"What does Young Master want us to do?" Guan Lao Da was happy when he heard this, but he asked carefully.
"Don't worry, I won't ask you to do anything that is impossible. I just want you to go to a few places in the mortal world and establish a few small factions that you can control. At the same time, help me gather information. These things shouldn't be difficult for you two middle tier practitioners, right? "Liu Ming said with a smile that wasn't a smile.
"Young Master, don't worry. While we may not be able to help you with other things, this small matter is definitely not a problem." Guan Lao Da relaxed and immediately patted his chest as he replied.
"Okay, the two of you will stay outside the mountain for another night. Once I've thought of what you want me to do, I will come back. When the time comes, you just need to do as I say. "Liu Ming instructed indifferently.
This time, Guan Lao Da and Gu San naturally agreed.
Thus, in the remaining time, Liu Ming formed a hand sign with one hand and once again formed a gray cloud to send the two of them back to the pavilion. Then, he rode the cloud back to Nine Infant Mountain.
Not long after, he once again returned to his own residence. Opening the door, he casually found a chair to sit on. Then, he took out the letter from the Bai Clan Leader and began to read it.
"They want me to continue using the name of Bai Cong Tian and help the Bai Clan expand their influence within ten years. The Bai Clan will also provide me with resources for my training. It seems like these conditions are not bad and are similar to what Bai Yaner said. However, what about the marriage with the Mu Clan? They want me to get engaged to Mu Ming Zhu, this isn't a joke! That girl is currently in a heated relationship with Gao Chong, why would she like a Three Spiritual Pulse disciple like me? Let's wait until the Mu Clan can convince this girl first! However, this Miss Bai still hasn't mentioned my real name or background. It seems that practitioners really don't care about these mundane matters. " After reading the Bai Clan Leader's letter, Liu Ming suddenly laughed coldly. After saying a few words, he turned the letter into ashes.
Naturally, he didn't have any plans to reply to the Bai Clan.
Early the next morning, Liu Ming left his residence and went to see Guan Dagu San.
He once again brought the two of them to a remote area and gave them instructions for an hour. Only then did he personally send the two of them out of the Barbarian Ghost Sect's mountain range and back to the sect.
Liu Ming did not return to his residence directly. Instead, he went to the Huichun Hall on the main peak.
This time, when he entered the wooden pavilion, there was still only one person on the first floor, but it was naturally not Calan. Instead, it was another ordinary-looking woman.
After the woman casually asked, she waved her hand to let him go to the second floor.
Liu Ming did not stand on ceremony. He took a few steps up to the second floor and walked toward the room that emitted a medicinal fragrance that he did not enter last time.
When he reached the white bead curtain at the entrance of the side room, he couldn't help but stop in his tracks. Immediately, a gentle female voice came from inside.
"Since you're already here, what are you hesitating for? Little fellow, come in. "
"Many thanks, Martial Aunt. Then I will be presumptuous." When Liu Ming heard these words, he respectfully replied. He then lifted the bead curtain and walked in.
However, after he entered and swept his gaze around, he jumped in fright.
Inside, on a chair beside a medicinal furnace, sat the green-cloaked woman that he had seen on the third floor before.
"Why is Senior here? Aren't you …" When Liu Ming thought of how he had been chased away by the other party, he couldn't help but hesitate.
"Hehe, it looks like you've seen my sister. Don't worry, we are not the same person. We are only twin sisters, which is why we both dress the same. " When the cloaked woman saw Liu Ming's shriveled appearance, she lightly laughed and explained in an extremely amiable manner.
"So that's how it is. I mistook you for someone else." When Liu Ming heard her tone, it was indeed completely different from the cloaked woman on the third floor. His heart relaxed.
"But little fellow, you don't look like you're injured or ill!" The cloaked woman looked him up and down a few times before asking.
"I have just returned from the Ghost Hell Region, but there was a small accident there. I felt that my body was extremely unwell. However, when I examined myself, I didn't find anything wrong with me. Therefore, I wish for Senior to examine my body. Is there anything abnormal? "Liu Ming respectfully replied.
"Oh, your body is unwell? This range is too wide. However, if you really want to thoroughly examine yourself, I can use a detection spell. However, the cost is not small. "The cloaked woman didn't seem to be surprised in the slightest. She calmly replied.
"How many spirit stones?" Liu Ming asked without hesitation.
"A hundred."
The cloaked woman's voice was still as gentle as before. However, the number she mentioned caused Liu Ming's heart to jump.
"Martial Aunt, may I ask how effective this detection spell is?" With such a large number, he couldn't help but feel a trace of hesitation.
"Don't worry. As long as your body is truly unwell, this formation will definitely be able to detect it. Otherwise, why would I accept so many spirit stones from you juniors? In fact, these hundred spirit stones are barely enough for the formation's consumption." The cloaked woman replied in an unconcerned manner.
"Then I will use it once." After weighing the matter in his mind, Liu Ming clenched his teeth and agreed.
