Chapter 263 The fastest and the slowest
Today's Qingsha Bay is more lively than it has been in the past few hundred years.
One after another of escaping lights, magic weapons of flying boats, and mounts of spirit beasts, flying like lightning and shining brightly, come one after another.
The guests who came to congratulate are mostly in the foundation building period, and there are occasional traces of Daoist Jiedan.
The alchemy ceremony is located in a hall in the hinterland of Qingsha Bay.
The main hall is divided into main hall and side hall.
In the side hall, some ordinary congratulatory guests are received, and they are not with the host of the knot.
The main hall entertains some distinguished guests, mostly by invitation.
Lu Changan sat on the white jade altar at the top of the main hall, condescending.
Going down the steps, there are several rows of VIP seats, one table for one person, or seats for two or three people.
The sound of congratulatory gifts came from time to time:
"Hengshan Wu Clan, a 300-year-old black Ganoderma lucidum. Presented by Elder Wu Chen!"
"Snow Fox Chamber of Commerce, a set of third-order talisman pens, spirit ink, and inkstone. Presented by Immortal Hanyu!"
"A congratulatory gift from the Tengxing Chamber of Commerce, a piece of third-tier green wood. Presented by Shen Bixin!"
Most of the monks who came to give congratulatory gifts were unfamiliar to Lu Changan, and he would pay a little attention when he heard familiar titles.
Fairy Hanyu came early, but the congratulatory gift was also delivered today. As the real person representative of the Great Chamber of Commerce, he sat not far from Lu Changan's hand.
"My concubine is Shen Bixin, and I bring my dog son Song Xi to see you! I wish Lu Zhenren a long life and long-term vision, and immortality forever."
Shen Bixin is wearing a skirt, with a plump and beautiful figure, but she has an aging face in her forties and fifties, with wrinkles and dark spots visible.
She brought a fair and delicate young man and bowed to him.
The young man was only in the stage of Qi refining, he lowered his head, anxious, not daring to look directly at the real Changqing on the white jade platform.
"Fellow Daoist Shen, you and I have known each other for many years, so there is no need to be so polite."
Lu Changan's voice is warm, making people feel like a breeze.
Glancing at the boy named Song Xi, he couldn't help thinking.
Lu Changan chatted with Shen Bixin's mother and son, and arranged the two of them to sit next to Master Hanyu.
Even though they didn't chat much, the guests next to them could tell that Lu Changan and Shen Bixin had friendship in the past.
It was approaching noon, and there were hundreds of monks from all over the world who came to congratulate.
Um?
Lu Changan drank a toast from a fake real person Dan, and suddenly cast his gaze outside Qingsha Bay.
A strange breath of real pills approached.
Although they are both in the early stage of true alchemy, that person's alchemy aura is much stronger than that of Lu Changan.
…
Qingsha Bay is dozens of miles away.
A dark blue chariot with dragon patterns embossed, dragged by two stag-horned beasts, walked through the air.
The chariot is not a box type, but a semi-open type. There is only a sunshade on the top of the head, which is woven with the feathers of precious spiritual birds.
A noble young man in a sapphire robe and a black cape, sitting in the back seat of the chariot.
The coachman driving in front was actually a purple-faced brawny man in the late stage of Foundation Establishment.
"Master Ling, we are going to Qingsha Bay soon."
Fang Zhong controlled the reins, slowed down, and said in a respectful voice.
"Hehe, Jing Guo has been cultivating immortals for nearly hundreds of years, and the oldest is a casual cultivator who has been promoted to the real alchemy. The 'Changqing Daoist' has a good reputation for inspiration, and I want to pay my respects."
The extravagant young man looks comfortable, with a sense of relaxation like going out to collect folk songs.
"Master Ling, you are the youngest true alchemy cultivator in the Jing Kingdom for hundreds of years. How can Lu Changan, who formed alchemy in his 170s, be compared to you?"
Fang Zhong complimented, with a dismissive look.
Actually, for Lu Changan who had more than one hundred and seventy alchemy knots, his heart was complicated and very sour.
Back then, on the transnational spirit ship, Fang Zhong and Lu Changan were both stowaways, lived next to each other, and chatted freely over wine.
Entering the land of Jingguo, choosing different chambers of commerce, because of different positions, they parted ways.
Who would have thought that it took nearly ten years for the New Moon Chamber of Commerce he belonged to to go from strength to decline.
The contract between Fang Zhong and the New Moon Chamber of Commerce is about to expire, and he is about to regain his freedom.
