Time Travel: The Survival of Li Zhi

Zhuzhou.

An endless mountain range, seldom visited by humans.

In such a secluded mountain range, a Taoist priest wearing a messy and torn Taoist robe was walking with difficulty.

This Taoist was none other than Immortal Master Liu.

It was obvious that this was not the first time that Master Liu came here. He was very familiar with the place, but his steps were unsteady, and every step seemed to carry a heavy burden.

He walked, breathing heavily, and stopped from time to time to lean against a big tree beside him to rest for a while.

Master Liu's forehead was covered with sweat and his face was pale, but his eyes revealed a gleam of brilliance.

He knew that his physical condition was getting worse and worse, and he also knew that he would not live long.

But he did not show any fear.

Because he had already made a backup plan, now all he had to do was make it more secure, and then he could die in peace.

Death is not scary to Master Liu.

Because, that will be his rebirth!

However, he still needed to confirm one thing, which was whether someone had also made a move on Li Zhi at the same time.

"call--"

Master Liu let out a long breath, looked up at a small house in front of him, and then quickened his pace and walked over.

There is actually a small hut in this deep mountain forest. It seems very strange, but Master Liu did not think there was anything wrong with it.

Because he knew who the owner of this house was.

Immortal Master Liu walked to the door of the cottage, stretched out his hand, knocked on the door, and shouted, "Grandma Shan! Grandma Shan!"

"Squeak-"

The door of the hut opened and a pretty girl appeared in the hut.

But she said to Master Liu in a very mature manner: "How come you have time to come to my place?"

Immortal Master Liu forced a smile on his sinister face and said, "I need Granny Shan's help."

Granny Shan, who looked like a young girl, looked at Master Liu, then frowned and said, "You are already dying. I can't save you. At most I can let you live a few more years."

Immortal Master Liu shook his head and said, "I know my own body. I came to you today to ask you to help my disciple deduce it."

"Oh? What happened to your disciple?" Granny Shan asked curiously.

Master Liu knew that this person looked like a little girl, but her true form was a cedar tree that had been cultivating for who knows how many years.

This cedar tree demon likes quietness and has been practicing in the deep mountains and forests, and never goes out to harm other people.

So few people know that in this mountain range in Zhuzhou, there is actually a big monster living all year round.

Granny Shan has lived for a long time and has profound Taoist skills. She also knows some special abilities. Moreover, because she is not bloodthirsty and has no prejudice against either humans or monsters, many practitioners or monsters and ghosts who encounter difficulties always come to her for help.

"Please, Granny Shan, help me look at the karma of my disciple."

Master Liu didn't say it explicitly, but Granny Shan understood.

If it was an ordinary cause and effect, with Master Liu's ability, she could naturally calculate a rough estimate, so why would she have to come to her specifically?

Since he came to find her, it must be something tricky.

Master Liu gave the undershirt that Li Zhi had taken off to Granny Shan.

Granny Shan didn't waste any words. After taking it, she asked Master Liu to go into the house and wait.

Then she held Li Zhi's clothes and walked to a table nearby. On the table was a shrine covered with a red gauze, so outsiders could not see what god was enshrined inside.

Granny Shan knelt in front of the shrine, muttering to herself.

Then, a corner of the red gauze on the shrine was lifted, and a large amount of black mist poured out from it.

The inky black fog was accompanied by a strange wave, and the black fog flowed and enveloped Granny Shan.

Master Liu, who was sitting not far away, was also frowning as he watched the scene in front of him.

Although it was not the first time that Master Liu came to ask Granny Shan for help, he was always shocked by the strange scene before him.

He also didn't know which god Granny Shan worshipped, but it looked so strange and mysterious that Master Liu didn't dare to inquire too much.

After a while, the clothes held by Granny Shan floated in the air, and lines of cause and effect appeared on the clothes, each connecting to a different direction, and the thickest one was connected to Master Liu.

