Bu. He was ambushed by several groups of Xiu Shi who were following him. The lowest-ranking among them was twenty-five, and they usually came in groups of three to five, well-prepared. For Zhang Guodong, this was not a good thing; the situation had become somewhat complicated.
While there might be opportunities to fish in troubled waters, and even the unscrupulous might profit, the sheer number of people involved greatly reduces these possibilities. No one is a fool to watch others suffer mutual or collective losses. This instinctive reaction is fundamental.
The more people following, the greater the chance of them discovering each other. Zhang Guodong trailed behind, his mental energy constantly focused, sensing a radius of five kilometers and ten miles. He could detect any cultivator who intruded within this range immediately. However, whether there were others outside this range was uncertain.
"Senior brother, why do I feel uneasy?" Liu Zhengyuan and Liao Tian, the two fellow disciples, flew side by side, cautiously guarding their surroundings to guard against any sudden killing intent. Liu Zhengyuan felt his heart pounding and his mind was uneasy, which puzzled him greatly. This was a very difficult situation for a cultivator.
The cultivators' bodies are undoubtedly strong and healthy, so how could they possibly suffer from physical illness? The cultivators believed that this could only be a sign.
Or perhaps her body hasn't fully recovered. Are there lingering injuries lurking in the shadows? That woman possesses many magical artifacts; her lightning is incredibly destructive. There are countless types of lightning, including blue lightning, purple lightning, and two-colored lightning. There are also many strange lightning bolts with unique effects.
Thinking of this, Liu Zhengyuan's expression became slightly unnatural. He hoped that the woman had secretly sabotaged things.
Liao Tian was an extremely cautious person. He was Liu Zhengyuan's senior brother, and they had a very good relationship. However, he was not a righteous or honorable person. Liu Zhengyuan was lustful, sometimes resorting to any means to enjoy the subtle pleasures of beautiful women, while Liao Tian was greedy for wealth and treasures, with cultivation as his sole goal.
Liao Tian, his face grim, glanced at the sky. He surveyed his surroundings and said calmly, "Perhaps your injuries haven't fully healed. Take your time, let's heal first!"
Liu Zhengyuan was taken aback, but then nodded thoughtfully in agreement, saying, "Senior brother is right, damn it. This injury is really troublesome!"
"Come out!" Just then, Liao Tian secretly produced a talisman and threw it into the bushes thirty meters away. It was actually a mid-level Red Rain Talisman! Also known as the Erosion Rain Talisman.
The corrosive raindrops that burst forth were actually a malevolent poison refined by cultivators, not the water element of the Five Elements. This malevolent poison, condensed into raindrops the size of raindrops, would penetrate the skin and flesh once it came into contact with the body, causing considerable damage and unbearable pain wherever it touched. What cultivators feared even more was that, if one was not careful, this malevolent poison could corrode one's soul.
Therefore, this intermediate-level talisman paper, "Erosion Rain Talisman," is an extremely insidious talisman paper.
Liao Tianxiu, being more skilled than Liu Zhengyuan, sensed the slight disturbance and immediately struck without hesitation. This demonstrates his ruthless nature.
"Boom!" In the blink of an eye, the "Erosion Rain Talisman" that had attacked exploded with a "boom," scattering countless streams of yin poison that covered an area of several square meters, with extremely fast effects. As the large area of yin poison was spread, many trees were instantly corroded in mid-air and fell to the ground with a thunderous crash.
The screams of wild beasts came from behind the tree, but there was no one else.
"It's a wild rabbit! Senior brother, you're too sensitive!" Liu Zhengyuan rushed to the attack site and saw a fat wild rabbit being corroded and riddled with holes, struggling to survive.
A mid-level talisman was wasted on a wild rabbit; that's a huge loss.
Liao Tianjing was thirsty. He opened his mouth, his brows furrowing into a deep frown.
"Let's keep going!"
The sound of trees falling can travel a great distance. Especially for cultivators with high hearing and alertness, it is easily detected. As soon as the sound rang out, Zhang Guodong noticed that the groups of people following them all stopped and were carefully listening ahead.
They were either whispering to each other or gesturing to communicate.
Zhang Guodong had no choice but to stop. However, this kind of tracking was extremely tedious. Zhang Guodong flipped his hand, and a flask of high-quality Ciling wine appeared in his hand, which he occasionally took a sip of.
They followed each other on and off for three days. They were almost out of the mountains and back in modern society. Liao Tian and his fellow disciple Liu Zhengyuan became increasingly cautious, slowing their pace. Although they pretended not to notice they were being followed, their previously rapid speed had slowed considerably, causing them considerable delays.
between.
At this point, it was a test of patience. Liao Tian was very alert and started circling around, never revealing the specific location of their destination. In contrast, Liu Zhengyuan was a restless person.
He'd been spending days wandering around the forest, and he'd long since lost all interest. This self-proclaimed womanizer was getting restless after three days.
"Senior brother, we've wasted at least a day going out. Aren't we being a bit too sensitive? As long as we don't go back to that place, who can know our secret?" Liu Zhengyuan said idly, playing with a few talismans in his hand, all of which looked to be of intermediate level.
For those facing sudden danger, talismans are quite effective. They can repel or even injure enemies without much effort. The two brothers made a fortune this time, and bought quite a few talismans for self-defense.
With these talismans and intermediate-level magical artifacts, the two were confident they could take on a near-expert level 40 opponent. Even if they were defeated, they could leave with ease.
