The Nangong family's territory is not large, but it has a transcendent status among the three southwest sects. Because Heshan Port, the largest trading port from Tianyuan North Continent to the Whale Sea Islands, is located on its southwest coast.
Because the second senior brother Yuwen Haoqi came forward, Nangong Yu, the patriarch of the Nangong family and the head of the Nangong family, and Nangong Xiangwan, the ancestor of the Nangong family, merged with the pseudo-heaven-level monk Yuan Huiyue and the Nascent Soul monk Hu Fuquan who guarded the place, all came to accompany the meeting, although later
The two are appointed by Tongquyuan to maintain order and security here. However, as the dean of Xuanjiyuan, Yu Wenhaoqi has a transcendent status among the five courtyards under the rule of Jiu Laotou. Therefore, for this face, the two of them have to
Give.
Judging from the greetings of both parties, Jiang Feng could tell that the relationship between Yuan Huiyue, a pseudo-celestial monk, and his second senior brother was quite familiar, and they might even have some personal connections, while the relationship with Nascent Soul monk Hu Fuquan was much colder, and his conversation was much colder.
It was just a formality. As for the two heads of the Nangong family, no one dared to offend them. Occasionally, they would put on a smile when they were quiet, and they would flatter each other and find some topics to talk about. This made Jiang Feng feel sorry for the small sect and wanted to have some words to say.
Power is really not easy. Although it seems like the advantage of controlling the seaport, in fact, the benefits you can get from it are not many. To put it bluntly, it is nothing more than staying by the pot and drinking a bowl of broth.
Personal cultivation is of course the primary determining factor. The two heads of the Nangong family, the old ancestor who is quite young, has just entered the middle stage of Jindan. In addition, Jiang Feng also asked his second senior brother for advice when he came here.
The Nangong family has no more monks than the Qianshan Sect, and there are only ten foundation-building monks.
Thinking about it, this thoroughfare port is not monopolized by the big sects, which is not what the Nine Old Man wants to see. Maybe they have to find ways to suppress it secretly for better control. Jiang Feng soon realized this truth, and then think about Li Zong
Although the newly planned construction of Juque Port is highly valued within the sect, it is extremely difficult to get a share of the trade between the various continents. It is necessary to find some opportunity to break through the prison.
It is not that the Qianshan Sect has no contact with the Nangong family. As early as the end of the reign of the third generation leader Lin Baicheng, the two sects established separate courtyards for each other. Later, with the decline of the Qianshan Sect, the people stationed in the affiliated courtyard also changed from monks to
Ordinary people, when the ninth generation leader Ren Wudao came to power, he also sent several monks to the Nangong family to learn the art of weapon refining. The current weapon refining supervisor is Shui Yunqi, who has studied in the Nangong family for many years, and also
He "cheated" a clan senior sister back. When Nangong Li died, Jiang Feng also sent someone to express his condolences. However, the exchange of visits between the two sects' senior leaders has been cut off since the sixth generation.
Jiang Feng originally did not prepare a gift. He originally wanted to go to Heshan Port to board the ship in a low-key manner, but he met the second senior brother on the way. Therefore, today's meeting was held. He was thinking about whether to give a gift to repair the old relationship.
However, the senior brother had already prepared and presented a third-level high-grade magic weapon on his behalf.
The magic weapon is not expensive, and the light emitted by the "Linglong Baoguang" is not bright, but when it is given by the second senior brother, it seems much more valuable.
"This thing was originally given to our sect by the head of Guizong Lin. Now it has returned to the original owner. Now that Guizong is a member of the Jincheng Alliance, we will have more interactions in the future." Nangong Xiangwan did not let Jiang Feng return empty-handed.
, but presented an old gift from the past, which was a pure black incomplete iron coupon. At first glance, it looked like a fragment of a magic weapon, but there was no aura contained in it. Instead, I quickly felt the blackness on my arm.
The strange movements of the snake spirit.
It turned out to be related to the spirit of the black snake. Jiang Feng concealed the surprise on his face and secretly said that the other party may have studied it for several generations, but nothing was revealed. Now that he had this opportunity, he sent it back as a gift.
"Second Senior Brother, why do you want to give me a gift?"
After the meeting ended and they arrived at the post house where they were resting, Jiang Feng took the opportunity to ask Yuwen Haoqi.
"When the treasure ship returned, it was still disembarking at Heshan Port. When I leave, you will still need others to take care of you. Meeting them is also to tell the powerful people who are hiding here not to covet you.
Do you understand what I mean?"
"Thank you for taking care of me, senior brother."
Jiang Feng understood immediately, and instantly understood the deep meaning of the worries on the faces of the two guarding monks. Although he did not sense any Nascent Soul monks of the same level hiding near Heshan Port, he wanted to go on his trip to the Jinghai Islands.
