Immortal Road.

"This guy"

When he returned to the Kun Sect of Chu State more than ten years ago, Li Yuanjie specifically reported that Ke Jizi had been out and had not returned for a long time. He sent a message to his family in the land of Jiuli, saying that he had found a huge secret.

Lin Shan needs to go there in person!

But at that time, he was about to sneak into Xushen Mountain and go to the Fallen Demon Valley to look for a powerful person. How could he have the time to care about all these trivial things?

Wasn't it the same thing with the Black Skull Demon Lord back then? He was trapped in the Vimalo Desert. He was sent a message asking him to go there in person, but when he got there, there was no sign of anyone!

It was only when he accidentally saw the wanted poster this time that he remembered this matter.

It just so happened that Ke Jizi was one of his capable subordinates. He had been traveling around and doing archaeological research a long time ago. He had been in the Jiuli area for at least ten or twenty years. He should be familiar with the local environment, and maybe he had gained something from it.

He quickly took two steps at a time and easily pushed through the crowd. He stepped forward to take the wanted list and brought it to the accountant at the door.

"Take me to see the one who can take care of things!"

The man was stunned, looked at the portrait in his hand, his pupils shrank, and he quickly stood up and invited him into the mansion.

Many people outside watching the scene began to talk about it.

"Who is that?"

"I don't know, maybe he's eating a bounty?"

"What is the wanted portrait? Do you know?"

"do not know."

"never seen it"

Everyone shook their heads. They were all small people. Even if they were well-informed, how could they possibly get in touch with the big people?

However, one person hesitated slightly:

"I once heard my parents say that there seems to be an antique thief in Jiuli land in recent years. He likes to steal old items from families. The underwear passed down from my grandmother's ancestors was taken away because there were witchcraft patterns painted on it."

Everyone was shocked when they heard this and gasped.

"Hiss~ He even stole the master's panties. This thief is so hateful!"

"Antique thief?"

In the City Lord's Mansion, Lin Shan was slightly surprised, but reacted very quickly.

"That's right, I came here this time just to find the antique thief!"

He was filled with righteous indignation and was so angry that he went to the door to demand an explanation, just like a victim who had suffered greatly.

Everyone in the Yin family of Wushan was stunned!
For a moment, everyone was confused and looked at each other in bewilderment.

When you came in with the notice, we thought you knew the whereabouts of the antique thief, but it turns out you didn't know either, and you're asking us for an explanation???
We don't owe you anything!
They rushed over when they heard the report, but they ran into someone looking for trouble. If they didn't get angry, they would have something fishy going on.

I feel like I've been fooled. They really think that we, the Yin Clan of Wushan, are easy to mess with. I'm just about to explode.
Boom~~~
The spiritual pressure of the late Nascent Soul stage was like a mountain falling!

Several people almost fell to their knees, unable to straighten their backs due to the pressure.

Lin Shan held the wanted warrant in his hand, and as he looked at the portrait of the antique thief, he gritted his teeth, gesticulated, and his eyes seemed to be spitting fire.

"Antique thief, I will kill you as soon as possible, don't let me catch you!!!"

These people trembled and asked hurriedly:
"How did he offend you?"

"My master's panties were stripped off. She is such a piece of shit. It is such a shame. I wish I could eat her alive!"

"I see."

These people nodded repeatedly.

"It is said that the antique thief has a strange taste. He really prefers panties that are too big. It is said that he stole at least 800 if not 1,000. Many elderly female cultivators in Jiuli have suffered greatly from him!"

"Um???"

Lin Shan was a little surprised, he was just making it up, but he didn't expect to hit the snake right in the most vulnerable part!
Ke Jizi actually likes this?
When the people from the Yin clan of Wushan saw that the newcomer had a high level of cultivation, they quickly invited him to sit down, and the Nascent Soul cultivator who was in the lead carefully inquired about the situation.

"I am Yin Jiuji, the Lord of Yinque City. May I know your name?"

"Lei Fengzi."

Lin Shan has covered his face with a black robe and hood since he came to Jiuli, and with the Zodiac Spirit Cloud hiding him, outsiders have no way of guessing his identity.

Especially after learning that there were traces of Black Lotus Cult activities here, we must not expose our whereabouts, so we have to put on the necessary vests.

Anyway, the Zixiao Sect and the Black Lotus Cult are sworn enemies, so it wouldn't be a big deal if I brought trouble upon them.

"Oh~ It turns out to be Brother Daoist Lei Fengzi, I have heard of you for a long time~"

The other several Jindan stage cultivators nodded and dared not say anything. This was not the place for them to speak.

Lin Shan was too lazy to waste time with them, so he just flicked the portrait in his hand and asked:
"City Lord Yin, I want to know all the information about this person. Do you have any relevant clues?"

Yin Jiuji nodded immediately:
"Yes, of course! Fellow Daoist Lei Fengzi, please take a seat. I will send someone to fetch it and let you taste the Wushan specialty Rain Cloud Tea."

