Chapter 449: Leaving Seclusion and Killing the Island
More than half a year has passed, and Xu Dao's retreat has finally come to an end.
He sat cross-legged in the quiet room, opened his eyes, and sighed slightly: "It's time to leave seclusion."
After Ningsha Huangquan, his research on magic can be said to have achieved something but not achieved anything. The best idea was not achieved, but the basic idea was still successful.
"Swallowing clouds and spitting fog, calling for wind and rain" is only half completed, and the remaining half needs to be further studied.
Lowering his head, Xu Dao thought quietly for a while, with a smile on his face.
Although there are still some regrets, the year-long retreat has already made a considerable increase in his cultivation and strength. It is quite rewarding and should not be underestimated.
As for the remaining half, it is related to the realm. It is estimated that he has to reach the realm of refining Gang to be able to smelt the remaining half. Even if he continues to retreat now, it will not have much effect.
The thought repeatedly flashed through Xu Dao's mind: "Then, let's get out of seclusion!"
His face perked up, and he immediately stepped down from the couch and opened the door to the quiet room that had been closed for a long time.
Soon, the entire formation of the cave also rotated, releasing the heavy protection.
When Xu Dao walked out of the cave and came to his own courtyard, the young men of Qianlong Pavilion who were waiting around saw him and quickly sent someone to inform Mr. Le. There were also young men standing respectfully at the edge of the courtyard, waiting for Xu Dao's arrival.
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Xu Dao strolled in the courtyard, only glanced at the boys, and then looked away. He looked at the spiritual pond in his courtyard and found that a year had passed, and the vegetation, fish and shrimp in the spiritual pond were still full of vitality and quite interesting.
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After all, long-term seclusion was a bit boring. Xu Dao suddenly became interested. He stopped in front of the spiritual pond and took a good look at the water, wood, fish and shrimp in the pond.
After about a quarter of an hour, he got tired of seeing it, and another transmission talisman flew into the courtyard.
Xu Dao raised his hand, and the telepathic notes fell into his hands, turned into fire, and displayed a line of text in the air: "Congratulations to fellow Taoist for coming out of seclusion. If you have leisure time, you can come to the third floor of the pavilion to get together."
, I happened to meet a few new Taoist friends who have joined the cabinet."
This transmission note was sent by Yue Lao of Qianlong Pavilion.
After Xu Dao read it, he thought: "It's just the right time. It's time to use Qianlong Pavilion to collect spiritual materials and completely grasp the Xuanzhen Sect's orthodoxy."
After a year of seclusion, he relied on his few savings and his own efforts to master half of the Xuan Zhen Sect's Taoism, and the formation patterns were transformed and condensed a lot. However, he did not achieve the full success and needed more.
Only spiritual materials will do.
The time Xu Dao chose to leave customs happened to be when Baili Fucha opened its sea market again.
According to what he asked Mr. Le before retreating, the sea area he arrived at this time had many nearby islands, and Fucha would stay there for three months.
Such an opportunity is a great opportunity for him to go out and make money and accumulate Taoist funds.
Xu Dao's eyes revealed his thoughts: "Go to Qianlong Pavilion first. If there is a suitable task, you can not only obtain spiritual materials, but also accumulate Qianlong Pavilion Taoist skills, which can be easily exchanged for some things, such as news about the Gangqi Golden Pill.
Even the strength of the finished product!”
Both his physical body and the Yin spirit have been condensed. Although the Dao practice is not enough to refine the Gang, and the total difference is as much as one hundred, fifty or sixty years, he must prepare for the refinement now, and he must check more classics and inquire more.
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As for the target of its refining power, it is naturally two of the thirty-six kinds of Tiangang Qi, which must be matched with the evil Qi of the True Dragon and the evil Qi of Huangquan.
Moreover, the Gangsha used in the foundation-building realm is not only related to the level of the elixir, but also to the nature of the elixir. What kind of elixir can be achieved by combining the Gangsha with the Taoist priest.
Although Xu Dao already had several candidates, he couldn't make a decision for a while.
There is no other reason. Although he knows what kind of golden elixir these Gangsha can form, he knows very little about the golden elixir formed, and he is not sure which of these elixirs is more suitable for him.
It is worth mentioning that.
The stage of refining Gang is different from the stage of condensing evil. Evil Qi is rare and Gang Qi is also rare. However, the rare and valuable aspects of both are not the same.
There are far more types of Gang Qi that Xu Dao can obtain than when condensing evil spirits.
Because the best evil spirits are rare because they are scattered all over the world, Taoist priests must either be lucky or travel around the world.
Basically, if they can obtain a high-quality evil spirit and do not violate the martial arts, the Taoist priests will directly condense it and get rid of the problem. It is very rare for the evil spirit and spiritual roots to match well like Xu Dao.
The Gang Qi is different. It exists above the nine heavens and in the Gang Feng layer. The rare thing is that it is difficult for Ningsha Taoist priests to climb up to the Gang Feng layer to harvest Gang Qi. Moreover, the purer the Gang Qi, the higher its location will be.
