Transmigration: A person in a martial arts world, cultivating to ascend to immortality

"You, who are you?"

The man in red looked at Jiang Yuchuan, who had appeared out of nowhere in front of him. Although he tried his best to restrain himself, his voice still trembled with fear.

Jiang Yuchuan wouldn't waste words with such a twisted and wicked person who had committed countless evil deeds. He simply reached out and gently tapped the red-clad man's forehead with a wisp of cyan spiritual energy.

In an instant, the man in red began to age rapidly, and in just a few breaths, he turned into an old, dried-up corpse due to the exhaustion of his life force.

The next morning.

All the kidnapped boys miraculously appeared at the entrance of Luohe Town.

No one knows exactly what happened, but the return of the kidnapped child has brought great joy to many families.

After all the children woke up, the curious villagers asked what had happened. But strangely, all the children seemed to have lost all memory of the previous night. They had no idea where they had been taken or why they had reappeared at the town entrance.

This incident quickly became a local legend in Luohe Town, and soon the villagers discovered that the man in red had vanished completely and never appeared in the town again, nor had any other boys gone missing.

Jiang Yuchuan, who had casually rid the people of a scourge, had already passed through Luohe Town and appeared in a city of Dayong.

Jiang Yuchuan had intended to take Xiaoqing for a longer stroll through the city, to let her see the sights of the world, but before he could take more than a few steps, he heard a familiar voice calling from behind:

"Is this Brother Jiang?"

Jiang Yuchuan turned around and saw Ji Zizhou and Xi Yun walking over together.

"It really is Brother Jiang!"

Upon reuniting with his old friend, Ji Zizhou was exceptionally happy and excited. "I never expected to meet Brother Jiang again in Dayong. It's truly fate! It's been more than a year since we parted ways in Xichuan Town!"

After Ji Zizhou finished speaking, Xi Yun smiled and nodded at Jiang Yuchuan as a greeting.

Jiang Yuchuan then realized that Xi Yun was more tender than she had been in Xichuan Town.

"You wouldn't happen to be—"

Jiang Yuchuan raised an eyebrow, his gaze shifting between the two men.

Ji Zizhou glanced at Xi Yun beside him and smiled shyly, "Brother Jiang, you have a keen eye! I haven't even said anything yet, and you've already guessed everything. The reason I came to Da Yong this time is precisely for the important matter of my lifelong marriage with Yun'er."

Jiang Yuchuan was surprised that the relationship between the two had developed so quickly, to the point of discussing marriage, and immediately offered his congratulations.

Ji Zizhou then extended a warm invitation, preparing to treat Jiang Yuchuan to a big meal in the city, firstly to celebrate their long-awaited reunion, and secondly to thank Jiang Yuchuan for saving his life in Xichuan Town.

Jiang Yuchuan did not refuse and went into a nearby restaurant with Ji Zizhou and Xi Yun.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, Ji Zizhou began to recount the story of his love affair with Xi Yun, and where he planned to go in Dayong.

Jiang Yuchuan then realized that one of the reasons why Ji Zizhou and Xi Yun were able to get together was because of the prescription for treating the plague that he had left behind.

The two gradually realized their feelings for each other while studying elixirs together, which led to their relationship.

Xi Yun led Ji Zizhou back to Dayong this time precisely to return to her hometown—Gu Nu Zhai.

As the current Holy Maiden of Gu Nu Village, Xi Yun must bring a man back to the village before she can marry him. Only after the man passes the many tests set by the village can he become the Holy Maiden's husband.

As for Gu Nu Zhai, where Xi Yun lives, although it is a village, its management model is similar to that of a sect. Women are respected in the village, and the person with the most power is the village's high priest.

Xi Yun is the current Holy Maiden of Gu Nu Zhai, a candidate for the next High Priest, and the direct disciple of the current High Priest.

The village of Gu Nu is known for its medical and Gu poison skills; martial arts are secondary.

When it comes to using Gu poison, the Gu Nu Village can be considered the best in the Three Kingdoms period.

Even grandmasters must be extremely cautious when facing some terrifying and mysterious Gu poisons. It is precisely because of this Gu technique that makes everyone tremble with fear that the secluded Gu Village has been able to maintain a peaceful life, whether in times of chaos or peace.

"Brother Jiang, since you've come to Dayong for a leisurely stroll, why not take this opportunity to visit the Guniu Village with us first? After all, the Guniu Village's skill in using Gu poison for medicine is unique in the world. With Brother Jiang's talent in medicine, exchanging ideas with them will surely bring you new insights!"

After a few rounds of drinks, Ji Zizhou, his cheeks slightly flushed, made a suggestion with a smile.

Seeing that Jiang Yuchuan seemed hesitant, Xi Yun chimed in, "Although Gu Nu Village rarely interacts with outsiders, it does not reject outsiders visiting the village, especially someone as skilled as you, Senior Brother Jiang. Once you come to the village, you will be very welcome."

“That’s right! Yun’er often says that there are many beauties in their village. Who knows, Brother Jiang might be able to find a lover on this trip?”

Ji Zizhou winked mischievously at Jiang Yuchuan.

Jiang Yuchuan shook his head and chuckled. Unable to refuse their hospitality, and since he couldn't find his target for the time being, he accepted their invitation.

He wasn't swayed by the beautiful woman Gao mentioned by Ji Zizhou, but rather he became somewhat interested in the Gu techniques of the Gu Village.

Furthermore, Gu Nu Village has a history of over a thousand years, so perhaps it holds some clues to the spiritual object he is looking for.

After we had eaten and drunk our fill, it was completely dark outside.

Gu Nu Zhai is located in the mountains south of Dayong, more than 300 li away, which cannot be reached in a day or two.

The three had no urgent business in mind when they went to Gu Nu Village, so they were not in a hurry to travel. Instead of setting off at night, they stayed overnight in an inn and only got up early the next morning to continue their journey.

The climate of Dayong is completely different from that of Dali.

The Great Li is like winter all year round, with a cold climate; while the Great Yong is humid and hot all year round, with lush vegetation and flowers in all seasons, making it a veritable green plant kingdom.

During his journey, Jiang Yuchuan collected many more high-quality medicinal herbs of excellent appearance and age.

He planted these herbs in the medicinal fields within his space to make up for the losses he had incurred in alchemy over the past few years.

The three of them traveled at a leisurely pace, enjoying the local scenery and tasting the local delicacies of Dayong as they went. It took them more than a month before they finally stepped into the mountains where they settled down in Gunüzhai and appeared in front of the village gate.

The moment the three appeared, the entrance to the village was already filled with men and women dressed similarly to Xi Yun.

These people were clearly there for the three of them, as if they had known all along that the three of them would arrive.