultivator."

Changing the subject, she asked, "Are you heading to Light Crane City to meet a friend?"

"Yes, I have a few friends there," Qi Yuan replied.

Just then, the flying boat came to a temporary stop.

Qi Yuan stood up, a smile in his eyes, "I have a friend who's about to board, so I'll go and welcome him."

"Okay," Li Ruoxian said, her eyes glinting strangely.

At that moment, Qi Yuan remembered something and said to Li Ruoxian, "Could you please keep an eye on my chair and make sure no one takes it?"

He was going to be away for a while, and he didn't want someone else to take his warm seat.

Li Ruoxian couldn't help but smile wryly, "Sure."

She watched Qi Yuan leave.

Just then, a crisp voice reached Li Ruoxian's ears: "What's this Qi Yuan fellow like?"

Li Ruoxian looked at the charming young girl beside her and smiled helplessly, "Silly girl, what are you thinking?"

"This fellow cultivator is so handsome, with an extraordinary demeanor. He's generous when buying cultivation techniques, clearly a wealthy man.

Most importantly, he admires the Blood Robe Sword God, whom I also adore. This is a match made in heaven..."

"You..." Li Ruoxian smiled wryly, "We've only just met, and you're already thinking of such things."

"Grandma, Grandpa has been gone for so long, and you've been alone for years. It's time to think about your future," the girl beside her advised, seeming quite pleased with Qi Yuan, "Grandma, see how considerate I am? I purposely didn't show myself while you were talking to Qi Yuan."

Li Ruoxian's expression became calm as she thought of something, "Let's not talk about this anymore. We're here in Light Crane City to retrieve Yang Lang's belongings from the Dao Seeking Palace."

Yang Lang, Li Ruoxian's Daoist companion, was the girl's grandfather.

Her grandfather had passed away early, leaving behind many belongings in the Dao Seeking Palace.

Hearing this, the girl didn't say anything further.

Just then, two figures approached from a distance.

They were none other than Qi Yuan and the Rogue True Monarch.

"This is Li Ruoxian, whom I met on the flying boat," Qi Yuan introduced Li Ruoxian to the Rogue True Monarch.

He continued, "This is Gao Xiaoyu, my good brother."

Gao Xiaoyu was the Rogue True Monarch's given name.

Hearing Qi Yuan address him by his full name, he felt a bit odd.

Li Ruoxian smiled brightly upon seeing this, "Greetings, fellow cultivators."

However, she glanced at the Rogue True Monarch with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

Previously, she couldn't gauge Qi Yuan's strength, and since Qi Yuan was so generous, she naturally assumed he was a Purple Mansion Cultivator like herself.

But now, Qi Yuan's close friend seemed to be a Core Formation Cultivator.

No wonder she was surprised.

The girl beside her also looked surprised. As a Core Formation Cultivator herself, she could sense the Rogue True Monarch's power.

"Greetings, fellow cultivator." Liu Mang Xian Zun addressed Li Ruoxian and the young girl with a nonchalant demeanor.

After all, despite his mediocre strength, he was still one of the Four Emperors of the Divine Flower Association.

After some polite small talk, Qi Yuan and Liu Mang Xian Zun began their conversation.

Li Ruoxian's expression remained unchanged as she observed Qi Yuan and Liu Mang Xian Zun, but her granddaughter seemed noticeably colder towards Qi Yuan.

"I'm so excited to meet the Great Sun Flame Emperor and the Ice Mountain Tyrant Lady soon. I can hardly contain my excitement," Liu Mang Xian Zun exclaimed.

He understood that among the group, he was the only one who had exaggerated his abilities.

"I feel the same way... especially when it comes to meeting in person," Qi Yuan sighed.

As they conversed, he couldn't help but think of Jin Li.

Most likely, Shen Wushen had already sent the letter.

According to Shen Wushen, it would take three years for a letter to reach the Upper Realm.

In the Lower Realm, it would take approximately ten years.

At that time, he wasn't sure if he would have completely resolved the Great Tribulation.

"Are you planning to visit the Quest for Dao Palace?" Liu Mang Xian Zun asked, his thoughts turning to something specific.

"Yes, although I've acquired numerous cultivation techniques recently, it's still not enough. I must make a trip to the Quest for Dao Palace..."

Qi Yuan hadn't yet decided on the path he would take to reach the Purple Mansion from the Divine Infant stage.

This would require an immense number of cultivation techniques.

Moreover, the Golden Core Path continuously consumed cultivation techniques, prompting Qi Yuan to collect spell manuals.

