This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

As the great battle ended, the illusory image of the Bagua (Eight Trigrams) in the sky above Suzhou and Hangzhou disappeared...

In the inn.

Zhong Bai smiled. The feud between Bai Suzhen and Fahai was already deep, and it wouldn't be easy for them to return to Suzhou and Hangzhou quietly after this incident.

Of course, Zhong Bai's goal was not to exterminate them all or to use one tiger to devour another, since Zhong Bai really didn't have time to stay in Suzhou and Hangzhou forever.

Thousands of miles away from Suzhou and Hangzhou, a streak of light sped from afar and crashed into a pool of water with a loud bang.

At this moment, Bai Suzhen's face was pale. After all, she had suffered some injuries from fighting Fahai and had also fled thousands of miles in a hurry, which aggravated her injuries. Drops of demon blood kept seeping out, staining the water in the Bibo Pool red.

"Sister Lianchi, help me!"

Bai Suzhen's voice echoed in the Bibo Pool, and in no time, a figure appeared in front of her.

This is a fish spirit. Although it has already taken human form, it still has crystal-clear scales on its forehead, reflecting the sunlight in the pool. Even so, it cannot hide its exquisite features and beautiful face.

Wearing a long purple dress, the Lotus Pond Sister mentioned by Bai Suzhen is the master of this Bibo Pool, a carp that has cultivated into a spirit. However, unlike Bai Suzhen, this carp spirit is not a kind person, and the men around her often have their life force drained by it.

Burdened with karmic burdens, Bai Suzhen usually wouldn't want to associate with such a demon, but now is not the time to be picky.

Now that Fahai has discovered her whereabouts, he must also know why she went to Suzhou and Hangzhou. Since he is no match for Fahai, Xu Xian might encounter an accident after fleeing in haste.

Knowing she was dealing with a tiger for its skin, Bai Suzhen still had no choice but to compromise.

"So it's Sister Bai..."

Lianchi looked Bai Suzhen up and down, a hint of surprise appearing in her eyes. She knew Bai Suzhen's cultivation level well; she was in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, no weaker than herself. Even so, she had not escaped the fate of being injured, which meant she had obviously provoked a powerful enemy.

"Sister Lianchi, would you mind if I troubled you for a while to heal my wounds in your Azure Pool?"

As soon as Bai Suzhen said this, Lianchi began to ponder.

The reason she became friends with Bai Suzhen was simple: she had heard that Bai Suzhen had the support of the Old Mother of Lishan. Although she didn't know if it was true or not, who wouldn't want to befriend someone with such extensive connections?
However, seeing Bai Suzhen's miserable state, Lianchi began to doubt her judgment. If she were truly connected to the Old Mother of Lishan, she shouldn't be in such a tragic state.

I didn't ask about the specific lotus pond.

“Isn’t this simple?
Sister Bai, if you need to heal your wounds, please feel free to stay. My Bibo Pool is usually desolate, so as long as you don't mind, you can stay as long as you like!

Lianchi didn't say anything more.

Bai Suzhen frowned, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Her reason for choosing Bibo Pool was not only because she knew Lianchi, but also because Lianchi's inner core had a strong self-healing effect. If he was willing to help her, she could fully recover from the injuries she suffered at the hands of Fahai in just a few days.

It's a pity that Lianchi didn't mention it, but it's still a good place to stay. As for whether she would be afraid, Bai Suzhen really had the courage.

Putting aside the fact that Lianchi's cultivation level is comparable to his own, he would have to think twice before trying to harm him.

Besides, she's only injured, not dying. If she really has to fight, she can be full of energy in the next second.

Seeing that Bai Suzhen had actually begun to sit cross-legged to recover from her injuries, Lianchi smiled mysteriously and silently withdrew from the cave.

Three days later.

Bai Suzhen's injuries have mostly healed. The injuries she suffered were not serious to begin with; she was simply unable to deal with Fahai.

The stone door of the cave opened, and Lianchi walked in.

Seeing that Bai Suzhen's complexion was starting to regain some color, he then inquired about her.

"I think the injuries on Sister Bai's body seem to be caused by Buddhism, but a while ago, I heard that Sister Bai was enlightened by Guanyin Bodhisattva..."

My younger sister is quite envious!

Bai Suzhen gradually opened her slightly closed eyes and looked at the lotus pond in front of her. Although she didn't know what the other party was thinking, she still needed the other party's help at the moment.

"Does my sister know Fahai of Jinshan Temple?"

Upon hearing the name Fahai, Lianchi, who had been calm, instantly turned ferocious.

"So it was that old bald monk!"

A murderous aura burst forth from Lianchi's body, and Bai Suzhen immediately understood. She recognized him by his gaze; he was someone with the same enemy.

"That's right, it's Fahai."

I imagine that Sister Lianchi knows that hundreds of years ago, I accidentally swallowed a few elixirs from the monk Fahai. This matter has been remembered by the monk Fahai ever since. I went to Suzhou and Hangzhou to repay his kindness, but the monk Fahai repeatedly stopped me and even threatened to kill me!

