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Chapter 391 Zhang Yuanzhu: This is troublesome! (4000)

On the silver boat, Fa Yan stretched out his hand and gently brushed away the bloodstains on the young man's fingers.

"Brother Dao, it's easiest to kill that bear demon with magic. Why bother fighting it in close combat?"

"Since my body-refining technique has improved, I naturally want to give it a try."

Zhang Yuanzhu chuckled, reached out with his free hand, and a storage bag appeared, which he handed over.

"A little bit of flesh and blood from a Qi Condensation Realm demon beast is quite precious. Everyone who sees it can have a share. Take it."

The legal representative, standing to the side, frowned slightly and interjected:
"We Buddhist disciples abstain from meat and fish; please retract this statement."

Before he could finish speaking, a slender hand had already taken the storage bag.

Fa Yan, with a smile on her pretty face, glanced at her senior sister and slowly spoke:
"My senior sister's understanding of Buddhism is ultimately lacking; she has not been able to achieve the state of 'wine and meat pass through the intestines, but I sit in my heart.'"

“Whether it’s spiritual grain or flesh and blood, they are ultimately just resources and external things. Why care so much? What we seek is the Great Dao, not these rules and constraints.”

A flash of Buddha light appeared in his palm, and the storage bag vanished.

The woman used her other hand to wipe away the bloodstains on the young man before slowly withdrawing it.

Her expression took on a slightly solemn tone:
"Did you discover anything during your conversation with Jinxia Sect?"

Zhang Yuanzhu remained silent, his eyes deep, as he gently stroked the long, white ruler with his hand.

After a moment, with her eyes half-closed, she slowly uttered two words:

"The Six Desires!"

Then, he fell silent.

Given his relationship with the Holy Maiden of Six Desires Peak, he was quite familiar with the methods of this peak and naturally noticed the clues.

Moreover, since he controlled the original painted skin of the Divine Origin, the paper doll of Qingmu Mountain, and the traces of the Six Desires Peak reappeared on the Riverbed of the Passing River, he inevitably thought of the division of power among the major demonic paths when he was in the Fallen Demon Valley.

"The Puppet Sect's Six Desires Peak is the most unpredictable and mysterious lineage within the demonic path."

Fa Yan frowned, his eyes filled with genuine disgust.

Liuyu Peak is adept at manipulating the seven emotions and six desires, while Buddhist disciples advocate a mind as still as water, untouched by worldly dust.

The two families have been at odds since ancient times, and have developed a considerable grudge. It was only after the demonic path was driven to the borderlands more than a thousand years ago that the relationship eased somewhat.

Zhang Yuanzhu looked straight ahead, gazing at the mountains and rivers, lost in thought.

'The Flowing River Plain is practically riddled with holes from all the seepage; I wonder if the righteous cultivators have even noticed.'

'Will his next stop be able to see the most mysterious and unpredictable sacred peak within the Puppet Sect, and that senior sister?'

The young man's lips curled into a smile, a hint of smugness in his expression; this escort was getting more and more interesting.

With a flick of his sleeve, a golden bell appeared, its mouth facing upwards.

In the blink of an eye, four bear paws appeared.

"The journey is long, so let's put aside our other matters for now and treat you to a meal of bear meat."

Fa Yan gazed at the scarlet flesh and blood, and the life essence emanating from it, and stroked his palm, exclaiming in admiration:
"Even I rarely eat a demonic bear that is at the second step of the Condensation Realm."

Extending its hand, it grasped the bear's paw and began to clean its fur.

Zhang Yuanzhu then took out the matching spiritual herbs and fruits from his storage bag as ingredients.

The two had a clear division of labor and quickly prepared the ingredients.

bang bang bang~
Four bear paws were thrown into the bell one after another.

Fa Yan took out spiritual water from his bosom and poured it into the golden bell, while Zhang Yuanzhu placed the selected spiritual items into it one by one.

Then, he gently patted the bell with his palm.

boom!
Crimson-gold flames burned from the bell, intense and dazzling, like a golden sun.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn has passed, the rich fragrance has already spread from the bell mouth and filled the flying boat.

