Reincarnation Paradise: The Void Debt Collector

After a leisurely walk of more than ten minutes, the group finally arrived at the solemn and ancient gate of the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain.

There are crowds of people here and it is very lively.

The old Taoist priest was standing at the door, taking a photo with a man who looked like a government official.

The old Taoist priest had a kind smile on his face, and his every move revealed a majestic yet friendly temperament.

Several photographers nearby were busy capturing this rare scene; the sounds of their camera shutters rang out one after another, as if leaving a permanent mark for this moment.

Chapter 107 Poor Zhuge Bai

"It seems that the government attaches extraordinary importance to the Luotian Grand Ceremony this time," Zhuge Qing stared at the government official next to the old Taoist priest, with a rare seriousness in his eyes, "If the development of the Luotian Grand Ceremony this time exceeds the ability of the Taoist priest's residence to cope with it, then the government is likely to intervene directly."

This event is by no means just a simple gathering of the alien world. It is more like an intricate chessboard filled with the delicate balance and game between the country and the alien world.

The actions of each participant may trigger changes in the entire chess game, and a single move may affect the entire game.

After the crowd dispersed, Lin Yi and Zhuge Qing crossed the empty vestibule and stepped forward to greet the old Taoist priest.

"I am Zhuge Qing from the Zhuge family. I have come to pay my respects to the old Heavenly Master." Zhuge Qing looked solemn and bowed to the old Heavenly Master.

The old Taoist priest smiled and nodded.

"My grandfather asked my two brothers to take this opportunity to gain experience, and asked me to send his regards to you," Zhuge Qing continued, "He also specifically asked when you are free, hoping to invite you to taste his treasured Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao. Everything is ready."

The old Taoist priest laughed heartily after hearing this. "Okay, okay, I will definitely make time to go there once the Luotian Grand Ceremony is over."

After a brief greeting, they headed to the back mountain together and continued their journey to Longhu Mountain.

The back mountain is barren. Although it is nominally under the jurisdiction of the Tianshi Mansion, in fact there is no clear path here.

This layout is intended not only to prevent ordinary tourists from entering by mistake, but also to create a place for the Taoists of Longhu Mountain to stay away from the hustle and bustle and concentrate on practicing, so that they will not be confused by worldly disturbances.

Fortunately, they were not ordinary people. When Zhuge Qing and others were a little out of breath, Lin Yi seemed like nothing had happened and was in the mood to appreciate the scenery around him.

"Brother, my feet hurt so much, can you carry me?" Lu Linglong looked at her pair of exquisite high-heeled sandals that were not suitable for mountain roads with a bitter face. She regretted not foreseeing the dangers of the mountain behind the Tianshi Mansion. If she had known it earlier, she would have changed into a pair of sneakers.

Lin Yi noticed that Lu Linglong's toes were rubbed by her shoes and couldn't help but sigh.

Considering that he had already accepted the Tongtian Talisman given by Lu Jin, this could be regarded as an opportunity to repay Lu Jin's favor.

"Come up." Lin Yi squatted down and motioned Lu Linglong to come up quickly.

"Thank you, senior brother!" Lu Linglong's worry turned into joy immediately. She quickly ran behind Lin Yi, jumped lightly, and lay steadily on Lin Yi's back.

Lin Yi carried Lu Linglong on his back and didn't feel it was heavy.

He stood up steadily and continued walking forward.

Although there was an extra person on his back, his pace did not slow down much and he still maintained a steady rhythm.

Witnessing the scene of Lin Yi carrying Lu Linglong on his back, Zhuge Bai couldn't help but look at Zhuge Qing beside him, with expectation and hope in his eyes.

Zhuge Qing saw through Zhuge Bai's thoughts at a glance. He glared at him and said sternly, "What are you looking at? As a man, can't you walk this short distance by yourself?"

After hearing what Zhuge Qing said, Zhuge Bai could only reluctantly retract his expectant gaze, and followed the crowd with some difficulty, continuing to move forward.

Due to his young age, Zhuge Bai has not undergone long-term training like Zhuge Qing. Although his physical fitness is slightly stronger than that of ordinary people, this long trek in the wild jungle is indeed a big test for him.

Despite this, he still gritted his teeth and persevered, trying not to become a burden to the team.

After half a day of hiking, Lin Yi and his party finally arrived at a steep cliff.

The cliff is thousands of feet high and seems to reach the sky. There are a few wooden stakes sparsely nailed on both sides, and the ropes tied to them are the only way to the other side.

Lin Yi took a closer look and found a familiar figure on the edge of the cliff - it was the Taoist Ji Yun who had led the way for him before.

"Master Ji Yun, why are you here?" Lin Yi asked curiously.

