Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 117 - 108: Handwriting [9th Update, Please Subscribe!]

"Elder Miao Yin!"

"Rumored that Elder Miao Yin vanished for a whole sixty years, she has only recently returned, instantly taking up the position of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and Elder. Seems she has a deep connection with Elder Lu; who knows what she will bring out as a reward."

"Elder Miao Yin has a good relationship with Elder Lu. Moreover, she is the great-niece of Elder Lingxi and the blood sister of Elder Miaofa. It is expected that she won't disappoint."

...

There were discussions below the stage.

If not for Lu Qingfeng's presence, Yue Miaoyin's return after six decades would've been the biggest event for the Luoxia Sect in recent years, causing quite a stir.

However, the appearance of Lu Qingfeng overshadowed Yue Miaoyin.

Fortunately, Yue Miaoyin didn't seem to care much about it.

"Elder Miao Yin only just advanced to Foundation Establishment stage and doesn't have many treasures on her, so please excuse my humble offering."

Yue Miaoyin stood up, taking out a Cold Jade Gemstone from her storage bag at her waist, smilingly said, "This was obtained by killing a Second Rank Demon Beast, Cold Carp, within the Crying Swamp. It was nurtured inside the belly of the Cold Carp and can fend off the intense heat. When cultivating with it, it can clear the mind and stabilize the spirit."

"Cold Carp are rare; this Cold Jade will be of great help to Postnatal Cultivators."

All the Elders are connoisseurs and recognized the value of the Cold Jade.

Although it's not very useful for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, for the Postnatal Realm Disciples participating in the competition, it could help reduce distractions during cultivation, greatly aiding their practice.

"Crying Swamp!"

"Who would have thought that Elder Miao Yin was able to enter the Crying Swamp to hunt demon beasts, and even managed to emerge successfully!"

Within the Luoxia Sect, only a few, such as Sect Master Zhou Yuan and the three Supreme Elders, knew of Yue Miaoyin's whereabouts over the past sixty years. These disciples were completely in the dark, including not knowing the origins of the Lu siblings.

Therefore, hearing that Elder Miao Yin's Cold Jade was obtained from the Crying Swamp startled them.

"It's just a little trinket."

A Deacon stepped forward, holding a tray, and Yue Miaoyin placed the Cold Jade on it before sitting back down.

The value of this piece of Cold Jade wasn't high, but given her new status as an Elder, such a move was appropriate.

Following Yue Miaoyin's lead, the other Elders made their offerings one by one.

Elixir Pills, talismans, rare treasures...

They didn't catch Lu Qingfeng's eye, but for the disciples of the Luoxia Sect, it was eye-opening. Each of them clenched their fists, yearning to perform well in the competition and win a position to obtain one or two treasures.

Shortly after.

The thirteen Elders and three Supreme Elders of the Luoxia Sect had all made their statements. Among them, Zhang Cheng, Mo Han, and Elder Gu Qin were the most generous, presenting either top-notch talismans or First-rank Elixirs, causing quite a commotion on Lunfa Peak. In comparison, the other Elders were overshadowed.

However, Alchemists and Artifact Refiners are naturally well-endowed. In such a grand triennial event of the sect, it wouldn't be proper to be too stingy. So, they decided to win favor by making a good impression among the many disciples of the Luoxia Sect.

After the three Supreme Elders, it was finally Lu Qingfeng's turn.

All eyes were focused on the high platform, everyone eagerly anticipating what Elder Lu would offer as a reward for the competition.

"It is Lu's first time participating in the Lunfa Peak competition, I cannot afford to be stingy."

Lu Qingfeng smiled and took out a Black Banner from his waist, declared loudly, "This banner, named the 'Seven Evil Banner,' has taken Lu seven months to refine. Enclosed within are Seven Evil Guardians, each at the peak of the True Qi Realm. Due to the lack of time, the Seven Evil Guardians have not yet been cultivated to their peak. If a disciple acquires this, and diligently cultivates it, reaching the Foundation Establishment Level is a significant possibility!"

Upon these words from Lu Qingfeng, an uproar immediately erupted on Lunfa Peak!

"Seven Evil Banner!"

