Chapter 1006 - 715: Multiple Connections and the Gifted Spirit Land

Chapter 1006: Chapter 715: Multiple Connections and the Gifted Spirit Land

After half a cup of tea’s time.

The two great Alien Race Delegations halted their fleets in the region several hundred li away from Little Turtle Peak.

Then from each of their main ships, two streaks of astonishing rainbow Escape Light, carrying extremely powerful auras, flew out.

The two Escape Lights flashed and vanished, disappeared into the void, and in an instant were gone without a trace.

And the envoy teams behind them did not advance even half a step further, all waiting in place with extremely strict discipline.

In the blink of an eye.

Outside the main peak of Little Turtle Peak, in the nearby void, water-like ripples suddenly spread out, and immediately two figures appeared out of thin air.

One was a green-eyed middle-aged man of the Feather Spirit Race, Elder Xuanyu of the late-stage Void Refining.

The other, a short old man in a fire robe, was the Fiery Old Monster of the Earth Spirit Race, likewise with late-stage Void Refining Cultivation.

With such a situation appearing, those Cultivators passing by, seeing this scene from afar, couldn’t help showing looks of great astonishment.

"Has something happened at Little Turtle Peak?"

"How come the divine carriages of the Alien Race Delegations are all anchored nearby?"

"Who knows? I only heard that Elder Lii is an honored guest of the Wood Crystal Race."

"Could it be that the Feather Spirit Race and Earth Spirit Race also have ties with Elder Lii?"

"Such a scene is truly rare!"

The Cultivators looked at the densely packed, imposing envoy fleets in the sky, all revealing expressions of shock, sighing with emotion.

...

Elder Xuanyu and the Fiery Old Monster seemed to have arranged it long ago, coming here to pay a visit in passing after the alliance meeting ended.

"Oh? This Tier Six Grand Array is laid out in quite an interesting way."

"It should be the handiwork of a top-tier Divine Array Master. I didn’t expect this Fellow Lii of Little Turtle Peak to be so deep-rooted and wealthy!"

"To even be able to obtain such a Divine Array—among the Human Race Void Refining Sects, not all would be able to afford to set up such a sharp Tier Six Super Array, I reckon?"

The Fiery Old Monster’s gaze fixed on the golden light screen, revealing an extremely serious expression.

"Oh? I didn’t expect you, Fiery Old Monster, to give such a high evaluation. Looks like this Fellow Lii inside truly has some substance." Elder Xuanyu said with a slight smile.

On the main peak.

Qin Ming had naturally long since sensed the situation outside.

To be honest, the two enormous Alien Race Delegations of such scale, plus two late-stage Void Refining big shots coming to pay a visit—

made Qin Ming, this Divinity Transformation Cultivator, feel nothing but unease in his heart.

He had no idea what intent lay behind their sudden arrival.

He could only open the Array and go out to greet them personally.

A cyan rainbow Escape Light flashed and vanished, revealing Qin Ming’s figure.

"Junior pays respects to the two Elders. I have failed to welcome you from afar; please, do come inside this humble dwelling and sit for a while."

From the aura on these two, Qin Ming sensed something almost on par with Elder Feng Qi of the Wood Crystal Race.

With his current Cultivation, he was completely unable to see through their depth. He reckoned only after he advanced to Void Refining would he have a chance to glimpse another kind of scenery.

"Hahaha! Fellow Lii, there’s no need to be overly courteous."

"Old Monster Feng praises you highly. The two of us are just passing by and came to rest for a while at your quiet Spiritual Land, we won’t disturb you for long."

The two big shots exchanged a smile, and without standing on ceremony, followed Qin Ming up to the main peak.

Afterwards.

The two of them were truly stunned by the full, dazzling expanse of vibrant Spirit Plants within.

On the slope, arranged in terraced fields, several mu of Demon Grain Spirit Rice were planted, and above them grew quite a few High Tier Spirit Medicine Spirit Plants.

There was even a towering Cyan Vault Celestial Tree, continuously gathering the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi drifting about and channeling it into the main peak’s Spirit Vein.

Such a paradise-like scene made the two Void Refining big shots sigh in admiration as well.

Then.

