Qiu Zu: From an apprentice in a medicine shop to an immortal ancestor.

The next day.

As soon as he returned to his sun-facing little courtyard, neighbor Uncle Li, hearing movement in the yard, excitedly came over to tell Qiu Zhen.

Last night, the nightmares suddenly stopped in the latter half of the night, and he slept very soundly.

"Little Zhen, do you think that evil cultivator was killed by the Demon Suppression Division, or scared away?"

Qiu Zhen nodded:

"Presumably so."

Uncle Li was in a great mood and couldn't help but praise:

"The Demon Suppression Division captain from Changle Prefecture is really different. As soon as he takes action, it's immediately effective. Demons and evil spirits must be like mice seeing a cat, not daring to move at all!"

"Of course, the people from the Changle Prefecture Demon Suppression Division are naturally brave and good at fighting, invincible. How could mere demons and evil spirits be their opponents!"

Qiu Zhen laughed it off.

After chatting with Uncle Li for a while, he went straight to the Qiu residence. After having breakfast with his family, he immediately rushed to Qingmu Town.

For some reason, after seeing the great demons in the mountains fighting and killing each other again last night, he was always uneasy, feeling like something big was about to happen.

Ankang Residence.

"Little Zhen, is there something about the [Xun Wind Immortal Deer Diagram] that you can't comprehend?"

Ankang led Qiu Zhen to a seat, looked him up and down, and was a little surprised:

"You've mastered the [Xun Wind Immortal Deer Tendon] so quickly? It seems even faster than the first time you broke through."

Under normal circumstances, as the Qi and blood grow stronger, each breakthrough becomes more difficult. The later it is, the higher the difficulty of stabilizing Qi and blood.

Qiu Zhen, however, was the opposite, making breakthroughs easier and easier.

Ankang thought of something and couldn't help but ask:

"Could it be your fate again?"

"Hehe ~"

Qiu Zhen smiled. Steward An is really perceptive, already anticipating the answer.

The first time, he stayed in the An family for two days to cover it up, but today, in order to inquire about news, he overlooked this point.

However, this is not a big problem.

Qiu Zhen's face remained unchanged as he looked around the hall, seeing that there was no one around:

"Steward An, I don't know what happened, but ever since I went into the mountains to hunt, it seems like everything I do has become smooth and successful."

Sure enough, it's his fate again.

Ankang suddenly understood, his face showing a thoughtful expression. After a while, he said:

"You probably really have a fate, related to mountains, hunting, and treasure hunting. When you enter the mountains to adventure, you must be nourished by the natural spiritual energy in the mountains."

Qiu Zhen nodded repeatedly, looking like he was being taught.

"This is a good thing!"

Ankang looked excited and instructed:

"You should go into the mountains to hunt and find treasures in the future. Your future is bright."

"I know."

Qiu Zhen nodded repeatedly in agreement, then casually asked:

"Steward An, last night I went into the mountains to gather herbs and hunt, and I saw the great demons in the mountains fighting again. Will anything happen?"

"You saw it again?"

Ankang shook his head, the smile on his face fading, revealing a solemn look:

"To be honest, something big is about to happen."

"What big thing?"

"A beast tide is about to occur."

Ankang couldn't help but sigh:

"It is said that the mountains are in chaos, countless demons and fierce beasts are rioting, and it won't be long before a big mess breaks out."

Leaving the Ankang residence, Qiu Zhen's mood was quite heavy.

As expected, something happened.

He thought he could practice peacefully in Qingmu Town, developing in secret, but he didn't expect the change to come so quickly.

Fortunately, he had brought his parents and eldest brother to Qingmu Town in advance. In any case, the suburbs of the city are definitely safer than the countryside.

According to the past, Qiu Zhen should have gone to the pharmacy to study medical books, but at this moment, he was not in the mood. He ran to the rice shop to buy grain as soon as possible.

After working hard for an afternoon, he bought thirty shi of grain and pulled them all back to the Qiu family in Xiangyang.

Qiu Qing, the eldest brother, who was practicing stances in the yard, was very surprised to see several ox carts loaded with grain parked in the yard:

"Little brother, why did you buy so much grain?"

"I have a use for it, big brother. Have someone move it to the granary. I have something urgent."

Qiu Zhen didn't explain anything to his eldest brother. After giving a few instructions, he hurried to his west wing.

The reason for being so rushed was none other than that Kun Dao Yun Rou in the [Miro Palace] was looking for him, seemingly with something urgent.

Inside the room, Qiu Zhen closed the door, locked the wooden latch, and immediately sat cross-legged on the bed, his consciousness probing into the [Miro Palace].

"Fellow Daoist Qingwei, you've finally come."

Immortal Yun Rou's divine sense transmission floated over:

"I didn't expect you to move so quickly. What a profound Xuanmen Thunder Technique, thunder and fire burning the forest, instantly destroying the ghosts. Fellow Daoist's supernatural powers are remarkable."

