169: Chapter 169 Feng Sanniang Sends Gifts! Settles Down at Tianmen Peak!

Chapter 169: Third Mother Feng Sends Gifts! Settling on Tianmen Peak!

Hearing this, Hei Sha did not decline and said directly, "Since the Island Master values me so much, Hei Sha is willing to contribute his humble efforts."

"Excellent!"

Wood Dragon was delighted and continued, "As a Vice Island Master, you naturally need a matching Immortal Cave and Daoist field. The island's three main peaks have always been inhabited by the island master and Vice Island Masters. Originally, Tian Zhu, Tian Xiao, and Tianmen Peaks each had their owners. However, I have already discussed and settled matters with Fellow Daoists Yuan Jun and Kan Qin. Since the two of them are Dao Companions, it is suitable for them to live together on Tian Xiao Peak. Therefore, they are willing to vacate Tianmen Peak to serve as Fellow Daoist Hei Sha's place of quiet cultivation. Are you satisfied with this, Fellow Daoist?"

Lu Qiu's heart stirred.

Yuan Jun and Kan Qin were Dao Companions, so living together on one peak was indeed more appropriate.

Wood Dragon's move not only solved the issue of Immortal Cave distribution but also showed ample sincerity. He must have given Yuan Jun and the other some compensation or promises in private.

Hei Sha stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "The Island Master has considered everything thoroughly. Hei Sha is deeply grateful for such kindness."

Wood Dragon clapped his hands and laughed, "It is good that Fellow Daoist is satisfied! Additionally, according to custom, a newly ascended Core Formation fellow should hold a Core Formation Grand Ceremony and invite nearby fellows to celebrate, so that Fellow Daoist can get to know friends from all directions. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Hei Sha..."

"Thank you for your kind intentions, Island Master."

Hei Sha shook his head and interrupted, his tone remaining indifferent, "It is just that my temperament is aloof and I dislike noise and trivialities. Let us dispense with the matter of the ceremony."

Wood Dragon glanced at Hei Sha, and seeing his firm attitude, he no longer insisted. "In that case, we shall follow your wishes. Whenever it is convenient for you, you may move into Tianmen Peak. I will have someone deliver all the procedures and the Vice Island Master medallion to the Listening Bamboo Pavilion shortly."

Once the formal business was concluded, the two parties chatted for a while longer before Hei Sha stood up with Lu Qiu to take their leave.

Wood Dragon personally escorted the two to the entrance of the Immortal Cave, his attitude very polite... Back at the Listening Bamboo Pavilion, just as they stepped into the courtyard gate, they smelled a faint, delicate fragrance.

Inside the small hall, besides Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei, there was actually another guest.

It was none other than the Chief Manager of Liulian Hall, Third Mother Feng.

Xin Ruyin was conversing in low tones with Third Mother Feng, seemingly involving some basic principles of Formations; the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

Seeing Lu Qiu and Hei Sha return, the two women stood up.

Third Mother Feng also stood up immediately, giving Hei Sha a graceful salute with a bright smile. "This humble one, Third Mother Feng, greets Senior Hei Sha. Hearing that Senior has decided to settle on this island, I have come specifically to congratulate you and offer a small token of my regard. I hope Senior will not look down upon it."

As she spoke, she took out a brocade box and presented it with both hands.

Hei Sha nodded slightly, took the brocade box, and opened it. Inside was a demon core the size of a longan, deep blue in color, with faint water-ripple patterns flowing over it, emitting pure demon power and Water Spiritual Qi.

A Level Five water-attribute Yao Beast demon core!

This item was of no small value. Whether used for Alchemy, Artifact Refining, or assisting in the cultivation of water-attribute Cultivation Techniques, it was a rare treasure.

This congratulatory gift from Liulian Hall was significant and also showed their intention to build a good relationship.

"Fellow Daoist Feng is too kind," Hei Sha said, closing the brocade box and putting it away directly.

Third Mother Feng's gaze then turned to Lu Qiu, her smile beaming. "This must be Fellow Daoist Lu Qiu, right? Just now, while chatting with Sister Xin, I learned that the exquisite Formations here are all the work of Fellow Daoist Lu. It truly fills this humble one with admiration. I have also dabbled slightly in the Dao of Formations; if there is an opportunity in the future, I must certainly ask Fellow Daoist Lu for guidance."

Lu Qiu understood in his heart that Xin Ruyin did not wish to expose her own talent in the Dao of Formations and had pushed the credit for setting up the Formations onto him.

His expression remained unchanged as he smiled modestly, "Manager Feng overpraises me; it is but a trivial skill, not worth mentioning. Manager Feng is a pillar of Liulian Hall with broad experience; it should be This Lu who asks the Manager for guidance and learning."

The two parties exchanged a few more polite pleasantries. Seeing that her goal had been achieved, Third Mother Feng tactfully took her leave.

On this trip, she had expressed the goodwill of Liulian Hall and established preliminary contact, which was enough.

After seeing off Third Mother Feng, Lu Qiu informed Xin Ruyin and Xiao Mei in detail about what had happened during the trip to Tian Zhu Peak today.

"Vice Island Master? Tianmen Peak?"

