Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 688 - 597 Leaving Thousand Poison Cave_1

Chapter 688: 597 Leaving Thousand Poison Cave_1

A month later, in a certain sea area.

Two beams of Spiritual Light shone above a deserted island, as Shen Long and Chu Buyu emerged, their faces full of caution.

"This is Human Clan territory! Let’s leave this place first," said Chu Buyu.

Shen Long summoned the Cloud Sea Boat, boarded it, and released the Hundred Eyes Cicada.

Chu Buyu nodded and stepped onto the Cloud Sea Boat.

With a pinch of a spell, the Cloud Sea Boat suddenly burst with blue light and soared towards the high skies, leaving the area.

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Qianling Sect, a giant valley surrounded by mountains on three sides, with a thirty-plus zhang high green stone stele standing outside the valley, inscribed with the words "Green Ape Valley" in large characters.

Within the valley was a vast estate where Yuan Rui and Liu Xuan sat in a green Stone Pavilion, discussing something.

"Has Junior Brother Shen not returned yet? Does no one know where he has gone?" Yuan Rui asked curiously.

Shen Long had been out for more than a hundred years and had not returned, which made Yuan Rui somewhat worried.

"No one knows where he has gone, but rest assured, our Sect has someone watching over the Life-Bound Lamps of Soul Transformation Cultivators and above. If there were any abnormalities with Junior Brother Shen’s Life-Bound Lamp, someone would have reported it by now," Liu Xuan assured.

Yuan Rui nodded and said, "That’s good. Counting the time, I haven’t seen Junior Brother Shen for over four hundred years."

"By the way, Yuan Junior Brother, are you going on an external assignment?" Liu Xuan got to the business at hand.

"Yes! I don’t understand Alchemy or Artifact Refining, so after much consideration, I’m planning to take on an external assignment," Yuan Rui replied.

The Qianling Sect had rewarded him with Cultivation Resources, a reward for Ascendant Cultivators, but thinking long-term, he planned to work outside.

The resources the Sect awarded weren’t enough to cultivate to the late stage of Divinity Transformation, and without skills in Alchemy or Artifact Refining, he could only take on an external assignment.

"That might be a good thing, you could work at the marketplaces established by our Qianling Sect. It will be convenient to collect resources, and besides, you can meet other Soul Transformation Cultivators," suggested Liu Xuan.

Yuan Rui nodded and said," I was thinking the same thing. Are you planning to take a position in the marketplace as well, Senior Brother Liu?"

"Yes! Let’s go together," Liu Xuan invited.

"Great! I’ll need to rely heavily on Senior Brother Liu’s support," Yuan Rui said with a clasped fist.

Liu Xuan agreed, as Yuan Rui was an Ascendant Cultivator and also a disciple of Yuling True Monarch, so it was natural for him to establish a good relationship.

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In the Qinglian Archipelago, on Golden Bamboo Island.

Within a vast estate, Xu Liangqing sat in a green Stone Pavilion, with Xu Weilong and Xu Weiying standing by, frowning deeply.

"Have someone keep an eye on this person’s whereabouts. If he is located, send a Void Refining Cultivator to kill him," Xu Liangqing ordered, taking out a green scroll and handing it to Xu Weilong.

It was not Shen Long’s true appearance on the painting, dooming the search to failure.

Xu Weilong took the scroll and nodded, saying," No problem, seventh uncle, didn’t you manage to get the Seven Stars Purple Thunder Fruit?"

"I had a chance, but because of that person, the Haixi Clan cultivators were drawn here, causing us heavy losses. By the way, what about Tian Lang?" Xu Liangqing suddenly remembered something and asked.

"He’s dead. He received news that Qian Long and two other Soul Transformation Cultivators had left the marketplace, followed them stealthily, and then died. There were no witnesses, so no one knows how he died," Xu Weilong reported truthfully.

They could not confirm whether it was related to Qian Long; there were many sixth-order Monster Beasts overseas.

"What? Dead?" Xu Liangqing’s brow furrowed tightly as he pressed, "What’s the background of Qian Long?"

