Immortality begins with inheriting the myriad arts of cultivation.

Chapter 390 Another Mission, Chu Xiu's Transformation

In a cave by the river.

After understanding the situation, Li Ping sighed slightly, "Even a mere mortal disciple of the Confucian sect can cause the Lingxiao lineage to suffer a setback; the power of the Confucian sect is evident!"

Meng Wanjun nodded in agreement.

Although the Three Elders of Lingxiao are also elders of the Immortal Alliance, there are differences in their strength among elders. They are independent cultivators, and the combined strength of the three Nascent Soul cultivators may surpass that of most cultivation sects.

However, those righteous and demonic sects, each led by Taiyi Sect and Liantian Holy Sect, formed factions within the Immortal Alliance, each with a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator in charge.

Even if an individual sect is not as strong as Lingxiao City, its influence within the Immortal Alliance far surpasses that of Lingxiao City.

Not to mention Confucianism.

Although the Confucian sect is not as strong as the righteous and demonic sects combined in terms of overall strength, its cultivators have a well-ordered lineage, share the same ideals, and have very low internal friction.

Unlike the righteous and demonic factions, which sometimes have internal conflicts and disagreements, this one is different.

Furthermore, the leader of the Confucian sect was also a late-stage great cultivator, whose power at the top level was no less than that of the righteous and demonic paths.

Therefore, the Confucian sect's dominance is second to none within the entire Immortal Alliance.

Even though the three elders of Lingxiao were Nascent Soul stage experts, they could only suffer defeat when facing a mortal disciple of the Confucian sect and were in the wrong.

After exchanging a few words of reflection, Meng Wanjun went about her business.

She also reminded Li Ping that if he had time, he should not forget to visit Caibaixuan and check the many second-hand magical artifacts he had acquired.

After the grand auction, Cai Baixuan's business declined significantly, and on average, he could only receive four or five second-hand magical artifacts a year.

To avoid suspicion, all secondhand ritual implements were inspected by Li Ping personally.

Although it was rather troublesome, fortunately it wouldn't take up too much of his time.

As for the other time-consuming matter of alchemy, Li Ping changed the payment for alchemy, stopped the infighting, and no longer accepted spirit stones as payment for alchemy. As a result, the number of people commissioning him to refine pills has decreased significantly over the years, to the point of almost disappearing.

He no longer needs to waste time on alchemy.

Furthermore, with a suspected Nascent Soul cultivator lying in wait for him outside the city, preventing him from leaving, he could save time and spirit stones in purchasing information about Chao Xuan.

However, he would still visit the black market every now and then, mainly to buy Yin Qi. He figured he might as well try, and if he did manage to buy some, he could learn another fourth-tier skill.

……

"Fellow Daoist Feng, at the speed at which you cultivate the 'Myriad Spirits Divine Art,' I estimate that in another seven or eight years, you will be able to successfully remove all the Soul-Devouring Restrictions from your soul."

After treating Feng Xishuang, Li Ping said with a smile.

"Yes, thank you for your help during this time, Fellow Daoist Li." Feng Xishuang smiled slightly.

She was very aware of her own soul's condition, and Li Ping's estimated time was about the same as hers.

Li Ping nodded, then looked at Wei Yiling beside him: "Fellow Daoist Wei, if you encounter any problems in your cultivation, you might as well ask Fellow Daoist Feng for advice."

Compared to Feng Xishuang, Wei Yiling's progress in cultivating the "Myriad Spirits Divine Technique" was much slower. Li Ping estimated that it would take her at least twenty or thirty years to successfully remove all the restrictions within her soul.

Wei Yiling pursed her lips and nodded: "I will."

After the treatment was completed, the two talked about another matter. It turned out that after several years, the Datong Society had given them another mission, ordering them to go to Beiman Mountain to capture a demon at the Core Formation stage.

Before the restrictions within their souls were completely removed, they had no choice but to continue serving the Great Harmony Society.

"Immortality Begins with Inheriting the Hundred Arts of Immortal Cultivation" is currently being serialized on Cola Novels and is not to be missed!

However, Mount Beimang is separated from Lingxiao City by dozens of large prefectures, and a round trip would take at least several years. During this time, the two would not be able to receive his treatment.

As they spoke, Wei Yiling would occasionally steal glances at Li Ping, seemingly hoping that he would offer to accompany them.

Li Ping saw what she was doing, but she was destined to be disappointed; Li Ping wouldn't go.

Although the Golden Eye of Delusion has the characteristic of "breaking evil", and the Wildfire Sparrow's innate spiritual flame also has the effect of "slaying evil", it is naturally restrained by beings such as ghosts, zombies, and demons.

With double insurance, he was like a fish in water when he went to Beiman Mountain.

"I wish you both a safe journey!" Li Ping ignored Wei Yiling's mournful gaze and said with a smile, "By the way, I heard that the Northern Mang Mountain produces extremely Yin energy. If it is convenient for you two, please collect some for me."

Wei Yiling glanced at Li Ping, while Feng Xishuang nodded in agreement: "Extreme Yin Qi? No problem, we two will keep an eye out for you."

……

After watching the two women leave, Li Ping went inside Caibaixuan to check the second-hand magical artifacts that were temporarily stored in the shop.

Unfortunately, after watching them one by one, I didn't gain anything.

"Young friend Chu, why don't you put these secondhand magical artifacts away?" Li Ping beckoned Chu Xiu to come and tidy up.

Upon hearing Li Ping's instructions, Chu Xiu jogged over, his steps light and quick, unlike that of a centenarian. A faint smile graced his face, a stark contrast to his previous dejected state after suffering setbacks.

He had already learned from Meng Wanjun that Chu Xiu had been betrayed by the disciples of his sect, and he had spent some time drinking and reveling in brothels.

After finally coming to his senses, he made a painful decision and went to the mortal realm to buy two concubines.

Cultivators possess a physique unlike mortals, and Chu Xiu, though old, remains vigorous, aided by immortal elixirs. Last year, his two concubines each gave birth to a son and a daughter for him.

Life has become hopeful again, and there's also the need to pave the way for their children's future.

Chu Xiu is now radiant with health and energy every day, unlike a centenarian. Chen Guang, another centenarian cultivator from Cai Bai Xuan, exclaimed that he couldn't stand it.

But Chu Xiu always smiled and said, "So what if I'm a hundred years old? A hundred years old is the age for striving!"

Cultivators have magical powers protecting their bodies, and as long as their original essence is not damaged, living to the end of their lifespan is not a problem.

Chu Xiu is nearly a hundred years old now, and it's no problem for him to live another twenty years.

If he could work harder and have a bit more luck, perhaps he could see his descendants embark on the path to immortality.

……

Watching Chu Xiu humming a little tune as he busied himself, Li Ping's eyes revealed a thoughtful expression.

Prior to this, Chu Xiu had worked very hard to revive the sect, giving full play to his initiative and acquiring a brewing cauldron containing the inheritance of fourth-order spiritual brewing for Li Ping.

However, after being betrayed by his disciple and becoming self-destructive, although he did not neglect his own work, it was clear that he no longer had much enthusiasm for it.

Instead of thinking about improving himself, he goes to brothels to listen to music whenever he has free time.

Even now, with children, his passion for work is even greater than before; he wishes he could forgo even rest.

Aside from spending time with his children, he spends all twelve hours a day working in the shop.

It is foreseeable that if his offspring are found to possess spiritual roots, his initiative in his work will inevitably increase even more.

Li Ping nodded slightly: "No wonder companies in my past life preferred to hire people with families, mortgages, and car loans. Those employees were the hardest working."