This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

Chapter 20: The group departs from Maoshan, and Qian Yuan bestows a spiritual treasure.

Upon hearing his master recount such past events, Zhong Bai frowned deeply.

It seems that Tengteng Town is not a place that a Qi Refining cultivator like him can enter in the short term.

However, Zhong Bai didn't quite understand.

"Master, according to you, that golden-armored corpse king has been severely injured. Why didn't other sects send Foundation Establishment Peak or Golden Core True Monarch to kill it in advance?"

Zhong Bai didn't understand this.

"Hey, you're dreaming, kid. Let me tell you the truth: I don't know about other sects when it comes to Golden Core True Monarchs, but they definitely exist in Maoshan. By the way, your Uncle-Master Ming is a genuine Golden Core True Monarch!"

but……

Even a Golden Core True Monarch wouldn't be entirely confident in killing a half-step flying zombie. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is becoming increasingly scarce, and the amount of spiritual energy that a Golden Core True Monarch can draw upon is also decreasing, making it difficult to unleash the true power of a Golden Core True Monarch.

Forcibly killing a half-step flying zombie could very likely result in being severely injured or even being dragged down with it.

Do you think... a cultivator who has reached this level would take this risk?

These words stumped Zhong Bai. Indeed, people are selfish. The purpose of cultivators is to become immortals and ancestors, and to live forever. To choose to fight to the death with a half-step flying zombie is, frankly, very foolish.

"Have you figured it out?"
Hehe, so the Buddhist Golden Core expert only launched a sneak attack to severely injure the opponent, and then took the opportunity to seal him away, and that was it.

As for the future, whether this half-step flying zombie will break the seal and appear in the world, or even become a true flying zombie, is anyone's business.
Even if the sky falls, there are always tall people to hold it up. Who knows how many old guys are still hiding in the blessed lands of various Taoist and Buddhist sects...

When he said this, Master Qian Yuan was clearly a little guilty. After all, Maoshan was very secretive. Master Qian Yuan vaguely knew some things, but only the successive leaders of the sect could truly know the secrets about the blessed lands.

“Master, I understand what you are thinking. Don’t worry, I’m not foolish enough to think that I can break into Tengteng Town with my current strength.”

Master, after I descend the mountain, please take good care of yourself. I will certainly take your safety very seriously!

Master, please take care...

Zhong Bai wanted to go down the mountain; the longer he delayed, the more reluctant he became.

Master Qian Yuan treated him like his own son, and tried every means to keep him safe in Maoshan.

And myself...

"Tsk tsk tsk, you're quite carefree. Don't worry, your master won't try to keep you, you heartless brat, but..."

What we really need to be wary of down in the mountains has never been demons, but rather the human heart!

Remember, the Maoshan precepts forbid the indiscriminate killing of innocents, but those who are not innocent, hehe, my disciple, you must not show mercy!

amount……

Zhong Bai was somewhat alarmed. It seemed that his master was quite experienced, as he had even pointed out this point clearly. Well, it was a pity that Zhong Bai was not a soft-hearted person.

"Master, I understand!"

"Sigh, it's good that you understand, it's good that you understand. Finally, I'll give you something good..."

After saying that, Master Qian Yuan reached into his robes and a delicate little ring appeared in his palm.

"Hmph, this is a rare treasure, the Qiankun Ring. It has a space inside that can store magical artifacts and other items. Only a Golden Core True Monarch has the ability to refine it."

"Now, it's up to you."

After saying that, the Qiankun Ring fell into Zhong Bai's palm, and Qian Yuan Zhenren disappeared from the spot like a gust of wind.

He didn't want to see Zhong Bai leave; sometimes, escaping wasn't so bad.

Zhong Bai looked at the Qiankun Ring in his hand, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Master, your disciple kowtows to express his deepest gratitude. Your disciple has descended the mountain, and within ten years, your disciple will make you proud!"

Taking a deep breath, Zhong Bai strode resolutely down Maoshan Mountain.

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The Corpse-Driving Hall. At this moment, Si Mu was clinging tightly to his master's leg, refusing to let go.

