Taichu Yandao: Starting from the Villain

The fragrance spread across Yanjing, and everyone was still immersed in the warmth, but the beauty came to an abrupt end. However, no one doubted what was going on, and they all knelt on the ground and kowtowed in the direction of the Holy Palace.

This must be a true immortal who has made further progress and reached a new level of cultivation. This must be a blessing bestowed upon the State of Yan by God. As long as he is alive, the State of Yan will surely enjoy a long and peaceful reign.

Mortals are ignorant, but in the main hall of Liuhua Palace, Zhao Rui couldn't help but frown after he cast the last sealing spell.

He did not expect this situation to happen. Although he followed Qian Xiaoyi's advice to lock in the fragrance, he did not know what changes would happen afterwards.

Qian Xiaoyi observed his expression and explained, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, this fragrance, according to last experience, will last for half a day. When the fragrance ends, the elixir will emit golden light. The more times it flashes, the better the elixir's tempering effect. If it flashes nine times in a row, it can directly break through to the second level."

Zhao Rui nodded, the worry on his face faded a little, and he sighed: "It was all for this foundation-building pill back then!"

"Back then, this elixir was already of the lower grade of the mortal level. This time it can be tempered to at least the middle grade. Fellow Daoist, you are truly blessed." Qian Xiaoyi said with a smile.

"It has already been a mid-level mortal level! But back then, there was no such a strange phenomenon!" Zhao Rui thought, but did not correct it, and said: "I see that the spiritual energy in this fragrance is abundant, it is a good time to break through. I will protect you, and I will definitely be able to break through the eighth level of Qi training in one fell swoop."

Qian Xiaoyi hurried over just for this matter. Seeing that the other party took the initiative to bring it up, he was so happy that he bowed and said, "Then I won't be polite. I will repay you for your help one day."

As he spoke, he sat down on the ground and attempted to reach the eighth level of Qi training.

Qian and Shen entered into a state of cultivation, and Zhao Rui was the only one left in the hall. He walked to the smelting table and continued to process the floating stones piled there.

During the three years, all the floating stones collected by the Yan State at the cost of countless manpower were sent here, just to build a flying magic weapon, the Feiyun Boat.

Before returning to Yan State, Zhao Rui originally just wanted to pass through and go directly to the main continent according to the route given by his master.

But after much persuasion from Shen and Qian, he finally agreed to take the two of them with him.

Among all these, what he could not ignore the most was Shen Chenqing's eyes full of expectation.

Everyone in the Holy Palace respected him, but Zhao Rui could see that it was out of deep fear. Even Qian Xiaoyi, although he concealed it well, was exposed sometimes.

Only Shen Chenqing treated him sincerely, even though he was a little clumsy at times.

The food she cooked was not the most delicious, but it was always different.

The clothes she sewed often did not fit, but she would stay up all night to make alterations until Zhao Rui was satisfied.

She would always appear by his side, even though sometimes there was nothing to do, just chatting casually.

All this melted the memory of Zhao Rui, who had been lonely for ninety years. He felt that Shen Chenqing and he were like brother and sister.

Besides, Shen Chenqing really looks a lot like his mother, and over time, their family ties grow deeper and deeper.

However, although he agreed to the two's request, a difficult problem lay before him. With his current level of cultivation, he could not lead two people, even one person, across the sea.

At the beginning, his master only took him as a child, which delayed the journey and eventually led to his death on an isolated island overseas. He didn't know how many risks there were along the way, so he didn't dare to act rashly.

After some consideration, Zhao Rui proposed to build a flying magic weapon that could take the three of them to the main continent.

Shen and Qian naturally fully supported this plan. They used the temptation of entering the Holy Palace to practice and encouraged people all over the world to help collect various materials.

After three years of hard work, the Feiyun Boat gradually took shape. The only thing missing was the floating stone.

Only parts made of this material can reduce the weight of the three people to the maximum extent and achieve the speed of flying swords in the air.

On the smelting table, Zhao Rui put down an iron ingot, took out a few pieces of ore, and forged them using magic power.

Time flies, and two hours passed in the blink of an eye.

With a moan, Shen Chenqing woke up from his meditation, and his realm officially entered the fifth level of Qi training.

She opened her eyes and scanned the hall, stopping at Zhao Rui: "Master Zhao's focused look is so charming!"

She stood up and walked to Zhao Rui's side, following Zhao Rui's movements with her eyes like a curious baby.

I don’t know how long it took, Zhao Rui went to pick up the floating stone again, but he didn’t feel anything when he touched it.

He didn't get what he wanted, and couldn't help but frowned, but he didn't stop smelting, as if he had reached a critical moment.

Seeing this, Shen Chenqing's eyes smiled like crescent moons. She took out a piece of ore from her brocade bag and stuffed it into Zhao Rui's hand, saying, "This is the last one! The collection speed has been much slower recently. May I ask Master Zhao, how much more materials do you need for the flying boat?"

