Tian Yuan

"How can you say that, little girl?" The manor owner looked kind and said earnestly, "Since you belong to my Langya Manor, you must marry in a dignified manner and not be laughed at by the world."

"I have made no contribution to the villa. I feel ashamed to trouble the owner to work so hard for me."

Huo Ranxuan bit her red lips lightly, feeling mixed emotions.

"Don't say such strange words." The owner of the manor knew Huo Ranxuan's life experience in the first half of her life, and felt very sympathetic towards this girl. He said softly, "The fourth elder has contacted the best tailor in Zhenyifang, and he should be in Rongcheng Hall now. You should go over quickly to measure the size and choose the fabric."

"I..." Huo Ranxuan wanted to say something but was interrupted by the owner of the manor.

"Be obedient and go!"

The owner of the manor looked like an old father, with a kind smile and a few wrinkles on his face.

"Yeah." Huo Ranxuan stopped being pretentious and kept the sect's love in mind.

Langya Villa was decorated with various exquisite items, and the specific procedures for marriage were discussed with the Confucian school.

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After a few years, the current situation has become even more chaotic.

There were reports of fighting and confrontation in various places, and many famous strong men fell.

Some of the top geniuses of the immortal ancient clans also encountered great dangers in the realm of enlightenment and ended up dying tragically.

The area where Qingzong is located is relatively peaceful.

After all, the Qing clan's current prestige is even stronger than that of the ancient clan. No one dares to cause trouble in this area. Everyone has to follow the rules and behave honestly.

In the secret room, Chen Qingyuan sat cross-legged high in the air with his eyes closed. His body was wrapped in thick mist, like a ball, slowly rotating, surrounded by spiritual energy.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the ball of fog burst, and a powerful momentum burst out, flooding the entire secret room, causing all parts of Qing Sect to shake violently and the earth to tremble.

Chen Qingyuan stood on a high place, with a head full of black hair and a strong energy and blood.

The aura it exudes is that of the beginning of the three steps of the Divine Bridge.

"If I can get a few more cups of immortal wine and seclude myself for three to five hundred years, I will definitely be able to directly step into the Quasi-Emperor realm."

The Taoist charm of the immortal wine was absorbed into the body and completely refined without any trace left.

The spiritual stones he carried with him were only about a million pieces.

We got spiritual liquids and precious medicines from Tianshu Tower, but there is only a little left.

"We have to find a way to get more spiritual veins, otherwise we won't be able to support ourselves."

Chen Qingyuan sighed softly.

The body of reincarnation is a bottomless black hole. The journey ahead is still very long, and I don’t know how many resources are needed to reach the top.

"It's not possible to go to Tianshu Tower for now. Let's talk about it later."

I guess there are still a lot of delicious food left from the last gift to Lingzhi in Tianshu Tower. If I go there again in the near future, I will definitely not be able to exchange too many good things.

I spent a few days carefully checking my physical condition to make sure that my foundation had recovered and there were no hidden dangers. Only then did I feel at ease.

He changed into a clean and tidy blue robe and walked out of the secret room that had turned into ruins.

He contacted Lin Changsheng as soon as possible and met him in a hidden palace.

The moment Lin Changsheng received Chen Qingyuan's message, he was extremely excited and happy. He put down the chores in his hands and hurried over to meet him.

"Are you okay?" Lin Changsheng walked over quickly and looked at Chen Qingyuan who was sitting in the private room drinking tea, and asked with concern.

"Everything is fine. I'm sorry to have worried you, brother."

Chen Qingyuan smiled in response.

"That's good."

Over the years, Lin Changsheng had been frowning and looking worried. Until this moment, his tense heartstrings relaxed and he smiled.

The two brothers drank tea and talked about what had happened in recent years.

"Has there been any changes in the Emperor's Tomb? The path to enlightenment?"

Chen Qingyuan was very surprised when he heard the news.

It took a while to calm down.

"There is another important matter. An extremely terrifying evildoer has emerged from the Linqian Imperial Clan." Speaking of this person, Lin Changsheng said solemnly, "Chang Ziqiu fought with him and was defeated miserably."

After so much time had passed, word of the matter spread from one person to ten people, and from ten to a hundred, and naturally reached the outside world.

As for who leaked the news, it was Chang Ziqiu himself.

If you lose, you lose. There is nothing to hide. Just admit it openly.

"Oh?" Chen Qingyuan's face suddenly changed. There was no doubt that Lao Chang was very strong. Even he ended up in a miserable defeat. It seemed that the opponent was really not simple: "This is quite interesting."

"Luo Liuyin, the name of the genius from the Linqian Imperial Clan."

Lin Changsheng said in a deep voice.

"Luo Liuyin..." Chen Qingyuan lowered his head and repeated it several times, remembering this person.

"When you go to the road to Luoshenxu, you will definitely meet this person." Lin Changsheng took a sip of tea and continued, "Don't underestimate the world's genius. Be careful."

"I know." Chen Qingyuan nodded slightly.

"The head of the Confucian sect is preparing to marry the princess of the Yuqing clan."

Lin Changsheng brought up another matter.

"This is a happy event." Chen Qingyuan said, "I have to go and join in the fun. When is the date set?"