I wonder... what grudge does my sister have against this monk Fahai?

Bai Suzhen stared directly at the lotus pond in front of her, and the already murderous lotus pond made no attempt to hide its presence.

"Sister Bai, you may not know this, but although I am the master of Bibo Pool, Bibo Pool belongs to Lord Qinghe Dragon King. Fifty years ago, Lord Dragon King sent me to the vicinity of Suzhou and Hangzhou to capture a few boys and girls, and that's when I encountered this bald monk Fahai!"

After a battle, my sister suffered a loss, but the Dragon Lord couldn't even stand up for me in this matter.

All I can do is suffer in silence... with no way to get revenge!

Upon hearing this, Bai Suzhen believed it to some extent; mentioning the Dragon King of Qinghe made it more credible.

After all, there is only one Qinghe Dragon Lord in the eight hundred li of Qingjiang River. His name contains the character for dragon, and he is not one of those mottled dragons. It is said that he comes from the Dragon Palace of the South Sea and is a peak-level human immortal. He has a job in the Heavenly Court, governs the Qinghe River, and controls the clouds and rain. He is under the jurisdiction of the Third Holy Mother of Mount Hua.

Given his public identity, it was impossible for him to offend the Buddhist community for the sake of the Lotus Pond, especially since it was such a shady matter that couldn't be brought to the table. He could only suffer in silence.

Besides, Bai Suzhen knew very well that although Lianchi in front of her could say a few words to the Dragon King of Qinghe, she was being kept like a concubine.

Dragons are inherently lustful. If it weren't for the ethereal Lishan Old Mother behind Bai Suzhen, and the fact that the Qinghe Dragon Lord was unsure of her identity, she might have been harassed by him.

Having understood everything, Bai Suzhen had already devised a plan!
"Does Sister Lianchi wish for revenge?"

Bai Suzhen's burning gaze fell upon the lotus pond, a seductive quality emanating from her.

"Sister Bai, are you joking?"

Even if the two of us joined forces, we probably wouldn't be a match for that old bald monk Fahai!

Although Lianchi hated Fahai, she did not lose her reason due to anger.

Unfortunately, Bai Suzhen had already come up with a reason.

"What if Fahai is injured?"

Now it was the lotus pond fish demon's turn to be a little confused.

"Sister Lianchi, do you know that a few days ago someone in Suzhou and Hangzhou underwent the tribulation to become an immortal?!"

Lianchi was overjoyed when this was mentioned.

"Sister Bai, are you saying that it was Fahai who was undergoing the tribulation?"

Bai Suzhen knew it was a deception, but she still gritted her teeth and continued acting.

"That's natural. Who in the area within thousands of miles has such cultivation for no reason?"

It's a pity Fahai failed and was injured, which is why my sister dared to fight him. But one person's strength is ultimately limited. If my younger sister dares to go with me, we can surely avenge him! At this moment, Bai Suzhen had only one thought in her heart: It's better for my fellow Daoist to die than for me to die…

If we can get the Dragon King of Qinghe involved, that would be a real problem for Fahai!

Although Lianchi was still somewhat incredulous, she did know that someone had undergone the tribulation to become an immortal.

It seems most likely it could only be Fahai...

"it is good!

Since Sister Bai isn't afraid, why should I, as her younger sister, be afraid to go through this ordeal?

Bai Suzhen smiled, and Lianchi smiled too.

Even now, Lianchi can't believe that Bai Suzhen, who was not very close to her but never deceived her, would send her into the sea of ​​fire.

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Suzhou and Hangzhou.

After several days of searching and killing, Zhong Bai wiped out all the demons and evil spirits within a radius of several hundred miles. None of them could escape because of their karmic burdens. Before, when he was not at the Human Immortal Realm, his divine sense was unable to detect the demons that were hiding very deep. But now he could easily capture them all!

"It's been several days, and Bai Suzhen still hasn't shown up. Could she have really given up?"

Although he said that, Zhong Bai believed that Bai Suzhen would not give up on Xu Xian. Although Bai Suzhen had left, the Green Snake was still there.

Coincidentally, Fahai did not detect the Green Snake. One reason was that he did not recognize her, and the other was that Zhong Bai's Bagua phantom that day blocked her aura.

"Alright, alright. If Bai Suzhen doesn't arrive soon, I'll go travel to other places first."

After harvesting for several days, the number of Demon Extermination Points received was pitifully small. Although he successfully stepped into the Human Immortal Realm with the help of the Eight-Nine Arcane Technique, the first level requires 3000 Demon Extermination Points in the middle stage, 6000 in the later stage, and 9000 at the peak. To break through to the second level, he needs 1 Demon Extermination Points.

Zhong Bai was very excited. It looked like a lot was needed, but there were no bottlenecks!

As long as he has enough Demon Extermination Points, Zhong Bai can instantly boost his cultivation to the Golden Immortal Realm. After that, it depends on what the Demon Extermination Panel looks like when it upgrades...

