klisemfg Chapter 54 1st Voice Fellow Daoist
Chapter 54 1st Voice Fellow Daoist
"According to the timeline, Mr. Zhu should have already completed the procedures."
Outside Ning'an City, in a low-key carriage, Li Guan, dressed in fine clothes, spoke. He looked at the low city walls of Ning'an City, and a look of fervor and anticipation appeared in his eyes!
No one expected that Li Guan, who was holding a Dharma transmission conference during the day, would already be outside Ning'an City.
Several experts personally guarded him, and another elder from the Taiyi Sect replaced Zuo Tianlong. This was an old woman with white hair holding a wooden cane. Her face was gloomy. She said, "Who is this Zhu? Why does Your Highness trust him so much?"
"Mr. Zhu is also a descendant of the immortals and has a good understanding of the affairs of the immortals. Moreover, he is extremely proficient in medicine. The Nine Medicines Breaking Yuan Powder... was refined by him."
Li Guan did not hide anything.
"Skilled in medicine, surnamed Zhu...The Zhu family of alchemists in the immortal realm?!"
A glint of light flashed in the old woman's eyes, and she nodded, saying, "He's quite a character."
"Lin Ruobing possesses the Taiyin Body. Although you have obtained the Xuan Yin Bone Jade, obtaining her would be a further step forward, and the True Dragon Cultivation would be just around the corner..."
Li Guandao said, "Tonight, I will have her..."
He couldn't hold back any longer. Just thinking about how beautiful and charming Lin Ruobing looked after taking the drug made him feel hot all over!
In particular, Lin Ruobing looks exactly like her older sister, Lin Ruoxue…
He wasn't only thinking about Lin Ruobing, but also about Lin Ruoxue. However, he dared not reveal even the slightest hint of disrespect towards that Grandmaster...
She took it out on her sister!
"Walk."
He spoke, and the carriage headed towards Ning'an City.
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The Prince of Annam's Palace.
In the study, looking at Mr. Zhu opposite him, Li Lan did not change his expression. He said calmly, "Brother Zhu, why dress up like this for the banquet? Come naturally. Are you afraid you won't get a drink of celebratory wine?"
Mr. Zhu smiled and said, "Those who come here are not well-intentioned; those who are well-intentioned do not come. If I were to act openly and honestly, how could I possibly poison all the experts in this mansion?"
"Brother Zhu is a true villain, utterly without hypocrisy or pretense."
Li Lan smiled slightly and said, "It seems that the experts from Jinyang Palace are already outside the mansion? But I don't understand why it would be of no benefit to Li Guan to strike now."
If Li Guan were to kill Li Yue now, it would firstly instill fear in Emperor Xianxian, since Li Yue was ultimately a pawn used by Emperor Xianxian to restrain Li Guan, and the only one at that. Secondly, it would cause an uproar throughout the land, which would be detrimental to his accumulation of fortune and cultivation of the True Dragon Technique.
On the contrary, even if Li Yue were alive, it would be difficult for him to influence Li Guan's affairs in the eyes of the world, so why bother?
"It's not for the King of Annam, but for the Queen,"
Mr. Zhu did not hide anything and said, "The Queen of Annam is a celestial being from the Zixia Academy. In addition, she is also a rare Taiyin Body. Merging with this woman is crucial to the True Dragon Technique."
Do you know why the True Dragon Technique requires extremely yin substances?
Li Lan said, "Is it because the True Dragon Technique is so fierce and domineering that it needs to be tempered by extremely yin substances?"
Mr. Zhu said, "That's only one aspect. More importantly, the True Dragon Technique is a supreme method of immortality, but without the harmony of Yin and Yang, it can only be displayed at the level of mortal martial arts. To return to the orthodox path of immortal arts, Yin and Yang must be in harmony!"
Upon hearing this, Li Lan was slightly surprised. There was actually such a saying?
Even he didn't know.
For a moment, a few inexplicable thoughts flashed through his mind...
"Therefore, the Queen... can only belong to Prince Li Guan."
Mr. Zhu smiled slightly and said, "Brother Li, do you know why I'm telling you so much?"
Li Lan said, "Because in your eyes, I am already a dead man?"
"No,"
Mr. Zhu shook his head: "I respect you."
He said with emotion, "In this world, the emperor in the imperial court is a celestial being who leads beasts to devour people. In the martial arts world, there are martial artists but no chivalrous heroes. The benevolent are nowhere to be found. But you, Brother Li Lan, possess unparalleled talent and a heart to save the common people... Brother Li, in this world, you are the only saint!"
Li Lan shook his head: "Brother Zhu, you flatter me. May I ask what business you require of me?"
Mr. Zhu asked, "Do you know my background?"
"Appreciate further details."
"My name is Zhu Xianchou. My ancestors were the Zhu family of alchemists in the immortal realm. The Zhu family of alchemists was a major force in the immortal realm."
Mr. Zhu slowly began to speak: "Years ago, my ancestor was ordered to go to the Abyss Realm to quell the rebellion, but when he returned, he was obstructed by villains in the clan. Not only that, but in order to cripple my ancestor, the people in the clan even poisoned him with a Gu poison!"
"My ancestor searched through countless mountains and plains in the Abyss Realm and finally found an ancient immortal corpse. He used the corpse to refine medicine and thus survived. However, the poison was passed down from generation to generation, causing my Zhu clan to suffer indelible pain."