Chen Qingyuan and these two people are old acquaintances. Since he has met them, he must not miss them.

"Another ten years or so." Lin Changsheng replied.

"I will go to show my support on behalf of Qingzong." Chen Qingyuan accepted the task.

"Okay, I'll leave it to you."

Lin Changsheng had no objection to this proposal.

"By the way, don't let the news of my recovery spread. Don't tell anyone."

Chen Qingyuan had a plan.

"What do you want to do?"

Lin Changsheng was puzzled and started to ask questions.

"Fishing." Chen Qingyuan's mouth curled up slightly: "If I recover, some old guys with bad intentions will definitely not dare to show up. If I still look like I'm about to die, maybe I can catch some big fish."

Hearing this, Lin Changsheng understood instantly. His junior brother wanted to use himself as bait to see if he could trick some desperate people and get some resources at the same time.

“You are such a thief.” Lin Changsheng laughed and scolded: “Even if that’s the case, no one dares to do anything because they think you have a powerful guardian around you!”

"It doesn't matter, just let it happen." Chen Qingyuan said, "It would be great if I could catch something, but it doesn't matter if I can't, it's just for fun."

“So many thoughts.”

Lin Changsheng was very glad that Chen Qingyuan was not thinking about him, otherwise he would fall into the trap sooner or later.

The two talked about the development of Qingzong, and could only sigh at the fact that some rising stars died unexpectedly in the secret realm. The cultivation world is so cruel that if you are not careful, you will fall into the abyss and be smashed to pieces.

They talked about the three direct disciples again. Chen Qingyuan's heart tightened when he learned that Zhu Wulang was almost killed by an old man.

Fortunately, Zhu Wulang reacted in time and used a secret method to escape death. At this moment, he is probably hiding in some unknown corner, recovering alone.

"You have to walk your own path."

Chen Qingyuan would not give too much protection to his own apprentice.

Only after experiencing enough wind and rain can it truly become a towering tree that countless people look up to.

"Brother, remember, don't tell anyone."

After chatting for a long time, Chen Qingyuan decided to leave the palace. Before leaving, he gave another instruction.

"Got it." Lin Changsheng assured.

The moment he walked out of the palace, Chen Qingyuan was no longer a handsome young man in his prime, but an old man with white hair and wrinkles all over his face.

He was emaciated and about to die.

The magical method of the Emperor's Scripture conceals the true appearance.

Even if a top-level master of the Divine Bridge Nine Steps came, it would probably be difficult to find the flaws.

"Master-uncle!"

Several core disciples who were guarding outside the hall recognized Chen Qingyuan who was walking slowly towards them at a glance, were shocked, and then saluted.

"Hello."

Chen Qingyuan hunched over and greeted with a smile.

"Your body..."

The disciples looked at their great-grandmaster who once had unparalleled elegance and grace, but had now become an old man without a single spiritual energy fluctuation. They felt extremely heartbroken, tears welled up in their eyes, and their voices choked with sobs, as if something was stuck in their throats.

"No problem." Chen Qingyuan staggered, his voice old: "Although the retreat failed, I can still live for a few decades."

"Master-uncle..."

Hearing this, the disciples called out softly, feeling heartbroken.

"Where are you going? I will take you there."

A core disciple secretly wiped away the tears that were about to fall from his eyes, tried his best to control his emotions, and volunteered.

"No need." Chen Qingyuan took out a bell and shook it gently.

"jingle"

After a while, a huge crane flew out from the sea of ​​clouds, landed on the ground, and crawled at Chen Qingyuan's feet.

Under the gaze of everyone, Chen Qingyuan sat on the crane and returned to his residence.

In just half an hour, the news about Chen Qingyuan's failed retreat spread throughout the Qing Sect.

The sect protection formation has been released by Lin Changsheng, and the ban has also been lifted.

There is no wall that is impenetrable, and since Qingzong did not deliberately cover up the news, the news quickly spread to the outside world and caused an uproar.

"Have you heard? The Lord originally planned to go into seclusion to repair his foundation, but unfortunately his fate was already determined and could not be changed, so he ultimately failed."

"Of course I know about such a big thing. In my opinion, Your Majesty has only about fifty years to live. His vitality is gone, and things that extend his life will not work."

"The battle in the restricted area that year ruined your future. Alas! What a pity!"

"If Your Excellency's foundation is not destroyed, who can compete with you on the path to enlightenment in this life?"

The news originated from Qingzong and spread to various star systems in the Northern Wilderness, and even to all the heavens and worlds. Countless cultivators discussed the matter, sighing and lamenting.

Inside Qing Sect, only Lin Changsheng knew the real situation. The others looked sad and didn't know what to do.

If you want to hide it, you must deceive even your own family members, otherwise how can outsiders believe it.

Chen Qingyuan stayed in the mansion for a few days and decided to go out for a walk.

He looked like he had one foot in the coffin, so of course the Qing Sect leaders were unwilling to let him out. It was so dangerous!

"While you are still alive, take a look at the scenery outside."

When Chen Qingyuan said this, many elders could no longer suppress their emotions and burst into tears. They all expressed their desire to stay with Chen Qingyuan and protect him along the way.

Chen Qingyuan quickly declined the elders' request to accompany him: "No need to do that, I have my own arrangements."