Fairy Qingying's delicate body shuddered when she heard the words.
Xing Ye looked at her with a hopeful gaze, but after a mont of surprise, Fairy Qingying regained her composure, turning her head away from Xing Ye.
Xing Ye felt sowhat disappointed. He cupped his hands towards Yu Qingtan, Fairy Qi Xun, and the others as a gesture of farewell before departing.
Haifeng Immortal City, located near the Lichuan Inner Sea within the Southeast Region, was an immortal city where several Nascent Soul Stage Loose Cultivators resided.
One of these Nascent Soul Late Stage Loose Cultivators, Dong Yuyu, Venerable of the Jade Realm, was the ntor of Xing Ye.
Had it not been for this, Qunfang Pavilion would have never tolerated Xing Ye's antics outside Qunfang Immortal City, let alone his coercion of Fairy Qingying—they would have driven him away long ago.
"Thank you, Fairy Qingtan, for helping
out of that situation. If there's ever anything I can assist with in the future, please do not hesitate to ask as long as it's within my capabilities."
Fairy Qingying expressed her gratitude to Yu Qingtan.
"It was no trouble at all, just a small effort! And now, we shall take our leave!"
Yu Qingtan also cupped her hands towards Fairy Qingying, Fairy Qi Xun, and the others before driving the flying boat away.
"Fairy Qingtan has progressed so swiftly, and being only seventeen, she will unquestionably top both the Pride of the Heavens List and the Hundred Flowers List at the next competition," Fairy Qi Xun softly said as she watched Yu Qingtan and her party leaving.
"Indeed!"
...
After leaving Qunfang Immortal City, Yu Qingtan concluded her inspection of the Qunfang Tower's territory; her next destination was the Tri-Sun Sect's domain.
One by one, she passed through the Golden Core forces of Sunset Gate, White Cloud Valley, Shudao Mountain, Piaomiao Hall, and Wangyou City.
She didn't discover any significant issues. Yu Qingtan's main goals were to show face, harvest Charm Points and Affection Value, and incidentally acquire so real estate.
During her visit to Sunset Gate, she happened to et Ouyang Zhen and Zhuge Jian.
The pair had beco partners, and Ouyang Zhen, having heard of Yu Qingtan's impending visit, specifically ca to express her gratitude.
Had it not been for Yu Qingtan's strategic guidance, her beloved husband might have been tempted away by so other enchantress.
After conducting her inspections at the peripheral Golden Core forces of the Tri-Sun Sect, Yu Qingtan arrived at the Tri-Sun Sect itself.
Located upon Mount Tri-Sun, which consisted of three lofty peaks, beneath each peak lay an immortal city built along the mountainside, nad Suiyang, Jingyang, and Ningyang Immortal Cities, respectively.
Yu Qingtan and her companions planned to first visit the Tri-Sun Sect's Sect Leader, Venerable Wang Mingyang of the Radiant Yang.
As soon as Yu Qingtan and her entourage arrived at the foot of Mount Tri-Sun, a Golden Core Daoist in green robes, accompanied by over a dozen Foundation Establishnt Cultivators, ca to greet them.
"Fairy Qingtan, your reputation precedes you. I am Cao Huaizhen of the Tri-Sun Sect, and I welco Fairy Qingtan to be our guest," he said.
"You are too kind, Daoist Cao!" Yu Qingtan replied, observing him closely.
She was familiar with this Venerable Huaizhen, who ranked twenty-seventh on the current Pride of the Heavens List. He should be twenty-nine this year, at the mid-Golden Core cultivation level, and a direct disciple of the Tri-Sun Sect's Sect Leader, Venerable Wang Mingyang of the Radiant Yang.
Venerable Huaizhen and the others led Yu Qingtan and the group up the mountain, introducing so basic information about the Tri-Sun Sect along the way.
When everyone arrived at the mountain gate of the Tri-Sun Sect, they saw that the gate was made of a huge natural boulder. Engraved on the boulder above were the three big characters "Tri-Sun Sect," flanked by a couplet:
With the three suns shining brightly, the Dao and its laws are as eternal as heaven and earth;
The five elents prosper in sequence, a clear mind like water sustains the sun and the moon.
Yu Qingtan gazed at the couplet on the mountain gate, silently admiring it. The couplet not only contained profound Daoist philosophy but also showcased the Tri-Sun Sect's unique understanding of nature and cultivation.