"Originally, we could barely suppress the poison with our ancestral medicine-making skills, but when I was ten years old, the imperial court levied exorbitant taxes and confiscated a piece of medicinal herb field that belonged to my family. All the medicinal herbs were taken away by corrupt officials, and my parents and sister died from the poison as a result!"
At this point, veins bulged on his face, and his eyes were filled with hatred. He seemed to recall that night from his childhood when his parents and sister died one after another, and the hungry and exhausted child buried his family while holding back tears...
From that day on, he changed his name.
His name is Zhu Xianchou.
He wants to become an immortal, and he also wants revenge!
Upon hearing this, Li Lan understood immediately. No wonder Zhu Xianchou's methods of poisoning and refining medicine were so astonishing and impossible to guard against. It turned out that they were inherited from the Immortal Realm!
Having suffered from the Gu poison generation after generation, and with all his relatives dying due to the tyranny of the imperial court, it's no wonder that Zhu Xianchou's desire for revenge is so intense!
Li Lan sighed softly: "A speck of dust falling from the palace becomes a mountain when it lands on an ordinary person's head."
Zhu Xianchou said, "Therefore, I respect Brother Li. In the court and among the common people, I have only been defeated by you. I was originally unconvinced, but tonight, seeing your new policies and the poor and weak people at the banquet... I am finally convinced."
"So I want to ask you to become an immortal with me!"
His gaze was intense: "If you help me take revenge, I will give you everything you want. Even if you are unable to cultivate the path of immortality, with me here, I can use the art of alchemy to help you embark on the path of immortality. This is not difficult!"
Invite Li Lan to become an immortal together.
Upon hearing this, Li Lan felt a slight mix of emotions.
He knew, of course, that it was already a rare privilege for Zhu Xianchou to tell him these things. He wasn't doing it to take advantage of Li Lan, nor did he need a cultivation failure like Li Lan.
But he still came, to extend an invitation, in an attitude of equality.
Just as he said, Li Lan felt his...respect.
"Though the world is vast, there is only one who can be my fellow Daoist and fight alongside me on the path to immortality: Brother Li!"
He was extremely sincere!
Upon hearing this, Li Lan smiled slightly and said, "Brother Zhu treats me with sincerity, and I am deeply grateful for your kindness."
"I, Li, have accepted the agreement to the Immortal Path. If I have the opportunity to enter the Immortal Realm in the future, I will certainly lend Brother Zhu a hand."
“I will not stop you from seeking revenge against Emperor Xianxian.”
"However, Li Yue has become my disciple, and Lin Ruobing has shown me favor, so I will not allow them to be humiliated."
Li Lan's attitude was firm.
Zhu Xianchou shook his head and said, "Brother Li, you have a kind heart, but you should know that those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. Although Li Guan is of low character, he is ultimately the only one who can open the path to immortality!"
"I cannot compromise on this matter."
"Therefore, today, I have no choice but to take Brother Li away from this place of trouble—"
After saying that, he stood up and forcefully took action to take Li Lan away!
Because he knew what Li Guan would do to Li Lan once he arrived at the Prince of Annan's residence... He dared not imagine.
Having already accepted Li Lan as a person in his heart, he was unwilling to see Li Lan suffer humiliation at the hands of Li Guan, and even less willing to let Li Lan make a pointless sacrifice.
However, before he could exert any force when his hand landed on Li Lan's shoulder, Li Lan suddenly turned and pressed down horizontally, releasing a burst of energy. Zhu Xianchou's breath caught in his throat, and he was forced back a step by Li Lan. His face turned pale, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. He was already suffering from internal injuries, and his eyes were filled with horror.
"You actually possess such martial arts skills, and you are not affected by my Nine Medicines Breaking Yuan Powder?"
He suddenly remembered something and blurted out:
"I know now. The one on Seeking the Dao Mountain wasn't Lin Ruoxue, it was Lin Ruobing! You helped her detoxify, and you helped her defeat Zuo Tianlong!"
Upon realizing this, he was filled with admiration and said, "Everyone says you're a martial arts failure, but little do they know... you've been hiding your abilities so well!"
At this moment, his heart was truly in turmoil, with great ups and downs, and a strange sense of sorrow!
"I, Zhu, have no eyes to recognize a hero... Haha, with such martial arts talent, you would definitely shine brightly on the path of immortality. And I am here wagging my tongue like a clown. How laughable, how laughable!"
"I, Zhu Xianchou, admit defeat, I've made a wrong move!"
At this moment, he was truly ashen-faced, but his face was filled with regret. He couldn't help but say, "It's a pity that my blood feud is hard to avenge—Brother Li, I have a request, what do you say?"
Li Lan said, "Please speak."
"When Emperor Xianxian dies someday, may my ashes be scattered on his imperial tomb? I, Zhu, have never eaten his flesh alive, but I shall devour his soul in death!"
Zhu Xianchou's eyes burned with intense hatred!
Li Lan sighed softly, hesitated for a moment, and slowly said, "I won't kill you."
"Brother Zhu, I am honored to have you address me as a fellow Daoist. I would also like to invite you to do something for me."
Zhu Xianchou looked surprised and asked, "...What is it?"
"Slay the dragons of heaven, annihilate the immortals of heaven, uphold justice for the world, and bring peace to the people of the world!"
Li Lan spoke slowly, word by word: "So that all living beings under heaven may no longer suffer from the torment of immortals, the exploitation of monarchs, or the oppression of the wealthy!"
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