Chapter 989

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　　“Taiping, apart from sending the Seven-Star Soul-Gathering Flag this time, the Yellow Maple Valley also sent a letter of apology.”
　　Half a month later.
　　In a study room of the Nourishing Heart Pavilion on the Sixth Peak, Sect Leader Zhao Qian handed a letter to Xu Taiping.
　　The two had just come out of Bai Hong’s ward, and at this time, Peak Master Meng Qingqiu was gathering the soul for Bai Hong.
　　“The Yellow Maple Valley will apologize to me？”
　　Xu Taiping took the letter in surprise.
　　Among the several major sects of the Nine Mansions, the relationship between him and the Yellow Maple Valley should be the worst.
　　Leaving aside this sword-questioning this time, when he was in the Xianhu Secret Realm back then, he killed quite a few demonic disciples of the Huangfeng Valley. Later, he even killed a Refining God Realm elder in the Manghuang Thousand Buddha Kingdom and caused his disembodiment.
　　So the disciples of the Huangfeng Valley are hostile to him, and he quite understands that.
　　“It is said to be the intention of a guest elder of the Huangfeng Valley in the Nine Mansions. That elder was originally in seclusion to break through to the Transformation Realm. After learning that Zhu Yuan forcefully made Shen Li fuse with the inheritance of the Huangfeng Valley, he was extremely angry and, together with several other elders, abolished Zhu Yuan, who had only been the valley master for a few years.”
　　Zhao Qian explained with his hands crossed over his chest.
　　“Is it that serious？”
　　Xu Taiping was a little surprised and immediately opened the letter in his hand.
　　“I only found out a few days ago that forcibly inheriting the true meaning of ‘Boiling Stones and Melting Gold’ of the Huangfeng Valley may have no abnormalities in a short period of time, but decades later, it is very likely to be backlashed by the true meaning, and the lifespan will be shortened to more than ten years.”
　　Zhao Qian nodded and then looked at Xu Taiping with a smile and said：
　　“You abolished the cultivation of that Shen Li that day, which actually counted as saving his life.”
　　“This Valley Master Zhu Yuan really does things without scruples.” After quickly scanning the letter in his hand, Xu Taiping frowned.
　　The content of the letter was almost the same as what Sect Leader Zhao Qian said.
　　“Sect Master, what charm does this Azure Cloud Conference actually have that is worth Zhu Yuan taking such a risk？”
　　Xu Taiping put down the letter in his hand and asked Zhao Qian somewhat curiously.
　　He really knew too little about the Azure Cloud Conference.
　　“The rewards of the Azure Cloud Conference are not the same every time. However, before the Absolute Nether Great Emperor ascended, he was the top alchemist in the Five Regions. Therefore, every time the Azure Cloud Conference is held, as long as the cultivator who is selected to attend the conference will be rewarded with a Longevity Pill.”
　　“This Longevity Pill will kill ordinary people if they take it, but cultivators above the Divine Refinement Realm who take it can directly increase their lifespan by sixty years.”
　　Zhao Qian pondered for a moment and then explained to Xu Taiping.
　　“So it seems that Zhu Yuan intends to let Shen Li obtain the qualification for the Azure Cloud Conference and then use that Longevity Pill to prolong his life for sixty years.”
　　Xu Taiping suddenly understood.
　　“Now it seems that he is indeed playing this abacus.”
　　Zhao　Qian　nodded.
　　“Taiping, there is one thing I want to confirm with you.”
　　He suddenly looked at Xu Taiping with a serious face.
　　“Sect Master, please speak.”
　　Although he had already guessed in his heart what the Sect Master wanted to ask, Xu Taiping still remained calm.
　　“Taiping, you actually weren’t in seclusion for the past two days, but entered the Mysterious Desolation Pagoda, right？”
　　Zhao Qian asked tentatively.
　　Xu Taiping seriously thought about it and then nodded and said：
　　“Yes.”
　　Anyway, it would be known sooner or later, and he didn’t bother to deliberately hide it anymore.
　　“Sure enough.”
　　Upon hearing this, Zhao Qian first nodded, and then sighed and said：
　　“While we were still hesitating, Taiping, you have already taken a decisive step. I’m ashamed.”
　　Obviously, like other cultivators who guessed that Xu Taiping had entered the Mysterious Wilderness Tower, Zhao Qian also thought that he was going to take the path of soul cultivation.
　　“Sect Master, in the matter of cultivation, it has always been that the master leads the way and the cultivation depends on the individual. Don’t worry. Just a Bone Shattering Curse can’t cut off my path of cultivation.”
　　After slightly hesitating for a while, Xu Taiping finally decided not to reveal to the Sect Master for the time being that he was an ordinary bone and would not be bound by the Bone Shattering Curse.
　　After all, explaining this matter would be much more troublesome than going into the Mysterious Wilderness Tower for training.
　　“Taiping, in the matter of entering the Mysterious Wilderness Tower for training, we can’t help you much. However, during your training in the tower, I will order Elder Black Dragon to personally guard Qiyue Pavilion and not let the outside world disturb you.”
　　Zhao Qian’s expression was very calm when he said this, but his eyes were very firm.
　　“Thank you, Sect Master！”
　　Xu Taiping’s heart warmed, and then he solemnly cupped his hands and thanked him.
　　Now he has already understood that the Mysterious Wilderness Tower is no longer simply a secret realm for cultivators to train their souls, but a battlefield between the cultivators of Jiuyuan and the Mysterious Wilderness Heaven.
　　And his true body would sooner or later be seen through. By then, no one could say for sure whether Jiuyuan would send someone to assassinate him or not.
　　So when he entered the Xuanghuang Pagoda for training, he indeed needed someone to protect his true body.
　　This point, presumably Zhao Qian was also very clear about. So his words just now were actually equivalent to telling Xu Taiping that no matter what existence he provoked in the Xuanghuang Pagoda, Qingxuan would advance and retreat with him.
　　”Then next, if anyone else comes to ask you for a sword fight, shall I push them all away for you？”
　　Zhao Qian looked at Xu Taiping again at this time.
　　”This time, from the sword asking, we got gold essence coins from the nine prefectures, and it’s almost enough to pay off most of the remaining money owed for the reconstruction of Qingxuan. You can almost get six hundred thousand gold essence coins.”
　　He added with a smile, and habitually touched his big belly when speaking.
　　”A sword asking can actually bring six hundred thousand gold essence coins.”
　　Xu Taiping was a little surprised, but then he shook his head and said：
　　”Headmaster, let’s continue the sword asking.”
　　”Taiping, if it’s just to earn more gold essence coins, there’s really no need.” Zhao Qian frowned and persuaded.