Qin Ming called the Heaven-Devouring Rat out; the Little Silver Fox and the others were currently in the Little Spirit Realm in seclusion, breaking through their Realm.

Tian Ling’er was tending the Spirit Plants.

So for now, only it was busy running around.

"I didn’t expect Fellow Lii to have under his command such a Tier Five Transformed Beast Pet. Truly a rare treasure!"

Hearing praise from Void Refining-stage alien big shots, the Heaven-Devouring Rat, which was currently serving tea and water, immediately raised its chin proudly.

Qin Ming did not dare to be careless with these two before him, and served up the finest Spirit Wine he had at hand, along with various Spirit Fruits and Spirit Fish for hospitality.

After tasting the Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquid, Elder Xuanyu and the Fiery Old Monster were full of praise.

On the spot, they proposed doing some exchanges with Qin Ming.

Using some resources they had on hand, they traded for some Tier Five Spirit Rice and spiritual herbs.

These items, it seemed, could serve as auxiliary materials even for Cultivators of their level, and were not easy to find outside.

Qin Ming, in turn, also acquired some alien cultivation resources from their hands.

Especially from the Fiery Old Monster, he obtained several pieces of extremely rare Spiritual Ore.

Old Ancestor Xuanyu took out a single Lifebound Feather shed from a Tier Six Feather Spirit Race expert, and exchanged it with him for quite a bit of Spirit Rhinoceros Jade Liquid and Tier Five Demon Grain Spirit Rice.

The two did not stay long on this visit.

But it still counted as a first meeting, establishing acquaintance with this Human Race Loose Cultivator of Little Turtle Peak.

To them, it was of little consequence.

But to Qin Ming, it was the forming of a major good karmic tie.

After a round of exchange, the two Alien Race Elders rose to take their leave. "This exchange with Fellow Lii has been quite pleasant. The two of us old fellows still have matters to attend to; when we have time next, we’ll come again to pay a visit."

"This seat observes that Fellow Lii’s Mana has already become extremely rounded and complete, no different from ordinary Void Refining..."

"I fear that next time we meet, you and I will be addressing each other as peers on the same path, hehe!"

"Elder Xuanyu, you flatter me. This junior really doesn’t deserve such praise."

After that.

The two Void Refining Elders, each leading their own delegation, soon vanished across the boundless wilderness.

Qin Ming saw off the two Great Gods and finally let out a long breath.

He hadn’t expected those two big shots to lower themselves to personally descend upon this backwater place of his.

Still, Qin Ming’s harvest was quite bountiful; he’d even managed to trade for quite a few good things.

This matter even stirred up a sizable commotion within the East Bamboo Mountain Range.

Some of the news also spread back to the ears of the two big figures currently locked in a struggle in Celestial Star City.

Without anyone really noticing.

This remote place, Little Turtle Peak, suddenly became important.

They also learned that Qin Ming had already reached Divinity Transformation Great Perfection, only a single step away from Void Refining.

Some sincerely hoped he would succeed.

Others were afraid he might really break through to Void Refining.

Time flickered by.

Several days later.

A silver Dharma Ship from Celestial Star City cut through the sky and steadily docked near Little Turtle Peak.

A squad of Silver Armor Star Guards disembarked, their imposing aura rolling forth.

And the man at their head was actually an old acquaintance of Qin Ming’s—Yao Tiannan.

Qin Ming had Baili Hui bring them in.

"What wind blew Brother Yao over here? Hurry, please come in." Qin Ming invited him to take a seat in the outer courtyard pavilion.

Then he had the Heaven-Devouring Rat burn incense and brew tea, waiting on them at the side.

"Hehe! Brother Qin, it’s been a long time. These days you’re the hottest name in the city!"

"Rumors about you are flying all over the place right now."

As Yao Tiannan sat down, a rare hint of a smile appeared on his usually stern and stiff face.

"Huh? No way, right? What virtue or ability does Li Mou have? I haven’t done anything big." Hearing that his name was starting to make waves again, Qin Ming couldn’t help feeling puzzled.

He’d always followed the principle of keeping a low profile and staying cautious, turtling up in his Spirit Land to grow quietly. Aside from that series of trade meets with a few Alien Races, he hadn’t gone anywhere else to show off.

