Longevity: Start Farming with Entries-Chapter 299 - 281: Qingxuan’s Request

Qin Ming welcomed the two ancestors into the room and served them Spirit Tea.

Elder Qingxuan sipped the Spirit Tea and slowly began, "This matter... stems from the ghost disaster at Tai Lake within the borders of our own country."

"Presumably, Fellow Daoist Qin is also aware."

"Initially, we thought it was just a relic hidden beneath the lake."

"But as we excavated further, we discovered that the bottom of the lake was actually a forbidden land sealed with countless ghosts."

"The seals of the relic had already had flaws, and after being damaged by cultivators who came seeking treasures, released all the sealed ghosts inside."

"The scale of the ghost disaster was so large that even our sect found it difficult to handle."

"Therefore, I had no choice but to contact the Upper Sect, Lihuo Palace, hoping for their assistance."

"Who would have thought that, for the past few decades, Lihuo Palace has also been mired in war, reportedly to the extent that even Nascent Soul Ancestors have taken to the field..."

"They simply have no time to consider matters in the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm."

Elder Qingxuan glanced at Qin Ming’s reaction and continued:

"The severity of the ghost disaster is such that if it is not stopped, it will not only engulf the Liang Country but the entire Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm."

"Among the ghosts emerging recently, there have already begun to appear ghosts at the Core Formation Level."

"Sigh, our valley’s Elder Yuheng also happened to encounter a Late-stage Tier Three Golden Toad Demon King breaking out while purging the ghosts..."

At this moment.

Beside him, Elder Yuheng also let out a long sigh, saying:

"In that battle, if I hadn’t resorted to a secret technique that consumes lifespan to escape, I might have already become a pile of bones."

"Precisely for that reason, my lifespan is now less than five years."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming deliberately put on a surprised expression.

Even though he knew some of the inside story, it was impossible to alter the occurrence of the ghost disaster.

The Golden Toad Ancestor was merely Master White Bone’s spirit pet, yet so terrifying.

If Master White Bone himself were to recover and appear, there would probably be no match for him in the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm.

Qin Ming was also pondering how to inform them of this news to give them time to prepare.

As their conversation reached this point.

Elder Qingxuan finally revealed the private reason for finding Qin Ming: 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Our purpose for coming this time, in addition to congratulating Fellow Daoist Qin, is also to make a request."

"That is, whether Fellow Daoist Qin could help Elder Yuheng refine a longevity pill."

Qin Ming was also quite surprised, "If that’s the case, why not ask your valley’s Grandmaster Gongsun to refine it?"

"Fellow Daoist Qin, take a look and you’ll understand."

With that, Qingxuan handed an ancient-looking pill formula to Qin Ming.

Glancing at it, Qin Ming couldn’t help but furrow his brows.

"Longevity Fruit Pill."

Qin Ming skimmed through the pill formula and found that its refinement was indeed quite difficult.

However, as a Tier Three Middle-Grade Spirit Pill, a cultivator could directly extend their lifespan by eighty years upon consuming it.

Moreover, a cultivator could only take this pill once in a lifetime; a second would have no effect.

Eighty years of life was a lifeline for a Golden Core Ancestor nearing the end of their lifespan.

"We’ve shown this pill to Grandmaster Gongsun as well, but he isn’t confident about refining a Tier Three Middle-Grade pill."

"Even if he attempted alchemy, it would take at least over a decade of careful research."

"But Elder Yuheng only has five years of life left, which cannot be delayed."

"Thus, Grandmaster Gongsun strongly recommended Fellow Daoist Qin to us..."

Qin Ming suddenly understood, as he pondered the pill formula for a moment.

He realized, his own successful Core Formation was somewhat linked to Profound Creek Valley.

After all, the Golden Core Formation Pill Formula he used to break through was stolen from their Scripture Pavilion.

As well as several other Tier Three pill formulas.

Apparently, this was also a matter of cause and effect.

Upon reviewing the pill formula, he discovered that the main ingredient happened to be the ’Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass’ he had planted.

Thus, Qin Ming put away the pill formula and said to the two:

"Since it is entrusted by the two ancestors, Qin is willing to make an effort."

Upon hearing this, Qingxuan and Yuheng were overjoyed and gratefully said, "No matter if Fellow Daoist Qin succeeds in refining this pill, the two of us, and Profound Creek Valley, owe Fellow Daoist Qin a favor."

"However..."

"The other spiritual materials are manageable, but the main ingredient for refining this Longevity Fruit Pill is the Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass, which has been extinct since ancient times, and we are still trying our best to gather it within the valley."

Hearing this, Qin Ming smiled slightly and said, "Not to hide from Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, during my travels, I happened to acquire a Three-Red Soul Reviving Grass at a black market."

"Is that so? Hahaha!"

"That’s truly wonderful!" Elder Qingxuan let out a hearty laugh.

"It seems this is truly heaven’s will! Elder Yuheng, it seems our trip was worthwhile."

Following this.

Both Qingxuan and Elder Yuheng handed the alchemical ingredients to Qin Ming, and after a conversation, they stood up to take their leave.

Since the two still had to rush back to deal with the ghost disaster, Qin Ming didn’t press for them to stay.

Wei Wuya and Nalan Xi, the two Golden Cores, also said their farewells to Qin Ming and then left one after the other.

...

With that, the guests on the island dispersed, and all the Golden Core big shots had left.

Moon Island returned to its former tranquility.

At this moment.

The figure of Guu Qingzhao appeared before Qin Ming and handed him a red booklet.

She smiled faintly and said, "Master Qin, here is the list of all the gifts for this ceremony."

Qin Ming took the list from her and smiled slightly, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Guu, for your hard work."

"Master Qin, there’s no need to be polite. This Golden Core Ceremony has proven quite beneficial for our Mirror Snow Pavilion as well," Guu Qingzhao said.

Qin Ming observed Guu Qingzhao’s cultivation and saw she had reached Late-stage Foundation Establishment.

However, she was still far from attempting the Core Formation breakthrough.

He took a bottle of Jade Profound Pill from his storage pouch and handed it to Guu Qingzhao, saying:

"This is a small token of Qin’s appreciation, and I hope Fellow Daoist Guu won’t refuse."

Guu Qingzhao was momentarily stunned before reaching out with her delicate hands to receive the Jade Profound Pill from Qin Ming, "Then I shall graciously accept it, thank you, Master Qin."

"We’ve been collaborating for so many years, no need to stand on ceremony, haha."

Afterward, Guu Qingzhao also bid farewell to Qin Ming and prepared to return to Vast Sea Immortal City.

As she was leaving, she suddenly turned to Qin Ming and said:

"Master Qin, after this, I plan to go out and train, and in the meantime, look for a chance to attempt Core Formation."

"Once I leave, who knows when we might meet again, take care, Master Qin."

Qin Ming hadn’t expected Guu Qingzhao to make such a decision.

He still had a Golden Core Formation Pill with him, but at the moment, he dared not sell it.

If this dubious pill appeared in public, it would certainly be traced back to its source by Lihuo Palace.

’Alas! It seems this young woman has been motivated by my achievement in reaching Golden Core, leading her to such a risky decision.’

’After all, back in Qingyang Market, I was just a Qi Cultivation Novice when she reached Foundation Establishment.’

’Yet now, decades later, I’ve become a Golden Core Master, and she remains at the Foundation Establishment Stage, our positions reversed...’

Qin Ming could only say, "Since Fellow Daoist Guu has made up her mind, Qin wishes you a long-lasting journey on the Immortal Dao. If you ever need my assistance, just say the word."

Subsequently.

Qin Ming also saw Guu Qingzhao off Moon Island.