By rough calculation, it has been decades since Chen Qingyuan left Qingzong.
I came back today with mixed emotions, and my eyes gradually glowed with joy.
After ten years of fighting, Chen Qingyuan's mental state has slightly changed. Fortunately, he stopped in time and stopped fighting blindly. He should be able to return to his previous state soon.
Even if there is red mist ahead, Chen Qingyuan can still find Qingzong's location.
Returning to the sect, I had mixed feelings.
After crossing the red mist barrier, a star was suspended in the territory in front.
A huge spirit gathering formation was arranged around the stars, and the Qing Sect was located on top of the stars and slowly developed.
For Chen Qingyuan, Qingzong's status cannot be replaced.
Because, this is his home.
As he moved forward slowly, the murderous intention in his body began to dissipate.
My mind, which was tense all the time, relaxed.
No longer worried about encountering a new powerful enemy, his clenched fists slowly loosened.
"Uncle Master is back!"
The disciples on duty noticed a figure in the distance and immediately reported it to the elders guarding the mountain gate. They were mentally prepared to face trouble. As the figure gradually became clearer, all the disciples lost their nervous posture and became ecstatic.
In just a short moment, everyone in Qingzong learned about Chen Qingyuan's return.
Sect leader Lin Changsheng, Sect Protector Elder Fang Qingyun and others all came over after hearing the news, their faces beaming with joy and excitement.
"Junior brother."
"Uncle Master is back, today is a happy day."
"Welcome to our great uncle."
"..."
The whole clan was lively and full of people.
Chen Qingyuan bowed to his elders, then took out some resources and dismissed a group of juniors.
It is a gift given by elders and cannot be turned away.
The disciples jumped for joy, divided the resources, and retreated to their respective positions honestly, no longer making any fuss.
Above the main hall, the senior officials of the Qing Sect took their seats one after another.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Chen Qingyuan, and they had so many questions that they didn't know how to ask.
"Don't worry, let me tell you about the situation outside slowly." Chen Qingyuan took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Let's start with the abandoned son of the Confucian sect..."
In the next few hours, Chen Qingyuan briefly talked about his experiences and the major events that happened in various places.
For example: the Battle of Heavenly Punishment in the Imperial Palace of the Southern Territory, the inheritance of the quasi-emperor in the ancient ruins of the Northern Wilderness, Crown Prince Langya, etc.
The elders listened carefully and imagined various scenes in their minds.
"Eh!" After the story was told, Lin Changsheng suddenly asked: "By the way, where is Chang Ziqiu? Why didn't I come back with you?"
"Yes! Where is Elder Chang?"
The elders realized it later and asked.
It was only now that everyone discovered that Chang Ziqiu had not returned with him.
Lao Chang’s sense of presence is also too low.
After all, Lao Chang has been a guest elder for several years and often teaches the disciples in the sect how to practice.
"Due to some accidents, I was forced to come to the old land, and Elder Chang did not accompany me."
Chen Qingyuan explained.
"What's the accident?"
Originally, everyone thought that Chang Ziqiu had gone outside, so they wanted to cut off contact with Qingzong and did not want to be dragged into the whirlpool by Qingzong. If this was true, everyone could understand, after all, Chang Ziqiu had no reason to live with Qingzong.
Die together.
"This...it's hard to say."
Regarding the guidance of Shenqiao and the unknown existence, Chen Qingyuan did not want to say anything.
It’s not that I can’t trust the elders here, but it’s too involved and complicated, and there’s no need to cause the elders more trouble.
"As long as it's safe."
Everyone has a secret, everyone understood it and changed the topic directly.
While chatting, no one mentioned Chang Ziqiu's current situation.
It’s so difficult for Lao Chang.
"I won't be able to stay long when I come back this time."
Chen Qingyuan has not forgotten about the soul-fixing bead and must quickly return to Daoyi Academy to ensure that Zhao Yichuan's soul can return to his body.
"Let's stay at home for a few days anyway!"
Lin Changsheng tried to persuade him.
"Um."
I'm only staying for a few days, so it shouldn't delay anything.
After talking about the matter, Chen Qingyuan went to the medicine hall and met with the ghost doctor.
The ghost doctor is still the same as before, he likes black dresses and wears dark veils.
"Sister." Chen Qingyuan walked into the house and called.
"Um."
The ghost doctor was tinkering with medicinal herbs and looked back with a smile.
The siblings chatted for half an hour, talking about major events and some interesting things happening in the outside world.
Then, Chen Qingyuan gave all the rare medicinal materials he had recently obtained to the ghost doctor: "Sister, here you go."
"Ancient elixir!" Looking at this pile of rare treasures, the ghost doctor was very excited and exclaimed: "Where did you get it?"
There are several medicinal herbs that everyone says are extinct and cannot be found anywhere. The ghost doctor has only seen a few mentions of them in ancient books, but now that he has seen them with his own eyes, he is extremely shocked.
"Earned by chance."
Chen Qingyuan smiled slightly.
"I'm not welcome." The ghost doctor didn't say a polite word, and he excitedly studied the precious medicine that only existed in ancient times.
It was probably because Chen Qingyuan was causing trouble here that the ghost doctor lost his initial enthusiasm and without even looking at him, he issued an eviction order: "You can leave, remember to close the door."
"..."
That's it again.
Similar situations have happened many times, so today Chen Qingyuan chatted with the ghost doctor for a while before taking out the precious medicine. Otherwise, if the medicinal materials were given to each other at the beginning, I am afraid that if the front foot goes in, the back foot will come out.
The ghost doctor is immersed in alchemy and cannot extricate himself.
"Creak"
After looking at the serious back of the ghost doctor sister, Chen Qingyuan gave a wry smile, walked lightly outside the house, and closed the door smoothly.
The spirit-gathering formation is consistent with yin and yang, and is also divided into day and night.
That night, Chen Qingyuan and Lin Changsheng sat on the top of Tingdao Mountain, drinking in the wind and talking as brothers.
Tingdaoshan is the foundation and final support of Qingzong.
If the Qingzong encounters a problem in the future, the ban on Tingdao Mountain can be activated, and a mark left by the sages of the past generations can be activated.
However, the secrets of Tingdao Mountain can only be used once.
Unless it is a calamity that annihilates the sect, it must not be activated.
"Junior brother, your cultivation has improved tremendously, there are no hidden dangers!"
Although Lin Changsheng's talent was limited and he could not break the shackles of the Qingzong inheritance, and he was always at the peak of Mahayana cultivation, his combat power was much stronger than most monks of the same realm, which shows the level of Chen Qingyuan's cultivation.
"Senior brother, don't worry, there is no hidden danger."
Chen Qingyuan smiled slightly and gave a reassuring look.
"That's good." Lin Changsheng was wearing a plain shirt and had an elegant temperament. He nodded gently: "You have your own way to go. As a brother, I don't want to talk too much. No matter what, you have to remember that your own life is the most important thing.
."
"Yes, I remember."
Chen Qingyuan nodded heavily.
"Don't talk about these trivial matters, just drink."
The night is hazy, the breeze is blowing on my face, and I feel like drinking a few glasses of wine.
The two brothers drank several jars of fine wine, chatted about interesting things from the past, and laughed happily.
The next day, Chen Qingyuan went to a side hall.
There is a huge black cauldron placed in the hall, with small cracks all over its body.