Chapter 271: A Simple Matter, Heaven-Shattering Good Fortune

'That's quite a coincidence.'

Li Rui's mouth twitched.

Jiang Linxian and he were the same, both setting up secret doors in their rooms.

Don't look at his sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes; he has quite a few thoughts, no wonder he didn't see Jiang Yan's figure that night.

Sure enough, as soon as the secret door was fully opened, he saw Jiang Yan sitting in the secret chamber, as well as the old Daoist Xu Xuan.

"Senior, Yan'er, the matter has been resolved."

Jiang Linxian walked in first.

Xu Xuan's eyes were frighteningly bright, and he didn't speak, just looked at Jiang Linxian for a long time, then laughed loudly: "Good, good, good, I didn't misjudge you kid."

He had already confirmed that Jiang Linxian had entered the Earth Immortal Realm.

The Yellow Xie Tingxuan Scripture really raised a Land Immortal.

And Jiang Linxian was not an ordinary Earth Immortal; with Huang Huang Ting Qi as a foundation, he would definitely be extraordinary in the future, and maybe he could really open the legendary Heavenly Gate.

Jiang Linxian bowed deeply to Xu Xuan: "Thank you, Senior, for passing on your cultivation."

This old Daoist before him used his own lifespan as firewood to ignite the immortal fire for him.

This is a great favor.

Xu Xuan waved his hand:

"I already said, even if I didn't pass it to you, it would be taken into the ground by me, wasted in vain."

Regarding this, Xu Xuan was very open-minded.

Isn't a body of Huang Huang Ting Qi meant to be passed on?

Otherwise, why cultivate the Yellow Court?

Xu Xuan's aura was visibly withered; last night's transmission of cultivation meant his remaining lifespan was now pitifully small, only five years left.

Li Rui listened from the side and finally understood.

No wonder Jiang Linxian could ascend to the Earth Immortal Realm; it turned out to be Xu Xuan passing on his cultivation.

Xu Xuan chuckled: "If you are truly grateful to me, then reach the First-Rank before I die, so I can smile in the nine springs."

"..."

Even if Jiang Linxian was stunningly talented, he wouldn't dare to say he could break through two ranks in three or five years, and still be in the top three ranks.

Just as Jiang Linxian was about to speak.

Xu Xuan suddenly turned his head to look at Li Rui, narrowing his eyes slightly.

As if discovering something interesting, he chuckled:

"A simple matter."

Before Li Rui could understand what Xu Xuan meant by these words, Xu Xuan's withered hand had already covered his crown.

Instantly—

A trace of coolness poured into his body from the top of his head.

'The immortal strokes my crown, tying my hair to grant longevity.'

Xu Xuan cultivated the Yellow Xie Tingxuan Scripture, but the last move had no power, named—Immortal Stroking the Crown!

Li Rui widened his eyes.

Passing on cultivation!

Xu Xuan operated his great supernatural power, and the Huang Huang Ting Qi wandered through Li Rui's whole body, just like when he broke through to Sea-Observing, washing away the filth in his body, making him feel refreshed.

This time, it didn't emit a foul odor like the last time.

On the contrary, the room was filled with fragrance.

In the end, it didn't return to Xu Xuan's body, but remained in Li Rui's body.

This Huang Huang Ting Qi was neutral and peaceful.

For a martial artist, it was heaven-shattering good fortune; didn't you see Jiang Linxian get the Huang Huang Ting Qi and directly ascend to immortality in one step?

Xu Xuan's complexion turned pale at a speed visible to the naked eye, his body somewhat staggering, and Jiang Linxian quickly supported him.

"Alright."

He chuckled, the excitement on his face overcoming his fatigue.

Li Rui's eyes froze, he took a deep breath, bowed just like Jiang Linxian had just done: "Thank you, Senior, for passing on the Dharma."

Xu Xuan looked indifferent: "One is passing, two is passing; I find you kid pleasing to the eye, so just take it."

