Immortal Road.

Chapter 550: Pass Token, Tooth for Tooth

For cultivators who control insects, the Xirong Insect Nest can be used to raise and cultivate insects, and assist in their evolution and metamorphosis. Its function is no less than that of a spiritual treasure!
But for others, it's just a waste.

Especially since Lin Shan is still a half-baked one!

He didn't have a proper insect repellent manual or any decent insect repellent technique, and he only had two kinds of wild insects that could reach the Jindan stage.

Fortunately, the Golden Ring Duo of the Beast Taming Valley helped him research a formula for synthesizing insect food in the human world, so that he could survive even if he left Xiaoyi Island.

Now there is an insect nest again.

No matter whether it can repel insects or not, just throw it in and be done with it!
Up to now, Lin Shan has not properly learned any of the various skills in the world of cultivation, and has always been committed to pursuing the improvement of his cultivation and the acquisition of treasures and magical powers.

As for secondary occupations, although I have the enhancement panel and the help of the Black Skeleton Demon Lord, I really don’t need them for the time being.

Moreover, all learning requires a long process of accumulation.

He is just over a hundred years old and is still a young man. He has plenty of time to practice in seclusion, so how can he have the time to study other things all day?
No master or guru can achieve success overnight.

Now that I have accidentally come into contact with the field of insect control, I can only accumulate knowledge slowly and let nature take its course.

Having just obtained the insect nest, he didn't feel comfortable asking the Insect Demon King for help and asking if he had any insect repellent techniques or something.

Because he is more concerned about making friends with this big boss.

Many times, we need to take a long-term view and not do something cheap just for the sake of petty profits, which will make the big guys look down on you.

The Demon King of the Insect was indeed feeling good at the banquet today, and he liked Lin Shan very much.

Because this kid is very sensible and considerate, he saved me a lot of time and also knows how to respect myself.

In addition, he didn't know what the Demon King Kuihu had said, so he pondered for a moment and asked him if he had any spiritual wood materials of acceptable quality.

Lin Shan didn’t know why the demon king suddenly asked for materials, but he would definitely satisfy any request he made!

"In our sect's treasury, if there are any spiritual woods above the fourth level, take them out and show them to Senior Demon King!"

Lu Xiuming was standing behind him with his head bowed.

After hearing the leader's instructions, he whispered hesitantly:
"Master, our sect has indeed found two fourth-level spiritual woods in the past few decades, but..."

There are nearly a thousand disciples in Xun Gu Sect. It is not surprising to find one or two high-level treasures during this period of time.

If you can't use it yourself, you can donate it to the sect in exchange for cultivation resources and training. It is also a mutually beneficial thing between the sect and the disciples.

But there are two formation masters inside the door!

"But what?"

"But Elder Hei Ku and Elder Zhan Kong requested to transfer them away. Were they used to set up formations or refine weapons? We don't know, and we don't dare to ask."

The treasure house within the religion is the public property of the Xungu religion.

Ordinary supplies must be applied for by the hall master and approved by the general manager Lu Xiuming before they can be allocated.

When it comes to high-level materials, only the leader and elders can approve it before you apply for it!

The Black Skull Demon Lord and Master Zhankong were originally elders in the sect. They applied for the "Formation Research Project" on their own and approved the "funding approval" for the sect themselves.

Isn't that just a random call?

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Lin Shan choked.

Oh my god, I was wondering what was going on, it turns out there are two parasites in the church!
Lu Xiuming was not surprised. After all, the Jingyang Academy where he used to work was often known to have professors applying for support for various projects under various pretexts in order to fill their own pockets.

It's totally normal!

This is an unspoken rule, everyone does it. Why not take advantage of the forces behind the scenes for free?
"I"

Lin Shan had no choice. The Demon King was right beside him and he didn't have time to argue with the two old men. He had to grit his teeth and pay from his own pocket.

Of course he has the fourth-level spiritual wood, but there is no doubt that he will have to put up with the sapling of the ancient phantom tree.

Since the red jade spiritual soil has appeared, the saplings have been growing well recently and can be harvested in batches.

The Insect Demon King took the branch of the Fantasy Wood, spit out a ball of green insect fire on the spot, and began to calcine and refine it.

After a while, a green round plate fell from the fire.

"This is my pass token for Huoge Mountain. If you come to the Swallowing Star Mountains in the future, you can bring this token to the central region to find me. No demon tribe along the way in my territory will stop you."

Lin Shan was flattered.

He didn't expect that this was what the Demon King wanted when he asked him for materials!
He took it with both hands, simply refined it, put it away, and thanked him quickly.

After the Bug Demon King had eaten and drunk his fill, he took out the infant demon of the Ming Snake Demon King and left behind the magic weapon, the Soul-Locking Pot.

