Chapter 762: Eternal Life: My Steady Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Prudent Chapter 762 — Deep Investigation

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Initially, Xu Zhangqing felt his master was lying, but when he saw clearly who had arrived, his eyes instantly changed; the look he gave his master even carried a trace of pity.

A petite figure wore a white palace dress, its hem embroidered with flowing silver radiance, and moonlit spiritual resonance swirled around her; though her form was delicate like a young girl's, her brow bore the maturity settled by years, and a hint of laziness.

The arrival was precisely the Clear Moon Immortal Maiden of the Inviting Moon Immortal Sect.

At this moment she entered the hall with light lotus steps, her gaze first sweeping over Mu Ji, finally landing on Xu Zhangqing, the corner of her mouth hooking into a mocking smile: "Xu brat, are you sharing your master's worries?

Truly deep master-disciple affection!"

Hearing this, Xu Zhangqing's heart tightened; how would he dare pick up this conversational thread.

Although he didn't understand the entanglements between the two Divine Transformation Experts, he also knew staying even one more second might get him caught in the ripple effects.

Right then without any hesitation, he hurriedly bowed and said: "Master, Disciple has thought it over; Eldest Senior Sister's matter Disciple cannot shirk, I'll go back and arrange it now, investigate the situation as soon as possible!"

The sound fell, he didn't even dare glance at Mu Ji and the Clear Moon Immortal Maiden, turned and walked out, his steps fast as if flood and fierce beasts were behind him.

In his heart only one thought remained: this rotten mess had better be left for Master to solve himself.

Mu Ji watched Xu Zhangqing's fleeing back, his eyes revealing a trace of helplessness; he opened his mouth as if to call him back, but the words reached his lips and he swallowed them again.

Seeing Xu Zhangqing run so fast, the Clear Moon Immortal Maiden couldn't help a derisive laugh: "Your disciple is quite sharp!"

Mu Ji didn't reply, only the withering-and-flourishing Dao rhyme around him rippled a few times.

On the other side, Xu Zhangqing walked quickly out of the grand hall, swiftly summoned the Tai Yi Green Lotus Seat, transformed into a green rainbow and left Qingmu Peak.

Not until he was completely far away did he slow his pace, his brows furrowing again, beginning to think over Eldest Senior Sister's matter.

The Luo River Bei Clan and the Wu Sheng Chong Mu were deeply entangled; that side was certainly a dragon's pool and tiger's den now; if he went personally he would inevitably fall into trouble.

What's more, both disciples' tribulation crossings were imminent; he simply couldn't tear himself away.

"On sentiment, Eldest Senior Sister has shown me kindness; I cannot not go!"

"On reason, temporarily it's unwise to clash with the Wu Sheng Chong Mu!"

"Better to send Xu Qiansui to take a look; he's a Spirit Plant Puppet, not easy to attract attention; if there really is a problem, I'll personally act then."

Having made up his mind, Xu Zhangqing delayed no longer; controlling the Tai Yi Green Lotus Seat he accelerated back, and upon reaching Hongfeng Valley he went straight to the cultivation chamber.

After activating the formation and restriction, he then entered his personal space.

He had two Spirit Plant Puppets; one called Xu Qiansui, one called Xu Zixiao.

Right now Xu Zixiao was at the Tai Xu Lie Yuan side; currently couldn't return.

As for Xu Qiansui, temporarily stored in the personal space; had never been used.

Immediately Xu Zhangqing called out: "Xu Qiansui!"

Next second, a figure flashed over: "Master!"

Xu Qiansui's figure was tall and straight, wearing cyan tight-fitting clothes.

At first glance, he actually didn't differ much from a human.

Xu Zhangqing instructed: "You set out immediately, go to the Luo River Bei Clan.

This trip's purpose: investigate my Eldest Senior Sister's whereabouts, find out why she has long not returned to the immortal sect.

Remember, along the way you must keep a low profile; no matter what you encounter don't meddle, directly avoid it.

If you discover anything abnormal, don't act on your own first; await my command."

Xu Qiansui replied respectfully: "Obeyed!"

Xu Zhangqing added a few more details, then waved his hand.

