Seeking Immortality In The Cultivation World

Forbidden area?

Lin Xiu was a little confused.

Before landing here, he specifically observed the surrounding environment.

There were no formations protecting the area, no personnel patrolling, and the spiritual energy here was far inferior to Qian Jue Peak. There didn't seem to be anything special about it, so he finally felt at ease coming to the lakeside.

"Could it be because of these spirit fish?"

That's possible.

Seeing the seven men in green robes surrounding them and shamelessly leering at his wives and concubines, his heart sank.

His cultivation ranged from the third level of Qi Refining to the seventh level of Qi Refining.

But in a real fight, he might not be able to match Li Yingxue's few swords.

Innate perfection in martial cultivation was known for killing opponents of higher levels, not to mention the attack buff from "Love Stronger Than Gold."

However, there were too many instances of fighting small battles to lure out the main force, and he currently didn't have the ability to run too fast...

His eyes rolled around, and his first reaction was to summon the flying boat and run away.

He held a stack of talismans in one hand and used the other hand to pinch the flying boat's spell. He was just about to activate the flying boat...

"Bold!"

Suddenly, someone behind him shouted, and Wen Renqing dropped the roasted fish in her hand and stood in front of him.

Lin Xiu: ?

Wen Renqing pointed at the people in the sky and said, "You guys don't even pay respects to the people from the main sect, and you dare to make such a fuss over a few fish?"

As she spoke, she secretly tugged at Lin Xiu's clothes.

Lin Xiu suddenly realized.

Right, he was currently wearing Lin He's robe. Although Wei Qianqiu had betrayed Vermilion Bird Mountain Purple Cloud Sect, the disciples still wore the Purple Cloud Sect's uniform. Moreover, Lin He's set was the style of a direct disciple!

The Great Xia Nation's internal sects all revered Vermilion Bird Mountain as the main sect, so they were just vassals under the Purple Cloud Sect.

He had gotten used to it and actually forgot about this.

So, there was nothing to fear for now!

The Bi Shui Lu family was used to being arrogant here, and for a while, they didn't notice the attire of these people.

One woman in white exuded a strong aura. Although she was just an ordinary person, her presence was not weaker than the elders in the clan.

Especially the unsheathed treasure sword in her hand, even before the sword was drawn, it emitted a chilling aura. It was probably a second-grade treasure.

The other woman was charming and delicate, looking like an easy target to bully.

But when her cultivation was revealed...

She was at the eighth level of Qi Refining, one level higher than their clan brother. She probably wouldn't be easy to provoke.

But all of this paled in comparison to Lin Xiu.

The pale purple robe flickered with obscure array patterns, and a jade pendant hung from his waist. In his hand, he held dozens of second-grade talismans.

If he were to attack, no one would dare to say they could retreat unscathed.

What a rich man!

Even the elders in the clan wouldn't want to throw away something like this.

"This..."

These people were stunned in mid-air, not knowing what to do when they looked at the people below.

Lin Xiu saw that the leader kept glancing at the badge on his waist and sighed inwardly, while also glancing at Wen Renqing.

It seemed that this woman was starting to make her presence known in front of him, and he didn't know what she was thinking.

He raised the badge above his head.

"Are you descendants of the Lu family? I am Lin Xiu, a disciple of Vermilion Bird Mountain Purple Cloud Sect. You have no right to speak here. Go find someone qualified to talk to!"

The badge emitted a purple glow, which was the symbol of a Purple Cloud Sect disciple.

He didn't dare to impersonate "Lin He" because he wouldn't be able to withstand scrutiny.

And if he used his true appearance and name to bluff his way through, he would still leave himself a way out.

After all, he and Lin He were from the same family. Even if the other party didn't look at the monk's face but the Buddha's face, as long as Lin He, who was undercover, "died for the sect," his master from Vermilion Bird Mountain shouldn't make things too difficult for him.

Lu Fan took it and carefully examined it, immediately bowing in respect.

"I apologize, Fellow Daoist from Purple Cloud Sect. We will immediately inform the elders of our clan. Please wait a moment!"

Lin Xiu waved his hand.

"There's no need for that. The Thousand Despair Mountains suddenly revealed a large army from the Demon Country, and we don't know their intentions. We're just resting here briefly before going to consult with our master."

"Just deceive him and run away. From now on, Lin He will truly treat him as dead!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Fan had no choice but to bow.

"If that's the case, then please..."

