There's Something Wrong With My Immortal Path

Chapter 13: Catching the Toad and Squeezing Out Its Urine

The strange contradiction in Xia Ming's demeanor made He Niansheng furrow his brows tightly.

His extraordinary curiosity could explain it to some extent.

After all, there are all kinds of people in the world, and it's inevitable to encounter a few bold ones.

Even if they are in unfamiliar territory, they can quickly adapt.

Such people are called "familiar with everyone".

Curiosity can be explained, but how can one explain the extremely unreasonable calmness?

Is he mature beyond his years?

But even being mature beyond his years is not like this.

He Niansheng himself is considered extraordinary, far surpassing ordinary people.

But even he jumped three feet high when he detected the Ice Spirit Root back then.

It would be a lie to say that he wasn't surprised. The Ice Spirit Root is an extraordinary type of Spirit Root.

Ten thousand cultivators can't produce one extraordinary Spirit Root!

This statement is not an exaggeration at all.

In He Niansheng's opinion, Xia Ming's psychological impact that day was definitely not inferior to his own back then.

Joy, anger, sorrow, fear, all can stir the human heart. Humans are not plants, who can be without emotions?

Detecting an extraordinary Spirit Root brings joy, which warms the heart.

And not detecting a Spirit Root brings sorrow, which tugs at the heartstrings.

But that Xia Ming, in just a few moments, returned to normal as if nothing had happened.

How could a young man achieve this?

Could it be that there is an old monster who has experienced the vicissitudes of life hidden inside him?

Thinking of this, He Niansheng smiled at the corner of his mouth and shook his head disdainfully.

To possess the ability to possess another's body, at the very least, one must be at the Nascent Soul stage.

Who can reach the Nascent Soul stage without becoming a cunning old monster?

And that Xia Ming, no matter how you look at it, is just a fledgling in the cultivation world.

He didn't even understand the Spirit Root detection stone, how could he be an old monster at the Nascent Soul stage?

After ruling out various possibilities... a strange idea slowly emerged in He Niansheng's mind.

Could it be...

This kid knows that he has a Spirit Root, but the Spirit Root detection stone can't detect it.

Hidden Spirit Root?

Could this be the wonder of a hidden Spirit Root?

With a sweep of his black robe, He Niansheng directly took away the stone that captured the image.

Watching this scene, Hai Dafu's mouth hung open, and he didn't dare to say a word.

In an instant, He Niansheng took a step forward and headed straight for the Soul Capturing Cliff.

The wind blew his black robe, and the mountain wind suddenly rose.

...

Jiang Liang had a fruitful day.

This time, he bought several precious spiritual herbs when he went down the mountain.

When the time comes, he will ask the elders of the Qing Elixir Peak to refine them, undoubtedly advancing his Gold Core Great Dao.

Thinking of the Qing Elixir Peak, a trace of resentment flashed in Jiang Liang's eyes. That place is even darker than his Soul Capturing Cliff.

The Soul Capturing Cliff squeezes money out of people, while the Qing Elixir Peak focuses on squeezing the living.

Life and death, the key is one principle.

Catch the toad and squeeze out its urine.

Putting the matter of the Qing Elixir Peak aside, a few traces of joy slowly appeared on Jiang Liang's face.

It must be said that the job at the Soul Capturing Cliff is really lucrative.

In just one season, Jiang Liang has already gained a lot.

Of course, Jiang Liang's gains are inseparable from the hard work of the miscellaneous disciples.

Especially that Xia Ming, just him alone is enough to match all the miscellaneous disciples.

With Xia Ming and Li Dahuzi, the Soul Capturing Cliff can operate normally.

Li Dahuzi may be a bit lazy, but Xia Ming seems to be tireless.

Jiang Liang even suspected that the kid had some special hobbies.

But even if Xia Ming does, Jiang Liang couldn't be bothered.

Jiang Liang firmly believed that as long as Xia Ming worked hard.

