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

Chapter 177 Wanted! Dragon King's Book

The shop of Chonglou Chamber of Commerce?
Qiu Zhen frowned slightly.

Why did the Demon Suppression Division seal off the Chonglou Chamber of Commerce's shop for no reason?

Immediately, his eyes fell on Liu Anqing and Kang Zhuangyuan.

"When we came back from the city, the Liang Mansion was still fine."

"Yes, Manager Liang was in a good mood at the time. He even invited us to have a meal. He was in a very good mood and didn't seem to have encountered any trouble."

Liu Anqing and Kang Zhuangyuan were also confused and very surprised by the sudden situation.

They had just returned from Liang Mansion in Qingmu City and everything seemed to be going well, but they never expected that Chonglou Chamber of Commerce would run into trouble right after that.

The expressions of the two suddenly became subtle.

This matter involves the Demon Suppression Division, so it is no small matter.

As the saying goes, a county magistrate destroys a family, and a demon-suppressing officer exterminates an entire clan.

If you anger the county magistrate, at most your family will be ruined, but it won't involve outsiders.

But if the Demon Suppression Division takes action and gets involved in a major "demon" case, it will be a different story.

The court attached great importance to "demons and evil spirits".

It is better to kill a thousand by mistake than to let one go.

Since this matter involves a "demon case", everyone would stay away from it, for fear of getting into trouble and being associated with it.

At the entrance of Guangling City, merchants, peddlers, and people from the underworld were all watching the excitement from afar, and a vacuum zone was formed in front of the Chonglou Chamber of Commerce shop.

No one dared to approach, for fear of being targeted by the Demon Suppression Division and implicated.

of course there are exceptions.

Qiu Zhen leaped over the crowd and appeared in front of the shop.

A group of martial artists from the Demon Suppression Division were extremely alert. They noticed the movement and immediately surrounded and drove the enemy away. However, after seeing who was coming, they were all startled and then silently put down their weapons.

"Which bastard."

Wu Chuanfeng noticed the commotion and came out of the shop, cursing as if he was going to call someone to task. However, as soon as he left the shop and saw the newcomer, his scolding stopped abruptly, and a complex expression appeared on his face:
"That's Doctor Qiu."

"Captain Wu, long time no see."

Qiu Zhen nodded slightly and walked into the shop as if nothing had happened.

Wu Chuanfeng was stunned when he saw this.

If someone else trespassed without warning when the Demon Suppression Division had sealed off the area, he would reprimand them sternly, without hesitation, even if they were a congenital master.

But, this person is Qiu Zhen
After thinking about it, Wu Chuanfeng still didn't speak, or even take action.

Amid the astonished gazes of the crowd of onlookers, he silently followed Qiu Zhen into the yard.

"Good fellow, Qiu Zhen is really powerful now. If he breaks in like this, the Demon Suppression Division won't dare to say a word."

Kang Zhuangyuan opened his mouth and felt a great shock in his heart.

Can you just barge in when the Demon Suppression Division has sealed off the area?
Liu Anqing didn't say anything, but he was equally shaken in his heart.

Inside the courtyard of Chonglou Chamber of Commerce shop.

A group of demon-suppressing martial artists captured and tied up the shop assistants and martial artists of the Chonglou Chamber of Commerce. Officials in black robes were counting the goods. The scene was busy and noisy.

Qiu Zhen broke in without permission, and the demon-suppressing martial artists and officials were a little surprised, but none of them said anything.

No one greeted Qiu Zhen, nor did they expel her. The scene was unexpectedly harmonious.

Wu Chuanfeng followed behind, looking helpless:

"Sir, what can I do for you?"

Qiu Zhen didn't reply, but looked around and frowned slightly.

The Demon Suppression Division’s seizure was not an ordinary one, it was a complete “house raid”.

It seems that Chonglou Chamber of Commerce is in a lot of trouble.

Qiu Zhen's heart sank, and he turned to look at Wu Chuanfeng beside him:
"What crime did the Chonglou Chamber of Commerce commit? They still owe me a large sum of money."

