Chapter 629: Inheritance Shell

Time flies, and ten years passed in the blink of an eye.

Demon Suppressing Kingdom, Peach Mountain.

In a small courtyard, where a grove of green spiritual bamboo grew, a gentle breeze rustled the bamboo leaves.

With a creak, the attic door opened, and Wang Qingshan stepped out, a wide smile on his face.

At the Dao Discussion Convention, he was accepted as a registered disciple by Sword Sovereign Xiaoyao. Under the Sword Sovereign's guidance, he gained profound insights into cultivation and immediately entered seclusion upon his return.

After more than twenty years in seclusion, Wang Qingshan advanced through two minor realms, reaching the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. He could now attempt to break through to the Core Formation stage.

Without the guidance of a Nascent Soul stage sword cultivator, it would have taken him another ten years or more to reach the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. This highlights the importance of a renowned master.

On another note, if Wang Qingshan had chosen to join the Taiyi Immortal Sect, he might already be attempting to break through to the Core Formation stage. However, he had no regrets.

He cultivated the sword dao to protect his clan. If he were to leave his family, his dao heart would change.

Wang Qingshan took out a communication disk and cast a spell on it.

Soon, Wang Qingjun's surprised voice rang out: "Seventh Brother, you've come out of seclusion?"

"Yes, Twelfth Brother. Has anything happened on Peach Mountain while I was in seclusion? Anything with the clan?"

After more than twenty years in seclusion, Wang Qingshan was unaware of the outside world.

"It's hard to explain in a short time. I'll come over and tell you!"

Not long after, Wang Qingjun arrived at Wang Qingshan's residence and recounted everything that had happened since Wang Qingshan entered seclusion.

"Our clan has now leased two islands in the South Sea. Ninth Uncle wants you to go to the South Sea as soon as you come out of seclusion; he'll help you attempt to break through to the Core Formation stage. Ninth Aunt also sent word, asking you to return to Green Lotus Mountain Villa first."

Wang Qingjun's tone carried a hint of envy; he didn't know when he would be able to cultivate to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment.

"Leased two islands in the South Sea? It seems the clan's development is going quite well! I'll head back now."

Wang Qingjun hesitated slightly before saying, "Seventh Brother, Fairy Han has visited many times over the years. She proposed marriage to our Wang family, saying she wishes to become your dual cultivation partner. She even brought Core Formation cultivators with her. Ninth Uncle said your marriage is entirely up to you."

Wang Qingshan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then sighed deeply, saying, "If she comes again next time, tell her for me that feelings cannot be forced."

Han Yuexin was too persistent, and Wang Qingshan felt nothing for her.

"Twelfth Brother, I'm leaving Peach Mountain in your hands. I'm returning to Green Lotus Mountain Villa now."

Wang Qingshan gave a few instructions before leaving Peach Mountain.

South Sea, Coral Sea.

A blue flying boat swiftly glided across the sky, with Mo Caiyun and more than a dozen cultivators standing on it.

Within these ten years, the demon-hunting team led by Mo Caiyun had established a considerable reputation in the Coral Sea.

Wang Qingkai continuously dispatched personnel to the South Sea, and there were twenty-three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Wang family stationed there.

Seven Foundation Establishment cultivators led teams, with ten Qi Refinement cultivators accompanying them. Wang Qingjing and Wang Qiuyan were both skilled professionals; after the clan had sufficient personnel, they remained on Sea Cucumber Island, teaching clansmen how to craft puppet beasts and refine pills.

To facilitate clan management, Wang Qingkai sent Wang Qiufeng, entrusting him with all affairs of the clan in the South Sea.

The Wang family had eighty-five cultivators and over a hundred mortals in the South Sea. A small portion were descendants of the Wang family, while most were fishermen who survived sea demon attacks; Mo Caiyun encountered them on deserted islands and brought them back to live and multiply.

Soon after, the blue flying boat stopped. Mo Caiyun took out a token and waved it towards the water below. A blue light shot out and vanished into the void beneath.

The void twisted, and a blue light gate appeared. The blue flying boat flew through the light gate.

Mo Caiyun handed in the demon beast materials, exchanged them for a batch of contribution points, and returned to her residence.

This trip had yielded a good harvest. Mo Caiyun emptied everything from her storage orb, intending to sort through her possessions and dispose of anything she didn't need.

"Hmm, this shell is unusual."

Mo Caiyun looked puzzled, holding a palm-sized green shell.

In the South Sea cultivation world, shells are refined into magical artifacts used to record ancient texts, sea maps, secret lore, and more. However, when she had just immersed her spiritual consciousness into this particular shell, a powerful suction suddenly emerged, drawing her spiritual consciousness inwards.

She suddenly remembered something and took out several strings of colorful shells, carefully examining their contents.

These shells contained records of the South Sea cultivation world's customs, secret histories, spiritual medicines, demon beasts, biographies, and similar information. Every Wang family cultivator had a set.

"It's a heritage shell!"

Mo Caiyun muttered to herself, her expression turning excited.

The South Sea is rich in cultivation resources and has many high-level cultivators. Before some high-level cultivators passed away, they would record the location of their passing in a shell artifact, waiting for a fated person to obtain it. These are also known as heritage shells.

Over the years, she had hunted many demon beasts and killed some evil cultivators. She couldn't recall where she had obtained this shell.

She calmed her excited heart and injected spiritual power into the green shell. Like a vampire, the green shell absorbed most of her spiritual power. After that, countless green runes lit up on the shell. These green runes flew into the air, forming a line of text.

Mo Caiyun's gaze swept over it, and her expression became highly excited.

"It's actually the passing place of Reclusive Master Qingyun! My fated opportunity has arrived, haha."

Reclusive Master Qingyun was quite famous in the Coral Sea. He was a third-rank alchemist, proficient in alchemy, but later disappeared mysteriously. Some said he died at the jaws of a demon beast, others said he had passed away, and some claimed he left the Coral Sea. There were various theories.

According to the heritage shell, Reclusive Master Qingyun had been attacked by a powerful enemy, and his life-bound magical artifact was destroyed. Although he broke through the siege, he was severely wounded. Before his death, he left behind this heritage shell, waiting for a fated person to inherit his legacy and help him exact revenge.

A third-rank alchemist would surely leave behind many treasures. Aside from other things, third-rank pill recipes alone were a valuable fortune, not to mention magical artifacts, and perhaps even Core Formation spiritual items.

Mo Caiyun had already cultivated to the eighth level of Foundation Establishment. If she obtained a large sum of wealth, she could attempt to break through to the Core Formation stage.

Her lifespan was running short; she only had a little over thirty years left.

Wang Changsheng had said that once she reached the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, he would help her attempt to break through to the Core Formation stage. However, ever since Wang Qingshan was accepted as a registered disciple by Sword Sovereign Xiaoyao, Mo Caiyun knew she would now be prioritized after Wang Qingshan.

It made sense. If she were Wang Changsheng, she would also prioritize helping Wang Qingshan achieve Core Formation. After all, Wang Qingshan chose the clan over the sect; there was no reason for the clan not to treat him exceptionally well.

The South Sea was rich in cultivation resources. If she had a large sum of wealth, she could participate in large-scale auctions and bid for Core Formation spiritual items. Perhaps she could even reach the Core Formation stage before Wang Qingshan.