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

"Junior Brother Qiu, Junior Sister Yu, is my brother Tianbao saved?"

Hong Tianxiao swallowed, his heart filled with joy and excitement, yet also with some apprehension, fearing he might be mistaken. He specifically sought guidance from the two highly skilled junior sisters and brother.

"He's saved. Senior Brother Tianbao's spirit was injured, causing him to fall into a coma. However, he's actually doing well now. The demon has been removed, and only residual evil demonic energy remains in his body. There won't be any major issues. With proper exorcism, he can fully recover."

Yu Lan'yin performed a thorough diagnosis using observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation. With a slightly relieved heart, her gaze then fell upon her junior brother, Qiu Zhen. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with surprise:

"Junior Brother, you're also using the [Taiyi Exorcism Divine Needles], but why is its power so great? Is it different from what I learned?"

For the past three months, she had entrusted the exorcism work to her junior brother. Naturally, she knew that her junior brother's little wood sprite could change size at will and had the ability to transform into 'Thunder Needles' for exorcism.

Precisely because of this, after losing her own idea, she immediately had Junior Brother Qiu Zhen try it out.

Perhaps, [Jiamu Yang Thunder] was more effective than her [Hundred Herb Spirit Fragrance] in restraining demons and could produce miraculous effects.

She didn't expect Qiu Zhen to succeed in one step, exorcising the demon for Senior Brother Hong Tianbao.

What she had in mind was that Qiu Zhen could help her with a part of the work. She would make adjustments and try again later. The two of them would work together to see if they could save Senior Brother Hong Tianbao.

However, she never expected that Qiu Zhen, with a single move, would subdue the terrifying Demon General in just a dozen or so breaths.

This method was truly amazing.

It even frightened her a little.

Hong Tianxiao and Tong Yuncong were no exception. Even though they didn't delve deeply into medical skills, they were, after all, from the Valley of the Medicine King, and were knowledgeable, so they also knew what had just happened.

This exorcism method was truly divine.

Perhaps even the elders in the sect didn't have such abilities.

Perhaps the sect leader and a few elders with profound cultivation and superb medical skills could save Hong Tianbao, but they were sure that none of them would be as relaxed and at ease as Qiu Zhen.

For a moment, everyone in the room looked at Qiu Zhen, their eyes full of curiosity and amazement.

"Haha~ Senior Sister, I'm just benefiting from the light of my wood sprite."

Qiu Zhen knew the shock in everyone's hearts. He smiled, not explaining anything else, and twirled the thunder needle in his hand.

In the next moment, golden lightning surged on the thunder needle, the golden light flickering, the sound of thunder rumbling, faintly carrying a bit of vast heavenly might.

"Exorcism Divine Thunder!"

Tong Yuncong had traveled north and south to hone his sword skills and was very knowledgeable. Upon seeing the golden lightning, he immediately knew the situation. His expression was surprised and filled with strong envy:

"Good fellow, Junior Brother, not only does your wood sprite possess [Jiamu Yang Thunder], but it's also an Exorcism Divine Wood. You've really found a treasure."

Exorcism Divine Wood!

Hong Tianxiao and Yu Lan'yin also suddenly understood what had happened.

Exorcism Divine Wood restrains all evil in the world. Evil demons and heretics encountering Exorcism Divine Wood are like meeting their destined nemesis.

As long as the difference in realm isn't too great, evil demons and heretics are completely restrained by the Exorcism Divine Thunder.

The reputation of Exorcism Divine Thunder is resounding and unquestionable.

With the protection of "Little Jujube"'s Exorcism Divine Wood, Qiu Zhen easily subdued this Demon General, as if it were a matter of course, without attracting any attention.

"Good luck, good luck."

Qiu Zhen, under the guise of a "destined genius," didn't need to explain anything. He immediately skipped the topic and asked:

"Second Senior Brother, Senior Brother Tianxiao, what happened? Why did Senior Brother Tianbao attract a powerful demon invasion?"

Under normal circumstances, external demons would not invade martial artists.

After all, martial artists' bodies are filled with baleful energy, which is a "nine deaths and one life" dead end for them. Demons detest martial artists very much.

