Longevity Begins With The Birth Of A Daughter At An Old Age

Chapter 44: Master of Light Body Technique

In the rear of the team, there are usually several mid-level Qi Refining cultivators as the core, but now everyone is seeking the protection of late-stage Qi Refining.

Whether it's offering spiritual stones or paying other costs!

The reason is that Xu Mu's displayed combat power has disrupted the balance of the entire team.

The strength of scattered cultivators is usually not strong, and even with the cooperation of talismans and magical tools, it is impossible for a group of mid-level Qi Refining cultivators to crush a group of late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.

Mid-level Qi Refining cultivators have no way to crush early-stage Qi Refining cultivators either.

So although the team doesn't have a leader, they are able to maintain a superficial balance.

Even Zhou Chong and the others only dare to act secretly in the dark, not daring to reveal their identities.

The fire control technique displayed by Xu Mu has even posed a great threat to a group of late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.

They ask themselves, even if they are prepared in advance, they may not be able to withstand such an attack.

The crowd doesn't know Xu Mu's identity or his intentions, but for their own sake and to avoid being picked off one by one, everyone, without prior arrangement, has formed teams of a hundred people with a relatively complete structure, with late-stage Qi Refining cultivators as the core and mid-level Qi Refining cultivators as the branches.

Xu Mu never expected such a change.

He never thought of picking them off one by one!

Dealing with Zhou Chong and the others was only to avoid trouble.

But since it has already happened, he can only passively accept it.

In order to avoid standing out, they joined the team led by Xiao Yi at Su Qing's invitation.

Due to their cultivation level, Xu Mu and Lan Shijin need to join the patrol team and conduct patrols at night under the leadership of the late-stage Qi Refining cultivators, responsible for the safety of the entire team.

Of course, Ouyang Ying and Zhang Shouren, who are at the early stage of Qi Refining, cannot just sit back and enjoy the benefits. They either have to pay spiritual stones or be responsible for clearing the way during the day.

Some people also have to cook and set up camps.

After all, not everyone has the Qi Gathering Pill, and not everyone is willing to eat it now. The road ahead is still long, and cultivators with limited elixirs would rather save them for emergencies.

...

In the evening.

The group set up camp by a stream to rest.

In the tent at the center, the five late-stage Qi Refining cultivators in the team gathered together to distribute the spiritual stones and resources that were handed over in exchange for protection.

In the end, each person received over a thousand low-grade spiritual stones.

In the past, even for them, it would be difficult to earn so many spiritual stones in such a short time.

"I didn't expect this group of poor fellows to be quite wealthy. I underestimated them before!" Xiao Yi laughed, raised his wine cup, and drank the spiritual wine in it.

"Having lived in the city for so many years, who doesn't have something hidden away!" Sitting at the head, Lu Zhen, the strongest among them, stroked his beard with a smile on his face.

"In my opinion, we should set the price higher!" A thin figure, looking like a monkey, named Sun Xuan, laughed while rubbing his bald head.

"Brother Sun, you're a bit too eager!" Qiao Mingzhuo, who had taken the Youth-Retaining Pill before, with his sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, looked like he was in his twenties, but in reality, he was over ninety years old, said calmly.

The only one who didn't speak was an old woman with silver hair named Wu Lan.

She seemed disdainful of mingling with the others.

But in reality, when they were distributing the items just now, she didn't take any less.

The five of them had known each other when they were in the city, so they quickly formed a team. After entering the depths of the jungle, they would still travel together to the Liyang Sect.

"Alright, let's not talk about this for now! Let's assign the tasks for tonight's patrol!" Lu Zhen spoke up.

Everyone nodded.

The matter of squeezing spiritual stones can wait. Safety is the most important.

"Later, let's gather all the mid-level Qi Refining cultivators and each choose a team. Two teams will patrol every night, one in the first half of the night and one in the second half. What do you think?" Lu Zhen suggested.

"Sounds good!"

"I have no objections!"

The four of them nodded again.

Then the five of them discussed the details and walked out of the tent to gather all the mid-level Qi Refining cultivators in the team.

Soon, the crowd gathered.

Xu Mu, Lan Shijin, and Leng Yue Ning were all in the team.

Leng Yue Ning was at the fourth level of Qi Refining, so naturally, she was included.

When they joined, everyone had undergone a cultivation level test, so they couldn't hide even if they wanted to.

After seeing that everyone had arrived, Lu Zhen and the other four used the Wind Control Technique to slowly rise half a zhang high, overlooking the crowd.

"Huh?"

When Xiao Yi swept his gaze over the crowd, he suddenly saw Leng Yue Ning among them, and his eyes lit up.

"I didn't expect such a rare talent!" Xiao Yi felt somewhat excited.

The cultivation technique he practiced requires a cauldron, and the better the talent, the greater the help to him.

The person who can stand in the team must be at least at the fourth level of Qi Refining.

