The entry for cultivating immortality states that after dying a hundred times, I attained immortalit

The third day after the internal strife was quelled.

Xiao Cui was clearing away the dishes when she softly reminded him, "Young Master, today is the last day for the access pass to the library."

"understood."

He barely went out during those three days.

During the day, I would immerse myself in the third floor of the library, perusing those dusty books on poison.

I would return home in the evening to cultivate and study the books on formations.

Yesterday, the clan leader had someone deliver a magical artifact called the "Shadow Cloak".

Jiang Bai picked up the black cloak and examined it.

After injecting a small amount of spiritual energy, the light around the cloak began to distort, and the entire cloak became blurry, as if viewed through frosted glass.

"The stealth effect lasts for ten breaths, and cooldown is half an incense stick's time."

He recalled the usage restrictions the visitor had given him: "It's okay for short-term concealment, but don't expect it to be effective for long-distance stealth."

But in critical moments, ten breaths are enough to accomplish a lot.

For example, running away—although Jiang Bai was reluctant to admit it.

Jiang Bai replaced most of the spirit stones he was given as a reward with poisonous materials.

Poisonous plants, insects, venom, and all sorts of strange and unusual things filled half the storage room.

These are all the food needed to cultivate the "Hundred Poisons Tempering Body Technique".

"Come on," Jiang Bai sighed as he looked at the pile of poisonous materials, "Iron pot stewing myself, season two."

He took off his shirt and sat cross-legged in the center of the quiet room.

Ten jade bowls were placed in front of him, each containing one of ten different low-level venoms: Red Scorpion Tail Liquid, Bone-Rotting Flower Pollen, Bewitching Vine Juice, and Green-Eyed Toad Liquid...

The first level of the "Hundred Poisons Tempering Technique," "Ten Poisons Tempering," requires a gradual approach, using ten different poisons to repeatedly temper the body.

Ordinary poison cultivators who practice this method experience hellish body tempering with each session. The excruciating pain from the toxins corroding their meridians is enough to drive those with weak wills mad. They must rely on a large number of antidote pills to slowly advance, and it often takes several years to reach the first level of perfection.

But Jiang Bai is different; he has toxic immunity.

"It shouldn't hurt too much, right?"

He took a chance and picked up the first bowl of scorpion tail liquid, tilting his head back to gulp it down.

The moment the venom entered the throat...

"Holy crap!" Jiang Bai's face contorted in shock.

[Toxicity Immunity] Only immune to the "lethal effect" and "continuous damage" of toxins, but does not exempt from the pain during the body tempering process!

The pain burned along the meridians!

His skin turned reddish-brown, veins bulged, and sweat instantly soaked the ground.

"This is ridiculous..."

Jiang Bai gritted his teeth and activated the "Hundred Poisons Tempering Body Technique".

Guided by the technique, the venom begins to erode and destroy, eventually reshaping the physical structure.

The pain lasted for a full hour.

When the last trace of red scorpion tail fluid was refined and absorbed, Jiang Bai collapsed to the ground, panting like a fish out of water.

On the skin, crimson lines quietly appeared, and then slowly disappeared.

"Only the first one..."

He stared at the remaining nine bowls of poison, his lips twitching uncontrollably.

"How long will it hurt before I finish training?"

For the next two days, suppressed groans could be heard from time to time in the quiet room.

Jiang Baike was in terrible shape; sometimes the pain was corrosive and excruciating, as if countless ants were gnawing at her bone marrow.

Sometimes it's a numbing, weak feeling, making you feel like you're slumped in mud and unable to move.

The most dangerous thing is the hallucinations induced by mind-altering toxins.

He once saw his past self sitting in front of the computer typing, and he also saw Xiao Cui holding a fruit plate and asking him if he wanted some. He reached out to grab it but missed, and almost bumped his head against the wall.

"Are all hallucinations this plain and simple?" Jiang Bai couldn't help but complain. "At least give me some scenes of fairies dancing or something!"

Late at night on the third day.

