There's Something Wrong With My Immortal Path

Chapter 77: Great Heart Demon, Lei Spirit Root, Brother Ming [4000]

Great Heart Demon...

Upon hearing these three words, Muchuan immediately disappeared.

Embarrassed, he retracted his hand, and Xia Ming didn't understand.

Where did Goldfinger learn that arrogant look from the little girl?!

Disturbing my Dao heart!

Raising his sword, he pointed it southwest.

A thousand steps to come, a gust of wind to return.

Coincidentally, when Xia Ming returned, he saw the soaring light on the Dragon Head Origin.

Pressing down his sword, Xia Ming didn't dare to leap onto the Dragon Head Origin.

On the Dragon Head Origin, the stone turtle's reaction was still caused by a goose egg stone.

After Xia Ming sold his goods, some Foundation Building disciples who had ulterior motives directly divided the goose egg stones on the riverbank.

They offered layer after layer of these goose egg stones.

In the end, a Nascent Soul old monster's name had an additional one hundred contribution points.

Looking at the dog tail grass in his hand, Xia Ming really couldn't figure out what was going on.

This thing was like a hot potato in his hand. After much consideration, Xia Ming finally went to the Dragon Head Origin.

As Xia Ming climbed the origin, the eyes of countless cultivators widened.

Not long after, a dazzling pillar of light shot straight into the sky.

This time, the cultivators of the West Lake faction were completely unsettled.

This kid got lucky?!

Standing in front of the stone turtle, Xia Ming stared blankly at the stone tablet in front of him.

On the stone tablet, he only saw two big characters.

- [Bait].

Wow!

So exciting!

Blinking his eyes, Xia Ming slowly looked at the Xuan Niao beside him.

"May I ask, Senior, how many contribution points this time?"

Xuan Niao, after hearing this, deeply looked at Xia Ming in front of her.

She could tell that Xia Ming wasn't lying.

In other words, the intelligence was correct, this guy really was illiterate.

Cultivators are illiterate?

With the strength of a cultivator's soul, they can memorize books, but this guy is illiterate?

This is really interesting.

If it weren't for Zhao Jiu's intervention, Xuan Niao would have wanted to tear Xia Ming apart.

As long as she slowly tore him apart, she was ninety percent sure she could figure out Xia Ming's anomaly.

Suppressing her curiosity, Xuan Niao, in the humble gaze of Xia Ming, slowly said:

"Two hundred... and five."

Frowning, Xia Ming secretly cursed his bad luck and bid farewell with a cupped hand.

On the Black Void, Zhao Jiu stared fixedly at Xia Ming's departing figure.

"Interesting, interesting..."

"I actually smell the scent of destiny on him!"

"But... why... is there no trace of it on him?"

"Damn it! Something's not right! Could it be... him?"

"Stillness is better than movement? Stillness is better than movement! Stillness... is better than movement?"

At this moment, Zhao Jiu was already caught in a vortex of confusion.

...

Returning to the bamboo building from the Dragon Head Origin.

Along the way, Xia Ming felt as if there were countless pairs of eyes secretly watching him in the shadows.

No potato strips today.

Just take a Fasting Pill and forget it, why be picky.

Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Xia Ming found another rare treasure in his storage ring.

It was a Thunder Attribute Spirit Stone that had lost most of its energy.

It must have been left behind when Master He was packing up.

As Xia Ming examined this Thunder Spiritual Stone, a bold idea gradually emerged in his mind.

An exotic Spirit Root!?

Thunder Spirit Root!

Once desire for this thing arises, it becomes overwhelming and uncontrollable.

Closing his eyes and activating magnetic field induction, Xia Ming began to directly decompose the Thunder Spiritual Stone.

As the Thunder Spiritual Stone continued to decompose, in that familiar black and white world, Xia Ming saw a touch of gorgeous purple.

That is... a dark purple diode shadow.

It represents an exotic Thunder Spirit Root!

It's strange to say that ever since Xia Ming collected the six superior Water Spirit Roots,

The blue diode representing the Water Spirit Root can no longer be replicated.

Bit by bit, in Xia Ming's expectant gaze, that faint purple diode slowly lit up.

Just as Xia Ming was focused on decomposing the Thunder Spiritual Stone, Mu Chuan's figure quietly appeared.

Blinking her clear eyes, Mu Chuan's gaze gradually shifted to Xia Ming's lower dantian.

She could feel that something unusual seemed to be brewing in Xia Ming's lower dantian.

Slowly extending her finger, Mu Chuan curiously poked towards Xia Ming's lower dantian.

Just as she was about to touch his abdomen, Xia Ming opened his eyes.

The two locked eyes, and an awkward atmosphere quietly spread.

Before Xia Ming could speak, Mu Chuan blushed and disappeared directly.

Ignoring her tsundere behavior, Xia Ming took out a jade slip and contacted Master He.

After using up the Thunder Spiritual Stone, he did not activate the Thunder Spirit Root.

So, he needed more Thunder Spiritual Stones.

...

It was another peaceful night.