Zhao Rui did not answer. After taking the ore, he continued to smelt it with his magic power until a floating ingot gradually took shape.

"The only thing missing is this last piece of yours. You don't need to collect it anymore." Zhao Rui said with a smile.

Shen Chenqing was overjoyed, three times happier than Zhao Rui. He pulled Zhao Rui's sleeve and said, "Then you don't have to work so hard in the future, Master. If it weren't for us, you could have gone to the main continent a long time ago. Thank you."

She was smiling at first, but when she said thank you, her eyes suddenly turned red and I didn't know what happened.

Zhao Rui did not comfort her, but said: "Crying again, how can you climb the supreme path like this?"

Shen Chenqing pouted and retorted: "I didn't cry, it was you who didn't handle the materials thoroughly and the sand blinded my eyes."

"Impossible. The true fire I ignited with my magic power refined everything cleanly. How could there be sand?"

"When I catch up with you in cultivation, I will definitely blow your stupid head apart to see what's inside!" Shen Chenqing was so angry that she stamped her feet and said, "I just broke through and couldn't control my magic power, which stimulated my tear glands. Is that okay?"

"Is there such a situation? Let me see!"

"Look at you, you big-headed ghost." Shen Chenqing left angrily.

She walked to the entrance of the hall, but found that she could not open the door. She snorted coldly, found a cushion to sit down, and continued to consolidate her realm.

Zhao Rui smiled but said nothing, thinking: "Qing'er has a weak personality, but sometimes she is silly and cute."

The two stopped arguing, and there was no sound in the hall until a long time later, when Qian Xiaoyi let out a clear whistle.

When he roared, the remaining two people immediately knew that he had successfully broken through, and they all said:

"Congratulations fellow Taoist!"

"Congratulations to Qianyuan Daohao Taiyi Zhenxian!"

Qian Xiaoyi stood up from the mat with a beaming smile on his face, saying, "I have to thank Daoist Fellow Zhao for his help. And Qing'er, you can just call me Daoist Fellow Qian from now on. It's too much trouble to have such a long name!"

"Yes, I will follow the orders of the True Immortal." Shen Chenqing has formed this habit for many years, but it is difficult to change it for the time being.

"You two have both made a breakthrough, but you can consolidate your cultivation in the fragrance of this elixir. Once the elixir is fully mature, maybe it will be time for us to leave the island." Zhao Rui said.

Qian Xiaoyi was pleasantly surprised and asked, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, is the flying boat ready?"

"It's just the last few parts. While the spiritual energy in this elixir is abundant, it can be completed today."

Qian Xiaoyi bowed and said, "Then I won't delay you, fellow Taoist. I will be the one protecting you this time."

Although he said so, the whole hall was locked by the formation at this time, so there was no need for him to be on guard. However, there was nothing wrong with what he said, and it was at least a token of his thoughtfulness.

Zhao Rui nodded slightly as a response, and then immersed himself in forging parts. The sound of clanging and knocking could be heard in the hall.

Ninety years ago, the foundation-building pill was promoted from a poison pill to an ordinary level, and the pill fragrance lasted for half a day. This time, the fragrance lasted longer, and at sunrise the next day, the pill fragrance suddenly disappeared.

The moment the elixir fragrance disappeared, golden light began to shine from the gaps in the elixir furnace.

At the same time, there was a mysterious sound that ignored the formation and resounded in the hearts of everyone in Yanjing.

The sound is as vague as the sound of a Huangzhong bell, and as hazy as a clear spring stream. If you listen carefully, it is like the flapping of wings of bees and butterflies, but if you let it be, it is like waves crashing on the shore.

Some people hear babies crying, and some people hear the whispers of dying.

But no matter what, a hint of enlightenment arises in everyone's heart - perhaps this is the truth.

Those who have not practiced are calm and peaceful, while those who have entered the practice are like children chasing after that ray of enlightenment.

This seems to be what I have been pursuing all my life.

Among them, the fastest runner was Zhao Rui. He had long since cultivated Qi to perfection and stood in front of the Gate of the Avenue. However, the door was too heavy. He was like a child, and he could hardly move it even a little bit even with all his strength.

But at this moment, that mysterious sound seemed to make a crack in the door of the avenue appear, and the power after the foundation was built came out from the door.

As a young boy, Zhao Rui took this opportunity and pushed hard.

If there is a strong successor, the door to the great road will surely open.

However, the golden light emitted by the elixir had flashed seven times in a row. The eighth time was the last, and it disappeared between heaven and earth along with the mysterious sound.

Zhao Rui opened his eyes and looked at the alchemy furnace in the hall. After thinking about it for a long while, he sighed and said, "It's a pity that he is only halfway to building the foundation."