FWF #159 - Yangshen boss Qin Hongxiu!
#159 - Yangshen boss Qin Hongxiu!
This Peach Blossom Fairy was at least a Yin Divinity level expert. What could she possibly need help with from Gu Yuan, someone who couldn't even be considered a cultivator?
"You seem very surprised that I'm so sure you can help me?"
Seemingly noticing Gu Yuan's confusion, Qin Hongxiu calmly said:
"Actually, you don't need to be surprised."
"The thing I need you to do has little to do with the strength of your cultivation. The cultivation method you practice is somewhat special, which happens to meet my requirements."
"Moreover, one of my elders is proficient in the art of divination and has calculated that there will be a person named Gu who will be of great help to me in overcoming my three tribulations. That's why I offered you the Lunar Spiritual Pearl, hoping you won't disappoint me."
Facing Gu Yuan, Qin Hongxiu slowly revealed some things, without much concealment.
She had always been this indifferent and casual, not caring about some things, and never hiding anything. Even if she did conceal something, she would point it out directly, without any furtiveness.
So, it was calculated that I might be able to help her... Gu Yuan realized, but then his heart tightened, feeling somewhat horrified.
The three tribulations that Qin Hongxiu spoke of were not about the Golden Core or Yin Divinity levels, but about the three stages of the Yang Divinity of the Dragon Gate.
The Dragon Gate realm is taken from the legend of a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate, symbolizing the transformation from mortal to immortal, the metamorphosis and transcendence of a carp into a true dragon.
Once one passes through the Dragon Gate realm, one can attain Dao and achieve longevity, refine the nascent soul, and achieve the true immortal Dao fruit!
To achieve longevity, one must overcome numerous tribulations, including human tribulations, emotional tribulations, demonic tribulations, heavenly tribulations, thunder tribulations, and so on.
Since Qin Hongxiu said she needed to overcome three tribulations, it meant that she was now a Yang Divinity expert in the Dragon Gate realm, already one foot into immortality, having initially cultivated an undying nascent soul!
She only needed to overcome the three tribulations to transform the Yang Divinity into a Nascent Soul and achieve immortality!
Gu Yuan suspected that even Medicine King Mountain and the Star River Sword Sect might not have many existences of this level.
"Fairy, rest assured, I will do my best when the time comes. In the future, as long as there is anything I can do to help, please feel free to order me!"
Gu Yuan made a guarantee, genuinely grateful to the Peach Blossom Fairy in front of him.
This was already the second time the other party had helped him greatly.
At the same time, he couldn't help but have some thoughts of clinging to a powerful backer.
"Good."
Qin Hongxiu calmly nodded, satisfied to see Gu Yuan's sincere reaction.
Who wouldn't like someone who knows how to repay kindness?
Gu Yuan's performance proved that her Lunar Spiritual Pearl was not wasted.
Gu Yuan remembered that Qin Hongxiu had appeared before him not long after he took out the wooden talisman and activated it, so he directly asked: "Now that the Crimson Dragon Immortal Palace is about to open, Fairy, you have often appeared nearby recently. Could it be that you are also here for the Crimson Dragon Immortal Palace?"
"Crimson Dragon Immortal Palace?"
Qin Hongxiu frowned her pretty nose and shook her head, saying: "Crimson Dragon Old Daoist has a total of five palaces. This is only one of his auxiliary halls. Although the things inside are good, they are of no use to me."
"Unless it is his main palace, I might be interested in exploring it. But..."
Qin Hongxiu's tone was shockingly arrogant, calling Crimson Dragon Daoist directly as "Crimson Dragon Old Daoist," clearly knowing a lot about him.
Speaking of which, she shook her head and said: "This old Daoist is deep in scheming, with dangerous landscapes in his chest, and also cunning and resourceful. He will never do anything without a purpose, simply releasing opportunities for others to take advantage of."
