"Second Uncle, Junior Brother Lin sent me a message. They are..."

Jiang Yingyu said this while pointing to the east.

Jiang Hengchuan nodded, "Then let's go and join them."

"Also, call me Master."

"Okay, Master."

The three of them walked on the road, and then Jiang Yingyu asked curiously: "Master, is this Uncle Lu the Dao Seed who had the accident that year?"

"Yes." Jiang Hengchuan said:

"If you encounter people from the Impermanence Palace in the future, you must first protect yourself. If you have the strength to spare, do not hold back on those evil cultivators."

"Those evil and crooked sects all regard us, the righteous sects, as their mortal enemies."

"I know, eradicate all evil!"

Jiang Yingyu said again: "Master, is the relationship between our Jiang family and this Uncle Lu... not very good?"

"That's not true."

Jiang Hengchuan shook his head. "These are all old stories, and there is no grudge between the two parties. No one is wrong. Don't think too much about it."

Jiang Hengchuan looked at Wang Zai who had been thinking about something, and said, "I have already brought you to see Junior Sister Lu. From now on, I will not interfere in your personal affairs, and I cannot interfere."

"Let me remind you that Junior Sister Lu is not someone who changes her mind easily."

"Thank you, Uncle Jiang." Wang Zai nodded slightly and asked, "Uncle Jiang, have you seen through the details of the person next to Uncle Lu?"

"An internal organ warrior, about 20 years old, soul cultivation is unknown." Jiang Hengchuan replied:

"But to be able to stay with Junior Sister Lu so late at night, he must be very close to her."

"We are all from Xuandu Temple. There are some things that we shouldn't do and can't do. Otherwise, with Junior Sister Lu's personality, she won't return to Xuandu Temple in the future."

As he spoke, Jiang Hengchuan also felt strange.

In his impression, Lu Qingmo has always been aloof and rarely interacts with the opposite sex unless necessary, let alone being together with them late at night.

He was a Yinshen cultivator and could see clearly that there were obvious traces of Zhou Qing in the peach forest, and it was obvious that he did not go there occasionally.

Could it be that after more than ten years, Junior Sister Lu's personality has changed?

"Uncle Jiang, rest assured. I know what I am doing."

"Brother Wang, you followed Master to see Uncle Lu on purpose. What do you want to do?" Jiang Yingyu asked with narrowed eyes.

He thought of what happened before. Jiang Hengchuan originally planned to meet Lu Qingmo alone and let the others find a place to stay.

But Wang Zai suddenly said that he wanted to visit this uncle-master with Jiang Hengchuan.

Wang Zai was a Taoist descendant of Xuandu Temple, so he still had some face. Jiang Hengchuan agreed to his request, but he also brought Jiang Yingyu with him.

Wang Zai smiled and shook his head, "I didn't intend to do anything, I just admire Uncle Lu in my heart."

Jiang Hengchuan didn't say anything, knowing exactly what Wang Zai was thinking.

Lu Qingmo has not been in Xuandu Temple for fifteen years, and has been trapped in the Xiansheng Realm, so his reputation has long faded.

Fifteen years ago, Wang Zai was still studying and learning to read at home.

Anyone who still pays attention to her, unless they are enemies or friends, it is obvious what they are up to.

The three of them moved away, each with different thoughts.

In the peach forest.

"Since the royal family has sent people to investigate this matter, they should go to Taibai Martial Arts School tomorrow."

Lu Qingmo warned: "Remember not to leave, and stay within the daytime sight to prevent the royal family from taking rough measures."

Zhou Qing naturally understood this principle. He had discussed this matter with Lu Qingmo and Bai Tian many times in the past two days.

I already had a plan for how to deal with it. I had thought about it many times in my mind, so I was not panicked.

"Lord Zuo has passed away, which is very sad. Should I send a wreath tomorrow?" Zhou Qing said.

"...Don't go looking for trouble." Lu Qingmo said:

"Once this news spreads, I don't know how much of a stir it will cause."

Speaking of this, Zhou Qing suddenly remembered something.

"Before the last Jiangbian Martial Arts Competition, Zuo Tianzheng promised that when he returned to Yujing, he would bring back the genius he chose, and that he could also join the Emperor's Academy."

“But this time, Zuo Tianzheng has to break his promise.”

There is no one left, so how can I go back to Yujing?

We have to go to Fengdu.

At that time, no one expected this day to come.

The ambush had not happened at that time, and Zhou Qing didn't think it would come to this.

Now Zuo Tianzheng doesn’t have to worry about bringing people back. Whether to bring people back depends on the decision of the royal family.

However, there are so many forces coming to Heiyun Town now, and Heiyun’s geniuses have many choices. Without the path to the Emperor’s Academy, there are other places to go.

The appreciation that Zuo Tianzheng had for them in the past has now become a constraint that hinders them from making further progress.

It is hard to say whether Zuo Tianzheng’s death is good or bad for them.

“Aunt Mo, your Senior Brother Jiang has broken through to the Yin God Realm at this age. How is his talent in Xuandu Temple?”

