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

Jiangzhai, quiet room.

Jiang Tu sat comfortably, the sky outside the window was just beginning to lighten, with a few scattered stars hanging lonely in the sky.

His mind was racing, reviewing tonight's murder plot.

The first attempt yielded remarkable results!

Killing Rong with a single strike yielded over 300 cultivation points, equivalent to at least two years of arduous training!

The three straw men also each received a boost.

The Earthwalker is noticeably more intelligent than before, and his eyes are no longer so empty. If he doesn't show his face too often when impersonating Rong Yidao, he shouldn't be exposed. At least he doesn't stumble over his words like before.

With the help of the Myriad Grass Man in charge of coordination and cooperation, things should be more stable.

The Myriad Manifestations Straw Man itself has also improved, and its control range has expanded from 300 li to 400 li. Previously, the distance from home to Yingfeng City was almost at the limit of the control range, but now there is more room for control.

The intelligent straw doll... has changed the least. Apart from growing a little taller, it doesn't seem to have changed much. However, it has aroused some of Jiang Tu's imagination. If it can continue to grow, will it turn into a complete replica of Xiao Tu Yun?

Tu Yun seems to have grown into a young lady now, graceful and elegant with a touch of quiet composure. It would be a delightful transformation if she could evolve from a little demon into a young woman.

What he cared about most was the underlying law of the sequence that had been accidentally verified in practice—the immortality of cultivation! The feedback process of killing made him think of the reverse inheritance method mentioned by Luo Jin's illusory figure.

The transmission of knowledge from master to disciple is a positive inheritance, while the return of cultivation after death is a reverse inheritance. Now, thanks to the immortality of cultivation, not only should there be a reward for the death of a master and disciple, but all cultivators of the same order should be able to receive a reward.

That's a question worth pondering!

If cultivators of the agricultural path can kill each other to steal cultivation points, wouldn't some ill-intentioned individuals completely distort this path? Instead of diligently cultivating and spreading knowledge, they would rely on killing their fellow cultivators to advance?

The cultivation path of agriculture is based on farming, rooted in the earth, and sustained by the bonds and inheritance. If someone were to betray the original intention of the sequence and take a crooked path, what changes would occur? He dared not even think about it, but he guessed it would bring extremely bad consequences!

I just hope the sequence never goes this way...

Thinking about it!

After quickly handling the aftermath and confirming that no problems remained, he got up and planned to rest.

Before leaving the quiet room, he suddenly paused, a new idea popping into his head, a sudden inspiration.

If cultivators of the same order can gain cultivation feedback by killing each other, what happens when other cultivators kill agricultural cultivators? Where did the cultivation of those farmers who were initially chosen by the Daoist sect and died the first batch go? Did it flow to the land of the Daoist sect, or did it flow to certain Daoist masters?

Judging from Wang Congyun's situation, Daoist cultivation and agricultural cultivation should not be able to coexist, but are there really no connection between the two...?

In a daze, he recalled Wang Congyun's instructions from more than ten years ago.

Never believe in Taoist internal energy, and especially never let them transfer energy to you to heal your injuries.

There is no doubt that there is something wrong with the Taoist internal energy!

Could Taoist cultivators gain unknown benefits from killing peasant cultivators?

He doesn't know.

Back then, he only felt that there was deception within the Taoist sect and that the cultivation had changed. Now, considering the "immortality of cultivation" in the sequence, he felt that the problem might not be so simple, which made him more and more interested in the cultivation of the Taoist sect.

What kind of path do the Daoist sects of the Ten Eastern Continents cultivate? When will the answer be revealed?

Is it in evolution, or in reality?

Jiang Tu returned to his bedroom.

As dawn broke, a line of bluish-white appeared on the horizon.

Zhou Ning'e spent a sleepless night, leaning against the headboard, deep in thought with a tense expression. Even though she was usually calm, she was still somewhat flustered when she suddenly heard that her husband had gone out to kill someone. Suddenly, she heard footsteps and looked up. She saw that Jiang Tu had returned safely and breathed a sigh of relief.

She leaned closer to examine him closely, and only felt slightly relieved when she saw that her husband had no injuries whatsoever.

"My lord... I know you always plan carefully and don't act rashly, but I'm still very nervous. You returned so quickly; did everything go smoothly, or did you sense something amiss in Yingfeng City and retreat in time?"

She wasn't the type to ask a lot of questions, and over the years of marriage she had developed the habit of never pressing for answers.

