A Tale of Encounters with Immortals: A Peach Blossom Temple in the Martial World

There is an inn.

window.

Looking up at the summit of Mount Hua, Zhang Zhengdao couldn't help but wonder why the Huashan Sect had built its main sect halfway up the mountain. Was the reason for building its villa on the summit simply because the mountainside was suitable for martial arts practice, while the summit was ideal for high-ranking members to relax and enjoy the scenery?

If my own Taoist temple could have such a place, that would be absolutely amazing.

Unfortunately, all of this was the ancestral property of Mount Hua. It is said that there was once a Taoist immortal named Chen who extorted Mount Hua from the emperor. Thinking of this, Zhang Zhengdao sighed with regret.

Compared to Mount Hua, Peach Blossom Mountain is ultimately much smaller.

Ever since Zhang Zhengdao was able to transform into a dragon in his dream in Chenjiazhuang, he felt that the golden elixir formed from the jade ruyi in his body seemed to be getting restless.

Transform into a dragon!

I was transported here because of the Jade Ruyi from Fallen Dragon Valley.

The lake in Chenjiazhuang transforms into a dragon; atop Mount Hua, even a sword can transform into a dragon.

One day I'll wipe out a dragon with one palm...

A complete service?

Zhang Zhengdao inexplicably awakened certain indescribable details about a dragon on Earth.

"Blessings and Immeasurable Heavenly Lord!"

After reciting a sentence, his mood was still not calm, and he glanced sideways at the side room next door.

When I woke up the next day, my eyes were a little dark.

"Master, don't stay up all night. You don't have to stay up all night to read whatever you want!" Hu Yun said earnestly, straightening his clothes while scrutinizing Zhang Zhengdao's face.

Zhang Zhengdao: I didn't stay up all night, believe it or not...

Guo Lanying said, "Last night I think I saw someone go up to the top of Mount Hua. Their movements were so fast, even more impressive than Qin Shouzhong's."

Hu Yunying: "You're not a child anymore, stop staring at those young swordsmen."

Guo Lanying became agitated: "I didn't! You're slandering me! I only love Master!"

Hu Yunying: "It was so cold last night, why didn't you go to the master's room to warm the bed?"

Guo Lanying: "I wanted to go, but if you hadn't been blocking the corridor, do you think I wouldn't have dared to go?"

Zhang Zhengdao: ...

Couldn't you two have agreed to each take a day? We finally managed to snag a room for each of us, and now you're wary of me, and I'm wary of you, and your husband too!

"Stop talking, it's bad luck!"

Zhang Zhengdao was furious and shouted.

"They're all supposed to be chivalrous women of the martial arts world, martial arts masters, yet they're so unreliable. They're not acting like masters or disciples. What's there to be wary of? We're all sisters, we're all women of the martial arts world..."

Hu Yunying:...

Guo Lanying: ...

There are many people having breakfast in the town, and many stalls.

Temporary stalls require a management fee of 20 coins per day; this is an explicit rule of the Huashan Sect. This is because the land in this area is private property allocated to the Huashan Sect by the emperor.

Zhang Zhengdao was so envious he was practically drooling.

Every time Zhang Zhengdao saw disciples of the Huashan Sect walking through the market, spears and swords in hand, greeted by people and offered "management fees" by vendors, he wished he could instantly transform into an evil cultivator, rush to the summit of Huashan, hold his sword to the Huashan Sect Leader's neck, and shout, "Huashan is now under my control! Hahaha..."

Of course, it was just a thought, after all, he was a proper Taoist priest.

Offering prayers, chanting sutras, praying for blessings, performing rituals for the deceased, and seeking medical treatment...

These are my true professions.

My Dao heart almost wavered.

They found a stall, ordered a few bowls of tofu pudding, and ate several large meat buns. Guo Lanying, standing nearby, had already drunk two bowls of tofu pudding and eaten three large meat buns.

This girl has one great quality: she knows what you eat to replenish what you need.

Hu Yunying ate very politely, but her eyes kept wandering around.

"Sir, something unusual is happening in town today!"

What's unusual about it?

"Several grandmasters are wandering around the town."

Hu Yunying was able to sense people at the Grandmaster level; it was a mysterious and profound connection between people at the same level.

Of course, she cannot sense those at a higher level.

Strength doesn’t allow it!

"Oh no! Murder!"

Suddenly a loud shout rang out, like a drop of cold water falling into a pot of boiling oil, causing everything to boil over instantly. Everyone stopped immediately.

People shopping turned their heads to look.

Even the braggart turned to look.

Those arguing with the waiter and trying to bargain also turned to look.

Zhang Zhengdao, Hu Yunying, and Guo Lanying also looked over at the scene.

……

It really was murder in the street.

To commit murder in broad daylight, right at the foot of Mount Hua, is an utter disrespect to the Huashan Sect. The murderer was apprehended on the spot, and even the elders of the Huashan Sect intervened.

An elder at the Grandmaster level had a burly man under his control.

