Qiu Zu: From an apprentice in a medicine shop to an immortal ancestor.

171. Chapter 169 True and False Palace Three Mountain Talisman

"Bragging?"

Kui Laoba heard Bai Shu's skepticism, and it proudly raised its head, water cascading down its scales:

"Brother Bai Shu, let me tell you, the Dragon Lord is a true dragon born of heaven and earth, unique in the world, but unfortunately, he was cursed by the heavens and had no direct descendants.

Back then, the Dragon Palace太子 (Crown Prince) was chosen from the heroes of our Kui Dragon clan and adopted by the old man, the Dragon Lord."

"Our Kui Dragon clan's claim to the dragon lineage is recognized by the great Dragon Lord; we are of pure blood and pedigree."

"As the ancestral land of the Dragon Palace Crown Prince, our Water Kui Cave was incredibly glorious in the past, traversing the myriad waters and mountains of the Jade Dragon Mountain Range.

Who dared provoke us..."

Speaking of its ancestors' glory, Kui Laoba's words flowed like a rushing river, endless and full of excitement.

In its words, there was some dissatisfaction with Bai Shu's dismissiveness and underestimation.

"So that's how it is.

I'm from out of town and don't understand; old brother, please don't mind, don't mind!"

After hearing Kui Laoba recount the history of the Kui Dragon clan, Bai Shu's heart grew even more agitated.

It wasn't afraid of the Water Kui Cave having too grand a history; it was only afraid it wasn't grand enough.

The grander the history, the better.

Bai Shu's heart couldn't help but pound, filled with excitement.

It forcefully suppressed its inner turmoil and probed cautiously:

"Laoba, since your Water Kui Cave is the direct lineage of the Dragon Palace, why didn't you inherit the great legacy?

The Dragon Lord's traveling palace is in the Water Kui Cave.

Even if you only scraped a bit from the Dragon Lord's legacy, it must be incredibly astonishing, enough to make the Water Kui Cave dominate the Jade Dragon Mountain Range, right?"

"Precisely because our Kui Dragon clan is the direct lineage of the Dragon Palace, we were targeted and suppressed by the joint forces of various powers in the mountains."

When Kui Laoba spoke of the past, its face also showed indignation, but that anger was fleeting, quickly replaced by the helplessness of reality, and it couldn't help but let out a long sigh:

"Forget about inheriting the great legacy.

That our Kui Dragon clan was able to preserve the clan's bloodline and reproduction amidst the chaos is already due to the Dragon Lord's blessing.

As for the traveling palace, not long after the Dragon Lord's death, strong individuals came to our Water Kui Cave, broke into the traveling palace, searched for treasures, and looted everything.

How could it be our turn to enjoy the Dragon Lord's legacy?"

"This..."

Bai Shu opened its mouth, looking shocked.

Its mood was like a rollercoaster; one moment it was burning with excitement, the next, it was completely drenched by Kui Laoba's words.

The Dragon Lord's traveling palace was looted?

Then what's the point?

Doesn't this mean it missed out again?

Bai Shu couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed, and couldn't help but say:

"Those people are truly detestable."

"Indeed!"

Kui Laoba was also extremely indignant, its face full of frustration:

"Those bastards, not only did they attack the Dragon Lord's traveling palace, but they also spread rumors that our Water Kui Cave has a hidden traveling palace.

Years ago, our Water Kui Cave was coveted by all sides; people would sneak in to spy every day.

It wasn't just the mountain monsters; human experts from outside the mountains would also sneak in from time to time, it was incredibly annoying."

"It's only been in the last few decades, since they haven't found the so-called 'true traveling palace', that everyone has quieted down..."

"True traveling palace!"

Bai Shu was originally a bit disappointed, but upon hearing this, it immediately perked up, its ears twitching:

"There's also a true traveling palace?"

"No.

If there were, our Water Kui Cave would have gotten it long ago..."

As they talked along the way, the giant python carried Bai Shu, passing through waterfalls and underwater caves, not knowing how much time had passed.

"Splash~"

Water splashed everywhere as the giant python broke out of the water.

Immediately after, what appeared before Bai Shu was a serene, deep blue lake, like a sapphire embedded in the mountains.

Islands were scattered across the lake, large and small, in various shapes.