"Very good. Come over. " The cloaked woman was a little surprised to hear this. She looked deeply at Liu Ming before standing up and walking towards a corner of the room.
At this time, Liu Ming discovered that on the floor over there, there was a light golden formation that was a few feet in size imprinted.
The cloaked woman took out a few snow-white crystals and placed them in a few grooves on the outside. Then, she indicated for Liu Ming to enter.
Liu Ming casually took off the Cultivating Soul Pouch from his waist and left it outside the spell formation. Then, he walked in and sat down cross-legged.
The cloaked woman flipped her hand and a spell formation plate of the same color appeared in her hand. Then, she pointed it at the spell formation.
The entire spell formation immediately began to hum. A misty golden light rolled out from it and enveloped Liu Ming within it.
The cloaked woman began to mutter an incantation. Her finger continuously pointed at the spell formation plate in her hand. From time to time, dots of light or runes would emerge from it. It was extremely dazzling and mesmerizing to look at.
"Your body is very healthy. Blood essence is abundant. Your meridians are intact and your bones are very dense. They are almost double that of a normal person. Huh? Your Fa Li is so pure. You have refined your Fa Li! "The cloaked woman had only been controlling the spell formation plate for a moment. Then, she muttered to herself with a surprised expression.
"Junior's Fa Li is indeed pure." Since he had already been discovered by the cloaked woman, Liu Ming naturally wouldn't deny anything.
"I couldn't tell. Little fellow, you are a person with great perseverance! According to what I know, those who do something as time-consuming as purifying their Fa Li at a young age are either very confident in their advancement and don't mind wasting a bit of time. Or, they are people who want to take a shortcut and take a risk. "The cloaked woman spoke with a slightly curious expression.
"Junior doesn't know what kind of person I am. But, Martial Aunt, have you finished your investigation?" Liu Ming replied vaguely before asking with some concern.
"Not yet. Let's wait a bit more. Hmm, there are no problems with your Spiritual Sea. Your consciousness is also very stable. There shouldn't be any problems … "The cloaked woman continued to control the spell formation plate as she continued to mutter to herself.
However, when Liu Ming heard the woman say that there were no problems with his Spiritual Sea, his eyes couldn't help but flash with a trace of disappointment that was difficult to detect.
"Huh? There's something wrong with your lifespan. It seems to be showing signs of decreasing!" Suddenly, the cloaked woman's voice paused. Her tone carried a trace of astonishment.
"My lifespan is decreasing? Is that true? Could Martial Aunt examine it a bit more carefully? "When Liu Ming heard this, he naturally jumped in fright.
"Okay, I'll examine it again … Hmm, that's right. Your lifespan has recently shown signs of decreasing due to external forces. However, you don't need to worry too much. Your lifespan hasn't decreased by too much. It seems to be only a few years. As long as you take some Spirit Medicines, you will be able to make up for it. It seems that you have encountered some evil spirits in the Ghost Hell Region that are adept at absorbing the lifespan of others. The next time you go there, you only need to prepare a few restraining methods and you will be fine. Okay, there are no other problems. "The cloaked woman stared at the spell formation plate for a moment before speaking with a faint smile.
"My lifespan has decreased! It seems that the reason for my discomfort lies in this. Many thanks for Martial Aunt's guidance. The next time I go to the Ghost Hell Region, I will definitely be careful. "Liu Ming let out a light breath before replying with a somewhat bitter smile.
However, he suddenly remembered that when the bubble had consumed all of his Fa Li, he had felt something being stripped away from his body. His heart couldn't help but sink.
When that bubble didn't have any Fa Li to consume, it would actually directly absorb his lifespan to replenish itself. This was truly a life-threatening matter.
However, now that he was facing the cloaked woman, even if he was deeply worried, he wouldn't reveal too much of it. He immediately stood up and walked out of the spell formation. He put away the Cultivating Soul Pouch and bowed once more to express his thanks before taking his leave.
When Liu Ming's figure directly disappeared from the staircase, the cloaked woman also put away the golden spell formation plate. However, with a trace of doubt, she muttered to herself, "Could it be that the Soul Sucking Beast has truly appeared in the Ghost Hell Region again?
"Could it be that the Soul Sucking Beast has really appeared in the Ghost Hell Region again? If that is really the case, I will have to warn our faction's disciples to be more careful when they go there again."
Soon after, the woman shook her head and once again sat in her original chair, as if no one had been there at all.
… …
After the time it took to eat a meal, Liu Ming returned to his residence.
He directly went to the cultivation room and sat cross-legged on the praying mat. Then, he closed his eyes and began to truly think of a way to deal with the mysterious bubble.
Otherwise, according to the current situation, if the bubble began to absorb his lifespan every time it consumed the Fa Li in his body, he would most likely not be able to endure for long before he breathed his last.
With great difficulty, he had finally embarked on the path of cultivation. Naturally, he wouldn't let such a thing happen.
Liu Ming sat like this for a day and a night.
On the morning of the second day, he finally opened his eyes. His expression was slightly relaxed, as if he had already come up with a plan.
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