Ziwei Immortal Path

Chapter 36 Dao Heart
Chen Baochong was a little surprised when he heard the voice. He turned around slightly and saw Xu Boyang striding forward from behind him. His face was gloomy and his eyes were sharp. He asked:

"May I ask your name, sir?"

Lin Huaisheng had always been wary of the young cultivator from the Chen family, and hadn't noticed the young man in white robes behind him. Seeing his strange expression, he felt a chill in his heart, but he had never seen this person before, so he felt a little strange. He secretly glanced at Qi Fuling next to him, but she didn't say anything. He just laughed and said with a bow:
"My friend, you are too polite. I am Lin Huaisheng from the Lin family of Jinguang Town. What is your name?"

"It's true... Enemies always come together!"

Xu Boyang's heart trembled, he cursed and said coldly,
"My surname is Xu, and I'm from Fengqing Town, Yuchuan. Has the Taoist priest ever been there?"

Lin Huaisheng's smile froze on the spot. Although this happened two years ago, he still remembered it. It was not for any other reason, but because his groom and cook never returned and disappeared from then on, leaving him unable to eat during that period. In the end, he had to find two new people.

It's not that he didn't inquire about this matter, but he heard that it was Ding Tianshi who killed him and the Song family was wiped out.

Ding Tianshi was in the middle stage of foundation building, had the support of the Yuchuan Ding family, and was also a disciple of the Immortal Sect. Lin Huaisheng dared not say anything and could only suffer in silence. It was a bit of a loss to lose two young cultivators for a Nascent Soul stage formation magic weapon.

However, Ding Tianshi did not come to cause trouble afterwards, as he thought the matter was over.

"Is this the guy the Song family wants to kill? Are they blind? This guy knows Huang Ting Yushi, yet he still dares to kill him? He's so bold! No wonder Ding Tianshi tried to stop him. This time, they've been ruined by Song Changning!"

"This kid asked me my name. Does that mean he already knows the whole story?"

After thinking for a moment, his eyes rolled and he smiled, "I have lived in Huaishang for my whole life and seldom travelled. Now I have received the order from the Immortal Sect and finally have the opportunity to travel. Although Yuchuan Fengqing has heard of it, he has never been there."

"The enemy of my family has finally been exposed today!"

Xu Boyang had an expressionless face as he quietly sized up the broad-eared middle-aged man before him. He scanned his voice, expression, and physique, memorizing them firmly in his mind, and then asked word by word:

"Tonight, there are some random cultivators slaughtering villagers in Reed Village. I wonder if the leader knows about this?"

"Is there such a thing?"

Lin Huaisheng's face was a little surprised, showing his complete ignorance.

"I traveled through the night, fearing that water monsters would ravage the people. As soon as I reached the south bank, I saw fellow Taoist Chen fighting alone against a group of monsters. I rushed forward to help him. I never went to Reed Village."

"is it?"

Xu Boyang stared into his eyes and said slowly,

"That Taoist priest really cares about the people."

"I dare not, I dare not, how dare I speak nonsense in front of the Taoist priest!"

Lin Huaisheng waved his hands and smiled calmly.

"what?"

Chen Baochong's face turned pale, and there was a look of shock in his eyes. He suspected that he had not heard clearly, and he could not help but take two steps forward and interrupted, asking,
"Brother Xu, what did you say? Reed Village was attacked by random cultivators?"

Xu Boyang sighed inwardly, patted his shoulder, glanced at Qi Fuling, and seeing that she looked indifferent and had no reaction, he took out the red long sword from the scabbard on his back, and placed the ice and jade pendant in the bag on the ground one after another. He stared at Lin Huaisheng's movements and said in a deep voice:
"Tonight, a group of rogue cultivators were recklessly killing people in Reed Village. Several civilians were killed or injured. I killed one of them, and the remaining three were turned into icy shards by the senior Yushi!"

Lin Huaisheng looked down at the dark red icicles on the ground, which were still emitting wisps of white cold air. His eyelids twitched and his face twitched slightly, but it disappeared in an instant. Then he clapped his hands and smiled:

"How dare someone in the Qingshen territory wantonly kill innocent people! Thanks to the Feathered Master and my friend for taking action to eliminate the traitor! He died a good death! He deserved it! It's a great relief!"

