Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 738 - 732 Raise the Fish for Me, Law Reversal Array_1
"Thank you for your efforts, Junior Brothers!"
A middle-aged man with a somewhat plump figure took the crooked-neck jade bottle and solemnly stored it into his Na Xian Bag.
"Senior Brother is too polite. This is within our duty; there’s no trouble at all," they replied.
"This pill is precious and only useful to Magical Beasts. I’ve never heard that you breed High-Rank Demon Beasts, Senior Brother."
The plump middle-aged man gave a bitter smile and heaved a long sigh. "Alas, I am but asking others for a favor."
The two True Immortal guards looked at each other’s desolate backs, puzzled.
The Spirit Divine Beast Pill is a Golden Immortal level elixir; one pill could deplete half of a True Immortal’s wealth. To whom would such a precious pill be given?
Moreover, the Spirit Divine Beast Pill is only useful for Magical Beasts; its effect is greatly reduced for Demon Immortals.
Qianhuan Sect is not a sect that breeds Magical Beasts, and untransformed High-Rank Demon Beasts can be counted on one hand.
Thinking carefully, only a few people met the requirements.
Could it be Uncle Qin?
Both guards recalled Uncle Qin’s recent behavior. Then, remembering something else, a hint of pity flickered in their eyes.
The plump middle-aged man went straight to the first peak on the left side of Qianshan Mountain and arrived before a palace, where he respectfully handed over a visiting card.
"Uncle Qin, your nephew earnestly requests an audience."
The Formation above the palace flickered with light, shrouded in mist, making it difficult to see inside.
"The young master is not receiving visitors. Please leave!" A white-robed female Immortal came out and replied icily.
The plump middle-aged man’s face was filled with bitterness; he opened his mouth but eventually responded, "Your nephew has obtained a Spirit Divine Beast Pill and has specifically come to present it to Uncle."
Spirit Divine Beast Pill?!
A young man dressed in a golden robe, with a slightly effeminate face, appeared via Instantaneous Movement, eyeing the plump middle-aged man with interest.
He hurriedly took out the recently exchanged jade bottle from his Na Xian Bag and respectfully offered it. "Uncle Qin, I beseech you to spare my wife and daughter."
The Spirit Divine Beast Pill was not cheap; one pill could deplete half the wealth of an average True Immortal.
The jade bottle flew up and entered the hands of the young man surnamed Qin.
"The elixir is good; Qin happens to have a use for it."
"The Law of Swift Speed is greatly helpful for the ascension of the sect’s True Spirit to the Golden Immortal Realm."
"For the greater good of the sect, naturally, she must make sacrifices," he continued.
The plump middle-aged man did not expect the Qin fellow to take the benefit but not carry out his promise; he wanted the pill and also refused to relinquish the Law.
His rage became uncontrollable as he pointed at the young man surnamed Qin and said, "Qin Shiren, for your selfish interests, you forcefully took my wife and daughter! I will report this matter to the Sect Master and Elders!"
Qin Shiren’s eyes shifted, a trace of murderous intent flashed by, then reverted to normal.
"She is not a disciple of Qianhuan Sect. I suspect she is a spy planted by Shaji Palace within Qianhuan Sect. Nephew Ma, you should also visit the Enforcement Hall."
Several streams of Escape Light arrived quickly. Four True Immortals wearing green-patterned standard Taoist robes descended and calmly spoke to Qin Shiren, "Pavilion Master Qin, rest assured, the Enforcement Hall will investigate this thoroughly and won’t let a single spy escape."
The four Law Enforcement True Immortals turned to look at the plump middle-aged man, their voices indifferent. "Senior Brother Ma, don’t make this difficult for us."
The plump middle-aged man felt the pressure upon his body, a chill creeping over him as if thorns were against his back.
Lord Qianyu is an Immortal Monarch. Qianhuan Sect also has equally strong experts who could stand against him. Thus, Qin Shiren could not cover the sky with one hand within Qianhuan Sect.
Not resisting might be better, at most suffering some hardships at the Enforcement Hall.
