Chapter 2181: Uncle and Nephew Reunite

Qingzhu Peak, less than a hundred li from Qinglian Peak, is named for the abundance of Greenwind Bamboos growing on its slopes. Greenwind Bamboo is lightweight. Bamboos over fifty years old are used to craft flying magical tools, while those over five hundred years old can be used to craft flying magical treasures.

Qingzhu Peak rises over a thousand zhang. A green stone staircase winds from its base to the summit, flanked by dense Greenwind Bamboos. A gentle breeze caused the bamboo forest to rustle softly. Upon reaching the summit, they saw a simple green bamboo building, flanked by a green pavilion and a green palace.

"Qingshan, what do you think? If you don't like it, we can change it. Feel free to choose; there are many vacant courtyards on the island," Wang Ruyan said with a smile.

"This place is fine! Ninth Aunt, no need to trouble yourself." Wang Qingshan was very satisfied. He disliked extravagance, and the abundant spiritual energy here perfectly suited his taste.

"These buildings are a bit simple; we'll replace them for you later." Wang Ruyan didn't want Wang Qingshan to feel slighted. If it weren't for his duty to protect the family, he wouldn't have been delayed in the lower realm for so many years.

"No need, Ninth Aunt, this place is very good. I'll just live here!" Wang Qingshan shook his head, saying Wang Ruyan's excessive enthusiasm made him a bit uncomfortable. In the lower realm, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had treated him well. Upon reaching the Xuanyang Realm, they treated him even better.

"It's good that you like it; it wasn't easy for you to reach the Xuanyang Realm. I won't disturb your rest any longer. Take your life-extending elixirs now! By my reckoning, your Ninth Uncle should be back soon too." After saying this, Wang Ruyan transformed into a streak of light and departed.

Wang Qingshan released the Stone Golem, the Three-Headed Slybeast, and the Golden-Horned Thunder-Kirin Beast, allowing them to roam freely on Qingzhu Peak. The Three-Headed Slybeast had already advanced to the fourth rank. It had followed Wang Qingshan the longest, but Wang Qingshan was busy in the lower realm and hadn't paid much attention to cultivating spirit beasts, which slowed its advancement. For him, the sword was everything.

After settling the spirit beasts, Wang Qingshan entered the green bamboo building. The bamboo building's interior was simply furnished with a green bamboo bed and several green bamboo chairs. A string of green bamboo wind chimes hung in the upper left corner, swaying gently in the breeze and producing clear, resonant sounds. The bamboo building was fully equipped with facilities for alchemy, artifact refining, cultivation, and receiving guests.

Wang Qingshan went to the cultivation room, where the walls were inscribed with numerous fire-repelling formations. He took out a green storage ring, and with a gentle flick of his wrist, a green glow swept past, leaving four items on the ground: a green jade bottle, a golden jade bottle, a red jade casket, and a blue jade box.

"This is truly the Xuanyang Realm; there are so many life-extending elixirs here. If my Tenth Sister and the others had possessed these, they wouldn't have died of old age," Wang Qingshan sighed softly and muttered to himself. Once a cultivator reaches the Void Refinement stage, there are no longer lifespan limitations. The Great Heavenly Tribulation is their greatest enemy. Thus, no matter how precious life-extending treasures are, their value is only relative to cultivators below the Void Refinement stage. Any one of these four items, if found in the lower realm, would trigger a frenzied scramble among major powers.

Wang Qingshan took a deep breath, picked up the green jade bottle, and poured out a light golden pill. Its surface had nine silver patterns, emitting a peculiar fragrance. "Longevity Treasure Pill!" Wang Qingshan's gaze was fervent. He tossed the Longevity Treasure Pill into his mouth, and it dissolved instantly upon entry. He immediately circulated his cultivation to refine it, not daring to be careless.

At Xuanqing Sect, in Xuanqing Hall, Sun Feng and Zhao Weiwei were reporting to a graceful young woman in a red dress. The young woman had picturesque features and a cold expression. This was Qin Yufeng, the sect master of Xuanqing Sect, who was at the Mid-Integration stage.

