Chapter 10, Xuan Ya's Apology

Several people gazed northwest at the same time, and at that moment, they were almost descending into the mountains, just in time to see the surging gray-black clouds at the edge of the sky

Liu Yan'er whispered, "Master Uncle... isn't Beiju Luzhou one of the Four Great Continents? Why is there talk of an entrance? Could it be that the miasma here has formed a natural great formation?"

Jiu Jiu stretched lazily, and the large gourd began to slow down gradually, descending towards the lofty mountains below

The immortal Jiu held her arms and sat cross-legged at the front, at this moment also lost in thought; she was contemplating how to help Li Changshou overcome his inner demons and return to a joyful life of cultivation

... ...

Although Li Changshou wanted to say at this moment, "Please maintain the reserve and pride that a beautiful ice queen should have," he could only reveal a slight smile, gesturing for her not to say more, and turned his head to continue reading the book.

It is the girl wearing a long red dress and carrying a large sword on her back

This town was forcibly established by the experts of our human race as one of the entrances to the Northern Julu Continent. It is said that for the past few thousand years, there has been a ceasefire with the demon race, but it is uncertain when hostilities will resume

Yuan Qing awkwardly smiled and could only clasp his hands together

This can be considered an apology to my senior brother, previously ... ...

Jiu Jiu glanced at Li Changshou, who was standing behind him with his hands clasped behind his back, and sighed inwardly. He casually tossed a pouch over his shoulder, which landed in Li Changshou's arms.

With familiarity in both the wine and the surroundings, they coaxed forth a white cloud, taking five disciples and Yu Wenling to circle around the town. After comparing at several stalls, they finally had the group produce spirit stones to purchase some cost-effective elixirs and talismans.

Taking this opportunity, Li Changshou also observed the reactions of several individuals

Jiu Jiu continued to say

Sitting at the front of the large gourd, Li Changshou had a calm expression as he looked at You Qin Xuan Ya, who was bowing with clasped hands in front of him. Although he wanted to make some sarcastic remarks in his heart, he could only say a few words of indifference.

Several individuals immediately became more vigilant, while Li Changshou calmly nodded and continued to gaze downwards

This iceberg is absolutely not what it seems

Liu Yan'er cast a gaze towards herself that held a touch more sympathy, while Wang Qi looked at her with a gaze full of emotion.

The vast and sparsely populated Eastern Victory Divine Continent, with its numerous celestial gates, gradually fell behind.

In her speech, she flicked her fingers lightly, using a deft force to send the elixir and talisman directly into Li Changshou's hands, and then turned around, pretending as if nothing had happened, and walked over to a nearby stall

Li Changshou felt that the gaze upon him had lost the previous disdain and dissatisfaction, instead...

This minor disturbance soon came to a conclusion

You Qingxuan turned her head to look elsewhere and said in as calm a tone as possible

Yuwen Ling said in a deep voice: "Because of the demon clan."

Fortunately, they did not encounter any obstacles along the way

The Xuan Gui harbored resentment and passed away in gloom, its massive body and vast magical power transformed into the persistent miasma of the Northern Julu Continent. When you look to the northwest, what you see is not rain clouds.

filled with sympathy and pity

This senior brother (junior brother) possesses ordinary cultivation talent and has fallen into such a mental demon; seeking a partner on the path of cultivation in the future will be a luxury. The life of a cultivator is indeed arduous.

Jiu Jiudun felt bored, pointing at the bottom of the gourd, and continued expressionlessly:

The results are quite good, let's put in more effort

When we enter the town later, I will take you to buy some pest-repelling talismans and detoxification pills

This type of pouch is the simplest storage treasure, typically used to store a fixed amount of spirit stones

Next, I will take you to an entrance of the Northern Julu Continent. Remember this place, as you will need to come to the Northern Julu Continent on your own in the future, so do not foolishly wander around.

After the Lich War, the remnants of the Witch Clan were exiled to this place. They went to the far north of the Northern Julu Continent, where the environment is frigid and snowy, and there are few insects and beasts, barely able to survive. However, it is said that they are on the brink of extinction, which is indeed quite tragic

Indeed, these individuals are all 'top students' among their contemporaries, spending the vast majority of their time on cultivation, and thus have limited social interactions

Li Changshou smiled awkwardly, and Yuan Qing immediately understood what was going on, skillfully shifting the topic.

The five disciples stood up simultaneously, cupped their hands in salute to Jiu, and said in unison: "We shall follow the teachings of our esteemed master."

Li Changshou responded with a smile throughout the entire process and did not say much else

Jiu Jiu remarked: "I knew your master didn't have much to offer you, and I don't understand why he insists on guarding that little peak..."

The detoxification pill and the pestilence-repelling talisman are essential preparations, hurry and buy them, a big man should not dawdle!

Li Changshou was momentarily taken aback, raising his head to look at his master uncle, who did not favor adornment, and revealing a gentle smile.

Thank you, I appreciate it

Jiu Jiu lowered his head to take a glance, controlling the large gourd to descend towards a valley among the mountains, and said solemnly

It is evident that there are quite a number of cultivators heading to Beijulu Prefecture. This place is bustling with people, and many of the wooden buildings and earthen houses have alchemists setting up stalls on their rooftops, where one can find a variety of herbs and precious materials produced in Beijulu Prefecture

This town is situated in a valley, where the cliffs on both sides have been carved out to create numerous caves, along with many walkways and wooden buildings.