When Xia Ming walked out of the bamboo building again, he saw a simple-minded man sitting on the steps of the bamboo building.

Just by looking at his back, he seemed honest and kind. What made Xia Ming curious was that he seemed to be an ordinary person.

Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, the man slowly turned his head.

This person had short hair and a simple square face, and his tired eyes were filled with despair.

But when he saw Xia Ming in an instant, a glimmer of hope burst forth from the depths of his eyes.

In Xia Ming's astonished gaze, the black man threw himself into his arms.

"Ming'er, I finally see you! I missed you so much, Lao Jiu! Wuwuwu!!"

Looking at the black man trembling in his arms, Xia Ming's lowered eyes were filled with uncontrollable shock.

Who is this person?

This person... seems to know me!

"Ming'er, they're all dead! Everyone in the village! They're all dead! If I hadn't gone out hunting, I wouldn't have survived either!"

"Ming'er, where did you go? Where did you go..."

Hearing this, a storm of shock surged in Xia Ming's heart.

At this moment, Xia Ming, how could he not hear it?

This person is from my hometown!

While Xia Ming was stunned, Wang Qi walked over.

"Junior Brother Xia Ming, this person was brought back by our sect elder. When he was searching for treasures for the immortals, he passed by the Xia family stronghold of the Great River Sect. The Xia family stronghold was attacked by a savage beast, the Green Wolf, and only one person survived. This person presented a treasure to our sect elder, which caused the bronze mirror to react. He said he only wanted to find Xia Ming of the Great River Sect."

As he said this, Wang Qi's gaze slowly turned to the shocked Xia Ming.

Yes, this black man only wanted to find Xia Ming.

Coincidentally, Xia Ming was the first person to present the Dragon Head Origin as a treasure.

Quietly, many senior cultivators remembered his name.

The prince's decree, the senior cultivators dare not act recklessly.

So, Elder Yue Lang brought this black man back to the Dragon Head Origin.

If he is looking for this Xia Ming, then it's easy to handle, and he can also fulfill a favor.

If not, then just give him some gold and silver as compensation.

...

"Junior Brother Xia Ming, in fact, he arrived last night. He sat outside the bamboo building all night."

Hearing Wang Qi's words, Xia Ming's body trembled even more.

He looked at the black man in front of him, who was trembling and crying, and it felt as if a sharp knife had been stabbed into a corner of his heart.

He dares not come in...

Is he afraid to see me, or afraid that it's not me?

"Junior Brother Xia Ming, this person's true identity has been confirmed. Senior Brother He is aware of this matter as well. Senior Brother He's intention is for you to handle it yourself."

Wang Qi nodded slightly towards Yue Lang and Xia Ming looked at Xia Laojiu in front of him with a complicated expression.

"Laojiu, don't cry for now..."

Seeing the struggle in Xia Ming's eyes, Wang Qi suggested at the right moment:

"Junior Brother Xia Ming, in my opinion, you should arrange some properties for him at the foot of the mountain. After all, there is a difference between immortals and mortals."

As soon as Wang Qi said this, Xia Laojiu trembled violently.

"Ming'er, Ming'er! Uncle, aunt, and mother have all died..."

"They were all waiting for you to come back! That beast... that beast ate them all..."

"I... I shouldn't be alive either..."

With a thud, Xia Laojiu knelt in front of Xia Ming.

With tearful eyes and flowing tears, his spirit showed signs of collapse.

Looking at Xia Laojiu in front of him, Xia Ming felt a pang in his heart.

An inexplicable pain swept through Xia Ming's body in an instant.

Weren't Xia Laojiu's uncle, aunt, and mother his own biological parents?

Thinking of this, Xia Ming slowly closed his eyes.

After a moment, Xia Ming looked at Wang Qi again.

"Senior Brother Wang, can he stay here for a few days?"

After giving Xia Ming a deep look, Wang Qi's smile suddenly widened.

The Sect Master of Yue Lang had already told him that both He Niansheng and Xia Ming needed to be won over.

"If Junior Brother Xia asks, naturally it is possible. However, it would be best if Junior Brother Xia Ming advises him not to wander around..."

"After all, many Core Formation cultivators do not like mortals."

"Thank you for letting me know, Brother Wang. I will definitely not let him wander around."

...

In the bamboo pavilion, they sat facing each other with the lamp lit.

Xia Ming and the black man talked all night, and most of the time, Xia Ming was listening, listening to one person's past.

How could the past of more than ten years be easily fabricated?

The past was gone with the wind, disappearing like smoke.

That young boy who had dreams of immortality and martial arts, the boy who was abducted into the Great River Sect by others.

On this night, he died completely.

...

Early the next morning, Xia Ming received a voice message from He Niansheng before leaving.

[Come to Yue Lang Sect, find me in the Pill Cave.]

Before leaving, Xia Ming reminded Xia Laojiu a few more times, worried.

Leaving the bamboo pavilion, Xia Ming soared on his sword and quickly flew to the location of the Pill Cave.

Not long after Xia Ming left, Xuan Niao, the maid on the Dragon Head Plateau, slowly descended from the plateau.

