Chapter 168 Asking For Rewards
The distance between Azure Fragrance City and Grand Sky City is simply too far. Although the entire place was under the Four Seasons Valley, the distance was inconvenient for daily transportation to Azure Fragrance Realm.
Therefore, there used to be a grand teleportation formation that directly connected the Four Seasons Valley and Azure Sun Realm.
However, when the Pale Mountain Abyssal Monster corrupted the imperial spirit veins of Azure Sun Realm, the elders back them simply dismantled the teleportation formation in Azure Sun Secret Realm.
They were afraid if anything went wrong, the monster might directly escape to the main sect. To minimize the damage, they destroyed the teleportation formation, severing the connection between Azure Sun Realm and Four Seasons Valley.
However, since the monster is dead now, Long Ming asked Ancestor Huang to restore the teleportation formation so they could go back. After all, they can't use the entrance of Azure Sun Secret Realm as it will definitely attack the attention of all the sects.
' Besides, those old bastards of Blissful Heaven Temple and Imperial Family might be still outside, waiting if their disciples are going to come out.' Long Ming pondered.
Jiang Wanxue was also getting worried as the exit was closed. For thousands of years, people tried to forcefully open the Azure Sun Secret Realm. Yet, they only managed to open it after a regular interval of time and only for three days.
So, she was curious how Long Ming was going to escape from here. Never in her imagination, she thought she would see two of such powerful cultivators living here.
" Hey, Long Ming, Where is the corpse of Pale Mountain Abyssal Monster? And that shield like mound of that monster?" Ancestor Huang asked curiously.
" Huh? It's not there?" Long Ming was surprised.
[ Ding! Great Crow of Dark Mysteries is informing you that he had taken away the corpse and the mound after you completed the quest]
Long Ming's eyes shrunk when he saw the message. ' Damn it, So you guys can even take the things from here?'
[ The Great Crow of Dark Mysteries is shrugging. He said you completed the quest so he managed to take it without any issues]
[ Ding! As rewards, Host received a Divine Grade Chest! Host received?Comprehension of Seven Ancient Runic Words!]
[ As an additional reward, Host received the Blood Tree Core of the monster]
[ Blood Tree Core: It contains 1% essence of the Pale Mountain Abyssal Demon. It's the amalgamation of blood essence and energy accumulated by the monster. A single drop of it can increase the lifespan of a cultivator below the Dao Refining Realm by 500 years. If refined well, it can boost the cultivation of several suitable Imperial Physiques]
Long Ming saw several things appearing in his inventory, making him ecstatic. However, remembering the outrageous ability of the mound, Long Ming felt a tinge of regret.
' If refined well, that mound can easily stop a full power attack of an Imperial Treasure. In the end, Great Crow is the one who benefited the most.' Long Ming chuckled bitterly.
" Well, Ancestor Huang, I only tried to study the corpse. But it suddenly evaporated and all there was left was this." Long Ming took out a drop sized part from the Blood Tree Core and split it into two.
" Ancestor Huang, Elder Hao, Please, Take this. With my appraisal, I can tell that it can give you an additional lifespan of 250 years." Long Ming smiled as he passed the split drops to them.
' What? 250 years?!" Both Ancestor Huang and Elder Hoa were shocked. " Are you sure?"
" Such longevity medicines, shouldn't they be rare? Only Alchemist King and above can refine pills that can give a lifespan above 100 years."
" Well, This is what I got from the monster. Besides, since the danger is gone, I hope both elders will come back and be the backbone one our sect." Long Ming cupped his fist.
" Long Ming, Four Seasons Valley is blessed to have a young man like you." Elder Hao became emotional.
" Sigh, Perhaps you are truly the savior mentioned by Emperor Crimson Sky."
" Savior?" Long Ming became confused. " I don't quite understand?"
" It's nothing." Ancestor Huang smiled. " Let's go. I am eager to see the world outside."
*RUMBLE RUMBLE*
Long Ming saw the formation pillars turning bright as the space around them turned distorted. Suddenly, everything turned dark for a moment before Long Ming saw his body was shooting like an arrow inside a space time tunnel.
Colorful lights flashed around him, as Long Ming felt tremendous pressure. He felt if the protective barrier of the teleportation formation vanished, he would be ripped into shreds in a nanosecond.
