Chapter 176 Crisis
One hundred thousand spiritual stones!
Gao Xian can really get it, but it is impossible for him to use so many spiritual stones to buy the Qinglian robe.
Maybe the Qinglian robe is worth the price, but that's just for him.
To others, the Qinglian robe is also the second-level robe. A second-level top-quality robe costs about fifty or sixty thousand spiritual stones.
One hundred thousand spirit stones is too exaggerated.
Gao Xian's face immediately turned ugly. Facing a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator who was more than a hundred years old, there was no need for him to hide his emotions.
“Mr. Pang, I sincerely want to buy it, but your price is a bit too expensive.”
Gao Xian felt that Pang Su was not sincere and it was impossible to sell it at this price in Lianyun Sect.
Foundation-building monks can make money, but they also consume a lot of money.
His teacher is so stingy that he only managed to save two to three hundred thousand spiritual stones after more than a hundred years of accumulation.
Not to mention that he is a Qi practitioner, why should he take out one hundred thousand spiritual stones!
Gao Xian stood up and said, "Mr. Pang, it's getting late, so we won't bother you."
Pang Su was a little surprised when he saw Zhu Qiniang also getting up.
This female foundation-building monk gave him the impression of being very tough and powerful. Unexpectedly, Zhu Qiniang actually listened to Gao Xian in private.
I thought Gao Xian was just a handsome man, but looking at the two people's postures, it's not that simple.
Pang Su originally wanted to take the opportunity to talk to Zhu Qiniang, but Zhu Qiniang never spoke, and he couldn't take the initiative to talk.
Seeing that the negotiation was about to break down, Pang Su could only hold out his hand to stop him: "Don't worry, you two, everything under the sun is negotiable. If you are not satisfied with the price, we can negotiate."
Gao Xian asked with some confusion: "Can we really talk about it?"
Pang Su shook his head helplessly, "At my age, I can still lie to you."
Gao Xian and Zhu Qiniang looked at each other and sat down again.
Gao Xian said: "Mr. Pang, we are young and not very sensible. You can just say what you want."
The old man is also in a bit of a dilemma. He is not good at communicating with others.
Pang Su pondered for a moment and said, "I can sell you the Qinglian robe at a cheap price. The price is 30,000 spirit stones. This is very reasonable."
Gao Xian nodded. The price was about the same. Although it was still very expensive, it was within his acceptable range.
"Besides, I don't need any spiritual stones, but can use Lujiaosan and Tiangui Pills to pay for it. Calculated based on the price of ten pills for one spiritual stone." Pang Su said.
This time Gao Xian did not make the decision without authorization. He looked at Zhu Qiniang.
After all, Changshengtang belongs to Zhu Qiniang. Lujiaosan and Tianguidan are nothing, but they are related to Changshengtang's sales strategy and other issues.
However, Gao Xian felt that Pang Su was more like showing goodwill and expressing a friendly gesture.
Lujiaosan and Tianguidan have been sold for so long, and other medicine halls have already found strategies to deal with them.
Pang Su, the elder of the inner sect and a monk in the middle stage of foundation building, does not need to make special arrangements for this kind of low-level elixir.
In Gao Xian's view, Pang Su's meaning is very clear, that is, the past grudges can be wiped out, and everyone can live together peacefully as friends in the future.
Zhu Qiniang was a little confused at first, but after receiving Gao Xian's look, she also understood that the other party was bowing his head in this way to seek peace.
She did not want to fight among the elders of the inner sect because the other party was being aggressive. Since the other party is willing to show kindness, of course there is no problem.
"Okay, it's settled." Zhu Qiniang said happily.
“One word is settled.”
Pang Su also breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Yun Feiying's rapid rise and wooing Zhu Qiniang again, he really had no interest in continuing to fight with Zhu Qiniang.
When Xu Lingyun died, his Lingyuntang became ownerless and naturally fell into their hands.
Now that Zhang Chunjiang is dead, the interests of the Zhang family have naturally become theirs.
On the other hand, the rapid rise of Yun Feiying also made them feel pressure. In addition, Yun Feiying went to win over Zhu Qiniang again, so they couldn't be allowed to get together.
More importantly, the Qisha Sect colluded with the demon clan, which made Pang Su worried about the future and had no intention of continuing the internal fight.
Out of various considerations, Pang Su took the initiative to show his kindness.
