A life of clearness

Chapter 76 Goodbye
Two days passed quickly. During these two days, Rong Qing first transferred Zhong Xiu, her daughter and Dugu Zhi to Baishi Temple in Dantian, and then released them in the valley.

It was obviously impossible to have the monks keep an eye on the safety of mortals all the time, and the surrounding sects would definitely pay a lot of attention to this place. Rong Qing still had to make some preparations before going to the Tiantai.

She threw out many array plates like flowing water, and arranged them one by one at the valley entrance and the surrounding rock walls. She also checked all the omissions in the array and filled them with restrictions.

The spiritual energy in this valley suddenly fluctuated violently, naturally attracting many eyes to this place. However, what Rong Qing did before was too shocking. Even though these eyes were scorching, they were extremely cautious and even fearful.

Until the valley returned to complete peace, no one dared to come and find out the truth.

"This is the key to the formation." Rong Qing threw an irregular ball to Feng Cong. The patterns on the ball were not fixed, but were flowing densely. "It is the master key to these formations. It doesn't matter if you don't know how to use formations. With the key to the formation, you can achieve basic control."

"Feng Cong obeys the order." As soon as he got the ball, the powerful spiritual energy contained in it made Feng Cong excited.

"Go down." Rong Qing waved her hand.

Upon seeing this, Feng Cong bowed very respectfully and then slowly went downstairs.

The top floor of Banri Building had returned to its former tranquility. Sunlight shone through the window panes and fell on the knees of the person sitting by the window.

Dugu Zhi likes this place very much. He likes to push himself to the window and look at the scenery outside.

"I have never been to Cangliuzhou. But this window," Dugu Zhi raised his hand and touched the carved patterns on the window frame, rubbing his fingertips on it inch by inch, "is very similar to the window of my grandparents' library."

This is not surprising. This building was built by Yun Tong. Based on his past experience, it is natural for him to have an impression of this kind of windows and their patterns.

Dugu Zhi's sigh was just a temporary one, and he soon put away the disappointment in his eyes. He turned to Rong Qing and said, "Can you trust him with the key to the formation?"

"There are only four candidates who can use the formation key." Rong Qing raised her hand and set up a ban to block the sound. "Yun Nong and Lin Tian are too weak to support the formation key. Between Feng Cong and Shan Xing, I choose Feng Cong because he has the highest cultivation level at the moment. Shan Xing will not object to this reason."

"He won't object outwardly, but I'm afraid he's very dissatisfied in his heart."

"If you don't agree, then use your strength to speak." Rong Qing snorted, "I gave him some of the magic weapons collected in the temple, which can be regarded as a balance between his strength and Feng Cong's."

"This is feasible." Dugu Zhi tapped the armrest of the wheelchair with his fingers.

Rong Qing walked closer to the window and followed Dugu Zhi's gaze to the bottom of the valley.

Beside the green lake, Zhong Xiu and Jia Jia picked wild flowers and sat on the grass to make wreaths. The noble young princess deliberately ignored the difference in status between herself and the mother and daughter, and coaxed Zhong Xiu into a happy mood. Even Jia Jia, who was not talkative, occasionally smiled.

"After I leave, I won't be able to leave you with many means to save your lives." Rong Qing said slowly, "I can't make you stronger, so I can only make the place where you are more stable. Although these formations and restrictions seem powerful, they are not enough. You must know that many disasters are caused by yourself."

Dugu Zhi nodded silently.

"I have no choice but to maximize the role of the remaining four people in Baishi Temple. Let these four people check and balance each other." Rong Qing's eyes flashed, "Feng Cong has the highest cultivation level, so I left him the formation key to control the entry and exit of the people in the valley. Even if there are external enemies, he can resist for a longer time. Shan Xing's cultivation level is slightly weaker, but his mind is not low. I also gave him a magic weapon so that he can deal with Feng Cong without losing."

"As for Yunnong," Rong Qing saw her affectionately putting a wreath on Jiajia. "My small favor, plus our past friendship, is enough to make her feel good and take care of you in your daily life. But she is still young, and we are still unsure of her character. You should keep an eye on her and don't let her deceive Ah Xiu and the others too much."

"Don't worry, I promise to keep an eye on it for you." Hearing the displeasure in Rong Qing's tone, Dugu Zhi suppressed his smile and responded.

Rong Qing sighed, thinking that Dugu had misunderstood, and explained, "A Xiu and Master are somewhat similar, and they are very easy to fall in love. If things don't go well in the end, if I take action against Yun Nong, I'm afraid she and Jia Jia will be sad."

