Longevity: Start Farming with Entries-Chapter 468 - 402: Great Black Heaven Demon Saint

Qin Ming did not return to the Mirror Snow Pavilion, but instead, with a furrowed brow, went straight to Hua Tianxiong’s courtyard.

’A Tier Four Transformation Great Demon coming here is not a good omen; it seems I should prepare to leave early.’

’I heard before from Yue Lingyan that the Great Black Heaven Demon Saint of the Wind-splitting Eagle clan is extremely belligerent, especially towards the Human Race.’

If Qin Ming had not already learned this, he too would have been fooled by the Black Feather Demon Cultivator’s genial nature.

’These old demons, one is more insidious and cunning than the other.’

’I cannot easily trust them.’

When Hua Tianxiong saw Qin Ming arrive, he quickly welcomed him into the main hall and brewed a pot of fine Spirit Tea.

"Master, you’ve arrived."

"Hmm."

After Qin Ming sat down, he began to understand the situation with Hua Tianxiong.

The information he obtained from him was not much different from what Han Yuan had said.

Qin Ming pondered for a moment, finding the activities of the Black Feather Demon Cultivator too peculiar to ignore.

This could pose a threat and disaster to the Human Race, especially if such a demon cultivator starts a massacre here; it would affect both his Spirit Field and the Mirror Snow Pavilion.

Therefore, he decided to report this via Hua Tianxiong to the Guardian Dao Alliance; then the Nascent Soul True Monarchs will take care of it.

He does not need to take the risk himself.

Immediately, Qin Ming put down his teacup and solemnly said to Hua Tianxiong:

"Hua Tianxiong, I need you to do something."

"I just discovered a demon race’s Transformation Great Demon mixed into the market, which is extremely significant, affecting the survival of the market."

"What?! A Transformed Demon Saint?" Hua Tianxiong spat out a mouthful of tea, stunned on the spot.

"What... what... Master, what should I do?"

Then he thought of something, "Could it be that this Great Demon is also here for the Secret Realm of the Cyan Origin Sect?"

"Perhaps so, you just need to inform the Lihuo Palace of this secretly, nothing else to worry about," Qin Ming said indifferently.

"You should also prepare to leave the Five Elements Mountain Market; it’s no longer safe to stay here."

"Yes, I will follow the master’s instructions!"

...

A few days later, the Guardian Dao Alliance cultivators at the Five Elements Mountain Market had suddenly increased, acting as if facing a great enemy.

The Loose Cultivators traveling between the market didn’t know what had happened.

Qin Ming could feel it, even sensing two powerful presences secretly arriving within the market.

Only they hadn’t revealed themselves yet.

It’s almost certainly the Guardian Dao Alliance sending Nascent Soul True Monarchs to deal with the Transformed Demon Saint.

Yet several days passed without any incident, and the market returned to calm.

Qin Ming sat in the Mirror Snow Pavilion, pondering to himself.

"This shouldn’t be, has the demon cultivator perhaps escaped?"

Meanwhile, in the Beast Roar Mountain Range.

The Black Feather Demon Cultivator sped through the air as a black light, occasionally glancing backward.

"Damn it, where did I slip up?"

"How could my identity be exposed? Those two old fellows of the Human Race must have received the news."

"But the objective of this trip has been achieved, so it doesn’t matter."

"I’ll play with those old folks later."

The green narrow pupils of the Black Feather Demon Cultivator kept turning, quickening its pace, disappearing into the horizon.

...

In the Mirror Snow Pavilion at the Five Elements Mountain Market.

Old Jia was in high spirits, holding the ledger while reporting to Qin Ming.

"Heh heh heh, Shopkeeper Lu truly foresaw everything!"

"That Celestial Net Powder sold out completely in just half a month, and the price has increased several times over..."

"Here are all the accounts, please have a look."

Qin Ming took the ledger, casually flipping through it, nodding slightly.

Then, Old Jia handed over all the Spirit Stones to Qin Ming for disposal.

"By the way, Shopkeeper Lu, besides that, I have been looking for a buyer to take over the two hundred acres of Spirit Field at Five Elements Mountain."

"However, continuous negotiations with several forces have shown that they perceive the current volatile situation at the Five Elements Mountain Market, fearing it might affect the Spirit Field, hence offering prices that are not very high."

"If we are in a hurry to sell, we can only transfer at a low price."

Qin Ming thought for a moment, then shook his head.

