203: Finally, return to the clan
After such a long wait, Chen Cuo finally succeeded. A Cold Fish King with a rich Bloodline had finally awakened the Extreme Cold Ice Flame, and his Five Elements Spiritual Fire was finally settled.
Chen Cuo stood by the pond, his eyes gleaming with excitement and anticipation.
He watched the Cold Fish King, which was churning and leaping in the pond, emitting a faint blue light.
The blue light grew stronger and stronger, as if it wanted to freeze the entire pond into ice.
After continuous feeding by the Fish-Rearing Gourd and the blessing of Chen Cuo's awakened talent as a fish-rearing expert, this Cold Fish was finally guided to evolve its Bloodline, successfully Awakening the Divine Ability of the Extreme Cold Ice Flame.
Just then, the Cold Fish King suddenly opened its mouth, and a cold flame burst forth, instantly freezing the entire pond into ice.
Chen Cuo felt the icy Aura, but his heart was filled with excitement and joy. He then waved his hand, drawing the Spiritual Fire into his body.
Carefully sensing the power of this fire, it was as if in an boundless frozen world, the Extreme Cold Ice Flame burned quietly. It was not scorching hot, but rather carried a biting chill. Its flames were deep blue, like stars in the night sky, shimmering with a cold and mysterious light.
At this moment, Little Fire was already nurturing the Shi Ming Essence Flame. Wouldn't it be better to directly take this Cold Fish, pile up a large amount of resources, and let it Break Through to the third stage?
Now that the Sanfang Market's business was on track, Bai Luochuan was already on his way. The business here would be handed over to him and Zhao Ye, so it was a good time to return to Lingbao Mountain.
After arranging the affairs of the Sanfang Market, Chen Cuo immediately set off back to Lingbao Mountain.
He knew in his heart that the current situation was no longer a simple Demonic Path invasion, but involved the safety of the entire Cultivation World.
He had to report this situation to Lingbao Mountain as soon as possible so that Yuanyuan True Man could be prepared.
On the way back to Lingbao Mountain, Chen Cuo kept thinking about how to deal with the current situation.
Zhao Ye was capable and talented, so there was nothing to worry about on the Sanfang Market side. However, the changes in the Demonic Path were beyond their ability to handle. It would be best to cling to Yuanfu Sect and Yuan Hui's thigh.
Bai Luochuan was a shrewd person, having been in business for so many years. Chen Cuo could say that he himself was not as experienced as him, so there was no need to worry.
Putting away the items in his Immortal Cave, Chen Cuo planned to visit Yuan Hui one last time before returning to Lingbao Mountain. This relationship had to be maintained well.
For Chen Cuo, maintaining a good relationship with Yuan Hui would undoubtedly play a crucial role in the operation of the Sanfang Market.
He tidied his robes, then walked out of the Immortal Cave. The sunlight outside the Immortal Cave shone on him, warm and comforting, as if sending him off. Bai Tang was currently in the Sanfang Market, tallying and collecting this season's income, then taking a portion of it.
Now, in order to Cultivate these Cold Fish, Chen Cuo had invested a lot of Spirit Stones, gradually finding himself in a situation where expenses exceeded income.
Chen Cuo was now heading to Fayi Mountain to see Yuan Hui one last time and incidentally inquire about Yuanfu Sect's stance on the Demonic Path.
He walked through the Sanfang Market, passed through the bustling market, and stepped onto the winding path leading to Fayi Mountain. This Sanfang Market was truly lively now. Sunlight dappled the ancient stone steps, and the air was filled with a faint scent of grass and trees.
After several days of travel, Chen Cuo finally arrived at the Fayi Mountain gate again. After presenting his invitation, Chen Cuo tidied his clothes, took a deep breath, and stepped inside.
After a short wait, Yuan Hui, dressed in a green Daoist robe, walked out from inside.