"Do they owe you money, sir?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Chuanfeng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Just don't come here to cause trouble.

After saying this, Wu Chuanfeng pondered for a moment and said:
"Sir, to be honest with you, this matter may be a bit troublesome."

Qiu Zhen had spent some time in the Demon Suppression Division and heard the hidden meaning behind the words:
"Did Chonglou Chamber of Commerce commit a major crime?"

"good."

Wu Chuanfeng nodded:
"The Chonglou Chamber of Commerce is suspected of colluding with demons, acting as a claw and tooth of the demon forces, and purchasing various medicinal materials for the demon forces."

Qiu Zhen frowned slightly:

"As a business association, dealing with various parties, it is unavoidable that they accidentally purchase medicinal materials for the demonic forces. It can be a big or small thing. Even if it is confirmed, according to the law, it will only confiscate the stolen money and at most an additional ransom. You are not trying to make money by taking advantage of this issue and making things difficult for them, right?"

"Look what you said."

Wu Chuanfeng smiled awkwardly, a little embarrassed, and explained:
"This time is different. Just an hour ago, our Demon Suppression Division went to the Liang Mansion. At first, we only summoned Manager Liang to cooperate with the investigation. We did not intend to embarrass him. At first, he was very cooperative and expressed his willingness to cooperate with the investigation on the spot. Unexpectedly, after leaving the city gate and on the way to the Demon Suppression Division in the suburbs, he suddenly attacked and injured the brothers of the Demon Suppression Division, and fled for fear of being punished."

Having said this, Wu Chuanfeng looked around and lowered his voice:

"According to what is said above, the strength Liang Wei displayed this time is very strange. He has actually reached the Great Perfection of the Xiantian Zhen Gang Realm."

"A year ago, he was only at the Xiantian Zhenqi realm. He fought with foreign forces in the arena for territory and lost many times. The Chamber of Commerce suffered heavy losses and its business continued to shrink."

"In just one year, Liang Wei's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. He is not like you, sir, who is gifted and has a destiny. His cultivation has improved so quickly. We suspect that he has received funding from demons and is deeply connected with them. That's why we quickly closed down the entire Chonglou Chamber of Commerce."

Wu Chuanfeng talked incessantly, explaining the whole story one by one.

"It's true."

Qiu Zhen's heart sank.

Wu Chuanfeng had no reason to lie to him at the moment. If this was true, there was indeed something wrong with Liang Wei.

The sudden surge in strength and the violent confrontation with the Demon Suppression Division...all these signs revealed that something was wrong with Liang Wei.

"Captain Wu, where are the other members of the Liang family?"

"Right now, our Demon Suppression Division is arresting people everywhere."
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Guangling Shikou Street.

"Captain Qiu, will the Demon Suppression Division come looking for us? Will we get into trouble later?"

Kang Zhuangyuan looked a little unnatural and a little worried.

They went to the Liang Mansion before the incident, and the Demon Suppression Division will definitely question them afterwards.

The Demon Suppression Division is a den of dragons and tigers.

Ordinary people who are sent to the Demon Suppression Bureau and involved in "demon cases" will get into trouble, no matter if they are serious or not.

"It's okay. If the Demon Suppression Division comes to question you, just tell them that I asked you to go to the Liang Mansion to ask for money."

Asking for money?

Liu Anqing and Kang Zhuangyuan were stunned, but they soon understood.

Qiu Zhen is planning to sever ties with the Liang family.

The two of them agreed in their hearts that since this case involved a demon, this marriage might come to an end and would not have a good result.

"Captain Qiu, we know how to respond."

"Ah."

Qiu Zhen nodded and ordered:
"If the Demon Suppression Division continues to bother me, I will come forward to settle it and will not let you get into any trouble."

When Liu Anqing and Kang Zhuangyuan heard this, they remembered the scene where Qiu Zhen forced his way into the shop and no Demon-Suppressing Martial Arts Master dared to stop him, and they immediately felt relieved.