He waved his hand and told him that there was no need to see him off, that his trip was successful and it was time to return to the demon clan's territory.

Lin Shan and the Jindan Zhenren of the Lujiang League respectfully saw them off all the way until the small dot on the horizon disappeared.

Everyone seemed to be still in a dream!
"I just came here to attend a trial today, but I met the Demon King!"

"Fortunately, the leader has a wide range of friends and is able to adapt to the situation and turn hostility into friendship. He is indeed the most knowledgeable among us!"

"Yes, if the leader can establish a friendship with the demon king, he may be able to open up trade between the two tribes in the future, which will benefit the Lujiang River Basin."

"I'm actually not worried at all. With the leader's intelligence and potential, the demon king is no more than that. Sooner or later, he will catch up."

This group of people witnessed the whole process of Lin Shan and the Demon King establishing diplomatic relations. Their envy and admiration were beyond words, and their flattery was endless.

"Hey, keep a low profile~"

Lin Shan told them not to spread the word, saying that although he was very popular among the demon tribe, it would be better for him not to show off in the human world.

This, in turn, made everyone feel that he was neither arrogant nor impatient, and was someone who could accomplish great things.

The banquet is over.

Everyone said goodbye one after another, each of them was a patriarch of a sect and had their own things to do.

Only an old woman in the Jindan stage stayed behind.

"Alliance leader, I want to talk to you alone."

"Hmm? You are Ruyi Zhenren."

Lin Shan remembered this person. He was one of the thirteen guardians of his Lujiang League and the master of Ruyifang, Ruyi Zhenren.

More than half a century has passed, and he has become visibly older, and it seems that he only has a few years left to live.

Birth, aging, sickness and death are normal. With more forces within the alliance, it is not surprising that there will be Jindan-stage cultivators on the verge of death.

Fortunately, Ruyifang had successors and cultivated another Jindan-stage successor early on. She was Ruyi Zhenren’s granddaughter, Zhenren Ruyu.

"Alliance leader, do you still remember my granddaughter Ruyu?"

The old woman in front of him looked at him expectantly, as if she had wanted to tell him this for a long time, but Lin Shan had been either out or in seclusion all the time and had seldom seen anyone.

If I don't say it this time, I'm afraid I'll never have another chance.

First, my own death is approaching, and second, my granddaughter is too old to wait any longer! "Well, let me think about it."

Lin Shan has experienced a lot over the years, which resulted in many things being forgotten. Although he forgot them for a while, he can still remember them when he recalls them temporarily.

"Oh, you mean your sect's genius, Master Ruyu. I remember now!"

When he had just returned from the forbidden area on the cliff, the two elders Jingxuan took advantage of the death of the former leader of the Yang family and led their team to Xianyin Pool to provoke him.

After I killed the chicken to scare the monkey and subdued the thirteen forces, Ruyi Zhenren of Ruyifang told me that he wanted to become in-laws with him.

But at that time, he was busy dealing with the matters concerning his natal magic weapon.

He made a trip back to the Song Dynasty, and then went into seclusion for a long time to break through.

Ruyi Zhenren served on duty at the Lujiang League headquarters for two consecutive times, with a term of ten years, and he never saw the leader Lin Shan come once!
This time, during the trial, she finally couldn't sit still anymore!

Because more than thirty years ago, his granddaughter, Ruyi Zhenren, had just broken through the Jindan stage and was less than a hundred years old, a typical "prime of life".

Now half a century has passed, and we must know that time is unforgiving.

In this world, the boundary between youth and middle age is generally defined as around 30 to 35 years old. According to the ratio of 400 years of life span of Jindan Zhenren, once you are over 140 years old,
Then it is no longer youth, but middle-aged!
Middle-aged female cultivator also has a title.

Half-aged MILF!
Of course, her charm is definitely still there, but in the blind date market of the cultivation world, it is definitely not a value compared to the best years of one's youth.

So as an elder, Ruyi Zhenren must of course be worried!

Seeing that she will no longer be young in a few years, how can she be worthy of a genius of the immortal way like Alliance Leader Lin?
So she shamelessly recommended herself.

Lin Shan had never thought about this, but now when he suddenly heard Ruyi Zhenren mention it, he suddenly thought of himself. If he had not been able to break through the Nascent Soul stage early, he would most likely enter middle age.

However, he had taken elixirs to prolong his life, including the Ten Thousand Years Spirit Milk and the Reed Jade Stalactite. Now he was approaching the limit of 600 years, and middle age was still a long way off. It would not show up until he was 210 years old.

With my current progress of just over a hundred years, as long as I can maintain my courage and diligence, it is likely that I will be able to transition from my youth to the next level.

For other Jindan Zhenren, one hundred and forty years old is a watershed.

