Ziwei Immortal Path

Chapter 101 Three Islands in the Central Lake
These words were like the sound of thunder. Suddenly, the noise in the hall stopped abruptly and became completely silent. The monsters from the Niushan tribe stared at each other, as quiet as cicadas in cold winter and as stiff as frozen dogs.

Niu Shankeli snorted coldly, glanced at Xu Boyang, and said:

"It turns out that Master Xu has a wide circle of contacts, even knowing those hypocritical villains in Zhonghu!"

With a snort, he drank silently without making any more noise.

Xu Boyang and Su Yanlu had already stood up in shock and looked at each other. Compared with the uninvited guest just now, this one was like a dwarf meeting a giant. They were both shocked and confused, with their hearts in turmoil and thunder and lightning!
Regardless of who the Leiyin Temple is, the remaining three are the forces of our own Qingshen Taoism!

The Wan family of Feihua Island is a clan of Ling Xuanzhen, the leader of the Lingxiao sect of Yuchuan, who is known as Huangting Yushi "Fuhuo Yingtian". To put it bluntly, they are the skin of the Ling family, the largest clan in Yuchuan.

The Kong family of Fudo Island is a clan of the family of Xun Buyu, the Huangting Feathered Master "Liyangtaiguang", the great elder of the Lingxiao Sect of Yuchuan, and is a subsidiary of the Xun family, the second largest family in Yuchuan.

The most dangerous thing is that the Li family of Wutong Island is a member of the family of Pei Shaoyao, the Huangting Feathered Master "Cui Lang Lu Yu" of the Cangwu Cangyu Sect, and is the skin of the Pei family, the largest family in Cangwu!
Zhang Guanzhi had mentioned this information before, and Xu Boyang had secretly asked Monk Li. Su Yanlu had been idle recently and had always felt resentful, so she specially went to Wandao Lake to secretly confirm it. It was impossible that she was wrong!

Zhang Guanzhi was also shocked. He was pouring wine and didn't even realize the glass was full. Ji Cenqing, who was reminiscing about the past with Zhang Pingduan, was frightened and turned pale. It was because this matter involved Qingshen, and he was guilty!
Su Yanlu's face turned grim. She didn't expect that the Pei family would get the news so quickly and come uninvited. There were also people from the Yuchuan Ling family and the Xun family!
What are the three Zhonghu Qingshen families up to? Only they themselves know!
"Boyang, they are here with bad intentions. Don't reveal anything. Just deal with them first and see what they want to do."

Su Yanlu sat down slowly, and calmly gave instructions with her spiritual sense, then turned around and said with a smile:

"Brother Niu Shan, you're worrying too much. We didn't invite these guests. I'm afraid they came here just because we admired them!"

Niu Shan Keli was surprised and said, "Damn it! There are people who come uninvited and eat and drink for free! How shameless!"

Everyone in the hall heard these words. Master Mo Qi, Master Qing Wan, Mr. Ning Huang and the other five wandering cultivators secretly wiped their sweat and lowered their heads even lower.

"Yeah, I understand."

After hearing Su Yanlu's order, without thinking too much, Xu Boyang responded with his spiritual sense and strode out.

Four people stood side by side outside the hall. Among them was a monk wearing a patchwork robe. He looked young, about forty or fifty years old, with a dignified appearance and brows like a deep mountain. In his hand he held a golden demon-subduing Zen staff. There was a faint red light flashing between his eyebrows, but this red light was like blood, spreading from the center of his eyebrows to his entire face.

This person was particularly eye-catching. Xu Boyang took a glance at him and was attracted by his strangeness. He thought to himself:
"Is this what Monk Li said, about a monk who achieved the Bodhi Realm after the Bodhi tree took root and sprouted in the Paramita? This person's spiritual consciousness has already begun to overflow. It seems he will soon become a Zen master of the Dharma Realm!"

The three people next to him had different appearances and were all wearing standard robes. They must be the Li, Wan, and Kong families from the three islands of Zhonghu Lake. When his spiritual consciousness swept over them, he found that one of them had already established his foundation, and two of them had reached the ninth level of Condensation Yuan.

