The Journey of Immortal Cultivation

Chapter 1030 - 563: What the Ghost? (Part 2)

But this guy is too perfect, with a harmonious family and a pair of twin sons, and he even regained his cultivation. Tsk tsk, be careful not to be envied by Heaven!

"You... keep your voice down." A blush finally appeared on the usually expressionless face of the whistle, though it was unclear whether it was due to the warming wine or embarrassment. "At that time, I thought life was perfect, having Qinghe and a son, I didn’t think much else. Who knew shortly after, you would send someone to give that thing to me, fulfilling the wish of the Hua clan." By the end of the sentence, he couldn’t help but lower his volume. Ning Xiaoxian knew he was referring to the Jade Paste.

This already world-renowned treasure could repair his Spirit Root, allowing him to return to the Immortal Path. In fact, as soon as he approached the inn, she had already sensed the aura of the whistle and noted that his cultivation had been restored to the Foundation Establishment Stage. It seemed that after a year or two of nurturing, his Spirit Root aptitude had been restored, allowing for normal cultivation.

This is truly great news.

The whistle looked at the young woman in front of him, feeling a mix of emotions and unsure of what to feel.

At first, she was powerless and had no skills in fighting until he taught her. Not long after, she began her escape, and it was rumored that the Second Young Master of Fengtian Prefecture was pursuing her. Later on, she could even command Qi Qingquan of Wutuo City and began dealings with the Cloud Tiger Trading Team; after that, there was no news of her for a long time. Tan Qinghe often mentioned her at home, openly expressing how much she missed her.

Her name reappeared, but it was spoken by Deng Hao. Boss Deng said that Miss Ning’s younger brother had now formed a Chamber of Commerce and wanted to bring them along.

They deliberated for ten days, weighing all the pros and cons, and finally agreed to join. From then on, everything was smooth sailing. Now, Boss Deng and he managed the operations of over ten merchant teams of Ning’s and didn’t need to go on trips often.

Not long after Tan Qinghe became pregnant, the demon sent by Ning Xiaoxian also delivered the Jade Paste to his hands. What troubles Cultivators the most is a lack of successors, and for him, things were complete. For this, he felt immense gratitude towards her, though being naturally inarticulate, he couldn’t express it eloquently.

The young woman before him had not changed in appearance, but her status and position had undergone a complete transformation. She was no longer the little girl chasing after him to learn kung fu. He could no longer treat her as casually as before; her face now bore a faint dignity and nobility that compelled him to bow his head.

Ning Xiaoxian pondered for a moment and then said: "With your true potential, reaching beyond the Nascent Soul Stage is a breeze. Have you thought about what Sister Tan’s future will be like?"

The whistle’s expression immediately froze. Once one enters the Dao, the paths of Humans and Immortals diverge, and many Cultivators sever emotional ties, abandoning family and children, to avoid Heart Demons on their cultivation journey. Though the whistle and Tan Qinghe shared a deep bond, she was merely a mortal, unable to accompany him to the end. The affection lingering in his heart might eventually become his Heart Demon. Besides, Tan Qinghe was now in her early thirties, still in her prime years, but youth only lasts for so long. The whistle, having returned to the immortal path, remains eternally youthful, while she would age. How would they relate to each other in the future?

Seeing the expression on the whistle’s face, she knew this issue troubled him deeply as well. Despite the allure of beauty, it cannot obstruct a man’s desire to seek the Dao. She sighed softly in her heart, changing the topic: "What brings you to the Central Capital?"

The whistle perked up a little, saying: "I arrived this morning and then went to Ning’s Elixir Shop for the handover. For the Bai Yujing sales event, the Heavenly Residence procured a large quantity of Spiritual Tea from Ningyuan Hall, amounting to a weight of 100,000 catties, for hospitality purposes. The size and value of the goods were massive, requiring Ning’s Trading Team to make six trips back and forth to transport it all. I escorted it here and, fortunately, despite encountering robbers along the way, managed to deliver it safely." Spiritual Tea is the exclusive business of Ningyuan Hall, generating a significant influx of green Spirit Stones annually. For Ning’s Trading Team to enter the Central Capital this time, they must have organized a massive workforce. Although tea is light in weight, it becomes bulky after processing, and 100,000 catties far exceed what an ordinary Storage Ring can hold. A large merchant team is needed to transport it.

He sighed and said: "Several states in the South are also unstable, with frequent flooding recently. As we traveled from south to north, we saw villages submerged, plagues spreading, and the sight of famine everywhere. Every few miles, mountain bandits attacked us. We only realized after killing a few groups that they were not fierce bandits but civilians who turned to robbery because they couldn’t survive." He popped a few peanuts into his mouth, crunching loudly.

"Flooding?" Ning Xiaoxian frowned and said, "The routes you took passed through those rivers, which I also crossed on my westward journey. They are usually so mild that they rarely even flood nearby farmlands, and yet they are experiencing major flooding?"

The whistle said: "Those rivers are tributaries of the White Wave River. As we traveled along the riverbank heading northwest, the locals we encountered mentioned that an Ancient Giant Demon lay dormant at the river bottom, but we paid it no mind. Who would have thought that one day while camping by the river, we’d truly see numerous Cultivators encircling a massive figure in the middle of the river?"

Ning Xiaoxian, intrigued, said: "An Ancient Giant Demon, what does it look like?" She had encountered many ancient demons, like Changtian, White Tiger, and the deceased Turtle Immortal and Yin Jiu You’s avatar.

The whistle smiled wryly and said: "I’m not sure; it was completely submerged in the water, so its head and tail were unclear, only a large, dark portion was visible. My cultivation is limited, and I had to guard the cargo, so I didn’t dare go close. But I did hear Cultivators in the middle of the river shouting at that dark figure. I couldn’t make out the rest but caught the first few words." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com); your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)