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

Spring is quiet, the cold wave has passed, and everywhere is covered in new green.

Jiangzhai, quiet room.

A small straw figure, about the size of a palm, lay quietly on the table.

With a well-proportioned body and a distinct skeleton, even the small limbs are precisely connected by bones, joints, fascia, and flesh, perfectly integrated. The internal organs in the center of the torso are also clearly distributed, each with a different texture.

Small but complete.

The five core organs are filled with five different high-quality materials of different colors and characteristics, corresponding to the lungs, liver, kidneys, heart, and spleen respectively, using the best varieties of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.

That was the "Five Elements and Five Organs Filling Method" that he had developed through repeated research and testing of various medical books in recent years.

He selected five high-quality materials with corresponding characteristics and manifested the flow of the five elements in the human body. He believed that if this step was done correctly, and the straw figure was modeled after the human body, then the straw figure created in the future would definitely have a more stable spiritual cycle than Xiao Jiangliu!

So that after transforming into a human, one wouldn't have to slowly learn to walk and speak, taking a long time to develop intelligence.

Swish swish.

Jiang Tu bent down and stood in front of the table, threading the needle with fluid movements. He carefully pinched the fine needle between his fingertips and made the final skin sutures at the ribs made of straw around the waist and abdomen of the straw figure.

The stitches are fine and even, and the stitches are very even. As the wrist is slightly lifted to finish, just before tying the knot—

hiss!

The straw rope thread slipped, and the stitches loosened a bit...! The previously perfect sewing now had a noticeable seam, and the thread was also roughly pulled out. Seeing this made one feel annoyed; even a flawless gem had a slight defect.

"well……!"

He slowly put the needle down, exhaled a long breath, and felt uneasy.

"Just a tiny bit more!"

He rubbed his aching forehead. He had been weaving for three days and two nights straight. He had finally reached the peak of his energy and spirit. The perfect straw doll in his mind was only one step away from completion. But he failed at the last step!

This was his 1079th attempt. He had come close to perfection in the last few attempts, but each time he was just one step short of finishing.

It wasn't a matter of skill; he had personally witnessed Ning'e's exquisite and perfect work and always tried to replicate her craftsmanship as much as possible. However, there was still a subtle difference between his own needlework and Ning'e's, which made him unsatisfied.

So far, all the work he's done on the skeleton, the filling in the body, the meridians and joints is fine, except for the skin finishing, which lacks a little bit of the delicate feel of a woman.

Suddenly, a thought struck him... Since he couldn't reel in the last thread, what if he let Ning'e do it?

This should still be within the effective range of the straw doll technique! The main body of the straw doll is entirely completed by the practitioner, and the initiation is also completed by the practitioner. Outsiders only participate in one small step of the process, which generally will not affect the final life-giving.

"Next time, I'll ask my wife for a favor, and the perfect straw doll will be complete!"

Just then, there was a soft knock at the door. Shirley pushed the door open and announced, "Master, the eldest master is here! He doesn't look too well; something urgent must be wrong!"

Jiang Tu closed the box and put away the half-finished straw figure: "Please come to the back room for a chat."

In fact, he already knew what Zhou was anxious about, since Wang Congyun's letter had passed through his hands before reaching Zhou's table.

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In the back room.

Zhou, the wealthy man, seemed hesitant, pacing back and forth in the room, deep in thought.

"Old Taishan".

"Alright! Let's skip the small talk..."

Seeing Jiang Tu enter, he immediately slammed the letter on the table and got straight to the point: "Good son-in-law, take a look at this letter! The newly appointed Daoist Tian Jun, Rong Yidao, is in charge of Yingfeng City! Daoist Xiao Wang specifically wrote to remind you of this... What do you think about this matter?"

Jiang Tu sat down opposite him, but did not answer immediately. He picked up the letter and looked at it carefully, pretending to be deep in thought.

He didn't know much about Rong Yidao, but he vaguely remembered that the name was mentioned in the sequence feedback record. He was a resident of the old county of Dajiang County... He was one of the farmers who were selected to join the Daoist sect along with Li Xiaobing in the early years, and one of the only two survivors among the original 37 people who joined the outer sect of the Daoist sect!

Among all the farmers, this was indeed the most old-fashioned. His cultivation skills might not be outstanding, but he naturally had an advantage in seniority. He happened to be at the crucial juncture when the Taoist sect shifted from killing to cultivating, just before the strange disaster in Dajiang County. He was a lucky one, a truly senior figure.

He vaguely remembered that at the beginning of the sequence event feedback, this person was also a simple, honest, diligent and down-to-earth person when he first awakened his innate wisdom. He had a deep reverence for the land and its people. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for him to awaken...

