I was selling peach wood swords on a live stream, how did I become a Taoist ancestor?

The elevator is going down.

Soon, the door opened.

Before you is a long white corridor with transparent glass partitions on both sides, inside which is a busy office area.

It has a similar layout to the Harbin branch, but is larger in scale.

"This is the South City Night Watchmen branch," Liu Zhenguo said as he led Jin Hao along.

"Currently, there are 67 official members and more than 800 peripheral support personnel, responsible for handling abnormal events in the entire southern city and the three surrounding cities."

Jin Hao was alarmed.

How can a single branch have so many extraordinary individuals?

"However, the situation is very serious now." Liu Zhenguo suddenly sighed. "The second wave of spiritual tides has broken out ahead of schedule, and the pressure is immense across the country."

"Only our southern city and a few surrounding provinces are under less pressure."

Upon hearing this, Jin Hao asked with some confusion, "Why is the pressure lower in the southern part of the city?"

"Because of Master Li." Liu Zhenguo's eyes showed admiration. "Even if Master Li only stayed in Qingfeng Temple, the influence he had could still reach a wide area of ​​several surrounding provinces, suppressing those evil spirits and strange phenomena."

Jin Hao was completely confused.

The Taoist priest was clearly still on the mountain, so how could he affect several provinces?

"Uncle Liu, I don't quite understand..."

Liu Zhenguo said seriously, "This matter shouldn't be told to outsiders, but since you are Master Li's friend, it's okay to tell you."

"We, the Night Watchmen, discovered a special situation at Qingfeng Temple through the reminder from the Qingwei Sect Leader of Maoshan."

"The entire Qingfeng Temple is like a black hole, swallowing up all the spiritual energy in the surrounding vast area."

"Although the further away from Qingfeng Temple you are, the less you are affected, the decrease in spiritual energy concentration has a huge impact on evil spirits, directly limiting their strength."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "So now, in the provinces surrounding Qingfeng Temple, the frequency and intensity of evil spirit activities are far lower than in other places."

"Our branches in these provinces can even spare resources to support other places."

"With the disciples of various Taoist sects descending the mountain, the chaos caused by the second wave of spiritual energy has been initially contained."

Jin Hao was completely stunned after hearing this.

Absorbing spiritual energy?

How many provinces will be affected?

Taoist brother... what level of cultivation are you at?

Seeing his expression, Liu Zhenguo smiled and said, "Shocked, aren't you? That was my reaction when I first heard about it."

"The level of existence of Master Li is beyond our comprehension."

"So, Jin Hao, it's truly amazing that you and Master Li have become friends..."

He shook his head, not finishing his sentence, but the meaning was clear.

Jin Hao swallowed hard.

He now finally understood why Wu Shouzhen and his group treated the Taoist priest with such respect.

This guy is no expert at all!

This is practically a walking nuclear weapon!

"By the way," Liu Zhenguo changed the subject, "I've already read the information about what you experienced in Harbin."

"Your qualifications perfectly match the requirements of the Night's Watch, but you need to think carefully. The dangers you will face as a member of the Night's Watch are far greater than the ones you encountered in Ice City."

"The power of evil spirits is bizarre and varied; some can even directly attack a person's spirit."

"Therefore, you also need to take a psychological resilience test."

Jin Hao felt a little scared after hearing this.

But thinking of his experience that night in Harbin, he gritted his teeth again.

"Uncle Liu, I'm willing to take the test, but Uncle Liu, I have a question."

"you say."

"After I become a Night Watchman, will I be able to cultivate?" Jin Hao asked expectantly. "Will I be able to fly through the air and ride a sword?"

Liu Zhenguo smiled after hearing this.

"You're in a hurry."

He nodded, then shook his head: "After you pass the test, you will be given a special training manual, but reaching the level you imagine is a long and arduous journey."

"Currently, in the entire Great Xia Dynasty, only Zhang Tianshi of Longhu Mountain can achieve brief periods of air flight."

"However, with the second wave of the spiritual tide now breaking out, there will definitely be more cultivators like this in the future, and they may even become stronger. It's not impossible for them to become like those in mythology."

