Immortality: Starting with Plundering the Talents of Monsters

"To be able to shock even such a genius as Xu Mo, one can only imagine how unpredictable and bizarre the methods of that sinister and evil old cultivator are."

In the administrative hall of the Luo family's territory, Luo Changfeng looked at the handsome young man sitting opposite him and couldn't help but feel a little wistful.

"Xu Mo's talent is quite superior, whether in combat or in the art of talisman making."

"If you compare Xu Mo to many self-proclaimed geniuses in my Beast Taming Luo family, those so-called geniuses are utterly insignificant."

"And now Xu Mo has actually been shocked by a sinister and evil old man, which shows how powerful the sinister and evil old man is."

Luo Changfeng suppressed his shock and solemnity once again, preparing to listen to Xu Mo's report before taking any action or resolving the matter.

Luo Changfeng shifted his forward-leaning body back, leaning back against the wooden chair, feigning a relaxed posture.

Seeing that Luo Changsong did not interrupt him, Xu Mo continued with the report.

"That old man who was a sound quality expert actually dodged all my attacks one by one. Not only did he dodge them, but the Yin puppet he was controlling also completely dodged my attacks."

As you know, I have a sword technique that can unleash an impenetrable layer of sword energy.

Even under these circumstances, the old man with the peculiar voice and the Yin puppet he controlled were able to completely evade it.

Xu Mo rolled his eyes upward, deliberately pretending to be recalling and pondering.

At the same time, his pupils suddenly contracted, as if he had recalled some horrifying scene.

"To make my words more realistic, it's necessary to make appropriate facial expressions."

"This is something I had to do, to better conceal myself, to convince the higher-ups of the Beast Taming Luo family, and to avoid getting myself into trouble."

"Anyway, all I need to do is inform the Beast Taming Luo family about that sinister old cultivator who might threaten the safety of the Liuyunfang area."

That completes the task.

"There's not much difference in reporting it this way."

This will not affect the judgments made by the two cultivation families in Liuyun Market regarding evil cultivators, nor will it affect the methods they plan to use to deal with them.

With this mindset in mind, Xu Mo felt relieved and continued to make up stories to make ends meet.

"To be honest, Steward Luo Changfeng, any cultivator who could dodge my sword strikes that unleashed an impenetrable array of sword energy in that lifetime was already extremely strong."

Moreover, this sinister old cultivator managed to evade the attack entirely, even taking his controlled puppets with him.

"His movement techniques and methods of concealment far exceeded our imagination."

However, it's fortunate that his attack methods are probably not very diverse, and his strength and cultivation level should be below mine.

Otherwise, Luo Lingyue and I would likely be in grave danger on this trip.

As Xu Mo recalled the events, his fingers trembled slightly, as if he were somewhat afraid of that sinister old cultivator.

Soon, Xu Mo would often exhale a breath, and the fearful expression would disappear.

His expression was serious, and his tone was earnest.

"Deacon Luo Changfeng."

Based on my deduction, this sinister old cultivator showed me an excited and fanatical expression, most likely because he had his eye on my body.

They want to turn me into a Yin puppet.

"But due to my cultivation level and strength, this sinister old cultivator dared not and could not subdue me."

At this point, Xu Mo paused and slowly revealed another of his speculations.

"And Steward Luo Changfeng, tell me my whereabouts and when I returned to the Luo family's territory from Liuyun Market."

This sinister and wicked old cultivator knew everything about me, and he timed my appearance perfectly.

"I was delayed by some matters today. If I had lingered a little longer in Liuyun Market, things would probably have been completely different."

Upon hearing this, Luo Changfeng felt a chill run down his spine for no apparent reason.

Xu Mo's usual demeanor at the Luo family Beast Taming Clan was cautious and prudent; he was a very steady person.

Xu Mo was extremely perceptive and vigilant about who was targeting him and plotting against him.

This sinister and evil old cultivator was able to obtain a great deal of detailed information about Xu Mo without his knowledge.

This demonstrates just how terrifying the channels and abilities this sinister and evil cultivator possesses in gathering intelligence are.

"There is also the possibility that... there is a traitor in our Beast Taming Luo family, or that someone in Liuyun Market is secretly leaking Xu Mo's information behind the scenes."

Luo Changfeng's already furrowed brows deepened, and he couldn't help but think to himself that this incident was not simple.

Ignoring Luo Changfeng's increasingly worried expression, Xu Mo continued to share his speculations.

"There are probably only two possibilities for this situation: either someone in my Beast Taming Luo family has revealed my whereabouts and trajectory to the sinister old cultivator."

