Chapter 1172: Retreat
A faint scent of sandalwood wafted into the air. The room was decorated in an extremely simple yet elegant manner. In the middle was a guqin, and next to it were rows of neatly arranged bookshelves filled with all kinds of ancient tomes and books on alchemy.
Qing Jimeng was sitting beside the guqin, dressed in white clothes as white as snow, with long hair like a waterfall. He closed his eyes and concentrated, as if he was isolated from the world.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, Qing Jimeng slowly opened his eyes.
She stood up gently and walked towards Zhou Yiqiao, with a faint smile on her lips.
"You're back."
Zhou Yiqiao stood still, took out a Hidden Dragon Transformation Pill, raised it above his head with both hands, and said respectfully.
"This is the Hidden Dragon Transformation Pill that Senior Baicao Weng asked me to bring to the young lady. I hope it can help the young lady to take a step further on the path to immortality."
Qing Jimeng must have known about the information about the Hidden Dragon Spirit Pill from Baicao Weng a long time ago. He gently raised his hand, lifted up the pill with a gentle spiritual power, and put it into his sleeve without even looking at it.
"Thank you for your hard work. You have made great contributions to Qinjian Villa and should have returned to the sect immediately. I didn't expect that you spent a lot of time with Senior Baicao Weng for this Hidden Dragon Transformation Pill."
Zhou Yiqiao smiled slightly and replied.
"It is Yiqiao's honor to serve the young lady."
"Besides, my gains in alchemy during this period of time have far exceeded my expectations."
After a few polite words, Zhou Yiqiao changed the subject and mentioned the promise Qing Jimeng had made to him.
"Miss, you promised me that when I come back from Senior Baicao Weng, you will let me enter the Jianming Pool for three days to temper my body, give me a special body-tempering spirit liquid, and give me the opportunity to practice in the Bronze Palace."
“I wonder when these promises can be fulfilled?”
When Qing Jimeng heard this, a smile appeared on his face.
"Don't worry, since I promised you, I will not break my promise."
"You can use the Sword Ming Pool and the Body Tempering Spiritual Liquid at any time."
"As for the Brass Palace, since the disciples who are currently cultivating there have not yet completed their retreat, you will be able to enter in a year."
When Zhou Yiqiao heard this answer, he was delighted and bowed deeply to Qing Jimeng.
"Thank you for your help, Miss."
Qing Jimeng nodded slightly and continued.
"You just came back, you need to take a good rest. It won't be too late to practice after you adjust your condition."
"I have sent a batch of natural treasures to your residence in my personal name. The Seven Swords are guarding them well now. You can use them after you return. I hope they will be helpful to your practice."
Zhou Yiqiao thanked him again, then said goodbye and left Qing Jimeng's residence.
He knew in his heart that Qing Jimeng, as an important figure in Qinjian Villa, was busy with affairs and naturally could not chat with him for a long time.
After leaving Qing Jimeng's residence, Zhou Yiqiao returned to his own residence in Qinjian Villa.
Although he had not been back for many years, everything remained the same as when he left, clean and tidy, and it was obvious that the Seven Swords cleaned it frequently.
As soon as Zhou Yiqiao stepped into the courtyard, he heard a joyful call.
"Master, you are finally back!"
Turning around, I saw a young man in a green shirt walking towards me in a hurry.
There was a heroic air between his brows and a spiritual pressure floating around him. It was obvious that he had not neglected his practice over the years. Like Zhou Yiqiao, he had reached the limit of breakthrough.
"Seven Swords, long time no see."
Zhou Yiqiao walked forward with a smile and patted Qijian on the shoulder.
There was a flash of excitement in Qijian's eyes.
"Master, during the years you were away, the Seven Swords have been guarding this house. According to your instructions, no one has been allowed to enter without permission."
Zhou Yiqiao nodded, acknowledging the loyalty of the Seven Swords.
"Thank you for your hard work over the years, Qijian. I heard that Miss Qingjimeng sent a batch of rare treasures. Can you take me to see them?"
"Yes Master."
Qijian nodded quickly, turned around and led Zhou Yiqiao into the house.
After entering the house, Zhou Yiqiao saw a pile of precious materials neatly placed on the table. Each one exuded a faint spiritual aura and was obviously of top quality.
Qi Jian introduced the name and use of each material in detail, appearing to be very attentive.
While listening to the introduction of the Seven Swords, Zhou Yiqiao examined the materials, and his gratitude towards Qing Jimeng grew even stronger.
These rare materials are of great help to his path of cultivation.
Especially the upcoming journey of tempering his body in the Sword Ming Pool, they can help him take his physical strength to a higher level.
"Qijian, you must take good care of these materials. I plan to refine some pills before tempering my body in the Jianming Pool."
Zhou Yiqiao had no plans to rest. He turned to look at the Seven Swords and made arrangements for another retreat.
"Master, rest assured, the Seven Swords will take good care of it and won't let anyone touch it."
The Seven Swords responded seriously.
Zhou Yiqiao nodded with satisfaction, and then his body turned into a whirlwind, just like when he came, and disappeared in front of the Seven Swords in an instant.
Before he went into seclusion to make the elixir, he had one last person to meet.
Zhou Yiqiao's figure was like a wisp of smoke, shuttling through the winding paths of Qinjian Villa.
He walked hurriedly, and his target was naturally the courtyard where Senior Sister Bi Yao lived.
Senior Sister Bi Yao was the first person in Qinjian Villa to support him. In Zhou Yiqiao's heart, her status was second only to Qing Ji Meng.
Zhou Yiqiao was familiar with the routes around Qinjian Villa, but he was somewhat nervous about his upcoming meeting with Senior Sister Biyao.
Senior Sister Bi Yao is different from the other women in Qinjian Villa. She has an active mind and often does things in an unexpected way, which always makes him feel at a loss.
Arriving outside Senior Sister Bi Yao's courtyard, Zhou Yiqiao couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.
There are several wind chimes hanging on the door of the courtyard, swaying in the wind and making clear and pleasant sounds.
The courtyard is colorfully decorated, with all kinds of exotic flowers blooming, and some small mechanical beasts shuttling among the flowers, making it look full of vitality.
He walked forward and knocked lightly on the gate, and the wind chimes on the door rang. After a while, the door was pushed open and the figure of Senior Sister Bi Yao appeared at the door.
She was wearing a light blue dress with a golden belt around her waist, her long hair was simply tied back, and she had a mischievous smile on her face.
"Junior Brother Yiqiao, you are finally back. I thought that stubborn old man Baicao Weng would hold you back and not let you leave!"
Senior Sister Bi Yao blinked, with a hint of teasing in her tone.
As the treasure of the Qingmu lineage, it is not difficult to find out Zhou Yiqiao's whereabouts if one is interested.
Zhou Yiqiao smiled and shook his head.
"Senior sister, you are joking. Senior Baicao Weng has been very caring towards me. I have come back with a lot of gains this time."
Upon hearing this, Senior Sister Bi Yao's eyes lit up and she pulled Zhou Yiqiao towards the courtyard.
"Come in quickly and tell me what new alchemy techniques you learned from Baicao Weng."