For this reason, Pang Su even handed the Qinglian robe to Gao Xian first to express his trust in Zhu Qiniang.
Gao Xian and Qiniang returned to their room. In order to prevent others from prying, they used the mute note.
Zhu Qiniang took the Qinglian robe and looked through it carefully, "What does Pang Su mean? He takes the initiative to show his kindness. Does this mean he is admitting defeat?"
She could understand Pang Su's expression of goodwill, but she didn't understand why the old man did it.
Gao Xian guessed: "Maybe Xu Lingyun and Zhang Chunjiang are dead, and there are strong enemies outside, so they have no intention of fighting within themselves. Anyway, this is a good thing."
Zhu Qiniang nodded, this guess is quite reasonable.
The appearance of demon clan is no small matter.
One demon clan is of course nothing. The problem is that there is a huge force organization behind the demon clan.
If the demon clan really invades, Lianyun Sect, which will bear the brunt, will definitely be crushed into powder.
Why is Wang Chuan so anxious? This is because this matter is too important and affects the survival of the sect.
More than two months of searching found nothing, and everyone was actually secretly relieved.
They discussed privately, and they all said that the demon clan might have broken in by accident, and it didn't mean anything.
“What are your plans?” Zhu Qiniang asked.
Gao Xian said: "Of course we must prepare a retreat. I will go to Lao Zhou tomorrow and persuade him to leave Pegasus. This place is too dangerous.
“If Lao Zhou listens to the advice, let him go to Qingyun City to explore the way.”
Zhu Qiniang frowned slightly: "Zhou Ye is a true disciple, can he run around?"
“Old Zhou is so old that not many people care about him. Besides, there is Nanpingsong who can help cover him up. Old Zhou is more tactful and good at making talismans. He can even gain a foothold in Qingyun City…”
After Gao Xian killed the rat spirit, he began to plan his retreat.
He got acquainted with Yun Qiushui, who gave him a piece of Qingyun Token. With this thing, you have the opportunity to become a true disciple of Qingyun Sect.
Gao Xian is not very interested in joining the sect organization. The problem is that it is too difficult to practice casual cultivation.
As an alchemist, without a reliable background, it will be difficult for him to establish himself wherever he goes.
In a place like Qingyun City, even foundation-building monks are nothing.
Another advantage of the sect is that it has a complete cultivation system, has masters and famous teachers, and has a large amount of cultivation resources.
If you want to go further on the road of spiritual practice, Dazongmen is undoubtedly the first choice.
Forget it about Lianyun Sect, Jindan is the top of the sky, and it is on the edge of Mingzhou. If something happens, it will be the first to be unlucky.
Gao Xian had already communicated these ideas with Zhu Qiniang, but he didn't make them too specific.
Zhu Qiniang pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, if Zhou Ye is willing, let him go to Qingyun City to see the situation."
Although she has many subordinates, they are all from the Zhu family. These people are all related to each other.
If a little bit of news is revealed, the whole family will know about it.
Zhu Qiniang has a gloomy and cold personality, and her parents are dead, so she has no feelings for the Zhu family.
At a critical moment, a family of thousands is a huge drag.
Although Zhou Ye is an outsider, he only has a family of two. Coupled with the relationship between Zhou Yuling and Gao Xian, they are indeed good candidates.
Zhu Qiniang handed the Qinglian robe to Gao Xian, "Checked it a few times, there should be nothing wrong with it."
She was afraid that Pang Su would tamper with the robe, so she checked it carefully several times and used several talismans to confirm that there were no curses, evil spirits, poisons or the like on the robe.
Gao Xian happily took the Qinglian robe, looked through it and put it on immediately.
Gao Xian tried to use his spiritual consciousness to activate the green lotus on his robe, but there was no response.
That green lotus is actually composed of densely packed tiny runes.
These runes look like cloud patterns, but Gao Xian doesn't recognize any of them. He took out "The Secret of Cloud Patterns" and compared it, but it was still difficult to identify the cloud patterns.
The structure of the blue lotus cloud pattern is very simple, which is quite different from the current cloud pattern.
This is like the difference between simplified Chinese characters and Oracle. Although they have the same origin, the changes are huge. Gao Xian studied for a long time, but still gave up the idea of interpretation.
He was not discouraged either. If it could be easily interpreted, someone like Pang Su would have done it long ago, and it would not be his turn.
