Qiu Zu: From an apprentice in a medicine shop to an immortal ancestor.

Xiangyang Village is mainly populated by villagers with the surname Li, along with a few families of other surnames, totaling just over a thousand people, not a large village.

In recent years, wealthy households and martial arts practitioners have emerged, making it a prosperous and developing place.

However, Xiangyang Village has not produced any significant figures.

In recent years, the most promising individual was only a martial artist who reached the fourth level of the Houtian stage.

That martial artist is now over fifty years old, his vitality is declining, and he clearly has no possibility of further advancement, bearing no relation to the legendary experts.

The population mobility of the entire village is not significant. In recent years, the only promising outsider is Qiu Zhen, who works in a pharmacy in the city and rents a place in the village for long-term residence.

"Yan Mountain Dharma Master" drove ghosts to harass the people. That immortal cultivator who is proficient in thunder magic didn't take action in so many other places, but chose Xiangyang Village. It can't be explained by mere coincidence. Commander, you mentioned before the coincidence of Qiu Zhen and the mysterious thunder magic immortal cultivator. This case corresponds to it."

Lin Shoulong seemed extremely excited as he spoke:

"Furthermore, Qiu Zhen's past experiences are also very interesting. Before the age of ten, he was no different from other rural children. Children from poor families learn to manage the household early, and he followed his parents in farming from a young age, being very obedient, filial, diligent, and capable. However, starting four years ago, he seemed to have changed into a different person, his temperament changed drastically, becoming mature and steady, unlike a rural youth."

"This matter is a major point of suspicion."

"According to rumors, after his temperament changed drastically, his goals became extremely clear. First, he tried to please the village's old teacher, learning to read and write from him. He learned extremely quickly. In just a few months, he could read and write and understand articles, worthy of being called a child prodigy. This matter, I estimate, was a deliberate cover-up. He already knew how to read. Seeking guidance from the old teacher was just a pretense."

"Subsequently, Qiu Zhen's behavior also demonstrated a boldness and decisiveness beyond that of a rural child. When the steward of Medicine King Valley came to select apprentices, he didn't go to the Qiu Family Village. He went to apply himself. Not only did he successfully enter Medicine King Valley, but in the subsequent two or three years, his concoction skills improved by leaps and bounds, and his wages were more than double those of his fellow apprentices."

"Next, Qiu Zhen's behavior was even more abnormal. Unlike other apprentices, he didn't give all his wages to his parents. Apart from the usual filial piety, the rest of his money was used for martial arts training. Because of this, he was burdened with the reputation of an unfilial son and was subjected to criticism from his family and villagers. He withstood the pressure and practiced martial arts step by step, thus reversing the situation. The entire Qiu Family Village now follows his lead."

"With a long-term vision, a firm mind, not surprised by honor or disgrace, and skilled in interpersonal relationships... To be honest, when I was a teenager in the same situation as Qiu Zhen, I was probably far inferior to him. After the great change four years ago, he may be very weak, but the way he has come step by step gives people a feeling of facing a strong person directly."

Speaking of this, Lin Shoulong looked at Wei Tanzhi with a longing expression:

"Commander, from his personality change to the thunder magic expert who fought with the Wooden Puppet Sect, one clue after another points to one direction. Your previous guess has come true. Our little Divine Doctor Qiu is very likely to be an old immortal monster possessing and being reborn."

"Swish ~"

Wei Tanzhi flipped through all the files about Qiu Zhen, reading quickly, thinking in his heart.

If we assume that "Qiu Zhen" is an old immortal monster possessing and being reborn, everything can be explained.

Whether it is the drastic change in personality during his youth, or Qiu Zhen fighting with the "Ghost-Driving Heretic Cultivator" and the Wooden Puppet Sect cultivators, a master proficient in thunder magic has appeared several times.

Among them, there are "Yin God Experts" and "Transformation God Old Monsters."