The burly man, his face filled with grief and indignation, roared, "What's wrong with me taking revenge for my grudges? How can a scoundrel like Gou Ri Di Zuan Di Rat run to the foot of Mount Hua seeking refuge? Is there any justice left?"

The Huashan Sect elders roared, "We don't care who's right or wrong, but the fact remains that a murder occurred right here at the foot of Huashan. Guards, take him away. And... dispose of the body..."

"Wait a moment!"

Zhang Zhengdao finally managed to squeeze in, looked around, and then said, "I am a Taoist priest, and I am familiar with handling corpses. I don't perform rituals or carry coffins; I simply perform rites for the deceased so they can rest in peace. Three taels of silver will cover everything, and everyone will be safe and sound."

The Huashan elder glanced at Zhang Zhengdao, then at the two women beside him.

One is unfathomable, likely at the mid-stage of a Grandmaster; the other is a Primordial Being.

This Taoist priest looks like an ordinary person, but he's probably not simple at all.

"Twenty taels of silver, thank you for your trouble, Taoist priest."

The Huashan elder nodded, and out of respect for the Grandmaster, offered a high price. Then, looking at the man, he said, "What grievances do you have? You can tell us."

Because Zhang Zhengdao was accompanied by a grandmaster he couldn't understand, he was unsure of the situation, so he made a seemingly fair decision to have the man explain the situation on the spot.

That's good too. If we handle this clearly and honestly in front of so many people in the martial arts world at the foot of Mount Hua, it will be more convincing.

After all, the Huashan competition should be open and transparent.

We can't let someone pick up on our words and turn it into a full-blown martial arts competition. If we manage to steal such a large business, we'll suffer a huge loss.

The man struggled a few times to make himself more comfortable, and said loudly, "This guy is a 'groundhog,' everyone in the martial arts world knows him. A few years ago, he tricked my junior sister into marriage, and then tricked her into giving him the martial arts manual from our master, as well as a lot of qi-nourishing and foundation-strengthening pills. I'll let all that go..."

Zhang Zhengdao looked at the ground rat lying on the ground and grinned.

That name is infuriating, and the person looks like a weasel. Your junior sister must be blind.

Seeing my senior brother's furious expression and his heartbroken look, sigh...

He definitely never imagined that the junior sister he'd been fawning over for so many years would be deceived by a shifty-eyed man. His heart must be breaking, right?

"This bastard actually found a lover while my junior sister was pregnant and even brought him home... I was furious and confronted him, but he accused my junior sister of having an affair with me, beat her up, and she bled profusely and died within two days..."

As the burly man spoke, tears streamed down his face, and he let out a sorrowful cry.

"My poor junior sister..."

The voice was soft and trembling, making the listener's heartstrings feel like they were about to snap.

"That beast escaped and fled. My master was so angry that he vomited blood and told me that I must kill him to avenge him... How hateful."

"I'm so angry!"

"Deserves to be killed!"

"No different from beasts!"

……

Zhang Zhengdao curled his lip. This was only one side of the story. Did they really believe it? But as a member of the martial arts world, it didn't concern him. Whether he believed it or not didn't matter. The key was to express his own opinion.

Anyway, the person is dead!

Deadly.

The Huashan Sect elders still gave Zhang Zhengdao twenty taels of silver to dispose of the groundhog's corpse. After all, the groundhog had come alone to avoid the burly man's pursuit.

Guo Lanying had already rented a cart and used it to pull the body out of the town.

I'm thinking of finding a wasteland to bury him.

However, Zhang Zhengdao, having accepted the money, still had to keep his promises. He quickly tidied up the mole's clothes. Twenty taels of silver was already a significant overpayment; he couldn't be careless, and he couldn't abandon his conscience just because no one was supervising him.

Chant scriptures!

Guo Lanying was digging a pit next to them.

Digging a hole is quick; by the time Zhang Zhengdao finished reciting the scripture once, Guo Lanying had already dug it. He looked up and glanced at a young man who had been squatting beside him.

"Immortal Master!"

After Zhang Zhengdao finished his work and the mole had truly gone underground, the young man cupped his hands in a very respectful greeting.

"Changchunzi, the successor of the Free and Unfettered Sect?"

The young man nodded quickly, bending slightly at the waist.

"I'm sorry to have made such a fool of myself, Immortal Master. I underestimated the heroes of the world before. I hope you will forgive me. I came here specifically to find the Daoist Master, and that's why I'm here..."

Zhang Zhengdao laughed: "Your inn is quite nice. How about one tael of silver again today?"

Young man: "Please feel free to stay anywhere."

"What is your name?"

"Wan Gusheng."

"What's the matter with you?"

Wan Gusheng said, "My master has been pursuing the Great Dao, but has never been able to enter it. I have been carrying on my master's legacy, but I am also clueless. Yesterday I met the Immortal Master, and he was indeed like an immortal. Therefore... I dare to ask, Immortal Master, what is an immortal?"