Chapter 54: Ascension Immortal Society

Li Xun is Zhao Wuji's disciple!?

Fang Xu hadn't heard Yun Wan mention this.

According to rumors, back then Zhao Wuji led a large army to attack Moyun Country, slaughtered the entire Moyun royal family, even overturned the ancestral grounds of the Moyun Country's sacrificial deities, leaving behind the infamous nickname "human butcher" in the world.

The surviving members of Moyun Country probably hate Zhao Wuji the most.

However, Zhao Wuji was too strong; even with the whole nation's strength, Moyun Country couldn't defeat him back then, and now they dare not invade Zhongzhou to seek revenge.

Hatred shifts; once these shamans around Fenglin Town learn Li Xun's identity, they'll likely kill him to vent their anger!

This is probably also why Master had me distance myself from him.

But... what is the Ascension Immortal Society?

It can actually stand on equal footing with the imperial family?

"Master, the Ascension Immortal Society is…"

"It is a loose martial artists organization." Lu Zhiyuan slowly rose and said: "The world is vast, far more than just the seven provinces of Yu State."

"As far as I know, the Ascension Immortal Society has branches in the Great Yu, Moyun Country and neighboring states; no one knows who its behind-the-scenes leader is, but likewise no other power dares to provoke them."

"After all, even the cultivation of an Ascension Immortal Society steward can reach the fifth level of Martial Venerable, and elders above the steward are existences that not even the Yu emperor nor the human-butcher Zhao Wuji dare to provoke."

Fang Xu was shocked.

If the Ascension Immortal Society is this strong, could it be that they have no intention of replacing the various countries' royal families and establishing a super powerful dynasty?

"Master…"

"Master knows what you want to ask." Lu Zhiyuan interrupted Fang Xu's words, hands behind his back, smiling: "Everyone has the desire to pursue power."

"But worldly power only attracts worldly people."

"Fang Xu, Master asks you: if you were at the Martial Venerable level, what would you think of the position of county magistrate of Qinghe County?"

Fang Xu shook his head.

Lu Zhiyuan continued: "Even the stewards of the Ascension Immortal Society, and perhaps some elders, might have the idea of replacing the various countries' royal families, but that mysterious leader behind them probably wouldn't even look at so-called imperial authority."

"So, the Ascension Immortal Society has a very special rule."

"They do not interfere in worldly power struggles; as long as countries allow them to establish branches within their borders and recruit disciples, that is enough."

This is about gathering talent!

Fang Xu immediately understood the Ascension Immortal Society's approach.

"Why would the Ascension Immortal Society come to Fenglin Town?" After understanding the general situation of the Ascension Immortal Society, Fang Xu asked curiously.

Lu Zhiyuan's expression turned somewhat solemn as he slowly said: "Master has also just learned that the teacher of the Wu family's ancestor is actually a steward of the Ascension Immortal Society."

"Although merely a nominal disciple, that steward of the Ascension Immortal Society indeed owed the Wu family's ancestor a life-saving favor."

"Now that the Wu family has suffered heavy losses, they have invoked that past favor, which is why they have summoned the Ascension Immortal Society's people."

Is the Wu family's ancestor's teacher a steward of the Ascension Immortal Society?

Fang Xu was somewhat astonished, and couldn't help but feel that the Wu family's ancestor really had good fortune—just casually saving a martial artist actually brought about such an opportunity.

"Fenglin Town is getting more and more chaotic..." Lu Zhiyuan looked up at the sky outside the door, feeling somewhat emotional: "Master back then came to Fenglin Town, originally hoping to spend a few peaceful days, never expecting..."

"Fang Xu, remember Master's words: whether it's the Ascension Immortal Society or the Great Yu imperial family, they are not to be provoked; if you can avoid them, do so."

Lu Zhiyuan's tone carried a hint of helplessness.

It seems that events have developed to this point, already beyond his control.

Fang Xu also saw this expression on Lu Zhiyuan's face for the first time, and couldn't help but worry: "Then what about you, Master?"

"Enmity?" Lu Zhiyuan chuckled: "My family doesn't even have the qualifications to be enemies with the Ascension Immortal Society; it's just that the Wu family might be using their influence to bully people."

