Immortal Demonic Path

Chapter 42, of course, is about inviting you on your way.

Li Changsheng sorted out his thoughts and concluded that Niu Wendao had used the poison of the Moon Gazing Demon King to poison Mo Xuanming.

"I've never heard of any connection between Niu Wendao and the Moon Gazing Demon King," Li Changsheng said, frowning. "There might be something more to this."

"We need to find Niu and ask him for details first."

Liu Qingyue pondered for a moment and said, "Qingxuan Cave Heaven is willing to give Niu Wendao a chance to clarify things."

"Qingxuan Cave Heaven? Lingxu Cave Heaven, Shuiyue Cave Heaven, they probably won't allow him to clarify."

Li Changsheng pondered, "Perhaps I've figured it out."

"What have you figured out?" Liu Qingyue asked.

"In the competition among the three factions, Changchun took the initiative to propose that the winner become the senior disciple."

Niu Wendao has been locked in a fierce battle with Changchun, and Changchun's initiative to bring it up already indicates a problem.

Li Changsheng pondered, "That calf is still young and simple-minded. Even if he knows it's a trap, he'll still want to try it."

"Changchun?" Liu Qingyue asked upon hearing this, "Could it be that he contacted the Moon Gazing Demon King to frame us?"

"I don't know the specifics," Li Changsheng shook his head, then paused and said, "I hope you can keep my meeting with Niu Wendao a secret."

Liu Qingyue nodded: "I understand. If Niu Wendao comes looking for you, you must contact me. Qingxuan Cave Heaven has no ill intentions."

"If I have the opportunity, I will convey your message," Li Changsheng said calmly.

  

Liu Qingyue got up and left, returning to Qingliu Courtyard.

After closing the blacksmith's shop door, Li Changsheng fell into deep thought.

If Changchun really colluded with the Moon-Gazing Demon King, then Niu Wendao is in real trouble.

They were originally a demon race, and everyone was still angry because Wangyue had just caused a great disturbance.

Changchun will definitely take this opportunity to spread the word, leaving no place for Niu Wendao to hide in the three factions and Zhongyang City.

"Fortunately, I reminded Niu Wendao beforehand to prepare a way to save his life; otherwise, he might not have made it this time."

Li Changsheng sighed softly.

It's better that you're gone. Don't come back. The human world isn't suitable for this calf.

He is too young; even if he is gifted, his mind is clearly not fully developed.

He sat down cross-legged and continued his secluded cultivation.

When evening came, Nie Qiu arrived.

They opened the door and welcomed Nie Qiu inside.

"Senior brother," Li Changsheng greeted him with a bow.

Nie Qiu sighed, "Niu Wendao has run into trouble. I wonder if you've heard?"

"I've heard about it," Li Changsheng said calmly.

"You're not flustered at all?" Nie Qiu asked in surprise.

"Why panic? I haven't seen him since he left the artifact cultivation center," Li Changsheng said. "Even if they're looking for trouble, they should at least come up with a good excuse."

"That being said, they will do everything in their power to find Niu Wendao."

Nie Qiu said in a deep voice, "Niu Wendao's talent is too strong. If we let him go out, he will surely take revenge on Lingxu Cave Heaven if he achieves success in his cultivation one day."

Li Changsheng fell silent.

"Don't go back to the artifact vein for now; this is a Five Elements Escape Technique Token."

Nie Qiu took out a golden token and handed it to Li Changsheng: "A low-grade Foundation Establishment magic artifact. It won't be able to hold you in the early Foundation Establishment stage."

"Thank you, Senior Brother." Li Changsheng accepted the token, bowed, and said, "I will always remember your kindness, Senior Brother."

"Alright, I'm leaving now. If everything is stable and you are not affected, I will come back to pick you up and take you back to the Qi Meridian."

After Nie Qiu finished speaking, he took out some more coins: "These Daqian coins are for your livelihood. If someone at the Foundation Establishment stage really makes things difficult for you, then leave. Go as far away as possible."

"I understand, Changsheng." Li Changsheng bowed again in thanks.

Nie Qiu left, and Li Changsheng fell into deep thought. There was really no reason for him to come looking for Nie Qiu.

After all, since he left the artifact cultivation center, he had never openly contacted Niu Wendao again, and only Liu Qingyue and the other two knew about it.

Unless, someone is deliberately targeting me!

"First, burrow underground and cultivate there. If anything unexpected happens, leave immediately."

Li Changsheng took the Five Elements Escape Technique Token and went underground to cultivate in seclusion.