But tonight is a very important night, so she has no choice but to ask.

"What do you think, my wife?"

"I believe that my husband's character far surpasses that vile villain. No, even comparing my husband to that scoundrel is an insult to him... Judging by his character, perhaps it's a good match...?"

Jiang Tu didn't answer directly, but smiled faintly and said, "In a few days, go and tell Old Master that the Yingfeng City trade route can continue... The Zhuyan Cosmetics business is booming, how can we give up halfway? However, from now on, Old Zhou's company will have to hand over 30% of its net profit to Rong Yidao every month to grease palms and maintain good relationships. Rong Yidao is insatiably greedy, this is the proper tribute, so as not to arouse suspicion from outsiders. What do you think, my lady?"

Ok?

So, did it work out or not? Husband, are you... implying something?

Zhou Ning'e blinked, carefully considering the words, and then she understood...

The fact that Xiao Jiangliu hasn't returned means the plan to kill him and substitute him for someone else has succeeded! It seems my husband has become the true head of agriculture in Yingfeng City!

A sudden enlightenment dawns, and with a single thought, the world expands!

As she pondered, her love for her husband grew even stronger.

She was always a content person, and all she ever wanted was a good husband. Her husband, who had never revealed any secrets to her, already made her quite content, and she gradually fell in love with him, willing to be compatible with him and spend her life with him.

As more and more of her husband's secrets were revealed to her, she came to understand his character and abilities better, and her admiration for him grew day by day.

She even felt a little ashamed of herself, and rarely felt that they were not a good match. But she was never one to belittle herself or belittle herself. Since her current abilities were not enough to match, she would work harder to make up for the gap between her and her husband in other ways.

She should make her husband unable to leave her, rather than making him compromise and be unworthy to match her.

A healthy love and marriage requires mutual growth and support from both partners.

"My husband is truly remarkable, able to silently alter the landscape of a region spanning hundreds of miles... I admire him greatly! But isn't this a case of transferring wealth between his own hands? Is he lining his own pockets?"

"Not only that, this Taoist priest's identity allows him to do more than just this... The old man is getting on in years, and it would be too conspicuous if the Zhou family's assets all went to the Jiang family after his death... It's safer to have Rong Yidao, with his identity, manage the Zhou family's affairs on the surface, just for show."

Zhou Ning'e's smile slowly faded, and she paused briefly.

She knew in her heart that her father would pass away one day. Even if he had a high-quality elixir to prolong his life, he could not defy fate. She had also thought about how much envy the Zhou family would attract after their tens of thousands of acres of fertile land and century-old family business were merged into the Jiang family.

However, if someone as greedy and insatiable as Rong Yidao were to openly suppress and exploit the Zhou family, even gradually eroding and swallowing up most of their assets, others would only think that the Zhou family was forced into this situation, and their envy and jealousy would turn into pity and lament.

My husband thinks ten steps ahead for every one he takes; he even considered these things!

"My lady, you don't need to see me like that. I'm just getting older, and being at home with nothing else to do, I tend to overthink things..."

To be honest, tonight was only his first time killing someone, but perhaps because he was nearly fifty and had more experience, he was more calm and composed, or perhaps killing someone from a hundred miles away was not as cruel and direct as killing someone up close. Therefore, he not only felt no ripples in his heart, but even wanted to laugh a little.

A threat that had been hanging over his head was resolved so easily, and even continued to contribute to him after his death. How could he not be happy?

As time goes on, Master Tian Jun's identity will enable him to do more things that he himself cannot do...

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The couple from Xiaopei County fell asleep in each other's arms, whispering sweet nothings and saying nothing all night. But the city of Yingfeng was far from peaceful; undercurrents were surging beneath the surface.

After the commotion that swept through the Rong Mansion at night, many servants and guards came to their senses and immediately began to look around and run about inside and outside.

Strangely, nothing was found.

The courtyard was completely quiet, which was perfectly normal. The previous cracks in the ground and all traces of outsiders had been silently erased by the intelligent straw man's earth-moving magic, making them difficult to detect...

Following closely behind, the Daoist sect's hidden agents in the city were not to be underestimated either, and they vaguely sensed the movements in the area.

In the dead of night.

Tatata!

Swish!

A man in black climbed high and low, scaling walls and rooftops to reach the outside of the Rong Mansion, where he looked down at the interior from above.

