Chapter 258: Chapter 219: Treasure Conch Sound Transmission

As October entered, the first, the second, the third... all the way to the thirtieth.

All the Elders of the Yunshan Sect began to grow anxious, not knowing what exactly was happening with the Golden Core. You could be a thief for a thousand days, but there’s no guarding against a thief for a thousand days. As long as the Golden Core didn’t arrive, the mountain gate couldn’t be opened normally for a day.

Yet Lu Qian remained calm and composed; he was even prepared to seal the mountain for several years. After all, the Yunshan Sect needed time to cultivate its disciples. If they couldn’t go out, they could treat it as self-discipline, cleansing their hearts and desires.

In early November, snow fell in the south of Zhongming County. Beside a small lake amid Bichao Mountain, Lu Qian brewed a pot of tea, quietly sitting and appreciating the snow.

Or rather, he was admiring that graceful figure leaping and moving in the snow-clad scenery.

Jiang Qingfeng was dressed in a lake-blue long dress with a pink cloak over it, her wide sleeves swaying, and her skirt fluttering in the snow, looking like a fairy descended to the mortal world.

She was practicing the Ice Technique.

At this moment, the cold weather made practicing the Ice Technique yield twice the results with half the effort. Lu Qian possessed the "Five Elements" Dao Patterns, encompassing all and ever-changing, and was well versed in the transformations within the Five Elements Grand Array, such as the "Ice Lotus Storm." Thus, he could offer quite a bit of advice on Senior Sister Qingfeng’s cultivation.

After finishing a move, Jiang Qingfeng turned back to look at Lu Qian.

Lu Qian clapped his hands and laughed, "Not bad, not bad. Senior Sister, this move of yours, Frost Hail Pellets, already shows considerable skill. If you use it against petty villains in the future, you will surely smash them until their heads are broken and bleeding."

Jiang Qingfeng rolled her eyes at Lu Qian, chiding, "Who wants to hear flattery? You need to tell me where I’m lacking so I can continue to improve."

Lu Qian laughed heartily, "I’m not saying it falsely; Senior Sister indeed has made great progress. Given time, when your Ice Technique cultivation is deep enough, you will be able to use this path to establish your Foundation."

Jiang Qingfeng walked over from the snowy ground, treading on frost, with light steps and a graceful posture.

She sat lightly beside Lu Qian, "I’ve just entered the eighth level of Qi Cultivation recently. If you calculate the time, even with the aid of Spirit Pills and Spirit Vein reinforcement, it will still take seventeen to eighteen years to reach Qi Cultivation Perfection. Whether I can establish the Foundation afterward is up to destiny. I don’t know when I’ll be able to truly fight alongside you and face strong enemies together."

Warmth surged in Lu Qian’s heart. Over these days of mountain sealing and self-preservation with tensions running high, there hadn’t been much exchange with Senior Sister. Now, with Senior Sister just having completed her cultivation, her jade-like cheeks still showed a blush, and the bead-like sweat along her temples made her skin appear even more crystalline and beautiful, charmingly captivating.

Meeting Senior Sister’s gaze, Lu Qian’s heart swayed, bringing back memories of that romantic night before establishing his Foundation. Gently stretching his arm, he pulled Qingfeng into his embrace.

Jiang Qingfeng was startled, instinctively wanting to struggle, but Lu Qian whispered softly in her ear, "Senior Sister, I’ve already scanned with my Divine Sense; there’s no one around, don’t worry."

Hearing this, Qingfeng’s face turned crimson, unable to break free, she obediently lay in Lu Qian’s arms, softly protesting, "Junior Brother... broad daylight, don’t be reckless..."

Surrounded by the warmth of tender fragrance, Lu Qian embraced her slender and soft waist, gazing at Senior Sister’s shy and bashful expression, couldn’t resist a bit of teasing, "Senior Sister, that night you promised me that after I establish my Foundation, I could do whatever I want. Are you trying to go back on your word?"

Jiang Qingfeng, soft all over, also recalled that night’s warmth and bold acts, couldn’t help but wave her pink fist, gently hitting Lu Qian with all her might, "Well, it can’t be here..."

