Immortal Mystery Sequence: I Establish a Divine Duty for Heaven and Earth

When Qin Xian heard about the reconstruction of Dajiang County, a new area in the Forbidden Land, his heart skipped a beat.

She couldn't help but think of Dajiang County reduced to ashes, her husband buried in the ruins, and the countless familiar faces amidst the raging fire that night... The people who had worked with her in the fields, the people who had greeted her with smiles at the tea stalls, were all gone.

She thought that Dajiang County would always be like that, turned into a dead land that could no longer support crops or be inhabited.

But the eerie aura dissipated? The earth spirit came back to life!

Under the newly reborn earth, whose flesh and blood are buried? How many innocent souls have perished unjustly?

"I never imagined... that the death of a farmer could purify the earth." She murmured silently, her heart surging with emotion. "We insignificant farmers have become the nemesis of these strange creatures that even the Daoist masters are helpless against... Who could believe such a thing?"

A mix of emotions welled up inside her.

There was amazement, shock, and even a fleeting moment of anticipation and longing.

After all, it's hard to leave one's homeland. It's the place where she was born and raised, where all her relatives and husband are buried, their remains gone! If only she could go back and see it, even just for a glimpse of that land where crops have grown again…

No! Absolutely not!

She took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed her impulse.

Qin Tiehan suddenly stopped speaking, looked around again, as if someone was still spying on him across the desolate lake and reeds. Fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, and his Adam's apple bobbed up and down.

Gudong.

He hesitated for a long time before speaking again.

"More than half a year ago, the new county of Dajiang was officially established, and 30,000 mu of fertile land was recovered, as well as dozens of mu of high-quality land. The Taoist sect released the news to the public, but did not reveal the secret of the flesh and blood of the agricultural cultivators. It only said that the forbidden land that had been occupied for many years had been purified by Taoist magic and returned to the jurisdiction of the Taoist sect."

"The news sent shockwaves through the entire Jiangzhou!"

Qin Xian could imagine the scene.

The people spread the news excitedly, and every household applauded with joy.

For thousands of years, the forbidden lands and strange places have been expanding, and monsters have been running rampant, causing people to be filled with fear. Suddenly, news came that the lost lands had been recovered. Who would not be excited?

"We farmers who participated in the reclamation and construction of the city were praised like heroes, and people would give us a thumbs up when we walked down the street." Qin Tiehan smiled wryly, "We were so happy back then."

"And then?"

"Later, Master Li Xiaobing personally announced an important message—all farmers who have awakened their innate wisdom can decide for themselves whether to stay or leave! Those who want to leave can return to their hometowns, while those who wish to stay can reside permanently in Dajiang New County as county residents and join the outer sect to receive cultivation from the Taoist sect."

Qin Xian's brows twitched. He had made his own decision to stay or leave. This seemed like good news.

But something still feels off...

"Most people chose to stay, but our group of over a hundred people were more cautious. They felt that there was no such thing as a free lunch, and they were also nostalgic and wanted to go back to their hometowns. So they quickly packed their bags and were ready to leave at any time."

That night, a farmer secretly approached us and told us not to leave, that staying in the Taoist sect was the only way out, that the sect had a bright future ahead of it. We didn't listen to him... but maybe we really should have listened to him!

"Later, people from the Taoist sect came and offered to escort us on our journey. We were actually quite happy, thinking that the Taoist sect was truly benevolent, having even arranged the route to prevent us from encountering any strange attacks along the way, and even escorting us all the way back home!"

"As a result... they led us to an ancient, forbidden area shrouded in eeriness on the border of Jiangzhou, and then, the Taoist priests suddenly made their move!"

"I watched helplessly as people around me fell one by one; there was no way to escape it!"

In that instant, Qin Xian's face turned completely bloodless!

Qin Tiehan's lips trembled, his face was deathly pale, and he was drenched in sweat: "We just realized that the Daoist sect won't let anyone leave! They're keeping the secret of the agricultural path's blood and flesh purifying the earth a secret from everyone. Anyone who finds out won't survive... Those who are willing to stay and obey can continue to be 'farmers,' Daoist 'farmers.'"

"Those who do not wish to stay and want to leave, take them to a mysterious place and transform them into nourishment for the earth."

Qin Xian frowned deeply, becoming increasingly nervous as he listened.

"We only figured these things out slowly after someone pointed them out to us..." Qin Tiehan belatedly shrank back in fear, "What the Daoist sect wants to raise are farmers they can completely control... Those of us who are eager to break free from their control are just restless livestock to them, to be killed and eaten!"

massacre!

A random massacre targeting cultivators of the agricultural path!

Qin Xian closed his eyes.

She recalled the strange disaster in Dajiang County years ago, and the mysterious deaths of the agricultural cultivators. Over the years, she had actually wondered if those sudden deaths and massacres were really just strange occurrences.

What astonishing secret lies behind this?

However, according to the rumors circulating outside, Taoism is always the great and righteous guardian, always on the side of the people, leaving her no choice but to believe it... But now Qin Tiehan's words have torn away the fig leaf of Taoism, completely exposing the scheming behind it!

Those who can control the income from farming are cultivated by the Taoist sect; those who cannot are taken to treacherous lands to purify the earth with their blood and flesh.

Farmers are regarded as livestock feed, bargaining chips that can be harvested. Whoever controls more "farmers" controls the unique ability to reclaim lost territory on the Immortal Realm, and can seize greater power and influence within the Taoist system!