Jin Hao was deeply moved after hearing this.

I have this Taoist brother as a powerful backer!

The future is expected!

"Let's go, I'll take you to get tested," Liu Zhenguo said. "After the test, we can talk about the specifics."

The two walked along the corridor.

Soon, they arrived at a heavy metal door.

A label on the door reads: Psychological Testing Room.

Liu Zhenguo swiped his card to open the door.

It was a small room with a chair in the middle.

A woman in her thirties, wearing a white lab coat, is adjusting the equipment.

Seeing the two enter, she looked up and smiled, "Boss, are these Master Li's friends?"

"Yes, this is Jin Hao," Liu Zhenguo introduced. "This is Zhao Qing, our branch's psychological expert and also the person in charge of testing."

"Hello, Sister Zhao," Jin Hao greeted her quickly.

Zhao Qing nodded, glanced at Jin Hao a few times, and her gaze lingered for a moment on the peach wood sword on his back.

"Jin Hao, the test is very simple." Zhao Qing pointed to the chair in the middle. "Sit down, and we will release a special evil spirit for the test."

"This evil spirit can incite and amplify fear, but it is weak and cannot cause any real harm."

"You need to persevere under its mental pressure; the longer you persevere, the better your results will be."

Jin Hao became even more nervous after hearing this.

"Um... Sister Zhao, is there any danger?"

"Theoretically, no," Zhao Qing said with a smile. "But if someone has a very poor mental fortitude, it might leave them with some psychological trauma, but we will provide psychological counseling."

Jin Hao gritted his teeth and walked to the chair.

Just as he was about to sit down, Zhao Qing suddenly spoke up: "Wait."

"What's wrong, Sister Zhao?"

Zhao Qing pointed to the peach wood sword on his back: "You need to put this sword outside first."

"Why?" Jin Hao asked, puzzled.

"Because of this sword, that evil spirit doesn't dare to approach you at all."

Zhao Qing said helplessly, "The things that Master Li makes are too powerful in deterring evil spirits."

Jin Hao was taken aback, then realized what was happening.

He took the peach wood sword off and carefully placed it on the shelf by the door.

Then he took out the dozen or so peace charms from his pocket and put them on as well.

Seeing this, Liu Zhenguo and Zhao Qing both twitched at the corners of their mouths.

A dozen or so talismans...

Did Master Li raise this child as his son?!

Those night watchmen who managed to get their hands on a talisman from Master Li would treasure it as a family heirloom.

Jin Hao, on the other hand, carries more than a dozen bills with him!

"Is it okay now?" Jin Hao asked.

Zhao Qing nodded: "Okay, go in."

Jin Hao took a deep breath, walked into the room, and sat down in a chair.

Zhao Qing closed the door, and the room was instantly plunged into darkness.

Only a small red light was on the ceiling, emitting a faint glow.

Jin Hao's heart raced, and his palms began to sweat.

He could sense that something... was emerging from the wall.

however……

One second, two seconds, three seconds.

Nothing happened.

Jin Hao sat in the chair, somewhat bewildered by the wait.

Where's the promised emotional impact?

What happened to the amplification of fear?

Why don't I feel anything at all?

He glanced at the one-way mirror on the wall and knew that Liu Zhenguo and Zhao Qing were watching from behind.

Behind the one-way mirror.

Liu Zhenguo and Zhao Qing were also stunned.

They looked at the monitor screen, which displayed the energy readings in the room.

The E-level evil spirit was indeed released, but it...

He didn't dare get close to Jin Hao at all!

Huddled in the corner, trembling with fear!

"This..." Zhao Qing looked at Liu Zhenguo.

Liu Zhenguo frowned: "Call him out first."

Zhao Qing opened her communicator: "Jin Hao, please come out for a moment."

Jin Hao quickly got up and came out.

"Uncle Liu, Sister Zhao, what's wrong? Has the test started?"

Liu Zhenguo didn't answer, but stared at him for a few seconds before asking, "Jin Hao, do you still have anything given to you by Master Li?"

