394: Meiling Secret Realm

“Elder Hu Ming, sorry to keep you waiting. I am Qi Ruoxian.”

Qi Dade flew out from the huge cyan spirit boat, which had a zhou character command flag hanging on it, and landed in front of the several figures. He cupped his hands and said with a smile.

“I don't deserve to be called Elder. I've long heard of Elder Qi's great name, and seeing you today, you are indeed as handsome and noble as the legends say.”

Hu Ming waved his hands repeatedly.

His cultivation was not high enough to hold the position of Elder.

Despite this, hearing the praise, his face still broke into a wide smile.

He then turned to Qi Dade and flattered him further.

The two exchanged pleasantries.

In less than a moment.

They were already addressing each other as brothers.

Hu Ming informed Qi Dade of all the affairs and arrangements within Plum Ridge.

Including the number of green plum spirit trees on each mountain, every detail, big or small, was conveyed to Qi Dade.

Qi Dade's smile grew more sincere.

After all the handover was completed.

Hu Ming reluctantly led the Clan members of the Thousand Charms Fox Clan stationed there away.

“Big Brother, brilliant!”

Back on the spirit boat.

Third Elder Miao looked on with admiration. As expected of Big Brother.

Without even needing the Zhou Family Cultivators they brought to investigate, he had already gathered a clear understanding of the situation in Plum Ridge.

“Third Elder, cultivation is not about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and social etiquette.”

“You still have a long way to go.”

Qi Dade's face showed his pride.

He greatly enjoyed Third Elder Miao's praise.

With his hands clasped behind his back, a breeze blew, causing his robes to flutter, giving him the air of soaring with the wind.

He truly exuded Immortal Qi.

Behind Qi Dade.

Second Mother Dou and Third Elder Miao exchanged glances and nodded.

They had long since mastered Qi Dade's preferences.

Just a casual compliment was enough to make him like this.

“Big Brother truly has the heart of a child...”

Second Mother Dou sighed in her heart.

“Second Elder, Third Elder, take people to reconfirm what Hu Ming just said.”

“If there are no errors, report it back to the Clan.”

Qi Dade remained proud for a while.

But ultimately, he did not forget the main task.

He turned and instructed the two.

Second Mother Dou and the other nodded in agreement.

Behind them, a Zhou Family Cultivator handed over a Jade Slip, which contained the information just obtained from Hu Ming.

Qi Dade's conversation with Hu Ming had not avoided others.

“Boss, what about you?”

Third Elder Miao asked.

“I'm going to the Secret Realm to check the situation.”

Qi Dade said casually.

Subsequently, the three split into three groups.

And headed in different directions.

Deep within Plum Ridge.

At the base of the mountain peak.

There was a huge cyan stone block with a Spiritual Qi vortex carved on it.

In front of the huge cyan stone block.

Qi Dade's figure appeared.

“This is the entrance to that Secret Realm...”

Seeing the appearance of this cyan stone block, Qi Dade understood in his heart.

Then, he reached out and pressed his hand against the huge cyan stone block.

Qi Dade's palm pressed firmly against the cyan stone block.

Nothing unusual happened.

Qi Dade nodded.

He was not surprised.

After all, the information provided by the Thousand Charms Fox Clan only stated that Qi Refining Stage Cultivators could enter.

He was merely giving it a try.

Qi Dade withdrew his hand.

He then carefully examined the surroundings of the huge stone block.

After a long while.

Qi Dade had thoroughly investigated the surroundings.

He returned to the front of the cyan stone block.

At this moment.

A huge spirit boat descended from high in the sky.

“Big Brother, the investigation is complete, and there are no omissions or errors.”

Third Elder Miao and Second Mother Dou flew to Qi Dade and said to him.

“There were no other discoveries at this Secret Realm entrance either.”

Qi Dade nodded, stating his investigation results.

Then, he waved to the Qi Refining Stage Zhou Family Disciples who were waiting not far away.

Among them, most were Zhou Family's Xiang generation Qi Refining Disciples.

The Xiang generation Disciples were older and had experienced more, enough to handle some unexpected changes.

The others were Zhou Family's non-surnamed Cultivators.

“Be careful.”

“Yes, Elder Qi.”

About ten Qi Refining Stage Disciples saluted respectfully.

Then, they reached out and touched the huge cyan stone block.

