Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

Chapter Ninety-Six: The Azure Phoenix Feeds Its Parents

"I'll definitely do it next time."

Lin Shu made a decision quickly.

It wasn't that I was deliberately neglecting the wolf cubs.

Currently, feeding the Filthy Moon Wolf Master is the move that maximizes long-term benefits.

After all, it is a living being, and extremely intact. As the wolf lord's magical power increases, it can expel more divine and spiritual immortal techniques.

But just like when Lin Shu was building his foundation, he could even destroy his own foundation jade tower at will when necessary.

Once you have the strength, you won't lack money for good deeds or bad deeds.

What he lacks most right now is still a method that can be used immediately.

"Awooooo..."

The Filthy Moon Wolf Lord whimpered softly and obediently lay down beside him.

If it weren't for the fact that its appearance is truly ugly and ferocious, its posture would actually be quite docile.

"call."

Lin Shu flicked up that wisp of black energy.

Based on previous experience in calcining the body.

To acquire the means to reach the Core Formation Realm solely through ill-gotten gains, without the assistance of a treasure like Bloodstone Spirit Milk, one would need at least a hundred strings of cash, and that might not even be enough.

However, his encounter with the golden lion's aura within the mottled bronze ring made him realize the preciousness of these celestial auras.

If one possesses the immortal energy unleashed by a highly skilled immortal, one can greatly reduce expenses.

Even with only fifty-odd strings of cash on him, he still wanted to give it a try.

"Are the Liu family snakes?"

He stared at the blurry shadows in the black mist and tossed in one black silver ingot after another.

hiss.

Before the picture in Lin Shu's mind could fully unfold, a huge and round black shadow suddenly shot out from it!

Its body twisted and turned, accompanied by hissing sounds, which gave people an instinctive chill.

The more ill-gotten gains are poured in, the clearer the scales on the shadow become.

This colossal object rose up, resembling a dark, small mountain.

Crack! Crack!

Lin Shu endured the chill and kept throwing in the rags, trying to see what this thing really looked like.

Just then, he saw a burst of purple light erupt from the giant python's scales, as dazzling as thunder, swiftly tearing the painting apart.

In an instant, everything vanished into nothingness.

[Eighth Grade Core Formation. Netherworld Cold Miasma Thunder: Beginner Level]

"Thunder Magic?"

A flood of information rushed into her mind. Lin Shu lowered her eyes slightly and slowly opened her palms.

Immediately afterwards, the Dao essence within the nine-story jade tower suddenly began to surge violently, being rapidly consumed at an extremely terrifying speed.

He exerted a little force with his ten fingers, and streaks of purplish-black light quickly rose up and covered his two arms.

"No, it consumes too much spiritual energy."

After only a few breaths, Lin Shu sensed the intense danger emanating from the lightning and abandoned the idea of ​​releasing it to test it. He then waved his hand to disperse his spiritual power.

The Dao essence within the Jade Pavilion finally calmed down.

"It's filled with both icy cold and miasma; it doesn't seem like proper thunder magic."

Although he had never met any great cultivators, in Lin Shu's impression, thunder originated from the sky and should carry a magnificent and awe-inspiring power.

However, considering that the Liu family are just wandering immortals, it's not bad that they could create such a miasma thunder.

"The effect seems to justify the cost."

He savored the lingering feeling in his heart.

You should know that you are a highly skilled cultivator who has undergone Body Tempering and Core Formation.

Despite his powerful physique, which could even shatter magical artifacts, he felt that this miasma lightning was so dangerous that he instinctively wanted to avoid it.

He let out a soft breath.

Silently erase the word "major overhaul" from my mind.

Hmm, minor cultivation of Body Tempering and Core Formation.

Lin Shu quickly adjusted her self-perception and realized that she should continue to keep a low profile.

The Dao Marrow is indeed powerful, able to forcefully unleash the Core Formation Thunder Technique with only Foundation Establishment cultivation.

Moreover, his wealth extends far beyond the nine-story jade tower.

That little blue phoenix also possessed magical power comparable to the Dao Marrow Perfection Realm, plus the little wolf with the Jade Liquid Perfection Realm.

