On the night of the massacre, I dug up the ancestral tomb.

Chapter 115: A Blessing in Disguise

These past few days, whenever she recalled the scene of Qin Zhixue with blood trickling from the corner of her mouth and unconscious in the Ice and Snow Palace, she couldn't help but feel terrified.

She thought about it a lot.

Although the Ice Valley is rich in resources, it has a third-tier spiritual vein for people to cultivate.

But what if you lose your life?

What use is a third-tier spiritual vein?

"You silly girl, what will it change if you become a rogue cultivator?" Qin Zhixue playfully flicked Lu Wenqing's nose and laughed.

Lu Wenqing looked at Qin Zhixue.

"As long as one is alive, one will encounter injustice... This applies to both mortals and cultivators," Qin Zhixue said. "If you run away from problems, you will only fall into another cycle of injustice."

She saw through everything perfectly.

"What...what should we do?" Lu Wenqing was speechless for a moment, then asked.

"We cultivators who have no support can only survive in the cracks of this world, constantly improving ourselves and accumulating power."

Qin Zhixue said.

Her eyes shone with wisdom, as if she had seen through everything.

previous years.

When she was forced by Su Beichuan and others to become Daoist partners with the descendants of various families, she also regretted coming to this Ice River Valley.

She also considered leaving the Glacier Valley.

But then I thought about it again, and that's how it is in Glacier Valley.

Would things be different if we went to a different Flame Valley?

After much consideration, she decided to stay and focus on her cultivation.

At the same time, they feigned compliance with Su Beichuan and other cultivators at the Core Formation stage to buy time.

That's why she prepared the bell in advance.

Having investigated Master Yan Wanyue's needs in advance, Qin Zhixue was able to have Lu Wenqing mention at a crucial moment that she was willing to find the "Cold Jade Star Pattern Gold" in exchange for protection. The only thing Qin Zhixue miscalculated was that she did not expect Su Beichuan to actually have an Ice Silkworm that had formed a parasitic contract with her, and after the negotiations between the two parties broke down, it directly chose to possess her body.

Fortunately, she had obtained a celestial affinity in the Black Abyss of the Primordial Star, and was protected by the Fourteen-Character Mantra. Her divine sense was also nurtured to be exceptionally strong, far surpassing Qi Refining cultivators and comparable to Foundation Establishment cultivators. When she fully activated the Fourteen-Character Mantra, she could barely exert the combat power of a Core Formation cultivator.

Furthermore, Su Beichuan's foundation was damaged due to the death of the Ice Silkworm, and his strength was greatly reduced; he was already on his last legs.

If it were a normal Core Formation cultivator, Qin Zhixue would definitely not be able to protect herself with the fourteen-character mantra.

I fear he will die before he even sees Wanyue Zhenren.

After all, her divine sense, which was comparable to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, was simply not enough to sustain the power hidden within the Fourteen-Character Mantra for an extended period of time to defend against enemies.

However, Core Formation cultivators can continue to attack.

In just a few dozen breaths, he could easily subdue Qin Zhixue.

Looking back now, Qin Zhixue still felt lingering fear, deeply aware of the dangers of the cultivation world.

At the same time, she finally understood why Ninth Brother had repeatedly and earnestly spoken of the perils of the cultivation world.

They need to be made to walk on thin ice, and to be extremely cautious.

It turns out that Ninth Brother wasn't speaking recklessly.

The dangers of the cultivation world far exceeded Qin Zhixue's imagination.

"Where did Ninth Brother get such insights? Did he really read them in ancient books?" Qin Zhixue wondered to herself.

She denied it in her heart.

She also understood the wickedness of human nature.

But if it doesn't happen to you personally, you certainly won't have that kind of empathy, and you'll be more dismissive.

"But if we stay in the Ice River Valley, those Core Formation cultivators will definitely come looking for trouble again, unless you agree to the marriage." Lu Wenqing said with pursed lips. She knew everything about Qin Zhixue, and therefore knew how difficult the young mistress's situation was.

"I promised to help my master find the 'Cold Jade Star Pattern Gold,' and she will definitely protect me until then!" Qin Zhixue said with a smile.

Lu Wenqing nodded slightly. She had gone to ask for help earlier, but Master Wanyue refused to show herself.

He immediately left the seclusion when she mentioned "Cold Jade Star Pattern Gold".

It's clear that Master Wanyue really cares about this 'Cold Jade Star Pattern Gold'.

After all, the 'Cold Jade Star Pattern Gold' can directly help True Person Wanyue improve their cultivation.

As for arranging a marriage between Qin Zhixue and a descendant of the Yan family, it would benefit the Yan family, so it was naturally more important than their own interests.

"What was Su Beichuan's attitude like when you arrived?" Qin Zhixue asked.

