Chapter 655: Chapter 316: Executioner Gu Fan (Part 3)
The two Immortals who ascended on the same day from the Dao Sect faced a mysterious calamity and made starkly different choices.
Ying Ruyun hibernated at Purple Cloud Mountain, awaiting the opportunity to return to the Righteous Dao, while Leng Rufeng seemingly pledged himself entirely to Purple Cloud Mountain.
However, neither Ying Ruyun nor Leng Rufeng are currently within Li An’s reach.
He is more concerned with the Immortal Rejuvenator organization, but this group is shrouded in mystery. After obtaining the Hongmeng Immortal Light years ago, they vanished without a trace, and no one knows how to find them.
Additionally, he has heard about the events that transpired above the Southern Sea years ago.
The appearance of the Heaven-Devouring Demon Pot’s lid caused quite a stir, yet even though the Gong Clan exerted their full strength, with the Celestial Immortal Ancestor intervening, they did not obtain it.
This item disappeared without a trace, and according to clues, the biggest suspect is a Demon Cultivator named Shangguan Shengxian. Back then, the Gong and Yi Clans tracked her via her hairpin, but she was clever and managed to escape.
However, the Yi Clan discovered her clandestine refinement of an Anomaly Crystal source.
This thing was purportedly to be used as a sacrifice for the Heaven-Devouring Demon Pot’s lid. Immediately, the world was abuzz, believing Shangguan Shengxian had obtained the Demon Pot’s lid, leading to a worldwide manhunt.
This outcome delighted Li An, who couldn’t help but clap his hands in satisfaction. He never expected Shangguan Shengxian was truly after the Demon Pot’s lid, and by pure chance, he had framed her.
She must be utterly frustrated!
As for the whereabouts of the Demon Pot’s lid, perhaps only Li An knows now...
It must be in Yi Lingwei’s hands!
She covered her tracks well, even wiped out Mangya Mountain, not knowing Li An survived.
This information put Li An’s mind at ease.
His goals were essentially achieved!
The Hongmeng Immortal Light was obtained.
Most importantly, he successfully extricated himself from the upheaval at the Southern Sea.
Prior to this, he was bound to Lady Yi, which was extremely dangerous. If the outside world knew of his association with Lady Yi, he would have been in constant trouble!
Now, he has successfully diverted the calamity of the Demon Pot’s lid, with no one aware or paying attention to his existence.
...
Gong Shanqing was quite concerned about Li An and personally visited Evergreen Peak, but he was very satisfied with the situation. The medicine fields managed by Li An were orderly and well-maintained, perhaps even better than those under his jurisdiction!
He accordingly increased Li An’s monthly stipend by one Anomaly Crystal, totaling five per month.
"Manage it well. Perhaps in the future, this medicine field can cultivate the clan’s Profound Immortal Pill!"
Gong Shanqing was full of expectations, aware that the clan’s medicine fields were layered. Fields for ordinary Immortal Elixirs were Level 3, Level 2 could nurture Profound Immortal Pills, and Level 1 was for Celestial Immortal Pills!
Being a direct descendant of the clan, if he could have one or two Level 2 fields, it would greatly benefit his development.
Little did he know, Li An had already crafted a private "Level 2 medicine field" within his own cave dwelling.
"Hmm, I have an idea... In a few days, I’ll bring over those captives from the Dao Sect here. You can refine them into medicinal plants in front of that Taiqingzi. Hmph, I want to see how long this Taiqingzi can keep up his stubbornness!"
Gong Shanqing said, the captives from the Dao Sect included some at the Immortal Level. The blood and flesh of these wild Immortals were of great value, beneficial to nourishing the soil and Spirit Medicines, making Li An’s field most likely to become a Level 2 medicine field, naturally allocating resources in Li An’s favor.
Li An was taken aback upon hearing this but quickly nodded.
He didn’t wish to see people from the Dao Sect, but refusing was not an option.
A few days later, Gong Shanqing indeed brought a group of captives to Evergreen Peak.
At the forefront was none other than Taiqingzi, followed by many mid-level disciples and senior elders from the Dao Sect, all familiar faces to Li An, including Sect Leader Su Yebai, a Corpse Dissolving Immortal, and even Song Qingsong was present...
Taiqingzi, once the leader of the Dao Sect, was now in a wretched state, covered in blood stains. A gray iron hook pierced his shoulder blades, his hands bound by Immortal Binding Ropes, with three blood nails on his Dantian and a gray Talisman suppressing his Spirit Platform.
The others fared no better, with their Spirit Platforms and Dantians cruelly suppressed, faces pale, bodies covered in wounds, clearly having suffered all sorts of torture at the hands of the Gong Clan.
Gong Shanqing followed a white-clad youth, respect evident in his demeanor, while the youth wore a haughty expression, scanning around before waving his hand, "Begin－－"
Gong Shanqing stepped forward, coldly asking, "Taiqingzi, I’ll ask you one last time, where is the Dao Sect’s item hidden? Tell us now, and not only will I spare your lives, but you’ll also become Exotic Spirits, enjoying endless wealth and glory!"
"Persist in your stubbornness, and I’ll show you the consequences!"
Taiqingzi, disheveled, merely laughed in response.
"What are you laughing at?" Gong Shanqing’s face darkened.
"I’m laughing at your lack of insight, utter foolishness..."
He shook his head, "Why waste words, just use whatever means you have－－"
The white-clad youth’s brow furrowed slightly, "My master Leng Rufeng, concerned about past relationships, has refrained from harsh measures. Taiqingzi, will you truly remain obstinate?"
Upon hearing this, Taiqingzi replied more defiantly, "Leng Rufeng? What trash dares to taint the reputation of our Dao Sect! This spineless wretch, kneeling so easily before a calamity, has long been expelled by our Dao Sect, deserving punishment from all!"
