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

Chapter 52 Disciple of Longhu Mountain, This Poor Taoist Zhang Zhiwei

Meanwhile, ten miles outside Jiuquan Town.

A young Taoist priest dressed in a blue robe had an incredulous look in his eyes!
"Where...where is my spiritual energy?"

Zhang Zhiwei was a little confused. He had just planned to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to replenish the true essence he had consumed while traveling, but halfway through, all the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around him disappeared.

"Could it be that a senior in Jiuquan Town has broken through to the Foundation Establishment realm?"

After calming down, Zhang Zhiwei began to analyze the situation. Under normal circumstances, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth would not gather in one place like this, unless it happened that a cultivator broke through a major realm and forcibly plundered the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around them.

Such a range of activity is something that only a Foundation Establishment cultivator could cause.

"Fine, regardless of whether there are Foundation Establishment cultivators in Jiuquan Town, this time I will definitely not let that damned Japanese sorcerer go!"

When the mention of Japanese sorcerers was mentioned, Zhang Zhiwei's eyes were filled with rage!

Since he came down the mountain to train, this was the first time he had ever hated a wicked cultivator so much. That Japanese sorcerer took advantage of the fact that the Chinese people were not Chinese citizens and acted recklessly, secretly kidnapping many people to feed his shikigami.

Half a month had passed since Zhang Zhiwei began chasing this person. During this time, the Japanese sorcerer hid in various places, which annoyed Zhang Zhiwei. After a chase, they arrived at Jiuquan Town.

Now, it's unclear what's so special about Jiuquan Town, but that Japanese sorcerer hasn't left the town's boundaries for several days, which undoubtedly gives Zhang Zhiwei an opportunity!

"One person's strength is ultimately limited, and Jiuquan Town seems to be the territory of the Maoshan sect."

If that fellow Maoshan Daoist from Jiuquan Town returns and possesses strength comparable to a Foundation Establishment cultivator, then the Japanese sorcerer is doomed this time!

With this in mind, Zhang Zhiwei decided to make a trip to the town.

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It was getting late, and the sun was setting.

After finishing his day of cultivation, Zhong Bai pushed open the door and came to the courtyard. The Angry Sun Chicken hurriedly ran up to Zhong Bai and began to nuzzle him affectionately.

Chunhua was watering the flowers and plants planted in the open space of the yard with a watering can, while Xiahe was preparing dinner in the kitchen in the backyard.

"Sir, your Angry-Tempered Rooster is truly amazing. These past few days while you were away, it's acted like a lord, only paying attention to me when I feed it, otherwise it's quite arrogant."

"Hehe, I didn't expect that this 'Angry-Eyed Rooster' would be so obsequious upon your return, sir!"

Chunhua has always been outspoken and doesn't hide her thoughts. Zhong Bai just smiled and said, "That's normal. The Angry Rooster is quite intelligent, not much different from a five or six-year-old child."

As he spoke, Zhong Bai suddenly remembered that he still had three late-stage Crimson Serpent Demon Cores in his Qiankun Ring!
"It's not appropriate for you to keep crowing like an angry rooster. From now on, I'll give you a name: Phoenix Descendant. I'll call you Huang Yu."

Upon hearing this, the Angry Sun Chicken was clearly taken aback, but it quickly began to flap its wings excitedly.

A loud cry signifies its fondness for the name Phoenix Feather.

"Sir, you truly are a sir. The name Huang Yu is so beautiful!"

After saying this, Chunhua continued watering.

Zhong Bai watched as Huang Yu took out a demon core from the Qiankun Ring.

"This is my reward to you. This demon core is a treasure to you, and it will be enough for you to refine for a while..."

Looking at the fiery red demon core, the Angry Sun Chicken trembled slightly. It could feel a faint pressure emanating from the demon core, an existence that it could not afford to provoke.

Without hesitation, the Angry Rooster swallowed it whole, and then its energy and spirit began to wane.

Zhong Bai understood that Huang Yu needed time to slowly refine the energy of the demon core.

"Go, and I hope that one day you will bring me a pleasant surprise..."

After receiving the order, Huang Yu quickly returned to her little nest, lay down, and began refining the demon core.

"Sir, dinner is ready."

In the kitchen behind, Xia He came out wearing an apron and asked Zhong Bai for his opinion. Just as Zhong Bai was about to speak, he keenly sensed a powerful aura approaching!

In an instant, Zhong Bai's gaze turned serious as he looked in the direction of that aura. Sure enough, a figure was walking quickly a few hundred meters away.

The person who arrived was none other than Zhang Zhiwei!
The closer Zhang Zhiwei got to the courtyard where Zhong Bai was, the more solemn his expression became. He was somewhat surprised by the faint aura emanating from the courtyard.

The Taoist priest ahead is definitely no weaker than him!

