A Sect from a Spirit Vein-Chapter 71 - 68: Setting Up the Residence

"Last night? Two groups of cultivators?" Jiang Qingfeng directly grasped the key point.

Seeing Jiang Qingfeng inquire, Zheng Duan revealed everything he knew, "Originally, on the Lotus Peak top, lived several disciples of exceptional talent from the Zhou family. The first group of cultivators consisted of few people, but as soon as they entered, a commotion broke out. It seemed those disciples refused to leave and threw quite a few things noisily. After half an hour, it calmed down. Just as we were about to rest, a second group of cultivators arrived; this time there were more of them, busy tidying up the peak, and they all left by dawn."

Jiang Qingfeng quietly memorized this information. Zheng Duan continued, "Knowing the Lotus Peak top had a new owner, we wanted to meet with your sect leader, firstly to establish friendly relations as neighbors, and secondly to request a favor. We went there this morning, and found no one residing yet. It’s fortunate to meet the Fairy, could you forward this invitation letter to your sect leader?"

As he spoke, he handed a gilded invitation letter to Jiang Qingfeng. Jiang Qingfeng reached out and took it, nodding, "I am aware of this matter. I will deliver the invitation to our sect leader once he returns."

Seeing that Zheng Duan had nothing else to say, she suddenly remembered her purpose for coming here and asked Zheng Duan, "Fellow Daoist Zheng, I’m planning to buy some household items. Do you know where I can find them nearby?"

Zheng Duan hurriedly replied, "Fairy, you should head straight west for a hundred miles, there’s a small marketplace there where you can buy what you need."

Jiang Qingfeng thanked him, bade farewell with a cupped fist salute, and flew away on her magical artifact.

Zheng Duan stared blankly at her disappearing figure, then came to his senses and slapped his thigh in annoyance, "Oh, Zheng Duan, you fool! Such a good opportunity, you should have offered to guide Fairy Jiang!"

With new information and recalling Lu Qian’s previous judgment, Jiang Qingfeng had some guesses in her heart and sped up. When she finally found the place, she discovered the marketplace was called Yuqing Collection, owned by the Zhou family, with most shops run by Zhou family and three vassal sects.

The business there wasn’t doing well, with few cultivators around. She took a quick look, bought the items she needed, and returned directly to Lotus Peak.

As soon as she landed, she heard Jiang Baitao’s playful laughter in the distance. Qingfeng smiled slightly, pushed open the courtyard door, and was immediately frozen in place upon seeing the scene in front of her.

Baitao was lying on the railing by the pool, curiously holding a long stick, poking at the Spirit Vein Lotus!

"Taotao!"

Jiang Qingfeng let out a sharp scream, and in that instant, spiritual power surged as she dashed toward Baitao.

Jiang Baitao turned her head in surprise, but the stick in her hand inadvertently struck the Spirit Vein Lotus!

In an instant, it was as if a phantom shattered, pure spiritual energy scattered, and the lotus transformed into scattered spiritual light.

Both were stunned.

Baitao saw her sister’s pale face, her hand trembled, and the stick fell to the ground with a clatter. She realized she might have caused a great disaster, standing helplessly, anxiously shouting, "Sister!"

This, this was the Spirit Vein! It was my Yunshan Sect’s Spirit Vein! It’s the Spirit Vein that my junior brother schemed hard to obtain!

Jiang Qingfeng’s eyes turned red as she swung her hand forcefully towards Baitao.

Baitao screamed, hugging her head. Just then, there was a smack, and Jiang Qingfeng’s wrist was caught by Lu Qian.

Lu Qian asked in confusion, "Senior sister, why is this happening?"

Seeing Lu Qian, Jiang Qingfeng was anxious, angry, and ashamed, tears rolling down her beautiful eyes, "Junior brother, junior brother! The Spirit Vein, the Spirit Vein is gone..."

Lu Qian looked back in surprise, pointing to the pool, "Senior sister, what do you mean? How could the Spirit Vein be gone?"

Both Qingfeng and Baitao lifted their heads abruptly and saw a transparent lotus swaying gently in the middle of the pool, with dotting spiritual light forming spiritual mist, drifting in the pool water.

The two were dumbfounded. Lu Qian looked at the stick on the ground and then at Baitao’s relieved face, suddenly understanding, and laughed, "Senior sister, you’re overthinking. The lotus is just an outward manifestation; the Spirit Vein has no physical form, how could it be scattered by a stick? But Taotao, you mustn’t be so mischievous again. If you really cause trouble next time, you might end up in great trouble."

Jiang Qingfeng hurriedly wiped her tears with her sleeve, blinking, and looked carefully, surely finding the Spirit Vein unscathed, she let out a long breath.

She suddenly gritted her teeth and called out, "Taotao!"

Jiang Baitao screamed and turned to run, Qingfeng unwilling to let it go, chasing after her, and about to tug her ear. After a few steps, she suddenly halted, staring blankly at Lu Qian.

Lu Qian asked in surprise, "What’s wrong, senior sister?"

Jiang Qingfeng’s face suddenly lit up with surprise, "Junior brother, my acupoints are loosening, I’m about to break through!"

It turned out Jiang Qingfeng’s Qi Cultivation at the sixth layer had reached perfection, and her emotions just surged, blood and Qi raced, coupled with the rich spiritual energy here, she at once felt spiritual power flooding her body, acupoints relaxing, she was about to break through to the seventh layer.

Lu Qian was also extremely delighted. Qingfeng hurriedly handed over the supplies she bought to Lu Qian, and casually chose a room nearby. Without minding the bare bed, she immediately sat down cross-legged, and began to activate her Heart Method. The spiritual energy in the courtyard gathered around, being absorbed into her seven acupoints.

Lu Qian carefully closed the door, then saw Jiang Baitao looking around, amused, "You little troublemaker, come help arrange the room. Once your sister successfully breaks through, she’ll be in a great mood, and I can speak up for you, so you might escape this beating."

Baitao nodded with lingering fear, ran over to help Lu Qian unpack the various sheets, towels, and bowls, and busied themselves in the rooms.

Though the little girl was mischievous, she was uncompromising when serious. They arranged Master Xuan Ji’s room first, settling him who was still asleep on the bed, covering him with a light blanket, finally freeing the little old man from the bare wooden bed.

The courtyard surrounded by the Spirit Vein had five bedrooms. Lu Qian occupied one, Master Xuan Ji occupied another, Qingfeng and Baitao shared one, with two left vacant. Lu Qian still arranged those two rooms as well.

When everything was done, it was already night, and a row of lanterns was lit in the courtyard, instantly bringing warmth. Orange-red light fell, and Lu Qian sighed contentedly.

Baitao’s stomach growled, and Lu Qian smiled wryly, the little girl’s face flushed red, she protested fiercely, hugging Lu Qian’s arm tightly, shaking it vigorously.

Lu Qian pleaded for mercy, turned around, and found there were only bedrooms and a living room in the courtyard, no kitchen. It seemed those who once lived here were important figures in the Zhou family, with meals delivered, no need to cook here.

Lu Qian had no choice but to bring out the dried food he had stored for several days. Jiang Baitao rolled her eyes, pouted. Lu Qian chuckled awkwardly, suddenly remembered something, and smiled, activating the Communication Talisman in his hand.

On the Yuqing Mountain Main Peak, Zhou Chao was waiting anxiously, his eyes suddenly lit up, finally, it was here!

He saw the Communication Talisman glowing, revealing a line of small words: "Come secretly alone, bring dinner!"