Ziwei Immortal Path

Chapter 119 Go with the flow
Xu Boyang silently thought about the rewards of the Six Dings and Six Jias. It was really tempting. No wonder all the small sects and clans in Qingshen were flocking to them. Not to mention that the Six Dings of Diyuan could get the Shenyuan Pill and enter the Immortal Sect, but one of the Six Jias of Tianyuan could actually become a registered disciple of the Immortal. It was like a carp leaping over the dragon gate in one day. Isn't this crazy?

"But what kind of people are these eight pillars of the Immortal's personal disciples? Judging from their tone, they are probably Huang Ting Yu Shi!"

"...And what about the rewards for the top three?"

When I thought of this, I felt strange and asked:

"Miss Ding, what do you mean by the three Tianyuan top three being given fiefs, becoming members of the Yushi clan, and being given the position of guarding the Qingshen garrison?"

Ding Fusheng smiled and interrupted:
"Boyang, you don't know that Qingshen's fiefdom is not static. Every eight years, Langfeng Peak conducts a comprehensive assessment of the eighty-one towns under Qingshen's four sects and assigns rewards and punishments."

"The three families at the bottom of the list are deemed to be incompetent and lack ambition. They will be stripped of their positions as guardians and demoted to ordinary minor clans, rather than members of the larger Taoist clans. This will serve as a warning to prevent some people from being idle and unemployed."

Xu Boyang's face changed slightly, and he understood everything in his mind. This Taihe Jingwu Banquet was ostensibly a competition, but in fact it was a whole-body affair, with layers connected to each other, one link after another, and it was truly flawless.

In the process, there are not only the dramas of children from poor families making the leap to dragon gate, but also the gimmick of being the first to be admitted as a disciple of Zifu Zhenren, and a glimmer of hope of challenging the authority of the Huangting Yushi clan, and even a deprivation link at the end that makes all families and factions nervous.

Xu Boyang understood that this was the game between the Immortal using Qingshen as the chessboard and the Taoist priests from various sects. Although there were only three towns every eight years, as one grew stronger, the other grew weaker. No one dared to be careless, otherwise they would end up being a Taoist priest without any support.

For a moment, he was extremely impressed by the real person Qingshen and could not help but sigh in admiration:
"In that case, this Taihe Jingwu Banquet is truly a stage for Qingshen's rising stars to showcase their ambitions!"

Ding Fusheng nodded and smiled:
"There's a saying in the mortal world of Qingshen: 'Take a mule or a horse for a walk.' Just as jade and porcelain are tested by diamonds, there may be those whose intelligence and talent are not readily apparent in Qingshen, but there will never be those with extraordinary talent but no chance of success. As long as you can surpass the others and become the best, you may achieve enlightenment one day."

"The first of the six Tianyuan Jia is the greatest attraction of the Taihe Jingwu Banquet. After all, the meeting of the eighty-one Qingshen towns and the determination of spiritual resonance are entirely under the control of the four Qingshen sects. Langfeng Dian has no involvement. This is the only way for ordinary people to enter Langfeng Dian, and it is also the only hope for small clans to challenge the major Qingshen feathered families."

"Once you become a disciple of one of the eight pillars of Langfeng Dian, you'll have the hope of meeting the real one. You'll also be at the heart of Qingshen's power, and your status will be many times higher than that of a feathered disciple! With that, the entire family will rise!"

"Thank you, Zongzheng, for letting me know! I appreciate your kindness!"

Xu Boyang stood up and bowed his hands in thanks, his eyes gleaming as he asked calmly,
"When are we leaving?"

In a moment, Xu Boyang made up his mind!

Now that the matter has been settled, why not go with the flow?

Since you can't get the Shenyuan Pill, why not try to get one yourself?
Now there is only one real person in Qingshen, which means that except this person, no one else can find the [Purple Star Fate Palace]. You just need to be cautious at all times and know when to stop. When the arrow is on the string and has to be shot, how can you be timid and stop moving forward?