"Elder Su?" Lu Wenqing's eyes flickered, and he said, "He looked emaciated and seemed to be seriously injured. He only said that he had accidentally injured you because of a qi deviation, and then he left. Neither Wanyue Zhenren nor the Valley Master kept him to say anything more."

"Looks like a withered tree... Just as I thought!" Upon hearing this, Qin Zhixue's eyes lit up, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.

The ice silkworm died.

Qin Zhixue captured and refined a small portion of the remaining fragments of the soul.

Thus, she learned many secrets about the Ice Silkworm and Su Beichuan.

Although the ice silkworm only signed a parasitic contract with Su Beichuan.

However, their souls are connected, and their lifespans are shared; they are no longer separate.

If the Ice Silkworm successfully possesses Qin Zhixue, Su Beichuan can also share her lifespan and live another life through the parasitic contract. Therefore, after the negotiations broke down, Su Beichuan agreed to the Ice Silkworm's proposal to possess her. However, if the possession fails...

Under the influence of the contract, Su Beichuan will also suffer a backlash, which could result in severe mental damage and soul collapse, or at least the exhaustion of his lifespan.

It now appears that Su Beichuan's lifespan has been damaged, and his condition is extremely dire.

"In that case, Su Beichuan won't be able to cause any trouble in the short term!" Qin Zhixue thought to herself, and breathed a sigh of relief.

This can be considered as an unexpected turn of events, in which a major enemy was eliminated.

"As long as Master Changhe stops pressuring me, I can exchange it for nearly twenty years of quiet cultivation!" Qin Zhixue's mind was as clear as a mirror.

That is enough.

Master Changhe is none other than Valley Master Li Changhe, who once tried to match Qin Zhixue with his own junior.

"That ice silkworm is actually an ancient demon... I've actually turned misfortune into blessing this time!" Qin Zhixue's thoughts stirred slightly.

After refining the Ice Silkworm's memory fragments, she clearly gained a lot of information.

"Ice Domain Illusion"

"The Great Method of Transferring Spirits"

"Nine Revolutions Heavenly Silkworm Technique"

"Northern Plains Mountains, Ice Silkworm Valley..."

Qin Zhixue's consciousness stirred slightly, and she was quite satisfied with this unexpected gain.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

The Immortal Wanyue has come to visit.

Qin Zhixue opened the restrictions on the small courtyard and personally went out to greet her.

"Greetings, Master!" Qin Zhixue bowed and paid her respects.

"Greetings, Master!" Lu Wenqing followed suit and bowed.

"You've just woken up from serious injuries, no need for such formalities!" Master Wanyue reached out and took Qin Zhixue's hand, saying.

Qin Zhixue straightened herself.

"I'm sorry you've been wronged this time!" said Master Wanyue. "I never knew Elder Su would act this way."

She looked at Qin Zhixue with a loving expression.

"If I had known this would happen, I would never have let you go to Ice and Snow Peak. How could I allow others to bully my disciple, Wanyue?"

In the end, Master Wanyue exuded the powerful aura of a Core Formation Realm cultivator, her clothes fluttering even without wind.

"It is I who have caused trouble for Master!" Qin Zhixue said.

"What are you saying... As a genius disciple, the sect should be giving him a lot of support!" said Master Wanyue.

"Master, please!" At this moment, Lu Wenqing reached out and invited Master Wanyue into the small courtyard hall.

Master Wanyue nodded slightly and walked away.

Qin Zhixue followed.

Afterwards, Master Wanyue sat in the main seat in the hall.

Qin Zhixue stood in the hall.

After Lu Wenqing brewed tea for Master Wanyue, he bowed and withdrew.

"Zhixue, is your health alright?" After taking a sip of tea, Master Wanyue's gaze swept over Qin Zhixue.

"Thank you for your concern, Master!" Qin Zhixue said. "I am only slightly injured and will recover in a few days."

In fact, after refining a small portion of the Ice Silkworm's remnant soul, Qin Zhixue's spiritual power also increased by three levels.

Her spiritual power is almost approaching that of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator!

"Very good!" Master Wanyue nodded slightly.

If Qin Zhixue's foundation is damaged and her cultivation becomes difficult to advance, then the "Cold Jade Star Pattern Gold" will become nothing but empty talk.

"This time, I have emerged from seclusion and reached the Great Perfection of the Tenth Level of Qi Refining. My control over the Yin Qi has become increasingly adept. Given time, once I reach the Foundation Establishment Realm, I will have a good chance of surviving even if I enter the Yin Cold Pool in the Profound Nether Secret Realm," Qin Zhixue said.

"The Taiyin Cold Pool is too dangerous... You don't need to force yourself... In the days to come, you should cultivate diligently and solidify your foundation. As for Foundation Establishment, I will also find precious medicines for you and refine them into the 'Taiyin Foundation Establishment Pill', which is suitable for the Taiyin Body."

