A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

"It's a good thing you didn't commit murder and robbery, otherwise this great opportunity would have slipped away!"

Master Tongxin looked at his disciple and nodded in satisfaction.

"I was too young to do such a thing back then. If the cultivators had found out, you would have been in deep trouble."

Liu Feng curled his lip, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"Besides, killing and robbing is nowhere near as satisfying as raiding someone's hideout!"

"I don't know who you take after, kid. You're so cunning at such a young age."

Whether he was praising or insulting someone, the Taoist Master Tongxin strode towards Longquan Town.

"Oh! Master, you still haven't told your disciple that the Azure Origin Technique really originated from the Azure Lotus Profound Sect!"

Seeing this, Liu Feng hurriedly chased after him.

After the two had walked a distance, a few indistinct words came from the mouth of the Copper Heart Taoist.

"The old Taoist has already figured out the origins of the Jin Clan. Their ancestor came from the Azure Lotus Mystic Sect, one of the five great mystic sects."

"The Azure Origin Technique... is actually the Azure Lotus Transformation Technique!"

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In the quiet courtyard, Ma Liuyun, Duan Yu, and Zhou Ping were drinking tea by themselves.

The two people in front of him looked at Zhou Ping, who remained silent, and were too embarrassed to ask any more questions, making the atmosphere awkward.

"Elder, please tell me if there is anything I can do for you, and I will see if I can help."

Once Zhou Ping regained his senses, his expression returned to its usual calm, and he cupped his hands in greeting to Ma Liuyun.

Duan Yu glanced at him furtively, and seeing his slightly depressed appearance, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.

It's unclear what kind of predicament the other party encountered in Jinyuan that could cause even the usually composed and mature Zhou Ping to lose his composure.

"It's not a difficult task. Here's something for you to take back."

Ma Liuyun took out a red brocade pouch from his bosom and handed it to Zhou Ping.

"You can see the Jin Clan Chief every day in Jinyuan. If you notice any unusual behavior from him, you can open the box, and it will tell you what to do next."

"Don't worry, you won't be put in any danger."

Zhou Ping accepted the brocade pouch handed to him, feeling somewhat puzzled, unsure of what the other party was up to.

"What kind of anomaly is the elder referring to? This disciple doesn't quite understand."

"For example, his complexion or physical condition. You see him every day, so you know him best. If you feel something is wrong, you can open the magic bag."

Ma Liuyun thought for a moment and listed several abnormal situations.

"Then this disciple will take his leave."

Zhou Ping stood up, bowed to Ma Liuyun, and then turned and walked out of the courtyard.

"We haven't received any news from the carriage yet, aren't you going to wait?"

Duan Yu's questioning voice came from behind, and Zhou Ping waved his hand behind him.

"No need to wait anymore, I already know the result."

.......

In a secluded house belonging to the Mo family, Mo Liancheng, the head of the Mo family, sat in the main seat. Beside him sat two Taoist priests, one old and one young, who were Liu Feng and his apprentice, who had recently arrived in Longquan Town.

"Uncle Mo, now that everything is ready, when can we make our move?"

Liu Feng asked Mo Liancheng with a smile.

"After you two arrived, I sent out a secret message. As long as the Green Bamboo Sect is ready, we can take action at any time."

When Mo Liancheng heard the other party address him as "uncle," the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, and he cursed the little bastard in his heart.

"Oh? It seems Patriarch Mo has indeed been busy these past six months, managing to smooth things over even with the Green Bamboo Sect?"

A hint of joy appeared on the face of the Taoist Master Tongxin, as if he was somewhat satisfied with the other party's answer.

"You two are not targeting the Green Bamboo Sect, but the Golden Clan hidden within it. Many people within the sect are already dissatisfied with the Golden Clan's rule, so this is a perfect match."

"Furthermore, I have already made my position clear to the other side: once I get what I want from the Jin Clan, I will immediately end the years-long conflict between us."

Mo Liancheng stroked his silver beard and slowly explained.

"Does Patriarch Mo really have no interest in the Green Bamboo Sect's territory? If so, my master and I could lend a hand to your sect after we get what we want."

Tongxin Daoist looked at Mo Liancheng with some suspicion, the other party's lack of desire and ambition made him somewhat skeptical.

"Daoist, please be careful with your words. The fact that things went so smoothly this time is also due to the secret cooperation of the Green Bamboo Sect. If you think of anything else, it will be dangerous. We have gone deep into enemy territory. If we really tear off the mask, it will be my Longquan Sword Sect that suffers in the end."

Upon hearing the old Taoist's suggestion, Mo Liancheng hurriedly refused.

As a cultivator, the other party possesses the ability to fly and escape into the earth. If any unexpected event occurs, they can choose to retreat at any time, and no one can stop them.

But what about his many disciples from the Sword Sect? They would become sitting ducks, surrounded and killed by the Green Bamboo disciples who rushed back from all directions.

"Since Patriarch Mo has no such intention, then let's just consider this old Taoist's nonsense."

Seeing that Mo Liancheng wasn't taking it seriously, Tongxin Daoist gave a noncommittal shrug.

He had originally planned to let the two sides fight to the death so that he and his apprentice could reap the benefits. But it seems that Mo Liancheng is not stupid and is not giving them any chance at all.

Tong Xin and his disciple Liu Feng still harbored some apprehension towards the Mo family, who possessed the Soul-Devouring Evil Sword.

This item could actually be considered a product of the cultivation world, but the master and disciple had no desire for it because of its evil methods of refining and activating.

The Soul-Devouring Evil Sword needs to be constantly soaked and nourished with the essence and blood of the Mo family members in order to be driven by them.

Even so, the person who urges it will have their life essence drained by it, harming others while also damaging their own life essence, making it extremely evil.

Cultivators are most concerned about their own essence, blood, and lifespan. The process of cultivation is an accumulation and sublimation of essence, energy, and spirit. If this affects their path to higher realms, it is undoubtedly a loss.

Therefore, although these evil objects mostly possess extremely powerful abilities, few cultivators dare to use them, and they usually only appear in the hands of evil cultivators who practice strange techniques.

The Mo family patriarch found this item somewhere, and after being nurtured by the blood and essence of several generations, the sword was able to unleash considerable power in the hands of mortals, thus making the Mo family the dominant force in this area.

According to Mo Yunxiao's description, this sword is exceptionally evil; anyone struck by it will become mentally impaired, with no one escaping its fate, thus creating the sword's formidable reputation.

However, the master and his disciple understood that those they had injured had had part of their souls devoured, which was why they had become mentally impaired.

Seeing that his master remained silent, Liu Feng turned around and voiced his question.

"I wonder what kind of timing Uncle Mo is referring to...?"

"Jin Jingtian, the patriarch of the Jin clan, is the only martial arts grandmaster in the Jin clan! If we can severely injure him, our plan will be much easier."

When Mo Liancheng mentioned Jin Jingtian, a hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes.

"Oh? So it's that person..."

Liu Feng suddenly realized, but a strong sense of curiosity arose in his heart.

I wonder if he's mastered the Soul-Snatching Technique...