Gou Refining Essence into Qi in the Dharma-ending Age

Chapter 34 Flaw, the Fifth Level of Fetal Breathing Evil Cultivator

In ten days, no one died in Qingshui Village.

Everything has been fine all along.

During this time, disciples from the Sword Pavilion in Longshan City came to provide support, saying that they had not encountered a similar situation in other places in the surrounding area.

"Master Lin, it's been ten days already, and the villagers are starting to have some complaints," Liang Ce said with a hint of helplessness.

For a period of time, there was no problem cooperating, but as time went on, and with no one dying, many people could no longer endure it.

"Tell them that if they want to go back, they can go back, but they are responsible for their own lives." Lin Yuan's expression was very calm.

Upon hearing this, Liang Ce cautiously asked, "Master Lin, could it be that the thing lurking in the shadows has already escaped to another place because of your arrival?"

"Possibly," Lin Yuan didn't deny, "but it's also possible they're lying low."

"Immortal Master, won't this take up your time?" Liang Ce asked cautiously.

"It's alright." Lin Yuan shook his head.

He hasn't stopped practicing during this time.

However, the effect is not as good as in a quiet room, since there is not as much spiritual energy.

However, having accepted the task, one must naturally take responsibility.

We should at least keep watch for a longer period of time to prevent any unexpected events.

Liang Ce seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

And so, time slowly passed.

Several more days passed.

Some people from Qingshui Village have returned home.

These people were unharmed, and more and more people gradually returned home.

Ten days passed quickly, and nothing happened.

Now, only about a hundred people remain near the ancestral hall.

And judging from their restless state, they probably won't stay for long.

Liang Ce remained by Lin Yuan's side and said, "Immortal Master, it seems the evil spirit in the shadows has indeed left."

"Hmm!" Lin Yuan nodded, saying nothing more, nor did he mention leaving.

Several more days passed, and most of the villagers returned to their homes.

Almost a month has passed, and the incident seems to have completely subsided.

Since Lin Yuan didn't leave, Liang Ce naturally couldn't leave either.

He had gotten to know Lin Yuan quite well over the past month, and he knew that although Lin Yuan seemed aloof, he was actually very easy to talk to and would share some news with him from time to time.

"Immortal Master, it seems a celestial abode has appeared in the Azure Water Kingdom, and many immortals are rushing there. It is said that there are even people from the upper sects there."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan raised his eyes, glanced at Liang Ce, and seemed intrigued. He asked, "What exactly is the Immortal's Cave?"

"I don't know, but it's said to be some kind of grandly renovated cave dwelling that has attracted many people," Liang Ce replied.

"Major overhaul?" Lin Yuan asked in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Liang Ce's tone became curious: "Immortal? What kind of immortal is a Great Cultivator?"

"A very powerful being, we call it the Foundation of the Dao." Lin Yuan didn't hide this fact.

Liang Ce didn't seem to understand the term very well. He didn't ask too many questions, but instead looked on with longing and said, "It's a pity that I'm just a mortal who can't cultivate. Otherwise, I would definitely go and see the cave. Maybe I could even ascend to heaven in one step. There are quite a few mortals like us."

"Opportunities come with risks," Lin Yuan said, shaking his head.

"It's different, Immortal Master. It's said that many immortals have benefited from that cave, but it's also said that the cave is about to close," Liang Ce replied, full of envy.

What's the difference between a place where you can easily obtain treasures and picking up money?

Lin Yuandu was moved by what he said.

However, he quickly forced himself to calm down and said, "Let's keep watch for a few more days."

"Master Lin is truly righteous." Liang Ce said with great admiration, "He is willing to give up his opportunities for us mortals."

Lin Yuan shook his head and remained silent.

Several more days passed, and Lin Yuan had been in Qingshui Village for a month.

According to the sect's rules for similar missions, if no similar situation occurs within a month, it can be considered basically safe.