"Alliance leader, my granddaughter is kind-hearted, gentle and virtuous, with both good looks and talents. There are not many of her in Luxi. She is a rare and perfect match!"

"Of course, in terms of talent and potential, he is definitely not as good as the leader, but among people of the same level, he is definitely outstanding!"

"As the saying goes, a hero deserves a beauty, and a good horse eats good grass."

"You've been single for so many years, it's time to find a spiritual partner."

A smile spread across Ruyi Zhenren's face, like a brilliant chrysanthemum, just like the face of a matchmaker.

self boasting.

She praised her granddaughter from beginning to end, and almost called her a fairy in heaven!

If it were in the past, Lin Shan would really have thought of finding a female cultivator who was also in the Jindan stage as his Taoist partner.

But now it’s different from the past, he has too many secrets.

Whether it is the two spiritual treasures, other ancient treasures, magic treasures, or even too many messy things, they are even about to open Yuxing’s secret treasure.

I really have no time to take care of anything else for the moment!
"I already know your good intentions, but I have been busy with many trivial matters recently. How about I discuss this later?"

"Alliance leader, if this matter is settled earlier, it can also stabilize the alliance, make everyone united, and even make everyone work hard and have children sooner."

"Ahem, that's not necessary!"

Lin Shan was so upset after hearing this. How could he still work hard?
I don’t want to practice anymore?

Where is the vacant arable land?
Besides, his horizons have broadened and he has seen better women.

It is relatively rare to see a female cultivator in the Jindan stage who is a hundred years old, but I still have an unlimited future. There is a long way to go, and I will always meet more outstanding people. How can I easily form a Taoist partner with someone?

If you want to be a concubine without a title, then I might consider it.
However, this is absolutely impossible. A Jindan-stage True Man would never be willing to be a concubine of a cultivator of the same level, unless he is facing a Yuanying True Lord.

"Alliance leader, you two are both in your prime, why waste your youth and your beautiful wife?"

"It's not that I don't understand romance, but..."

"Report!——"

A female disciple from Ruyifang suddenly received a message talisman. After reading it, her expression changed drastically and she hurried over to report.

"Master, there is an urgent message from home!"

Ruyi Zhenren was very unhappy. At this critical moment of persuading the marriage, was there anything that could not be discussed later?

No matter how important it is, can it be as important as finding a backer?
As long as she can find a suitable supporter for her granddaughter before she passes away, she is willing to pay any price. Otherwise, how can she leave with peace of mind!

However, considering that Lin Shan was present, it was not appropriate to reprimand his family member too much, so he could only simply ask what happened.

Unexpectedly, this disciple said something shocking.

"Master Ruyu was not happy with your secret marriage to her. After you left, she made a scene in the Deacon Hall, and then left Ruyifang alone, heading north to join her alma mater, Shangyang Academy!"

"It is said that he joined the lineage of Shang Geng Zhenren and earned a position as a master."

"They even took away a large amount of resources from the treasury and injured several local deacons."

"Right now, the family is in complete chaos, with no one in control and everything in disarray."

"Before she left, she said something like, 'Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west. Don't look down on a poor girl!'"

"???"

Lin Shan and Ruyi Zhenren were both stunned at the same time!

What the hell? Don’t bully a poor girl.
How old are you? Why are you still acting like a girl? The key is who is bullying you because you are poor!
Ruyi Zhenren was so angry that he almost couldn't breathe.

I just arranged a marriage for you, but why did you just turn against us? Not only did you take away a large amount of our sect's property, but you also joined the enemy camp!
At this moment, Lin Shan's face suddenly darkened.

Although Shangyang Academy was still neutral on the surface and was blocked by Yunchuan Academy, it was undeniable that it was in opposition to Xun Gu Sect and even Lujiang League.

If True Man Ruyu fled there at this time, it would be equivalent to betraying the Lujiang Alliance. This is a blatant slap in the face and is unforgivable!

"Alliance leader, Ruyu is a child who is not sensible at the moment. I will write a letter to persuade her after I return."

"No need!"

At this stage of the Golden Core period, there is no question of whether one is sensible or not.

At this age, there is no such thing as a spur-of-the-moment decision. It is most likely something that has been planned for a long time!
"Where's Lu Xiuming?"

"My subordinate is here!"

The general manager always appears in time to share his worries.

Lin Shan's eyes were fierce and his gaze was determined as he looked far into the northwest.

"There's no need to keep Shang Ding, the real person from Shang family."

"Cut off his head for me, put it in a box, and send it to Shangyang Academy, to be the disciple of Shang Geng!"

"I want to let this old guy know that if he dares to take in a traitor from my Lujiang League, he must be prepared to die!"

(End of this chapter)