Xu Qiansui's figure moved, flew into one of the teleportation arrays, first reached Cangyan Peak, then sped toward the Luo River Bei Clan's direction.

He strictly obeyed Xu Zhangqing's orders; along the way encountering cultivators fighting, monsters brawling, he detoured around all of them, absolutely not participating.

However, the closer he got to the Luo River's range, the more strange the atmosphere became.

Many people wore black robes, held a flute in hand; one look and you knew they were Spirit Insect Cultivators.

Even more alarming, these Spirit Insect Cultivators' eyes were fanatical, shouting slogans from their mouths:

"Life and Death!"

"Increase and Decrease!"

"Stain and Purity!"

Through Xu Qiansui's shared vision, Xu Zhangqing saw all this with his own eyes.

These people had already become the Wu Sheng Chong Mu's believers and supporters.

Within the Luo River realm, it had actually been controlled to this extent; it seems Eldest Senior Sister's situation is far worse than imagined.

Xu Zhangqing issued an order: "First infiltrate the Bei Clan Manor to investigate."

He knew very well that Bei Qingtang, as a member of the Luo River Bei Clan and moreover of the Main Lineage, if she hadn't left the Luo River realm, the most likely place she'd appear was the Bei Clan Manor.

As Xu Qiansui accepted the command, he completely restrained the last trace of spirit pattern fluctuation.

He wasn't human, needed no breath, and had no ordinary cultivator's aura; right now like a ghost melded into shadows, he silently sped toward the Bei Clan Manor.

Although there were many Spirit Insect Cultivator believers along the way, not a single one could perceive his existence.

As if entering an uninhabited realm, he easily avoided patrolling guards and vaulted over the high courtyard walls.

The moment he stepped into the manor, Xu Qiansui sensed something off.

The manor's servants, guards, even the Bei Clan clansmen, seemed to have all become the Wu Sheng Chong Mu's believers.

Following Xu Zhangqing's guidance, Xu Qiansui quietly shuttled through the manor, investigating the main courtyard, side courtyards, and cultivation pavilion one by one, but from start to finish he didn't discover Bei Qingtang.

Not to mention a human figure, there wasn't even a trace of spiritual resonance belonging to her left behind, as if she had never come at all.

Xu Zhangqing's eyebrows knitted tightly; after pondering for a moment, he ordered: "I remember there is still one forbidden ground. Go take a look over there; perhaps we can find a clue."

Xu Qiansui changed direction, avoiding the manor's personnel on one hand while rushing toward the forbidden ground on the other.

Upon arriving, they discovered the forbidden ground's entrance was open, as if someone had been frequently entering and exiting.

He stepped inside, yet the scene before his eyes made Xu Zhangqing freeze slightly.

Originally gloomy and strange, full of insect traces, the forbidden ground had now been tidied up extremely neatly; in the very center stood row upon row of black spirit tablets, with incense and candles burning before them.

Smoke curled and lingered; it was clearly an ancestral hall for worshipping forebears.

Xu Qiansui carefully examined every single spirit tablet; the names engraved on them were all names of the Luo River Bei Clan, and there was not a single clue related to Bei Qingtang or the Wu Sheng Chong Mu.

Suddenly, Xu Zhangqing saw a familiar name.

Three characters: Bei Cangxuan.

If he remembered correctly, this person was the Bei Clan's Clan Leader of this generation.

Moreover, he was also Bei Qingtang's grandfather.

The last time he came, the man was still alive.

How could it be that in just a few years, even a spirit tablet had been enshrined?

Next, Xu Qiansui searched a full circle seriously; apart from the spirit tablets and incense candles, there were no other abnormal objects.

It seemed this place was merely an ancestral hall specially used for worship.

Xu Zhangqing saw it in his eyes, his eyebrows furrowing slightly, then issued an order: "Leave the ancestral hall, go to the woods on the left side of the forbidden ground; there is a pit cave nearby."

That place is near the 'Shen Kan' where the Wu Sheng Chong Mu was originally encountered.

Although it is most likely full of peril, things have come to this; we must exert all our strength.

After all, without Eldest Senior Sister's help, there would be no lively and active Wangwang today!