Chapter 319 Goodbye Liu Qing
Afterwards, Hei Qing opened up a space channel in the space wormhole. The powerful force of space condensed in his hands, forming a portal leading to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan.
Zi Yan took one last look at Xiao Ling, Xiao Yixian and the others, took a deep breath, and then followed Hei Qing on the journey back to the Ancient Dragon Clan.
Xiao Ling and others stood on the spaceship, watching Zi Yan and Hei Qing disappear in the space channel, their hearts filled with reluctance and blessings.
"It seems that you are reluctant to see Zi Yan leave?" The Little Medical Fairy glanced at Xiao Ling with concern in her tone.
Xiao Ling smiled slightly and shrugged helplessly: "Well, it is a bit true. But after all, all good things must come to an end, right?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qing Lin's voice suddenly interrupted: "Master, I just noticed that Sister Zi Yan left with the Seven-Colored Sky-Swallowing Python."
Hearing this, Xiao Ling was stunned for a moment, and then he realized that because of Hei Qing's sudden appearance, he actually forgot to take back the little swallowing python, which was still in Zi Yan's hand. Now Zi Yan and the others have left, and it is impossible to catch up even if you want to.
"Haha, since the little Sky-Swallowing Python has gone with Zi Yan, let her go," Xiao Ling smiled awkwardly and said, "Anyway, there are plenty of good things in the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, and Medusa won't be wronged there after she wakes up."
However, Xiao Ling originally planned to prepare a soul-restoring pill for Medusa, but then he changed his mind and thought that there shouldn't be any problems with Medusa's soul fusion this time. After all, there are so many experts in the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, and it shouldn't be a problem to just find someone to help.
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This is a vast gravel square. In the center, a towering stone platform rises from the ground. On the top of the platform, a huge black wormhole slowly rotates, like a deep eye, constantly overflowing with heart-pounding space fluctuations.
"Puff! Puff!" With a series of low sounds, the tranquility of the square was broken. The space fluctuations at the wormhole became more and more violent, as if something was about to break out of its cocoon.
Immediately afterwards, human figures shot out from the wormhole like lightning. Their figures drew graceful arcs in the air, and then landed steadily on the square.
"We've finally arrived at the Central Region. This journey has been really tough!" As soon as Xiao Ling landed, he couldn't wait to take a deep breath of the fresh air outside, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face.
A month has passed since Zi Yan returned to Donglong Island with Hei Qing. During this month, Xiao Ling, Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian stopped along the way, enjoying the scenery along the way, and experienced many interesting things. Now, they have finally arrived in the Central Region.
Next to Xiao Yixian, she nodded in agreement and glanced around the square. Now many people who had walked out of the space wormhole had gathered in the square, and the originally quiet square suddenly became lively.
"Young Master, have we reached the Dan Realm now?" Qing Lin breathed a sigh of relief, then held Xiao Ling's hand and asked curiously.
"Not yet." Xiao Ling shook his head slightly and explained: "This is just the core area of Zhongzhou, also known as the Central Region. The Dan Region is located in the center of the Central Region. We have to walk for a few more days to get there."
"Central Region...Dan Region, this Central Plains is indeed vast and boundless. It cannot be compared with the Northwestern Continent at all." The Little Medical Fairy said, pointing her chin with her slender jade finger.
"Of course. If Zhongzhou is the heart of Douqi Continent, then Zhongyu is the center of Zhongzhou. Many top forces gather here, and most of their headquarters are located here. Where we are standing now is the southwest of Zhongyu. The most famous forces here are Yin Valley and Fenyan Valley. They are considered the overlords of this area." Xiao Ling said with a smile.
"Speaking of Yin Valley, Sister Ning seems to be from there," Qing Lin nodded and said casually, "However, no matter how powerful Yin Valley and Fenyan Valley are, they can't possibly manage so many places."
"Of course. In addition to the two major forces, Yin Valley and Fenyan Valley, there are some small forces in the southwest region. However, compared with them, those small forces are a bit insignificant." Xiao Ling said easily with a smile on his face.
