A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Fei Tu felt uneasy when he saw that the scene suddenly became quiet after Zhou Ping finished listening to his words, and the latter's face under the bamboo hat could not be clearly seen.

"Three outside cultivators, one of whom may be a dangerous individual at the late stage of Qi Refining. It seems we must leave this place as soon as possible..."

Zhou Ping ignored Fei Tu's anxiety and unease, preoccupied with his own plans. After a moment's thought, however, he felt a sense of unease and asked again, "..."

"You just said they're conspiring against a demonic beast? Have you heard what kind of demonic beast it is?"

"My lord, although I am the second steward of the Three Flowers Gang, I am not qualified to participate in such secret matters involving the cultivation world. Even the head steward, Lu Jun, is only summoned occasionally. In most cases, the three ladies make decisions on their own."

Fei Tu looked troubled and stammered.

"I see..."

Zhou Ping raised his hand and touched his chin, then asked again.

"You should know roughly where that monster is, right?"

"I know that! When this demon was first discovered a while ago, the Second Madam gave me orders to arrange for people to take turns monitoring the area. Although we were told to hide very far away to avoid alerting it, that place could be found even with my eyes closed!"

When Fei Tu saw that Zhou Ping had finally gotten some information he knew, he hurriedly took credit.

"Oh? Tell me about it."

Although Zhou Ping had already decided to withdraw, he secretly developed some interest in the demonic beasts that the Three Flowers Gang had conspired with the outside cultivators.

Having witnessed firsthand the substantial rewards Qin Changqing received for slaying the fox crow, it was impossible for him not to feel a pang of envy.

The Three Flowers Gang now needs to join forces with outside cultivators to plot against a demon beast, so this demon must be extraordinary, and its value is self-evident.

"Should we sneak off and investigate...? Judging from this setup, that monster must be tough to deal with. I wonder if there's any opening we can exploit."

Zhou Ping felt that this matter was not simple, and the Three Flowers Gang and those outside cultivators might not be able to capture the demon beast successfully.

Furthermore, with his current cultivation level at the mid-stage of Body Refinement, combined with the Floating Shadow Step, his speed is astonishing. Even if things are exposed and he wants to escape, none of the other party should be able to catch him, so he believes his safety is guaranteed.

This is Zhou Ping's current reliance. If he didn't have this trump card, he, who is always cautious, would definitely stay as far away as possible from this matter and would not have the slightest thought of getting involved.

After about half an incense stick's time, Zhou Ping listened to Fei Tu's detailed description of the place, then flicked his finger, and a brown pill flew into Fei Tu's hand amidst Fei Tu's expectant gaze.

"Lead the way. Swallow this pill. It will temporarily suppress the bone-corroding poison in your body. If you take another pill within three days, the poison will be completely eliminated."

"If you fail to gain my trust in three days and instead harbor any ill intentions, the suppressed bone-corroding poison will erupt again within your body. At that time, even if there is an antidote, it will be too late. The re-emergence of the poison will be even more intense, instantly turning all the bones in your body into blood. You can experience the consequences for yourself."

Fei Tu happily accepted the pills that flew over, and was just about to offer some compliments when Zhou Ping's next words made most of the joy on his face vanish instantly, leaving him with a mixture of happiness and worry.

"Yes, Immortal Master."

Carefully swallowing the pill, Fei Tu followed Zhou Ping's instructions and led the way in one direction. Occasionally, when he glanced at Zhou Ping, there seemed to be a hint of fear in his eyes. After witnessing the latter's methods, the last bit of hope in his heart vanished.

"By the way, I see your cultivation level is average, but your movement technique seems extremely swift. I wonder what kind of martial art you practice?"

On the way, the two made their way towards the Yin side of the Yin-Yang Forest under the cover of night. Out of boredom, Zhou Ping recalled the other's swift escape and asked casually.

"Reporting to the Immortal Master, I have been practicing the same martial art since the beginning, and everything I have learned and practiced comes from it. Today, Fei Tu presents this book to the Immortal Master."

With Fei Tu's shrewd mind, he naturally understood the meaning behind the other party's words. So he reached into his robes and pulled out a tattered and worn ancient book, then bowed and handed it to Zhou Ping behind him.

"Oh?"

Zhou Ping was surprised. He hadn't expected the other party to be so quick-witted, seeing through his thoughts in an instant. It really surprised him.

"This man is so cunning, and he's also the leader of the Three Flowers Gang, a notorious bandit gang. We must not let him live after this is over. If we let him escape alive, who knows how many innocent people will fall victim to his cruelty!"

He secretly decided that once Fei Tu was no longer of any use, he would have to eliminate him completely to prevent any future trouble.

Although Zhou Ping's mind was racing, he calmly accepted the item offered to him. However, a faint blue light shimmered on the surface of his palm, enveloping his entire hand like a protective shield, leaving the other party no chance to take advantage.

"Stepping the Dipper and Tasting the Stars... Heavenly Dipper Steps?"

Zhou Ping concentrated his Qingyuan magic power in his palm and secretly activated it. Under the influence of the magic power, the tattered ancient book slowly turned its pages as if there was no wind. Lines of ancient and profound words came into view, instantly attracting his attention.

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"Second Mistress, we have been lying in wait here for several days. When will we be able to capture this demon?"

In a dense forest, several figures lurked among the lush flowers and plants. Although they were not far apart, they all focused intently on one direction, not daring to breathe loudly. Even their communication with each other was conducted through a secret technique of sound transmission.

"Brother Xie, please be patient. Everything is ready now, we just need the right opportunity. We just need to wait a little longer, and we will be able to capture the demon."

A plump woman in palace attire glanced at the middle-aged man in black not far away. Although there was a hint of impatience between her brows, she still reassured him through telepathy.

"What are we afraid of? It's something we're already absolutely certain of winning, why are we still waiting like this!?"

The middle-aged man surnamed Xie's face darkened, and he spoke in a rare low voice.

The group had arrived several days ago and, despite their meticulous planning and arrangements, had still gained nothing despite their cultivation and abilities. This undoubtedly made him and his two companions somewhat frustrated.

"Thank you, brother! I know you are new to this place and unaware of the dangers involved. However, if you continue to disregard the overall situation and act stubbornly, you will disappoint your elder sister's good intentions. If this plan fails, what will you use to save face for the young master's birthday?"

The woman in palace attire lowered her voice, somewhat annoyed by the other party's abrupt speech.

Upon hearing the words "young master," the man surnamed Xie froze, a hint of fear creeping into his expression, and dared not utter another word in response to the woman.

This is understandable. Although his cultivation level was far superior to that of the woman, he couldn't help but feel a bitter taste in his mouth and was filled with apprehension when he thought about her background.

Although this woman is no longer as glamorous as she once was, her status as the young master's maid is still undeniable, far beyond what ordinary servants like them can compare to.

"Brother Xie, don't worry. In my estimation, the Mist Maiden will soon pass through this realm. Once she leaves, we can rest easy."

In another secluded spot, a beautiful young woman in a red dress noticed the strange behavior of the two and hurriedly tried to comfort them. A hint of lust flashed in her beautiful eyes, causing another stranger beside her to feel aroused and his mouth to go dry.

This woman was none other than the Third Sister of the Three Flowers Gang.