Immortal Father
Chapter 86 - 86 40 Qing Su Doesn't Understand Very Well_2

86: Chapter 40 Qing Su Doesn’t Understand Very Well_2 86: Chapter 40 Qing Su Doesn’t Understand Very Well_2 ‘Li Ping’an was quick-witted and astute, and the Sect Leader specially permitted him free access to the Hall of Dao Treasures.’

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Just two hours after offering the treasures, various rewards were delivered in front of Li Ping’an.

“Wow!

So many Spirit Stones!”

Inside the Heavenly Immortal Cave Dwelling, Ningning Mu pounced on the pile of Spirit Stones, her eyes sparkling with stars.

Qing Su pondered at her side.

She simply couldn’t understand why her apprentice was able to exchange those twelve unattractive Magic Artifacts for so many rewards from the sect.

“Master,” said Li Ping’an, holding out three Immortal Treasures, “please keep these as a token of your disciple’s filial piety.”

Qing Su shook her head slightly, “These are rewards for you.”

Li Ping’an said, “Disciple doesn’t need so many Immortal Treasures.

I’ve kept two for myself, and I’ve reserved one for Priest Mu.”

Qing Su whispered softly, “I lack Spiritual Treasures.”

“Then it’s settled,” Li Ping’an said with a smile, “In the future, when a disciple gets more Spiritual Treasures, I’ll come and offer them to you, Master.”

Qing Su asked, “Why did the sect reward you with so many things?”

“That’s somewhat complicated.”

Li Ping’an organized his thoughts, striving for clarity and brevity:

“To maintain such a large sect, especially to provide monthly stipends to the disciples, we need to continuously earn Spirit Stones from outside the sect.

“What my father offered to the sect today is essentially a new idea that allows the sect to produce more Magic Artifacts under the same manpower and time constraints.

“Of course, this is just the first step toward earning Spirit Stones.

My father will gradually work on the following steps.

“As long as we can continuously produce high-quality, cost-effective Magic Artifacts, we can earn more Spirit Stones in the markets, and with the protection of the three Golden Immortal ancestors, the foundation of Wanyun Sect will become even more stable.

“That’s why the sect gave such generous rewards.”

Qing Su seemed to comprehend and nodded slowly, “I see…

I am going to cultivate now.

You have fun with Ningning.

You did very well in this competition.”

Li Ping’an smiled and said, “It’s all thanks to Master’s teaching.”

As Qing Su floated towards the inner cave, she murmured:

“If only the competition had been a few years later.”

No sooner had Qing Su left than Ningning Mu let out a cheer, “Brother!

So many Spirit Stones!

Enough for a thousand years!”

Li Ping’an shook his head with a smile, untying his belt and lying down on the recliner, relaxing the tension that had been in his mind the whole time.

He laughed, “Take as much as you want.

Later, pick two Immortal Treasures for yourself.

This is called sharing the spoils.”

“I don’t want it!”

Ningning Mu hopped over with her hands behind her back, her gown fluttering softly, her face clearly filled with joy, and said:

“You can’t hold people to their favors, and there’s nothing you need from me right now.

“When I really need Spirit Stones, I’ll just come mooch off your Spirit Gathering Array.”

“Do we still need to be so formal with each other?”

Li Ping’an laughed:

“I have no plans to leave the mountain in the next few years, so these Spirit Stones are of no use to me.

If it’s really just to set up a Spirit Gathering Array, then indeed we’d need a thousand years.

“If you like something, ask the outer gate manager to buy it.

Cultivating in the mountains is dull enough; you have to find your own fun.

“My father has been dragged off by a bunch of elders to study that set of Magic Artifacts.

I wonder if he can handle it.”

“Brother, how did you come up with this idea?”

Ningning Mu settled into the recliner next to him, her slender and shapely legs resting on the armrest, her eyes not concealing her admiration as she gave a few murmurs of praise:

“When I came over, Master and the others were discussing this matter, saying that the set of Magic Artifacts could earn the sect a lot of Spirit Stones.

“Heehee, you should have seen it; the Immortals from Kaiyun Peak had blue faces, and that Wang Zaizhi was especially miserable, like frostbitten fruit.”

“Such ingenuity is truly impressive!”

Li Ping’an laughed nonchalantly and offered no further explanation.

The first step he had taken today at Wanyun Sect towards the industrialization of Artifact Refining would surely have some impact on the world of cultivation.

For the moment, his father’s status within the sect had risen once more!

When Li Ping’an thought back to the Sect Leader’s slightly resentful eyes as he returned to the cave dwelling with his Master, he couldn’t help but want to laugh.

Originally, this ‘assembly line production of Magic Artifacts’ could have been kept secret for a few years;

but because of the Sect Leader’s confidence, other friendly sect leaders were now aware of it, and it might not be easy for him to resolve the matter without conceding something.

There is no gain without giving.

If these friendly sects were allowed to participate in this venture, it could also increase Wanyun Sect’s influence among these righteous Immortal sects.

It all depends on what the Sect Leader decides.