The tenth venom, a sinister liquid called "Vein-Corroding Water," slid down the throat.

This time, the suffering was exceptionally long.

Jiang Baineng felt the toxins rampaging through his body, trying to tear his meridians apart, but they were forcibly refined by the "Hundred Poisons Tempering Technique".

The bluish-black lines on the skin's surface are becoming increasingly clear.

The bones made a cracking sound, as if they were regenerating.

Muscle fibers are remodeled after being eroded by toxins, becoming increasingly tough.

"Ugh!!"

At the last moment, Jiang Bai let out a low roar, sprang up from the ground, and slammed his fist into the ground!

"boom!"

The bluestone floor tiles shattered instantly, and spiderweb-like cracks spread for more than ten feet.

Amidst the swirling dust, Jiang Bai slowly withdrew his fist, staring blankly at his hand.

On the surface of the skin, a very faint bronze luster flowed continuously, and when touched, it made a light sound like metal.

He casually pulled a piece of iron dagger from his storage bag and slashed his arm.

The dagger slashed across, leaving only a white mark, without even breaking the skin.

"It's done."

Jiang Bai laughed.

The first level of the "Hundred Poisons Tempering Technique" – Ten Poisons Tempering, now complete!

"Physical strength at the level of a low-grade magical artifact..."

"Now, if I encounter Li Yueyao's flying sword again, at least I won't be pierced through with a single strike."

And that's not all.

After completing the first level of body tempering, his control over the toxins in his body became increasingly refined.

With a slight thought, bluish-black poisonous patterns appeared on his palm.

This time, the toxin did not spread into a poisonous palm as usual, but instead condensed at the fingertips, continuously compressing...

"call out!"

A poison needle as thin as a cow's hair shot out from the fingertip and embedded itself in the tree trunk three zhang away.

The bark immediately turned black and rotted, and palm-sized black spots quickly spread.

"Its power is a bit weak; it can probably only serve as a harassment against mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators."

Jiang Bai pondered for a moment and assessed, "But its advantage lies in its concealment, making it particularly useful for surprise attacks."

He named this new technique "Poison Needle".

The name may be simple and unadorned, but it is practical enough.

Just as he was pondering the changes in his moves, there was a knock on the door from outside the courtyard.

"Jiang Bai, your master summons you to the cultivation hall." It was the voice of Jiang Yuanshan's disciple outside the door.

"Coming right away."

Jiang Bai changed into clean robes, put the Shadow Cloak into his storage bag, and went out.

In a side hall of the Gongfa Hall, Elder Jiang Yuanshan sat behind a tea table. When Jiang Bai entered, he pointed to the futon opposite him and said, "Sit."

Jiang Bai bowed and took his seat. Jiang Yuanshan sized him up for a few moments, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "You've broken through in your body tempering technique?"

"Yes," Jiang Bai replied truthfully.

"Not bad." Jiang Yuanshan nodded. "You handled the matter of bringing down the Grand Elder cleanly and efficiently, and the clan leader is very satisfied."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming serious: "Although the Grand Elder has fallen, his remaining forces have not yet been eliminated. He has been operating within the clan for decades, and his confidants are far more numerous than those on the surface. You must be wary of hidden attacks."

Jiang Bai's expression hardened: "This disciple understands."

"Furthermore, the Li and Chen families will not let this go easily." Jiang Yuanshan took out a thin booklet from his sleeve and pushed it in front of Jiang Bai. "You've been too prominent lately and have become a thorn in their side. For the next period of time, try to stay home as much as possible and focus on your cultivation."

After saying that, he took out a book and handed it over.

Jiang Bai looked at the booklet, the cover of which read "Introduction to Common Magic Array Breaking", and its grade was mid-grade Yellow.

Jiang Yuanshan said, "This book records the identification and solution strategies for thirty-seven common trapping formations. Take some time to read it, and if you are trapped, you will at least know where to start to break through."

"Thank you, Master!"

