This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

Chapter 69: Setting off towards Mangshan, passing through Longxu Village

"Brother Qingyun, Brother Qianyuan, I'm not too late, am I?"

Even from a great distance, the loud voice clearly reached the ears of everyone present.

Qian Yuan Zhenren and Zhang Qingyun looked at the newcomer at the same time, smiles appearing on their lips. Gezaoshan has arrived!
“Brother Lingxu, you’ve arrived at just the right time. Brother Qingyun said that we haven’t seen each other for ten years. Brother Lingxu, it must have been twenty years since we last met, right?”

Master Qian Yuan smiled. Master Ling Xu, who was opposite him, came from Gezao Mountain and was the Grand Elder of Gezao Mountain. However, although they were both Grand Elders, Master Ling Xu was a step below Zhang Qingyun.

The late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, Lingxu Zhenren, also responded with a smile.

"It has been twenty years since we last met. There's nothing we can do about it. Both of you fellow Daoists are well aware of the situation at Gezao Mountain over the years."

"I simply cannot easily leave Gezao Mountain. It was only because the headmaster of Gezao Mountain emerged from seclusion that I was able to come."

Master Qian Yuan and Master Zhang Qingyun nodded in understanding.

After all, Gezao Mountain is barely managing to retain its reputation as one of the Three Mountains of Talismans.

In fact, Gezaoshan had already been in decline for over a century.

Of course, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse, and this is only in comparison to Longhu Mountain and Maoshan Mountain.

"Brother Lingxu, how many disciples have come from your Gezao Mountain this time?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Master Qian Yuan and Master Zhang Qingyun were still concerned about how much power the other had brought.

"Comparable to Maoshan and Longhushan, my Gezaoshan, including myself, only has three Foundation Establishment disciples and sixteen disciples above the sixth level of Qi Refining."

Upon hearing that there were three Foundation Establishment True Persons, True Person Qian Yuan and True Person Zhang Qingyun couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

They originally thought it would be good if Gezao Mountain could send a Foundation Establishment elder to lead the team, but they never expected there would be such a pleasant surprise.

"Hahaha, this time the Three Mountains Talisman has brought more than ten Foundation Establishment True Persons, plus nearly a hundred disciples at the sixth level of Qi Refining."

Although our forces can't compare to those we had three hundred years ago when we attacked the Corpse Refining Demon Sect, given the current environment, the strength we've managed to muster is still quite formidable!

Zhang Qingyun wasn't exaggerating; twelve Foundation Establishment cultivators, plus Qi Refining disciples, were almost on par with a typical sect.

Moreover, they are only in the public eye; if they encounter a special situation, they can still ask for help!
After about an incense stick's time, Elder Lin of the Maoshan Talisman Hall and Changsheng Zhenren of the Corpse-Driving Hall arrived with a group of Maoshan disciples.

The moment Zhong Bai saw these disciples, a sense of unfamiliarity welled up in his heart.

There was nothing they could do; all of these disciples looked middle-aged.

Most of them had already completed their apprenticeships and were stationed in their respective areas before Zhong Bai became an apprentice at Maoshan.

Even though it was a huge headache, Zhong Bai couldn't escape getting to know them all.

Yes, that's right. Zhong Bai's master and Bai Long Zhenren introduced Zhong Bai to each other one by one.

In the words of Master Qian Yuan, fellow disciples need to spend more time together to develop a bond.

Zhong Bai will be taking over the Law Enforcement Hall in the future, so he can't afford not to know these disciples stationed outside.

Time passed slowly, and at noon, after all preparations were complete, the group set off in a grand procession.

There's no need to hide the news of the Daoist sect's attack on the Corpse Refining Demon Heavenly Sect anymore.

If capturing the feng shui master at the beginning was out of fear of alerting the enemy, then now it's done openly and legitimately.

As for whether the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect will flee Beiman Mountain ahead of time, hehe, do they really think the underworld ancestors of the Three Mountains Talismans are just sitting around doing nothing?
Although these underworld patriarchs cannot interfere in the affairs of the mortal world, they are more than capable of helping to monitor the situation in Beiman Mountain.

The Corpse Refining Demon Sect of Beiman Mountain was clearly aware of this, which is why their sect leader did not choose to flee but fought to the death...

For ten consecutive days, the group grew larger and larger. In addition to Maoshan, Longhushan and Gezaoshan, some small Taoist temples and sects also had grudges against the Corpse Refining Demon Heaven Sect. Even some Buddhist sects sent several masters from Jinshan Temple and Wutai Mountain who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

Maoshan, Longhushan, and Gezaoshan all gladly accepted the addition of these forces.

Maoshan led the way to scout the situation ahead.

Zhong Bai was at the very front of the group.

"Ahead is a small village called Longxu Village. After crossing the Longxu River and traveling another hundred li, you will reach the territory of Beiman Mountain!"
The Corpse Refining Demon Sect is located in the western part of Mount Beiman.

As the guide, Master Qian Yuan was very familiar with the roads during his early years of traveling the world.

Zhong Bai nodded behind Qian Yuan Zhenren. Zhong Bai's exploration of this world was still very limited. Although there was the Manchu Qing Dynasty, some things were different.

Take the Longxu River ahead, for example. It's a kilometer wide, a river Zhong Bai had never heard of before his rebirth.

Just as Master Qian Yuan and Zhong Bai were about to step into Longxu Village and cross the river, the banks of the Longxu River were not peaceful.

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The villagers of Longxu Village almost all make a living by fishing in the Longxu River!
On the banks of the Longxu River.

"Liu San'er!"

