Cultivation: Being Immortal

Zhong State, tens of thousands of meters above the sky.

This height is beyond the activity area of most cultivators. Even the forbidden air formation at the top sects’ mountain gates would not reach this height. It would be a waste, as there’s no need to go this high. If someone were to attack from this height, the skilled guardians of the sects would have time to react.

Meanwhile, Lin Jiang was hiding in the sky. He was flying in a flying boat in the high sky of the cultivation world. There was no fixed route, just a fast and immediate flight. Lin Jiang believed that even in this high-speed movement, he couldn’t be located.

"Master, Senior Sister has arrived."

On this day, inside the flying boat, Lin Jiang’s second disciple spoke in a low voice. Lin Jiang was not alone on the boat; he also brought along two disciples. They were the winners of the second and third batches of the Wangxian Sect.

Thanks to Lin Jiang’s constant brainwashing over the years, even after a hundred years, they remained loyal to him. Of course, with their golden core cultivation level, even if they weren’t loyal, Lin Jiang was not afraid.

"Let Li Qing in."

Lin Jiang nodded. This flying boat was quite luxurious, with over ten rooms inside. Lin Jiang occupied the largest one.

The entire flying boat was modified and equipped with the best Spirit Gathering Formation, but it doesn’t have a connection to the spiritual veins. Most of the spiritual energy comes from spirit stones, which are very expensive.

"No need for formalities. Has Wangxian Sect made arrangements?"

"Yes, arrangements have been made. The thirty disciples with the best talents and understanding have been assigned to other places."

"Okay, from now on, Wangxian Sect will rely on you."

"I still need Master’s guidance."

"No need to be modest. You have done well. Here is a spiritual talisman recently refined by me. Take it and sell it to support the cultivation of those disciples."

Lin Jiang said. Under Lin Jiang’s will, the internal rules of Wangxian Sect have changed. The treatment for disciples with good talent and those with poor talent has a terrifying gap of hundreds of times. This is also to concentrate resources to accomplish major tasks.

"Yes, Master."

"This jade scroll is related to the art of assassins. Take it and practice, learn quickly, your mission is about to begin."

Lin Jiang took out another jade scroll, which he obtained from Lin Batian. Its contents came from the Dark Night Assassin Organization.

The Dark Night Assassin Organization was founded by one of Li Ruoxu’s junior disciples. Later, it came under Li Ruoxu’s control and gained great fame in the Yun State. However, its strength was not very strong until Lin Batian injected power into it, making the Dark Night Assassin Organization flourish. During the battle with the Qing State, the Dark Night Assassin Organization made remarkable achievements.

Through years of performing missions, Dark Night developed extremely formidable assassination techniques and summarized many highly effective assassination methods. Lin Jiang acquired these things.

"Loyalty unto death to the master."

Without hesitation, Li Qing, who started at the age of twelve, underwent Lin Jiang’s brainwashing. All the content revolved around being loyal to Lin Jiang, while Lin Jiang instilled a sense of mission in her, that they were to assassinate a highly skilled expert.

It can be said that Li Qing has been imprinted with Lin Jiang’s ideas.

Of course, it is impossible to expect Li Qing, at her Nascent Soul stage, to assassinate Yang Luo now. However, Li Qing still has great potential for growth. Moreover, this is a trap that Lin Jiang left for Yang Luo. Perhaps this time, Lin Jiang won’t be able to defeat Yang Luo, and he may even die, but Yang Luo may still face a terrifying assassination in some future year.

"Go now, go and be busy."

Lin Jiang waved his hand, signaling Li Qing to leave. To keep it a secret, Lin Jiang instructed the flying boat to keep moving once Li Qing was gone. Lin Jiang would contact Li Qing regularly, only one-way communication, to ensure no one knew about Lin Jiang’s presence.

"Both of you take turns controlling the flying boat. When one rests, focus on your training. I have all the techniques and resources you need. If you have any questions, ask me."

Lin Jiang said to the two disciples. In the world of cultivation, the best way to show goodwill is by sharing techniques and resources and personally guiding. Of course, Lin Jiang won’t forget to continue brainwashing. They will be prepared. If Li Qing fails, they will continue to execute Lin Jiang’s orders.

From the perspective of fate, their lives were complicated. Meeting Lin Jiang was lucky because he led them into the world of cultivators, opening up a bigger stage where they had the chance to control their own destiny. However, they were also unfortunate because from the moment Lin Jiang took them away, they faced a potentially deadly outcome. Only by facing death could they truly grasp their own destiny.