One day, he would achieve the Core Formation cultivation level!

After reaping the fruits of your labor, I find it very sweet, very sweet!

Thinking of Xia Ming, Jiang Liang, sitting in the quiet room, inexplicably felt a bit restless in his heart.

It seems like... Xia Ming is about to encounter some trouble.

If Xia Ming gets into trouble, who will work for him? That unreliable Li Dahuo?

Unable to calm down, Jiang Liang got up and headed straight for Cave 37.

In Cave 37, Xia Ming was still working tirelessly.

His reckless appearance made Jiang Liang feel somewhat emotional.

Not wanting to disturb Xia Ming, Jiang Liang glanced at the thick layer of frost in Cave 37 and left on his own.

Ah... I should get some warm items for Xia Ming. After all, he's not a cultivator and can't withstand the cold.

Otherwise, I'll switch his cave.

With his abilities, he could have already moved up to the next level.

Lost in his thoughts, Jiang Liang arrived in front of Li Dahuo's Cave 17.

The grass curtain was half rolled up, and there was no one inside. When he asked the patrol officer, he said that Li Dahuo had gone out to buy alcohol.

This Li Dahuo!

He doesn't know how to work overtime?

I think 20 lashes would be too lenient for you.

Tomorrow, I'll make you go to Cave 37 and let Xia Ming come to this Cave 17!

With his mind made up, Jiang Liang smirked and left directly.

Following the winding steps, Jiang Liang walked out of the Soul Capturing Cliff step by step.

The night grew darker, and the crescent moon hung high.

The silver moonlight flowed like water, permeating and dyeing everything.

In that frosty scene, Jiang Liang immediately saw Li Dahuo with raised eyebrows.

Li Dahuo, you dare to come back!

And you dare to look at me like that!

This is simply outrageous!

Just as Jiang Liang's anger was about to erupt, his gaze suddenly froze.

Something's not right!

In this moonlight, there seems to be a cold that even cultivators can't resist.

The coldness of spiritual energy...

At this moment, a bitter creaking sound of a door being pushed open sounded in Jiang Liang's ears.

Following the sound, Jiang Liang saw He Niansheng, dressed in a black robe, slowly walking out of his meditation room.

Snow-white long hair flowing, sharp eyebrows and eyes, piercing gaze.

In that instant when their eyes met, Jiang Liang was stunned in place.

In a daze, he remembered the past.

A long, long time ago, Jiang Liang had seen He Niansheng.

At that time, He Niansheng was the peak master of the Green Elixir Peak, a Core Formation Late Stage cultivator.

To put it bluntly, if he stomped his foot, the entire Great River Sect would tremble.

The tradition of the Green Elixir Peak only recognizing spiritual stones and not personal relationships was also developed by him.

And Jiang Liang...

At that time, Jiang Liang was just an inconspicuous Qi Refining Stage cultivator.

He had hoped to rely on the influence of his ancestors to ask for a Foundation Building Pill from the Green Elixir Peak.

But... the elder of the Green Elixir Peak directly refused him.

Even now, Jiang Liang still remembered the words the elder of the alchemy room said to him.

You are you, your father is your father, your grandfather is your grandfather.

The Green Elixir Peak only recognizes spiritual stones, not personal relationships.

Even if it's the Sect Master, they must follow the rules.

If you're not satisfied, you can file a complaint against our peak master.

Green Elixir Peak! He Niansheng!

...

Later, Jiang Liang did get a Foundation Building Pill.

But not from the Green Elixir Peak, it was from someone else.

Since then, Jiang Liang had no good feelings towards the Green Elixir Peak.

And he despised He Niansheng, the peak master of the Green Elixir Peak, even more.

Later on, Jiang Liang successfully built his foundation and was promoted to an outer sect elder.

And He Niansheng became a Supreme Elder, dedicating himself to cultivation and secluding himself.

In fact, deep down, Jiang Liang hoped...

That He Niansheng would go astray and die.

(End of this chapter)