Chapter 82: An Even More Terrifying Genius

“Your Qin Family can’t handle this?” Zhang Yuchun asked, puzzled.

After hearing the news Qin Jue brought, he was moved.

Because the Senior Brother had mentioned several times that the Qingxiao Sect needed Disciples with Alchemy talent, he had even told him to pay more attention to alchemists who could perform Alchemy.

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However, there weren’t many true alchemists; most were charlatans, and gradually, Zhang Yuchun let the matter drop.

But now, isn’t this just delivering it to their doorstep?

Qin Jue said with a bitter smile, “Do you think the forces targeting a Pill Refining Noble Family are something our Qin Family can deal with? We thought about it carefully and felt that only the Qingxiao Sect has the ability to take on this matter. Moreover, the Qingxiao Sect is a Daoist sect, so they should be interested in Alchemy.”

Zhang Yuchun did not immediately agree, nor did he mention that Li Qingqiu needed it. He pondered, “Then do you know who captured his daughter?”

“The Cui Clan of Linchuan.”

When he uttered these four words, Qin Jue’s expression was solemn.

Linchuan is located in Zhongtian Prefecture. Although it is not within the Zhengyang Imperial City, it has a profound historical background. It produced prime ministers and grand marshals in the past four dynasties and is one of the top Aristocratic Families in the world, with connections reaching the heavens.

Currently, Linchuan has four great Aristocratic Families: Li, Tang, Cui, and Cai. All four clans received the grace of the founding emperor, and their power even surpasses that of imperial relatives.

When Zhang Yuchun heard the name of the Cui Clan, he couldn’t help but narrow his eyes.

The Cui Clan’s influence is far beyond what ordinary people can imagine. They have branch families in various prefectures and regions across the world. Provoking them indeed requires caution.

“I must discuss this matter with our Sect Leader,” Zhang Yuchun said seriously.

Qin Jue naturally had no objections.

After chatting for a few more sentences, the two left the Spirit Control Hall together.

Zhang Yuchun went to Lingxiao Courtyard to wait for Li Qingqiu. He waited until evening. After Li Qingqiu entered the courtyard, he didn’t rush to bring up the matter. After dinner, the two entered the house to talk.

After sitting down, Zhang Yuchun recounted what Qin Jue had said.

Li Qingqiu showed no surprise after hearing it. He looked at Zhang Yuchun and asked, “Do you think we should take it on?”

A Pill Refining Noble Family may not necessarily produce Alchemy Geniuses who Cultivate Immortality, but the probability is simply higher.

Zhang Yuchun said, “We should take it on. Although the Cui Clan is powerful, in this world, any matter of interest must be contended for. Moreover, there is currently only this one branch of the Pill Refining Noble Family. If we miss it, who knows how many years we’ll have to wait, or perhaps there won’t be any in the future.

“

“The only thing to consider is whether the Cui Clan is acting for its own benefit or for the emperor. After the Demonic Sect’s retreat in Guzhou Prefecture, there’s another incident of a Pill Refining Noble Family being hunted. I don’t think this is a coincidence. Even if we take on this matter, we cannot expose our identities.”

Li Qingqiu also felt that the timing of this incident might be related to the emperor.

“Then you make the arrangements. If it truly is the emperor’s doing, and we intervene, we might be able to save many innocent people. We can’t arrange too many Disciples for this matter. Let Third Junior Brother lead the team, but he cannot bring his Thirteen Sword厉; it’s too conspicuous,” Li Qingqiu pondered.

Zhang Yuchun nodded and smiled, “I plan to have Sixth Junior Brother go along. It’s time for him to take on important responsibilities. He’s almost eighteen, and his cultivation has already reached the Nourishing Origin Realm, Third Layer, not far from the Fourth Level.”

Li Qingqiu had no objections. Li Sifeng indeed had the ability to protect himself, not to mention Jiang Zhaoxia accompanying him.

It’s good to let this kid go out and gain experience, lest he idles away his days in the Experience Hall.

After finalizing the matter, Zhang Yuchun got up and left, preparing to inform Jiang Zhaoxia and Li Sifeng one by one.

