Chapter 1064: Sumian (I)
"Treasure Earth?"
The Earth Virtue Dao lineage was one of the rarest lineages in the world, and Treasure Earth was almost unheard of.
Changxi answered, "Treasure Earth is one of the five Earth Virtues. It's a type of earth that nourishes plants and grain. It is also able to nurture both people and artifacts. It is precisely because of the abilities of this Dao lineage that Daoist Master Qilao had built many ties with cultivators from the north."
Noticing that Li Ximing seemed to be reflecting on his words, Changxi spoke in a deep voice, "In ancient times, the two soils proclaimed by the Twin Immortals of State and Grain had nearly disappeared and were now rarely seen. Wu Earth and Gen Earth were still relatively common, but Treasure Earth was even rarer. It was only natural that Zhaojing would not have known of it."
Li Ximing lifted his head, and Changxi continued, "I had intended to introduce you to him, but now the timing is just right. Bring someone along, and he can conveniently tend to their condition as well."
Changxi had prepared two backup plans for Profound Peak Gate. One was the marriage tie with Xuanmiao Temple, bringing Daoist Master Qilao in as a supporter. The other was to have his direct descendant[1] to be under Jingyi Mountain by the Eastern Sea. Li Ximing's request to have Ding Weizeng treated suited his intentions perfectly.
Although Li Ximing felt that this Daoist Master Qilao of the Sumian Dao lineage[2] sounded like a good ally to make, he still asked cautiously, "What is his background? Which Dao lineage does he belong to? Does he have any notable origins?"
Changxi had long prepared for this line of questioning and replied, "He was born in Zhao State and originally cultivated near Yan Mountain. He obtained a Dao lineage with some unknown opportunity. After that, he ventured to the Eastern Sea and cultivated among the waves until he attained the Dao. He is already four hundred years old.
"The Daoist Master values stability in all things in his old age. He forges ties with cultivators everywhere to ensure the safety of Xuanmiao Temple after his passing. A man like this would never stir up trouble. Moreover, his Dao lineage is a unique branch of Earth Virtue, so naturally, it brings no entanglements."
Having lived for centuries, Changxi naturally understood Li Ximing's concerns and clarified everything. Li Ximing now felt some inclination to form ties with him and asked, "I wonder what level of cultivation he has reached."