Jiang Bai solemnly accepted the booklet. It was indeed something he urgently needed right now.

Having died once, I realized that to establish oneself in the world of cultivation, being good at fighting isn't enough; one also needs to understand some "professional knowledge."

As Jiang Baigang walked out of the Gongfa Hall and reached the corner of the corridor, a figure suddenly blocked his way.

It's Jiang Yurou.

She was wearing a light blue dress, and her face looked a little nervous. After looking around, she lowered her voice and said, "Brother Jiang, there's something I need to tell you."

"What's wrong?"

"This morning I went to the market to buy medicinal herbs and overheard some servants from the Li family chatting at a tea stall."

"They said that Li Yueyao was furious after returning to the manor, claiming that she couldn't find the inheritance jade slip in the cave and suspected that you had taken it."

"The Li family's higher-ups are already aware of this matter, and it's said they've even sent people to secretly investigate you."

Jiang Yurou looked at him with concern, "You must be extra careful lately."

"I understand, thank you for reminding me." Jiang Bai nodded.

"And..." Jiang Yurou hesitated for a moment before continuing, "I heard there's been some movement from the Chen family as well. Although Chen Feng has been crippled, his elder brother Chen Lei has returned from his travels and has reached the sixth level of Qi Refining. You should be careful of his revenge."

Chen Lei?

Jiang Bai silently memorized the name.

After seeing Jiang Yurou off, Jiang Baigang returned to the entrance of the courtyard and ran into Jiang Shan again.

The burly man's injuries had mostly healed; although his left arm was still wrapped in bandages, his complexion had become much rosier.

He was carrying two jars of wine, grinning as he said, "Jiang Bai, want a couple of drinks?"

The two entered the courtyard and sat down at the stone table.

Xiao Cui brought over a few small dishes and then tactfully withdrew.

Jiang Shan opened the wine seal and poured a bowl for each of them: "I owe you everything for coming back alive this time. I, Jiang Shan, owe you my life."

"Brother Shan, you flatter me." Jiang Bai picked up his wine bowl.

"I'm not just being polite." Jiang Shan downed his drink in one gulp, wiped his mouth, and said, "After this incident, I've come to understand that none of the younger generation in the clan can compare to you in terms of courage, methods, or character. From now on, I'll follow you."

Jiang Bai looked at him and asked, "Brother Shan, what's going on...?"

"I want to gather a few people and form a small group," Jiang Shan said in a low voice. "Lately, there's been a lot of internal turmoil within the clan, and the Li and Chen families are eyeing us covetously from the outside. Going it alone is too disadvantageous; we need to stick together."

Jiang Bai pondered for a moment: "That makes sense. Has Brother Shan already chosen someone?"

"Jiang Yurou is one; she has good medical skills and is reliable. There's also Jiang Wu, the brother who injured his arm last time. After he recovers, his cultivation should reach the third level of Qi Refining, and his combat strength is not bad. In addition, there are two or three other trustworthy collateral disciples."

Jiang Shan asked, "What about you? Do you have anyone in mind?"

Jiang Bai thought for a moment: "My maid, Xiao Cui, is clever and can be responsible for relaying messages. Also... what about Jiang Lin? He's skilled in making talismans, which would come in handy."

"OK!"

Jiang Shan slapped his thigh and said, "Then our circle needs a name, right? We can't just call ourselves 'Jiang Bai and Jiang Shan's Gang'."

Jiang Bai smiled; the name was really not good.

He looked at the thorny poisonous thorn bush in the corner of the yard. It was not yet time for it to bloom, and its branches and leaves were dormant, but its roots were deeply embedded in the soil.

"Let's call it the 'Zhejing Society'."

He said softly, "The poisonous insect lies dormant, waiting for its opportunity. When it strikes, it will draw blood."

"The Zhejing Gathering... Great!" Jiang Shan's eyes lit up. "Come on, cheers for the Zhejing Gathering!"

The two clinked bowls together.

After several rounds of drinks, Jiang Shan took his leave.

