Chapter 578: Shan Yin Xie
Chapter 578: Shan Yin Xie
"However, Qingmu Peak is part of the righteous path, and its affiliated powers must maintain a certain level of decorum..."
"Even if the Fei family wants to annex Dulongpo, they must proceed cautiously, or their reputation will be ruined..."
"Moreover, they'll need sufficient reasons and excuses..."
"For instance, what if all the cultivators in Dulongpo were killed by bandits? Then, they could install Cui or Song Yunyun's child as the new leader of the area?"
"Is this perhaps one of the reasons the Fei family is willing to arrange a marriage?"
"It's truly frightening. I'd better continue planting trees..."
Fang Xing bid farewell to Song Yunqian, who had just married off her daughter and was understandably not in the best of moods.
...
Several months later.
In a thousand-acre bamboo forest, Fang Xing arrived at a wine cellar and took out a bottle of fruit wine.
Ever since he had tasted the Monkey Wine, he had become interested in various fruit brews and had made numerous attempts at fermentation.
After obtaining a special yeast, he successfully brewed a wine from the Healing Berry that had a certain healing effect.
However, the effect had become somewhat peculiar, changing from instant healing to a slow-acting repair of bodily damage, which was quite beneficial for various hidden injuries.
Iron Luoshan, who had nearly died, managed to preserve his sixth level of Qi cultivation thanks to this wine.
"Today's autumn dew is perfect for 'Mulberry Wine'!"
Fang Xing took out a jar of wine, its liquid resembling amethyst, which was made from mulberry fruit.
He poured himself a cup and slowly savored it.
Suddenly, his natural perception alerted him to something, and he looked in a certain direction: "Hu Liuniang... Why are you here today?"
A charming woman walked out of the bamboo forest—none other than Hu Liuniang.
Although she still had a beautiful appearance, her brows exuded a hint of world-weariness.
"Friend Fang..."
Hu Liuniang took Fang Xing's wine cup with a smile, not minding that he had already used it, and drank directly from it. Then, she stared at Fang Xing's face in a daze: "I often seek out Rejuvenation Pills, but I feel like their effects are getting worse. How do you maintain your youth? Could it be that you've used something like the Blood River Rejuvenation Pill?"
The Blood River Rejuvenation Pill was a popular formula among the Corpse-Chasing Sect, requiring the essence blood of sixteen-year-old girls as the main ingredient. It was said that one pill could rejuvenate a person by ten years, making it highly sought after.
Any old hag from the Corpse-Chasing Sect who remained youthful and beautiful even at the age of seventy or eighty was likely to have used this kind of pill.
"How could I possibly use such a sinister pill? It's probably because the Qingmu Art I cultivate is a health-preserving technique, which inherently has some rejuvenating effects. When combined with Rejuvenation Pills, the results are even better."
Fang Xing shook his head.
This was the excuse he had prepared beforehand, and it was indeed the truth.
Among the righteous path, if one cultivated health-preserving or special techniques, or if they advanced through cultivation realms quickly, aging would never catch up to them.
"So that's how it is..."
Hu Liuniang seemed to believe him, but there was still a hint of doubt in her eyes.
"Haha... I wonder why you've come here today?"
Fang Xing chuckled, trying to brush it off.
"Do I need a reason to visit you? You heartless man..."
Hu Liuniang pouted and glared at him for a moment before continuing, "Yunyun is a good child... She brought news during her visit home. The former head of the Fei family, Fei Tianbao, most likely failed in his attempt to establish a Dao Foundation and perished in the process..."
"The ninth level of Qi cultivation, third level of Dao Foundation... Even seeking a lower-tier Dao Foundation is as difficult as ascending to heaven..."
Fang Xing sighed, then asked curiously, "Can't the Fei family exchange for a Dao Foundation spiritual object from Qingmu Peak?"
"According to my guess," Hu Liuniang said, "there are many types of Dao Foundation spiritual objects. Some increase the success rate, while others can save one's life. Fei Tianbao probably took a gamble and sought an object that could increase his chances of establishing a Dao Foundation."
"So that's how it is... The Fei family has suffered a significant setback this time, and our five families will have an even harder time in the future..."
Fang Xing shook his head.
"What does the hardship in Dulongpo have to do with our East Peak and you, my old rival?" Hu Liuniang rolled her eyes, then her expression turned solemn: "Is this place safe?"
"Of course it's safe..."
Fang Xing straightened his body: "What's the matter?"
"According to my brother's guess, the Fei family's Dao Foundation cultivator probably doesn't have much time left... Otherwise, Fei Tianbao wouldn't have taken such a risky move." Hu Liuniang leaned in closer, her breath as sweet as orchids.
"Not much time left?"
Fang Xing's eyes flashed, and he naturally knew who she was referring to.
Besides the Fei family's Dao Foundation cultivator, no one else could make Hu Liuniang act so solemnly: "That person... How old are they? Do you have evidence?"
"Of course, there's no evidence, only speculation..." Hu Liuniang said, "Among the core disciples of the ten major sects of the righteous and evil paths, nine out of ten Dao Foundation cultivators from the outside world are lower-tier. They only have a lifespan of around two hundred years. But the Fei family's Dao Foundation cultivator has been active for a long time..."
"In other words, there are only two or three decades left?"
Fang Xing was speechless: "If they find a way to extend their lifespan, it will be even harder to say..."
"Extending one's lifespan with a Dao Foundation is completely different from that of mortals or Qi cultivators. Unless it's the Great Zhou Divine Dynasty, it's very difficult..."
Hu Liuniang sighed softly.
Fang Xing had figured it out; these cultivators from the outside world had a love-hate relationship with the Great Zhou Divine Dynasty, and they also carried a sense of inferiority and admiration that was difficult to express.
"Furthermore, it's rumored that the elder of the Fei family was severely injured in the past, which might have damaged his foundation and lifespan... On top of that, Fei Tianbao spared no effort in his battle, and he also drained our five families dry..."
Hu Liunang spoke up, "This is a significant possibility, and we must proceed with extra caution."
"I understand."
Fang Xing responded solemnly.
If these speculations were true, the Fei family would likely be sparing no expense to cultivate a second Dao Foundation Realm cultivator.
But if they failed again, no one could guarantee that the Dao Foundation cultivator wouldn't go insane before death, eliminating potential threats.
'Wait... As for potential threats, I'm only at the sixth level of Qi Sensitivity, so I shouldn't be on their radar, right? At least the White Bone Alliance is more likely to attract their attention...'
'And even if I don't take the initiative, if they dare to come to their deaths, I'll bury them.'
With this thought, Fang Xing regained his composure and turned to Hu Liunang with a hint of amusement in his eyes, "Thank you, Liunang, for the information. I have a few jars of fine wine here, which have remarkable beautifying effects. Please accept them as a gift..."
(End of Chapter)
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