Mang Shusheng's Ink Painting Practice

Chapter 253 Best Friend

The following days can be said to be a vigorous purge of the Sword Immortal Alliance.

Yi Yang Sword Master asked for the Qingxin Pill and the investigation method to remove the demonic obstacles, and indeed found many people with demonic obstacles in the Sword Immortal Alliance.

It can be said that this obstacle is simply impossible to guard against.

In other words, even the Heart Purification Pill can only suppress it, because the demonic barrier has always existed in people's hearts. If people's hearts cannot escape from the demonic kingdom, they will never be able to get rid of the demonic barrier.

It looked like the Lord of the Demonic Kingdom in another dimension was watching this side silently.

The good news is that the case of Gu Fan’s swordsman has been solved.

However, it was not Zhao Yifu who broke the secret, but Elder Qingya who was wearing the Panlong Golden Hoop and was subjected to mental torture, and then he could not bear it anymore and told the truth.

This is very subtle.

It turned out that he had known for a long time that it was Qingfeng who killed Gu Fan. It seemed that the two brothers had given the same testimony.

This incident had a significant impact, and in the end, Yi Yang Sword Lord's decision was to destroy Qing Feng's cultivation and expel Qing Ya from the Sword Immortal Alliance.

This can be considered as cleaning up the team.

No one had anything to say about this treatment. After all, he was the one who appointed an elder. In the eyes of most people, this was definitely a very severe punishment.

The new elder of the Sword Pavilion has not been filled yet, because the position of the elder of the Sword Pavilion is reserved for independent cultivators or those who have joined the Sword Immortal Cultivator. Pure Yang descendants like Liang Zhongzhi will only be instructors.

It's worth mentioning that the Black Feather Elder who had assigned the mission remained in office, seemingly unaware of his suspicions. This was a wise decision; after all, having an open enemy was always a good thing.

Zhao Yifu often went out during this period, not to do any mission, but to investigate the whereabouts of the missing Gu Fan near the red leaf forest... This became the only black hole in this case.

It's just a pity that no one cares anymore.

Even so, he often ran into Li Wenqing who was active nearby.

Perhaps he went out so often just to socialize with Li Wenqing.

As they interacted more often like this, the two seemed to have formed a very good friendship and could talk about things happily.

After all, Zhao Yifu was a juren, and Li Wenqing actually passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer when he was on earth!
In this vast world of cultivation, how many such pure scholars are there?

They could talk to each other naturally.

Zhao Yifu began to share how he was not loved by his parents when he was a child, so he simply found an excuse to go out to study. Unexpectedly, he entered the Chunyang sect to practice, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

Li Wenqing also talked about how cowardly his father was when he was a child. During the Chinese New Year, he wanted to steal lamp oil from next door, but he was afraid of being caught, so he made a dummy and showed its head to test the neighbor. When the neighbor found out, he chopped off the dummy's head with a knife... This incident scared him so much that he abandoned his wife and children and ran away from home.

After hearing this, Zhao Yifu felt that this kind of man was really cowardly and irresponsible, and couldn't help but join in condemning him.

"So your father never came back to see you? That's too much. It was really not easy for your mother to raise you alone."

He asked somewhat angrily.

Li Wenqing said, "He came back once. It was when I was celebrating at home after becoming the top scorer in high school. My father secretly came back to see us mother and son, but he only left a doggerel poem on the wall."

Li Wenqing paused for a moment, then recited softly:

"On the night of the 30th, I stole the lamp oil.

The steel knife chopped off the wooden head.
Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren,
Who will serve as a horse or an ox for my children and grandchildren?"

Zhao Yifu was furious after hearing this and said, "You are truly unworthy of being a father. Not only is he irresponsible, but he's also trying to make up for it with the saying 'children and grandchildren will have their own blessings'. Even if your father is a cultivator, with this kind of mentality, he won't achieve anything great."

