On the other side, the conversation in the restaurant was still going on.
"Lu Qingshan." When Ling Yue saw that Lu Qingshan and Lin Yao's conversation was coming to an end, she finally interrupted. "I also have something to remind you of."
"Hm?"
"Did you provoke someone recently?" Ling Yue asked with a serious expression.
"Why do you ask?" Lu Qingshan asked in confusion.
As for whether or not he had provoked anyone?
In the world of cultivators, having enemies was an extremely normal thing.
"I saw a hint of scarlet in your luck, but it was very, very faint. It's already about to disperse," Ling Yue said in a small voice. She glanced at Lin Yao next to her with an embarrassed expression.
This was something she hadn't mentioned to Lin Yao before.
"Luck?" Lu Qingshan raised his eyebrows.
"Junior Sister Ling Yue was born with divine eyes. She can see a person's luck for a short period of time in the future." Lin Yao didn't seem to mind Ling Yue's concealment, and even took the initiative to explain to Lu Qingshan.
Peeking into one's luck was definitely a heaven-defying talent.
Lu Qingshan's heart stirred. His opinion of Ling Yue had changed again …
… This time, he really did remember Ling Yue.
"The scarlet color is a sign of bloodthirst. It means that you'll be facing a bloody calamity soon.
However, this scarlet color is already about to disperse. This means that for some reason, this bloody calamity has suddenly disappeared, "Ling Yue said seriously." That is why your current situation is extremely dangerous. "
Even though it had disappeared, it had existed before. This meant that it was extremely likely that it would rise again in the future.
"How long is the short period of time in the future that you mentioned?" Lu Qingshan thought for a moment, and then asked.
"I can't give you an exact time, but it shouldn't be more than half a day," Ling Yue said after thinking for a moment.
Half a day …
Lu Qingshan fell into deep thought.
In other words, this bloody calamity had happened not long after he had left the Heavenly Sin Martial Hall.
As for why it had disappeared so quickly …
He guessed that it was probably because of his master Xia Daoyun's existence.
Xia Daoyun's trip this time had saved him from this bloody disaster.
However, with his current strength, even if he couldn't win, it wouldn't be a problem for him to escape most of the time. It could be called a bloody disaster …
After pondering for a moment, Lu Qingshan rationally judged that there should be more than three late stage Void Refinement cultivators attacking him at the same time to block his path of retreat. Only then would he be in trouble.
In order to pose a threat to his life, with the power of the mountains and seas, he would either have to be brought to a perilous land with no mountains or seas, or … a Soul Formation cultivator would have to make a move!
The second possibility was obviously more plausible.
If they were to send a Deity Transformation cultivator to deal with me, it would indeed be a big move.
However, was the person who was secretly targeting him from Marquis Luo Tang … or was it from the mastermind who ordered True Venerate Gui Yuan to kill him?
If it was the mastermind behind the scenes, it meant that the assassination attempt against him was just the beginning.
The Hades was the only organization that could send out so many people.
Lu Qingshan's guess that the True Venerate Gui Yuan came from the Hades was a bit more confident.
In reality, with the Hades' style of doing things, before the final battle began, they would do anything to threaten the Demons or help the Demons defeat the human race, regardless of the cost.
For example, in the "Hades Devil Shadow" version, the Hades directly sent out the people who had been hiding in the Northern Region for many years. They didn't hesitate to use up the resources they had accumulated for tens of thousands of years just to assassinate the pill masters, formation masters, and artificers of the Northern Region.
These cultivators who were proficient in the various arts of cultivation didn't have much strength, so they were incomparably weak in one-on-one battles.
However, when it came to a large-scale battle, the role they could play was incomparable to others. Naturally, they became the best targets for the Hades.
Sending out cultivators two levels above him … Could it be that his value to the Demons had reached such a level?
Lu Qingshan had doubts in his heart.
Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case.
After all, if the Dao Seed wasn't condensed, the future of a cultivator was uncertain.
Therefore, on the Hades' side, cultivators below the Void Refinement realm weren't of high order.
Why was he the exception?
Unless there was something else on me that I didn't know but was extremely valuable to the Hades.
This thought suddenly flashed through Lu Qingshan's mind.
"Thank you for the reminder. I'll pay more attention." No matter how much he thought about it, it was ultimately just an unfounded guess. Lu Qingshan came back to his senses and thanked Ling Yue.
"Since the blood fiend has dissipated, you should be safe for a short period of time. However, it's hard to say after a long time." Ling Yue said worriedly.
Lu Qingshan remained silent.
In fact, if he could really stay here for a long time, he wouldn't be afraid.
What he was afraid of was that he wouldn't be given enough time.
"Young Master Lu …" Lin Yao pursed her lips and was a little worried. "Do you need me to take a look at your palm lines?"
"I've only been cultivating the Heavenly Mystery Art for a short period of time. Currently, I can only use the palm lines to roughly predict good or bad luck." Lin Yao said shyly.