In the realm of mortal immortals, those below the level of human immortals are no better than dogs, and those below the level of celestial immortals roam the ground. How can a great man remain subservient to immortals and Buddhas for long?
Zhong Bai was thinking when his gaze suddenly turned to surprise.

"I thought Bai Suzhen wasn't coming."

Not only did they come, but they also brought helpers. One of them was in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, but unfortunately, his karma had deepened. He was just a fish demon. Wasn't bringing him over just sending him to his death?
"Tsk tsk tsk, so this is the real Bai Suzhen!"

Zhong Bai's expression became quite interesting.

There really are some idiots who dare to come and die. The big show is about to begin, and Zhong Bai doesn't want to miss it.

Especially this carp spirit, that's a demon-slaying spot. If we could trap it, who knows how terrifying the harvest would be!
After all, Zhong Bai had seen the shrimp soldiers and crab generals in the water before; it was practically a holy land for farming demon-slaying points!

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Jinshan Temple.

Fahai has been feeling rather sullen these past few days. He finally found Bai Suzhen, only to have her escape. What a mess!

Just as he was sighing, he suddenly sensed Bai Suzhen's presence. His previous annoyance vanished instantly, and a murderous intent rose within him!

"I refuse to believe you can escape this time!"

After saying this, Fahai waved his hand, and a golden kasaya was draped over his body. He held a begging bowl in his right hand and a tin staff in his left. These were the spiritual treasures passed down through generations of Jinshan Temple, and they were just a little short of entering the realm of the acquired.

With a whoosh, Fahai vanished from the spot.

Above Suzhou and Hangzhou, after Bai Suzhen arrived, she instantly scanned the area with her divine sense. She breathed a sigh of relief after seeing that Xu Xian was unharmed. It seemed that Fahai was unaware of Xu Xian's existence.

After scanning Xiaoqing with his divine sense, he relaxed even more.

White House.

Xiaoqing heard her sister's voice, only one sentence: run quickly, run towards Qingcheng Mountain, don't ask why and don't stop.

Although Xiaoqing was confused, she trusted her sister after all. She transformed into a streak of blue light and fled, which Zhong Bai naturally saw as well.

It must be said that Bai Suzhen was quite clever.

Okay, as long as it doesn't involve Xu Xian, my brain is still functioning properly...

"Amitabha!
"You monster, how dare you come here!"

A golden phantom of Buddha appeared in the sky above Shuhang City. The Dharma image, tens of thousands of feet tall, rose into the air, and endless Buddha light shone on the earth. Feeling this terrifying aura, Lianchi, who was standing beside Bai Suzhen, turned ashen-faced.

This doesn't look like someone who's injured at all.

Lianchi turned around and looked at Bai Suzhen. Without hesitation, Bai Suzhen transformed into a demon body thousands of feet long and lashed out at Lianchi's back with her tail. Lianchi instantly headed towards Fahai.

As for Bai Suzhen, she rushed towards Qingcheng Mountain...

Lianchi was dumbfounded, but she couldn't just stand there blankly in front of Fahai.

With a determined heart, he spat out countless icy shards in an attempt to freeze the Buddha's image. However, Fahai was now burning with rage, and with a single palm strike, Lianchi was sent flying backward.

Immediately afterwards, the cassock flew out, encircling the heavens and earth, leaving the lotus pond with nowhere to escape...

Zhong Bai watched the spectacle with amusement. This carp spirit was an unlucky fellow, but it couldn't die yet.

Seeing that Fahai was already bloodthirsty, Zhong Bai pointed lightly, and a burst of Samadhi Fire instantly pierced through the golden cassock. Although he didn't know why, Lianchi didn't care about anything else.

He quickly flew out through the gap, his demonic power burning wildly within him, heading towards Qinghe...

Fahai tried to catch up, but a sea of ​​fire blocked his way in the sky.

"I've taken a liking to this demon; she won't survive. Master, you should go after that white snake instead."

As soon as Zhong Bai finished speaking, Fahai's face turned ugly instantly, but he couldn't fight city hall; the other was an immortal, and he was just an egg...

After suppressing his dissatisfaction and nodding, he followed Bai Suzhen's scent.

As for Zhong Bai, well, he's a bit sleazy. He followed the carp spirit all the way to Bibo Pool, which is only a hundred miles away from Qinghe.

After Zhong Bai used his divine sense to explore the Azure Wave Pool, he understood that the few scattered shrimp soldiers and crab generals were clearly not enough to satisfy his appetite.

He simply smiled mysteriously, "Isn't it just acting?"

Who doesn't know how?

"With karma upon you, where do you think you're going, you audacious monster!"

Zhong Bai suppressed his aura at the Nascent Soul Realm, and with a long sword in his hand, countless sword energies rushed straight towards the Lotus Pond Fish Demon. In an instant, the Lotus Pond Fish Demon, who had just entered the Azure Wave Pool, was dumbfounded.

Are there really experts here?

Countless sword energies cleaved the Azure Pool in two, and Zhong Bai looked at his masterpiece with satisfaction. (End of Chapter)