Chapter 347: Chapter 225: Protective Talisman, Elixir of Immortality (Part 4)

No tangible benefits at all!

As for the petty revenge for killing my father?

If the old man doesn’t die, how can I inherit the position and take charge?

Lu Zhongping sneered, he’s been hoping for his father to enter the coffin since he was twenty, just so he could become the big master.

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At Yuanyang Temple, Daoist Chongxu sat cross-legged in the main hall, unlike Master Xuanji who preferred to retreat to a hut in the back mountain for quiet study, he had always conducted the morning and evening lessons with numerous children.

Today, after reciting the "Five Emperors’ Treasures", he slowly opened his eyes and waved the Daoist children of varied ages on both sides away:

"Why hasn’t that fool Qingfeng returned yet? I didn’t expect Bai Qilang to be a disciple of Ninghai Zen, this complicates things a bit."

Daoist Chongxu was slightly anxious, knowing that recruiting disciples was all about speed.

It’s hard to come across two promising seedlings, if they’re not secured, it’s as if a fifty-pound fish slipped away while fishing.

A hundred years later, on the brink of death, with only half a breath left, one might suddenly sit up and angrily pound the bed.

"That Ninghai Zen... is merely a martial artist. He teaches martial arts, while I transmit Daoist skills, neither should offend the other."

Daoist Chongxu had a few encounters with the Yihai Prefecture star who was infamous for suppressing seventeen lineages and destroying four families before stopping. He deeply knew this man’s difficulties, not inferior to the plague deity Qiu Changtian.

Years ago, the seventeen lineages paid a large sum to Master Qingxuan of Zhi Xin Temple to perform Tracking Skill, setting up a heavenly net, yet Ninghai Zen flew across the sky with a "Heavenly Leap".

Later, Master Qingxuan mysteriously vanished, his fate unknown, prompting a suspicion by the Purple Register Daoist Official in Celestial Water Prefecture that it might have been Ninghai Zen’s doing.

After all, it was well-known that this person held grudges.

If it weren’t for the Mountain and Water Observations confirming his innocence, affirming Ninghai Zen hadn’t left Black River County, there might have been another significant turmoil.

"Harmony in all things is paramount. I certainly won’t compete with him for disciples. First, bring them into the Daoist School, report to Celestial Water Prefecture, and earn a small merit.

Gradually, bring them under my wing and nurture them well. As long as the hoe is wielded well, there’s no wall corner that can’t be dug out..."

Daoist Chongxu, shrewd and calculating, knew that dealing with someone like Ninghai Zen, mere talk of background and pros and cons is useless. Sincerity is the best approach.

Entering Tongwen Hall and advancing far in Martial Dao, at best, one becomes a Four Cultivation Grandmaster and dominates a region.

But entering the Daoist School offers the future chance to take the Dao Trial, become a Daoist Official, and be ranked among the top three records!

Saying "a bright future ahead, a vast journey" is no exaggeration.

"Everything is ready, only waiting for Qingfeng to bring them in!"

Daoist Chongxu stroked his long beard, ready to send another Daoist child to inquire about the situation, when suddenly, a bright, dragon-like Divine Soul flew into Yuanyang Temple.

Under the scorching sun, this Divine Soul roamed freely, without the slightest damage, demonstrating profound cultivation.

"I wonder what important matter brings Daoist Xuanji to visit?"

Daoist Chongxu’s gaze deepened, such an open disregard for restrictions, arriving at Yuanyang Temple with Divine Soul out of body, indeed showed no respect for him.

"If it weren’t that I have no hope to break through to Ghost Immortal, and am about to retire, I wouldn’t tolerate your insolence!"

Daoist Chongxu was greatly vexed, now forced to endure Master Xuanji’s arrogance, choosing to swallow his anger.

As Qingfeng, his Daoist child, would say, "You messed with me, consider it like kicking a pile of wool."

"Daoist Chongxu, when I heard you had a feeling and wanted to travel, I was disappointed. Without you presiding over the mountain-searching and sea-examining ritual, relying solely on my strength, I might not control it well.

Now seeing that you’re still in the temple, I’m truly delighted."

Master Xuanji’s Divine Soul emitted vibrant energy, spreading like ripples, heavy pressure wantonly unfolded, startling those Daoist children to kneel down.

"Tonight, I wish to search within a thousand miles of Yihai Prefecture! I ask for your assistance, do not decline!" 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Daoist Chongxu’s face twitched, lowering his eyelids, saying:

"Since Daoist Xuanji requests, how could I, as a humble Daoist, refuse."

He rose, flicked the duster on his hand, and stepped out of the main hall.

A gray cloud lifted underfoot, five or six yards off the ground, heading straight for the city government office.

"That’s sensible."

Master Xuanji’s Divine Soul flickered, transforming into a sweeping long rainbow across the sky.

Its radiance dazzled, booming loudly, causing the populace to exclaim "Immortal".

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"Master, there are traitors in the city coveting your granddisciple! You must intervene!"

After half past 1:00 PM, while Bai Ming held up Qingfeng Daoist Child from Yuanyang Temple, Bai Qi hurried to the Inheritance Hall.

Seeing Chen Xing, whose stature was majestic and as steady as a mountain, Bai Qi felt a mysterious sense of security.

Throughout Yihai Prefecture, there might not be many who can withstand Master’s Black Tiger Heart Grasp!

"Who is daring enough to plot against you? Normally, it’s unexpected. Your master’s fierce reputation is well-known, even after a decade, it should deter people."

Chen Xing, dressed in a fit fighting attire, was tinkering with wooden stakes in the front yard and couldn’t help but smile upon seeing his good granddisciple.

"The Lu Family’s big master at the Antique Shop, someone beside Lu Zhongping, he’s been watching me and Ah Di, with rather sinister eyes."

Bai Qi truthfully informed, narrating slowly.

Others might find this outrageous, thinking being stared at a few times doesn’t justify labeling one as a "traitor".

Utterly absurd!

But Master knew the subtlety of Heart Grasp, one of the Five Grand Captures.

Especially Bai Qi, having declared his openness to seeing and hearing, with a keen Spiritual Sense, proficient in detecting malicious intent.

Ensuring complete reliability!

"Lu Zhongping... this old rascal’s ancestors were tomb raiders for three generations, following the Unveiling Mountain path, unlike Feng Shui Daoists with various techniques.

His grandfather was a notorious leader of Green Forest Dao in Yihai Prefecture, once gathering a thousand men with large shovels and hoes, oxen and horses dragging, forcefully breaking open an underground tomb, obtained lots of treasure, thus rising in wealth.