A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Zhou Ping, like a ghost, cleverly concealed himself among a low pile of stones.

After using the Floating Shadow Step, combined with its stealth techniques, he almost became one with his surroundings.

But that's not all. The breath-holding and calming technique in the Floating Shadow Step is equally profound. After Zhou Ping's test, it was found that even with the heightened senses of a cultivator, it was not easily detected when used. It was truly miraculous.

I really don't know who created this Floating Shadow Step. It's just a martial arts technique, yet even cultivators can be kept in the dark about it and can't detect it.

While concealing his true intentions, Zhou Ping inwardly praised the Floating Shadow Step he had acquired from the Green Bamboo Sect.

After this test, his worries from the daytime finally came true.

Tongxin Daoist must have come for him. It seems that the other party saw through his fake death and chased him all the way from the Jin Clan to Tianyan Town.

No cultivator should be underestimated!

After confirming that the Copper Heart Daoist could not detect him, Zhou Ping'an stayed in the stone pile for more than an hour, not daring to act rashly.

If the other party doesn't leave, wouldn't he be walking right into a trap?

Only after hearing the rooster crow three times did Zhou Ping slowly move his somewhat numb legs, turn over and lie down on the rock to rest.

Although the Floating Shadow Step breathing technique is wondrous, it can still cause shortness of breath over time. If Zhou Ping were not a cultivator whose physical functions were already far superior to what they used to be, he might not have been able to persist for so long.

Zhou Ping got up and glanced in the direction of Guiyuan Pavilion, but did not return the way he came.

He was still somewhat worried. Even if the Copper Heart Taoist had lost track of him, he would surely ambush him on his way back if he had enough patience.

He had already planned his escape route before he came out. After glancing up to get a better look at the direction, he quietly crept towards Tianyan Town.

In front of a huge mansion in Tianyan Town, two servants on duty leaned against the stone pillars on either side, looking dejected.

It was already the hour of Yin (3-5 AM), the time when people were sleeping most soundly. The two servants were already exhausted. If they could hold on for another hour, they could take their turn to sleep.

Just as the two were in a daze, a white streak of light suddenly emerged from the shadows and struck a servant in the stomach with a "whoosh".

"who!?"

The servant who had been beaten suddenly awoke from his half-asleep state and cried out in a terrified voice.

The other servant was also startled by the sound, and suddenly became alert, rubbing his eyes hard and looking around with suspicion.

"This is?"

The servant in front rubbed his sore stomach and picked up a letter from the ground with a puzzled look.

"To the young master of the Chen family, Chen Dafu."

After the two of them read the handwriting clearly, they exclaimed in surprise at the same time. They stopped looking for who had thrown the letter and rushed to open the gate and run into the inner courtyard.

Zhou Ping stood on the eaves of a house and watched the two run into the inner courtyard before disappearing into the night with peace of mind.

Although he had arrived at the Chen family residence, he still did not intend to meet Chen Dafu at this time. Zhou Ping naturally had his own reasons for doing so.

He was not a heartless person, so after realizing that he had been targeted by cultivators, he was no longer in a hurry to conduct the so-called transaction with Chen Dafu.

Firstly, he was pressed for time and needed to blend in with the large number of cultivators arriving at Guiyuan Pavilion. Only in this way would Tongxin Daoist not dare to attack him in full view of everyone.

Secondly, Chen Dafu did not hide anything from him and treated him with utmost honesty, so he highly respected Chen Dafu's character.

If the Chen family is implicated now, and if the Copper Heart Taoist finds out, they will likely never have peace again.

Although Zhou Ping is not a compassionate person, he cannot bring himself to do something that harms innocent people.

Actually, there is another crucial point, and it is because of this that Zhou Ping decided to temporarily sever all contact with the Chen family.

In the letter he sent out, he also mentioned that he hoped Chen Dafu could settle his father and family as soon as possible.

Since the Taoist Master Tongxin has set his sights on him, it means that the other party already knows everything about him.

He could join the Azure Lotus Sect and receive its protection, but his family in Qingyang Town could not.

Only by secretly moving them away as soon as possible can Zhou Ping travel to the Azure Lotus Sect with peace of mind.

Chen Dafu was someone he could trust, and the other party had enough power to move and protect his family without anyone noticing.

Having chosen to seek help from the Chen family, he could no longer have any contact with them; only in this way could he ensure the safety of the other party and their family.

Anyway, those cultivation items won't run away, so he can come back for them later when he has the ability to protect himself.

His first priority now is to join the Azure Lotus Profound Sect; everything else can be postponed.

.......

Tomorrow is the grand auction of Guiyuan Pavilion, and many cultivators have been coming here every day for the past few days.

Fortunately, Guiyuan Pavilion is located in an extremely remote area, and with the Tianyan Chen clan providing cover, it is almost impossible for ordinary people to find this place.

Many cultivators are also people who have transcended worldly affairs, and they rarely manifest their divine abilities in the mortal realm.

Therefore, it hasn't caused any disturbances these past few days.

Zhou Ping wore a bamboo hat, completely concealing his face. After greeting the several cultivators, he walked towards the stone wall.

Without further hesitation, he stood up and used his Lightness Technique and Wind Control Technique to quickly fly towards the stone wall.

Here, everyone is a cultivator, and they don't care about their own methods of traveling.

Most people, like Zhou Ping, use magic to travel. There are even a few people from immortal cultivation families or sects who drive various birds or magnificent magical artifacts to soar through the sky. Their exaggerated entrances are truly unparalleled in their splendor.

When Zhou Ping saw it for the first time, his jaw nearly dropped to the floor in shock.

Besides broadening his horizons once again, it also made him yearn for the world of cultivation even more.

Tongxin Daoist hid in a secluded spot, carefully observing the many cultivators entering the stone wall.

After losing track of Zhou Ping last night, he returned to this place and chose to wait for him to come to him.

He was somewhat incredulous that a novice cultivator could disappear from his senses so easily; it was truly bizarre.

Unable to ascertain the opponent's true strength, and relying on the cautious nature of a cultivator, Tongxin Daoist decisively chose to retreat.

When Zhou Ping arrived at the stone wall, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and casually took off the straw hat he was wearing.

He looked around carefully for a moment, then patted his chest and slipped into Guiyuan Pavilion.

A cold gaze from not far away saw everything clearly.

A wisp of fire ignited from his fingertip, and a communication talisman traced an arc in the air before flying into the depths of West Phoenix Mountain.

You little brat, I was unprepared yesterday. Let's see how you escape this time!