"Junior brother, caution is always wise! The outside world is not like the cultivation world anymore. With the establishment of the Southwest Imitation City, more markets will be established, and there will be many organizations similar to workshops. Be careful. With our limited strength, we are easily vulnerable to disaster!" Liao Tian frowned and scolded.
"Understood, Senior Brother!" Liao Tian's face hardened. Liu Zhengyuan was somewhat frightened and admitted his mistake in a low voice.
"By the way, we're about to leave the mountain. What's the character of those servants you recruited? In the secular world, we're physically limited and have to rely on ordinary people to run errands!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Zhengyuan immediately grinned wickedly.
"Don't worry, senior brother. Those people are all people of status in the secular world. As soon as they heard that it could grant them longevity, they were tricked by me and became as respectful to me as grandsons. They even covered all my expenses!"
"Oh? Mortals are just mortals. Although they pose no threat to us, we still need to maintain a certain distance!" Liao Tian said calmly. "After we leave the mountain, you will make the arrangements. I will not see those other people!"
In their eyes, mortals are inferiors, the most observant of all. If it weren't for the fear of revealing their identities in the secular world, they would never have any contact with these mortals.
But it seems that Junior Brother Liu Zhengyuan has already taken those mortals under his control.
"Yes, don't worry, senior brother, I won't disturb your meditation!" Liu Zhengyuan assured him.
The wealthy individuals under Liu Zhengyuan's control are all prominent figures with assets exceeding one billion yuan. They own properties even in first-tier cities in the southwestern province.
After leaving the mountain, Liao Tian and Liu Zhengyuan disguised themselves. They awkwardly donned modern suits and casual wear, completely transforming themselves into modern people. However, Liao Tian remained aloof and unapproachable, still somewhat aloof from the group.
Liu Zhengyuan, on the other hand, was dressed like a playboy, decked out in designer brands and sporting sunglasses. He would whistle at any woman who appeared to be reasonably attractive. Seeing this, others were too intimidated to pursue him.
Kunming is the capital city of Southwest Province.
Wu Jianzhong is a well-known private entrepreneur in the area, with a net worth of over a billion yuan. After Liu Zhengyuan and his senior fellow apprentice Liao Tianyi entered the city, Liu Zhengyuan made a phone call to Wu Jianzhong, surprisingly finding modern communication tools quite convenient.
"Master Liu, I'm coming to pick you up right away, please wait a moment!" Upon hearing that Master Liu, who possessed supernatural abilities, had returned after completing his mission, Wu Jianzhong's spirits lifted, and he became excited. He wondered how he should entertain Master Liu later.
"Boss, the car is ready!"
"Call the Royal City Club and reserve the best room. I'll entertain the VIPs tonight!" Wu Jianzhong said to his assistant as soon as he got into the car. The image of Liu Zhengyuan's lecherous face flashed through his mind. Liu Zhengyuan had a particular fondness for modern-day sex techniques; he was a complete old lecher!
The last time they met, Liu Zhengyuan used a little trick to show off his "ability," and Wu Jianzhong immediately regarded him as a god. This matter became his biggest secret.
Longevity! To live to be hundreds or even thousands of years old—it was unimaginable. But Liu Zhengyuan instilled confidence in him. After taking a reward pill, Wu Jianzhong felt several years younger, and his energy returned to his body.
This made him even more convinced of Liu Zhengyuan's mystique.
As a result, Liu Zhengyuan suddenly revealed a move that left Wu Jianzhong dumbfounded. Liu Zhengyuan then started to seduce the young woman who was serving drinks. Later, he impatiently booked a room. It is said that there was a tremendous disturbance in the room that night. The young woman was unable to get out of bed, while Liu Zhengyuan left the room full of energy.
The opening line is: "This mortal woman; although she's not very pretty, she has a lot of skills, very good, I'm very satisfied, hehe!"
Wu Jianzhong was overjoyed. He had been troubled about how to cater to Liu Zhengyuan's tastes, but now he had everything he needed: massages, baths, and other special services that were refreshing and delightful for Liu Zhengyuan.
If it can be bought with money, it's not a difficult thing. He has no shortage of money.
The assistant called the Royal City Club and got the matter sorted out.
Half an hour later, Wu Jianzhong's several luxury cars stopped outside the Royal City Club. He immediately got out of the cars and opened the back door and the door of another car.
It was quite surprising to see someone who could command such respect from Boss Wu.
Even when Mr. Wu met the provincial governor or the provincial party secretary, he wasn't this overly attentive; this behavior bordered on flattery. Flattery, it far exceeded the realm of mere respect.
"Master Liu, please; Mr. Liao, please!" Wu Jianzhong said respectfully, one after the other.
Liao Tian's appearance surprised Wu Jianzhong. The man was aloof, and Wu Jianzhong dared not approach him. Liao Tian didn't even bother to respond to his greetings, not even uttering a sound. However, seeing Master Liu's respectful attitude towards this man while walking with him, Wu Jianzhong didn't dare to be negligent. Could this also be a master?
"Welcome!" the hostess greeted with a sweet smile.
Liu Zhengyuan glanced at the hostesses in cheongsams, then said to Wu Jianzhong, "Brother Liao doesn't like crowds, so just go straight to the room. The food and drinks can be brought to the room. The mission personnel are not allowed to disturb us! As for me, feel free to do as the host says, haha!"
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