"Elemental Realm!" Han Ya-yi, Ye Ming, Lu Qinghe, as well as Shi Luo-ren, Huang Pu-song, and the heads of those major families, all showed shocked expressions, and their attention immediately fell on the jade pendant worn by Huang Tianluo.
"Elemental Realm! It's actually the Elemental Realm! Huang Tianfeng's master is an elder of the Primordial Realm. The elder attaches great importance to him, and it is said that he left behind a trace of Elemental Realm power to protect his body. Unexpectedly, he didn't use it himself and instead made this Elemental Realm power into a jade pendant, and gave it to Huang Tianluo!"
"Elemental Realm power..."
Lu Qinghe's gaze focused on the halo behind Huang Tianluo. Within that halo, there was a pressure completely different from what a Refining True Realm powerhouse could resist.
This power not only provided strong defense for cultivators, but also interfered with the flow of true qi.
A Refining True Realm level six expert, under the influence of this halo, may not be able to fully utilize the strength of a Refining True Realm level five expert.
Lu Qinghe had entered the stage of Refining Muscles. Even if he disregarded everything and exerted all his effort to move the true qi, he might only be able to maintain the initial strength of Refining True Realm level six. However, the Elemental Realm halo also had an extremely strong defensive effect.
In his estimation, even if he were to use the full power of the Thirteen Flowing Swords, a decisive battle, within ten breaths, he might not be able to break through this halo.
It should be noted that his current strength, if he exerted all his power, in a life-and-death battle, he was no weaker than Refining True Realm level eight experts such as Ziyili, Lü Zhuxian, and Qiu Long.
"Hmph!"
After showing off the fact that he possessed the power of the Elemental Realm, Huang Tianluo quickly retracted it.
After all, this injected Elemental Realm power, using a bit less or a bit more, can only be used for self-preservation.
"Do you really think that your Refining True Realm level six cultivation is worthy of showing off in front of me? Our true qi strength is both at Refining True Realm level six. Perhaps I am not as good as you in swordsmanship comprehension, but under the suppression of the Elemental Realm power, your true qi is not only slow, but you cannot break through my defense. Meanwhile, I can attack with full force! Draw your sword at me? In the end, it will definitely be you who dies!" Huang Tianluo sneered.
"Huang Tianluo..."
Although Xue Zhen's heart was full of killing intent, she did not make any further movements after drawing her sword.
What Huang Tianluo said was the truth.
"Brother Luo, you're amazing. Even an official member of the Blue Moon Lake has to act according to your wishes."
The girl, Li Wan'er, who was following beside Huang Tianluo, looked up to him.
"Naturally, in the Immortal Sect, who doesn't give me face," Huang Tianluo was greatly satisfied with his vanity. He waved his hand directly at the livid-faced Xue Zhen, "Get lost! If you don't want to stay in this team, just go back by yourself and save time."
As for offending Xue Zhen? Perhaps Xue Zhen's talent is stronger than his, but is it stronger than his elder brother, Huang Tianfeng?
As long as Huang Tianfeng is still around, a mere small six-stage cultivator won't be taken seriously by him at all.
"Very well!"
Xue Zhen coldly glanced at Huang Tianluo, then turned and left.
"Xue Zhen Senior Sister..."
Han Yayi started to say something to try to stop Xue Zhen, but couldn't find the words.
"What's your attitude?"
Huang Tianluo turned to Lu Qinghe and Ye Ming. "I, Huang Tianluo, am not an unreasonable person. We have roughly determined the location of the Ancient Emperor Family. It's either deep in the Kunwu Mountain Range or somewhere remote, requiring time to travel. You're responsible for clearing the way, and I'll handle the formation. Clear division of labor!"
From the previous conversation with Han Yayi, Ye Ming learned about the likely location of the Ancient Emperor Family. There, it was truly a territory haunted by fifth and sixth order ferocious beasts. With his and Han Yayi's and Lu Qinghe's cultivation levels, they were capable of dealing with it. The difficulty lay in the unknown formation.
Thinking of this, he nodded.
"Never mind, I, Lu Qinghe, am not fated to enjoy the treasures of the Ancient Emperor Family."
Lu Qinghe said lightly and then glanced at Han Yayi.
This glance made Han Yayi feel a bit uneasy.
"Lu Qinghe? You're not going? The Ancient Emperor Family used to have a peak-level powerhouse in the middle stage of Yuan Yang. If we can find the Ancient Emperor Family's hiding place, the rewards will be huge!"
There was a hint of hostility in Huang Tianluo's tone.
"What? If I don't go, can you force me to go!?"
"Hmm!?"
A cold light flashed in Huang Tianluo's eyes.
However, to the surprise of everyone, he suppressed his anger. "Humph! When we find those treasures, you will regret not going."
After that, he ignored Lu Qinghe and left.
"Goodbye."
Lu Qinghe didn't linger any longer, and just clasped his hands at Han Yayi.
"Lu Qinghe, Senior Brother..."
"Han Yayi, take care of yourself."
