Longevity: Start Farming with Entries

Qin Ming nodded and let it go, then started studying the book again.

...

Time flew by.

Two months later.

Yao Tiannan, along with his Star Guards, visited Little Turtle Peak.

The main reason was still that recent magic duel.

When Qin Ming saw Yao Tiannan again, he noticed Yao’s mana aura had become much stronger, clearly having broken through to the Divinity Transformation Perfection Realm.

Immediately he cupped his hands and congratulated, "Congratulations to Lord Yao on breaking through to Divinity Transformation Perfection, advancing further on the Immortal Dao!"

"Fellow Daoist Lii, you flatter me! The last time I went to the Devouring Abyss to execute a mission, I managed to earn some achievements and barely got a chance to enter Spirit Cleansing Mountain for cultivation, which allowed me to break through. Otherwise, I would still be waiting for hundreds of years..." Although Yao Tiannan was modest with his words, his spirit was clearly soaring.

Having broken through to Divinity Transformation Perfection, he was now only a step away from becoming a Void Refining Divine Monarch.

With his talent and qualifications, plus having a good mentor, there’s a chance he could make it to the Void Refining Stage in the future.

"But compared to me, I heard Elder Lin mentioned that Fellow Daoist Lii also gained significant fortune during your attendance at the Tao, seeming to have acquired the command token for entering the Inheritance Tower..."

"Fellow Daoist Lii, that’s truly enviable! So many people seek such a great fortune but can’t attain it. I believe your future on the Immortal Path is bright."

After the two exchanged pleasantries.

Yao Tiannan brought up the main topic.

"Fellow Daoist Lii, recently you need to be cautious. Around your Spiritual Cave Mansion, things have been restless."

"You must have heard about the incident that happened not long ago, right? I heard from the higher Elder that the battle there likely involved strong figures above the Void Refining Level..."

"Besides, there’s another matter I wanted to ask Fellow Daoist Lii about as well."

Qin Ming, acting as if nothing happened, poured a cup of Spirit Tea for him and said, "Please, Lord Yao, just ask. I’ll share whatever I know."

"It’s like this, after that battle, we investigated the nearby cultivators and found that Yunmeng Mountain over there is deserted, and Lud Yun Daoist is nowhere to be found. Fellow Daoist Lii, you’re quite close with him, so I wanted to ask if you might know his whereabouts?" Yao Tiannan immediately inquired.

Qin Ming seemed to have anticipated it and deliberately feigned a surprised expression as he replied, "What? Fellow Daoist Lud went missing?"

"This... I’m really not sure..."

"The last time I saw him was when we returned from Celestial Star City, and after listening to Elder Lin’s lecture, we parted ways."

"Could this matter be related to Fellow Daoist Lud? Could it be that he simply went away on a journey?"

Yao Tiannan observed Qin Ming’s reaction and found it reasonable, so he said:

"It shouldn’t be, because Yunmeng Mountain was thoroughly cleaned, even the Mountain Protection Array was removed, and there was nothing left inside. It’s clearly not a trip..."

"Unexpectedly, Fellow Daoist Lud really left without saying goodbye..." Qin Ming said with a peculiar expression.

Next, Yao Tiannan conversed with Qin Ming for half a day before getting up to bid farewell.

"Alright, in that case, I won’t disturb Fellow Daoist Lii’s meditation on cultivating further. If you hear anything about Lud Yun Daoist, please inform me."

"Certainly, certainly." Qin Ming readily agreed and saw Yao Tiannan out of Little Turtle Peak.

As for Lud Yun Daoist... he probably won’t be returning, and Qin Ming needn’t worry about anything.

Someone like him, hidden in the mountain forests as a hermit, couldn’t possibly be tracked by Qin Ming.

Moreover, considering his concealment and potential as a Great Power above Void Refining in disguise, he might simply have been here to play among mortals...

To have befriended him was indeed a significant fate for Qin Ming.

A few days after Yao Tiannan departed, Li Changqing from the neighboring Wutong Mountain also came looking.

The Li Family also heard about the nearby happenings, especially that Lud Yun Daoist disappeared without a trace. This matter was quite impactful for them, considering their status as a Divinity Transformation Clan compared to Qin Ming.

Li Changqing was worried about family members, hence the intention of seeking mutual assistance with Little Turtle Peak.

"Alas! Truly the world is full of uncertainties!"

"Though Fellow Daoist Lud kept a low profile and was nearly reclusive, his relations with us in the East Bamboo Mountain Range were quite good."

"We hope he doesn’t run into any trouble."

Being a Tier Six Pill God, Lud Yun Daoist would often not reject the Li Family’s requests for alchemy.

Thus, the Li Family felt quite grateful towards him.

Now with safety becoming an issue, Li Changqing wished to strengthen ties with Little Turtle Peak.

Given Qin Ming’s Late-Stage Divinity Transformation Cultivation, along with his Tier Five Spirit Pet, he was a formidable force.

Moreover, since Lud Yun Daoist’s disappearance, Qin Ming, a Loose Cultivator, had become the area’s sole Tier Six Pill God, destined for times when alchemy services would be sought.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Li, if there’s any news about Fellow Daoist Lud, I will inform you immediately." Qin Ming promised confidently in response.

Li Changqing’s face beamed with a smile upon hearing this and said, "Since Fellow Daoist Lud’s disappearance, Yunmeng Mountain has become ownerless. I heard from Lord Yao that the Celestial Travel Trading Company is already auctioning off the Spirit Land. It’s expected soon new Daoists will reside in Yunmeng Mountain."

"Oh? Do you know who it might be, Fellow Daoist Li?" Qin Ming showed interest in the potential new neighbor.

It might even affect the dynamics of the East Bamboo Mountain Range.