For Hong Tianbao, as a congenital martial artist, to have a situation where an external demon invaded and caused him to become demonized was very rare in the martial world.

"This matter is probably not simple."

It was Hong Tianxiao who spoke, his expression solemn. He said:

"Yesterday, Tianbao came back and told me that he encountered a group of blood corpse evil spirits while patrolling the mountain. Seeing that the group of corpses wasn't very strong, he easily killed them. At first, we didn't take it seriously. Just a few evil spirits, killing them was no big deal."

"Last night, Tianbao came to me again, saying that his mind was disturbed and he was suffering from nightmares."

"I just thought that he had fought with evil spirits during the day, and the evil demonic energy had affected his mind, causing him to be uneasy. I didn't take it too seriously and planned to return to the medicine hall today to ask Junior Sister Yu and Junior Brother Qiu to exorcise him and eliminate future troubles."

"Who knew that as soon as we returned to the medicine hall today, Tianbao became demonized."

Speaking of this, Hong Tianxiao looked regretful and blamed himself:

"How would I know that the blood corpse was so evil that it could turn a congenital martial artist into a demon..."

Blood corpse evil spirits...

When did such strange and eerie things appear in the Aoki region?

If congenital martial artists could be demonized, the rest of the people and demons would probably be even harder to resist.

Tong Yuncong frowned slightly, also understanding the seriousness of the matter. He said:

"These blood corpse evil spirits don't seem simple. I'm afraid we still have to report it to the Demon Suppression Division and have them investigate it thoroughly."

Hong Tianxiao nodded slightly:

"I reported the case last night. I'm afraid the Demon Suppression Division has already started investigating."

Everyone heard this and didn't say anything more.

Senior Sister Yu Lan'yin possessed [Hundred Herb Spirit Fragrance] and was skilled in medicine. The subsequent treatment of Hong Tianbao's injuries was entirely the responsibility of Senior Sister and a group of physicians in the front yard. There was no need for Qiu Zhen to take action.

Qiu Zhen also had a moment of leisure and happily returned to his own "Seeking Truth Residence."

With Baizhu protecting the Dharma outside the courtyard, Qiu Zhen felt very at ease.

Returning to the practice room, he didn't say a word, entered a state of tranquility and meditation, and introduced the "Demon General" sealed in Little Jujube's body into his own body.

The demon was sealed in the Exorcism Divine Wood, feeling extremely desperate. It was already like a headless fly. Upon seeing the divine sense leading it out, it was overjoyed and entered Qiu Zhen's body.

However, as soon as it entered Qiu Zhen's sea of consciousness and saw a primordial spirit Dharma body as majestic as a mountain, blooming with immeasurable golden light, holding the [Heavenly Evolution Forty-Nine Divine Pearl], the demon, who had been preparing to make a big splash after escaping, was stunned again. Its legs couldn't help but tremble, and its voice trembled:

"Demon General... No, Little Demon Jia Dou greets the Real Person."

Real Person?

What is a Real Person? Those who cultivate and attain the Dao are called "Real Person."

Qiu Zhen looked at the mighty Demon General in front of him, wearing black armor, with two horns on his head, a long tail growing from his back, and fangs exposed. He was slightly surprised.

The Demon General in front of him was much more powerful than the Demon General Jia Kui he had encountered in Qiu Family Old Village, but the other party wasn't as arrogant and rampant as that Demon General "Jia Kui" when he saw him.

He was submissive, completely regarding him as a senior of the Dao.

This was probably related to the congenital natal treasure [Heavenly Evolution Forty-Nine Divine Pearl].

Qiu Zhen faintly had some guesses. Immediately, the primordial spirit Dharma body became even more majestic and asked in a deep voice:

"I ask you, why did you sneak over from the Dharma Realm?"

Demon General Jia Dou cupped his hands:

"Real Person, Little Demon was attracted by Immortal Traces. However, he encountered a demonic Daoist playing tricks, leading us here and trapping us in puppet blood corpses. Later, he encountered a martial artist who killed the blood corpse, causing me to lose my place to stay. Desperate, I gambled on a glimmer of hope."