Lu Qinghe didn't give Han Yayi a chance to stop him and left.
This scene left Shi Luoren and the others looking puzzled.
However, they knew not to comment on the internal affairs of the Asking Immortal Sect and even the Blue Moon Lake.
...
Although Lu Qinghe temporarily parted ways with Han Yayi and the others, he did not leave Longmen City.
His true purpose was to go to the Kunwu Mountain Range to practice, evolve his sword techniques into killer moves, and transform the killer moves into ultimate killer moves. When the time comes, he will ride the Snow Eagle again after a day of cultivation, deliberately avoiding crossing paths with Han Yayi.
Therefore, he sat down in a small restaurant not far from the beast station, quietly watching the customs and people of Longmen City.
Longmen City...
With a population of 200,000, it was not as populous as Qingyuan City, but it was not much less prosperous.
Not far from Longmen City, there was a place called Tianlong Cliff, which was suitable for raising Snow Eagles. Over time, this city gradually became prosperous and became a transit station for the Asking Immortal Sect and even the surrounding merchants.
There were not many permanent residents, but merchants, cultivators, and warriors were a common sight, which promoted the prosperity and development of the entire city.
Lu Qinghe had spent most of his time in Qingyuan City when he first came to this world. During that time, he had passed by the Snow Sword Villa and the Asking Immortal Sect, but he had basically no time to observe or understand the customs of this world, and he only knew about it from books. At this moment, he took the chance to look around.
However, not long after he sat down, a group of elite guards wearing iron armor appeared in his sight.
The leader was none other than the vice mayor of Longmen City, Shi Luoren, who had previously met him.
Shi Luoren's appearance caused a stir in this small restaurant.
In the Ascension Realm, each one was a dominant figure. If placed in the Asking Immortal Sect, each one could be ranked as an elder. It was rare to see such figures in a small city like Longmen, where even the larger forces had mostly cultivators in the Ascension Realm. For those in the Ascension Realm, these individuals were formidable figures.
Thus, Shi Luoren, an Ascension Realm cultivator and the vice mayor of Longmen City, caused quite a sensation when he entered the restaurant.
However, Shi Luoren did not pay attention to the reactions of others. After instructing the guards to wait, he came directly to Lu Qinghe, bowing respectfully.
"Lord Lu."
"Hmm?"
Lu Qinghe looked at the vice mayor with some surprise. "What's the matter?"
"Lord Lu, are you still planning to go to the Kunwu Mountain Range? It just so happens that we have raised a six-stage Phoenix in the mansion. With the speed of a six-stage Phoenix, it can definitely reach the Kunwu Mountain Range before the Snow Eagle and enter the territory of the Kunwu Mountain Range."
"Hehe..."
Lu Qinghe looked at the vice mayor in front of him. "Aren't you afraid of offending Han Yayi, Huang Tianluo, and the others?"
"This...isn't a matter of offending; it's just providing some convenience for Master Lu. Being able to help the Master is our honor. Even if there are some other things, if the Master orders, I will do my best. Longmen City is a major thoroughfare, and occasionally there are some good things."
Shi Luo Ren lowered his attitude.
To be able to hold the position of Deputy City Lord of Longmen City, his insight and scheming were naturally not inferior.
In the verbal battle between Huang Tianluo, Xue Zhen, Han Ya Yi, and Lu Qinghe, although Huang Tianluo always had the absolute initiative, Shi Luo Ren could see that Lu Qinghe was the one with the highest status among them.
This point was evident from Huang Tianluo's attitude towards Xue Zhen and towards him.
City Lord Li Fengbei of Longmen City held all the power, and his position as Deputy City Lord was precarious, on the verge of being in name only. He urgently needed a backing to ensure that his status and position would not be compromised. Lu Qinghe's appearance clearly brought him hope.
"If there is a need, I will find you. You may retire."
Lu Qinghe said.
He probably understood the intention of the City Lord of Longmen City.
If he agreed to this matter, in the future, the various kinds of respect from this Deputy City Lord of Longmen City would definitely not be few.
In the sect of Seeking Immortals, many disciples with shallow backgrounds specifically sought out some commercial families with no foundation for similar transactions in order to obtain cultivation resources.
However...
Lu Qinghe did not intend to use the matter of Lu Qingyun to do anything.
"Yes."
Shi Luo Ren saw that Lu Qinghe didn't even ask what treasures he could collect, knowing that the other party had no such intention. So he respectfully said, "Master Lu, I have prepared a resting room for you, and I will leave a guard to serve you. If the Master needs anything, feel free to instruct."
After speaking, he made an appropriate bow and left the hotel.
Although Shi Luo Ren had left, the discussions in the hotel did not stop, and everyone's gazes continued to size up Lu Qinghe, speculating one after another about who he was, causing the Deputy City Lord to be so subservient.
Under these stares, Lu Qinghe's hope of sitting quietly had become a luxury. He immediately stood up and headed outside the hotel.
Outside the hotel, he did not pay attention to the waiting guard.
As for accommodation...
He would take care of it himself.