115: Temporary withdrawal

Jade Moon Peak, Zhou Family.

Zhou Liyue watched Mo Xuan's departing figure, a plan forming in her mind.

Returning home, Zhou Licheng and others had already consumed Medicinal Pills and recovered significantly. They were busy cleaning up the aftermath. Seeing that everyone else was unharmed, she felt a slight relief.

Although the Yao Beasts of Qingyuan Town had hastily fled outwards and left the area after Mo Xuan killed the three Foundation Establishment Stage Great Demons and departed.

Zhou Liyue's departure from the Zhou Family to find Mo Xuan at that time also carried a considerable risk, as no one knew if these Yao Beasts would return.

Fortunately, no accidents occurred.

However, they still could not relax their vigilance and let their guard down.

Zhou Liyue meticulously inspected the damaged Medium Grade Second-Tier Great Formation. Her cultivation had now reached the Foundation Establishment Early Stage, and although her Formation cultivation had not yet advanced to the Second Tier, making her unable to set up Second-Tier Formations.

At this moment, she couldn't afford to worry about many things and could only try her best to repair it. Without the protection of the Great Formation, her heart would always be uneasy.

Now, the Qingyuan Town beast horde had temporarily retreated, but the Yang Family members still had not left Jade Moon Peak.

The Zhou Family not only had a Foundation Establishment Stage Great Cultivator but also Old Ancestor Mo, a Golden Core Stage Demon King whose power was evident. The current Zhou Family could be said to be the safest place in Huichuan Prefecture.

Before things became clear, Yang Huaiyuan naturally did not want to leave, so he shamelessly stayed.

The Zhou Family members also said nothing; the two families were already in-laws, and their relationship had always been close.

Because the Yang Family had escaped a disaster due to the Zhou Family, Yang Huaiyuan found an opportunity to secretly hand over his family's Talisman Crafting Legacy to Yang Linxi, asking her to later pass it on to Zhou Licheng.

Although it was only a First-Tier Legacy, it was still quite precious, as any Legacy was not easily obtained.

The effort and price Yang Huaiyuan paid to acquire this First-Tier Talisman Crafting Legacy back then were not insignificant, but compared to the lives of his entire family, it seemed trivial.

The reason he didn't directly hand it to Zhou Licheng was fear that Zhou Licheng would refuse, which is why he made this choice.

Yang Linxi naturally understood her father's intentions and, after a slight hesitation, agreed.

More than a month later, Zhou Liyue floated above Jade Moon Peak, a Formation Plate suspended before her. Spiritual power surged through her body, her hands formed various incantations, and she softly chanted:

"Rise!"

Invisible Formation patterns emanated from the Formation Plate, echoing the Formation foundations on Jade Moon Peak. Subsequently, light bloomed, and thick fog surged, re-enveloping Jade Moon Peak in white mist.

Zhou Liyue let out a long breath. Although this defensive Formation was only roughly repaired, and its strength was probably slightly worse than a Low Grade Second-Tier Formation, having it was better than having nothing.

During this month, not only did the Qingyuan Town beast horde retreat, but after Mo Xuan killed the four Demon Kings, the Xuanqing Sect Cultivators moved out in all directions, clearing out the remaining Yao Beasts within Huichuan Prefecture.

However, the surrounding prefectures were still embroiled in war.

Speaking of which, Huichuan Prefecture was both fortunate and unfortunate.

If not for the Cloud Jiao's betrayal, Tianshui City would not have been so easily breached, and it would not have suffered this calamity.

And the fortune was that the Zhou Family produced a Golden Core Stage Demon King who controlled wind and rain, ending this catastrophe ahead of time.

Now, occasionally, Yao Beasts from other territories still infiltrated Huichuan Prefecture, but as long as they were not Golden Core Stage Demon Kings, there was no need to fear.

Within the Xuanqing Sect, on Qingxi Peak, True Person Qingmu opened his eyes. He briefly sensed his internal state and nodded to himself.

He cultivated the Azure Wood Longevity Scripture, which was best at nourishing and healing. After more than a month of recuperation, his injuries had improved somewhat.

After a moment of thought, True Person Qingmu waved his hand, and a stream of light flew out of the peak.

A moment later, Sect Master Guli arrived and respectfully saluted True Person Qingmu.