If the three work together, this lightning spell can be cast a few times.

He acquired another powerful immortal technique.

Lin Shu took a moment to calm herself down, feeling a little more at ease.

After witnessing Gu Nanzhi's ordeal, his mindset became noticeably more urgent than before.

If you're just content to be a trial disciple...

His current strength can be said to have far surpassed that of others.

Even if the other disciples complete their trials after five years, they will still be able to continue.

When they left, they were generally only at the Jade Liquid Perfection stage of cultivation, carrying two magical artifacts with them and learning a few mid-stage Foundation Establishment immortal techniques.

He, on the other hand, possessed two Core Formation Immortal Techniques, his Dao Marrow was at its peak, and he also had a high-grade magic artifact, the Ink Dragon Sword Bracelet, in his storage bag for protection.

Such profound knowledge and experience are probably comparable to that of the adult disciples who follow the immortals.

But Lin Shu was not satisfied.

This identity alone could not provide him with enough security.

Not to mention anything else, any adult descendant of the Yu family could be easily destroyed by the other party with just a thought.

Therefore, Yu Sheng must stand high enough.

Even if he doesn't rule over a region, he should at least ensure that other immortals dare not point fingers at him.

Lin Shu's eagerness for strength stemmed from the fact that what he needed to do was not to stand out among the trial disciples.

Instead, they must personally nurture a young immortal descendant to adulthood, so that they can remain safely behind the scenes and not be swallowed up as medicine by suddenly appearing immortals.

Although he didn't like the rules in Yongzhou that everything revolved around the immortals.

But now that we are outnumbered and outmatched, we can't change the rules, so we can only try to adapt first and survive before talking about anything else.

besides……

He frowned slightly and looked towards the mountains and forests shrouded in night.

Since acquiring the "Celestial Root" spiritual root, Lin Shu has developed a strange feeling about Yongzhou Pass.

He could almost see a layer of red mist quietly enveloping this majestic border pass.

It's as if something big is about to happen.

Upon thinking of the words "avoiding disaster and calamity," Lin Shu instinctively wanted to leave this place.

But when he looked to the left and right, he found that the sky in the direction of Yongzhou was filled with even thicker fog.

The direction of Da Shun is slightly less pronounced, but it's not much better.

The only clear place.

It turned out to be the mountains where those demons gathered?

"I don't believe you for a second!"

"I need to quickly accumulate enough power and status so I can leave as soon as possible."

Although Lin Shu is greedy, she doesn't actually want much right now.

They didn't expect the chicks to soar to great heights; they just wanted the chicks to have a stable enough territory, like the other adult immortals.

The two of them could then find temporary shelter and consider what to do next.

He shook his head, trying to dispel his distracting thoughts.

He reached out and used the last two strings of ill-gotten gains to feed the wolf cub, helping it to improve its magical power slightly.

……

The next evening.

Yu Sheng stood on the bench with a grin, helping the servants clear away the leftover food on the table.

She must have been cooped up in Blackwater City for too long; she actually really enjoys chatting and gossiping with people.

She's just a little shy, but she'll be much better once she gets to know people.

Unfortunately, apart from the laborers and the innkeepers, no one else was willing to pay attention to her.

Lin Shu packed her things and prepared to get up and go to guard the pass.

Although he possessed the supernatural ability to ride the wind and patrol the mountains, he could descend upon more than thirty peaks near Stone Lake City in an instant, without having to walk there slowly.

But in a place like this, there's no need to be a conspicuous figure.

Every little thing you hide could become a chance to survive if you fall into trouble.

He had just stood up when footsteps suddenly sounded outside the inn, and even the spiritual energy in the surrounding world became much denser.

"You no longer need to guard the pass."

The first to step into the inn were more than ten dignified cultivators, both men and women, each with an extraordinary bearing.

This group of people were dressed in uniform plain white robes, each with a jade pendant at their waist, and a powerful aura emanated from them.

Simply by standing there without saying a word, he was significantly different from the disciples who had come to Yongzhou Pass for trials.

Fan Qingyang, who had been quite calm and composed before, appeared somewhat awkward among this group of people, and his status should only be considered as mid-to-lower tier.

