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White Emperor Shaohao’s revival in the Western Sea did not produce too much of a shock. In truth, other than Yang Jian, Yan Zi, and the rest, no one had any idea at all. And they very wisely did not disclose this to the public. White Emperor Shaohao continued to remain in Changliu, and the Ten Shamans Of Spirit Mountain served as the White Emperor’s left and right hands with equivocal attitudes that were half-loyal, half-reverent.
After Qi Lin returned to Ten Shamans City, other than continuing to collaborate with Wu Gu, he spent his time refining the new Ten Thousand Beasts Unbounded Banner.
As the White Emperor said, the one hundred and eight Immemorial Demon Beast cores each were refined to the Ten Thousand Beasts Unbounded Banner with extreme difficulty. A Golden Core Realm cultivator’s magical energy was fundamentally unable to support this. Fortunately, Qi Lin used the Sun And Moon Essence to finally break through to Four Yins Four Yangs. His complete Golden Core Early Stage Realm reached Golden Core Late Stage.
Just like this, two whole months passed.
At last, the Immortality Banquet was finally at hand.
“His Distinguished Self Xiaoyao’s Earth Origin Low Grade ‘Spirit-focusing Heavenly Fragrance Dew’ is very well-received this time. Medicine that can focus the soul and prevent dispersion, to think it even has the Western Sea Dragon Whale’s aura. It is all thanks to Your Distinguished Self’s pills that This Gu’s Tenth Market has finally taken a place in Ten Shamans City.” Wu Gu sipped her tea and faintly grinned. As usual, she settled her accounts with Qi Lin.
Qi Lin used the Western Sea Dragon Whale lantern oil and Changliu’s medicinal ingredients as well as the Green Satchel Book to harmonize the refinement of this unique “Spirit-focusing Heavenly Fragrance Dew.” It was a bit similar to aromatherapy, but one drop of the dew could last for several days on end without dissipating. Cultivators that trained Golden Core Bagua under this dew could keep their soul intact, face danger without it dispersing. It could even be said to have twice the effect with half the effort. The Shaman Spirit Kingdom’s cultivators flocked over like perches in a stream. This kind of pill caused a sensation across all of the Fog Spirit Kingdom and even the nearby archipelagos when sales began.
Countless Golden Core cultivators flocked over, and transactions reached a peak.
The name of Leisurer Xiaoyao moved the Four Seas. At the same time, Qi Lin also profited enormously.
The reason why Qi Lin spent so much effort was also because he wanted to make Wu Gu help fabricate the boat as quickly as possible. He and Qi Qi had no more patience.
“Does Sister Wu Gu still view the pill market with such importance even now? White Emperor Shaohao has awakened. Wu Xian and the others apparently have some other plan.” Qi Lin calmly asked. It was for this reason that Wu Gu’s Tenth Market could emerge as a force to be reckoned with, quickly seizing a large portion of the Shaman Spirit Kingdom’s pill market transactions.
Very evidently, Wu Xian had already foreseen something, and her main focus was already not on the pill market.
Wu Gu disagreed. “Wu Xian is unconcerned because Your Distinguished Self’s pills are too miraculous. She is basically unable to refine them.”
“As for the White Emperor…” Wu Gu pursed her lips, her expression also turning unusually serious: “When I first learned of this, I was also very shocked. However, neither the White Emperor nor the Immemorial Royal Family are concerns, for they are not very related to us ordinary Divine Names. If we are unable to extricate ourselves, then why not just let myself find joy in the present, why overthink things.”
Her way of thinking actually was also free easy..
Qi Lin understood, yet it was very difficult to resign himself to this: “Sister Wu Gu, how much longer for my boat to the Eastern Sea?”
“Little Brother, be at ease. I have already prepared the boat you require, and it can be handed over at the harbor tomorrow evening.” Wu Gu smiled.
Hearing her words, Qi Lin also sighed in relief.
“I have trouble Sister Wu Gu.”
“You gave me recipes and the Luan Pill Cauldron. Of course I will spare no effort to help you.” Wu Gu said.
The pair also chatted about other matters briefly. Qi Lin asked about a few matters pertaining to the White Emperor and the Ten Shamans. Wu Gu did not know very much, only that the Ten Shamans were to wait at all times to receive orders. All of the Shaman Spirit Kingdom, nay, even Western Sea God Yan Zi had become subordinates of White Emperor Shaohao.
“The Immortality Banquet is tonight, are you going? Many people are very eager to see you.” Wu Gu suddenly asked.
“I’m not going.” Qi Lin shook his head. The Immortality Banquet was a feast held in order for the Ten Shamans to rope in the leaders of surrounding nations. The Ten Shamans would refine Immortality Secret Elixirs to make the leaders of nations trade. When they traded received the elixirs, they were also trading on sincerity and loyalty to the Shaman Spirit Kingdom. Qi Lin was not terribly interested in this sort of political banquet, however, if Yang Jian were to still appear at the banquet, he actually could seize this chance to get a step ahead in escape.
As far as he knew, although Yang Jian’s trail was lost, she was still on the guest list for the Immortality Banquet.
Originally thinking that the Immortality Banquet would be delayed due to the White Emperor’s awakening, now it seemed there would be no suspension at all.
…
Nightfall. The sky was like an ocean of stars.
Qi Lin stood at a concealed inlet, gazing at the distant lanterns and splendor of Ten Shamans City. Even from far away, he could hear a hubbub of throngs. The Immortality Banquet should have already begun.
Qi Lin stood in the night, immersed in the evening breeze, his heart still as water.
Qi Qi stood nearby blinking her eyes as she stared at the star-filled sky.
Although they had waited half a year at Ten Shamans City, the name of Qi Lin’s alter ego was already known to all and had spread to lands outside the Western Sea. The events that transpired here left him a bit sentimental.
Who would dare believe that he met White Emperor Shaohao and even received her aid.
However, whether this was fortune or misfortune was anyone’s guess.
“Qi Qi.” Qi Lin ceased his contemplations.
Qi Qi lowered her gaze and blinked her large, innocent eyes.
“Let’s go to the Eastern Sea.”
“En.”
An enormous boat broke through the waves. This boat was christened “Chang’an.” Its entire body was of treasure armor, and it was covered in dragons, gods, and talisman script, emitting an awesome feeling of intimidation. This was the boat that Wu Gu spared no expense to have people assemble and build. It was worth more than fifty million Wu jade, and it was a magic treasure capable of riding winds and breaking waves.
Several years’ worth of provisions were prepared aboard the vessel. To go from the Western Sea to the Eastern Sea was obviously an endless journey, and even Wu Gu was unsure where the border was. Although Golden Core cultivators already had the capability to survive without sustenance, they still needed items to replenish their souls and magical energy. It was a common sight otherwise for cultivators to exhaust their magical energy or even starve to death during a journey.
Qi Lin and Qi Qi turned and boarded the boat.
The boat was powered by a core of Wu jade; it needed only a cultivator’s Divine Intent to maintain.
Qi Lin stood atop the deck and watched the Fog Spirit Archipelago grow further and further into the distance. In the curtain of night, some purple stars suddenly hung on the horizon and glowed increasingly bright, as if lighting Qi Lin’s way forward. It released a resplendent star-light that extended to the furthest reaches of the ocean.
Seeing this light, Qi Lin’s heart warmed, his sense of loss vanishing into thin air.
Qi Lin waved at these purple stars.
“We’ll meet again.” Qi Lin muttered.
Purple stars.
Su Xuesha watched Qi Lin from faraway through her complete Divine Name.
“We will meet again.”
The girl said softly.
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