txolops Chapter 13 Chen Qiaoqian!
Chapter 13 Chen Qiaoqian!
Chapter 13 Chen Qiaoqian!
At the summit of Xuankun Mountain, at the Listening to the Pines Pavilion.
This pavilion is built among a group of ancient and vigorous pine trees, in a wide-open area, overlooking the sea of clouds on the mountainside.
The pavilion is octagonal, with a base of bluestone, red pillars and black tiles, giving it a somewhat ancient feel.
The mountain breeze rustles through the pines, adding to the tranquility.
When Lin Chuan arrived at the pavilion at a leisurely pace, there were already seven or eight fellow disciples there, standing in twos and threes exchanging pleasantries.
He immediately spotted a striking, imposing figure in the crowd—Chen Qiaotian.
Chen Qiaotian was born into the Chen family, a prominent immortal cultivation clan in the Yue Kingdom. Although not the eldest son of the direct line, he was still a direct descendant. He was only in his early thirties, but his cultivation had already reached the twelfth level of Qi Refining. He was a generous and forthright person, and had a good reputation and excellent interpersonal relationships among the Qi Refining disciples of Xuankun Mountain.
"Junior Brother Lin has arrived as well."
Chen Qiaotian laughed heartily and took the initiative to greet him.
He was tall, a full head taller than the average person, and stood out from the crowd.
Lin Chuan stepped forward with a smile, cupped his hands and said, "Senior Brother Chen. Today, during my spare time from cultivation, I had nothing to do, so I came to join in the fun and ask for guidance from all of you senior brothers and sisters."
"Haha, Junior Brother Lin, you're too kind."
Chen Qiaotian stepped aside to let the two people behind him pass: "Come, Junior Brother Lin, let me introduce you to two promising newcomers. This is my younger sister, Chen Qiaoqian."
He pointed to a girl beside him.
Chen Qiaoqian?
Upon hearing this name, Lin Chuan was immediately taken aback.
As my gaze followed, I couldn't help but secretly admire it.
The girl was about twenty years old, dressed in a light purple dress. She had a graceful figure, snow-white skin, and beautiful features. Her eyes and brows exuded a lively and charming aura, making her stunningly beautiful.
At this moment, however, her delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and her expression carried a hint of aloofness and slight impatience, as if she was not particularly enthusiastic about this occasion.
His cultivation level was around the tenth level of Qi Refining, and his spiritual energy fluctuations were still somewhat unstable, indicating that he had just broken through not long ago.
Could this be Chen Qiaoqian, who had an interaction with Han Li in the original work?
"This is Junior Brother Lu Mingyuan, a genius with a wind-attribute unique spiritual root, and the most outstanding member of the Lu family this generation." Chen Qiaotian then pointed to a young man next to the girl.
Lu Mingyuan was about the same age as Chen Qiaoqian. He was tall and handsome, and his white clothes made him stand out even more.
A faint, reserved smile played at the corners of his lips, his eyes bright yet sharp.
His cultivation level was already at the eleventh level of Qi Refining, and his spiritual power was solid, indicating that his foundation was quite solid.
Chen Qiaoqian, Lu Mingyuan...
Lin Chuan was taken aback at first, but then he understood.
Yes, in the original story, wasn't Chen Qiaoqian's initial crush the "Senior Brother Lu"?
Although the specific name is somewhat vague in my memory, the surname "Lu" and the characteristics of a wind-attribute spiritual root are likely to match.
It seems that the Ascension Ceremony that Han Li participated in has already ended.
These important characters from the original work have begun to appear one after another on the stage of Yellow Maple Valley.
So at this moment, Han Li is probably already using his Heavenly Bottle to quietly accelerate the growth of spiritual herbs in some corner of the sect, right?
In the blink of an eye, Lin Chuan's expression remained unchanged as he calmly greeted, "Greetings, Junior Sister Chen and Junior Brother Lu. Welcome to Yellow Maple Valley. From now on, we will be fellow disciples living together on Xuankun Mountain. Please take good care of me."
Chen Qiaoqian simply nodded slightly, without saying anything more, her gaze drifting towards the sea of clouds outside the pavilion.
