Liu Qiankun nodded, his mind stirred, and he immediately frowned. It was strange; he couldn't sense even the slightest fluctuation of spiritual energy from this young man.
The Celestial Pavilion... truly has some secrets.
No wonder she could protect Jun Yao from Shangguan Zhaixing.
Thinking about it, even if he wasn't the unparalleled powerhouse that Jun Yao described, he was at least at the same peak level of the Cauldron Transformation as himself.
Given the current situation at Feiyun Sect, this person can indeed be roped in.
"This time, I must thank this fellow Daoist for your righteous intervention, saving my beloved disciple from the hands of the demonic path."
"In the future, my Feiyun Sect will surely repay you generously."
Li Wen smiled and said, "Master Liu, there's no need to take it to heart. Tianji Tower values equivalent exchange. Helping her is merely a transaction, not a favor."
"You're joking, fellow cultivator," Liu Qiankun said. "May I ask for your esteemed name, where you practice your cultivation, and how you ended up in this remote and desolate Longcheng?"
Li Wen put down the teacup: "I am Li Wen. As for why I am in this Dragon City... hehe, Dragon City is a good place."
"Ke Long City, after all, belongs to a barbaric land with sparse spiritual energy. If you don't mind, fellow Daoist, you could accompany me to Feiyun Sect."
"The five branches of Feiyun Sect converge, brimming with spiritual energy. At that time, I will personally oversee the creation of a cave dwelling for you within the Feiyun Sect."
"Fellow cultivator, in your future practice, you will naturally achieve twice the result with half the effort. This can be considered as our Feiyun Sect's gratitude to you."
Although this person might not be the super powerful being above the Longevity Realm as Jun Yao mentioned, given the current situation of Feiyun Sect, even if it were just another peak Huading expert like him joining, it would still significantly stabilize Feiyun Sect.
However, in the face of Liu Qiankun's invitation, Li Wen waved his hand and said, "Thank you for your kind offer, Master Liu, but I won't be going to Feiyun Sect. Given the current situation of Feiyun Sect, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to cultivate in peace even if I went."
Name: Liu Qiankun
Cultivation: Peak of the Cauldron Transformation, just one step away from immortality
Faction: Flying Cloud Sect
Position: Gatekeeper
[Techniques: Tai Xuan Sword Inquiry, Purple Lightning and Blue Frost, Zhenyuan Hand, Qianyuan Finger, Peerless Sword Intent, Thirteen Deadly Gales...]
Magical Treasures: Heavenly Rank Treasures, Yin-Yang Universe Sword, Two Elements Dao Inquiry Plaque, Azure Cloud Hairpin, Jade Cloud Bag, Earthly Rank Treasures, Withered Wood Meets Spring, Purple Cloud Mirror..
At present, the three Supreme Elders of the Longevity Realm from Feiyun Sect are all trapped in the Wind Cave behind the sect. The Deputy Sect Leader, Li Yuanqing, is eyeing the position of Sect Leader with malicious intent. If the demonic sects like the Tian Sha Sect learn of Feiyun Sect's current predicament, the millennia-old foundation of Feiyun Sect will be destroyed in an instant!
Li Wen nodded at the teacup, a slight curve lifting the corner of his mouth.
Truly worthy of being the master of the Feiyun Sect, which has flourished for ten thousand years; the treasures on him are indeed numerous.
"Daoist Li, what do you mean by this?"
"Master Liu, I believe your beloved disciple must have already informed you about the matters of our Tianji Pavilion when he sent the message via the Flying Crane."
Jun Yao was walking to the table at this moment, casting a puzzled glance at her master, Liu Qiankun.
The various benefits of Tianji Pavilion, she had already made abundantly clear in her letters.
Liu Qiankun had been lingering at the peak of the Huading Realm for over thirty years, just one opportunity away from the Realm of Longevity.
As for the master of the Tianji Pavilion, the one thing he probably lacks the least is the opportunity for immortality!
Liu Qiankun looked at his disciple suspiciously. Could it be that this was the first time his disciple had come down the mountain and was so honest that he even told the master of the Tianji Pavilion the contents of the letter?
He secretly sighed in his heart.
After all, it was his first time descending the mountain, and his experience in the martial world was too shallow. He easily got swindled and revealed everything to others. It seems he must take this unruly disciple back to the mountain gate for proper training.
"Daoist Li, my disciple is quite inept and has caused you a lot of trouble this time."
"Since Daoist Li is unwilling to return to the mountain with me, then on another day, I, Liu, will surely prepare a generous gift and visit again to express my gratitude."
"Today, I won't disturb your cultivation any further, Daoist Li."
As he spoke, Liu Qiankun's gaze fell upon Jun Yao: "Yao'er, why are you still standing there? Hurry and bid farewell to Pavilion Master Li, it's time for us to return to the mountain!"
Jun Yao opened her mouth wide: "Ah?!"
"What? You don't want to go back?"
"No, Master, didn't you carefully read the message I sent?"
Liu Qiankun's expression was not very pleasant. This disciple had never talked back to him before, so why was he speaking to him like this in front of outsiders today?
"We'll talk about it when we get back."
"But..." Jun Yao hesitated, wanting to say more but stopping herself.
"But what? Master Li also needs to cultivate. Do you intend to stay here and continue disturbing others?"
Liu Qiankun's tone grew a bit heavier. As Liu Qiankun's last disciple, he naturally doted on Jun Yao, otherwise, he wouldn't have traveled such a long way to fetch her.
But his affection for Jun Yao must not become a bargaining chip for her to act arrogantly!
"Master... do you know... that the Star-Plucking Elder is about to achieve immortality!"
Jun Yao finally steeled her heart and shouted out.
"Immortality? Are you talking about Shangguan Zhaixing?!"
The expression on Liu Qiankun's face finally grew a bit more serious.
Nowadays, Jun Yao has become enemies with Shangguan Zhaixing. If the latter truly succeeds in stepping into the realm of immortality, he will likely come to Feiyun Sect seeking revenge immediately.
But now, Feiyun Sect is unprecedentedly weak. If Zhaixing really comes... I'm afraid..
However, on second thought, Liu Qiankun shook his head again.
Feiyun Sect and Tiansha Sect were originally rival forces, and he had clashed with Shangguan Zhaixing dozens of times.
Shangguan Zhaixing, whether in terms of cultivation, methods, magical artifacts, or foundation, was inferior to him. How could he have stepped into the realm of immortality before him?
"Disciple, you mustn't speak carelessly."
After all, Shangguan Zhaixing's strength was among the weakest of the Nine Elders of Tiansha, and none of the Nine Elders had ever reached the realm of immortality. What virtue or ability did he, Shangguan Zhaixing, possess to step into that heaven-defying realm of eternal life?
"It's true, it was pointed out by Master Li. Now Shangguan Zhaixing has already gone to seek his fortune!"
Liu Qiankun cast a suspicious glance at Li Wen, ultimately unable to believe that this young man truly possessed the ability to predict the secrets of the heavens.
"Even if he truly attains immortality, he will certainly not be a match for our Feiyun Sect."