He walked out slowly, looked at the young man behind the cabinet, and even lowered his voice: "The family has new arrangements for the little mountain god."

"..."

Lin Shu stood silently in place, her gaze sweeping over the group of disciples.

He lingered on a few of them for a moment.

He clicked his tongue in amazement.

Aside from the immortal descendants, these individuals are the first Core Formation cultivators I've ever seen.

Since they can take a Core Formation cultivator as their disciple, the identity of the visitor is self-evident.

Soon, a magnificent feather robe fluttered gently.

A handsome young man, around twenty years old, strode into the inn.

The disciples in plain clothes tensed slightly, all standing upright in place.

"This is my master. The twelve cities surrounding Shihu are all my master's territory."

Fan Qingyang introduced himself softly, a hint of pride appearing on his face.

He did not intend for Lin Shu to pay her respects.

Because the other party has not yet completed the trial, they cannot be considered a true disciple of the Yu family and are not qualified yet.

Lin Shu had previously heard the other party mention that this adult immortal descendant was named Yu Duchuan.

"So you're Yu Sheng?"

Yu Duchuan wanted to find a place to sit down, but after glancing around, he changed his mind.

He looked at the petite figure standing blankly on the stool.

His gaze fell on the little girl's greasy hands, and then on her mouth, which, though lost in thought, was still instinctively chewing on the pork knuckle.

Yu Duchuan subconsciously frowned.

"..."

Yu Sheng was shy to begin with.

In the past, if she had suddenly seen so many strangers, all with such arrogant looks, she would have run away and hidden behind Lin Shu long ago.

But at this moment, she remembered the other person's words.

Yu Sheng, you need to stand up for yourself!

The little guy wiped his mouth with the back of his greasy hand, mustered up his courage, and said, "Yes, that's me."

"I am not in charge today. You should wash up first. The elders will be here shortly."

Yu Duchuan simply couldn't bear to watch any longer.

If the other two younger ones hadn't gotten into trouble, this one would never have been the one to get in trouble.

"oh."

Yu Sheng jumped off the stool, took the rag that the servant next to her secretly handed her, wiped her face haphazardly, and said sweetly, "Thank you!"

"No, no..."

The servant was so frightened that his legs almost gave way, and he retreated to the backyard with his head down.

Upon seeing this, the disciples in the inn all had a strange look in their eyes.

Can such a descendant of immortals really take over those places?

However, before everyone could think further...

A familiar figure quickly swept in.

"Greetings, Senior Qiheng!"

"Watakawa met Uncle Qiheng."

The disciples bowed and saluted, and Yu Duchuan also respectfully cupped his hands.

Only Yu Sheng paused for a moment, then angrily looked away.

She hadn't forgotten that it was this couple who, not only had neglected her, had also taken Yunniang away from her.

"Heh."

Seeing the little guy's expression, Yu Qiheng raised an eyebrow slightly, but didn't get angry.

To be honest, the other party is only slightly better than before.

Compared to other young immortals, it's still difficult for them to amount to much.

Such an existence could not disturb his emotions at all.

"Your older brother and sister had an accident, and Yu Lin is too busy to manage everything. Since there is no one in charge of the White Fang Mine, you will be in charge of it temporarily."

"The laborers will be arranged by your family, but the specific expenses will be deducted from your merits."

A mine that was mostly destroyed, where the essence of the Blood Spirit Stones was stolen by demons, greatly diminished its value.

Most people were unwilling to be specially assigned a descendant of immortals to take over the task.

At this moment, however, Yu Qiheng's words carried a hint of bestowal: "Besides that, I promised you that I would arrange a group of respectable disciples for you."

"Now that Yu Qing has more than twenty disciples left, I will entrust them to you for management. The nine peaks will also be temporarily entrusted to you. Consider it a token of your Aunt Xin's kindness. When you return home, don't forget to bring a gift to express your gratitude."

"..."

Yu Sheng clenched her small fists, her chest heaving.

She's just young, not brainless.

These things weren't a gift; Lin Shu clearly brought them back for me herself!

In Shihu City today, where can the Yu family still take care of the Baiya Mine and the Peak Tower?

You shameless old bastard, ptooey!

