Eternal Life by Dual Cultivation

Chapter 421 - 245: Bai Qingyi: I Don’t Want to Wait Anymore...

After leaving the Underground Marketplace, Ling Changqing went straight to an inn in the central area of the Marketplace and rented a courtyard with a Fourth Grade Spirit Vein.

Since he had spent all his Spirit Stones, he paid this time with Third Grade Elixirs he had refined himself. The inn was, of course, happy to accept this form of payment.

After confirming there were no prying eyes, Ling Changqing went to the Cultivation Chamber in the rear courtyard and activated all the Shielding Array Restrictions within.

Next, he took out several dozen Array Banners and laid down two layers of Arrays, an inner and an outer one, to completely isolate their auras. Only then did he release Ling Qiyue and the other women from their hiding place within the Era Star Palace Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

"My dear, I got everything we needed."

Ling Changqing said, taking out the Nascent Soul Pill and several other auxiliary resources to hand to her.

Ling Qiyue, dressed in a magnificent ice-blue gown with wide, embroidered sleeves, her cloud-like hair swept into a high bun and adorned with a glittering, tasseled golden hairpin, examined the Jade Box in her hands with a joyful expression.

"You’ve worked hard, my husband. So, should we now... rent a Cave Mansion Hall to begin my seclusion?"

"Of course. There’s no time to waste. I’ll go speak with one of the Feiyun Sect’s Elders about it tomorrow."

Ling Changqing said gently.

This was the strategy they had decided on back on the Changqing Continent: once they obtained the Nascent Soul Resources, Ling Qiyue would attempt her breakthrough to the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm as soon as possible.

However, the Feiyu Sea Region had no Fourth Grade Spirit Veins, so they had to find another place for her to enter seclusion.

The three major merchant guilds all rented out Fourth Grade Spirit Vein Cave Mansions, but considering the Ling Family’s unique situation on the Changqing Continent—and especially for Ling Changqing’s safety—Ling Qiyue had decided against using them.

Luo Qingxuan had suggested going to the Deep Sea Dragon Palace to attempt the breakthrough in her territory, but as expected, Ling Changqing vetoed the idea.

In truth, approaching the Yu Family, the Zhao Family, the Dragon Race, or the Lu Hua Palace about this matter wasn’t suitable.

After much deliberation, Ling Changqing decided to travel with Ling Qiyue to this Feiyun Sect Marketplace. Here, posing as an unaffiliated Loose Cultivator, he would rent a Fourth Grade Spirit Vein Cave Mansion for her breakthrough.

With the Feiyun Sect’s power, the territory they controlled was exceptionally vast and contained numerous Fourth Grade Spirit Vein Cave Mansions, many of which were available for public rental.

As a result, it was common for unaffiliated Loose Cultivators to stay within the Feiyun Sect’s territory, renting their Cave Mansions for Cultivation in Seclusion or to attempt a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul True Monarch Realm.

Therefore, having Ling Qiyue attempt her breakthrough here would not attract undue attention and would ensure maximum security.

"Sister Yue will have no problem breaking through to Nascent Soul True Monarch. It’s just... the Feiyu Sea Region doesn’t have any Fourth Grade Spirit Veins. When we go back, should we consider launching a war against the Chixue Sea Region ahead of schedule? To take over that territory sooner rather than later?"

Yu Yalan, who was as beautiful as a blooming flower and dressed in a bright red Feathered Robe, linked her arm with Ling Changqing’s and suggested with a smile.

A Nascent Soul True Monarch’s daily Cultivation and general living required the nourishment of a Fourth Grade Spirit Vein Cave Mansion, so this was an unavoidable problem.

Luo Qingxuan and Yu Ruoshuang could conduct their Cultivation in Seclusion within the Era Star Palace Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, as they didn’t need to make public appearances.

But as the Patriarch, Ling Qiyue had many daily affairs to manage, so doing so was not an option for her.

Ling Changqing mused, "Let’s not rush this. We can discuss it further after we return."

His original plan had been to avoid starting a war too soon, instead letting the Ling Family lay low and develop for a time. He had wanted to wait until their numbers of Core Formation and Foundation Establishment Cultivators grew, but it was clear that his plans couldn’t keep up with recent developments.

In the future, once the news spread that Ling Qiyue had become a Nascent Soul True Monarch, it was easy to imagine how the various surrounding powers would react.

Whether the Ling Family liked it or not, they would have to face these powers banding together to target them.

’So perhaps starting a war early and conquering the Chixue Sea Region as soon as possible is the better option?’

’Of course, making such a move would inevitably attract interference from the Nascent Soul powers along the coast of Yuzhou.’

Yu Ruoshuang, dressed in a snow-white gown that complemented her elegant and intellectual aura, smiled. "My husband, you don’t need to agonize over this. Every choice has its pros and cons. In any case, as long as you’re here, all the family’s problems will eventually be solved."

"Mm, that’s true."

Ling Changqing nodded, setting his worries aside for the moment.

’The rise of any power is never smooth sailing; there will always be troubles to face.’

’There’s no need to overthink certain things. We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.’

"Alright," Ling Qiyue said, "Although my accumulation has already reached Great Perfection, I’d still like to cultivate with you a few more times, my husband."

Ling Qiyue, her lovely face flushed a rosy red, hugged him as she spoke, her lustrous eyes shimmering with seductive charm.

By absorbing more of the Spiritual Mechanism Dao Rhyme from a Child of Destiny, her tribulation for Nascent Soul Formation would be much easier. This was why Ling Qiyue was so eager.

"If that’s what you want, then let’s get to it."

Ling Changqing didn’t refuse. At a time like this, he naturally had to do everything he could to satisfy his wife’s request.

In a moment, the inner bedchamber was prepared. This time, those who had come out with Ling Changqing included Luo Qingxuan, the sisters Yu Yalan and Yu Youqin, and also Yu Ruoshuang and Liu Xiuyan.

Ling Qiyue eagerly began to undress him, and the other women soon gathered around. What followed... is not a tale for outsiders.

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「Early the next day.」

Ling Changqing left the inn and went to pay a visit to the Cave Mansion where a Feiyun Sect Elder was cultivating.

The Feiyun Sect had three Nascent Soul True Monarchs stationed to oversee the Marketplace, but they rarely made public appearances. The responsibility of managing the Marketplace’s daily affairs fell to a few late-stage Golden Core Elders.

The entrance to the Cave Mansion was bustling, as crowded as a market. Countless Cultivators from all walks of life were there to see the Elders about various matters.

Ling Changqing, who had disguised his appearance, did not wait in line. Instead, he directly approached the Steward at the entrance and presented a formal calling card.