The man who was building the foundation was about forty years old, with three long wisps of beard, a tall and slender figure, a dignified appearance, a dark red robe, and a copper and silver inlaid whisk in his hand. He looked like an immortal. The other two were one gray and one white, both in their thirties, with ordinary looks, and their faces made them look a little pale.

"Buddha of Infinite Life."

Sangha put his hands together and said with a smile,
"This must be the benefactor Xu who opened up the mountain and established the veins today, capturing Dragon Mountain?"

Xu Boyang did not dare to neglect it, and clasped his hands together in a salute, saying, "Yes, indeed. I, Xu Boyang of Qinlong Mountain, greet Monk Qingzhu."

Qingzhu said with a smile, "Donor Xu, I'm sorry to say that the three donors from Zhonghu were guests at my temple recently. We had a very pleasant conversation. Suddenly, I heard that I was coming here to watch a ceremony today, so I didn't want to say goodbye, so I decided to go with you. I heard that Donor Xu is also from a Taoist background, so I thought I wouldn't bother you, would I?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the man in white robe laughed out loud: "Kong Jihai of Zhonghu Fudo Island greets you, fellow Taoist!"

The grey-robed man beside him bowed and said with a smile, "Wan Linsheng from Feihua Island, Zhonghu, greets you, fellow Daoist!"

The man who was building his foundation on the other side had a blank expression on his face. He bowed slightly and said, "I am Li Guangnian from the Li family of Wutong Island in Zhonghu Lake. Nice to meet you, fellow Daoist."

Xu Boyang bowed in return:
"No problem, no problem. Everyone who comes is a guest. Knowing each other is fate. The three of you are all in charge of a large island. It is an honor for you to be recommended by the master to Qinlong Mountain. Boyang greets the three fellow Taoists!"

He secretly calculated in his heart that the characters played by these three were actually exactly the same as himself. Although their cultivation was not high, the forces behind them were not small. At least they all had a Huangting Yushi of the Qingshen, who was more powerful than himself.

Especially this Li Guangnian of Wutong Island must be from the Li family of Changyang Town, Cangwu County. Behind him are three feathered masters of the Pei family who are in charge of the immortal sect. However, he is in Yuchuan and has hardly heard of the situation of the Li family in Changyang Town, Cangwu.

And this Wan Linsheng of the Feihua Island Wan family must be the Wan family that Ding Fusheng mentioned years ago. They are affiliated with the Ding family but are actually members of the Ling family. They are in charge of Wuwei Town in Yuchuan. This Wuwei Town is not far from his own Fengqing Town, but it is said that Ding Tianshi and his family are not on good terms, so they have never dealt with each other.

But then again, both families are openly under the rule of the Ding family of Yuchuan Samadhi Mountain. Ding Tianshi is still unaware of his family's location in Qianxing Wandao Lake. Therefore, he is afraid that his identity cannot be made known to this person.

In addition, Kong Jihai from the Kong family of Fudo Island is probably the Kong family of Luolin Town where Ji's father lived for most of his life. The garrison commander of the Kong family in Luolin Town under the rule of the Xun family is called Kong Zhonghai. This person is called Kong Jihai, and the two are probably brothers.

Xu Boyang smiled and bowed, but his mind was like a cursory review, quickly going over the general situation of the three families.

Seeing Xu Boyang's modesty and courtesy, Qingzhu nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Donor Xu, I, the Huangyang Buddhist Zen School, have always pursued the principle of emptiness of the four elements, and have never been attached to external things. Today, I came to watch the ceremony empty-handed. I hope you don't mind, donator?"

"As for the three donors, they happened upon this occasion without knowing it, and they were unprepared. As the saying goes, ignorance is not blameworthy..."

Xu Boyang was slightly startled. He didn't expect that the four of them would come empty-handed. They were really shameless. He thought that since this was their first meeting, there was no need for him to return the gift. He quickly said:
"It's all right, it's all right, Master, there's no need to be so polite. Ignorance is not a crime. I am deeply honored that you and your three fellow Taoists have come to my house. Such trivial formalities are not worth mentioning. Come on! Come on! Please come in!"

Led by Xu Boyang, the four entered the hall one after another. Unexpectedly, the hall was overcrowded. A glance at the two barbarian monster forces of Nanhu sat at the head of the table. The four of them changed their expressions, laughed, and bowed together:
"I didn't expect that there were so many old friends. It was a perfect opportunity to meet them."