He sized up Chen Cuo, a gentle smile appearing on his face, and said, "Junior Brother Chen, my Revered Master has been waiting in the hall for a long time, please follow me."
Chen Cuo was startled. Yuan Hui's Revered Master, wasn't he the Golden Core Immortal Master of Yuanfu Sect, Immortal Master Tianmu?
He actually came here!
He immediately followed Yuan Hui into the mountain gate. Soon, they arrived in front of a simple and elegant grand hall.
Chen Cuo followed Yuan Hui into the hall, and saw Immortal Master Tianmu sitting cross-legged on a central futon, gazing at him with a faint smile.
Chen Cuo hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Junior Chen Cuo greets Immortal Master Tianmu."
Immortal Master Tianmu waved his hand, signaling him to dispense with the formalities, then said, "Junior Nephew Chen, I presume your visit this time is to discuss the Sanfang Market business and the matters of the Demonic Path?"
Chen Cuo was a Disciple of Yuanyuan True Man, and Immortal Master Tianmu also knew him and had a good relationship. He was also one or two hundred years older, so calling him Junior Nephew was reasonable.
Chen Cuo nodded in affirmation, then expressed his thoughts and concerns one by one.
Chen Cuo naturally wouldn't miss out on Yuanfu Sect's cooperative support in the Sanfang Market business, so he then put forward his views and suggestions on future cooperation directions.
He also tactfully inquired about Yuanfu Sect's attitude towards the Demonic Path. Immortal Master Tianmu patiently listened to Chen Cuo's narration, then pondered for a moment, and slowly spoke, "Junior Nephew Chen is absolutely right. My Yuanfu Sect has always been committed to maintaining the Righteous Path order and the stability of the Sanfang Market. Regarding the matters of the Demonic Path, although we remain vigilant, we are not entirely exclusive..."
This attitude implies that the matter of the Demonic Path runs very deep!
As for the Four Great Sects, supported by the Immortal Seed of the Jueling Realm, and with the emergence of three new Nascent Soul True Monarchs, they resolutely initiated the Righteous and Demonic War, thoroughly routing the Six Demonic Sects.
With their current strength being even greater than before, they have now surprisingly compromised with the Demonic Sects. Who knows what secrets are hidden within?
However, with Immortal Master Tianmu present, his attitude was clear, and further inquiries would yield no more information.
Chen Cuo no longer dwelled on this, turning instead to discuss the future business of the Sanfang Market with Immortal Master Tianmu, most importantly, the Magic Treasure business.
Of course, he also brought up his Master, Yuanyuan True Man, as a backer, in order to gain an equal footing in the conversation.
After all, it was a peaceful business, not a life-and-death struggle with others.
As powerful assistants to Cultivators, the importance of Magic Treasures is self-evident.
He hoped to establish a mutually beneficial cooperation with Immortal Master Tianmu to jointly expand the market in the Tianshui region.
How big could the cake in this area be? Chen Cuo's vision was naturally not limited to this small point, but was set on Yuanfu Sect's true territory, the Dragon Tooth Region!
Immortal Master Tianmu clearly realized that Chen Cuo was not a simple character. Chen Cuo cleverly brought out his Master, Yuanyuan True Man, as a backer. Yuanyuan True Man enjoyed a lofty reputation in the Cultivation World, and his strength was profound and not to be trifled with.
Doing business requires sincerity and wisdom, not simple military suppression.
This Magic Treasure business, when established, would be of immense benefit to Immortal Master Tianmu. The territorial pie within Yuanfu Sect was already almost divided, and a Golden Core Immortal Master like him could only endure everywhere under the Nascent Soul, living a difficult life.
The lion's share was divided among the trusted subordinates of the Nascent Soul Cultivators. Even if he was a Golden Core, how much could he get? To rely on these resources to advance to a higher level, without a special Opportunity, would simply be a pipe dream.
Wealth, companions, Cultivation Technique, and land have never been empty words. This point is even more keenly felt by Cultivators with higher cultivation.
