Immortality begins with meditation puppets

Chapter 495 Set a small goal: Build a formation team

I am Li Hailang. Friends in the underworld call me Gang Leader Lang. As my name suggests, I have been a rascal since I was a child.

Fifty years ago, I was the leader of a gang, leading a group of brothers, determined to make a name for myself in the cultivation world. Unfortunately, fate seemed determined to target me. Since the establishment of the Langtian Gang, it has been swept away by the Yunshan Sect on average every three months, and every year we lose 100-80 brothers.

The fortune teller said I would achieve success at the cost of countless lives. This person was not a charlatan; he was later verified to be a contemporary master. His prediction was indeed accurate. However, I disagree. I believe that one's fate is determined by oneself, and wealth and glory must be earned through hard work. As long as my brothers work hard, they will eventually have their day.

That day came too quickly.

Even though more than fifty years have passed, it is still vivid in my mind.

I vividly remember that it should have been a spring day with flowers in full bloom, but because that damned Jade Wall Evil used the power of evil runes to make even the cold monsters on the outskirts of the Hundred Beasts Mountain Range unable to stay there, my brothers and I were unable to open for business for some time.

We hid on Tiger Mountain, drinking ice and snow when thirsty, and huddling together for warmth when cold.

The brothers all had a tough time, but not one of them ever complained. At that time, I thought that having these brothers in my life was the greatest honor for me, Li Hailang.

I encouraged my brothers, telling them that if we all worked together to pull off this job, we could live a carefree life living in a haunted house and surrounded by beautiful concubines.

At that time, I didn't make empty promises.

Because I had already gathered the information well in advance.

Knowing that the Blood Lotus Fruit on that mountain is about to ripen, I believe that if I can obtain this fruit, I will have hope of establishing my foundation.

Back then, the value of Foundation Establishment cultivators hadn't diminished. When they went out, they were still respectfully addressed as Foundation Establishment masters. At that time, I was like a frog in a well, with only the small dream of achieving Foundation Establishment.

To achieve my goal, I didn't hesitate to lead my brothers to snatch food from the jaws of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion and fight that second-tier tiger to the death.

It was on that day as well.

I met a benefactor.

All the brothers have found their place.

I met Su Qing, the real Su.

The brothers died one after another at the hands of Black Mountain Tiger, Explosive Bear, and Witch.

Because they overestimated themselves and underestimated others, the once mighty Langtian Gang fell apart in the blink of an eye.

On that day, I experienced the cruelty of the cultivation world and understood the principle that it is better to let others take the lead than to be in charge of one's own affairs.

There are always protagonists in the world. I've stopped asking why it's not my age. I only pursue how to get into the protagonist's sight when I meet him, so that I can serve him and, with his help, achieve things that I could never achieve on my own.

Regrettably.

On Black Tiger Mountain, I finally met my master, but he was kidnapped by a witch. The two of them, alone and shameless, spent their time together on the mountain, and I regret that I never got the chance to call him godfather.

Fortunately, not all of my brothers died. I still have my 17th brother and 260th brother to rely on.

Even after witnessing the tragic deaths of all my other brothers, these two brothers remained loyal to me, still calling me "Big Brother" with such sincerity that it brought tears to my eyes. I vowed that if I ever made something of myself, I would never betray their trust.

From that day on, I still harbored the ridiculous idea of ​​rebuilding the Langtian Gang, and with my two brothers, I took up the essential work of highway robbery.

This job has no future!
The strong couldn't compete with her, and the weak couldn't compete with her at all. Some of the rogue cultivators were so pitiful that I even wanted to sponsor her with a few spirit crystals. After all, her father was sick, her mother remarried, and her younger brother was still young and needed to be raised. Even the most hard-hearted person couldn't bear to see her suffer.

Because I was too kind, I ended up dragging my two brothers down with me, and they had to go through a period of hardship with me.

But good days come unexpectedly, like a tornado that catches you off guard.

I still remember that day, a gentle breeze and swaying willows in springtime. My lord Su Qing walked towards me in the morning sun, his whole body gleaming. Although he inevitably gave me and my two brothers a good beating, he also gave us a chance to do something for him!

It didn't work out in the end!

But this did not prevent my master from witnessing my upright character. With my help, my master also took in Brother 17 and Brother 260, fulfilling my wish to bring wealth and prosperity to my brothers.

The days I spent with my lord Su Qing were a hundred times more exciting than when I was the gang leader.

On the Hundred Beasts Mountain Range, I once lay in ambush in the jungle, witnessing my lord slay demons and slaughter evil.

Within the Cloud Mountain Immortal City, I once protected Fire Egg and witnessed my master slaughter through the Immortal City.

I followed my lord, traversing thousands of mountains and rivers, leaving behind countless deeds in various immortal kingdoms such as the Desire Demon Immortal Kingdom and the Fire Phoenix Immortal Kingdom, and finally settled in the Sea-Gazing Immortal City.