Niu Shan Keli gulped down a bowl of wine, put the bowl down, picked up a black spiritual fruit and chewed it, then glanced coldly at the three people from Zhonghu Sandao who were following behind Qingzhu, and smiled.
"Qingzhu, I see you're getting worse as you get older. You haven't even warmed up to your new clothes yet, and you're already flirting with other women. Be careful not to end up like last time, with only your skin and flesh eroded and only bones left."

These words were indeed rather harsh to the ears. Li Guangnian and the other two people behind him immediately changed their expressions upon hearing them, their faces turning ashen. Qingzhu smiled slightly upon hearing these words, not at all annoyed. He took two steps forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said:
"Thank you, Master Niu Shan, for your concern. This new dress is very nice and the size is just right. I feel very comfortable wearing it. Today, thanks to the invitation from donor Xu, I can wear it out and show it to others so that no one will look down on me."

Seeing him smiling so shamelessly, Niu Shan Keli rolled his eyes while chewing the spiritual fruit and snorted. He was about to retort when Wolf Mo Weiyu beside him stood up, put his hands together, and said with a smile:

"Wei Yu greets Monk Lei Yin. It's been two years since we last met. The old monk has left, the new has arrived, and his demeanor remains the same!" Qing Zhu smiled and replied:
"The young master is becoming more and more handsome. I think the title of the most handsome man in Wandao Hunan is well-deserved."

Lang Mo Weiyu laughed out loud: "Monk Lei Yin is still as humorous and witty as before. Come on, come on! It's a rare opportunity to meet you. Please take a seat!"

Xu Boyang saw Niu Shan Keli and Qing Zhu sarcastically arguing with each other, clearly indicating that the Niu Shan tribe and Lei Yin Temple were not on good terms. Fortunately, Lang Mo Weiyu was quick to react and immediately stepped in to smooth things over. He immediately took advantage of the situation and said, "Young Master Weiyu is right! Please take a seat and enjoy some tea and fruit."

Guests are welcome, and as the host, you can only say something to them to avoid disputes and embarrassment.

Li Guangnian snorted coldly, waved his whisk, and swept his cold eyes over the monsters and monks in the hall, and said loudly:

"It turns out that Fellow Daoist Xu has a wide circle of friends. I'm sorry to bother you. Please excuse me for a moment and have a word with you."

After saying this, he raised his whisk and walked out of the hall.

Xu Boyang saw that he was acting inexplicably, and he didn't know whether he was deliberately embarrassing Niu Shankeli or had other important matters. He looked at Su Yanlu and followed him out immediately.

"Donor Li has a fiery temper. Let him be as he pleases. I don't care whether he stays or leaves."

Qingzhu chuckled, his eyes wandering, and he found an empty table opposite the Niushan tribe and asked Wan Linsheng and Kong Jihai to sit down. The two did not say anything, but glanced coldly at Li Guangnian who was leaving, with disdain on their faces. They waved their sleeves and sat down with Monk Qingzhu.

Xu Boyang followed Li Guangnian out of the hall, went down the cloud steps, and came to the front yard.

Li Guangnian turned around, showing no emotion, and asked directly, "Master Xu is from the east of Qingshen? Whose clothes are you wearing?"

Xu Boyang's heart trembled. He had not expected him to go straight to the point and speak without hesitation. His mind raced, and he did not answer directly. Instead, he asked, "Is Senior Li's family at odds with the Niushan tribe?"

Li Guangnian snorted:
"You don't have to say anything else. Even if you didn't tell me, I know that if the Xu family in Qingshen is not from the East China Sea, then they must be from Yishan Town of the Jiang family."

"Yishan Town? Where is that? I think Ding Fusheng... mentioned it... Isn't that the original Huang family territory? Could there be a family surnamed Xu in Yishan Town?"

Xu Boyang did not answer, secretly criticizing in his heart. Seeing that he was silent, Li Guangnian showed a smug look on his face, and became more certain of his guess. He continued:

"Master Xu, I see you are young and have a good appearance. As someone from an outsider family, you are respected. I believe you are steady and well-beloved by your family."