Strands of life essence, transformed into rosy light, drifted out, gathering and dispersing like clouds and mist.

“Almost done.”

Zhang Yuanzhu chuckled and waved his hand.

Three jade platters appeared on the deck. Two of them were empty, while one was filled with spiritual fruits, spiritual medicines, and some vegetarian dishes.

"Come, fellow Daoists, please sit down."

Immediately, the young man sat down cross-legged.

Fa Yan nodded and sat down opposite the young man.

He remained silent and sat down in front of the jade plate filled with spiritual fruits.

Zhang Yuanzhu reached out and gently tapped the golden bell, sending streams of light flying out and landing on the jade plate.

The radiance faded, revealing a crystal-clear bear paw.

Fa Yan flipped his hand, took out a teapot, poured three cups of tea, pushed it to the opposite side, and handed a cup to his senior sister.

"Brother Daoist, Senior Sister, please!"

After speaking, he picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

Without hesitation, Zhang Yuanzhu picked up the teacup in front of him and took a small sip.

Then, he began to eat the bear meat with gusto.

The flesh and blood melted upon entering the mouth, and strands of life essence surged into the body.

tasty!

In a flash, he swallowed a large chunk of flesh.

In an instant, his entire body glowed, and wisps of vital energy overflowed, only to be suppressed back into his body by his overwhelming will.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the entire bear paw was eaten.

Zhang Yuanzhu scooped out another one and ate it.

Compared to the youth's unrestrained nature, Fa Yan was undoubtedly much more refined, picking up the bear meat and swallowing it in small bites.

However, before she had even taken a few bites, the life essence contained in the flesh and blood, as well as the medicinal power of various spiritual herbs and fruits, caused the woman's skin to glow with a radiant light.

The woman put down her chopsticks, glanced at the young man who was wolfing down his food, and looked helpless.

Although both are at the Foundation Establishment stage, the gap between them is too great.

Lost in thought, he clasped his hands together and began the refining process.

As for the legal provisions, pick up the fruit and take a small bite.

He swallowed a spiritual fruit, his gaze sweeping over his junior sister and fellow Daoist, a hint of conflict in his eyes.

A moment later, she stretched out her jade hand and placed it on the golden bell.

"If you indulge in meat, you will either be possessed by demons or your Buddhist heart will be shattered." A deep voice came from in front of me.

Zhang Yuanzhu raised his head, looking at the legal code with an indifferent expression:
"The rules of Buddhism are for you to follow. If you follow her example, your end will be miserable."

"Brother Dao, you underestimate me."

Legal sighed softly, but withdrew his hand as promised and picked up the spiritual fruit to take a bite.

Zhang Yuanzhu looked away, offered no explanation, and continued eating the bear meat.

One of the bear paws was as big as a millstone; its flesh and bones were torn apart and devoured.

Time passed by, and the three of them drank tea, ate food, and chatted.

After an unknown amount of time, the elixir was finished, the bear paw was eaten, and Fayan and Fading departed one after another.

Zhang Yuanzhu sat cross-legged on the deck, flicking his sleeves, and the mess on the floor disappeared, leaving it as clean as ever.

He stretched out his palm, and a jade-colored shield with a concave center appeared in his palm.

This was the magical weapon used by Silver Bear, and it naturally became a trophy after he killed Silver Bear.

He gently stroked the jade shield with his five fingers, feeling the warmth emanating from his fingertips.

Top grade spiritual weapon!

Then, the young man murmured to himself:
'Take control!'

In an instant, the jade shield vanished.

The mirror composed of red, blue, and purple divine light deep within my soul has also undergone some changes.

Control: [Level 2] Jade Shield (Ability: Grove)

"Motegi?"

Zhang Yuanzhu frowned slightly as he carefully sensed the changes in his body.

A strange instinct arises within the body.

His hand fell, stroking the deck.

In an instant, a sapling sprouted from the deck, rapidly growing larger and transforming into a giant tree.

"Wood-attribute offensive techniques?"

Zhang Yuanzhu muttered to himself.