“Cough cough cough…%”

Li Wenqing coughed dryly and said, "Thank you for your good wishes."

"But I think that when he comes back and sees his mother prosperous and me successful, he might just give up everything and focus on cultivation."

"I often wonder, if my mother and I had been destitute back then, would his guilt have shaken his resolve to practice Taoism? Thinking about it that way, I actually feel a bit relieved."

Zhao Yifu felt that Li Wenqing was worried and worried, so he tried to comfort her, "That won't do. You've worked so hard to succeed for your mother. How can you let your mother suffer just to avenge your father?"

Li Wenqing was cheered up after hearing this and said, "That's right, that's right. Brother Junxin is the one who sees things clearly. I can't compare to him."

Zhao Yifu quickly said modestly, "Brother Yunzheng, you are too kind. Your filial piety is admirable. You are truly a true man."

The bad habit of intellectuals has come out: they flatter each other.

Li Wenqing felt so comfortable. How long had it been since he had enjoyed this feeling of mutual praise with someone who was compatible with him?
To be honest, when the two of them exchanged courtesy names, I really felt that this was an indescribable fate.

Because Zhao Yifu's "jun xin" means "to be trustworthy in words and to act accordingly, which is the ambition of a gentleman", and Li Wenqing's "yun zheng" means "to be upright and trustworthy", the two actually express similar meanings.

So, the two of them talked about their respective "childhoods" and couldn't help but feel a sense of mutual understanding.

Li Wenqing admired Zhao Yifu's courage in leaving home alone, while Zhao Yifu admired Li Wenqing's filial piety and literary talent. Both of them had served as officials, and during their conversation they even discussed their philosophy of governing the country...

God have mercy on us, this heaven is inhabited by city-states, where can we find a country for them to govern?

But they just had a great time chatting.

Especially since Zhao Yifu has been serving as an official at the lower level, while Li Wenqing started as the top scholar and had a great start. The two have different perspectives but they complement each other.

When discussing their respective political strategies, Li Wenqing could not help but sigh, "Brother Junxin is truly remarkable. Enlightening the people is a feat that will surely benefit future generations."

"You are truly fulfilling your ambitions, unlike me, your brother, who is just muddling through at court."

"After my mother passed away, I was completely disheartened and resigned from my official position to return home to observe mourning. I accidentally discovered the cultivation method left by my father, and that's how I was able to embark on the path of cultivation."

Zhao Yifu understood and said, "I see. I wonder when Brother Yunzheng became an immortal?"

The two chatted for a while, and Zhao Yifu discovered with some embarrassment that Li Wenqing, who he treated as a close friend, had achieved immortality a thousand years earlier than him...

But no matter what, their conversation became more compatible.

However, as they chatted, Li Wenqing couldn't help but turn the topic to the flower demon Ruirui.

He said, "I see you come here often, are you worried about the flower demon?"

Zhao Yifu had no reservations. He said, "This flower demon has an extremely pure mind. It would be a pity if it died so easily."

"I'm actually very curious about what level she would reach if she succeeded in her cultivation."

Li Wenqing nodded when he heard this and said, "It's indeed worth looking forward to. If that's the case, why don't you take her with you?"

Zhao Yifu shook his head again when he heard this.

Li Wenqing asked curiously, "What's going on?"

Zhao Yifu said, "If I keep her by my side, it will have a great impact on her. While it can protect her inner purity, it will also reduce her experience."

"If she can maintain this innocence after going through so much, then she will truly achieve something."

Li Wenqing understood and said, "Brother, are you planning to stop coming here after that old woman dies?"

Zhao Yifu said, "About the same. This is when she is most vulnerable. The slightest disturbance will make it difficult for her to cope."

"Let her go after this stage is over."

Li Wenqing suddenly fell silent.

Zhao Yifu asked, "Brother Yunzheng, do you have any advice?"

He nodded and said, "I wonder if Jun Xin has ever thought about what would happen if this flower demon turned evil and became a man-eating monster?"