Taoist Ji Yun turned around with a bitter look on his face, "Little friend Lin Yi, oh, don't mention it. After being caught by Uncle Qingwei yesterday, I was punished to come here to lead people. Jinshan is even worse off than me, and he is still busy building the ring on the construction site."

Seeing Lin Yi, Taoist Ji Yun seemed to have found someone he could talk to, and began to tell him about his unfortunate experience in detail.

Lin Yi listened quietly, nodding from time to time to show sympathy and understanding.

After a long time, Ji Yun's emotions gradually calmed down.

He quietly pointed to the distance and said to Lin Yi: "There is a bridge over there, you can walk over there. People in our Tianshi Mansion will not be idle and climb this rope every day."

After crossing the bridge, a newly opened dirt road comes into view.

The group continued along this road, and kept meeting strange people who were also rushing to the event.

Everyone's face was filled with anticipation, as if they were warming up for the upcoming Luotian Grand Ceremony.

Before long, they came to a majestic stone wall.

This stone wall is about five meters high. The traces of new construction are still clear, and there is still some lime powder on the wall.

Suddenly, a familiar voice came to Lin Yi's ears: "Tuhe Cart!"

Turning his head, Lin Yi saw Taoist Jinshan casting spells and using stones to build an arena.

Taoist Priest Jinshan's face was filled with fatigue, and the obvious dark circles under his eyes revealed that he might have stayed up all night for this task.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Taoist Master Jinshan completed the placement of the last stone.

His body swayed slightly, then he fell directly to the ground and began to snore.

It was obvious that he was extremely tired, and being able to lie on the ground and sleep peacefully was a rare relaxation for him.

Many strange people had gathered at the entrance, talking in groups.

The arrival of Lu Linglong and Zhuge Qing immediately caused a small commotion at the scene.

"Zhuge Qing! It's actually Zhuge Qing!" someone shouted in surprise.

"Wow, he's even more handsome in person than on TV!" Some female aliens whispered with excitement in their eyes.

Zhuge Qing's minor fame in the social circle obviously also added a lot of glory to him in the world of extraordinary people.

Many people have watched the TV series he starred in and have a good impression of him.

Seeing the real person at this moment, I naturally felt extremely excited.

Zhuge Qing, however, behaved very calmly. He smiled and waved to the crowd, signaling everyone to stay calm.

Then he picked up a pen and signed autographs for several female fans who rushed forward.

"Okay, okay, let's go draw lots first. After all, there is a time limit for drawing lots. If you miss the time limit, it is equivalent to giving up participating in the Luotian Grand Ceremony." Zhuge Qing said gently.

After hearing what Zhuge Qing said, everyone came back to their senses.

Chapter 108 Battle against Hu Jie

The process of the draw ceremony was simple and clear, and it was carried out directly on the wide stage.

In order to prevent some extraordinary people from using their mental power to cheat, Zhang Zhiwei, Lu Jin and other top ten strong men were present on the scene.

The strong aura and strict surveillance discourage any alien who intends to cheat.

Zhang Zhiwei stood on the stage, looked around at the expectant crowd, and then slowly said: "Everyone, sorry for the long wait. Luotian Dajiao is not only our traditional sacrificial ceremony, but also a grand event for us Qi-refining practitioners to exchange martial arts. I understand everyone's desire to learn from each other and communicate, so let's get started now without further ado."

Zhang Zhiwei's words quickly dispelled the doubts of those foreigners who were still worried.

Everyone knows that the Luotian Grand Ceremony was held due to pressure from the alien world, and the true attitude of the Tianshi Mansion has always been a mystery.

Now seeing Zhang Zhiwei's friendly expression and not showing any displeasure, those originally hesitant people began to muster up their courage and signed up enthusiastically.

As Zhang Zhiwei finished speaking, a young Taoist priest walked slowly to the center of the stage holding a special lottery box.

This lottery box is not an ordinary paper box, but is carefully carved from a rare red stone.

For weapon refiners, this red stone is not unfamiliar. It has the property of isolating spiritual detection, which can effectively prevent any form of cheating and ensure the fairness of the draw.

The young Taoist priest carefully placed the lottery box on the table, then respectfully stepped aside.

Zhang Zhiwei then announced loudly: "Now, candidates please come forward one by one and randomly draw your own number from the box."

Hearing this, many contestants came forward one after another. With solemn expressions, they took turns to draw their numbered balls from the red lottery box.

Everyone is looking forward to drawing a good lot so that they can stand out and achieve excellent results in the fierce competition that will follow.

In the stands, Tian Jinzhong's eyes were always closely following Zhang Chulan in the team.