Jiang Bai sat alone in the courtyard, slowly drinking the remaining half jar of wine.

Night was falling.

He activated the "Hundred Poisons Tempering Technique" to consolidate his newly broken-through physical body.

Suddenly, the [Killing Intent Perception] trembled slightly.

It wasn't a strong warning of danger, but rather a feeling of being watched, a sense of unease like having a thorn in your side.

Jiang Bai remained still, closing his eyes to regulate his breathing, but his divine sense quietly spread out.

Thirty feet away, on the roof of the west wing, there were two extremely faint auras.

It was well hidden, almost blending into the night.

But the [Killing Intent Perception] detected that trace of malice directed at him.

"They really came..." Jiang Bai sneered inwardly.

He pretended not to know, then got up, yawned, and went inside.

Blow out the candles and lie down in bed.

In the darkness, he quietly took out the Shadow Cloak from his storage bag and put it on.

The figure gradually became blurry.

Gently push open the back window, and it drifts out like a falling leaf.

Without activating the [Swift Shadow Step], relying solely on his physical strength after body tempering, Jiang Bai scaled his own courtyard wall and looked towards the direction he had just sensed.

Those two are still there.

Dressed in black, face covered, lying on the roof.

"Quite dedicated."

Jiang Bai didn't alert them. Instead, he used his Shadow Cloak to move through the shadows of the building, trailing far behind the two.

The man in black kept watch for about half an hour, and only after confirming that Jiang Bai had fallen asleep did he quietly leave the Jiang family's residence.

Jiang Baiwei followed behind.

The two were at the fourth level of Qi Refining, and their movement techniques were quite good, yet they were completely unaware of the pursuers behind them.

They left the Jiang family's territory and headed towards the western suburbs of Ping'an County.

There is a deserted residential area in the western suburbs. Many years ago, a plague struck, and the residents either died or fled. Now, only ruins remain, overgrown with weeds, and the area is eerie at night, so much so that even homeless people are reluctant to go near it.

Jiang Bai chased them to the edge of the abandoned residential area and stopped.

The throbbing of [Killing Intent Perception] became clearer.

There were more than just these two people in the darkness ahead.

He lay in ambush behind a broken wall, watching as two men in black disappeared into a half-collapsed two-story building.

A faint light flashed briefly inside the building before disappearing.

"Could this be their stronghold?"

Jiang Bai did not follow suit rashly.

The number of the opposing force, their cultivation level, and their purpose are unknown.

It would be too risky to go in alone.

He observed quietly for a quarter of an hour, noted the location of the small building, and then left.

On his way back to the courtyard, Jiang Bai pondered deeply.

The black-clad man's movements were neither as agile and unpredictable as the Li family's beast tamers, nor as crisp and clean as the Chen family's sword cultivators; instead, they carried a hint of the unorthodox methods of a wandering cultivator.

"Could he be a hired rogue cultivator?"

Jiang Bai frowned. "Are they here for me? Are they trying to figure out my patterns of action, or are they waiting for the right moment to strike?"

Back in the courtyard, he took off his Shadow Cloak and sat down at the table.

Jiang Bai inspected his equipment one by one: the blade of the poisoned dagger gleamed with a ghostly green light, the poison pouch at his waist still contained 70% of the poison mist, and his storage bag contained three newly made packets of poison powder—corrosive, mind-controlling, and a mixed formula. The stealth cloak was folded beside him, and the book "Introduction to Common Magic Array Breaking" spread out on the table was turned to the page on "Simple Trapping Array Identification".

"You want to kill me?"

Jiang Bai rubbed his chin and suddenly laughed.

There was a chilling, playful glint in his smile. "Let's see how many lives you have, enough for me to grind this 'entry'."

He has already made his decision. Tomorrow, he will use the excuse of buying drugs to go to the abandoned house in the western suburbs, go fishing, and see what big fish he can catch.

Anyway, you can start over if you die. Although it hurts a bit, the "death package" has a new twist, hasn't it?