Chapter 486 - 248: Little Five Elements Array

"Even though I haven’t used the Longevity Scripture to open up a Qi Mansion, this Longevity Spiritual Power is quite useful, providing considerable enhancement for healing injuries and wood-based magic."

"I can certainly choose a few wood-based magic techniques to practice."

Liou Yuan thought so, but once he considered that the Wood Spiritual Qi and the Geng Metal Spiritual Qi were ultimately in conflict, he shook his head and dismissed the idea.

"Better not."

Muttering to himself, Liou Yuan focused and formed a Seal Skill. The Longevity Spiritual Qi within his body eventually condensed in the liver mansion, transforming into a green seed.

"Before the Divine Moisture Qi Mansion is formed, let’s use Geng Metal Spiritual Qi for combat."

With that, Liou Yuan concluded his two-month retreat, stretched lazily, and got up from the Cold Jade Bed.

"Time to visit Mother."

The Ice Vein had few members, with only Liou Zhen and Liou Yuan remaining siblings.

On Xiang Mountain, nearly everyone belonged to the Fog Vein clan. Although Liou Zhen had great strength to keep them in check, there were many matters he had to attend to personally.

Gong Linqing was trustworthy, but his cultivation was too low to command presence, and his ability to manage major affairs was limited, leaving only minor tasks to share with Liou Zhen.

Bai Xin naturally took on many responsibilities to prevent her eldest son from being distracted from cultivation by these trivial matters.

Liou Zhen and Liou Yuan were happy to see this, both aware that their mother couldn’t stay idle.

Having things to do made the time more bearable.

Besides, Bai Xin was a clever woman, attentive and hard to deceive.

Since moving into Fragrance Tower over a year ago, she discovered all suspicious activities, punishing those who tried deceiving her according to strict family rules, making those beneath her obedient.

When Liou Yuan found Bai Xin, she was still in Fragrance Tower listening to Gong Linqing reporting the accounts of two artifact refining shops on Five Extremes Mountain.

Upon seeing Liou Yuan return, Bai Xin did not stop, continuing until the affairs were settled, then standing up from her seat with a weary expression.

"Be careful, Mother." Liou Yuan hastened forward to support her.

"No need, I’m not so weak that I need someone’s help." Bai Xin shook her head, declining Liou Yuan’s goodwill, then addressed Gong Linqing who had been waiting at her side: "Well done, you may leave."

"Yes, Mistress!" Gong Linqing responded, then bowed respectfully to Liou Yuan before exiting Fragrance Tower.

"Your recruited servant disciple is excellent, his nature is wise and capable of discerning the situation, he knows when to advance and retreat." With no one else in Fragrance Tower, Bai Xin spoke candidly of Gong Linqing’s strengths to Liou Yuan.

"Indeed, Gong Linqing was specially transferred by my son from Jiuli State, precisely for his abilities." Liou Yuan chuckled with satisfaction.

"Now the Ice Vein is under your elder brother’s leadership, assisted by you as a supportive brother, it’s enough to keep the Fog Vein subdued. Though Gong Linqing’s cultivation is slightly shallow, it doesn’t matter."

"Just be mindful of Liou Hongjun, ice vein’s past example is right before us."

Liou Yuan understood that Bai Xin still couldn’t let go of her father’s issue with the Fog Vein.

Having personally witnessed the downfall of the Ice Vein, she would never lower her guard against the Fog Vein in her lifetime, no matter how well Liou Hongjun behaved.

Liou Yuan explained nothing, simply nodding in acknowledgment.

Then, together with Bai Xin, he walked out of Fragrance Tower, appreciating Xiang Mountain’s beauty under the sunset.

Only when Bai Xin sensed fatigue, did Liou Yuan escort her back to Fragrance Tower.

As Liou Yuan prepared to return to the Inner Sect.

Whoosh! A streak of light shot from the direction of Five Extremes Mountain’s Inner Sect towards Xiang Mountain.

Unerringly, it landed right in front of Fragrance Tower.

Liou Yuan immediately observed the newcomer, as True Essence shimmering dispersed revealing the figure of a youth in Inner Sect Disciplinary Hall attire.

His appearance wasn’t handsome, his expression carefree and casual, with eyes that held a coldness that kept others at a distance.

Upon recognizing the youth, Liou Yuan grinned and stepped forward, cupping his hands: "Senior Brother Lao Xiuyuan, it’s an honor to have you visiting, I apologize for lack of proper welcome."

This person was once among the top ten Outer Sect experts, Lao Xiuyuan.

Back when Liou Yuan first assumed tasks from the Disciplinary Hall, Lao Xiuyuan had been very accommodating.

Although back in the Outer Sect, his strength was less than the Outer Sect’s first, Lan Chenyu, his breakthrough to Foundation Establishment was quicker, bringing him into the Inner Sect.

As they spoke, Liou Yuan’s Evil Eyes shone, secretly assessing Lao Xiuyuan’s cultivation.

Like Tuoba Xin, he was a branch Wind Acupoint of the Wood Acupoint.

His Qi Mansion was slightly inferior, as its emanations were comparable to Liou Yuan’s Qi Mansion quality, a Fourth Grade.

A Fourth-Grade Qi Mansion was exceedingly rare, among the Inner Sect disciples, there were fewer than seven disciples with such quality.

"Senior Brother Lao Xiuyuan has unlimited potential in the future." Liou Yuan thought, while asking Lao Xiuyuan’s purpose for visiting Xiang Mountain.

"Of course, I’m here for Mr. Liou." Lao Xiuyuan, being Liou Yuan’s introducer to the Disciplinary Hall, spoke directly without beating around the bush.

"Now, since Mr. Liou has achieved Foundation Establishment, having left the Outer Sect Disciplinary Hall, he still remains a part of the Disciplinary Hall."

"After Foundation Establishment, cultivation differs, it’s impossible to remain as the previous Wind Chasing Division disciple; the position must be reassigned accordingly."

Liou Yuan understood Lao Xiuyuan’s meaning, he came to inform him of his reassignment.

He nodded at once, awaiting Lao Xiuyuan’s next words.

"Inner Sect Disciple Liou Yuan, having built numerous achievements in the Outer Sect, with profound expertise in array techniques and a remarkable mastery of Sword Dao, a talent worth nurturing."

"Now specially appointed as the Inner Sect Disciplinary Hall’s Criminal Investigation Department’s officer, report to the department on Autumn Equinox day at the hour of Mao."