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

Outside the Demon Suppression Division's outer courtyard.

The two Yin God experts from the Wooden Puppet Sect, who were spreading the demonic plague, died at Qiu Zhen's hands.

The next day, as expected, there was no incident of an entire village of people being infected with evil demonic energy.

Qiu Zhen finally began exorcising the martial masters of the Demon Suppression Division, and the "dabbling" him finally returned to his main profession.

"Sir, you've worked hard these past few days."

Wu Chuanfeng ordered tea to be served and came to the consultation room, warmly urging him to stay:

"Rest at the Demon Suppression Division for a while; I'll have the kitchen prepare a feast."

"No, thank you for Commandant Wu's hospitality; I'm going to the An Residence today."

Wu Chuanfeng understood, realizing that Qiu Zhen should report his encounter with the Yin God experts to Apothecary An last night.

Immediately, Wu Chuanfeng didn't try to persuade him to stay and quickly ordered someone to bring Qiu Zhen a horse.

"Giddy up!"

Dust billowed.

Qiu Zhen spurred his horse away from the Demon Suppression Division.

As soon as he left the gates of the Demon Suppression Division, the slight smile on his calm face quickly faded, and he frowned slightly.

He didn't mention a word about the Wooden Puppet Sect spreading the demonic plague and stirring up trouble.

Bringing up this matter would make it difficult for him to clear himself.

He occasionally did good deeds, but the prerequisite was to avoid causing trouble and not putting himself in danger because of it.

In fact, his own situation was somewhat precarious; like a clay Bodhisattva crossing a river, he could barely save himself.

"As expected of the Demon Suppression Division, such a great sense of oppression."

Qiu Zhen muttered to himself.

Rumors circulated that the Demon Suppression Division was powerful and oppressive, causing fear in everyone from noble families to commoners.

Previously, when he went to the Demon Suppression Division to exorcise evil, everyone was polite to him, and he didn't feel any oppression.

However, today he personally experienced it.

"I'm afraid I've already entered the Demon Suppression Division's sights..."

Qiu Zhen couldn't help but sigh.

Originally, having a Xiantian demon general, Bai Shu, to protect him was already eye-catching enough to prove that he possessed a "great destiny."

Therefore, he usually didn't reveal "Little Jujube."

After all, Bai Shu had been with him since he was a Houtian little demon, and everyone saw it.

Bai Shu possessed the bloodline of a Xiantian-level demon beast, the [Wind Thunder Spirit Fox], and his breakthrough and advancement were logical; others were only envious and jealous of his good fortune.

"Little Jujube" was a Xiantian demon general from the start, which was too conspicuous.

However, contrary to his wishes, the battle with the Wooden Puppet Sect's Yin God experts outside Qiu Family Village this time was too great, alarming the Demon Suppression Division.

Initially, he intended to lie and claim that he only encountered one Yin God expert, but when Wei Tan deliberately asked about several people, he had a whim and changed his story, telling the truth and saying that there were two Yin God experts.

The temporary change of topic was prompted by his intuition.

He didn't know the specific reason, but he had confidence in his intuition.

After awakening the "Nascent Soul," this kind of intuition was either nonexistent or extremely critical and fatal.

If there was a whim, it was best to listen to the voice of the heart.

Of course, the problem also arose.

In order to prove that he could defeat two Wooden Puppet Sect's Yin God experts, the extremely well-hidden "Little Jujube" had to be placed in the foreground and presented to Wei Tan.

Subduing a Houtian little demon and subduing a Xiantian demon general were two different things.

Even if he didn't reveal any flaws, he was probably officially entering the Demon Suppression Division's sights.

"I wonder if the banner of a destiny genius can cover it up..."

Qiu Zhen couldn't help but feel a hidden worry in his heart.

While pondering, Qiu Zhen spurred his horse straight to the An Residence to visit Apothecary An.

In the study of the An Residence's side courtyard, sandalwood incense curled upwards.

"A Wooden Puppet Sect cultivator caused you trouble last night?"