Now.

Originally he had five years to live, but now it became only one year.

However, Xu Xuan was very carefree.

In his view, living twenty years, five years, or one year was the same.

But if this bit of remaining life could make the world have a different phenomenon, then that was very good.

If Jiang Linxian was the person chosen by Gu Changsheng.

Then Li Rui was the one chosen by him.

He was a person who liked a good eye; if he liked it, he gave it away.

Xu Xuan waved his hand: "Get out, we seekers of immortality just need to worship heaven and earth; what's the point of worshipping me."

Li Rui stood up.

He never expected that just by meeting the old Daoist Xu Xuan once, he would obtain such great good fortune from him.

'Truly, there are many heroes in Shu.'

Xu Xuan was a person from Shu, truly worthy of the word "hero."

"Alright, tired, I want to rest."

"I don't have much time left, there are still many things to do, I will leave in a few days, you two don't let me down."

Xu Xuan was supported by Jiang Yan to a room nearby.

Only Li Rui and Jiang Linxian were left in the secret chamber.

Li Rui asked: "Brother Jiang, is there any way in the world to extend life?"

Jiang Linxian shook his head:

"Lifespan is determined by heaven; Senior Xu is a Primordial body, elixirs are useless, it is already the limit."

Li Rui sighed lightly and nodded.

He actually understood this principle.

The miraculous medicines for longevity in the mouths of ordinary people are actually just replenishing the lifespan lost in the acquired state, not breaking the limit.

And the Primordial Realm has already returned to the Primordial state, with a lifespan reaching a terrifying four hundred years.

Medicine is then useless.

Xu Xuan really only had one year to live.

The sky brightened.

A majestic army of a thousand people appeared outside Qinghe City, all riding demonic horses, equipped with heavy armor, and the intense killing aura made people tremble at the sight.

Slowly passing through the city wall.

Not a single person made a sound.

What is called an elite army?

This is it.

Annan Town, Black Armor Army!

The people of Qinghe who had experienced the catastrophe saw the Black Armor Army appear, as if they had seen a savior, one by one walking out of their homes and kneeling on the ground.

Riding at the front was an old man with high spirits.

General of Annan Town, Xue Gui.

Xue Gui looked at the devastated city, his expression ugly to the extreme, saying to Dai Yu beside him: "What are you doing following me, why don't you go save people!"

Captain Dai Yu heard this and quickly responded: "Yes!"

Finally, he reined in his horse and turned around.

A moment later.

A thousand Black Armor Army soldiers scattered.

Xue Gui only took ten or so riders and walked on the streets of Qinghe.

Early morning.

The jade plate of the Anning Guard in Annan Town shattered. This jade plate was made by the Imperial Observatory, a pair of mother and child. Once one of them shattered, even if separated by ten thousand miles, the other would shatter as well. The mother plate was kept in Annan Town, while the child plates were kept in each guard station.

Once shattered, it represented a major turmoil.

So as soon as Xue Gui received the news, he brought the elite Black Armor Army and rushed over overnight.

Xue Gui's eyes were cold.

Attacking the city...

Such a thing had not happened on this land of Yunzhou for over a hundred years, it was simply slapping the face of that Holy Lord.

For such a thing as attacking the city to happen in his jurisdiction, he would inevitably be held accountable.

"Who exactly is it?!"

Xue Gui's veins bulged.

A moment later, he arrived at the Anning Guard, where the Anning Guard had already become a large medical shop, and the injured people of Qinghe were all concentrated here.

Xue Gui went straight to the Li Canjun's Prefecture.

Walking in the door.

He saw Jiang Linxian standing in the courtyard of the Li Canjun's Prefecture.

"Speak, what exactly happened."

Xue Gui went straight to the point.

Jiang Linxian didn't hide anything. He told everything that happened last night, one by one.

When he heard about the Nine-Soul Dharma King, Xue Gui's expression changed.

Earth Immortal powerhouse!

