The Trick of Longevity, Paper-cutting Becomes a Spirit

Chapter 398: Fifth Grade Return to Origin Realm

February of the following year.

Ice melts.

The earth has gradually warmed up, but the new branches have not yet sprouted.

The deserted Quyang Town gradually welcomed a few adventurers.

Yuefeng Inn.

The second floor.

A private room without a window.

Lu Qian was sitting alone inside, drinking tea.

The wooden door at the entrance to the private room was closed, completely isolating this small room from the outside world.

However, the entire second floor was actually empty, with only Lu Qian there.

It has been more than a hundred days since Zuo Qiuling and the others entered Five Color Mountain, but they have not come out yet.

Lu Qian felt a little anxious every time he thought about this.

He picked up the tea bowl, drank all the tea in the bowl, and placed the empty tea bowl on the table.

【Lu Qian】

【Lifespan: 19/25+】

[Realm: Fifth-grade Guiyuan Realm (330/350)]

[Potential Points: 115300]

[Mental Power Level: Level 10]

[Spell: Paper Cutting Level 8 (6000/140000+)]

[Paper-cutting skill level 8, with paper spirit types: Azure Dragon Saint Cloth, White Tiger Furious Wave, Suzaku Heart]

[Spell: Mental Burning]

[Spell: Mental Power Perception]

[True spiritual energy: 825 rays (9/10+)]

[Martial Skill: Lingwu Fist (Dacheng Level (1000/1200+))]

[Swordsmanship: Golden Ling Swordsmanship (Mastery Level (299/300+)]

[Kung Fu: Shangqing Taixuan Gong (Second Level (30/20000))]

[Swordsmanship: Liuyun Sword Technique (Entry Level (9050/10000))]

For three months, Lu Qian was hiding in Lone Wolf Ridge. Except for occasionally going out to hunt ghosts, he spent most of his time in seclusion.

What he majored in in retreat was, of course, the "Flowing Cloud Sword Technique".

Other basic boxing techniques such as "Lingwu Fist" and basic sword techniques such as "Golden Ling Sword Technique" can also be practiced when needed.

Now, Lu Qian's cultivation, cultivated by the remaining Purple Carboxylic Pill and Jade Dragon Immortal Peach, plus additional points, has now reached the peak of the fifth-grade Guiyuan realm, and is not far away from the fourth-grade realm.

Judging from Lu Qian's current cultivation level, he can actually reach the fourth-grade cave underworld.

However, Wang Yuanzhang feels that his current understanding of the realm is still lacking.

As Lu Qian's current "head coach", he naturally cannot ignore Wang Yuanzhang's words.

After reaching the fifth-grade Guiyuan realm, promotion is actually not too difficult.

The so-called "returning to the origin" means to "return the true spirit energy in the body to one origin".

In other words, the true spiritual energy that has been cultivated is compressed and re-refined to condense it into a real "true spiritual energy".

This true spiritual energy is also called the "returning energy".

After "Returning to the Origin", the true spirit energy seems to have become less, but its power is much stronger than the scattered true spirit energy before.

After returning all the true spirit energy to one element, you can start practicing again. When the practice is complete again and the true spirit energy in the Dantian is full, you can start to condense the second return energy.

Lu Qian has never lacked sources of true spiritual energy. In more than three months, he has condensed eight paths of returning energy.

When he condenses the ninth path of returning energy, he can unify the nine elements and transform into the cave.

As for the so-called "Transformation and Dongming", it is not enough to rely solely on the accumulation of true spirit energy.

If you practice paper-cutting every day, your lifespan will be exhausted very quickly in more than two months. Lu Qian's life span was extended once more, and he is only twenty-five years old now.

Seeing this, Lu Qian casually added another hundred years to his life.

At this time, Lu Qian suddenly heard footsteps outside the door.

The footsteps were coming towards him.

Before he could reach it, the footsteps stopped in front of the door, and there was a knock on the door.

"Come in."

The wooden door opened and a young man stepped in.

Lu Qian looked up and saw that his hands were empty, and he couldn't help but be startled.

The young man who entered was Gu Yundeng from the Gu family in Jinyang.

When dozens of people from the Gu family entered Lone Wolf Ridge, only Gu Yundeng was left alone.

If it weren't for Lu Qian, the entire Gu family would be trapped in Lone Wolf Ridge this time, and no one would be able to get out.

With this connection, two months ago, Lu Qian asked someone to send a message to Gu Yun, asking him to come to Quyang Town for a while.

Seeing that it was Lu Qian calling, Gu Yunden came over immediately.

When Lu Qian saw him, he wanted to ask the Gu family to build a flying sword for him.

The Gu family is world-famous for their weapon refining, and in terms of their ability to make flying sword instruments, there are few in the entire Dali who can match them.

Lu Qian has practiced Liuyun Sword Technique, so he naturally needs a flying sword.