By this time, I had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, a level I could only dream of in the past. I was now under my master's command, holding two red flower sticks. Thanks to my years of loyalty, I had earned his favor and was assigned to be a purchasing assistant.

Nine out of ten purchasing agents are corrupt; this job is very challenging!
Even worse, there's that unscrupulous and unethical merchant, Xiao Tongxin, who spends his days bewitching him, trying to corrupt him with sugar-coated bullets.

I admit that at one point, I was also tempted!

But I managed to hold on in the end. It wasn't that I was absolutely loyal, but rather that I knew my master's methods and understood that I couldn't hide anything from him no matter what I did.

Having worked diligently in Wanghai Immortal City for nearly fifty years, and as my master gradually rose from an unknown Su Xiaodao to the highly sought-after Su Zhenren in Wanghai Immortal City, my status in Wanghai Immortal City also rose accordingly, to the point where I could use my face to get credit at Hongxiu Tower.

But every day when I woke up next to a group of unfamiliar girls, I also felt lost and confused, and sometimes I missed my 17th brother and 260th brother who were far away in the Desire Demon Immortal Kingdom.

I intend to gather more spirit stones over the next few years and then bring my two brothers to Wanghai Immortal City to enjoy a life of luxury together.

But God doesn't fulfill people's wishes.

Because of the Celestial Master's relics, I will be going on another expedition to the Western Sea with my master. Before leaving, I secretly borrowed a large amount of spirit stones from Xiong Er's money shop, invested in two treasure ships, and hired people to sail to the Western Sea to seek wealth and honor.

I had originally thought that if this trip went smoothly, I would not only have enough money to buy a spirit house for my two brothers, but also enough spirit stones to marry them off. I had asked around and found that the most sought-after nieces in Wanghai Immortal City were only asking for a hundred spirit stones as a dowry.

Once we entered the Western Sea, war raged on. I followed my master from Shipwreck Bay to Langya Island. Along the way, we fought pirates and battled Penglai. As my master's double red flower staff, I performed extremely bravely in several major battles. The rewards for my battle merits were enough to achieve my goal of bringing my two good brothers to Wanghai Immortal City.

Suddenly, bad news arrived. I learned from my master that my 260th and 17th brothers had been kidnapped and taken hostage, and had fallen into the Land of Despair.

Although the master comforted me, saying that the two brothers were blessed by heaven and would surely be able to hold on until the day we rescued them.

But I knew in my heart that the Land of Despair was a place of certain death, and what's more, those who abducted them were pirate spirits who had been dead for countless years, cruel in life and vicious in death. Brother 17 and Brother 260 were probably doomed. I even secretly set up memorial tablets for them. I knew this in my heart, but I couldn't bear not to go and see them.

Perhaps it was my bond with my Lord that worked; out of consideration for me, my Lord agreed to go to the Land of No Breath to investigate.

The result was yet another fierce battle.

In this battle, our master was as brave as ever, and I, Li Hailang, was no less so. We will not discuss the specifics of what happened during the battle.

In the end, we rescued Brother 17 and Brother 260.

When the brothers met, their eyes welled up with tears.

I told my brothers how hard they were living, and they told me I smelled like women.

They had hoped that the three brothers would reunite and never be separated again.

It's a pity that the falling flowers are willing but the flowing water is heartless. Brother 17 and Brother 260 are just like they were back then. I don't know what they're holding back, but they just don't want to follow their master!
This really angered me.

I know all too well how difficult it is to secure a position under my master as his strength increases. Apart from second-generation rich kids who have connections, ordinary rogue cultivators, let alone Foundation Establishment cultivators, even Golden Core cultivators, can only get one interview opportunity. To truly pass my master's test, one must either have exceptional skills or be exceptionally beautiful.

Out of consideration for their past relationship, the master was willing to give the two brothers a chance and admitted them through special admissions. However, they did not cherish this opportunity and missed a great chance to take off in life for the second time.

My two brothers didn't explain much to me, only vaguely saying that they would be a burden to me!

He's truly my good brother!

Indeed, my two brothers are not as capable and hardworking as I am, and I will need to take care of them in the future. But we are brothers for life, so what is this burden to me?
I tried to persuade them again, but my brothers insisted on boarding the Dragon-Subduing and Tiger-Taming Ship.

I stood at the bow of the ship, watching the treasure ship sail away, waving goodbye to my two brothers standing at the stern. I had no idea when we would meet again.

Perhaps, on the day I advance to the Nascent Soul stage, I'll be able to bring my two brothers back in glory!

Can I do it?

It can definitely work!
I turned and walked towards Xiong Er, the high monk Xiong, and shaved my head to show my determination that I would take him as my master in the future. I only ask to learn from him and cultivate my martial arts skills so that I can fulfill my brotherhood with my two brothers in this lifetime!

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Li Hailang's two brothers gained and then lost each other, experiencing a period of loss and heartache that he could only savor later in his life while in bed with a girl.