“Actually,”

Li Ping’an said with a smile:

“This set of Magic Artifacts is not yet fully perfected, and there’s great potential for improvement,” he said.

“Relying just on my father and me, moving forward has become very difficult.

It’s time to solicit the collective wisdom and strength of our sect.”

“I was originally planning to wait until my father reached True Immortal status before presenting such a treasure.

But after encountering Wang Zaizhi’s provocation during the sect’s grand competition, I gave it some thought and decided to use the Explosive Spirit Art to suppress him.

In doing so, I also took the opportunity to offer up this set of Magic Artifacts.”

“My father will be busy from now on…

Junior Sister, this is for you.”

Ningning Mu took the Jade Talisman thrown by Li Ping’an and blinked lightly, “What is this?”

“The complete Explosive Spirit Art.”

Li Ping’an added in his heart…

an improved and simplified version.

Ningning Mu hurriedly said, “This art is too precious.”

“It’s just a technique I created myself.

What’s so precious about it?”

Li Ping’an handed over two ring-shaped Storage Treasures:

“Inside are two hundred flying needle Magic Artifacts.

You just need to master the control of these artifacts.

The Explosive Spirit Art can be used until you become an Immortal, but it consumes a great deal of mental energy…”

What Li Ping’an said next was actually unclear to Ningning Mu.

She held the Jade Talisman to her chest, lips pursed as she gazed at Li Ping’an’s profile, ripples coursing through her heart.

That was until Li Ping’an’s large hand waved in front of her face.

Ningning Mu quickly came back to her senses, her pretty face a touch flushed, and she sat up straight in the lounge chair, looking down at the Storage Treasures that had unexpectedly increased in her hands, and whispered,

“Then I’ll accept it, thank you, Senior Brother.”

Seeing the beauty before him, delicate and enchanting, Li Ping’an also looked a few times more.

Although he was not an old hand in love affairs, he was experienced and knew that now was the perfect moment to strike while the iron was hot to solidify their relationship.

Mainly because, now he and his father had a foundation within the Wanyun Sect besides the protection of the ancestors, and their sense of security had increased significantly…

Moreover, Li Ping’an also knew that he could not always remain silent.

If he continued to be ambiguous and unclear without speaking his mind, her feelings might gradually fade.

After some contemplation, Li Ping’an asked softly, “Junior Sister Mu, are you willing to find a Dao companion to walk the path of Immortality with in the future?”

“Mm,” Ningning Mu responded, looking up at Li Ping’an, “I…

I would like that.”

“Mm, me too.”

Li Ping’an coughed lightly, looking down and pretending to scrutinize a roll of bamboo slips.

Ningning Mu visibly started, then bit her lip and turned to examine the patterns etched into the cave’s stone walls instead.

Suddenly, she giggled, pursed her lips to stifle it, seemingly wrestling with something in her mind.

Her fingers tightly pinched the hem of her dress until her fingertips turned white.

The earnest teachings of her Master Qing Su echoed in Ningning Mu’s ears.

Senior Brother Ping’an had been reclusive at Liuyun Temple, rarely stepping out, so the other disciples did not know how outstanding he was;

But now, after gaining fame in the grand competition with Explosive Spirit Art and offering a Magic Artifact that earned a major reward, there would surely be some proud daughters of heaven within the sect, who would become interested in Senior Brother.

‘Comprehension is key, comprehension is key!’

“Um!

Senior Brother!”

Ningning Mu suddenly got up and sat beside Li Ping’an, her lips firmly pressed together.

“What’s wrong?” Li Ping’an inquired, puzzled.

“I, I…

Um…”

Ningning Mu’s gaze drifted aside again, and she murmured softly,

“In the future, if I encounter a bottleneck, may I…

may I come to you for cultivation?”

“Of course,” Li Ping’an said with a smile, “As long as your Master agrees, you can come over anytime.

I’ll set up another bedroom for you in a corner later.”

‘Senior Brother also has feelings for me!’

Ningning Mu’s Dao heart trembled slightly, and she mustered her courage, clenching her fists, her voice a few pitches higher than usual and her words stilted,

“Um, that is, I actually want to say, if you are looking for a Dao companion, could you…

I mean, could you consider…”

Suddenly, from within the cave came a voice: “I grant permission; Ningning can come to us anytime.”

Ningning Mu was caught off guard, her cheeks reddening at a visibly rapid pace, her nose emitting a ‘whining’ sound, and she turned tail and ran.

Li Ping’an couldn’t help but laugh as he watched Ningning Mu’s flustered retreat.

Deep within the cave, beside the hot spring.

Qing Su was slightly puzzled.

Since when was Ningning so discourteous, running off without a word, and moreover, Ningning’s mana fluctuated, and her Primordial Soul was uneasy.

Could it be a sign of deviation?

And what was her disciple laughing at over there?

Just then, Qing Su’s divine sense caught sight of a white cloud, with a familiar enchanting female immortal approaching.

“Master, Elder Xiaoyue is coming.”

Li Ping’an’s shout came:

“Do you want to meet this Elder?”