Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

At the entrance of the Xuan Yu Merchant Guild, Zhang Yuanjing's eldest disciple, Huo Zhengkai, stood at the forefront, followed by Zhou Zhengming, Pan Zhengyu, Liu Jinglong, Mei Zhenyi, and others.

Seeing the beast-drawn carriage carrying Zhang Yuanjing approaching, Huo Zhengkai was slightly excited. He stepped forward and walked onto the main road.

The beast carriage stopped abruptly, remaining motionless in front of Huo Zhengkai. Yuan Zhilin leaped down from the seat beside the driver, winked at Huo Zhengkai, and then stood there with his arms crossed.

Ju Yuanzhe opened the door from inside the carriage and invited Zhang Yuanjing out.

Huo Zhengkai stepped forward and knelt down, saying, "Disciple Huo Zhengkai greets Master! For twenty years, I have been unable to serve by your side, and I am deeply ashamed!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuanjing laughed heartily, "Zhengkai, get up! There's something wrong with your words. It sounds like you're blaming me for abandoning you all and not returning for over twenty years!"

Huo Zhengkai was about to rise, but was startled by these teasing words. He quickly knelt down again, saying with sincere fear, "Disciple only misses Master and has no intention of resentment!"

"Alright, I was just joking with you. You're about to break through to the late stage, aren't you? Don't be so restrained!" Zhang Yuanjing said with a smile as he pulled him up.

At this moment, Zhou Zhengming and Pan Zhengyu stepped forward and paid their respects to Zhang Yuanjing.

Zhang Yuanjing carefully examined their cultivation levels. He saw that Zhou Zhengming's energy was more condensed, indicating diligent hard work. Pan Zhengyu's foundation was already extremely solid, and after the experience of the demon race's city blockade, it had become more complete and sharp. There were faint signs of further improvement. He nodded in praise and said a few words of encouragement to each of them.

As for Liu Jinglong and Mei Zhenyi, they had also made great progress, and he did not hesitate to praise them.

Zhong Bixing got out of the carriage and greeted everyone.

Yuan Zhilin walked up and said with a smile, "Senior Brother Zhang, there will be plenty of time in the future. There is plenty of time to say what you want to say. Let's go see my master first."

Zhang Yuanjing nodded and walked into the merchant guild, heading towards the阁楼. Only two people followed him: Yuan Zhilin and Ju Yuanzhe.

In the third-floor hall, the Fire Crow Daoist, with white hair and a ruddy complexion, was already standing there waiting. He said with a smile, "Yuanjing, you've finally returned. These past twenty years, there's been no news from you, which has worried everyone. However, I firmly believe that you are a person of great fortune. The mere Hengduan Mountains cannot stop you! See, after a trip to the mountains, you immediately entered the Great Perfection stage! Hahaha!"

Zhang Yuanjing stepped forward to pay his respects and said with shame, "I've troubled you, Senior! Zhengkai and the others are not only safe and sound, but their cultivation has also greatly improved, all thanks to your protection and guidance!"

"This is just a small matter. I am, after all, a Nascent Soul True Person, and taking care of a few juniors like them is easy. It's not as dangerous as Yuanjing in the mountains!" The Fire Crow Daoist said as he led him into the inner room.

In the room, there was a quaint wooden table with carved armchairs on either side. The two sat down facing each other, Yuan Zhilin came up to make tea, and then he and Ju Yuanzhe stood on either side of them.

The Fire Crow Daoist asked with a smile, "Previously, I met True Person Hu in the First Demon Suppression City. He mentioned that he met Yuanjing in the Wind and Thunder Gorge, and with Yuanjing's help, he successfully broke through to the Nascent Soul stage. He also said that Yuanjing went deep into the western Hengduan Mountains, perhaps heading to those dangerous places. I wonder which places you went to?"

Zhang Yuanjing then recounted some of the important experiences of his twenty years of wandering in the Hengduan Mountains, omitting the situation of encountering Yu Hanyan. Finally, when he talked about the matter of Old Taoist Qin of the Xuandan Hall, he asked the Fire Crow Daoist, "Senior, I wonder if the Xuandan Hall has taken action against my sect?"

