Starting Cultivation During a Trip-Chapter 291 - 166: The Secret Within the Imprisoned Immortal Temple! Qi Delong and Qi Dongqiang (2)
"Brother Dao, that commotion just now was..." Wei Qingsong hesitated to speak, the mere fluctuation of the Fire Technique was enough to sweep away his entire group, without any suspense.
"Encountered a master from the Wuwei Sect, we exchanged a few moves."
Zhang Fan spoke with a solemn voice, unwilling to disclose too much, especially concerning the Imprisoned Immortal Temple and Jiang Lai.
"Exchanged a few moves!?" Wei Qingsong’s eyes twitched.
That commotion was merely called exchanging a few moves? To cause such a disturbance, it seems this high-ranking disciple with a hidden identity from the White Crane Temple encountered a master likely of considerable status within the Wuwei Sect.
Thinking of this, Wei Qingsong’s mind flooded with thoughts. He knew Zhang Fan was here for Hai Pig, just unsure whether the encountered master was indeed Hai Pig...
He wanted to ask but didn’t dare to inquire as Zhang Fan wasn’t explicit.
"Brother Dao, it’s a shame to have missed this battle..." Wei Qingsong observed Zhang Fan, hesitated a little, then said: "Do you know about Luo Baizhang’s Primordial Spirit...?"
"Silenced by the opponent." Zhang Fan said coolly, without any expression.
"Dead!?" Wei Qingsong’s face twitched slightly, looking at Zhang Fan’s expression, he guessed a bit.
"Serves him right, such a scoundrel colluding with the Wuwei Demons deserves death long ago."
Wei Qingsong declared righteously, watching Zhang Fan’s expression.
"Brother Dao, Luo Baizhang’s crimes are numerous, he died as deserved. I will report his misdeeds truthfully, our East Mountain Province bears the responsibility for lax regulation..."
Wei Qingsong paused slightly, continuing: "Brother Dao, if you have any other instructions or requests, feel free to mention them."
At this, Wei Qingsong grew tense; in his eyes, Zhang Fan carried the true teachings of the White Crane Temple, young yet cultivated to high levels, even if not the legendary Li Changgeng, he must be an important disciple of the White Crane Temple. A good relationship with him promises a boundless future.
What worries him, however, is if Zhang Fan has no requests, making him unable to leverage his capacities.
"Brother Wei, I do have something that requires your assistance."
At this moment, Zhang Fan spoke, Wei Qingsong’s eyes lit up.
"Don’t mention it as trouble; whatever you instruct, brother Dao, I would carry out even at great risk."
"I plan to stay in Luoxia Town for a few days to investigate the tracks of the Wuwei Demons. During this period, I hope Brother Wei can lead your people to guard outside Luoxia Town. If any cultivator tries to enter, try to hold them back..." Zhang Fan said solemnly.
"If you can’t hold them back, or discover traces of the Wuwei Demons, inform me immediately."
In eight days, the path to the Imprisoned Immortal Temple will appear. Who knows who will come during this time; it’s best to nip troubles in the bud. Zhang Fan must naturally squash any nuisances preemptively.
Wei Qingsong, being a high officer of the East Mountain Province Daoist Alliance, ought to have their own procedures and methods for screening cultivators.
"That’s simple..." Wei Qingsong heard this and patted his chest.
His group numbers twenty-six, all within the organization, but he can summon more manpower beyond it, adding up to seventy to eighty when needed.
By guarding the key paths leading to Luoxia Town, without identifying individuals one by one, using Primordial Spirit techniques and Talismans, they can screen the incoming cultivators.
"I have two friends who might assist you."
"These two?" Wei Qingsong looked at Liu Xingtui and Liu Xingyu nearby.
"No." Zhang Fan shook his head, pulled out his phone, and dialed a number.
A moment later, two figures appeared from the night, Shi Shougong and Su Shiyu, hidden in the shadows.
This time coming to the East Mountain Province, Zhang Fan brought the Liu Brothers and this pair of Demonic Ghosts—one in the open, one in hiding.
Shi Shougong and Su Shiyu, being demons, have more acute perception than ordinary Daoists, and having been trained at the Wuwei Sect by Si Snake Bai Yujing, they naturally have familiarity with the Wuwei Sect’s presence and techniques.
With their assistance, Wei Qingsong should better distinguish the Wuwei Demons.
