Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

The two figures gradually disappeared into the horizon.

Shi Ying and Wang Zhen finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Zhang Meng, a Golden Core cultivator."

A hint of curiosity appeared in the eyes of the young girl, Shi Ying. She murmured softly for a moment, then turned to look at the boy beside her:

"Junior brother, have you ever heard of the name of Master Zhang Meng?"

Golden Core cultivators who excel at body refinement are extremely rare.

That Master Zhang Meng was able to easily defeat a Golden Core cultivator of the same realm, so he was clearly no ordinary Golden Core cultivator.

This formidable figure in the cultivation world shouldn't be unknown.

Moreover, the fact that such a seemingly powerful cultivator inexplicably appeared in the 'Ancient Sect Secret Realm' most likely indicates that he has ulterior motives.

Could it be that some kind of opportunity of the third rank or higher still exists within the secret realm?

"I've never heard of this Master Zhang Meng before. But that fake Core Formation expert who calls himself 'Master Black Tiger' is quite famous in this area."

"'Black Tiger True Man' is named Li Hu. He achieved his status through cunning and plundering. Although he only has the cultivation of a pseudo-core cultivator, he has taken the path of physical training and has reached the early stage of the third level of physical cultivation. His strength is comparable to that of an ordinary Golden Core True Man. It is even rumored that more than one Golden Core True Man has perished at his hands."

Upon hearing the girl's question, Wang Zhen seemed to wake from a dream, and after gazing deeply at the distant horizon, he replied with a normal expression.

"In that case, these two are like brothers and are both skilled in body cultivation, so they are probably also Tribulation cultivators."

The girl frowned and pondered for a moment, then continued:

"This matter involves a Golden Core cultivator, and is of great importance. It should not be publicized. Please keep it a secret when you return, junior brother."

"Since this Master Zhang Meng has not harmed us, as long as the elders of the sect confirm that there are no hidden dangers left on us, they will most likely not publicize this matter."

The girl pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Don't worry, senior sister. Junior brother is always very discreet and would never say anything out of turn."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhen readily agreed.

However, when he heard that the sect elders needed to confirm whether there was anything unusual about him, his expression changed, his eyes darted around, and he felt uneasy.

……

One month later.

Inside the Imperial Spirit Gate.

A mountaintop temple shrouded in mist and clouds.

The young girl, Shi Ying, dressed in a plain white dress, sat upright in front, quietly listening to a woman who appeared to be a maid report.

"It turns out that this Master Zhang Meng really is a cultivator from the Tribulation Cultivator lineage. Many years ago, he plundered the treasures of the 'Li Huo Sect' in the cultivation world of Yue Kingdom. Years later, he and other Tribulation Cultivators, including Li Hu, robbed the Gong family in Qingshan Market. After that, he disappeared without a trace. Now it seems that he must have obtained an opportunity and secretly went to another place to break through to the Golden Core realm."

"This shows that although he appears rough, he is actually cautious. It is precisely because of this that he is unwilling to make enemies with the Yuling Sect and has not made things difficult for a Qi Condensation junior like me with a background."

Shi Ying's eyes flashed as she analyzed the situation.

"Miss, news has come from the Wanfeng Mountains that this Zhang Meng Zhenren and Hei Hu Zhenren have joined forces to plunder the dojos of several rogue cultivators in the past half month, which has aroused public anger and led to them being besieged by many Golden Core cultivators in the Great Zhou cultivation world."

"In the end, the seriously injured Master Zhang Meng used a secret technique to escape, while Master Black Tiger had his arm severed and fled in a sorry state."

injured?

Shi Ying was somewhat surprised.

She had witnessed Zhang Meng's attack that day; his body refinement technique was incredibly powerful, unlike any ordinary body refinement method. Coupled with that strange nine-toothed rake magic weapon, he was hard to beat within the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

To be injured despite using such ruthless methods suggests that this person has truly incurred public wrath.

"Now that we have identified this person, there is no need to pay too much attention to him."

