Xiao Fei healed himself and Zhu Yu, Huang Fei Fei, and also obtained a golden lightning spirit. After being stifled for several years, he finally held his head high and his mind at ease.
Especially today, Fei Xin delivered another batch of spirit stones, over 500,000 in quantity, which was a huge sum even for Golden Core cultivators.
The Treasure Pavilion was now organizing caravans to transport spiritual items from neighboring countries, earning nearly double the profit by bringing them to Star Moon City.
They also helped Xiao Fei sell some elixirs, converting them into spirit stones.
"Senior Brother Fei, you've worked hard!"
Xiao Fei received the spirit stones and thanked him sincerely.
Fei Xin, whose lifespan was running out, had also been working day and night for his Treasure Pavilion in recent years, making him appear even older.
"Junior Brother, there's no need for formalities. I'm just an old bone anyway. Doing something every day makes me feel more fulfilled."
Fei Xin smiled honestly. By working harder, he hoped Xiao Fei would remember his contributions, and his descendants would receive more care in the future.
In the cultivation world of Lu Kingdom, opportunities for low-level cultivators to latch onto a Golden Core cultivator were not common.
"Senior Brother, I have a Jin Dan Pill here. I no longer need it myself, so I'll give it to you!"
As Xiao Fei spoke, he took out a jade box from his embrace, which contained a golden Jin Dan Pill.
Fei Xin's pupils contracted, and his hands trembled as he took the jade box.
He understood the rarity of the Jin Dan Pill better than anyone.
He was already over 200 years old, nearing the end of a Foundation Establishment cultivator's life.
For the past hundred years, he had been striving to obtain a Jin Dan Pill.
He had never given up as long as there was a glimmer of hope, resorting to flattery, murder and robbery, secret realm adventures, and trickery.
However, he had been repeatedly slapped in the face by reality, failing time and again, getting battered and bruised, yet still failing to obtain the Jin Dan Pill.
Finally, he could only watch himself age and completely lose hope.
He had originally only hoped that Xiao Fei would look after his descendants on his behalf, and he would have been content. He never expected such a generous gift.
It was a pity that he was too old now, his vital essence and life force had already declined, greatly reducing his chances of successfully forming a Golden Core.
Even if he took this pill, it would most likely be a waste of a precious elixir.
"Thank you, Junior Brother!"
Fei Xin held the jade box with trembling hands, hesitated for a moment, and then asked.
"Junior Brother, my lifespan is limited. May I pass this pill on to a junior for use?"
He had already made up his mind. Rather than wasting a precious Jin Dan Pill himself, it would be better to leave it for a descendant with hope.
However, this pill was a gift from Xiao Fei, and it was best to seek Xiao Fei's opinion.
Xiao Fei smiled and glanced at Fei Xin, guessing his concerns.
However, Xiao Fei's thoughts differed from Fei Xin's. Fei Xin was currently managing the Treasure Pavilion for him, and he was doing so efficiently, requiring no further attention.
Seeing that Fei Xin's lifespan was limited, it would be uncertain whether the next manager would be trustworthy or as steady and reliable as Fei Xin.
As for losing a Jin Dan Pill, Xiao Fei felt it was not a big deal. He had many more in his spatial dimension.
"Senior Brother Fei, there's no need for too much worry. What if it succeeds? After advancing to Golden Core, your status, position, and strength will increase, making it much easier to earn another Jin Dan Pill."
"Besides, by leaving a treasure like the Jin Dan Pill to your descendants, aren't you afraid of bringing them the calamity of death and destruction?"
Xiao Fei's words sent a shiver down Fei Xin's spine.
His son was currently only in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and whether he could use it in this lifetime was still unknown.
Walls have ears. If such a precious item were kept at home, and his descendants lacked the corresponding strength, it was indeed highly possible to invite the doom of the entire clan.
He had seen many such incidents during the years he sought opportunities to form a Golden Core.
"Senior Brother Fei, I have two more elixirs here that should help you recover some vitality and increase the success rate of forming a Golden Core."
As Xiao Fei spoke, he took out two more jade bottles and handed them to Fei Xin. These were elixirs he had developed in his spare time, which could restore some physical vitality and prolong life.
