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No one really knew what was hidden inside that ice coffin; perhaps it was a precious herb that needed freezing, or perhaps a person?
Chen Qing was sowhat curious about the ice coffin.
He wasn’t necessarily committed to following the trade convoy.
If things went awry, he planned to depart imdiately.
Back in the carriage, he closed his eyes and began recalling the scriptures of the Great Kui Sword.
Having nourished his Thunder Gu to the Eighth-Transformation, his Great Kui Sword Scripture was on the brink of a major breakthrough!
He had already prepared the materials for the Butterfly Transformation; once he reached the next town, he could purchase the Ninth Transformation materials.
Even Yu Qingshuang might not recognize the complete Great Kui Sword Scripture!
After two days, they reached the Ancient Temple River. It was rumored that downstream in ancient tis, an Immortal Temple erged, hence the na Ancient Temple River.
Mountains and rivers could also produce Gu. This wasn’t referring to the Water Gu or Earth Gu, but to Mountain Gu and River Gu.
These types of Gu were usually born from being affected by the Great Dao, such as the rumored ancestral court of the Kunlun Great Dao. It was said that the world’s mountain ranges began from Kunlun, hence the rumor of Kunlun housing ten thousand Mountain Gu.
Of course, nobody knew if it was true, since Kunlun was just a legend.
As for other places, like Da Yan or the Heavenly Master Mansion’s Immortal Court, whether they had River Gu or Mountain Gu was beyond what a small Qi Refinent cultivator could know.
What Chen Qing could be sure of was that Da Yan definitely had Mountain Gu; otherwise, where did all those Mountain Masters co from?
When crossing the river, the boatman promised to only charge a hundred Spirit Stones, but upon reaching the middle of the river, the large boat sat still in the water.
Chen Qing sat in the cabin, watching coldly, not intending to intervene himself.
Soon after, Hao Changchuan understood and went up to negotiate with the boatman.
When negotiations failed, he swiftly killed a cultivator at the fifth level of Qi Refinent.
The boatman, seeing him kill without fear, speculated there were other experts in the convoy and let them pass quietly, not daring to cause more trouble.
After three more days, they arrived in a place filled with ancient trees. The convoy of carriages moved cautiously through a forest full of fallen leaves.
They were ambushed by a group of bandits, the strongest of whom were at the eighth level of Qi Refinent. Chen Qing still didn’t intervene; Hao Changchuan and Elder Liu handled it easily.
During dinner, Hao Changchuan and Elder Liu approached Chen Qing with their bowls in hand, "Qingxu, what do you think of Song Yuqing?"
Elder Liu rubbed his old back, "I’m exhausted; that young girl hasn’t even lent a helping hand."
Chen Qing knew they were dissatisfied with Song Yuqing.
They implied that Qingxu refrained from taking action because he was the strongest; what was Song Yuqing doing, hiding in the carriage all day?
Are we the only ones who should exert ourselves?
Chen Qing was happy for Hao Changchuan to probe Song Yuqing a bit, but he simply said four words, "None of my business."
After speaking, Chen Qing returned to his carriage, silently listening to any changes outside.
Hao Changchuan spoke openly, and as cultivators in the group, everyone could clearly hear what was said.
As soon as he approached Song Yuqing’s carriage, he suddenly started bleeding from the nose. He imdiately understood that he offended soone not to be provoked and quickly retreated, bowing and saying, "My apologies."
Watching this scene, Chen Qing smirked. Given Song Yuqing’s strength, why was she mixed in with this convoy?
Such abilities, could it be a Blood Gu?
If it really was a Blood Gu, then that would be rather tricky.
Hao Changchuan, wiping the blood from his nose, returned to the campfire with a bitter face. Elder Liu, seeing him like this, understood he had run into trouble.
Elder Liu glanced at Chen Qing’s carriage, then at Song Yuqing’s carriage, feeling distressed.
Damn, two individuals capable of dominating the Qi Refining Realm infiltrated the convoy!
He just realized that the convoy employed Chen Qing, a Nanli native, not to intimidate them but to deter Song Yuqing.
Another three days passed, and the convoy reached a valley. From a distance, Chen Qing observed the terrain of the valley and sensed sothing was off.
He closed his eyes, listening to the wind whispering through the canyon, bringing with it new information.
"Why aren’t they here yet?"
"The Immortal Servant’s information says they’re close."
"Weren’t they supposed to be pursuing Taiyi? Why are they ambushing the convoy?"
"Mind your business; if this sses up, you’ll know the consequences!"
That last sentence was Ling Jiu’s voice!
Chen Qing imdiately grew wary and softly commanded, "Stop!"
The convoy halted; Jiang Miaoxian approached Chen Qing’s carriage, "Brother, did sothing happen?"
Chen Qing stepped out of the carriage, pointing at Hao Changchuan, "You, go check the valley."
Hao Changchuan was visibly reluctant, "The scouts already checked the path. Why are you being so cautious, Qingxu?"
Chen Qing didn’t respond further, just coldly watched Hao Changchuan. Seeing Chen Qing’s expression, Hao Changchuan refrained from speaking more and obediently entered the valley.
Chen Qing pondered silently, wondering whether the Taiping Sect was after him or the convoy.
Had Ling Jiu not appeared, he would likely have guessed these people were targeting the convoy.
But with Ling Jiu showing up, he realized imdiately that the Taiping Sect was after him.
He cautiously scanned the surroundings, knowing there were surely mbers of the Taiping Sect among the convoy.
Yet it was still unclear who they were. Finally, he gazed upon Song Yuqing’s carriage.
Generally speaking, those at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm traveled widely, seeking opportunities for Foundation Establishnt.
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