Uncle Jiu's Senior Brother

Lu Li was somewhat surprised that there were such people in Maoshan.

"He specializes in practicing soul-related skills and is best at capturing souls and saving ghosts, so it's right to leave these people to him."

Before returning to Maoshan, Elder Cui had already arranged the destinations for a dozen Fuso people.

"Master, you were too impulsive this time. Don't put yourself in danger in the future. Jindan Zhenren is not invincible in the spiritual world. It's hard to guard against villains."

Shi Jian warned Lu Li with a serious face that there had been cases of Jindan Zhenren dying in the past.

It was finally discovered that he was ambushed by an evil cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Stage.

There are too many things in the spiritual world that can ruin a Jindan stage cultivator.

Lu Li thought to himself that he was indeed a little too proud.

If there is an old monster in the Jindan stage among the people who come this time, it is really possible that he will be made a fool of himself.

"Thank you for your teachings, Master."

Shi Jian stroked his beard with a smile in his eyes. This was the good thing about his nephew: he listened to advice.

"Okay, now that we're done, let's hurry back to the main temple. The headmaster is still waiting for our report."

Elder Cui knew very well that the longer they delayed, the more uneasy the journey back would be.

In order to prevent Zi Luosha’s people from coming to rescue us, we should hurry back before the news leaks out.

"Okay, let's go now."

Shi Jian had no objection either.

"Master Uncle Cui, I will not be returning to the main temple for now. I have been out for a long time, and Master may have been worried. Besides, there are people waiting for this friend of mine in the charity cemetery."

Lu Li pointed at Partridge Whistle and explained.

"It's okay, just go back and be with your master. Don't worry! It's a good thing."

Elder Cui waved his hand and the Maoshan disciples pushed the dejected Fuso people out of the tomb.

Shi Jian and Lu Li followed behind, and Partridge Whistle followed Lu Li all the time.

More than twenty people returned in a mighty procession the way they came.

It took a long time to get here, but the return trip was smooth.

After exiting the waterfall outside the water cave, the dazzling sunlight at noon made the group squint their eyes.

Lu Li and Partridge Whistle have been staying in the dark and damp cave for the past ten days.

At this moment, I was illuminated by the sun and felt warm all over. I couldn't help but hum comfortably.

Elder Cui and the other Maoshan disciples also smiled when they saw the long-lost sunshine.

It turns out that people like me are more suitable for life under the sun.

When passing by the riverside village, Lu Li did not go in to say hello, but looked at it from a distance.

Seeing the simple and innocent smiles on the villagers and children's faces when they were playing, I felt relieved.

Escorted Shi Jian, Elder Cui and others all the way to Lingcheng.

Hua Maguai was actually waiting on the roadside with a few people.

Lu Li looked at Hua Maguai in surprise.

"Have you been waiting here?"

"I received a message from one of my disciples saying that they had seen Taoist Master Lu. Taoist Master Lu will arrive in Lingcheng in the evening, so I came out to greet him."

Lu Li thought that this kid had sent someone to keep an eye on him.

He did not introduce Elder Cui and Shi Jian to him, but only said that they were his seniors in the sect and asked him to make the arrangements.

Hua Maguai didn't say much. He directly booked an inn in the county town and arranged for everyone to stay.

Shi Jian also returned to his cold and domineering demeanor, and everyone except Lu Li and Elder Cui was cautious in front of him.

This way, Hua Maguai didn't dare to speak nonsense anymore.

After allocating the rooms, the group went downstairs to eat. Everyone at the table seemed like hungry ghosts, eating up everything in a flash.

Even Partridge Whistle and Lu Li ate to their heart's content.

Seeing this, Hua Maguai quickly ordered the kitchen to serve another meal.

He had been to a tomb before, so he knew that people would have to eat hard food inside, so he was well prepared.

After eating and drinking, Shi Jian called Lu Li to the room.

"My nephew, no wonder you are willing to interact with these local masters. They are really good at doing things."

It is easy to go from simple to luxurious, but it is difficult to go from luxurious to simple.

Lu Li is like this now, used to spending money lavishly.

But he doesn't want all Maoshan disciples to learn from him.

"Master, these people are asking me for help, so they are like this, and I will help them if I can. It's a give-and-take thing."