Unexpectedly, the Crescent Chamber of Commerce, which was financially strained, resold him to the "Taifeng Chamber of Commerce" of the three major chambers of commerce in the Chamber of Commerce.
became the young master's errand servant.
Because I know Lu Changan well, I am honored to be the servant groom of this trip.
"Ling Feng, the young master of Taifeng Chamber of Commerce!"
"How could this proud son of heaven come to Qingshawan to congratulate himself?"
The luxurious chariot embossed with dragon patterns, approaching Qingshui Bay with a high profile, attracting many eyes.
There are many people of insight who recognize the identity of Young Master Ling.
"Ling Feng, the young master of Taifeng Chamber of Commerce, congratulates and presents two third-rank gems—"
The loud voice reached the main hall of the ceremony.
Xia Mingqu hurried in and reported to Lu Changan.
"Taifeng Chamber of Commerce, Young Master Ling!"
The members of the Xia clan and the guests from various parties were greatly surprised, and there was a lot of discussion.
"Famous song, can this person be invited?"
Lu Changan has heard of the name of the Taifeng Chamber of Commerce, and now the leader of the Chamber of Commerce is the Chamber of Commerce's Zhendan Late Overhaul.
"We didn't invite Taifeng Chamber of Commerce. I don't know why he came."
Xia Mingqu was also puzzled.
Thinking of something, he added:
"By the way, Young Master Ling is the youngest monk who has been promoted to Zhendan in Jing Kingdom for hundreds of years."
"How young?"
"It is said that Young Master Ling built his foundation within thirty years. He formed a real pill in his eighties, and is only in his early hundred years old now."
Xia's famous song was transmitted, with envy in his eyes.
That young master Ling has a great background!
Taifeng Chamber of Commerce is the number one merchant alliance and extremely rich.
Rumor has it that the crystal condensing pills used by Young Master Ling when forming pills are all high-quality products. Three kinds of high-quality alchemy spirits were used.
Otherwise, this person is not the root of the earth, and it is impossible to have such a speed.
"Such a young Zhendan?"
Lu Changan was surprised, even in his previous life, he rarely heard of such a young monk who was promoted to the real pill.
This uninvited guest came to my alchemy celebration, what's the plan?
Could it be that you want to bully yourself, an old man?
…
The visitor was distinguished, and Lu Changan greeted him out of the hall in person, and met the young master Ling Feng.
"Lu is old and has formed alchemy, so what can he do, let Young Master Ling come in person."
Seeing the eighteen-year-old man in white, Young Master Ling was slightly taken aback.
"Haha! Fellow Daoist Lu is indeed a leader in health preservation skills, and he is younger than this young master imagined."
Ling Feng looked at Lu Changan with great interest.
Lu Changan was very familiar with this kind of gaze, as if looking at a certain mascot.
A hundred years ago, Lu Changan had a similar experience when he built the foundation in ancient times.
Fortunately, this kind of monk is just pure curiosity, and often has no hostility.
Lu Changan raised his hand, ready to welcome Ling Feng to the main hall.
At this time.
A breath of true alchemy more domineering than Young Master Ling quickly approached Qingshawan.
"This aura... magic technique!"
Ling Feng sensed it for a moment, his eyes were sharp, and his relaxed expression no longer existed.
The person who came was also in the early stage of the real pill, and the breath of pill power exuded was a sure victory over Ling Feng.
You must know that the quality of Lingfeng's Chengdan is already above the real pill.
The comer's cultivation base is either deeper than his, or the quality of Chengdan is higher.
"Xuanyin's head disciple 'Li Hai' congratulates Master Lu on his alchemy, and presents him with a soul washing pearl and a bitter clear bamboo."
A dark cloud of devilish energy approached fiercely, carrying a man in black robe with a tall figure and sharp shoulders.
"Li Hai! Disciple Liang Shaotian!"
The cultivators in Qingsha Bay were shocked in an uproar, with fearful expressions on their faces.
The black-robed man's eyes were stern, and the aura of magic pills exuding from his body made all the real people present feel palpitations.
Below Zhendan, touching the eyes of other people is like being struck by lightning.
Patriarch Xia Hongyu's complexion changed drastically. For this alchemy ceremony, the family absolutely did not invite any monks from the Demon Cult.
"Li Hai is Liang Shaotian's big disciple, how could he come to this alchemy ceremony in person?"
"Could it be that the Xia family or Lu Changan have secret contacts with the Demon Cult?"
Even now, Xuanyin Sect is recognized by the surrounding sects, but most monks still respect it.
Only Lu Changan understood why Li Hai came to congratulate him.