"Sect Master, that's how the events unfolded. We made several attempts, all ending in failure. Junior Brother Li died on Fallen Immortal Island. However, we have already sealed the spatial node and eradicated a group of Bloodshadows at the Nascent Soul stage," Sun Feng spoke cautiously. They had used a secret technique to track to Fallen Immortal Island, where they nearly perished. The restrictions there were formidable. Despite organizing teams to search for Li Muyun's body on the island, all attempts failed. The restrictions on Fallen Immortal Island only weaken periodically. Waiting for this period would take at least several centuries, and they had no desire to remain in the lower realm for that long. After clearing out the Bloodshadows from the Tianhai Realm, they went to the Ganfeng Realm and annihilated the Bloodshadows in that realm as well, but they couldn't obtain any more Divine Creation Water.

"Forget it. The Divine Creation Water is already in hand, so consider it a meritorious service. However, I want to know about the Nascent Soul cultivator that True Monarch Taiyang mentioned! Why did he suddenly refuse to accompany you to the Xuanyang Realm? Did you perhaps bully him or kill him?" Qin Yufeng said with a cold expression. She didn't care about Wang Qingshan's life or death; what she feared was True Monarch Taiyang.

"No, this disciple swears on their inner demon, I truly did not kill him, it's just..." Sun Feng stammered, sweating profusely.

"Tell me the truth, or face sect rules." Qin Yufeng's expression turned cold. Sun Feng repeatedly affirmed and could only tell the truth.

"Hmph, it's good that you didn't kill him. I will address the matter with True Monarch Taiyang. You two may go and collect your rewards!" Qin Yufeng instructed. Since Sun Feng had secured more Divine Creation Water, benefiting the Xuanqing Sect, she decided not to punish him. Sun Feng and Zhao Weiwei agreed, bowed, and withdrew.

Five years passed quickly. Over a certain sea area, a blue streak of light swiftly darted across the sky. Before long, the blue streak of light stopped and dissipated, revealing Wang Changsheng. After learning that Wang Qingshan had arrived in the Xuanyang Realm, Wang Changsheng left Piaoyun Island and rushed day and night towards Nine Dragons Island, finally returning. He took a deep breath, flew into Nine Dragons Island, and landed on Qinglian Peak.

Wang Qingshan, Wang Ruyan, Wang Qingcheng, Sun Yuejiao, and Dong Xueli were in a stone pavilion, enjoying tea and chatting. Upon learning that Wang Qingshan had ascended from the lower realm, Wang Qingcheng and the others were greatly astonished. Over the past few years, Wang Qingshan had integrated into the family and become quite familiar with Wang Qingcheng and the others. A streak of light descended from the sky, landing in front of the stone pavilion.

"Qingshan, you're here. Good, good, good, this is wonderful." Wang Changsheng was overjoyed to see Wang Qingshan. With Wang Qingshan now residing on Nine Dragons Island, he would be much more at ease when traveling far in the future.

"Ninth Uncle, you've finally returned." Wang Qingshan smiled warmly. Through their conversation, he learned that Wang Changsheng had not had an easy time over the years, enduring several life-or-death situations to accumulate the wealth that had allowed the Wang family to flourish as it did today.

"Oh, right, wife, quickly go to the treasure vault and get the Longevity Treasure Pills and other life-extending elixirs for Qingshan to take. His lifespan should be running short," Wang Changsheng remembered something and urged. Calculating the time, Wang Qingshan's lifespan was running low.

"Ninth Uncle, as soon as I arrived at Nine Dragons Island, Ninth Aunt had my younger siblings fetch life-extending elixirs from the family's treasure vault for me, and I've already taken all of them." A wave of warmth flowed through Wang Qingshan's heart. Both Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had always remembered him; otherwise, they wouldn't have immediately given him life-extending elixirs upon his arrival.

"You took them? That's good, that's good." Wang Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.