Such a characteristic is almost useless; he never lacks offensive means.

Unless one cultivates a wood-attribute technique during the Condensation Realm, the [Characteristic] Lush Wood will have some effect.

He has not yet decided on the next cultivation attribute technique for his next realm.

The young man looked helpless.

With a thought, the jade shield reappeared in his palm. His mind trembled slightly, and streams of magical power surged into the jade shield like a tidal wave, erasing the bear demon's mark and leaving his own trace.

The refining of the spiritual artifact was completed in about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Zhang Yuanzhu put the jade shield into his bosom, took out the meteorite and placed it on his abdomen, and began to cultivate.

The silver boat sailed south, passing mountains, rivers, and villages one by one.

Seven days passed before a magnificent immortal city, stretching for hundreds of miles, finally came into view.

Zhang Yuanzhu stood at the bow of the boat, a smile playing on his lips.

We've finally found the immortal city; we can begin preparing the materials for body refinement.

Lost in thought, the jade boat descended and landed at the city gate.

He leaped down and carried the two women toward the city.

He did not conceal his appearance, or rather, given his current situation, there was no need for him to.

Qingyangzhai is scheming something, and even the Golden Core True Monarch and his fellow disciples will not make a move.
The Du family was forced to retreat not long ago, and they will not appear before him unless they have the intention of sacrificing a peak-level Nascent Soul cultivator.

As for the other righteous sects, he alone can handle them.

As Zhang Yuanzhu strode forward, he exuded a faint divine aura, his hair flowing freely, giving him an ethereal, otherworldly charm.

It stands as the center of the world, attracting one gaze after another.

"Such talent, whose disciple is this?"

"The younger generation is truly terrifying. Just a wisp of their aura leaked out, and I felt as if my skin was about to crack."

"His blood and energy flow like a dragon, and his ethereal beauty is otherworldly. What a prodigy!"

Praises rang out from all around, but they did not stir the slightest ripple in the young man's heart.

tower!
Zhang Yuanzhu paused slightly, looked up at the inscription on the city gate.

"Red Departure City, a nice name."

He took another step and led the two women into the city.

Boom~
The filth and turbidity of the world rushed towards me.

The noise, hawking, and laughter were incessant.

One by one, the monks walked the streets, and faint spiritual light emanated from the shops on both sides of the road.

"Even though I've seen it many times, the hustle and bustle of this world still makes me nostalgic."

Zhang Yuanzhu rested his arm on the long, white ruler, stepped forward, and admired the bustling world.

The three of them continued on their way, exploring and enjoying the sights, immersing themselves in the bustling scene.

The tension in their hearts caused by the conquest eased slightly.

However, wherever they went, they attracted one gaze after another.

Young people, in particular, are like immortals descending to earth, walking among the world, making all living beings unconsciously want to get closer.

"Brother Dao's demeanor is unparalleled, captivating all who behold him."

Fa Yan sighed softly, his expression complex.

Zhang Yuan turned his gaze to the shop next door, changing the subject:

"The Truth-Seeking Chamber of Commerce is quite interesting."

Upon entering Qingmu Mountain, the first shop one enters is the Qiuzhen Chamber of Commerce. This is the same as when one travels across millions of miles of mountains and rivers to the riverbed of Shichuan.

"Let's go in and take a look."

As the words drifted by, they took their first steps and entered the shop.

Legal terms and legal provisions followed closely behind.

"Three seniors, may I ask what you require? The Seeking Truth Treasure Pavilion will certainly not disappoint you."

A female cultivator dressed in a black dress, with a curvaceous figure and long hair reaching her waist, walked over with a respectful expression.

Zhang Yuanzhu's gaze swept across the counter inside the shop, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes. There was no spiritual item he wanted.

However, we need to inquire further to determine the specifics.

"Xiao Yan, you may leave now. I will speak with this fellow Daoist." The dignified-looking middle-aged man walked out from the side hall.

He looked solemn, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Fellow Daoists, I am the shopkeeper. Please come with me to the side hall for a chat."

The young man sensed the sincerity in the shopkeeper's words and nodded slightly.

"Can!"