After being promoted to Zhendan, it was difficult for Lu Changan not to attract Liang Shaotian's attention.
"Liang Shaotian's big disciples are all so tyrannical? The peak cultivation in the early stage of alchemy is said to be from the earth spirit root, and they have cultivated into the 'Black Gang Demon Flame'."
Lu Changan secretly evaluated: If you don't use the hole cards from your previous life, you are definitely not this person's opponent.
Due to the mediocre quality of Cheng Dan and the fact that he is new to the real pill, Lu Changan's strength is relatively weak in the same rank.
Under normal circumstances, when comparing mana and magic weapons, Young Master Ling also won him by a steady margin.
As for Li Hai, it is estimated that he can easily defeat Young Master Ling, comparable to an ordinary mid-stage real pill.
After evaluation.
Lu Changan was taken aback for a moment, he actually became the unit of measurement for a true alchemy monk?
…
"The head teacher Liang came in person, and Lu was terrified."
"For this alchemy ceremony, no invitation letter was sent out in advance, and I hope the holy teachings will be tolerant."
Lu Changan took Patriarch Xia and greeted him personally.
"Renren Lu is serious. It was Li who came here uninvited and was abrupt."
Li Hai was imposing, and fell in front of Lu Changan, but his tone seemed humble and polite.
Young master Ling knows Li Hai.
Seeing this scene, his brows were slightly wrinkled, and surprise appeared in his eyes.
According to his understanding: Li Hai, as Liang Shaotian's eldest disciple, acts outside, representing the will of Master Xuanyin.
Li Hai rarely visited other forces in Liang State.
Participate in a real person's alchemy ceremony, even for the first time.
On the contrary, many big forces in the business alliance took the initiative to curry favor with the Demon Cult.
Liang Shaotian is now practicing hard in seclusion. Once he cultivates to the late stage of alchemy, he will be truly invincible in the country of Jing.
"The two real people are welcome."
Lu Changan, Ling Feng, Li Hai, the three real people entered the main hall like stars holding the moon.
Outside the main hall, Fang Zhong kept the chariot and waited outside as a servant.
"Dan Zhenren..."
Looking at the backs of the three Zhendan monks, Fang Zhong felt bitter.
Lu Changan walked side by side with his master, the great disciple of the Demon Cult, at a level that he could not reach in this life.
In the main hall.
As the protagonist of the celebration, Lu Changan still sat at the top.
Lu Changan faintly sensed that the relationship between Ling Feng and Li Hai was not very good. When they were introduced outside just now, they were very cold to each other.
"Fellow Daoist Li, this young master has never heard that the Xuanyin Sect participated in the alchemy ceremony of other real people in Jing Kingdom. This visit by fellow Daoist Li made this young master unexpected."
During the dinner, Ling Feng asked many people's questions.
Other forces are afraid of Xuanyin Demon Sect, but Taifeng Chamber of Commerce is not.
Taifeng Chamber of Commerce is the number one chamber of commerce in the merchant alliance, with strong financial resources and close contacts with the great powers in the surrounding Immortal Cultivation Kingdom.
Not only that, the background of Taifeng Chamber of Commerce is legendary.
There is such a rumor in Jing country:
Many years ago, a son of luck was born in the country of Jing, who went to the most prosperous central region of Daqing and became the real emperor of Yuanying.
Moreover, the son of luck joined the ancient Nascent Soul-level sect inherited from the Central Territory.
Jing Kingdom was able to maintain neutrality. Apart from its geographical location, it did not have a fourth-order spiritual vein. It is said to be related to this rumor.
Taifeng Chamber of Commerce announced to the outside world that the son of luck originally came from the family to which their Chamber of Commerce belonged.
Among the three major chambers of commerce, there is another Feiyan chamber of commerce, which also has a similar statement, claiming that it has some kind of relationship with the son of luck.
Maybe it's true, maybe it's the momentum of the business alliance.
Anyway, Jing State has been neutral for so many years, and there have been minor disasters and disasters, but it has not been annexed by neighboring countries so far.
"Master Ling, curiosity can kill people!"
Li Hai's gaze, like a falcon, fixed on Ling Feng's face, bringing an inexplicable chill to the latter.
He withdrew his gaze and said indifferently:
"The family teacher learned that Lu Zhenren is famous for his inspirational alchemy at an advanced age, and heard that he has a noble character and high morals, so he asked Li to come and congratulate him."
"This is a step for my sacred religion to integrate into the orthodoxy of the world of cultivating immortals! With Lu Zhenren's heart and character, he should not reject our kindness."