"Thank you, Junior Brother! From now on, all descendants of the Fei family will obey Junior Brother's commands."
Fei Xin accepted the elixirs and made a solemn promise.
Next, the two of them visited True Person Guang Ling together.
True Person Guang Ling's condition had not improved much, and he remained in a semi-conscious state, with Huangfu Xuan staying on the mountain to take care of him.
As disciples, Xiao Fei and Fei Xin also visited frequently and provided supplies to Huangfu Xuan.
Huangfu Xuan, once peerlessly elegant and radiant, had lost her sharp edges after a series of misfortunes, becoming more reserved.
Although her appearance had not changed due to the youth-preserving elixir Xiao Fei had given her, she appeared much more mature.
This fifth senior sister, who had once amazed Xiao Fei, was now over a hundred years old, having experienced much hardship, yet she still possessed a charm that made one's heart race.
Xiao Fei visited True Person Guang Ling and was chatting with Huangfu Xuan when a communication talisman flew towards him unceremoniously and landed in front of him.
Xiao Fei took the communication talisman, feeling annoyed. He was determined to scold those who were tactless, inappropriate, and lacked foresight.
He touched the communication talisman with his divine sense, and the dignified and gentle voice of Ancestor Shangguan emanated from within.
"Come here!"
These few simple words possessed a magical power, dispelling Xiao Fei's anger and bringing him a sense of peace and clarity, as if he had drunk an iced beverage on a hot day.
Xiao Fei hastily bid farewell to Huangfu Xuan and then eagerly flew towards Ancestor Shangguan's peak.
In the grand hall, Ancestor Shangguan sat at the head, her demeanor majestic. The arm that had been severed in the previous battle had grown back completely, and the newly grown arm appeared even more delicate and smooth, which Zhu Yu would likely appreciate.
Facing the dignified and majestic Ancestor Shangguan, Xiao Fei harbored no wicked thoughts and maintained a respectful attitude.
"Xiao Fei, you have been advancing to Golden Core for several years. Do you have any questions or uncertainties regarding cultivation?"
Ancestor Shangguan inquired gently.
"Reporting to Ancestor, your junior has many questions..."
Xiao Fei seized the opportunity to pour out all the cultivation issues he usually didn't understand.
Ancestor Shangguan patiently answered them one by one, greatly benefiting Xiao Fei.
While Xiao Fei was flattered, he also pondered what kind of dangerous business the Ancestor intended to assign him this time.
None of these Nascent Soul Ancestors were easy to deal with; they wouldn't give him benefits for no reason.
As expected, after the guidance, Ancestor Shangguan's expression turned serious, and the main point was about to be made.
"Xiao Fei, as you know, after the last great battle, all major sects and forces suffered heavy losses, leaving many power vacuums.
Many areas have been occupied by evil cultivators who took advantage of the situation.
In the past year or two, several incidents have been discovered where demons have even appeared within the borders of Lu Kingdom.
According to intelligence gathered from various sources, what has been exposed so far is merely the tip of the iceberg. Many cultivators who have been infected and parasitized by demonic seeds are hiding in the shadows, some even unaware of it themselves.
If this continues, the entire cultivation world of Lu Kingdom may face destruction.
Now, the other two major sects have already begun to act. As a major sect, our Dan Xin Sect naturally cannot fall behind.
We need an outstanding disciple who possesses strength, responsibility, and commitment to fulfill this mission!"
Ancestor Shangguan looked at Xiao Fei with a solemn expression, her eyes seeming to say.
"Young man, the task of saving the world falls to you!"
Under Ancestor Shangguan's eager gaze, Xiao Fei had no choice but to step forward.
"Your junior is untalented, but willing to share the Ancestor's worries, to save the common people from suffering and rescue all beings from their plight!"
He knew he couldn't escape today, so it was better to be sensible. However, he still needed to ask for more benefits.
"However, your junior's strength is low. If something were to happen and I lost my life, it would be a small matter, but it might tarnish the dignified reputation of the Dan Xin Sect."
"I have a genuine Thousand Mile Teleportation Talisman here. If activated in a crisis, it can ignore formation obstructions and teleport you up to 800 miles away."
"Additionally, I will teach you a Five Elements Evasion technique, which should be sufficient to ensure your safety."