Chapter 545 - 232: Rumor (Part 2)
On the third day after the Meteor impact, Chen Qing saw that his gains were already substantial and that Luoxing Slope was growing increasingly chaotic. He mounted his Golden Feathered Eagle and left the troubled land.
Returning to his small courtyard on Xu Wang Mountain, Chen Qing first settled the Golden Feathered Eagle, feeding it a sufficient amount of Bone Strengthening Pills and fresh meat. Then, he headed straight for Wanxiang Hall.
The hall was bustling with people as usual.
Chen Qing found a Steward and took out all the Meteorite Iron Cores and miscellaneous Treasure Medicines he had harvested.
After taking inventory and confirming everything was in order, the Steward announced, "Twenty-five Meteorite Iron Cores, three hundred Contribution Points each, for a total of seven thousand five hundred points. One batch of Treasure Medicines, valued at two hundred thirty Contribution Points. The grand total is seven thousand seven hundred thirty Contribution Points. I’ll credit it to your Identity Jade Token."
Added to the more than four thousand Contribution Points he already had, the balance on Chen Qing’s Jade Token instantly soared to over twelve thousand!
And this was without cashing in the Mother of Destruction and the Crimson Refining Fire Copper.
After exchanging his items for Contribution Points, Chen Qing, now carrying the huge sum of over twelve thousand points, made his way to the elixir exchange area within Wanxiang Hall.
He walked straight to the counter specializing in elixirs and said to the attending Steward, "I’d like to redeem one Nine Revolutions Rejuvenation Pill."
Hearing this, the Steward gave Chen Qing a slightly surprised look. He clearly recognized the new True Successor Candidate from Xu Wang Mountain but didn’t ask any questions. "A Nine Revolutions Rejuvenation Pill costs six thousand Contribution Points. Do you confirm the exchange?"
"Confirm."
Chen Qing nodded and handed over his Identity Jade Token.
The Steward took the Jade Token and registered the transaction. The number of Contribution Points on the token instantly decreased by six thousand.
He then turned and retrieved a palm-sized Purple Sandalwood Box from a Jade Cabinet behind him.
The box felt slightly heavy in his hand. Its lid was branded with the unique mark of Danxia Peak, and a faint medicinal fragrance wafted from it, invigorating the senses.
"This pill must be stored properly. Its medicinal potency is quite volatile, so take it with caution."
The Steward handed the wooden box to Chen Qing, adding the routine warning.
"Thank you."
Chen Qing took the wooden box and carefully tucked it away.
Leaving Wanxiang Hall, Chen Qing didn’t return to Xu Wang Mountain but instead turned toward an auxiliary hall on the side of the main peak.
This place was called the Flying Book Pavilion. It served as a channel for sending letters and items both within the Sect and externally. It was run by some Inner Sect Disciples and those who specialized in Beast Taming. The service was safe and fast, but it required a payment of Contribution Points.
For some disciples of the Celestial Treasure Upper Sect, this was also a way to earn Contribution Points.
Upon entering the Flying Book Pavilion, Chen Qing stated directly that he wanted to send an item to the Wutai Sect in Yunlin Prefecture.
After inquiring about the item and destination, the Guard Disciple quoted a price: "To Yunlin Prefecture, a standard letter is two Contribution Points, an express delivery is five. If you need an item escorted, the price starts at ten Contribution Points, depending on its value and size."
Chen Qing took out the wooden box containing the Nine Revolutions Rejuvenation Pill and said, "This is the item. You must ensure its safe delivery."
The Guard Disciple carefully inspected the wooden box. Sensing the immense medicinal power contained within, his expression grew serious, but he didn’t ask any further questions. He said, "Such a Great Pill is invaluable. To send it to Yunlin Prefecture will cost fifty Contribution Points."
Chen Qing readily paid the Contribution Points.
Afterward, he gave the Guard Disciple a letter, handing it over along with the Purple Sandalwood Box.
The letter was a reply to Li Lao Deng. Its content was very direct, essentially asking if Li Lao Deng knew that the True Martial Seal was a lost martial art of the True Martial Lineage, where it came from, and how Chen Qing should respond if anyone from the Celestial Treasure Upper Sect were to ask him about it.
Li Baichuan was inscrutable. Rather than trying to probe him, it was better to be direct.
The Guard Disciple properly sealed the wooden box and the letter and recorded the transaction.
Letters from the Flying Book Pavilion were sealed with wax, and opening them without authorization was strictly forbidden. Furthermore, a signed receipt from a dedicated courier served as proof of delivery.
The process was so rigorous it could be considered top secret.
Chen Qing was filled with doubt. ’I wonder if Li Lao Deng has any connection to that Li Qingyu.’
’Everything would have to wait for Old Deng’s reply.’
’As for whether Li Baichuan would answer truthfully or simply ignore him, that was beyond his control.’
Only after finishing all this did Chen Qing return to his small courtyard.
He sat down cross-legged but didn’t immediately begin his cultivation. His mind was still filled with questions about the True Martial Seal, Li Qingyu, Li Baichuan, and the Celestial Treasure Tower.
’The origin of the True Martial Seal, the relationship between Li Lao Deng and Li Qingyu, and this connection between the Purple Light in my mind and the Celestial Treasure Tower...’
Chen Qing took a deep breath and muttered to himself, "Enough. There’s no point in dwelling on it. From now on, I’ll focus on my cultivation and increase my strength as quickly as possible."
He collected his Heart and Spirit, cleared his mind of distracting thoughts, and consumed a High-quality Quenching Gang Pill. Slowly circulating his Five Elements True Astral, he entered a state of cultivation.
Every day, Chen Qing tempered his Five Elements True Astral. At the same time, he devoted a great deal of energy to cultivating the *Thousand Rain Flowing Shadow Spear*. He practiced relentlessly in his courtyard, his spear tip transforming into a thousand raindrops before suddenly coalescing into a single, swift, flowing shadow. He strove to comprehend the profound "Rain Momentum" as soon as possible.
He also never slacked in his cultivation of the *True Martial Seal*. This Unparalleled Martial Art was both profound and extraordinarily powerful.
One afternoon, when the sun was warm and gentle, Chen Qing found himself with a rare moment of leisure. He took a homemade bamboo fishing rod and a basket and went to a quiet spot at the foot of Outer Peak Mountain—Emerald Waves Pool.
The pool was hidden in a mountain pass, formed by the convergence of clear mountain springs. The water was so clear you could see to the bottom, where colorful Treasure Fish swam leisurely.
Green willows shaded the banks, dotted with strange flowers and exotic herbs. A gentle breeze swept by, carrying the refreshing scent of blossoms and moist air.
In the distance, verdant peaks rose one after another, shrouded in clouds and mist.
The light was perfect today. Soft sunlight shone on the surface of the pool, creating shimmering ripples, as if a pool of crushed gold had been scattered upon it.
Several people were already fishing by the water’s edge, including both Outer Disciples and Stewards.