Young master, why not become a corpse immortal?

Chapter 148 How should we deal with this?

"Who is he? He looks familiar." Kun Dao bit into the beef slice on the tip of her chopsticks, noticed the strange look in the scholar's eyes, and couldn't help but ask.

The scholar merely gave a stiff smile; he said nothing.

You can't speak here, or Liang Huashan will hear you.

Just now, when the young man in brocade robes stepped across the threshold, he clearly saw that there was a wisp of green energy clinging to his fine clothes.

This aura is the cultivation level achieved by his pageboys. Anyone who comes into contact with it, or has been stained with his blood, will be bound to this aura.

This energy is harmless; on the contrary, it can filter out impurities and purify the mind, aiding in spiritual practice. After a year, this energy will naturally dissipate.

In this way, even if someone discovers this Qi, they generally won't bother with it.

But the scholar knew very well that ever since his page had perished in the pine tree, the one still possessing this energy must be the murderer.

Based on previous information, the scholar originally thought it was a prince's henchman, but unexpectedly it turned out to be a complete stranger.

Whether to have the child or not is not the important thing, the real problem is...

This person actually came side by side with Liang Huashan!

Who was Liang Huashan?

A star!
It seems that Liang Huashan is quite friendly to this young master!
Isn't that troublesome?
If he wanted revenge, he might have to confront Liang Huashan!
The scholar counted his skills on his fingers, then thought of Liang Huashan's posture as he painted a thousand-mile scroll with his brush. Two tears fell onto the oily braised meat.

The woman, in a hurry, reached out and took the plate of food from the scholar.

"Go somewhere else to mourn! Isn't this just wasting food?"

"What's so wasteful about it? You're ignorant; the tears of sages can enhance the flavor."

"Did you go to Erliqiao and listen to some nonsense?"

The woman cursed a couple of times, then resumed eating and drinking. Seeing that the scholar seemed completely distracted, she frowned.
"Speak your mind, or shut up. You've come all the way to the capital, you should be enjoying good food and drink, but instead you're putting on a show of a woman's lament."

"Then you should eat quickly, this place is not safe to stay for long."

Despite her suspicions, Kun Dao still devoured all the dishes on the table in a whirlwind.

After they finished eating, she placed a whole piece of silver on the table, waved her hand to indicate that they didn't need to keep the change, and the two of them left.

The waiter smiled and carefully put the silver into the counter.

However, the waiter did not notice that the silver ingot placed on the counter had its thin arms and legs protruding. It was actually carrying two large pieces of silver in its arms, and taking advantage of the waiters' inattention, it jumped down from the counter and ran away on the bluestone slab in a flash.

The silver darts through the shadows of the streets and soon arrived at a large mansion in the capital.

After winding through the vermilion gate and leaping into the flower hall, the female Taoist priest was sitting on her tiptoes, cracking melon seeds.

Seeing the silver coins running over, Kun Dao chuckled, stretched out his hand and held out the large silver coin containing two small silver coins, which then flew into her palm.

She reached out and stroked Yinzi's head as if petting a pet, a slightly blissful smile on her face:

"Little Silver, Little Silver, bring more children, bring more children."

With a few soft, singing-like calls, Yinzi's limbs vanished.

The woman put the silver in her pocket and was very happy.

"The Taoist priest's methods are indeed unique."

Sitting opposite Kundao was a stern-faced middle-aged man dressed in casual clothes. However, his upright posture and the calloused palms hidden under the table clearly indicated that he was a martial arts expert.

He was a secretary in the Ministry of War, surnamed Gongyang, named Wei, and one of the general's subordinates in the capital.

He belonged to the Jiangnan Army faction and held a relatively low official position in the capital, but he was still influential enough to have a say.

"It's just a trivial skill," Kun Dao said nonchalantly. "I hope Physician Yang Wei won't investigate my little case."

“My surname is Gongyang.” Gongyang Wei’s face darkened.

