Qiu Zu: From an apprentice in a medicine shop to an immortal ancestor

Chapter 113: Re-establishing the Mountain Gate! [Ride the Wind and Step on the Mist]

Aoki Castle, An Mansion, study in the side courtyard.

"Master, Lin Shoulong and Wei Tanzhi sent me an apology gift worth more than 10,000 taels of silver."

When he met An Jishi, Qiu Zhen did not hide anything and told him everything.

"If they give it to you, you should accept it. You have been wronged, and you deserve it."

An Jishi smiled, with a slight smile on his face:
"Did Lin Shoulong come to ask for forgiveness? Or did he just send someone to deliver gifts?"

"He didn't come. He only sent the butler."

"You are so petty. You said in public that you would come to apologize, but in the end you broke the promise. You have such a low mentality. You will never achieve anything great. You will never reach the Grandmaster level in your lifetime!"

An Jishi shook his head, not looking down on Lin Shoulong. He then changed the subject and said:

"The kid from the Wei family has some foresight. When the dispute in the court was unfavorable, he immediately changed his mind and did not stubbornly resist. It's a pity. If he continues to fight and becomes the target of public criticism, he will definitely have to go back to his hometown in the capital."

As he spoke, An Jishi showed confidence and composure.

He ignores worldly affairs and concentrates on cultivation, but that doesn't mean he has no connections and skills.

With his instigation, this incident was no longer just about the Demon Suppression Division making things difficult for his disciples, or him beating up an imperial official, or even an issue of underworld forces. Instead, it became a typical example of the Demon Suppression Division acting lawless, wreaking havoc in the local area, and stirring up public resentment.

Those who gain the way help more, those who lose the way help few.

The Demon Suppression Division offends too many people on a daily basis. Once the momentum is unfavorable and all parties attack together, it will be like a violent storm with huge waves.

If things continue to escalate, Wei Tanzhi will inevitably be held responsible in order for the court to calm the storm.

Losing office and returning home is inevitable.

"The leader of this generation of the noble Wei family is indeed extraordinary."

Qiu Zhen didn't know much about what was going on in the court, but he remembered the resentment and anger in Wei Tanzhi's eyes when his master An Jishi broke his legs in front of him.

People of this noble birth attach an extraordinary importance to face.

It is not easy to be able to clearly discern the situation, keep your head down and remain dormant, and be able to bend and stretch.

Of course, there must be elders from the Wei family behind this who came forward to persuade and give him advice.

If a person can listen to other people's good advice and distinguish right from wrong, he will surely become a great person.

Wei Tanzhi was definitely not a useless son of a noble family.

"Master is able to plan and win the battle from a distance. I admire you!"

"Hahaha~"

An Jishi smiled and said:
"What wisdom is nothing but floating clouds. After all, only by relying on one's own strength can one achieve great results with only a little effort. As a teacher, I have the hope of becoming a martial saint. The imperial court will not easily attack me. Only then will I be qualified to fight against the Wei family in the capital. Sometimes, right and wrong are irrelevant. Only when we sit at the same table, can we be qualified to discuss right and wrong with others."

"Disciples are taught."

Qiu Zhen deeply agreed with this.

Without the support of Master An Jishi, this matter would probably have come to nothing.

If he wanted to vent his anger, he would probably have to endure humiliation for a while before he could do so.

However, being slapped in the face afterwards is not as satisfying and clear as fighting back on the spot.

"Master, will this matter affect us later? In Medicine King Valley."

"You don't need to think too much. Yaowang Valley won't have any opinion on you. At most, they will blame me."

"This time, Medicine King Valley was indeed implicated and caught in the middle of a storm. The Sect Leader seized on this opportunity and used both defense and attack to get us, the master and the disciples, closer to Medicine King Valley."

An Jishi looked indifferent and sighed:
"Well, I was originally planning to have you brothers serve in Medicine King Valley and gain some experience. It just so happens that this opportunity came up, so I'll give the headmaster some face."

Qiu Zhen was slightly stunned.

Master An Jishi's words were incoherent and at first glance, you might not understand what was going on.

