I Am A Corpse Collector In The World Of Cultivating Immortals

Chapter 19: Qi Refining Level Ten, Qing Emperor's Manual

Ever since Lu Changqing followed Jin Aozhi, he has been living a more comfortable life than before. Even the Qi Refining Level Six experts in the outer sect would greet him respectfully and call him "Brother Lu."

With his newfound status, Lu Changqing naturally did not forget his friendship with Chen Shen from Heaven Burial Mountain.

"Junior Brother Chen, come, let me take you to Hehuan Tower for a good time. I'll cover all the expenses," Lu Changqing said boldly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Shen's face immediately changed, and he quickly refused, "Senior Brother, I won't go. I still have to guard the mountain."

"What are you afraid of? I'll have my junior brother go in your place. Besides, you're almost nineteen years old, probably still a fledgling. Let me treat you to some fun," Lu Changqing insisted.

"No, no, I'm just a mere mortal, it's not suitable," Chen Shen declined.

"It's alright, as long as you have spirit stones, that's all they care about," Lu Changqing persuaded.

"I'd rather not. I prefer staying at Heaven Burial Mountain," Chen Shen insisted.

"Alright, if you ever want to go, just let me know. I promise you'll be satisfied," Lu Changqing could only express his regret.

"It looks like I have to refine pills again." After the other person left, Chen Shen returned to the underground palace and found that the pills were running out.

In the next half month, he earned thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones by refining pills.

As he became more proficient in opening the furnace, Chen Shen couldn't help but sigh. The skill of pill refining was truly in high demand.

He exchanged the spirit stones for pill refining materials to assist in his cultivation.

One month later, Chen Shen successfully reached Qi Refining Level Nine and was approaching Qi Refining Level Ten at a relatively fast pace.

At the peak of the highest immortal mountain in Cangwu Immortal Sect.

A simple grass hut, from which an old man with a skeletal appearance emerged.

He was full of vicissitudes, but his turbid eyes revealed a hint of unwillingness. "The immortal touched my head, bestowed me longevity, but unfortunately, I ultimately disappointed that immortal."

The old man's name was Ye Qiuxian, a very domineering name. If he were to go out for a stroll, it would make the entire sect tremble.

Because he was the current sect master's ancestor, the supreme sect master of Cangwu five hundred years ago.

Cangwu Immortal Sect was a small sect back then, but it gradually grew and developed into the behemoth it is today after he joined.

Of course, as a gift, the Ye family ruled over Cangwu Immortal Sect for five hundred years.

Ye Qiuxian gazed into the distance and muttered to himself, "Looking down on the world for five hundred years, but who knows, I was just a poor cowherd who couldn't eat or dress warmly back then."

His eyes were filled with nostalgia, reminiscing about the difficult years that were hard to mention.

Then one day, a crack appeared in the sky, and a blood-covered immortal fell right in front of him.

Knowing that his life was limited, the immortal took Ye Qiuxian, a person with fate, and reshaped his foundation, teaching him cultivation techniques.

"I can only teach you mortal techniques. My enemies are formidable, and I cannot bestow upon you any immortal techniques, or else you will die."

Those were the words the immortal said before his death, as he took out a golden scroll and let Ye Qiuxian secretly comprehend it.

"Immortal, I have disappointed you. Even though you rebuilt my foundation, my talent was ultimately too poor. I couldn't even break through to Nascent Soul stage!"

As for this scroll, I have been pondering it for five hundred years, but I still can't understand the meaning of these characters. I am truly ashamed!" Ye Qiuxian took out the scroll from his bosom and couldn't help but sigh deeply, revealing his deep regret in his words.

This was the scroll that the immortal fought to obtain, indicating its significance. He thought he could become an immortal with it, but no matter how many ancient characters he studied, he still had no clue about the meaning of this scroll.

He looked at the series of characters on the cover of the scroll, his face filled with helplessness.

If Chen Shen were here, he would definitely be shocked when he saw the characters on the scroll.

Because it was written: Qing Emperor's Manual.

If these two were to meet, their conversation would probably go like this:

Chen Shen: Nice to meet you.

Qing Emperor: Hello, hello.

Chen Shen: From Earth?

Qing Emperor: Yes, from Asia.

Chen Shen: From China?

Qing Emperor: Are you also?

Then, the two embraced and wept.

"Immortal Elder, I will be meeting you in a year. I don't intend to pass on this scroll or reveal this secret to future generations. If it were to be leaked, I fear our vast foundation would be destroyed. I'm afraid I would disappoint your trust in me."

Ye Qiu Xian sighed and returned to his room.

In the blink of an eye, three more months passed.

In the underground palace of Heaven Burial Mountain, Chen Shen sat cross-legged in the cultivation room.

Boom!

With a muffled sound coming from within his body, he broke through and smoothly entered the tenth level of Qi Refining.

"It's comfortable to have experience in the immortal path. No need to explore on my own." Chen Shen opened his eyes, revealing a smile.

Hmm~

Hearing the sound of panting, he looked up and said, "It's starting again."

During this time, Chen Shen lived a simple and plain life, while Lu Changqing was different.

He was thriving in the outer sect and was unstoppable in his pursuit of power and influence, becoming addicted to it.

Ordinary cultivators would only seek excitement in the monotonous cultivation, but he was different. He reveled almost every night.

Chen Shen was often affected during his cultivation, and the other party became more and more skilled, constantly coming up with tricks.

Lu Changqing would often bring more women and ask if he needed any.

And Chen Shen would firmly refuse.

It's not that he didn't have such desires, but being in the cruel world of cultivation, he knew the importance of strength.

These desires were temporary, and only by becoming an immortal could he follow the right path.

In other words, he was afraid of becoming addicted.

Two months later, Chen Shen silently advanced to the mid-stage of the tenth level of Qi Refining, and his Xuan Turtle Body was steadily refined to the fifth level.

However, his spiritual roots were still in the early stage of the middle grade.

If it weren't for the reward notification that came when collecting corpses, he would have almost forgotten about the existence of the system.

And on this day, the sect opened the ceremony for passing down the true teachings.

It seemed that three disciples had become the recipients of the true teachings, and all disciples were required to attend the ceremony.

During the ceremony, Chen Shen silently stood behind Lu Changqing, inconspicuous.

Of course, inconspicuous was only what he thought.

He himself was quite handsome, coupled with a natural scholarly aura, which made many ordinary female cultivators take notice and turn their heads frequently.

Why say ordinary? Aren't there any cultivators with powerful backgrounds interested in Chen Shen? The answer is no.

In the world of cultivation, there are many handsome men and beautiful women. Although Chen Shen stood out, he was still a mortal on the surface.

It's like playing with an average student, only other average students would be interested in him.

Mortals have no say, so they can hide their treasures in a golden house.

Many female cultivators looked at Chen Shen with such eyes.

Back to the true teachings.

Three disciples entered the Foundation Building stage, one from the Law Enforcement Peak, and the other two from the First Peak.

"It's him!" Lu Changqing, who was standing in front of Chen Shen, suddenly had an unpleasant expression.

He recognized one of the three, Cheng Ren, the master of Han Jun.

Those who receive the true teachings of Foundation Building can become disciples of the Gold Core True Immortal. Now, the other party will have the support of a Gold Core.

"Go and take on a mission that lasts more than a year, and run as far as you can." Chen Shen also saw the recipient and whispered in Lu Changqing's ear.

At the same time, his own expression was not good.

Han Jun now hates Lu Changqing the most. If he runs away, his mortal friend will definitely be implicated.

This is the most troublesome thing.

PS: Transitional chapter, it will get better later.

(End of this chapter)