Cultivation: Starting from a Fighting Cock

Chapter 78 I can't stay here anymore
Ji Cheng concealed his presence, hiding on a branch, silently observing Zhao Kun.

He found Zhao Kun's behavior strange, and his overall demeanor was unfamiliar to him.

Before long, he had a bold deduction in his mind and flew back to Big Yellow's side.

Dahuang was naturally eager, and Ji Cheng, without saying a word, grabbed it and flew it twenty miles before stopping.

"Wang!"

After landing on the ground, Da Huang was puzzled. "Weren't we here to rescue Zhao Kun?"
“Dahuang, Zhao Kun has escaped, but it seems he has been possessed.”

Ji Cheng described to Da Huang what he had just witnessed.

Seize the body?

Big Yellow tucked its tail between its legs in fright. Who did this? That blind old Taoist priest?

Ji Cheng didn't speak. In Wuzhen, there were only two cultivators: Su Qing and the Blind Taoist.

Anyone would immediately think of the blind Taoist priest.

However, it's hard to say for sure. Wuzhen may not be very big, but it's actually quite complex, so it's not advisable to draw conclusions too easily.

"Let's go back. Whether the blind Taoist has possessed Zhao Kun or not, we'll know after a few days of observation."

Ji Cheng shook his head and returned to the Zhao residence with Da Huang.

……

The Snake Gang, in the quiet room.

The crow that the blind Taoist had tamed flew in through the hole in the window, and spat out a black shadow—it was the blind Taoist himself.

"That scared me to death! What exactly is that thing inside Zhao Kun's body?"

The blind Taoist priest exclaimed in horror, for that divine light had instantly annihilated his soul, leaving him no room to react.

Fortunately, the severed body and soul were not his true form.

It was just one of the bodies he controlled using his soul-controlling secret technique.

Since that body and soul were already exhausted and beyond use, it wouldn't hurt too much to destroy them.

Of course, while he was controlling that body and soul, his own soul was also damaged.

It's already a very good result that they were able to escape by miraculously shedding their skin.

"Something's not right. Something's really off about Wuzhen. There's so much strangeness here..."

The blind Taoist couldn't help but connect the many strange things he had encountered since the first day he arrived in Wuzhen. "All of this proves all the more that Zhao Chen's Nascent Soul Immortal Treasure is located here!"

After figuring it out, the blind Taoist priest burst into loud, clattering laughter.

Originally, he only guessed that the Nascent Soul Immortal was hiding in the Zhao family in Wuzhen, but now, after suffering a series of misfortunes in Wuzhen, he is 80% certain.

"Perhaps the secret lies with that kid named Zhao Kun?"

The blind Taoist was unaware that Zhao Kun had been possessed by Zhao Chen's remnant soul. He only knew that Zhao Kun had a secret, which might be related to the mystery of the Nascent Soul Immortal Treasure.

He exclaimed that he had made the right decision to come here. "Hard work pays off! Yan Lu, you timid little man, you won't even get a chance to drink swill!"

……

At dawn.

Zhao Kun staggered back to the Zhao residence, and as soon as he knocked on the door, he cried out, "Father, Mother, I'm hungry."

He was covered in mud and fallen leaves, his clothes were torn in many places, and his shoes were worn out. When everyone in the Zhao family came out to greet him excitedly, he coughed a few times and then fainted.

Master Zhao and Madam Zhao embraced and wept, while Zhao Qian and Zhao Yan quickly carried Zhao Kun to the bed and fed him meat porridge.

The entire Zhao family was overjoyed, and many people wept with joy. Some maids said that it was wonderful that young master Zhao Kun had returned safely, saying that good people are rewarded.

In the backyard, Ji Cheng glanced at Da Huang.

Tsk tsk, I must say, the guy who possessed Zhao Kun's body is actually a pretty good actor.

Big Yellow looked bewildered. It couldn't detect the presence of a soul and couldn't tell whether Zhao Kun had been possessed.