Meanwhile, Liang Haishun and Helian Xian, who were also reunited as brothers, were embracing each other and weeping, pouring out their hearts to one another.

"Brother, my dear brother, you have suffered so much! That filthy, rotten dog Jiu Kong, those pirate necromancers who deserve to die a thousand deaths, how could they bear to do such a cruel thing to you! Without you, my dear brother, how can I live!"

These words from Liang Haishun were truly from the bottom of his heart and were extremely sincere.

Unable to endure the hardships of cultivation, he has been lying down and enjoying himself until now. The reason he can still stay in Su Qing's team is thanks to the magic treasure, the Longevity Cloth. In fact, to complement this treasure, he even specially chose the Longevity God position that complements it when selecting a divine office. It is no exaggeration to say that this treasure is his means of survival. This treasure is also connected to Helian Xian's life, so he cares about Helian Xian's safety more than anyone else.

"It is my good fortune to see Fellow Daoist Liang again. I regret that I did not go with you back then. In that Demon Smoke City, I was cheated out of all my wealth by a woman, and now I have to go out to sea to risk my life in my old age. I have suffered a lot this time, and I think it is God's blessing that sent me to you. I will follow you from now on. I hope you will not despise me!"

Helian Xian's tears were undeniably genuine. While he was heartbroken at the great calamity he had suffered, seeing his brother rise to prominence and even become a god made his heart ache even more.

But your brother is so successful now, you wouldn't mind helping him out, would you?
Helian Xian had thought it through. He used the death-bringing cloth with trepidation, but giving it to Liang Haishun was tantamount to providing himself with a retirement insurance policy.

Given how much this old guy values ​​this cloth, I've got him wrapped around my little finger for the rest of my life!
They were all seasoned old foxes, not youngsters like Li Hailang who still believed in brotherhood. As soon as Liang Haishun heard what Helian Xian said, he knew that this shameless old man was determined to cling to him.

But he did not refuse.

He was also worried when Helian Xian was in danger. Rather than that, he might as well keep him by his side. Liang Haishun had really made a fortune. Back when Wanghai Immortal City was not yet Xingsha Heavenly Kingdom, he bought several plots of land on Su Qing's advice. Now the value had increased more than tenfold. He could make more than a thousand spirit stones by reselling them. Could Helian Xian really bankrupt him?

"It's settled then. From now on, you'll enjoy a life of luxury with me, brother. Here, eat this peach first. This peach is a ten-year longevity peach. Eating one will grant you ten years of life. You eat this first, brother. I'll give you another peach when the next ten years are up!"

Hmph! Little Helian Xian thinks he can manipulate me with the Death Cloth!

Watch as I use the peach of longevity to seize your lifeline. I will provide you with food and drink from now on, but you must work. I don't expect you to work 007 like Su Qing's puppet, but 996 will definitely be arranged!

Helian Xian was allowed to return to his cabin to rest.

Liang Haishun turned his gaze to the distance.

The endless blue waves and the seamless blend of sea and sky have completely erased the eerie and sinister atmosphere that once characterized this place. It's not just this desolate land that has been transformed.

The birth of the Celestial Master, the rise of evil spirits, the resurrection of the Dragon King, and the opening of the Heavenly Gate—all these major events are changing the landscape of the Tianyuan Realm. It seems that the future of this world will be even more exciting and mysterious, and countless geniuses will emerge in the future.

But what does that have to do with Lao Liang?

He just needs to follow Asu. As long as Asu doesn't perish, he, Lao Liang, will have a life to live!
"When I have time, I need to go to the Kingdom of Slaughter and deal with the businesses there. Then I can invest in the far west. With Asu's abilities, the far west is bound to take off. I, Liang, cannot miss this opportunity. Who knows, my Liang family of Penglai might rise again in the far west!"

Upon realizing this, Lao Liang was startled.

He had forgotten how many years it had been since he had thought of the Liang family.

The great calamity of that year made him deliberately isolate himself from that memory, because he knew that if he had even the slightest thought of revenge, it would bring about his own demise.

But why is there now a desire to bring back the Liang family's past glory?

This confidence likely doesn't stem from himself, because even if he cultivated until death, he probably wouldn't be able to do anything to those enemies in Penglai.

This confidence comes from Asu!
Old Liang turned his gaze to Su Qing, who was chatting and laughing with Master Tong. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to find time to talk to Su Qing.

Old Liang isn't actually that useless.

At the very least, some of the secret formations of the Liang family would have been extremely useful to him when he established his immortal kingdom!
He may not want to cultivate anymore, but he can have some children and encourage them to cultivate. At that time, he might be able to form a Liang family formation group for Asu...

"This matter is of utmost urgency. We can't wait until we reach the far west; we must make up for it now!"

Despite his advanced age and lack of vigor, Liang Haishun was filled with enthusiasm at the thought of the challenge of creating a formation group, feeling as if he were eight years younger!

This is a recap of yesterday's post; I didn't update because I was watching the game.
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