Longevity Reward Redemption: The Immortal Clan Starts with Farmers

73: Forging a bond with Lu Wujiang, I earned a first-class military merit!After Lu Wujiang’s roar, he looked at the surrounding people with cold eyes, his eerie killing intent causing everyone to shiver involuntarily.

”All of you, go find that Flying Sword for me. If you can’t find it, every single one of you will die!”

Lu Wujiang was not joking; his fury had been ignited. The prize that was practically in his hands had flown away. That was a mid-grade spirit tool, a treasure that a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator like him might not be able to afford even after decades of struggle, and now all news of it was lost because of a Mortal!

Whether it was venting his anger or cooling his temper, at this moment, Lu Wujiang only wanted to kill!

The surrounding soldiers looked grim; they didn’t dare to disobey the Immortal’s command, but where were they supposed to find that Flying Sword?

The Immortal had given the order: find it or die!

Despair appeared on the soldiers’ faces. After Du Bo’s death, Commandant Chen Chuanwu was the highest-ranking officer in the Cavalry Battalion, so they all looked toward Chen Chuanwu, waiting for his orders!

Chen Chuanwu closed his eyes and sighed!

Immortal cultivation! Immortal cultivation!

Is Immortal cultivation really that important? To the point of needing to trade one’s life for it!

To think that Du Bo was also a hero who roamed the battlefield; though not exactly infallible, he always kept a clear head when facing opportunities in war. Yet, when encountering an item of Immortal cultivation, he disregarded everything, his mind blinded by greed!

Chen Chuanwu had already repaid Du Bo’s kindness for the promotion by slaying an Immortal; there was no longer any debt between them. Besides, even if Chen Chuanwu wanted to avenge him, he couldn’t do it!

How could he, a Mortal who hadn’t even reached the Innate stage, possibly rival a Foundation Establishment Grand Cultivator?

At this moment, the most important thing for Chen Chuanwu was to save himself and the lives of the soldiers in the Cavalry Battalion, ensuring they weren’t caught in the crossfire of Lu Wujiang’s wrath!

Thinking of this, Chen Chuanwu stepped forward out of the crowd and cupped his hands toward Lu Wujiang, saying:

”May I ask the Immortal, could it be a small green sword?”

A spark of hope suddenly ignited in Lu Wujiang’s nearly despairing heart. In a single step, he floated in front of Chen Chuanwu, his eyes staring intently at him like someone grasping at a final straw.

”You’ve seen it?”

Chen Chuanwu was not afraid because, regardless of his attitude, his life and the lives of the entire battalion depended on the Immortal’s whim. Perhaps all their lives combined were worth less than a single hair of that sword in the Immortal’s eyes.

”I have. Immortal, please follow me!”

Chen Chuanwu nodded and then walked toward the large tree where Du Bo had buried the treasure.

The tree was less than a hundred meters away; the two of them arrived in an instant!

Chen Chuanwu pulled out the now-dulled Flying Sword from the tree hollow and presented it to Lu Wujiang with cupped hands!

”Hahahaha!”

Lu Wujiang let out a hearty laugh, his face filled with the joy of recovering something lost. He snatched the Flying Sword from Chen Chuanwu’s hand, holding it to admire it slowly!

”A treasure that conceals its own brilliance; as expected of a mid-grade spirit tool! Good! Good! Good!”

Lu Wujiang shouted ”good” three times before calming down. He then stored the Flying Sword into his Cosmos Bag and looked up to size up Chen Chuanwu.

”Kid, you’ve done me a huge favor. I, Lu Wujiang, never owe anyone favors. What do you want? High office, a handsome salary, or even breaking through to the Innate stage—I can make it happen for you!”

Lu Wujiang was in a great mood and found Chen Chuanwu quite pleasing to the eye. He decided to give the young man a hand, as a reward for finding the mid-grade Flying Sword.

