All-class Gu Immortal

Chapter 133 Silver Fox Demands Conferment, Imperial Conferment of Divine Servant

Zhou Qing remotely monitored the Mu family father and son through his audio-visual sharing ability with Hu Ying.

Although we don't know exactly what the two are doing, it's enough to confirm that they are still in Black Wind Mountain.

Zhou Qing covered the dozens of miles of mountain road in less than half an hour.

After practicing the body-refining technique, his endurance seemed to have improved significantly.

I ran dozens of miles of mountain road in one go without feeling any obvious fatigue.

[Currently receiving the favor of 'Huanglong Mountain', favor level +1000.]

As soon as Zhou Qing entered the territory of Huanglong Mountain, the jade tablet in his soul emitted bursts of divine light, and a line of text appeared in his sight.

【Occupation: Mountain God (Black Wind Mountain)】

[Divine Power: Rank 9 (10840/100000)]

"Gaining the favor of Huanglong Mountain can also increase divine power?!"

Zhou Qing's gaze sharpened, and his divine power increased by 1000 points out of thin air.

Although Huanglong Mountain is over 8,000 meters high and stretches for hundreds of miles, making it the largest mountain range near the county seat, Huanglong Mountain and Heifeng Mountain are not connected; at most, they are considered neighbors.

Unexpectedly, he received a blessing as soon as he entered Huanglong Mountain.

"So, since the Wood Spirit Corpse was moved to Yellow Dragon Mountain, the earth's energy in Yellow Dragon Mountain has been draining away at an accelerated rate, which is why they're in such a hurry."

Zhou Qing pondered for a moment.

He had suspected that the Heavenly Fiend Corpse was hidden on Huanglong Mountain, and now that the Supreme Wood Spirit Corpse from Black Wind Mountain has been moved here, there might be two Heavenly Fiend Corpses hidden on Huanglong Mountain.

"If the Qi Observation Technique could be used on Huanglong Mountain, then..."

Zhou Qing's eyes lit up, and he immediately used the [Aura Observation Technique].

A faint golden light shone in his eyes, and Huanglong Mountain, shrouded in darkness, instantly changed color before his eyes.

Fog, miasma, strange beasts, spirits, magical herbs, and precious medicines—different things display different colors.

"That is?!"

Suddenly, Zhou Qing noticed that a large patch of red clouds had appeared near the mountaintop, with a tiny vortex in the very center.

"Could the Heavenly Fiend Corpse be hiding there?!"

Zhou Qing used his full power of the [Qi Observation Technique], focusing his attention on the area at the top of the mountain.

However, the image in sight did not show any signs of magnification.

"If he's not the mountain god of Huanglong Mountain, he really can't fully utilize the power of the Qi Observation Technique," Zhou Qing sighed inwardly.

However, he was not originally there to find the Heavenly Fiend Corpse.

Although Grandmaster Mu Renjie has left Huanglong Mountain, after the two consecutive losses of the Hundred Poison Yin Peach at Black Wind Mountain, it is hard to guarantee that there will not be another Grandmaster to oversee Huanglong Mountain.

Even the most desirable Heavenly Fiend Corpse requires a certain level of life to obtain.

"Those displaying five colors are mostly rare herbs and medicinal treasures; there's no need to explore the mountaintop area."

Zhou Qingji, who had just displayed the vibrant colors of the southwestern foothills, changed into a black robe and blended into the dense forest under the cover of night.

Whoosh!
In the dim forest, a black spider the size of a washbasin flew down from a tree trunk and scratched at Zhou Qing's head, its menacing mouthparts rubbing up and down, the tips ready to release venom at any moment.

However, Zhou Qing ignored this and stood still.

"Buzz!"

As a faint buzzing sound rang out, one after another, pale golden beetles the size of a thumb appeared on Zhou Qing's head.

Hundreds of golden silkworm worms gathered together, forming a large golden net that lifted the black spider up.

When the golden silkworm worms dispersed again, the black spider had already vanished without a trace.

These venomous insects and strange beasts roam at night, posing a real danger to mountain dwellers and ordinary martial artists.

However, with the Golden Silkworm Gu worm by his side, Zhou Qing didn't need to take any action at all.

These golden silkworm worms will devour any poisonous insects or strange beasts that come to them, leaving not a trace.

rustle
rustle
At this moment, a slight rustling sound came from the bushes ahead. Zhou Qing raised an eyebrow, flicked his sleeve, and hundreds of golden silkworm worms swarmed forward.