"Senior Brother Jiang is definitely not someone who has just broken through to the Yin God Realm."

"He was also a disciple of Xuandu in his time, and he was quite famous. He is two or three years older than me." Lu Qingmo said:

“Although I haven’t been very familiar with the news in the temple over the years, it’s probably been many years since Senior Brother Jiang was promoted to the Yin God Realm.”

"When I left, he had already reached the Perfect Manifestation of Sainthood. With his talent, he will be able to break through the Yin Spirit Barrier within three years unless something unexpected happens."

"It's just that it's difficult to cultivate into a Yin Spirit, and it's even more difficult to let your soul enter the underworld. This is true even for a true Taoist disciple. It can't be achieved overnight."

"Brother Jiang should have gone very far in the Yinshen realm, but no one can tell when he will be able to advance to the Huangquan realm."

"Looking at the true disciples of many Taoist sects in the world, there are many people who have been trapped in the Yellow Springs for ten or even dozens of years. Some people may not be able to pass this level in their entire lives. This is normal."

Zhou Qing was stunned. "Is it so difficult to advance to Huangquan?"

“It’s very difficult.”

Lu Qingmo said solemnly, "Those who can reach this stage are not mediocre, but all of them are extremely talented. However, to achieve the Yellow Springs Realm, it is no longer determined by talent. It not only takes a lot of time, but also requires a life-threatening experience."

“Among the masters of Xuandu Temple, not many have been able to reach this level, and even fewer have been able to surpass the Yellow Springs Realm. Even if several generations of masters are combined, there may not be a single master who can surpass the Yellow Springs Realm.”

Of course, those masters have long lifespans, and even if there is no true descendant for several generations, there will be no danger of a generational break, and they can continue to wait. After all, such situations are rare.

"Bai Tian is now a True Blood Warrior, but if he has to walk the rest of the way alone without the help of a great opportunity, he won't be able to reach the barrier of the Earth-Clearing Realm even if he is given twenty years. It is highly likely that he will never be able to break through in this lifetime."

“It’s hard to travel.”

Zhou Qing sighed. He naturally understood that cultivation becomes more and more difficult as time goes by.

But first, Master Lu Qingmo had been in seclusion for eighteen years without success, and now there is the Taoist of Xuandu Temple who has been promoted to Yin God for about ten years and is still in this state.

It is so difficult for geniuses of this level to advance, which deeply and vividly demonstrates the difficulty of the later stages of practice, which is daunting.

genius?

Anyone who can get to this point is a genius.

The Yellow Springs Pass is a place that only stops geniuses! Zhou Qing thought for a moment and asked, "Is there anyone who has cultivated to that level and is still making rapid progress?"

"That's true." Lu Qingmo nodded.

"The most recent and famous one is Zixiao Tianjun. This Tianjun is the youngest of the ten immortal masters on the Mountain and River Common People Ranking. His growth trajectory is widely known."

"It only took his Yin Spirit a few years to reach the underworld and successfully cross the barrier."

"It turns out there is such a precedent, that's good."

Lu Qingmo was puzzled, "What do you mean by this?"

Zhou Qing answered seriously:

"Since there is already a precedent, when I pass these levels at lightning speed in the future, I believe the world will be able to accept it."

“…Confidence is a good thing.”

A night passed, and when Zhou Qing arrived at the martial arts gym, he found Shen Yu waiting for him at the door. When she saw him coming, she hurried over.

Sure enough, it came, and at such a fast speed.

Zhou Qing remained calm and even pretended to be a little confused and asked:

"Why do the government officials want me to do this? Do they have something for me to do?"

"I don't know." Shen Yu shook his head.

"The master is receiving them. Go directly to the master."

Then Shen Yu lowered his voice and said:

"The people from the government are probably not simple. I see that Master is very serious when facing them."

"Strange, it's impossible for me to know this government official whom Master has to treat with respect."

Zhou Qing said as he went upstairs and entered the room, where he saw four people sitting.

Bai Tian was one of them. The other three were an old man with white hair and beard and closed eyes, a big man with a dignified temperament and a serious expression, and a young man with sharp eyes.

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"Master."

"Well, you're here." Bai Tian took the initiative to introduce:

"Three of you, this is my disciple Zhou Qing."

"Zhou Qing, these three are envoys from Yujing. This one is Bai Lao, who is from the royal family."

"This is Commander Yang of the Imperial Palace Guards, and this is Commander Yang's best disciple, Master Jin."

Zhou Qing greeted them one by one. Old Bai and Commander Yang had extremely high cultivation levels. They gave him the feeling that they were even stronger than when they had displayed their true blood power during the day. They must be veterans in the Yin God True Blood realm.

And that Young Master Jin is still young. Judging from his martial arts skills, he should be at the Bone Refining Stage. As for whether he has also cultivated the soul and spirit, that is unknown.

"My name is Jin Zhan."

Jin Zhan looked at Zhou Qing with bright and sharp eyes, as if he wanted to see through all the secrets in people's hearts.

