Starting with Taoist priests from Maoshan to cultivate immortality

"Han Tianyi, you're not allowed to be rude to Brother Yu!"

Zhao Lei slammed his hand on the table, his face extremely grim.

He originally brought Jiang Yu here to expand his network and exchange information, but he didn't expect such unexpected complications.

This caused him to lose face.

Han Tianyi raised an eyebrow and glanced sideways, saying:

"Not only will I be rude today, I will also make him kneel down before me."

You'd better stay out of there and watch, or you'll end up the same way.

Zhao Lei looked at Jiang Yu, his eyes revealing apology:

"Brother Yu, it was my fault today, and I made you have a bad experience."

His forehead veins bulged as he glared at Han Tianyi:

"Hand him over to me; I'll teach him a lesson he won't forget today!"

Han Tianyi raised his head and sneered:

"Did a donkey kick your head?"

A mere Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator dares to be so arrogant in front of me.

You don't actually think you can rely on your own sect, do you?

"How can the Pan Shi Men, a mere sect of a dozen or so people, compare to my Silver Serpent Sect, which has over a hundred members?"

"Whether it's comparable or not, you try and see."

Zhao Lei suddenly overturned the table and swung his fist at Han Tianyi's face.

Han Tianyi scoffed, "Overestimating yourself."

With a gentle wave of his hand, he channeled his spiritual energy, and a two-meter-long spiritual snake lunged at Zhao Lei's neck.

Qin He's expression changed drastically, and he tried to stop him.

If things escalate and cause a conflict between the two sects, he can't afford the consequences.

Just as he was about to cast a spell to help Zhao Lei defend himself, a burst of azure-gold energy suddenly flashed around Zhao Lei.

The serpent of spiritual energy bit his neck, but didn't even leave a mark.

Zhao Lei's muscles bulged as he forcefully grabbed the giant snake's mouth and tore it apart.

"This is... the Azure Body!" the others exclaimed in shock.

In the world of cultivation, physical constitutions are divided into mortal bodies and spiritual bodies.

These cultivators, with their mortal bodies and spiritual roots of the five elements, cultivate slowly and encounter numerous bottlenecks.

Spiritual cultivators can cultivate at an extremely fast pace and awaken special supernatural abilities.

Upon their appearance, they would be recruited by the six major sects and cultivated as key talents.

None of them expected that Zhao Lei, who was usually quite unremarkable, would awaken a spiritual body.

Their attitude changed immediately, and they all cupped their hands and said:

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Zhao, on awakening your spiritual body! Your future path of cultivation is limitless!"

Then, they all frowned and looked at Han Tianyi:

"Fellow Daoist Han, you are extremely rude! You have disregarded the rules and attacked Fellow Daoist Zhao without permission. You should apologize immediately."

He was the one who started it!

Han Tianyi was internally cursing.

But now, their positions have been completely reversed.

Han Tianyi looked embarrassed and froze on the spot.

His eyes flickered as he pondered:

Or should we just kill him by force?

No, he has awakened his spiritual body. Once the Rock Sect finds out, they will definitely fight me to the death. At that time, even the sect may not be able to protect me.

Fine, I'll just have to hold back for now.

After a series of changes in his expression, Han Tianyi smiled and said:

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, it's all a misunderstanding. I made a mistake. Please forgive me."

Zhao Lei's expression was serious:

"If you were insulting me, I could forgive you once, but you dared to disrespect Brother Yu, and I absolutely cannot let you off easily!"

Jiang Yu has helped him and saved his life many times. Han Tianyi's words and actions just now directly touched his sore spot and are unforgivable.

Han Tianyi's expression shifted, and he turned to Jiang Yu, saying:

"Fellow Daoist, I was rude just now, please forgive me."

Jiang Yu didn't even glance at him once.

Han Tianyi's face flushed red, and he felt utterly humiliated.

Damn it, you won't listen to reason, so here we are, I'll fight you to the death!

Suddenly, the room door was pushed open.

Zhang Tao's obese figure appeared. Seeing Jiang Yu and Zhao Lei, he beamed and said:

"So you're here! I've been looking for you for ages."