The next morning, Jiang Zhaoxia and Li Sifeng disguised themselves and followed Qin Jue down the mountain, without disturbing anyone else.

Li Qingqiu was very confident in Jiang Zhaoxia and the other. The only risk in this matter was exposing their identities.

If they were truly exposed, then they would just have to adapt to the situation.

The Qingxiao Sect defeated the Demonic Sect, and he even killed the Devil Emperor. These events themselves put the Qingxiao Sect in opposition to the emperor. However, the Qingxiao Sect’s reputation was too great, upholding righteousness, so the emperor dared not openly target them and even had to commend the Qingxiao Sect to show his sagacity to the world.

But as time passed, when the world forgot about this matter, the emperor would certainly Move against the Qingxiao Sect.

What Li Qingqiu could do was to strengthen the Qingxiao Sect.

He planned to Cultivate another group of Disciples who could stand on their own.

Cheng Canghai, Xue Jin, Chai Yunshang, Liu Yan, and others—Li Qingqiu greatly anticipated their growth.

Their cultivation didn’t need to be too high; reaching the Nourishing Origin Realm Fourth Layer would be enough to look down upon the Martial Forest.

Spring and summer passed, and the Qingxiao Sect did not encounter trouble in the first half of the year.

This year, Li Qingqiu was already twenty-two years old, and his youngest Junior Sister, Li Sijin, was already sixteen.

The Qingxiao Sect still looked young, but compared to the past, it had lost its childishness and began to exude the demeanor of a great sect.

Under the thousand spirit tree, Li Qingqiu and Wu Maner were sparring, while Li Dongyue and Chai Yunshang practiced their Cultivation while watching the battle.

Wu Maner had recently reached the Nourishing Origin Realm Fourth Layer. Now, when he performed the Nine Heavens Divine Palm again, it was exceptionally domineering. Even from ten zhang away, Li Dongyue and the other could still feel the fierce wind.

Li Dongyue’s cultivation was currently at the Nourishing Origin Realm, Third Layer. Her progress wasn’t too fast, but in the Martial Forest, that was already comparable to a top expert. It was just that she hadn’t had the chance to display her strength.

Chai Yunshang, relying on her superior talent for Cultivating Immortality, had now reached the Nourishing Origin Realm, Second Layer. With her strength, she became a True Disciple and gained the opportunity to Cultivate in the Thousand Spirit Blessed Land.

The Thousand Spirit Blessed Land was no longer a secret, but only True Disciples could Cultivate there, and not just anytime they wished. They had only one opportunity per month, for one day, choosing between the Spirit Mine and the Thousand Spirit Blessed Land.

Once they had visited and experienced such abundant Spiritual Qi, the True Disciples would be inspired with even greater fighting spirit.

Chai Yunshang looked at the incomparably powerful Wu Maner, secretly startled. This was her first time seeing Wu Maner in action. Whenever she usually met Wu Maner, he was always smiling foolishly, appearing harmless. She never expected him to be like a completely different person in battle.

Ever since she started Cultivating the Hunyuan Scripture, her martial arts had advanced by leaps and bounds. She felt that she was already very formidable, considered a first-class expert, but looking at Wu Maner’s Nine Heavens Divine Palm, she felt that she couldn’t even block a single palm strike.

Then she looked at the Sect Leader, who was calm and composed, easily deflecting Wu Maner’s domineering palm force with a casual flick of his hand.

Wu Maner’s movements were sharp, while Li Qingqiu appeared very slow. It was precisely this contrast that made the slower Li Qingqiu seem more composed, giving off an unshakeable Aura.

Although Li Qingqiu had not yet reached the Nourishing Origin Realm, Eighth Layer, the Hundred Refinements Demonic Body had caused his strength to leap. Dealing with Wu Maner, he didn’t even need to use his full power; it was incredibly easy.

After three hundred exchanges, Li Qingqiu’s right palm flipped, so fast that it left afterimages, dazzling Wu Maner. Immediately after, he felt his chest being struck, and then his vision began to spin.

Wu Maner was sent flying by Li Qingqiu’s palm, landing on the grass ten zhang away.

