Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

Chapter 87 If I cannot become the mountain's leader, I will ultimately become food (Seeking votes)

"Are you alright?"

Lin Shu remained silent for a few moments before releasing the other person's arm.

Together, the two broke out of Blackwater City.

Even if he was short of merit points, he wasn't so heartless as to exchange Gu Nanzhi for them.

We need to figure out what's going on first.

Gu Nanzhi's arms hung limply at her sides, but she seemed to feel no pain anymore.

On the contrary, upon hearing the young man's voice, the woman's unfocused eyes finally regained some luster.

She turned around, staring blankly at that handsome face.

Bloody tears streamed down Gu Nanzhi's face, and her shoulders trembled slightly.

Perhaps Lin Shu had left such a deep impression on her on the banks of the Blackwater River that the county magistrate temporarily regained her senses. She sobbed in a voice barely audible, "Please let me go, please."

"Tell me first, what happened?"

Lin Shu frowned slightly and summoned her divided soul to guard outside the inn.

He is not the type to meddle in other people's business.

But this matter is so bizarre that it's hard not to think about it.

"I----"

Gu Nanzhi seemed lost in reminiscence, her expression growing increasingly fearful: "I went back to Anren Prefecture to find my master. He met with me and said that I was consumed by resentment and had no future."

Lin Shu listened quietly.

That's true.

Gu Nanzhi and Yan Jin are from the same school and are both trapped in Blackwater City, so their situations seem similar.

However, this county constable suffered from a hidden ailment due to his forced entry into the Heihe River, which lasted for ten years and had already damaged his health.

Even if he were cured with Dragon Bone Plum, he would probably still be inferior to other cultivators.

Since arriving at Yongzhou Pass, Lin Shu gradually realized that, for the descendants of immortals, ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators were actually just tools for earning merit, and were not considered particularly valuable.

They value talent more than strength.

Moreover, Gu Nanzhi's master was not a young immortal descendant, but an adult immortal descendant who was already comparable to the Core Formation stage.

Even so, at most they would just be disregarded, how could they be reduced to monsters?

"He told me to follow a senior brother first, saying that he had something to do in a few days."

"What Master is talking about is alchemy—I am the auxiliary ingredient—"

Gu Nanzhi's eyes widened, bloodshot in them: "I used the talisman you gave me to ambush that senior brother, and then fled for my life. The Chen family's spies are everywhere in Yongzhou, so I had no choice but to flee to the border."

"I just wanted to come in and find some water and food. I didn't mean to hurt anyone. I'm not a demon! I'm really not a demon!"

She shook her head desperately: "I beg you, Brother Lin, spare my life."

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Lin Shu's eyelids twitched slightly.

Disciples with no future are simply used for alchemy?

Such actions are not about taking on disciples; they are clearly about raising pigs in a pen.

For some reason, he suddenly remembered his body, which had been tempered by the Body Tempering Technique, and the palpitations he had felt at that time.

After thinking it over, Lin Shu reached out and placed her hand on Gu Nanzhi's shoulder.

The foundation of the Way is empty, and it has reached the point where the oil is exhausted and the lamp is extinguished.

No wonder a Foundation Establishment cultivator would be so weak.

It was no coincidence that the other party broke into the inn.

It's because this is the only place in the entire Stone Lake City that looks like it has food.

"Let's let her go," Yu Sheng said timidly, stunned by what she heard.

Although she didn't particularly like this woman, seeing her like this, a look of sympathy involuntarily appeared on her face.

Lin Shu glanced at the little guy.

Outside the city walls are beacon towers, and no disciple will let go of the thousand merit points earned on their journey.

"Wait, I think I have a solution."

Yu Sheng suddenly remembered something and began to try to digest the inherited spiritual light in her mind.

A moment later, she stood up in surprise: "The reason why others discovered that she was a demon was because of her master, which caused a change in the immortal aura within her."

The little guy extended his finger and released a wisp of immortal energy: "But I can temporarily give her the scent of the Yu family, however, this method cannot be used repeatedly and will not last more than a few days."

"At least let her rest for a while."

Yu Sheng quickly pressed the wisp of green energy into Gu Nanzhi's brow.

As the blue light entered it.

