The Mysterious Pivot Treasure Mirror Seeks the Earthly Fiends, Its Inner Fire Nourishes t

Riding the flying shuttle, leaving the Yanxuan Palace, disappearing into the light and clouds, after a quarter of an hour, one will see a place where clouds rise and fall, a place of outstanding natural beauty.

Press down on the cloud and take a closer look, and you will see a cluster of pavilions and towers, scattered across the high ground, dotted with lush forests and flowers, and colorful birds and larks flying and playing.

It has a fairy-like atmosphere, which is wonderful beyond words.

"Junior Brother Yan, this is where the disciples of Melting Gold Valley reside. How does it compare to your Jade Comb Pavilion?"

The shuttle landed slowly on a flat area, from which two figures emerged one after the other.

The leader was upright with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and was extremely handsome. His exact age was unknown. He wore a light-colored Taoist robe with cloud patterns and carried a sword on his back. He had a very dashing and extraordinary appearance!

"Senior Brother Chen is joking. No matter how good Cui Shu Lou is, it can't compare to the ones in the valley."

Yan Chen followed closely behind, shaking his head and chuckling.

His attitude was even more respectful than when he treated Wang Fu.

There's no other reason than that this senior brother Chen in front of me is named "Chen Fayan," and he has been serving as a steward disciple in the Gold Melting Valley for several years.

I just broke through the barrier a while ago and advanced to the fourth level of Qi Refining.

Looking at the entire Melting Gold Valley now, and even among the disciples of the Three Valleys, he can be considered a standout among people, enjoying unparalleled glory.

The fact that Senior Sister Zhu appointed such a senior brother as her guide when she first entered the Melting Gold Valley shows how much importance she placed on him.

Chen Fayan was always kind and gentle, without any airs of a senior brother. Along the way, he told Yan Chen about all the details of becoming a steward.

Before long, the two arrived at an elegant pavilion built by the water.

This will be Yan Chen's residence for the next few days.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and finally, Chen Fayan repeatedly reminded them:

"But there is one thing you must not forget, junior brother. At the latest, within ten days, Senior Sister Zhu's imperial edict will be delivered to you. At that time, you will have to rush to the place of supplies and make preparations in advance."

"In addition, a small meeting will be held a few days later at Zhaoyuan Lake, where the three valleys meet. This is an annual routine event."

"At that time, most of the participants will be disciples at the third level of Qi Refining. Junior Brother Yan is new to the valley. If you are interested, you may also go and take a look, just to broaden your horizons."

Yan Chen kept this in mind, then bowed respectfully and thanked him.

Chen Fayan nodded slightly and then parted ways with the other person.

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Supao Valley.

The clouds and mist are ethereal, and the light fog is like silk ribbons, encircling a strange peak that is the same width from top to bottom but narrows at the waist. Looking into the distance, it resembles the waist of a beautiful woman, so slender that it can be grasped in one hand.

On the flat, open summit, a towering pavilion, half-hidden in the clouds, stands majestically. This is the office of the head of Supao Valley, and is called "Xianmei Tower".

A quiet room inside the building.

A handsome and alluring young man dressed in a white robe sat lazily at the desk, seemingly dozing off, lost in thought.

Opposite him stood a short Taoist priest with narrow eyes and a reserved expression.

It was none other than the heretical cultivator named "Guo Shoujie".

At the same time, hurried footsteps could be heard outside the corridor.

Immediately afterwards, the steward Qi stopped outside the quiet room, quickly bowed, and said to the handsome man:

"Master Luo!"

At the desk, Manager Luo didn't open his eyes, but simply waved his hand.

Deacon Qi breathed a sigh of relief, then glanced at Guo Shoujie and, under the other's slightly bewildered gaze, pulled him out of the quiet room.

Outside the corridor.

Qi Su lowered his voice and said angrily:

"Who gave you permission to come and see the official without authorization?"

"Don't you know that your current status is merely filling a vacancy as a supervisor in the three academies? Many deacons in the valley are suspicious of your identity!"

"If it weren't for my intervention, your heretical identity would have been exposed long ago!"

Guo Shoujie chuckled and scratched his head, saying:

"We are both working for the 'Red Clan's' advancement, so isn't it only right that we support each other?"

"Furthermore, I am indeed in a very urgent situation right now. My master ordered me to collect the three hundred Blood Yang Fiends within three months, but I still don't have a single clue..."

