The Path to Immortality: Starting with an Analysis of Basic Concepts

We turned a corner.

There were seven or eight people cursing loudly at a stone house, and some were even throwing dry branches and stones at the window, making a loud banging sound.

Zhu Yu: "?"

If he wasn't mistaken, the stone house where these people were cursing and throwing stones seemed to be Xiang Sui's residence.

"What did you do to Senior Brother? How did you manage to offend so many people..."

Just as they were wondering what was going on, one of them, holding a stick and cursing, walked toward Xiang Sui's stone house. Seeing this, the others also became restless.

Zhu Yu frowned and immediately shouted, "Stop!"

Although he didn't know why Xiang Sui had offended so many people, he couldn't let anything happen to him. Besides, they were just a few people who hadn't yet cultivated their Qi, so there was nothing to be afraid of!

Hearing the sound.

The others all looked over. The man holding the wooden stick was surprised for a moment, then turned around and cursed, "Well, this filthy thing even has friends. It's like all the rotten fish and shrimp have gathered together."

As he spoke, he walked towards Zhu Yu, his posture suggesting that a severe beating was about to befall him!

"Good job, Senior Brother Niu! Let's beat him up!"

"His arms and legs are so thin, Senior Brother Niu, hold back! Be careful not to kill him..."

"..."

Just as a fight was about to break out, a group of onlookers, not wanting things to get out of hand, not only did not try to stop it, but they also kept fanning the flames.

The man surnamed Niu intended to make a show of it, after all, everyone knew that Xiang Sui, though filthy, came from a Foundation Establishment alchemist family, and was not someone their small family could afford to offend.

But the conversation has gotten so far that I can't just leave without...

It's okay if we don't fight.

As they got closer, the man surnamed Niu instantly sensed the aura of someone at the Qi Refining Realm. Without even uttering a harsh word, he turned and left.

He didn't take those in the early stages of Qi Refining seriously, but since he hadn't refined his Qi yet, he definitely couldn't beat them in a fight, and he probably wouldn't die either. But it wasn't worth getting a beating just to save face!

"Let him off this time. We'll deal with him later when I've calmed down!"

The man surnamed Niu thought that he was only a few dozen more soul particles away from breaking through three hundred in his Divine Sea realm. He was confident that he would be able to get revenge later. He returned with a proud air and entered his stone house.

Seeing this, the others glanced at Zhu Yu, then turned and left.

Nobody's a fool. The fact that the usually hot-tempered man surnamed Niu suddenly became cowardly must mean that this young man was not to be trifled with. After a little thought, it became clear that he was probably a Qi Refining Realm cultivator.

They didn't want to get beaten up for no reason...

The group gathered quickly and dispersed just as quickly.

Zhu Yu was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and shook his head. He had no intention of chasing after him. He had previously told Su Ke that the streets where he lived were full of disciples from Lingxu, and it was best not to provoke them if possible.

Although he wasn't afraid, it was still troublesome.

With his gaze averted, Zhu Yu strode toward Xiang Sui's stone house. Halfway there, he suddenly caught a whiff of urine and realized that the smell was coming from Xiang Sui's stone house.

As if he had thought of something, his eyelids twitched.

"Meditation liquid, huh? Senior Brother Xiang is really diligent..."

Without hesitation, he turned and left.

At that moment, he understood why those people were so angry they wanted to hit someone. If he were in their shoes, he would have done the same. What kind of good person would want to live next to a toilet? Aren't they afraid of getting pickled?

Not long after I left.

The door slowly opened, and Xiang Sui, looking weak and pale, shuffled out, leaning on the doorframe. He glanced at the messy courtyard, then surveyed the surrounding stone houses, and scoffed disdainfully:

"A bunch of ignorant fools... Just wait until I break through to the late stage of Qi Refining, and I'll dazzle your eyes!"

"Soon, just a few more days..."

A blush of excitement appeared on Xiang Sui's face. He licked his dry lips and walked shakily toward the well.

Breakthroughs are one thing, but the house still needs to be tidied up.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to stand the smell...

the other side.

After leaving Xiang Sui's residence, Zhu Yu went to Liang Kuan's residence. Finding no one inside, he thought for a moment, borrowed pen and ink from next door, left a message, and turned to leave without lingering.

They left the area for newly recruited disciples.

After pausing to gaze into the distance for a few moments, he took Little Black and returned to the underworld.

As he passed the Starry Sky Corridor, he checked the location of the water tank and saw that the withered grass and leaves attached to it showed no signs of being moved, which put his mind at ease.

We hadn't gone far after that.

Zhu Yu saw a white-clad figure standing with his hands behind his back in front of him. He paused for a moment, then stepped forward to meet him.

"Zhu Yu greets Pastor Brother."

That's right, this person is Mu Ruo, who gave him the mark.

Do you know what opportunity you missed?

Mu Ruo had her back to him, tilted her head slightly, and spoke in a cold voice.

Still putting on airs...

Zhu Yu sighed inwardly, then asked in confusion, "An opportunity? What does the pastor mean...?"

"An incredible opportunity!"

Mu Ruo suddenly turned around, her silvery eyes gazing at Zhu Yu for a few moments before slowly saying, "Do you know where I recommended you to go?"

Without Zhu Yu asking, he said to himself:

"The lecture hall!"

"Once you enter the lecture hall and become a lecturer, you will have the hope of entering the second floor, and once you enter the second floor, the doors to the Dharma Repository will open for you!"

After a pause, Mu Ruo said calmly, "In that case, do you realize what opportunity you've missed?"

Seeing Zhu Yu's shocked expression, he was not surprised at all. After all, the existence of the lecture hall was a place that many new disciples longed for, and with the mysterious Dharma Pavilion, anyone would be tempted!

Zhu Yu was indeed shocked. He knew that there were definitely more than just five spiritual lands recorded in the jade slip within the sect.

Just as he expected.

The lecture hall and the Dharma repository—aren't they sacred places?

"Okay, okay, so there are hidden professions too..."

Zhu Yu gritted his teeth. It was just a sacred place, why was it being kept secret? When he recalled the word "recommendation" that Steward Heng had mentioned, he understood somewhat.

These special sacred sites are prepared for certain special people…

"Looks like you can't escape these things no matter where you go..."

Zhu Yu shook his head inwardly, clearing his mind of distractions, and sighed, "It's a pity that we are destined to meet but not to be together. Brother Mu, could you perhaps..."

"You can leave now..."

Before he could finish speaking, Mu Ruo waved his hand to interrupt him, unwilling to pay any more attention to this crooked talent. He looked up at the hazy starlight in the tree canopy, and his body gradually turned into light and disappeared.

"What kind of magic is this...?"

Zhu Yu's eyes widened in shock. He looked around but still couldn't detect any aura. Not daring to linger any longer, he turned and quickly left.

When ten full moons appeared on the dome.

Zhu Yu had just brought Xiao Hei into the Netherworld region, and the journey alone took him almost a day, which made him even more eager to cultivate the Tiger Corpse Seed.

Putting aside other things.

With a mount, at least I won't have to walk anymore.

Turning onto the path back home, after walking for a short while, I saw a familiar-looking place in the distance, where three or five people were gathered.

"Hmm? It's that pool of vengeful spirits..."

The group whispered among themselves, all with smiles on their faces, glancing occasionally at the pool of vengeful spirits shrouded in black mist, as if they were waiting for something good.

"What good could come of it?... "

Zhu Yu's gaze swept across the faces of the group. Seeing that there was nothing unusual about the Pool of Vengeful Spirits, he thought for a moment and then slowly walked over.

"I, Zhu Yu, greet all my fellow disciples..."