His name was Qi Kaizhen. He was an inner disciple of the Daoist sect who had received the Daoist teachings for the second time. This time, he was sent down the mountain for training and was ordered to secretly monitor the three Tian Juns in Yingfeng City. They were also the Daoist disciples with the highest cultivation level in Yingfeng City. He was cautious by nature and came over immediately.

Swish swish!

He swiftly made hand seals, silently recited the incantation, and a golden light flashed from his fingertips before his eyes. Immediately, golden light appeared in his eyes, and he could see all the details of the plants and trees in the courtyard!

This is the "Insight Technique" of the Taoist Two Qi and Twenty-Four Symbols method, which can greatly enhance eyesight and allow one to perceive even the smallest details!

He held his breath and vaguely saw that the earth's energy here was chaotic and disordered, as if some kind of turmoil had occurred. But when his gaze penetrated through the wall and peered into the back courtyard, he saw Rong Yidao sleeping soundly on the bed, showing no sign of anything amiss.

Qi Kaizhen frowned, observed carefully for a while, but couldn't figure it out, so he could only attribute it to Rong Yidao practicing agricultural magic.

He dispelled the Insight Technique and flew away swiftly, with only one thought in mid-air.

—How come this guy isn't dead?

To be honest, he secretly hoped that Rong Yidao would die. A filthy scoundrel who bullies men and women is a disgrace to the Taoist sect. Why should they, the Taoist sect's sentries, have to work so hard to keep an eye on him?

Swish swish!

In a flash, his figure disappeared into the morning mist once again.

Inside the Rong residence, Rong Yidao turned over and continued sleeping. On the wall, a snow-white calico cat lazily lay, licking its paws, watching Qi Kaizhen leave.

Time flies, and the days and months pass by.

In the days that followed, Rong Yidao completely restrained himself in accordance with the Taoist decree. He released the women he had abducted from the mansion one by one, and even replaced the arrogant and domineering guards with a group of martial arts practitioners from proper martial arts schools. They were polite and serious in their attitude.

At first, these warriors were unwilling to work for Rong Yidao, and the women who were released dared not show their faces, fearing that Rong's family would change their minds again.

However, several months passed, and the Rong family no longer forcibly pulled anyone away. Rong Yidao's attitude towards his subordinates also gradually changed over time.

Gradually, some people began to send visiting cards and gifts to Rong's residence, all of which were legitimate gestures of respect. Rong Yidao accepted them all without hesitation, and once they were accepted, he would take care of the important matters. He also sent people to deal with the pent-up grievances and demands from various places, cooperating with the city lord.

Although he was a bit ruthless and exploitative, taking every last penny, he was genuinely doing his job and had the air of a local magistrate.

In addition, every year during the harvest season, Rong Yidao would personally appear by the fields to oversee the harvest.

With the fertile fields under Yingfeng City yielding abundant harvests year after year, a group of agricultural cultivators emerged under their influence, and a small number of improved seeds began to be produced in the fields. The entire Yingfeng City flourished again, showing signs of surpassing the past.

The Rong residence was also filled with a sense of peace and tranquility.

Gradually, the other two Tian Juns also tentatively came to visit again. Rong Yidao certainly couldn't say anything nice, but with the Wanxiang straw man secretly directing things, his disguise was barely enough.

As time goes by and things change, its filthy reputation, though not completely gone, has faded considerably.

In the fourth year after Tian Jun divided the land into four directions, which was the forty-eighth year of the Jingtai reign, the land was divided into four regions.

Early spring.

Grasses grow tall and birds fly, all things revive.

Rong Yidao has sorted out the relationships between Yingfeng City and the outside world, and a new era is rolling forward.

The city of Yingfeng posted notices and announced to the public—

"Rong Yidao, Hu Ting, and Zhang Guangdao, the Daoist masters of Yingfeng City, will jointly establish an agricultural school at Rong's residence to educate farmers and pass on their Daoist teachings. Anyone who diligently cultivates the land and reveres it is welcome to come and learn!"

On the day the proclamation was issued throughout the city, the people spread the news far and wide, and for a time, Yingfeng City was more bustling and prosperous than ever before!

Many people were hesitant to visit Rong Yidao because of his infamous reputation. However, two other Daoist masters from the fields personally came to explain the situation, the city lord publicly endorsed and supported the opening of the school, and even newly born Daoist cultivators from the fields took the initiative to visit and learn from him.

The Rongzhai Agricultural School was thus established with great fanfare, attracting a constant stream of visitors.