The concept of a born saint begins with Strange Tales from Liaozhai.

Officer Feng and his men were startled, a look of astonishment appearing in their eyes.

They had heard that this Fahai was an old monk, but they never expected him to be so young.

He wasn't at all the white-haired man they had imagined; on the contrary, he looked very young!

"As expected of a master with great magical power!"

They were both startled and overjoyed.

Then, they quickly bowed in unison, even unconsciously lowering their heads.

Fahai slowly opened his eyes, his gaze calmly falling on the group of people.

"This humble monk, Fahai, may I ask what brings you, esteemed benefactors, from such afar?"

His tone carried an air of unquestionable authority.

"Master Fahai is like this. A powerful demon has emerged in our Guobei County, who harms people indiscriminately." The constable took a deep breath and quickly recounted the whole story in detail.

On their first visit to the Zhang family, several people inexplicably fell into a coma.

The second time they went to invite Master Xuanqingzi, the master was so frightened when he saw the eldest son of the Zhang family that he knelt down and kowtowed on the spot, losing his composure in fear, and even scolded them sternly.

Furthermore, they often embarrass people in Guobei County, and they suspect that it is the work of that wicked eldest son of the Zhang family!

Finally, silence returned to the hall.

Fahai frowned slightly, gently twirling his prayer beads with his fingertips, and murmured, "What a demon, it seems to possess some magical abilities."

Xu Zhen, who was standing nearby, hurriedly said, "We beg the master to have mercy and come down the mountain to subdue this young master Zhang for us!"

Xu Zhen and the others knelt down, their foreheads touching the ground.

Fahai gave them a deep look, stood up and nodded, "Alright, this humble monk will go with you."

He could tell that Xu Zhen and his companions were probably not good people, but compared to demons, these were nothing.

Upon hearing this,

Officer Feng, Zhao Liuzi, Xu Zhen, and the others showed great joy and excitement in their eyes.

Zhao Liuzi couldn't help but think of the scene when he went to the Zhang family last time and left looking dejected.

"Hmph, young master of the Zhang family, I'd like to see how you're going to escape this calamity this time!"

"With Master Fahai here, you are sure to die this time!"

The thought that the eldest son of the Zhang family would soon be subdued by Master Fahai, or perhaps his true form would be revealed and his soul scattered, filled him with excitement.

Not only him, but also Officer Feng, Xu Zhen and the others beside him were all looking forward to it. They couldn't wait to get to Guobei County and see Master Fahai subdue the eldest son of the Zhang family.

Soon, Fahai instructed the disciples in the temple to prepare their luggage.

Before long, the group left Jinshan Temple and headed towards Guobei County along the same route they had come from.

……

Time slowly passed.

In the blink of an eye, another ten days have passed.

That morning.

Inside the east wing of the Zhang family residence.

Su Chen's gaze fell on the breathing technique displayed on the panel.

Breathing Techniques (Mastery 98%)

"At most one day..."

Su Chen murmured.

As he spoke, his expression was complex.

Once he perfected the breathing technique, it was time for him to ascend to immortality.

Chapter 55 Imminent Ascension to the Second Stage

Guobei County.

Officer Feng and his men, along with Fahai, arrived outside Guobei County.

He gazed into the distance at Guobei County.

In the early morning mist, the county town appeared to float in the fog, its outline hazy.

The city wall is not high, made of old gray bricks. It has been neglected for many years, and the surface is mottled, with some places even covered with moss.

Outside the city, the official roads and fields are crisscrossed, and the soil is hardened by the footsteps of passersby.

Soon, they entered Guobei County.

However, not long after they entered, Xu Zhen and his group were recognized by some residents of Guobei County.

"Hiss, isn't that Master Xu and Zhao Liuzi from the Black Tiger Gang? They're still alive?"

"What are they doing here, and with a monk in tow?"

The people of Guobei County were surprised and astonished.

They thought Zhao Liuzi and the others had died, but they didn't expect them to still be alive.

Just as they were marveling.

Zhao Liuzi and the others, who were walking along the road and hadn't paid much attention to their words, were momentarily stunned.

What do these guys mean?

Zhao Liuzi quickly pointed to a spot not far away and said fiercely, "Hey you, come here! What do you mean by 'not dead'?"

Upon hearing this, Song Cheng, a pale and emaciated county resident, trembled and hesitated to go over.

Unfortunately, faced with the gazes of Zhao Liuzi and the others, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and go over, even if he didn't want to.

He quickly explained, "Master Xu, don't you know? A few days ago, something big happened to the Black Tiger Gang?"

"What's the big deal?" Xu Zhen and the others frowned.

Song Chenglian hurriedly explained, "A few days ago..."