For a cultivator to break through the fourth level of Qi Refining before the age of thirty is already considered outstanding. However, Leng Yue Ning is only in her early twenties, and her talent is obviously far superior to ordinary scattered cultivators.

She is the most suitable target in Xiao Yi's heart.

Compared to Leng Yue Ning, the Su Qing that he just accepted can only be considered average.

His gaze flickered, and he already had a plan in mind.

At this moment, Lu Zhen spoke up, "When you fellow Daoists joined the team, you should already know about the patrol. I won't go into details here. Now, the five of us will start selecting people. If anyone is dissatisfied, you can speak up. I will consider it accordingly and will not force anyone!"

Naturally, no one had any objections. This had been discussed before joining.

So, starting with Lu Zhen, the five of them took turns selecting.

When it was Xiao Yi's turn, he immediately chose Leng Yue Ning.

Xu Mu and Lan Shi Jin beside him couldn't help but frown.

The other four had all chosen those with strong abilities first. Why did this guy choose Leng Yue Ning, who has the weakest strength, right from the start?

Those with a little insight could see that apart from her cultivation level, Leng Yue Ning was definitely not outstanding in other aspects.

Lu Zhen and the other three had some understanding of Xiao Yi's situation and immediately understood his intentions, but none of them said anything.

Leng Yue Ning, who was chosen, was also stunned.

She didn't respond immediately but unconsciously looked at Xu Mu and Lan Shi Jin.

Xu Mu didn't say anything, and Lan Shi Jin hesitated for a moment before nodding.

Only then did Leng Yue Ning accept the waist token handed to her and walked behind Xiao Yi.

The five continued to select.

In less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, all the mid-level Qi Refining cultivators were evenly distributed among the five teams.

Xu Mu joined the team led by the old woman Wu Lan, while Lan Shi Jin joined the team led by Qiao Ming Zhuo, who had taken the Resplendent Youth Pill.

Each team agreed on a time to gather and then dispersed, leaving only Xiao Yi's team behind because they were patrolling the first half of the night.

Before leaving, Lan Shi Jin couldn't help but remind Leng Yue Ning a few more times, while Xu Mu only said "take care."

Actually, there was nothing to worry about.

There were only a little over a hundred of them, and for safety reasons, almost all the tents were crowded together. The patrol area was only a radius of ten zhang around the campsite.

Basically, as soon as they left the tent, they could see the patrol team.

Not sure if it was the first time doing this, but in Leng Yue Ning's cold expression, there was a hint of excitement.

A few days passed quickly, and apart from a few unlucky ones being bitten by poisonous insects, there were no major incidents in the team.

It was unclear whether it was because he had scared off other cultivators with ill intentions during his previous actions or because of the new team structure, which left no opportunity for those with ill intentions.

The only unusual thing was probably the excessive enthusiasm that Xiao Yi showed towards Leng Yue Ning.

Every time they finished patrolling, he would personally escort her back, and when it was her turn to patrol, he would personally come to call her.

After knowing that Su Qing and they were acquainted, he often used Su Qing as an excuse to constantly come over, inquire about her well-being, and give her some gifts to strengthen their relationship.

Although Xu Mu noticed something was amiss, the other party did not show any hostility, so he couldn't say anything.

Moreover, this was a matter between Lan Shi Jin and her daughter, and he couldn't interfere on behalf of others.

Besides, in the past few days, he had spent most of his time improving his Light Body Technique and didn't have much energy to care about these things.

Until today, when his Light Body Technique finally broke through to the Grandmaster realm.

At this time, his system panel showed:

[Name: Xu Mu]

[Lifespan: 63/135]

[Cultivation Level: Qi Refining Sixth Level; 137/700]

[Cultivation Technique: Ling Yan Jue (Perfected); 188/800]

[Skills:]

Alchemy:

First Stage Foundation Establishment Pill Mastery; 316/400, First Stage Qi Gathering Pill Grandmaster; 162/1600, Second Stage Jade Marrow Pill Mastery; 451/800

Spells:

Third Stage Fire Control Art Grandmaster; 5/12800, First Stage Wind Blade Art Proficient; 121/200, First Stage Light Body Technique Grandmaster; 0/3200, First Stage Invisibility Technique (Perfected); 65/800, First Stage Water Mirror Art Proficient; 12/200...

Swordsmanship:

Thundering Sword Art Grandmaster; 3/1600, Azure Dragon Six Forms Beginner; 148/400

Divine Ability: None

[Achievements:]

Blessed with a Daughter: Increases Luck value by 10 points every day!

[Luck Value: 216]

After the breakthrough, Xu Mu, who was in a good mood, saw Lan Shi Jin with an unpleasant expression.

"Fellow Daoist Lan, what happened?"

"That Xiao Yi wants to take Ning'er as a concubine!"

(End of this chapter)