For the current plan, the main thing is to make the Green Lotus Robe resonate with other magical instruments.
Gao Xian used his spiritual consciousness to activate the hair crown on his head. The belt and sword around his waist, including the boots on his feet, the runes that formed the green lotus on them shone slightly and were in a state of stimulation.
Several green lotus instruments, because of their subtle connections with each other, form an exquisite resonance.
Under this resonance, the green lotus mark on the chest of the green lotus robe shines one after another, forming an elegant and exquisite blue lotus.
As the green lotus shone, Gao Xiancai discovered that the runes that made up the lotus were so densely packed that they were too numerous to count.
Based on his experience, this is the most complex and exquisite rune structure he has ever seen.
The blue lotus on the robe looks like a naked-eye 3D image, poking out from the robe, with petals slowly blooming around Gao Xian.
There are nine petals in total. When the seventh petal opens, the blue lotus suddenly collapses and disappears silently.
Gao Xian had a look of astonishment on his face. He had a feeling that after the nine petals were fully extended and opened, he would be able to truly master the Green Lotus Robe.
He didn't understand why it suddenly failed.
He tried a few more times, but no matter how he activated his consciousness to guide the resonance of the green lotus weapon, he could not completely open the green lotus.
Zhu Qiniang watched Gao Xian's efforts from the sidelines. She tried this until almost dawn, and Qiniang said: "It seems that brute force is not enough. There is still no chance. Don't be impatient..."
Gao Xian nodded. He also felt that there was still a crucial step left, and no matter how hard he tried now, it would be useless.
Putting away the Qinglian robe, he and Qiniang slept in each other's arms until noon.
Everyone is very tired after working in the underground ruins for so long. After a good sleep, Gao Xian harmonized the yin and yang with Qiniang again, and he felt even more refreshed.
Putting on the Qingyuan Ruyi robe, Gao Xian used the cleaning charm to clean it up, and then walked to Zhou's house under the setting sun.
Gao Xian did not rush to find Zhou Yuling, but took Zhou Ye to talk for a long time.
After hearing Gao Xian's plan, Zhou Ye fell into deep thought. It is a matter of life and death that must be carefully considered.
Gao Xian is not in a hurry. Although the old man is the true successor of the sect, he is not welcome in Nanping Songna. When Nanping Song died, the old man had nothing to rely on.
The old man values his daughter very highly. Even if you don't think about yourself, you must think about Yuling's future.
“I'll go and tell the teacher that this stall will be given to someone else.”
Zhou Ye thought about it for a long time and finally made up his mind. He asked again: "I went to Qingyun City, what should I do with Yu Ling?"
Gao Xian said: "Let Yuling follow me, I will never let her be wronged."
Zhou Ye simply shook his head and refused: "That won't work. You are all Zhu Qiniang's people, how can you be qualified to take care of Yuling."
“Uncle Zhou, Qiniang and I are not in an ordinary relationship between a man and a woman.” Gao Xian explained, “You must be able to see this too.”
“Forget it, it's better for Yuling to be by my side.”
Zhou Ye certainly knew that Gao Xian was powerful. Even though Zhu Qiniang was building the foundation, she still had to listen to Gao Xian.
However, it is not appropriate to let her daughter stay at Zhu's house. He also couldn't bear to leave his daughter.
“I don't know what's going on in Qingyun City, why do you, Uncle Zhou, take Yu Ling to take risks?”
Gao Xian didn't understand Zhou Ye's thoughts. It would be safer for Yu Ling to follow him.
Before Zhou Ye could say anything, Zhou Yuling, who had been eavesdropping, ran out. She said to Gao Xian seriously: "Brother Xian, I'm going to follow my father."
Zhou Yuling's bright, curved eyes were full of unshakable determination. Gao Xian immediately understood what Zhou Yuling was thinking. She didn't want to be inferior to others, let alone stay with Zhu Qiniang.
The question is why is this necessary? If she has to endure it for a few years, as long as she can build the foundation, this small amount of patience will be nothing at all.
Without waiting for Gao Xian's persuasion, Zhou Yuling whispered: "Brother Xian, you don't have to persuade me. I like you more than anything else, but I can't lose myself for you, and I won't be who I am anymore."
This was a bit convoluted, but Gao Xian understood it.
Be it Qiniang or Yuling, they all have their own independent personalities. No matter how much I love him, I will not let him control me.
