The Primordial Law

Chapter 259 Register of Hidden People
Standing on the edge of the cliff, both men stood with their hands behind their backs, looking down at the city of Qiuzhou.

"Everyone has been young, full of fighting spirit, dashing and fearless, carefree and unrestrained. I can understand the feeling of being thrilled when you meet someone amazing in your youth..."

Gradually.

Yin Jun became lost in his memories, his eyes shifting from wise to unfocused.

After hearing this, Li Weiyi quickly explained, "Actually, I know that Zuoqiu Ting is Zuoqiu Hong, also known as Zuoqiu Hongting. I was just teasing her to get revenge for being tricked."

Yin Jun was wearing a mask, but Li Weiyi could still see the astonishment in his eyes beneath it.

“You young people are really something… Well, I don’t care about matters of the heart. But, having seen all sorts of people and things over the past sixty years, I’ve gained some insights, and I must remind you: never play with fire, or you’ll get burned.”

Li Weiyi nodded and took his words to heart.

Yin Jun got down to business: "You won the Qianlong Lantern Festival, you did a great job. Not only did you win the support of Du'e Temple, but you also let the world see the splendor of the Jiuli tribe, an ancient clan with thousands of members."

When the news reached Lizhou, the entire clan was in an uproar, and the chiefs of all nine tribes sent congratulatory letters.

"The High Priest of the Jiuli Temple has already told you to hurry back, as a grand triumphant ceremony will be held for you to announce to the God of Jiuli. The rewards will certainly be plentiful."

"What do you think?"

Li Weiyi said, "How about we have them send the rewards to Qiuzhou City? I'm especially short of pills that help with mental cultivation."

Yin Jun smiled and said, "What, don't you want to go back?"

"Does the Hidden Lord want me to return?"

Li Weiyi countered with a question.

The Hidden Lord's expression turned solemn: "You rushed too much in the Five Seas Realm for the sake of the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival! I don't know how you suppressed the alien energy, but I hope that you will go into seclusion properly in the next few years and not leave any hidden dangers in the Five Seas Realm. Don't let Qi Xiao and the others' rapid advancement in cultivation with the help of the dragon seed disrupt your own cultivation pace."

"In Lizhou, the forces of Guanshan, Tianya Ridge, and Yecheng have temporarily withdrawn their troops, but the people from Suizong, Sanchen Palace, and Tianyi Sect within the Jiuli tribe have not yet been completely eliminated."

"It would be too risky for the younger generation to all go back."

"Taoli Mountain is rich in spiritual energy, and the Zuoqiu School has a complete collection of classic texts, making it an excellent place for secluded cultivation."

"But right now, I'm quite worried about something."

Li Weiyi asked, "Is it the Du'e Temple?"

Yin Jun looked at him with slight surprise.

Li Weiyi sighed, "I was just about to discuss this matter with Yin Jun! This Qianlong Lantern Festival is too strange. I have a feeling that Du'e Temple and the demon race have been in contact for a long time, and they may be betting on both sides."

"The secret of my inner foundation is currently only a matter of speculation. But if that immortal master invites me to the Crossing Calamity Temple to cultivate, the secret will inevitably be exposed."

"I don't believe in the temple where you cross the river; they're all old immortals with high moral character."

Yin Jun had not expected that Li Weiyi was so capable; not only was he not blinded by the victory at the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, but he also saw the enormous risks involved.

Yin Jun was very pleased: "Besides that, there is another major risk. Have you considered that the Temple of Crossing Calamities might evaluate you as a hidden dragon?"

Li Weiyi was slightly taken aback: "This...is this an attempt to kill me, or to sow discord between the Jiuli tribe and the Zuoqiu sect?"

Yin Jun said, “Zuo Qiu Ling and I have already discussed this matter and thought of ways to deal with it. If you don’t go to Du E Temple and are not used by them, they may very well lift you up to the sky and let you fall down and die.”

"Most importantly, your performance at the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival truly demonstrated your potential, surpassing even Zuoqiu Hongting and Luan Shenglinyou. Their evaluation of you is considered fair and just by the world."

Li Weiyi felt a headache coming on, knowing that the aftermath of the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival would be quite troublesome: "Since the Hidden Lord and the Zuoqiu family head have discussed it, do you have a solution?"

Yin Jun said, "This matter must be resolved before the Immortal Master of Du'e Temple returns. It may involve some suffering, but no matter what happens, you must trust me. Elder Qin will personally handle this matter."

"Don't worry, I have rarely made mistakes in my life, and I will make sure that nothing is overlooked."

Qin Lao walked over silently, unbuttoned Li Weiyi's robe, and carefully examined the location of his ancestral fields.

Li Weiyi panicked: "Trust is not a problem... but what exactly do you want to do? Can you explain it more clearly?"

"The more you know about this matter, the easier it is for you to slip up."

Elder Qin rose and left, smiling, "No problem, I understand now. You may continue!"

Li Weiyi already had a guess in her mind. She re-tied her belt, feeling a chill down her back, and looked around for Qin Lao's whereabouts.

The Hidden Lord said, "The Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival has pushed you to the forefront, and I must bring you down to the bottom of the storm. In this way, you can avoid most of the dangers." "The Longevity Pill, the Jiuli Clan obtained two in total. You and Cangli each have one, and I'll keep them for you. I've given your share of the Dragon Seed to Elder Zhuo. When you reach the Five Seas Realm, go to him to get it."

"This bag contains two dragon bones and a register of hidden people."

