mtl008 180. Chapter 178 The Heart's Command
180. Chapter 178 The Heart's Command
Chapter 178: The Heart Master's Command
“Another storm stirred up by the [Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill].”
Qiu Zhen put down the [Miro Palace] jade token, a sense of melancholy washing over him.
He had learned from his master, An Jishi, that the Dragon Lord's Decree and the [Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill] had once caused a great sensation, but after many years without any clues to their whereabouts, they had gradually faded from everyone's memory, with no one paying them any attention.
In the past two years, first, a demon king in the mountains refined the "Jade Mountain Dragon Soul," and then rumors spread that someone had obtained the "Jade Mountain Dragon Soul" and had it recognize them as its master. The destiny of the Mountain God was turbulent, vaguely hinting at the "Dragon Lord's" rebirth and the return of a king, attracting the attention of various forces and powerful individuals from all over.
Coincidentally, the "Heaven-Shielding Giant Hand" and the rampaging "Heart Demon Fiends" suddenly appeared a few days ago.
This made all parties even more certain that the "Dragon Lord's Return" was a foregone conclusion.
Now that news of the "Dragon Lord's Decree" had emerged, it was not surprising that all parties were in turmoil.
At present, I am afraid that it is not only the Demon Suppression Division that is issuing arrest warrants for Liang Wei and the Liang family, but also the fellow cultivators in the cultivation world who are probably eager to make a move.
For example, the Myriad Immortals Alliance currently has a clear goal, mobilizing all its forces to find the Liang family.
“Qingwei, why did you suddenly ask about the Chonglou Merchant Guild and even want to find immortal techniques for locating people?”
From the [Miro Palace] jade token, a faint spiritual light bloomed.
Qiu Zhen sank his consciousness into it, discovering that it was Immortal Yun Rou who had replied.
“My elder brother is in love with Liang Yin, the daughter of Shopkeeper Liang of the Chonglou Merchant Guild. He just asked someone to propose marriage today, and it was supposed to be a joyous occasion. Who would have thought that in less than half a day, such an unexpected event would occur?”
“Is that so?”
Immortal Yun Rou was a little surprised to hear this, and asked:
“Was Liang Yin captured by the Demon Suppression Division?”
“Presumably not. Not long ago, Liang Yin came to find my elder brother, left a letter, and left. She is probably hiding somewhere now.”
Qiu Zhen said this, thought for a moment, and then transmitted his consciousness:
“Immortal Yun Rou, do you have any immortal techniques for locating people?”
“You want to find Liang Yin and protect her?”
Immortal Yun Rou was exceptionally intelligent and quickly vaguely guessed Qiu Zhen's intention. Her tone, which was originally relaxed, as if enjoying the excitement, suddenly became solemn:
“Qingwei, this matter is no small matter. You must not get involved in it. Sever your relationship with the Liang family as soon as possible. The [Dragon Lord's Decree] is not just a secret book of Golden Core techniques. I heard that it is also related to the legendary [Nine Revolutions Immortal Pill]. A single mistake could lead to self-immolation and bring great trouble.”
“I know the importance of things.”
Qiu Zhen smiled, guessing that Immortal Yun Rou would have this reaction:
“Yun Rou, you have collected many secret techniques. I wonder if you have any secret techniques for locating people?”
Immortal Yun Rou: “I do, but I won't give them to you.”
Qiu Zhen: “…”
After a long while.
Qiu Zhen played with the [Miro Palace] jade token, feeling a little helpless.
“This Yun Rou…”
After asking for a long time, Immortal Yun Rou still did not budge, unwilling to pass on the locating techniques to him.
Qiu Zhen was not someone who did not know what was good for him. He understood that Immortal Yun Rou was doing it for his own good, not wanting him to get involved and be burdened with trouble.
With the identity of "Qingwei Taoist," his Yin spirit could travel and participate in the affairs of the martial world and the cultivation world without any restrictions. He could participate in any immortal opportunity.
Even if there were no gains, there would be no subsequent troubles.
But Qiu Zhen's identity was different.
He was essentially a "cultivator." The [Dragon Lord's Decree] was extremely involved. Getting involved with the Chonglou Merchant Guild and having a relationship with the Liang family was extremely sensitive. One mistake could lead to disaster.