Dugu Zhi was really surprised when he heard this, "Is it that serious?"

"It's just a possibility. But I don't want this to happen." Rong Qing took a deep breath, "There is one last person, Lin Tian. He is still in seclusion, so you can't see him for the time being. He has the lowest cultivation and the worst aptitude, but I am most optimistic about him."

"Oh?"

"If I'm not mistaken, if he's smart enough, he will be the one who cares the most about you three." She added, "The care I'm talking about is not just superficial like Yun Nong. How exactly he will do it, with your attentiveness, Dugu, I'm sure you'll be able to observe it then."

"You speak so highly of him. I really want to meet him." Dugu Zhi was obviously interested in Rong Qing's description. "Maybe we can make friends."

As soon as these long-lost words came out, the two of them looked at each other tacitly and chuckled.

"What I have done is just a crude means of forming alliances. It is up to you, Dugu, to maintain the situation."

Rong Qing has already established her power, and if Zhong Xiu and the other two want to live well, they must take advantage of it. Rong Qing had to be thankful that Dugu Zhi was here. Even though he was a mortal, he was extremely good at navigating various interpersonal relationships. In the secular world, Rong Qing was still a mortal, and naturally she was suppressed by Dugu Zhi when she couldn't compare with him. When Rong Qing was able to practice, Dugu Zhi accepted the change in status without any psychological burden, and took Rong Qing as the leader and considered everything for her.

But this man has a very upright character, which is why Rong Qing can safely entrust Zhong Xiu and her daughter to his hands.

"You will be leaving soon, go talk to them."

Rong Qing hummed lightly and jumped directly from the window. Her white clothes fluttered in the wind, like a bird suddenly flying through the mist in the morning light. In the end, she fell like a petal, and stood steadily on the grass with her toes pointed, her neatly coiled hair not messed up at all.

Yun Nong hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Good morning, sir." Then she took her leave tactfully.

Zhong Xiu watched Yun Nong leave with a smile on her face. She said to Rong Qing, "I never thought the young princess was such a friendly person. And when we were kidnapped, it was the princess who sent guards to send Jia Jia back."

"Yes." Rong Qing nodded. "When the Master was still here, he praised her for her kindness and gentleness. She has the demeanor of a great lady at such a young age."

Rong Qing reached out and hugged Jia Jia, letting her play with grasshoppers in her arms.

"The competition I told you about will end in three years, and I will be leaving soon. Before I go, I have to say goodbye to you in person." "Are you leaving again?" A flash of disappointment passed through Zhong Xiu's eyes.

"Yes." After thinking for a while, Rong Qing comforted her and said, "If these three years go well, after three years, I will be in the God Transformation stage or will be scheduled to be in the God Transformation stage. This means that I can be freed from that agreement... Then, we will both be free."

"Free body..." Zhong Xiu suddenly felt a little bitter, "My indenture is still in Suicheng."

"You don't have to worry about that." Rong Qing smiled with a little complacency, "When I brought Jia Jia here, I also took out your indenture contract." She took out a thin piece of paper from the storage bag.

The only trace left by Zhong Xiu on this indenture was a small and pitiful fingerprint.

Zhong Xiu took the contract. She could recognize a hundred characters now, and even if she just glanced at it, she knew it was the contract that her father had forced her to sign when she was young.

At the same time, she cried and laughed. "How could he agree to this?" Including Jiajia. Zhong Xiu knew that in Gong Xiaolang's eyes, she was just a toy that could be beaten and scolded at will. But Jiajia was his biological daughter after all, and he loved her very much. This was also the reason why Zhong Xiu had endured for a long time. If someone paid to buy the indenture, it could be transferred at will. But how could he let Jiajia go?

"Because he has no choice but to agree." Rong Qing smiled and answered Zhong Xiu's question in a slightly obscure way.

She raised her hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of Zhong Xiu's eyes and said, "When I am free, we will take Jia Jia with us and find a place to live in seclusion." There was encouragement in her tone.

What Rong Qing didn't say was that she would try every possible way to increase Zhong Xiu's life span. There was already a clue to this matter. Rong Qing intuitively believed that the key to the breakthrough was in Concubine Ji. But with her current strength, she really couldn't face Concubine Ji and her subordinates head-on unless she reached the Spiritual Transformation Stage. So she had to go to the Tiantai.

Especially since Chu Yuan will also participate... She is even more convinced that those who get the opportunity in Kaitian can be predetermined to reach the God Transformation Stage!
Rong Qing looked at the white hair that had been growing in Zhong Xiu's hair over the past few days, hiding the bitterness in her heart, and whispered, "You and Jia Jia are here, so you should listen more to Du Gu's opinions. As for other people, don't trust them too much."