Jin Hao was taken aback, thought for a moment, and then took out another talisman from his pocket.

He put this in his pocket last night before going to bed.

Upon seeing the talisman, Liu Zhenguo and Zhao Qing exchanged a glance, both seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes.

"Put it down, and try going in again," Liu Zhenguo said.

Jin Hao put the talisman on the shelf and went back into the room.

This time, he had only been sitting down for less than three seconds.

A chilling aura instantly enveloped him!

coming!

Jin Hao froze, his heart pounding like a drum.

He sensed something approaching, carrying a strong sense of malice.

He gritted his teeth, preparing to face the onslaught.

however……

Just as that thing was about to touch him.

He suddenly felt a warmth in his chest!

Immediately afterwards, a piercing scream rang in my ears!

Then, a wisp of smoke rose in front of him.

The chilly feeling disappeared.

The room returned to calm.

Jin Hao: "???"

What's going on?

He stared blankly at the one-way mirror.

Behind the one-way mirror.

Liu Zhenguo, Zhao Qing, and several other members of the Night Watch who rushed over upon hearing the news were all dumbfounded.

They watched as the energy signal of the evil spirit on the monitor screen instantly dropped to zero.

died.

An E-level evil spirit was killed by Jin Hao... without him doing anything.

"Zhao Qing, what just happened?" a middle-aged team member asked.

Zhao Qing stared at the data on the screen, her voice a little dry: "Just a moment ago, Jin Hao's blood and qi... that is, his yang qi, directly doubled."

"The moment that evil spirit got close, it was purified by that yang energy..."

The room was deathly silent.

Everyone looked at Liu Zhenguo.

Liu Zhenguo was silent for a few seconds before slowly saying, "It's probably the effect of that health talisman that brings back all diseases."

"That talisman left a mark on Jin Hao, so its power was also left behind."

"It will be activated when it encounters evil spirits."

He paused, then looked at Jin Hao in the testing room with a complicated expression.

"No need to test anymore."

"According to the information sent from Bingcheng, nowadays only B-level or higher evil spirits can get close to Jin Hao."

"This kid... will be our South City's ace from now on."

Everyone else was stunned after hearing this.

Grade B is already incredibly powerful!

There are no more than thirty people in the entire Great Xia Dynasty who can reliably deal with Li Gui!

There isn't a single branch in the South City!

Jin Hao, a complete newcomer who knew nothing, has now... managed to squeeze into this group?

Master Li's power is truly unfathomable!

At this time, Jin Hao had no idea that he was already the "strongest" in the South City branch before he even joined the company.

He walked out of the testing room, looking bewildered: "Uncle Liu, is the test... over?"

Liu Zhenguo patted him on the shoulder with a strange expression: "It's over, you passed."

"Huh? But I didn't do anything..."

"No need to do it, you're already very strong." Liu Zhenguo sighed. "Let's go, I'll take you to complete the onboarding procedures."

"Huh? But I didn't do anything..."

"No need to do it, you're already very strong." Liu Zhenguo sighed. "Let's go, I'll take you to complete the onboarding procedures."

Jin Hao was completely confused, but he still followed.

The rest of the process was quick.

Fill out forms, take photos, record fingerprints, and sign confidentiality agreements.

Then, Liu Zhenguo took Jin Hao to the equipment room.

"Here are your identification, badge, and issued equipment." Liu Zhenguo handed over a black backpack. "Inside is a specially made combat uniform and a communicator, and so on."

"Oh right, and this too."

He then picked up a thin booklet and a crystal-like object from the shelf next to him.

"This is a cultivation technique, the thirteenth edition of the Basic Qi Refining Technique."

Liu Zhenguo explained, "This version was jointly compiled and revised multiple times by senior members of various Taoist schools. It is moderate and balanced, making it most suitable for beginners."

"Now, this cultivation method has been included in the compulsory textbook for students of Great Xia, and it will be promoted nationwide after the New Year."

"Sigh, the nationwide cultivation plan was originally scheduled to be delayed by two years, and we weren't prepared in any way."

Liu Zhenguo sighed, "But the sudden outbreak of the second wave of spiritual tides forced us to bring this plan forward."

