Why is my Hundred Lifetimes Book different?

Fish are flying in the sky.

Within the defensive shield formed by the vast mortal energy, Ren Qingshan led the three of them away from Huanguang County.

As Bai Xiaoyu watched her familiar hometown gradually fade into the distance, a sense of peace settled in her heart, simply because she had escaped the clutches of the Baili family and was embarking on a new life.

In recent years, compared with the Baili family, the guardian immortal master has been weak, her husband has been walking on thin ice, and she herself has been equally cautious.

However, right now...

"My lord, the death of my husband..."

She asked softly.

Ren Qingshan said expressionlessly, "The murderer is right under my feet; I've already subdued him."

"I forced the Baili family to pay you 100,000 spirit stones as compensation, which will be your way of survival in the future. We will find a large city and settle down for now. When our children grow up, they will have their own way out."

Bai Xiaoyu was stunned upon hearing this.

Before I knew it, tears welled up in my eyes and started falling in a stream, a mixture of sorrow and joy.

For a moment, one felt that this envoy was incredibly tall and imposing.

However, their attitude was rather cold, and they never gave me a kind look.

"I'll temporarily accept your son as a disciple on a nominal basis, and we'll see how he performs in the future before making a final decision."

"Everything in Tiandu City is expensive and chaotic, so you won't have a good life there. About 20,000 miles away from Tiandu City, there is a small city called Qihuang City, which is rich in spiritual herbs and alchemists. Since he wants to become an alchemist, why don't he go there to live?"

"You don't have the strength to protect 100,000 spirit stones. If someone finds out, you'll be killed and robbed immediately. I'll keep them for now and withdraw them periodically."

Ren Qingshan had already planned out a way for them to survive.

Even though I am now a pawn, I might as well make my move at the right time and see what happens.

When Bai Xiaoyu was feeling completely lost, these words seemed to point her in the right direction. She nodded repeatedly and was about to kowtow in gratitude.

"No need."

"There's one more thing. Your face is too beautiful, which will bring a lot of trouble. You should cover it up more in the future, or learn a Taoist technique to change your appearance."

"An ugly wife is a treasure in the house! You bear some responsibility for your husband's death!"

Ren Qingshan's voice carried a hint of condescension and reprimand.

That is the truth.

Bai Xiaoyu's body trembled slightly, her lips pressed tightly together. She silently took out a face mask and covered her face: "I...I understand."

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Qihuang City.

Ren Qingshan had already captured the Ice Dragon Carp King and placed it in the spiritual liquid in his lower dantian to raise it. Then, he concealed his aura and led the three of them into the city.

I found a local shop, asked about the price, and found that a courtyard house was only two thousand dollars, so I bought one.

He then set up a protective array for them, left behind two thousand spirit stones and a certain amount of gold and silver, before gracefully departing.

At his speed, it would take him less than an hour to travel from Tiandu to here.

You can come anytime if you need anything.

Ren Qingshan didn't intend to keep the 100,000 spirit stones, after all, they were the life-saving money for the orphan and widow.

However, one should always be cautious.

Bai Xiaoyu has a pampered wife personality and little experience in the martial arts world. If she is seduced by some unscrupulous cultivator, she might end up being swindled out of her money.

Jiang Xingye and his younger sister Jiang Xueling were both young.

It's not too late to give it to him when he grows up.

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On the way back to Tiandu City, Ren Qingshan silently pondered the path ahead.

To be honest... the road ahead is truly difficult!

The debate over visualization techniques.

The oppression of powerful families.

A weak family.

The wife and children of an ordinary man.

Each and every task was shouldered, with no room for error.

It's already a great fortune that we've come this far.

Without the Book of a Hundred Deaths, not even bones and dust would have remained.

Currently, Pangu's Great Visualization Technique has four opponents remaining.

Of the two members of the Zheng family, one was in Tiandu City, while the fairy servant was still wandering outside as bait.

The person overseas remains calm and unmoved.

The man in Juque City remained motionless.

Thinking of them, Ren Qingshan hardened his heart: Endure! Keep enduring! Outlive you all to death!

In short, if the enemy doesn't move, I won't move either!

The enemy is in the open, while we are in the shadows!

The enemy is unaware of the Foundation Establishment Blood Curse, but I am!

After the clouds disperse, the moon will shine bright!

While you're currently stuck at the Zheng Yin level, you might as well prepare for the fourth level of Qi Refining and advance to the fifth level by accumulating more wealth. Once the Zheng Yin level is achieved, things will fall into place naturally.

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"My lord, I have taken care of the matter of Illusionary Light City."

Upon returning to Tiandu and back to his department, Ren Qingshan met with Jin Wujiu and reported with a smile, but did not reveal any further information. Instead, he waited for Jin Wujiu's next move and prepared to respond accordingly.

"Hmm, I heard you caught that Ice Dragon Carp King?"

Jin Wujiu asked with a smile.

Ren Qingshan's heart skipped a beat, but his smile grew even brighter: "Yes, I've managed to catch him by luck. Please take a look, sir."

He immediately summoned the ice dragon carp from the spiritual liquid in his dantian and displayed it.

"This fish king possesses two supernatural powers: one is that it can transform into various forms of fish and dragons, and the other is that it can produce small fish and create clones. I have already subdued it and we have reached an agreement that it can provide me with twelve ice dragon carp every year."

On the way back, Ren Qingshan had already communicated with it using his divine sense about this matter.

It used to shed its seeds as well; it was its nature.

"In that case, you should be the guardian immortal master of Illusionary Light City. I've heard that this fish is exceptionally difficult to catch; how did you manage to catch it?"

"You flatter me, sir. I was just lucky. I was fortunate, and it's all thanks to you."

Ren Qingshan responded nonchalantly.

