Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

After taking the three Flame Beast corpses, Zhang Yuanjing summoned his flying sword and quickly fled.

He made a large detour to the west, changing direction several times using earth遁 techniques. In the end, he traveled an extra thirty thousand miles before returning to Zhangjiawan.

He had been gone for more than half a month, and Zhang Xuan was already as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. However, she maintained a calm demeanor in front of others, telling her younger brothers Zhang Cheng, Zhang Wei, and Zhang Jun that the Immortal Master had gone out on business and would return soon.

However, due to the last time Zhang Yuanjing fought Ling Jianzi and was at a disadvantage, it left a deep impression on the Zhang family. A rumor gradually spread in the village—the Zhang Immortal Master, on whom the Zhang family relied, admitted that he was no match for Ling Jianzi and had secretly left.

Zhang Xuan had no good solution for this, but relied on the authority she had gained over the past few months in leading the family. She tightly grasped the hundred-plus members of the fishing team, promising to provide a large supply of Flame Qi Paste, uniting them around her and suppressing those discordant voices. However, her foundation was still shallow. Ten or fifteen days would be fine, but if the time were longer, she feared she would not be able to suppress it.

Upon returning to his cave, Zhang Yuanjing immediately sent a voice transmission to Zhang Xuan, asking her to come see him.

Zhang Xuan hurried over. After exchanging greetings, she reported the recent unrest in the village.

Zhang Yuanjing pondered for a moment, a flash of killing intent in his eyes. Then, he chuckled and said, "This matter is easy to handle. I obtained three Flame Beast corpses. These things are quite large and look quite impressive. You should find a dozen strong men in the village and use large carts to drag these three corpses around the village, spreading the word."

"After the Flame Qi Paste is made, choose a day to gather the villagers and have people try the wine, taking the opportunity to recruit people into the fishing team! During this time, I will stay in the cave, but I will not show myself. You and Zhang Jun and Zhang Yu should not come over either. Every night, I will go to your old house to transmit the Law and open the meridians for the two of them. When the gathering takes place, if anyone causes trouble, I will naturally support you!"

Zhang Xuan was both happy and moved. After thanking Zhang Yuanjing, she immediately called Zhang Cheng and asked him to find twenty-odd strong young men from the fishing team who were close to her siblings. They pieced together several large carts used by farmers to transport goods, loaded the three Flame Beasts onto them, and then paraded them around the village in a grand manner before returning to the Zhang family's old house.

The three terrifying demon beast corpses immediately sparked discussion among the villagers. Many people secretly inquired about news from the Zhang family members in the fishing team. Having received instructions from Zhang Xuan, these people were, of course, very "frank" in revealing the secrets of the Flame Beasts, Flame Qi Paste, and increasing cultivation.

Three months later, the first batch of Flame Qi Paste was prepared. Zhang Xuan had the family accountant write several announcements and post them in several key locations in the village, announcing that a wine tasting大会 would be held in front of the Zhang family's old house three days later, inviting the family's martial arts experts to participate and share the immortal wine that could greatly increase their cultivation.

The news of the Flame Qi Paste had been spreading in the village for a long time, arousing the curiosity of many villagers. Therefore, three days later, the elders of various branches of the Zhang family and martial arts experts with considerable prestige all came to the wine tasting大会.

Some of these people were Zhang Xuan's elders, some were her brothers and nephews. Most of them had ventured out and had good experience and martial arts skills.

Although Zhang Xuan relied on Zhang Yuanjing's deterrence to once again take charge of the family, these strong young men did not fully respect her in their hearts.

Outside the Zhang family's old house, a long table was set up, with more than twenty white porcelain bottles on it. A fragrant aroma wafted from them, attracting many wine lovers who constantly twitched their noses, their faces showing intoxication.

Around the long table were more than thirty strong and vigorous men. They were the best in the fishing team and were invited by the Zhang siblings to be guards.

Zhang Xuan stood at the forefront, facing the family members. After all, she was young and her martial arts were not top-notch. Seeing these elders and many strong men in front of her, she felt somewhat lacking in confidence. However, as soon as she thought that the "Immortal Master" was watching over her from a few miles away, she felt relieved and a sense of heroism arose.

Around巳时, Zhang Xuan saw that almost everyone had arrived, so she made a simple opening speech and went straight to the point, saying, "With the help of the Immortal Master, I have asked the family pharmacist to refine a medicinal wine called 'Flame Qi Paste'. This wine can nourish vitality and replenish qi, and increase internal strength. If consumed for a long time, it can help us martial artists quickly increase our cultivation and break through to a higher realm. Any elder, brother, sibling, or nephew who is interested may come forward and taste it!"

As soon as she finished speaking, a square-faced middle-aged man in his fifties with strong vitality walked out and said with a sneer, "Zhang Xuan, you have offended the Tongyun Palace, putting the entire Zhang family in danger of extermination, but you want to use these small favors to buy everyone off. It's ridiculous! My request, Zhang Que, is very simple: persuade the Immortal Master behind you to leave, and we will have nothing to do with each other. We don't care about any Flame Qi Paste, we just want to live in peace!"

As soon as he said this, several people spoke out in support, and some older and more prudent people nodded in agreement.

Zhang Cheng, who was standing beside Zhang Xuan, was the most impatient. He immediately jumped out and shouted, "Zhang Que, are you senile! Without the Immortal Master's support, would Zou Biao虢 let our Zhang family off! That is the real disaster of extermination!"