"By the way, regarding that outer disciple named Wang Zhen, in the name of the Supreme Elder, reward him with some resources and Foundation Establishment spiritual items in advance. After the Supreme Elder comes out of seclusion in a few days, I will personally ask for instructions and explain this matter."

……

The Yue Kingdom was the territory of the Xi Danhe family.

Over the years, the He family's territory has expanded several times in size compared to its original state.

Meanwhile, the Luochuan You family and the Huangling Chen family, who were originally their competitors, suffered a decline in high-level combat power due to poor internal management or plundering and looting. In order to protect themselves, they became vassals of the He family.

More than 20 years ago, the Xi Danhe family was the dominant family in the area.

The number of Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed in the clan has reached five.

In addition, there were also some skilled hermit monks who sought refuge with them.

Rumors even circulate that the Xi Danhe family seems to be connected to a mysterious and powerful force.

In short, the turmoil in the Yue Kingdom was both a crisis and an opportunity for all parties involved.

Instead, it has led to the success of the Xi Dan He family today.

Nestled among the rolling mountains, Blue Jade Lake is like a giant piece of beautiful jade.

A gentle breeze blows through the mountains, and the lake ripples with light.

As the year draws to a close, many clansmen gather here to exchange and purchase treasures, creating a bustling and lively atmosphere.

The vast majority of them are young people in their teens and twenties, full of vigor and vitality.

An elderly man, hunched over, with sparse, dry white hair and a face full of wrinkles, slowly and laboriously made his way through the crowd.

Before long, the old man arrived at a small courtyard filled with spiritual energy, his steps unsteady.

The gate to the courtyard was half-closed, and several tables were set up in the open air inside the courtyard.

Four or five teenagers were meticulously drawing talismans, each holding a talisman brush.

However, the progress of drawing talismans varies, and even the slightest mistake can ruin the entire talisman-making process.

'Squeak~'

The courtyard gate was pushed open.

Seeing the boys drawing the talismans, the old man's cloudy eyes seemed to regain a brief clarity.

"Their basic skills are rough, and their theoretical knowledge is too weak."

"That's not how you draw a talisman..."

The old man muttered to himself, criticizing and shaking his head repeatedly.

These words immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the courtyard.

"Hehe, is Elder Tian... questioning my teaching skills in talisman making?"

"If that's the case, then I, Yan, would like to ask for your guidance."

A young man dressed in a blue robe sneered, his eyes filled with disdain.

"Master Yan Fu, is that right?"

"Just a mere first-tier high-grade talisman master. Although I'm confused now, I can still distinguish between good and bad talismans."

"Master Yan's talisman-making skills are not only rudimentary, but his ability to teach apprentices is also far inferior. I really don't think much of him."

After the old man finished his stern lecture, his gaze fell on a handsome young man in the crowd:

"Shouren, come home with Grandpa. It's the end of the year, let's take stock, and tomorrow you should come with me to visit the Fengling Chamber of Commerce."

Upon hearing the words 'Fengling Chamber of Commerce'.

The boy's still somewhat immature face showed a hint of shame and indignation, and his expression was somewhat resistant.

He glanced regretfully at the damaged talisman in his hand, then looked respectfully at Master Yan.

"Master Yan, I..."

He was interrupted halfway through his sentence by Master Yan Fu's impatient wave of his hand: "He Shouren, since this is your family's private matter, I, the master of talismans, will not interfere. You should deal with these trivial matters and come back to learn talisman making after the New Year."

"Thank you very much, Master Yan Fu."

The boy breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him repeatedly.

With his help, the old man and the young man left the courtyard.

At the same time, a whisper came from behind.

"He Shouren's grandfather's surname is Tian, ​​so he's not a member of our He family. Isn't it a bit against the rules for him to become a disciple of Master Yan Fu?"

"He Shouren's grandfather was most likely a son-in-law who married into the He family, perhaps because he had made contributions to the family when he was young."

"Hehe, don't underestimate that old man Tian. He seems to have a close relationship with Elder Jincheng. As for his crazy and incoherent behavior, it is said that he was once severely tortured and subjected to torture similar to soul-searching."

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