Longevity: Start Farming with Entries-Chapter 298 - 280: Holy Fire Order

Subsequently, the envoy from the Lihuo Palace presented their congratulatory gifts.

"Lihuo Palace offers thirty High-Grade Spirit Stones, one Tier Three High-Grade Alchemy Furnace ’Wind Thunder Cauldron’... five Tier Three Middle-Grade spiritual materials, ten Tier Three Low-Grade spiritual materials, and various other gifts..."

"Presented by Elder Zhou Yu of Lihuo Palace."

Hiss~

Upon hearing such an array of rare treasures as gifts, everyone couldn’t help but gasp in astonishment.

This clearly demonstrated that the Great Jin Immortal Dynasty was truly resource-rich and exceedingly generous in their outreach.

Especially the Wind Thunder Cauldron, a Tier Three High-Grade Alchemy Furnace, was simply given away just like that.

In the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm, wouldn’t that be considered a treasure of the sect?

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, coming from afar is truly humbling for me, please be seated."

"Try the local specialties of our island, the Jade Qilin Wine, and the Rice Flower Spirit Fish."

Qin Ming immediately summoned the attending maid to offer the spirit wine to Zhou Yu.

"Hehehe! Excellent!"

"Since Fellow Daoist Qin has achieved Golden Core Great Success, I definitely must have a drink."

"Fellow Daoists Qingxuan and Yuheng, long time no see, let’s have a drink together."

Subsequently, Zhou Yu from the Lihuo Palace turned to the two and spoke.

After greeting this distinguished guest, Qin Ming allowed the banquet to continue.

...

Outside the White Jade Square, the gifts from subsequent guests continued to be announced.

The cultivator clans and sects from Wei Country were indeed lavish in their efforts to curry favor with Qin Ming, a Golden Core Master.

However, fortunately, Qin Ming had no intention of joining any faction and merely wanted to be a carefree loose cultivator.

Moreover, he had no plans to establish a sect, meaning he wouldn’t compete with these factions for resources or territory.

Otherwise, given Wei Country’s current situation, with this newly emerged Golden Core Master on Wangyue Island, and his identity as a Tier Three Alchemy Grandmaster,

he would be enough to change the future trajectory of the cultivational world of the Four Countries, making everyone cautious in befriending Qin Ming.

The lively atmosphere persisted into the evening.

By dusk.

The Golden Core celebration ended, and the numerous guests each departed, having been greatly impressed by what they had witnessed on Wangyue Island.

Returning home, the events of today’s celebration would undoubtedly be a major piece of news.

Additionally, some cultivators, including Zhou Yu from Lihuo Palace and the two Elders from Profound Creek Valley, wished to visit the newly advanced Golden Core Master Qin Ming privately.

In the Welcome Pavilion on the main peak.

Qin Ming welcomed several people into the hall.

Zhou Yu from Lihuo Palace spoke up, "I wish to speak with Fellow Daoist Qin alone."

Elder Qingxuan and Elder Yuheng naturally understood, and they smiled slightly, saying, "Elder Zhou, you speak first. We’ll wait outside for a while."

Subsequently, only Zhou Yu and Qin Ming were left inside the hall.

Looking at Qin Ming in front of him, who was like an evergreen tree, serene and amiable, Zhou Yu first spoke:

"Hehe! Fellow Daoist Qin is indeed the first in Wei Country to achieve Core Formation as a loose cultivator in recent centuries, and now that I meet you, you are truly worthy of your reputation."

"Hehe! Fellow Daoist Zhou praises me too much, I indeed had a share of luck, reaching this stage by chance," Qin Ming replied unflinchingly.

Zhou Yu shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist Qin need not be modest. Three years ago, when you advanced to a Tier Three Alchemy Grandmaster, our sect had intentions to contact you."

"It’s just that, due to some matters, it got delayed."

"But no matter, we can address it now."

"I have also heard that Fellow Daoist Qin has always been independent and unwilling to join any sect."

"My purpose of coming here is to extend an invitation from the sect with the Holy Fire Order, inviting Fellow Daoist Qin to join Lihuo Palace."

"Once you agree to join, the condition is... you will directly become an Inner Sect Elder of our palace."

Qin Ming: "..."

Though he expected it, he didn’t anticipate Lihuo Palace would offer such high conditions.

The status of an Inner Sect Elder within a Nascent Soul Sect speaks for itself.

Seeing Qin Ming still hesitating, Zhou Yu continued, "Fellow Daoist Qin hasn’t been to Great Jin, has he?"

"Even the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm is merely a small vassal area of our Great Jin Immortal Dynasty."

"In terms of cultivation resources, Great Jin Immortal Dynasty far surpasses the barren Southern Wilderness by many times."