But now, listening to Wang Congyun's description, it has completely changed. Sure enough... a person who suddenly becomes rich can change his attitude drastically.

Awakening his wisdom, Su Hui became a person of high status. In addition, now that Daoist Tian Jun has received the Daoist decree and is scattered in all directions, his status surpasses that of the county magistrate and the city lord. He is surrounded by admirers and is naturally ambitious and has desires that have grown in the day.

Chen Cun from back then is a prime example!

"Taishan has been operating in Yingfeng City for many years. If other Taoist masters were to come and oversee things in the past, how would they have handled it?"

The wealthy Zhou didn't hide anything, casually saying, "All goods from merchant caravans that pass through the Daoist's hands must be given 20% of the net profit. During festivals, extra generous gifts and bribes are also required. This is mandatory! If they go through the channels of powerful figures like county magistrates or city lords, or encounter roadblocks, the profit is reduced to a maximum of 15%. It can't be passed on to the Daoist. This rule has been in place in the surrounding counties and towns of Yingfeng City for over a hundred years!"

"As for the newcomer, regardless of whether we have any business dealings or whether there will be any future connections, we must first send a generous gift as a stepping stone!"

"These Taoist priests consider themselves to be from prestigious and upright families and value their reputation. They are generally not too greedy and prefer to take things slowly and steadily. They may occasionally ask for bribes or favors, but they are relatively easy to deal with."

"However, as the old saying goes, people are not worried about scarcity but about inequality. All Taoist priests should be treated equally. It is never wrong to be overly polite. If we can find a Taoist priest who is familiar with the other party to introduce us to drinks, it will be easier to talk to each other once we are on good terms."

"Well, some seemingly aloof Taoist priests will return the gifts, so I'll have to find another way to send them back. I can't let them down."

Jiang Tu nodded slowly.

My father-in-law has settled down and cultivated his character over the years, but he hasn't lost any of his experience and skills. Having an elder in the family is truly a treasure.

"Taishan, since you already have a complete method for dealing with superiors and subordinates, I think it's best to follow the old ways. Treat it as a simple test to see what the other party's tactics are before making a response. There's no need to panic! If you have a familiar Taoist priest who can act as a go-between, that would be even better."

Zhou, the wealthy man, sighed again: "That's the trouble! All the Daoist masters I know in Yingfeng City have left, not a single one!"

"The days when Daoist Master Tian Jun was in charge of suppressing evil spirits seem to be gone forever. Now it's the new era of Daoist Master Tian Jun taking charge...! It seems I have to make a trip to Yingfeng City myself and serve this master well."

"Alas, business is tough these days. Not only do we have to guard against strange things everywhere, but interpersonal relationships are also a complex art."

"When we return this time, I think we should close down our business outside and focus on protecting the peace of our home... My dear son-in-law, why did all the Daoist priests suddenly leave? Such a large city as Yingfeng City doesn't even have a proper Daoist priest to guard it, instead letting a bunch of farmers run the place. Is this reasonable? I wonder what they're up to!"

Jiang Tu knew that most of these Taoists had been transferred to the Jiao Sha Ancient Forbidden Land. It seemed that the forbidden land did indeed hide a major secret, which made the Taoist sect spare no effort to mobilize all its forces.

However, he did not believe that the Taoist sect would delegate all local authority to the agricultural officials. He thought that it might just appear that they had withdrawn, but that there must be spies watching them all the time.

With no visible sentries left, there may be even more hidden ones!

"Mount Tai is a difficult journey, and this trip will likely involve considerable risks. You must be very careful on the way... You are getting on in years; would you like your son-in-law to accompany you?"

"No need. Ning'e will be back in a couple of days. Just stay home and wait for her. You and your husband have been apart for over a month already, so don't let me cause any trouble again! I can handle this!"

Jiang Tu didn't insist, only saying that he would have his guards accompany him, as he also missed Ning'e a little.

Yes, Ning'e promised to return home the day after tomorrow.

Since discussing business opportunities on the eve of the Lunar New Year, Jiang Tu and Zhou Ning'e have started a business selling anti-aging cosmetics together. On the surface, they still use the connections of the Zhou family's caravan and the Yingfeng City shop "Old Zhou's Shop" instead of starting from scratch. They share the profits and receive dividends from each other.

Currently, three products have been launched: moisturizing cream, anti-aging cream, and whitening mask. The raw materials are all mixed with a small amount of high-quality powdered medicinal herbs, which are not expensive, but the finished products are quite valuable, which is indeed a huge profit.

It's still sold in limited quantities every year, and once a batch is released, it's guaranteed to be snapped up immediately. It's currently the best-selling product among the wealthy and powerful families in Yingfeng City.

