"Manager Jing Mo, why are you here before the time comes?" Li Shiming looked at Manager Jing Mo and asked curiously.
Manager Jing Mo is not a man in a hurry. In the past six months, he has accepted three alchemy orders from Beishu Trading Company.
Manager Jing Mo would always come when the two-month deadline was up, never earlier, in order not to disturb Li Shiming.
No matter what the reason was for Li Shiming to come to the secular world, it was a rare experience for him to train his state of mind.
As the shopkeeper Jing Mo is a cultivator in the late Jindan stage, how could he not understand the importance of this?
That's why Li Shiming was so surprised when he saw the sudden visit of the shopkeeper Jing Mo.
"Master Li, you are in some trouble. According to the report from the spy I left in Mingxin Sect, the fake infant ancestor of Mingxin Sect is recuperating and preparing to come out to find you!" The shopkeeper Jingmo replied anxiously.
Li Shiming was stunned. He didn't expect this to be the case.
Patriarch Zang is the strongest being on Tianhai Island. With his strength at the False Infant stage, although it is still not strong enough in the Northern Shu Continent, he is absolutely invincible on Tianhai Island.
"Master Li, you leave first. I believe that Patriarch Zang will not attack mortals. I have also notified the company. Patriarch Ling will come as soon as possible, but it will take at least several days!" The shopkeeper Jing Mo tried hard to persuade.
This is for Li Shiming's own good. No matter how old Patriarch Zang is, he is still a false infant cultivator.
If someone really attacks Li Shiming, he will definitely not be able to face it.
"Thank you. I'll take note of this!" Li Shiming said seriously, bowing.
He knew that obtaining such information was not as easy as Manager Jing Mo said.
A force like the Beishu Trading Company would neither have nor need to place spies in a sect like the Mingxin Sect. The only possibility is that they would do so for Li Shiming's safety.
Li Shiming must accept the price and effort involved.
Li Shiming also guessed why Patriarch Zang would personally take action against him. On the one hand, Patriarch Zang was afraid that he didn't have much time left. Since the Mingxin Sect had a big enemy like Li Shiming, Patriarch Zang would get rid of a big trouble for the Mingxin Sect by getting rid of Li Shiming before his life was over.
Don't believe in the so-called settlement of grudges. If it weren't for the existence of the fake infant ancestor Zang in the Mingxin Sect, Li Shiming would have come to the door long ago.
Patriarch Zang was certainly aware of this. Even Great Elder Fan Xi died at the hands of Li Shiming, which shows that Li Shiming's combat power was absolutely invincible in the Jindan stage.
If Patriarch Zang does not get rid of Li Shiming, once he dies, the Mingxin Sect will inevitably be wiped out by Li Shiming.
On the other hand, the 'Seven-Leaf Jade Lotus' in the hands of Great Elder Fan Xi was obtained by Li Shiming, which made the Mingxin Sect's plan to produce another Nascent Soul ancestor fail.
If they couldn't get back the 'Seven-Leaf Jade Lotus', after the death of Patriarch Zang, with the strength of Mingxin Sect, it would be almost impossible to get another spiritual medicine of this level.
Patriarch Zang no longer considered the revenge from Shushan Sect, because he had no time. If Li Shiming was killed, the revenge of Shushan Sect was still uncertain. However, the preciousness of the 'Seven-Leaf Jade Lotus' was totally worth the risk.
For a fourth-grade elixir that can help one advance to the Nascent Soul stage, any risk is worth taking.
The shopkeeper Jing Mo thought that Li Shiming had followed his advice and chose to leave, so he also said goodbye.
Li Shiming gave instructions and flew away from his ancestral home and the capital of the Xia Kingdom. He did not choose to leave, but followed the route to meet the enemy.
He analyzed the route of Ancestor Zang. Considering Ancestor Zang's situation and strength, choosing to go straight to Xia Country is the first choice. He would also make this choice because it is the shortest distance and the fastest time.
At the edge of Xia Country, he took out the fourth-grade Tiangang Four-phase Array Disk and activated the array.
The fourth-grade Tiangang Four Phases Formation shields the space, preventing the aura inside from leaking out.
Only then did he summon out his Nascent Soul body and his Fake Infant body. The Heavenly Ghost was already able to control the Fake Infant body. Although it could not fight yet, it could move freely.
He summoned Venerable Hui Jing again. Venerable Hui Jing's injuries were still recovering slowly, but he was a real Nascent Soul ancestor.
He launched a drone into the sky, which could monitor a large area at an altitude of 10,000 meters.
After everything was ready, he used the 'Divine Eyes' to observe the distance. With his eyesight and the cooperation of the drone, he could spot Ancestor Zang as long as he approached within a thousand miles.