There must be many powerful people coveting the "Tiansha Lone Star" that may be drawn out, and maybe they have already laid secret plans around Qianlong Bay.
"But it can only be a deterrent. I have a special status and cannot take action personally. You must have made preparations yourself, and you will have to act on the camera when the time comes."
"yes!"
The warmth in my heart was immediately extinguished by this warning. The second senior brother was right. Whoever can reach the realm of Nascent Soul or Pseudo Heaven has no courage. If the opportunity is right, he might not be afraid of Xu Funing behind him.
What's more, maybe Xu Funing, the "cheap master", might take action against him. In normal times, deterrence might be useful, but in this time of chaos... Jiang Feng didn't dare to think deeply.
He has brought all the necessary preparations with him. The fourth-level low-grade magic weapon [Void Detection Treasure Golden Shuttle] built by Cai Qiuzhen, and the fourth-level mature body spirit rented from Tianli Sect monk Xu Xidao with the help of Chixia Sect leader Zeng Baoxian
The beast "Golden Shell Jade Neon Dragon Lizard", three third-level non-standard talismans "Fire Cloud Avoidance Talisman" obtained from Lizong Bai Shiduo, plus the "Qingfeng Wuying" previously obtained from Yin Du, and obtained from Chu Yiming
The "Flame Front Dazzling Branch", Jiang Feng's life-saving and deceptive methods have reached the highest level in history. If you can't escape this... then it is fate.
Fortunately, everything went well for the time being, and no ominous signs were found.
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To the west of the rocky sea, on the inaccessible sea surface.
Suddenly a gust of hot wind blew, and white mist suddenly appeared on the water. Several variegated seabirds that were screaming for food nearby immediately fled. At this time, where the hot wind swept past, the waves rolled, and suddenly appeared
A figure appeared, it was Lu Donglai.
"Rare guest."
A voice sounded in the air, and a shadow suddenly appeared directly opposite Lu Donglai. Although his face was blurry, Lu Donglai could easily identify that this person was the person he came to visit. He usually stayed out of the matter and was unwilling to join in.
Lu Zhimian, a heaven-level monk from the "Nine Old Men".
"I was asked to bring you a message."
"Although I don't know what it is yet, I can guess a thing or two. The chief should have known it in advance. What does he think of this matter?" Lu Zhimian didn't seem to care about what Lu Donglai was about to say.
"The chief believes that what the other party said is true. Regarding the actions in Beihuang, it is better to be extremely careful. It is best to give up until necessary."
"I understand." Lu Zhimian said calmly, "Different roads naturally have different degrees of danger, but this is the only one within reach. Chief, do you want to participate?"
"The chief doesn't mean that unless something goes wrong."
"Is something wrong?" Lu Zhimian smiled, "Okay, I understand." The shadow belonging to him immediately raised his head and looked at Lu Donglai, "But there seems to be something ominous in your destiny.
The signs are lingering, so be careful."
"Would you like to help?"
"It involves too much."
"Okay, I understand." Lu Donglai didn't force it. He didn't have anything good to exchange for it at the moment, so he didn't expect the other party to help. Besides, the two of them usually didn't have much involvement.
, the so-called superficial friendship and deep talk are not appropriate. Even when taking action, it is still unknown whether he is an enemy or a friend.
"Of course, if you are willing to help me in Beihuang, I can consider taking action, but it can only be regarded as a backup method. If I were to bear all the consequences, I would not be able to bear the weight." Lu Zhimian said tactfully,
But Lu Donglai knew that this matter could not be forced. The dilemma he faced could not be solved by the other party alone. Even the chief who was friendly to him said that he could not intervene at the first time.
Thinking of this, he just chuckled in his heart and said "see you later", then the heat wave dissipated nearby, and soon there was no trace on the sea surface, only the sound of waves could be heard, as if
As usual.
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"I felt a sense of sadness from the iron certificate."
Taihua, the spirit of the black snake, floated in the air, covering the iron coupons layer by layer with his body. Black energy continued to escape from it and merged into Taihua's body. In addition to feeling that the other party's aura became stronger, Jiang Feng also
He felt that the experience and spiritual power accumulated in his body were being continuously dissipated and melted. This was the inherent characteristic of the black snake spirit and was not completely controlled by Taihua's will. However, Jiang Feng knew that it had tried its best, otherwise it would completely absorb this
The aura contained in the iron certificate is enough to put you at risk of your cultivation falling.
"Judging from these remaining breaths, its owner once experienced a life-threatening disaster."
"The Iron Coupon was given to the Nangong family by the third generation of heads, and the first three generations of Qianshan Sect's heads, like the first generation head Lin Dong, came from the 'Red Dragon Black Teng' family. So I analyze, what you perceive
It has happened for a long time." Jiang Feng put away the iron coupon that had been absorbed by Taihua, and found that this thing had become ordinary. It seems that these memories were casually recorded on the iron coupon, which also shows that,
The degree of danger at that time prevented the other party from making any more choices in a hurry.