This Mr. Jin is being unusually talkative today.

"Ha, Ren Qingshan, what kind of supernatural power do you cultivate? Its power is truly considerable."

Jin Wujiu still asked with a smile, his face kind and his eyes friendly, yet it seemed as if he could see through everything.

Ren Qingshan's heart suddenly tightened.

Some things really can't be planned, and you're still thinking about it on the way, just keep going!

However, right now, a decision and choice must be made immediately!

Circumstances may change, so we must adapt accordingly!

Want to take a gamble?

Even if it costs a page of the Hundred Deaths Book, try to figure out Jin Wujiu's thoughts. If you can gain his approval and have him as your backer, you can openly and legitimately engage in the Contemplation Contest!

Anyway, in that snowy abyss, I've saved myself a page.

It's not unacceptable to use it in this situation.

"I practiced the Pangu Great Strength Visualization Method, and by sheer luck, I managed to condense a remnant of it."

Having made up his mind, Ren Qingshan immediately spoke calmly.

"Just as I thought! You've been hiding your true intentions quite well. So, killing Pang Feihong was something you did intentionally?"

Jin Wujiu suddenly stood up, his gaze like lightning!

Ren Qingshan's sharp Adam's apple bobbed, and he said woodenly, "Exactly."

Let's see how he handles it!

I wonder if my Qi Refining Level 3 skill could withstand even one attack from a Qi Refining Level 7 master?

"good!"

"You're quite something; you managed to do this so flawlessly, you almost fooled me!"

Judging from his tone, there was a hint of admiration.

Is this an attempt to negotiate with me?

With a quick wit, Ren Qingshan offered a couple of explanations:

"I come from a humble background and am very cautious. I had no other choice, nor did I intend to deceive you. You didn't ask me about it before."

"Back then, when I first entered the Ten Directions Journey, I sensed Pang Feihong through the remnant seal. At that time, I even suspected that the Jin family also had designs on Pangu's great power, which is why you took in the two of us and kept us in the pigsty at home."

"You already figured it out back then?"

Since things had come to this point, Ren Qingshan decided to be frank with him, clarify all the details, start over, and figure out a new way to deal with the situation.

"Haha, no, not at all!"

"You just confessed!"

Jin Wujiu laughed heartily, his eyes revealing arrogance.

Ren Qingshan pursed his lips: "Jin Laoliu, I pride myself on my unparalleled wisdom and caution, yet I'm still one step behind you. What are you going to do with me? Kill me? Or torture me?"

Yes, I confessed myself, but not because you were so smart, but because of the visualization method!

come on!

It's nothing more than death!

Let me see what supernatural powers, cultivation level, and treasures you, Jin Wujiu, possess.

At this moment, Jin Wujiu suddenly felt a sense of fearlessness in Ren Qingshan.

His eyes flickered slightly, revealing admiration.

"During this period, the Zheng family went crazy, checking the ranking list and searching for the visualization methods of all Qi Refining Level 3 cultivators. They were almost exhaustive in their search, and this matter caused quite a stir... Of course, I was paying attention to it."

"Upon obtaining that list, I discovered that Pang Feihong also practices this visualization method, but your name wasn't on it. However, considering your involvement in killing him, I decided to bluff you."

"Ren Qingshan, the Pangu Great Strength Visualization Technique has never been mastered before, yet you have succeeded!"

"Furthermore, you managed to remain unmoved even as you solidified the remaining seals, proceeding slowly and methodically. I greatly admire this composure!"

Exhaustive search?

So that's how it is!

This powerful family is truly insane.

They investigated all the cultivators at the third level of Qi Refining in the Immortal Sect.

Oh, right, there are really not many scions of noble families who practice the Pangu Great Power Visualization Method.

They were all independent cultivators.

There was nothing they could do about the Zheng family.

As for Jin Wujiu's appreciation... Ha, don't even mention you, I admire myself too!

If you admire me so much, why don't you kowtow to me?

"What do you want me to do?"

Taking a deep breath, Ren Qingshan asked.

Having discussed this to this point, Jin Wujiu's intentions became quite clear.

Two things.

"First, go and kill that little dog from the Zheng family! Under the guise of the 'Contemplation Competition,' slaughter him mercilessly! I'll prepare the battlefield in Tiandu City for you; I want the whole city to watch and make the Zheng family lose face!"

Jin Wujiu's voice was firm and resonant.

Battlefield?

Does the capital city of Tiandu even have such a place?

Previously, due to the Azure Iron Vein, the Jin family and the Zheng family had clearly had a rather unpleasant falling out.

Perhaps this open conflict under the guise of visualization is one of the ways that aristocratic families deal with their mutual contradictions?

Or perhaps, the struggle between the juniors at the third level of Qi Refining can prevent the conflict from escalating and avoid a situation where the two sides are locked in a life-or-death struggle?

"Okay! I accept. Will he come?"

"Of course, he wouldn't dare not come, much less not come! A powerful family that dares not accept the challenge will diminish its own fortune by three-tenths!"

Ren Qingshan nodded silently.

Although it is still a pawn, it coincides with his own purpose.

"Secondly, if you succeed in this battle, would you be interested in becoming the son-in-law of the Jin family? I will arrange a marriage for you and also give you the Worry-Free Pavilion to help you cultivate your wealth. What do you say?"

"This Pangu Great Strength Visualization Method is, after all, a divine ability of Foundation Establishment cultivators back then, and it has great potential. A hundred years from now, they may even be able to reach Foundation Establishment. However, for a rogue cultivator like you, without the support of a family, you really won't go far."

"I... cherish talent."

Upon hearing Jin Wujiu's words, Ren Qingshan was not pleased but rather alarmed.

Oh no!

Are they trying to raise me like a pig?

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