Although there were no Foundation Establishment cultivators present when this incident occurred, those who were able to carry out missions or train independently were cultivators of at least the seventh level of Qi Condensation.
For a second-rate sect, these people are the outstanding ones among the new generation of disciples and the hope for the sect's future, which has made the disciples of Luoxing Valley a little panicked.
This kind of thing has happened before, but it is abnormal to have it happen repeatedly within a few days. It is obvious that someone is targeting "Falling Star Valley".
Now, no one dares to accept most of the missions in the "Falling Star Valley" mission hall at will. Even if they do accept them, most of them are just missions within the valley or very close to the "Falling Star Valley".
Even so, a task is often undertaken by multiple people at the same time.
This kind of task, which could be completed by one person in the past, can be completed by several people together. One can imagine the contribution points and spirit stones that can be obtained.
The high-level cultivators of the "Falling Star Valley" were obviously very angry about this. After the sect leader Lin Xinghe went out, the Law Enforcement Hall ordered the foundation-building cultivators in the valley to take their people out.
Some went to investigate the cause of the incident, while others went out to guide the elite disciples from outside the sect.
Even the important elixirs, magic weapons and spiritual tools traded with the employer were all escorted by two foundation-building monks.
Only the supreme elder who was still in seclusion and three foundation-building masters were left to guard the sect. The already scarce strength of masters above the foundation-building stage seemed even more stretched.
By the time Li Yan found out about these things, it was half a month later when he went out to collect his monthly spirit stones.
Seeing that all the disciples in the valley were coming and going in a hurry, I was a little confused for a moment.
It was not until he came out of the Deacon Hall that, in addition to being somewhat surprised, his mind began to become active, wondering whether he should take advantage of the chaos to sneak into the "Star Crushing Room" at this time.
But thinking that there was a cultivator who was said to be in the late Jindan stage but whose exact realm was unknown and who was guarding in secret, he became hesitant for a moment.
The disciples of "Falling Star Valley" were attacked and killed outside. It is not known who "Falling Star Valley" offended, and until now there has been no clear explanation from the higher-ups.
He just issued an order, telling the disciples in the valley to be careful and not to leave the sect without permission.
He also said that this might be an inter-ethnic vendetta by monks of other races against monks of the human race.
Everything that is happening now may be a ploy by the enemies of "Falling Star Valley" to lure the tiger away from the mountain. However, "Falling Star Valley" has been established for more than two thousand years and has seen all kinds of battles.
After Sect Leader Lin Xinghe went out in person, the defense in the valley would only become tighter.
Just when Li Yan was considering whether to take the risk and sneak into the "Broken Star Cave", one morning, Li Yan, who was sitting cross-legged in meditation, his slightly closed eyes moved, and then he opened his eyes.
"Why is she here?"
As the situation in the valley was chaotic these days and the situation outside was unclear, Li Yan did not enter the "Earth Spot" to refine his essence and blood.
He just sat cross-legged in the room and practiced the "Guishui Zhenjing", moving the Qi around in his body continuously.
Just as Li Yan was thinking, the man had arrived in front of his courtyard, and then a pretty voice came in.
"Is Senior Brother Zhang here? Junior Sister Feng Tao wants to see you."
Outside the courtyard, there was a graceful girl standing there. She was Feng Tao, the girl who entered the "Falling Star Valley" together with Li Yan.
At this moment, she had just stepped down from a flying spiritual weapon. With a sad look on her face and tightly furrowed brows, she stood at the gate of Li Yan's courtyard and called softly.
After shouting twice, there was no movement in the courtyard. Feng Tao showed a disappointed expression on his face. It seemed that the other party was in seclusion and practicing hard.
Feng Tao was about to turn around and leave helplessly, but at this moment, the gate of the courtyard slowly opened, and an ordinary-looking young man in a green robe walked out. It was Zhang Ming whom she was looking for.
Li Yan looked at Feng Tao who was turning around to leave with a suspicious look on his face, and said in a deep voice.
"I wonder what Junior Sister Feng wants from me?"
As he spoke, Li Yan glanced at the flying spiritual weapon that was less than a foot above the ground beside Feng Tao. It was a silver long sword, and its grade was pretty good. It was the most common flying spiritual weapon.
"The foundation-building cultivator she worshipped was quite generous. It's only been about half a year, but he gave her a flying spiritual weapon."
After all, "Falling Star Valley" is just a second-rate sect, and it is not easy for every disciple to have an ordinary spiritual weapon.
What's more, even if they are a sect that refines weapons, they cannot easily take out a large amount of refining materials for good things like high-grade flying spiritual weapons.
Li Yan originally wanted to use these elite disciples to enter the "Star Crushing Room", so he paid detailed attention to their origins.
Feng Tao comes from a small family of immortal cultivators. It is said that there are only two foundation-building cultivators in the family, so a flying spiritual weapon is extremely precious to the Feng family.
This flying spiritual weapon was most likely given to Feng Tao by his current master.
At the same time, Li Yan also saw some of the weapon refining techniques of "Falling Star Valley" from this spiritual weapon.
In the past six months, he has read a lot of basic refining jade slips from the "Falling Star Valley". To outsiders, this seems to be Zhang Ming's plan to go into refining in the future.
But Li Yan was also learning the refining techniques of "Falling Star Valley" and making plans in advance for his own entry into the refining room in the future.
When Feng Tao saw Zhang Ming opening the door and coming out, she couldn't help but force a smile. When she heard Zhang Ming asking questions, she saw that he was staring at his flying spiritual weapon.
She couldn't help but sigh in her heart. It seemed that this time this high-level spiritual weapon might not be safe. Maybe it would have to be used as a trade condition. Afterwards, her master might be angry because of this.