Finally, Zhang Zhiwei arrived at the gate of the courtyard. After a slight pause, he knocked on the gate.

"I am Zhang Zhiwei, a disciple of Longhu Mountain. May I ask if any fellow Daoists from Maoshan are here in this courtyard?"

Inside the courtyard, the lightning that had gathered in Zhong Bai's palm slowly dissipated, and his previously solemn expression turned to confusion. However, Zhong Bai still gestured for Chunhua to open the door. When the courtyard door opened, Chunhua also breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing who had entered.

"Please come in, Taoist priest!"

At Chunhua's invitation, Zhang Zhiwei smiled and nodded as he entered the courtyard, but soon his eyes met Zhong Bai's.

hiss!
Upon seeing Zhong Bai, Zhang Zhiwei was shocked. The Taoist in front of him was indeed powerful, something he could sense, but...

Heaven knows why this Maoshan Daoist, who looks to be in his early twenties, cultivates so quickly.

Zhang Zhiwei felt that he had already gone too far. As a true disciple of the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain, Zhang Zhiwei had been the nightmare of his peers in Longhu Mountain since he started cultivating. Now, at only twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, he already had the strength of the sixth level of Qi Refining.

And Zhong Bai on the other side...

Lost in thought for a moment, Zhong Bai spoke up.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, I am Qianhe, a disciple of the True Man Qianyuan of Maoshan. Are you truly from Longhu Mountain?"

Zhong Bai's words, tinged with doubt, left Zhang Zhiwei somewhat helpless. He could only gather a bolt of lightning in his right hand, with several golden rays appearing on the left and right.

"In that case, fellow Daoist, you should have no more doubts, right?"

After reading it, Zhong Bai nodded and said, "Indeed, there is no doubt that Fellow Daoist Zhang is a direct disciple of Longhu Mountain, possessing the Yang Five Thunders and the Golden Light Divine Mantra."

I wonder what brings Fellow Daoist Zhang to my humble abode…

Zhong Bai remained calm. From the moment he met Zhang Zhiwei, he knew that the other party was not some kind of evil cultivator.

Moreover, since they were both at the sixth level of Qi Refining, Zhong Bai was not afraid of his opponent.

"That's a long story..."

After Zhang Zhiwei explained the reason for his visit, Zhong Bai understood why he had come to visit.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, do you mean that the evil cultivator from the East is still hiding near Jiuquan Town?"

"That's right!
"Fellow Daoist Qianhe, although that Japanese sorcerer isn't particularly strong, he has many ways to escape. I don't know why he's unwilling to leave Jiuquan Town after arriving here. Since Jiuquan Town is Maoshan's territory, I naturally feel obligated to pay him a visit."

"I see. So the disappearance of the people in Jiuquan Town in recent days was also the work of that Japanese sorcerer!"
"How dare you! I've only been away from Jiuquan Town for a few days, and this Japanese sorcerer has already taken advantage of the situation. Fellow Daoist Zhang, you needn't say more; I will certainly cooperate fully to capture and kill this Japanese sorcerer!"

"it is good!

With Fellow Daoist Qianhe's words, it seems that the Japanese sorcerer can only await his execution!

With the important matters concluded, Xia He then set out dinner on the stone table.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang has come from afar. My humble abode has nothing of value to offer you. Please do not find these simple dishes offensive."

Upon hearing Zhong Bai's words, Zhang Zhiwei was stunned. What kind of talk was that?

Looking at the six or seven delicious dishes on the table, Zhang Zhiwei felt that the dry steamed buns he had been eating these past few days were truly unpalatable.

The most heartbreaking thing was Zhong Bai's words, "Don't dislike it..."

"Ahem, Fellow Daoist Qianhe, you are overthinking it. The delicacies here are rare even outside. It is my good fortune to have the opportunity to taste them!"

As he spoke, Zhang Zhiwei looked at Chunhua and Xiahe, who were sitting down to the side.

There's no custom of servants not being allowed to sit at the table in Zhong Bai's household.

However, since there were guests at the table, Chunhua and Xiahe ate very elegantly, quietly and without making a sound.

Zhang Zhiwei's eyes were practically overflowing with envy.

"Wow, this is truly a heavenly life!"

After silently complaining for a moment, Zhang Zhiwei could only feel envious. Once he reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, he would have to go down the mountain to train alone. He would almost never have the chance to be taken care of by two girls like Zhong Bai in his life.

Of course, Zhang Zhiwei didn't mean to look down on Zhong Bai at all.

He could tell that Chunhua and Xiahe were very happy.

Moreover, he was still a virgin, which shows that Zhong Bai was not a lewd person.

The fact that they sat down to eat further demonstrates Zhong Bai's kindness and open-mindedness. Following such a master in such an era is Chunhua and Xiahe's good fortune...

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