"That's what Master Wanyue said."

If the attributes of the Foundation Establishment Pill correspond to the cultivator's physical body or main cultivation technique, the success rate of Foundation Establishment will increase exponentially.

"I am deeply grateful for your kindness, Master. I will definitely cultivate diligently and improve my cultivation level!" Qin Zhixue bowed and said.

"This is a bottle of 'Stabilizing Essence Pill,' which can help you recover from your injuries and strengthen your foundation!" Master Wanyue said with a flick of her jade hand.

From the storage pouch at her waist, interwoven with light patterns, a bottle of pills flew towards Qin Zhixue.

Qin Zhixue accepted the pill, "Thank you, Master!"

"From now on, no one in the Ice Valley should cause you any more trouble, so you can cultivate in peace!" Master Wanyue stood up.

She spoke slowly, then gracefully flew out of the living room.

Only that ethereal and beautiful voice remains.

Qin Zhixue bowed and watched Wanyue Zhenren leave.

She knew that she would have more than twenty years of peaceful life ahead of her!

Because the Mysterious Realm will open in twenty years.

"However, if Su Beichuan doesn't die, he'll always be a problem. I need to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm as soon as possible and cultivate the 'Taiyin Profound Qi' before I can act." Qin Zhixue thought to herself, "Besides that, I need another method... like Ninth Young Master, to rise up against the odds!"

She thought of Yang Jiuli.

Back then, Yang Jiuli was only at the half-step Grandmaster level, yet he killed Grandmaster Wei Wuji with the help of the "heroic spirits" of several ancestors.

If we have such methods, why should we fear Su Beichuan?

However, after arriving in this world of cultivation, Qin Zhixue also realized how difficult it was to defy the odds and rise above others.

Her survival against Su Beichuan and Bingcan was entirely due to the immortal fortune she gained in the Black Abyss of Taichu Star. Otherwise, no matter how resourceful she was, she would have made preparations long ago and sent Lu Wenqing to find Wanyue Zhenren for rescue, but it would have been too late.

……

Next, Qin Zhixue began to cultivate in seclusion to consolidate her foundation, and no one disturbed her.

Even Su Beichuan's men failed to cause trouble for Qin Zhixue; instead, they all retreated into their shells.

Su Beichuan was injured and almost died. The Su family felt like the sky had fallen, and they dared not cause trouble for Qin Zhixue.

After all, behind Qin Zhixue is the venerable Wanyue Zhenren, a 'Core Formation' realm elder in his prime.

As for the Valley Master, Li Changhe.

Now that Ice River Valley is about to lose one of its 'Core Formation' level elders, it's naturally not a good idea to offend True Person Wanyue any further.

Therefore, Li Changhe never mentioned to Qin Zhixue the matter of arranging for her to become a Daoist partner with a member of the Li family.

Qin Zhixue did not tell Yang Jiuli about her experiences in the Ice Valley.

Firstly, if the letter reveals any dissatisfaction with Ice Valley, it will arouse suspicion from a Core Formation cultivator.

Secondly, Qin Zhixue also didn't want Yang Jiuli to be distracted.

after all.

The ancestor at the Core Formation stage is like a towering mountain, an insurmountable barrier. What can Yang Jiuli, who is merely at the Qi Refining stage, do even if he knows about this?

It would only cause him unnecessary trouble.

……

half a month later.

Inside a cave on an icy peak.

Su Beichuan opened his eyes.

At this moment, his white hair was still withered, his eyes were dim, and there seemed to be a hint of death in his eyes.

After half a month of seclusion, he only managed to stabilize the backlash caused by the death of the Ice Silkworm.

But his lifespan was truly about to run out, and even taking longevity pills would be of no use!

"She's only at the Qi Refining Realm... yet she can unleash an attack comparable to the Core Formation Realm... what level of magic weapon does she control? How did a low-level cultivator like her obtain such an opportunity!" Su Beichuan murmured.

He was a cultivator at the 'Void Core' realm and had lived for several hundred years.

Even with the aid of an ancient artifact like the "Ice Silkworm," they were still unable to control this terrifying magical weapon.

"It's a pity that my lifespan is nearing its end and my strength has been damaged... Otherwise, if I could have obtained this opportunity..." Su Beichuan said with a face full of regret.

After sighing, he summoned a communication talisman and brought his disciple Yu Mingxiu to him.

A little while later.

The cave gate opened.

Yu Mingxiu walked into the cave with a nervous expression and stood three zhang away from Su Beichuan.

crunch.

The cave entrance closed.

"What are your instructions, Master?" Yu Mingxiu bowed and asked.

"You shall immediately investigate and uncover all of Qin Zhixue's deeds over the years!" Su Beichuan said with considerable authority.