Published: March 2, 2025
Chapter 40: Long-term Consideration
Qingxiu Peak is one of the seven spiritual mountains of the Yuan Yang Sect, with spiritual veins reaching up to the third tier, sufficient to meet the cultivation needs of golden core stage cultivators.
Naturally, such a place cannot allow unrestricted access. As soon as Liu Yu approached Qingxiu Peak, he was stopped by the mountain guardian cultivators.
“Stop right there! Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to enter the mountain!”
The two mountain guardians were both at the late stage of qi refinement and were inner sect disciples, far more intimidating than the two disciples guarding the Hall of Right Origin.
At this moment, the two were sternly inquiring about Liu Yu's identity and the reason for his visit to Qingxiu Peak, displaying an air of professionalism.
“Greetings, senior brothers. I am Liu Yu. I was fortunate enough to receive guidance from Shishu Yan Hongyu. I have come specifically to visit her!”
As he spoke, Liu Yu took out the jade token identifying him as an inner sect disciple and the yellow token given to him by Yan Hongyu, handing them over.
One of the cultivators took the jade token and then pulled out a disk-shaped magical artifact about two inches in size. A spell technique was cast on it, and the disk emitted a yellow light directed at the jade token. He nodded to the other disciple, indicating that everything was in order.
“However, we still need to inform Shishu about your visit. Only if she agrees can you enter the mountain.”
Seeing that his identity was verified, the expressions of the two guardians relaxed slightly. Being fellow inner sect disciples, they did not act overly arrogant and conducted business formally with Liu Yu, with one person heading up the mountain to report to Yan Hongyu.
Liu Yu nodded, naturally having no objections. The seven great spiritual mountains housed golden core elders, so it was clear that not everyone could enter. Although he was anxious, he could only suppress his feelings and wait patiently.
With nothing else to do, he began to admire the scenery of Qingxiu Peak.
Looking up from the foot of the mountain, he could see swirling clouds and mist at the mountainside, shrouding the view of the peak. Countless rare flowers and herbs bloomed in various colors, and the paths through the mountains were clean, clearly maintained by someone. At intervals, there were exquisite gazebos for resting, and the occasional sound of birdsong echoed from afar, truly a magnificent mountain resort.
After about half an hour, the mountain guardian returned to the foot of the mountain. He nodded to the other guardian disciple, signaling that Liu Yu could be allowed entry.
“This junior brother can go up the mountain now. Shishu Yan has agreed to meet you. Her cave dwelling is located at...”
The reporting disciple returned the jade token and the yellow token to Liu Yu, speaking quite politely. Being fellow inner sect members and having some connection to the elder on the mountain, they did not want to offend him. After mentioning a few points to pay attention to, they allowed him to pass.
Liu Yu accepted the items, cupped his hands in thanks, and proceeded up the mountain.
Yan Hongyu's cave dwelling was located slightly below the mountainside, and while it was still some distance from the spiritual vein node, the concentration of spiritual energy far surpassed that of an ordinary foundation establishment stage cave dwelling.
At Qingxiu Peak, flying was prohibited for qi refinement stage disciples. The peak stood over five thousand zhang high, and it took Liu Yu a quarter of an hour to walk from the foot of the mountain to Yan Hongyu’s cave dwelling.
When Liu Yu stood outside the cave, a small opening in the cave’s barrier had already been made, large enough for a person to enter and exit.
As a foundation establishment stage cultivator, she naturally could not come out to greet him.
After adjusting his attire for a moment, Liu Yu stepped inside.