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"Yang Luo, the entire sect’s power has been mobilized, but we still haven’t found any clues about Li Changsheng."

In Zhongzhou, at the Holy Heavenly Sect, Yang Xi told Yang Luo. Since the puppet possessed by Lin Jiang entered the Holy Heavenly Sect, they have mobilized all their power to find out Li Changsheng’s whereabouts. Before, there was no news at all, now they have news, but still no clues.

"That’s normal. That guy is extremely afraid of death."

Yang Luo sighed. He’s really scared of death. He doesn’t even dare to show his face. It’s strange that we were able to find him.

"So what should we do now? That guy possessed the puppet just to make your Heart Demon explode. Don’t be fooled, or else I’ll crush that puppet."

"No need, keep it. It’s just a little trick."

"But your Heart Demon…"

"Don’t be afraid of this Heart Demon thing, fear won’t help."

"So you’re saying you can solve your Heart Demon, Yang Luo?"

"Fifty percent certainty."

Yang Luo said. There are many ways to solve the Heart Demon, although they are all difficult, it doesn’t mean there’s no chance.

"That’s good, that’s good."

"Put pressure on Yun State to make them find Li Changsheng’s true identity. I guess Li Changsheng and Yun State must be in contact."

"Understood, this time they decided to temporarily stop their attack one-sidedly, and I can’t bear to watch anymore."

Yang Xi nodded, Lin Batian decided to unilaterally postpone the attack, and he couldn’t bear to watch anymore. It was time to reduce the support for Yun State a little, and it would be best if Qing State could launch a small counterattack.

After Yang Xi left, Yang Luo strolled into a separate courtyard where Lin Jiang’s puppet was placed, under solitary confinement. Of course, there was no question of providing delicious food and drink, as puppets didn’t need them.

"Oh, isn’t this Senior Yang? So free, why didn’t you come to find my true body?"

"You want to play a cat and mouse game with me, right? Fine, let’s see how well you can hide."

"Come on, catch me if you can, then I will make you laugh."

Lin Jiang tried to make a creepy sound, but Yang Luo clearly didn’t understand the joke. However, it didn’t stop her from getting angry and she immediately broke Lin Jiang’s arm with one strike.

"Please, I’m just a puppet, it doesn’t hurt."

"Even if it doesn’t hurt, I still need to teach you a lesson."

"Okay, okay, don’t forget to put my arm back later. It’s not convenient without a hand, you know."

"Let’s continue today. Tell me about what’s happening in your world."

"Are you afraid I’ll corrupt your mind?"

"This is your chance, don’t be useless now."

"Okay, let me think."

Lin Jiang nodded and felt worried. At Blue Star, he was only a student of humanities. His knowledge of science wasn’t very high, but he enjoyed exploring various questions.

"It’s not that I don’t want to tell you, but even if I did, you wouldn’t understand."

"If you tell me, then I’ll understand. Don’t try to cheat, or else your little brother will suffer."

Yang Luo spoke softly. Lin Jiang’s main purpose for staying was to save Small Shadiao. Of course, it was a difficult task. Currently, he was trying to make sure Small Shadiao suffered as little as possible, at the cost of explaining the scientific questions in the two jade scrolls.

"Okay, what do you want to know the most? I’ll give you the answers."

"Laplace’s fairy, is there really an all-knowing and all-powerful fairy in the world?"

"Yes."

"Where is it? Why is it called Laplace’s fairy? Who gave it that name? Is it someone’s beast pet? Is the owner Genesis God?"

Yang Luo immediately threw out a series of questions, making Lin Jiang’s head spin. These questions were tricky!

"It’s difficult to answer this question because it involves many aspects. How about I explain everything from start to finish?"

"Okay, take your time. I have plenty of time."

"Alright, let’s talk about the microscopic world today…"

Lin Jiang nodded and then gave Yang Luo a little lesson on theories like proton atom. He didn’t remember much, so he said whatever came to his mind and made up things if he couldn’t remember.

To be honest, Lin Jiang was also afraid that Yang Luo was too smart and had really learned all about technology and civilization. If that happened, her Heart Demon would be truly broken, and Lin Jiang’s tricks would be useless.

Now, all Lin Jiang needs to do is to buy time. He wants to come up with a plan to kill Yang Luo before his knowledge is completely exhausted, and also to ease Small Shadiao’s suffering.

If Lin Batian can’t find a way to kill Yang Luo, then Lin Jiang can only run away and hide. He’ll have to find a place to hide for thousands of years and wait for Yang Luo to die on her own.