Zhang Que glared and scolded, "Zhang Cheng, what are you? How dare you call me by my name! You have no manners at all! How did Zhang Yi teach you!"

"Bah!" Zhang Cheng was furious when he insulted his deceased father. He took two steps forward and was about to punch him.

"Cheng弟! Don't be presumptuous!"

Zhang Xuan's face was pale, but her eyes were firm, and she had a kind of majesty. She stopped Zhang Cheng, and then looked at Zhang Que, and said solemnly, "The Immortal Master needs more manpower to fish for him in the river. If Uncle Thirty-seven is willing to join, he will naturally have a share of the Flame Qi Paste, and there will be other benefits, guaranteeing that you can enter the ranks of first-class Jianghu masters before the age of sixty. If you are unwilling, you can leave on your own, don't hinder me from recruiting manpower for the Immortal Master!"

"Hmph, are you using the Immortal Master's name to scare me? It's still debatable whether it's a real Immortal Master or not? Perhaps the people in the village are just being deceived by your tricks. Where do so many Immortal Masters come from!" Zhang Que smiled, his words full of sarcasm.

"Brother Thirty-seven, don't talk nonsense about this. The Immortal Master from the Tongyun Palace came that day and had a great battle in the sky with the Immortal Master behind Xuan'er. The two... the two were evenly matched!" The one who spoke was "Uncle You", he frowned and persuaded kindly.

"Hahaha, it's ridiculous! Brother You, you are old and dizzy, you must have seen it wrong. Maybe the person who claimed to be the Immortal Master of Tongyun Palace is also in the same group as the person behind Zhang Xuan. Isn't it just flying in the sky and wielding a flying sword? I heard that ordinary cultivators can also do these things! The elders of Tongyun Palace are immortals with great supernatural powers, eliminating demons and protecting all living beings, and their prestige shakes several countries, which is not comparable to ordinary cultivators."

Zhang Que said with a big smile, "If you don't believe me, I happen to know a Taoist priest who can also fly with a sword and release flying swords. I will invite him to show everyone, and also compare with the one behind Zhang Xuan! What do you say, Zhang Xuan!"

Zhang Xuan couldn't help but "hmph" and her face flushed with anger. This person came prepared and was probably bought by the Tongyun Palace to deal with his own family for outsiders. Such behavior is really shameful, hateful, and killable! She snorted lightly, "Compare if you want to. Bring the person you found!"

"I'm already here, no need to call!"

At this time, a white-haired old Taoist wearing a green Taoist robe and carrying a peach wood sword on his back walked out from behind Zhang Que. This person seemed to have been there all along, but no one had seen his figure.

The people around Zhang Que immediately exclaimed and stepped back a few steps, letting the old Taoist out.

The old Taoist appeared, reached out and patted the peach wood sword on his back, and the wooden sword flew up on its own, circling over everyone's heads, carrying a trace of cool breeze. Everyone in the field suddenly became nervous, staring at the sword with solemn expressions, but dared not make any movements, for fear of affecting the Qi and bringing disaster on themselves.

The old Taoist was very satisfied with everyone's reaction. He looked at Zhang Xuan coldly and said, "If your 'Immortal Master' is still there, please ask him to come out and compete with the old Taoist. If he is not here, then this sword will kill you before it can be sheathed!"

Hearing this, Zhang Cheng immediately waved his red-tasseled spear and stood in front of Zhang Xuan, shouting, "Where did this妖道 come from, boasting shamelessly! Take the move!"

"Cheng弟, stop!" Zhang Xuan was startled and quickly reached out to pull him back.

A grin appeared on the corner of the white-haired old Taoist's mouth. He made a magic trick with his hand and was about to point at the circling wooden sword.

At this moment, a white light flew from outside the sky, slashing straight at his neck. The hair all over his body stood on end, he opened his mouth wide, wanting to shout out, but the white light was extremely fast. The moment he opened his mouth, it cut off his head. Suddenly, blood splashed, white hair rolled, and the headless corpse fell to the ground with a bang.

"Ah!" Zhang Que cried out in fright and retreated again and again, but how could he escape the white light. The white light flashed across his neck, and a head rolled down. Zhang Que, who was still arrogant and complacent just now, died instantly.

Zhang Xuan released Zhang Cheng, who looked surprised, and bowed to the direction of Zhang Yuanjing's cave, and said loudly, "Thank you, Immortal Master, for punishing the traitor!"

At the same time, Zhang Yuanjing's voice sounded in her ears: "That white-haired old Taoist was probably sent by the Tongyun Palace, pay more attention in the future!"

When Zhang Xuan saluted from afar, all the Zhang family members showed awe. They bowed in unison. Several older generation figures who had echoed Zhang Que were trembling and almost couldn't stand and were about to kneel on the ground.

Zhang Xuan said calmly, "The Immortal Master has found out that this white-haired old Taoist is a spy sent by the Tongyun Palace, trying to confuse the public and sow discord. Zhang Que was bought by this person, degenerated, acted as a lackey, and framed his own people for outsiders. His death is not a pity! Since the Immortal Master has taken action, this matter will be dropped. Now, the wine tasting大会 will continue. Anyone who feels that his martial arts are good and is willing to serve the Immortal Master can come forward and taste the wine!"