Martial Arts: I Have a Wilderness World

Chapter 627: Chapter 322: Immortal Sect Steward (Part 2)

"Yes." The young man immediately cupped his hands and retreated. Though he had many questions, he dared not say more. He knew his master had his own plans, and all he had to do was obey.

Lin Changfeng sat down, his expression perfectly composed, as if everything was under his control. He had, of course, known the moment his visitor arrived.

Since his guest showed no intention of attacking, he had decided to wait until the Elixir was finished before making his move.

"I never thought that after a dozen years, you’d actually become an Alchemy Master. Your Talent is truly a rare sight. Did you succeed?"

The old man asked with a chuckle, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

The Spirit Revival Pill was a special Elixir among Tier Four. Very few could successfully refine it; basically, only an Immortal Sect had the capability. Its sole purpose was to repair the Dantian and help its user quickly begin Qi Cultivation.

"That’s right." Lin Changfeng gave a slight nod, his tone impassive. He had no intention of discussing the Spirit Revival Pill further and instead countered, "Zhang Ye, can’t you just look the other way and let this slide?"

The old man slowly shook his head. "I’m familiar with your skills. Even though you’re only at the Foundation Establishment Realm, the only ones who could capture you would be a Nascent Soul Great Power or a Golden Core Cultivator who’s made thorough preparations and possesses a restrictive Magical Treasure. All I’m capable of is Tracking."

Lin Changfeng felt no pride at these words. He narrowed his eyes and pressed, "So you’re not here to capture me?"

Zhang Ye shook his head. "I want to invite you to join the Sect’s branch office. As for your past... so what if I know about it? The Carefree Immortal Sect is under no obligation to avenge anyone."

"And if I refuse?" Lin Changfeng asked playfully, though a hint of guardedness lingered in his eyes. "Does that mean I can’t stay in the County Town any longer?"

In his mind, he had always been regarded as one of the Evil and Demon Cultivators, and he was wanted by the Shadow Alliance. He truly couldn’t understand why such a grand Immortal Sect would take an interest in him. He secretly mulled over Zhang Ye’s real objective.

Zhang Ye spoke slowly, "Then leave the Spirit Revival Pill, and I’ll let you leave town. After all, I need something to report to my superiors. Oh, and one more thing. While it’s true I can’t catch you, I had the County Town’s containment Grand Array activated about an incense stick ago. Currently, the only people who can get in or out of Zi’an County are ordinary folk and Martial Artists who have no Spiritual Power."

At these words, Lin Changfeng’s expression instantly darkened.

He knew he was in a tight spot. He had poured his blood, sweat, and tears into successfully refining the Spirit Revival Pill. For the sake of his grandson’s future, he could never just hand it over. Yet, the situation was now dire, and he had to come up with a plan—fast.

The next moment, a person in the South District came to mind, and a smile crept onto his lips. "The Spirit Revival Pill is priceless. You dream big. Let’s just see if your Grand Array is enough to keep me here!"

The moment he finished speaking, Lin Changfeng’s body dissolved into a black mist and poured into the room across from them. The mist darted about like a phantom, enveloping his grandson and vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Ye made no move to give chase. He was deeply familiar with the prowess of the Shadow Alliance’s ultimate Cultivation Technique, the Shadow Evil. Once its Black Death invaded a person’s body, anyone with a Cultivation lower than Lin Changfeng’s would have their vital energy and Spiritual Qi instantly suppressed and sealed. Moreover, the user could come and go like smoke, their aura completely hidden, making them impossible to lock onto with Divine Sense.

It was precisely these strange and esoteric techniques that had allowed Lin Changfeng to assassinate a Golden Core Cultivator while still in the Foundation Establishment Stage, cementing his position as one of the Shadow Alliance’s top assassins.

And though he couldn’t lock onto the Black Death with his Divine Sense, he could still Track its presence.

Under the cover of the black mist, Lin Changfeng carried his grandson and sped toward the South District. He had only one thought: get to the Cheng Mansion and use its Teleportation Array to escape Zi’an County.

「Finally, they arrived at the Cheng Mansion.」

Without a moment’s hesitation, Lin Changfeng bypassed the protective Array and slipped into the mansion. He swiftly knocked out two strangers he found in a pair of rooms and, moving with practiced ease, located the secret underground chamber with the Teleportation Array.

Of course, this wasn’t his first visit.

However, upon entering the secret chamber, he was surprised to find a second Array. But there was no Startup Token for either of them.

His brow furrowed. Cheng Zongyang wasn’t home, which threw a wrench in his plans.

Lin Changfeng decided to lay low in the Cheng Mansion and wait for Cheng Zongyang’s return.

He found a room in the Cheng Mansion and set up a simple Defensive Array to ensure his grandson’s safety.

He had no idea when Cheng Zongyang would return, so all he could do for now was wait. As for the Spirit Revival Pill, his grandson needed a safe and stable environment to consume it, and this was clearly not that place.

His Divine Sense scanned the entire Cheng Mansion, taking everything in at a glance. In a flash, he appeared in a wooden pavilion and took a seat.

This was his third time here.

Though he had lived in seclusion for fifteen years, he had only arrived in Zi’an County five years ago.

Five years ago, members of the Shadow Alliance tracked him down. In the ensuing battle, his apprentice, who had just reached the Qi Cultivation First Level, was targeted, and his Dantian was shattered. Afterward, Lin Changfeng brought the boy to Zi’an County to live in hiding, claiming he was his grandson.

He later found out that a Spirit Revival Pill could repair the damage, so he had been keeping a close watch for a Foundation Establishment Pill ever since.

But in those five years, not a single Foundation Establishment Pill had surfaced in Zi’an County.

Then, six months ago, he discovered that Cheng Zongyang and Zhao Yonglong had made a move involving a Foundation Establishment Pill. He didn’t act on it immediately, fearing it was a trap set by the Shadow Alliance, and instead chose to investigate them in secret.

He later snuck into the Cheng Mansion, where he discovered the Teleportation Array. However, there was no Startup Token, and since he had no need for it at the time, he didn’t give it much thought.