Central Continent, Changshui Valley.
Chu Xingchen's divine sense swept through. Apart from discovering that the scenery was quite nice, there were no particularly good things. The spiritual power fluctuations were not strong, and there was nothing particularly noteworthy.
This journey had been quite relaxing. It would not be an exaggeration to call it a scenic tour.
After all, there were no blind fools who dared to cause trouble, especially when Chu Xingchen wore the Tianyan Token at the most conspicuous position on his waist.
Moreover, a large-scale search itself was somewhat like looking at scenery.
In the group, Zhou Ping was no longer just an ordinary mortal. After detailed instruction from Cui Hao, he had learned all the characters he needed to recognize.
Zhou Ping did not currently need to follow Cui Hao's old path. Instead, he selected a cultivation method from the Tianyan Sect that was suitable for Zhou Ping's spiritual roots.
He had now stepped onto the path of cultivation and was a small novice at the second level of Qi Refining.
However, with Chu Xingchen supporting him, his cultivation level would not cause any delays along the way.
It was just that Zhou Ping needed more time to rest, and more frequently.
Originally, he could have been left directly at the Tianyan Sect, but Chu Xingchen chose the more troublesome option of bringing Zhou Ping along to see the world.
Since he had chosen to take him as a disciple, he naturally could not treat him perfunctorily for the sake of convenience.
Treating his own people with sincerity was Chu Xingchen's baseline, not just a concept.
Furthermore, these experiences would definitely be beneficial for Zhou Ping's future cultivation path.
As for Cui Hao, he was still cultivating the "Burning Heaven Refining Gold Great Dao Heart Method Version 1.1."
It was not that Chu Xingchen had forgotten about him. Rather, the current Burning Heaven Refining Gold Great Dao, after modifications by Chu Xingchen and Bai Xuanling, would not be much weaker than the Tianyan Sect'smatching cultivation method even at its weakest.
If he switched to cultivating the Tianyan Sect's method, he could not casually switch again.
Bai Xuanling's advice was to continue cultivating for now. She could use this set until before Spirit Transformation. If she encountered something better, she could switch to that. If she really could not find anything better, it would not be too late to cultivate the Tianyan Sect's method.
The "Burning Heaven Refining Gold Great Dao Heart Method" still had its merits. At the very least, it left Cui Hao with sufficient opportunity to turn things around.
Cui Hao stood beside Chu Xingchen, looking at the small waterfall flowing down not far away.
He thought for a moment, then pointed at the waterfall with a serious expression and said:
"Master, I think there might be the fortuitous encounter we are looking for over there."
Chen Baiqing looked at the waterfall, then turned to look at Cui Hao. The true meaning of these words was probably—Master, let us go play over there?
However, Chen Baiqing did not speak, because she knew what would happen next.
Chu Xingchen looked at Cui Hao, who had a contemplative expression, then also put on a contemplative look and nodded:
"I think your suggestion has some merit."
Cui Hao said with emotion, "Thank you, Master, for accepting my suggestion."
Zhou Ping stood to the side and pursed his lips, somewhat puzzled. Do immortals always have to speak in circles when they talk? Is it a heavenly punishment to just speak directly?
This journey had already taken quite some time for him.
Many beautiful scenes had also shocked him greatly.
Along the way, he had also seen many aspects of human life and the default rules of the cultivation world.
Most importantly, the Sect Master was a very, very good person, and had great personal charisma.
Zhou Ping knew that this time, his luck was very good.
Chen Baiqing had a slightly helpless expression. Her master just spoiled her disciples too much.
But... being able to see the scenery with her master did not seem bad either.
Just as everyone was waiting for Chu Xingchen to lead the way forward, Chu Xingchen suddenly took out a talisman from his robes.
Chu Xingchen infused spiritual power into it, and the talisman quickly transformed into a stream of light that flew into Chu Xingchen's fingertips.
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Ten Thousand Flowers Ridge.
Li Yingling casually tossed a piece of Moon Essence to San Dong, then lazily lay in the flower bushes, basking in the sun.
Due to the difference in cultivation levels, after Uncle Xie had finished setting up some basic preparations, all that remained was to wait for Master to arrive.
Although Ten Thousand Flowers City was called a city, it was actually so small it could barely be considered a town. So in her spare time, Li Yingling still liked to come to Ten Thousand Flowers Ridge to play with San Dong.
After all, this little Flower Spirit was really quite cute, and it was quite interesting after she had gotten close to it.
It was dazed and knew nothing. Coaxing it a little made it happy too.
San Dong joyfully caught this piece of Moon Essence, then lay down beside Li Yingling with a smile on its face, happily absorbing the Moon Power within the Moon Essence.
In just these few days, San Dong had begun to feel dazed.
No wonder the human race was so powerful. They ate so many good things as if they were regular meals...
Just the feeding from Li Yingling over these days was equivalent to San Dong's... it could not count how many winters of bitter cultivation absorbing Moon Power.
Moreover, Li Yingling was also very interesting to talk to and very amusing.
Past knots in its heart had also been talked through by Li Yingling. It suddenly felt they were nothing much.
San Dong liked Li Yingling very much. It liked hearing her speak, and it also liked the smile on her face.
Even if Li Yingling never gave it anything good again, San Dong would still be willing to be friends with Li Yingling for its entire life.
Zhang Miaoyu was grilling meat to one side. Her team leader's mouth was very picky. She had practiced this skill for a long time before the team leader approved of it.
Xie Lingyu sat cross-legged in the flower bushes, with a faint Dao rhythm floating around her body. She seemed to be cultivating something.
Li Yingling naturally understood that this Uncle Xie was not one to give up or admit defeat easily. The more difficult something was, the more it wouldspur Uncle Xie's fighting spirit.
Whether it was her own master or Tianyan Sect's Yanyun.
So Li Yingling did not forcefully pull Uncle Xie to relax.
San Dong narrowed its eyes comfortably, then asked with some hesitation in its voice:
"After you open that... what is it called... array formation, will you have to leave?"
San Dong did not know what an array formation was. Its world was only the Ten Thousand Flowers Ridge, and it only knew everything about the Ten Thousand Flowers Ridge. Anything beyond the Ten Thousand Flowers Ridge exceeded its knowledge.
Even though Li Yingling had just explained what an array formation was, San Dong still did not fully understand.
It could only vaguely imagine it as a very powerful thing.
However, it understood leaving very clearly.
Although they had not known each other for long, and the process of getting to know each other had been quite frightening for San Dong.
But San Dong did not like separation.
Li Yingling took a deep breath and said gently, "Then does San Dong want to come with me?"
San Dong pursed its lips. It was a bit afraid of the outside world.
The outside world was too big, and too dangerous.
The small Ten Thousand Flowers Ridge was just right for San Dong.
Li Yingling did not hear San Dong's answer. She looked at San Dong, who had a conflicted expression, and smiled softly:
"Do not think so much. My master once said that when encountering a difficult choice, leave it to your heart. It will give you an answer."
San Dong did not understand these words, but it nodded gently.
San Dong turned its gaze to the blue sky, where white clouds drifted leisurely.
Normally, San Dong would not dare to reveal its true form and wander outside during the day. But if Li Yingling was by its side...
But soon, San Dong's eyes widened.
It quickly reached out to push Li Yingling, who was lying beside it, then looked at a rapidly approaching stream of light at the horizon and said:
"Quick, look! Quick, look! What is that?!"
Li Yingling said in a relaxed tone:
"That is my master."
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