"God! Wait!"

A slender figure wearing a straw hat and a black robe appeared behind the bushes.

"Wait!" Zhou Qing immediately stopped the golden silkworm worm.

"Buzz buzz buzz!" Hundreds of golden silkworm worms stopped in front of the slender figure.

At this moment, a slender figure emerged from the bushes and stood in front of Zhou Qing.

In the dim moonlight, the other party raised its head, revealing a beast-like face covered in white fur.

"A spiritual beast?" Zhou Qing's gaze sharpened. This was the first time he had encountered a beast that had developed sentience and could speak human language.

According to the teachings of this world, such strange beasts must cultivate for at least two or three hundred years to attain such a level of cultivation.

"This humble servant is Ruyan, paying homage to the Supreme God." The slender figure removed the black robe from her pocket, revealing a body of silver-white fur. As a wisp of green smoke rose, the slender figure rapidly shrank, transforming into a fox less than two feet tall.

"God, do I look more like a man or a god?"

The silver fox stood up, mimicking a human bowing gesture with its forelimbs.

"Seek an official title?" Zhou Qing raised an eyebrow, recalling the myths and legends he had read in his previous life.

Seeking a title refers to certain spirits, such as foxes, weasels, and snakes, who, after reaching a certain level of cultivation and merit, need to seek a title from someone before they can advance further.

When spirits and monsters ask for titles, they will wear human clothes and hats, and stand up like humans to ask questions.

"Do you think I look like a human or a god?"

If the answer is not correct, the spirit will have failed and will have to start all over again.

Such behavior will naturally incur their resentment, and thus they will suffer the monster's revenge.

If the answer is "like a human," the spirit will achieve its goal and transform into a human.

However, this action will cause the spirits to steal some of their luck, and ordinary people may suffer many misfortunes and be bedridden for a period of time.

If the answer is like that of a god, the spirit may not necessarily become a god, but if the person who agrees lacks luck, their luck may be drained, and they will immediately face great disaster.

Of course, someone like Zhou Qing, a proper mountain god, wouldn't have such concerns.

A mere spirit trying to borrow his luck is not enough to bring him misfortune.

Moreover, given his status as a mountain god, although he couldn't bestow titles upon spirits and monsters as true gods, he could bestow titles upon their attendants. These attendants could continue their cultivation, accumulating merit and incense offerings, and eventually become gods themselves. "A supreme god?" The silver fox looked at Zhou Qing with hopeful eyes.

Seeing this, Zhou Qing released his divine power to envelop the silver fox's entire body.

Seeing that there was no resentment or malevolent aura on him, it is clear that he did not harm any innocent lives during his cultivation.

"If you have good intentions, accumulate merits, and are willing to serve this God, you may also become a god in the future."

Zhou Qing had the idea of ​​subduing this monster in his mind, and after pondering for a moment, he gave his answer.

He did not answer directly whether it was like a human or a god, because such a direct answer would allow it to achieve its purpose, and whether it would repay the favor in the future would depend entirely on its conscience.

Now he throws the question back to Zhou Qing. In this way, if the Silver Fox disagrees, it will neither suffer damage to its cultivation because of Zhou Qing's answer, nor will it allow Zhou Qing to have his luck borrowed for nothing. The two sides will be even.

If Silver Fox agrees, she will choose to follow Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing lent it his fortune to help it become a god, and sooner or later he will be able to get back the fortune he lent out, doubling the amount.

"..." The silver fox looked somewhat bewildered, as if Zhou Qing's answer had surprised it.

An eerie silence fell over the room.

The human and the fox stared at each other.

No one spoke first.

Finally, it was Silver Fox who broke the silence.

"I am willing to follow the Supreme God."

As the silver fox provided its answer, its body emitted a faint divine light in Zhou Qing's vision, creating a close connection between the two.

The next moment, Zhou Qing felt as if something had been drained from his body, and suddenly felt a strange emptiness.

"In the name of the Black Wind Mountain God, I hereby appoint you as the Mountain God's Attendant."

Zhou Qing released the divine power within his body.

"Thank you, God!" The silver fox's body was immediately enveloped in divine light, which gradually turned it into a pale golden ball of light.