"Can it summon seven protectors at the peak of the True Qi Realm?"

"My heavens! Isn't this a Magic Artifact?"

"Holding a Magic Artifact, with seven protectors at the peak of the True Qi Realm emerging, who else in the Postnatal Realm can contend against it? Even a Foundation Establishment Practitioner might take on a direct challenge!"

...

Magic artifacts like the Seven Evil Banner have an enormous effect on the enhancement of one's strength.

Let's not even discuss the possibility of refining the Seven Evil Guardian up to the Foundation Establishment Level, even at present, its allure to these Luoxia Sect disciples is sufficiently great.

"Elder Lu, isn't this magic artifact a bit too precious?"

There was a silence over the stage, while Yue Lingxi, standing aside, gazed at the Seven Evil Banner in Lu Qingfeng's hand and voiced her hesitation.

"Not at all precious."

"Lu has refined this Seven Evil Banner specifically for this Lunfa Peak junior competition. I had my own selfish reasons, you all need not be so courteous."

Lu Qingfeng smiled, placed the Seven Evil Banner on the tray held up by a Luoxia Sect deacon, and then took his seat.

Below the stage.

Lu Qingshan looked at the Seven Evil Banner with a contemplative expression on his face.

Lu Qingyu glanced at her second brother and pursed her lips without speaking.

"If I had known Elder Lu was going to be so generous, I would have insisted on going first no matter what."

"Now I'm really going to embarrass myself!"

Zhou Yuan spoke, abruptly awakening the crowd from their reverie, and eliciting laughter as they digested his words.

"Sect Master, with Elder Lu's grand gesture, you can't be too frugal now!"

A female elder dressed in simple elegance teased with a laugh.

Lu Qingfeng looked towards her, recognizing her as one of the two Alchemists of the Luoxia Sect, Elder Gu Qin. They exchanged glances, Elder Gu Qin's face held a smile, Lu Qingfeng also smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Elder Lu, Elder Gu, both of you are really putting me on the grill!"

Zhou Yuan bellowed with laughter, swiped his hand on his storage bag, and a bead emitting purple light fell into his hand.

"Purple Light Pearl?"

Mei Qingyan saw the Purple Bead and her eyes lit up.

"Correct, it is indeed the Purple Light Pearl."

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Zhou Yuan nodded and addressed the crowd, "This was a magic artifact that I used to protect myself in my earlier years. Once refined, it can be suspended overhead, showering thousands of purple lights, granting an invincible position. Unless a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator takes action, it cannot be broken. Though it may not compare to Elder Lu's Seven Evil Banner, it just about manages to preserve the face of this Sect Master, right?"

[Magic Artifact: Purple Light Pearl]

[Grade: First Rank]

[Annotation: The Purple Light Pearl used to protect Sect Master Zhou Yuan in the past]

A faint light flickered in Lu Qingfeng's eyes as he glanced at the Purple Light Pearl, grasping all of its attributes instantly.

All in all, this is considered a decent defensive artifact among First Rank magic artifacts. Particularly for the cultivators of the Luoxia Sect, it is indeed a rare treasure.

Moreover, a First Rank magic artifact like the Purple Light Pearl is far more precious than a First Rank Elixir Pill. Even at the Foundation Establishment Stage, it is sufficient to serve as a basis for one's life, usable for a long time. It can even be passed down through generations, no wonder Zhou Yuan looked so distressed.

"Sect Master has truly made a great sacrifice this time, I have asked for the Purple Light Pearl several times before, but the Sect Master has always held it closely guarded. Now, at last, he is willing to bring it out."

Mei Qingyan spoke loudly with a jovial tone.

The stage immediately erupted with laughter.

With the prelude over, Zhou Yuan pointed to the row of deacons standing on the stage and said, "Our esteemed elders have shown their generosity to the younger generation, no gift is too small. However, as per tradition, we still need to rank them."

The treasures donated by the elders obviously couldn't all be awarded to the first-place winner. Based on the value, the elders would deliberate and determine the rankings. Disciples who achieve corresponding rankings in the competition can thus receive the rewards of the matching ranks.

This way, the rewards can be distributed evenly.