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

Chapter 179 Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Ear Report Method

As the saying goes, a master's move reveals whether they have the goods.

Qiu Zhen had handled more than just one or two immortal secret methods, and his discerning eyes were sharp.

After the core disciples offered immortal methods, his transformed [Mind Ape Divine General] sensed a faint aura of immortal charm.

Another immortal method!

Qiu Zhen held the [Mind Master Seal], not yet having time to rejoice.

In the next moment, that faint "immortal charm" suddenly disappeared again.

Who's playing tricks on me!

Qiu Zhen felt strange in his heart. As the "Mind Ape Law Master," ordinary core disciples wouldn't dare to tease him.

Immediately, his [Mind Ape Divine General] manifested.

Sensing the aura of the "talisman seed" offering the immortal method, he smiled and shook his head.

The person who offered the immortal method was none other than Fairy Yun Rou.

Just then, the [Miro Palace] jade talisman transmitted Fairy Yun Rou's divine sense message.

"Fellow Daoist Qingwei, since you have made up your mind and even issued the Mind Master's decree, so be it. I will no longer persuade you."

Qiu Zhen smiled:

"Thank you, Fairy."

"Right now, finding the Liang family is not an easy task. Not only is the Demon Suppression Division of the imperial court looking for them, but many well-informed people in the cultivation world who know the secrets of the Dragon Lord are also using their own abilities and methods to find people. The Liang family members who are easy to find have probably already been caught by now."

"If Liang Yin is cautious and hasn't left any clues, and outsiders can't find her using spells, then you temporarily cramming secret methods will probably be useless."

Qiu Zhen nodded slightly.

He naturally knew this.

However, this matter concerned the lifelong happiness of his elder brother Qiu Qing, so no matter what, he had to give it a try.

Of course, Qiu Zhen wasn't a fool. He heard the hidden meaning in Fairy Yun Rou's words—ordinary secret methods for searching and tracking were useless, but her method was different.

Qiu Zhen remembered the fleeting immortal method containing "immortal charm" he had sensed earlier and immediately became interested:

"Yun Rou, I wonder what the origin of your immortal method is? Is it effective?"

"Logically speaking, it's much more powerful than ordinary methods for finding objects and searching for people."

Fairy Yun Rou's voice was leisurely:

"However, this method is extremely difficult to cultivate. I haven't mastered it, so it's not very effective. You have high comprehension, so try it. It will probably be more effective for you than for me."

An immortal method that's difficult to master...

Qiu Zhen sighed inwardly.

Fairy Yun Rou's foundation was truly "solid," and her blessings were deep. The number of immortal methods she possessed made him somewhat envious.

His luck was far worse than Fairy Yun Rou's.

"Please lend me the immortal method to observe. Don't worry, I won't let you suffer a loss."

"Alright, it's not that I was stingy just now and unwilling to give you the immortal method. It's just that I didn't want you to take risks. Since you've made up your mind, then I'll help you. As for the benefits..."

Fairy Yun Rou became interested at this point.

She wouldn't refuse Qiu Zhen's return gift.

Their relationship was good, but that was one thing. This was another.

When it came to the exchange of benefits, each taking what they needed, things should be clearly distinguished.

Even close brothers settle accounts clearly.

Only in this way could their friendship last for a long time.

"Qingwei, what is this "spiritual essence" you speak of?"

"Hehe, you'll know later. It's definitely a good thing."

Qiu Zhen kept her in suspense and didn't explain.

Speaking of which, he first heard of "spiritual essence" from Fairy Yun Rou and Monk Zhenkong.

However, they probably didn't expect that he would be so bold as to snatch chestnuts from the fire, refine demonic thoughts, and temper pure "spiritual essence."

Previously, Qiu Zhen had never revealed "spiritual essence" to the outside world. On ordinary days, he only gave "spiritual essence" to Bai Shu and Xiao Zaozi.

He was afraid that "spiritual essence" would expose his secret of cultivating the Danda Path of Sudden Enlightenment.