Either someone in Liuyun Marketplace leaked the information to the sinister old cultivator.

A cold, fierce glint flashed in Xu Mo's eyes as he stared silently at Luo Changfeng.

It seems that he wants Luo Changfeng to give him an explanation and closure.

Luo Changfeng felt Xu Mo's unfriendly gaze and his heart skipped a beat. He quickly began to explain:

"No, even if you have suspicions, you can't suspect me!"

Do you not know how I treat you normally?

Besides, revealing your whereabouts to this heretical practitioner will not benefit me at all; on the contrary, it will harm me and my family.

Xu Mo was certainly not doubting Luo Changfeng.

even.

He had no suspicion whatsoever that it was someone from the Beast Taming Luo family who had revealed his whereabouts to the sinister old man.

Xu Mo had already learned from the sinister old man that it was the managers and staff of Liuyunfang who had leaked his information and whereabouts.

Xu Mo's behavior was merely to reinforce his own words and make Luo Changfeng believe him more.

"I am not doubting you. I just want you, steward, to use your power and influence to help me investigate the Beast Tamer Luo family."

"To see if they are members of our family, I leaked all my information and whereabouts to that sinister old cultivator."

It turned out to be the case.

Luo Changfeng nodded after hearing Xu Mo's explanation.

"Alright, Xu Mo, don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter."

of course.

I still believe that our family would not reveal your whereabouts or information to anyone else.

Seeing that Luo Changfeng had expressed his opinion, Xu Mo decided not to pursue the matter any further.

"Yes, thank you, Deacon."

That concludes my report. This concludes my entire experience of encountering heretical practitioners.

Luo Changfeng picked up the teapot and poured Xu Mo a cup of spiritual tea, indicating that he had worked hard.

Then, Luo Changfeng slowly spoke.

"Luo Lingyue, tell me about your encounter with the evil cultivator."

Luo Lingyue, who had been sitting next to Xu Mo, nodded slightly and clearly recounted her encounter with the evil cultivator.

"Unlike Xu Mo, I actually had a battle with that evil cultivator."

"At first, I came out of Liuyun Market and was attacked by that sinister old cultivator."

However, he did not control the Yin puppet to attack; instead, he took action himself.

First, they used poison without my knowledge, and then they used some unconventional and bizarre techniques to injure me.

"Due to the effects of the poison from the sinister old cultivator, I gradually lost consciousness shortly after being injured and knocked to the ground."

Fortunately, Xu Mo arrived in time and rescued me.

After explaining her situation, Luo Lingyue fell silent.

Poison?

Upon hearing Luo Lingyue utter those two words, Luo Changfeng once again overturned his assessment of the evil cultivator's strength.

"I never would have guessed that this evil cultivator, besides being proficient in the art of Yin puppetry, also knows how to use poison."

The fact that he could easily injure Luo Lingyue at least indicates that his cultivation level is above the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

Given their wariness of Xu Mo's intervention, they could roughly estimate that the sinister old cultivator's cultivation level was around the fifth level of Qi Refining.

"As for his skill in using poison, it shouldn't be too high."

After all, Luo Lingyue was easily cured by the physician in the medical room of the Beast Taming Luo family.

After listening to Xu Mo and Luo Lingyue's report, Luo Changsong looked worried and occasionally tapped the table lightly with his knuckles.

"It seems... this sinister and wicked old cultivator is indeed not simple."

"This sinister and evil old man is definitely not alone, no matter how sophisticated his methods of profiting and escaping may be."

There must be many accomplices involved.

"If this sinister old cultivator is already so troublesome, who knows if there are even more powerful and stronger evil cultivators behind him."

Luo Changfeng was lost in thought.

They need to decide whether to inform the previous clan leader, who has been residing in the Luo family's spirit beast garden, about this matter.

That is, Luo Huaixu, another Foundation Establishment cultivator in the Luo family of Beast Taming.

"My two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Beast Taming Luo family are currently under the command of group leader Luo Zheng."

However, this matter is of great importance, and it is necessary to report it to the reclusive ancestor of my Beast Taming Luo family, who is devoted to cultivation and avoids worldly affairs.

Soon, Luo Changfeng made a decision in his heart.

It would be safer to inform Luo Huaixu, the patriarch of the Luo family who cultivates the spirit beast garden in the bamboo grove.

"I wonder what level our ancestor's cultivation has reached now. He should be at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage."

Since the current leader, Luo Zheng, took office, Luo Huaixu, the Foundation Establishment ancestor of the Beast Taming Luo family, has not paid much attention to the affairs of the Beast Taming Luo family.