"This was written by the founding ancestor of our sect, Venerable Sanyang. He —" Venerable Huaizhen began to explain in detail, and Yu Qingtan and her group listened attentively.
Passing through the mountain gate, they followed a winding path upwards. Along the way, they could see disciples of the Tri-Sun Sect either training or exchanging ideas, with the whole sect brimming with vitality and vigor.
Before long, the group arrived in front of a majestic palace. The doors of the palace were wide open, and from within the two sides, the sounds of chanting scriptures could be heard. Venerable Huaizhen stopped, turned to Yu Qingtan and said, "The sect leader is still cultivating in the back hall. Fairy Qingtan, please follow
to the front hall to wait for a mont, and I will go inform him."
Yu Qingtan nodded, expressing her thanks. Everyone followed Venerable Huaizhen into the front hall where they saw a statue of the Three Pure Ones being worshipped, with incense burners and offerings placed in front of it. The entire hall was filled with a faint fragrance of sandalwood, bringing a sense of peace to the mind and spirit.
Yu Qingtan and the others found seats in the hall and sat down. Before long, an elderly man with white hair and beard, looking spirited, walked out from the back, followed by Venerable Huaizhen.
The old man wore a white Daoist robe and hung a jade pendant at his waist, exuding an aura of both authority and kindness. This was the leader of the Tri-Sun Sect, Venerable Wang Mingyang.
Yu Qingtan and the others stood up, their robes fluttering lightly with their movents as if imbued with a touch of celestial grace. Yu Qingtan's face bore a gentle smile and her bright eyes seed as if they could see through one's heart. She elegantly perford a greeting, her voice soft yet powerful, "Wendao Sect's Yu Qingtan greets Sect Leader Wang!"
Venerable Wang Mingyang's face was filled with warmth and forthrightness as he spoke loudly, "Fairy Qingtan has co from afar. My apologies for not greeting you sooner, please forgive ."
After the exchange of pleasantries, Venerable Wang Mingyang personally guided Yu Qingtan to a seat. Venerable Huaizhen brewed a cup of spiritual tea, the fragrance of which was refreshing and uplifting. Venerable Wang Mingyang's treatnt of Yu Qingtan was much warr than that of Venerable Yunhuang from Qunfang Pavilion, primarily because the Tri-Sun Sect had been in decline, and he himself did not have much longer to live.
Yu Qingtan gently picked up the teacup and took a delicate sip, a look of satisfaction appearing on her face.
Venerable Wang Mingyang sat opposite Yu Qingtan and asked, "How goes Fairy Qingtan's inspection in Tri-Sun Sect's territory?"
Yu Qingtan set down the teacup, a faint smile on her face. She replied softly, "Your sect manages its affairs well, with few who commit egregious acts—this I admire. However..."
Her voice suddenly deepened, as if she bore so unspeakable secret.
Venerable Wang Mingyang frowned and asked sternly, "Fairy Qingtan, please speak frankly."
Yu Qingtan took a deep breath, raised her head to look at Venerable Wang Mingyang with eyes full of determination. She spoke clearly and forcefully, "It's just that I've heard recently a righteous individual destroyed the Misty Rain Tower's stronghold, Pleasure Red Pavilion, in Suiyang Immortal City, but this matter was suppressed by the City Lord's Mansion. Not long ago, soone reported to
that the City Lord of Suiyang Immortal City, Venerable Songzhi, is a person from the Misty Rain Tower!"
A look of shock appeared on Venerable Wang Mingyang's face. His eyes widened as he stared at Yu Qingtan, as if he couldn't believe his ears.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible. Songzhi has grown up under my watch; how could he possibly be soone from Misty Rain Tower."
Yu Qingtan maintained a gentle smile on her face, speaking softly, "Sect Leader Wang, whether he is or isn't, that's sothing we need to investigate, don't you agree? I believe you would be willing to cooperate with my work, right?"
Venerable Wang Mingyang's face showed hesitation as he weighed the pros and cons in his mind. In the end, he clenched his teeth and said firmly, "Of course, I will fully cooperate with Fairy Qingtan's inspection."
Yu Qingtan was inwardly pleased and continued speaking softly, "Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, Sect Leader Wang. Surely, you have heard that not long ago, a lurking Fourth Stage late-period Demon King sought to harm , and it was Venerable Shenfeng who personally took action and eradicated him. You wouldn't want to bother Venerable Shenfeng with such a trifle again, would you?"
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