Lu Mingyuan returned the greeting with forced politeness: "Senior Brother Lin is too kind. I hope you will give me more guidance in the future."
Although his tone was polite, the arrogance of a genius and a scion of a prominent family could still be faintly felt.
After a brief exchange, Lin Chuan found an inconspicuous spot by the pavilion and sat down, silently observing his fellow disciples who were arriving one after another.
Those qualified to reside in Xuankun Mountain are at least disciples at the tenth level of Qi Refining. Most of the people present at this moment have cultivation levels between the tenth and twelfth levels of Qi Refining, making them the elite among the Qi Refining disciples of Huangfeng Valley.
"Junior Brother Zhang has come too! Please come this way!"
Before long, Lin Chuan heard Chen Qiaotian's enthusiastic greeting again, and his spirits immediately lifted, his gaze immediately turning to the pavilion entrance.
A young man, around twenty-seven or twenty-four years old, with an ordinary face and a somewhat taciturn demeanor, stepped in. It was Zhang Yuan.
His cultivation level had reached the eleventh level of Qi Refining, and his aura was much more solid than when they last met.
Lin Chuan stood up at the opportune moment, went to greet him, and put on a perfectly timed smile: "Senior Brother Zhang, it's been a long time. Congratulations on your further progress in cultivation."
Zhang Yuan clearly remembered Lin Chuan, and a slightly restrained smile appeared on his face: "So it's Junior Brother Lin. I wouldn't say congratulations, I've just gained a little something."
He was not talkative and seemed to be poor at socializing.
Lin Chuan struck up a conversation with him for a few minutes, but did not rush to bring up the matter of the transaction.
During this time, he also saw another familiar figure—Lin Jie.
This person and Lin Chuan both come from the Lin family, but given the Lin family's current weakness, the two are in a competitive relationship.
Therefore, their relationship has always been cold.
Lin Jie also saw Lin Chuan, but he just snorted softly and turned his gaze away.
Lin Chuan naturally wouldn't want to make a fool of himself.
About an hour later, more than twenty disciples had gathered in the Listening Pine Pavilion, and the atmosphere gradually became lively.
At this moment, a senior brother surnamed Gu, who was about thirty years old, had a kind face, and whose cultivation had reached the thirteenth level of Qi Refining, stood in the center of the pavilion.
He coughed lightly, his voice gentle yet clear, reaching everyone's ears: "Fellow disciples, almost everyone has arrived. Let's officially begin our gathering at Xuankun Mountain. As usual, please be open to discussion. Feel free to share your cultivation insights, and if you have any treasures or spiritual materials to exchange, please do so as well. I only hope that our fellow disciples will maintain camaraderie, conduct fair transactions, and not let anything damage our harmony."
Senior Brother Gu is the oldest and most accomplished cultivator on Xuankun Mountain. He is fair and just and is highly respected.
As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere inside the pavilion became even more lively.
Soon, someone spoke up first: "I have two bottles of 'Qi Nourishing Pills' here, suitable for stabilizing cultivation in the mid-stage of Qi Refining. I'd like to exchange them for a few 'Sharp Metal Stones' or spirit stones of equivalent value..."
"I recently acquired a mid-grade magic artifact, the 'Azure Wood Ruler,' which is quite powerful. I wish to exchange it for a jade slip containing a defensive spell based on water or earth attributes..."
"I have three fifty-year-old 'Mist-Hidden Flowers' here, in exchange for a pill that can improve one's Qi Refining stage cultivation..."
Everyone took out their own items and explained their needs.
For a time, the pavilion was filled with the sounds of bargaining and discussions about appraisals, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
While transactions between fellow disciples also emphasize value parity, they involve less calculation and more trust compared to the marketplace.
Lin Chuan also took out a hundred-year-old "Jade Spirit Flower" packaged in a jade box and said he would exchange it for spirit stones.
Spiritual herbs are always a valuable commodity during the Qi Refining stage, and soon a senior sister at the twelfth level of Qi Refining bought one for 170 spirit stones.
Throughout the transaction, Lin Chuan's attention remained focused on Zhang Yuan.
He hadn't forgotten that his primary purpose in coming to this exchange meeting was to obtain the ancient map in the other party's possession.