Ziwei Immortal Path

Chapter 17 Take control of Fengqing Town!
Father as a mountain.

Wang Mingru actually had a deep affection for his eldest son. He had high hopes for him in his early years and had him follow Xu Shaoliang in the escort agency since he was a child. He also learned his sword skills from Xu Shaoliang.

Unexpectedly, ever since the escort company was snatched away by the Song family, this eldest son who was both good in character and academic performance changed. He became extremely irritable and often said in front of outsiders that his father was incompetent and could not even keep a small escort company. In the end, he did not return home and spent his days hanging out with bad friends and living a life of debauchery.

Wang Mingru chose to endure and give in, but he didn't expect that in the end, father and son would go to war over a small horse farm!

Originally, the elixirs given by the Ding family were to be sent to the Wang family, but none of the three sons of the huge Wang family were willing to make even one trip!
The Xu family's father and son walked into the Ding family's sight step by step, sword by sword!
How can the singing and chatting of birds compare to other people's perseverance in the wind and snow?

But Wang Pengcheng never understood until his death the current status of Xu Boyang in the Ding family!

"Wang Mingru, have you seen my father?"

Wang Mingru burst into tears. He raised his head and looked quietly at the strange yet familiar young man in front of him.

Although he killed his own son, Wang Mingru knew in his heart that it was Wang Pengcheng's own fault!
In a fight, it's a matter of life and death, and he can't be blamed for it!

But he is his own son after all!
But the young man in front of him seemed to have understood why the Song family was able to intercept them halfway?
Because he no longer calls me Uncle Wang!

Wang Mingru looked at the silver light on his hand, which grew longer and shorter with his breath, and knew that the man in front of him was no longer the young man from the Xu family.

He is no longer the person who would be stunned for a long time by a single word from me two years ago!

He actually embarked on the path to immortality!
Could it be that his son-in-law has already made secret contact?
Wang Mingru woke up instantly.

Yes, I still have to clean up this mess myself.

Ding Tianshi hasn't come back yet.

Wang Mingru stood up tremblingly, coughed, and whispered:
"Boyang, don't worry, your father should be fine. As far as I know, he is with my...son-in-law."

"Your son-in-law?"

When Xu Boyang heard about Ding Tianshi's arrival, his heart tightened immediately. Tonight, he killed Song Changning and Wang Pengcheng in a rage. Both of them were relatives of his Ding family. Would this foundation-building cultivator on the immortal mountain vent his anger on him?

But what about taking out your anger on others?

I, Xu Boyang, have a clear conscience!

I've already obeyed Wang Mingru and told him not to set foot in Fengqing Town. I've kept my word, but what about Song Changning? What about Wang Pengcheng?

Why do you have to kill me?
If I hadn't embarked on this immortal path, I would have become a dead soul under the sword of the Song family today!
It is a blessing, not a curse, but a curse that cannot be avoided!
Since my father is in his hands, there is no doubt that his life and property will fall into his hands!
"Then I'll wait for him here!"

Xu Boyang threw his sword to the ground, sat down cross-legged, and silently began to practice internal energy to heal his wounds.

Wang Mingru lowered his head silently, not knowing what to say anymore. He waved to his family members to clean up the battlefield, collect the weapons, and take all the members of the Song family to a corner.

After a while, a gust of wind suddenly blew, and in the dark night sky, Ding Tianshi's sleeves flew up, holding two people in his hands, and fell to the ground like a bird flying into the forest.

The two people accompanying him were Xu Shaoliang and Tan Wenli.

"father!"

"Boyang!"

Xu Boyang and Xu Shaoliang saw each other at the same time, both covered in blood. With mixed emotions, they struggled and rushed over, and the father and son hugged each other tightly.

"Dad, I am unfilial and have failed to protect our family. Xiaode..."

Xu Boyang shed tears and sobbed softly.

"My son... I'm glad you're okay. I won't say anymore. I just hope you're okay..."