A demonic Daoist playing tricks?

Qiu Zhen heard the key information from the demon's mouth and suddenly understood.

Why Hong Tianbao clearly encountered a group of ordinary blood corpses, yet attracted a terrifying demon.

The source was probably the "demonic Daoist's mischief" in the demon's mouth.

This matter wasn't a natural disaster, but a man-made one.

Qiu Zhen's heart stirred, faintly understanding the key, and immediately asked again:

"Who is that demonic Daoist?"

"Little Demon doesn't know. I'm a demon from outside the realm and don't understand the affairs of this realm."

Demon General Jia Dou was submissive, trembling:

"Real Person, Little Demon is willing to acknowledge you as master, to be a slave and servant. Please spare Little Demon's life."

"Hahaha!"

Qiu Zhen's primordial spirit Dharma body let out a hearty laugh, his eyes falling on the demon, his face playful:

"Acknowledge me as master? You even snuck evil demonic energy into my seven souls without a sound, playing petty tricks. Do you think my six senses are ignorant?"

Demon General Jia Dou's expression changed, he roused his spirits, and was about to fight with all his strength.

In the next moment, ten thousand feet of golden light permeated his body.

"Ah, ah, ah, ah!"

In the deafening wails, the demon was instantly refined.

Immediately afterward, wisps of black gas rose from the top of Qiu Zhen's head, who was sitting cross-legged.

It was precisely the evil demonic energy after refining the Demon General.

Before long, Qiu Zhen woke up from his tranquility and meditation, a look of joy on his face.

In the next moment, he reached out his hand.

A large blood-colored crystal appeared in his hand.

It was precisely the "Spirit Crystal" formed from the essence of spiritual energy—the most positive energy born from the most Yin and evil.

"It seems much larger than the Spirit Crystals I've obtained before."

Qiu Zhen played with the fist-sized "blood-colored crystal" in his hand, feeling inexplicably happy.

Previously, he had slain the "Yin Demon" in Qiu Family Old Village and obtained a Spirit Crystal, which was only half the size of the current one.

Subsequently, he had slain four Yin God experts from the Wood Puppet Sect and also refined four Spirit Crystals from the demons in their "Foundation Establishment Wonders."

Among them, the Spirit Crystal obtained from slaying the Yin Demon was considered large, while the Spirit Crystals from the Foundation Establishment Wonders were even smaller.

However, compared to the Spirit Crystal in front of him, it was probably like a small witch seeing a great witch.

"Wearing out iron shoes in search of something, yet finding it comes without effort."

Qiu Zhen felt inexplicably happy.

With this large Spirit Crystal, completing the [Night Wanderer] cultivation would probably not be a problem, and there might even be hope for further progress.

"Congratulations, Young Master! Congratulations, Young Master!"

Baizhu and Little Jujube heard the commotion and rushed over. Seeing the blood-colored crystal in Qiu Zhen's hand, they were both extremely greedy.

They had consumed the essence of spiritual energy and knew that this was a good thing.

Seeing the two demons being so greedy, Qiu Zhen was in a great mood and was quite generous:

"This time, I have a great use for this Spirit Crystal. Next time there's an opportunity, I'll reward you with a ball of spiritual energy essence."

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Baizhu and Little Jujube heard that there was a reward, happily kowtowed, and happily went out to protect the Dharma.

Qiu Zhen was in a great mood, casually promising a reward, instructing the two demons to continue protecting the Dharma for him, while he turned his eyes inward, using the wisdom light of his primordial spirit to continue refining the "blood-colored crystal," turning it into a "Spirit Crystal" that could be absorbed and refined.

However, just as Qiu Zhen was adjusting his breathing, the [Miro Palace] jade pendant on his chest faintly emitted warmth.

Qiu Zhen's heart stirred, and his divine sense sank into it.

Immediately, the excited divine sense transmission of Fairy Yun Rou came from the [Miro Palace].

"Fellow Daoist Qingwei, Fellow Daoist Zhenkong, I have found more clues to Immortal Destiny. This time, the origin of Immortal Destiny is extremely great and must not be missed..."