Xu Weilong did not dare to delay, reporting everything he knew.

"A fifth-grade Alchemist, a fifth-grade Spirit Insect; find an opportunity to get rid of him, which should clarify the cause of Tian Lang’s death. I need to go into seclusion to heal my injuries, so don’t disturb me unless it’s something important," Xu Liangqing instructed.

"Yes, seventh uncle."

Xu Weilong and Xu Weiying complied, excusing themselves as they left.

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In Qinglian Marketplace, the streets were bustling with people, a hubbub of carriages and horses.

In a quiet courtyard with green-tiled roof, Shen Long was talking with Chu Buyu.

"Taoist Friend Shen, I’m returning to Divine Weapon Sect. If you need anything, you can come find me there,"

Chu Buyu said.

"No problem, I’m also planning to return to Qianling Sect. Let’s teleport back to Divine Weapon Marketplace together!"

Shen Long suggested.

Together, they left the courtyard and arrived at the entrance of the Transference Hall.

"Eh, Junior Sister Chu, are you here to handle affairs at Qinglian Marketplace?"

A man’s voice rose.

No sooner had his words fallen than a handsome, gold-robed young man came walking up to them.

The youth in gold was tall and thin, and his aura was even stronger than Shen Long’s.

"Hmm, I did have some business to attend to. I wasn’t expecting to run into Senior Brother Song here,"

Chu Buyu’s tone was flat.

"I am Song Xin, and you are?"

The youth in gold greeted with a cupped fist, his gaze settling on Shen Long.

"This is Qian Long, Taoist Friend Qian."

Chu Buyu introduced hastily, as Shen Long was currently not using his real appearance.

"I have seen Taoist Friend Song."

Shen Long politely said.

"Senior Brother Song, we have matters to attend to and must take our leave,"

Chu Buyu greeted and entered the Transference Hall with Shen Long.

They stepped onto a Transference Array, paid the required Spirit Stones, and once the group was complete, the guard input a spell. A dazzling Spiritual Light shot into the sky, engulfing their figures.

After a slight sensation of dizziness, they appeared in a spacious and bright hall, which housed multiple Transference Arrays.

Shen Long and Chu Buyu walked out and found themselves on a bustling street; this was the Divine Weapon Marketplace.

"Fairy Chu? Are you well-acquainted with Taoist Friend Song? He seemed quite concerned about you,"

Shen Long casually inquired.

"I’m not familiar with him; I’ve only met him a few times. I’m more acquainted with you, Taoist Friend Shen. If you dislike him, I can ignore him in the future."

Chu Buyu said with a smile.

"There’s no need for that. I was just asking."

Shen Long shook his head.

"Alright! Visit Divine Weapon Sect when you have the chance. I’m off now,"

Chu Buyu said, and then she walked away with big steps.

"You can also come find me,"

Shen Long spoke.

Chu Buyu suddenly stopped, turned around, smiled sweetly, and said, "Alright."

Shen Long nodded with a smile, watching Chu Buyu leave.

Shen Long did not linger in the marketplace but headed straight for the exit.

As he passed an Elixir Shop, a group of Cultivators came out, with Han Feng among them.

Seeing Han Feng, a look of surprise briefly flashed across Shen Long’s eyes.

He followed Han Feng into a secluded street in the residential area, where there were few passersby.

Han Feng entered a three-story, blue pavilion with the words "Green Bee Pavilion" written on the signboard.

Shen Long rented a nearby green-tiled courtyard and settled in.

Over the next half a month, Shen Long restored his true appearance and was active in the marketplace. One day, he happened to run into Han Feng on the street.

"Eh, Taoist Friend Shen, long time no see."

When Han Feng saw Shen Long, he greeted him with a smiling face.

"Taoist Friend Han, what brings you here?"

Shen Long feigned surprise.

"It’s a long story. There’s a teahouse up ahead; let’s talk there,"

Han Feng suggested.

Shen Long agreed, and they went to a teahouse. They took a private room, and soon the waiter brought in Spiritual Tea, then left after setting it down.