534: Chapter 44 Return to the Abyss of the Dead

"What specific Materials are required?"

Hearing this, Meng Li listed the Materials he used to forge the Spirit Butterfly Protection Hairpin one by one: "Earth Fire Red Gold, East Sea Spirit Crystal..."

After the series of Materials were mentioned, Mysterious Dao, Water Moon True Person, Shang Zhengliang, and the others fell silent.

These Materials were indeed rare; even with the Qingyun Sect's deep foundations, there were only a few types in their treasury.

Tian Buyi and Su Ru looked at Meng Li with increasingly warm and affectionate eyes.

They had known before that Meng Li often gave Tian Linger Magic Treasures, but they hadn't expected him to use so many precious Materials.

These were all genuine rarities.

Yet Meng Li was not at all stingy in forging Magic Treasures for Tian Linger, which showed how much he valued her.

The others also saw this and were lost in thought for a moment.

The matter of forging protective Magic Treasures was not mentioned again, as the Materials were too rare.

As for lowering the requirements to forge a second-rate one...

Cultivators in this world basically followed the path of the Lifebound Treasure, emphasizing excellence and perfection, and would generally not consider settling for second best.

To avoid trouble, Meng Li did not take the initiative to mention it either.

Soon, Zeng Shuchang returned with Lu Xueqi, Tian Linger, Lin Jingyu, and Zeng Shushu, who had finished receiving the technique transmission from the Kunlun Nine Instruments Cauldron.

Lu Xueqi, Tian Linger, Lin Jingyu, and Zeng Shushu all had joyful expressions, clearly having gained satisfactory rewards.

Seeing this, Mysterious Dao spoke up: "The four of you were able to stand out in this Seven-Peak Martial Tournament, making you outstanding figures among the younger generation. Now that you have received the transmission from the Kunlun Nine Instruments Cauldron, I believe it won't be long before your cultivation reaches the next level."

"However, growth in cultivation is only one aspect; experience and worldly knowledge are also indispensable."

"Therefore, I intend to have the four of you descend the mountain for a period of tempering."

"It just so happens that not long ago, traces of people from the Demonic Sect appeared in Yudu City."

"Take a short rest, and in two days, head to Yudu City to investigate this matter and see what the Demonic Sect is plotting."

Hearing this, Lu Xueqi, Tian Linger, and the other two were surprised at first, then agreed in unison: "Yes."

Mysterious Dao nodded: "Alright, if there's nothing else, go back and comprehend the new Cultivation Techniques you've obtained and rest up."

"This Disciple takes his leave."

After Lu Xueqi, Tian Linger, and the other two left, Mysterious Dao, Tian Buyi, and the other high-ranking members did not stay long either, dispersing after a brief chat.

As soon as Meng Li, Tian Buyi, and Su Ru returned to Dazhu Peak, Tian Linger, who had just finished talking to Song Da Ren, Zhang Xiaofan, and the others, came to greet them.

"Junior Brother, are you going on this tempering mission?"

Upon hearing this, before Meng Li could answer, Tian Buyi said with a stern face: "Was what the Sect Head said before not clear enough? Only the four of you are going to Yudu City this time; naturally, Old Seven isn't going."

"Ah?" Tian Linger's expression slumped.

Seeing this, Su Ru stroked her head and said with a smile: "This trip to Yudu City is to temper you all."

"If Old Seven went along, with his cultivation, he would be able to settle most matters. How then could you get any exercise?"

Tian Linger felt it made sense, but she was still a bit unhappy.

Since Meng Li joined Dazhu Peak, although the two were not inseparable, they were rarely apart. Now, knowing Meng Li wouldn't be with her, she felt an indescribable feeling.

Meng Li, Tian Buyi, and Su Ru saw this but smiled without saying anything.

Meng Li would naturally go on this trip to Yudu City. After all, he had agreed with Mysterious Dao and the others to protect the top four of this Seven-Peak Martial Tournament to prevent any accidents that might end their lives prematurely. However, to better temper the four, the high-ranking members did not intend to reveal the matter of protection.

Therefore, Meng Li had to act in secret for this trip to Yudu City.

After a while, Tian Buyi said: "Alright, it's only for a short time; it's no big deal."