From a rational point of view, completely severing ties with the Chonglou Merchant Guild and the Liang family was the best policy.
But…
A true man has things he will do and things he will not do.
He could not forget the words his eldest brother said to him when he was in distress: “Come home with your big brother. Our two brothers will marry a wife together. What's my big brother's is yours.”
Qiu Zhen has always been cautious in his actions. Even when immortal opportunities were placed in front of him, he could endure and not act.
He also kept a low profile on weekdays.
However, this did not mean that he was timid and afraid of trouble. When he needed to take action, he would never be ambiguous.
Even if what Immortal Yun Rou said was all reasonable, it could not shake his determination.
Cultivating the Dao seeks "harmony of mind," cultivating the word "heart."
With this thought, Qiu Zhen's mind became clear, and he shouted loudly:
“Little Jujube, transform into the seal.”
“Okay!”
Little Jujube was originally meditating in the medicine field. When he heard Qiu Zhen's call, he immediately soared into the sky, transforming into a dharma seal that emitted a faint golden light and flew into Qiu Zhen's hand.
It was the [Heart Master Dharma Seal].
In the past half month, Qiu Zhen had not made any substantial progress in his cultivation and had not been able to break through, but the development of the "Heart Master lineage" was exceptionally smooth.
In the past half month, the Heart Master lineage had provided him with thirty-six strands of "Spiritual Qi Essence" one after another, a considerable harvest.
The surge in "Spiritual Qi Essence" stemmed from the smooth transmission of the "Fulu Seed."
Immortal Yun Rou, Jade Cicada, and Monk True Emptiness had successively selected "talented individuals" to pass on the dharma, spreading the "Fulu Seed" one by one, greatly expanding the scale of the Heart Master lineage.
In addition to the three of them, there were suddenly nine more people, bringing the scale of the Heart Master lineage to twelve disciples.
Qiu Zhen did not contact these nine people but let Immortal Yun Rou, Jade Cicada, and Monk True Emptiness transmit the dharma.
He did not interfere on weekdays.
First, to maintain his mystery and reduce the risk of subsequent exposure.
Second, the Heart Master lineage would develop faster and faster in the future, and he would be unable to transmit the Dao one by one.
Of course, his lack of contact on weekdays did not mean that he had lost control over the "Heart Master lineage."
On the contrary, as the "Heart Master," he could bypass Immortal Yun Rou, Jade Cicada, and Monk True Emptiness to communicate with all the cultivators of the Heart Master lineage.
Qiu Zhen held the [Heart Master Dharma Seal] in one hand and performed a hand seal with the other, transmitting his consciousness:
“I am the Heart Master. Offer me an immortal technique for [Searching for Objects and Locating People], and I will bestow 'Spiritual Qi Essence.'”
In fact, apart from Immortal Yun Rou, Jade Cicada, and the three of them, the other disciples of the "Heart Master lineage" had to offer an immortal technique to him, the "Dharma Master," before entering the lineage, whether it was a Dao scripture, a cultivation method, or a magical power.
Qiu Zhen was skilled at communicating with the disciples of the Heart Master lineage.
The disciples of the "Heart Master lineage" were also familiar with "offering immortal techniques."
Although the disciples of the "Heart Master lineage" did not yet know what "Spiritual Qi Essence" was, out of reverence for the "Great Heart Master," someone soon offered an immortal technique.
Qiu Zhen held the [Heart Master Dharma Seal] in his hand, immersed in it.
《Soul-Chasing Secret Technique》
《Heavenly Traces and Earthly Footprints Mystical Method》
《Six Ren Tracing Chapter》
In a short moment, three tracking techniques appeared before Qiu Zhen.
Immortal Yun Rou was doing it for his own good, unwilling to give him this kind of secret technique, but now, at his command, various wonderful techniques came from all directions.
“Sitting atop a cultivation organization is indeed different.”
Qiu Zhen scanned it again, feeling great, and was about to flip through them one by one to see the rank of the techniques and reward "Spiritual Qi Essence" according to the situation. At this moment, the [Heart Master Dharma Vein] flashed another ray of light.
“Another immortal technique is here.”
Qiu Zhen was interested and scanned it over.
The next moment, his expression changed slightly, revealing a look of surprise.
“Oh, it's actually a mystical immortal technique…”