"Sect Master, please make a trip to the Zhou Family and deliver the corpses of the Cloud Jiao and Fierce Ape."

Although the Demon Cores within these two Demon Kings had been devoured by Mo Xuan, the value of a Golden Core Stage demonic body was still immense.

Mo Xuan had been too rushed when he left and did not take these two Yao Beasts with him.

Now that the Xuanqing Sect had gradually stabilized the situation and could spare some effort, True Person Qingmu brought up this matter.

"Yes, Grand Elder."

Sect Master Guli assented and turned to leave. Before he could exit True Person Qingmu's Immortal Cave, True Person Qingmu called out to him.

"Wait!"

"It's better if I go personally."

True Person Qingmu thought for a moment and then called Sect Master Guli back.

Subsequently, True Person Qingmu rose and, together with Sect Master Guli, left Qingxi Peak. He took a Storage Pouch into his hand, then made a trip to the Xuanqing Sect's Dharma Transmission Hall. Only then did he leave Xuanqing Mountain and fly towards Qingyuan Town.

Outside Jade Moon Peak, True Person Qingmu stopped.

Looking at Jade Moon Peak, which was now once again covered by the Great Formation, and recalling how he had almost been swallowed whole by Mo Xuan that day, his heart couldn't help but pound. After a moment of hesitation, he steeled himself and spoke gently:

"Fellow Daoist Mo, Qingmu of the Xuanqing Sect has come to visit. Please show yourself."

After a short wait, the Jade Moon Peak Great Formation opened, and a middle-aged male voice came through:

"Immortal Master, please come in quickly."

True Person Qingmu felt a doubt in his heart. Why could he hear the voice but not see the person?

Halfway up Jade Moon Peak.

Zhou Licheng secretly groaned. Uncle Xuan was in seclusion, and his third sister had left home after repairing the Formation, heading towards Tianshui City.

Now, True Person Qingmu of the Xuanqing Sect had suddenly arrived. With his Sixth Layer of Qi Refining cultivation, he had to deal with a Golden Core Stage Immortal Master, which was truly a lot of pressure.

Seeing True Person Qingmu hesitate to move forward, Zhou Licheng spoke again, shouting loudly:

"Immortal Master, please look down."

True Person Qingmu heard this and finally looked down. Indeed, on the ground was a middle-aged man in his forties, whose appearance bore some resemblance to Zhou Kaiding.

Out of courtesy, True Person Qingmu had retracted his Divine Sense perception before arriving at Jade Moon Peak, which was why he hadn't noticed Zhou Licheng on the ground.

True Person Qingmu had met Zhou Kaiding before. The Zhou Family's information flashed through his mind, and he understood. He then descended.

"Zhou Licheng of the Zhou Family greets Immortal Master."

Zhou Licheng stepped forward to salute.

"Patriarch Zhou, there's no need for such formality."

"Why don't I see Fellow Daoist Mo?"

True Person Qingmu's spiritual power surged, helping Zhou Licheng up.

"Immortal Master, you've come at an inconvenient time. Uncle Xuan and my younger sister are not at home right now."

"If Immortal Master has any instructions, this Junior can relay them on your behalf."

Zhou Licheng felt a bit anxious, as he had never dealt with True Person Qingmu before and didn't know his temperament.

Upon hearing that Mo Xuan was not present, True Person Qingmu actually relaxed a little. This was good.

Thinking this, he took out a Storage Pouch and handed it over.

Zhou Licheng did not dare to be negligent, accepting it with both hands. He felt curious and was about to ask when he heard True Person Qingmu speak:

"These are the corpses of the two Yao Beasts that Fellow Daoist Mo killed. Fellow Daoist Mo forgot to take them that day, so I've come today to return them to their rightful owner."

Zhou Licheng pondered for a moment, then put away the Storage Pouch and thanked True Person Qingmu.

Subsequently, True Person Qingmu took out two more items and handed them over.

A token and a Jade Slip.

"These are?"

Zhou Licheng took a step forward and accepted the two items, asking with a hint of doubt.

"This is a special token from our sect. Holding this token means you are an esteemed guest of our sect. If the Zhou Family needs help, you can present this token to our Sect Master. As long as it is within our capabilities, our sect will never refuse."

"As for this Jade Slip, it records a Second-Tier Beast Taming Legacy."