"In these two days, properly comprehend the techniques you obtained from the Kunlun Nine Instruments Cauldron and try to improve your cultivation or add some methods. Dealing with people from the Demonic Sect is different from ordinary tempering; every bit of strength means one less bit of danger."

"Old Seven, you go and attend to your own business too."

"Yes," Meng Li responded with a smile and turned to leave.

Tian Linger curled her lip and returned to her room.

...

Two days later, at Dazhu Peak.

"Father, Mother, where is Seventh Junior Brother?"

Tian Linger saw that Song Da Ren, Zhang Xiaofan, and the others had all come to see them off, but Meng Li was nowhere to be seen, which made her a bit confused.

Su Ru replied: "Old Seven has gone on a mission."

"Ah? He's not even going to see me off?" Tian Linger felt greatly disappointed.

Tian Buyi said with a stern face: "Alright, hurry down the mountain. Don't keep Martial Niece Lu and Martial Nephew Zeng waiting."

As he finished speaking, Lu Xueqi and Zeng Shushu arrived.

"Greetings, Senior Martial Uncle Tian, Junior Martial Uncle Su."

After a brief greeting, Zeng Shushu said: "Junior Sister Lu and I have come to find Junior Sister Tian and Junior Brother Lin to head down the mountain together."

Tian Buyi nodded and said to Tian Linger and Lin Jingyu: "Everyone is here; go down the mountain. This mission is extraordinary, so be careful in everything."

"Yes."

...

Meanwhile, in Yudu City.

Meng Li, who had set out ahead of time, had transformed into the appearance he used when he previously explored the Wanfu Ancient Cave and found a place to stay.

Ensuring he wasn't noticed, he released his Divine Thought to scan underground and found that the barrier of the Wanfu Ancient Cave had not been damaged, but there were traces of excavation near one corner.

Meng Li raised an eyebrow, forming a guess.

It seemed the existence of the Wanfu Ancient Cave had already been discovered, most likely by people of the Demonic Path, though he didn't know which side it was among the Ghost King Sect, Wandu Sect, Hehuan Sect, Changshang Hall, or Blood Refining Hall. However, they probably couldn't do anything about the barrier for now, which was why they hadn't broken through and entered.

But there would inevitably be further action.

Meng Li didn't care much about this. After all, he had already intercepted the Heavenly Book and the collection in the Dripping Blood Cave.

The only thing slightly worth his concern was the Spirit General Jin Ling he had cultivated back then.

She had been growing in the Dead Spirit Abyss for some time; he wondered what level she had reached now.

With nothing to do for the moment, he might as well go take a look.

If her strength was decent, he would let her come out to join the fun.

Thinking this, Meng Li directly used the Earth-Traveling Immortal technique to vanish to the front of the underground barrier, then repeated his old trick, using the Eight Gates Space to enter, heading straight for the Dead Spirit Abyss.

Upon stepping into the Dead Spirit Abyss, Meng Li was stunned for a moment.

Because in his perception, the density of the Yin Spirits nearby had decreased significantly compared to his last visit.

They had likely become nourishment for Jin Ling.

Then, following his connection, he came to the depths of the Dead Spirit Abyss where Jin Ling was located.

There was a stone palace here, with squads of Yin Spirits standing guard and patrolling back and forth nearby.

As soon as Meng Li appeared, he was noticed by the patrolling Yin Spirits.

"Who goes there?"

Before Meng Li could answer, Jin Ling's voice came from within the stone palace: "Do not be rude, step back!"

Immediately, the gates of the stone palace opened, and Jin Ling, dressed in red, led four young and beautiful figures out in a line, arriving before Meng Li.

"Jin Ling greets the Master." Jin Ling first bowed to Meng Li, then turned to the Yin Spirits and said with authority: "The Master has arrived, all of you pay your respects immediately!"

The group of Yin Spirits was stunned for a moment, then they all knelt toward Meng Li: "This subordinate pays respects to the Master."

Meng Li raised an eyebrow and waved his hand: "Rise."

The Yin Spirits rose as told.

Seeing this, Jin Ling made a gesture of invitation to Meng Li: "Please, Master, move inside to speak."

Meng Li nodded and walked toward the stone palace...