Chapter 67

Far away, to the southwest of the Qianlong Immortal Dynasty, near its border, lies the Lingyun Immortal Pavilion.

Amidst the green mountains and clear waters, a grand hall with green bricks and blue tiles stands. Around the hall, various smaller side halls are built, filled with bustling people and the faint sound of teachings.

Both the main hall and the side halls are enveloped in a thin mist that does not disperse, like clouds in the sky.

Rustle!

At this moment, the spiritual energy around the hall suddenly became chaotic. Then, a huge suction force emerged from the hall, quickly forming a massive vortex that swallowed the surrounding spiritual energy like a whale.

The surrounding mist was also affected and instantly dissipated.

"Is the Pavilion Master about to emerge from seclusion?"

"This is a sign of a breakthrough!"

"Quick! Everyone, quickly channel your spiritual power to assist the Pavilion Master!"

Inside the Lingyun Immortal Pavilion, the disciples all showed signs of joy and swiftly flew to the edge of the hall from all directions using their遁光 (dùn guāng, flying light).

Three elders arrived as if riding the wind, landing lightly on the eaves of the hall.

Their faces were solemn, and they made hand seals, "Disciples, follow my order and immediately channel your spiritual power into the array to assist the Pavilion Master in his breakthrough!"

Buzz!

As soon as the words were spoken, the area around the hall lit up with dazzling light, and a special pattern formed on the ground.

The disciples did not hesitate, raising their hands to channel their spiritual power into the array.

This spiritual power flowed through the array and eventually converged at the top of the hall.

The surrounding spiritual energy became even more frenzied.

At this moment, a sky full of rosy light appeared, and a massive figure slowly materialized above the hall.

The figure was clad in a black robe, with white hair and a youthful face, his eyes shining brightly.

The three elders on the eaves immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Pavilion Master."

Lin Qingyun also flew up and landed on the eaves, exclaiming in surprise, "Father!"

The other disciples also smiled.

The Pavilion Master had been in seclusion for over a decade; was he finally about to emerge?

Once the Pavilion Master broke through, he would become a Core Formation cultivator, and the Lingyun Immortal Pavilion would rise to a new height, entering the ranks of the top sects!

At that time, the benefits would naturally increase, so how could they not be happy?

The black-robed elder looked at the people he hadn't seen in a long time and couldn't help but smile. Then, his gaze fell on his daughter, and he said urgently, "Qingyun, I am at a critical moment of my breakthrough. Go to the treasure vault and fetch the Nine-Curving Spirit Ginseng. Whether I succeed or not depends on this!"

Lin Qingyun's smile froze, and she looked at her father, hesitating to speak.

"Hmm?" The elder was puzzled, "My dear daughter, why are you still standing there? Go and fetch it quickly!"

Lin Qingyun could only force herself to say, "Father, I gave the Nine-Curving Spirit Ginseng to someone else."

"What?" The black-robed elder was stunned, then quickly said, "It doesn't matter if the Nine-Curving Spirit Ginseng is gone. Go and fetch the Nishang Grass. Hurry, there's no time to waste."

He secretly rejoiced, glad that he had prepared multiple backups for his breakthrough, gathering sixteen top-grade spiritual herbs and immortal grasses. The breakthrough should be secure.

However, the next moment, a bad feeling arose in his heart because he saw his daughter still standing there.

Sure enough, he heard Lin Qingyun weakly say, "Father, I gave that away too."

"Then, what about the Jade Marrow Grass?" The black-robed elder's voice trembled.

"Given away..."

"What about the Dragon Heart Nine-Leaf Grass?"

"Still given away..." Lin Qingyun's scalp tingled as she said softly, "Father, I gave away all the top-grade spiritual herbs..."

"What?!"

The black-robed elder was struck as if by lightning, his figure trembling in shock as he looked at Lin Qingyun in disbelief.

"Who, who did you give them to?" The black-robed elder's eyes turned red.

Lin Qingyun thought of Lord Li and felt a bit more at ease, quickly explaining, "It was Lord Li. He is an unparalleled expert who likes to live among mortals. Even the immortals in heaven can't compare to him!"

Lord Li?

An unparalleled expert?

Even immortals can't compare?

Isn't this nonsense?

The elder's figure trembled even more, almost to the point of dissipating.

He was certain that his daughter had met a scoundrel and was likely deceived.

His wealth was taken, and he didn't know if his daughter had been taken advantage of in other ways.

Not just the black-robed elder, but everyone in the Lingyun Immortal Pavilion also looked at Lin Qingyun with complex expressions.

The Holy Maiden, who was usually so astute, how could she be deceived by such a simple scam? Women in love really do have negative IQs!

The Pavilion Master's breakthrough is likely ruined.

What a disaster!

"Never mind, never mind." The black-robed elder gave a bitter smile. He could only swallow his bitterness, determined to tear the deceiver to pieces once he emerged from seclusion.

In an instant, he seemed to have aged a hundred years, his voice hoarse, "Scatter, everyone, just scatter."

From great joy to great sorrow.

Everyone in the Lingyun Immortal Pavilion looked dejected.

Lin Qingyun bit her lip, feeling lost. At this moment, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she said hurriedly, "Father, I traded those spiritual herbs and immortal grasses for something that might help you!"

"What is it?" The black-robed elder asked.

Lin Qingyun took out the bag of tea leaves and said excitedly, "This, the expert gave me this. I think it might be useful."

"Tea leaves?"

The black-robed elder was stunned, his face twitching. Sixteen top-grade spiritual herbs and immortal grasses, and you traded them for a bag of tea leaves?

He looked at Lin Qingyun as if he were seeing her for the first time. After not seeing her for over a decade, his daughter had changed so much, especially in terms of intelligence, it was like a different person.

Lin Qingyun looked at the black-robed elder nervously and hopefully, saying stubbornly, "Father, trust me!"

The black-robed elder looked at his daughter's hopeful eyes and couldn't bear to refuse, nodding, "Alright."

Never mind, he would just humor her. She was just naive, not intentional.

Lin Qingyun was delighted and immediately went to brew a cup of tea with the tea leaves and brought it to the elder.

At the highest level of the hall, in an empty room, the black-robed elder sat cross-legged on a cushion.

He picked up the cup and examined the tea in front of him.

The tea leaves floated in the cup, with not a single bit of residue. The tea water was clear and the aroma delicate.

"Even though it's a bit of a loss, I can't deny that this is indeed a good cup of tea."

He suddenly smiled.

My daughter has grown up, and this seems to be the first time she has made tea for me.

What else can I do but forgive her?

The black-robed elder, who had already given up hope of breaking through, habitually blew on the tea in the cup and then took a gentle sip.

"Ha ha, others cultivate by consuming heavenly treasures, while I drink tea. I guess I'm the first in history to do so..."