’Sigh! Still not cautious enough. Others must have seen that I have Elder Feng Qi as a connection in the background, and then add in two Alien Race Elders personally visiting Little Turtle Peak...’

’It really is too eye-catching. It’s hard for people not to let their imaginations run wild.’

That was what Qin Ming was thinking.

"With Brother Lii’s miraculous Alchemy Skill and Spirit Plant Skill, entering the sights of the Human Race high echelon was only a matter of time. You don’t need to belittle yourself." Yao Tiannan said.

Then.

He took out a Spirit Contract Document and a cyan Token, placed both items in front of Qin Ming, and congratulated him: "This time, Yao Mou came here at Hall Master Qian’s behest, to deliver these two things."

"Oh? Hall Master Qian?" Qin Ming showed a look of surprise and casually unfurled the Spirit Contract Scroll, only to find it was the land deed for the ten-thousand-li range of the Little Turtle Peak Spiritual Land!

He asked Yao Tiannan, "Brother Yao, this is..."

"Hehe! Yao Mou must congratulate Brother Lii. Lord Hall Master has spoken: the permanent residence and usage rights of Little Turtle Peak Spiritual Land are to be gifted to Fellow Daoist Lii..."

Pa-dah!!

Hearing this, even the Heaven-Devouring Rat, who was serving tea at the side, couldn’t help trembling with excitement, its little hands shaking and spilling the Spirit Tea...

There was a stroke of good fortune like this?

That was Qin Ming’s first thought. As the saying goes, one shouldn’t accept rewards without merit. If he truly accepted Master Qianyuan’s favor—

Even if he didn’t intend to, others would still link him to taking sides with Master Qianyuan’s camp, and by then he would basically be dragged into this power struggle.

Yet if he didn’t accept the gift, it would be a bit like snubbing the Heaven-Controlling Hall Master.

Just as Qin Ming’s thoughts were drifting, Yao Tiannan seemed to see through his concerns.

He immediately explained, "Brother Lii, you needn’t worry too much. This Spirit Land gift will only be announced publicly after Lord Hall Master and Divine Monarch Jin Ao have finished their contest. And Hall Master Qian and Elder Lin have said that this is merely to form a good karma bond with Brother Lii."

"There’s no need for you to clearly declare that you’re standing with our Heaven-Holding Hall side."

Qin Ming came to a sudden realization at that. Still, directly gifting the Spirit Land usage rights was really a bit too bold, wasn’t it?

Just a Hall Master–level Elder already held such great authority; not to mention that, in the Immortal City, besides the Integration Stage Great Powers, the greatest authority lay with the Purple Gold Saint Armor Level Grand Commander.

"Since that’s the case, Li Mou will accept without false modesty. Please convey my thanks to Lord Hall Master Qian." Qin Ming cupped his hands in thanks.

Not far away, the Heaven-Devouring Rat was holding a fruit platter, its face full of bafflement as it scratched its head and said in confusion, "What’s up with Master lately? Could it be that his luck is starting to descend again?"

"How come all these Void Refining big shots are coming one after another to deliver treasures?"

Next.

After Yao Tiannan finished his business, he chatted with Qin Ming for half a day, then took his leave.

"Ai! Brother Lii, this Little Turtle Peak is completely different from when Yao Mou first came here—like heaven and earth swapped places!"

"I never imagined you’d be able to develop a patch of overlooked wasteland into such an enviable cultivation Blessed Land."

"Now you even have a Tier Six Divine Tree and a Tier Six Spiritual Vein Environment..."

"From now on, Little Turtle Peak belongs to Brother Lii. This is something even the offspring of those Elders can’t accomplish."

"To be honest, Yao Mou is a bit reluctant to leave, but there truly are many matters I have to hurry back to deal with."

"Hehe! Thank you for making the special trip, Brother Yao. Feel free to come and sit with Li Mou often in the future."

After a few more polite words.

Yao Tiannan left with his subordinates.

Qin Ming stood outside the main peak, watching them depart.

His expression was rather odd as he mocked himself, "I really never thought... that one day I’d be occupying a mountain as king in the Spirit Realm, having a place of my own..."

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