"Oh, are you also heading to the Quest for Dao Palace?" At this moment, Li Ruoxian couldn't help but interject.

The girl beside her spoke up, "Entering the Quest for Dao Palace in the Phoenix Heavenly Domain isn't an easy task.

"Oh?" Qi Yuan was taken aback.

"In the Phoenix Heavenly Domain's Quest for Dao Palace, there are Perfected Cultivators from the Three Realms gathered together.

Even Dark Deities find it difficult to enter, making the Quest for Dao Palace the foremost power within the Three Realms.

For ordinary Purple Mansion Cultivators, gaining entry is already challenging, let alone for Golden Core Cultivators..." The girl spoke, intentionally glancing at Liu Mang Xian Zun.

Li Ruoxian furrowed her brows and glared at the girl.

Qi Yuan burst into laughter, "Gao Xiaoyu, did you see that? Your Golden Core strength has just been ridiculed."

Liu Mang Xian Zun remained silent.

Qi Yuan continued, "I'm different. I've already reached the Divine Infant Sage stage and am the top Divine Infant in the Great Shang Kingdom. The Quest for Dao Palace will definitely give me face."

As he spoke, he glanced at Li Ruoxian, "Right?"

The girl wanted to say something, but after being glared at by her grandmother, she held her tongue.

Li Ruoxian smiled, "A Divine Infant Sage is also qualified to enter the Quest for Dao Palace.

Fellow cultivator, if you wish to visit the Quest for Dao Palace, why not accompany me?

I was also planning to go there."

"Oh, really?" Qi Yuan's face lit up with joy.

Although the Great Sun Flame Emperor was the host of the Phoenix Heavenly Domain, according to his words, his grandfather, Feng Jun, had a strained relationship with the Quest for Dao Palace, bordering on conflict.

His purpose for visiting the Quest for Dao Palace was to purchase cultivation techniques, not to cause trouble. Therefore, it would be best if he had someone to introduce him.

"I'm counting on you, fellow cultivator," Qi Yuan hadn't anticipated such a pleasant surprise.

"It's no trouble at all," Li Ruoxian replied casually.

"You're my messenger jade slip, so let's add each other as friends. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, just contact me, and I'll help you resolve them," Qi Yuan was not one to take advantage of others.

He always conducted himself with a carefree and unconstrained attitude.

He was also known for acting on his whims.

"Sure," Li Ruoxian didn't refuse.

At this moment, the girl who had been glared at earlier felt a twinge of guilt, realizing that her previous words had been somewhat impolite.

She took the initiative to speak, hoping to ease the tension, "You're both from the Eastern Lands. Have you met the Blood Robe Sword God? Is he as heavenly as the legends claim?"

After all, she admired the Blood Robe Sword God and often emulated him, traveling thousands of miles to strike people down based on messenger jade slips.

It was because of this that Li Ruoxian's earlier mention of the Blood Robe Sword God had seemed peculiar.

Liu Mang Xian Zun remained silent, while Qi Yuan boasted, "Your judgment is spot on. I've met the Blood Robe Sword God, and our auras and appearances are on par with each other."

The girl was taken aback, her eyes widening, "You're that confident?"

In her eyes, Qi Yuan was undoubtedly a rare beauty.

That was why she had tried to matchmake him with her grandmother.

However, upon learning that Qi Yuan was only at the Divine Infant cultivation stage, she abandoned the idea.

While this cultivation level might not be sufficient for a partner, it was enough for a male favorite.

"Confidence is essential. What's wrong with being a handsome man? Moreover, I'm a very handsome man!" Qi Yuan stated matter-of-factly.

Liu Mang Xian Zun quickly added, "I agree, Qi Yuan and the Blood Robe Sword God are equally handsome, as if they were born of the same mother."

"You're in trouble. I've already recorded your words!" The girl smiled slyly, "Unless you bribe me with some Spirit Stones, I'll expose this at the Divine Flower Association."

"Are you also from the Divine Flower Association?"

"Huh?"

Throughout the journey, the group chatted and laughed, seemingly in high spirits, and no major unpleasant incidents occurred.

Time flew by, and in about a day and a half, the flying boat landed on a spacious ground.

In the distance ahead, numerous cultivators stood, seemingly waiting for someone.

Qi Yuan, Rogue Immortal Venerable, and Luo Li Xian, along with others, disembarked from the flying boat.

A smile appeared in the girl's eyes as she said, "Next time you see Bloodrobe Sword Deity, be sure to get him a memory stone."