Lin Shan said that since he was here, he could not escape the Wushan tea, so he had to drink it.

To be honest, it tastes pretty good. It has no taste at first, but becomes sweet after two breaths. It has a lot of spiritual energy, but the more you drink, the thirstier you become.

Not long after, a servant presented information.

Ke Ji Zi first appeared in the land of Jiuli more than 20 years ago. In the beginning, he was quite honest and made friends with local monks everywhere, looking for like-minded friends who liked antiques.

Later, he learned about a sect's treasure and tried every means to buy it. The sect refused to sell it to him. He could not find any other way and had to take a risk and just steal it!

It would have been fine if he had just stolen it, but the next day he openly showed it in front of everyone, being extremely arrogant. This angered the victim, who led the masters of his sect to chase him for thousands of miles, but he escaped time and time again.

Later, he got his eyes on another sect's treasure from some unknown channel, went to the sect to buy it but was rejected, so he tried to steal it by force.

In view of this person's profound cultivation, many sects were helpless. Even if a joint wanted order was issued, it was still difficult to control him. Fortunately, this person disappeared not long after.

Just when everyone breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the antique thief had left and was causing trouble elsewhere.

The good times didn’t last long. A few years later, rumors reappeared in the martial arts world that this person had actually reached the Nascent Soul stage!
Its target was no longer ordinary forces, but instead it targeted several top families. The Yin family of Wushan suffered a loss and had many important treasures stolen. In anger, they issued a wanted notice.

However, as time went by, the antique thief's crime scenes went deep into Jiuli and into the territory of the barbarians and the witches, and gradually disappeared from people's sight over the years.

It is estimated that the lost treasure is indeed very important, so the reward and pursuit for the antique thief have never been withdrawn.

"So, you have no idea where he is now?"

Lin Shan frowned, secretly surprised. It seemed that this guy had had a lot of opportunities outside and actually broke through to the Nascent Soul stage on his own. But where did he go?

Yin Jiuji couldn't help but smile bitterly. He was just happy for nothing, thinking that there really was a clue. Who knew that he was just a person who came in to look for clues. If this guy was not in the late Nascent Soul stage, how could he easily sit down and have a good talk?
"The only thing we know is that the antique thief has already penetrated deep into Jiuli, and our Wushan Yin Clan has mobilized a large force this time to attack the heartland of Jiuli from north to south!"

"If successful, maybe we can get news about him."

"Did Daoist Lei Fengzi come all the way here to look for this person? If you are not in a hurry, how about coming to my mountain gate to have a seat? I am sure the elders in your family would be happy to make friends with a master like you."

As cultivators who come from aristocratic families, when they meet wandering cultivators outside, they will usually be courteous and invite them to be their guests. This has become an instinct ingrained in their bones.

Let's see if we can become friends, or if I can use him for my own benefit. Unexpectedly, Lin Shan agreed very readily!

"Then it's better to be respectful than to obey."

Half a day later, Yin Jiuji brought a group of people and invited Lin Shan to visit Wushan, thousands of miles away.

This mountain is blessed with beautiful natural conditions and is located in the northeast of the Jiuli land.

It is shrouded in clouds all year round. Because the spiritual veins are reversed and in opposition, spiritual rain falls half of every month, so the tea trees on the mountain grow extremely lush.

Wushan Yunyu Tea is also considered a golden brand in the southwest of the mainland.

The crowd broke through the clouds and arrived at the Yin clan's main hall in front of the mountain. Here stood a tall spire that pierced the sky.

"It is engraved with the names of our Yin clan's ancestors who sacrificed their lives to open up the wilderness over the past thousands of years. It is used to inspire future generations."

Yin Jiuji gave a brief introduction. Sure enough, there were many clansmen paying homage below. The flowers, fruits and melons were all fresh. A quick glance at the overall situation revealed that the Yin family was quite powerful.

When we entered the peculiarly shaped canopy-style palace, we found a group of people waiting there for a long time.

"Hahaha, my dear guest, fellow Taoist, I am sorry that I failed to welcome you in person. Please don't blame me!"

An old man with a bone hairpin on his head and brown spots on his face came over. He had a loud voice and was full of enthusiasm. He waved his hand to lead Lin Shan inside and take a seat.

"Fellow Daoist Lei Fengzi, this is our clan's great elder Yin Jiuling."

"Long admire!"

Lin Shan simply clasped his fists and the other party laughed.

After they were seated, the great elder Yin Jiuling first greeted them politely and welcomed them. He then began to introduce the local customs, historical changes, cultural characteristics, and recent overview. He then performed singing and dancing talents, being courteous and considerate without being hasty or indulgent.

Only after getting familiar with each other, will you start to inquire about their backgrounds.

Lin Shan directly brought up Lei Fengzi's name. It was no big deal anyway. That guy might be impersonating him outside!

When talking about the purpose of this trip, he still used the same rhetoric as before.

The Yin family members were united in their hatred for the antique thief.