The Gu family is in Jinyang, so it would be most convenient for them to handle this matter.

Back in Lone Wolf Ridge, the reason why Lu Qian pulled Gu Yundeng out and rescued him was that Gu Yundeng himself was smart and knowledgeable; on the other hand, Lu Qian took a fancy to the Gu family's ability to refine weapons.

This ambush was laid down, and now it is actually used.

Today is the day Lu Qian and Gu Yundeng agreed to deliver the goods.

Seeing that Gu Yundeng came empty-handed, Lu Qian couldn't help but frown.

However, he didn't say much, and just motioned to Gu Yundeng to sit down with his eyes.

Gu Yunden saw that Lu Qian's face was not very good-looking, so he naturally understood the reason. He cupped his hands into fists and said, "Master, I'm really sorry. Because Master made it clear at the beginning that he wanted the best flying sword, of course everyone in our Gu family did not dare to neglect it. They searched everywhere for materials and worked hard to build it. Originally, we were able to deliver it on schedule. It was just because something went wrong temporarily that it had to be postponed for a few days."

Lu Qian asked: "How many days?"

Gu Yundeng stretched out three fingers and said: "Three days. After three days, the sword will be presented to you."

Lu Qian listened to him for three days, and his expression softened a little.

Seeing this, Gu Yundeng sat down opposite Lu Qian and said: "Originally, two months are not too generous, but our Gu family has mobilized with all our strength, plus the materials dug out by the young master from Lone Wolf Ridge , the time is still enough. However, in the meantime, I heard that there was a 'Blue Yin Stone' for sale in Hengzhou, so I immediately reported it to the owner of the family, and then rushed to Hengzhou in person to take a photo of the Blue Yin (yin) stone. This time Just once, it delayed a few more days. But-"

Gu Yundeng changed the topic and said: "However, this blue stone is the best material for making flying swords. I think it is worth the delay for these few days. However, after all, I failed to deliver the goods as agreed. Please sir." Allow me to represent the Gu family and apologize to the young master."

Lu Qian leaned on the back of his chair, looked at Gu Yundeng, and said, "Okay, in front of me, just put away your business practices. Since I leave things to you, I naturally trust you. . The extra expenses will be summed up in the end and I will pay you together." Gu Yundeng smiled "hehe" and said, "Sorry, I'm used to it."

Lu Qian said: "Since the goods are not ready, you can just ask someone to send you a message. There is no need to make the trip yourself."

Gu Yundeng said: "Firstly, I am afraid that I will neglect the young master by just writing a letter; secondly, I have another more important thing to do here."

"Oh?"

Gu Yundeng said seriously: "Master, on behalf of our Gu family, I solemnly invite you to visit Jinyang in three days and be a guest of our Gu family."

Hearing this, Lu Qian knocked on the table with his finger and said, "This is the second time you have invited me to be a guest. Logically speaking, I shouldn't refuse again, but..."

Gu Yundeng said: "I have something to say. I urge you to listen to it first, and then whether to go or not is entirely up to you. If you decide not to go, I will definitely come with my sword in three days to offer it to you."

When Lu Qian saw him saying this, he naturally couldn't say anything else.

Gu Yundeng said: "Inviting the young master to visit the Gu family has three meanings. First, as I said last time, I would like to thank the young master for the rescue in Lone Wolf Ridge; secondly, my Gu family's things are relatively complete and convenient. The young master is trying the sword. This flying sword is not an ordinary sword after all. After it is finished, the young master will try the sword himself on the spot, so that both of us can feel at ease."

Lu Qian thought to himself: "It turns out that this 'flying sword' has something to do with sword testing. However, it's right to think about it. The flying sword is extremely valuable. If you just adulterate it, the extra money you make will be a huge amount. Simply use it With your own eyes, you may not be able to tell the quality of a flying sword."

For a family as big as the Gu family, normally, there is no problem with its credibility.

However, the level of credibility also depends on the value.

Naturally, the Gu family would not take profits of tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands.

But what about hundreds of thousands or even millions of silver?

That's hard to say.

The estimated price of this flying sword customized by Lu Qian has reached three million taels of silver. According to what Gu Yundeng just said, the final transaction price will only be higher.

With such a large amount, it is difficult for gods to be tempted.

Not to mention anything else, the Gu family couldn't afford the sword's material cost alone. Lu Qian had to collect 800,000 taels and pay a deposit before they could scrape together enough money to buy the materials.

With 800,000 taels of silver, Lu Qian could only risk returning to the Moon Palace and sending the Yellow Turban Warriors to dig out his private silver mine.

Gu Yundeng first proposed to "test the sword", firstly to show that he was upright; secondly, they themselves were probably a little worried, fearing that after Lu Qian took the sword, he would be dissatisfied in the future and cause disputes again.

After all, Lu Qian today is no longer what he used to be.

Warlock Lu Qian's name is known throughout Dali.