Qiu Zhen was slightly stunned.

Yesterday, he casually mentioned to Immortal Yun Rou about destroying the "Yanshan Dharma Master", but he didn't mention the specific fighting situation.

He never expected that the other party would know the inside story.

Good heavens, Immortal Yun Rou has someone in the Demon Suppression Division!

Qiu Zhen vaguely understood that this Immortal Yun Rou's identity in the secular world was probably not low. She must have come from a wealthy family with considerable power, which is why she could easily obtain information from the government and the Demon Suppression Division.

"Immortal Yun Rou's supernatural powers are truly vast."

Kun Dao Yun Rou smiled without answering, and said:

"Fellow Daoist Qingwei, to truly possess vast supernatural powers, must learn to use them for the benefit of all."

After speaking, the Miro Palace sent out a pulling force.

Qiu Zhen understood and his Yin spirit left his body, entering the jade talisman.

Not long after.

In the magnificent, radiant Miro Palace, three figures appeared, each shrouded in clouds and mist, making it impossible to see their specific appearances.

However, in the clouds and mist, their features could be faintly seen.

One Kun Dao was wearing a Liuxian dress, dignified and elegant, sitting quietly on a cloud stool. Needless to say, it was Immortal Yun Rou.

Another, sat cross-legged on a cloud, as if an old monk had entered into meditation.

"Fellow Daoist Qingwei, this is the monk Zhenkong."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist, for slaying the Yanshan Dharma Master, restoring peace to the people. If Kongyin knew, he would surely be at ease."

The monk Zhenkong's voice was calm, with an undisguised joy and relief in his words.

Qiu Zhen was a little surprised and became interested:

"Fellow Daoist Zhenkong, the Buddhist school has always emphasized not killing, but Fellow Daoist is different. Seeing me kill someone, you seem very happy."

"Slaying karma is not slaying people."

Monk Zhenkong shook his head and said:

"Disciples of our Buddhist school should have the heart of a Bodhisattva and wield the means of thunder. The Yanshan Dharma Master recklessly attacked the people, having supernatural powers but lacking Dao, already becoming a demon and evil spirit. Slaying him is truly a great merit."

"Fellow Daoist has true insight!"

Qiu Zhen nodded repeatedly. This great monk Zhenkong was very much to his liking, not the kind of monk who rigidly read Buddhist scriptures and adhered to precepts.

"You two are quite compatible."

Seeing that the two were compatible, ready to sit down and discuss the Dao, Kun Dao Yun Rou quickly said:

"Calling you two here today is not to have you sit down and discuss the Dao, but to discuss something."

Qiu Zhen and Zhenkong looked over with questioning gazes.

Immortal Yun Rou said faintly: "Something big has happened in Jade Dragon Mountain."

"Is Immortal Yun Rou talking about the beast tide in the mountains?"

Qiu Zhen immediately became interested. This "Immortal Yun Rou" looked extraordinary at first glance, and she must have important news on her side.

"The mountains are not an ordinary beast tide."

Immortal Yun Rou shook her head and said slowly:

"It is a demonic disaster brought about by the appearance of immortal traces. Our Changle Prefecture will be lively in the future, and countless fellow cultivators may gather here."

"My Buddha is merciful!"

Monk Zhenkong shook his head and sighed:

"Great disasters and tribulations, the suffering of all beings, alas ~"

Qiu Zhen heard this and was thoughtful.

Immortal Yun Rou spoke vaguely, but he, who had read widely, immediately understood.

Cultivators are prone to attracting demons during their practice, and may accidentally turn into demons and evil spirits, causing disasters. Similarly, certain immortal traces and good fortune also attract demonic disasters.

The so-called "immortal traces" are the true traces of immortals.

Once "immortal traces" appear, immortal opportunities will frequently arise, and naturally, "demonic disasters" will also frequently occur.

"Fellow Daoist Qingwei, you are practicing in Qingmu Town, right?"

"That's right."

Qiu Zhen was a little surprised when he heard Immortal Yun Rou ask:

"Immortal, is there something wrong?"

"There's nothing wrong. Qingmu Town will have great fortune in the future."

Seeing that Qiu Zhen was interested, Immortal Yun Rou spoke eloquently:

"It is said that the superiors plan to expand Qingmu Town and upgrade it to a county. First, it will serve as an important defense line for Changle Prefecture to resist changes in the future. Second, it will resettle the people after the beast disaster."

What!

Qiu Zhen's expression changed when he heard this.

Just now, with "immortal traces" and "demonic disasters", he didn't feel much, after all, he was new to the cultivation world and had no intuitive experience in this regard.

However, as soon as he heard that the imperial court was going to expand Qingmu and upgrade it to a county, he couldn't sit still.

Expanding Qingmu will definitely open up wasteland in the wilderness.

Qiu Zhen's heart tightened.

The blessed treasure land is in danger!