"Wei Qingsong, an expert of the East Mountain Province Daoist Alliance," Zhang Fan introduced: "For the next few days, you will assist Brother Wei, he will explain the specifics."
"How should I address the two of you?" Wei Qingsong bowed slightly, able to sense the extraordinary aura of Shi Shougong and Su Shiyu.
Especially Shi Shougong, with a cold and arrogant demeanor, his aura was elusive and unpredictable.
"Shi Shougong!"
"Su Shiyu!"
The two exchanged a glance, introducing themselves, their expressions turned peculiar.
They are demons and originally from the Wuwei Sect, never would’ve dreamt of collaborating with the Daoist Alliance, let alone officially!
"Is this pardoning?" Su Shiyu wondered to himself.
"Don’t worry, brother Dao, I won’t neglect them."
Wei Qingsong was all smiles, glancing at Shi Shougong and Su Shiyu, his heart filled with joy.
It’s apparent that accompanying Zhang Fan means they’re White Crane Temple experts too. Walking together with him, sharing this camaraderie...
He feels like one foot is already inside the White Crane Temple.
Thinking of this, Wei Qingsong looked at Shi Shougong and Su Shiyu, as if viewing his own bright future, even considering befriending them.
"Pleasure working together." Wei Qingsong chuckled lightly.
"Follow me."
Zhang Fan signaled Shi Shougong and Su Shiyu aside, instructing them discreetly.
"Brother Fan, what is happening?" Su Shiyu couldn’t hold back and asked.
"Don’t worry about anything else, just watch closely. If you spot Wuwei Sect members, inform me immediately..."
"Besides, just follow along, avoid engaging or revealing your identity if possible."
If not for guarding against the Wuwei Sect, Zhang Fan wouldn’t have made the couple of demons show themselves, but as long as they don’t engage, it shouldn’t matter.
"Understood." Shi Shougong and Su Shiyu exchanged a glance, nodding.
"Let’s go."
"Thank you, Brother Wei." Zhang Fan said softly.
"No need to be polite. Brother Dao, you’re at the frontline of demon extermination, truly deserving of the title of righteousness."
Wei Qingsong sincerely praised, his expression seemingly heartfelt.
Watching everyone leave, Zhang Fan slowly withdrew his gaze, he doesn’t think Wei Qingsong’s group can prevent all surprises. It’s merely a defense line; the key lies within himself.
"Eight days left, hopefully, there won’t be any changes." Zhang Fan murmured softly.
At least now, no masters have entered Luoxia Town.
"We should head back, find a hotel and rent two rooms, staying several days." Zhang Fan called to the Liu Brothers.
"Brother Fan, can we rent three rooms? I don’t want to share one with my brother."
"No, only two rooms as per standard; otherwise, reimbursements won’t be feasible."
Zhang Fan’s voice grew faint as the three disappeared into the misty night.
...
Currently, the northwest corner of Luoxia Town.
In an inconspicuous motel, its neon sign flickered, reminiscent of the neon-lit urban style of the late ’80s and ’90s. In the dim room, simple decor created a stifling ambiance amidst walls stained with dirt.
Such motels are hard to find across Luoxia Town, seldom visited except during peak season when there’s no choice but to become fully booked.
Here, the rates are cheap too, at only fifty yuan a night.
"Brother, eight more days until the Imprisoned Immortal Temple opens, then we can enter."
A voice filled with excitement resonated within the dim room.
"That woman is no simple figure; she lacks a Primordial Spirit yet arrives ahead inside the Imprisoned Immortal Temple... simply unbelievable."
Another voice sounded, carrying a hint of calm.
"Brother, what’s so special about the Imprisoned Immortal Temple?"
"I read an ancestor’s manuscript on Laojun Mountain; the Three Corpses Daoist completed the legendary Three Corpses Illuminating Fate there, and the secret for mastering this skill exists in that temple," the calm voice answered.
"Hehe, this makes entering the Imprisoned Immortal Temple all the more worthwhile. I shall meet Zhao Jie Xuan one more time and see if he can defeat our Qi Delong Dongqiang, or break our Primordial Spirit Unification Technique..."
"What nonsense are you talking about? He’s doomed, how can it be broken?"
The starkly different voices reverberated within the tranquil room, yet on the old sofa sat only one person in meditation, under the yellow light, the wall displayed two shifting shadows!!!