"Oh."

Gongyang Wei glanced at Kundao twice.

Although this female Taoist priest was born well and was beautiful, she was ultimately not a kind person. Her cultivation involved swindling and deception, and she was most skilled at making up lies and the art of speaking.

Everyone says that the people who perform the clapper talk on Erliqiao Bridge in Beijing are experts in the art of oral storytelling, but Gongyang Wei knows very well that they are all reliable businessmen who earn their money through their own abilities.

This person can actually swindle someone out of their life with just a few words.

Gongyang Wei disliked such people. He was a martial artist by origin, with little in the way of fancy skills. He always treated cultivators who relied solely on their words as civil officials.

He disliked civil officials and low-class people alike, and this woman embodied both, so he disliked her even more.

Then he turned to look at the scholar:
"You mean, you saw a handsome young man who was the one who killed your page, and now he's hanging out with Liang Huashan?"

"Yes."

The scholar nodded.

"Look at him, does he look like that?"

Gongyang Wei unfurled the scroll from his robes and handed it to the scholar.

The scholar took the scroll, examined it carefully, and then nodded repeatedly:

"Exactly this person."

"We're in big trouble."

"What do you mean?"

"This person's skill... is probably comparable to that of a Star-level expert."

"?"

The scholar's expression slowly froze.

A point of interest?

"The general originally intended to reprimand the Ministry of Justice, but he did not expect the Court of Judicial Review to send someone from outside." Gongyang Wei's gaze swept over the two men: "The two sent from outside are this female Taoist's senior brother, Qimen Beijiu Gongxuan, and this young master, named Zhu Da."

Kun Dao frowned as she stared at the portrait.

"My senior brother is also in the capital?"

"Yes, he came to the capital with Zhu Da a few days ago and is now living with Zhu Da. He should be Zhu Da's retainer."

"Zhu Da... Zhu Da..." Kun Dao muttered the name a couple of times, his expression changing slightly. "I knew he looked familiar! Do you remember this person?"

The scholar frowned and pondered.

I can't quite remember.

"Baishan, Baishan! What's wrong with your memory?!" Kun Dao cursed again.

After rummaging through the depths of my memory for a while, my eyes suddenly brightened:
"I remember now! Baishan County, Linjia Linjiang!"

He thought of Baishan County and the failed attempt to lure the tiger away from the mountain.

Kun Dao lured Gong Xuan into a battle in Baishan County so that Zhu Mingyuan could secretly infiltrate the Lin family.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Mingyuan died.

After the general handed the matter over to someone else, the scholar and the female Taoist priest did not pursue it further.

Looking back now, it seems that Zhu Mingyuan was probably killed by Lin Jiang.

"Lin Jiang? The Lin family?"

Gongyang Wei was slightly taken aback upon hearing these words. He frowned and recalled for a moment, then gasped: "Lin Shengfeng's Lin family?"

"Yes."

“No wonder…no wonder…” Gongyang Wei couldn’t help but mutter to himself.

Kun Dao's eyebrows shot up sharply: "Back then you said Lin Jiang hadn't entered the path of cultivation, but now you say he has some star-level cultivation. The difference between them is more than heaven and earth."

Seeing the two remain silent, the female Taoist priest became even more dissatisfied:

"I became mortal enemies with my dearest senior brother in order to join you! You mustn't lie to me again."

"You joined us just to get help to deal with your senior brother, didn't you?" the scholar couldn't help but ask.

"How can that be the same?" Kun Dao retorted, puffing out his chest.

The scholar and Gongyang Wei exchanged a glance, and the scholar whispered:
"Lin Shengfeng had an encounter with a celestial being in the capital years ago, but we don't know the specifics. However, it is said that..."

"Perhaps it is the art of ascending to immortality."

The more Kun Dao listened, the wider her eyes widened.

The magic method to achieve immortality!

If Kun Dao had heard these words before, he would have just laughed at someone for lying.