Xu Boyang saw him clapping his hands and laughing, without any sign of heartache, but he was still full of doubts. He was about to ask a few questions when he suddenly heard Qi Fuling's cold voice:
"Alright, the situation ahead is urgent, so there's no time to lose and no more small talk!"

"Yes Yes!"

Lin Huaisheng quickly lowered his head to respond, then raised his head and smiled with a hint of pride. He then bowed to Xu Boyang and said,

"Goodbye, my friend!"

Seeing Qi Fuling speak, Xu Boyang knew that there would be no result in today's matter. He sneered, his eyes as sharp as a knife, and said:

"Take care, Taoist priest. If I have time in the future, I will come to visit you in person!"

Lin Huaisheng nodded with a smile, not caring at all. He said nothing and flew away on the wind.

After he left, Chen Baochong hurriedly asked Xu Boyang, "Brother Xu, has the attack on Luwei Village endangered my family?"

Xu Boyang's expression was gloomy, and he whispered, "Chen Baochong, I dare not hide it from you. When I carried your father home, your mother... had already died..."

"W-what did you say?"

Chen Baochong opened his eyes wide, his face pale, and asked with a trembling voice. He took two steps back, and suddenly his chest heaved up and down. He covered his chest with his hands, his eyes turned black, and he felt that all the blood in his body was rushing to his head, but it was blocked in his chest, making it difficult to breathe. Fortunately, the effect of the "Purple Qi Pill" was still there, and it forced his blood pressure down.

"Ah..."

Chen Baochong's eyes were blank, his legs went limp, and he knelt on the ground, grabbing the ground with both hands. He was hoarse and his whole body was shaking uncontrollably. His hands left ten bloody marks on the cobblestone ground on the shore. The pebbles in his hands were crushed one by one and then squeezed into gravel.

"Chen Baochong!"

Qi Fuling glanced at Xu Boyang coldly and shouted loudly. The sound was like thunder and drum, which immediately woke up Chen Baochong who was deeply troubled.

Chen Baochong's eyes were red and tears were streaming. He said in a hoarse voice, "Master, my family is in trouble. My mother...my mother is suffering. Please allow me to take my leave first!"

"Don't go!"

Qi Fuling waved his sleeves, his eyes were scorching and he said in a cold voice,

"I witnessed your mother's death with my own eyes, and I saw clearly that your father is safe. You came from me this time, so you should follow me! I repeat, this is not a notice, but an order!"

"This this…"

Chen Baochong was in tears, looking confused. He curled up and unconsciously put his hands on his head and fell to the ground, trembling.

Xu Boyang saw that Qi Fuling was bullying the weak and was so ruthless. He refused to let the man go back even though his mother had died. This was simply unreasonable. He could not help but say angrily:
"Why don't you let them go back?"

"What do you know? A minor Neng Yuan cultivator, speaking without restraint, misleading others and yourself! If it weren't for your surname being Xu, you wouldn't have the right to speak here. Don't force me to kill you!"

Qi Fuling had a cold face and shouted loudly, with murderous intent in her eyes. Xu Boyang was forced by her gaze that was as hard as metal and stone. Suddenly, his heart was shocked, his eyes were blank, and for a moment he was absent-minded, all six senses were closed, and he couldn't even speak.

Qi Fuling snorted coldly, turned around and said to Chen Baochong:

"Chen Baochong, although you are not my disciple, you are a Jiangzuo cultivator. Before you establish your foundation, you must serve in Fang Cun Jian. This is the iron rule set by the Immortal Sect. Since you have entered my Fang Cun Jian, you are my disciple before you establish your foundation. Now that I have spoken, do you think you can disobey me?"

"I...I...I dare not disobey...but I have to see my father...my mother tonight..."

Chen Baochong held his head and cried inconsolably, sobbing softly.

"One time is enough, I have no regrets in this life!"

Qi Fuling looked at the child's distraught, heartbroken and helpless appearance, sighed inwardly, and said softly:
"You should understand why the Immortal Sect didn't let you go home for ten years? You should understand why I didn't let you go back? You should understand that you are only one step away from attracting the divine essence and achieving enlightenment!"

Every word in this passage seemed to float from the sky, and every word was as loud as a great bell or a golden rule. It was like a series of loud drums and heavy hammers, beating violently on Chen Baochong's heart one after another.