Remember, one must not recklessly wander in this town, as there are several masters stationed here. It is essential to always maintain a sense of reverence towards the strong. We will descend from that hillside in the southeast and walk along the mountain path for a while

It is roughly saying

Suddenly adding a new setting for himself, Li Changshou did not pay much attention to it

Although this is merely a temporary measure to evade the scrutiny of the wine master regarding one's cultivation and qualifications, I will remain vigilant about this detail throughout the journey ahead

Jiu Jiu curled the corner of his mouth slightly and said, "Who knows why? Explain it to her."

Jiu Jiu rolled her eyes and scolded Yuan Qing, "What she asked was why there is an entrance, what kind of nonsense is your answer?"

Most of these herbs and precious materials are associated with the word 'poison'

The valley is filled with various types of buildings, appearing quite chaotic from a distance

"Longevity," the wine immortal Jiu coughed and said earnestly, "This should be your inner demon, perhaps due to the years spent in seclusion on the mountain with your master."

Yuwen Ling did not pay attention to this small farce throughout the entire event, sitting there quietly with his eyes closed in meditation, exhibiting great composure

Irrelevant answer

Before long, the gourd fell silent once again, and everyone continued their meditation and cultivation. Li Changshou picked up the scroll of bamboo slips and began to read it with great interest, his mood completely unaffected.

It seems that apart from Yuanqing, these contemporaneous disciples who are wholeheartedly devoted to their cultivation, despite their advanced age, possess an unexpectedly simple mindset

Li Changshou had never practiced throughout the journey, keeping his attention focused within the confines of his immediate surroundings, and his peripheral vision often caught fleeting glimpses of figures soaring across the sky in the distance

Remaining vigilant is not particularly difficult for Li Changshou

He was just about to explain something, having prepared everything in advance, but before he could say a word, a delicate hand reached over, holding a stack of yellow paper talismans and two chubby porcelain vases.

Jiu Jiu chuckled softly and said in a deep voice: "Look around at these towering mountains; within them are countless powerful and ancient demons, some of which possess terrifying strength and particularly enjoy preying on human Qi refiners"

Beiju Luzhou is not a place of kindness; your visit this time is also for the purpose of training. Do not risk your lives competing for treasures or spiritual herbs.

The practice of cultivating a partner in the Dao is relatively common within the Du Xian Sect

Listen carefully, all of you!

"Elder Brother Changshou," Yuanqing floated over from the side, holding a bottle of elixir, and said softly, "This is a pill for calming the mind and focusing the spirit; it may be beneficial for your ailment, Elder Brother."

The wine immortal yawned and shouted to the few people behind him: "Everyone, perk up, we are about to enter the border of the continent."

Boundless and vast, immense and limitless

Two days later

All the way, this large gourd flew through the clouds and mist, day and night without stopping, and finally arrived at the northwestern border of the Eastern Victory Divine Continent

The most troublesome aspect here is still the poisonous insects and toxic plants spawned by the miasma, as well as the ferocious beasts and venomous creatures that appear everywhere, which are extremely difficult to deal with

Such a smile is only revealed in front of the master and the junior sister

Those demon clans that harbor hatred towards the witch tribe, as well as those demon clans that were driven away by our human race's Qi refiners, are all converging towards the border of the Northern Julu Continent

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yuan Qing retreated behind the gourd, and then Wang Qi took the initiative to engage in a brief conversation.

Li Changshou's keen perception sharply detected that Yuan Qing, who was closing his eyes behind him, slightly furrowed his brow

Over time, this narrow area, which stretched hundreds of thousands of miles from east to west, became the most important habitat for the demon race

I sincerely apologize for any offense caused earlier, and I hope you can forgive me, senior brother

Youqin Xuanya pressed her lips together, and the apology in her gaze never faded.

"Hmm," Jiu Jiu nodded in satisfaction.

In ancient times, in order to support the heavens that were about to collapse, several revered sages took action and severed the four legs of a primordial great tortoise in this region, transforming them into the pillars of heaven

"Elder Brother Changshou," a call suddenly came from behind. Li Changshou turned his head and saw the apologetic face of Qin Xuanya.

Although there are these things inside the door, it is unclear who established these broken rules. You are also to experience the life of cultivators and learn about barter and exchange.

The fortunes of the human race converge in the Southern Zhanbu Continent, while the Northern Julu Continent is a place of exile for the Witch Clan

Miasma has given rise to numerous venomous insects and poisonous plants, causing ordinary beings to avoid the area, which in turn has become a breeding ground for various exotic flowers and fruits. Within it dwell all kinds of ferocious and toxic beasts, and even celestial beings would not dare to venture too deeply.

At this point, Jiu Jiu glanced at the expressions of several disciples and found that... except for Li Changshou, everyone else seemed to be somewhat tense to varying degrees

Here stand magnificent and brightly lit palaces, towering pagodas, yet more often there are wooden buildings and earthen structures, overall lacking any planning, with only a few narrow alleys that are barely passable.

The wine immortal lowered his head to glance at his bulging chest, followed by a series of strange chuckles...

Hmm? Why is this guy not moving

Indeed, alchemists mostly fly in mid-air and do not need to walk

Li Changshou found it somewhat interesting, clasped his hands together towards her back, and did not say much more

The five disciples clasped their hands in respect and accepted the command, committing the teachings of the wine immortal to memory

Is it necessary to use a woman's charm? To fight poison with poison

The Yuanqing in the rear smiled and said: "The miasma of the Northern Julu Continent is not difficult to resist for those alchemists who have returned to the Void Realm and are already able to form the Inner Circulation."

Indeed, it is precisely because of the demon race that the burly general possesses considerable insight