Zhao Yifu laughed and said, "What else is there to say? If I meet him, I kill him. That's all."

Li Wenqing asked curiously, "Do you regret taking care of her now?"

Zhao Yifu laughed and shook his head, "What's there to regret? She's indeed pure and innocent now. I can't do anything just because something hasn't happened yet, right?"

"If such a day ever comes, I will only lament that the world has lost another bit of its purity, that's all."

Li Wenqing praised: "Brother Junxin, you are really insightful."

Zhao Yifu said, "Brother Yunzheng, you're too kind. I don't think I'm that insightful. I just feel I'm just an ordinary cultivator, a part of this world. I have no right, nor need, to consider others so much." Li Wenqing still thought Zhao Yifu's character was admirable. He said, "My dear brother, your character is simply impeccable."

Zhao Yifu said, "Haha, I don't have a good temper. If someone bullies me, I will be easily offended."

Li Wenqing seemed unwilling to say more about this and turned to talk about other things.

Just like that, two years passed in the blink of an eye.

For cultivators, especially in this heavenly realm, the concept of time is really weak.

But two years is enough time for an old woman to die.

The flower demon Ruirui's mother-in-law was dying, and she was waiting by the bed, sobbing and waiting for the last moment to come.

Suddenly, as if she had made up her mind, she closed her eyes slightly, and then opened her red lips...

Slowly, a bright and clear bead came out of her mouth, emitting pure spiritual energy.

"Grandma, you will survive...Ah!"

Her voice finally broke as a hand appeared from behind her and stuffed the pearl back into her mouth.

"Ugh~"

She held her throat and retched, but was choked by her own demon pill.

It is said that a fairy can be choked by her own demon pill. She has definitely made history.

It took her a while to catch her breath, and then she turned around to look at Zhao Yifu beside her...

With a look of resentment and grievance, he said, "Shangxian, you are here again?"

Zhao Yifu was also speechless. He said, "I didn't want to come either, but I don't want to see you hurting people."

The flower demon felt even more aggrieved. She said, "I just wanted my mother-in-law to live, not to harm her!"

Zhao Yifu said, "If you really let her take your demon pill, you would be harming her."

"She was originally a celestial being, and she was quite virtuous in this life. After death, she will naturally return to heaven and continue to enjoy the blessings of a celestial being."

"But if you use the demon pill on her, she will be affected by your demonic energy and will no longer be considered a celestial being. Instead, she will have half plant attributes."

"If I were to be reborn after death, it would be best if I were to be reborn as an animal. Then all the accumulation of my true spirits over countless lifetimes would be wasted!"

"So, if you give her the demon pill now, it may seem like you're helping her prolong her life, but in reality, it's ruining her as a living being... Do you understand?"

The flower demon Ruirui was frightened. She asked in panic, "Then... then what should I do?"

Zhao Yifu said, "Just let her die of old age like any other ordinary living being. You've taken care of her for so long, and she's already enjoyed a lot of blessings from you. That's enough."

The flower demon silently looked at the old woman lying on the couch. Seeing that she had opened her eyes and looked at her kindly, she seemed relieved...

"Mother-in-law..."

Ruirui called out reluctantly, and the light in the old woman's eyes quickly faded, and then she let out a long sigh.

The breath was very long, as if it was trying to exhale all the remaining air in the chest.

In this way, when all the life energy is exhausted, she will truly leave this world.

Zhao Yifu said calmly, "Take care of the funeral for your mother-in-law."

Ruirui nodded silently.

After experiencing life and death, she seemed to have grown a lot.

Zhao Yifu said no more and left the room.

And right in the yard, Li Wenqing said with an inexplicable look: "Are you ready to leave?"

Zhao Yifu nodded and said, "It's almost time, but there's no rush."

Li Wenqing sighed, "I don't know if I'll have the chance to meet Jun Xin again in the future."