Can……

If this young master Lin really has some tricks up his sleeve.

That would indeed be worthy of being called the "ascension to immortality" technique.

How can I confirm that it's a dotted star?

Gongyang Wei said in a deep voice: "He used evil means to force General Zhou to retreat."

Seeing Kun Dao frown, he added, "General Zhou has some skill."

The title of "Assistant General" is merely a nominal one; the generals are not military advisors, but rather highly skilled individuals recruited by the general from the martial arts world.

Although the scholar knew that these people's Star Point realm was not stable, Star Point was still Star Point, and if those adjutants attacked him, they would definitely hit him every time.

He was actually driven back!
"Lin Jiang and Gong Xuan have joined forces?"

"Commander Zhou said that it was Lin Jiang alone who did it. Gong Xuan just watched from behind."

"How is Lieutenant General Zhou doing now?"

"He was injured. He was bitten twice and then beaten by Lord Li. He has already left the capital and is recuperating in a nearby town."

"?"

The scholar's mind was a little slow to process it:

"Was... was bitten twice? And then hit by Lord Li?"

"This young master's cultivation method must be related to devouring. General Zhou lost two mouthfuls of his cultivation, but he's not seriously injured yet. But..."

Gongyang Wei sighed:
“The Ministry of Justice sent Lord Li’s adopted daughter, Jiang Jinyue, and General Zhou almost accidentally killed her, which naturally angered Lord Li.”

"This is a mess." Kun Dao shook his head. "Are all people in the capital this scheming and backstabbing?"

"Civil officials are often like this, inefficient and unpleasant, full of roundabout methods, it's disgusting."

"What should we do next?" the scholar asked.

The room fell into a deathly silence.

Yes,

What should I do next?
Based on their previous plans, they were definitely going to try every means to get the Ascension Technique from Lin Jiang.

But now there is a very crucial question:

Can't beat it.

Lin Jiang is suspected of being involved in the Dianxing sect, and he also has an ambiguous relationship with Liang Huashan, the legitimate leader of the Dianxing sect.

Where can I call?

Unless the general sends a captain at the eighth level of the martial arts realm, it will be impossible to suppress Lin Jiang head-on.

not to mention……

Even if they really summoned that eighth-level expert, could they possibly make a move in the capital?

This is the capital city!
Under the emperor's feet, at the heart of all cities!
Even if they were brought in, how could cultivators be allowed to fight under the emperor's nose?

Minor disturbances are fine; the capital city can certainly tolerate them.

But what if Dianxing really started a big fight in the city...?

The walls of the capital city were not yet reinforced with steel and clay, so naturally they couldn't withstand the rampaging of the magic gate.

If the city walls collapse and damage the imperial family's reputation, then those three who have always been neutral will have to take action.

for example……

The only one in Daxing with nine heavens, the Imperial Preceptor.

The three of them looked up at the sky.

The path was blocked by thorns, and there was no way out.

"This matter... must be decided by the Grand General."

Gongyang Wei ultimately pushed the matter upwards.

Does he need to confront the stars directly?

He won't do it.

The scholar let out a long sigh.

The image of the pageboy appeared in his mind, and the pageboy seemed to be giving him a bright and sunny smile.

The scholar looked up and sighed:

"Alas, who knew that it was Dianxing who killed you? I guess I will never be able to avenge you."

Gongyang Wei went to report, while the other two waited there. After an incense stick had burned, Gongyang Wei returned.

"How about it?"

Upon hearing the scholar's question, Gongyang Wei sighed deeply:
"The general has instructed us to continue keeping an eye on this young master Lin and gather intelligence."

The scholar remained silent for a long time before letting out a long sigh.

It's easy to say.

How do I do this?

"Actually, the general said something else," Gongyang Wei suddenly said.

"What?"

"The general said that some chess pieces in the capital are about to be ruined, so it would be better to give them a chance to continue to be useful."

(End of this chapter)