”My Lord, I have no other desires. I only wish to return home to care for my parents and help them live out their later years in peace!”

Chen Chuanwu said with cupped hands. He naturally knew that with Lu Wujiang’s status as an Immortal, he could rise rapidly, but he also understood that being near a ruler is like being near a tiger!

All benefits come with a price; only his Family would truly help him unconditionally!

”Hmm, you’re quite filial! Those with filial piety generally don’t have bad character. Come here!”

Lu Wujiang nodded at Chen Chuanwu, beckoning him over.

Chen Chuanwu didn’t know Lu Wujiang’s intention but understood he had no right to refuse, so he walked to Lu Wujiang’s side.

Lu Wujiang placed his hand on top of Chen Chuanwu’s head, and then a strand of Divine Thought roamed through Chuanwu’s body.

”Ah, what a pity!”

Lu Wujiang shook his head and sighed. With his hands behind his back, he spoke in a rather regrettable tone.

”Just now, through the Soul-Searching Secret Technique, I saw you kill Dustless Master with a spear, which shows your bravery. And facing wealth and rank, you are not greedy, instead caring for your parents at home—this sufficiently proves your character!”

”Someone like you could be called a talent. I originally intended for you to accompany me to the Prefecture City to take up a post, where I would personally train you to walk the Path of Immortality. Unfortunately! You have no Spiritual Root!”

”This is fate!”

Upon hearing this, Chen Chuanwu also felt a hint of regret. Immortal cultivation is everyone’s dream, and learning he couldn’t cultivate made Chuanwu feel a wave of disappointment!

But Chuanwu quickly snapped out of it. Immortal cultivation was too far from him. What he cared about most was Kaoshan Village, where his parents, wife, children, and brothers were. That was his real life.

”Thank you for your kindness, Immortal. It is my own shallow Aptitude; I have no affinity for the Immortal path!”

Chen Chuanwu didn’t show any sadness, which instead made Lu Wujiang appreciate the young man even more. Thus, he took out a silk letter and used his spiritual power to write a few words on it.

”Kid, don’t say I didn’t look after you. I’m giving you a first-class military merit!”

”With this first-class military merit, after you return home, you can command a battalion if you stay in the military, or be appointed as a county Military Official if you enter politics. Even if you do nothing, you’ll have five hundred mu of tax-free land, enough for you to be a wealthy landlord and live a prosperous life among Mortals!”

Chen Chuanwu was overjoyed to hear this. The effect of this first-class military merit was truly significant; no matter what he chose, it would help his Family grow strong. He quickly cupped his hands in gratitude!

”Thank you for your favor, Immortal. This humble one will keep it in his heart!”

Seeing the matter concluded, Lu Wujiang could no longer contain his urge to refine the Flying Sword in his Storage Pouch. Without staying any longer, he flew into the air and gradually disappeared.

”Thank you for saving our lives, Lord Commandant! Without you, we brothers would have been in a terrible state!”

”Speaking of which, it’s all Company Commander Du’s fault. He was greedy for the Immortal’s lost treasure and nearly made us die with him!”

As soon as the Immortal left, the soldiers relaxed and began to chatter among themselves.

Hearing the discussion, Chen Chuanwu frowned. He didn’t want this matter to spread; otherwise, he would be too conspicuous in the army. Being favored by an Immortal was a double-edged sword, not to mention Du Bo was the Great General’s nephew.

The Immortal killed Du Bo but rewarded Chen Chuanwu. Even if the Great General refrained from acting out of fear of the Immortal, he would inevitably resent Chen Chuanwu and make things difficult for him in the future.

”Enough. Do not discuss today’s events. You must keep your lips sealed and not leak a word; after all, this involves an Immortal!”

With these common soldiers, reasoning is useless; only suppression by the strong can make them submit!

The soldiers gradually fell silent. They were all worried about the Immortal causing them trouble. Even if the Immortal didn’t care, it was better to avoid unnecessary complications!