The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 189 I am not a peerless genius

Song Qing understood and went back.

Jiang Man didn't know what he had realized, but hearing that he was going back to cultivate was good.

Nothing is more real than cultivation.

Perhaps everything will let him down, but his cultivation will certainly not.

His cultivation would become his strongest support, enabling him to take responsibility for his entire life.

Improving yourself is the most important thing to do.

Earning or borrowing spiritual energy is merely a means to improve one's cultivation level.

Therefore, Jiang Man didn't waste much time earning spiritual resources.

His progress has not stalled due to the spiritual source.

Otherwise, they would have started learning alchemy, formations, and talismans much earlier.

How could we waste our time?

After that, Luo Hu and others arrived one after another.

Of the five people, only Li Mo is a woman.

Zhao Tiankuo came alone, respectfully greeted them, and then stood to the side with his head down.

He dared not look directly at Jiang Man.

That's rather surprising.

Judging from his guards, the first impression one gets is that this person is also reckless and arrogant.

Looking back now, I realize that I had too much prejudice in my heart.

If the other party is like that inferior Golden Core cultivator, he doesn't plan to take them back.

It now appears that maintaining the normal procedure is sufficient.

"Everyone's here? Let's go."

Jiang Man casually swept the five people onto his flying sword.

Then he flew away on his sword.

High in the sky, Jiang Man looked down with deep emotion.

Back then, Senior Sister Yu also led him to the sect in the same way.

However, it seems that he knows far less than Senior Sister Yu this time.

For example, flight altitude.

He completely imitated Senior Sister Yu.

Secondly, he didn't get any investment slots this time.

I should have gotten one earlier.

"Senior," Luo Hu asked respectfully, "what is it like inside the sect?"

Jiang Man looked at the other person and said, "You asked the wrong question."

The other party was silent for a moment, then suddenly realized and handed over one hundred spirit resources.

Jiang Man then answered the other party's question.

So does everyone else.

Li Mo hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Senior, is Foundation Establishment difficult?"

"It's not difficult. As long as you finish the retake and get into the top fifty in the assessment, you'll be fine," Jiang Man said.

It's really not difficult.

He achieved Foundation Establishment without any difficulty, and Fang Yong also achieved Foundation Establishment in one year.

I haven't seen the other fellow villagers, but they should all be around this year.

Luo Hu asked curiously, "I heard that you were also number one in Yunqian Division. How long will it take me to catch up with you?"

Jiang Man pondered for a moment and said, "I have nothing to pursue. Perhaps it won't be long before you give up on this idea."

These people were too small to see his back at all.

Once this situation is confirmed, I think I'll give up.

There were no problems along the way, and Zhao Tiankuo didn't say anything.

Two days later, Jiang Man arrived at the sect.

As you approach, the area is bathed in rosy light, resembling a fairyland.

The nourishment from the spiritual energy also shocked the group.

Besides them, there were many other people flying in on swords.

It's exceptionally spectacular at this time of year.

"We've arrived." Jiang Man stopped in front of the sect and pointed out the direction for them.

Jiang Man was somewhat surprised to see them enter.

Is Zhao Tiankuo really that honest?

After Jiang Man left, Zhao Tiankuo, who had been keeping his head down, slightly raised his head and looked in the direction Jiang Man had left.

A glint of blue light flashed in his eyes: "Locked on."

Then he turned around and went to report for duty.

Some people will eventually have to pay the price for their actions.

Especially those who almost prevented him from getting in early.

If anything happens to the other party later, someone will definitely investigate.

But he was just an honest and timid man.

It has nothing to do with him if there's a problem on either side.

Let the Zhao family test the waters of the other party; if they prove themselves capable, they can be further exploited.

If it's too shallow, then it's not worth mentioning.

Let it be as it is.

Guided by the Zhao family, he then headed to the Qi Refining Secret Realm.

Everything was arranged for him.

He had already been familiar with the promotion method.

His fame was about to take off.

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Jiang Man returned to Yunxia Peak, feeling strange all over.

I always feel like I carry something extra with me after going out.

But nothing was found.

"Strange, could it be the sound of the wind whispering?" Jiang Man wondered.

But could he detect Tingfengyin's methods?

Could he be someone from the Zhao family?
As soon as he got back, Jiang Man took out all his things and placed them in front of Lao Huang: "Lao Huang, come and see if someone has used any tricks on me."

The old ox looked surprised and asked, "How do you feel that you've been tricked?"

“I felt uneasy when I came back. I felt like I had something on me, but I couldn’t find it.” Jiang Man pondered for a moment and said, “Simply put, it’s the intuition of a peerless genius.”

The old ox looked at Jiang Man and remained silent for a moment before saying, "Indeed, they have methods. Logically speaking, someone with your cultivation level shouldn't be able to detect them. This is a method of the demon race, but it's disguised like a human method."