He continued to practice the Lingxu Xuan Gong as usual, refining his Qi and body.

The next day, Li Changsheng discovered that his blacksmith shop was being watched.

Fortunately, they were all at the Qi Refining Realm and couldn't detect him.

These people searched the blacksmith's shop several times, but couldn't find him, so they left, suspecting he had run away.

Li Changsheng ignored him and focused on his seclusion underground.

The next day, people still came, and at night someone was secretly watching them.

And Li Changsheng actually knew this person: Han Jiuyuan!

Sure enough, no one would have thought of him if no one was targeting him. When did he and Niu Wendao first cross paths?

Li Changsheng only glanced at it before continuing his cultivation.

There's still plenty of blood and flesh to nourish us; we'll deal with that after we've digested it.

Time passed in cultivation, and in the blink of an eye, half a month had gone by.

Li Changsheng's physique had reached its limit; he still had some nutrients left from his flesh and blood.

He glanced at the person hiding in the shadows. This Han Jiuyuan was really patient, coming every night.

"It's been half a month, and they're still watching this place. This proves they still haven't caught Niu Wendao."

After a moment's thought, Li Changsheng silently approached Han Jiuyuan and activated the illusion array.

Ripples spread through the void. Han Jiuyuan, looking dazed, suddenly turned around, his expression changing as he respectfully asked, "Senior Brother Changchun, what brings you here?"

"Still no movement?" Li Changsheng asked calmly.

"No," Han Jiuyuan said in a low voice.

"Perhaps Li Changsheng has already left and is no longer here," Li Changsheng said.

Han Jiuyuan replied, "Senior brother, we don't know where to look for him now. I feel that Li Changsheng might really be related to Niu Wendao. Give me some more time. No one saw him leave the blacksmith shop. I don't believe he just disappeared into thin air."

"If you want to leave, there are plenty of ways," Li Changsheng said coldly. "What's the point of waiting here? Wang Yue is pressing us harder and harder."

As expected, it was Han Jiuyuan's idea all by himself.

"Gazing at the moon? What do you mean by gazing at the moon?" Han Jiuyuan looked completely bewildered.

Li Changsheng frowned and said, "It's nothing, come with me."

After saying that, he took Han Jiuyuan and disappeared underground.

Upon reaching the depths of the earth, Han Jiuyuan asked in confusion, "Senior brother, what are we doing here?"

"Of course, please go on your way." Li Changsheng smiled slightly, and a flash of sword light appeared, tearing Han Jiuyuan's throat apart.

Han Jiuyuan stared at him in disbelief, unable to understand why his senior brother Changchun wanted to kill him until his death.

Li Changsheng skillfully devoured the essence of flesh and blood, and scavenged his storage bag. This guy was really rich; he actually had eight bottles of high-grade Qi Refining Pills, five bottles of high-grade Qi Restoration Pills, and some healing pills and detoxification pills.

"I wonder if it's because Han Jiuyuan can't get in touch with him, or if Changchun and Wangyue have no contact?" Li Changsheng pondered.

He then shook his head and went to the Green Willow Courtyard.

Liu Qingyue and Kong Zhao were meditating cross-legged, while Old Master Liu was enjoying the cool air in the courtyard.

Seeing him emerge from underground, Liu Qingyue quickly greeted him: "Fellow Daoist Changsheng, is there any news about Niu Daodao?"

"No, my blacksmith shop is constantly being watched. Even if Niu Wendao wanted to find me, he wouldn't dare to show himself," Li Changsheng said.

"You want us to distract them for you?" Kong Zhao asked.

"That's right, you also need to show some sincerity. For example, Niu Wendao is definitely being hunted down right now, but you have no news about him?" Li Changsheng asked.

"Niu Wendao has appeared several times. Lingxu Cave Heaven, Wangyue Demon King, and Shuiyue Cave Heaven are all hunting him down."

Liu Qingyue said, "The fact that Lingxu Cave Heaven can always be found ahead of time must mean that they have used some method on him to track him down."

Kong Zhao continued, "But don't worry, we've already sent out the message. I believe Niu Wendao will realize the problem and abandon everything he has."

"Lingxu Cave Heaven has set up a scheme. I even sensed someone watching me before. Isn't this a waste of effort?" Li Changsheng asked, puzzled.

"Since they couldn't catch Niu Wendao, they naturally had to keep a close eye on the people Niu Wendao had been in contact with."

Liu Qingyue said, "You're lucky. As far as we know, Elder Bai Yuquan can't even leave the sect now."

These people really went to great lengths to find the answer to Niu Wen.

(End of this chapter)