The boss sent me to inform everyone that Captain He and Magistrate Deng have arrived, and the entire Demon Suppression Division is assembling to reward us.

After he finished speaking, he looked at the overturned table on the floor and realized that something was wrong in the room.

His gaze darkened.

"What happened?"

Zhao Lei recounted Han Tianyi's words and actions.

After hearing this, Zhang Tao stared coldly at the other party and said:

"Well, it seems you have a lot of opinions about us breaking through the Ghost Domain."

"Go on, I'm listening."

"Break through the ghost domain?" The others instantly grasped the key information.

Qin He, who knew Zhang Tao, stepped forward and said:

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, could it be that you and Xie Xiaoqi broke through the ghost realm in Li Family Town?"

Everyone knows that Zhang Tao is Xie Qiyun's lackey.

He naturally participated in yesterday's operation to eliminate the Ghost Domain.

They just didn't expect that Zhao Lei would also be involved.

"Wait!" Qin He's eyes flashed, and he guessed:

"So, that brilliant Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator was Fellow Daoist Zhao?"

Considering his apparent lapis lazuli physique, it is highly likely.

This means Zhao Lei has a bright future ahead of him.

The group exchanged glances, then approached Zhao Lei with fawning expressions.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhao, for saving the people from suffering! This is an unparalleled feat, a testament to your great virtue."

Han Tianyi's hands and feet were ice cold.

He offended the Demon Suppression Bureau and a rising star; his fate is certainly not good.

Zhao Lei shook his head repeatedly and said:

"Although I did awaken the Azure Gold Body in the Ghost Realm, the one who truly killed the Tree Demon and broke the Ghost Realm was Brother Yu."

He and I are like fireflies and the bright moon, completely incomparable.

"What? It's Fellow Daoist Jiang?"

No one could believe it.

Zhang Tao said:

"Indeed, later, Captain He of the Demon Suppression Division and Magistrate Deng will personally present Fellow Daoist Jiang with his reward."

Upon hearing this, Han Tian was drenched in sweat.

"I'm doomed! I've offended someone like that. If he retaliates, I'm dead for sure!"

He knelt down abruptly, kowtowing and begging for mercy:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, no, Grandpa Jiang!"

I was blind and spoke recklessly just now. Please just ignore me!

Jiang Yu gave him a cold glance:

"You didn't just speak rudely to me, you also tried to kill me."

Han Tianyi felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

However, the next second, Jiang Yu smiled slightly:

"However, I forgive you. I never hold grudges!"

"Thank you, Uncle Jiang."

Han Tianyi felt as if he had returned from hell to the mortal world, and he thanked them frantically.

"However," Jiang Yu changed the subject:

"If you just slandered Fellow Daoist Zhang Tao as a scoundrel and Xie Qiyun as a mere figurehead, I can't help you with that."

"I didn't say that!" Han Tianyi hurriedly shook his head in denial.

He was well aware of Xie Qiyun's violent methods.

"You said it!"

The others all said in unison.

Han Tianyi's mocking behavior had already displeased them.

Jiang Yu said to Zhang Tao:

"Besides that, Han Tianyi also tortured and killed several female medicine workers from the Illusion Medicine Workshop. I suggest you investigate this thoroughly."

Zhao Lei's chubby eyes widened as he said:

"Such a thing is true?"

"Besides suppressing demons and evil spirits, the Demon Suppression Division will absolutely not let villains like you go unpunished."

As he spoke, a pair of shackles appeared in his hand:

"On behalf of the Demon Suppression Division, I am taking you back for investigation. Cooperate obediently."

"No, he's talking nonsense!" Han Tian struggled, knocking the chains to the ground.

"Still dare to resist arrest?" Zhang Tao shouted, his eyes wide.

"Fellow Daoists, let's join forces and capture this thief!"

The others knew that Han Tianyi was finished, so they were naturally willing to give him face.

Besides, this would also win Jiang Yu's favor.

So, everyone rushed forward and knocked Han Tianyi off his feet.

Han Tianyi, who was originally arrogant and domineering, was now curled up on the ground like a stray dog.

"If you dare to resist arrest, we'll give you some special treatment."

Zhang Tao stepped forward with a cold smile and drove four foot-long iron spikes into Han Tianyi's collarbone.