Although Zhang Chulan did not inherit Zhang Huaiyi's conspicuous big ears, his young face did resemble Zhang Huaiyi when he was young, which made Tian Jinzhong's thoughts involuntarily drift back to decades ago.

His heart was filled with sadness. If Zhang Huaiyi had not chosen to join the Thirty-Six Thieves, perhaps everything would have been different.

Under the protection of Master Zhang Tianshi, Zhang Chulan and Zhang Lingyu may become friends as close as brothers, practicing together and making progress together.

"Okay, don't think about the past anymore." Zhang Zhiwei noticed the fluctuations in Tian Jinzhong's emotions. He sighed softly, walked to Tian Jinzhong, and used his Qi to carefully help Tian Jinzhong regulate his body.

For Zhang Zhiwei, such care and attention has become a part of his daily life.

Ever since Tian Jinzhong became disabled, he has taken care of him like this every day. Otherwise, a disabled person like Tian Jinzhong might not have lived to this age.

Deep in Zhang Zhiwei's heart, he often felt regretful, wondering why he was not the one who went down the mountain that year, causing Tian Jinzhong to suffer such an unfortunate fate.

"Wu Zhuque." Lin Yi unfolded the paper in his hand and read out the result of the draw softly.

Zhuge Qing came over upon hearing the voice, took a curious look at the note in Lin Yi's hand, and then said with a smile: "Wu, it seems that we won't be able to meet in the first round."

The one he drew was Aoi, so if he wanted to fight against Lin Yi, he would have to wait for several rounds.

At this moment, Zhang Lingyu also walked over and joined their conversation, "Brother Zhuge, Sister Lu, it's been a long time since we last met."

"Master Lingyu, long time no see." Zhuge Qing and Lu Linglong responded in unison.

"Brother Zhuge, you are too polite. I am just a Taoist priest in the mountains. I am not worthy of the title of 'Master'." Zhang Lingyu still maintained his usual humility.

Zhuge Qing crossed his arms, a hint of provocation flashed in his eyes, "Master Lingyu, it has been almost ten years since our last sparring match. I am very curious about how much you have improved in your cultivation over the years."

When he was a child, he had a sparring match with Zhang Lingyu, but ended up being severely "educated" by the other party.

This incident has always bothered him. His biggest wish for participating in this Luotian Grand Ceremony is to have another fight with Zhang Lingyu and regain their former glory.

After a brief reunion, the competition finally officially kicked off.

Lin Yi, Zhuge Qing and others also moved to the stands, ready to watch the upcoming fierce battle attentively.

However, when Lin Yi looked around the bustling surroundings, he keenly noticed that many unfamiliar new faces appeared in the audience and on the field.

"In the first game, Feng Baobao, Liu Fang, Zhang Cai and Guan Ling'er enter." Following the referee's loud voice, Feng Baobao and Tianjin Xiao Taoyuan all walked into the venue in high spirits, ready to start their game.

Lin Yi did not focus all his attention on the court.

He took out more micro-robots from his personal space and carefully dispersed them to various corners and scenic spots in Longhu Mountain.

These micro robots can collect intelligence silently, monitor changes in the surrounding environment in real time, and provide Lin Yi with first-hand information.

Under Lin Yi's precise control, these robots were like invisible scouts, roaming around and exploring every corner.

Not long after, Lin Yi noticed some unusual situations.

In some hidden corners of Longhu Mountain where few people go, the micro robot captured several fresh footprints.

These footprints obviously do not belong to Longhushan’s disciples or ordinary tourists, but were left by someone accidentally.

Lin Yi immediately became alert, realizing that Quan Xing’s people might have begun to quietly invade Longhu Mountain.

"Lin Yi, Hu Jie, Lei Long, and Wang Erdan enter." With the referee's loud call, a new round of competition officially began.

"Brother Lin, it's your turn." Zhuge Qing saw that Lin Yi seemed to be still in deep thought, so he nudged him lightly with his elbow and reminded him.

"Ah, I almost forgot something important." Lin Yi came back to his senses from his thoughts, smiled slightly, then jumped lightly from the stands and landed steadily on the field.

In the audience, people started talking about it: "Why would Hu Jie come to participate in the Luotian Grand Ceremony? It's really strange."

"Who said it wasn't? Didn't he hate this form of competition the most in the past?" someone immediately echoed.

Lin Yi stood in the field and looked at Hu Jie opposite him. He still had some impression of this person.

In the original novel, Hu Jie gradually embarked on the path of self-destruction because of his infatuation with Xia He, and even killed his own father in the end.

Hu Jie was in a very bad condition at this time. He had dark circles under his eyes and looked exhausted, as if he would collapse at any time.

He completely lacked the vitality and spirit that an extraordinary person should have, and instead looked more like an ordinary person who was addicted to smoking opium.