"Du Chuan, you should know that the Great Shun Dynasty has been restless lately."

"Under these circumstances, we should sweep away the land behind us to avoid being attacked from both sides. Putting aside everything else, we must make those demons pay double for the lives of the two members of the Yu family."

Yu Qiheng withdrew his gaze and looked at the young man in the feather robe.

"I understand, Du Chuan." Yu Du Chuan clasped his hands in a fist salute again.

"Send another message home to see if there are any new people of any ethnicity who want to come to Yongzhou Pass for trials."

Yu Qiheng glanced at the little one and bluntly said, "She's not very good at it, so we can only use her for now."

After he said this, no one around him seemed to think anything was wrong.

With Yu Sheng's abilities, he could barely maintain stability in Shihu City for the time being.

To think that one could guard this place and protect the border from invasion is nothing short of a pipe dream.

"I'll ask as soon as possible."

Yu Duchuan nodded slightly, then felt the wind howling around him. When he regained his senses, the middle-aged man had already disappeared from the spot.

Riding the wind, patrolling the mountains.

A hint of envy flashed across his eyes.

Unfortunately, he was still quite far from achieving the Golden Core stage.

I wonder when I will be able to master the magic of this Yu family signboard.

Only then will they be considered true descendants of the mountain god, renowned throughout Yongzhou.

"then."

He turned around and unleashed four inherited spiritual lights: "You've earned them quite quickly. For other juniors, it would take at least several months to earn five spiritual lights."

Yu Sheng watched as the four beams of light shot into her forehead and couldn't help but reach out and touch them.

Then her face turned slightly red, as if she was feeling a little uncomfortable.

"I forgot you were born with a weak constitution." Yu Duchuan finally couldn't help but show a hint of disgust on his face.

For immortal descendants, spiritual light is equivalent to precious pills for cultivators.

This scene, as he saw it, was like witnessing a cultivator choking on a pill—utterly absurd.

"Lin Shu... I'm so sleepy... I'm going upstairs to sleep for a while." Yu Sheng walked unsteadily upstairs.

She had just stepped onto the stairs when she heard Yu Duchuan's voice coming from below.

The young man in the feathered robe took out a jade pendant shaped like a phoenix and gently placed it on the table. He smiled and said, "You're not bad either. You've already accumulated enough merit points for the jade pendant so soon. You won't need to guard the pass anymore, so just focus on your cultivation."

"If one's cultivation is successful, perhaps there will be an opportunity to work for me."

Yu Qing and Chen Xiangzhu still need to use bribery.

But according to Yu Duchuan, he had no need to compete for other people's disciples. On the contrary, it should be an honor for a disciple to work for him.

Moreover, it's only a chance.

Even this one sentence caused many disciples to change their expressions slightly.

They looked at the jade tablet on the table and finally began to look at Lin Shu properly.

Clearly, they regarded them as one of their own, rather than as those lowly trial disciples.

And then there's what Master said.

Many disciples have already shown Lin Shu polite smiles, including a Core Formation cultivator.

The only one who couldn't laugh was Yu Sheng.

The little guy's cheeks flushed, and he felt a bit dizzy, but he still stopped in his tracks.

She felt that she was growing up very hard, whether she was encountering Liu family disciples or facing elders and deacons.

Yu Sheng was no longer as flustered as before, but instead tried her best to play the role of a master.

Only when the young man was involved could she always sob like a brat.

Why does everyone want to take Lin Shu away from me?

"..."

Faced with many well-meaning glances.

Lin Shu's expression was calm and composed, revealing neither joy nor anger.

He reached out and picked up the jade pendant, casually hanging it on his waist.

Without even glancing at Yu Duchuan in front of him, he strode up the stairs.

He casually picked up the little guy, put his arm around him, and went upstairs to the second floor.

"this--"

Upon seeing this, even Fan Qingyang's eyes twitched a few times.

Even though they hadn't interacted many times, he could tell that Lin Shu, despite her seemingly indifferent demeanor, was actually quite stubborn.

But he never expected that when facing a fully grown immortal, this boy would show no sign of restraining his temper!

The disciples looked at each other, a hint of fear in their eyes.