As the golden light gradually dimmed, a faint haze rose around the silver fox, and its body gradually twisted and transformed, its originally petite fox body gradually elongating into an unparalleled beauty.

The woman, transformed from a silver fox, was dressed in white gauze. Under the moonlight, her skin was as white as snow, so delicate it was almost transparent, radiating a faint silver glow. Her eyes were like two dazzling pearls set in her cheeks, and with a slight tremor of her long eyelashes, Zhou Qing felt a surge of heat throughout his body, as if the lustful Gu, which had been dormant for a long time, had been activated again.

Her long, glossy black hair perfectly concealed her full, rounded breasts, while her white veil subtly revealed her figure, creating an alluring, half-hidden charm.

"My Lord, am I beautiful?" The silver fox parted her red lips slightly, her breath as sweet as orchids, and a cloying fragrance seemed to waft out.

Zhou Qing calmed his mind and suppressed the inexplicable lust rising within him. Then, he used his divine power to protect his body.

When he opened his eyes again, the stunning beauty had vanished.

Before me was still that silver fox with its gleaming white fur.

"This is... an illusion?"

You have appointed a new divine servant—the Silver Fox.

[Silver Fox (Ruyan): A spirit born from an ordinary white fox after three cycles of cultivation, blessed by Huanglong Mountain. It can absorb the power of incense offerings to become a deity.]

[Talents: Mind Control Technique, Transformation Technique, Earth Escape Technique]

[Bewitching Spell: The Silver Fox possesses the power to bewitch hearts, capable of stirring up the darkness and desires hidden deep within. The Bewitching Spell's effect on the opposite sex is greatly enhanced.]

[Transformation Technique: The Silver Fox can transform into anyone she has ever seen for a short period of time.]

[Earth Release: The Silver Fox can briefly burrow underground and move freely there.]

"No wonder everyone calls her a vixen; she's not someone an ordinary person can resist."

Seeing the words appear in his field of vision, Zhou Qing felt a chill run down his spine.

"This humble servant greets the High God." The silver fox transformed into human form, curtsied, her shapely figure shrouded in a black robe, her face displaying a holy and solemn expression, without a trace of the alluring charm she had shown just moments before.

'It seems the temptation I felt earlier was something I imagined myself under a mind-control spell.'

Zhou Qing realized what had happened and almost embarrassed herself.

[Currently receiving the favor of 'Huanglong Mountain', favor level +2000.]

【Occupation: Mountain God Zhou Qing (Black Wind Mountain)】

[Divine Power: Rank 9 (7840/100000)]

【Occupation: Divine Servant - Ruyan (Black Wind Mountain, Yellow Dragon Mountain)】

[Divine Power: 4682/10000]

At this moment, Zhou Qing noticed that his divine power had decreased significantly.

Meanwhile, Ruyan, as a divine servant, experienced a significant increase in divine power.

Not only that, but in addition to Black Wind Mountain, she also serves as a divine servant of Yellow Dragon Mountain.

"A High God?" Ru Yan asked cautiously, seeing Zhou Qing's solemn expression.

Zhou Qing snapped out of her daze and nodded slightly:
"No gift."

"Thank you, God." Ruyan slowly stood up.

Zhou Qing felt that everything seemed to be more than a coincidence, and asked:
Why are you here? Is it a coincidence? Or...?

“Your Majesty, my presence here is not a coincidence, but rather a result of guidance,” Ruyan said respectfully.

"Guidance? Who will guide us?" Zhou Qing's expression changed slightly.

Silver Fox shook her head slightly, "I received guidance in my dream, and only knew that there was an opportunity for me here, so I came here to ask for a reward."

"Could it be the spirit of Huanglong Mountain?"

Zhou Qing thought of Ru Yan, who was also a divine servant of Huanglong Mountain.

When he subdued Ruyan, Huanglong Mountain's favor towards him increased significantly.

That's possible.

"As a spirit of this place, you should know the situation in Huanglong Mountain. I have come here to find an apricot blossom spirit tree. Do you know where it is?"

Zhou Qing stopped thinking about it and decided to take care of business first.

“Apricot Blossom Spirit Tree? There is an Apricot Blossom Spirit Tree on the north side of the mountain. However, a few days ago, that Apricot Blossom Spirit Tree has already cultivated into a demon form and gone to the deep mountains,” Ruyan pondered.

(End of this chapter)