Qiu Zu: From an apprentice in a medicine shop to an immortal ancestor.

PS: The previous chapter has been revised based on everyone's feedback.

Qiu Zhen recognized the small figure in Bai Shu's hand at a glance, and was quite surprised.

This little wood sprite was precisely the "Wood Sprite Demon General" summoned by the old man "Yuan Hua."

After taking two of his [Golden Light Thunder Talismans] and not dying, he was beaten back to his original form, severely injured, turned into a small wooden figure, and was picked up by him to take home.

While he was cultivating immortal martial arts, this little wood sprite woke up at some unknown time.

"This little wood sprite is quite extraordinary!"

Qiu Zhen was surprised.

Don't think that because his two thunder talismans made the "Wood Sprite Demon General" scurry away with its head in its hands, completely without resistance, that it was weak.

In fact, quite the opposite.

He, at the level of an Yin Spirit expert, used his trump card [Golden Light Thunder Talisman].

Under the crushing power of his cultivation level, and with thunder magic restraining "wood sprites," he successively cast two high-level spells.

Ordinary wood sprites of the same level would have long turned to ashes, yet it was still able to survive until now.

From this, it can be seen that this "Wood Sprite Demon General" is clearly not an ordinary wood sprite, but must be a spirit wood variant with some kind of innate talent.

"Young Master, what should we do? It won't let go, and the treasure's spirituality is about to be sucked dry by it."

Bai Shu was anxious.

The old tree root, with its imposing spiritual energy and glowing divine light, looked extraordinary.

Seeing something stealing their treasure was even more unbearable than being beaten, and they felt very uncomfortable.

With that said, Bai Shu couldn't help but want to reach out and push the small wooden figure away.

"Wait, it's seriously injured.

If we don't let it absorb the wood spirit essence of the old tree root, it's afraid it will die."

Qiu Zhen stopped Bai Shu, took the old tree root and the small wooden figure from his hand, and pondered to himself.

Even though he had just entered the world of cultivation and didn't understand anything, he could guess a thing or two about the value of a Foundation Establishment treasure.

Foundation Establishment treasures are rare treasures of heaven and earth, possessing incredible power that can help people "borrow cultivation" and establish a foundation in a hundred days.

Concerning "Foundation Establishment in a Hundred Days" and cultivating the Yin Spirit, if traded with fellow cultivators, it would surely be of considerable value and could be exchanged for good treasures.

However, he currently only wants to immerse himself in cultivation and does not plan to contact cultivators.

This Foundation Establishment treasure is useless to him for the time being and cannot be spent.

Qiu Zhen pondered for a moment and quickly made a decision.

Help the "small wooden figure" and let it devour the Foundation Establishment treasure to prolong its life.

Of course, his treasure cannot be eaten for free; it must pay wages after eating.

The current situation is turbulent, and his desire to live in seclusion and cultivate has become wishful thinking.

Treating illnesses and saving people properly may also involve him in the disputes and chaos of cultivators.

The most urgent task is to improve his own strength.

This wood sprite, which is not afraid of thunder and fire, is very likely to become a Xiantian-level monster in the future, and subduing it would also be a great help.

Qiu Zhen made up his mind and immediately used the [Guo Wenju Beast Taming Immortal Art], forming a hand seal and sending out a ray of spiritual light that landed on the small wooden figure in his hand, communicating with it mentally:

"Little wood sprite, the old tree root can be given to you, but you must obey my orders.

If you disobey, you will surely be burned by thunder and fire and turned to ashes."

The small wooden figure was greedily sucking the wood spirit essence of the old tree root, not caring what Qiu Zhen said.

No matter what he said, it agreed.

"Listen, listen, I'll listen to everything."

The voice was slightly hurried.

After speaking, the spiritual light sent out by Qiu Zhen transformed into a halo and entered the small wood sprite's body.

"This..."

Qiu Zhen couldn't help but laugh a little when he saw that the "Taming Halo" easily imprisoned the small wood sprite's spirit and soul, successfully taming it without any effort.

This time, it seemed a bit like "taking advantage of someone's misfortune."

However, this thought only flashed through his mind and he didn't dwell on it.

In any case, the small wood sprite was not Bai Shu; the other party was a "surrendered general."

If he didn't use some means to subdue it, he wouldn't feel at ease.

After subduing it, Qiu Zhen conveniently buried the "small wood sprite" and the Foundation Establishment treasure, the old tree root, in the soil to allow it to recover from its injuries properly.

In this blessed treasure land, its injuries would probably recover faster.

The night passed.

In the early morning, Qiu Zhen left the valley.

At the entrance of the valley, members of the Qiu family were building houses for him, quite busy.

The old patriarch of the Qiu family had a "resentful air" about his "seizure of power," but the support in all aspects was not lacking, and he even specially transferred people to build houses for his family.

After Qiu Zhen thanked the uncles and elders, he went to the training ground.

A group of young and strong Qiu family members were practicing the [Pure Yang Eight-Section Brocade].

Qiu Zhen was quite satisfied.

Currently, he is teaching health-preserving exercises.

Later, he will find another body-refining martial art, and if someone cultivates it to the point where their qi and blood are surging, he can teach them and help them become martial masters.

In fact, the Qiu family members can also learn the [Lü Zu Strengthening Tendons and Bones Exercise].

Without the immortal fortune in the books, and unable to cultivate top-tier acquired roots, changing cultivation aptitude, the power of [Golden Tendons and Jade Bones] is not as great as that of Qiu Zhen and the Han man "Tie Zhu," who obtained part of the immortal fortune.