The path of cultivation, which seems to have a promising future, has become a source of waste due to its unique nature!

It's terrifying to think about!

"And then..." Qin Xian's voice was a little hoarse, "How did you survive?"

Qin Tiehan's body suddenly shrank, and he lowered his eyes, looking somewhat dazed as if he had just survived a disaster.

"The person who slit my throat that day... was Master Wang."

Qin Xian's breath hitched.

"I was really scared at the time. I still remember the feeling of the knife cutting through my flesh, the blood spurting out, and the moment when everything went black... I thought I was going to die! But when I woke up again, I found myself in an underground base."

"There were dozens of other people with me, all half-dead. We were pulled out of a pile of corpses by Master Wang!"

"Master Wang drained a large amount of blood from each of us, letting it seep into the ground to nourish the earth, creating the illusion that we were all dead... In that situation, only those with strong constitutions could survive!"

"It took me almost half a year to recover. During this time, Master Wang was secretly observing us."

"Only reliable and trustworthy people can be brought here. As for those who are unreliable... Master Wang didn't say where they went, but I know they most likely won't survive."

"Master Wang is not the kind of person who does good deeds indiscriminately! He only saves those who deserve to be saved, and only those who can be relied upon in critical moments. Otherwise, sooner or later someone will betray him, and sooner or later someone will expose his secret of saving people behind the back of the Taoist sect. Then he will be the one who gets burned."

He was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "I think Master Wang did the right thing... In this world, human life is too cheap! Some people only cause trouble when they are alive, and death is a relief."

silence.

A long silence.

A lake breeze blew from afar, passing through the reeds, and despite it being summer, the air felt chilly.

Qin Xian stood up, her legs a little weak, and she held onto the tree trunk for a while before she could steady herself.

Only now did she truly understand what it meant for Wang Congyun to save her and Xiao Tuyun back then. It wasn't just about saving a few lives; it was about tearing open a breach in the Daoist sect right under their noses, leaving a crucial glimmer of hope and a spark for the agricultural path!

The fact that Master Wang secretly rescued seventeen people this time is a good sign.

This may only be the first batch; Master Wang will likely save as many more people who have undergone trials as possible, thus expanding the Qin family.

She didn't dare hope that one day the Qin family could contend with the towering giants of the Daoist sect; she only hoped for the slightest chance of survival...

"Three days later," Qin Xian seemed to have made up his mind, and suddenly turned to look at Qin Tiehan, "Those of you who are willing to learn, come to the lakeside to find me. I will pass on more agricultural experience to you and help you in your cultivation."

Qin Tiehan was stunned.

"Since you've survived, live well, live a decent life, and don't let Master Wang's efforts be in vain!"

Qin Tiehan's eyes reddened, and he suddenly knelt down with a thud.

"Yes! I, Qin Tiehan, pay my respects to the Patriarch! From this day forward, we are all members of the Qin family and will obey the Patriarch!"

In the distance, the sounds of repairs echoed from the western marshland: hoes fell to the ground, wood was hammered, and people chatted in hushed tones—a scene brimming with life.

Qin Xian stood by the lake, looking at the wasteland where people had reappeared, and remained silent for a long time.

……

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South of Jiangzhou, in Xiaopei County.

Huai Shu Village, Jiang Family Courtyard.

Years have passed, and the Jiang family courtyard has grown considerably. The five courtyards are now progressively larger, with covered walkways, blue bricks and gray tiles, and interconnected corridors.

The courtyard wall has been expanded three times, and there are now more than 500 mu of fertile land outside the courtyard, including 200 mu of grain and 100 mu of vegetables. The rest is used for crop rotation and fallow. There are more than 20 cattle and more than 100 sheep. There are more than 25 servants and more than 100 employed farmers. It has the appearance of a large family.

The afternoon sun was shining brightly, and the surface of the fishpond shimmered.

Zhou Ning'e sat on a stone bench by the pond, scattering fish food into the water. Xianggua and Xueli squatted on either side of her feet, chattering and laughing as they pointed at the koi carp vying for food in the water.

Jiang Tu leaned back on the bench, half-closing his eyes as he looked at the three of them, master and servant.

Four years have passed in the blink of an eye. Zhou Ning'e has grown into a beautiful young woman. The girlishness in her eyes has faded, and she has gained a more mature and charming demeanor. She occasionally turns back to smile at Jiang Tu, but does not urge him to come over. They just do their own thing, which gives off a relaxed afternoon vibe.

Jiang Tu appeared to be taking a nap, but his consciousness had already sunk into Jin Ce's mind—

"Agricultural Road Sequence"

Serial Number: 01

Current evolutionary progress: Rank 8 - "Tian Jun"

Total number of cultivators in this sequence: 429

"Influence level of this sequence: lv1.4 (achieving success in both overt and covert paths)"

"Harvested Causal Value: 1984"

429 monks!

Influence level has been surpassed by 1, successfully obtaining the 2nd blessing slot!

Including his original surplus, the causal value has exceeded two thousand, which is the largest sum he has accumulated over the years.

At this moment, Jiang Tu's face showed no excitement, only solemnity. He knew what this bountiful harvest meant.

Four hundred farmers in Dajiang New County and dozens of members of the Qin family in Qingshan Lake, two intertwined lines of investigation, jointly supported the significant increase in the total number of people in the sequence. But behind this growth was a bloody network that had spread throughout Jiangzhou, slowly tightening its grip.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Tonight, right tonight, the third evolution will begin!