If he fought back, the other side could legitimately retaliate.
Anger nearly shattered his teeth, yet he could only obediently stand in place, allowing the Immortal-binding Chains to fall upon him and be taken to the Enforcement Hall.
Qin Shiren watched for a long time before finally retracting his gaze and vanishing back into the palace.
Within the palace’s Formation, a Golden-Winged Peng Bird about three meters tall stood imposingly, emitting an immense aura.
Qin Shiren sensed the fluctuations of the intimately connected aura and was quite satisfied.
"Since you have become my avatar, you will surely ascend to the Golden Immortal Realm!"
The talent of the Golden-Winged Peng Bird bestowed by his grandfather was exceptional. It had broken through its bloodline shackles to achieve True Spirit status and was not far from the Golden Immortal Realm.
As long as the restrictions of the Power of Laws were overcome, a smooth ascension was certain.
By then, the avatar’s battle power would not be much less than his own.
Qin Shiren strode past the Golden-Winged Peng Bird and proceeded to the inner hall.
A number of young and beautiful maids, clothed in light veils, stood respectfully to one side. Further away were two women of strikingly similar appearances, like twin lotus flowers from the same stalk.
Immortals have means to preserve their appearance; their real age is indiscernible from their outward looks.
The two women who appeared to be sisters were in fact mother and daughter.
"You and my husband were fellow disciples! You act so unbridled—Qianhuan Sect will not let you go!" The older-looking female Immortal gazed at Qin Shiren, not bothering to hide her rage.
"Daoist Lu, still unwilling to agree?" Qin Shiren strode over, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the two women.
He had not captured the two women to satisfy desires, but rather, for the Power of Laws.
Since the great catastrophe in the Immortal Realm, Qianhuan Sect has developed profound foundations. There are other ways to acquire the Power of Laws beyond Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures.
The other method requires Immortals who control the Power of Laws to willingly offer the Laws; additionally, the target must be capable of absorbing the Power of Laws.
Otherwise, unmastered Power of Laws would return to the heavens and earth, turning into Bizarre Demons.
In Donghua Immortal Domain, not many True Immortals possess the Power of Laws, and the Law of Swift Speed is even rarer.
Qin Shiren had spent a lot of time searching and plotting to capture this woman and her daughter together.
The only problem was persuading the woman to willingly offer the Law of Swift Speed, which up to now had proven unsuccessful.
"If you voluntarily offer up the Law of Swift Speed, I can release your daughter and husband," he said. "Nephew Ma cares deeply about you all and spared no expense to acquire a Spirit Divine Beast Pill for you."
A crooked-neck jade bottle was taken out, still carrying the aura of the plump middle-aged man—this was the most compelling proof.
What’s the situation? Jia Ren wondered. Who knows how many high-ranking experts there are in Qianhuan Sect. Lord Qianyu is an existence I’m not capable of dealing with. To avoid detection, I didn’t break through the Na Xian Bag’s restrictions to sense external movements, only aware that I was being presented as a generous gift. The second time I appeared, I sensed the aura of the Golden-Winged Peng Bird? This didn’t make me happy but alarmed me. My first thought was that my identity had been exposed, and I was ready to fight my way out at any moment.
Just as Jia Ren was about to make his move and seize the initiative, he realized something was off.
There were no Qianhuan Sect powerhouses surrounding me. Instead, I saw a young man standing alone before two women who looked like sisters, with beautiful maids nearby. The grandson of Lord Qianyu?! Are they about to enact a scene unsuitable for children? If I didn’t know about the elixir’s transformative properties, I might have suspected I was... an aphrodisiac.
"I have evidence of his collusion with Shaji Palace and have already sent the man to the Enforcement Hall. For this Pavilion Master, solidifying the charges is as easy as flipping a hand." Qin Shiren declared. "My Daoist friend, you wouldn’t want your beloved husband to get into trouble, would you?"
This even comes with a plot? The more exciting content has yet to be unlocked...
