Longevity with a Turtle

Chapter 74: Chapter 73: Demon Cultivator Exterminates a Sect

In a private room of the Jingyue Immortal Tower adjacent to the Water Element, one could see the beautiful scenery outside and the passing Cultivators through the crystal windows.

However, today there were much fewer Cultivators, with only a scattered dozen or so passing by. It was nowhere near as bustling as the opening day, when crowds of people had flowed in an endless stream.

Hearing this, Yu Daniu and Zhou Miaoyun both looked surprised. Zhou Miaoyun, in particular, was very curious. ”Fellow Daoist Chen, do you not know what happened at Jingyue Lake ten days ago?”

Even an outsider Cultivator like her, who lived in the Qinghe Marketplace, knew about it. There was no reason for Chen Jianghe to be unaware.

”Uh...” Chen Jianghe shook his head.

He really didn’t know what had happened. He usually stayed in his own breeding waters, meditating and pursuing Cultivation for three hours, and then drawing Spirit Talismans. In his free time, he would communicate with Little Black to keep his mind active. Living such a secluded life, how could he know what was happening outside?

”Lann Tianxiang has appeared again,” Yu Daniu said in a deep voice, his tone laced with hatred.

He was now a Steward of the Jingyue Immortal Tower. His father-in-law was in the core circle of the Yun family and treated him quite well, and his wife respected him deeply. Because of this, Yu Daniu had already come to view the Yun family as his own. Naturally, he harbored a deep-seated hatred for Lann Tianxiang, who had a bitter blood feud with the Yun family.

”The Zhuang family of Bixia Town was wiped out by this Demon. He even threatened to block the road to the Jingyue Marketplace, vowing to kill anyone who dares to pass.

”This despicable Demon! I really want to skin him alive!” Yu Daniu said through gritted teeth.

”The Zhuang family? Is that the family of Honored Guest Elder Zhuang Yanfeng, the High-Grade Alchemist?” Chen Jianghe quickly asked.

Yu Daniu nodded. ”Alchemist Zhuang was absolutely devastated. Forced by the pressure from that Demon Cultivator, he has already left the Yun family with his only granddaughter.”

Chen Jianghe gasped, his face filled with shock. Bixia Town was no more than thirty miles from Jingyue Lake. Lann Tianxiang was actually bold enough to annihilate the Zhuang family right under the Yun family’s nose.

Was he not afraid of the Yun Family Ancestor and Yun Bufan attacking him together? Furthermore, Lann Tianxiang had a grudge against the Yun family, so why did he target the Zhuang family? There truly was no logic to the actions of a Demon Cultivator.

”Is the Yun family just going to let Lann Tianxiang commit murder and walk away?” Chen Jianghe asked.

If the Yun family couldn’t do anything about Lann Tianxiang, he would have to consider leaving Jingyue Lake early. It was simply too unsafe. Who knew if Lann Tianxiang would start slaughtering people in the Inner Waters one day? He was merely a Qi Refining Cultivator; if he were even slightly touched by a spark from that terrifying Red Flame Flood Dragon, he would likely lose his life.

Zhou Miaoyun also looked curiously at Yu Daniu. She knew that Lann Tianxiang had massacred the Yun family’s subordinate Cultivation Family, the Zhuang family, but she was unclear about the Yun family’s countermeasures.

”Lann Tianxiang’s Demon Dao methods are ruthless and vicious, and he has numerous Secret Techniques. He refuses to fight the Elder Ancestor head-on. The moment they meet, he uses a Secret Technique to flee. Even the Elder Ancestor can’t do anything about him.” A hint of ruthlessness flashed through Yu Daniu’s eyes. The corners of his mouth curled up as he said in a deep voice, ”Lann Tianxiang committed murder right when the Hundred Treasures Tower first opened, which offended the Celestial South Sect. My father-in-law said that the Celestial South Sect has already dispatched three Foundation Establishment Cultivators to Jingyue Lake for Demon Extermination.”

”Three Foundation Establishment Cultivators?” Zhou Miaoyun was startled, then immediately added, ”Lann Tianxiang is doomed this time. Jingyue Marketplace should also be able to resume normal operations soon.”

”Yes, exactly,” Yu Daniu nodded.

The Jingyue Marketplace was established by the Yun family after emptying their coffers. They were still hoping to use this marketplace to cultivate another Foundation Establishment Ancestor for their family.

Naturally, Chen Jianghe also hoped that Lann Tianxiang would be executed. After all, he still needed to stay at Jingyue Lake for another dozen years. It was best if everything remained peaceful and stable. Furthermore, he owed the Yun family a debt of gratitude for leading him onto the Immortal Path, so he also hoped that their Jingyue Marketplace would flourish.

