In the mountains and forests.

The sound of something cutting through the air rang out.

The white-robed Taoist priest who had just passed overhead appeared in front of Qin Luo. He was tall and strong, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a square face. His eyes showed a hint of surprise. "So it's you, fellow Taoist."

He had just passed by without noticing Qin Luo's presence.

Qin Luo smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, "Qin Luo of Longhu Temple greets the Taoist Master."

"Kendo Temple, Wei Changchun."

The middle-aged Taoist priest returned the greeting with clasped hands.

Looking at the little bundle on Qin Luo's shoulder, Wei Changchun knew that any demonic beast capable of taking human form was no ordinary creature, so he dared not be careless and said in a deep voice, "Daoist Qin, the demonic aura on your body is very strong."

"ah?"

The little dumpling tilted its head.

Qin Luo said earnestly, "Please rest assured, Master Wei, I will discipline her properly."

"You don't know how to recognize a good bird!"

The little dumpling hummed softly.

Wei Changchun asked, "Master Qin, where are you going?"

Qin Luo smiled and replied, "I'm preparing to head to the capital of the Great Xia Kingdom."

Are you going to Wushang Temple?

"I'll go take a look."

Qin Luo smiled slightly, "Master Wei, where are you planning to go?"

Wei Changchun said solemnly, “I am preparing to go to Wenquan Ridge, as I have heard that there are evil spirits causing trouble there.”

Upon hearing this, Qin Luo said earnestly, "Since there are evil spirits causing trouble, I am willing to go with Master Wei to take a look. Perhaps we can be of some help."

"Haha, okay."

Wei Changchun smiled and nodded. He took off and flew towards Wenquan Ridge.

Qin Luo remained in the mountains and forests, walking steadily and seemingly slowly, but always following behind Wei Changchun.

Wei Changchun noticed Qin Luo's ability to shrink the earth to an inch and said in shock, "I never expected to encounter such a powerful fellow Daoist on this trip down the mountain."

Hot Spring Ridge.

There are many peach trees in the mountains.

Qin Luo saw the naturally formed hot spring pool surrounded by blooming peach trees, but none of the peach trees blooming all over the mountain could compare to the old peach tree at Longhu Temple.

Wei Changchun took out a handful of yellow paper figures from his pocket, chanted an incantation, and then threw them. The paper figures seemed to be sentient and began to search for the evil spirits in Wenquan Ridge.

Qin Luo was unaware of the powerful demonic aura. There were many villages around Hot Spring Ridge, many of which were quiet and deserted, while others were still inhabited.

Qin Luo arrived at a nearby inhabited village. At the village entrance stood an ancient mulberry tree, six or seven zhang tall, with lush branches and leaves. The air was thick with the scent of incense, and candles were burning, clearly indicating that the villagers were offering sacrifices to the mulberry tree.

Qin Luo saw claw marks on the mulberry tree, indicating that a ferocious beast had attacked the old mulberry tree.

The villagers are all at home eating now, and the village entrance is deserted. Qin Luo arrived at the mulberry tree, and a phantom figure appeared. The old tree spirit bowed and greeted him, "Great Immortal!"

"Senior, there's no need for such formalities."

The village before them was so peaceful; it must be related to the old tree spirit. Qin Luo asked softly, "Senior, do you know what kind of evil spirit is causing trouble nearby?"

The old tree spirit said respectfully, "Reporting to the Great Immortal, there are bloodthirsty demon wolves in the mountains that commit many evils and often come down the mountain to cause trouble. I am powerless to do anything about it."

"Senior, you have made invaluable contributions in protecting the people of this region."

Qin Luo bowed respectfully to the old tree spirit.

"The villagers give me incense, so it's only right that I protect them," the old tree spirit said, waving its hands repeatedly, not daring to claim credit.

Aww!

Wolf howls echoed through the mountains.

Qin Luo looked up and saw Wei Changchun holding a sword finger in front of him, with a spirit sword drawn from its sheath behind him. A giant golden sword slashed down, causing the entire mountain forest to tremble.

The villagers, hearing the commotion, rushed out. When they saw Wei Changchun standing on the high place, they all knelt down excitedly, exclaiming, "It's the Immortal Master!"

Before the ancient mulberry tree, a stick of incense was lit, producing golden smoke. The old tree spirit's figure became solid. It had originally absorbed incense to gain spiritual power, but was still far from becoming a god through incense. However, Qin Luo's incense gave it great power.

The old tree spirit knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

Qin Luo stepped forward to help the old tree spirit up, and said with a smile, "Senior, I hope you can protect the people around here in the future."

The old tree spirit nodded heavily, its eyes shimmering, and its voice trembled as it said, "As long as I live, I will protect the people around me."

Qin Luo turned and left. In the blink of an eye, he appeared on the mountain. There, he saw a seriously injured wolf demon lying in the forest. Wei Changchun took out a brown bag and put the wolf demon into the bag.

"Master Wei, why don't you kill the wolf demon?"

Qin Luo was somewhat puzzled.

Wei Changchun answered truthfully: "The Sword Dao Temple has a Demon Locking Tower. We will lock up evil monsters inside, punish them, and give them a chance to reflect on their actions."

"All right."

Qin Luo nodded slightly.

Since it was Wei Changchun who subdued the wolf demon, he should naturally deal with it.

Qin Luo asked with a smile, "Master Wei, I would like to visit the Sword Dao Temple. Is that alright?"

"welcome."

Wei Changchun came to Qin Luo's side.

The little dumpling, who was picking her toes, suddenly froze, tilted her head, and asked, "Boss, you're not going to send me to the Demon-Locking Tower, are you?"

"That depends on whether you listen to me or not."

"Be obedient, be obedient."

The little dumpling grinned foolishly.

"Master Qin, I'll lead the way for you." Wei Changchun transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the distance.

Qin Luo followed behind at a leisurely pace.

Qiyun Mountain.

Wei Changchun landed at the foot of the mountain.

"Master Qin, the Sword Dao Temple is located on the mountain."

Qin Luo looked up at the towering mountain that reached into the clouds, much higher than Luoxia Peak.

Near Qiyun Mountain, you can see Taoist priests flying on swords. Qin Luo walked on the bluestone steps and could feel the weight of the stone. "Master Wei, the Sword Dao Temple has a long history, right?"

Speaking of this, Wei Changchun's face showed more pride, "Our Sword Dao Temple has existed for longer than Wushang Temple, but it is not as famous as Wushang Temple."

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