After opening the "Mind Master Law Meridian," he finally had an excuse to attribute "spiritual essence" to the "Mind Master Law Meridian."

With a thought, Qiu Zhen mobilized the [Mind Ape Divine General], carrying five groups of spiritual essence, traversing the void law realm, and sending them to Fairy Yun Rou.

Immediately afterward, he followed suit.

To each core disciple who offered a spell, he bestowed a group of spiritual essence.

After doing all this, Qiu Zhen smiled faintly.

Speaking of which, only someone who knew him well like Fairy Yun Rou would offer an "immortal method" at this time.

Ordinary core cultivators were both respectful and fearful of this mysterious "Law Master" of his, and they were also somewhat wary. It wouldn't be strange to offer ordinary spells the first time he issued the "Mind Master's Decree," but when it came to "immortal methods," that was different.

In this world, there were many immortal traces and opportunities, but immortal methods were extremely rare.

Having obtained an "immortal method," who wouldn't regard it as their trump card? How could they casually hand it over to outsiders?

Even if ordinary core cultivators had secret immortal methods for finding objects and searching for people, they probably wouldn't contribute them to him casually.

The way to control subordinates was nothing more than "rewards and punishments."

As the "Mind Master," he had control over the core cultivators and could easily strip them of their "Mind Ape Talisman Methods." Core cultivators were naturally in awe of him.

However, reverence alone was not enough.

If he wanted the core cultivators to truly "return to his heart," work hard to summon the "Mind Ape Divine General" to slay demons, and listen to his orders, he had to motivate them with benefits.

This "benefit" was "spiritual essence."

Spiritual essence could improve one's cultivation and had no hidden dangers. It far surpassed ordinary spirit pills and elixirs for strengthening the foundation and nourishing vitality. It could be called a sacred item for cultivation. No cultivator could reject the wonders of spiritual essence.

After casting spells continuously, dispatching the [Mind Ape Divine General] to send out eight groups of spiritual essence, Qiu Zhen no longer paid attention to trivial matters and focused all his attention on the secret methods for finding objects and searching for people.

《Soul Chasing Secret Method》

《Heavenly Traces and Earthly Marks Subtle Method》

《Six Ren Tracking Chapter》

《Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Ear Report Method》

Qiu Zhen only glanced at the first three secret methods and knew that they were common divination spells in the cultivation world, so he didn't pay much attention to them.

His focus was on the last method—the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Ear Report Method.

"This immortal secret method has quite the background!"

Qiu Zhen immediately became interested.

The Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady was a major figure among the Taoist immortals, known as the ancestor of the Nine Heavens Taoist methods, the source of talismans and incantations, and a veritable altar god. In the past, disciples of the Taoist talisman sect mostly worshipped the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady when performing rituals, asking for her divine power, which was extremely effective and wondrous.

In addition, the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady was a female immortal in the female immortal pantheon, second only to the Queen Mother of the West in rank.

As for the Ear Report Method...

The Ear Report Method was a Taoist divination method.

By casting this method, one could invite ghosts and gods to tell you everything in your ear, as if you had seen it with your own eyes, which was extremely miraculous.

Generally speaking, the Ear Report Method was divided into two types: ghost report and god report.

Ghost report was, in a sense, a type of "spiritualism," communicating with spirits, demons, and ghosts in order to obtain the information and news one wanted.

Some people were good at the "Five Ghosts Ear Report Method," setting up an altar and performing rituals to communicate with ghosts within a few miles, or even dozens of miles, first threatening them with force, then enticing them with benefits, and consulting them. Generally, they could gain quite a bit.

Of course, human hearts were unpredictable, and ghost hearts were also treacherous, so it couldn't be ruled out that ghosts would give false information.

In addition, the "ghost report" Ear Report Method could also communicate with mountain gods, earth deities, city gods, land spirits, mountain spirits, and water monsters, each with its own method.

《Soul Chasing Secret Method》 and 《Heavenly Traces and Earthly Marks Subtle Method》 were such spells.