"what!"

Han Tianyi screamed and fainted completely.

Zhang Tao chained him up and made as if to leave:

"Brother Jiang, we need to hurry. The captain and the brothers from the Demon Suppression Division are still waiting for us there."

Jiang Yu waved his hand:

"Wait a little longer."

Jiang Yu continued to communicate with the others.

Five minutes later, a golden light flashed before their eyes, and a line of small characters appeared:

Intermediate Quest [Worldly Affairs]:

Having participated in the cultivators' exchange meeting, one's cultivation has been completed.

Gain +10 Dao Power

Jiang Yu nodded in satisfaction:

"Alright, let's go."

Fellow Daoists, farewell.

Zhang Tao mentioned Han Tianyi as Jiang Yu left.

Qin He and the others looked at the mess in the room and still couldn't quite believe it.

Unexpectedly, the person they were just talking about was right among them, without them even realizing it.

Qin He slammed his hand on the table and cursed:

"It's all that bastard Han Tianyi's fault that we lost the opportunity to get to know Fellow Daoist Jiang Yu better."

This was the closest they had ever come to a genius like Jiang Yu; if they lost this opportunity, they would never have another.

If you can establish some friendship, you will benefit greatly from even a little guidance on your path of cultivation.

After Qin He reminded them, everyone suddenly realized:

"Damn it, that bastard Han Tianyi deserves to be torn to pieces!"

The more people thought about it, the angrier they became, and they all cursed him.

……

At the eastern end of the county town lies the Demon Suppression Division.

The gate was heavily guarded, with a black iron plaque hanging high and a mythical beast called Bi'an standing watch, exuding an invisible barrier of killing intent.

Jiang Yu stood at the doorway and exclaimed in admiration:

"That's really impressive!"

Then he had a question:

How did the evil spy get into such a desolate place?

He knew that the Heavenly Mandate Treasure Talisman's judgment was absolutely correct.

Zhang Tao stared at Ying Ning, who had returned to human form, and said with surprise:

"The Demon Suppression Division has magical artifacts to suppress demons, but I didn't expect Miss Yingning to be unaffected."

Yingning blinked, her brow furrowing slightly:

"I haven't done anything wrong, so why should I be affected?"

Zhang Tao was speechless and said:

"That's true."

He quickly said to Jiang Yu:

"Brother Jiang, let's go inside quickly."

On the high platform, two people sat in the main seat: Deng Tong, the magistrate of Guobei County, and He Yuntian, a captain of the Demon Suppression Division.

These two are truly powerful figures in Guobei County.

County Magistrate Deng Tong was a hunched old man. If he weren't wearing an official robe, people would definitely think he was an ordinary person walking down the street.

He Yuntian, a captain of the Demon Suppression Division, had a large dark circle under his eyes and was constantly yawning.

Deng Tong said meaningfully:

"Captain He, you have worked hard these past few days to capture the demon in Piaoxiang Garden."

"Those demons are indeed difficult to deal with." He Yuntian's face showed a hint of reminiscence as he took the initiative to invite them:

"Tonight, Mr. He is going back to fight them for another three hundred rounds."

Would Lord Deng like to come along?

Deng Tong shrank his neck:

"Captain He, don't say another word. If that tigress at home finds out, I'm finished."

He Yuntian whispered:

"Can't we go secretly?"

Lord Deng became even more frightened and almost fell off his stool:

"No, just thinking about it isn't enough."

He Yuntian shook his head. Who would have thought that a dignified county magistrate would be so afraid of his wife?

He's the best. He's all alone and has always been all about physical intimacy, not emotional connection.

Thinking of this, he felt a surge of excitement and shook his head, saying:

"Why hasn't that young man who broke through the ghost domain arrived yet?"

Lord Deng and I have important official business to attend to."

Zhou Zhitian jogged forward, his face full of eagerness, and said:

"My lords, I have already sent someone to fetch them."

Guest speaker Xie Qiyun said solemnly:

"Lord Deng, Captain He, Jiang Yu is the absolute hero in eliminating the Ghost Realm this time, and should be treated with respect."

"That's it, that's it!"