"Oh, by the way, I have an old classmate whose family lives in this southwest region. Tianhuang City, where his family lives, happens to be the only place we must pass through to go to Danyu. In addition, there is a space wormhole in that city that can lead to the direction of Danyu."
"It's the muscular senior. His portrait is still hanging in the Supreme Freedom Gate of Canaan College." Qinglin thought for a moment and said softly.
"Yes, I remember now. His name is Liu Qing," Little Medical Fairy also recalled and added, "If I remember correctly, he was the senior who founded the Supreme Freedom Sect together with Senior Sister Han Yue and Xiao Ling. I also saw his sister Liu Fei often when I was in the inner courtyard."
"Haha, it's that muscular guy. I haven't seen him in several years." Xiao Ling took over the conversation with a smile, "I heard about him from his sister before. That guy couldn't sit still after breaking through to the Dou Wang level. He didn't even care about his own sister and left the inner courtyard directly."
While the few of them were chatting, Xiao Ling took Qing Lin and Xiao Yixian around the city and bought some small things. Then they walked into a map shop and picked out a detailed map of the Central Region of Zhongzhou.
Xiao Ling looked at the densely packed markings on the map and said confidently, "At our speed, we can reach the Liu Qing family in about half a day."
Qinglin and Xiao Yixiang both nodded, expressing their agreement with Xiao Ling's arrangement.
Xiao Ling said no more. He stepped lightly on the ground and shot straight into the sky like an arrow.
Such a commotion naturally attracted the attention of many people around.
"Wow, this is a Dou Zong strongman who can walk in the air!"
"So young, how come I've never heard of such a character."
Just as everyone was amazed, Xiao Yixiang and Qing Lin were not to be outdone. They tapped the air with their feet and quickly caught up with Xiao Ling like an eagle soaring into the sky. The three of them turned into a stream of light and disappeared in the astonished gaze of everyone in the square in an instant.
"Dou Zong? That girl is also a Dou Zong expert?"
“Today was a real eye-opener.”
After Xiao Ling and the other two disappeared into the sky, the people in the square gradually came to their senses and exclaimed in disbelief.
Dou Zong is also the top existence in Zhongzhou. It is a realm that many people dream of, but only a few people can actually reach it. Therefore, seeing young Dou Zong masters like Xiao Ling, everyone is naturally shocked and envious...
However, they only saw Xiao Ling and the other three. If they knew that there was a Dou Zun-level Skyfire Venerable following them secretly, they would probably be shocked.
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Tianhuang City, a prosperous city comparable to Tianbei City, has a space wormhole that leads directly to Danyu, making it far more popular than Tianbei City and becoming a very lively place.
In this city, many forces intertwined, but the most prominent ones were the Liu family and the Cheng family. They were the most powerful forces in Tianhuang City, but even these two families did not have the ability to build a long-distance transmission point like a space wormhole. The real owner of this space wormhole was actually Fenyan Valley.
Burning Flame Valley, as the overlord within a thousand miles, controls several cities including Tianhuang City. In this area, the only one that can compete with Burning Flame Valley is Yin Valley, which acts mysteriously and has a small but not to be underestimated sphere of influence. A force that can be compared with Burning Flame Valley is obviously not to be trifled with.
The influence of the Burning Flame Valley spreads across many cities, and Tianhuang City is no exception. The Liu family and the Cheng family can actually be regarded as vassal forces of the Burning Flame Valley. The management rights of the space wormhole are decided by the Burning Flame Valley. Whoever is chosen to manage this wormhole will have a dominant position in Tianhuang City.
Over the years, the management of the space wormhole has been passed between the Liu family and the Cheng family, and no one has been able to control it for a long time. This situation seems to be intentional by Fenyan Valley as a means to balance the forces of all parties and maintain control.
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With the speed of Xiao Ling and the other two, it didn't take too much time to reach Tianhuang City. In less than half a day, they saw the outline of Tianhuang City from afar.