Yu Duchuan stood quietly in front of the counter, his face calm.

After a long silence, he gave a slightly cold laugh and commented on the scene: "The master is not behaving like a master, and the disciple is not behaving like a disciple. It's all improper and makes us a laughing stock. They should be replaced."

After saying that, he turned around and left the inn.

The disciples followed one after another, none of them speaking, but their eyes all flashed with a strange light.

Just as Senior Qi Heng said, he clearly didn't think highly of Yu Sheng and wanted to replace her.

The only person this little mountain god could turn to for help was his own master.

But in that comment just now, this path to seeking help has been quietly cut off.

"Sigh." Fan Qingyang looked back at the inn and sighed softly.

He just felt that the disciple had finally gained a glimmer of hope after being given the jade pendant.

There's no need to ruin your future just to save a moment's anger.

It's a real shame.

……

The Liu family disciples are no longer here.

The guest rooms became deserted again.

Lin Shu randomly picked a room and put Yu Sheng on the bed.

Although he was displeased, there was actually another reason behind his actions.

[Ninth Grade Core Formation. Mad Lion Blood Burning Technique: Beginner]

[Ninth Grade Core Formation. Mad Lion Blood Burning Technique: Minor Success]

Lin Shu felt the burning heat within her body and the dramatic transformation of her limbs and bones, and looked at Yu Sheng on the bed with a slightly strange expression.

The little guy seemed dazed from the heat, his eyes were all blurry, but he was still grinning mischievously: "Why did you let go...?"

Since her body grew larger, she hasn't been able to cling to Lin Shu for a long time.

Having finally found an opportunity, she stretched out her arms with all her might, thrashing about on the bed like a little fat fish.

"..."

Lin Shu hesitated for a moment, then picked up the little chick and laid it across her lap, touching its forehead with her finger.

There must be a reason for the rapid advancement of the body tempering method.

Yu Sheng's distress was not feigned.

She curled up and gripped the young man's clothes tightly.

[Ninth Grade Core Formation. Mad Lion Blood Burning Technique: Great Success]

The notification popped up again.

Lin Shu was now certain of her suspicions.

Under his gaze.

That petite body is growing larger at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Her chubby arms gradually transformed into two slender arms, and her short legs became long and toned. Her magnificent feather robe billowed, and her beautiful plumage shimmered with crimson-gold patterns.

Her once sweet and adorable face was now so exquisitely beautiful that it seemed otherworldly.

With each breath, her eyelashes fluttered, and her flawless, porcelain-skinned face was utterly blemish-free.

Even her bare feet now had a pair of blue flowing cloud boots.

"Outrageous."

Lin Shu was suddenly speechless.

It is clear that Yu Sheng is already an adult.

She entered the Core Formation stage while sound asleep, even reaching the point where she could nourish herself.

Tsk, Lin Shu's mood was somewhat complicated. He mobilized his spiritual power, intending to send this young lady back to bed.

Just then.

Her brows gleamed with a spiritual light, probably because she had inherited too much knowledge and couldn't fully digest it all at once.

Her newly grown body suddenly deflated and quickly reverted to its previous petite size.

"Lin Shu, what's wrong with me?" Yu Sheng, still clutching the hem of her clothes, opened her eyes in a daze.

"..."

Lin Shu frowned slightly and found that the other party's aura was still at the Core Formation stage, but it was extremely chaotic.

It's somewhat similar to the state I was in when I was forcibly awakened in the dilapidated courtyard.

It will obviously take a long time to digest and fully absorb the inherited supernatural powers within those spiritual lights.

But even so...

He hesitated for a few moments, then said seriously, "You should have opened it."

Of course, I'm envious.

Lin Shu wasn't the type to resent the rich.

Regardless of whether Yu Sheng can help with the battle, at least this physique is strong enough.

From now on, I won't have to worry about going out to earn money through good deeds or bad deeds, only to find that my "Master" is gone when I come back.

Moreover, and more importantly, the little guy has come of age, which means he can now unleash the immortal energy of the Core Formation stage.

Once the inheritance is exhausted, the supernatural power will be learned.

I can also spend less merit to comprehend the Yu family's immortal techniques.