Li Dongyue frowned and said, “Senior Brother, don’t be too harsh on Fifth Junior Brother!”

From childhood to adulthood, she cared for Wu Maner the most because he was simple-minded, and she always worried about him being bullied. That kid Li Sifeng especially liked to bully Wu Maner.

Li Qingqiu smiled, “Don’t worry, he’s thick-skinned, he’ll be fine.”

Wu Maner climbed up from the grass, his expression changing. He scratched his head and smiled at Li Dongyue, “Fourth Senior Sister, I’m fine.”

Li Qingqiu looked at Wu Maner and said, “Today’s sparring ends here. You continue your Cultivation.”

Wu Maner indeed had great combat talent. Although not very intelligent, in battle, he never wasted Origin Qi with any Move. This seemed to be his instinct, which could only be defined as talent, as ordinary people trying to do this would fail.

“Okay.”

Wu Maner responded, then walked towards Li Dongyue and the other. He rubbed his chest, not looking as relaxed as he pretended.

It had been a long time since he had felt such pain.

Li Qingqiu whistled, then leaped up like an arrow shooting into the sky. A massive creature swept over from the other side of the forest, caught him, and carried him away into the horizon.

This wasn’t the first time Chai Yunshang had seen Li Qingqiu summon Little Eight, but she was still amazed by Li Qingqiu’s lightness skill.

With a light leap, he could jump so high, and it seemed effortless.

She had already made Li Qingqiu her goal; she also wanted to become someone like Li Qingqiu.

After Li Qingqiu left, Li Dongyue chatted with Chai Yunshang about the Law Enforcement Hall, asking for her opinion on it.

Li Qingqiu had already told his Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters in advance that he planned to train Chai Yunshang to be the head of the Law Enforcement Hall.

Based on Li Qingqiu’s accurate judgment, his Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters did not object; instead, they were full of anticipation for Chai Yunshang.

“There really are. Hall Master Xu is busy with Cultivation, and the other Law Enforcement Hall Disciples are too concerned with their relationships with fellow Disciples. As long as it’s not a major mistake, they turn a blind eye. The sect currently appears harmonious, but I think this is a facade,” Chai Yunshang said seriously.

Li Dongyue’s expression remained unchanged as she asked, “What specific problems are there? Tell me in detail.”

Chai Yunshang didn’t hesitate and spoke about the problems she had observed.

On Qingxiao Mountain, halfway up, dozens of people gathered around the Martial Arts Stage, discussing the two people on the stage.

Twenty-year-old Xue Jin stood on the stage, looking at Ji Ya, who was only thirteen, feeling immense pressure.

He had already reached the Nourishing Origin Realm Fourth Layer, but standing here facing Ji Ya, he felt uncertain.

As the leader of the Thirteen Sword厉, Xue Jin’s treatment was incomparable to other Disciples. He had more than ten days a month to Cultivate in the Blessed Land or Spirit Mine, and his talent for Cultivating Immortality was excellent. Looking across the entire sect, not many could compare with him.

He had already proven himself, not disappointing the Sect Leader’s expectations. When he was mentioned, many considered him a Genius.

He surpassed Qin Ye, whom he had lost to, but he encountered an even more terrifying Genius.

Ji Ya, this child was rescued by the Sect Leader in the Prefectural City and is the Sect Leader’s fifth Disciple. After half a year of joining the sect, he has already reached the Nourishing Origin Realm, Third Layer, and is currently the most dazzling Genius within the Qingxiao Sect.

Many Disciples were curious about this martial arts competition, and even now, people were still constantly arriving.

Even the top scholar in martial arts Li Yang came, accompanied by Zhao Linglong.

“Cousin, aren’t you going back yet? Staying here all the time, you’ll have to give the Family an explanation,” Zhao Linglong asked softly, walking beside Li Yang.

Her gaze turned to the Martial Arts Stage. She was very familiar with these two individuals.

This wasn’t Xue Jin’s first time on the Martial Arts Stage, and the speed of his strength’s growth astonished her. She felt that the current Xue Jin might not be inferior to her.

And Ji Ya, this child was young, and his martial arts Moves were crude, yet his cultivation was incredibly profound, which she couldn’t understand.