Lin Yuan stood up and said to Liang Ce, "You've worked hard these past few days. I'm leaving now. Here are some pills for you; they can help you stay healthy."

These are pills that the sect distributes casually; they are of little use to cultivators, but are invaluable treasures to mortals.

Liang Ce was very excited after receiving the pill and said, "Thank you, Immortal Master."

Lin Yuan nodded slightly and said, "If any problems arise in the future, remember to contact the sect as soon as possible."

"Yes."

Then, Lin Yuan turned and left Qingshui Village.

The disciples of Jian Ge also withdrew immediately afterward.

Time passed slowly.

Another month has passed.

Because it was the busy farming season, Qingshui Village quickly forgot about the death and began their farming activities.

The dead are never as important as the living.

On this day, two figures appeared outside Qingshui Village.

Upon seeing the two figures, an elderly villager paused, then tried to approach them.

Before the villager could even react, one of the younger figures instantly appeared in front of him, grabbing him by the neck: "After holding it in for so long, you can finally relax... But this old man isn't very effective, you take over!"

As he spoke, he threw the person he was holding to the man next to him, a middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man was overjoyed and easily caught the person who was thrown over. He also grabbed the person's neck and his nails suddenly grew longer, as if he wanted to pierce the other person's neck.

However, at that moment, a light flashed so fast it was almost invisible, gently grazing the middle-aged man's wrist.

"brush!"

The wrist was severed easily, with an extremely clean cut.

The middle-aged man didn't react at first, but soon a sharp pain shot through him, and he screamed, "Ah!"

Upon seeing this, the other person's pupils contracted, and they immediately assumed a defensive stance, shouting, "Who is it?"

Then he saw a young man slowly emerge from the shadows.

This person was none other than Lin Yuan.

Upon seeing Lin Yuan, the young man looked incredulous: "Didn't you leave?"

Lin Yuan looked at the middle-aged man opposite him and said, "Liang Ce, you really do have something going on. In just one month, you've become a cultivator."

He was certain that when he met Liang Ce, Liang Ce was a genuine mortal.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have needed to hide until now.

Liang Ce had stopped bleeding by this time. Although he was still in pain, he was equally shocked when he saw Lin Yuan and asked, "How did you get here?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan shook his head and said, "Who says you can't come back quietly after leaving? Your clues are too obvious."

"Impossible." Before Liang Ce could speak, the young man retorted, "You must have been attracted by him."

Lin Yuan shook his head: "First, the thing that killed people disappeared after I arrived, which means it was most likely not a demon or evil creature, but a human act."

Demons in the embryonic breathing stage do not possess strong intelligence.

"Secondly, Liang Ce, a mere mortal, actually knew about the major construction of the cave dwelling in the Biyue Kingdom. Even I only learned about it through my sect. This is the biggest flaw."

"It seems you're trying to lure me away by using this cave for major repairs. But you're certainly cautious enough to hold back for another month before making your move."

"If I leave, you might actually succeed."

"It's just too flimsy to stand up to scrutiny. It seems that practicing evil magic has ruined his brain, resulting in such a stupid plan."

"Oh, by the way, with so many ordinary people in this world, why are you all so determined to fight Qingshui Village? There must be something special about Qingshui Village. Could you tell me?"

The young man's face was gloomy.

Nobody likes being called an idiot.

However, he quickly let out a sinister laugh: "I must say, you Sword Sect disciple are indeed quite clever, but unfortunately, you were too careless. Didn't you consider that my cultivation level is beyond your ability to contend with?"

As he spoke, his aura suddenly erupted, and his body seemed to shimmer with spiritual light.

Five layers of fetal breathing.

Lin Yuan sensed this aura and looked quite helpless.

A task that should have been accepted at the third level of the Fetal Breathing stage was instead encountered at the fifth level.

Shouldn't this kind of treatment be reserved for Lin Chao or Wang Qiudao?

He actually ran into them.