Shi Jian nodded in agreement. He knew his own temper. He hated social interactions and really didn't have many friends.

"But you have to be careful. Be cautious of others first and then be a gentleman."

These are Shi Jian’s experiences as a veteran.

Lu Li gladly accepted it.

Shi Jian then told Lu Li the reason why he called him over. It turned out that he wanted to ask Lu Li for advice on his experience in breaking through the Jindan stage.

Only then did Lu Li carefully observe Shi Jian's cultivation.

Wow! This master uncle has already reached the half-step golden elixir level after not seeing him for a while, half a level higher than Uncle Nine.

As expected, Shi Jian had accumulated a very solid foundation, and his heart knot was broken open, which was a result of his accumulated strength.

Lu Li first told Shi Jian about his experience when he was half a step away from becoming a golden elixir.

He also explained step by step how he increased his understanding and how he achieved a breakthrough in the final battle.

In the spiritual world, these are secrets that are not passed on. The experience of breaking through the realm is too precious and can help people avoid many detours.

Shi Jian listened very carefully, nodded from time to time, and occasionally his face was filled with excitement as if he suddenly understood something.

Two hours passed as one spoke seriously and the other listened attentively.

When Lu Li finished speaking, Shi Jian wanted to fly back to Maoshan and go into seclusion immediately.

"Thank you, nephew. If it weren't for you, I would have taken a lot of detours."

Shi Jian took a sip of tea excitedly.

"Even without me, Master Uncle's natural talent will eventually achieve success."

Never be afraid of saying too much good things.

"Then I don't know how long it will take. We can't stay long this time. When you go to the Maoshan main altar, Master Uncle will give you a gift."

Shi Jian gritted his teeth and decided to give one of his treasured possessions to Lu Li.

After all, the debt of favor this time is too huge.

"By the way, Master Uncle, where is Senior Brother Shao Jian?"

This time, Lu Li didn't see Shi Shaojian coming, but usually he always followed Shi Jian.

"He is still training in the mountains. He won't be able to come down until he reaches the foundation-building stage. Besides, it was dangerous this time, so I didn't let him come."

Speaking of this son, I realized how big a mistake I had made after I came to my senses.

He was spoiled too much on a daily basis, and he was neither high nor low, which made him develop an arrogant character.

Moreover, he lost his virginity too early, but out of respect for him, the headmaster gave him a Xuyang Grass to replenish his lost Yang Yuan.

I'm really worried about him. I might as well lock him up in the mountains. If he doesn't become talented, I'll have to break his legs. I can afford to support him.

Lu Li did not ask any more questions. From Shi Jian's expression, he knew that Shi Shaojian had suffered a lot in Maoshan.

The next morning, Elder Cui and Shi Jian escorted Zi Luosha's men back to Maoshan. As the night was long and they had many dreams, they even slept on horseback.

Later, when Lu Li went up the mountain, he found out that they had encountered an ambush.

However, Shi Jian showed his extraordinary power. He shocked the people on the spot with his lightning and thunder fist and set off several large fireworks.

Elder Cui was still strong and healthy, and he used the magic of summoning gods to call out all the ancestors below.

As soon as the soul-catching lock came out, the leader of the opposite side was taken for tea.

Only then did they return to Maoshan safely.

After bidding farewell to the people from Maoshan, Lu Li, Queqiao Shao and Hua Maguai were the only ones left in the inn.

During this time, Lu Li saw Hua Ma hesitate to speak several times, with an embarrassed look on her face.

He took the initiative to say: "Just tell me what you want to say. You are not like a man if you hesitate."

After hearing this, Hua Maguai bowed to Lu Li.

"Master Lu, please save Brother Xi Ling!"

Lu Li was confused by what he heard. "Brother Xiangling, what's wrong? Just tell me."

Hua Maguai then told the truth.

It turned out that some time ago Chen Yulou had set his eyes on a big bucket, which was said to be the tomb of Ma Xisheng, the King of Hengyang, the second monarch of Southern Chu during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

That's the chicken king.

I didn't expect that this chicken-eating king had a secret poison in his tomb.

The poison was placed on the treasure, and now anyone who touched the treasure was poisoned.

Fortunately, the toxicity has weakened over the years, otherwise we would have been able to hold a funeral right away.