Why is my Hundred Lifetimes Book different?

"The seventh day of the third month."

"Zhu Lu County, guarded by the immortal master Lu Jing'an."

"Born of a collateral branch of the Lu family, with a Qi Refining Level 2 cultivation, I request a loan of 50 taels of gold, 500 taels of silver, and two beautiful maids."

"Fellow Daoist Lu is truly too generous!"

……

March 19th.

"Upon arriving at Baiyang County, we met the guardian immortal master, Fang Shouyi."

"He was born into a rogue cultivator family, a sword cultivator, with a sword spirit root, and was at the late stage of the second level of Qi Refining. He was proud and simple in nature."

"The sword spirit seed was passed down from my master."

"Our master reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, but has perished."

"We chatted all night, but this person wouldn't lend a single coin."

"However, it's understandable. Sword cultivators have amazing combat power, but they consume terrifying amounts of resources and are very focused."

"This person is just waiting to reach the fourth level of Qi Refining before applying to enter the Heavenly Ruins."

"We might be able to travel together in the future."

……

"April 8th".

"Upon arriving at Huaiyin County, we met the guardian immortal master Jiang Chengyun."

"He comes from a collateral branch of the Jiang family, has a Thunder Spirit Root, is at the second level of Qi Refining, and also practices alchemy. He borrowed a bottle of Harmony Pills, containing two pills."

"Harmony Pill: Even if a non-water, wood, or earth elemental spirit seed is nurtured and grown within the body, there is still a possibility of failure in fusion. The Harmony Pill can increase the success rate."

"There are heretical cultivators in Huaiyin County, known as the White Bone Sect, who use white bones as the basis for their cultivation. In the county, only one out of ten graves remain."

"Their whereabouts are elusive; after searching for many days, we have found nothing."

……

May 11th.

"Entering Wuhua County, guarding the immortal master Duan Wuyai."

"The one surnamed Duan is at the fourth level of Qi Refining, and he is currently in seclusion and cannot be seen."

"In Jia Shang County of Wuhua, there are six local guardian immortal masters: one chief, three deputy, and two apprentices. The county has vast waters and is also home to aquatic demon cultivators, but they live deep in the marshes and are rarely seen."

"There is another famous mountain, Wuhua Mountain. Local legend has it that it was once the cave where a great cultivator of the Golden Elixir attained enlightenment. It is full of rare flowers and herbs, but unfortunately, it is protected by a great mountain formation, which strictly prohibits outsiders from entering."

"hateful!"

"The local immortal master is treating me like a thief!"

"On his way out, he angrily killed a group of bandits who were trying to steal his money and kill him. He obtained a piece of dark wood, about one hundred taels of gold, one thousand eight hundred taels of silver, and a book on water combat techniques, "The Great Wave Combat Techniques".

……

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"The fourth day of the eighth lunar month."

"Entering Qianshan County, we arrived at the county town. The mountains are towering and are one of the medicinal fields of the Immortal Sect. The guardian immortal master, Yue Xiao, is a cultivator at the third level of Qi Refining. He is a rogue cultivator with a majestic appearance."

"This fellow...is truly the most handsome man I've ever seen in my life!"

"His Daoist partner is actually a Qi Refining Stage 7 cultivator from a Foundation Establishment family!"

"Despite having such a shrewish wife, Yue Xiao still took in nearly a hundred concubines and had over a hundred children, nine of whom entered the Immortal Sect."

"The remaining children will either be sent back to their families to seek other opportunities, assist their brothers to plan for the future, or enter the imperial court to broaden their financial avenues... each will be arranged accordingly."

"When it comes to the path to a family's rise to prominence, the only way is to have many children and support each generation."

"That bastard...a beast!"

……

Ren Qingshan has kept records of his journey, leaving traces wherever he goes.

They gained a deeper and deeper understanding of the various aspects of cultivators, including their cultivation levels, strength, status, spiritual seeds, Daoist techniques, and the local customs.

However, the whereabouts of the wild spirit species remain unknown.

There's not much of a "business opportunity" there.

In fact, Ren Qingshan has always been waiting for a "destined person".

To harbor malicious intent.

To intercept and kill oneself.

However, perhaps because the Qinghua Immortal Sect was at the height of its power, the immortal masters guarding various places were quite disciplined in their conduct.

There is intrigue and backstabbing, but no murder or arson.

I have heard rumors about evil cultivators and demon cultivators, but I have never seen them with my own eyes.