All he wanted to do was protect the Spirit Beast Garden, a vital territory built up by his ancestors.

It concerns the survival of the Luo family, the Beast Taming clan. The Foundation Establishment stage ancestor, Luo Huaixu, will still intervene.

"Although the Foundation Establishment stage ancestor who runs the important Spirit Beast Garden in the clan has a strange and unpredictable temper."

But at least he's a person who can distinguish right from wrong and understands reason. If my Beast Taming Luo family is in danger, I will definitely lend a hand.

Luo Changfeng pulled his increasingly distant thoughts back, and the worry on his face temporarily disappeared.

Luo Changfeng patted Xu Mo on the shoulder and said:

"Thank you for your hard work, Xu Mo."

"During this period, including before, they have made tremendous contributions to my Beast Taming Luo family."

Then, Luo Changfeng turned his gaze to Luo Lingyue.

"And Luo Lingyue, you've worked hard these past few days, managing the Fortune Shop that the family entrusted to you very well, earning a lot of profit for my Beast Taming Luo family."

At this point, Luo Changfeng paused for a moment before finally stating his final decision.

"Xu Mo and Luo Lingyue, due to the frequent occurrence of treacherous cultivators in Liuyun Market recently, and the fact that you encountered evil cultivators today."

Moreover, that Xiu has his eye on Xu Mo, so it wouldn't be safe for you to go out during this time."

"I suggest that you rest and recuperate in the clan for a while, so that your strength and cultivation can be improved."

Or perhaps the family should eradicate the evil cultivators before they leave.

"As for your talisman shop at Liuyun Textile, you can close it for a while."

No amount of spirit stones earned can compare to the safety of your lives.

Luo Changfeng spoke these words solemnly, and Xu Mo and Luo Lingyue knew that it was for their safety.

Luo Lingyue nodded slightly in agreement.

But Xu Mo hesitated.

He was still planning to confront the staff at the Treasure Pavilion later and teach them a lesson.

"A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years."

But if you can claim it and don't, then you're just plain crazy.

With that thought in mind, Xu Mo immediately stopped hesitating.

Of course, in order to prevent Luo Changfeng from hindering him, Xu Mo outwardly agreed.

But he planned to secretly go to Liuyun Market the next day to meet the shopkeepers of the Treasure Pavilion.

Let's see how they dared to reveal all their information and whereabouts to that sinister old cultivator.

"Yes, Steward Luo, we will listen to you."

Seeing that Luo Lingyue showed no sign of resistance, Xu Mo readily agreed.

"That's right, young people should listen to advice."

It's better for you to stay in the clan than to go out and expose your whereabouts, giving that evil cultivator an opportunity to ambush you.

Luo Changfeng was extremely satisfied with Xu Mo and Luo Lingyue's reactions and nodded heavily.

Then.

Luo Changfeng then got up, preparing to report to Luo Zheng, the patriarch of the Beast Taming Luo family, and Luo Huaixu, the Foundation Establishment stage elder who had always stayed in the important place of the clan.

"Alright, I have important matters to attend to."

I need to report this matter to the senior management of Zhuzhong High School as soon as possible; I don't have time to chat with you.

If you'd like to have a few more sips of tea, then stay and savor it slowly.

"I spent a lot of money to get this tea; it's a whole grade higher than the Qingling tea I gave you last time."

Luo Changfeng patted Xu Mo on the shoulder again to encourage him.

Originally, everyone had already left the office hall upon seeing Luo Changfeng.

Luo Lingyue also wanted to return to her courtyard to rest, but she hesitated to get up when she saw Xu Mo.

It seemed they really wanted to sit down and drink a few more sips of the spiritual tea that Luo Changfeng had spent a lot of money to get.

Luo Lingyue didn't say anything more, but showed her support for Xu Mo through her actions.

After all, a woman should follow her husband wherever he goes, whether he's a chicken or a dog.

Xu Mo is also a shameless person.

He knew perfectly well that Luo Changfeng was just being polite and didn't really want him to sit down and have a few more sips of tea.

He didn't care about anything else, but picked up the teapot and poured spiritual tea into his teacup until it was full.

While we were at it, we also filled Luo Lingyue's teacup with spiritual tea.

"Drink it."

This was something Luo Changfeng acquired at great expense; it's extremely beneficial for increasing cultivation. A few sips of this can save us several days of cultivation.

After saying that, Xu Mo picked up the teacup in front of him and drank it all in one gulp.