Xu Shaoliang burst into tears, sighed softly, and stroked Xu Boyang's back.

"Son-in-law..."

When Wang Mingru saw Ding Tianshi coming back, he quickly gathered his sleeves and walked over.

"Ah."

Ding Tianshi responded, standing with his hands behind his back, expressionless. He looked intimidating without being angry. He swept his eyes over and paused when he saw Wang Pengcheng's head. Suddenly he caught a glimpse of Song Changning, who had fallen to the ground like a puddle of mud, with his tongue hanging out.

Suddenly he frowned and said:
"How did he die?"

Wang Mingru hasn't spoken yet.

"Killed by me!"

Xu Boyang responded loudly, without any fear on his face. He pulled his father's hand away and staggered over alone.

"Ah."

Ding Tianshi gathered his sleeves, without any emotion, and said in a deep voice,
"Well done! If you don't kill him, I will too!"

Xu Boyang didn't expect Ding Tianshi to not show any anger at all. He turned around and said loudly:

"The Song family is plotting treason, betraying their teachers and destroying their ancestors. According to our clan's rules, they should all be slaughtered. However, considering that your eldest sister is my Ding family's sister-in-law, starting tomorrow, all members of your Song family must relocate and are not allowed to stay in Fengqing! Anyone who disobeys will be executed by our Ding family without mercy!"

He spoke these words with his magical power, and his true energy surged, shocking everyone present.

Xu Boyang was standing in front of him, and he felt his whole body was unstable. He thought to himself in fear:

"Is this the Taoist who builds the foundation?"

After Ding Tianshi finished speaking, he said to Wang Mingru:

"Father-in-law, you and Old Xu should clean up the mess, seal off the Song Mansion, and appease the people. My friend from the Xu family and I will be leaving first. When you two are done, please come to Qingning Bay."

After saying that, he turned around and looked at Xu Boyang and said:

"Come with me for a while, I have something to ask you!"

"Ah."

Xu Boyang knew what he meant, but his father was fine now, and the Ding family did not pursue the matter of him killing Song Changning. Instead, they expelled the Song family from the country. He felt a little favorable towards Ding Tianshi, but also a little doubtful. Moreover, since the other party was a dignified immortal sect foundation-building cultivator and invited him, he would have no choice but to go.

After a little thought, he agreed.

Ding Tianshi nodded, and said no more. He summoned the shuttle and took Xu Boyang to Qingning Bay.

Qingning Bay is an island located downstream of a stream near Fengqing Town.

The Ding family has lived here for generations.

Fengqing Town was originally the territory assigned to the Ding family by the Immortal Sect, but the Ding family was a family of scholars and did not like to go out. They only liked quietness, so the whole family did not have any desire for power. Therefore, over the years, the entire Fengqing Town was handed over to relatives by marriage to manage.

It was Xu Boyang's first time flying in the air, and the novelty diluted some of his sadness, but the dead face of Hu Xiaode was still lingering in his mind.

"This is the ancestral hall of my Ding family."

Ding Tianshi introduced himself and led Xu Boyang into the courtyard of the ancestral hall. A servant inside the hall heard the noise and hurried over, saying happily, "The immortal is back!"

Ding Tianshi brought Xu Boyang to the front of the hall, motioned for him to sit down, and then said to the servant, "Go get some spiritual tea!"

After a while, the tea arrived and the servant tactfully withdrew. Ding Tianshi moved the covered bowl, took a sip, stared at Xu Boyang from head to toe, and then asked:

"Tell me, where did you get this immortal fate?"

Xu Boyang knew he would ask this question, and had already thought of an excuse along the way, so he said:

"Master, four years ago, my family was escorting an convoy through Guiyun Mountain. Our horse got startled and ran away. I chased up the mountain alone and encountered an immortal dressed in golden robes. He was sitting on a large rock chanting scriptures. I listened to him in a daze all night. After I came back, I felt my heart pounding. Since then, I have often thought of the scriptures and practiced according to them. Only now have I seen some results."