However, after careful consideration, he discovered the hidden meaning behind the words.

This time, An Jishi beat Wei Tanzhi violently, and the entire Medicine King Valley was implicated. In the past few days, the disciples of Medicine King Valley were worried about being implicated. Many people complained and even hated their master and disciples.

However, the head of Yaowang Valley knew the situation clearly.

After the storm subsided, the head of the sect complained about Master An Jishi verbally, but in fact he asked them to get close to Medicine King Valley and not be unfamiliar with it, for fear that Master An Jishi would become a rising star one day and become estranged from Medicine King Valley.

This is why Master An Jishi had such emotion.

"Master, my second brother, third sister and I are all going to Medicine King Valley to serve as errands? Are we going to the main gate of Medicine King Valley?"

Qiu Zhen was a little hesitant.

In Aoki Castle, he had the blessed land to help him practice, and he was familiar with the local area and was doing very well. He was somewhat reluctant to suddenly change to another place.

To leave this place, one must at least reach the late stage of "refining essence into qi", and have the ability to generate inner scenes in the body and control qi and wander the spirit.

"That's not necessary."

An Jishi shook his head and said with a smile:

"Xiao Zhen, you have a talent for finding spiritual herbs and precious medicines. You must have noticed that since the outbreak of the immortal miracle, the production of spiritual herbs and precious medicines in the mountains has been extremely rich."

"indeed so."

Qiu Zhen nodded. No one understood this phenomenon better than him.

In fact, in the past year, he has been immersed in cultivation and seldom went out to look for treasures. It was just Bai Zhu who wandered around the mountains by himself, looking for treasures everywhere, and his harvest was extremely rich.

It was much easier to find spiritual herbs and precious medicines than before. Because of this, Qingmu County became more and more lively. Many treasure hunters and people from the underworld came here to make a living. Businessmen and travelers gathered here. All parties paid more and more attention to Qingmu City and continued to increase their investment.

Today, it has become the most lively and prosperous city in Changle Prefecture besides the provincial capital, and has attracted much attention.

"The headmaster plans to build another mountain gate in Qingmu territory to serve as the sect's base. The headmaster will personally supervise the operation, and a group of elders will assist him."

Good guy!
The gate of Yaowang Valley is going to be moved to Qingmu
Qiu Zhen was secretly shocked and a little surprised, but after careful consideration, he understood why Yaowang Valley was so generous.

The Qingmu territory is extremely rich. Yaowang Valley deals with magical herbs and precious medicines. This place is an absolute blessed land for Yaowang Valley.

With such an opportunity in front of us, who can sit still?

Even though the Qingmu area is dangerous, we have to do this for the future development of Yaowang Valley.

If Yaowang Valley does not come to Qingmu to develop, other forces in Changle Mansion will dare to give it a try. As one side gains strength while the other loses strength, the outcome is self-evident.

Qiu Zhen was not surprised at all. Instead, he was interested in the tasks and rewards of Yaowang Valley.

"Master, what is my job in Medicine King Valley? I have just entered Xiantian. I heard that there will be rewards in Medicine King Valley. What will they be?"

"Hahaha~"

An Jishi smiled:

"Tomorrow, you will follow your senior brothers and sisters to the gate of Yaowang Valley. You will know after you meet the headmaster. However, with your strength as innate martial artists, if you are not the actual helmsman, you will be a worshiper of the same status."

An Jishi waved his hand and said:

"These past few days, I have been dealing with the affairs of the imperial court and have no time to care about your cultivation. How is it going? After entering the Xiantian stage, do you have any confusion in your cultivation?"

"I'm not confused, but I am curious."

Qiu Zhen recalled the scene where his master An Jishi used his body-protecting energy to resist the [Thousand Bull Divine Crossbow], and couldn't help asking:
"Master, that day you used your body-protecting energy to resist the Thousand Bull Divine Crossbow. Was it the body-protecting skill [Endless Life Iron Wood Body] of [Medicine King's Immortality Skill]? Why does it seem a bit different?"

