Xue Tong spent ten months and finished practicing for five rounds.
His Fahai's mana crystal, like a ceramic embryo, has just been fired and needs to wait for a while before it can become stable and mature, and then move towards the final hurdle.
Xue Tongneng and Su Xinzong reconciled. Apart from the conflict between Huang Gongtai and Daofa, the most important reason was the assurance of strength. He is not slow in practicing and has sufficient elixirs and spirit stones, so it is of course most important to hurry up and practice.
…
In the third year after Mo Duoze came to visit, Xue Tong was promoted to the pinnacle of Grandmaster!
Even in a continent like Huanchen where there are many high-level people, this level is considered outstanding, not to mention that Xue Tong has already possessed cross-level strength.
"The Taoist temple has been peaceful for six years. It can be said to be a rare prosperity and peace. Everyone has made a lot of progress. The relationship with the outside sect is harmonious and there is no dissatisfaction."
"Xue's training has come to an end for the time being and he needs to go on a long journey. You should continue as usual. There is something dangerous and serious. Listen to Fan Ruhua and Huo Huang's opinions. Act accordingly. Don't fight fiercely. Evacuate in time when necessary."
Xue Tong gathered everyone and said.
He said hello to Fan Ruhua and Xiao Yuer, and his words were mainly to inform Nie Yu, Zhou Luo and the others.
"How long will it take for the Taoist Master to come back?" Zhao Jiangning asked.
"Three to five years. You don't have to worry. No matter Huanglong Tianmang or the largest sects in the southwest region, they have no fault with the Taoist temple. Su Xin Sect has no reason to come to you for trouble." Xue Tong said.
Xiao Yu'er muttered in her heart, "When you left Wanyu in three to five years, it was only a few years, but you didn't see anyone in the next few decades!"
…
After March, northern Juanzhou.
Xue Tong didn't hear anything unusual and weird along the way. Tuhar got a valuable treasure and was not stupid enough to show his face in a hurry.
Xue Tong estimated that since he went to a desolate place with few people, he probably planned to hide and practice to become a heavenly being.
"Many years ago, Tuhar was at the peak of his mastership. If the tripod could be used alone, with its miraculous effects, it would double or even triple the refining speed, and Tuhar would become a heavenly being very quickly!"
"If he was smart, he would hide further away!"
“It’s weird to find a needle in a haystack, but Xue’s peak has just been reached, so it’s a good idea to go for a walk to the west.”
Xue Tong left Juanzhou and entered the western part of Huanchen.
The customs and customs of the Western Regions have changed again. The land is vast, sparsely populated, and there are many ethnic groups.
…
Mu Qingcheng.
When Xue Tong entered the city, he discovered that there were almost equal numbers of three races: the ordinary race, the hairy race, and the dwarf race.
Hairy people's eyebrows are three times thicker than those of ordinary people, and their faces are covered with an inch of black hair. After shaving all the hair, the holes become enlarged and unsightly, so they have no choice but to cover them up with a thick layer of pastel.
The Hairy people have serious reversion to their ancestors, but their physical constitution is better than that of ordinary people, and they are less affected by unclean water and food.
The dwarves are good at refining weapons. They are only 70% taller than ordinary people, but their brute force is not inferior to them, and they are often slightly better.
"interesting!"
Xue Tong walked around the street and walked into the teahouse.
He took a bag of magic tea and ordered the waiter to make tea with several plates of nuts.
After years of drinking the pungent magic tea, the effects gradually accumulated. Xue Tong would brew a few pots of it and drink it when he had nothing to do.
"Senior, are you from the outside world?" the waiter asked after finishing the tea.
"Well, Mu Qingcheng is in the Western Region, how big is it?"
"The scale is medium, but with 50,000 to 60,000 people, it is also the largest city closest to Juanzhou."
"Is there anything new in the city?" Xue Tong asked.
"What can be new, especially with such a high status as a senior."
"...The Dong family of the Mu Qingwang clan will have a happy event at the end of the month, but there are rumors that the young master of the Nian family may cause trouble."
Guy, it's the middle of the day after tomorrow. I want to discuss it, but I want to say something.
"Oh, could it be that the happy event is about the wedding, Mr. Nian is not happy?" Xue Tong guessed.
"Hehe, senior is wise. The second young lady of the third generation of the Dong family is going to marry the young master of the Yu family in Tiechuncheng. This young lady Dong originally met Mr. Nian. She broke up with Mr. Nian half a year ago at the order of her elders and agreed. The marriage proposal from the Yu family," the man said.
"Haha, if Miss Dong is willing, outsiders have no right to be nagging. Mr. Nian should find another good match and stop being so grudged." Xue Tong said with a smile.
"Hmm, I don't know the details. It is said that Miss Dong is indeed willing to marry. The Yu family is huge, much more powerful than the Dong family." The clerk said.
"Okay, what day is it at the end of the month?"
Xue Tong had nothing to do and was in a leisurely mood.
"August 28, there are five days left."
…
In the early days of Mr. Dong and Mr. Grandmaster, the second young lady who got married was a great success, with mediocre qualifications but beauty, so it was better to marry early.
The third generation eldest son of the Yu family is similar. He has a mediocre future in cultivation. It is better to start a family as soon as possible and see if the fourth generation has any talents.
This is what the family boss is more concerned about.
In the later period, Grand Master, the general manager of the Yu Mansion, accompanied the young master and his second uncle to welcome the bride. Eighteen beautiful cars, loaded with gold, silver, jewelry, silks and satins, entered the city in a mighty manner.