The next moment, the crooked-neck jade bottle, having completed its task as a tool, was sent back into the Na Xian Bag.
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The Thousand Transformations Rule mimicked the corresponding power, effortlessly bypassing the Na Xian Bag’s restrictions. This was just to understand the enemy better. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle.
"I promise you..."
Without the Power of Laws, I’ll fall from the True Immortal Realm to the Loose Immortal Realm at worst. At least I’ll be alive. If I refuse... Neither my cherished husband and daughter, nor I, would be able to escape. He certainly wouldn’t let matters rest.
A satisfied smile appeared on Qin Shiren’s face. With a thought, the Golden-Winged Peng Bird flew before him.
"I advise you not to play any tricks. It will only worsen your situation."
Formation patterns quickly took shape on the ground. Various materials were successively added into them, gradually forming a complex and mysterious Formation.
「One month later.」
The Formation was completed, and the Golden-Winged Peng Bird was the first to fly into it.
Daoist Lu stood motionless in her spot and declared, "Words are no proof. Let a sworn oath be the testimony."
"This young master is willing to swear that after you hand over the Law of Swift Speed, I will absolutely keep my promise and allow your husband and daughter to leave. Nephew Ma will be spared all trouble and safely released from the Enforcement Hall unscathed. Afterward, I will not lay hands on any of you."
The contract turned into paper and landed before her.
Both parties left their marks to complete the contract, and the parchment disappeared into the world.
Seeing the sworn contract made, Daoist Lu finally stepped into the Formation at ease, facing the Golden-Winged Peng Bird.
"Activate the Law Reversal Array!"
Placing her palm on the body of the Golden-Winged Peng Bird, as the Formation activated, an invisible secret force seemed to flow between them.
The Power of Laws spilled out from Daoist Lu and then entered the body of the Golden-Winged Peng Bird.
During this period, any slight resistance or defiance would cause the Formation to fail.
Qin Shiren controlled the Golden-Winged Peng Bird Avatar, continuously transforming the Power of Laws into its body, integrating it.
The True Spirit power of the Golden-Winged Peng Bird finally underwent a change, acquiring astonishing strength.
Qin Shiren adeptly handled multiple things at once, watching with satisfaction the results unfolding before his eyes.
Everything was progressing in the anticipated direction, in combination with the previously collected Mysterious Heavenly Spiritual Treasures and other treasures that contained the Law of Swift Speed...
After the Golden-Winged Peng Bird overcame the Tribulation of Heaven and Man, a Golden Immortal level avatar would be born.
Jia Ren watched quietly, not moving to intervene.
Reclaiming the Golden-Winged Peng Bird Avatar isn’t urgent. Someone else is raising the fish for me; I can always take it back once it’s fully grown. If I act here, I’ll have to face Qianhuan Sect’s Supreme Jade Immortal Realm experts. Once Qin Shiren leaves the monitored boundaries of Qianhuan Sect, dealing with him will be much easier. Until then, I just need to wait patiently.
He continued to monitor the outside world while rifling through the treasures in the Na Xian Bag.
Qin Shiren’s Na Xian Bag wasn’t short on treasures: one High-grade Immortal Artifact and three Middle-grade Immortal Artifacts. Besides that, there were many elixirs and talismans of no insignificant grade—his wealth was substantial.
To avoid startling the snake in the grass, Jia Ren did not take a single item.
The Law Reversal Array was nearing its end. Daoist Lu walked out from the Formation, no longer carrying any aura of the Power of Laws; she had fallen to a Loose Immortal.
The Golden-Winged Peng Bird still sat inside the Formation, its aura of Law flickering and unstable, not yet solidified.
Since the Power of Laws was obtained from an Immortal, erasing the inherent will within them would still require considerable time and effort.
Daoist Lu looked at Qin Shiren and said in an icy voice, "Pavilion Master Qin, you should keep your promise and let my daughter and me leave."
"Such touching conjugal love, it’s truly moving." Qin Shiren smirked. "Before this young master sends you on your way, your attitude has to satisfy me!"