As evening fell, the sky was ablaze with fiery red clouds. Zhao Kun woke up and dealt with the Zhao family.

When asked who captured him and how he escaped, he revealed the identity of the Taoist priest and fabricated a believable escape story.

Of course, he didn't say that the blind Taoist was killed by his divine light, but rather that he sneaked back while the blind Taoist was away.

At the same time, he concealed the fact that the blind Taoist was actually Zhao Yang, the so-called ancestor of the Zhao family's Foundation Establishment Alchemy Master. He did not want these mortals of the Zhao family to get involved in this conflict.

Madam Zhao told him about Cui Xiangxue's discovery of her spiritual root and her being accepted as a disciple by the Three Immortals Cave.

Zhao Kun paused for a moment, then said weakly, "Mother, since that's the case, Miss Cui and I have no real marriage. Let's just call this marriage off. Miss Cui is going to be a fairy, so let's not delay her."

Madam Zhao nodded with tears in her eyes. Her precious son was so sensible that it broke her heart.

Afterwards, Zhao Kun asked everyone to leave, saying he wanted to rest.

Then he sat cross-legged on the bed and began to cultivate.

This body has no spiritual root, so he needs to first guide his Qi to clear the blockages in his meridians.

Just like the three realms of martial arts, reaching the perfected Meridian Opening Realm clears blockages in the body's meridians, leading to the formation of an acquired spiritual body—it's the same principle.

Last night in the mountains, he merely circulated his qi to improve his physical condition, giving himself enough strength to walk back.

at night.

The light in Zhao Kun's room went out on time, but he didn't sleep; he was still meditating cross-legged.

Dahuang and Jicheng exchanged a glance, and this time it believed him.

It can hear the sounds coming from Zhao Kun's room and roughly figure out what Zhao Kun is doing.

"Wang!"

Big Yellow cried out, "What should we do? If we sneak out, we'll most likely be discovered by the people who possessed Zhao Kun."

Seeing this, Ji Cheng dared not make any rash moves, much less speak.

He gave Da Huang a look, signaling him to stay put for now.

For three consecutive nights, Zhao Kun did not sleep, and spent all his free time cultivating.

During the day, he would simply deal with the Zhao family.

Ji Cheng and Da Huang also realized that this person did not seem to be a blind Taoist possessing a body. At least his attitude towards the Zhao family was quite good, and he was willing to play the role of "Zhao Kun" well.

"You've reached the first level of Qi Refining."

That night, Zhao Kun opened his eyes in bed, exhaled a breath of stale air, and his entire demeanor was completely different from before.

Thus, combined with his powerful divine soul, he at least had some means of self-protection.

However, he still has to continue to lie low.

One must at least raise their cultivation level to the late stage of Qi Refining in order to deal with the martial artists and cultivators in Wuzhen.

And, most importantly, his identity must never be exposed.

Once exposed, it would be tantamount to telling the world that the Nascent Soul Immortal Treasure is hidden in the Zhao family of Wuzhen. At that time, many Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators would arrive here, and his remnant soul would not be able to withstand it.

Of course, there are backup plans, but they should not be used unless absolutely necessary.

Otherwise, the secret that the Nascent Soul Immortal Treasury is located in Wuzhen will also be exposed.

Once this place attracts the attention of many Golden Core cultivators, the difficulty for the reincarnated Zhao Chen to retrieve the Nascent Soul Immortal Treasure will suddenly increase.

"I wonder what my identity is in this life?"

Zhao Kun stood by the window with his hands behind his back, looking out at the night sky.

How can his remnant soul from his past life connect with his reincarnated self?
After thinking for a while, he shook his head. He needed to cultivate and improve his strength as soon as possible so that he could become an asset to his reincarnated self.

In the courtyard, Ji Cheng silently shook his head.

He could no longer stay in the Zhao residence.

(End of this chapter)