Reclaiming Wasteland and Farming: My Haunted Fields Are Spawning Monsters Infinitely

Chapter 142 The Feng Shui Master Emerges After Three Years

"Keep it for now, and we'll ask Sihai Money Exchange for the ransom later," Old Zhang said.

By this time, Qin Afu and the others were able to stand up. They took a rope and tied Tian Dali firmly to a pillar, standing at the entrance of Huai Shupo.

Old Zhang pointed down the slope: "There are two more people; bring them over with you."

After Qin Afu and his men left, Old Zhang turned around and faced Li Qingshan.

Li Qingshan blinked, feeling as if the old Zhang in front of him was a completely different person.

"Old Zhang—" Li Qingshan's tone had to become respectful, "Aren't you tired?"

"Kid, ask whatever you want to ask. No need to beat around the bush. I don't have much time left here."

Li Qingshan indeed had many questions in his mind. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "What exactly is this 'Celestial Master' they were talking about?"

Old Zhang said, "I haven't told you this yet. There are realms in cultivation, four major realms in total, which are further divided into the civil and military paths."

"The path of literature leads to enlightenment, through writing, exorcism, and becoming a celestial master; the path of martial arts leads to enlightenment, through donning armor, and becoming a dragon, tiger, or celestial general."

"So what realm am I at now?" Li Qingshan asked.

"You have made great progress on your cultivation path, and you can now barely be considered to be in the Dragon-Tiger Realm. If you can successfully complete the fourth transformation, you can become a Heavenly General. However, your cultivation has been too smooth and the time is too short, so your realm is not solid enough. You still need to slowly hone your foundation."

Li Qingshan prided himself on his strength and was actually quite complacent. But after seeing Old Zhang's performance today, he realized that there are always people more capable than oneself.

I am still far from being a true master.

If there is a chance to kill that serpent in the Yellow Springs, there may be a chance to advance further.

"Old Zhang, since you're so strong, how could you have—"

Old Zhang shook his head. "Some things are actually a long story."

Li Qingshan was ready to listen attentively.

Old Zhang looked south and said, "I am a disciple of the Three Corpses Sect. I used to be arrogant because of my high talent and looked down on my peers. I wanted to rely on myself and walk a path that was unprecedented and unparalleled."

Unfortunately, I still went astray, causing the deaths of some people. Even my master couldn't protect me, so he expelled me from the sect.

"When I met you, my spiritual practice also encountered some problems, but I just couldn't bring myself to really change my ways."

"You harmed me, but you also saved me. This transformation was very successful, allowing me to become a Taoist master and manage the feng shui of this region."

Li Qingshan pondered Old Zhang's words and suddenly asked, "Old Zhang, what kind of heretical path did you cultivate back then that led to your expulsion from the sect?"

Old Zhang was caught off guard by Li Qingshan's question. After a long silence, he finally uttered two words: "Longevity."

Li Qingshan was taken aback: "Is immortality really possible?"

Old Zhang didn't answer again, and said with his hands behind his back, "I have to go. I heard that my sect was in trouble last time, and I must go back and see for myself."

Li Qingshan clasped his hands together, bowed deeply, and said, "I wish Elder Zhang a successful start and a smooth journey."

Old Zhang waved his hand, "Didn't you think about what would happen to you after I left? I've really offended them this time."

"Even without your intervention, I've already offended them," Li Qingshan said. "If they really attack, I'm not someone to be trifled with."

Old Zhang shook his head, then suddenly asked, "Look up, what do you see?"

Li Qingshan looked up and saw the wind and clouds gathering, the energy of heaven and earth pressing down like a mountain.

"We are all Celestial Masters, but our supernatural powers are different. Confucianism has the saying 'words become law,' Buddhism has the three-zhang golden body, and Taoism follows the natural way, using one's own strength to manipulate the feng shui of a region," Old Zhang said. "When I leave, I will teach you the method to control this region. The feng shui I gather will not dissipate for three years, protecting you for three years."

"Thank you, Celestial Master."

"Don't thank me. Before I leave, I have someone to take with me." Old Zhang looked at Zhou Huwa at the door of the earthen house. He looked bewildered and sat on the threshold with his chin in his hands.

Old Zhang beckoned him over, and Old Zhang put his hand on Huwa's shoulder and said, "He has witnessed great fear and is a promising talent. I want to take him with me, as a way of finding a successor for my mantle."

Li Qingshan keenly sensed something was amiss and asked, "Elder Zhang, is this trip very dangerous? Are you even looking for a successor?"

"Is there any safe place in this world?" Old Zhang laughed. "Does the danger mean we shouldn't do certain things?"

Li Qingshan nodded, walked to Zhou Huwa's side, squatted down, and said, "He wants to take you away; perhaps you'll have a bright future that way. You can stay with me; that will also bring you a future. Ultimately, the choice is yours."

Zhou Huwa looked at Li Qingshan, then at Old Zhang, and finally knelt down and kowtowed to Li Qingshan.

Old Zhang stroked his beard and chuckled, "He's a man of great wisdom, destined to be with my Three Corpses Sect."

At this moment, Qin Afu and others carried Wang Daoren and Luo Daoren over. Behind them, a man in a yellow robe was being carried by refugees.

Old Zhang whispered to Li Qingshan, "Even ants in troubled times can find a way to survive. Just think of yourself when you do things, don't always consider them."

Before Li Qingshan could answer, Qin Afu had already carried the person over.

"Master, the people have been brought here. They can't move at all, they seem to be dead." Qin Afu said impatiently as he put the people on the ground.

Li Qingshan squatted down, and when he saw their faces clearly, he suddenly said, "So it's you guys."

Both Luo Daoren and Wang Daoren had bitter expressions on their faces.

They had long suspected that a master was in charge of the locust tree slope, but they never expected that this master would be so powerful.

It turned out to be a Celestial Master.

"Master Celestial Master, please have mercy! Master Celestial Master, please have mercy! We accept the punishment!" the two Taoist priests said impatiently.

Old Zhang glanced at Li Qingshan and secretly gave him a wink.

"Now that you've accepted the punishment, things are easier. What do you have on you?"

Luo Daoren pointed to the man in yellow robes behind him and said, "This is the bronze corpse I painstakingly found. It has now been refined and I am willing to offer it to the Celestial Master."

Li Qingshan looked at the man in the yellow robe and ordered his men to tear off the robe.

A corpse lay exposed to the air, of medium height, with no hair or beard, and its skin had a faint metallic sheen.

"This is a secret technique of the Corpse-Driving School. The bronze corpse is already considered a superior one, and can be commanded according to the secret method. The key is that it can also cultivate on its own."

"As expected of the Celestial Master, you are truly knowledgeable and experienced," said Luo Daoren.

"But can a mere bronze corpse really buy your two lives?"

"Tell me, what other good stuff do you have on you? Hand it all over," Li Qingshan said, understanding the implication.

No, that's all.

"Report to the Celestial Master, he also possesses the Corpse-Driving Copper Coin Sword of the Corpse-Driving School. By simply flicking the sword, he can drive away corpses," said Wang Daoren from the side.

"You bastard, you actually betrayed me!" said Luo Daoren. "I treated you like a brother."