The title of former sect leader's disciple wasn't entirely without merit; at least Zhou Tong gave him the most spirit stones, while other outer sect disciples only received three spirit stones each.
Unfortunately, he can't use these Yuan Stones now. The purpose of Yuan Stones is to accelerate the cultivation of true qi, because he doesn't have a single trace of internal qi in his body.
"There's an oasis ahead, let's hurry and resupply."
Zhao Wu, who had just gone to scout the way, returned with some good news.
The group quickened their pace and arrived at the oasis.
The Dongyang Sect is not located within the territory of the Donghua Kingdom. To reach the capital of the Donghua Kingdom, one must cross a small desert.
After resting in the oasis, the group finally escaped the desert and entered the territory of Donghua Kingdom a day later.
"Change our horses."
Arriving at a post station on the border, Zuoqiu Leshan, riding a camel, looked down at the servant in the post station and tossed him a bronze token.
"So it's a master from the Dongyang School. The horses are already prepared; I'll go fetch them right away."
Yes, in Donghua Kingdom, even if they are both at the Qi Refining stage, disciples of the Dongyang Sect are called True Persons, while those from Jianghu sects can only be called Great Heroes.
This is due to a fundamental difference. The Dongyang Sect has a path to further advancement, while in other martial arts sects, the Qi Refining Realm is the peak. To advance to the next level, one can only join a cultivation sect like the Dongyang Sect.
However, this is just a respectful title used by ordinary people who do not understand the ways of cultivation. Only those who reach the Golden Core Realm are considered true cultivators.
After hastily exchanging their camels for horses at the post station, the group headed straight for Liyang, the capital of Donghua Kingdom, without any delay.
Aside from rest periods, there was no delay along the way. Five days later, the group finally saw the city gate of Liyang.
The city wall, ten zhang high, is thick and square, standing tall and imposing, giving people a sense of solidity, steadfastness, and inviolability. Outside the city gate, there is a constant flow of people coming and going.
"We've finally arrived."
Li Boyang let out a soft breath. He had been traveling for five days without stopping for a moment, and even with his energy, he felt somewhat tired.
However, no one had any objections. This is the mindset of disciples from cultivation sects: to complete the escort mission as quickly as possible, then return to the sect to report back and continue their cultivation.
It should be noted that in the Dongyang Sect, if someone does not break through to the Qi Refining Realm before the age of thirty, there is only one outcome: they will be assigned a position in their country and then sent back to their country.
Although those sent back to their home countries usually live well, and many become local gentry, wealthy merchants, or even governors, for disciples who have witnessed the allure of cultivation, these are all fleeting clouds; after a hundred years, they will only be a handful of dust.
It's quite an exception that Li Boyang is still a member of the Dongyang School at his current age.
Honglu City.
The place in Donghua Kingdom specifically for receiving foreign dignitaries.
After passing through the bustling city gate street, the group arrived directly outside the Honglu Temple.
"You must be tired from your long journey. The incense and dew have been prepared. Please come in."
The man who spoke was dressed in a yellow python robe and had a humble smile on his face. He was Wang Fei, the second prince of Donghua Kingdom. He was not surprised to see Li Boyang and his party, obviously because he had received the news in advance.
Beside Wang Fei were seven or eight other people, all dressed in official robes adorned with patterns of sable, cranes, and flying fish, clearly officials of various ranks from the Court of State Ceremonial.
Judging from the rank of the prince personally welcoming them and the officials from the Court of State Ceremonial, the welcoming procession was even more prestigious than that for receiving foreign dignitaries.
It should be noted that when the Donghua Kingdom received foreign dignitaries, it was only the chief official of the Honglu Temple who presided over the ceremony.
"Lead the way."
Zuoqiu Leshan didn't even dismount his horse, and said calmly.
The disciples of the Dongyang School were used to it, clearly having experienced this kind of spectacle many times before.
Wang Fei showed no annoyance at the performance of the Dongyang Sect disciples, and still humbly smiled:
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Chapter 66 The Arena
Inside the main hall of the Honglu Temple.
Having just finished bathing, Zuoqiu Leshan sat on a grand master's chair in the Honglu Temple, his five fingers gently tapping on the table.
Prince Wang Fei of Donghua Kingdom, sitting to the right of Zuoqiu Leshan, said somewhat awkwardly:
"It seems this shipment has been targeted. If you all set off tomorrow, I'm afraid we'll be in some trouble."
Zuoqiu Leshan frowned: "Which sect has its eye on this shipment?"
"According to information gathered by our spies, Lingyue Kingdom's spies have been making unusually frequent movements recently."
Is the information accurate?
Wang Fei nodded without saying anything.
"The Demon Moon Faction... that's a bit tricky."
Lingyue Kingdom is a sect under the Demon Moon Sect, which is on the same level as the Dongyang Sect. Moreover, it is located near the Dongyang Sect and is an affiliated sect of a sect with a size similar to the Six Yang Sect.
To be precise, the Six Yang Sect and the Demon Moon Sect's superior sect are enemies, which naturally leads to the Eastern Yang Sect and the Demon Moon Sect becoming enemies as well.
Zuoqiu Leshan looked at the others and asked, "What are your opinions?"
Zhou Tong thought for a moment and said, "Let's cancel the original plan to go back. To prevent leaks, let's set a new time and everyone be ready to leave at any time."