"I understand." Zhong Xiu nodded repeatedly and patted Jia Jia who was playing with the grasshopper. "Jia Jia heard it too, right?"

"I heard it." The girl's voice was soft and childish.

"You're so good." Rong Qing praised without reservation.

She laid Jia Jia on the soft grass and stood up to smooth the wrinkles on her robe.

"Don't panic when something happens." Rong Qing tapped Zhong Xiu's hair. A white butterfly landed on her fingertips and was handed to Zhong Xiu.

"It's always there." Zhong Xiu carefully took the delicate white butterfly into his palm. "Sometimes I really don't realize it's in my hair. It's too small and so light that I can't even notice it."

"It's okay. It will always follow you and protect you. If you are bored, just talk to it. It won't refute you." Rong Qing teased, and then put the white butterfly back on Zhong Xiu's bun.

The little white butterfly lay on the mottled hair, easily touching the soft spot in Rong Qing's heart.

"I'm leaving. See you in three years."

"Come," Zhong Xiu held Jia Jia's little hand, "say goodbye to the master."

"Goodbye." Jia Jia finally turned her attention to Rong Qing.

She smiled and touched the braid on Jiajia's head, suppressed her reluctance, and flew out of the valley on tiptoe.

Everyone in the valley, even if they were not at the lake, was always paying attention to this place. They watched Rong Qing leave until she completely disappeared from their sight, and then they withdrew their eyes.

Lin Tian, ​​who was meditating in a quiet room at the bottom of the lake, seemed to sense something and opened his eyes.

Eighth level of Qi training!

The effect of practicing here was surprisingly good. Not only was there a lot of spiritual energy, but also because Lin Tian had not been able to get enough spiritual energy for a long time, and suddenly got an excellent spiritual energy supply, the huge difference made the efficiency of refining spiritual energy in the meridians reach the best at once.

A white snail lay quietly in front of Lin Tian who was sitting cross-legged in meditation.

Rong Qing's words seemed to still echo in his ears: "I know you are not talented enough, and others look down on you because of this, but I don't care about this. I make you a promise. As long as I come back in three years, if you take good care of Zhong Xiu and the others, I will do my best to provide resources to train you. You don't have to worry about spiritual stones, skills, and magic tools. In fact, the higher your cultivation, the greater the benefits. I don't trust others, so I will hand the snail to you. If there is any unusual movement, you can contact me at any time with this."

Lin Tian was very excited when he heard Rong Qing's words. But he also knew that such words and such promises could never be said to just him.

"Master Fengcong, Master Shanxing, and Junior Sister Yunnong must have made a similar promise..." Lin Tian's rationality prevailed in his mind at this moment, and he began to carefully think about the meaning of Rong Qing's words: "Since the master of the temple has given me the mother-and-child snails, it means that she wants me to be her eyes and ears. And she must have given some other important things to the masters, so I need to monitor. It's just monitoring, I can do it even if my cultivation is low, and it's not easy to detect. Moreover, since the master of the temple has given it to me instead of Junior Sister Yunnong, it seems that he is more optimistic about me. Therefore, I must not only do the care that the master of the temple has asked me to do, but also do it to the best of my ability!"

Lin Tian understood that although this promise had been made, it would only be effective if he did his best. He must seize this opportunity. If he missed it, he would never meet it again in his life.

At this moment, a female voice suddenly sounded, the slightly hoarse voice was faintly charming.

"Oh, I haven't seen you for many years. You have even reached the eighth level of Qi training." The woman's voice was obviously full of surprise. She giggled, "You have good luck to be able to go to such a good place for retreat, Lin Tian."

A look of annoyance flashed across Lin Tian's eyes, and then he closed his eyes and ignored the woman's voice.

"You're ignoring me again!" The woman snorted, "You can't get rid of me, and you won't die if you say a few words to me."

This sound was not from anywhere else, but from Lin Tian's sea of ​​consciousness. However, no matter how Lin Tian checked, he didn't know where the abnormality was. Over time, he ignored this sound.

He knew that as long as he ignored her, the woman's voice would eventually stop talking to herself.

Sure enough, after chattering for a while, the female voice left a harsh threat before retreating, "It's useless even if you don't say anything. You finally got the opportunity, I will always watch over you."

It's really disgusting. Lin Tian gritted his teeth and tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart. The speed of absorbing the spiritual energy around him was faster!
(End of this chapter)