Buzz~

Light emerged from the cyan stone block.

And absorbed those who touched it.

The ten or so Zhou Family Qi Refining Disciples disappeared from their original spot.

A moment later.

A Disciple dressed in Zhou Family robes emerged from the cyan stone block.

“Elder, the method of entry and exit has been confirmed to be correct.”

“Good, then proceed as planned and search the entire Secret Realm.”

Qi Dade nodded.

A Disciple attending him recorded the order.

The Qi Refining Disciple returned to the Secret Realm.

Within the Mei Ling Secret Realm.

Figures dispersed.

Holding partial maps obtained from the Thousand Charms Fox Clan's exploration.

They cautiously explored in their respective directions.

From time to time, they would plant a flag.

And record their routes, making good markings.

The planting of these flags represented places where spiritual objects, Yao Beasts, dangerous areas, and other suspicious existences might be found.

Their task was an initial exploration.

They did nothing else.

Over a month later.

A Spirit Crane with a wingspan of several zhang flew out from the depths of Plum Ridge.

In the central part of the Azure Dragon Domain, among the Tianning Peaks.

On Qingyang Peak.

Inside the Zhou Family Great Hall.

A figure entered, holding a Jade Slip.

“Vice Hall Master, this is a Jade Slip from Plum Ridge.”

Zhou Xiumao heard this, took the Jade Slip from the figure's hand.

Although he temporarily held the position of Family Head, he did not allow Zhou Family Cultivators to call him Family Head, still preferring to be addressed as Vice Hall Master of the Affairs Hall.

Zhou Xiumao's Divine Sense sank into it.

A moment later.

A Disciple entered, received the order, and departed.

On Qingyang Peak, in the Task Hall, several new tasks suddenly appeared.

And the contribution points offered were quite generous.

One by one, the Zhou Family Qi Refining Stage Disciples moved at the news.

“Brother Chu, the Task Hall just released a new Qi Refining Stage task.”

“Should we take it?”

Inside a lush Immortal Cave.

A young figure spoke to a slender figure who held a Jade Slip in his left hand and gestured constantly with his right.

As he spoke, he took a jade pot placed in front of the slender figure opposite him.

And unceremoniously poured himself a full cup.

Pure white spiritual wine poured from the jade pot, emitting a refreshing aroma.

“Hmm~”

“So fragrant, as expected of Elder Beihai's special high mountain spiritual wine.”

“No wonder Brother Chu, you're so capable, to get a whole jar from the stingy Elder Beihai, amazing!”

The young figure praised and then raised the wine cup to his mouth.

Whoosh~

Just then.

A wisp of green flew out from the sleeve of the slender figure opposite.

The young man felt his hand empty, and upon closer inspection.

There was no trace of the wine cup.

The young man looked up.

He saw a slender greenish vine, slightly thinner than a finger, wrapping a jade wine cup and delivering it to the mouth of the slender figure.

“If you want to drink, go ask Elder Beihai yourself.”

The slender figure drank it all in one gulp.

“Brother Chu, you're really not being fair.”

Zhou Nanyou looked resentful.

If he had that ability, he wouldn't have to come here to freeload food and drink.

“But your bailuo vine is truly getting more and more powerful.”

Zhou Nanyou was a little envious.

This bailuo vine was a special spiritual plant, highly spiritual.

It could be cultivated by wood-attribute Cultivators into a special Magical Artifact.

“What task?”

Zhou Nanchu did not answer, instead asking.

“A new Secret Realm.”

Zhou Nanyou replied subconsciously.

Only after speaking did he realize he had no backbone.

His eyes grew even more resentful.

“A new Secret Realm...”

Zhou Nanchu's eyes lit up.

His cultivation was already close to Breakthrough to the Ninth Level of Qi Refining.

Ordinary Qi Refining Stage tasks no longer attracted him.

“Let's go.”

...Deep within Plum Ridge.

A spirit boat with a zhou character command flag hanging on it descended.

On it, there were numerous figures.

These were the Zhou Family Cultivators who had accepted the tasks of exploring the Secret Realm, guarding Plum Ridge, and harvesting green plums.

“It's her...”

As soon as the spirit boat landed.

The slender Zhou Nanchu felt a stir in his heart, seeing a familiar figure.

“Who is it?”

Zhou Nanyou, who was by his side, asked curiously.