Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu Chapter 43 – Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Light, is the origin of everything

Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Light, is the origin of everything

At this moment, Xu Yaofeng couldn't help but have a strange thought arise in his mind.

Taichu Senior, could it be that the Hierarch of the Jiguang Sect has awakened?

Truly, his understanding of the Light Gu is extraordinary!

In the Jiguang Sect, the Light Gu is unique, entirely different from other Gu!

Yet, this Taichu Senior knows all about the Light Gu!

“Senior, are you also interested in the Light Gu?” Xu Yaofeng probed carefully.

Chen Qing spoke calmly, “Light begets all things.”

“Light is the origin of everything.”

From a physics standpoint, there's actually nothing wrong with saying light begets all things.

Matter is also energy, and energy ultimately is light.

This light symbolizes not brightness or justice, but the true nature of the world.

Murong Lang quickly seized the opportunity to chime in, “If Senior is interested, Hu Yao and I would like to ask for your guidance on the Light Gu we need.”

“And I am willing to offer up a Light Gu as a tribute for Senior's amusement.”

“The Light Gu I brought, Senior may choose any of them.”

All along, Chen Qing had shown no interest in anything at the gatherings.

This was the first time Chen Qing was willing to join their conversation, so how could Murong Lang pass up on this opportunity!

He had a premonition that this gathering with Taichu Senior at the core would develop into something remarkable in the future!

Some might even chant, “Taichu is eternal, the Gu Dao is majestic!” and dominate over all!

Therefore, at the beginning of this gathering, one should seize the time to enhance one's importance within the group.

As for importance in the eyes of Taichu Senior, he knew he was not there yet.

What he could do now was elevate his significance at the gathering.

The fact that he could mobilize a large number of Light Gu was a crucial part!

Even if new members joined later, if they wanted to use Light Gu as their Lifebound Gu, they would need to go through him.

Chen Qing nodded slightly, “Sure.”

Xu Yaofeng quickly felt his position threatened; he cast a wary glance at Murong Lang, feeling a twinge of anxiety.

Originally, he held three bronze ghost masks, which could give him capital to showcase his usefulness in front of Taichu Senior.

No matter what, in the future, he could use these three bronze ghost masks to become the spokesperson for Taichu Senior in the human world, thus increasing his weight at the gathering.

But now, the scholar had beaten him to it!

Who would have thought that this scholar could mobilize such a large amount of Light Gu!

How infuriating!

It seemed he needed to speed up the process of selecting new members!

Once his Light Butterfly was promoted, greatly increasing his power, he would start earnestly seeking new members.

“Taichu Senior, regarding what you mentioned last time, I still don't fully understand. Could you give a bit more insight on the selection of new members?”

Chen Qing observed Murong Lang and Xu Yaofeng's small actions, easily guessing what they had in mind.

This was a battle for favor!

Chen Qing pondered briefly, “Qi Refining Realm, or creatures for whom the Light Gu is their Lifebound Gu.”

For this gathering to grow strong, it was best to have members for whom the Light Gu was their Lifebound Gu, due to its high controllability and potential for growth.

Firstly, the promotional items for the Light Gu almost covered all materials; without his guidance, they could not advance.

This would enhance his control over the gathering.

If your Lifebound Gu couldn't advance, would you be worried?

Secondly, the Light Gu's growth potential was high; although it was not clear if it could continue to advance after reaching the level of a spiritual item, it seemed to be the best choice for now.

Analyzing the name Jiguang Sect also indicated that the Light Gu had distinct and extraordinary traits.

In this context, the members of the gathering would generally be stronger and wouldn't fall easily.

Xu Yaofeng was overjoyed, “Disciple understands, thank you for the guidance, Senior.”

Xu Yaofeng now had a clear understanding of his role in the gathering, being Taichu Senior's spokesperson.

As for the trivial matter of admitting new members, Taichu Senior certainly wouldn't bother with such tasks.

This was where he stepped in.

Watching as Murong Lang and Xu Yaofeng competed intensely, Hu Yao didn't fully grasp their motives, merely displaying her Power Butterfly and consulting Chen Qing.

After spending her last twenty mid-grade Spirit Stones, Hu Yao felt a deep sense of ease and satisfaction.

What an adorable and naive demon girl.

Murong Lang inquired again about the cultivation of the Wind Butterfly and Sword Gu, offering twenty-six mid-grade Spirit Stones.

Xu Yaofeng, however, took out an Eighth-Transformation Sword Butterfly, genuinely surprising Chen Qing.

[Mortal Sword Butterfly]

Quality: Eighth Transformation

Life Span: 35/180

Effect: Converts twenty threads of spiritual energy into Flying Snow Blade Light.

Trait: [Cold Blade] When holding the blade, the cold can partially freeze an enemy, slowing their movements and spiritual energy flow.

Growth Requirements: Blood Seal Throat

Growth Progress: 5/100

Promotion Requirements: Unable to advance further

Blood Seal Throat seemed to be an extremely rare poisonous herb.

It appeared there would be significant changes after the Ninth Transformation.

Chen Qing spoke, “Blood Seal Throat.”

Xu Yaofeng jubilantly reached into his shirt to pull out sixty mid-grade Spirit Stones, reverently placing them before Chen Qing just like Murong Lang and Hu Yao did.

As everyone had nothing else to say, Chen Qing leaned back slightly.

“Well then, this meeting is adjourned.”

As the three left, Chen Qing looked at the one hundred and six mid-grade Spirit Stones before him; it seemed cultivating the Sword Gu to the Butterfly Transformation Ninth Transformation was promising.

Withdrawing from the gathering, Chen Qing placed the Spirit Stones on the stone table in the basement; observing the Sword Gu still nibbling at the green snake gall in small bites.

Such a glutton.

…

July 3.

In the morning, as usual, Chen Qing rose early to search for Dawn Dew in the Spirit Plant Garden.

Checking his progress, it had reached 68; in three or four more days, it should reach the Sixth Transformation.

Chen Qing put away the fully-fed Fog Gu; it was time for the Sword Gu to undergo Butterfly Transformation.

After finishing his chores, he returned to his cave and closed the door, immediately transforming into fog to enter the basement.

Amid his pile of Spirit Stones, the Sword Gu had already formed a teal cocoon.

Chen Qing took a big gulp of Spiritual Ginseng Wine and sat beside it, ready to cultivate earnestly.

He cultivated while awaiting the Sword Gu's Butterfly Transformation.

Zhang Yangdao was formidable with merely having a great number of low-quality Gu; once I have multiple Gu undergo Butterfly Transformation, protecting myself shouldn't be difficult at all.

Time passed quickly during cultivation, and before he knew it, another day had gone by.

Chen Qing reluctantly had to leave for a trip, resolving his matters hastily before returning.

With the Sword Gu undergoing Butterfly Transformation, he needed to quickly return to oversee it to prevent any mishaps.

If others were to face such a significant event as Butterfly Transformation, they would have disregarded any other matter.

But he had no choice and couldn't expose himself, thus he had to handle it this way.

The Grass Spirit Gu took more than a day to transform into a Butterfly, so he reckoned the Sword Gu wouldn't need less time.

Late at night, suddenly, he heard a sharp sword cry.

He turned his head to look at the teal cocoon among the Spirit Stones; the shell was cracking into numerous pieces, and a pair of teal antennae extended outward.

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