Zhu Xian: Get ten times the talent, the sword opens the gate of heaven

“Stone, although Master Zhang is a once-in-a-millennium genius, becoming an immortal will trigger the tribulation lightning, and I fear he…”

"Master!" Before Venerable Might could finish speaking, Stone patted his chest and interrupted:
"Who is Brother Zhang? He's a rare genius, one in ten thousand years. Forget about becoming an immortal, I'd believe him even if he said he could tear a hole in the sky... cough cough..."

Suddenly, Shi Tou coughed up a mouthful of blood. It was because he had aggravated his internal injuries when he patted his chest.

The Venerable Mighty listened to Stone's words and shook his head. He finally understood why someone as powerful as Zhang Xiaofan had always treated the lowly Stone as a brother...

After being healed by Zhang Xiaofan, Xiaoqing's injuries stabilized somewhat, and her serpentine body and giant tail transformed back into human form. Beneath her long dress, a pair of long, shapely, snow-white legs were faintly visible.

He reached out and wiped the blood from the corner of Stone's mouth, saying:
"Stone, I never imagined you would be able to befriend a cultivator like Master Zhang, who possesses such extraordinary cultivation. By the way, you haven't told me before how you and Master Zhang met?"

Stone smiled, head held high, and said:
"Back in that small town, Brother Zhang and I took on a mission to exorcise a fox demon. But Brother Zhang didn't rush to exorcise the demon; instead, he first treated me to drinks and meat, and then..."

Stone spoke vividly, while Xiaoqing and Venerable Dali listened attentively.

The three talked as they went, disappearing into the mountains and forests...

……

Southern Xinjiang, Qilidong!

Qilidong is not only beautiful and blessed with favorable weather, but it is also one of the most spiritually vibrant places in the entire southern Xinjiang region.

Unfortunately, when the Bear Clan and Wood Clan attacked the Gold Clan, the Gold Clan of Qilidong suffered heavy casualties, and most of their houses were destroyed.

Afterwards, the Beast God appeared from the Hundred Thousand Mountains, bringing with him an overwhelming tide of beasts.

Although the Jin Clan left after Zhang Xiaofan gave them advance notice, the overwhelming beast tide still caused considerable damage to Qilidong.

Moreover, after a long journey, the Jin people also suffered some losses, including some elderly people and lone beasts and monsters they encountered along the way.

Fortunately, after the beast tide, the Golden Clan's Grand Wizard and Chieftain Tu Magu led the Golden Clan back to Qilidong.

During these months, Qilidong was cleaned up and houses were rebuilt.

In addition, Qilidong is full of natural beauty, with clear waters and lush mountains. Today, Qilidong has been completely transformed and has once again restored its beautiful environment.

Inside the sacred tower above the square!

Beneath the statue of the Heavenly Dog God, a woman of unparalleled beauty sat on a futon, meditating with her eyes closed.

The woman was stunningly beautiful, with an ethereal air, a graceful figure, and a captivating voluptuous body. She was none other than Linglong, the last witch of the ancient witch clan.

After being resurrected by Zhang Xiaofan in the Ten Thousand Mountains, Linglong inspected the current situation of the Witch Clan and finally came to the Gold Clan.

In the middle below the high platform, the great wizard stood hunched over, his cloudy eyes fixed on Linglong's back.

"Tap...tap..."

At this moment, a burst of footsteps sounded.

The high wizard turned around and saw Tu Magu walk in with a joyful expression, leaning close to the high wizard's ear and whispering:
"Great Wizard, Zhang Xiaofan has arrived."

The great wizard's cloudy eyes lit up, and he instantly became clear-headed, quickly saying:
"Young Master Zhang... no, Master Zhang, where is he? I want to go and greet him in person."

Seeing the Grand Wizard's excited expression, a far cry from his usual composed demeanor, Tu Magu quickly replied:

"As soon as I arrived at the square below, I saw him and immediately came to inform you to go and greet him."

"Alright, I'll go right away!" Having said that, the Grand Wizard looked at Linglong and said:

"Witch, I..."

Although Tu Magu and the Grand Wizard spoke in very low voices, Linglong possessed extraordinary cultivation. Her sorcery was unparalleled, equivalent to the peak of the Taiqing realm in the Taiji Xuanqing Dao.

Therefore, even though they were far apart, and even though the great wizard Tu Magu and the other person were talking quietly, Linglong heard it all clearly.

“Go and greet him!” Linglong interrupted the great wizard, her voice as beautiful as a heavenly melody.

"Yes, Your Highness the Priestess!"

The Grand Wizard and Tu Magu bowed to Linglong and hurriedly headed out of the tower.

Fortunately, they were on the first floor, and the two quickly made their way out of the Holy Tower.

Just as the Grand Wizard stepped out of the Holy Tower, he saw a magnificent figure walk up hundreds of steps and arrive at the open space outside the Holy Tower.

Upon seeing Zhang Xiaofan, the great wizard, whose feet were usually unsteady, immediately moved with incredible speed, leaning on his cane as he strode quickly to Zhang Xiaofan's side, bowed respectfully, and said:

"I am sorry that I was able to greet Master Zhang in time."

Tu Magu also bowed respectfully to Zhang Xiaofan.

Looking at the respectful demeanor of the Grand Wizard and Tu Magu, Zhang Xiaofan recalled the first time he and Xiaobai came to the Jin Clan.

Back then, when he and Xiaobai were in the square below the hundreds of steps, they were stopped by the strong men of the Jin clan. In the end, it was Tu Magu who appeared and introduced them to the Great Wizard.

Now, upon hearing of his arrival, the great wizard strode over to greet him, bowing respectfully.

It must be because I saved the Jin clan back then, and the Great Wizard and Tu Magu heard about my killing of the Beast God.

That's why they treat him with such respect.

Indeed, in the world of cultivation, strength is always the most important thing.

With strength comes status, and with status comes the warm hospitality you receive wherever you go.

These thoughts flashed through his mind. Zhang Xiaofan reached out and helped the great wizard up, a smile on his face, and said:

"Great Wizard, please don't be so polite. You taught me the Way of the Soul, which helped me a great deal. I should thank you for that."

"No, no!" The high priest waved his hands repeatedly, his aged face beaming like a chrysanthemum, and said:
"Master Zhang, in the future, you must never act like a junior in my presence, otherwise you will be making this old man feel ashamed."

At this point, the great wizard asked:

"We do not know what brings Master Zhang here. The Jin clan will certainly do its utmost to help you."

Tu Magu then smiled and said:

“Master Zhang likes to drink. If you need alcohol, I will take out half of the strong liquor treasured by the Jin clan and give it to you.”

Zhang Xiaofan looked at Tu Magu, his eyes shining, and said:

“Your Jin clan’s strong liquor is indeed delicious; my other master praised it highly. Since the clan chief is so generous, I will accept it without hesitation.”

Tu Magu immediately laughed:
"Master Zhang, you're too kind. As long as you need it, the Jin Clan will give you whatever it has."

Tu Magu spoke with great sincerity. In his view, although strong liquor was precious, it could continue to be brewed.

However, the Zhang Zhenren before them was capable of killing the Beast God. Although the Beast God was severely injured, it was enough to show how terrifying Zhang Zhenren's strength was.

Furthermore, Zhang Xiaofan had done a great favor for his Jin clan, so they could only treat him with the utmost courtesy and could not afford to be negligent in the slightest.

This is his principle of conduct as the patriarch of the Jin clan, and it is also what he considers fundamental.

Zhang Xiaofan smiled, looked at the Grand Wizard again, and said:

"I have come here to pay my respects to Linglong and to have a discussion with her!"

(End of this chapter)