Previously, no one in the Demon Suppression Division had connected them. They only thought it was a coincidence that they were all proficient in thunder magic.

Looking back, these so-called "Yin God Experts" and "Transformation God Old Monsters" are probably the same person.

In the path of immortal cultivation, if one wants to avoid the six paths of reincarnation and possess and reincarnate independently, one needs to cultivate to the "Refining Qi into God" realm to awaken the "Primordial Spirit."

The Primordial Spirit is the unchanging source of living beings. Awakening the Primordial Spirit gives one the ability to "possess and reincarnate."

Only this kind of "old monster re-cultivation" can lead to the special situation of a weak body, merely at the Houtian cultivation level, but simultaneously condensing the "Yin God" and awakening the "Primordial Spirit."

"If Qiu Zhen is an old immortal monster re-cultivating, everything does line up."

After thinking for a while, Wei Tanzhi sorted out his thoughts, nodded slightly, and his face also showed excitement.

Last year, a suspected "thunder-wielding" old immortal monster appeared in the Qingmu region, and the entire Chang'an Prefecture was shaken by it. Everyone was deeply apprehensive and dared not easily provoke this powerful and mysterious old immortal monster.

That was because they didn't know the other party's details, and Chang'an Prefecture didn't dare to easily offend such a strong person and cause trouble.

However, if this "old immortal monster" possessed and reincarnated and was just bluffing, then that would be another matter.

No matter how powerful the "old immortal monster" was in his previous life, he would definitely have to go through a long period of dormancy in the early stage after rebirth, being very weak and not having much of the "old immortal monster's" power. Killing him would not be difficult and he would be a soft persimmon that they could pinch.

Capturing a reincarnated "old immortal monster" would be a great achievement, and the imperial court would bestow generous rewards, even including treasures related to advancing to the realm of a martial arts grandmaster.

"Commander, the clues do line up, but right now we still lack conclusive evidence. These few speculations are not enough to make a case."

Seeing Wei Tanzhi's joy and excitement, Lin Shoulong also understood his commander's thoughts. At this moment, his excitement was gone and he was instead somewhat worried.

These clues are all just speculations, and there is no concrete evidence to take down Qiu Zhen according to the law.

With this thought, Lin Shoulong cupped his fist and asked for instructions:

"Commander, what do you think? Should we close the net or continue to investigate?"

"Since Qiu Zhen is suspected of being a reincarnated old immortal monster, this matter is of great importance and should be dealt with sooner rather than later."

Wei Tanzhi waved his hand, not taking it seriously at all.

This move may offend Qiu Zhen, who seems to possess a great destiny.

However, he didn't care.

Compared to the opportunity to advance to the realm of a martial arts grandmaster, offending a genius with a destiny is nothing.

How could the Demon Suppression Division have conclusive evidence every time it handles a case?

If that were the case, would cases still be handled?

There are so many demon and monster cases every day, and so many aristocratic families, powerful clans, and major sects secretly cultivating immortality and eager to make trouble. If conclusive evidence were required before taking action, then the Demon Suppression Division would not have enough manpower.

In fact, even doubling the manpower might not be enough.

The imperial court established prisons for the Demon Suppression Division and granted it law enforcement power independent of the judiciary, precisely for this purpose.

Several days passed in a row.

Unknowingly, it was time to go to the Demon Suppression Division to exorcise evil spirits again.

Qiu Zhen always kept his promises. When the day came, he walked out of the "Seeking Truth Valley" for the first time in several days.

"Young Master, are you going to the city today?"

Bai Zhu and Xiao Zaozi were quite happy to hear that they were going out.

In the past few days, or even the past month, Qiu Zhen had been reclusive and rarely went out, and they had also rarely gone out, and they were all bored.

No matter what they went out to do, it was better than staying at home.

"That's right, I'm going to the Demon Suppression Division to exorcise evil spirits."

Qiu Zhen frowned slightly as he spoke.