Therefore, he tried to maintain a gentle tone, reasoning with persuasion, hoping to establish a long-term stable cooperative relationship with Yuanyuan True Man behind Chen Cuo.
Of course, how could a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator like Chen Cuo engage in the Magic Treasure business? It could only be Yuanyuan True Man's business!
Chen Cuo left Yuanfu Mountain with the answer. For the remaining matters, Yuan Hui would provide full support, assisted by Zhao Ye, and with the Bai family, this Sanfang Market would surely gradually grow stronger.
Next, Chen Cuo was going back to Lingbao Mountain. Traveling with Bai Tang, he planned to return to the Bai family first, as White Egret should have been picked up by the Bai family by now.
Chen Cuo planned to pick her up and take her to the Sect, along with Mè•Š, the Named Disciple under his name.
Chen Cuo and Bai Tang rode the flying boat, cutting through the sky, rushing towards Lingbao Mountain.
Chen Cuo was extremely excited. If nothing happened on this return to the Sect, he planned to Cultivate directly to the Golden Core Realm before going out for more experience.
Soon, they arrived at the Bai family's mansion. The Two World Mountain gate was wide open, with many Cultivators coming and going, laughing and talking.
The Bai family, due to Chen Cuo and the Hua Jian Trading Company, was now bustling with visitors and extremely prosperous, truly having the air of 'no commoners among those who come and go,' almost catching up to the Hua Family.
After Chen Cuo and Bai Tang landed, someone immediately came forward to greet them. Upon seeing Chen Cuo, the person's face showed surprise and joy, and he respectfully bowed, saying, "Young Master Chen, you've returned!"
Chen Cuo nodded. It turned out to be Bai Ming, the steward of the Bai Residence.
He then asked, "Is White Egret here now?"
Bai Ming replied, "Young Miss White Egret has already been brought to the residence. She is currently in Old Ancestor's backyard. Young Master Chen, would you like to see Old Ancestor first?"
Chen Cuo nodded and said, "Take me to see them."
Bai Tang followed closely behind.
Soon, Chen Cuo and Bai Tang were led to the backyard. White Egret at this time already possessed the Aura of Qi Refining Perfection, clearly her cultivation had improved again.
Upon seeing Chen Cuo, White Egret had a strange expression in her heart, yet also showed a look of pleasant surprise.
And Old Ancestor White Jade Orchid, as well as Bai Luochen, Bai Tang's father Bai Luochuan, Second Master Bai Luoxi, and the three people Chen Cuo brought back from the Jueling Realm of the Lower Realm, Bai Daoheng, Bai Qianqian, and Bai Huarong, were all waiting here.
Because Chen Cuo and Bai Tang had sent a message in advance that they would return to the Bai family, these young ones all had a certain friendship with Chen Cuo, and now was naturally the time to deepen their relationship.
The Bai family now had a large and prosperous enterprise, and with White Jade Orchid and Bai Tang, two Foundation Establishment cultivators, and Chen Cuo's protection, their reputation had risen sharply.
As the saying goes, 'He who does not think of the distant future will have worries near at hand.' The Bai family at this moment naturally had worries, White Jade Orchid was too old!
Her Lifespan was running out, and it was estimated that she wouldn't last much longer. After her death, the Bai family would only have Bai Tang, a Foundation Establishment cultivator left. Would she be able to support the gradually growing family business then?
At this moment, she naturally had to prepare for a rainy day.
In just a few years, Bai Daoheng, Bai Qianqian, and Bai Huarong, as Immortal Seeds born in the Jueling Realm of the Lower Realm, indeed displayed extraordinary talent and perseverance in their Cultivation. In these few years of Cultivation, their cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds. Bai Qianqian was already at Qi Refining Fifth Layer, reaching the Middle Stage of Qi Refining.
They were all pillars of the Bai family's future.