However, Xu Boyang was not so ambitious. He did not covet the title of a real disciple, a direct disciple of a feathered monk, the chief of an immortal sect, or the guardian of the Green God. All he had in his eyes at the moment was a small Shenyuan Pill!
As long as you can get into the top three of the local level, all difficulties will be solved!

Ding Fusheng saw Xu Boyang reveal his sharp edge silently, laughed heartily, clapped his hands, stood up, and said with a smile:
"Very good, very good! Boyang, a man who knows the current situation is a hero! You can wake up and realize your mistake, which is worthy of my family's sincerity towards you! If you can make a big splash at this banquet, don't forget Feng Qing's friendship!"

Xu Boyang bowed and said:

"Thank you, Zongzheng, for your tireless efforts. Now that things have come to this, although Boyang is not talented, he cannot lose face for Fengqing!"

Ding Fusheng nodded with satisfaction:
"The Taihe Jingwu Banquet will be held ten days before the Jingzhe Festival, and people usually leave a month in advance. Everyone in the towns and families are already on their way, so there's no time to lose. Boyang, get ready tonight. Tomorrow morning, you and Xuelian will set off with our three Lingxi disciples!"

“…leaving tomorrow?”

Xu Boyang felt something was wrong, but he did not ask any questions, because he knew that Ding Fusheng must have a reason for making such arrangements.

Just now he was thinking that there was still exactly one month left, and that Lang Mo Changge and he would first go to the Jiang family in Yuchuan to resolve the matter of the [Hidden Demon Mirror], and then come back to meet up. Who would have thought that it would be so urgent? His face was slightly moved, and it seemed that he had no choice but to go together.

As expected, Ding Xuelian's crisp laughter came to my ears:

"Mr. Xu, you may not know that the Taihe Jingwu Banquet is a grand gathering of the Qingshen people. It is unprecedentedly grand and attracts all heroes. It used to be held in Yunfu City in Yunfu County, but this year it is being held in Yuchuan City for the first time."

"For the cultivators from other counties and towns, whether in Yuchuan or Yunfu, some of them have probably never been here since they were born. They are unfamiliar with the place, so why wouldn't they come and take a look around first?"

"Also, with cultivators from various towns gathering in Yuchuan, it's inevitable that they need to prepare in advance. Whether it's directly investigating the strength of their competitors, or cultivating their own relationships and smoothing out their connections, it all takes time. Furthermore, the exchange of money between the various towns in Qingshen takes place half a month before Jingzhe, so it's an unspoken, unwritten rule for each town and clan to attend the meeting a month in advance."

"After all, some things can't be seen on the surface, and we can't just wait until the battle to unfold. Knowing ourselves and the enemy, and preparing in advance, is always better than being confused and sharpening our swords before the battle!"

"I see. Thank you Miss Ding for letting me know."

Xu Boyang's mind raced, he had already made arrangements, he nodded, and there was no expression of abnormality on his face.

Since there are rules, there will naturally be people who take advantage of loopholes. This has been the case since ancient times. Xu Boyang was not surprised by this, but he did not think it would be of much use. When it comes to the field, fists still rule, and the truth is revealed in the techniques. Unless there is an exchange of interests, who would compromise?
Ding Fusheng said gently:
"Boyang, Xue Lian is right. As the saying goes, knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to success. The martial arts arena is ever-changing. After all, the contestants attending the banquet are the best of their respective families and towns. The truly capable ones are not pushovers, and all of them are hiding their true potential. You still need to understand everything in advance. The sooner you arrive in Yuchuan, the better your chances of victory!"

"Thank you, Zong Zheng, for the reminder."

Xu Boyang responded, and seeing Ding Fusheng nod in satisfaction, he turned around, picked up the tea bowl, lowered his head to drink tea, and did not mention anything else. He bowed and said:

"Zongzheng, if there is nothing important, Boyang will take his leave first. I will wait for Miss Xuelian at the welcoming pavilion at dawn tomorrow."