But at this moment, she couldn't care less about all these.
"Little sister meets Senior Brother Zhang!!"
The two of them are both in the Qi Condensation Stage. Li Yan is not as advanced as Feng Tao in the minor realm, but he looks a few years older than Feng Tao.
Although there is nothing wrong with calling Feng Tao like this, it is obvious that he is asking for help. After all, seniority among cultivators is determined by their cultivation level.
"Oh, I wonder what brings you here, Junior Sister Feng?" Li Yan was not polite, but looked at Feng Tao with a puzzled look on his face.
Although there was more of a deliberate element here, he actually didn't know in his heart why the other party suddenly came to him.
It seemed that apart from walking together for a while when they first entered the sect, they had no other interactions afterwards. Feng Tao was the pride among the new disciples.
It is quite different from him, so Li Yan was very surprised about it.
"Brother Zhang, can I have a word with you?"
Feng Tao looked around. Although the courtyards here were not close to each other, it would still be easy for the two of them to attract other people's attention if they stood here like this.
She couldn't help but think, "How come Senior Brother Zhang didn't even show any courtesy to a weak woman who came to visit him?"
Li Yan was stunned.
"Hehe, you are quite brave. You want to enter a formation controlled by someone else."
But then she thought about it and felt relieved. It seemed that Feng Tao felt that her cultivation was not as good as hers.
This was within the "Falling Star Valley" sect, so she didn't dare to have any evil thoughts. However, she still underestimated some of the cultivators' methods.
"Oh, Junior Sister, you came a little suddenly. I forgot the etiquette for a moment. I hope Junior Sister Feng can forgive me. Please, Junior Sister, come in!!!"
As he spoke, Li Yan turned around and walked into the courtyard first, without any regard for Feng Tao's feelings behind him.
Seeing Zhang Ming's insincere "courtesy", Feng Tao had no choice but to put away the long sword magic weapon and followed Li Yan into the courtyard.
"My place is very simple and crude, so Junior Sister Feng will have to bear with it."
Then he pointed to the stone bench next to the stone table in the courtyard, motioned for Feng Tao to sit down, and then he sat down on the other side of the stone table.
Feng Tao was speechless in her heart. "Has your family never had any visitors? At least they didn't even bring out a cup of tea. At least you should ask a question, right?"
However, at this moment, all she had in mind was just some complaints in her heart.
"Brother Zhang, you are too polite. It is my fault that I came here unexpectedly. If I have disturbed you, please forgive me.
Although this place is a little remote, it is a place that cultivators like to live in. It is quiet and elegant."
She is also a smart person, so she naturally chooses to say something pleasing.
Upon hearing this, Li Yan just nodded with a smile and did not respond. He was not in a hurry. The other party came to his door and he looked worried, so something must have happened.
After such polite words, he would naturally make his purpose clear, but at the same time he would also be guessing in his heart.
"Could it be that his master met with an accident after being sent out again? But what does this have to do with me
Besides, I am only a young cultivator in the Qi Condensation Stage. What can I do for him that is worthy of his help?"
Seeing that Zhang Ming remained silent after sitting down, Feng Tao had to speak herself.
In his heart, he felt that he had a better understanding of Senior Brother Zhang Ming. Fortunately, when they first entered the sect together, he had been like this all the way, and Feng Tao had expected this.
"Brother Zhang, I came here this time to ask for a favor. I hope that since we joined the sect together, could you help me out just for the sake of our friendship?"
After she said this, she paused. Li Yan on the opposite side still didn't say anything, but just listened quietly.
Feng Tao had gradually gotten used to this. She took a breath and continued.
"Brother Zhang, my visit is definitely a bit abrupt, but I can't find anyone else right now, so I can only shamelessly come to you for help.
To put it simply, I received a message from home yesterday saying that my family is in a crisis and I need to go back.
But the master and most of the uncles and uncles who were in the foundation-building stage in the sect were also ordered to go out.
This matter is urgent. I simply cannot wait for Master and the others to return. After asking for help from the sect, I will need to find a few more fellow disciples to help.
It’s just that I’ve only been here for less than half a year, and there are very few people I know and trust here. But Senior Brother Zhang and I entered the sect together, so it’s no exaggeration to say that we are destined to meet.
Therefore, I would like to ask Senior Brother for help. Senior Brother Zhang can set the conditions. As long as my sister or the family can afford it, I will certainly not be stingy. "
Feng Tao quickly explained the situation briefly and looked at Li Yan anxiously.
She knew that her explanation was too brief and the other party would definitely raise many questions, but she could only make it short and explain the reason first.
Sure enough, after hearing her words, Zhang Ming's expression froze for a moment, and then his eyes began to flicker.
Feng Tao looked at the other person sincerely.
Li Yan first tapped the stone table lightly with his fingers a few times before he slowly spoke.
"Junior Sister Feng, you are indeed a little abrupt.
First, I don’t know what crisis your family is in, and I don’t want to get involved in any messy waters
Secondly, I think since you come from a family of immortal cultivators, there should be foundation-building or golden elixir cultivators in your family. So, if they can't solve the problem, do you want to ask a few young Qi Condensation cultivators to solve it?
I wonder what explanation Junior Sister Feng can give me for letting me go and die
Third, my cultivation is lower than yours. If you are willing to offer a generous reward, I think those brothers in the sect who have reached the eighth or ninth level of Qi Condensation or the Great Perfection will be happy to do so.
Even the few foundation-building seniors who remain in the sect may take action. What do you mean
Many of the disciples in the valley have been attacked and killed outside. Junior Sister Feng wants me to leave the valley. Are you trying to harm me?"