Although it was only a rough estimate, it was still a secret art that could be used to probe the Heavenly Mystery.
The Heavenly Mystery Art was indeed extraordinary. She had only just started cultivating it and already had such ability.
It was a pity that this art consumed her life.
"I don't believe that palm lines can represent anything." Lu Qingshan shook his head and refused.
Although he was very grateful that Lin Yao was willing to sacrifice her life for him, he wouldn't let her sacrifice her lifespan for such a small matter.
Lu Qingshan reached out his hand to Lin Yao and clenched his five fingers into a fist. He chuckled. "I only believe in this."
Lin Yao was stunned. Looking at Lu Qingshan's extremely calm expression, she didn't insist.
…
Lin Yao and Ling Yue were both highly valued by their respective sects. They were also in charge of the Four Rankings and couldn't leave the sect for too long.
After catching up with Lu Qingshan and telling him everything that needed to be told, the two of them reluctantly bid farewell and returned to the sect.
When he saw the two of them leave, Lu Qingshan also left the restaurant. He looked around at the entrance, and then headed towards a teahouse not too far away.
Xia Daoyun was still waiting for him.
Lu Qingshan entered a quiet room.
There was a table in the room, on top of which was a small tea stove. On the wall was a flag with the word 'tea' written in white on a black background.
Xia Daoyun was seated in front of the table. When she saw Lu Qingshan arrive, she gestured with her hand and said with a nod, "Sit."
Lu Qingshan didn't stand on ceremony and sat down across from Xia Daoyun.
The Western Rat King had already emerged from Lu Qingshan's spiritual beast pouch at some point in time.
When he left the sect this time, he brought the Western Rat King along with him.
The Western Rat King's mind raced. Lu Qingshan's master was an even thicker thigh than Lu Qingshan's. I can't miss out on any opportunity to impress her!
Who knows, maybe Xia Daoyun will be happy and give this rat lord another pill.
The Western Rat King thought happily.
That was why when it saw Lu Qingshan talking with Xia Daoyun, it happily popped out.
Xia Daoyun picked up the teacup in front of her and took a sip. Then, she said, "Ninety percent of Marquis Luo Tang's assets are mostly shops and medicinal gardens. You were only able to make a bet with Marquis Luo Tang by using the Sword Sect's name.
However, you were the one who won these things, so you definitely have to get your share. "
After a pause, Xia Daoyun continued, "Right now, you have two choices. The first is to split the profits. The Sword Sect's subordinates will be in charge of managing these shops and medicinal gardens, and you can just sit back and take your cut."
"Ten percent." Xia Daoyun reached out a fair and slender finger and waved it in front of Lu Qingshan's face. "You don't have to do anything. You can just sit back and enjoy the profits of these shops and medicinal gardens. Ten percent of the profits will always be in effect. If you have any descendants or disciples in the future, you can also pass it on to them.
"The second choice is to give the Sword Sect an appraisal of these properties. The Sword Sect will convert fifty percent of the appraisal into spiritual stones and give it to you. Just treat it as the Sword Sect buying these properties from you.
"Take a look for yourself. Which one do you prefer?"
"The second choice is to directly convert the profits into spiritual stones and give it to me." Lu Qingshan didn't think too much about it and said straightforwardly.
Two choices. One was long-term, and the other was short-term.
In terms of value, the first choice was definitely more suitable.
As time went on, the profits from the dividends would definitely far exceed the price of a one-time buyout. Moreover, the longer it went on, the more profitable it would be.
For cultivators, living for a thousand years was a piece of cake.
However, this didn't mean much to Lu Qingshan.
For him, time was precisely what he valued the most.
"Alright." Xia Daoyun didn't say anything else and nodded slightly.
Lu Qingshan casually changed the topic and asked seriously, "Master, I want to learn a primordial spirit attack technique. Do you have any suggestions?"
Xia Daoyun glanced at Lu Qingshan. She wasn't surprised.
For example, body cultivators excelled in defense. Not only were their bodies tough, their primordial spirits were similarly tempered.
Sword cultivators excelled in offense, so they naturally shouldn't be limited to physical attacks. Primordial spirit attacks were essential as well.
In Xia Daoyun's opinion, Lu Qingshan should have learned a primordial spirit attack technique a long time ago.
As for why she didn't take the initiative to teach him?
That was because in her opinion, every sword cultivator had their own path that was suitable for them, their own battle system, and their own cultivation rhythm.
For example, among the Sword Sect's seven peak lords, some specialized in internal swords, some specialized in external swords, and there were also those like her who specialized in both internal and external swords. The differences were enormous, and couldn't be summed up in a few words.
The guidance of others would only disturb a sword cultivator's sword technique system.
That was why from the very beginning, what she taught Lu Qingshan was mostly on the level of understanding, and not pointing and telling Lu Qingshan what he should learn.
"What realm has your primordial spirit reached?" Xia Daoyun asked.
"Initial Defense Realm." Lu Qingshan spoke the truth. He released a strand of divine will, and Void Fire appeared.