"It's just a big show for outsiders to see."
Xue Tong was secretly amused. He booked a room in the tavern high up on the street and glanced around. "
He was slightly disappointed. According to his observation, there was nothing out of the ordinary in the nearby streets. They seemed to be full of people watching the excitement.
"Unless there are some powerful people hiding in those rooms with closed windows and doors."
The motorcade was leaving Xue Tong. On the carriage was the unsmiling manager of the Yu Mansion, riding a tall horse. He turned his eyes from time to time and looked around.
"boom!"
There was a sudden explosion in the courtyard facing the street. The courtyard door flew out and the wall collapsed.
The crowd was immediately in chaos, and the horses in the wedding convoy neighed in fright.
Puffs of smoke bombs leaped into the air and exploded. Not long after, half of the city was enveloped in choking smoke.
The monks from the Yu Mansion held back the frightened horse. The steward was on high alert, with cold eyes, searching for the target among the onlookers who were fleeing in all directions.
But the explosion was more like a farce, purely to vent dissatisfaction and disgust the Dong family.
No one attacked the convoy or continued to cause trouble.
The yard changed its owner in March and has been vacant ever since. The identity of the buyer is unknown, and it seems very likely that he was ordered to act.
Even though there was insufficient evidence, the Dong family did not let it go and gave away their daughter to get married. That night, the Dong family's master led people to interrogate the previous year's family!
Young Master Nian flatly denied it, and Master Nian also firmly refused to admit it and asked the Dong family to provide evidence.
During the quarrel, the steward came to report that a foreign monk came to visit.
"Go away, stupid pig!"
"Didn't you see that he was busy?" Mr. Nian scolded angrily.
"It's...a monk at the top of the Grand Master." The steward said tremblingly.
The two families suddenly changed their minds.
It's rare to see a high-level monk come to the door on his own initiative, and it's the right time.
…
Xue Tong walked in with a smile and said: "Xue passed by Mu Qing and happened to meet a wedding bride. The impact of the explosion was severe, but fortunately no passersby died."
"I think the Dong family will come forward and pay some gold, silver and spiritual stones, and the Nian family will share the part. This matter should be settled. Don't continue to be entangled in right and wrong."
Xue Tong's cultivation level is too high, so both families have to give him face.
The Nian family spent 300,000 spirit stones and shared nearly half of the compensation. They didn't come forward and only paid the money because they didn't want to get the reputation of doing bad things again.
After the Dong family left.
Xue Tong glared, "You must have done it!"
The peak of the day after the fourth year of the year, who can withstand the torture of Shenhun Taoism, immediately recruit them one by one.
"You and Miss Dong have met several times and both have a good impression of each other. However, you have never come to propose marriage and were overtaken by Tie Chun's matchmaker. Even if the Dong family has another career, Miss Dong is willing and has made it clear to you that you should Find another good match instead of venting your anger and causing a farce.”
"Fortunately, there were no serious consequences. You have to know that there are many accidents in the world. It doesn't mean that it will be fine just because you think it will be fine." Xue Tong lectured.
"Yes, the Taoist Master said it right, the traitor is too incompetent, and he is so bold and arrogant!"
You will be banned from leaving the house for two years. "Master Nian said sternly.
"If you study hard for two years, you may gain new cultivation experience, or you may be a blessing in disguise." Xue Tong advised.
"The seniors have spoken sincerely, and the juniors have been taught a lesson."
Nian Si bowed deeply and was taken away by the butler.
He did not accept the discipline of his elders, but a monk of Xue Tong's level still convinced him and made him realize something.
"The Taoist priest taught the dog, I am very grateful." Mr. Nian thanked him.
Afterwards, the two naturally chatted deeply.
"Taoist Master is looking for elixirs and secret weapon refining techniques. You have come to the right place. There are many ethnic groups in the Western Region and the area is vast. The dwarves have unique secrets in their weapon refining techniques."
“Do you have any recommendations?”
"Ashamed, Nian knows too few masters..."
Master Nian said while thinking.
"But I have a friend named Zhu Wantong in the past year. His connections are far better than mine. Taoist priest, you can go to Zhuzhuang and ask."
"Where is Zhuzhuang? Can fellow Taoist Zhang give me a detailed map of the Western Region?"
"Of course, of course, Zhuzhuang is not far from Tiechun City."
Master Nian wrote a letter and handed it to Xue Tong unsealed.
The letter said a lot of good things and asked Zhu Wantong for help.
…
During the middle period of Grand Master Zhu Wantong's life, he read the letters from the Nian family and said: "It is true that Zhu knows a lot of people, but the extraordinary elixirs and weapon refining skills requested by the Taoist Master are very few that meet the requirements. The dwarves will gather in the next month. , if the Taoist master wants to try his luck, Zhu can be the introduction, the dwarf master of Haoshan has some connections with Zhu."
"Then I would like to wish fellow Taoist, what is the name of the dwarf gathering, and what should Xue pay attention to?"
"The Haoshan Meeting is a gathering held every five years by the dwarves within a few thousand miles. A small number of humans also participate. It basically relies on referrals from acquaintances, and you need to bring something that the dwarves are interested in."
"Exquisite magic weapon or high-level beast corpse" Zhu Wantong said.
"Well, it's easy to handle. Xue is exactly the same."
Xue Tong gave Zhu Wantong a sixth-grade elixir to express his gratitude.
He took the animal skin recommendation letter and rushed to the mountains three thousand miles away.
