Starting with Taoist priests from Maoshan to cultivate immortality

However, a complete set of alchemy techniques is extremely precious, and they are mostly the prized possessions of a sect or family.

It is extremely difficult to sell unless absolutely necessary.

Even the lowest level requires several thousand spirit stones.

Even if Jiang Yu were to risk his entire fortune, he might not be able to obtain the best-case scenario.

"We're still too poor," Jiang Yu sighed.

Now, spirit stones are needed in every aspect.

In particular, his special ability is "All Symbols Return to One".

After entering the mid-stage of Qi Refining, the power of this move became even stronger, and correspondingly, the number of talismans consumed also increased.

"In the end, talismans are just made of spirit stones."

Jiang Yu arrived outside the cave and first buried the bronze-colored cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist, I will kill the leader of the Peerless Sect for you and avenge you. Rest in peace!" Jiang Yu said solemnly.

He then coughed lightly and added in a low voice:

"If you become a vengeful ghost and return to life, be sure to look for that bastard, not me."

Jiang Yu burned incense and recited the Rebirth Mantra.

After reading it, he couldn't help but complain:

"I'm a respectable Taoist priest from Maoshan, specializing in exorcising ghosts and demons. How come I'm getting more and more skilled at this kind of ritual for the deceased?"

Afterwards, Jiang Yu returned to the cave to continue cultivating and consolidating his realm.

The next day, at the beginning of Chen Shi (7-9 AM).

Before Jiang Yu's eyes, three missions floated out from the Heavenly Mandate Treasure Talisman, arranged in order:

"Dangerous Mission [Catch the Demon and Exterminate Evil]: Slay the demon beast Fire-Tailed Rat."

"Intermediate Quest [Worldly Affairs]: Rescue the weasel and escort it back to the village."

"Daily Quest [Do a Good Deed]: Save the cultivator who was injured by the Firetail Rat."

Jiang Yu looked at the information above and said:

"I didn't expect that this time it would all be related to monsters, but this time the mission location was not given at all."

"Forget it, let's figure out how to climb up first."

Jiang Yu stepped out of the cave and looked at the steep cliff.

Reaching heights of several thousand meters, it's not an easy feat to climb.

Jiang Yu thought for a moment and decided to use the Binding Spirit Rope and the Thunder Pestle as fulcrums to move upward little by little.

This method was extremely effective, and after about two hours, he successfully returned to the top of Qingyue Cliff.

However, Jiang Yu did not rush up. He was worried that if the leader of the Wushuang Sect was still guarding the spot, it would be dangerous.

He deliberately moved a kilometer to the left to a relatively safe place.

After climbing up the cliff, Jiang Yu shook his sore arms and said:

"Fortunately, my physical strength improved considerably after I broke through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining, otherwise I would have been completely trapped at the bottom of the cliff."

Suddenly, a strange noise came from the woods. Jiang Yu instinctively hid behind a rock and peeked out to investigate.

Two disheveled figures emerged from the woods, looking utterly disheveled.

Jiang Yu took a look and recognized them as familiar faces: Lin Xiao and Ke Wu, disciples of the True Talisman Sect.

"How did those two end up together?" Jiang Yu asked, frowning.

Their fur and clothes were scorched by the flames, and their skin was covered in large welts from the burns.

They cried out and lay on the ground, panting heavily.

Lin Xiao struggled to his feet, kicked Ke Wu hard, and cursed:

"Didn't you say there was Fan Wu's treasure here?"

Where are you? There's nothing here, and I even ran into a bunch of monsters. I really want to kill you.

Ke Wu's face showed none of the previous obsequiousness; he retorted just as defiantly:

"You fake, do you really think you're Lin Xiao, one of the five great outer disciples of the True Talisman Sect?"

You're a fake!

Back in Tianmen Town Market, if I hadn't promoted you, would so many people have followed you?

If you really anger me, I'll fight to the death!

"You dare!"

Lin Xiao's mouth twisted into a savage grin as he reached for Ke Wu's neck.

"You think I'm afraid of you?"

Not to be outdone, Ke Wu also reached out and engaged in a fierce fight.

The two women fought like shrewish women in the street, showing absolutely no semblance of the dignity of cultivators.

Jiang Yu, who was below the cliff, saw the two of them and thought to himself:

"They've actually set their sights on Fan Wu's treasure, which belongs to me."

And this so-called outer disciple of the True Talisman Sect is indeed a fake.

While the two were locked in combat, another group of cultivators arrived here screaming in agony. They were in a sorry state, even crawling on all fours.

Behind them were two fiery red rats with sharp spikes on their backs, spewing flames from their mouths. One of the cultivators was engulfed in flames, turning into a fireball and howling as he rolled on the ground.

The other cultivators were even more terrified when they saw this.

Jiang Yu's eyes flickered:

"This must be the Firetail Rat. It's come to us so easily."

"Logically speaking, these people's lives and deaths have nothing to do with me, but in order to gain merit, I will take pity on you and save your lives," Jiang Yu murmured.

When the cultivators saw Lin Xiao ahead, they immediately felt as if they had seen a savior:

"Young Master Lin Xiao, help! Please help me get rid of these monsters!"

Lin Xiao's heart skipped a beat when he was called out:

What the hell am I good for?

However, Lin Xiao was extremely good at disguising himself. One moment he was fighting with Ke Wu, and the next he stood up with a righteous expression.

Seeing his appearance, Ke Wu whispered:

"You acted so well."

He also pretended to shout loudly:

"With Young Hero Lin Xiao here, everyone doesn't need to worry, he will handle everything."

Lin Xiao's lips twitched, and he cursed inwardly:

That bastard is putting him on the hot seat.

However, he knew very well that he should remain calm, especially in situations like this.

He exhaled softly, his expression serious, and said:

"Don't worry, with me here, two mere Firetail Rats are a piece of cake."

Inspired by Lin Xiao's confident demeanor, the cultivators all exclaimed:

"We are all in Lin Shaoxia's hands now. We will be eternally grateful and at his service."

Jiang Yu, standing below the cliff, raised an eyebrow. If he hadn't witnessed their disheveled state firsthand, he would have been completely fooled.

Provoked, the two fire-tailed rats spat out more than a dozen flaming swords, shooting them towards Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao's face turned pale, and he was sweating profusely.

Oh no, I'm going to die. Should I run away?

No, if I run away, my public image will be ruined.

We can only try our best.

Lin Xiao concentrated all his spiritual energy to form a circular shield, blocking the flaming longsword.

He said calmly:

"You think you can deal with me with such a paltry attack?"

In reality, he was terrified. He used all his spiritual energy to block the Firetail Rat's ordinary attack.

Seeing this, everyone else was "conquered" by Lin Xiao and shouted:

"Young Master Lin Xiao, you're amazing! You're our savior!"

Ke Wu also seemed somewhat dazed:

When did this imposter acquire such great abilities?

Seeing its attack blocked, the Firetail Rat roared in anger, its whole body bursting into flames, and it charged towards Lin Xiao like a fireball.

Lin Xiao was stunned, too frightened to move.

However, others saw this scene as Lin Xiao brimming with confidence, and their eyes filled with longing.

Although Jiang Yu wanted to continue watching the show, he knew that if they really died, he wouldn't be able to complete his mission.

"Sunfire Talisman, go!"

Two red talismans floated out from Jiang Yu's hand, spewing out a burst of scorching heat, causing a violent explosion.