Treasure Gathering Immortal Furnace

Just as Crimson Eyebrows was about to host a banquet for the many cultivators present.

An old man stroked his beard and came out, saying, "Fellow Daoist Red Eyebrows, we are no ordinary people. We do not indulge in gluttony. We will simply entertain you with a banquet. If you need any help from us, please feel free to ask."

"I think so too. Master Red Eyebrows, just tell us straight, have you offended someone and need our help?" another cultivator asked.

Red Eyebrows smiled, waved his hand slowly, and said, "I never make enemies, so how could I have any? There is just one thing that I can't handle on my own, so I'm inviting all of you fellow Daoists to lend me a hand."

Upon hearing this, the group exchanged glances. If it wasn't about offending an enemy, what else could it be that required inviting more than twenty Foundation Establishment cultivators?

"Lu Fan, what is he going to do?" Ye Lingxi, sitting by the window in the room, asked curiously.

"I don't know, let's wait and see," Lu Fan shook his head.

"Since we are not enemies, then please speak frankly. If it is within our capabilities, we will certainly do our utmost to help!" the old cultivator said.

Red Eyebrows smiled and said, "Alright! Since you all are so straightforward, I will speak frankly. Two years ago, a Xuanling Corpse Demon was born in a cave outside Shiquan Town. This demon has been causing trouble and harming people within a thousand miles."

"My heart aches for all living beings, and I cannot bear to see the Great Yan Kingdom suffer such devastation. Therefore, I extend a broad invitation to all fellow Daoists to join me in slaying the demon!"

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Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped in surprise.

"A Mystic Corpse Demon? This thing, once born, is guaranteed to be at the late Core Formation stage! How could we Foundation Establishment cultivators possibly be a match for it!"

"Yes, Master, your lifespan was already short. Now that you've retired, you have a large wife and children. Why bother with these trivial matters?"

"Master, this Xuanling Corpse Demon is extremely difficult to deal with. I'm afraid I cannot assist you... Farewell!"

"Hey, Fellow Daoist Wang, don't go!" Red Eyebrows wanted to persuade him to stay.

However, the cultivator surnamed Wang simply released his flying sword and left.

As soon as one person left, a large group followed. After all, they had come because of their friendship with Chi Mei from years ago. Now that they learned that they were going to deal with the Xuanling Corpse Demon, they immediately backed out.

Moreover, Chi Mei's lifespan is nearing its end, and once this favor is given, it's unlikely to be taken back, so no one would be willing to take the risk.

Gradually, only seven or eight Foundation Establishment cultivators remained at the scene.

"Sigh..." Chi Mei looked at the seven or eight people in front of him and sighed helplessly.

"Master, it seems these fellow Daoists are not willing to lose their lives for the sake of the so-called masses."

"It's not their fault. We cultivators all prioritize our own interests. It's absolutely impossible for us to sacrifice our lives for others."

Although the few who remained did not leave, they all tried their best to persuade Chi Mei not to challenge the Xuanling Corpse Demon.

"Very well, since you fellow Daoists do not wish to take the risk with me, then I will not force you. If you wish to stay here, I will treat you as honored guests. If you wish to leave, I will not stop you," Red Eyebrows said, raising his hand slightly as he looked at the remaining seven or eight people.

After exchanging glances, the seven or eight people bowed respectfully to Red Eyebrows and then vanished in a flash...

Seeing this, Chi Mei shook his head and sighed bitterly, "Alas... once I leave the cultivation world, I really can't even maintain this little bit of human kindness."

"Patriarch, they've all left. Does that mean we can't kill the Xuanling Corpse Demon?" Li Xu asked.

"How can I possibly kill them? If I were to do it all by myself, it would be like a lamb being led into the tiger's den," Red Eyebrows slowly raised his hand.

"If I were to join the fight, could I possibly contend with that corpse demon?"

Just as Chi Mei was filled with sorrow and was about to give up, a cheerful voice suddenly rang out!

Lu Fan then led Ye Lingxi out of the guest room.

The sudden appearance of Lu Fan startled Chi Mei. After a closer look, he sensed the familiar aura and was overjoyed: "Is it Fellow Daoist Li?!"

"My name is Lu Fan. This Li Niu name is just an alias I used for caution," Lu Fan said slowly.

"Haha, it's alright!" Red Eyebrows slightly raised his hand, unconcerned. After observing Lu Fan's cultivation level for a moment, he said, "I, a Pseudo-Core Stage cultivator, can't even see through Fellow Daoist Lu's cultivation! Could it be that you've reached Core Formation?"

"I've managed to form my core by sheer luck," Lu Fan said with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist Lu is truly blessed with good fortune," Chi Mei exclaimed in amazement, then suddenly looked at Ye Lingxi, who was equally unfathomable to him, and asked, "And who is this?"

"This is my Daoist partner, Ye Lingxi. Back in Little Spirit Valley, I was the one who protected her on her path," Lu Fan said.

After figuring out the situation, Chi Mei couldn't stop smiling. He had originally given up hope on the Corpse-Slaying Demon.

But with Lu Fan's arrival, the situation changed drastically. After all, the two of them were Core Formation cultivators, and Lu Fan also had a Core Formation puppet in his possession.

Those were three Core Formation cultivators!

This is ten times better than finding that rabble of Foundation Establishment cultivators!

"I see. Junior Chimei greets Senior," Chimei hurriedly bowed to Ye Lingxi.

"You're too kind, Master. You and my husband are of equal generation. Just call me Fellow Daoist Ye," Ye Lingxi said.

"Haha, good, Fellow Daoist Lu, Fellow Daoist Ye, let's go to the inner hall for a chat!" Red Eyebrows was also quite happy and hurriedly led the two towards the inner hall.

Along the way, Lu Fan saw that there were many beautiful young women in their twenties and thirties in the courtyard, as well as some half-grown children playing in the yard. It seemed that these were all the result of the Red Eyebrows branching out and spreading.

"It seems that with more than ten years of hard work by the real person, the family has also flourished," Lu Fan said with a smile.

"Alas, I am ashamed. In the past ten years, I have married seven or eight concubines and had broods of sons and daughters, yet not one of them has any spiritual roots," Chi Mei said with a shake of his head and a sigh.

"This spirit is extremely rare and can't be rushed. Besides, doesn't the True Person still have twenty years of lifespan?" Lu Fan said casually.

Red Eyebrows smiled wryly and raised his hand, seemingly unwilling to discuss the matter further. He then asked, "By the way, Fellow Daoist Lu, what made you decide to come to Shiquan Town?"

Lu Fan then recounted how he and Ye Lingxi had traveled around, accidentally stumbled upon Shiquan Town, and then, by sheer coincidence, were brought there by his family's descendants.

"Haha, what a coincidence! It seems that fate also wants Fellow Daoist Lu to help me," Red Eyebrows laughed loudly.

The three then entered the inner hall.

After taking their seats, Lu Fan got straight to the point: "Master, we've known each other for quite some time now, so I'll be frank. Judging from your current state of seclusion, you probably wouldn't concern yourself with the affairs of the Xuanling Corpse Demon, so you likely have other plans, right?"

Upon hearing this, Chi Mei looked embarrassed and laughed, "Hehe, it seems that nothing can be hidden from Fellow Daoist Lu. I am indeed not here to save the world."

"What? What else about this Xuanling Corpse Demon can attract you?" Lu Fan asked.