As they approached the city, the majestic city walls came into view, with a hint of solemnity. Under the city gate, people were coming and going, bustling and noisy, forming waves of sound that rushed straight to the sky. Several people walked into the city safely, looking around, and saw that the wide streets were lined with shops, stretching as far as the eye could see. On the streets, people were surging, and the noisy sounds gathered into waves of sound, spreading out, deafening.
"The popularity of Tianhuang City is really high. I'm afraid it can compete with the most lively cities in the Black Horn Region." Little Medical Fairy couldn't help but admire it as she looked at the prosperous city and the bustling crowd.
"This is the Central Region of Zhongzhou, the heartland of the entire continent. Although the Black Horn Region is also very strong, how can it be compared with here?" Xiao Ling responded with a smile, then took out a map, confirmed the route, and then led Xiao Yixiang and Qing Lin towards the direction of the Liu family manor.
After passing through several long streets and turning a few corners, a vast manor came into view of the three people.
The manor covers a vast area. Outside the manor, several armed guards are patrolling the surroundings vigilantly. Their eyes are cold and they glance at the surrounding situation from time to time.
Seeing Xiao Ling and the other two approaching, the guards immediately cast a wary look at them.
Xiao Ling walked forward, smiling, and took the initiative to speak: "I am a classmate of Senior Liu Qing. I came to Tianhuang City this time and stopped by to visit you."
When the guards heard that the young man was a classmate of their master, they couldn't help but look at him a few more times. Seeing that the three of them were quite young, they thought that what he said was probably true.
So the guards let down their guard, and one of them said, "Since he is the master's classmate, I will take you to see him."
After saying that, the guard said a few words to his companions next to him, then led Xiao Ling and the other two towards the interior of the Liu family mansion.
Led by the guards, Xiao Ling and the other two walked along the road in the Liu family manor and headed for Liu Qing's residence.
Along the way, the guard asked curious questions, trying to get some information from Xiao Ling and his friends. However, Xiao Ling and his friends only answered lightly, keeping their details secret.
After a roundabout conversation, the guard finally learned that the young man's name was Xiao Ling and he was from the inner courtyard of Canaan College. As for other detailed information, including the identities and names of Xiao Yixiang and Qing Lin, he knew nothing about them.
Finally, they came to a magnificent attic, which was Liu Qing’s residence in the Liu family mansion.
The guard stopped in front of the attic and said to Xiao Ling and the other two, "Please wait a moment. I will go and inform them."
Xiao Ling smiled and nodded, and the guard quickly walked into the attic. After a while, the door of the attic opened and Liu Qing appeared at the door.
Liu Qing was a burly man with well-defined muscles. His eyes swept over Xiao Ling and the other two, finally settling on Xiao Ling. He then smiled in surprise: "Xiao Ling? It's really you! I didn't expect you still remembered me! I knew you would come to Zhongzhou sooner or later."
Xiao Ling strode forward, patted Liu Qing's shoulder vigorously, and said with a smile: "Liu Qing, it's been a long time since we last met. You are still as charming as ever. Looking at your current posture, you are already the head of the family."
In Xiao Ling's perception, Liu Qing's cultivation has reached the realm of Douhuang Three Stars, which is much higher than his cultivation at the same time in the original novel.
With the help of Xiao Ling, the master of alchemy, Liu Qing and several other students in the inner courtyard of Canaan College have achieved achievements far beyond their peers in the original novel.
"Haha, I can achieve what I have today thanks to your support when we were in the inner courtyard. Otherwise, I would not have achieved such a level of cultivation at such a young age." Liu Qing smiled heartily and warmly welcomed Xiao Ling and the other two into the attic. "Come on, come in, let's reminisce about the past."
The attic was decorated luxuriously yet warmly. Liu Qing warmly invited Xiao Ling and the others to sit down, then told the servants to prepare tea and snacks.
"Xiao Ling, what are your plans for coming to Tianhuang City this time? Are you here to see me specially?" Liu Qing sat opposite Xiao Ling and asked curiously.