Deng Datong and He Yuntian treated Xie Qiyun with kindness and gentleness.

He Yuntian gave a thumbs up:

"My niece is right."

"Like father, like daughter. Your words remind me of your father's teachings to me."

Lord Deng stroked his beard and sighed:

"Commander Xie is a formidable figure in Yanzhou. If it weren't for him, wouldn't the demons and monsters in Yanzhou have rebelled against heaven?"

In Jiangzhou, which is right next to us, due to the mischief of demons and ghosts, even the prefect was held accountable and his entire family was executed.

Xie Qiyun frowned and said:

"Don't mention him. I'd rather prove my worth through my own abilities."

"That's right, that's right," He Yuntian said.

"My niece possesses the 'Prison Suppressor Body,' which is most compatible with the Demon Suppression Division's cultivation system. She's probably close to reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, isn't she?"

"How about I sponsor you a Foundation Establishment Pill?"

Xie Qiyun firmly shook his head:

"No need, I'll collect them myself."

"Young people really have ideas."

Lord Deng and He Yuntian exchanged a meaningful glance and shook their heads.

Zhang Tao, escorting Han Tianyi, rushed over with Jiang Yu and Zhao Lei.

Zhang Tao bowed and stepped forward:

"I am late because I was apprehending a criminal who raped and abused a girl to death. Please forgive me, sir."

Upon hearing that the perpetrator was a villain who had taken lives, Deng Tong's demeanor changed drastically.

"Hmph, take this scoundrel away. I'll interrogate him thoroughly and execute him in the autumn!"

He Yuntian was so angry that he jumped off the chair:

"What I hate most in my life is those who disrespect women."

Damn it, I'm spending money on this!

He grew angrier the more he thought about it, and then he put a few more Soul-Locking Nails into Han Tianyi's body.

Han Tianyi's veins bulged, and his screams echoed throughout the heavens and earth.

Jiang Yu was delighted and clapped his hands, saying:

"The two gentlemen truly hate evil as if it were their enemy."

Deng Datong looked at Jiang Yu:

"You're the little brother who killed the tree demon?"

He is indeed a handsome man, with the same air about me in my youth.

Zhou Zhitian patted Jiang Yu's shoulder heavily and said:

"Well done. Tonight I'll take you to Piaoxiang Courtyard to subdue demons and clear your meridians."

"Fragrance Courtyard?" Jiang Yu raised an eyebrow slightly.

Just hearing this name gets my blood pumping.

Zhang Tao said from the side:

I want to go too.

Then, they received a murderous glare from Xie Qiyun.

He Yuntian coughed lightly and said:

"Let's begin the awards ceremony."

"Lord Deng, would you like to say a few words first?"

Deng Tong straightened up and said:

"Okay, then I'll just say a few words briefly."

……

Half an hour later.

Deng Tong cleared his throat and said, "That's all I wanted to say."

The officials from the Demon Suppression Bureau below the stage were drowsy from listening, but when the speech ended, they immediately applauded wildly.

Deng Tong said with delight:

"Since you still want to hear more, I'll briefly continue for another half hour."

Everyone nearly fell over.

Lord Deng raised an eyebrow and said:

"Just kidding."

Everyone fell down.

He Yuntian stepped forward and said:

"I'd also like to say a few words."

The officials from the Demon Suppression Division below the stage looked worried, knowing they were about to endure another round of torture.

He Yuntian's gaze swept across the entire room, and he said solemnly:

"What Lord Deng just said is correct."

Now we will proceed with the awards ceremony.

He then quickly handed the storage bag containing the rewards to Jiang Yu and the others, and said:

"Disband!"

The officers of the Demon Suppression Bureau stood there dumbfounded:

That's way too fast!

He Yuntian smiled and said:

"If you think it's too slow, I'll have Lord Deng say a few more words, and let him speak slowly."

Deng Datong's eyes lit up, eager to try.

"My lord, there's no need!"

We're going to capture the evil spirits!

The officials from the Demon Suppression Bureau fled as if they were escaping a disaster.

At this moment, Wu Yun, a junior officer of the Demon Suppression Division, came to report:

"My lord, something terrible has happened! Two officers from the Demon Suppression Division have been killed by a demon."

……