Sure enough, the demonic aura on the table instantly returned to normal.

"I----"

Gu Nanzhi looked at the two gratefully: "I won't cause you any trouble. I'll just rest for a while and then I'll leave right away."

She knew all too well how sinful it was for a disciple of the immortals to harbor demons.

"Whether or not I can cross the border, I will never forget your great kindness and virtue."

"Go upstairs and recuperate first, we'll talk about the rest later."

Lin Shu rubbed her temples, feeling equally troubled.

He took out several bottles of Qi-boosting pills, poured them into his palm, and fed them to the woman.

Although this item has little effect on Foundation Establishment cultivators, it is better than nothing.

After all, they were fellow Daoists who had gone through life and death together.

Killing is definitely not allowed.

I want to stay, but it's not easy to stay.

Putting aside the trouble this matter will bring to myself.

With so many immortal disciples in Shihu City, once the aura Yu Sheng infused into them disappears, even if Gu Nanzhi is chopped into eight pieces, it won't be enough for those immortal descendants to share.

If we can hold out until the next checkpoint, maybe we can come up with a solution.

"I'll go to the kitchen to get you something to eat." Yu Sheng nimbly got up and ran towards the backyard of the inn.

"Thank you very much, little immortal! Thank you very much, Brother Lin!"

Gu Nanzhi struggled to get up, her voice choked with sobs.

The immortal sect she trusted most wanted to devour her, but a fellow cultivator she had only met a few times saved her time and time again.

Even after being trapped in the city for so many years, she always maintained that hope.

But at this moment, the county magistrate, who had once diligently protected the people of Blackwater City, was emotionally broken and filled with confusion.

With the help of the Qi-replenishing pill, she supported herself and walked upstairs.

"call."

Lin Shu sat at the table and rubbed her temples for the second time.

Just as I was pondering this seriously.

He suddenly turned his head to look upstairs, a cold glint in his eyes.

The fragment of his soul swept back and seeped into the Ink Dragon Sword Bracelet.

Just as Gu Nanzhi turned the corner, her presence vanished into thin air!

Outside the inn.

An old man and a young boy stood side by side.

The young woman's face was aloof; she wore a black short-sleeved shirt, her fingers resting on the hilt of her sword. "Elder Xu, there are only one human and one immortal, both at the Foundation Establishment stage. Shall we make our move now?"

The old man's left arm was missing, as if it had been severed at the shoulder by a sharp object, leaving only his right arm, which was thicker and stronger than that of an average person.

He looked at this earthen town with a touch of nostalgia.

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It was as if I was recalling my past.

Together with their fellow disciples, they guarded the beacon tower and protected the mine.

Every day, he excitedly tallied his achievements, calculating how many more years it would take to exchange them for a magical artifact.

Although it was a bit tough, I was full of hope.

Until the sharp sword slashed down from behind, shouting "Demon, die!"

If I remember correctly, my junior brother's mid-grade immortal sword also contained two thousand merit points that he had collected himself.

Thinking of this, the old man couldn't help but smile.

He looked toward the inn.

A hint of emotion welled up in his eyes.

If only the people I met back then could have shown a little more compassion like this young man.

"No need to lift a finger, they're all exceptional—good kids."

Old Xu shook his head, waved his arm and swept a figure down from the second floor. A coarse cloth magic artifact flew out and wrapped it up, landing in the girl's hand.

"Don't struggle, we're here to save you," the girl said softly, holding Gu Nanzhi in her arms.

When she heard that a little demon was fleeing from the area, she quickly contacted Old Xu to come and hope that he could save it.

"Leaving without saying goodbye is rather impolite."

Old Xu turned around and used his demonic power to transmit his voice to the inn.

"Thank you for taking care of her, young friend. Don't worry about this girl; we will heal her wounds ourselves."

"It's just that you two are no longer on the same path. For your own good, and for hers, let's part ways here."

"My surname is Xu. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will repay this kindness on behalf of this young lady."

Inside the inn.

Lin Shu narrowed his eyes, trying his best to search with his divided soul, and finally noticed a clue.

Suddenly, an old voice echoed in my mind.

"Not on the same route? Which route are you from?" Lin Shu slowly stood up.