Qingxuan Guan even went so far as to praise Lu Qian as "the best casual cultivator in the world", directly suppressing the former "three major casual cultivators".

This weight cannot help but be ignored by the Gu family.

Of course, having said that, if Lu Qian didn't have such a reputation, it would be unthinkable for the Gu family to spend so much money to build a flying sword for him.

It's one thing to talk about the so-called "life-saving grace"; it's another thing to actually put it into practice when facing such huge benefits.

It is of course the safest thing for both of them to settle the money and goods on the spot.

But here in Quyang Town, there are no conditions for sword testing.

Thinking of this, Lu Qian already felt in his heart that it seemed necessary to run to Jinyang City.

Gu Yundeng continued: "The third one is that we were entrusted by someone. Well... someone wanted to see the young master and prepared a gift for the young master."

Lu Qian asked: "Who?"

Gu Yundeng said: "Luo Yongsheng."

Lu Qian said: "Who is Luo Yongsheng?"

"Uh……"

When Gu Yunden saw Lu Qian, even Luo Yongsheng didn't know about it, and he was a little stunned for a moment. After a pause, he said: "This Luo Yongsheng is a great master of the Fourth Grade Cave Underworld, and he is also an important figure in Wentian Prison, even a core figure..."

Lu Qian asked in surprise: "Is he from the imperial court?"

When asked by Lu Qian, Gu Yundeng was immediately speechless.

Just over three months ago, a war broke out between the imperial court and the sect, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.

On the court side, there were more casualties; but relatively speaking, the sect suffered more serious losses.

Although the five major families have always acted according to the changing circumstances, this time, they clearly stood on the side of the sect.

Having just experienced a life and death battle, the Gu family got involved with the imperial court again. The "rudder" of the Gu family made things go too fast.

Gu Yundeng obviously understood Lu Qian's face, and he suddenly looked a little embarrassed.

He pursed his lips and said: "Uh... Well, our Gu family, if we were not more flexible in our stance in front of these two behemoths, the imperial court and Qingxuan Temple, how could we survive until now?"

Gu Yundeng's words were also full of helplessness.

Lu Qian smiled and said, "I think if I want to thank you, just thank you for your Gu family's skill in refining weapons. As long as this skill is preserved, neither the imperial court nor Qingxuan Temple will easily destroy you."

Gu Yundeng said: "What the young master said is absolutely true."

Lu Qian said: "Ask the Heavenly Supervisor, why is this Luo... Yongsheng looking for me, and what gifts did he bring me?"

Gu Yundeng said: "Master, didn't you ask me to inquire about someone?"

When Lu Qian heard this, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared, he sat up straight, stared at Gu Yundeng and asked, "Do they have the white sandalwood in their hands?"

Gu Yundeng nodded and said: "Yesterday, Luo Yongsheng came to our Gu family and brought Mr. Bai with him. Now, Mr. Bai is a guest in our home."

Lu Qian's eyes flashed and he said, "Did they put forward any conditions?"

Gu Yundeng smiled bitterly and said: "How could they let our little Gu family spread the word about such a thing? We can only ask the young master to go in person and interview them. However, in my opinion, this Luo Yongsheng does not seem to be He didn’t look like he wanted to embarrass the young master. Besides, with the young master’s current reputation, he would not be willing to offend easily even if he asked the Heavenly Prison.”

Lu Qian thought for a while and said, "Okay then. In three days, I will go to Jinyang City. But, this money..."

When Gu Yundeng heard "Yin Zi", he immediately became a little nervous and said, "Is there anything wrong with you, Master?"

Lu Qian frowned and said, "Three million taels of silver, I may not be able to collect it in three days, I'm afraid it will be close."

Gu Yundeng asked carefully: "I don't know how much is missing. If it's not much..."

Lu Qian said: "It's almost the same."

When Gu Yundeng heard this, his tense face immediately relaxed and he said with a smile: "That's no problem. Young master, take care of it yourself. Don't worry about the money."

Lu Qian said: "Okay, let's meet in Jinyang City in three days."

Gu Yundeng stood up, clasped his hands in his fists, gave a deep salute, and said, "Thank you very much. Yunden took his leave."

Lu Qian also stood up and said, "I won't send it off."

"Master, please stay."

After saying that, Gu Yundeng retreated to the door, turned around and opened the door to leave.

After Gu Yundeng left, Lu Qian sat down again and looked at the empty tea bowl in front of him, feeling a little irritated.

He didn't expect that making a flying sword would cost so much money!

Even if the silver mine is hollowed out, it won’t be enough.

However, now that he has learned the "Flowing Cloud Sword Technique", wouldn't it be a joke if he didn't have a good flying sword wielder?

Of course, with Lu Qian's current strength, it's not impossible to go to Gu's house and do a zero-yuan purchase...

However, it became a one-and-done deal.

This is the last resort.

(End of this chapter)