Starting with Taoist priests from Maoshan to cultivate immortality

She stepped forward and examined the cinnabar patterns on it closely.

"That's right, the golden patterns flow, embodying ultimate strength and yang, making it difficult for evil spirits to approach."

He Yingying affirmed.

She looked up at Jiang Yu, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Many elders in the sect were unable to refine pills of this caliber.

Jiang Yu was able to do it after only half an hour of learning.

This had a powerful impact on her understanding.

He Yingying guessed:

"Could he be a once-in-a-millennium alchemy spirit?"

Or perhaps, he was originally a master alchemist?

He was faking it all, deliberately trying to lure people in.

She glanced at Han Pengju, who stood there dumbfounded, and silently mourned for him.

"That's impossible!"

Han Pengju stared wide-eyed at the top-grade pills refined by Jiang Yu.

He was a discerning person and could naturally recognize the quality of the elixir.

At his age, even with painstaking research, it would be impossible for him to consistently refine pills of this quality.

"I have studied alchemy for decades and even possess the 'Azure Wood Spirit Body,' but I have only ever refined a few top-grade pills."

I've only ever seen a top-grade pill refined like this by the strongest genius of the Tianyi Sect.

That genius's power was astonishing; he was the most powerful genius in the history of the Tianyi Sect, and was directly promoted to 'Sect Master's Successor' in an exceptional manner.

"This person in front of me is unremarkable." He glanced at Jiang Yu's handsome face:

"Okay, this face is not bad."

His divine sense remained open, and Jiang Yu did not use any spiritual body or special fire control techniques.

As a second-tier alchemist, I have that much insight.

This makes it even more terrifying.

Jiang Yu refined the top-grade pill entirely based on his basic skills.

"He might be guessing."

Han Pengju couldn't help but think to himself, but he quickly dismissed the thought.

He knew he was deceiving himself.

There might be isolated cases of a lucky guess, but it's impossible for a whole batch to be lucky.

"No matter what, I must not give up."

They've staked everything on this; what if they lose these spiritual herbs?

"I'll be skinned alive by the enforcement elders of the Tianyi Sect!"

Han Pengju gritted his teeth and secretly vowed to defeat Jiang Yu.

He said with arrogance:

"In the end, he was just a first-level alchemist in the Qi Refining stage."

"If I go all out, I might be able to refine a top-grade elixir."

Although Laoshan knew nothing about alchemy, he knew he had made the right bet through the conversation with the others.

He clapped his hands excitedly and said:

"Brother Jiang is awesome!"

Then, Laoshu's face appeared before him, and Laoshan suddenly took a step back:

"What an ugly face."

Laoshu swung his peachwood staff and struck him hard on the head:

"How dare you speak to your father like that?"

The next moment, he smiled again, his face full of kindness.

Laoshan's body jerked violently: "No, something's completely wrong!"

He immediately tried to escape, but was caught by the Laoshu tree:

"Son, you've been gone for so many years, shouldn't you take care of your old father?"

"Didn't you say that we should address people by their official titles in front of outsiders?" Lao Shan said sternly, in a businesslike manner.

"Therefore, Vice Clan Chief, this is something I personally received and cannot be given to you!"

The tree struck him hard again:

"I set all the rules, and I'm in charge."

Laoshan looked miserable; his other eye had almost been blinded as well.

call……

Suddenly, a gust of wind swept by, and a huge black spirit boat floated down above them. Everyone looked up.

The flag of the Demon Suppression Division was hanging above, and a figure descended from the sky, accompanied by Duan Li, the third elder of the True Talisman Sect.

Zhou Zhitian laughed and said:

"Ha, Xiao Wu, I didn't expect you to have accomplished such a great feat in just a few days."

He had already observed the situation of the Ghost Realm Ruins from above.

Once again, without relying on the power of the Demon Suppression Bureau, a ghost realm was eliminated.

This is a real achievement for him.

Within a week, the two ghost realms were completely wiped out, and without causing any significant harm.

Perhaps he will be promoted to a higher position.

Wu Yun quickly stepped forward and said:

"It's all thanks to your excellent leadership."

Zhou Zhitian appreciated his humble attitude and patted him on the shoulder, saying:

"I sent you to Tianmen Mountain because I saw potential in you."

I knew I was right about you; you've accomplished such an extraordinary feat.

Wu Yun pouted and said, "It was clearly you who demoted me here."

"Hmph! Once I surpass you, I'll make sure you're permanently stationed at Tianmen Mountain."

Just as Zhou Zhitian was about to continue praising, he saw Jiang Yu standing to the side.

He looked surprised and said:

"What are you doing here, young friend Jiang?"

"Jiang Yu is here too?"

A resolute female voice rang out from the spirit boat, and Xie Qiyun and Zhang Tao jumped off.

She was dressed in a black outfit, with pigtails, and landed in a very cool pose.