"Don’t worry, someone will offer a high price."

"Besides, the Jade Emperor Spirit Rice planted by Li Lan has not matured yet; it will take some time, so let’s wait a bit."

"I’ll notify you when the time comes."

"The issues here are resolved, and the shops at Five Elements Mountain Market can almost be closed."

"Be ready to evacuate with your people anytime."

"Yes, Shopkeeper Lu."

Old Jia now listens obediently and with absolute loyalty to Qin Ming’s words.

After all, ’Shopkeeper Lu’ could connect even with Nascent Soul True Monarchs, naturally having access to extremely reliable high-level information ahead of time.

All he needs to do is follow instructions.

"By the way, after all the hustle, here are some Spirit Stones as a reward for you." Qin Ming tossed a bag of Spirit Stones to Old Jia, "You handle those Spirit Farmers as you see fit."

Old Jia accepted the reward, his expression excited, "Thank you, Shopkeeper Lu!"

Then he went on his task.

After Old Jia left, Qin Ming also departed from the Five Elements Mountain Market.

But on his way back to the Spirit Field, he received an urgent message from Hua Tianxiong via the Black Talisman.

"Master, there is a big problem!"

"I just listened in on Elder Qian, and Divine Dao Mountain and Yin Demon Sect are currently preparing for some ceremony to force the Seven Marvelous Treasure Tree to bloom early."

"After receiving intelligence, Lihuo Palace is already on high alert, probably wanting to join in to pinpoint the Secret Realm’s location."

"After all, the temptation of the Ancient Human Realm’s first sect’s mountain gate Secret Realm is immense."

"If the Loose Cultivators outside find out, it would surely become even more chaotic."

Upon hearing the news, Qin Ming could not help but furrow his brow.

He hadn’t expected the Yin Demon Sect to choose their date so soon.

"Hua Tianxiong, you have done well. Keep investigating and reporting."

"Thank you for the praise, Master!" Hua Tianxiong said happily, then recalled something, "Oh right, Master, the last few spiritual materials you’ve asked me to gather have surfaced; however, their locations are quite scattered."

"I’ll have my people collect them quickly and submit them to you."

"Very good, proceed with your tasks." Qin Ming replied.

...

After listening to Hua Tianxiong’s report.

Qin Ming felt a bit uneasy, soon summoning the Heaven-Devouring Rat.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat scampered onto Qin Ming’s shoulder, cheekily saying: "Master, what do you need me for?"

"I’ve grown much stronger now, full of energy to serve you all my life."

"Let’s just say, that Cyan-faced Poison Flood Dragon that once overshadowed me, I can now easily handle it, just like dealing with a mud loach, heh heh!"

"Enough with the Cyan-faced Poison Flood Dragon... that was ages ago, its Demon Pill was used by me for brewing wine."

"Why do you still hold onto this grudge, remembering it so much?" Qin Ming turned to the Heaven-Devouring Rat and said.

"Let’s move on."

"I’ve received intelligence that changes might occur recently beneath the Spirit Vein of the Five Elements Mountain. Those Demonic Cultivators are likely up to some ceremony."

"You help keep an eye on them, see what they’re up to, and notify me when the ceremony starts."

"The Cyan Origin Sect’s Secret Realm issue is exposed, it could get chaotic below, even with Nascent Soul Cultivators watching, be careful."

Qin Ming instructed.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat patted its chest and said: "Master, you can rest assured. Ever since I advanced to Tier Three Perfection, my strength soared, not to mention my breakthroughs in Divine Techniques."

"Now when I use my Void Walking Escape Technique, not even Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators can detect me."

"It’s a piece of cake."

"Excellent, do proceed." Qin Ming said.

"Heh heh! Master just wait for my news." Immediately, the Heaven-Devouring Rat jumped off Qin Ming’s shoulder, transforming into a streak of black light and vanishing.

After returning to the Spirit Field, Qin Ming resumed his usual cultivation.

Just three days later.

The Heaven-Devouring Rat returned, reporting the situation to Qin Ming:

"Master, they’re going to perform their Sacrificial Spirit Ceremony, scheduled for today at 9 p.m."

"Oh? So soon, take me to see it." Qin Ming said.

Immediately, one man and one rat followed the underground path dug by the Heaven-Devouring Rat, arriving near the Secret Realm entrance.

In the dim Underworld, a massive altar had already been erected.

...