"Ah."

Ding Fusheng nodded and said:

"Go ahead. The Taihe Jingwu Banquet will begin at Jingzhe and will last for a full month before the final Six Dings and Six Jias are decided. Go home and tell Mr. Xu so he doesn't worry about you."

After Xu Boyang said goodbye and rode away on his sword, Ding Fusheng looked up at his receding figure, his face gradually darkening, and he sighed softly:
"In just ten years, he has reached the ninth level of Condensation. This speed is beyond the reach of even the cultivators from the branch lineages of the Immortal Sect. He is already on par with the cultivators from the main lineage of the Immortal Sect! It can be described as terrifying!"

"Xue Lian, your elder brother told me that this person accidentally obtained the Taoist tradition of Langfeng Peak and is the chosen one of heaven. You must be careful when dealing with this person and don't neglect him!"

"Back then, your eldest brother knew his background and wanted to marry you to him. Unfortunately, he's devoted to the Dao and has a very strong will. You two will be alone together for two months. If you find the opportunity, there are some things... You're already at this age, so I don't need to teach you, right?"

Ding Xuelian was shocked when he heard this, and then his face flushed. He didn't expect his usually serious and dignified father to say such a thing. But when he looked back at the three words "Langfeng Peak", his heart suddenly jumped with fear, and he whispered:

"Father, your daughter understands..."

"Also, your eldest brother has been ordered by the Taoist priest to jointly manage the affairs of Yuchuan City with Miss Jiang Yujun of the Jiang family. After you go to Yuchuan, you must contact your eldest brother as soon as possible. If he makes any move, report it to him immediately without delay!"

"My daughter obeys!"

Xu Boyang flew out of Qingning Bay, circled over Fengqing Town, and without stopping for a moment, headed straight for the Wuya Peak of Huaishan Mountain.

"Taihe Jingwu Banquet?"

Wolf Mo Changge laughed, patted the remaining snow on his body, and said lightly,
"I know about this martial arts tournament. You Qingshen are just so long-winded, full of deceit and scheming. You're using this tournament as a cover-up to suppress each other, yet you still have to put on a smile and act harmonious. Anyway, you and I are just unlucky. How could we have run into something like this? So, what are your plans now, Brother Xu?"

Xu Boyang bowed and said, "If this matter needs to be kept secret, Brother Lang Mo, if you can trust me, we can meet in Yuchuan!"

"Brother Xu, we are friends for life and death. There is no need for this. You kept your promise and waited for me for another year. How could I, Lang Mo Changge, be so narrow-minded?"

Lang Mo Changge smiled and said, "In that case, when you arrive in Yuchuan, come to the Jiang family to find me. Don't forget my identity!"

Xu Boyang's heart was at ease, and he bowed and said, "Please rest assured. Then please let Mr. Mo go first."

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Fengqing Town, Xu Mansion.

When Xu Boyang returned home and explained the matter to his two elders and cousin, Xu Bozhao exclaimed:
"The Taihe Jingwu Banquet? Is it about to begin? My brother used to always tell me that I should study hard, train diligently, and conserve my energy so that I could make a splash at the Taihe Jingwu Banquet!"

Xu Shaoliang asked in surprise: "You mean...your brother Bo Ming?" "Yes."

Xu Bozhao looked gloomy and said,

"My brother... Zeng Shuming is obsessed with Taoism. Every day he's either meditating or practicing swordsmanship. When I served him, I often heard him talk about the Taihe Jingwu Banquet!"

"I remember he told me that as long as I won the Six Jias, I could join the Immortal Sect!"

"It's the Earth Yuan Liu Ding. He probably can't reach the Heaven Yuan Liu Jia yet."