Zhang Tao was slightly weaker and fell heavily to the ground after landing from the spirit boat.

Fortunately, he was fat enough that he bounced back and forth a couple of times to cushion the impact.

Jiang Yu smiled and said:

"Brother Sun, you've gotten even fatter in just a few days!"

Zhang Tao stood up, his lips pursed, and firmly denied it:

"What do you mean by getting fat? I'm just getting stronger, you wouldn't understand."

"Fine, go ahead and fool yourself!"

Jiang Yu glanced at it helplessly.

Xie Qiyun raised an eyebrow when he saw the three rather beautiful women beside Jiang Yu:

"Jiang Yu, you're quite lucky with women."

"Not bad." Jiang Yu touched his nose.

A fragrant breeze blew by, and Guan Xi leaned against Jiang Yu:

"What's your relationship with this person? Aren't you going to introduce them?"

Jiang Yu's mind was wandering.

Yingning pouted and pushed Guanxi away, baring her teeth.

Helpless, Guan Xi gave Jiang Yu a captivating look.

Jiang Yu secretly regretted it; if there weren't so many people here, it would definitely be...

"Get away from me, this is mine."

Pushing Guan Xi away, Ying Ning leaned against Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu shook his head; he was quite possessive of his food.

Xie Qiyun angrily turned her head away and punched Zhang Tao hard in the stomach.

Zhang Tao, unaware of what had happened, looked completely innocent.

He Yingying's eyes narrowed slightly when she saw Xie Qiyun:

"This dashing female warrior must be Xie Xiaoqi, the famous officer of the Demon Suppression Division."

I am He Yingying from Heming Mountain. Greetings.

Xie Qiyun's identity had already spread among the disciples of the six major sects.

Therefore, He Yingying greeted them immediately.

To her surprise, Jiang Yu and Xie Qiyun were so familiar with each other, and their relationship seemed to go beyond friendship.

"Thank you for your courtesy."

Xie Qiyun cupped his hands in greeting, pulled Yingning aside, and spoke to her.

Zhou Zhitian, looking puzzled, cast a questioning glance at Wu Yun:

Why didn't you mention that Jiang Xiaoyou was here?

Was breaking through the ghost realm your greatest achievement?

Everyone else's eyes also turned to Wu Yun.

"This..." Wu Yun was drenched in sweat, with beads of sweat constantly dripping from his face.

When he submitted the report, he concealed some information in order to improve his resume.

Jiang Yu smiled and said:

"Wu Xiaoqi did a really good job this time, leading his men to annihilate the evil spirits under the command of the Painted Skin Demon."

Wu Yun's face showed gratitude:

"Thanks, bro."

Jiang Yu continued:

"Although he didn't participate in the final battle against the Painted Skin Demon, his contribution was still significant."

Zhou Zhitian's eyes narrowed:

"Why didn't you reveal this important information?"

Sweat poured even more down Wu Yun's face as he hurriedly explained:

"I was hoping you would come so I could explain in detail."

"Actually, he just wanted to take credit for himself."

Jiang Yu whispered to himself.

Wu Yun blurted out:

"That's right! I've done such a great service, I'll definitely trample Zhou Zhitian under my feet and make him my subordinate. I'll make sure he's dead."

After saying that, he froze, then quickly pretended to be dumbfounded and said:

"Who was speaking just now?"

Zhou Zhitian grinned and pressed his face close to Wu Yun's:

"Xiao Wu, I never knew you had such lofty ambitions. I'd better work harder, or I'll be in trouble."

"no……"

Wu Yun was so frightened that his face turned ashen and he stammered.

Jiang Yu said:

He was speaking from the heart.

"Not bad." Wu Yun nodded, then realized what he meant and said:

"No, I will always be your subordinate."

"I hope so." Zhou Zhitian glanced at Wu Yun meaningfully, then grasped Jiang Yu's hand and said:

"Haha, young friend Jiang, congratulations on your great achievement this time. We'll have to hold another awards ceremony."

Jiang Yu humbly replied:

"It's all thanks to everyone."

Zhou Zhitian sighed:

"You are still so humble."

"Wait." Zhou Zhitian suddenly stopped, his eyes scanning up and down:

"How did your cultivation level break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining?"

Xie Qiyun and the others were equally astonished.

Zhao Teng asked curiously:

"With Brother Jiang's talent, advancing one level shouldn't be a big deal, right?"

Zhou Zhitian opened his mouth wide and said:

"Promote me?"

"When I saw him three days ago, he was only at the third level of Qi Refining?"

"What?"

Zhao Teng and the others' pupils shrank, and they looked at Jiang Yu as if he were a monster:

"What an terrifying leveling speed."

Jiang Yu smiled and said:

"It's not that exaggerated."

Qi Yun once said that even in this world, there are those who ascend to immortality in a single day, and in the Great Li Dynasty, there are geniuses who achieve Nascent Soul in a single day.