Something happened to Chonglou Chamber of Commerce, so the matchmaking plan naturally fell through.

Liu Anqing and Kang Zhuangyuan returned to Guangling Pharmacy to work, while Qiu Zhen drove his horse straight to Qiujia Village.

Not long after.

Qiujia Village, Qiu House.

"What? Chonglou Chamber of Commerce colluded with demonic forces." When the eldest brother Qiu Qing, who was waiting for news at home, heard this, it was like a bolt from the blue. He was immediately uneasy and asked impatiently:
"What about Na Yin'er, how is she?"

"The Demon Suppression Division is looking for the Liang family. As for Sister Yin'er."

After Qiu Zhen finished speaking, he looked at his eldest brother with a leisurely gaze:

"Where is Sister Yin'er? Big brother, why do you need to ask me? I should ask you."

Qiu Qing was stunned:
"How did I know this?"

"Haha~"

Qiu Zhen stared at his elder brother Qiu Qing and caught a glimpse of the unnaturalness and panic that flashed across his face, and felt emotional.

The eldest brother, who has always been honest and simple, can't hide anything in front of him. He can tell whether someone is lying or not at a glance.

Sure enough.

He had guessed it just now in Guangling City.

During this year, no one knew that Liang Yin and her elder brother Qiu Qing were in love, so they must have had a "secret base" for their trysts.

If something unexpected happens at home, Liang Yin, who lacks a sense of security, is most likely to hide in places like this.

Besides, the two were in love, so it was reasonable for them to look for the eldest brother Qiu Qing first after the accident.

It was for this reason that he specifically instructed Liu Anqing and Kang Zhuangyuan in Guangling City to deal with the Demon Suppression Division's excuse that they went to Liang Mansion to ask for money instead of acting as a matchmaker, mainly to provide a cover.

"Brother, don't be so secretive. If Sister Yin'er is captured by the Demon Suppression Division, it will be extremely difficult to get her out."

"This"

Qiu Qing was still a little hesitant at first, but when he heard this, he suddenly came to his senses:
"Well, Yin'er did come to see me just now, little brother. Yin'er is a concubine's daughter. Her mother died early. She is not favored in the family. If there is a good thing, it will definitely not be her turn. She was implicated. She definitely did not collude with demons, nor did she practice forbidden techniques."

"Well, take me to find Sister Yin'er."

"it is good."

After saying this, the two brothers immediately left Qiu's house and left Qiu Village from the back mountain.

About half an hour later.

Qiu Qing took Qiu Zhen to the wild mountains outside Qiujia Village. After many twists and turns, they finally entered a cave.

Once you enter the cave, you'll feel the light suddenly.

Rays of sunlight shine through the gaps between the dense vines, illuminating the cave.

Inside the cave, there are pots, pans, stoves, tables and everything else. It has a very lively feel and one can tell at a glance that the two of them often come here to get together.

As soon as Qiu Qing entered the cave, he called out softly:
"Yin'er, it's me."

The cave was quiet, with only the sound of echoes.

No one responded.

Qiu Qing was startled, then quickly realized something and pointed at Qiu Zhen and said:
"This is my brother Qiu Zhen. I've told you many times that he is not a stranger, so you don't have to be nervous."

However, no one responded.

Qiu Qing wanted to call out, but Qiu Zhen spoke first:
"Brother, there is no one in the cave. She left."

Qiu Zhen is an immortal cultivator with a strong spiritual sense. Under his gaze, a mere acquired martial artist cannot hide at all.

"There seems to be a letter over there."

"what!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Qing's expression changed slightly, and he quickened his pace and came to the table in the cave.

Sure enough, there was a letter.

The ink has not yet dried, obviously it was left there not long ago.

Over the past year, in order to practice martial arts better, I also learned some characters. Especially after getting to know Liang Yin, it was no problem for me to read simple letters.

"This"

When Qiu Qing saw the letter, he suddenly became distraught.