His mind was like a violent storm, with raging waves. For a moment he was caught in a painful struggle and was in great confusion. Countless memories came flooding back and attacked his heart.

When he was seven or eight years old, he happily sat at the bow of a boat, following his parents as they secretly took small white fish from a jar to feed an osprey. Later, his father discovered them and tried to beat them with a bamboo pole. The two of them chased and played around in the boat, eventually capsizing it and soaking the whole family. Then, three people and an osprey emerged from the water, the osprey chirping and the whole family bursting into laughter.

He sat upright, following his master on the top of Cuilang Peak in an orderly manner. As spring came and autumn went, he watched the alternation of sun and moon, the rise and fall of clouds. The sound of scriptures echoed under the trees in the mountains, and the flashes of swords crisscrossed the rocks by the stream.

The world changes dramatically, the fleeting moments are like a dream.

"Inducing the divine essence... achieving enlightenment... only one step away... only one step away..."

For a moment, Chen Baochong muttered to himself and fell into silence. He didn't know how long it had been, but he only felt his body lighten, green air flowed into the top of his head, his brows became clear and bright, purple air appeared, his chest made a puffing sound, and his dantian was full of light and endless energy.

He suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils were as calm and crystal clear as still water. He slowly stood up with his hands on the ground, and the tears on his face had dried.

He bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Master Yushi, for your words of enlightenment. I understand now."

Seeing his sudden enlightenment, Qi Fuling smiled and nodded, saying:

"Your worldly ties have been severed, and from now on you have no worries. This family is in your heart, and you will achieve great things in the future. You will be free to come and go in the world of mortals. Now that your affairs here are over, come back with me!"

"Master Yu, I will not return to the lake."

Chen Baochong smiled and said, "My disciple has had an epiphany. I will return to Cuilang and try seclusion."

Qi Fuling understood instantly, and was greatly relieved. His smile widened, and he nodded and said, "Good boy, are you confident now?"

Chen Baochong laughed and said, "At least 90%!"

"In that case, you can go back." Qi Fuling nodded in satisfaction.
"I'll let the shop know. As for these demon pills, you can take them back to your master and let him report them to the real master. He can decide for himself."

"This [Gen Dui] transformed demon inner elixir is originally an excellent elixir aid, just right for you to refine the Shen Yuan Dan. Unfortunately, you are cultivating [Bai Shui Jian Xin], so it is not suitable. Take it back, your master will help you find a solution."

"Thank you for your concern, Master. I understand."

Chen Baochong nodded, then used his magic to collect all the demon pills in the air.

"Ah."

Qi Fuling glanced at the sky and said calmly:

"I have something else to do in the workshop. Well, you can talk to this foolish boy, and I will leave first."

"Farewell to the Taoist priest."

Chen Baochong quickly bowed.

After Qi Fuling finished speaking, he glanced at Xu Boyang without showing any joy or anger. He waved his sleeves, and a cloud frame flew from the horizon. His sleeves fluttered, and he immediately flew away into the clouds, disappearing into the sky in the blink of an eye.

As soon as Qi Fuling left, Xu Boyang instantly regained consciousness. Turning around, he saw she was nowhere to be seen. Overjoyed, he said, "Baochong, is the Taoist priest gone? Come with me back to your home!"

Chen Baochong laughed and clasped his fists, saying:
"Brother Xu, I have so much on my mind that I can't go home. I will never forget the kindness you have shown me. I am deeply grateful."

Xu Boyang was surprised and asked, "Aren't you going home?"

"not going."

Chen Baochong nodded and said, "I have received the demon pill and received the order from the Taoist priest. I should return to the sect as soon as possible to report. Baochong has another unwelcome request. I wonder if Brother Xu has time for it?"

"It's okay." Xu Boyang felt strange and felt that the young man in front of him seemed to have become a different person, so he had to do as he said.

"My father is old and alone, so I'd like to trouble Brother Xu to go back to my house and tell them where I'm going. If you can help me with some things and notify my two brothers to come over, that would be great."

Chen Baochong clapped his hands and took out three small stones with a brilliant green light and a token, saying, "Three small gifts from Yu Qing. It's not a token of respect, but please accept them, Brother Xu."