Zhao Yifu was slightly taken aback when he heard this, but then he laughed heartily and said, "I often come here just to get together with Brother Yunzheng. This mere flower demon is just another excuse to come here."

"We have become close friends at this point, right?"

Li Wenqing couldn't help but cover his chest... What was going on with this hot and ironing feeling?

He was moved and said, "Jun Xin's words make sense. Our friendship is extraordinary."

He then pondered for a moment, then said, "In that case, please stay for a few more days while I prepare to take care of my mundane affairs. Then, how about I accompany you to the Sword Immortal Alliance?"

Zhao Yifu looked over in surprise.

Li Wenqing smiled and said, "I just think that reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. People say that the Sword Immortal Alliance is extreme. I want to see for myself what this Sword Immortal Alliance is really like."

Zhao Yifu was overjoyed when he heard this and said, "This is great news. I'm naturally willing to be the one to introduce you."

Then Li Wenqing bowed and left in a leisurely manner.

Zhao Yifu watched him disappear from his sight without moving, but the figure of Master Fuyou appeared on the map of summoning gods in his sleeve.

The ancestor said: "This boy is extraordinary, he must be coming for my Eight Immortals."

Zhao Yifu nodded and said, "I see. Otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered to befriend me."

The ancestor said, "I can see that he is quite sincere towards you."

Zhao Yifu said calmly, "I am also sincere in my friendship, so naturally I will exchange sincerity for sincerity."

The master was speechless: "He is the enemy behind the scenes."

Zhao Yifu replied, "The Grandmaster also said that his current cultivation level is roughly on par with Senior Yiyang. I don't believe that a true behind-the-scenes boss has only such a level of cultivation... Well, his talent is not bad, but he's still a little short of being a behind-the-scenes boss."

The Grandmaster nodded and said, "Then you continue to observe. As I said before, act according to circumstances and prioritize your own safety."

……

Li Wenqing left alone and went to a mountain cave deep in the red leaf forest.

It's dark and damp here, and the yin energy is stagnant. It doesn't look like a good place at first glance.

Indeed, this is an extremely evil spot!
Li Wenqing came here and saw the large formation on the ground that was running with demonic energy. He was not surprised. He just stood outside the formation and bowed and said, "Teacher, I am going to follow Fu Yinzi to the Sword Immortal Alliance. I have come here to ask for your instructions."

There seemed to be an undercurrent gurgling within the formation, but that gurgling sound quickly coalesced into a single voice, like the collision of torrents: "Why, can't we draw out that person's evil thoughts?"

Li Wenqing said with admiration, "Fu Yinzi's thoughts are profound and his heart is firm. Coupled with his vast knowledge and wisdom, he is absolutely impeccable."

The voice said, "If that's true, he's indeed a great man."

"But I don't believe that anyone in this world can really achieve this... Well, this time I will personally guide and test this person to see what makes him so extraordinary."

Li Wenqing was a little worried when he heard this.

The figure in the magic array laughed loudly and said, "Don't worry, if his Dao heart is truly firm, there will be no problem. If he falls into the devil's barrier, he will naturally become your colleague."

"If he hasn't fallen into the devil's barrier and his faith in Taoism is wavering, that's good too. You can take advantage of this opportunity and try to influence him."

"As for your decision to go to the Sword Immortal Alliance... well, that's a force affiliated with the Eight Immortals after all. Your safety will be guaranteed no matter what."

"But I want you to know that your mission is not just to make friends!"

Li Wenqing nodded and said, "Disciple, I understand. The Eight Immortals may seem inconspicuous, but they are actually the key to suppressing the incense and worship of the Heavenly Court. Only by disrupting the Eight Immortals first can we disrupt the Heavenly Court."

The voice nodded and said, "Good!"

"You must remember that this is a dispute between Master and the orthodoxy of Heaven. You must not be distracted."

Li Wenqing responded seriously: "Yes!"

(End of this chapter)