Eternal Life by Daily Divination - Chapter 252 - 189: Changqing Mountain Lord, Returning to Qinghe
Chapter 252: Chapter 189: Changqing Mountain Lord, Returning to Qinghe
Yellow Crane Immortal City was very close to the Black Dragon Mountain Range, and it was also the domain of Huang He Master. It would naturally suffer the most frenzied assault.
Currently, the Three Great Sects and the Seven Great Noble Families had all begun their preparations.
If Yellow Crane Immortal City couldn’t hold, countless violent Demon Beasts would surge into the heartland of the Southern Domain of Zhao Country. The mere thought of such a scene was terrifying.
At that point, the entire Southern Domain Cultivation Realm would suffer catastrophic losses.
Every major Sect and Noble Family would be affected.
For this very reason, the Three Great Sects and the Seven Great Noble Families all planned to dispatch disciples to the Yellow Crane Mountain region to jointly form a defensive line, ensuring the Demon Beasts wouldn’t break into the heartland.
“My master said that this Beast Tide is both a danger and an opportunity. It’s a chance to temper oneself and acquire large quantities of Demon Beast Materials. It’s very likely that many exceptional individuals will distinguish themselves during the Beast Tide.”
“I see.”
Hearing this, Li Chang’an understood.
’A rare Beast Tide!’
His Changqing Mountain, though behind Yellow Crane Immortal City, wasn’t far from the Black Dragon Mountain Range either.
If the defensive line at Yellow Crane Immortal City failed, countless frenzied Demon Beasts would soon swarm the base of Changqing Mountain.
That was why Su Yuyan had told him not to lease it for too long.
If the situation deteriorated to the worst-case scenario, he would have no choice but to abandon Changqing Mountain and move to a region further north.
’Still, this Beast Tide really is an opportunity!’
Li Chang’an mused.
His Tier Two Body Refinement required a large amount of Tier Two Demon Beast Essence Blood.
Some of this was Essence Blood from extremely rare Demon Beasts, which was difficult to obtain even with his current status.
But with the arrival of the Beast Tide, Demon Beast Essence Blood would become much easier to acquire.
Furthermore, the Spiritual Ink needed for Talisman Painting was mostly mixed using Demon Beast blood, and much of the Talisman Paper was also made from Demon Beast hide.
Materials from Demon Beasts could also be used to craft Puppets.
’After the Beast Tide begins, a massive number of Demon Beasts will surely die. The prices for all sorts of Demon Beast Materials will drop, while the demand for Talismans and Puppets will increase, and their prices might rise slightly…’
Li Chang’an calculated silently.
As long as the defensive line at Yellow Crane Immortal City wasn’t breached, he could sit securely in the rear and peacefully enjoy the opportunities brought by this Beast Tide!
Su Yuyan asked, “Brother Li, the Cyan Cloud Sect will be recruiting Loose Cultivators to resist the Beast Tide. A Foundation Establishment Cultivator like you would receive a handsome reward just for going. Are you interested?”
“No, I’m not fond of fighting and killing. I’d rather just cultivate in peace.”
“I knew it. But you still need to be prepared, Brother Li.”
Su Yuyan reminded him.
If the situation looked dire, Li Chang’an absolutely had to flee immediately.
If he ran too late and ran into a Tier Three Demon King, he would be in big trouble!
Li Chang’an smiled. “Don’t worry. If there’s one thing I’m good at, it’s escaping with my life.”
With Divination at his disposal, he didn’t need to worry about this matter.
“Yuyan, when is the Beast Tide likely to start?”
“I don’t know either.”
Su Yuyan shook her head.
Based on past experience, it could start very soon, or it could be several more years.
After some conversation, the two of them left Changqing Mountain and returned to Yellow Crane Immortal City.
Li Chang’an packed up all his belongings in the residence.
Meanwhile, Su Yuyan handed the leasing Spirit Contract to the Cyan Cloud Sect’s representative in Yellow Crane Immortal City to handle the rest of the paperwork.
Just two days later, everything was settled.
From then on, Li Chang’an had officially leased Changqing Mountain and become its Mountain Lord.
He informed all his friends that he was moving.
Afterward, he found Zheng Qingqing.
They discussed the time for their return to Qinghe.
He had originally planned to return to Qinghe right after the Foundation Establishment Ceremony, but the trip to the Secret Realm had caused some delays.
He and Zheng Qingqing agreed that he would return to Qinghe with her once he had finished moving.
…
「The next day.」
Li Chang’an moved into Changqing Mountain, bringing all his worldly possessions with him.
He ordered Dahuang to use its Power of Earth Element to carve out a cave abode on the mountain’s peak.
Afterward, he set up four Tier Two Arrays as usual, using the Power of Illusion from the Mirror Flower Water Moon Formation to conceal their existence.
After finishing all this, Li Chang’an slowly let out a sigh of relief.
He stood in the front courtyard of his cave abode, gazing down at the teeming masses below the mountain, a sense of emotion welling up in his heart.
’Finally, I have a place to call my own.’
From this day forward, Changqing Mountain was his personal domain!
In the past, whether he was in Qinghe Marketplace or Yellow Crane Immortal City, he had always been constrained in his actions, having to worry about too many things.
But now, on Changqing Mountain, he didn’t need to worry about a thing.
Even his two Spirit Beasts felt the same way.
Dahuang was racing wildly across the mountain, its face full of joy, tongue lolling out. It was in high spirits, practically radiating a sense of freedom.
The Profound Water Turtle, for its part, immediately dug out a massive pond, used the Small Cloud Rain Technique to fill it, and began to swim around contentedly.
One could tell they had been cooped up for far too long.
Changqing Mountain was large enough for them to do whatever they wanted.
…
「A few days later.」
Li Chang’an took some gifts and paid a visit to the Peak Masters of the other three main peaks.
The Peak Master of Cui Zhu Peak was named Liu Yuzhu.
She had a slender figure and skin like fine jade. Looking like a young woman of eighteen or nineteen, she was casually draped in a viridian robe.
“Daoist Li, I was just about to pay you a visit. I didn’t expect you to come to my door first.”
Liu Yuzhu greeted him barefoot, seemingly having just woken up, with a hint of languor in her expression.
She was also a Talisman Master, and her skill in Talismans was superior to Li Chang’an’s.
She had reached the Tier Two Middle Grade.
After some conversation, Li Chang’an left Cui Zhu Peak and headed for Xuemei Peak.
The Peak Master of Xuemei Peak was named Yu Hongmei. She was a woman with a full, curvaceous figure and a complexion like a peach blossom.
She looked more mature than Liu Yuzhu, possessing a different kind of charm.
“Daoist Li, since you are all cultivating here on Jade Screen Mountain, you should interact more in the future and support one another.”
