Why is my Hundred Lifetimes Book different?

Huanguang County?

Is the guardian immortal master suspected of being killed by a demon?

Upon seeing this task, Ren Qingshan's heart stirred slightly.

Because the land in the Northern Region is barren, demons are extremely rare. In the past ten years, apart from that Dark Night Golden Falcon, I have never seen any other demons.

Although I had heard of demons in the waters, I had never seen one.

However, with the earth's mechanisms reviving, it's not unusual for beasts to transform into demons.

"My lord, if this is not the work of a demon, but rather the work of a human, do I have the authority to execute someone?"

Ren Qingshan first inquired about rights and responsibilities.

Whether it's solving a case, hunting down a murderer, dealing with interpersonal disputes in Huanguang County, or even achieving Jin Wujiu's personal goals, it's necessary to find out the truth first.

Yes. But it must be based on reason and evidence.

Upon seeing this reply, Ren Qingshan felt reassured.

This is an imperial envoy!

Ren Qingshan then asked, "Please, sir, provide information about the local guardian deity."

Not long after.

Jin Wujiu then sent the details.

"Jiang Kewei, with a cultivation level of the third level of Qi Refining, is a rogue cultivator. He once served as the Beast Taming Supervisor of the Immortal Sect. Due to his outstanding talent, he was transferred to Huanguang County sixteen years ago to serve as the Guardian Immortal Master."

"The Ice Dragon Carp produced in Huanguang County is a rare breed, imbued with Daoist charm, and has been offered as tribute for many years."

"The Baili family, a local cultivation clan, reported to the Immortal Sect yesterday that the local guardian immortal master went out to catch ice dragon carp, but encountered a great demon under the ice and died on the spot. The Baili family cultivator who accompanied him also perished."

Looking at these...

Ren Qingshan's mind was filled with thoughts as he flew away at top speed.

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Huanguang County is located north of Zhenbei City and is the northernmost part of the Qinghua Immortal Sect.

If one's hometown, Shanyang, is barren, then Huanguang is certainly a place of bitter cold and sparse population.

en route.

Ren Qingshan saw towering mountains, mighty rivers, and vast expanses of ice fields.

The weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter.

After flying for about 50,000 miles, with a blizzard ahead, we finally arrived.

At noon, the sky was overcast, as if it were dusk.

Below, in the midst of ice and snow, an ice city appears, its walls constructed entirely of massive ice blocks, crystal clear and incredibly thick.

Ren Qingshan swept his divine sense directly over it.

Currently, although he is deliberately controlling the speed at which he absorbs divine thoughts, the number of thoughts in his middle dantian has already reached more than 300,000, and the intensity of his divine thoughts is increasing day by day. At present, it can cover about 300 miles.

Upon scanning the area, Ren Qingshan immediately discovered that there were surprisingly many cultivators in this Illusionary Light City.

One person at the third level of Qi Refining, four people at the second level of Qi Refining, and seven people at the first level of Qi Refining.

"Who are you, fellow Daoist?"

A divine thought suddenly arose in his mind.

Ren Qingshan looked up and saw a white-haired, youthful-looking cultivator standing before him, dressed in black robes and holding a dragon-headed cane, exuding a powerful aura.

Ok?

I can't see through his cultivation level!

A higher-level cultivator?

Ren Qingshan immediately displayed his waist badge: "Ren Qingshan, a traveler of the Ten Directions under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Sect! I have come to Illusionary Light City to investigate the murder of the local guardian immortal master. May I ask your name, senior?"

Mentally prepare to flee.

One's identity is only useful when it is useful. Here, the emperor is far away and even the guardian immortal can die, so it is best to be careful.

"So it's Lord Ren."

"I am Baili Rui, the patriarch of the Baili family in Illusionary Light City. Welcome, envoy!"

Baili Rui was kind and bowed respectfully.

Although his cultivation was higher, he adopted a humble attitude: "It's freezing cold, Your Excellency, shall we go into the city to talk?"

"please."

Ren Qingshan followed him into the city, and for a moment, a subtle feeling arose in his heart.

Since taking on this role as the Ten Directions Traveler, he has been a surveyor, constantly on the move and working hard.

However, he is currently being treated as an envoy.

This stark difference in treatment was naturally due to Jin Qi's performance, which earned him Jin Wujiu's trust.

In this respect, the Immortal Sect has a very strict hierarchy.

The Baili family's territory was extremely vast, occupying almost half of the city.