Xiao Mei's eyes widened, full of pleasant surprise. "Young Master, are we going to live on that floating mountain peak from now on?"

Lu Qiu nodded with a smile, "Indeed. In three days, we will move to Tianmen Peak. The Spiritual Qi there is even denser, and the environment is safer and quieter, perfect for you to concentrate on your Cultivation."

Expectation and relief also surfaced in Xin Ruyin's eyes.

Following Lu Qiu across the vast sea to this completely strange world, although she trusted Lu Qiu, there was always a faint sense of drifting without roots deep in her heart.

Now that they could have an Immortal Cave that belonged entirely to them, one that was stable and rich in Spiritual Qi, this sense of security was precious.

The two women immediately began to pack and prepare with great enthusiasm... Three days later.

Hei Sha piloted a more spacious and comfortable flying boat, carrying Lu Qiu, Xin Ruyin, Xiao Mei, and Zhao Wen. They left the Listening Bamboo Pavilion where they had lived for a year and flew toward Tianmen Peak deep in the Qingyun Mountain Range.

Tianmen Peak, as one of the three main peaks, was no less majestic than Tian Zhu Peak.

The mountain peak was steep, with its upper half hidden in the clouds and mist. The mountain body presented a peculiar blue-gray color with a faint metallic luster, as if the entire thing were cast from some kind of spiritual iron, giving off an indestructible feeling.

The summit was not pointed but rather relatively broad and flat, as if it had been leveled by a single sword strike from a powerful Cultivator.

The flying boat landed on the summit platform. The platform was paved with massive green stone slabs, smooth and level. At the edges, the sea of clouds churned; looking down, the mountains were like indigo, Kuixing City like a chessboard, and the blue sea was boundless. The scenery was magnificent to the extreme.

"Young Master, from now on... is this really our territory?" Xiao Mei stood at the edge of the platform, facing the whistling mountain wind, and asked excitedly.

Lu Qiu stood with his hands behind his back, overlooking the mountains and rivers, a surge of heroic pride rising in his heart.

He nodded and said with a firm tone, "That's right. From now on, this will be our Foundation here in the Chaotic Star Sea."

Xin Ruyin stood beside him, her robes fluttering. Looking at this immortal-like scenery, a smile touched her lips, and her eyes were full of a sense of belonging.

Over the next two days, Lu Qiu personally took action, using Magical Artifacts and his profound magical power to carve out a large-scale, fully functional composite Immortal Cave within the body of Tianmen Peak.

The Immortal Cave entrance was set on the cliff side of the platform, concealed by an illusion Formation.

The internal passages crisscrossed, dividing into different areas:

Central Hall: Spacious and bright, used for receiving guests and discussing matters.

Cultivation Quiet Rooms: Several rooms, respectively for Lu Qiu, Xin Ruyin, Xiao Mei, Hei Sha, and Zhao Wen to use, with walls inscribed with Spirit-Gathering, Soundproofing, and Protective runes.

Alchemy/Artifact Refining Room: Equipped with an Earth Fire Spirit-Guiding Formation and stable stone platforms.

Scripture Room: Used to store some Cultivation Technique Jade Slips, Formation scriptures, and miscellaneous notes.

Spiritual Plant Garden: Several acres of spiritual fields were opened, with Restrictions to regulate light and humidity, and a small Spirit-Gathering Array was set up. Although temporarily empty, it was prepared for the future cultivation of Spiritual Plants.

Spirit Pet Area: Several independent stone rooms of varying sizes were specially carved out, with micro-environment Formations suitable for different attributes of spirit pets. Currently, they housed the Golden-Backed Demonic Mantis, Bloodline Flood Dragon, Purple Crystal Sable, Wind Thunder Falcon, and others.

Storage Warehouse: Used for storing various Materials, Spirit Stones, and miscellaneous items.

Once the Immortal Cave was completed, Lu Qiu carefully moved the two precious "spirit eye springs" from the spatial bead. One was placed next to the main Cultivation Quiet Room, and the other was placed at the core of the Spiritual Plant Garden.

In an instant, incomparably pure Spiritual Qi bubbled out from the spring eyes, quickly filling the entire Immortal Cave. This caused the concentration of Spiritual Qi here to skyrocket instantly, far exceeding the outside world and not even losing out to Tian Zhu Peak!

Finally, Lu Qiu took out the Formation Flags and Formation Plates of the Inverting Five Elements Array and redeployed it using the ley lines of Tianmen Peak as a Foundation.

The Formation's range covered the entire summit platform and the Immortal Cave entrance area, with its concealment, protection, and enemy-trapping capabilities fully activated.

With this Formation guarding them, unless several Core Formation Cultivators joined forces for a strong assault, they could forget about easily breaking in.

Standing in the newly renovated Immortal Cave hall, feeling the dense and pure Spiritual Qi and seeing the relieved expressions of everyone around him, a sense of satisfaction welled up in Lu Qiu's heart.

The Chaotic Star Sea was vast and boundless, with crises and opportunities coexisting.

Now, they finally had a proper starting point, a stable rear that could be called "home."

Next, using this as a Foundation, he would steadily improve his own strength and the strength of those around him. At the same time, he would also begin preparing for Core Formation and the wider world beyond.