"Moreover, with this old Daoist's unparalleled talent, it is not certain that he has the possibility of achieving the Nascent Soul True Immortal. How could he possibly die for no reason? There must be a problem here."
Gu Yuan widened his eyes, unable to believe it, and said: "Fairy, do you mean... the emergence of this Crimson Dragon Immortal Palace is likely a scheme set up by this Crimson Dragon Daoist? Hiding some kind of calculation? Even, he may not be dead yet?"
"There is such a possibility."
Qin Hongxiu did not deny this point and added: "However, although Crimson Dragon Old Daoist has calculations, the things or people he is plotting must not be ordinary. Therefore, the opening of this Immortal Palace is indeed a rare opportunity for ordinary cultivators."
Saying that, she looked at Gu Yuan: "If you have the opportunity, you can go in and explore it."
"Crimson Dragon Old Daoist is a Crimson Flood Dragon who attained Dao. After obtaining the relics of ancient immortals, he devoted himself to cultivating the fire-based Dao. Although he is a demonic dragon, he cultivates immortal Dao methods, not the path of demons."
"Therefore, he does not have much demonic violence, but rather likes to transform into a white-haired immortal old man, giving some opportunities to mortals everywhere. In his Immortal Palace, although there are dangers, as long as you say more good words, be respectful to him, and abide by the rules within, he will not make things difficult for you, and may even give you some benefits."
"Of course, respect must come from the heart, otherwise, it will only backfire and cause greater disasters."
Gu Yuan couldn't help but ask: "Fairy, you know Crimson Dragon Daoist so well, could it be..."
Qin Hongxiu naturally knew what Gu Yuan wanted to ask. Before Gu Yuan could finish speaking, she said: "Crimson Dragon Old Daoist is my master's old friend. Speaking of which, I should call him Martial Uncle."
What else could Gu Yuan say?
He could only say that the big shot is awesome!
In the eyes of outsiders, the mysterious and unpredictable Crimson Dragon Daoist, who left behind the peerless Crimson Dragon Immortal Palace, is just a former elder in Qin Hongxiu's eyes.
And the information she revealed is bound to be precious intelligence that is difficult to buy with tens of thousands of spirit stones for cultivators who enter the Crimson Dragon Immortal Palace to explore treasures and seek immortal opportunities!
It must be said that at this moment, Gu Yuan was really a little tempted.
Previously, Gu Yuan didn't want to enter the Immortal Palace to explore because he had the True Method of Entering Dao and had already joined Medicine King Mountain, having a master and a top-grade magic weapon flying sword.
In addition to feeling dangerous, he was unwilling to take risks.
But...
With what Qin Hongxiu had just said to him, the situation was already very clear.
As long as he did what she said, and then be careful and cautious, safely obtaining some benefits, it seemed that it was not a problem at all.
Who would dislike having more elixirs, magic weapons, spiritual materials, and cultivation Dao books?
After obtaining the Millennium Moon Clam Pearl, Gu Yuan also realized the benefits of cultivation through spending money.
Not only did it save a lot of time and energy, but it was also more efficient!
Moreover, to cultivate certain magical powers, some cultivation resources and natural treasures are indispensable.
Besides, Gu Yuan was raising five spirit pets, which were all big consumers.
Currently, A'Huang, Big Mouth, Ao Da, and A'Wu were still in the Yunmeng Mountains.
Although there was also the reason for letting them avoid these swarming cultivators, it was also because Gu Yuan couldn't afford to raise them, so he could only let them rely on their own efforts to find things in the mountains to support themselves.
In summary, if there was an opportunity, he could take a trip to the Crimson Dragon Immortal Palace, but it was best to follow the method Qin Hongxiu said, so that the danger would be minimized.
Of course, even if he was tempted, Gu Yuan would still prioritize stability.
At least, he would have to wait until he broke through to the Heaven-Man Realm, cultivated one or two sharp magical powers, and had enough strength to protect himself before he would go in and explore. Otherwise, he would never take risks.