However, looking at the colorful chaos of light and darkness, Long Ming felt his Spatial Light Royal body stimulated. It was like a starving person noticing a table full of delicious food.
Long Ming's Heavenly Revelation Eyes activated as he felt he could feel the chaotic spatial turbulence even more vividly. Long Ming felt like even among that chaos, the Grand Dao of heaven and earth was hiding.
*BOOOM*
However, it was barely a few moments since Long Ming entered in a trance-like state, the spatial turbulence vanished as the space slowly changed.
Long Ming saw they appeared right outside the mountain where outer disciples stayed.
The pillar of light from the teleportation formation was enough to alarm the entire sect. It didn't take much time before Xia Yuqing descended before them.
" Long Ming? Wh-What are you doing here?" Xia Yuqing couldn't help but hide her shock. " Besides, this teleportation formation…It was broken long ago. How did you…"
" Master, I can explain everything. However, Let's talk inside." Long Ming cupped his fist as he bowed before Xia Yuqing.
After a while…
" Sect Master Xia Yuqing greets Ancestor Huang and Elder Hao." Xia Yuqing cupped her fist before both of them.
" It's alright, Sect Master Xia. We are thankful that you guided the Four Seasons Valley through the troubled times." Elder Hao smiled lightly.
" So, you are saying the Azure Sun Secret Realm is now permanently connected with our Four Seasons Valley?" Xia Yuqing couldn't help but hide her shock.
Azure Sun Realm is already famous because it opens once in a while and only for three days. But since Long Ming connected the teleportation formation, doesn't that mean the resources of Azure Sun Secret Realm can be harvested by Four Seasons Valley, anytime?
Doesn't that mean Four Seasons Valley got their hands on a never ending treasure trove?
Xia Yuqing was so shocked that she became silent for a while. Looking at Long Ming, his heart filled with complicated emotions.
Long Ming chuckled when he saw Xia Yuqing's gaze. " Actually, Master, You should transmit a message to Grand Elder Wu and others. They must be getting worried about me since I didn't go out with them."
" Actually, I can see the qi of spirit veins around here are thin. With a bit of tweaking, I think I can reverse the spiritual veins here and increase the energy of heaven and earth." Elder Hao rubbed his chin and spoke.
" Sect Master Xia, Since you are the sect master, it's our duty to listen to your instruction." Ancestor Huang stood up. " However, since this old man's body is pretty damaged, I am going to seclusion to heal myself."
" However, if any problem arises, you can come to me without any worries." Ancestor Huang smiled. " I hope my cultivation of Peak stage Soul Realm can help you."
" Ancestor Huang, You are too polite." Xia Yuqing shook her head.
" Hehe, You really got a good disciple, Sect Master Xia." Elder Hao smiled at Long Ming. " You should cherish him more."
Long Ming chuckled as he could see the impatience in the eyes of Elder Hao and Ancestor Huang. After all, their longevity was affected badly while sealing themselves to protect the imperial spirit veins in Azure Sun Secret Realm.
And now, they are eager to refine the drops of Blood Tree Core to increase their longevity.
" And, Who is that girl outside?" Xia Yuqing looked at Jiang Wanxue who was waiting outside of the Desolate Winter Palace.
" Ehh… She is the young miss of the Ancient Jiang Family, Jiang Wanxue." Long Ming gave an awkward smile." Don't worry, Master. She won't reveal anything at all."
" She better don't." Xia Yuqing's eyes narrowed as she waved her hands and summoned a mirror. A string of spiritual qi came out from her forehead and entered the mirror.
The mirror shone with a pale radiance for a moment before turning dim again.
" What was that?" Long Ming was surprised.
" It's a long distance message transmitting treasure." Xia Yuqing spoke. " I asked Wu Liang to bring back the disciples as fast as she can."
" Well, Master, Since we are alone now, Shouldn't you reward your disciple for the contribution toward the sect?" Long Ming's voice became coy. " After all, I brought so many benefits to the sect."
" Hmm, Is that so?"
Xia Yuqing's eyes narrowed as she looked at Long Ming. Even without looking at him, she could tell that Long Ming had no good intentions.
" Speak, What do you desire?"
" Can I massage you?"
Jiang Wanxue shuddered as she looked at the Desolate Winter Palace. She was sitting outside, waiting for Long Ming.
" Damn, Why do I feel the coldness around here increased?"
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