"What a fine pot of tea!"

As soon as the spiritual tea entered his stomach, Xu Mo felt a warm current flowing through his body.

These warm currents gradually transformed into wisps of spiritual energy, which then settled in Xu Mo's dantian and became his own Geng metal spiritual power.

"Not bad, not bad. This short time alone has saved me several days of hard training."

If one could drink this entire potful, wouldn't that save one month, or even several months, of arduous cultivation?

Xu Mo looked at the teapot opposite him, a look of greed in his eyes.

Xu Mo has been in the cultivation world for more than ten years, and his cultivation level has never increased so quickly as it has now.

Obviously.

Luo Changfeng's words were not untrue; this spiritual tea was indeed of extremely high quality.

For a cultivator at the sixth level of Qi Refining to have such a significant increase in cultivation level.

Therefore, for Luo Lingyue, a cultivator who is only at the fifth level of weapon refining, her cultivation level increases even more rapidly.

"It's a pity that we still can't drink the whole pot right away."

"Don't overindulge; we should save some for Luo Changfeng."

Otherwise, Luo Changfeng's large pot of spiritual tea would have been completely consumed by Xu Mo.

She'll definitely get angry with Xu Mo.

Xu Mo shook his head, looking regretful.

"However, now is the time to enjoy this pot of fine spiritual tea."

Xu Mo poured himself another cup of spiritual tea and, once again disregarding his image, swallowed the entire cup.

On the other hand, Luo Lingyue didn't have that thick skin. She simply sipped the spiritual tea that Xu Mo had just poured for her.

After a while.

Xu Mo drank the spiritual tea in his cup again, feeling it slowly transform into a warm current flowing through his body.

It gradually transformed into wisps of spiritual energy, which eventually settled in the dantian and became one's own Geng metal spiritual power.

"Hehe, this saves me at least seven days of arduous training."

As he felt his dantian becoming increasingly full, Xu Mo's cultivation level had clearly improved.

Xu Mo turned his head and glanced at Luo Lingyue, who was sitting quietly to the side.

Seeing that she had finished her tea, he slowly stood up.

"Alright, that's enough, it's time to go back."

Having heard that Xu Mo had spoken, Luo Lingyue had nothing else to do.

Following Xu Mo's suggestion, they stood up together and walked out of the office hall of the Yu Shou Luo family.

……

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Nothing to do today.

However, Xu Mo and Luo Lingyue did go through a real battle.

In particular, Xu Mo even had a fight with the cultivator sent by the manager of the Treasure Pavilion who came to cause trouble.

At the same time, he also evaded the two late-stage weapon-refining cultivators sent by the Liuyun Zhou family to guard Liu Yun's visit.

They also dealt with the manager of Zhenbaolou after Liuyunfang Market was closed.

Finally, on the way back from Liuyun Market to the Luo family of Beast Taming, they were attacked by a sinister and evil old cultivator.

Today, Xu Mo has put in a lot of effort and energy.

However, Xu Mo's cultivation and strength far surpassed those of the troublemaking cultivator sent by the Treasure Pavilion manager and the Treasure Pavilion manager himself.

It was all a one-sided crushing defeat by Xu Mo alone.

Even when that sinister old cultivator controlled the Yin puppet to fight Xu Mo, it didn't consume too much of Xu Mo's spiritual power.

Therefore.

Although Xu Mo had experienced so many battles today, he did not feel tired.

After walking side by side with Luo Lingyue into his courtyard, Xu Mo quickly washed up.

He then went to the living room of his house to check on the breeding of the nocturnal ant queen in a specially made sealed container.

"I had already placed the Zishi and Wushi into this specially made sealed container beforehand."

By now, everyone should be showing some reaction, at least.

Xu Mo raised his eyes to look at the Meridian Queen Ant in the specially made sealed container in front of him.

Inside the specially made sealed container, the Queen Ant ant emitted a faint glow due to the influence of the Zi Stone and the Wu Stone.

However, the light emanating from the Queen Ant of the Midnight Ant has two colors.

One color is orange-red, representing the sword intent that emerges at noon.

The other color is a deep blue, representing the sword intent that emerges at midnight.

"It seems that the midday ant queen has already begun to reproduce."

I just don't know how long it takes for the queen midge to reproduce into midge sword ants.

It's pointless for Xu Mo to investigate now.

It would be faster to just ask someone in the Beast Taming Luo family who knows about this matter.

So Xu Mo simply stopped observing the Queen Ant in the specially made sealed container.

He lay in bed, made love with Luo Lingyue, and then fell asleep.