Zhang Yuanzhu followed the middle-aged man into a room to the side.

Crunch!

The gate was closed, isolating the inside from the outside.

The shopkeeper bent slightly and bowed as he spoke:
"The manager of the Qiuzhen Chamber of Commerce in Chili City greets Senior Zhang."

Zhang Yuanzhu was not surprised at all that the middle-aged man had discovered his identity; he lightly gripped the long ruler in his hand.

"We are both Foundation Establishment cultivators, so we can address each other as equals."

After a pause, let's get straight to the point:

"I've come here to buy some poisons."

"Do you have Crimson Thunder Bee, Spirit Fusion Flower, and Tailless Black Serpent in your shop?"

The middle-aged shopkeeper thought quickly, then shook his head after a moment.

"The tailless black snake and the red-blooded thunder bee are both highly poisonous creatures."

"Among them, the tailless black snake is corrupted by spiritual consciousness and damages potential. If the righteous path encounters it, they will either kill it directly or secretly keep it and will not sell it."

"After all, this kind of poison is too sinister and vicious, and is not tolerated by the righteous path."

The shopkeeper's brow furrowed, and his voice grew even lower:
"The Crimson Thunder Bee is slightly less venomous and prefers to eat the pollen of the Burning Thunder Flower. There is a cultivator who often buys this pollen at the shop. That person lives in the west of the city and may have poisonous bees. Senior, you can go and take a look."

This practice of directly revealing the location of guests and selling spiritual items undoubtedly violates the ethics of the Chamber of Commerce.

But faced with the crimson figure before him, the middle-aged shopkeeper did not hesitate for a moment.

Zhang Yuanzhu gave the middle-aged man a deep look, then nodded slightly.

"I understand. I won't make things difficult for the Truth-Seeking Chamber of Commerce."

His double pupils were half-closed, and his five fingers lightly tapped the long ruler.

"Any news about the Spirit Fusion Flower?"

The middle-aged man remained silent for a moment, then slowly spoke:
"The Spirit-Melting Flower is extremely rare, and it is also a highly poisonous substance that dissolves spiritual consciousness. It was completely looted by the demonic sects that withdrew a thousand years ago, so it should no longer exist in the Past River Plain."

"Is that so?"

Zhang Yuanzhu gripped the measuring ruler tightly with his five fingers, various thoughts flashing through his mind before settling down one by one.

It seems the matter of fusing spirit flowers will have to be left to the demonic cultivators, and there are quite a few vermin in the Past River Plain.

He then obtained the beekeeper's exact location from the shopkeeper.

He raised his palm, and a radiant light shone between his five fingers, revealing a jade bottle.

This is spiritual water obtained from the site of a primordial immortal, and it is exceptionally excellent.

Zhang Yuanzhu raised his palm and tossed it toward the shopkeeper.

"A kind of spiritual water will serve as payment for answering this question."

Without waiting for the shopkeeper's response, he turned around and strode towards the door.

Crunch!

The door swung open, and three figures gradually disappeared into the distance.

The middle-aged shopkeeper turned his gaze back to the jade bottle in his palm, carefully sensing its contents.

"what!"

"Spiritual water containing a trace of law is not bad at all."

The shopkeeper looked satisfied and carefully put away the spiritual water.

the other side.

Zhang Yuanzhu, Fayan, and Fading walked side by side toward the west of the city.

As they walked forward, the three figures became increasingly blurred, and wisps of mist rose, enveloping them.

After an incense stick had burned, the young man stopped in front of a courtyard and observed it carefully.

Stepping forward, fingers slightly bent, I gently knocked on the door.

Boom boom boom!
A crisp knock echoed through the room.

Soon, a jumble of footsteps echoed from the courtyard.

Crunch!

The door was ajar, and a girl peered through the crack, speaking timidly:
"Seniors, are you here looking for Grandpa?"

"My grandfather is in seclusion and I'm afraid he cannot entertain you. Please go back first."

Zhang Yuanzhu's gaze was deep as he swept across the courtyard, and he sighed softly.
"It's a bit troublesome!"

(End of this chapter)