An Jishi was somewhat surprised when he heard Qiu Zhen mention this:

"They discovered a celestial trace and obtained an astonishing celestial opportunity, so they're too busy to even run around for that; how could they cause you trouble? Even if you didn't kill the injured Yin God expert, even if someone from the Wooden Puppet Sect really died at your hands, they wouldn't cause you trouble for the time being."

An Jishi's tone was extremely firm.

Anyone with a bit of sense would know the priorities; there was no reason for the Wooden Puppet Sect to be at odds with Qiu Zhen.

"It must be a coincidence."

Qiu Zhen explained:

"Recently, in the Qingmu region, small demonic plagues have inexplicably occurred every night for several days. Yesterday, I encountered a Wooden Puppet Sect expert, and today there was no small demonic plague."

"So that's how it is. Since it's a coincidence, then you don't need to worry too much."

An Jishi pondered for a moment, vaguely guessing something, but he didn't mention it and asked:

"Did the Demon Suppression Division interrogate you just now?"

"That's right."

Qiu Zhen pondered for a moment and said:

"Sir, two Yin God cultivators from the Wooden Puppet Sect took action. When the Demon Suppression Division questioned me, I had a whim, told the truth, and finally revealed the matter of Little Jujube."

A few days ago, Qiu Zhen sent An Jishi spirit dates.

As soon as he said they were grown at home, An Jishi knew that Qiu Zhen had another demon general-level monster under his command.

At that time, An Jishi also told him to keep a low profile and not reveal Little Jujube.

"Then you may encounter some trouble."

An Jishi chuckled and explained:

"The Demon Suppression Division has a [Roster of Extraordinary Talents]. As long as someone is exceptionally talented, they will be watched. Back then, I was also suspected by the Demon Suppression Division, which was extremely annoying."

"You seem to possess a great destiny, which means you may or may not be added to the roster, depending on how busy the local Demon Suppression Division is. Right now, you're a Houtian martial master with two great Xiantian demon generals under your command, so you're bound to be added to the roster and be investigated and monitored by the Demon Suppression Division."

"A few days ago, I told you not to reveal the existence of the Wood Spirit Demon General, and the reason was this."

"This..."

Qiu Zhen originally had this concern, and when he heard Apothecary An's affirmative answer, his heart couldn't help but sink.

Trouble.

He had many secrets, and being targeted by the Demon Suppression Division would make his future cultivation somewhat inconvenient.

Of course, in addition to being surprised, he was also somewhat fortunate.

According to Apothecary An's explanation, he had now entered the Demon Suppression Division's sights, and the secret of the Blessed Land would probably not be kept for long.

Fortunately, a year ago, he had dealt with everything related to cultivation in the Qiu Zhen Mountain Valley.

He also dealt with the corpses and treasures of the Wooden Puppet Sect cultivators last night, leaving no hidden dangers.

"Haha, you don't need to worry too much."

An Jishi knew that Qiu Zhen had many secrets and didn't like outsiders peeking, so he wasn't surprised by Qiu Zhen's solemn expression and comforted him with a smile:

"Everyone has secrets. As long as you don't cultivate immortality and seek the Dao, you don't need to worry about other secrets. With me here, no one dares to mess around. If the Demon Suppression Division dares to take the opportunity to extort you or covet your opportunities, I'll help you barge into their door."

Speaking of this, An Jishi, with a calm expression, added:

"Even if it's the Chang Le Prefecture's Demon Suppression Commander, the young man from the Wei family in the capital, if he dares to mess around, I'll break both his legs and send him back to the capital!"

His tone was calm, but the domineering and confidence in his words were clearly revealed.

Grandmaster demeanor!

"Thank you, sir."

Qiu Zhen shuddered and immediately understood why Apothecary An was respected as "Little Grandmaster" by the outside world.

Overbearing!

Qiu Zhen was very grateful and touched to see Apothecary An protecting him.

Only...

The problem was that he really was cultivating immortality and seeking the Dao.

If the Demon Suppression Division really found evidence and found out that he was a Daoist cultivator, Apothecary An wouldn't be able to protect him at that time.