"So that's the case."

As a Taoist who had established his foundation in the Immortal Sect, Ding Tianshi naturally knew the situation in Guiyun Mountain. Hearing Xu Boyang's description, he felt that there was nothing wrong with it. He could not help but secretly believe it and asked:
"How many people know about this?"

"Master, Boyang didn't dare tell anyone else about this, not even his father. It was only because after practicing, he often dreamed of the immortal who warned him not to mention this matter. Therefore, Master is the only one who knows about this."

"Don't worry. Although I haven't seen the person you mentioned, he's most likely a senior from the Immortal Sect. I wouldn't dare tell anyone about this."

Ding Tianshi was comforted after hearing this and said,
"The Immortal Sect on Guiyun Mountain in Huaishang and our Immortal Sect in Huaiyou are both Taoists. In fact, they are from the same sect. It is truly a blessing from heaven that you can have this opportunity!"

"Thank you, Taoist Priest, for the tip!"

Seeing that he didn't even dare to mention the name of the Immortal Sect, Xu Boyang thought that he was extremely awed and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He made up a story based on the experience of the two elders of the Lin family. Fortunately, the other party was very powerful and successfully frightened Ding Tianshi.

"You have been able to enter the fourth level of Condensation in four years. This talent is indeed not bad. I thought you were traveling around Yuchuan. I was afraid that you got the opportunity from Yuchuan. Maybe it was a fellow disciple. But it turns out that you are from the Huaishang Dao lineage."

Ding Tianshi paused and asked again,

"Well, I guess the scriptures you have from Guiyun Mountain are not ordinary Taoist teachings. I dare not ask you, but since you have entered the way of immortality, you should abandon the worldly affairs and concentrate on cultivation. What are your plans for the future?"

"this…"

Xu Boyang always remembered what Zhao Lingguan said in the Fate Palace. What plans could he have? As long as he could practice normally and support his family normally, that would be enough.
"Master, you know my family's situation. I don't have any plans. I just want my family to be safe."

Ding Tianshi sneered, "These are all mundane matters, why would you worry about them? I've just seen your old man. He's aged prematurely, having suffered several serious injuries in his early years, and today he was severely injured by the thief. Although I cured him, he only has a decade or so left to live. You've entered the Condensation Stage and will have a lifespan of 120 years. This shouldn't be the path you envision."

"Thank you for your help, Taoist Priest."

Xu Boyang felt uncomfortable after hearing this. He lowered his head and remained silent for a moment, then said respectfully,
"Boyang lost his mother at an early age and relied entirely on his father. I dare not neglect him. I will serve him well for ten years. After my father is buried, I will seek the right path again."

"Well, there aren't many people like you in the world."

Ding Tianshi heard that Xu Boyang had obtained the Huaishang Daoist tradition and wanted to win him over. He originally planned to give him some opportunities, but he didn't expect Xu Boyang to be interested. He just said something and kept silent, thinking:
"So, the Fei family of Nanhuai is probably also interested in this kid's background, so they have tried hard to win him over. Since he has no intention of entering the immortal mountain to practice Taoism, why not keep him here and keep him idle? After all, his father, a mere mortal, will not run away anywhere else."

Xu Boyang saw Ding Tianshi stop talking for a moment, wondering what he was thinking. He was full of worries in his heart, but he still opened his mouth and asked:

"Master, I killed Song Changning tonight and offended the Song family. I wonder if his brother-in-law..."

The person Xu Boyang was asking was naturally Ding Tianshi's younger brother Ding Dikui, who was also a foundation-building cultivator of the Ding family's immortal sect. If there was really a risk, he would probably leave first.

"It doesn't matter."

Ding Tianshi's thoughts were brought back to reality by Xu Boyang's question, and he said lightly,
"My younger brother probably died in Sishui."

