Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 655 Bloodline Spirit Seed (Part 1)

"Your main branch of Jingtian Manor... Zhao Ziyang's branch, was discovered to have moved away from Huayang City and fled to other major states, whereabouts of which have disappeared." Hu Ping slowly spoke.

After hearing what he had to say, Han Yi's expression changed.

"What?! He...why? He didn't leave when Kou Hu was around, but now that Kou Hu is dead, he's scared and ran away...what kind of logic is that?"

He looked somewhat puzzled.

Kou Hu was the culprit behind the split in Jingtian Village. While he was alive, Zhao Ziyang remained inactive, seemingly unafraid. Now that he's dead, Zhao Ziyang has actually run away.

"It's true that Kou Hu harmed your Jingtian Manor, but he only targeted the branch families; he didn't touch the main branch at all," Hu Ping explained. "Therefore, Zhao Ziyang understands that Kou Hu still has some decency left, and considering the attitude of the Yuanmiao Sect, he won't take action against him..."

“Furthermore…” he continued, “Many people see Kou Hu as a thorn in their side and wish they could kill him, including you. But everyone has to admit that Kou Hu is also a great banner, a great tree, who can shelter and protect many people and block outside eyes.”

Now that Kou Hu has fallen… who knows what changes will occur in the future situation of Huayang City, and within the government army… that old fox Zhao Ziyang… has probably received information about it too…”

"You mean..." Han Yi asked softly.

"I only heard about it from the elders in my family. With Kou Hu dead, I'm afraid... Yunzhou is about to change drastically," Hu Ping said in a low voice. "Under these circumstances, Zhao Ziyang, having lost the support of most of his branch families... is undoubtedly a soft-shelled turtle... attracting a lot of attention..."

Therefore, he decisively abandoned most of his estate and led his relatives and family to flee to other places. It must be said, he was decisive and ruthless; even I might not have been able to do the same.

Hu Ping's eyes revealed admiration.

“Zhao Ziyang… he’s fast enough! But if he gets away…” Han Yi suddenly understood, “then what’s left of Jingtian Manor…”

“Yes, that’s why I came here today,” Hu Ping said. “Your original Jingtian Manor’s library, the Golden House, Flower Lake, and that large Flower Creek Villa are now without an owner.”

"The imperial guards... none of them are tempted, none of them are going?"

"If it were before, perhaps someone would have used this to plunder some resources and add them to their family fortune. But now..." Hu Ping said disdainfully, "Kou Hu is dead, and Fang Jiulian is another story. He is single-mindedly looking for Chun Rongrong to avenge himself and has left Huayang, his whereabouts unknown."

The remaining men were all mediocre; their only concern was their own survival. In this critical moment, they were barely able to protect themselves, and their heads were likely to be chopped off. They had no time or energy to care about such external matters.

"Property deeds, lakeside villas, and the like are fine... they're just inanimate objects," Han Yi said in a deep voice. "The key is the library. If Zhao Ziyang left before..."

"I've inquired about it. When Zhao Ziyang left, he also wanted to take the important original books from the library with him, but he was stopped by the two Grand Secretaries and only managed to take a very small portion," Hu Ping replied. "Jingtian Manor started out with miscellaneous studies, and its library is said to have over ten thousand books, making it one of the places with the most books in the entire Yunzhou."

This can be considered the most important legacy of Jingtian Manor. I believe you understand this far better than anyone else, so I don't need to explain further.

Han Yi clasped his hands together, frowning as he pondered.

Aside from the Seven Transformations of Heaven and the individual skills of the Seven Academies of Jingtian, it is no exaggeration to say that the library is another core heritage of Jingtian Manor. It took countless years to gather the books from the original seven sects, and then decades or even centuries for later generations to continuously add books and enrich the collection, thus creating what can be called the best library in Yunzhou.

This is Jingtian Manor, a true treasure.

Books are knowledge. Knowledge is power.

Hu Ping continued, “Among the surviving branches of Jingtian Manor, your Jiuqu Gate is one branch, Piaoxue Courtyard whose whereabouts are unknown is another, and Mingfeng Courtyard, which surrendered to the government army, is yet another. These three branches are the ones that can openly and legitimately take over the remaining assets.”