"Unless someone from the immortal sect comes to investigate, it's easy to get away with it."

"Demon race methods?" Jiang Man immediately thought of the dragon.

The opponent is indeed quite strong.

After informing Lao Huang, he was met with a cold shoulder.

"How could a demon who can fight you to a standstill deceive the sect's eyes?" the old ox said calmly. "That dragon couldn't do that, there must be someone behind it all. Think about who it has been in contact with."

Jiang Man recounted the story of everyone.

Although the Zhao family is suspicious, there is no evidence.

Moreover, it's impossible to lock down these people.

"The most likely candidates are still the five on your flying sword," the old ox reminded him.

Jiang Man nodded; he agreed.

Unless Song Qing has a problem.

But he found it unlikely.

Song Qing was still troubled by the woman.

No, that's definitely not it.

"Should we remove it?" the old ox asked.

"You can make your move now?" Jiang Man asked in surprise.

"Isn't your wife okay? Next time she comes, have her remove it for you," the old ox said, munching on grass.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Man packed up his things and said with great emotion, "It's not going to work out. I'm afraid I'll never see my wife again."

Upon hearing this, the old ox became suspicious.

It seems they didn't expect things to turn out this way.

"Furthermore, during this trip, I met a wise man whose earnest teachings made me understand something," Jiang Man said with emotion.

The old ox asked curiously, "What did you understand?"

Jiang Man looked at the old ox and said seriously, "I may not be a peerless genius, nor can I consider myself one."

These words stunned the old ox, who asked suspiciously, "Have you been possessed?"

When Jiang Man regained his senses, it didn't have much doubt.

This time, I have serious doubts.

Jiang Man ignored the old ox and simply sighed, "A peerless genius's destiny, indeed a peerless genius's destiny, it's my fault."

"I don't think I should be considered a peerless genius."

"But rather, they are unparalleled geniuses who have traversed the heavens and the earth."

"It's because I didn't understand myself before."

After Jiang Man finished speaking, the old ox remained silent for a long time.

Finally, he lowered his head and started eating grass. This time, he ate in larger bites.

Finally, the old ox changed the subject: "What does this have to do with you not being able to see your wife?"

Jiang Man sat to the side and explained, "Because I met a master who said he would occupy the Magpie Bridge in the future, and my wife wouldn't be able to get down."

Upon hearing this, the old ox was even more surprised: "A powerful figure from a celestial sect? What kind of powerful figure?"

Jiang Man shook his head: "I don't know the specifics, I only know his name."

"Name?" the old ox asked. "What's your name?"

"Listen to the wind whisper," Jiang Man answered truthfully.

The old ox, who was originally just grazing and not concerned about anything else, was stunned the moment it heard the name.

They've even stopped eating grass.

"Old Huang, do you know this person?" Jiang Man asked.

The old ox remained silent for a long, long time, and finally shook its head, saying, "I only know about it, but I've never seen it."

"He said he's very strong, is that true?" Jiang Man asked.

The old ox nodded: "Very strong, this person's strength is extraordinary."

"Is it really that strong? How does it compare to my wife?" Jiang Man asked.

"Just ask your wife, ask her if she knows anyone strong," the old ox said, munching on grass.

Jiang Man frowned and said, "Old Huang, what's wrong with you? Why is it either this person or that person?"

"Can't we just say 'Listening to the Wind'?"

The old ox raised an eyebrow and glanced at Jiang Man, then slowly said, "No one outside the Immortal Sect dares to call the evil god by his name directly."

Jiang Man was stunned. Such a huge influence?

He was somewhat worried: "What if he finds out about you through him?"

"You have a deep connection with this person?" the old ox asked.

Jiang Man pondered for a moment and said, "It's not very deep. I just received the mission to kill Meng Qiewei from him."

In an instant, the old ox fell silent again.

It felt that today's silence was more profound than ever before.

Afterwards, Jiang Man told Lao Huang the whole story.

There's also that evil god statue and the identity token.

Old Huang ate grass and fell silent once again.

Finally, it said, "Your wife might be coming out soon. Besides, you're just someone that guy picked randomly. He probably won't really place his hopes on you. The fact that he comes to see you every year means he also wants to get some fresh air."

"In his opinion, killing Meng Qiewei would be the best option."

"It doesn't matter if we can't kill him."

"You're not really going to do this, are you?"

“Of course not, we had no choice but to answer back then,” Jiang Man said.

“However, by accepting this mission, you’ve essentially become one of that person’s people, which will definitely benefit you,” the old ox said.

As for the benefits, the special inspector mentioned one of them.

It can mobilize a portion of the Zhenyue Division's forces.

As for the related tasks.