But before she finished, her red lips were sealed by Lu Qian, who began to taste them gently.

After a bout of entanglement, Jiang Qingfeng, eyes glazed, lay limp on Lu Qian, just catching her breath when Lu Qian chuckled, "Today, Senior Sister’s lip rouge is even sweeter than last time."

Before she could recover, she was once again tasted.

As Qingfeng completely turned into a pool of warm spring, indulged in tender frivolity, Lu Qian ceased his actions, simply holding Senior Sister quietly, gently caressing her beautiful hair with affection.

In a daze, Lu Qian’s voice seemed to come from afar, "Senior Sister, that promise, I’ve never forgotten. When the time is right, we shall announce forming a Dao couple."

Jiang Qingfeng suddenly lifted her head, letting out a joyous moan, filled with sweetness. At that moment, her eyes and heart were all occupied by Lu Qian, staring at Lu Qian with infatuation for a moment, she vigorously nodded.

Half an hour later, Lu Qian and Qingfeng were walking side by side, arm in arm, descending from the mountain top.

Just as the two were reluctant to part, an escape light flashed before their eyes, and Yang Jiye appeared in front of them.

Senior Brother Yang’s face was filled with urgency, momentarily ignoring the closeness between Lu Qian and Qingfeng, "Sect Leader, quickly! During my shift, the Treasure Conch Sound Transmission arrived!"

Lu Qian’s mind jolted instantly, growing serious, "Senior Brother, please notify all Elders to gather and find Elder Guh. Elder Zhou guards the Mountain Protection Grand Array, Zheng Duan watches the secret passage, and no one should be allowed in."

Yang Jiye quickly nodded and left, while Lu Qian picked up Qingfeng, transformed into an Escape Light, and landed in a small courtyard.

In the face of important matters, both immediately entered work mode, extricating themselves from romantic affairs.

When everyone had gathered, Lu Qian led them into the secret chamber.

Inside the Treasure Conch, a blue pearl lay quietly in the shell cavity.

Finally, the awaited Golden Core message had arrived!

Even though he was prepared, Lu Qian couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous now that the moment had come. Taking a deep breath, he captured the blue pearl in his hand, and everyone’s expressions turned serious.

Lu Qian cleared his throat lightly, "This Golden Core’s manner of speaking is somewhat... unique, so don’t be surprised."

With that, he crushed the pearl with a snap.

A sharp, piercing voice rang out, "You little dog thief! You bold, shameless scoundrel! Who do you think you are? A mere new Foundation Establishment dare to threaten me! Rotten dog shit, stinky nonsense, useless garbage who hasn’t even grown all your fur..."

Lu Qian and Jiang Qingfeng both wore wry smiles, Guh Niqiang remained expressionless, and everyone was left dumbfounded listening to the entire string of obscene words.

After listening from beginning to end, there was a moment of silence. Yang Jiye hesitantly asked, "Does this Golden Core mean not to accept negotiations?"

"No, if he didn’t want to negotiate, he wouldn’t have sent this message. Otherwise, he might have already breached our Sect’s mountain gate." Lu Qian sighed, "This Golden Core Master, probably, just wanted to rant a bit."

Wang Yu shook his head, "This truly overturns my perception of Golden Core Masters..."

Lu Qian thought for a moment, then activated the Treasure Conch Sound Transmission, a circle after circle of blue light began to roll over the conch shell, "Master, please calm down, we mean no offense, much less a threat. Just as said before, we haven’t revealed any of your secrets to the Zhou Family or the Xuanguang Sect. However, Yuqing Mountain concerns the continuity of the Zhou Family, and as the Alliance Leader, the Yunshan Sect finds it hard to hand over Yuqing Mountain, asking for your understanding."

After a moment’s pause, in which everyone held their breath in anticipation, another blue pearl emerged.

Lu Qian crushed it instantly, and the sharp voice reverberated in the secret chamber, "Enough of your pretense, you little bastard. Quit circling around, just tell me, what will it take for you to give me Yuqing Mountain?"