"Master, are you talking about the blood food business?" Fang Xu guessed.

Originally, the Zhang family occupied the blood food business in Fenglin Town, but they were wiped out; the Wu family was preparing to intervene, yet Lu Zhiyuan got there first and took over, and moreover, the attack that night caused Wu Ningxue's tragic death and left the Wu family's ancestor severely injured.

Now that the Wu family's ancestor has invoked that past favor and summoned the Ascension Immortal Society's people, they will likely choose to directly sweep away all obstacles and enemies.

Now that the Wu family's old ancestor has called in a favor from back then and invited people from the Ascension Immortal Association, they will likely choose to sweep away all obstacles and enemies directly.

After thinking, Fang Xu spoke: "If it really can't be done, Master, just hand over that blood food business to the Wu family."

The Ascension Immortal Society cannot be opposed.

Fang Xu's consistent principle is that, when faced with life, if something is not a major harm, it's better to avoid it.

"Master has it in mind." Lu Zhiyuan gave a slight smile, then turned solemn: "Fang Xu, remember Master's words; if Master is no longer here in the future, you must ensure Qing Luo's safety."

"My master knows what to do in his heart." Lu Zhiyuan smiled slightly, then turned and spoke solemnly: "Fang Xu, remember my words; if I am no longer here in the future, you must ensure Qing Luo's safety."

Feeling that Lu Zhiyuan was giving his final instructions, Fang Xu felt somewhat sad, but also didn't know what to say.

"Master, the disciple is leaving."

He could only cup his hands toward Lu Zhiyuan and slowly leave the Zhiyuan Hall.

When passing the training grounds, Lu Qingluo was already gone, unknown where she went.

After returning home from Zhiyuan Hall, Chu Mu had already prepared the meals; after eating lunch with her, Fang Xu selected a piece of high-grade blood food, put it in the pot to stew, then directly returned to his room to cultivate.

Fenglin Town was seething with undercurrents; at this time, if I could increase my cultivation a bit, I would gain a sliver more chance to survive.

In the blink of an eye, three days quickly passed.

Over these three days, Li Xun seemed to have forgotten Fang Xu's existence and didn't send anyone to look for him.

Fenglin Town Government Office.

Li Xun frowned at the information in his hand and asked: "What is the Ascension Immortal Society doing in Fenglin Town?"

Before him, a Golden Scale Guard cupped his hands and said: "Subordinate has received news that the head of a small clan named Wu Huan in Fenglin Town is a nominal disciple of Steward Xu of the Ascension Immortal Society."

"It is said that back then, Steward Xu unfortunately suffered severe injuries while on a mission and was on the verge of death, and it was Wu Huan who accidentally saved him."

"After his recovery, Steward Xu took Wu Huan as a nominal disciple and promised to owe him a favor; if help is needed in the future, descendants can present a token to seek him."

After his wounds healed, Steward Xu took Wu Huan as a registered disciple and promised to owe him a favor; when help is needed in the future, he can have later generations holding the token go find him.

After hearing what that Jinlin Guard said, Li Xun felt somewhat irritated.

He never imagined that the tiny Maple Forest Town would get tangled up with such a troublesome existence as the Ascension Immortal Society!

"Where are the people of the Ascension Immortal Society?" After a moment's thought, Li Xun asked.

"Their Cloud-stepping Steeds have already reached Clear River County; they should arrive tomorrow." The Jinlin Guard said, clasping his hands.

They even deployed the Cloud-stepping Steeds!?

Could it be that Steward Xu himself has come?

With this suspicion in mind, Li Xun's expression grew somewhat solemn.

The Cloud-stepping Steed is a horse-type ferocious beast worth a fortune; an excellent Cloud-stepping Steed can travel two thousand li in a day, making it a priceless steed, and only the stewards of the Ascension Immortal Society are qualified to ride one as a mount.

The stewards of the Ascension Immortal Society are beings capable of matching his father's power, and he simply has no way to deal with them.

It seems I'll have to keep a low profile lately, for before the Ascension Immortal Society I am no precious heir; should a conflict arise, they could wipe me out with a casual gesture, and even my father would dare not complain.

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