After seeing this scene, Master Liu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If someone was plotting against Li Zhi, then there should be two thick causal lines on Li Zhi, one is from Master Liu, and the other is from that other person.

Now, Li Zhi only has the thickest causal line with Master Liu, which means that the only person who has made plans for Li Zhi is Master Liu.

It seems that Li Zhi's accidental acquisition of the Five Internal Organs Meridians and his accidental opening of the Heart Fire were all destiny, not someone's secret manipulation.

Granny Shan had finished her ritual without knowing when. She handed Li Zhi's undershirt to Master Liu and said, "Your work is done. It's time to pay your reward."

Master Liu naturally knew Granny Shan’s rules. He took out two small wooden boxes from his sleeve and pushed them to Granny Shan.

Granny Shan opened it and took a look, then frowned and said, "Why is there an extra copy?"

"The other one is to ask Granny Shan for a piece of wood energy."

After putting aside the doubts in his heart, Master Liu seemed to be a lot more relaxed, and the sinister look on his face softened a lot.

 …

Ever since Bai Zhan took Yan Daocheng away that day, he hasn't appeared for many days.

Although Li Zhi was somewhat curious and confused, he was, after all, only a new disciple. He was not very familiar with Xiaoyao Mountain and could not find anyone he knew to ask.

I went to Wei Fenglou Cave but didn't see anyone.

Li Zhi could only suppress his curiosity and doubts and continue to perfect his Qi transformation realm.

After these days of hard training, Li Zhi's Qi transformation realm has taken shape, which makes Li Zhi very excited.

During this period, Li Zhi also experienced the pain of burning flesh and burning heart veins twice. Although each time made Li Zhi feel like dying, Li Zhi gritted his teeth and persevered.

Although Li Zhi managed to hold on, he could feel that his body and meridians had suffered varying degrees of damage.

Fortunately, Li Zhi found several healing elixirs in Master Liu's cave. Otherwise, Li Zhi would not be able to continue practicing in the Qi Transformation Realm, and he might not even be able to survive until Master Liu returned.

"Junior Brother Li Zhi!"

A familiar voice sounded.

Li Zhi looked back and saw Bai Zhan who had disappeared for a few days.

Li Zhi walked forward and saw that Bai Zhan looked pale and his breathing was unstable, so he asked, "Is Senior Brother Bai injured?"

Bai Zhan shook his head and smiled bitterly, saying, "I was indeed injured and had to recuperate for a few days before I came out. This delayed my teaching of your skills."

"Brother Bai, you are worrying too much. It is more important for you to take care of your body first. I can also practice the Qi Transformation Realm Technique on my own."

Li Zhi also said something polite.

Then, Li Zhi asked, "Brother Bai, is Yan Daosheng really that powerful? Even with your strength, you still have to be injured and recuperate?"

Hearing Li Zhi talking about Yan Daosheng, Bai Zhan's face darkened. He whispered, "Junior Brother Li Zhi, don't underestimate Yan Daosheng. He is one of the best among his peers. He has practiced the Five Elements and Five Armors Technique. Ordinary spells cannot hurt him."

"Five Elements and Five Armors?" Li Zhi asked curiously.

"Eh? Junior brother, you don't know?"

It was Bai Zhan's turn to be curious about this, so he asked, "Could it be that Master Liu didn't tell you what the Three Peaks and Six Caves spells of Xiaoyao Mountain are?"

Li Zhi laughed awkwardly and said, "Master is quite busy and didn't tell me much about the Immortal Sect."

"I see. The Five Elements and Five Armors Technique is one of the Three Peaks and Six Caves Techniques. It focuses on refining the five elements into the five armors..."

Bai Zhan explained to Li Zhi, and Li Zhi nodded repeatedly. However, something moved in his mind. He thought that since they were both practicing the Five Elements Refining Method, could he use this method to cover up the fact that he was practicing the Five Internal Organs Meridian?