These two spells can communicate with ghosts and mountain spirits, plants, trees, and stone spirits, delivering messages through auditory reports.

To outsiders, they appear magical, but in reality, they all lead to the same destination: the 'Art of Spiritual Connection.'

They are not considered powerful divine abilities but rather minor spells.

The truly powerful and profound divine ability is the 'Divine Report' auditory report technique.

The Divine Report can know everything that happens above and below, and it can also predict the future, involving heavenly secrets, making it extremely difficult to cultivate.

Ordinary cultivators who practice the 'Divine Report' auditory report technique often fail to achieve anything significant, unable to steal heavenly secrets, making it fundamentally inaccurate.

This "Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Auditory Report Technique" is the legendary 'Divine Report' auditory report technique.

It is said that the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady is the spirit of heaven and earth, the aura of yin and yang.

Her spirit is all-knowing, her form resembles all things, she knows the emotions of all beings, and understands the states of all changes.

Therefore, by cultivating the 'Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Auditory Report Technique,' one can communicate with the spirit of heaven and earth and connect with the deities of heaven and earth.

People often say, 'There are gods three feet above your head.'

The so-called 'gods' are these 'deities of heaven and earth,' omnipresent, all-knowing, understanding the emotions of all beings, and knowing the states of all changes, extremely mysterious.

"No wonder Fairy Yunrou said this auditory report technique is difficult to cultivate; it is actually a Divine Report technique, with the mystery of communicating with heaven and earth, emphasizing fate."

Qiu Zhen read through the technique and saw a warning at the end of the immortal art.

[This technique values the person above all else; those who are unworthy and recklessly cultivate it will suffer divine punishment; those with virtue will be favored by heaven and attain it from morning till evening.]

"As expected of an immortal's wondrous technique."

Qiu Zhen became spirited.

He doesn't care about fate.

He possesses the [Heavenly Evolution Forty-Nine Divine Pearl], so even without fate, under his powerful deduction, fate will come unbidden.

He is confident in comprehending even the most difficult to master supreme techniques.

With this thought, Qiu Zhen put down the [Miro Palace], ordered Baizhu and Xiao Zaozi to protect him, held the [Heart Master Dharma Seal], and immersed himself in deducing the [Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Auditory Report Technique].

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Qingmu County, the backyard of the County Office.

Waterside pavilions, vibrant and colorful, with pleasant scenery.

A young girl is practicing her sword dance, her movements gentle and slow, but the sword light is incomparably sharp.

Strands of sword energy transform into afterimages, as if the light of the sky is scattered, impenetrable.

Faintly, a ethereal sword intent lingers, making people feel as if they have fallen into a misty fairyland, with cranes flying together and heavenly music resounding.

For a time, the courtyard seems to be assimilated by the sword intent, filled with a 'mysterious and wonderful' charm everywhere.

This sword intent can faintly communicate with the power of heaven and earth, affecting the surrounding environment.

Martial artists are different from immortal cultivators, who have yin spirits and mana.

To be able to influence the power of heaven and earth with sword intent is no ordinary sword intent.

If there were a grandmaster of swordsmanship observing from the side, they would probably exclaim in surprise, praising it as the 'Sword of Heaven and Man.'

After a long time, the girl finally sheathed her sword, and the ethereal sword intent stopped and disappeared.

"This Qingwei"

Liu Wanqiu put away her skills and couldn't help but shake her head, feeling very helpless in her heart.

Usually, he is amiable and seems to have no sharp edges, gentle and uncontentious, but at critical moments, he is stubborn.

Of course, she was not surprised.

Qingwei is just such a person.

In fact, when she first learned about the Chonglou Chamber of Commerce and knew that the Liang family was suspected of obtaining the 'Dragon Lord's Dan Book,' she became interested and planned to participate in this opportunity.

With dates or without dates, take a shot, anyway, she was idle anyway.

But if the main identity is involved, it is a major taboo.