Zhou Qing looked at him with wisdom in his eyes.

Why are you looking at me?

"Brother Zhou went into Black Mountain a few days ago?"

"Yes." Zhou Qing answered truthfully: "I just came out two days ago. Any questions?"

"Then I wonder what Brother Zhou is going to do in the mountains?"

"Fight with wild beasts to hone your martial arts, and look for treasures such as spiritual plants to increase the speed of your practice."

What Zhou Qing said was truly true.

Fighting with wild beasts is real, and searching for treasures is also real.

"Brother Zhou, do you know how Zuo Tianzheng is doing?"

"Dead."

Zhou Qing is an honest man and says what he knows.

"How do you know that?"

This question was asked during the day. He said:

"I just got the news from Mr. Bai and the others. How did you know this?"

"Last night, Senior Jiang from Xuandu Temple went to Aunt Mo and told her about this matter. He said that the Ghost and God Department also had the obligation to investigate and find the murderer. I was there at the time and heard it."

Jin Zhan pondered for a moment, then asked:

"You entered the mountain before Lord Zuo. Did you meet him after entering the mountain?"

"No." Zhou Qing shook his head.

"Really?"

"I don't have to lie to you. Later I heard that Lord Zuo and his group, two of whom are at the Bone Refining Realm and one at the Day Traveling Realm, entered the mountain together. Their strength is far superior to mine. Even if they entered the mountain after me, their speed of advancement is probably faster than mine."

"Black Mountain is huge. If they surpass me, how can I possibly catch up with them and even encounter them? I am only a warrior at the Viscera Realm."

Jin Zhan didn't say anything in response to Zhou Qing's words, but instead talked about another matter.

"I heard that you and Master Bai's daughter were once killed by a saintly monk of unknown origin?"

"Everyone in Black Cloud Town knows about this."

"Then do you suspect who ordered this?"

When Jin Zhan asked this question, he kept staring at Zhou Qing.

"Evil cultivators, Tianlongmen, and..."

Zhou Qing looked at him without hesitation and stated the final suspect.

"And Lord Zuo."

"absurd!"

Commander Yang shouted, "Zuo Tianzheng is the envoy of the Emperor of Qi, how could he do such a sinister thing?"

"I also believe that Lord Zuo would not do this." Zhou Qing said, "But judging from the situation in Black Cloud Town at the time, only these three parties were capable of sending out Saint-Manifesting monks."

“I’m making guesses based on reality.”

"Commander Yang, my disciple is also telling the truth, why are you angry?"

Bai Tian said, "He answered whatever you asked, and he cooperated with you very well. He said this, which shows that he didn't hide anything."

"Master Bai is right."

The old man Bai, who came from a royal family, opened his closed eyes slightly and nodded.

Although they both have the same surname, Bai Tian has no blood relationship with him.

There has never been a rule in the world that if the royal family of a country has a certain surname, the people in that country are not allowed to use that surname.

Commander Yang kept silent and said nothing more.

Jin Zhan nodded, "Brother Zhou is indeed an honest person."

"There is actually no other reason for my coming here this time. It's just because Brother Zhou is the only one who came out among those who entered the mountain on the same day as Lord Zuo."

"I have no choice but to come and find out the situation from Brother Zhou. After all, Lord Zuo is the envoy of His Majesty, and he cannot die in such an unclear way."

"I understand." Zhou Qing said, "Since Lord Zuo came to Black Cloud Town, he has devoted all his energy to the stability and development of this place. I admire him very much."

"Now that he is dead in Montenegro, we really need to find out the truth."

"Brother Zhou, I'm glad you understand." Jin Zhan asked again:

"The day before Brother Zhou entered the mountain, you and Lu Duguan from the Ghost and God Department went to the Yun family. On the day you entered the mountain, Yun Yuannan, the head of the Yun family, also met with you."

"I don't know what the two meetings were about."

"Aunt Mo... Manager Lu's registered disciple is the daughter of the Yun family's Patriarch, and during those two days, she was talking about taking her in as a formal disciple."

Zhou Qing replied: "Because of this, the head of the Yun family gave me some special advice on entering the mountain, which allowed me to gain a lot."

As for Yun Yuannan, not only Zhou Qing went to communicate, but Lu Qingmo also talked to him and they reached a consensus on the issue.

What Zhou Qing is saying now is the external statement determined after communication between the two parties.

"Brother Zhou, do you still remember the route you took after entering the mountain?"

“Who would remember this?”

What a bullshit question. Most places in Montenegro are the same. Who can remember the route they took? There are no reference points or marks.

Are you trying to embarrass me, Fat Tiger? Zhou Qing was very cooperative and basically answered every question.

The dead are greatest.

He never exaggerated his answers, always spoke simply and clearly, and he never tried to mislead others with his words.

The more you talk, the more mistakes you make.

You want to use rhetoric to trick others, but you don't realize that you will also expose more information.

I am an honest man.

(End of this chapter)