For some reason, he had a sudden feeling today, vaguely feeling restless.

Could it be that someone is targeting me again?

Is someone coveting Qiu Family Village again?

Right now, his biggest flaw is in the blessed land, but it has been cleaned up, and he is not afraid of the people from the Demon Suppression Division investigating.

Qiu Zhen's view of the blessed land is different from before. He now has the ability to protect the blessed land, and he is not afraid of anyone coveting it. Immediately, he lowered his head and instructed:

"Bai Zhu, I have a feeling, you should stay in Qiu Family Village to watch over it today. If anyone covets the blessed land, you don't have to take action. Just let them in. You only need to remember how many treasures they stole from us, and you don't need to fight them."

"Oh!"

When Bai Zhu heard that it was a serious matter, she didn't make a fuss about going out. She nodded in agreement and found a futon, looking aggrieved.

"So clever."

Qiu Zhen smiled and didn't care too much. He took Xiao Zaozi and rode straight to the Demon Suppression Division.

For more than a year, Qiu Zhen had worn out the road to the Demon Suppression Division, and he could be said to be very familiar with it.

Whether it was the route to travel or arriving at the Demon Suppression Division's stable, the groom hurriedly came over to lead his horse and feed it. Everything was exactly the same as before, so familiar that it couldn't be more familiar.

However, for some reason, Qiu Zhen felt a surge of restlessness in his heart again, and the feeling became stronger and stronger.

"Something seems wrong."

Qiu Zhen was shocked.

Could it be that his feeling was not related to the "blessed land" but to the Demon Suppression Division?

With this thought, Qiu Zhen didn't say anything and turned around to leave the Demon Suppression Division.

However, just as he turned around, a group of Demon Suppression martial artists rushed into the courtyard.

"Sir, why are you leaving?"

As he spoke, a group of Demon Suppression martial artists surrounded him.

Demon Suppression Commandant Wu Chuanfeng said with a smile:

"Sir, you've finally arrived. Deputy Commander Lin said he wanted to see you. We won't exorcise evil spirits today. Please follow me to pay your respects to the Deputy Commander first!"

Pay respects to Deputy Commander Lin?

The Demon Suppression Division is looking for me again?

Qiu Zhen's heart sank as he looked at the group of Demon Suppression martial artists.

Wu Chuanfeng smiled and looked natural, but the expressions on the faces of the group of Demon Suppression martial artists behind him were somewhat unnatural, and they seemed a little afraid to look Qiu Zhen in the eyes.

"This..."

Qiu Zhen was familiar with the group of Demon Suppression martial artists. He usually exorcised evil spirits and treated their illnesses. Many people's chronic illnesses were cured by him, and many people were grateful to him.

Looking at their expressions now, Qiu Zhen vaguely understood.

At this moment, he finally understood the source of today's "restlessness."

He had been to the Demon Suppression Division a few days ago, so he never thought that the danger would come from the Demon Suppression Division.

"Habitual thinking can kill people."

Qiu Zhen secretly slandered. Thinking that he was on the "list of monstrous geniuses" and that he had the evidence of his restlessness, he immediately understood that this time, the Demon Suppression Division had come with ill intentions.

"Sir, let's go."

Wu Chuanfeng urged.

"Alright."

In addition to being surprised, Qiu Zhen quickly returned to normal.

At the gate of the Demon Suppression Division, he quickly couldn't refuse or escape, so he could only follow the other party to pay his respects to Deputy Commander Lin.

Fortunately, he had a feeling. Although he guessed the source of the danger and trouble wrong, he didn't make a mistake in leaving Bai Zhu at home, which could allow Bai Zhu to go to the An Residence to inform them.

Entering the Demon Suppression Division, having someone to report the situation and bail him out is a completely different matter from having no one to care.

"Oh, Commandant Wu, my stomach is a little uncomfortable. Can I go to the restroom first?"

"This..."