In that Pill Cave, Xia Ming saw his master, whose eyes were bloodshot.

Refining pills, pills refining people.

Brewing medicine, like brewing longevity.

The two words "dan" and "medicine" were extremely heavy.

Patting Xia Ming's shoulder gently, He Niansheng looked pleased:

"Xia Ming, you did well! You want Thunderstone, right? I'll give it to you! Are two pieces enough? If not, I can help you think of a way!"

"Enough, enough! Thank you, Master!"

"Xia Ming, how is your recent cultivation?"

When He Niansheng said this, the smile on Xia Ming's face faded slightly.

"Reporting to Master, it's still the same, spiritual energy surging, difficult to surpass the Heavenly Barrier."

"Ah... Xia Ming, don't be sad. I will find a way for you in the future."

Xia Ming:...

"Master, I see that your spirit seems tired. Would you like to eat some Blood Pills? Blood Pills are very invigorating!"

Blood Pills invigorating?

Can pills made from abnormal blood materials invigorate?

Suppressing the urge to slap Xia Ming, He Niansheng directly stuffed the two Thunderstone Spirit Stones into Xia Ming's arms.

"Go back, walk along the Bai Cang River, maybe you'll find something."

"Disciple obeys."

...

Returning to the original bamboo tower, Xia Ming's expression suddenly changed.

Xia Laojiu is gone!

With a gloomy face, Xia Ming walked out of the bamboo tower and saw Xia Laojiu, who looked simple and honest, slowly approaching from a distance.

Behind him were many curious cultivators, common to see on Longshou Yuan, but rare for mortals.

Grabbing Xia Laojiu's shoulder, Xia Ming didn't say a word and directly pulled him into the bamboo tower.

"Where did you go? How many times have I told you! I don't want you going out!"

"If something happens to you! How can I be at ease!"

Listening to Xia Ming's scolding, Xia Laojiu hung his head in fear.

He wanted to say something, but under the terrifying pressure from Xia Ming, Laojiu swallowed his words.

"What do you want to say? Don't hide it from me!"

His body trembled, and Xia Laojiu slowly raised a small bronze mirror the size of a palm.

At the sight of the bronze mirror, Xia Ming lost his composure.

This... this is Zhao Jiu's bronze mirror!

"Where did you get this? Where did you go?"

Clutching the small bronze mirror tightly, Xia Laojiu trembled and said,

"Brother Ming, please... don't be angry, I'm scared when you're like this..."

"Brother Ming, after you left in the morning, a female immortal came looking for you. I told her you weren't here, and then she asked me to go up with her, or else she would cause trouble for you."

"After I went up, she asked me to loosen the soil and dig, plant dogtail grass, and lay goose eggs."

"Brother Ming, you know, I don't have a choice when it comes to work."

While Xia Ming slowly furrowed his brows, Xia Laojiu continued speaking.

"Later, a man with a golden mask came, and he looked terrifying."

"He said I did a good job farming and asked me to farm every day. He also asked me what my name was, and I said Laojiu."

"He said he's also called Laojiu, and he said something like, Laojiu has good luck, Laojiu brings blessings. After that, he rewarded me with a small mirror."

...

Hearing this, Xia Ming's suspended heart slowly fell.

Xia Laojiu was just an ordinary person, he didn't have a Spirit Root, he didn't even have spiritual sense.

To put it bluntly, if Zhao Jiu wanted to harm him, it would damage his status as a future successor.

The only possibility was that this guy's twisted taste had resurfaced.

But with his relationship with Zhao Jiu, Xia Laojiu could also stay legitimately.

Looking at the foolish smile on Xia Laojiu's face, Xia Ming felt uncomfortable.

Clearly, this guy is only sixteen this year, but he looks as old as thirty-two.

Speaking of which, Xia Ming is only two or three years older than Xia Laojiu.

After a moment, Xia Ming also got a matching bronze mirror pendant for Laojiu.

"Remember from now on, don't run around, don't take off this bronze mirror. Whatever the man with the golden mask says, just do it, don't argue. Just honestly do your work, dig the soil... the continuation of the Xia family relies on you."

Looking at Xia Ming's stern gaze, Xia Laojiu nodded repeatedly.

Inside the bamboo tower, Xia Ming lectured Laojiu.

Outside the bamboo tower, the other big cultivators of the West Lake also had their own concerns.

That immortal Zhao Jiu rewarded two bronze mirrors to the Xia family, one of them to a mortal!

Xia Ming even had two consecutive days of gains!

Xia Ming... Xia Ming...

Who is this subordinate!

Unconsciously, the name Xia Ming gradually spread throughout the Core Formation cultivators.

Even some Nascent Soul old monsters became interested in him.

...

That night, Xia Ming refined two Thunder Attribute Spirit Stones.

But to his surprise, the purple diode still didn't light up.

"Damn it! Do I have to continue finding a way to get Thunder Spirit Stones?"

...

At the same time, Xia Laojiu next door slowly turned around.

Muttering the three words "Thunder Spirit Stones" in his mouth, Xia Laojiu had already made up his mind.

(End of this chapter)