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As for the quantity, Gang Qi is broad and mixed, with an endless supply, which is not uncommon.
As long as you can fly into the Gang Feng layer, the higher you can fly, the less you have to worry about the quality and type of Gang Qi, and the more opportunities you have to choose from.
Although Xu Dao was not completely sure about this, he was not afraid of it either.
It should be noted that he is not only a cultivator of immortality and martial arts, but also has a strong physical body, Yin and Spirit, and his ability to withstand the Gangfeng is far beyond ordinary people. He once fell into the Western Sea from the Gangfeng layer.
The "dragon energy" of Huangtian Taoism was enough to protect him from surviving in the Gangfeng layer, but a large amount was needed.
For Xu Dao, the key to completing Gang Qi training is to identify which kind of Gang Qi is most suitable for him.
Thoughts flashed through his mind, and he secretly said:
"Although the source of Gang Qi is not something to worry about, and there are many options, refining Gang must be taken more seriously than Ningsha. After all, once it is determined, half of the Golden Elixir Avenue is determined, and there is basically no choice.
Change."
The thought arose in Xu Dao's mind that perhaps he should ask the Pavilion Master of Qianlong Pavilion for advice regarding what kind of Gang Qi should be used to refine Gang Qi, as well as various Gang Qi and even the wonderful effects of the Golden Pill.
After all, they want to make the elixir into a high-grade one, so they know a lot about it. They are probably the most knowledgeable people in the West Sea.
The idea of "asking the master of Qianlong Pavilion for advice" came up again. While thinking about it, Xu Dao jumped into the air, left the cave, and rushed straight to the direction of Qianlong Pavilion.
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Fly all the way.
Xu Dao found that the time for him to leave seclusion was just right.
After leaving the Dongfu location, he entered Fangshi to the east of Haishi and saw the bustling scene on the streets, which was a bit more prosperous than the previous year.
All kinds of Taoists come and go, including many non-human species, and even more Taoist priests who are in the foundation-building realm.
Xu Dao had a thought in his mind: "I'm afraid there will be more good things at this year's auction than last year."
It's just that these good things have little to do with him for the time being. He has just come out of seclusion and is a pauper. Currently, he can't even pay the admission fee.
After arriving at Qianlong Pavilion, Xu Dao took out the tokens of Qianlong Pavilion's guests. He did not need to go through the lobby like last time, but directly entered the pavilion through a special passage and climbed to the third floor.
Arriving at the third floor, the people in the building were all Taoist priests exuding the aura of foundation building. There were very few Taoist disciples at the Qi refining level, and they were all servants.
Xu Dao gently fiddled with the token hanging on his waist, and then a spiritual light appeared, guiding him to a private room.
This token is called the "Qianlong Order". It not only represents the identity of the customer, but also allows him to enjoy many conveniences in the sea market and Qianlong Pavilion. It can also be used as a transmission note and receive messages from Qianlong Pavilion.
For example, it is quite convenient to check the tasks on the bulletin board, etc. If not invited by Mr. Le, Xu Dao can look for ways to make money in the cave without having to go there in person.
When he walked to the elegant room, the wooden door of the elegant room shook slightly and opened automatically.
"Hey!" A voice immediately sounded inside the door: "It's Taoist Xu who is here!"
The voice was that of Le Lao. He was stroking his beard, sitting in front of a coffee table, looking up at Xu Dao, his eyes shining brightly.
Xu Dao stepped into the door generously, glanced around, and said: "I am a poor Taoist, Xu De. I have met Mr. Le and two fellow Taoists."
There were three people sitting cross-legged in the elegant room. Apart from Mr. Le, there was a middle-aged man with a green complexion and a beard under his chin. His head was slightly raised, looking rather arrogant, and he was looking at Xu Dao.
As for the last person, he was holding a square wooden box, tapping it gently and drinking wine. He looked sad and was a young man. He was wearing a scholar's Confucian robe and green shirt, not a Taoist robe, which really surprised Xu Dao.
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When Xu Dao was still in the state of Wu, it was rare for Taoists to wear blue robes and Confucian robes. Morality in the West Sea was so degraded that the Taoist priests did not even know what scholars were, let alone items such as Confucian robes and green robes.
However, Xu Dao took a closer look and found that Huang Tianlong Qi was not detected in the sad young man. He was probably not from Wu Guozhong whom he had never seen before.
When Xu Dao was sizing up each other, several people on the opposite side were also sizing him up.
The green-faced middle-aged man nodded slightly in response, while the sad young man raised his wine glass and greeted Xu Dao, gesturing for him to take a seat quickly, but neither of them spoke.
Mr. Le stood up and said to Xu Dao: "Congratulations! Daoist Xu's breath is solid. I must have gained a lot from this retreat!"
He pointed to an empty seat on the table and said: "Hurry up and take a seat, hurry up and take a seat, and we will have a discussion later."
Xu Dao did not deny it. He said politely with a smile, "It's just a small gain." Then he walked to the square table and sat down cross-legged.