Xu Boyang was surprised and overjoyed, but he couldn't show it, so he asked:
"Why do you say that, Taoist priest?"

"This is the affairs of the Immortal Sect, I can't say more."

Ding Tianshi's expression was slightly dim, but he didn't show any sadness. He said slowly,

"Just remember what I said. It was because of his death that I decided to expel the Song family. Otherwise, how could I have brought myself to do that?"

"If Ding Dikui hadn't died, tonight would have been a completely different situation. No matter who you are, I won't protect you."

Faced with Ding Tianshi's frankness, Xu Boyang understood the reason, so he nodded and stopped talking.

"Xu Boyang, I won't gossip too much. Over the years, your father and son have worked hard for our Ding family. I have seen it all."

"Since you have embarked on the immortal path and are unwilling to leave home, I will hand over Fengqing Town to you."

Ding Tianshi stared into Xu Boyang's eyes and asked word by word,

"What do you think?"

Xu Boyang's heart trembled. Looking at Ding Tianshi's burning gaze, he felt a mixture of joy and worry. He didn't know what this Ding family cultivator was planning or what he was calculating. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Master, even though the Song family has left, the Wang family is still here. I'm afraid this matter is not appropriate."

"Wang family? That's just a matter of a word from me."

Ding Tianshi burst out laughing and patiently explained:

"This Fengqing Town was originally the administrative seat assigned to my Ding family by the Immortal Sect. However, my family is a remnant of the old dynasty and has long since grown disgusted with the world. Therefore, our hearts are not here, and therefore we have the custom of entrusting the management of the town to our in-laws."

"Now that the Song family is gone, only my father-in-law is left. He is old and frail, and has no children. How can he take on such an important responsibility? If it weren't for your family's support over the years, he would have been exhausted."

After saying this, he picked up the tea, opened the bowl, blew on it gently, and said:

"It's settled now. You don't have to worry. Everything will remain the same. I'll take care of the Wang family."

Ding Tianshi's aura was too strong, and Xu Boyang didn't know how to deal with it for a moment. From his own point of view, handing Fengqing Town over to his own hands was a major benefit. Not only could he rely on the Ding family, but his family would also be directly protected by the Ding family.

Secondly, he could directly connect with Ding Tianshi, a cultivator from the Immortal Sect. Without Wang Mingru's restraint, his own cultivation would undoubtedly be greatly improved.

The rules he mentioned were obvious, and that was naturally the supply of elixirs.

Seeing that Xu Boyang hadn't responded for a long time, Ding Tianshi put down his tea bowl and said:

"If you still have concerns, I guess you're not married yet. Then why not ask my clan leader to take you to see the women of my Ding family tomorrow? Pick one you like and marry her first."

"But these are all foolish things in the mortal world. Lust can blind one's mind, which is not the way of our kind. For cultivators like us, we marry wives and concubines only to continue our bloodline. If you don't want to, I won't force you."

Xu Boyang heard that they were going to propose marriage again, and he quickly said, "Master, I am devoted to Taoism and have no intention of marrying or having children for the time being. So, I will follow your advice and respectfully obey."

"Ah."

Ding Tianshi was not too surprised and responded softly.

In his opinion, this was actually a promotion and a great thing. Xu Boyang had just embarked on the path to immortality and was only a small cultivator at the fourth level of the Condensation Stage. Although he had been blessed with the chance to become an immortal by a high-level cultivator, if he could not become a useful person himself, it would all be in vain.

Now that I have the long-term support of a noble family, it is an opportunity that cannot be found anywhere else, and there is no reason to refuse it.

Little did they know that Xu Boyang was afraid of having too much contact with the Immortal Sect because he was in possession of rare treasures.

"Don't worry, your cultivation will not be delayed. After you take over Fengqing Town, you will receive a salary, which is more than enough to support your family. In addition to the usual gold and silver, I will also give you some extra resources for cultivation."

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