"Tell him that cultivating immortals isn't about who's stronger now, but who can go the furthest!"
After hearing this, Jiang Yun could only casually point out that cultivating immortality is not like practicing martial arts, and it's not about competing for a moment's sharpness. It's about who laughs last and enjoys eternal life.
As for the fact that Zhang Fan didn't mention him specifically, Jiang Yun didn't take it to heart. As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he shouldn't just focus on cultivation. Why would he bother to get angry with a Qi Refining cultivator?
Thinking of this, Jiang Yun chuckled and continued to practice with his eyes closed.
Unfortunately, the tree wants to be still but the wind does not stop. Jiang Yun is not practicing alone now. He needs to protect Xu Xing's safety at all times. And the next day, Xu Xing informed Jiang Yun in advance that he would visit a highly respected master of the talisman path the next day.
Before the Zi Yang Talisman Meeting, not only cultivators from other sects would come, but also many powerful talisman masters from the world of immortal cultivation would come. It could be said that this talisman meeting had become a grand event for the entire talisman path in the world of immortal cultivation.
The person Xu Xing was going to visit was an extremely powerful Talisman Master. Although he had only reached the Perfect Foundation Establishment stage and had failed to advance to the Golden Core stage in his early years, his Talisman cultivation was truly that of a third-level Talisman Master. Among all the Golden Core cultivators, he was also a highly respected cultivator.
"Master Cao Zishi is extremely prestigious in the world of immortal cultivation and is an elder of the Qingyun Sect. Most elders in sects are at the Jindan stage, but Master Cao, with a foundation-building stage, has become a sect elder. He is a role model for countless cultivators!"
Along the way, Xu Xing highly praised Cao Zishi, saying that his enlightenment in the art of talismans came from reading the introductory book on talismans compiled by him. He also said that he had developed many variations of third-level talismans and had a certain influence in the field of golden elixir. Jiang Yun listened with great interest.
The journey was uneventful. Xu Xing and Jiang Yun soon arrived at a secluded courtyard at the foot of Ziyang City Mountain. This place was closest to the spiritual vein, with Ziyang Mountain behind it. It was usually only occupied by distinguished guests. This also indirectly reflected the other party's status; it was indeed not to be considered a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
"Please inform the worship hall that Jiang Yun and Xu Xing are here to pay their respects."
Xu Xing went up to the door and knocked gently. When he saw the servant coming out, he clasped his fists and said respectfully.
Jiang Yun's pupils shrank when he saw the middle-aged servant with sparse hair and simple clothes. He was actually a cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage.
"Amazing!" Jiang Yun secretly admired him. This was the first time he had seen a Foundation Establishment cultivator used as a servant. No wonder Xu Xing was so respectful. Jiang Yun also stood tall and straight, quietly standing behind Xu Xing, trying his best to do what a bodyguard should do.
"Come in, the master is meeting a guest, please go to the side hall and wait."
Xu Xing, upon hearing this, even said he dared not. Then, he and Jiang Yun, led by his partner, followed a flat bluestone path to a side hall. As soon as they sat down, several ordinary maids arrived, bringing tea. Because they were in someone else's home, Jiang Yun didn't use his spiritual sense to investigate. The two began to sip their tea carefully and wait.
"Thank you, Senior Cao, for your guidance. The monks from the Offering Hall are merely servants of my Zhang family. In the Ziyang Sect, my Zhang family still has the final say. After Zhang Fanfu wins first place, he will definitely receive a generous gift!"
Jiang Yun and Xu Xing waited in the side hall for nearly an hour before finally hearing a loud voice nearby. He listened carefully and frowned. Xu Xing's face was filled with anger.
"It's Zhang Fan!" Jiang Yun had heard this name plenty these past few days, and he didn't expect to see him here. Upon hearing the other party's words, Xu Xing immediately stood up and walked straight out of the side hall, blocking the other party's way.
"You are? Oh...Xu Xing, right?"
Zhang Fan had just bid farewell to Cao Zishi and turned around when he saw a cultivator standing before him. He looked familiar, and after a closer look, he immediately knew the other person's identity. They had seen each other's portraits for the talisman competition, but this was their first time meeting in person.
Jiang Yun followed closely behind and immediately spotted Zhang Fan, who had turned around. He lived up to his name, having an ordinary appearance, but his eyes were exceptionally bright, like two radiant gemstones. He gave off a rather elegant demeanor.
Behind him, a middle-aged cultivator with a cold, expressionless face followed. He looked as if he was owed many spirit stones. His cultivation was surprisingly in the late Foundation Establishment stage. He was probably Zhang Fan's protector, Zhang Yuming.
"Yeah, I didn't expect that we would meet here for the first time." Xu Xing had already calmed down and said calmly. He just waited too long and didn't expect that the other party was actually meeting Zhang Fan.
"Yeah, I didn't expect that either," Zhang Fan said, looking Xu Xing up and down. As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Jiang Yun standing behind Xu Xing. His eyes suddenly fixed, and his gaze shot towards Jiang Yun like a sharp sword. Jiang Yun looked at him calmly, showing no sign of weakness.
After a while, Zhang Fan saw that Jiang Yun remained calm and unmoved, so he smiled and said:
"This must be the famous Jiang Yun, right? He used to use the alias Mu Lin and caused a lot of trouble for my Zhang family!"
"Hmph!" Jiang Yun snorted coldly at Zhang Fan after hearing this, showing no intention of engaging in conversation. Zhang Fan's expression froze, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. The other party was clearly not accepting the challenge, so how could this situation continue?
At this moment, his protector, Zhang Yuming, took a step forward and stood in front of Zhang Fan. He looked at Jiang Yun coldly and said:
"My Zhang family cannot be insulted. You killed my Zhang family members. Let's fight. If I win, you will kowtow and pay homage at the grave of Zhang Li's clan brother and leave Ziyang. If I lose, our feud will be over!"
After hearing what the other party said, Jiang Yun looked at him with an expression that said, "Do you think I'm a fool?" Who would agree to such a duel? If they lost, they would be doomed, and if they won, they would gain nothing.
Jiang Yun glanced at the other person lightly, looking at him as if he were an idiot, and turned his face away, no longer paying attention to the two people opposite him.
Zhang Yuming saw this and immediately became furious. He frowned and shouted:
"Do you look down on my Ziyang Zhang family?" The other party spoke in a loud voice, and his voice spread throughout the entire courtyard in an instant.
Cao Zishi, who had just entered the room, was also disturbed by the noise outside. After walking out slowly, he saw Zhang Yuming speaking loudly, with his sword drawn and pointed at Xu Xing and Jiang Yun.
"Senior Cao's family is so presumptuous!" Xu Xing didn't expect that the other party would be so bold even in Cao's house. He immediately looked at the sword in front of him and shouted to stop him.
Jiang Yun's face was also full of irritation. He encountered this kind of young man again. He immediately thought of the young man Zhang Ping he had met before. He didn't expect there would be another one. Could it be that the Zhang family is full of young men?
At this time, the foundation-building servant beside him was exuding a strong aura and was about to stop him. Seeing this, Cao Zishi waved his hand, looked at the scene, and said softly:
"Okay, in that case, let's have a fight!"
As soon as these words were spoken, Xu Xing's face was filled with disbelief. Jiang Yun narrowed his eyes and looked at the slightly plump old man standing outside the door.
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