"So now, the whole country is working hard to promote it."

Jin Hao took the booklet and flipped through it.

The text is straightforward and easy to understand.

He then looked at the crystal rod: "Uncle Liu, what's this for?"

"It's for testing," Liu Zhenguo said. "When you can light it up a little, that means you've refined Qi. When you can light it up completely, that means you've officially entered the field and become a beginner in refining essence into Qi, which is also the early stage of Qi cultivation."

"Refining essence into qi?" Jin Hao asked curiously. "Uncle Liu, how are the cultivation realms divided?"

"The realms are divided into four levels, from low to high: refining essence into qi, refining qi into spirit, and refining spirit into emptiness," Liu Zhenguo explained. "Each realm is further divided into four stages: initial, intermediate, advanced, and peak."

"As for higher levels... you'll know when you reach that level."

Jin Hao was deeply moved.

Refining essence into qi, refining qi into spirit, refining spirit to return to emptiness...

That sounds amazing!

"Uncle Liu, can I try now?" Jin Hao asked eagerly.

Liu Zhenguo smiled and said, "Of course, let's go to the quiet room, I'll teach you."

The two entered a quiet room.

Jin Hao sat cross-legged and began to try to sense the Qi according to the method in the "Basic Qi Refining Technique".

He thought it would be difficult.

But strangely, as soon as he calmed down, he felt a warm current rising in his lower abdomen.

It was faint, but very clear.

"This..." Jin Hao opened his eyes and looked at Liu Zhenguo.

Liu Zhenguo was also stunned.

So fast?

But then he thought about it again. Jin Hao's yang energy was so abundant and his blood and qi were so vigorous that it was normal for him to be able to cultivate qi so quickly.

"Continue," Liu Zhenguo said. "Guide that warm current and guide it along the route specified in the exercise."

Jin Hao nodded and closed his eyes again.

An hour later.

He opened his eyes and looked at the testing crystal rod in his hand.

A small section of the bottom of the crystal rod lit up.

About one-tenth.

"I...I've cultivated Qi?" Jin Hao was somewhat incredulous.

Liu Zhenguo nodded, his expression complex: "Although you've only just begun to cultivate Qi, your speed... has already broken the record."

Jin Hao was so excited that his face turned red.

He thought of Li Jun.

If it weren't for that health talisman that could cure all diseases and improve his physical condition, how could he have recovered so quickly?

Godfather... he's absolutely awesome!

"Alright, that's all for today." Liu Zhenguo checked the time. "Go back and rest now. You'll officially start work tomorrow."

"Oh, right, there's something I need to tell you."

He paused, his expression turning serious. "Tomorrow, the South City branch will send a team to the North to provide support."

"In the north, due to the outbreak of the spiritual tide, many powerful evil spirits have appeared, and the various branches are short-handed."

"Do you want to come with me?"

Jin Hao was taken aback: "Me? I've only just started, I don't know anything..."

"Experience can be accumulated, and real combat can be honed," Liu Zhenguo said earnestly. "And although you lack experience, when facing evil spirits, your strength is probably the strongest among us."

"Furthermore, with Master Li's talismans and peach wood sword, you can now rank among the top in the entire country."

Jin Hao's heart raced as he listened.

I... I've actually become this strong?

"Of course, the decision is yours," Liu Zhenguo said. "Support missions are risky; you can refuse."

Jin Hao fell silent.

He recalled the helplessness he felt that night in Harbin.

He recalled the backs of Master Qingxu and the night watchman standing in front of him.

"I'll go." Jin Hao finally nodded.

"Great!" Liu Zhenguo patted him hard on the shoulder. "I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

"But Uncle Liu, I need to go home first," Jin Hao said. "I need to tell my parents."

"Of course." Liu Zhenguo nodded. "I'll give you one day. We'll meet and depart tomorrow afternoon."

"yes!"

Jin Hao left the branch office with the "Basic Qi Refining Technique" and the crystal rod that had been partially lit.

However, upon returning to Luxian County, he did not go home but instead took a taxi straight to Qingfeng Temple.