However, it is still a top-tier entry-level body-refining exercise, even stronger than the Medicine King Valley's unique skill, the [Divine Demon Five Animal Play].

It's just a pity that this martial art is incomplete.

After Qiu Zhen gave some guidance to the family members at the training ground, he didn't stay long and went straight to Qingmu City.

In the past half month, Qingmu City has undergone great changes.

Construction is booming everywhere, the city is constantly expanding outward, the crowds are surging, and it is becoming more and more like the "Qingmu County Town," lively and incomparable.

It is expected that in less than two years, Xiangyang Village will hopefully become a market town outside the city, and not just a small village in the suburbs.

Precisely because of this, the fields and houses that Qiu Zhen bought a few days ago have soared in value.

These days, Steward Li has been regretting it so much that his intestines are turning green.

He beats his son at home every day, beating him at the slightest dissatisfaction, and villagers occasionally hear the wails of the Li family's "young master."

Qiu Zhen went to Xiangyang Village to see Qiu's father, Qiu's mother, and his elder brother, leaving a large sum of money, asking them to hire a few helpers for the family when they have time, and also to hire some carpenters and tilers to take to Qiu's Family Village to build houses.

On the one hand, the Qiu family members are all busy, and it is not good to let people help all the time, so it is better to hire workers themselves.

On the other hand, a large number of disaster victims are pouring in, and many people are extremely difficult, hiring workers and asking people, unintentionally helping many families through the difficulties, which can be regarded as doing their part as an ordinary person.

"Dad, elder brother, please hire people with families, and there are no other requirements, you can handle it."

"Little brother, don't worry, you go and be busy, this matter will definitely be handled properly."

The elder brother, Qiu Qing, patted his chest and agreed readily.

Qiu Tianbao didn't speak at first, but the happy expression on his face showed his attitude.

Everything is good in Xiangyang Village, it's just not suitable for him.

Staying in Xiangyang Village, he doesn't know a few people, and he's not used to anything.

Although Qiu's New Village is in ruins and may have to be reclaimed, there are familiar villagers and clansmen, and he is more willing to return to Qiu's Family Village.

Hearing that his youngest son asked them to hire workers to build the ancestral home in Qiu's Family Village, the old man Qiu was happy from the bottom of his heart.

"Xiao Qing, let's go to the market to prepare."

Qiu Tianbao only felt that his youngest son was as sensible and considerate as he was when he was a child, and he was very excited, pulling his eldest son, Qiu Qing, to leave.

"Hehe ~"

Qiu Zhen saw the subtle changes in his father and couldn't help but find it a little funny.

He wasn't deliberately opposing Qiu's father.

In the past, he had no choice, but now that the overall situation has been settled and he is in control of the overall situation, he will naturally go along with these small matters and coax him.

After the family affairs were settled, Qiu Zhen went to the pharmacy in the city again.

Speaking of which, in the past few days, as the unrest in the mountains has subsided and the disaster victims have arrived in Qingmu City one after another, the number of patients coming to exorcise evil spirits and treat illnesses has obviously decreased a lot compared to before.

Although there are still disaster victims seeking medical treatment, and the pharmacy hall is crowded, the long queues on the street are gone.

As soon as Qiu Zhen entered the pharmacy, he quickly noticed that there were many unfamiliar faces in the store wearing Medicine King Valley disciple costumes.

They directed the pharmacy apprentices, treated illnesses and saved people, and were busy before and after, looking like they were "in charge."

What's going on?

Qiu Zhen was a little surprised, and immediately found an apprentice and looked for Shopkeeper Liu.

"Shopkeeper, what happened?"

"Hall Master Shi has returned from the mountains.

From now on, our pharmacy will be promoted to the Medicine King Qingmu Hall."

Shopkeeper Liu looked lonely.

In his tone, there was no joy of "promotion" at all, only loss and helplessness.

Qiu Zhen suddenly understood.

As the unrest in the mountains broke out, Qingmu Town was promoted to Qingmu County, and the County Government and the Demon Suppression Division came one after another.

The Jianghu forces and aristocratic families of Changle Prefecture naturally followed closely and attached great importance to this place.

Medicine King Valley promoted Qingmu Pharmacy to "Branch Hall" and sent a Hall Master to be stationed there, which is a very high standard.

As a Medicine King Valley deacon, Shopkeeper Liu's status is not low, but in the past, Shopkeeper Liu was the top leader here, but now he has become someone else's subordinate, and the loss is self-evident.

Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.

In middle age, giving up the idea of going further, Shopkeeper Liu just wanted to live the rest of his life comfortably.

Who would have thought that his wish would be in vain?

Qiu Zhen understood Shopkeeper Liu's thoughts, but he couldn't do anything about it, so he changed the subject and asked:

"Shopkeeper, what about the subsequent free clinic..."

"The free clinic is personally responsible by Hall Master Shi, no need for you and me to worry about it."

After Shopkeeper Liu finished speaking, he looked around and saw no one, so he lowered his voice and said to Qiu Zhen:

"Hall Master Shi and Apothecary An don't get along.

Brother Ankang came to greet me this morning, asking you to go to the An Mansion for further study these days.

Apothecary An has returned from the mountains."

Qiu Zhen couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when he heard this, he wanted to hold a free clinic to exorcise evil spirits.

However, he didn't dwell on it for too long, but instead felt expectant again.

Others don't know, but he knows that after successfully establishing the persona of "Destined Genius" last time, Apothecary An paid more attention to him and intended to personally teach him martial arts and medical skills.

The unprovoked assassination by villains last night made him clearly realize that his strength was not enough, and magical powers were sometimes inconvenient to display in public, so it was necessary to learn a proper martial art of attack and defense to protect himself.