Chen Cuo greatly admired the other party's painstaking efforts, so he stepped forward and bowed, "Chen Cuo greets Senior!"
In the Cultivation World, the capable are teachers. At this time, Chen Cuo was already far stronger than the other party, but due to Bai Tang's relationship, sometimes discussing these things would make them feel distant.
White Jade Orchid was pleased and said, "It's good that you're back!"
After a period of small talk, Chen Cuo settled into his old courtyard. The two maidservants, Chun Xiang and Dong Mei, were still there, but Chen Cuo had no plans to take on any more Disciples. With the slots for White Egret and Mè•Š, he could only let the beauties down.
Three days later, having left sufficient compensation, Bai Tang and White Egret had also arrived from the third branch, and Chen Cuo set off again.
Next, he still needed to go to the Mu family to pick up Mè•Š, and then Chen Cuo could return to Lingbao Mountain.
Sitting on the flying boat, Chen Cuo was already considering what Cultivation Technique to impart to Mè•Š, and even White Egret's future Cultivation path. His thoughts were as chaotic as flying catkins.
Regarding Mè•Š's Cultivation Technique choice, Chen Cuo already had a plan in mind. He knew that Mè•Š had a tenacious personality and was equally talented in the Puppet Dao, with her own understanding of Cultivation.
Therefore, he decided to impart to her a Cultivation Technique called "Six Paths Wood Spirit Heart Sense."
This Cultivation Technique originated from an ancient Spirit Wood deep within Lingbao Mountain. After the System integrated several Spirit Plant Cultivation Techniques, it also had the effect of Spirit Refining. It possessed the characteristics of endless vitality and softness with firmness, making it very suitable for Mè•Š's Cultivation.
As for White Egret, although White Egret had a steady personality, Chen Cuo planned to guide her towards the Sword Cultivator path, imparting to her a Cultivation Technique called "Fire Phoenix Twin Sword Technique."
This Sword Technique was light and agile, like a Phoenix soaring through the forest. It not only suited White Egret's personality but also allowed her to fully utilize the advantages of her Spiritual Root.
The flying boat sped through the sky, quickly arriving at the Mu family's territory. After Chen Cuo landed, he went directly to the Mu family's main hall. Mè•Š had already learned of Chen Cuo's arrival and eagerly ran out, her eyes filled with anticipation and respect.
"Master, you're here!" Mè•Š happily exclaimed, her voice revealing her closeness and reliance on Chen Cuo.
Chen Cuo smiled slightly and gently said, "Yes, I've come to pick you up. Are you ready? We're going back to Lingbao Mountain."
"Of course, I've been waiting for a long time."
On the way back to Lingbao Mountain, Chen Cuo began to meticulously impart the Cultivation Techniques they needed to switch to, to Mè•Š and White Egret. He patiently explained each key Cultivation point, guiding them on how to adjust their Qi and utilize Spirit Qi.
Under Chen Cuo's guidance, Mè•Š and White Egret made rapid progress in their Cultivation. Their understanding of the Cultivation Technique deepened, and their cultivation steadily improved.
By doing this, he naturally wanted to test whether the Cultivation Techniques integrated by the System could only be Cultivated by him, or if everyone could.
A few days later, his question was answered: Mè•Š and White Egret's Cultivation paths went very smoothly, and they successfully switched Cultivation Techniques.
They absorbed the knowledge Chen Cuo imparted like sponges, their understanding of the Cultivation Technique deepened day by day, and their cultivation steadily improved without them realizing it. Both of them were almost at the Qi Refining Perfection Realm.
Soon, everyone returned to Lingbao Mountain, to his Immortal Cave. The two Ning sisters saw the two people Chen Cuo brought back, their hearts tightened, and they were slightly surprised, but they didn't say anything.
Instead, under Chen Cuo's arrangement, they went to open Immortal Caves for White Egret and Mè•Š, while the two were taken by Bai Tang to register their personal information at the Sect.
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