He quickly recounted in detail how a member of the Black Tiger Gang had murdered Zhang Shanhai, the patriarch of the Zhang family, and how all the Black Tiger Gang members stationed there had mysteriously disappeared, and how the person who murdered Zhang Shanhai had also died.

Seeing the surprised looks on Xu Zhen and the others' faces, Song Cheng quickly said, "These days, the news has spread throughout Guobei County. Everyone is saying that your Black Tiger Gang members didn't just disappear; they were clearly killed by that Young Master Zhang!"

"Moreover, the Zhang family patriarch, Zhang Shanhai, has come back to life. Everyone is saying that the eldest son of the Zhang family used sorcery to turn the patriarch into a walking corpse, which is why the patriarch was able to come back to life!"

Upon hearing this,

Zhao Liuzi, Xu Zhen, and Constable Feng were stunned.

Their faces were filled with shock.

What kind of thing has happened to the Black Tiger Gang recently?

That young master Zhang?!

"Master Xu, thank goodness, thank goodness, we went to find Master Fahai, otherwise..." Zhao Liuzi stammered, his face full of fear.

Xu Zhen and his companions felt a chill run down their spines, but were also extremely relieved.

If they had stayed in Guobei County, who knows what would have happened to them!

Subconsciously, their gazes all turned to Master Fahai standing to the side.

"Master Fahai, you must save us!"

Xu Zhen exclaimed in horror, "This monster is utterly lawless and treats human life as nothing. You must severely punish him and bring this monster to justice, otherwise who knows how many more people will be harmed!"

Fahai, who was listening nearby, also had an extremely solemn expression.

"What a monster!"

"Rest assured, esteemed benefactors, now that I am aware of this matter, there is no reason for me to stand idly by!"

Whether it's killing dozens of people or toying with the dead, he considers it all unforgivable!

Fahai's eyes flashed coldly, filled with murderous intent towards demons.

Overjoyed to receive Master Fahai's promise, Xu Zhen and his companions relaxed.

At the same time, they couldn't help but look forward to the scene where Master Fahai would subdue that young master Zhang soon.

aside.

Upon hearing their words, Song Cheng and the other residents of Guobei County couldn't help but show surprise on their faces.

"Master Fahai?"

"Is this master the highly skilled person you invited, Mr. Xu?"

"Fahai? I think I've heard of him. He's a highly respected master at Jinshan Temple, and it's said he has great magical powers!"

As the discussion continued, the people of Guobei County showed expressions of joy.

During this time, they had already begun to pray that a master would appear and subdue this young master Zhang!

I didn't expect it to appear so quickly?

Guobei County is saved!

They no longer have to live in fear!

They were overjoyed.

One by one, the residents of Guobei County followed Fahai and his group from a distance, ready to join in the fun.

Seeing this group of people, the unsuspecting residents of Guobei County were also drawn in. After asking some questions, they immediately followed behind.

As the news spread, more and more people from Guobei County followed suit.

They marched in a large, imposing group toward the Zhang family residence in Nanliu Lane.

Soon, County Magistrate Wang Shenzhi, coroner Wen Zhou, and others also received the news.

Upon learning that Master Fahai had arrived and was preparing to go to the Zhang family to subdue the eldest son of the Zhang family, they also quietly came to the vicinity and watched Master Fahai and his party from afar.

soon.

The Zhang family residence.

When the gatekeepers, Old Man Wang and Wang An, saw Xu Zhen and his group of hundreds of people approaching in a grand procession, they were immediately taken aback.

"Who are you?"

Old Wang asked in a trembling voice.

Zhao Liuzi snorted coldly and said, "Hmph, this is Master Fahai. Your young master Zhang can't escape now. Get out of my way! If you hinder Master Fahai from subduing the demon, you deserve to die!"

Old Man Wang and his companion were startled. Looking at the distinguished Master Fahai in the crowd, their expressions immediately became complicated.

They were naturally aware of the recent rumors.

For a moment, their feelings were very complicated as they faced Master Fahai and the others who had come to subdue the demon.

"It seems the young master is doomed this time..."

Old Wang sighed as he thought to himself.

Faced with the imposing Zhao Liuzi and his men, they had no choice but to step aside.

Seeing Xu Zhen and his group rushing into the Zhang family's house, Fahai frowned but said nothing and followed them in.

Soon, Zhang Xing, who was at the Zhang family's house, noticed their figures.

Who are you?

"What are you doing here at my Zhang family's house?!"

He was utterly astonished.

A chorus of voices arose.

"It's Zhang Xing, the young master of the Zhang family, the younger brother of the eldest son of the Zhang family!"

"Oh, it's him?"