Ultimately, it's because the places I've been to are mostly devoid of inspiration.

Even the few places with abundant spiritual energy have long been surrounded by the immortal sect's formations, making them impossible to enter casually.

"Seeking the Way is difficult!"

"It was truly exceptionally difficult!"

"I never imagined that the second and third levels of Qi Refining would be the limit for ordinary cultivators. Having traveled to so many places, there is only one person who has broken through to the fourth level of Qi Refining, and he is still in seclusion."

This is also what impressed Ren Qingshan the most.

Although one can become a guardian immortal master and live a good life after reaching the second level of Qi Refining, each step forward is a daunting climb.

Some simply immerse themselves in worldly life, enjoying it and even pinning their hopes on their offspring.

Throughout his journey through the mortal world, Ren Qingshan witnessed much prosperity and extravagance, yet his resolve as a Taoist became ever stronger.

I seek the Great Dao!

……

Leaving Qianshan County, passing through vast waterways, and traveling west for about 500 li, after passing through many turbulent currents and whirlpools, finally when the wind and waves subsided, a magnificent city suddenly appeared ahead.

The city wall, nearly ten zhang high, was shrouded in mist and waves, and when the sunlight shone on it, it formed a rainbow of seven colors.

Amidst the clouds and above the rainbow bridge, another city stands tall amidst the clouds!

This scene should only exist in heaven; it seems completely unlike anything on earth.

"What a nice view……"

Ren Qingshan couldn't help but sigh.

Having traveled nearly ten thousand miles, this city truly lives up to the image of a fairyland in my mind.

This place is called Zhenbei City.

Although Zhenbei City is not a major branch of the Great Qi's land veins, it is a remnant of an ancient battlefield.

This place was once a place of natural disaster. Fifty-seven years ago, a heretical cultivator emerged from beyond the heavens, causing widespread suffering. It took the Qinghua Immortal Sect several years to quell the rebellion.

Then they mended the sky.

This Zhenbei City was built by a powerful being using his supernatural abilities to move mountains and fill seas.

Currently, the family guarding the northern part of the town is the Liang family, a Foundation Establishment family, and the maternal family of Yue Xiao's fierce wife.

This city is not on the way to Longkou County, and its existence seems quite secretive, as it has not been included in the "Qinghua Local Customs and Products".

However, when Ren Qingshan visited Yue's family, they told him about it and strongly recommended it.

That's when I had the idea to travel 500 miles to pay my respects.

The ship had docked. The guard at the gate glanced at it indifferently, collected thirty taels of silver as an entrance fee, and activated the formation.

Although Ren Qingshan was reluctant to part with it, he still paid.

Led by the guards, they passed through the formation, and the white mist gradually dissipated.

A faint smell of blood immediately filled the air.

"Young Master?"

The two beautiful maids, Linglong and Ruyi, called out alertly and stood on either side of Ren Qingshan.

These are two beautiful maids given to me by Lu Jing'an.

Along the way, a tacit understanding has been formed.

The two women were not delicate or pampered; they had learned movement techniques and martial arts from a young age. Both were slaves of humble origin, so naturally they had no chance of being ordained.

However, the two were quick-witted and capable, and they arranged all the trivial matters along the way in an orderly manner.

The indentures of the two individuals have been transferred to Ren Qingshan.

A few days ago, Ren Qingshan tore up the indenture in front of the two women, wanting them to fend for themselves.

My child is nineteen years old and hasn't finished developing yet...

I have the will, but I don't have the ability right now!

This has completely corrupted my resolve!

However, the two refused to leave, weeping bitterly, kneeling and begging for mercy, insisting on staying, and even threatening to commit suicide.

Especially what Linglong said—"Following the young master on his travels across the world carries the risk of death, but without such risks, such opportunities wouldn't be available to us two servants. We two will serve him wholeheartedly, living and dying for him!"

Having already said such things, what else could Ren Qingshan say? He could only keep quiet about it.

……

at this time.

Ren Qingshan looked towards the city gate, where the bloody smell was coming from. He saw ten huge arenas where people were fighting and exchanging magical techniques.

One of the arenas had just finished a fight.

The loser was pierced through the heart by a thousand swords, and his blood flowed like a river.

The victor, though teetering on the brink of collapse, raised his sword, bathed in blood, and burst into laughter.

Beside the arena, many cultivators were shouting and placing bets, gambling on the fight.

Ok?

Ren Qingshan's eyes lit up immediately.

Great place!

This city, which looks like a city of sin, is my paradise!

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