After waiting for about two hours, he saw a flying boat sailing towards this side.
There are three grades of flying boats, and this one is a first-grade magical weapon.
It is extremely rare on this Tianhai Island. You should know that even in the Mingxin Sect, there are very few flying boats of this level.
The flying boat magic weapon is not a necessity, it is more of a means to show one's status.
Unless there is an overabundance of third-grade resources, cultivators would not consider preparing a magic-level flying boat for themselves. It is such a waste.
A magic weapon-grade flying boat, if exchanged for magic weapons, can be exchanged for several top-grade magic weapons.
The appearance of the flying boat magic weapon at this time is most likely the arrival of Ancestor Zang.
In fact, it is easy to understand. In the situation of Ancestor Zang, whose life span is about to end, it is the best choice to use his own abilities as little as possible and rely on the magic weapon-level flying boat to fly.
If you retain a little more strength, you can exert more combat power when needed.
Patriarch Zang was extremely angry. His life span was about to end, and he had already made arrangements for his funeral, handing over some of his valuables to the sect.
He chose to hand over treasures like the 'Seven-Leaf Jade Lotus' to the hands of Great Elder Fan Xi. He hoped that Great Elder Fan Xi could be promoted to the Nascent Soul stage. Even if he could not be promoted, the 'Seven-Leaf Jade Lotus' could be exchanged for resources that would allow Great Elder Fan Xi to be promoted to the False Infant stage.
Compared with the advancement to the Nascent Soul stage, the success rate of advancement to the False Infant stage is much higher.
Everything had been planned, and he did not wait to die. Instead, he used a treasure of the sect in his hand to try to prolong his vitality.
As long as there is no external enemy attacking the sect's formation, he will not interfere in external affairs.
But he never expected that when he woke up from his seclusion, he would hear that Great Elder Fan Xi had been killed and even his body had not been retrieved.
He got angry in the sect and decided to take action himself.
As the sect's most important fighting force and nearing the end of his life, it was impossible for him to just leave the sect to find Li Shiming.
He needed to explain a lot of things, because he might not be able to return to the sect after this mission.
His body could only support one attack, which delayed him in the sect for a while before he came to Li Shiming.
Li Shiming soared into the air, standing on top of the Tiangang Four Phases Formation, breaking away from the protection of the formation.
When there were still more than 300 miles away, Patriarch Zang also discovered Li Shiming.
When Patriarch Zang was in the sect, he found information about Li Shiming, especially the image of Li Shiming recorded in the sect's formation.
So when he saw Li Shiming in the air, he recognized Li Shiming at a glance.
Seeing that Li Shiming seemed to be waiting for him, he was a little confused and couldn't help but slow down.
Li Shiming looked at Patriarch Zang with a smile, looking confident.
He waved his hand, and the isolating effect of the Tiangang Four Phases Formation was turned off. It was almost impossible to conceal the auras of two Nascent Soul ancestors and one False Infant ancestor rising into the sky.
Patriarch Zang was stunned. His first reaction was to turn around and flee. He didn't even have time to put away his magic flying boat. He just let the fake infant leave his body and fled with all his might.
He understood that Li Shiming had found help. Considering Li Shiming's identity, the number one alchemy master in the Northern Shu Continent, it was not impossible for such a cultivator to ask two Nascent Soul ancestors and one False Infant ancestor for help.
Of course, if he sensed carefully, he would find that one of the Nascent Soul ancestors and one of the False Infant ancestors only had the aura of a shell, but not the aura of a Nascent Soul or a False Infant.
But Venerable Hui Jing's aura was too terrifying, concealing the situation of his Nascent Soul body and his false infant body.
Li Shiming smiled slightly. This was something he had expected.
He didn't want to fight with Ancestor Zang at all. Although Tiangui could control the body of the fake infant, it was just a showpiece and could not sustain a battle.
The condition of Venerable Hui Jing is not good either. If he participates in the battle before his injuries have recovered, it will affect his condition.
It was already extremely difficult for him to recover from his injuries. If his injuries got any worse, it would probably take him hundreds of years to recover.
Therefore, unless there is an extremely dangerous situation, Li Shiming will not let Venerable Hui Jing take action.
Li Shiming waved his hand and collected the fake infant body, the primordial infant body, and the formation plate of the Tiangang Four Phases Formation. He grabbed the body of Venerable Hui Jing with one hand, and then used the "Lotus Step by Step". When he passed by the flying boat magic weapon left by Patriarch Zang, he took the flying boat magic weapon.
The drone in the sky showed him the escape route of Ancestor Zang, and his "Divine Eyes" could also see Ancestor Zang's figure.