"Yes, I know what you mean..." Han Yi slowly closed his eyes, "Let me think about it..."

“I know you’re hesitant,” Hu Ping advised. “You’re worried that taking action might be too conspicuous and attract attention. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. To be honest, given our relationship, this is your only chance to reclaim the Jingtian Manor’s legacy. To be frank, my grandfather revealed some information a few days ago: Huayang City was attacked, and the government troops were in disarray. The higher-ups have decided to deal with and rectify the situation. By then, no one knows how the situation will change.”

“If Heaven grants you an opportunity but you don’t seize it, you will suffer the consequences…” Han Yi slowly opened his eyes. “You’re right. Hesitation will only lead to defeat.”

Hu Ping is right.

With Kou Hu dead, the government troops were in chaos, and Huayang was left without a leader.

This is a good opportunity, a window of opportunity when everyone is too busy to think about anything else.

"A single word difference... Beast King... Beast Demon..."

Han Yi said, enunciating each word clearly.

"It's time for them to make the right choice... They need to know how unwise it is to be my enemy!"

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Fangcheng, Fushan.

The mountains are flat, the roads are crisscrossed, and rows of neat houses are stacked on both sides like terraced fields.

Fushan has a unique shape. In addition to the highest main peak in the middle, there are two slightly lower side peaks on both sides. From a distance, it looks like a trident that stands tall and upright.

At the very top of the main peak is a huge pavilion hundreds of meters high, with colorful tassels hanging naturally from the eaves all around, dazzling and eye-catching.

thump thump thump...

Footsteps echoed as they slowly ascended the red carpeted staircase.

This person walks very steadily, each step is extremely precise, without the slightest error, just like a robot.

The pavilion was enormous, and the staircase was equally spacious, with steps twice the normal width. The staircase spiraled upwards, ascending layer by layer to the top of the pavilion.

Thus, a vertical cavity is formed where the staircase surrounds the area.

Sunlight shone down from above, illuminating the hundred-meter-deep cavity with crystal clarity.

Looking down, you can clearly see that each floor is supported by six thick red pillars.

Soon, the man arrived at the top floor of the building.

The top floor has no door and is like an open-air balcony, with most of the space exposed to sunlight.

"Chen Ying...you've come..."

A lazy, somewhat disgusting, and greasy female voice rang out.

A red gauze curtain, and a large, round, pink bed.

From a distance, it looked like a pool of white flesh sprawled on the bed, the contrast between white and red creating a striking visual impact.

It was none other than Hong Jiaojiao, the leader of the Three Mountains Sect.

"Sect Leader. It's me..."

Chen Ying looked at the scene before him with a calm tone, as if he had long been accustomed to it.

"Hmm, what is it now... You guys go down first."

Hong Jiaojiao slowly got up, standing up like a mountain of flesh, and waved her hand.

Dozens of strong, naked men, exhausted and covered in sweat, quickly moved aside.

These men were not only muscular with prominent abs, but also handsome, each with fair skin and good looks.

When they saw Hong Jiaojiao about to spend time alone with another man in a room, they were filled with jealousy and envy, and their gazes toward Chen Ying were tinged with hostility.

"I want to go to Huayang," Chen Ying said, seemingly ignoring her presence.

“Huayang… Jingtianzhuang… Zhao Ziyang… it’s such a memorable place…” Hong Jiaojiao seemed to sigh with emotion, and her large body shifted slightly.

creak...

The round, pink-themed bed, about the size of four or five regular king-size beds, immediately began to creak under its own weight.

"Is it for the legacy of Jingtian Manor, the library?"

Chen Ying nodded and said, "The sect leader's thinking is correct. Jing Tian Manor's branches are scattered, Zhao Ziyang has run away, the main branch has disappeared, and no one can take charge of the overall situation. Our Three Mountains Sect has always had dealings with Jing Tian Manor and has signed an alliance, so the inheritance of Jing Tian Manor should belong to our Three Mountains Sect."

Jingtian Manor boasts a century-old collection of books, including countless miscellaneous texts and numerous rare manuals on weaponry and combat techniques, perfectly suited for our school's inheritance.