For Jiang Man, who disregards the evil gods of ancient wells, it is not difficult at all, and he even has an advantage.

In particular, they don't need to show their faces or report at all.

The privileges are extensive.

Such good fortune has come my way.

Old Huang couldn't help but recall what Jiang Man had said earlier.

He might really have incredible good fortune.

I just went out for a short while and ended up attracting some unclean things again.

A minor demon has provoked someone, and it seems he has provoked someone even more powerful.

Jiang Man decided to observe for a period of time before deciding whether to remove the unknown aura from his body.

Old Huang's actions would force them to leave the sect, which wouldn't be too difficult, but the problem would be finding the person behind him.

Keeping it can lure out the other party.

But I need to give him a promotion to surprise him.

Then Jiang Man took out a jade token.

"It says inside that it needs to be opened with an array to find out its contents," Jiang Man said.

"Why don't you open it and take a look?" the old ox asked.

"I have never studied formations," Jiang Man said truthfully.

The old ox wasn't surprised at all, because Jiang Man didn't learn anything, he just cultivated.

With cultivation advancing so quickly, it's no wonder no one would bother learning anything else.

Then it gave a brief explanation of the formation.

They're all simple things.

Jiang Man listened without saying a word.

An hour later, he realized: "I know how to do it."

Jiang Man then used his spiritual energy to draw something in the air, which resonated with the identity token.

The token was then unlocked.

His identity and aura were recorded, and only he could unlock them afterward.

Upon opening it, Jiang Man saw a passage:

He was appointed to the Daoist sect and served as the Inspector of the Zhenyue Division.

He is primarily responsible for the region and the three major sects under Dao Yi Xian.

They have the right to report and provide detailed explanations without having to appear in person.

Within a limited scope, some of the Zhenyue Division's forces can be mobilized.

Job code name: Drunken Life.

Looking at the code name, Jiang Man felt it didn't suit him.

"Old Huang, what's your name? I'll use your name next time," Jiang Man said.

The old ox said, "The appointment means that the other party is indeed as they said. You'd better be careful from now on. Once my existence is discovered, neither of us will have a good outcome."

"Also, you finally don't have to see your wife anymore."

"At least for the time being, you don't have to worry about your wife coming over to talk to you all night."

“Yes, if I chat all night, I’ll waste an entire night of my cultivation time,” Jiang Man nodded and said.

Jiang Man then studied the token for a while and discovered that it could access information related to evil gods and even transmit messages to nearby officials.

In this way, they can receive help.

However, it also reveals the scope of your activities.

In this way, as long as someone suspects him, they will always find out that he is the newly appointed special inspector.

Jiang Man sighed with emotion, thinking that it was best not to seek out those people unless absolutely necessary.

That evening, Jiang Man reported the news about Luoyun City, gave the evil god statue to Mr. Yan, and told her to give it to Ren Qian, also instructing him on how to find the person.

I expect to obtain the spiritual source soon.

Mr. Yan was somewhat numb.

No response.

Having taught for many years, she has never had any dealings with evil gods.

I feel like I'm dealing with evil gods every day now.

Jiang Man didn't care about any of that; he was only responsible for reporting.

When he returned, Ji Hao found him.

Explain the purpose of your visit.

"To see your clan's young lady?" Jiang Man asked, somewhat surprised. "Why would I want to see her?"

"Perhaps there's one you like? This time there are two choices: the direct descendants need to marry into the family, but there are three who are not direct descendants, and they can marry you." Ji Hao said with a smile.

Jiang Man shook his head and said, "I am a man with a Daoist partner, so I will definitely not go, and I do not need any more women."

"You don't need to agree, just go and meet them. You can refuse if you want," Ji Hao said seriously. "I won't force you."

Jiang Man shook his head again.

Ji Hao replied without changing his expression, "Three thousand."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Man scoffed. Three thousand?

The Golden Core Ancestor doesn't lack these three thousand spiritual resources.

“One,” Ji Hao added.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Man said in a serious tone, "They are all girls who have come all this way, so it is only right for me, as the host, to treat them well."

Ji Hao was not surprised by this.

“However, I just heard Mr. Yan say that we might be entering the Immortal Abode,” Jiang Man said.

Upon hearing this, Ji Hao smiled mysteriously and said, "It's alright, I've already figured out a way to let you entertain those people first."

Jiang Man was quite surprised: "Mr. Ji asked them to speed up?"

“They’re already very fast, they can’t go any faster,” Ji Hao said.

Jiang Man was puzzled upon hearing this.

Ji Hao spoke softly: "It's a matter of one side gaining and the other losing."

Jiang Man was taken aback.

A possibility came to mind.

Ji Hao made the Immortal Abode open later.

So cruel?
(End of this chapter)