After listening to Li Hai's explanation, everyone was thoughtful.
Although Xuanyin Sect has been legalized, there are still prejudices and gaps with orthodoxy in the world of cultivating immortals.
Lu Changan formed the alchemy at an advanced age, and his inspirational reputation spread far and wide. The holding of the alchemy ceremony is considered to be a recent hot topic in Jing country's immortal cultivation world.
Lu Changan is a good old man again, and his reputation is heating up. If the Demon Cult wants to integrate into the orthodoxy, or use him as a starting point, as a temptation.
Believe it or not, the monks present could find no other reason.
Lu Chang'an is just a casual cultivator. There is no need for a giant like the Devil's Cult to befriend him openly.
Even if you want to buy it, it will be done in private.
…
During the alchemy ceremony, Li Hai only stayed for half an hour, then got up and left.
During the period, he only toasted a glass of wine with Lu Changan, and had little interaction with other monks.
"This matter is a bit strange."
Young Master Ling looked at the direction Li Hai was leaving, his eyes flickering.
He has dealt with Li Hai before, and knows that Liang Shaotian's master and apprentice are very proud.
Master Ling couldn't find any flaws in Li Hai's remarks just now, but it always felt that it was not that simple.
Involuntarily, Young Master Ling became a little interested in the "Reverend Evergreen" above.
Before, Li Hai had only toasted Lu Changan, other real people present, including him, Young Master Ling, did not enjoy such treatment.
Master Ling came to participate in the celebration, just on a whim.
Even if the Taifeng Chamber of Commerce sends people to participate, it will not need a core figure like him.
Young master Ling changed his mind, and tried to say:
"Reverend Lu should see that Li Hai and I are not in the same league."
"This person once commented on Ling, relying too much on foreign objects, and achieved the fastest cultivation speed in the Liang Kingdom for hundreds of years, and his future achievements will be limited."
"I don't know if Master Lu agrees with him."
If Young Master Ling is smiling, let's see what choice Lu Changan makes.
As soon as these words came out, the main hall fell into a brief dead silence.
Young Master Ling and Lu Changan are respectively the two people who have been promoted to the true alchemy fastest and slowest in Jing Kingdom in hundreds of years.
can be described as two extremes.
Coupled with Li Hai's evaluation of Young Master Ling in the past, this question becomes very acute.
Acknowledging Li Hai's words, Lu Changan's heart is towards the Demon Cult.
Denying Li Hai is slapping the face of the Demon Sect and flattering the Merchant League.
"Since ancient times in the world of cultivating immortals, there have been many talented people who have risen rapidly, and there are also talented people who have grown lately. Everything is possible."
"Whether what fellow Daoist Li said is right or not depends on who of the two fellow daoists will have the highest achievement in the future."
Lu Changan practiced Tai Chi, and finally threw the question to Li Hai and Young Master Ling.
Whoever has a hard fist will be justified.
"Reverend Lu is right!"
Many guests present agreed and applauded.
Young Master Ling couldn't see any joy or anger on his face, and he was speechless to refute.
The realm of cultivating immortals is based on strength, and he still can't beat Li Hai.
Li Hai is a genius of the Earth Spirit Root, he was taught by Liang Shaotian in his early years, and his cultivation speed is second only to Young Master Ling.
"Renren Lu said that a late bloomer is a capable person, but is it a reflection of his own ambition?"
Ling Feng took the initiative to toast, and the smile on his face seemed to have a deep meaning.
"Lu Mou doesn't want to be a late bloomer, but only wants to live longer, that's all."
Lu Changan said calmly.
Live longer?
Ling Feng chuckled, this fits Lu Changan's title of "Turtle Talisman" and "Changqing Daoist" very well.
Judging from past experience, what Lu Changan said is the truth.
Ling Feng drained his glass of wine.
After the trial, his interest in Lu Changan dropped drastically.
It's just a living turtle.
…
After half an hour, Ling Feng left Qingshawan in a luxury car.
Li Hai and Ling Feng, two unexpected visitors with transcendent identities, added popularity to Lu Changan's alchemy ceremony.
The reputation of forming alchemy at an advanced age will spread throughout the world of cultivating immortals in Jing country.
In this alchemy ceremony, apart from Li Hai and Ling Feng, there are other true alchemy monks.
For example, the real Huanglang of the Wanshou Chamber of Commerce.
Lu Changan didn't understand why the other person came to Qingsha Bay in person, since his identity had nothing to do with Huang Lang.