Zhou Zhitian shook his head:

"The first one you mentioned is a legend, the second one is indeed true, but that person only managed to do it because of the blessing of the Great Li Dynasty."

Your cultivation speed is definitely among the best in Guobei County.

Jiang Yu smiled and said:

"It was just a lucky encounter that led to my breakthrough."

Zhou Zhitian scanned Jiang Yu with his divine sense and said seriously:

"Don't joke around. Your cultivation is so stable. If we were to rely on luck, we should all be banging our heads against the wall to death."

Duan Li, the third elder of the True Talisman Sect, who always had a cold face, widened his eyes and said:

"A cultivator's cultivation level can indeed be rapidly improved through external forces such as rare and precious materials, but they will encounter inner demons, resulting in a strong backlash."

Even cultivators with a slightly higher cultivation level could tell.

"That's because I have accumulated merit."

Jiang Yu thought to himself.

However, this is his biggest secret, so naturally he can't reveal it.

He pretended to be stupid and said:

"I don't know, it just happened naturally."

Duan Li took a deep breath.

He smacked his lips and said:

"That's exactly what I wanted to say. Your incredible cultivation speed is very likely due to the favor of Heaven."

This is generally only done to those who have performed great deeds.

Considering Jiang Yu's habit of helping others and upholding justice, there is a high probability that he is the one who is right.

A smile appeared on Duan Li's lips:

"Fortunately, I was the first to meet him and took him into the True Talisman Sect."

"If it had been any later, and other sects found out, they would have fought tooth and nail to get their hands on it."

The more he thought about it, the luckier he felt about his decision.

Duan Li couldn't help but pull Jiang Yu's hand and say:

"We should hurry back to the True Talisman Sect and see the sect leader so that he can promote you to a true disciple."

Seeing this, Zhou Zhitian quickly grabbed Jiang Yu's other hand and said:

"Oh, it's not that urgent. Let's go back to the Demon Suppression Division first. I'll inform the captain and have him promote you to junior officer."

The two began to pull at each other again, reminiscent of when they first met Jiang Yu.

Jiang Yu looked helpless and said:

"Um, could we talk about this later?"

I have something important to do now.

"What's the matter?"

The two said in unison.

"Here you are."

Jiang Yu raised his head and pointed to the jade bottle filled with pills.

The two quickly approached and gently sniffed:

"This is a top-grade exorcism pill."

"This is good stuff!"

Only then did they notice Han Pengju, who was controlling the alchemy furnace.

Duan Li resumed his cold expression and said:

"So it was you. This guy's alchemy skills have improved a lot since I last saw him."

As elders of the six major sects, they all remembered each other.

Han Pengju kept a straight face and didn't want to reply.

Duan Li's expression grew even colder, and he said sarcastically:

"Hmph, you're not happy even when I praise you? I think you're the real 'ice face'."

He Yingying began to speak:

"Uncle Duan, this batch of pills wasn't made by Elder Han, but by Jiang Yu."

"Oh, it's Yingying. How is your master?"

Duan Li saw the woman's face clearly and smiled gently, a rare occurrence for him.

He and He Yingying's mentor were old acquaintances.

"Wait, you're saying Jiang Yu refined this batch of pills?"

Duan Li realized what was happening, pointed at the pill, and widened his eyes.

"good."

He Yingying nodded and said:

"Jiang Yu has an exceptional talent for alchemy, even comparable to Qian Ruyi."

Zhou Zhitian's jaw opened unconsciously:

"He is an awakened 'Spirit Cauldron Body,' an extremely rare existence in the entire Yanzhou."

This Qian Ruyi is the number one genius in the sect that Han Pengju just mentioned.

He is also recognized by Guobei County as the most powerful alchemy genius in nearly a century.

Not long ago, the capital of Yanzhou even sent people to recruit him.

He personally received them.

Duan Li's smile deepened:

"Haha, I've recruited such a great talent. People from other sects must be furious when they hear this."

If the disciples of the True Talisman Sect were to witness this scene, they would be astonished, for they had never seen Duan Li's expressions change so dramatically in decades.

Duan Li took out a high-grade communication talisman and said:

"I can't wait any longer, I'll have the sect leader come in person."

Zhou Zhitian also took out the communication stone to notify:

"Please summon He Yuntian, Captain of the Demon Suppression Division."

Jiang Yu shrugged helplessly.

"Let's talk about it after my match with Elder Han is over."

Duan Li and Zhou Zhitian looked puzzled, and Wu Yun quickly explained the bet between Jiang Yu and Han Pengju.

Zhou Zhitian said without any politeness:

"Your Tianyi Sect has gone too far. You actually took advantage of the chaos to rob these heroes who helped eliminate the Ghost Realm."

It seems I need to report this to the Guobei County government and hold you accountable.

Han Pengju's heart skipped a beat; the trouble he had caused was getting much bigger and bigger.