Some islands were small and exquisite, others rose majestically, some were lush and green with flocks of birds, while others were rugged with strange rocks, exhibiting a peculiar and beautiful landscape.

A gentle breeze swept across, and the lake water rippled lightly, the reflections of the surrounding scenery swaying in the water.

It was a scene of an earthly paradise.

"What a divinely beautiful place."

Bai Shu praised from the bottom of its heart.

However, the praise didn't last long.

Soon, its heart began to beat faster again.

The reason was simple: after arriving at this lake, it felt a certain calling in the depths of its being.

What a treasure trove.

Bai Shu, possessing the "Treasure Seeking Talent," immediately lit up, its eyes wide.

"Brother Bai Shu, we've arrived.

This is the real Water Kui Cave, the ancestral land of our Kui Dragon clan..."

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In a secret cave in the mountains, a bonfire blazed, dispelling the darkness.

"Qingwei, how did you condense so many [Talisman Seeds] all of a sudden?

Could it be that your cultivation has advanced again?"

"It has indeed advanced a bit.

However, the main reason is the opening of the [Mind Master Dharma Vein].

With the Dharma Master Treasure Seal, in the future, as my cultivation level increases, I believe I will be able to pass down more."

"Amitabha!"

Zhenkong Monk clasped his hands together, sighing:

"Not to mention anything else, if the Mind Master Dharma Vein can be passed down to a hundred or so people, that would be a considerable force.

With strength in numbers and momentum, we cultivators can hope to escape the situation of being like rats crossing the street."

Upon hearing this, Yunrou Immortal nodded slightly, feeling a sense of anticipation.

The fundamental reason why cultivators are declining and not recognized by the world, seen as "demons and evil creatures" by the imperial court to be hunted down, is that cultivators are prone to "qi deviation" and are uncontrollable, easily causing disasters.

The "Mind Master Dharma Vein" perfectly solves this problem.

Cultivating the [Mind Ape Great Dharma], cultivators' ability to resist "demons" is not as good as Martial Arts Masters, but it's not too far off either.

As long as the [Mind Master Dharma Vein] develops, the situation of the cultivation world can hopefully be reversed, and it can become the mainstream of the world again.

"That day will come sooner or later!"

Yunrou Immortal smiled and joked:

"In the ancient cultivation world, there was a saying about the Three Mountains Talismans.

Right now, Daoist friend Qingwei has passed down three Dharma Veins: Jade Cicada, me, and the monk.

We are also the Three Mountains Talismans.

Monk, maybe in the future, we can also be considered founding ancestors."

Zhenkong Monk smiled:

"Excellent, the Great Awakening Golden Immortal is also an immortal.

If it is for the Great Dao, for the salvation of all sentient beings, this humble monk is willing to hold the talisman and spread the Dharma..."

"A Buddhist is one who is awakened.

Monk, with such realization, it is fitting that you become a Buddha and an ancestor."

"You two are getting further and further off track..."

Qiu Zhen couldn't help but shake his head.

Yunrou Immortal and Zhenkong Monk let their thoughts wander, sketching a beautiful blueprint, and the more they talked, the more outrageous it became.

They even brought up the "Three Mountains Talismans," not fearing that the founding masters would strike them down with a bolt of lightning.

As the main person involved, he, on the contrary, did not get carried away or have too many unrealistic fantasies.

Instead, he was grounded and took things step by step.

If the disciples of the "Mind Master Dharma Vein" could grow to a dozen or twenty, the situation would be different.

A dozen or twenty Yin God experts would be an extremely powerful force anywhere, gaining a certain degree of influence in Qingmu, and even in the Changle Prefecture area.

Only an organization can oppose an organization.

Qiu Zhen had been searching for such an "organization of like-minded people" since he first entered the cultivation world.

Unfortunately, he couldn't find one.

Now that he could create one in his own hands, he was also filled with emotion.

However, just as he was feeling emotional.

Suddenly, Bai Shu's spiritual call came from the depths of his mind.

Soon, Qiu Zhen's expression changed slightly, with a hint of excitement.

Yunrou Immortal and Zhenkong Monk, who were nearby, were slightly surprised:

"Daoist friend Qingwei, what's wrong?"

"Yunrou, Monk, I have something to attend to first..."