”By the way, what do you guys think of Peiyao’s letter?” Zhou Miaoyun asked, looking at Chen Jianghe and Yu Daniu.

”It’s a good thing that Peiyao managed to join the Celestial South Sect. She has a chance at Foundation Establishment in the future,” Yu Daniu’s heavy expression lightened, and a smile appeared on his face. He expressed his congratulations on Gao Peiyao joining the Immortal Sect.

”Indeed. Peiyao was highly regarded by a Celestial South Sect Steward and accepted as a Direct Disciple. She even broke through to Late-Stage Qi Refining. She will definitely reach Foundation Establishment in the future,” Zhou Miaoyun’s eyes were full of envy.

Gao Peiyao was only thirty-one years old this year, yet she was already at Late-Stage Qi Refining. Coupled with the backing of an Immortal Sect Steward, her chances of Foundation Establishment were incredibly high.

”Yes, Peiyao is truly blessed with great fortune,” Chen Jianghe nodded in agreement, speaking with envy.

”Fellow Daoist Chen, Fellow Daoist Yu, what do you think about the Misfortune-Breaking Pill that Peiyao mentioned?” Zhou Miaoyun looked at the two of them.

”I have no hope of reaching Foundation Establishment, so naturally, I need the Misfortune-Breaking Pill to break through to Late-Stage Qi Refining, haha...” Yu Daniu knew his own situation. Although the Yun family valued him, they would absolutely never help him attempt Foundation Establishment. Being able to cultivate to Late-Stage Qi Refining was already a massive favor from the Yun family.

Moreover, he knew that his Primordial Yang had been severely depleted, making his chances of successful Foundation Establishment even lower than others. If he forcefully attempted Foundation Establishment without a Foundation Establishment Pill, there was a ninety percent chance his Dantian would shatter and his body would explode.

”What about you, Fellow Daoist Zhou?” Yu Daniu looked at Zhou Miaoyun. ”You are currently a Middle-Grade Talisman Master. If you can become a High-Grade Talisman Master within ten years, you still have hope of reaching Foundation Establishment.”

”Improving Talisman Dao Skills is incredibly difficult. I’m afraid that even given another twenty years, it would still be hard for me to become a High-Grade Talisman Master,” Zhou Miaoyun smiled bitterly. ”Besides, my family is a burden... Let’s not talk about that. I will take the Misfortune-Breaking Pill in the near future to break through to Late-Stage Qi Refining.”

Her Cultivation had long been at Sixth-Layer Qi Refining. After years of consolidation and accumulation, she had already reached the threshold of a breakthrough. As long as she had the Misfortune-Breaking Pill, breaking through to Late-Stage Qi Refining would be a matter of course. A Late-Stage Qi Refining Middle-Grade Talisman Master could also secure more resources for the Zhou family in the Qinghe Marketplace.

”Do you have enough Spirit Stones to purchase the Misfortune-Breaking Pill?” Chen Jianghe asked.

Putting aside the Mutual Aid Alliance’s one core and four requirements, Zhou Miaoyun had previously sponsored him with two Spirit Stones and a Water Escape Talisman. These were favors that needed to be repaid.

”I can help Fellow Daoist Zhou get the lowest price for the Misfortune-Breaking Pill at the Jingyue Treasure Pavilion,” Yu Daniu added.

”Thank you both, Fellow Daoists, but I have already prepared the Misfortune-Breaking Pill. I will proceed with the breakthrough once I return this time,” Zhou Miaoyun cupped her hands in thanks.

With the growth of her age and experience, along with her many years of struggling for the Zhou family in the Qinghe Marketplace, Zhou Miaoyun was very clear that the Mutual Aid Alliance they had established on a whim back then could not enable them to share wealth and success together. Therefore, the favors she had given out in the past had to be used where they mattered most; they absolutely must not be cashed in lightly.

Although there was some unpleasantness between Yu Daniu and Zhou Miaoyun, no matter what, Zhou Miaoyun had originally provided Yu Daniu with an alternative Immortal Path when his own was blocked. Given Yu Daniu’s status in the Yun family, he was the Zhou family’s backup plan—their confidence to retreat to Jingyue Lake if they could no longer survive in the Qinghe Marketplace.

As for Chen Jianghe? Although he was unremarkable, lacked strengths, and had no hope of reaching Foundation Establishment, he was still someone Yu Daniu willingly and sincerely treated as an older brother. Reaching Late-Stage Qi Refining in the future shouldn’t be a major problem for him. The favor of two Spirit Stones and a Water Escape Talisman from back then could not be squandered carelessly.