“Master, your disciple is about to descend the mountain to establish a training ground. But as you know, your disciple does not possess powerful supernatural abilities to protect him. Can you bear to watch your disciple, all alone and helpless, encounter demons in the deep mountains and forests, powerless to fight back?”

As she spoke, a few tears were forced out of her eyes.

Despite his pitiful appearance, the Immortal Changsheng remained unmoved, his face turning as black as ink, and he gritted his teeth.

"Four Eyes, let go!"

"No! Master, this disciple is truly afraid..."

Upon hearing this, the Immortal Changsheng could no longer hold back.

"What are you afraid of!"
I told you to take whatever you wanted from the Corpse-Driving Hall and pack it up to take down the mountain, but you went and not only looted all my talismans and bronze sword, but you even tried to sneak away with your master's statue.

What's wrong? You've run into trouble, and you want to summon your grandmaster's spirit directly?
All that aside, you actually dared to plot against your master, wanting me to spare a bronze-armored corpse for you to protect you. Do you even have the power to control a bronze-armored corpse?
"I'm so unlucky to have a disciple like you!"

The Immortal Changsheng couldn't hold back any longer and started cursing incessantly, but Si Mu acted as if he hadn't heard a thing.

"Master, the bronze-armored corpse won't work, but I should be able to barely control the jumping zombie. At worst, I'll just take the jumping zombie with me..."

As for the bronze-armored zombie, Master can send it down the mountain after the disciple reaches the sixth level of Qi Refining.

"Look how considerate I am, not even asking Master for the Silver-Armored Corpse King, and Master is still so stingy."

"Hey, with my fiery temper, you little brat actually had designs on your master, the Silver Armored Corpse King?"
You're really something, Four Eyes. Sigh, never mind, I'm really scared of you. You're only at the third level of Qi Refining, so controlling the bronze-armored zombie is impossible for you. You're also very likely to be attacked by the jumping zombie.

With your grandmaster's statue here, it's easy to summon your grandmaster's spirit through the invocation technique, so I don't need to worry about safety at all.

Here's what we'll do: when you reach the sixth level of Qi Refining, I'll personally send the Jumping Zombie down the mountain to you.

"Now, can you finally let go of your master?"

Hearing this, Si Mu's face lit up with joy. He didn't care about the resentful look his master gave him. He chuckled and quickly tidied his clothes and hurriedly packed up.

After Si Mu left, Chang Sheng Zhenren looked towards the tree in the distance.

"I've made Senior Brother Qian Yuan laugh at me."

Well, after leaving the Hall of Law Enforcement, Master Qian Yuan came to the Hall of Corpse Driving. It's true that he couldn't bear the separation from his master and disciple, but it was quite interesting to see others reluctant to part.

"It's alright. Junior Brother Changsheng is naturally carefree, and although Junior Nephew Simu is a bit eccentric, he is also sincere."

The only downside is that you're too ambitious, haha, you even had designs on your junior brother's innate silver-armored corpse king, how filial!

Upon hearing this, the Immortal Changsheng's face darkened instantly, but he quickly smiled.

“It’s good to play around. Cultivation is inherently tedious and boring. In all these years with four eyes, Junior Brother really doesn’t feel bored.”

"That's true."

Master Qian Yuan's gaze remained calm. Indeed, although the four eyes were noisy, they were also quite interesting.

"Has Junior Nephew Zhong Bai already descended the mountain?"

The Immortal of Longevity asked, otherwise why would his usually reclusive senior brother be wandering around his Corpse-Driving Hall?

"That's right, we gave him the Qiankun Ring and then sent him down the mountain."

Upon hearing this, the Immortal of Longevity's lips twitched.

"Tsk, Senior Brother really feels sorry for Junior Nephew Zhong Bai. The Qiankun Ring can only be refined by a Golden Core True Monarch, and it is very valuable. Even I, Junior Brother, only have one, which was left to me by Master..."

“Junior brother is not bad either. The main hall has been almost emptied by Junior Nephew Four Eyes. Don’t you feel sorry for him?”

The two looked at each other, smiling broadly.

To put it bluntly, they are all the same kind of people.

(End of this chapter)