Being proficient in archery, he was well aware of the terrifying power of the Thousand Bull Divine Crossbow.

Master An Jishi did not use any other means, and was able to withstand the attack simply by relying on his body-protecting energy and physical skills. However, [Eternal Iron Wood Body] does not have such ability.

"Of course it's not [Eternal Iron Wood Body]."

An Jishi shook his head:

"Although the method I practice is derived from the [Medicine King's Immortality Technique], it is actually very different. This method of body refining belongs only to me. It has not yet been finalized and is constantly evolving."

"So, I didn't teach you, nor did I teach your brothers and sisters. I only taught them the [Medicine King's Immortality Skill]."

"Our Medicine King Valley's [Medicine King Immortality Skill] is moderate and peaceful, which is most suitable for practicing in the early stages of body refining. It will also be easy to refine the body again in the future."

As he spoke, An Jishi looked at Qiu Zhen with hope on his face:
"My disciple, you have extraordinary comprehension. In the early stage, you should practice one form-refining method honestly. In the future, when you have a broader vision and knowledge, you can learn from the strengths of many schools and find a path that suits you."

"Ok!"

Qiu Zhen nodded slightly.

This was exactly what he planned. In the early stage, he practiced the [Nine Turns to Dan Gong]. After achieving some success, he began to use the [Tian Yan Forty-Nine Divine Pearls] to deduce his own path.

To some extent, he and An Jishi are the same kind of people.

The path that An Jishi took was exactly the path he would have to take in the future. Becoming An Jishi's disciple meant that he had found a guide on the path of spiritual practice.

Correspondingly, for An Jishi, accepting Qiu Zhen as his disciple meant he had truly found a successor.

This "legacy" is not a certain technique or martial arts, but a heritage of seeking truth.

If the two people practiced the same Taoism, they would be Xu Jingyang and his master Wu Meng, who were both teacher and friend.

After the master and the disciple discussed the method of "Innate Form Refining", An Jishi might have remembered something and frowned slightly:

"Disciple, you have just entered the Xiantian realm, why are you suddenly asking about the body-protecting energy? It is not good to be greedy and reckless. You don't seem like an impulsive person."

Qiu Zhen sighed secretly.

He is not just entering the innate stage. It won't be long before he will be able to advance to the middle stage of refining essence into Qi, condense the true energy to protect his body, and manifest his divine power every day. He is not being greedy for quick success and making reckless advances.

But this matter is not easy to say in person.

So, he thought about it and considered:
"Master, a few days ago, a man named Mei Qingshan suddenly came to visit me. He seemed to have a great destiny. He said that I had the same destiny as him and that we would have a fight in the future. This man is quite powerful and I'm afraid he has entered the Xiantian Zhen Gang realm."

"I see!"

An Jishi suddenly realized, and then he also showed a solemn expression:

"With the Demon Suppression Division's move, I'm sure outsiders won't dare to provoke us easily. However, your battle is a matter of destiny, and it's of great importance. There's no guarantee that the other party won't use despicable means to secretly ambush and kill you."

While thinking, An Jishi thought:

"You have learned the innate martial arts [True Yang Sword Technique] and have excellent archery skills. You have all the offensive martial arts you need, but the only thing you lack is a superior body movement and light skill to save your life. I have a very powerful body movement and light skill to teach you. If you learn this skill, you will be able to run away from an innate Zhen Gang realm master even if you cannot defeat him."

The most amazing light Kung Fu skills!

Qiu Zhen's heart moved and he immediately became interested.

Judging from Master An Jishi's perspective, the most powerful person he mentioned must be extraordinary.

"Please give me some advice, Master."

"Ok!"

An Jishi nodded slightly, his face full of emotion:

"This light skill is called [Ride the Wind and Step on the Mist] and it originated from the Taoist magic [Ride the Wind]. Immortals ride the wind in the sky and fly in all directions, which is very elegant. I, the master, comprehended this light skill [Ride the Wind and Step on the Mist] from the Taoist magic. If you learn this skill at the Xiantian martial arts master level, you can step on the tip of the wind and fly in the air."

(End of this chapter)