However, Qiu Zhen didn't panic. After pondering for a moment, he asked:

"Sir, how did you get rid of the Demon Suppression Division's investigation back then?"

"It's very simple: break through to Xiantian and become a Xiantian martial master."

An Jishi smiled:

"Cultivating immortality cultivates the pure Qi of heaven and earth, while the martial Dao now cultivates turbid Qi. The two are mutually exclusive. Once you become a Xiantian martial master, it's impossible to cultivate immortality. The Demon Suppression Division has no reason to suspect you. If they still pester you, then the Demon Suppression Division is overstepping its boundaries and losing its sense of proportion."

This...

Qiu Zhen felt helpless in his heart.

Speaking of which, it all came back to breaking through to become a "fake Xiantian martial master".

"Little Zhen, you've refined the Saber Intent of the True Yang Saber Technique, so breaking through to become a Xiantian martial master isn't too difficult."

Apothecary An became interested at this moment and said excitedly:

"In the days ahead, you should follow me and practice martial arts diligently, break through to become a Xiantian martial master as soon as possible, and then the trouble will naturally disappear."

"Thank you, sir."

Qiu Zhen nodded slightly. He had no intention of breaking through to become a Xiantian martial master, but he was interested in seeking advice from Apothecary An.

"Sir, I don't know what the difference is between pure and turbid Qi, and how to..."

"Well asked!"

For a time, the two began to converse and discuss the Dao in the study.

In the evening, the sun set.

After Qiu Zhen had dinner at the An Residence, he returned to Qiu Family Village as usual.

Once back at "Qiu Zhen Mountain Valley," Qiu Zhen used his divine sense to survey the area, monitoring whether anyone had secretly sneaked into this place during the day.

After searching, he found nothing unusual.

"It seems that the Demon Suppression Division hasn't taken action to investigate yet."

Qiu Zhen muttered to himself.

However, he didn't feel much joy in his heart.

"Qiu Zhen Mountain Valley" is in the wilderness and doesn't easily attract attention, but as he settles outside the mountain valley, if the Demon Suppression Division secretly investigates while he's away from Qiu Family Village during the day, this Blessed Land will probably be exposed soon.

Being in different positions changes the way you look at things.

In the past, Qiu Zhen's strength was low, and he was afraid that others would know about the "Blessed Land" because he couldn't protect it.

But now, as his strength increased, his vision, knowledge, and connections have undergone qualitative changes, and this aspect of worry and pressure has disappeared invisibly.

Currently, the biggest problem is still his identity as a "cultivator of immortality."

"Breaking through to become a Xiantian martial master can solve the problem..."

Qiu Zhen couldn't help but shake his head.

In the end, things ultimately returned to "disguising as a Xiantian martial master."

"Today, sir explained the pure and turbid Qi of heaven and earth, which was eye-opening, but it's still not enough..."

Qiu Zhen shook his head.

Whether it was the "Summoning and Combining Generals Method" that Fairy Yun Rou taught him or the "Theory of Pure and Turbid Qi" that Apothecary An elaborated on, they both inspired him greatly, and he felt that he had vaguely found the direction.

However, although he vaguely had some clues and occasional flashes of inspiration, he didn't know how to start under the myriad of clues.

Wanting to deduce and create a method to disguise as a Xiantian martial master from scratch was not a simple matter.

"Forget it, I'll verify them one by one, no matter how difficult it is."

Qiu Zhen shook his head and didn't think too much.

He had high comprehension and awakened his Nascent Soul, so his deduction ability was comparable to that of a grandmaster.

Immediately, Qiu Zhen didn't think too much and immersed his mind in the spirit fetus, intending to use the power of the Nascent Soul Dharma Body to help him deduce the method.

Just as Qiu Zhen's mind sank into the spirit platform, he was slightly surprised.

For no other reason than that the Nascent Soul Dharma Body had undergone some changes at some point, and the treasure pearl in its hand automatically emitted a faint spiritual light.

"This is..."

Qiu Zhen was slightly stunned and quickly guessed what it was, revealing a look of joy:

"My Xiantian Natal Spiritual Treasure is about to be formally conceived and born..."