392: Chapter 142: Ping’an Calms the Sea, Artifact Refining Causes Ripples_5 392: Chapter 142: Ping’an Calms the Sea, Artifact Refining Causes Ripples_5 “Don’t rush, don’t rush, I’ll summarize the news from all quarters for you,” Li Dazhi said with a smile, “you should go and keep Ningning company, it’s not often you come back.”
Li Ping’an stood up and bowed respectfully, and under the warm gazes of the elders, he quickly left the inner chamber of Castcloud Hall.
He had intended to visit Aunt Xiaoyue, but with pressing matters at hand, he dared not delay and hurried straight to Caiyun Peak.
Ningning Mu was in seclusion, striving to break through to the Heaven and Earth Bridge realm.
Qing Su initially wanted to wake Ningning Mu, but Li Ping’an stopped her.
He used the Hidden Dust Technique he had recently improved to quietly enter Ningning Mu’s chamber.
She had reached the perfection of the Merge True realm, where Dao, body, and soul were integrating to condense her Primordial Spirit.
The spiritual power of Li Mu’s daughter propelled her forward on the path of cultivation.
Li Ping’an crossed his arms and carefully observed Ningning Mu’s pretty face, finding it increasingly enchanting and cute; with her fine eyebrows, small dainty nose, and those cherry lips, Li Ping’an’s cultivation heart wavered slightly.
What a pity, he couldn’t interrupt her cultivation.
Li Ping’an took out a slate and wrote a message on it.
He also left behind two Storage Magical Artifacts before he quietly departed.
Qing Su had just settled into the hot springs of her own cave abode when she heard Li Ping’an’s voice transmission.
Qing Su didn’t find it bothersome at all.
A disciple was working hard for the sect, and as she watched over and protected him, she could also instruct him in his cultivation at any time.
But Li Ping’an felt a twinge of guilt when he saw his master with her hair still damp, floating out.
“Master, I’m sorry to have you accompany your disciple on another hurried journey.”
“It’s a minor matter.”
Qing Su transformed into a pendant and entered Li Ping’an’s chest.
“I’ve calculated it, tagging along with you for opportunities, is dozens of times faster than sitting and cultivating.”
Li Ping’an was speechless.
Master had learned to comfort others now, her emotional intelligence visibly improving.
He glanced at the White Tiger egg in his sleeve and noticed that it had begun to hatch; feeling slightly reassured, he used his Escape Technique and hurried to the sect gate.
This time, his return to the mountain lasted less than an hour.
The old Immortals who heard the news and rushed to the cave abode at Unnamed Peak all found themselves arriving for nothing.
In the study of Li Ping’an’s residence in Dong’an City.
The recently returned Li Ping’an was sitting in front of a mirror, constantly painting on his cheek, designing a new ‘persona.’
Minister Weiyen, who had run back with him, and Elder Yansheng, stationed in Dong’an City, each brought several pieces of news.
“Ping’an, the Huan Valley didn’t give us any definite information,” Weiyen said as he rubbed his nose, suppressing the desires that the old flames at Drunken Moon Tower had stirred up, speaking hurriedly:
“That Sister Yingying just mentioned that Forge-Heaven Gate intends to teach our Wanyun Sect a lesson, but the specifics are known only as being related to the business of Spiritual Treasures.
“Huan Valley is also inquiring; they said that if we want exact information, we could pay them with Spirit Stones to reserve a spot, and they can provide a reply within half a day.”
Li Ping’an couldn’t help but laugh.
So, Huan Valley also has a customized service?
First, take the money and then go gather information—this Sun Yingying is quite confident.
Elder Yansheng reluctantly parted with the Spirit Stones, murmuring, “These demon cultivators are simply too greedy.
We have bought so much information from them, yet they can’t even help investigate such a trivial matter.”
Li Ping’an smiled without saying a word.
After a moment of contemplation, he handed three Spirit Stones to Minister Weiyen, who gladly accepted them and hurried off.
Thereafter, Li Ping’an sat in the chair and pondered for a short while.
Does it have to do with the Magic Artifact business?
Wanyun Sect is currently focusing on selling quality Magic Artifacts, while Forge-Heaven Gate has been following the ‘enhanced version of Yuan Sect’ route.
In recent years, they have also started auctioning Spiritual Treasures, stirring quite a buzz.
The profit Wanyun Sect makes from selling ten thousand Magic Artifacts is roughly equivalent to what Forge-Heaven Gate earns from selling one ‘Quasi-Spiritual Treasure’.
Should I inform Senior Xu Sheng about this matter?
Forge-Heaven Gate previously attempted to annex Yuan Sect and thus has a history of grievances with them.
Or should I seek out Xuntian Xu for advice?
Xuntian Xu had mentioned before that he met Mo Yunshen of Forge-Heaven Gate on the path of the demon cultivators.
——The situation here is quite complex.
It also took some effort for Xuntian Xu to let Mo Yunshen meet the ‘sole descendant of Yuan Sect’s founding ancestor, who was stranded abroad’.
Mo Yunshen of Forge-Heaven Gate doesn’t know that Xuntian Xu is actually Mo Wentian.
According to information previously revealed by Xuntian Xu, this Forge-Heaven Gate has close ties with Azure Sea Pavilion, the second-ranked faction of demon cultivators.
Azure Sea Pavilion is not a group of assassins like Blood Fiend Hall.
They are powerful and keep a low profile, maintaining a relationship of both competition and cooperation with Joyful Valley.
Li Ping’an’s thoughts kept branching out as he sketched a simple relationship diagram of Forge-Heaven Gate in his mind.
Suddenly, a clear and resonant voice came from outside the formation, “Is Elder Yansheng of Wanyun Sect resting here?
I am Mo Yunshen, and I’ve come to see you.”
Li Ping’an’s train of thought was interrupted, and he exchanged a glance with Elder Yansheng.
A glimmer of immortal light converged, and Qing Su’s figure appeared next to the desk, looking towards the courtyard door outside the window.
Qing Su said, “It’s that Mo Yunshen we met at Yuan Sect last time; his strength hasn’t improved much.”
Li Ping’an raised his eyebrows and looked at Elder Yansheng.
Elder Yansheng said in a deep voice, “He must have tracked my movements to find this place.
Should we meet with him?”
“Let’s meet him, since he has come all this way.”
Li Ping’an said gravely,
“Forge-Heaven Gate suddenly making concentrated moves against us must have some reason behind it.
“I have a feeling that they are not targeting our Magic Artifact business…
Master, let’s hide for a bit.”
Qing Su nodded, solemnly pulling apart the narrow sleeve of her long robe.
Li Ping’an felt a bit embarrassed and ducked into his master’s sleeve.
Elder Yansheng had already sat down behind the desk, grabbing his dry pipe.
He waited for Qing Su to hide in the adjoining dining room before he transmitted his voice, “I’m here.
May I know your business?”
The light laughter of Mo Yunshen came again, “I’m just here to offer a clear path to your sect.”
Elder Yansheng’s expression turned sour.
Li Ping’an chuckled to himself.
What a character, the standard villain’s speech.
(Note ①: The free single chapter update later will include the “Great Enlightenment Freedom Scripture”, it will need to wait until I finish it.
It’s not essential content, just for fun, and doesn’t count towards the main text length.)