"Since we are all fellow Qingshen, I would like to kindly remind you that Qingshen is facing constant external threats, and the situation in the Southern Wilds is not much better. Black Chi, the black-haired tiger, is hiding from Qingqiu, the yellow-haired fox, and dares not come out. Black Chi's 100,000 mountain tribes are fragmented, with good and bad people mixed together, and are no longer the same as they used to be. Since your family has been instructed to settle here, you should be cautious and vigilant, and don't be blinded by the wine and sex of these barbaric monsters!"

Xu Boyang's mind moved, and he realized that he had a misunderstanding, thinking that his family was a chess piece dropped by the Yuchuan Jiang family when they came to Nanhu. Seeing that his family was in cahoots with the black-toothed barbarian monster, he was furious and came to warn them.

It seems that this person has no other intentions, but rather prides himself on being noble and disdains to associate with the wild monsters of the Southern Wilds. He secretly laughed in his heart and nodded silently.

"Senior Li is right. I'm new here and I'm not sure where to stand. I'm a little anxious. Please bear with me."

Li Guangnian's expression eased slightly, he stroked his beard and nodded:

"You can say this, it's no wonder that the master family values ​​you so highly. However, the forces in Nanhu are indeed quite complicated. Previously, several of my Cangwu feathered masters were planning to expand southward and go to the Baichuan Forest in the south to take a look. Unexpectedly, the Black Tooth group of evildoers launched a fierce counterattack. It's a good thing that your family can hold on here."

"If you have any troubles at home in the future, you can come to Wutong Island for a visit. My family, the Wan family, and the Kong family have now cleaned up the Central Lake. To be frank, the Central Lake of the Thousand Stars and Ten Thousand Islands Lake is now my Qingshen's world."

Xu Boyang smiled and bowed, saying:

"So that's how it is. Senior, you've already taken control of such a vast territory as Wandao Zhonghu. It seems you're truly powerful and have made great contributions. These words fill me with emotion. Once I've established my strength, I'll visit Zhonghu in a few days. I sincerely hope you'll be generous with your guidance!"

Li Guangnian felt proud when he heard Xu Boyang's flattery and said with a smile:
"That's right! You have good eyesight and speak appropriately. No wonder the Jiang family favors you so much!"

Xu Boyang chuckled and said, "Senior, you are too kind! I have no choice but to do this, just to make a living!"

Li Guangnian chuckled and said:

"You don't have to pretend. I know a little bit about your Yuchuan affairs. In the past few years, your family was suppressed by the two families in the palace and was restricted in every way. Now that you have been granted the imperial decree by the real person, you and the Ding family are in charge of Yuchuan. You can be considered proud!"

"Your family's Taoist priests have just gained power and are already planning to make plans for the Fen Plain. This is quite clever and has a sharp eye. They have set their sights on the fat piece of meat in Nanhu. From now on, why don't our families visit each other more often? If there's meat, we can share it!"

Xu Boyang felt that Li Guangnian's tone was quite strange. It seemed that he had some complaints about Wan Linsheng and Kong Jihai in the hall, but why did they come together? Could it be that it was all a facade?

Li Guangnian saw the surprise in his eyes, and it seemed that this person was quite scheming. He sneered:
"No need to guess. Although we all came from Qingshen, my family is under the jurisdiction of Cangwu, and we are not on the same side as the other two families. It's just that the three families are all focused on that bald donkey Qingzhu, so it just happened that they met by chance."

"I'm telling you the truth. Nanhu is not a monolithic place. Unless that giant dragon from Yuyang Palace shows up, there are only three powerful factions left: Leiyin Temple, Blacktooth Wolf Moniu Mountain, and Wenxin Island. We just need to make friends with those far away and attack those nearby, and if we defeat them one by one, we'll be able to take control of this place."

"I know your family has always been at odds with the Ling and Xun families. This is exactly what I want. To be frank, these two families are not good people. They are too scheming. You'd better be careful in the future!"

"Okay, I've said this. Whether you believe it or not is entirely up to you. You can sell me out as you please. To be frank, I am from Cangwu, and I am devoted to the Tao. I am not afraid of these things."

"Goodbye!"

Li Guangnian shook his whisk, bowed, and without waiting for Xu Boyang to reply, he turned around and transformed into a beam of light, then flew away on the wind.

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