"In the Valley of the White Robe, you are the only one I am familiar with, but you are rarely seen, and I can't find you."

"I have no other choice but to come here and seek guidance from the person in charge!"

Qi Su first glanced around, then sighed deeply and said helplessly:

"Since it concerns the 'Red Clan,' I have no reason to shirk my responsibility."

As he spoke, Qi Su took out an object from his sleeve, which was a palm-sized brass array plate containing elements of earth, fire, water, wind, the five elements of the four seasons, the earthly evil spirits and heavenly spirits, yin and yang...

Guo Shoujie was taken aback at first, then said in astonishment:

"Could it be... a magical artifact?"

Seeing the other person's ignorant appearance, Qi Su's eyes flashed with disdain, and he began to introduce:

"This item is called the 'Mysterious Pivot Treasure Mirror'. It was created by a senior disciple of the Daoist lineage from the Yuanding Lu clan, who spent several years crafting it."

"It can gather yin and yang, combine qi, and has the ability to manipulate feng shui and survey the earth's veins."

"It shouldn't be difficult for you to find that Blood Yang Fiend."

"I spent three merits to exchange for this from a senior brother, so you must handle it with extreme care. If it is damaged in the slightest... not only me, but that senior brother will also never let you off the hook!"

"That's natural!"

Guo Shoujie took the "Mysterious Pivot Treasure Mirror," examined it with delight, then put it into his pocket and hurriedly took his leave.

Qi Su's gaze was calm and still. Only after the other person's figure disappeared did he return to the quiet room.

"Master Luo, the treasure mirror has been handed over to him."

Luo Taizhou nodded slightly and said in a low voice:

"The interplay of fate and change is unpredictable, and this unsettled gap is called the Earthly Killing Qi."

"It is born from heaven and earth, yet it remains hidden and invisible, impossible to find. Only by borrowing the celestial qi of the same lineage and virtue can it be brought into manifestation."

Qi Su's eyelids twitched, and he said in surprise:

"Master Luo, could it be that you intend to...?"

"It's not the right time yet. Whether it's Guo Shoujie or the Qing Sheng Sect, they are nothing more than casual moves for the Chi Clan."

"Right now, we should be most concerned about those stupid demons in the northern desert. Judging by the time... Senior Brother Chi should have arrived by now."

Luo Taizhou waved his hand and closed his eyes again.

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That night.

Gold Melting Valley.

Yan Chen sat upright at one side of the table, poured himself a cup of tea, and the fragrant aroma wafted over, making him clear-headed and calming his mind.

"It's truly a rare moment of peace and quiet."

Yan Chen waved his sleeve, sipped his tea, savored it for a moment, and then laughed heartily.

He raised his hand again, took out the book "The Song of Capturing Yin and Yang at Will" from his sleeve, and casually flipped through it.

A few breaths later, he showed a look of understanding and sighed inwardly:

"Senior Sister Zhu did not deceive me. This cultivation technique can indeed only open up the first residence. As for the other three, she did not mention them at all."

"If that's all there is to it, it's fine. I can cultivate this technique first, and then switch to the 'Song of Restraining the Two Elements and the Divine Evil'."

"But the problem is... what if the cultivation methods of these two techniques are not compatible, or even contradictory?"

"Moreover, according to the above-mentioned method, the speed at which one can open up a mansion is by no means fast, and can even be described as slow."

"In that case, I don't need to rush. To be on the safe side, I should wait until I obtain the 'Song of Restraining the Two Elements and the Divine Evil' before I start cultivating my residence."

Once he made up his mind, Yan Chen stopped worrying about it, but he didn't put away the "Song of Capturing Yin and Yang at Will" and continued to read it.

Consider it as increasing your understanding of spiritual practice.

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Before I knew it, it was already dawn the next day.

On the bed, Yan Chen sat cross-legged in meditation. Suddenly, he sensed something and opened his eyes.

In an instant, a dazzling golden light spread out in sight, and then, like the receding tide, it revealed rows of tiny tadpole-like characters.

This is the causal information of Zhu Zhilan's life since that day.

Yan Chen remained expressionless, quickly scanning the text and extracting a key piece of information.

"The dwelling is not yet developed, the Bing fire element is still lacking, and the water and fire vines are being refined... to obtain pure and brilliant Qi?"