After a long silence, Sa Ran laughed and said, "You walk the glorious path of immortals, while we naturally walk the path of demons."

"For the sake of that Qi-replenishing pill, I'll offer you another word, young friend."

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The aged voice sighed slowly, suddenly becoming much more serious.

"If you can't become the mountain's leader, you'll just become food!"

"I hope your path to immortality will be smooth and unobstructed, and that you will not suffer the same fate as us."

After saying that, the old man added with a hint of helplessness, "By the way, don't point your sword bracelet at me. We have no intention of fighting you. — Strange, how can a disciple of the Yu family know the methods of the Qi family? You almost saw through my concealment techniques at the Foundation Establishment stage. That's quite frightening."

He said that, but his tone was gentle, and he didn't really feel threatened.

As soon as the words were spoken, the surroundings fell silent, as if nothing had happened.

Yu Sheng, holding a plate of leftover ribs, looked around blankly.

Lin Shu stood still, her gaze fixed on the outside of the inn.

He didn't think the person was lying.

Because there's no need for it.

Even with the blessing of the Soul-Dividing and Soul-Connecting Divine Power.

Even catching a glimpse of the old man was extremely difficult; his aura was faint and unpredictable, making it impossible to truly locate him.

If she hadn't spoken up, the other party could have taken Gu Nanzhi away without leaving a trace.

Even more extreme!

"If one cannot become the mountain's ruler, one will ultimately become food, reduced to a demon?"

He took out the Demon-Slaying Manual from his storage bag, and when he looked at the scarlet name on it, he suddenly had a different feeling.

I thought Gu Nanzhi was framed as a demon because she disobeyed her master's orders.

But think about this statement carefully.

Lin Shu tightened her grip on the booklet slightly.

Could it be that among these demons, there are quite a few in the same situation as Gu Nanzhi?

"That explains why the descendants of immortals have inscribed their fear of demons into their heritage."

He intended to use his disciple to refine elixirs, but the disciple escaped.

Once these disciples recover and band together, wouldn't they go on a mad hunt for the immortal descendants?

"Lin Shu, are you alright?" Yu Sheng stood on tiptoe and handed over the ribs in her hand.

"Let me think about it."

Lin Shu shook her head, quickly gathering her thoughts.

Clearly, the fact that these demons were able to arrive so quickly means they must have left spies in the city.

The old man who spoke just now was at least a demon general in the Core Formation stage.

But there is a Mountain God Mirror at the border, which can easily kill demon generals.

There are also many immortal beings presiding over it.

Their willingness to traverse this area suggests they are intimately familiar with Yongzhou Pass.

This sense of "familiarity" is something to ponder.

Moreover, let's set aside what kind of demon it is.

This immortal sect has certainly opened my eyes.

A hint of sarcasm appeared on Lin Shu's lips.

He didn't have high expectations for the Immortal Sect to begin with, but he never expected that they could still redefine his understanding.

Especially after Gu Nanzhi arrived injured, demons immediately risked being discovered by the Mountain God Mirror and the immortals to come and pick her up.

In contrast, Yu Qing had eight disciples who died, yet he was only concerned with his achievements.

Compared to this, the absurd feeling in Lin Shu's heart became even stronger!

Upon arriving at Yongzhou Pass, he witnessed the Red Cloud Demon General being slain.

Add to that Gu Nanzhi's tragic condition.

All of this made Lin Shu realize how difficult the path of demons is.

However, this so-called magnificent immortal path is not necessarily smooth sailing; a slight misstep can turn it into a waste of resources.

The old demon's last words were filled with regret and lament, as if he had pointed out the only way out.

Becoming a disciple of the sect leader is the safest way to survive in Yongzhou.

"No matter how you put it, it all comes down to a lack of ability."

Lin Shu stared at the two names at the very top of the Demon-Slaying Book.

Yuan Yuan, with a pure heart.

Regardless of whether they were framed or smeared.

Even if it were a true demon king, with his title held high by the Demon Slayer Bureau, wouldn't he still be able to roam freely throughout Yongzhou?

What can the immortals do about them?

Lin Shu never intended to become a demon.

But to truly live a fulfilling life, one must live like this!

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