Xu Boyang was unwilling to accept it, but he couldn't resist Chen Baochong's hand, so he had to accept it. He then saw him pick up a token, which was shaped like a treasure cover and was exquisite and small. He put it in his own hand and said:
"Brother Xu, this is the handwritten token from Cuilang Peak in Jiangzuo. It has my name engraved on it. It doesn't qualify me for the status of an Immortal Sect member. However, if you encounter a cultivator from Jiangzuo in danger, show them this token and they will lend a hand. I cannot thank you enough for this great favor. If you have some free time in the future, please come to Cuilang Peak to chat."

After saying this, he was afraid that Xu Boyang would not accept it, so he continued to add,

"My Jiangzuo Cuilang Peak is known for its sword-based veins. My master, the Huangting Yushi Pei Shaoyao, is known as 'Cuilang Green Jade'. His swordsmanship is divine and renowned throughout the land. If Brother Xu were to come and see a little, he would surely benefit greatly."

Xu Boyang didn't think about these things at all. He only cared about his own life. He thought it would be impossible for him to join the Immortal Sect in this lifetime, but he had a hard time expressing his pain. However, seeing Chen Baochong's sincere heart, he did not refuse and accepted it.

"Okay, let's say goodbye now!" Chen Baochong clasped his hands together.

"and many more!"

Seeing that he was leaving as soon as he said so, Xu Boyang quickly waved his hand to stop him, picked up the red sword and the small jade pendant on the ground, and took out a stack of talismans and some pills from his bag, saying,
"Brother Chen, this is what I seized from a wandering cultivator. I'm short-sighted and can't tell their strengths and weaknesses. However, I've always suspected that this group's origins are suspicious, and I'm afraid there's someone behind them. Brother Chen, why not take it back and show it to your master? Even if you don't return home, you must avenge this family feud."

Chen Baochong glanced at the pills and talismans and said:

"To be honest, I've just seen these two spiritual objects. They are just ordinary common items. They may be spiritual objects for the family, but for us disciples of the Immortal Sect, they are too common. Magical tools are not like elixirs. They don't have spiritual marks, and we can't trace them back after we take them back."

"The same goes for the talismans. As for these pills... they don't have any marks either. They're probably some low-quality stuff I bought at the ghost market."

When Xu Boyang heard this, he felt a little embarrassed and broke out in a cold sweat.

"This [Blood Red Sword] is pretty good for the Condensation Stage, but it's far inferior to your [Bi You Xian], Brother Xu. If it's useful to you, keep it. If not, you can sell it."

"Also, this [Spirit Jade Pendant] is a pretty good array weapon. It contains a small array called the 'Yuanqing Green Light Covering Array'. Brother Xu, it's great for guarding your home!"

"You might as well give these things to Brother Xu. I'm about to establish my foundation, so I can't lose my Dao heart. Taking them back is just a waste of time. When I establish my immortal foundation one day, if there is really something fishy going on, I will come back to deal with it."

Chen Baochong raised his eyebrows, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant, and then he said:

"Brother Xu, I, Chen Baochong, owe you this favor. If I meet Qingshen again someday, I will definitely repay you!"

"No, no, Brother Chen, you are too kind!"

Seeing that he had given him so many things, Xu Boyang felt like he owed him any favor. He quickly responded politely, saying that what he did at Xinyue Lake was not in his control and was done on impulse. He had never thought about any reward. But he never expected that good things would come to him. Not only did he get a lot of things, but he also acquired the Huangting sword technique.

I'm afraid this cannot be exchanged for any amount of spirit stones!

Thinking about this, he also felt incredible. Suddenly, he remembered something and hurriedly took out the thick letter from his pocket, handed it over, and whispered: "This is... the letter that the two elders asked me to bring to you..."

"No need, ah... My mother has already read it to me. Please... Brother Xu, take it back to my father."

Chen Baochong took a deep breath and suppressed his emotions. He had some realization and was anxious to go back, not daring to stay any longer. Once everything was done, he clasped his fists and summoned [Biwei], which turned into a green light and disappeared into the sky.

Xu Boyang looked up at his receding figure, then looked down at the heavy letter in his hand. He suddenly remembered the meal he had at Chen's house that night, the leisurely scene of the two old people and the young sitting in the courtyard chatting. He felt bored for a moment and turned to head towards Luwei Village.

The sun rose in the east, and the sunlight poured down boldly, illuminating his white robe brightly.

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