"If Master Lu could form alchemy a few years earlier, he might be able to meet an old man from the Liang Kingdom."
The real Huanglang was wearing a leather cloak, sitting in front of Ling Feng, with bright eyes and a friendly smile on his face.
"An old man from the Liang Kingdom?"
Lu Changan thought of Fu Xuemei who had confronted Fu Xuemei who secretly protected the caravan of Xuehu Chamber of Commerce a few years ago.
What kind of deal the real Huanglang and Fu Xuemei have reached, Lu Changan does not know.
According to what it means, Fu Xuemei may have left the country of Jing.
…
Before sunset, the monks who participated in the alchemy ceremony dispersed one after another.
There are also a few monks who stay in the Xia family in Qingshawan to seek cooperation.
Or want to pay a private visit to Lu Changan, the new true dan.
Lu Changan didn't meet everyone. After screening, he only met a few people.
Among them, Shen Bixin, mother and son.
In the study of Autumn Wind Island.
"Really Lu, the promise of favor back then, you said it was true, and I have something to ask for."
Shen Bixin pulled her son Song Xi and knelt down together.
"My concubine hopes that Master Lu can take dogs as disciples."
Hearing the sound, Lu Changan was silent for a few breaths.
Shen Bixin brought his son over to congratulate him, so he had this premonition.
Back then, the favor Shen Bixin obtained by collecting materials has not been cashed in until now, and the rewards are astonishing.
"Lu will soon leave Jingguo, he is wandering, and has no plans to accept apprentices. If Fellow Daoist Shen insists, Lu can allow a named disciple, but he doesn't have much energy to preach."
"In addition, Lu gave another choice: the son of a fellow Taoist in the future, if he finds it before foundation establishment or alchemy, Lu can give him a chance to be promoted."
Shen Bixin thought for a while and chose the second one.
After all, Lu Changan made it clear that he didn't really want to accept apprentices.
"Xi'er, don't hesitate to thank Master Lu."
"Xie Lu real person."
The young man Song Xi kowtowed, hearing the opportunity to form a pill, he couldn't help but move.
Reverend Jiedan's lofty status, he felt vividly today.
Compared to becoming Lu Changan's registered disciple, the second choice is more realistic.
It was not until several years later that Song Xi realized what he missed today.
Lu Changan smiled, and sent Shen Bixin, mother and son away.
He is a man who keeps his word.
Excluding the situation of being coerced, the promises made will be fulfilled to the best of our ability.
If Shen Bixin insisted just now, he would also accept Song Xi as a disciple, and he would still abide by the basic duties of a master.
But as he expected, Shen Bixin and her son were moved by the second choice.
…
Late at night, Qingsha Bay, which has been noisy all day, finally calmed down.
Autumn Wind Island, in the study.
In the shadows, a hooded man in a gray-white robe appeared in the corner.
"Did you find any suspicious people in today's alchemy ceremony?"
Lu Changan asked with his hands behind his back.
"There are a few, most of them are small fish. However, Mr. Lu needs to pay attention to one of them."
"Oh, who is it?"
"The real yellow wolf!"
Lu Changan was not surprised. The first time he met the other party with the "Xiang Zhenren" vest, he felt a strange feeling in his heart.
"What's wrong with this person?"
"The mind-soul secret technique practiced by Daoist Huanglang can sense the emotional fluctuations of the target, and even have the opportunity to probe into the inner thoughts. This kind of psychic secret technique comes from the 'Beast King Valley', one of the six sects of the Holy Gate."
Xing Peng said cautiously.
"Beast King Valley? Beast Chamber of Commerce? Is it between the two..."
"I don't have the right to read higher information, but according to the clues, it is speculated that the Wanshou Chamber of Commerce should be a small branch that branched out from the 'Beast King Valley' a long time ago."
Hearing this, Lu Changan understood.
The Wanshou Chamber of Commerce is likely to be infiltrated and instigated by Wujianmen.
"Moreover, Beastmaster Valley is likely to be the main force invading the surrounding area of Feng Kingdom!"
Xing Peng threw out another shocking message.
Beastmaster Valley is one of the six schools of magic.
"The Valley of the Beast King is the main force? It means that the six sects of magic only send one main force to attack the surrounding area of Feng Kingdom?"
Lu Changan came to his senses.
"One, almost enough."
Xing Peng thought about it, and decided to tell the truth.
One day off on the 14th. . After resuming the update last month, it has been updated for 20 days in a row. In the past few days, my sleep has been a little bit broken and I am mentally exhausted. I have something else to do today, please take a day off.
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