Qi Yuan stroked his chin, "Is Bloodrobe Sword Deity so popular in the Phoenix Heavenly Domain?"

"Yes, many of my sisters like him."

The girl excitedly said, "If you can get me a memory stone of Bloodrobe Sword Deity, I'll be able to make a lot of money selling it."

Currently, in the Phoenix Heavenly Domain, Bloodrobe Sword Deity's reputation is booming.

This is related to his actions and a recent amusing incident in the Phoenix Heavenly Domain.

"Sigh, you've got me all excited. I even feel like recording myself and selling it," Qi Yuan sighed.

This is indeed a way to make a fortune.

But Qi Yuan would never sell himself for money, no matter what.

Who knows what some crazy cultivators, male or female, might do with his image.

After all, there are quite a few little games circulating in this world.

For example, the sword maiden game that Dongxian gave him.

"Don't even think about pretending to be Bloodrobe Sword Deity. If he finds out, you're done for," the girl whispered.

Remembering something, she couldn't help but say, "By the way, when you enter the Questing Dao Palace, don't mention Bloodrobe Sword Deity."

"Oh? Why is that?" Qi Yuan was surprised.

What did Bloodrobe Sword Deity do to the Questing Dao Palace?

"Haven't you heard of the latest amusing event in the Phoenix Heavenly Domain?"

"What amusing event?"

The girl quickly transmitted her voice to Qi Yuan.

"Some time ago, Martial Lord Sage went to Cloud Mountain to propose to Jasmine Great Venerable.

But who would've thought, Jasmine Great Venerable had already mentioned that she had a beloved, and it was Bloodrobe Sword Deity.

Martial Lord Sage flew into a rage and eventually left Cloud Mountain in anguish.

Martial Lord Sage is the one behind the Questing Dao Palace in the Phoenix Heavenly Domain."

Upon hearing this, Qi Yuan was taken aback.

Who is this Jasmine Great Venerable...?

Out of the blue, he had gained an enemy.

"Jasmine Great Venerable is the number one beauty in the Phoenix Heavenly Domain. The fact that she has her heart set on Bloodrobe Sword Deity shows that his appearance is truly extraordinary," the girl continued.

Qi Yuan couldn't help but think.

Is he already that handsome?

She had never even met him, yet she had fallen for him?

Of course, there might be other hidden reasons.

Not knowing the truth, he didn't dare to speculate further.

As they walked, they continued their conversation.

Luo Li Xian said, "The person who is receiving me has arrived. Farewell, fellow cultivator, until we meet again."

A shabby-looking elder in a Daoist robe approached them, his face still carrying a hint of drowsiness, as if he had just woken up.

"Alright, next time you take me to the Questing Dao Palace," Qi Yuan said, bidding farewell to Luo Li Xian.

Because he seemed to have already spotted Great Sun Flame Emperor and Ice Mountain Tyrant Lady.

The Divine Flower Four Emperors had finally gathered.

Meanwhile, the girl followed Luo Li Xian, trailing behind the shabby Daoist.

She seemed terrified of him and didn't dare to breathe heavily.

The group boarded a rabbit-drawn carriage.

At this moment, the shabby Daoist lifted the carriage curtain, his face revealing a thoughtful expression, "Interesting, the person you were traveling with is with Wind Lord's grandson."

Hearing this, Luo Li Xian looked out the window.

Her eyes widened in surprise, "Wind Lord's grandson?"

There was some tension between Wind Lord and the Questing Dao Palace.

More importantly, she had originally thought that Qi Yuan was just an ordinary Divine Infant, perhaps with a Purple Mansion elder in his family, but not worth worrying about.

Now, he was actually with Wind Lord's grandson, indicating that his identity was not as simple as it seemed.

The girl beside Qi Yuan was also taken aback.

In her heart, she instantly felt relieved that she hadn't mocked him just because Rogue Immortal Venerable was a Golden Core cultivator.

If Qi Yuan had a powerful Dark Deity backing him, wouldn't he be... worthy of her grandmother?

"Next time you take him to the Questing Dao Palace, try to avoid Yuan Chen's shift," the shabby Daoist casually mentioned.

He had overheard Qi Yuan asking Luo Li Xian to take him to the palace.

"Thank you for the information, fellow cultivator," Luo Li Xian said sincerely.

"There's one more thing I should tell you. You can only take sixty percent of Yang Cui's belongings," the shabby Daoist added, remembering something.

Luo Li Xian didn't find this surprising, "Alright!"

(End of Chapter)

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