As long as Ancestor Zang does not exceed the range of a thousand miles, he can track Ancestor Zang.
In order to prevent Patriarch Zang from returning to Mingxin Sect, he used all his strength to activate 'Lotus Blossoms at Every Step' and intercepted Patriarch Zang on his way back to the sect before he could.
This made Patriarch Zang even more frightened. He didn't understand how many Nascent Soul ancestors Li Shiming had invited.
Doesn't Li Shiming know that asking the Yuanying ancestors to take action will cost a price? For a little fake infant like him, one Yuanying ancestor is enough, so why ask so many Yuanying ancestors to deal with him?
Patriarch Zang was like a headless fly, running around everywhere, and he didn't dare to return to the sect.
He also thought that if he really returned to the sect, he would probably lead these Nascent Soul ancestors to the sect.
As long as he doesn't return to the sect, I think the sect is not worth it for the Nascent Soul Ancestor to deal with. At least there is still hope of survival.
Li Shiming followed behind Patriarch Zang. The faint Nascent Soul aura from Venerable Hui Jing made Patriarch Zang dare not stay for even a moment.
Li Shiming did not press Old Ancestor Zang too hard. He knew very well that if he pressed too hard, Old Ancestor Zang would most likely fight to the death.
Only by hanging far away like this could Ancestor Zang feel there was a glimmer of hope for escape.
Li Shiming was like a shepherd. The Nascent Soul aura of Venerable Hui Jing was the whip in his hand, which he used to whip Patriarch Zang continuously, causing him to run away continuously.
The chase and escape lasted for three hours. Ancestor Zang did not dare to go deep into the sea and could only flee to Tianhai Island and its vicinity.
As time went on, his speed became slower and slower.
The escape had exhausted his energy tremendously, and his remaining life was almost over.
He stopped with a grim look on his face. He didn't want to run away anymore. Whether he was caught or not, he would soon run out of time and die.
He looked behind him, where the aura of the Nascent Soul ancestor was staring at him. He wanted to see which ancestor was chasing him.
With the opponent's speed, he could obviously catch up with me by leaving his body, but he was playing with me like a cat playing with a mouse.
Li Shiming found that Master Zang had stopped. His "Divine Vision" could clearly see every detail on Master Zang's face. The aura of death, which was the end of his life, lingered on Master Zang's face.
He hesitated for a moment, and his mind connected with Venerable Hui Jing. Venerable Hui Jing reached out and grabbed his arm, and it seemed as if Venerable Hui Jing was carrying him flying.
Afterwards, without using 'Lotus Blooms with Every Step', Venerable Hui Jing took Li Shiming and flew towards Patriarch Zang.
"Venerable Hui Jing, why are you dressed like this?" When Patriarch Zang saw Venerable Hui Jing, he actually called out Venerable Hui Jing's name.
Li Shiming was also stunned. He had changed the appearance of Venerable Hui Jing. Not only his hair but also his face was changed by Venerable Hui Jing himself.
However, he immediately realized that monks who knew each other did not recognize each other by their faces and body shapes, but by their aura.
This Old Ancestor Zang must have dealt with Venerable Hui Jing before, which is why he was able to recognize Venerable Hui Jing's identity as soon as he sensed his aura.
"I didn't expect that Venerable Hui Jing would change his appearance and work for others. After losing me, Mingxin Sect will only be reduced to a medium-sized sect. I hope Venerable Hui Jing will not touch Mingxin Sect for the sake of our past friendship. I am about to die. This is my last request before I die!" The deathly look on Patriarch Zang's face became heavier. He looked at Venerable Hui Jing with expectant eyes and made his final request.
Venerable Hui Jing nodded slightly. Of course, this was done according to Li Shiming's instructions.
When Patriarch Zang saw Venerable Hui Jing nod, a look of relief appeared on his face, and his deathly aura quickly spread throughout his body.
His life span was originally coming to an end, and after a long period of running, he was on the verge of death.
After seeing Venerable Hui Jing and having his request approved, his last vestiges of consciousness disappeared and death followed.
Li Shiming did not expect that Ancestor Zang would die so easily. He thought it would take some time, and he was still thinking about how to trick Ancestor Zang.
His spiritual consciousness stretched out and grabbed the body of Ancestor Zang which was about to fall.
Li Shiming didn't expect that he could eliminate Zang Laozu, whom he considered a powerful enemy, without even making a move.
This was the first time he saw a monk run out of life and die of old age in front of him.
Patriarch Zang had a smooth life among cultivators because he was able to live until his lifespan was exhausted.
Many monks will die in adventures. For resources, monks need to fight against spiritual beasts, dangerous environments, and fellow monks. It is a blessing to be able to live until the end of their lifespan.