Xiao Ling gently put down the teacup in his hand and answered Liu Qing's question with a smile: "Well, this time we came to Tianhuang City, actually on the way. We plan to go to Danyu, so we thought we would pass by here and come to see you."
A glimmer of curiosity flashed in Liu Qing's eyes, "Danyu? That's the holy land in the hearts of alchemists! Are you planning to study alchemy?"
Xiao Ling nodded, his tone calm, "Yes, improving alchemy skills is one of the goals, and we also need to find some rare medicinal materials in the Dan Domain."
After hearing this, Liu Qing couldn't help but exclaimed, "Then you have come to the right place. The alchemy skills of Danyu are among the best in the entire Douqi Continent. There are countless alchemists there, and rare medicinal materials are even more dazzling. They can definitely meet your needs." He paused and turned his gaze to the people behind Xiao Ling, "By the way, who are these two friends...?"
"Haha, look at me, I almost forgot something serious." Xiao Ling patted his forehead, pointed at the two people next to him and introduced them with a smile, "This one is Xiao Yixian, and that one is Qinglin. They are both your junior schoolmates."
Xiao Yixian and Qing Lin smiled at each other, bowed together, and said politely, "Hello, Senior Liu Qing."
Liu Qing's eyes lit up, and he waved his hands and said with a smile: "Oh, don't call me senior, I am most afraid of this. Although I can't tell your strengths at once, I feel that you are definitely much better than me. Our Canaan Academy is really full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and we have added several masters!"
Xiao Yixiang and Qinglin smiled at each other without saying much.
"Hey, Xiao Ling, I have something to tell you first." Liu Qing waved his hand, a trace of embarrassment on his face, "The space wormhole you mentioned cannot be used now."
Xiao Ling was stunned and asked in confusion: "What happened? Is there something wrong with the space wormhole?"
Liu Qing smiled bitterly and shook his head, scratching the back of his head. "It's not a malfunction, it's a rule. As you know, the space wormhole in Tianhuang City is jointly managed by our Liu family and Cheng family. Every year there is a competition to decide the management rights of the space wormhole for the next year. This competition is in three days, so according to tradition, the space wormhole will be closed three days in advance, and only exit is allowed, not entry."
Xiao Ling understood and couldn't help but frowned: "So that's how it is. Then we really caught up with an unfortunate time."
"Yes, most people in Zhongzhou know this rule, and the surrounding cities also have space wormholes, so it's not a big deal to take a detour. So generally no one will come to Tianhuang City to use the space wormhole during this time period." Liu Qing explained with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
"Oh, so that's the case, then don't we have to wait for three days? Otherwise, we'll have to take a detour." Xiao Ling frowned slightly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.
Liu Qing spread his hands, looking apologetic: "No way, this is the rule. But don't worry, as soon as the competition is over in three days, I will take you to use the space wormhole immediately, and I guarantee that it will not delay your trip to the Dan Domain."
Xiao Ling thought about it, then smiled with relief: "In that case, let's stay in Tianhuang City for a few more days. Speaking of which, I also want to see the scene of your Liu family and Cheng family competing."
Anyway, time is not very urgent, Xiao Ling thinks it is no problem to stay here for a few days.
"Haha, that's great. With a Dou Zong master like you here, the morale of my Liu family will definitely be greatly boosted." Liu Qing laughed, a smile flashed in his eyes.
"If there is anything I can do to help, I will definitely not stand idly by." Xiao Ling said with a smile, "You probably haven't taken the Imperial Pill yet, right? If your family has medicinal materials, I can help you refine one. It's just a piece of cake for me, and it won't take much effort."
Liu Qing laughed, "Indeed, I haven't taken the Imperial Pill yet. Our family doesn't have a sixth-grade senior alchemist. My original plan was to wait until I was promoted to a high-level Dou Queen, and then find a sixth-grade alchemist to help. You are free now, so it's perfect for me to hand this over to you."
He paused, then smiled even more brightly: "As a thank you, I promise to make your life absolutely wonderful during your time in Tianhuang City! If you fancy any treasure from our family, just ask, and I will do my best to help you get it."
(End of this chapter)