Suddenly, a voice like the cry of a deer came from a distance.

"I am Lao Fu Lu Bai Tian. It's rare for a distinguished guest to visit my Lu family of the Azure Water. How can I not welcome you?"

As he spoke, a green light flickered, and a middle-aged cultivator had already appeared in front of Lu Fan.

"Brother Lin is busy with official matters, and it shouldn't hinder the Purple Cloud Sect's affairs. However, our clan's elite has already detected the passing of the Demon Country's army and reported it to Elder Zhou. It can be considered saving Brother Lin some effort."

There was a hint of self-satisfaction and flattery in his words, but it quickly disappeared.

Lin Xiu's eyes twitched.

A faint treasure wheel had already formed behind this person's head. Although there were only a few treasure patterns, everyone knew that this was the state of Foundation Building perfection, only one step away from "breaking the egg and becoming an infant"!

Damn it, unlucky!

He could only lightly bow, displaying the demeanor of a disciple of the sect.

"I have heard that the Lu family of the Azure Water is closely connected to our Purple Cloud Sect, and it seems to be true now. However, I cannot go against my master's orders and can only come to pay my respects another day!"

Lu Bai Tian was originally just being polite, after all, he was a disciple from Vermilion Bird Mountain.

But when he saw this white jade flying boat, he immediately changed his mind.

With someone who possessed such a high-level flying boat, his status in Vermilion Bird Mountain must not be low. Combined with the disciple's robe that only direct disciples had, his eyes lit up, and he smiled as he stopped Lin Xiu.

"Brother Lin is too polite. Now that the Demon Country has suddenly invaded Great Xia with unknown intentions, if a fight breaks out, this treasure won't discriminate..."

Then, he grabbed Lin Xiu's wrist and gave him an inexplicable look.

If he went, he might become cannon fodder. Why not stay and avoid the trouble?

Lin Xiu was speechless for a moment.

"Don't leave today. I have top-quality Fallen Star Brew with me. I guarantee it's no worse than Vermilion Bird Mountain's. Brother Lin, please don't refuse."

Every ten years, Vermilion Bird Mountain selects a group of talented children from various families in the country and provides various resources for their cultivation.

After these disciples achieve success, they can choose to stay or leave. Those who are willing to stay are welcomed by the Purple Cloud Sect, while those who are unwilling can return to serve their own clans.

The situation is similar to going to university, and the Purple Cloud Sect is equivalent to the top university in the country.

This is also a way for the Purple Cloud Sect to control the families in the country and reciprocate their goodwill.

Otherwise, how could they dominate for thousands of years?

It's all just using each other behind the scenes.

Lu Bai Tian has a mediocre son who doesn't have the qualifications to enter the Purple Cloud Sect.

He had given up on it.

But when he saw Lin Xiu today, he felt a glimmer of hope.

After all, it's not easy to randomly encounter a direct disciple of the Purple Cloud Sect in this remote place.

"Then I will have to obey later."

The situation is stronger than people. They can't win in a fight, and they don't have a chance to escape. Lin Xiu could only accompany the Lu family of the Azure Water and fly towards the center of Fallen Star Lake.

In the sky, Lu Bai Tian kept stealing glances at the flying boat under Lin Xiu's feet, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

"Brother Lin, are these two your companions? Qi Refining Eighth Layer and a martial cultivator at the Innate stage. It's truly enviable."

He was just trying to find something to talk about, in order to get closer to the two.

Lin Xiu didn't hide anything either.

"This one is surnamed Li, my legal wife, and this one with the compound surname Wenren is a disciple of the Immortal Sound Pavilion."

"Oh, I wonder who your master is. Perhaps I have met them before?"

Lin Xiu was prepared.

"Surnamed Wang, as for the full name, as a disciple, I dare not mention it."

He had already prepared a script in his mind.

Under the command of the Purple Cloud Sect, there were more than thirty Nascent Soul cultivators and countless Gold Core cultivators. Wang was a common surname in the cultivation world, and there must be at least ten or eight of them. You can guess for yourself!

Lu Bai Tian knew that Lin Xiu might have concerns, so he didn't rush. They would surely become familiar in the future, and he would be able to find out eventually.

So he began to introduce the customs, geography, and specialties of Fallen Star Lake and even Flowing Wind County to Lin Xiu, spouting saliva.

Lin Xiu responded absentmindedly, only thinking about finding an excuse to slip away.

In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the center of the lake, the Lu family's territory.