"I have already made it public. You are now officially a member of the Nine Li Hidden Sect. The register of hidden members records information on all the hidden members of this sixty-year period, as well as some of the sect's properties and strongholds."

"Currently, specific matters are still being handled by Yin Er and Yin Shisan. You can make adjustments accordingly."

"By the way, a reclusive elder sent word that you've been targeted by a cult! These people are extremely fanatical, many of them see death as transcendence, are fearless and capable of anything. So even in Qiuzhou City, you must be extremely careful."

"Once I've resolved your matter, I'll be returning to Lizhou. If you need anything, just ask the hermit for help, or tell Elder Qin and Elder Zhuo."

Li Weiyi was flipping through the list of reclusive individuals when he asked in surprise, "A cult? I have no connection with them, do I?"

The Hidden Lord said, "Do you remember the decisive battle on the night of the Lantern Festival? A group of black-armored cavalry appeared, wearing masks embroidered with rice stalks. You used the Purple Heaven Thunder Seal to severely injure them all in one blow. They were members of the Twin Cult!"

"Holding a grudge over this?" Li Weiyi was speechless.

Hidden Lord shook his head: "It's not that simple! If it were just this little grudge, your status as the Hidden Man of the Nine Li Hidden Sect would be enough to avert disaster. It's probably because of the much-discussed All-Gold Body."

"The Twin Cult is no ordinary cult. Its members are spread across 28 states, but it is extremely well hidden and operates in the shadows. What I know so far is just the tip of the iceberg, but it is already a terrifying behemoth."

"The Hidden Sect will investigate the cause as soon as possible and strive to resolve the danger before it erupts."

"Furthermore, do not use the Purple Heaven Thunder Seal before your cultivation reaches the Dao Seed Realm. I have already announced that it is a powerful artifact of the Jiuli Clan and was taken back after the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival."

Human hearts are made of flesh and blood, and Li Weiyi was secretly moved. It was clear that Yin Jun had put a lot of thought into these matters.

Furthermore, on the night of the Lantern Festival, Yin Jun risked great danger to rush into the battlefield of the extraordinary duel and rescued him immediately. Even his own son did not receive such treatment.

Without a doubt, the Hidden King trusted the leader of the Nine Li tribe and valued Li Weiyi's talent and character.

Yin Jun is the guide for the next generation of hermits; they are not master and disciple, but their relationship is even closer than that of master and disciple.

Li Weiyi said, "I am still far from reaching the Longevity Realm. Give the Longevity Pill that was prepared for me to my fourth uncle first! That is, Li Songlin, the chief of Cangli."

Yin Jun sneered: "Him? With his talent, giving him the Longevity Pill is like throwing him into the water. Since his leg is broken, he should stay in the clan and enjoy his old age. He should spend his time teaching the younger generation how to cultivate and stop embarrassing himself."

If Li Weiyi hadn't known that after Yao Qian severed Li Songlin's legs, the Hidden Lord was so enraged that he personally went to hunt down Yao Qian, he would have believed what he said!

Li Weiyi said, "When I first arrived in Jiuli City, I only wanted to buy a house and live an honest life as a commoner with my companions. I never thought of getting involved in any trouble. But there was no place for us in this world. The Changlin Gang came knocking on our door that very day."

"As the leader of Cangli, Fourth Uncle is of such a noble status, yet he was willing to stand up for us and personally go to Changlin Gang to intimidate them. When he picked the Ranxia herb, I was the first person he thought of."

"How can you not remember the person who sheltered you from the wind and rain when you were weak, when you had nothing, and when you were worthless?"

"To be honest, when I learned about the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, I knew very well that I was not qualified to participate. My cultivation and strength were simply not up to par."

"It's because of my fourth uncle. I feel I can give it a shot and fight for him. I don't want to see someone as carefree and easygoing as him spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair. That would be such a painful thing."

After a long silence, Yin Jun said, "I will tell him these words in detail, and he will definitely be very moved. But you don't understand him. He is already overjoyed that you shone brightly at the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival! If he knew that you gave him your elixir of immortality, he would absolutely never eat it."

"Then don't tell him! Just say that this longevity pill is an extra one."

Li Weiyi added, "The Zuoqiu Sect is full of experts. They must have snatched quite a few longevity pills that night. I risked my life for them. If I didn't have any longevity pills, would they have any shame?"

"Moreover, as far as I know, the Du'e Temple is likely to support the Zuoqiu School by providing a certain amount of Longevity Pills every year."

Yin Jun looked deeply at Li Weiyi and said thoughtfully, "This is not a bad idea. So many martial artists from the Jiuli tribe have died. The Zuoqiu Clan should compensate them in some way. I will keep this Longevity Pill for you until you get it from the Zuoqiu Clan."

Li Weiyi said, "There's one more thing. When you return to Lizhou, please remember to take good care of my companions. Also, I have a lot of opinions about Li Changfeng..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yin Jun walked away, saying with his back turned, "Do you have some misunderstanding about the giants of the Longevity Realm? You can arrange for the Hidden Man to handle this small matter yourself. I'm very busy."

"Makes sense!"

Li Weiyi's eyes lit up.

Li Changfeng was a junior member of the Cangli tribe. He had seriously injured his senior brother Zhao Meng, forcing him to leave Lizhou. There has been no news of him since.

How could this grudge not be avenged?

"Senior brother, senior brother, where are you now? Have you found our senior sister?"

(End of this chapter)