Xu Boyang corrected his cousin's statement after hearing this, and said thoughtfully,
"Yes, I remember that year at Longmen Gorge, he seemed to have reached the ninth level of Condensation Yuan. If he hadn't established his foundation in the past two years, he would have been qualified to participate. Bo Zhao, according to what you said, your brother will definitely be at this Taihe Jingwu Banquet."

Xu Bozhao nodded vigorously and said excitedly:

"Yes, my brother has been thinking about this for many years. He will definitely represent Tianji Town in the competition this time. Brother, I am familiar with Yuchuan City. It turns out that I am from the Zeng family. The Zeng family is the in-laws of the Ling family, a powerful family in Yuchuan. I have been to Yuchuan City countless times. If possible, I will go with you!"

Xu Shaohua agreed:

"Boyang, you're planning on participating in this martial arts tournament to get some elixir. Why not have Bozhao accompany you? While he can't do much for you, it shouldn't be a problem for you to keep each other company and look after each other and run errands."

Xu Boyang observed Xu Bozhao's expression and knew that he was worried about his own brother Zeng Shuming. After all, they were blood relatives who grew up together, and it was not easy to give up. Thinking about it, Yuchuan City was the seat of Yuchuan County, and there were feathered monks from the four major families guarding it, so there shouldn't be any risks. Moreover, one more person meant one more person to look after. So he nodded and said:

"Okay! Bo Zhao, but I'll tell the Ding family about this. I'm afraid they might have objections and cause more trouble. I have a magical instrument that can store a person's remaining life force inside it, so that no one can detect it. I just need to inconvenience you for a while."

Xu Bozhao's eyebrows lit up with joy and he said with a smile:

"It's okay, it's okay. I'll leave it to you, big brother."

"Bo Zhao, if you say that..."

Xu Shaoliang had been listening silently, and suddenly asked,
"Then tell me, will your sister Boqing go?"

"Yes, uncle reminded me!"

Xu Bozhao slapped his forehead in surprise and joy, then turned to Xu Boyang and said,

"Brother, my sister Xu Boqing is now the wife of Wen Zaixian, the son of the guardian of Hanguang Town. The Wen family is a branch of the Jiang family. Although Wen Zaixian is now the head of the family, he only has the title of guardian, not the title. As long as he doesn't reach the foundation-building stage, he will definitely join in!"

Xu Boyang smiled:
"I remember Wen Zaixian clearly. He was only at the sixth level of Condensation Yuan. It would be impossible for him to establish his foundation in just two years. That day, I saw how affectionate he and his cousin were. If his family wanted to achieve something great, they would definitely come."

Suddenly I remembered this and thought:
"Yes, I almost forgot. Since my sister and brother-in-law work for the Jiang family, if they become familiar with the Jiang family regarding the [Hidden Demon Mirror], perhaps we can take the opportunity to contact them. Who knows if it will be able to resolve the misunderstanding that Bozhao's family has had for so many years."

When the two old men, Xu Shaoliang and Xu Shaohua, thought about finding the two children of the Xu family who were away, they smiled, and the gloom that had shone on Xu Boyang's face as he turned around and left also disappeared.

It's getting dark and the lights are coming on.

After the four of them finished discussing everything, Xu Shaoliang suggested that Xu Boyang go visit Wang Mingru who was bedridden since they had nothing to do tonight. Xu Boyang nodded silently.

Xu Bozhao went downstairs excitedly to pack his luggage. Seeing that Xu Shaoliang and his son were going out, Xu Shaohua understood what he meant and said goodbye to them and went back to the house to rest.

After leaving the mansion, Xu Boyang helped his father Xu Shaoliang to mount the horse. The father and son, just like before, each holding the reins, rode one in front and one behind, slowly heading towards the Wang family's residence.

The bluestone path in the town was lined with horse hooves, and many pedestrians passed by along the way. When they saw Xu Shaoliang, they all greeted him with a smile.

Xu Shaoliang smiled with his eyes narrowed, hunched over and waved in response one by one. From time to time he would stop and chat with the visitors. Xu Boyang, who was behind him, smiled knowingly and greeted them as well.

