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Chapter 488: Successful Trade, Reunion
Chapter 488: Successful Trade, Reunion
Three jade bottles slowly rose and floated before Lu Qing.
Lu Qing took one and sensed the surging energy and rich life force within. He nodded slightly.
After a brief examination, he put the jade bottles into the Qiankun Yi Qi Bag and once again produced a jade tablet, which flew towards the Ancient Long Gui.
"Elder Long Gui, this is the complete star map of the starry region where we are located. With the guidance of the star map, if you wish to enter the starry expanse in the future, you should not get lost in the vastness of space."
Elder Long Gui caught the jade tablet and examined it with his divine sense. He was delighted to see a much more intricate star map than the previous one.
However, as he studied the star map's contents, he was once again surprised.
"Is our world so far away from the next life-bearing world?"
In the star map Lu Qing provided, the faint light point represented their world.
Not only was it located at the very edge of the star map, but it was also surrounded by large patches of dark and empty space.
It seemed that their world was isolated and lonely in the vastness of space.
"Indeed, our world is located at the edge of the starry expanse, and it is quite distant from other life-bearing worlds."
Hearing Elder Long Gui's exclamation, Lu Qing nodded.
"No wonder in the previous cultivator era, those Primordial Soul Realm cultivators who ventured too far into the starry expanse either returned empty-handed or got lost in space."
After examining the entire star map, Elder Long Gui felt relieved.
He had refined three portions of Essence Blood, but it was not an easy task.
Even with his Primordial Soul Realm-level physical body, refining three portions of Essence Blood would inevitably leave him weakened for a period of time.
It was only recently, after more than a decade of spiritual energy recovery, that the deep sea had not yet given birth to sea creatures capable of threatening him.
Otherwise, he would never have agreed to Lu Qing's request.
Originally, he had felt a bit of pain for his three portions of Essence Blood.
But now, after seeing the star map, he realized he had not been taken advantage of in this trade.
After all, for him, it was impossible to further his cultivation by remaining in this world after recovering his strength.
According to the star map provided by Lu Qing, if he ventured into the starry expanse without the guidance of the star map, he would likely suffer the same fate as the pioneers of the previous cultivator era.
Either returning empty-handed or getting lost in space.
It was impossible to find the next life-bearing world.
Realizing this, Elder Long Gui's heart felt at ease.
This star map was of great value to him, and the few portions of Essence Blood that could be recovered later were well worth the trade.
"Elder Long Gui, did this trade not put you at a disadvantage?" Lu Qing asked with a smile.
Lu Qing was well aware of the value of the star map.
For outsiders, the star map might not be of great value, and they could easily purchase one.
But for cultivators in their world, the star map was a guiding light, and its value was immense.
"Indeed, this star map is very valuable," Elder Long Gui did not deny.
"Since it is so, I bid you farewell."
Seeing that Elder Long Gui was satisfied with the trade, Lu Qing also felt relieved.
After bidding farewell to Elder Long Gui, Lu Qing did not return to the Holy Mountain but headed north into the Northern Frontier.
"Five Elements, did you say that Xiao Yan and the others are in a small state called Lin Zhou?"
After entering the Northern Frontier, Lu Qing immersed his mind in the Mind-Piercing Point, sensing the location of the Five-Color Winged Snake.
The Five-Color Winged Snake was his enslaved spirit beast, and as long as the distance was not too far, he could sense its location.
"Over there."
Soon, Lu Qing sensed the location of the Five-Color Winged Snake through the divine soul enslavement imprint and immediately flew in that direction.
"Are they at the inn?"
When Lu Qing arrived at the location of the Five-Color Winged Snake, he found a small city with the Five Elements' aura. The energy was emanating from within an inn-like building.
At the same time, he also sensed Xiao Yan and Xiao Li's auras; they were both in the same location.
Near them, there were several auras, the weakest of which had reached the Lesser stage of the Xiantian Realm.
These were probably the companions Xiao Yan mentioned in her message.
"The little girl is quite diligent."
Lu Qing observed from above.
He noticed that Xiao Yan was staying in a small courtyard, and at this moment, spiritual energy was gently stirring around the courtyard. The little girl was cultivating in the room.
He slowly descended, and his face underwent a transformation as his muscles adjusted, making him only vaguely resemble his original appearance.
During his descent, there was no trace of Lu Qing's movements.
It wasn't until he landed in the courtyard that he removed his spell, revealing a hint of his aura.
As soon as this aura appeared, Xiao Li and Wu Xing, who were in the room, felt it and immediately sprang out of the house.
When they saw Lu Qing in the courtyard, they all cried out in delight.
"Ah Qing!"
"Master!"
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They all rushed over to him.
One of them stood on Lu Qing's shoulder, vigorously rubbing his head.
The other circled around Lu Qing, occasionally rubbing against his trouser legs.
"Xiao Li, Wu Xing, what's going on?"
At this moment, a crisp voice came from inside the room.
Following that, a girl with a pretty face, skin as white as snow, and an elfin-like figure emerged from the room.
Upon seeing Lu Qing comforting Xiao Li and Wu Xing in the courtyard, she froze for a moment.
Then, a look of disbelief slowly appeared on her face: "Brother?"
"What's wrong? After not seeing me for just a year, you don't even recognize your brother?" Lu Qing joked.
Hearing this familiar voice, Xiao Yan finally confirmed that it was indeed her brother.
Her face lit up with joy, and she immediately rushed over and hugged him, burying her head in his embrace.
Lu Qing felt the little girl's slightly trembling shoulders, and a twinge of guilt flashed through his mind.
He gently placed his hand on her head of blue-black hair, soothing his sister.
"There, there, you're a big girl now. Why do you still cry at the drop of a hat?"
"Brother, why did you take so long to come and see Xiao Yan?"
The little girl kept her head buried in Lu Qing's embrace, unwilling to move, and asked in a muffled voice.
There was still a hint of sobbing in her tone.
"It's my fault, but I've finished my seclusion, and I'll have plenty of time to spend with Xiao Yan from now on."
"Is that true?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yan immediately lifted her head, her eyes filled with delight.
Seeing the tear streaks on her face, Lu Qing reached out and wiped them away.
He smiled and said, "Of course, it's true. Moreover, your cultivation has improved significantly. Even if I go into seclusion again, I can take you with me."
The reason he hadn't taken Xiao Yan to the Holy Mountain before was because her cultivation was still shallow.
The place where he cultivated had immense pressure, making it unsuitable for the little girl to stay for long.
But now that she had reached the Greater stage of the Zhuji Realm, she could go to the Holy Mountain for some tempering.
Hearing Lu Qing's assurance, Xiao Yan's smile became even brighter.
Just as she was about to say something, a furious shout suddenly rang out.
"Thief! Let go of Xiao Yan immediately!"
Accompanying this angry shout was a sharp sword energy that shot towards Lu Qing!
(End of Chapter)
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