With Mr. Le present, even though Xu Dao had just arrived and few people at the table had met before, the square table was not indifferent.
After some introductions, Xu Dao and the other two exchanged names and learned some simple information about each other.
The green-faced middle-aged man is called "Yao Buqi". Although his cultivation is only condensing evil spirits, not high-grade evil spirits, and his Taoism is not profound, he is a master of alchemy with exquisite craftsmanship.
The sad young man is called "Zeng Shijian" and he is a swordsman who practices the path of sword immortal.
The aura on the opponent's body is restrained, his Taoism is profound and impressive, and his cultivation is also Ningsha, but the evil spirit he used must be extraordinary. Xu Dao guessed that it was probably one of the seventy-two types of earthly evil spirits, with a solid foundation.
The treatment that these two people enjoy in Qianlong Pavilion is first-class, and they are newcomers who have only recently joined the pavilion, less than a month old, and they are very enthusiastic.
Le Lao said: "Although Taoist Fellow Xu entered the pavilion a year earlier than the two others, today is the second time he has come to Qianlong Pavilion. He has been practicing in seclusion since he entered the pavilion... The three Taoist friends are all new to this pavilion.
These great talents are in the realm of Ningsha, so they should be able to move around."
Le Lao also said to Xu Dao: "It is precisely because the three of us are quite destined that as soon as I found out that Fellow Daoist Xu was out of seclusion, I immediately called Fellow Daoist here. I don't know if I disturbed him or not. It's really a sin."
Xu Dao chuckled: "It is an honor for Xu to be invited by Mr. Le and to meet two Taoist friends." He cupped his hands, took off the wine glass on the table, and gave a toast to the three of them.
Yao Buqi and Zeng Shijian said one after another: "Fellow Taoist, you're welcome."
Xu Dao's attitude was good, and the two of them received some hints from Le Lao. They understood that Xu Dao's abilities were equally extraordinary, and their attitude towards him was also very warm.
At the very least, when Yao Buqi, who knew how to make alchemy, heard that Xu Dao's talisman formation was good, the arrogance in his eyes disappeared, and he even took the initiative to talk to Xu Dao about the various arts of cultivation.
Xu Dao glanced at the low-level evil energy on the other person's body, held his hands and said that skills such as alchemy and weapon refining are one of the changes in the Tao. If the skills are sophisticated, the chance of winning the Tao is much higher, which is far better than that of ordinary monks.
Qi nodded incessantly.
During this period, Xu Dao also discussed the art of swordsmanship with the swordsman Zeng Shijian. Although Xu Dao had never refined a sword box, he had his own secret method of refining swords. Even though he was half a man in the art of swordsmanship, he spoke fluently.
After some conversation.
Yao Buqi and Zeng Shijian's attitudes toward Xu Dao changed even more. They became familiar with each other on the spot and exchanged the transmission notes in the Qianlong Order.
At the end, Xu Dao remembered his other purpose for coming to Qianlong Pavilion and took the initiative to sigh: "Although this retreat has successfully condensed evil spirits and stabilized the realm, it has taken a lot of effort."
He handed over his hand towards Le Lao: "Pindao's pockets are empty. I'm afraid I won't even be able to show off to Le Lao at the recent auction."
"Fellow Taoist, you are joking." Mr. Le pinched his beard, paused and asked, "Fellow Taoist, have you received your salary from the pavilion?"
Hearing this question, Xu Dao was startled, but then his face showed joy.
But he forgot that after joining Qianlong Pavilion, Qianlong Pavilion would not only give away the cave house, but also give him a salary.
Moreover, he has first-class treatment, enjoying the Lian Gang level, with 3,000 talisman coins per month, which is 36,000 talisman coins per year!
Such a sum of talisman money is not much for Xu Dao now, and it cannot be auctioned for any good items, but it is enough to alleviate his current embarrassment, and it is an unexpected blessing.
Xu Dao smiled and replied: "I forgot. Thank you Mr. Le for reminding me. I will go and collect my salary later."
Mr. Le said: "Why do you need to go and get it in person? The old man is responsible for taking care of the money and food in the pavilion." As he spoke, he took out bunches of blood money from his sleeves and put them on his waist.
Make a few strokes on the Qianlong Order.
Thirty-six thousand talismans are not much money, but there are a lot of them piled on the table, and they are bloody, making the other two people’s eyes light up.
After Xu Dao was polite, he didn't hesitate and kept it generously, but he still tried to ask:
"I wonder if there are any good jobs in the pavilion recently that can earn a lot of Taoist power or talisman money. Mr. Le can recommend a few."
"Hey!" Mr. Le heard this and smiled dumbly. He looked at the two people next to him and said:
"Fellow Daoist Xu is really clever! There is just something suitable."
Yao Buqi and Zeng Shijian on the table also looked at Xu Dao with bright eyes.
Just listen to Le Lao say: "We need the help of fellow Taoists to massacre Fanxing Island!"
Xu Dao slightly raised his eyebrows: "Tu Dao?"
Please give me a monthly ticket, let me break a thousand.