The Eerie Immortal Path: Begin by Devouring Fairy Flesh

Brandon Jiang went to the Cultivation Hall and collected the reward of one thousand medicinal puppets for his A-grade assessment. He spent one puppet to buy a large amount of mortal food and wine, and brought Ashley Taibai to his small courtyard.

"I've been in the Heavenly Lotus Sect for so long that I've forgotten what mortal food tastes like. Come, have a taste."

Brandon set the table full of food and invited her with a smile.

Ashley Taibai sat across from Brandon, hesitated slightly, and said, "Senior Sister Jiang, wasting a medicinal puppet on some mortal food is a bit extravagant."

Brandon shook his head with a smile and said, "It seems Junior Sister Taibai really doesn't understand social niceties. If you said this to Senior Sister Patricia, she would be extremely upset."

Ashley lowered her head and said, "I know I don't understand these intricacies, but honestly... I don't want to."

"Oh? Why not?" Brandon asked.

"I feel that constantly flattering others and living by their whims goes against my true self," Ashley said earnestly. Then, as if realizing something, she quickly waved her hand and added, "Don't misunderstand, Senior Sister, I wasn't talking about you."

Brandon shrugged indifferently and said, "I've gotten by through flattery, whether you meant to insult me or not, that's just who I am."

"Of course, we all understand that your way of thinking is actually correct, Junior Sister Taibai. But there's no choice; the Heavenly Lotus Sect is so hierarchical that flattering superiors is an essential process to become stronger."

Hearing this, Ashley's eyes brightened slightly, and she said, "It seems you always understand, Senior Sister. Others say you are a sycophant, but I can tell you are different; your true self has always been there."

She then said somewhat sadly, "It's a pity I can't switch my attitude towards people as freely as you do. I can only be myself."

Brandon looked at the dejected and disheartened girl in front of him and remembered her high spirits during the entrance assessment.

In this cutthroat Cultivation World, her Daoist Heart and talent were top-notch.

Yet, such a genius in cultivation had been forced into this state by social pressures in just a few days. It was truly lamentable.

He gently advised, "Ashley, I can help you today, but I might not be able to in the future."

"When you need to yield, you must yield. Otherwise, no matter how grand your ambitions, once you're dead, it's all over."

Ashley nodded seriously and said firmly, "I will remember Senior Sister Jiang's advice!"

"I will survive, and I will become stronger!"

"When I reach the pinnacle of the Heavenly Lotus Sect, or even the entire Cultivation World, I will end the chaos in the Cultivation World!"

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"I want all aspiring individuals to no longer be oppressed or discriminated against. I want them to have ample resources to pursue the Immortal Path without distractions."

"Great ambition! I toast to you, Junior Sister Taibai!" Brandon raised his cup, admiringly praising her.

But inwardly, he shook his head. A Cultivation World without oppression and social intricacies? Such a place was nearly impossible.

In a world where cultivation resources were obtained by absorbing others' power, oppression and exploitation were inevitable. Ashley Taibai was still too young.

Ashley didn't expect her seemingly laughable ambition to be so recognized by someone. Her cheeks flushed, and she quickly raised her cup in response.

After finishing the large table of food and wine, Brandon escorted the slightly tipsy Ashley back. After some thought, he left her with ninety-nine medicinal puppets.

"Senior Sister, what is this...?" Ashley was extremely surprised, looking at the room full of medicinal puppets.

Brandon smiled and said, "Use these puppets for now. Don't delay your cultivation. You can return them to me when you get an A-grade assessment in the future."

"Rest well, I have other matters to attend to."

With that, Brandon left, leaving behind a girl standing in place, eyes filled with gratitude.

After leaving Ashley's residence, Brandon hurried to Chu Jun's place with the remaining nine hundred medicinal puppets.

The reason he helped Ashley so much just now was actually part of his own plan.

Simply put, it was an investment.

Although Ashley Taibai lacked social skills, she was impeccable in other aspects.

Though she was currently down and out, with her talent and Daoist Heart, she would surely rise if given the chance.

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Even if she died along the way, ninety-nine medicinal puppets were a loss he could afford.

Upon arriving at Chu Jun's place, Brandon candidly explained the reason for his delay and his investment in Ashley. He then handed over the remaining nine hundred medicinal puppets and Human Base to Chu Jun.

Seeing the Human Base still with Brandon, Chu Jun was even more convinced that Brandon and Yan Baobao were close friends, like sisters.

Only such an intimate relationship would make Yan Baobao help Brandon unconditionally.

After some heartfelt conversation with Chu Jun, Brandon stated his purpose.

He wanted to learn a combat Daoist Art.

Although it seemed that conflicts rarely occurred among peers in the Heavenly Lotus Sect, and if a higher-level cultivator attacked him, no matter how advanced his Daoist Art, he would be easily defeated, it was still necessary to be prepared for unexpected situations.

Chu Jun, being a peak Qi Refining cultivator, naturally had a vast array of Daoist Arts.

She even mastered one or two of the most powerful Daoist Arts below the Foundation Establishment Stage.

However, those powerful Daoist Arts were too distinctive. If he used them, it would be obvious that they came from Chu Jun.

Moreover, with his mere second level of Qi Refining, he couldn't learn advanced Daoist Arts even if they were placed in front of him.

If he forced it, he might not be able to use even one move before his spiritual power was drained.

After discussing with Chu Jun for a while, they finally decided on the most basic "Fire Control Technique," which could be used for both combat and alchemy.

This technique cost only five hundred medicinal puppets at the Cultivation Hall, making it one of the lowest-end Daoist Arts.

The power and scale of the fire depended on the cultivator's level and the amount of spiritual power infused.

Additionally, mastering the Fire Control Technique to a very fine degree would allow one to control the spiritual fire for alchemy, making it an essential skill for low-level alchemists.

Almost every white-robed disciple under Senior Sister Patricia had a copy of the Fire Control Technique, so there was no need to worry about being recognized.

After obtaining the cultivation method for the Fire Control Technique and the key points taught by Chu Jun, Brandon returned to his residence.

He first consolidated his second level of Qi Refining and then began practicing.

The fire in the Fire Control Technique was formed by converting the nature of spiritual power, turning the external spiritual power into flames.

Compared to devouring cultivation, using Daoist Arts seemed very normal.

However, it was possible that higher-level Daoist Arts might also require consuming mortals to cast.

In one night, relying on Chu Jun's insights, Brandon had already grasped the basics of the Fire Control Technique.

He went to the courtyard, brought over a wooden stake, and decided to test the effect of the Fire Control Technique.