Even after bribing various parties and having the Zhou family take the lion's share of this bonus, it would still be more than the output of the Jiang family's thousand acres of fertile land.

The social hierarchy is: scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants. Although merchants are listed last, they are very profitable. Thanks to the Zhou family's connections and their efforts to manage relationships and ensure everyone gets a share of the profits, the business has been able to stay stable and avoid any other troubles.

But now that Master Tian Jun has arrived, the situation seems to have become more complicated.

In the first few trips, Jiang Tu accompanied Ning E to Yingfeng City. However, after more than four years, Jiang Tu realized that Ning E was very thorough in her work and could handle every aspect of business. Even if he went with her, he couldn't do much. So he continued to farm at home.

Ning'e wasn't the type to go out and travel much; at most, she would go on a business trip once or twice a year, and the trip would only last for a little over a month. The couple's relationship remained as loving and inseparable as ever.

Jiang Tu stood at the door, lost in thought, watching his father-in-law board the carriage.

We need to pay close attention to Rong Yidao's movements in Yingfeng City!

After the Insect Spirit Intelligence Network split up in the Agricultural Path, it was like he had lost an arm, losing most of his intelligence sources. He felt powerless to learn more, and perhaps he would have to rely on his father-in-law's channels to find out news about Yingfeng City...

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Three days later.

The main hall of the Jiang residence was filled with a table full of dishes.

Zhou Ning'e is back!

She was thinner than when she left, which made her tall figure and impressive bust stand out even more.

At this time, she was still in the most beautiful years of her life, showing no signs of change. At first glance, one could vaguely see the charming and innocent appearance of a young girl. She wore a lotus-colored dress and her hair was tied up with a silver hairpin. When she saw Jiang Tu, her eyes and brows were filled with endless charm and longing.

Cantaloupe and Snow Pear surrounded her, asking her all sorts of questions. She answered them with a smile and then took apart a few small trinkets to give to them.

After the meal, the pear and melon tactfully withdrew.

Jiang Tu led them into the underground farmland to see the high-quality seed industry they had cultivated.

"Was the journey smooth?"

"The goods have been shipped and the matter has been settled. Before leaving, those Taoist priests gave instructions that we can continue to use their names in Yingfeng City. It's clear that all the efforts over the years have paid off. I think the workers at Old Zhou's can take a break for a while this season."

Jiang Tu watched the elegant lady without interrupting. He noticed that Ning E seemed a little off during the meal, as if she had something on her mind.

However, Ning'e had no secrets from him and told him without him having to ask.

"The other day... something happened. That new manager, Daoist Tian Jun, Rong Yidao, came to our Old Zhou's shop! He said he wanted to buy some goods, but as soon as he came in, he asked all sorts of questions, just wanting to know about me. Later, he even came over and said—"

Her delicate brows furrowed, and she said with obvious disgust.

He said that the Taoist sect has a longevity pill that is priceless and cannot be bought with a thousand pieces of gold. It can extend my father's life. He said that as long as I am willing to share a bed with him for one night, he will give me one... He also told me not to be ungrateful and that it is my honor to be favored by such a Taoist master.

"I was so angry I laughed, but I thought I couldn't afford to offend such a petty person when I was out and about. So I said politely, 'Please respect yourself, sir. I already have a husband and we are very much in love... If you are here for Old Zhou's goods, we have everything you need. If you are here for nothing else, please take your leave.'"

"He came up and tried to pull me away, saying he liked women like me who already had husbands, but I was surrounded by guards."

"Seeing that he was truly bewitched, I stabbed him, 'Master Daoist, do you have no regard for the dignity of the Daoist sect, intending to commit robbery in broad daylight? If you dare to come forward again, I'll cut off your manhood! Don't forget that my Zhou family has more than just one Daoist master behind you!'"

"He was embarrassed by those words, and perhaps he had heard that my Zhou family had connections with many Taoist masters, so he didn't dare to linger and left in a huff."

"But the more I thought about it, the more upset I became, so I rushed back... How could the person in charge of this sect in Yingfeng City be such a despicable and scheming person...! Husband, I think I should stop doing business outside in the future. We can just give up making money."

"The winds have shifted in the land of Windward City!"

Jiang Tu listened quietly, his face calm and expressionless, but a cold thought gradually rose in his heart.

Thirty years have passed since he transmigrated to this world. He has always been calm and cautious in his dealings with others, kind to others, and uninvolved in external karma. But for the first time, he had the thought of killing.

"Yingfeng City... Rong Yidao, I was just wondering what identity I should use to spread my teachings, and here you are."

"Should I say you're incredibly lucky, or are you courting death?"