When the crowd had left, Xu Shaoliang straightened up, looked at the night sky and sighed softly:
"Boyang, this scene... it's like a meteor... it's gone by so fast... I remember the last time my father and I rode horses to the Wang family like this, it must have been more than ten years ago, right?"

Xu Boyang looked at his father's increasingly bony back and frail figure, and sighed in his heart, saying softly: "It's been ten years, Dad..."

"Only ten years? Why do I remember it being more than that..."

Xu Shaoliang lowered his head and muttered something, scratched his sparse hair, and said in a hoarse voice,

"I remember that time when you and I were at the Wang family. You asked him for a bone-growing pill, and he took advantage of the situation and forced you to marry his niece. In the end, he gave you two years. Ugh..."

"Boyang, guess what happened to his niece? She married He Sujin, the escort leader you summoned from Dongke Town, now the head escort leader of Fengqing Escort Company!"

Xu Boyang smiled and said, "Marrying Lao He? That's not bad..."

"you do not say!"

Xu Shaoliang stroked his beard and smiled, "You know what, his young wife has given birth to two big fat sons. I was bored a while ago, so I went to the escort agency with Shaohua to sit down, and his two sons already call him grandpa."

When Xu Boyang heard this, his face changed slightly, and he immediately had a bad feeling in his heart. Sure enough, he heard his father sigh:
"Son, Dad is old, and you've become an immortal now. Dad doesn't dare to ask you anything. Before, you were always traveling away, and Dad didn't dare to ask you. But as the days go by, I, I'm really afraid that one day you'll come back and not see me..."

Xu Boyang interrupted quickly:

"Dad... you're living a good life, why would you say such unlucky things?"

"You little bastard, you know what I'm thinking, what's auspicious or not? Don't interrupt me, just listen to me!"

Xu Shaoliang's face darkened, he turned his head and shouted in a low voice,

"My own body, how can you understand me? I'm just asking you, now that the family is stable, you are such a grown-up, but you don't go home all day, leaving me and your uncle at home, what's going on?"

After all, they are father and son. Xu Boyang knew what he wanted to say. He smiled bitterly in his heart, but was speechless and dared not retort.

Xu Shaoliang said softly:
"I'd like to say this straight up. You've been running around all day. Don't just focus on practicing. I heard Bo Zhao tell me that if you level up again, you can live for over 200 years. You're almost a demon. Why are you still practicing?"

"You're honest with yourself. You remember that ten years have passed, but you don't know what's going on? Why don't you bring someone back for your father to see? It's almost time... You should have a family! And a woman at home!"

"You don't want your father to end up lying in bed, his body straight, unable to see anyone. How can your father swallow this anger?"

Xu Boyang felt overwhelmed when he heard this and sighed:
"Father, I, your son, no longer eat grains. I am no longer an ordinary person. From now on, matters related to weddings and funerals of ordinary people will have little to do with me. It's not that I won't marry, but it's not that simple for a monk..."

"Could it be that in order to continue my lineage, I'm asked to marry a mortal, wait a hundred years until she's gone, and then marry another? This is meaningless to cultivators like me who seek immortality..."

"Forget it, forget it...I beg for immortality...I beg for immortality...You don't even want the Changsheng family?"

Xu Shaoliang lowered his head and sighed, then turned his head to glance at his son, then turned back to see that the Wang family's house was already in sight. He reined in his horse and said in a hoarse voice,

"It's time. I won't say any more. You're becoming more and more capable now. I don't dare to force you, but I want to tell you that things can change unexpectedly. If you can survive, leave behind one or two offspring. I'm old and don't have many years left..."

"In other words, if we want our family to be safe and sound, how can we rely on you alone?"

Thanks to book friend Yanhuang Yijian for the monthly ticket!

Thanks to book friend Aiming for the reward!

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(End of this chapter)