"Since it is in the body of the third generation leader, it means that it is probably related to the spirit of the black snake, that is, your companions. Maybe they are the same
The marks of other black snake spirits in the era, because the possessed monks were in danger, so..." Jiang Feng was about to continue his analysis, but suddenly realized that he was wrong. Thinking from another angle, if he died, the black snake spirit would return.
It will not die when it enters the void space. Just like Wang Xiandao fell, the black snake spirit did not stay, so there is no need to hastily carve this thing. And now that this thing exists, it probably means that this black snake spirit
, can exist independently from the monks and have independent consciousness. Although the latter Taihua also has it, it cannot exist independently of itself now.
"Is it something about 'harming snakes'?" Jiang Feng made a bold guess based on this.
"There is indeed an ancient aura in it. Compared with the aura of the black snake spirit that absorbed Shen Junmao before, this aura seems to be more intimate."
"So, your guess is right." Jiang Feng thought of his private communication with Taihua after meeting the reclusive ancestors. The latter believed that since he originally had the memory of being a free body, he was probably not related to him. The black snake spirit obtained in other rituals had the same origin, but happened to be captured by the power of rules and was restricted in Jiang Feng's body and unable to leave.
"Are there any more clues in the iron coupon?"
"No, except that it mentions a place, Black Grass Sea."
"Where is it?" Jiang Feng had never heard of this place name.
"I don't know either. I just know that there should be more secrets hidden there. Maybe if you go there and explore, you can find the past me."
Black Grass Sea...well, Jiang Feng remembered this name. He put away the Black Snake Spirit and immediately left the guild hall and entered the cave prepared for him by the Nangong family. With the help of his second senior brother, he received the treatment he received from the Nangong family. It was considered transcendent. Jiang Feng just meditated for one night and fell in love with this place full of spiritual energy.
From frugality to luxury, Jiang Feng casually took a wisp of water-like spiritual energy, kneaded it into a ball in his hand, and threw it into the spiritual spring pool seven or eight feet away. He only heard a ding-dong sound, and there was Seven or eight golden-colored swimming fish jumped out and happily snatched the aura ball.
There is no danger, but it is a third-level spiritual object. It should be... delicious if you eat it. It may not be possible if you further your cultivation. Jiang Feng stopped his unrealistic fantasies and took out a few rubbings of Zongxin. Law, study it with concentration.
I hope it's not too late to work hard, he thought to himself.
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Three days later.
The rain was falling, and Jiang Feng finally waited for the day when the treasure ship would set off. The Nangong family's steward in red came to greet him. Jiang Feng just followed behind, but he saw a huge ship with a length of 150 feet in the huge port. Just as it was moored there, the golden light on the mast was sparkling, unlike ordinary objects. There were inscriptions as red as blood embedded on the flags. It seemed to be a magic circle with special functions. On the side of the ship, there were three indescribable giant crossbow-like magic weapons. , it is shining brightly, although it is not clear, but it always has a sense of unstoppable power, which makes people suddenly feel frightened.
"Second senior brother, what is that?" Jiang Feng did not expect that Yuwen Haoqi would also come to say goodbye.
"God's Arm Crossbow. If you are hit by it, your Nascent Soul's cultivation level will also fall."
"So awesome!"
"Don't be too surprised, this thing is not accurate. Unless you are entangled by others and unable to escape, this crossbow is only used to kill the ancient beasts that may be lurking in the sea of fog."
That's right, in the sea of fog, the power of ordinary monks will be imprisoned. The safety along the way does need to be guaranteed by external objects. Jiang Feng immediately understood and stopped asking. Most of the passengers on this trip have already arrived, gathering in twos and threes. On the dock, asking such a childish question would probably bring shame to the second senior brother and the "cheap master".
Fortunately, Jiang Feng soon discovered that he was not the only one who was surprised.
This shows that most of the passengers are riding this treasure ship for the first time. The fare is expensive and it is impossible to ride it often. He took out the voucher he had prepared long ago from his sleeve and waited for most of the upper-class passengers to board the ship. After that, I was at the bottom of the queue. No matter what, in unfamiliar situations, it is always right to keep a low profile.
"Second Senior Brother, there is no need to send it off." Yuwen Haoqi followed closely.
"Ha." Yuwen Haoqi just smiled and took out a rust-colored wooden sign from his sleeve, which also had the word "A" on it, "Third Junior Brother, I will go with you."
Traveling with you... Didn't you say that it was difficult to get the ticket? Jiang Feng was a little surprised when he suddenly caught a glimpse of a strange figure among the people waiting to board the ship below. Although it was somewhat concealed, the aura was somewhat familiar.
It seemed that he had met him somewhere before, and when he was about to distinguish it carefully, the second senior brother patted him on the shoulder.