The Fire Crow Daoist was originally listening to Zhang Yuanjing's narration of the events in the mountains with great ease and joy, but at this time, his expression suddenly became serious. He said in a deep voice, "The matter of my Daoist Bishi Mountain has been over for nearly thirty years, and no one has ever mentioned it. Recently, the Deacon Hall suddenly inquired about it and even solemnly dispatched an inspector. So, there is this reason behind it!"

"Inquiring about the Bishi Mountain matter?" Zhang Yuanjing was shocked when he heard this, and sneered, "What good methods! Now the focus of each sect is on the two races' arena competition, and those surviving cultivators from that year don't know where they are. The Deacon Hall wants to launch a surprise attack!"

The Fire Crow Daoist chuckled and said, "Originally, I was wondering, what is the purpose of the Deacon Hall's inquiry at this time? They didn't ask in the past, but now is the time to compete with the demon race. Why are they digging up old accounts again? At least the timing is wrong! I never thought it was because of a private feud that couldn't be brought to the table! This Xuanjing Palace is truly acting like a villain!"

Zhang Yuanjing carefully recalled the situation at the time, thinking that after Old Taoist Qin died, his body was still left in the mountains, and if the remnant soul was deliberately plotting, it was very likely that he would use his relics to set up a plan. Therefore, Xuanjing Palace's move may not be purely revenge, but aimed at something.

In an instant, a name flashed through his mind again—Tang Zhaoyang! Perhaps this person's previous pursuit of him was on behalf of Xuanjing Palace?

In this way, Xuanjing Palace may already know that Yu Hanyan has obtained the mysterious silver lotus. Yu Hanyan has crystal beads to hide her whereabouts, and Xuanjing Palace may not be able to find her trace, but they can get hold of him, Zhang Yuanjing.

Zhang Yuanjing smiled bitterly, but quickly relaxed his mind. So-called lice don't bite when there are too many. With the threat of a Transformation God hanging over his head, another Xuanjing Palace is not a big deal.

"Senior asked Junior Brother Yuan to pick me up because you were worried that I would be taken to the City Lord's Mansion and detained?" Zhang Yuanjing did not reveal the matter of the silver lotus. This matter is of great importance, and it is feared that it is greatly related to the opening of the Supporting Heaven Divine Pillar. The fewer people who know about it, the better.

"Does Yuanjing know who the chief and deputy inspectors are this time?" the Fire Crow Daoist asked.

Zhang Yuanjing shook his head.

"Oh, the city guards didn't tell you when you entered the city? That's a bit strange." The Fire Crow Daoist showed a surprised expression. "This deputy inspector is Tang Zhaoyang, the True Person of Chaotian Sect, and the chief inspector is Sun Duo, the Nascent Soul stage True Person in charge of Xuandan Hall of Xuanjing Palace. I thought that Tang Zhaoyang had already given the order, and if you entered the city, he would directly escort you to the City Lord's Mansion. It seems that this Chaotian Sect still values old relationships and is not completely succumbing to the great power of the Central Region!"

Zhang Yuanjing shook his head: "The reason they didn't take me directly is probably not because of the past relationship between the two sects, but for other reasons."

He then recounted the matter of Tang Zhaoyang chasing after him to dissuade him when he left Nantian Immortal City.

"True Person Tong instructed me that Tang Zhaoyang is good at managing relationships and making friends with major sects. He is well-connected in many places and cannot be trusted. You can only deal with him superficially. Qian Wuyi, who is responsible for guarding the South City Gate, did not mention the matter of the inspector at all, but only invited me to the Chaotian Sect's station for a chat. I did not refuse, but when to go and how to go, I have to discuss with Senior before making a decision."

Just as the Fire Crow Daoist was about to speak, Huo Zhengkai's voice came from outside: "Master, a captain from the City Lord's Mansion has come, saying that he wants to invite you and True Person Yuan over to answer questions!"