That is an existence capable of suppressing a state.

But when he heard that Jiang Linxian had already beheaded the Nine-Soul Dharma King, he was no longer calm, asking in a hesitant tone: "Have you entered the Earth Immortal Realm?"

Jiang Linxian didn't answer, just calmly made a sword finger with his right hand and drew a line toward the void in front of him.

Nine flying swords the size of thumbs appeared before him. Seeing this scene, Xue Gui's pupils contracted slightly.

Then, Xue Gui's loud laughter rang out in the Li Canjun's Prefecture: "Good, very good, very good indeed. From now on, your name as Sword Immortal can be considered well-deserved."

An Earth Immortal appeared under his command, which was a great honor.

And Jiang Linxian had just entered the Earth Immortal Realm and beheaded the Nine-Soul Dharma King, who was also an Earth Immortal, which was a great achievement.

Xue Gui looked at the young man before him, who had a deep temperament and stood like an abyss, his eyes full of appreciation.

"Truly, the younger generation is to be feared."

How old was Jiang Linxian?

Forty-something?

An Earth Immortal in his forties, oh my, the City Lord of Donghai City who suppressed the Yu Kingdom jianghu for a hundred years seemed to have entered the Earth Immortal Realm at seventy, right?

Number one in the world!

Please... you... collect_(!)

When these four words appeared in Xue Gui's heart, he was startled himself.

The Yu Kingdom jianghu is afraid it is going to change.

"You did well."

Xue Gui nodded.

Jiang Linxian beheaded an Earth Immortal of the Ghost Gui Ming Jiao, which was a great achievement.

"Qi clan of the Southern Frontier, Ghost Gui Ming Jiao..."

Xue Gui's eyes were full of endless anger.

One thing is one thing.

Jiang Linxian killed an Earth Immortal, the Yu Kingdom didn't suffer a loss, and even made a profit.

But for such a thing as attacking the city to happen on his turf, it was simply a great humiliation.

If he didn't find a way to get back at them, how would he be able to hold his head up in front of the other thirty-one town generals in the future? He wouldn't even dare to sit at the same table to drink.

So this grudge must be avenged!

Eight-hundred-li urgent dispatch.

The Yu Kingdom army that should have returned to camp received the urgent order and immediately turned their horses around, with five armies surrounding Barbarian Bone City.

Just three days.

Barbarian Bone City was broken.

The Yu Kingdom army built a Jingguan in the city, returned in triumph, and showed the military might of the Yu Kingdom in one battle.

"It's just a pity that City Lord Lingluo was not in the city, otherwise I would definitely have beheaded her!"

Ning Zhong said.

When Barbarian Bone City was broken, he was at the scene.

Lady Lingluo attacked Qinghe City, and her home was stolen. The soldiers of the Anning Guard were so angry, after all, who didn't have a few wives, children, or relatives in Qinghe?

Cao Wei even threatened to smash Lady Lingluo's bones and scatter her ashes.

As a result, they killed their way into the City Lord's Mansion, and Lingluo had long since escaped.

Truly a pity.

Li Rui listened to Ning Zhongtian, Ge Hong, and Wei Ming talking so indignantly.

Then.

Ning Zhongtian asked curiously: "Brother Li, has our Master Jiang really become an Earth Immortal?"

Li Rui nodded.

Hearing Li Rui's affirmation, the three of Ning Zhongtian looked at each other, sighing.

When they left, Jiang Linxian was at least on the surface

On the way back, they had all heard about it.

What it means to have the aptitude of a Sword Immortal!

"Extraordinary."

Ning Zhongtian sighed.

In the entire Yunzhou, the number of Earth Immortal powerhouses does not exceed three.

Even in the Central Plains, where the Martial Path is most prosperous, the number is not high.

Jiang Linxian can now be considered to have solidified his reputation as the Jiangdong Sword Immortal; the world's Sword Path has gained yet another pillar.

Ge Hong and Wei Ming also felt it was somewhat unreal.