“Alright. Zhao Ziyang has escaped and his whereabouts are unknown. Kou Hu is dead and the government army is in chaos. No one can stop you. If you've thought it through, then go.” Hong Jiaojiao said calmly. “There’s only one thing: either don’t move, or if you do, you must win. I don’t want to receive news of your defeat.”

“That’s exactly why,” Chen Ying smiled. “I want Lao Li to come along on this mission. With him there, we’ll be absolutely certain of success.”

“Alright, Zhonghao is efficient and reliable. He’s a good match for you.” Hong Jiaojiao thought for a moment. “How about this, we can take all the free disciples from the Blade Hall with us. If we have the chance, we can take control of the Huayang area.”

"Thank you, Sect Leader!" Chen Ying was overjoyed.

The disciples of the Three Mountains Sect primarily focus on weapon training.

Based on the number of members, they are divided into six different halls. Swords and sabers are the most common weapons, and these halls have the most disciples and are the strongest.

“Also…” Chen Ying paused, “there’s another matter I’ll be handling during this trip to Huayang…”

"Are you talking about... avenging your son?" Hong Jiaojiao looked at him with amusement. "What, you want to avenge your son? Have you found the murderer?"

"It's pretty close, almost certainly based on our calculations." Chen Ying nodded. "My son, Ling Mo, died in the Nine-Bend Courtyard. Everyone present had an alibi, and with that old bastard Zhao Ziyang obstructing us, we couldn't confirm everyone's strength, which is why we haven't been able to find the killer for so long. But now…"

Although he had an ordinary appearance, his eagle eyes suddenly shone with a captivating light: "According to reliable information, when the Nine Turns Sect was being hunted down, one person endured and then suddenly burst forth, forcefully repelling Fang Jiulian, killing three hundred of his followers, and saving the Nine Turns lineage."

"Oh...the person you're talking about, could it be that junior?" Hong Jiaojiao asked casually.

"That's right, it's Han Yi, the Beast Demon." Chen Ying said excitedly, "Based on the timeline, his martial arts level is somewhat lacking. But the period around Ling Mo's death should have been precisely the time when he was awakening his bloodline and lying in wait..."

Ling Mo, having encountered him, was naturally no match and was brutally murdered. And precisely because this young man relied on bloodline power, we haven't found any suspicious points yet. This time, when we collect the Jing Tian Manor's inheritance, that brat will definitely show up; we'll kill him then!

“No need to explain,” Hong Jiaojiao said calmly. “I know you are eager for revenge, and you even took the initiative to accept the mission this time. Your main purpose is probably to avenge your son… I can agree to your request.”

But there's one thing..."

Her mountain-like body landed lightly in front of Chen Ying in an instant, her beast-like brown eyes looking down at him.

"Be decisive in your actions and leave no room for error. I've seen this kid's past; he's vengeful and grows rapidly. If you fail once, he might retaliate next time."

Also, remember, personal matters are personal matters, but don't let them interfere with important business. If you can't take over the library because of a junior... then don't come back..."

Seeing the dangerous glint in her eyes, even Chen Ying, one of the three top experts from the Three Mountains Sect, couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. "Yes...we will certainly do our utmost!"

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Black Miasma Mountain, Dark Valley.

In the dark cave, Han Yi sat upright in the depths.

What started as a shallow opening has now, through his relentless cultivation and destruction, penetrated deep into the mountainside to an unknown depth.

Even Han Yi himself didn't know his true location, or which area of ​​the earth he was on.

"Perhaps I've already left the mountain range and arrived in the vicinity of Huayang City?" He chuckled to himself.

After slowly closing his eyes and resting for a while, Han Yi observed the condition inside his body.

"After the mark was transferred, my internal injuries healed rapidly, and it's time to further strengthen and improve myself..." Speaking of this, he thought of Chun Rongrong again.

He always had mixed feelings about Chun Rongrong, feelings that were hard to describe. But no matter what, the fact that she had saved him once was undeniable.

Even if this mark can't actually kill him, it will still waste a lot of his time.

Moreover, the marks on his body prevented his injuries from healing, and his strength was not at its peak, making him prone to accidents.

Therefore, if possible, he would definitely repay the favor.