"Defense Realm? You're only at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, but your primordial spirit has already reached such a realm … "Xia Daoyun looked at Lu Qingshan's divine will, and raised her eyebrows in surprise.
Lu Qingshan revealed a somewhat reserved smile.
If it were anyone else who expressed surprise, he wouldn't have felt too much.
But who was Xia Daoyun?
She was the most popular sword cultivator in his previous world, a lofty figure.
To be able to startle someone like this, even he felt a bit of satisfaction.
"Even I only broke through to the Defense Realm after reaching the mid stage of the Nascent Soul realm and the primordial spirit realm." Xia Daoyun's limpid eyes revealed a look of admiration as she softly muttered.
Lu Qingshan was speechless.
Master, if you talk like this, you'll become a hot topic in my hometown.
"Since you've already reached the Defense Realm, then you can be considered to have met the basic requirements for this technique. You can start cultivating it." Xia Daoyun raised her hand lightly, and a jade slip appeared on the table.
She reached out and pushed the jade slip towards Lu Qingshan.
Xia Daoyun continued, "This is a primordial spirit attack technique that I cultivate, the 'Heart Sword'.
Your sword technique system is extremely destructive. Under normal circumstances, there is nothing that cannot be destroyed with a single strike.
This technique uses the primordial spirit as a sword, and specializes in cutting down primordial spirits. It can further increase your damage output.
In the future, if you encounter an opponent that you can't deal with, you can use the Heart Sword to cut down their primordial spirits. It can buy you some time, and then … "
"And then counterattack!" The Western Rat King said excitedly.
"And then run for your life." Xia Daoyun shot the Western Rat King a glance, and then continued to speak calmly.
Lu Qingshan accepted the jade slip. With a sweep of his divine sense, the secrets of the technique within the jade slip appeared in his mind.
"The first severs worries, the second severs greed, and the third severs lust. This is my sword."
The 'Heart Sword' used the primordial spirit as the furnace, and the divine sense as the flame to refine a sword of the heart.
The sword of the heart was illusory and illusory. It couldn't cut through the physical body, and it couldn't even cut through weeds. Instead, it focused on the primordial spirit. In the highest realm of cultivation, it could cut through even the Yin and Yang Spirits.
"This is a primordial spirit attack technique that I cultivated in my early years. Its power isn't bad," Xia Daoyun explained. "It's quite useful."
How could a technique that even Xia Daoyun said was useful be lacking?
"Many thanks, master." Lu Qingshan expressed his sincere gratitude.
"No need to be so courteous." Xia Daoyun paused for a moment, and then said, "If you aren't busy cultivating, then help me with something."
Lu Qingshan was stunned.
His master actually had something to ask of him?
"I am willing to serve master." Lu Qingshan immediately agreed.
He was well aware of how Xia Daoyun treated him, so he was naturally grateful for her kindness.
Besides, it was only right and proper for a disciple to serve their master.
"There is a Barbarian Tribe in the Savage Lands of the Middle Heaven Region called You Xiong. They were born and raised in the Savage Lands."
The Barbarian Tribe could be considered a branch of the human race. However, they had a bit of giant blood running through their veins, which gave them immense strength. Their physical appearance was also a bit different from that of the human race, which was why they were clearly separated from the human race. They lived in tribes that occupied a vast expanse of the Savage Lands.
"The You Xiong Tribe has encountered some trouble recently, so they asked the Da Xia Kingdom for help. The trouble isn't too big, and they should be able to deal with it by sending a few Spatial Tempering cultivators …" Xia Daoyun explained the situation to Lu Qingshan in detail.
"However, if we can use this opportunity to control the You Xiong Tribe, then it'll be the same as planting a spy in the Barbarian Tribe's territory. There will always be some benefits."
"This mission isn't that difficult. In the end, it's just a battle between Nascent Soul and Spatial Tempering cultivators. With your strength, you should be able to control the situation.
It's not that simple either, because not only does it require battle prowess, it also requires a certain level of skill. Moreover, you can't reveal your identity. "
Xia Daoyun gave Lu Qingshan a meaningful look. "Moreover, the Savage Lands strongly reject human outsiders, so it's a blind spot for many powers. You can use this opportunity to disappear for a while."
"No problem." Lu Qingshan immediately agreed.
Indeed, it was easy to dodge a spear in the open, but difficult to defend against a stab in the dark. If he continued to stand in the open like this, he would eventually become tired of being on guard.
It would be good to use this opportunity to disappear for a while.
Wait a minute …
Lu Qingshan raised an eyebrow and looked at Xia Daoyun suspiciously.
Why did he feel like his master had eavesdropped on his conversation with Lin Yao and Ling Yue?
Xia Daoyun's expression didn't change at all.
'I think I'm overthinking things.'
'A Realm Eight cultivator eavesdropping on the conversation of the younger generation?'
'Someone like my master wouldn't do something so shameful.'
Lu Qingshan thought to himself.
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