Qiu Zhen who was standing by did not read the letter. His spiritual awareness was strong and he had already seen the contents of the letter.

Liang Yin left a letter and left.

He did not choose to stay here for fear of implicating Qiu Qing.

The Great Zhou Dynasty advocated strict laws and severe punishments, and paid close attention to connections, especially those involving "demon cases". If you were involved in them, you would be in trouble.

Soon, the two brothers returned to Qiujia Village.

After coming back, the eldest brother Qiu Qing suddenly became decadent, distraught and depressed.

Even though Qiu Zhen tried to comfort him with kind words, Qiu Qing remained unmoved. He was in a very low mood and seemed a little overwhelmed by the situation.

The Valley of Truth.

"She's a good girl."

Qiu Zhen sat cross-legged, feeling emotional.

After seeing the letter left by Liang Yin, all the worries in my heart were put to rest.

He was afraid that his honest and simple elder brother would be deceived by a bad woman and fall into a trap.

In order not to implicate her elder brother Qiu Qing, Liang Yin left a letter and left without saying goodbye.

This means that she is sincere and they are truly in love.

Finding true love is not easy.

As for whether the Liang family colluded with demons and whether Liang Yin practiced forbidden techniques, he didn't care that much.

After all, he himself is the "evil demon" in the eyes of outsiders.

"No matter what, let's get some information first."

Qiu Zhen casually took out the [Miro Palace] jade token from the [Jade Dragon Seal], sank his spiritual consciousness into it, and asked Fairy Yunrou and Yu Chanzi about the news of Chonglou Chamber of Commerce.

About a quarter of an hour later.

The jade talisman glowed.

Qiu Zhen picked up the [Miro Palace] and sank his spiritual consciousness into it. He saw that it was Yu Chanzi who replied to the message.

"Brother Qingwei, I know something about this matter. The shopkeeper Liang Wei resisted arrest and had a big fight with the Demon Suppression Division, which caused quite a stir in the immortal cultivation world of Changle Prefecture. Right now, many people are looking for him."

Qiu Zhen was slightly surprised.

Cause a sensation?

Although it is rare for a person from the Xiantian Zhenqi realm to break through to the Xiantian Zhen Gang realm, it is not likely to cause a sensation in the entire cultivation world of Changle Prefecture.

"Is there something behind this?"

"Not bad!"

Yu Chanzi chuckled:
"Liang Wei from Chonglou Chamber of Commerce seems to have obtained a book on alchemy and refined a golden elixir. This is why his cultivation level has skyrocketed and his strength has improved by leaps and bounds. The legendary external alchemy technique has reappeared in the world, attracting attention from all sides."

Qiu Zhen became interested:

"Alchemy book? What kind of alchemy book? How could it attract the attention of the entire Changle Prefecture's immortal cultivation world?"

"It is said that Liang Wei fought with the master of the Demon Suppression Division and revealed the secret method of the golden elixir in the [Jade Dragon Alchemy Book]."

"I heard that this [Jade Dragon Book of Alchemy] was the book of alchemy passed down by the Dragon King. The news broke out two years ago and caused a sensation, but no one has ever found the secret volume of the book of alchemy. Unexpectedly, Liang Wei from the Chonglou Chamber of Commerce got it. I don't know whether it is true or not."

Dragon King’s Dan Book?

Qiu Zhen was stunned.

If it was before, he might still be confused, but now, he vaguely understood it.

I heard that the Dragon King once refined the "Nine-transformation Immortal Pill" and it is not an exaggeration to say that the [Jade Dragon Pill Book] he left behind is the supreme secret book of external alchemy.

No wonder it caused a sensation.

After Yu Chanzi finished speaking, a look of longing appeared on her face:

"The Dragon King's Book of Elixirs. If you can get this book of elixirs, you will not only get the secret book of elixirs, but you may also be able to find the whereabouts of the legendary [Nine Revolutions Immortal Elixir]."

(End of this chapter)