"I wonder if Qingwei can cultivate the 'Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady Auditory Report Technique.'"

Liu Wanqiu muttered in her heart.

She is not a self-deprecating person and has confidence in her talent and comprehension.

However, she has to admit that Qingwei's comprehension is higher than hers.

Just as she was thinking, faintly, a subtle aura descended around her.

Liu Wanqiu understood something, immediately sheathed her sword, and instructed the maids in the courtyard to go about their business.

After everyone dispersed, Liu Wanqiu went straight back to her boudoir without saying a word.

The door was locked, and a confusing array was set up.

After completing these preparations, Liu Wanqiu nodded in satisfaction, and then a look of anticipation appeared on her face.

"I wonder what Qingwei said the essence of spiritual energy is."

Liu Wanqiu no longer delayed, with the thunder seal in her left hand and the sword incantation in her right, she took a breath of Eastern Qi and chanted:

"Heaven is spirit, earth is spirit, water is spirit, fire is spirit, I respectfully invite the Mind Ape Divine General to rush to the altar, urgently as the Heart Master's decree, command!"

As Liu Wanqiu cast the spell, the surrounding void rippled faintly.

Immediately afterward, a black ape divine general with black hair all over his body and wearing armor appeared in front of Liu Wanqiu.

However, what was different from usual was that this time, the Mind Ape Divine General did not come empty-handed.

In the palm of the divine general, clusters of spiritual light were dazzling and misty, giving people a sense of etherealness and incomparably solidity.

"This is . . ."

Upon seeing the object in the palm of the Mind Ape Divine General, Liu Wanqiu was surprised and doubtful.

"Essence of spiritual energy, hmm, this essence of spiritual energy seems to be a little different . . ."

In fact, "essence of spiritual energy" is not a rare thing in the world of immortal cultivation.

"Essence of spiritual energy" is born in the bodies of extraterrestrial demons.

Because it contains demonic thoughts, immortal cultivators cannot collect and refine it into cultivation resources, making it very useless.

Under normal circumstances, the essence of spiritual energy is basically useless.

After the demon dies, the essence of spiritual energy will soon dissipate, making it difficult to preserve.

Only the "magic crystals" in the hands of the demon generals are somewhat useful and are widely used to drive mechanical puppets and formations.

However, the several clusters of "essence of spiritual energy" in the hands of the Mind Ape Divine General are different.

They are crystal clear, pure and flawless, without a trace of evil demonic energy.

When people who cultivate Taoism collect and refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, cook it and refine it in their bodies, after a major and minor cycle, the essence of spiritual energy that is born is probably only this much . . .

"It is actually pure essence of spiritual energy.

Where did Qingwei get this thing from?"

Liu Wanqiu couldn't help but recall the scene from that year.

One day, Qingwei suddenly asked them what the blood crystals on the demon generals were and whether they were useful.

Could it be that Qingwei has mastered the method of refining "essence of spiritual energy" and "magic crystals"?

Liu Wanqiu's heart trembled, and the shock in her heart was indescribable.

Changle Prefecture, inside a magnificent manor.

In a secluded room in a side courtyard, Yu Chanzi was sitting cross-legged in meditation, and his face was also full of shock.

Today, he suddenly received the "Heart Master's Order," and he was a little excited.

The mysterious Heart Master suddenly levied spells and divine powers for searching for people and objects.

Combining this with what happened today, it is not difficult to guess that the Heart Master is also interested in the "Dragon Lord's Dan Book."

He was happy to see this happen.

It would be best if he had the opportunity to meet the Heart Master.

So, he conveniently offered a technique.

Originally, he didn't expect any reward and just treated it as filial piety to the Heart Master.

However . . .

Yu Chanzi lowered his head, looked at the cluster of brilliant spiritual light in his hand, and took a deep breath:

"The Heart Master is indeed a cultivator with great divine powers!"

The author is not in a stock market crash and collapse, nor is he making a fortune, but his health is not good, and he is currently recovering.