The clan residence was set up with an array, emitting a red light that kept the snow and ice outside.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, with a small bridge over a flowing stream, exotic flowers and rare herbs, and abundant fruits. Even the servants in the house are dressed in short clothes, all in mourning attire.

Ren Qingshan used his divine sense to investigate and found that most of the Qi Refining cultivators in the city were here.

Only the Immortal Master's Mansion remains, with one Qi Refining Level 2 cultivator and two Qi Refining Level 1 cultivators.

Ren Qingshan didn't have any preconceived notions, but his instincts told him that the death of the local guardian immortal master, if not caused by a demon, was probably related to the Baili family.

One is the guardian immortal master.

One is a local powerful family.

Conflicts of interest are inevitable.

"Your Excellency has come from afar, and your contributions are invaluable. My family possesses a geothermal spring, a specialty of the Northern Region, unique within the Immortal Sect. Over the years, visitors from the Heavenly Capital have praised it highly. Your Excellency, why not wash away your weariness first?"

Baili Rui greeted them with a smile.

Ren Qingshan paused for a moment, then glanced at him: "I have official duties to attend to, so let's skip this for now. I'll go check on the Immortal Master's Mansion first."

Who knows what kind of den of dragons and tigers lies in his home?

Upon hearing this, Baili Rui was slightly taken aback, but still smiled and said, "It is admirable that Your Excellency is so concerned about official business. Please make yourself at home. However, it is not convenient for this old man to accompany you to the Jiang family."

"Heaven have mercy, the widow and children of the Jiang family all believe that I plotted to harm Master Jiang, and they have said many harsh words to me."

Little did they know, this was a demonic scourge!

"My Baili family also lost a member who had reached the second level of Qi Refining—my own grandson! My precious darling!"

As he spoke, Baili Rui was already in tears, a sight that evoked sorrow in all who beheld him.

"If there is any misunderstanding, we can find out. Please accept my condolences, senior. Let me go and inquire about the situation first."

"Senior, do you know what that monster looks like?"

Ren Qingshan offered him a few words of comfort and then asked about the important matter at hand.

"It must be the Ice Dragon Carp King, which is about to transform into a dragon!"

"About sixty-three years ago, I saw it once. At that time, an official from Tiandu City wanted to take advantage of the earth's revival to lure it out and capture it. At that time, I was just a minor cultivator at the second level of Qi Refining. I led the way and cheered him on. However, this demon was extremely cunning. Under the ten-thousand-foot ice layer, it was exceptionally agile, taking advantage of the terrain. Dozens of cultivators chased it for nearly half a year. Although they injured it several times, they still returned empty-handed."

"This time, when the Earth Machine revived, Master Jiang also wanted to capture it, and he even brought along my grandson, with whom he spent all his time. However, the two of them never returned."

"I only saw the battle situation because of my grandson's innate image-recording technique. Please take a look, sir."

He took out a jade mirror, its surface so smooth it reflected his image.

Input a stream of spiritual energy, and the image immediately appears.

It must be located deep underground, surrounded by towering ice, the ice layers crystal clear and shimmering with a mesmerizing light.

Two figures were tracking a giant white fish, so large that even the mirror could not reflect its entirety.

The battle was fierce. The giant fish was bound by a golden rope and tried its best to escape, leaving various wounds on its body. The scene changed, with occasional spurts of blood, accompanied by human voices.

Baili's grandson repeatedly tried to stop them, saying to be careful and beware of a trap.

Jiang Youwei, however, was exceptionally radical, seemingly confident of victory.

After a long struggle, the giant fish suddenly emitted a dazzling light, enveloping the two of them, and then swallowed them one by one.

At this point, the photo disappeared.

"Could I borrow this item for a moment?"

Ren Qingshan, expressionless, asked to borrow the jade mirror.

Without hesitation, Baili Rui handed it over and explained how to use it: simply inject spiritual power and the image would appear.

Thanks.

"I'll go guard the Immortal Master's Mansion first."

Ren Qingshan put away the jade mirror, left the Baili family, and headed straight for the Immortal Master's Mansion.

Three things are on my mind.

First, besides official business, is there any other reason why Jin Wujiu sent me to handle this matter?

Second, what connections did Baili family and Jiang Youwei have in the past?

Third, could this "demonic disturbance" be an opportunity for me to seize the complete Pangu Great Power Seal?

Using the pretext of demonic possession to eliminate rivals during a year of earthly revival is a good option.

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