He was wrong about this. Everyone should be the master of their own destiny.
Gao Xian sighed deeply and said softly: "You are right, I am too selfish, and that is how it should be."
Zhou Yuling didn't expect Gao Xian to be so considerate and understanding. She wanted to say something more, but tears started to flow out before she could say anything.
She didn't even care that her father was by her side, so she hugged Gao Xian tightly and cried bitterly...
Gao Xian comforted her for a long time, and then Zhou Yuling's excitement gradually calmed down.
He gained a lot when he came out this time. He picked some magic weapons, spiritual objects, elixirs, magic talismans, etc. that were suitable for Zhou Yuling, and gave him a lot of spiritual stones.
Qingyun City is too far away, and Zhou Yuling doesn't know how long it will take to see her again. He couldn't do anything else, he could only try his best to provide some support in terms of resources.
Zhou Yuling was not polite about this and accepted them all. Her logic is very simple. She takes these things in order to advance to foundation building as soon as possible.
She said to Gao Xian very seriously: "When I build the foundation, I will **** you back!"
Gao Xian didn't say anything, but he remembered Zhou Yuling's shining eyes and the stubborn way she bit her lips.
On the third day, Gao Xian and Qiniang returned to Lianyung City together.
Including Wang Chuan, Pang Su, Yun Feiying and many other cultivators, most of them came back together.
Only Lu Lingfei is suffering. He is stationed at Pegasus with some Qi practitioners, and he may not be able to come back for a while.
After returning home, the first thing Gao Xian did was to make elixirs.
For him, refining alchemy to obtain humane aura is the fastest shortcut to upgrade.
After being away for more than two months, 70% to 80% of the refined elixir has been consumed. It must be replenished as soon as possible.
According to the agreement between him and Pang Su, 300,000 deer horn powder and Tiangui pills need to be used to pay off the debt, and he also needs to deliver a batch of pills to the other party as soon as possible.
During the Chinese New Year, Gao Xian only took two days off on New Year's Eve and the first day of the Lunar New Year. Compared with the deserted New Year's Eve last year, Lianyung City is very lively this year.
Gao Xian visited Nan Pingsong on the first day of the new year. After not seeing him for several months, Nan Pingsong felt gloomy and his energy seemed to be exhausted.
Seeing Nanpingsong's decrepit appearance, Gao Xian felt a little heavy.
With the great monks in the late stage of foundation building, their vitality can be exhausted before they reach 300 years old, and their time is running out.
Compared to ordinary people, three hundred years is an unimaginably long time. For a foundation-building monk, three hundred years is just ordinary.
Gao Xian discussed Zhou Ye's affairs with Nan Pingsong and gained Nan Pingsong's support.
Although this elder who passed on the merits was short-lived, it was easy to mobilize Zhou Ye.
To Gao Xian's surprise, the transfer was not smooth. Obviously, Nanping Song, who was dying soon, had lost his deterrence and power.
At the beginning of spring in March, bad news came from the Pegasus Fair. Qisha Sect once again sent people to attack Pegasus Ji, causing many casualties.
Fortunately, Zhou Ye and his daughter were safe.
Gao Xian was very anxious. The problem was Zhou Ye's status as a true disciple. Zhou Ye could not leave Pegasus without the order of the sect.
Especially since the situation at Pegasus is not good now, Zhou Ye cannot leave without permission.
Gao Xian had no choice but to wait patiently for news from Nan Pingsong.
The fifth day of the fifth lunar month was the day to eat rice dumplings in my previous life. In the world of cultivators, there is naturally no Dragon Boat Festival, let alone Zongzi.
Gao Xian didn't have to argue with others about sweet and salty rice dumplings, or whether to be happy or healthy. He just needed to quietly watch Daniel making elixirs.
A red gold figure burst into Gao Xian's consciousness in the sky, and Qiniang's appearance suddenly appeared in his mind.
Gao Xian looked up and saw Zhu Qiniang, wearing a red gold robe, flying rapidly from the sky.
He couldn't help but be shocked, something must have happened, otherwise Qiniang wouldn't be flying openly in the sky.
Zhu Qiniang flew very fast, and she was there in a blink of an eye.
She said solemnly to Gao Xian: "Something happened at Pegasus. It is said that some demon cultivators invaded Pegasus, causing a large number of casualties.
“The sect leader urgently ordered the recruitment of foundation-building monks, and I was among them…”
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