They were effectively witnessing the birth of an Earth Immortal powerhouse; later, when they go out for drinks, if they bring this up, won't everyone have to take turns to toast them?

It's so prestigious!

"That's a Sword Immortal, after all!"

Ning Zhongtian was so envious that drool was almost falling out.

He wished he had been in the city that day; he definitely would have wanted to get a good look at the battle between two Earth Immortal powerhouses.

Just as the few were talking.

A Huaqing Sect disciple knocked on the gate of Li Zhai.

"Lord Li, Elder Jiang invites you to the prefecture for a visit."

"Very well."

Li Rui nodded.

Ning Zhongtian watched Li Rui leave, his eyes full of envy; recently, the frequency of Li Rui's visits to the Military Commandant's Prefecture has been truly high.

If one can latch onto a big shot like Jiang Linxian, why worry about wealth and glory in the future?

A moment later.

Li Rui arrived at the Military Commandant's Prefecture; just as his left foot crossed the threshold, he paused slightly.

Because inside the Military Commandant's Prefecture, besides Jiang Linxian, there was also a dignified and burly old man.

He recognized him.

The Regional Commander of Annan Town, Xue Gui.

He quickly took two steps to stand before the two and gave a military salute: "Lord Xue, Lord Jiang."

He knew that Xue Gui had come to Qinghe.

But there was a difference in rank between the two parties, so there was simply no opportunity to meet.

Today was the first time they had met.

Jiang Linxian chuckled and pointed at Li Rui: "Lord Xue, this is Li Rui."

Xue Gui looked toward Li Rui:

"Not bad, to be able to kill two Fifth-Ranks with one against two, your ability is not small."

Having received Xue Gui's praise.

Li Rui was somewhat flattered.

The commotion from his killing of Yuan Gao was too great, and it happened right in the city; not to mention the many people from the Tiandi Alliance watching, the residents in the city must have seen it too.

It couldn't be hidden.

Rather than continuing to be coy, it was better to reveal it openly.

"It was luck."

Xue Gui shook his head: "This is you having real ability, not any luck. Little Jiang has already told me; there is no need to hide it in front of me."

Li Rui gave another salute:

"Yes."

Xue Gui looked at Li Rui's demeanor and found it even more interesting.

Logically speaking, Li Rui is an out-and-out genius, and geniuses always have some eccentric temperaments; someone like Li Rui is truly rare.

Perhaps this is also related to his previous experiences.

'His future is limitless.'

Xue Gui actually held Li Rui in even higher regard.

If a genius reveals their edge too sharply, they are easily cut down; a dead genius is no different from yellow sand.

But someone like Li Rui is quite good; he can live for a long time.

Thinking that he had produced a Jiang Linxian under his command, and now seeing a talent like Li Rui, he was suddenly in a great mood.

He, Xue Gui, considers his own martial arts ability to be second-rate, but he prides himself on being first-rate in his capacity to recognize and employ people.

Before Jiang Linxian entered Annan Town, he already had a backer.

If his guess is correct, it should be the Holy Lord.

Xue Gui, of course, could not poach this talent.

Moreover, now that Jiang Linxian has become an Earth Immortal, his status is equal to his own; he knows he doesn't have the ability to recruit him.

But Li Rui is different.

Those scholars often view the Vice Minister of Rites who presides over the imperial examinations as their benefactor; it is the same in the military. Li Rui is a Captain of the Anning Guard, which means he is a disciple brought up by him, Xue Gui.

Furthermore, he knows that Li Rui is not some sort of secret guard; Jiang Linxian told him about this.

Since his background is clean, he is even more worth cultivating.

Xue Gui looked at Li Rui and spoke slowly:

"Little Li, I think the position of Anning Guard Assistant Regional Commander is very suitable for you."

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Li Rui blinked and looked toward Jiang Linxian on the side.

"Brother Li, congratulations on your promotion."

(End of chapter)