"Moreover, cultivators from vassal cultivation realms are not qualified to enter Great Jin without the Holy Fire Order from our Lihuo Palace."

"Additionally, after joining Lihuo Palace, your status will be elevated, nearly equal to mine."

"The Golden Core cultivation resources you need will also be prioritized, and with sufficient contributions, our palace even offers opportunities for Core Formation..."

"With Fellow Daoist Qin’s High-Grade Golden Core qualifications, a glimpse into the Nascent Soul Dao is not impossible..."

"I hope Fellow Daoist Qin will seriously consider my proposition."

Zhou Yu felt confident in his proposal, believing that even with a Golden Core Cultivator, it would be difficult to refuse such a temptation.

Honestly speaking.

After listening to Zhou Yu, Qin Ming was indeed somewhat tempted.

However, he didn’t have much interest in joining Lihuo Palace.

If he continues cultivating diligently on his own, he can achieve everything he needs without joining Lihuo Palace.

Furthermore,

He already possessed enough High-Grade Spirit Stones to enhance Wangyue Island’s Spirit Vein to Tier Three High-Grade, or even Top-Grade.

After pondering for a moment, he politely declined:

"Many thanks for the kind offer from Lihuo Palace, but my aptitudes are modest, and achieving Core Formation has already been a stroke of luck. Ambitions towards the Nascent Soul are not something I dare to covet further."

"I only wish to live a leisurely life as the master of this island."

"Planning on retiring here, hehe."

Zhou Yu was stunned by Qin Ming’s response.

Many cultivators would break their heads scrambling to join Lihuo Palace, yet Qin Ming refused.

With a frown, Zhou Yu asked once more, "Fellow Daoist Qin, are you sure you won’t reconsider?"

"I have made up my mind, I fear I must decline your generous offer, making your trip in vain," Qin Ming stated clearly.

"Sigh, if that’s the case, then alright, I can’t force Fellow Daoist Qin."

"Well, in that case, I’ll leave the Holy Fire Order with Fellow Daoist Qin. If you ever think it over, feel free to seek me out at Great Jin’s Lihuo Palace." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

After contemplating for a while, Zhou Yu felt somewhat regretful and took out a crimson Profound Fire Token, handing it to Qin Ming.

Seeing the sincere gesture, Qin Ming could only accept the Holy Fire Order in Zhou Yu’s hand.

"Then I must thank Fellow Daoist Zhou."

Following some further exchanges with Qin Ming, Zhou Yu bid farewell and left.

The purple-golden Spiritual Light Treasure Carriage slowly ascended into the sky and disappeared across the horizon under Qin Ming’s gaze.

After Zhou Yu’s departure from Lihuo Palace.

Elder Qingxuan and Elder Yuheng from Profound Creek Valley finally approached, speaking to Qin Ming with smiles:

"Fellow Daoist Qin is truly someone who aspires to transcend into serenity, rejecting even Lihuo Palace’s invitation, hahaha!"

Qin Ming responded with a faint smile, "I am simply accustomed to living freely and unrestrained as an individual."

"Moreover, I have cultivated Wangyue Island for so long, I do not wish to give it up."

"Hmm, it seems that Fellow Daoist Qin has indeed deep fortune, having obtained a piece of the legendary ’Innate Earth?’ "

"I see the area around Spirit Island has expanded considerably," Elder Qingxuan evidently noticed key details.

"Hehe! Indeed, just a serendipitous opportunity," Qin Ming did not conceal it.

After chatting briefly.

Then,...

Elder Qingxuan cast an isolation restriction, enveloping the three of them.

Only then did he say to Qin Ming, "In fact, Fellow Daoist Qin, it was correct not to accept Zhou Yu’s invitation at this time."

"Oh?"

"Why do you say that, Fellow Daoist Qingxuan?" Qin Ming was rather surprised, not expecting such a statement.

Elder Qingxuan explained, "Zhou Yu probably only spoke half the truth to you."

"Joining a Nascent Soul Level great sect like Lihuo Palace, and becoming an Inner Sect Elder, enjoying resources and tributes, would have been excellent in the past."

"But now! Though it seems glorious, there’s actually hidden danger..."

"As far as I know, Lihuo Palace has recently been embroiled in a conflict, engaged in a war with another major enemy, with the outcome still uncertain..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming was also taken aback, secretly feeling fortunate for his choice, which was indeed extremely insightful.

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan... how do you come to know of this matter?"

"Sigh! This is related to what we two old fellows wish to ask of Fellow Daoist Qin next." Elder Qingxuan smiled bitterly and helplessly.

Qin Ming’s previously calm demeanor momentarily showed a hint of surprise.

For these two esteemed Supreme Elders of the Profound Creek Sect to speak words of seeking assistance from him was rather unexpected.