Didn't you say that the Longxu River is a great place for fishing?

"What do you mean by 'people living in peace and contentment'? We haven't seen a single person in the villages along the way."

Hearing his young master's reprimand from ahead, Liu San'er was also extremely curious.

He was originally from Longxu Village, but he had gone to the county town a few years ago and hadn't returned for several years! This time, he came because his young master liked to fish, and there just happened to be no suitable place.

He volunteered, saying that large fish weighing over a hundred pounds could be found everywhere in the Longxu River, which was the opportunity he had earned!
If he serves his young master well this time, wouldn't he be promoted even higher when they return to the county town?
"Hehe, young master, don't be in such a hurry!"

Perhaps there's some festival in Longxu Village recently, and everyone's busy preparing!
Besides, young master, we're here to fish for big fish in the Dragon Beard River. What does it have to do with us whether the village is lively or not?
go go go go go!
"Young master, I'll take you to the river to cast a line now!"

Upon hearing this, he, as the master, finally relaxed his brow and followed Liu San'er towards the river...

From a distance, the entire Longxu River appears boundless!

Ripples of sunlight wafted over, instantly captivating the heart of the wealthy young master!

"Master, look!"

As he spoke, Liu San'er pointed to the river!
There, facing the direction of the sunlight, a large carp, roughly estimated to weigh several tens of kilograms, leaped up!

The splashing water sent shivers down the spine of the wealthy young master!
“This! This! This!

it is good!
Liu San'er, this Longxu River is truly a treasure trove for fishing!
Today, I'm going to bring back a hundred-pound carp to the city to celebrate my father's birthday!

"I'll definitely never forget you then!"

After saying that, the rich young master couldn't wait to go to the shore, untie his fishing rod, and cast his bait after a series of maneuvers!

Behind him, Liu San'er was even more smug, his smile beaming...

The moment the bait hit the water, it was as if some kind of seal was broken, and big fish kept leaping out of the water!
The splashing river water, combined with the flowing light and shadow, made the rich young master drool.

"Hahaha, what a great place! Why didn't I discover the Dragon Beard River sooner..."

At this moment, the rich young master was still convinced that he would catch a big fish, but after a while, although big fish kept leaping out of the water, there was no sign of them biting the hook.

The rich young master frowned, and immediately felt somewhat embarrassed...

"Young master, as the saying goes, haste makes waste. Fishing is the ultimate test of patience. Perhaps you were just very lucky today. Those small fish weighing a few dozen pounds knew they weren't good enough for you, so they didn't dare to bite. I reckon it would have to be a hundred-pound fish to be worthy of your trip!"

Liu San'er was a shrewd man. Seeing that his young master was clearly a little depressed, he smiled and explained.

Even though it was somewhat far-fetched, the words were undeniably pleasing, and the rich young master's previously gloomy expression instantly brightened, like an AK, unable to suppress his joy...

Beneath the surface, large fish weighing tens or even hundreds of kilograms were swimming around in front of the bait.

They seemed to possess intelligence.

Even knowing that what's on the hook is very tempting.

Yet not a single big fish dared to cross the line!
It's as if they're specifically guarding this bait!
However, just when everything seemed unusually calm, the group of large fish seemed to sense something and began to struggle violently, instantly leaving the baited area!
The next second, in the deep depths of the Dragon Beard River, the figure of a colossal creature began to appear and disappear!
Finally, the enormous creature reached the rich young master's bait...

On the riverbank, the once calm surface of the river began to be covered with a large number of bubbles, as if a hot spring was gushing out, which left the rich young master stunned!

"This...this!"

Could it be that a hundred-pound fish has entered the nest?

In an instant, the rich young master made his own judgment, and Liu San'er, upon hearing this, looked at the lake with a fawning expression!

Suddenly, the fishing hook, which had been motionless, began to shake violently!

The rich young master was overjoyed!

"coming!"

Leaning slightly backward, gripping the fishing rod tightly, and suddenly pulling it up, it must be said that the rich young master's fishing skills are quite impressive.

With such standard fishing technique and lightning speed, the rich young master knew that the fish he had hooked this time was definitely a big fish weighing over 100 pounds!

Without the slightest hesitation, the rich young master also began to vigorously reel in the line!
But after working hard for a long time, even with his face turning red, he still couldn't budge it at all.

"Could it be that the bottom has been caught?"

Just as this doubt arose, suddenly, a tremendous force came from the fishing rod, without any warning.

The rich young master was forcibly dragged to the shallow waters of the river!

Even now, he still hasn't noticed any danger, and is even pulling harder, as if he wants to compete with the big fish that has finally taken the bait!
On the shore, Liu San'er's initial joy had vanished, replaced by a furrowed brow and a look of anxiety...

"Young master, you must be careful!"

The moment that reminder was given, the rich young master's face darkened!
He was a skilled fisherman in the county, and today he was looked down upon by a servant. How could he tolerate this?
Thinking of this, the rich young master disregarded everything else.

While struggling to pull himself out, he was completely unaware that his body was gradually sinking deeper into the river...

Finally, just as the rich young master felt that his legs could no longer support him, the river water had reached his ribs!

At this point, he realized the danger and knew that if he continued the fight, he would have little chance of winning...

Turning to look at Liu San'er, who was anxiously waiting on the shore, the rich young master immediately gave orders!
"Liu San'er, quickly throw the rope to me!"

Even now, he still has no intention of giving up.

Although he couldn't pull himself up in the water, as long as he tied a rope...

If you go ashore and hook up with Liu San'er, how can you not catch a mere big fish?
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