"Fellow Daoist, you have finally found the right person!"

"We have been searching for this thief everywhere but have not been able to find him. We are planning to attack Jiuli all at once, and perhaps we can find his hiding place."

"That's right. A while ago I heard from the Wu Dao Sect that they seemed to have found traces of this person in the Cang Luan Royal Court."

"The Cang Luan Royal Court? They seem to be involved with the Black Lotus Sect."

"you do not say!"

Everyone started talking one after another, and once the conversation got started, it became a lively one.

Lin Shan looked around calmly. There were more than ten Nascent Soul cultivators in the hall alone, including five from the Yin family and five from other families. It was said that there were even more people on the expedition front!
This is just the surface appearance.

Although the Wu tribe and the Barbarian tribe were constantly fighting each other and the tribes were at odds with each other, it was impossible to gain a foothold in the land of Jiuli without strong strength.

Hearing someone talking about the Wu Dao Sect, Lin Shan couldn't help but become curious and interrupted to find out.

When he learned that the Wu Dao Sect had gained huge benefits in the spiritual tide over the years, developed very rapidly, and even became the main force against the Cang Luan Royal Court, he was obviously a little surprised!
It seems that when he killed True Lord Xuanyong, the Holy Son of the Wudao Sect, Grandmaster Lingxun, a group of deputy sect leaders, etc., it was at most a loss of face for them, but did not cause any fundamental harm.

After two decades, the country immediately recovered its vitality and the younger generation grew up again.

"If it weren't for the Black Lotus Sect, the Cang Luan Royal Court would have almost collapsed under the fierce attack of the three major alliances of the human race. What a pity."

The three major alliances of the human race are the Dongli Wudao Sect, the Beili Mingzhu Sect, and the Wushan Yin Clan.

The three major alliances are recruiting soldiers and horses, and there are endless independent cultivators from the continent joining every day. The Barbarian Royal Court is getting worse day by day, and the other Jiuli tribes are just standing by and watching. No wonder they have to rely on the Black Lotus Sect.

Yin Jiuling was very impressed by Lin Shan's strength. People at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage were rare in this world and were worthy of him condescending to make friends with them.

And this state is also very deceptive.

As long as you don't stimulate the sea of ​​stars in your body and don't use any great magical powers, others will only regard you as at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage and will not know that you are actually a person with great magical powers. This makes it easier for them to hide their own combat power and pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger!

"I just heard that the antique thief appeared in the Cangluan Royal Court. Is this true?"

The man was stunned. He was just talking casually and naturally couldn't guarantee it.

"I also heard what the Wu Dao Sect said. However, judging from the fact that the antique thief disappeared from Beili and Dongli in recent years, he probably went to the Wu Man Land. I think it is somewhat reliable."

Lin Shan nodded and agreed with this statement.

"Great Elder, I still have some doubts. Could you enlighten me?"

"please say."

"Since you know that the Black Lotus Sect is supporting the Cangluan Royal Court, why do you still dare to attack? Aren't you afraid of the two joining forces? As far as I know, the Black Lotus Sect has great supernatural powers and even Yuanshen period cultivators. If they are really determined to protect the barbarians..."

"Haha, what Fellow Daoist Lei Fengzi said is right. The Black Lotus Sect is well-known in this world, so how could we not know about it? However."

Yin Jiuling smiled mysteriously.

"After all, they are just rats crossing the street, and they cannot show up in public. The waters of this world are also very deep. If they fight us normally, it will be fine. But if they reveal any flaws at the critical moment, someone will take action to deal with them."

These words were said with such confidence and certainty that Lin Shan couldn't help but look at him differently.

It seems that there must be a mastermind behind the Yin clan's great elder. Could it be some holy place of the human race?
After chatting for a long time.

Yin Jiuling extended an olive branch to Lin Shan and asked him if he had any intention of forming an alliance.

After all, anyone who comes to the land of Jiuli will have similar goals to a certain extent. As long as there is no conflict, there is strength in numbers.

Lin Shan did not hesitate too much. He had limited time and could rely on forces, so he would naturally not act recklessly alone.

"Yes, I need the nobles to do me two favors. Search for clues about the substitute Gu, and all the places called Guwu Village in Jiuli Land."

"no problem!"

Yin Jiuling took a map and looked at the densely packed red dots on it, feeling slightly surprised.

With such accurate information, it seems that Lei Fengzi came prepared, but it was just a piece of cake for him.

"I will immediately send people to sweep the area one by one according to the map and look for clues for you, fellow Taoist."

"Thank you, the sooner the better."

Lin Shan stepped forward and shook hands. The cooperation with Wushan Yin family was very smooth. The two parties hit it off and initially established trust.

He didn't have the time to look for villages one by one in this poor and remote area. It would take forever to find them, and he couldn't afford to waste that time.

It's a good opportunity to take a trip to those three suspicious places during this time.

The first to bear the brunt is the barbarian Cangluan Royal Court!

(End of this chapter)