Cultivation: Being Immortal-Chapter 441:
Qing State, in the northwest
Disciples of Tianxuan Sect discovered that Zhou Huaiying killed Xia Qingshan. Their expressions varied – some were afraid, worried that Tianxuan Sect would suffer the same fate as Shenmu Sect. Others were indifferent, sharing Zhou Huaiying’s disbelief in Xia Qingshan’s abilities.
Before Xia Qingshan, there was a long history of fraud in the cultivation world. Anyone claiming to be a Divine Forecaster was considered a liar.
"Wrap up the body, seal it in a coffin, set up protective formations, and have people guard it day and night. I want to see how Xia Qingshan will come back to life."
Addressing the disciples, Zhou Huaiying recounted Xia Qingshan’s previous resurrection in Tianxian City, witnessed by countless people. Despite that, Zhou Huaiying still had doubts and wanted to witness it with his own eyes this time.
"Yes, Ancestor."
The disciples agreed and immediately took care of Xia Qingshan’s body, assigning guards to watch over it day and night.
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Zhou Huaiying continued to oversee the excavation work in the area, determined to unearth the hidden secrets even if it took hundreds of years. He was set on uncovering the secrets to immortality.
Zhou Huaiying didn’t think about keeping it secret, so the news of him killing Xia Qingshan quickly spread in the cultivation world. Many cultivators were very surprised. They didn’t know why Zhou Huaiying wanted to kill Xia Qingshan, or where Zhou Huaiying got his confidence from, not even fearing Xia Qingshan’s curse.
But more people were looking forward to Xia Qingshan’s resurrection once again. Yes, that’s what most people thought. Xia Qingshan’s life and death didn’t matter much to them, but they were eager to gossip and enjoy the spectacle.
Based on the details revealed during the last resurrection, onlookers speculated that Xia Qingshan would come back to life six months later. It was also likely that he would appear in Tianxian City after resurrecting, just like last time. Xia Qingshan would lack memories from before his death, so he would subconsciously come to Tianxian City.
This caused Tianxian City to instantly become lively. Countless people flocked to the city, eagerly waiting for Xia Qingshan to return, as if waiting for a miracle to happen.
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"Master"
In Tianxian City, Li Qing located Lin Jiang’s whereabouts based on the message he left for her.
"How is the sect?"
"Everything is fine."
"Has Xia Qingshan’s origins been investigated?"
"No, my disciples searched for information about Xia Qingshan in various places, encountering many forces also investigating him. We cooperated but found no leads."
"So, Xia Qingshan simply appeared out of nowhere, right?"
"As of now, yes. Xia Qingshan has been around for less than five years. No one knew him five years ago, not even his name, and no one has come forward claiming to have seen him before then."
"Don’t you find it strange?"
"Master, I think it’s supernatural. Xia Qingshan really seems to have suddenly appeared in this world, it’s so mysterious."
"You’re right, it’s mysterious."
Lin Jiang said. It’s not just strange, it’s mysterious. Suddenly appearing, coming back from the dead, curses – all these things converging on one person, isn’t that mysterious enough?
"Master, what should we do? Maybe we should just leave this matter alone, keep our distance."
Li Qing said she was a bit scared too. Even though she was trained well and not afraid of strong enemies, she still felt instinctively fearful of the unknown like Xia Qingshan.
"I also want to keep my distance, but in this world, we can’t always choose. Let’s not talk much, you go ahead and do your work."
Lin Jiang waved his hand, not wanting to say much. He also wanted to stay away, but he couldn’t because of the circumstances. Xia Qingshan seemed mysterious to Lin Jiang, maybe related to becoming immortal or bringing destruction. So Lin Jiang thought he should observe closely. In case someone causes destruction one day, Lin Jiang should be prepared to avoid the disaster.
Lin Jiang and the other curious onlookers dared not leave Tianxian City, all watching closely whether Xia Qingshan would come back to life.
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Six months later, outside Tianxian City, a figure slowly approached from a distance. As the figure got closer to Tianxian City, more and more people appeared on the road.
"Xia Qingshan"
Until one person noticed something unusual about this person’s face, they cried out in surprise, immediately catching the attention of the people around.
"It’s Xiamou, young friend, who are you…"
Xia Qingshan still a bit confused, politely greeted the person.
"It’s really Xia Qingshan, you’ve come back to life again."
"It’s really Xia Qingshan."
"Xia Qingshan has come back from the dead."
People all around had gathered, looking at Xia Qingshan with curiosity. Some even started recording with Image Saving Talisman. Xia Qingshan felt uneasy, not sure why they were so excited, and he was ready to run away.
"Don’t let him escape!"
Someone shouted, which made Xia Qingshan speed up and disappear without a trace.
Soon, the news spread in Tianxian City, and many experts appeared, asking the witnesses. Some even bought the Image Saving Talismans at a high price.
Lin Jiang also saw the Image Saving Talisman, looking at Xia Qingshan’s face, he was just as shocked as everyone else.
In the next moment, the Sound Passing Talisman outside Tianxian City flew away like snowflakes, quickly passing on messages. Lin Jiang ordered Li Qing to immediately find clues about Xia Qingshan, preferably to locate and control him.
Lin Jiang can assure you that this time, not only are the major sects afraid of Xia Qingshan, but they also covet his secrets.
If a person can resurrect indefinitely, isn’t that similar to immortality? No, this is even more terrifying than immortality, because being immortal doesn’t always mean being invincible. Someone who can be killed and resurrected is not invincible, what are they then?
Therefore, Xia Qingshan will definitely be closely monitored by the major sects. Some will stop at nothing to capture him and force out his secrets. Even if they face the same fate as the Shenmu Sect, they are not afraid because they still have a chance to capture Xia Qingshan and extract the curse removal method.
"Bang"
A day later, in the northwest of Qing State, disciples of Tianxuan Sect opened a coffin that had been sealed for six months. A foul smell wafted out, but Zhou Huaiying wasn’t afraid at all, not even needing his divine sense as he walked up to take a look.
"Elder, it’s definitely Xia Qingshan, but the body is suspicious. With Soul Changing cultivation, even in a humid place, it would take a hundred years to decompose, yet it’s been only six months and Xia Qingshan’s body is nearly rotten."
"Yes, this is a very suspicious situation."
"Elder, this Xia Qingshan is too sinister."
"Don’t be afraid, go find someone to examine the body, and also find people to search for Xia Qingshan, there will be a big reward if found."
"Yes, master."
"Go ahead and busy yourself."
Zhou Huaiying waved his hand and watched as his disciple carried away Xia Qingshan’s body.
"To die and come back to life, truly a miracle."
Zhou Huaiying looked around at the empty surroundings, unable to contain his excitement. He wasn’t afraid of Xia Qingshan coming back to life; he was more interested in that ability.
To be able to be killed and come back to life, what a terrifying ability that must be. Zhou Huaiying really wanted that power.
"Find Zhou Huaiying, force him to reveal the secret of resurrection, no, extract all his secrets, including the power of the curse."
Zhou Huaiying made up his mind, he had to be the first to find Xia Qingshan and uncover all of his secrets.
"Someone is here."
"Yes, master."
"Send a message back to Tianxuan Sect to search for Xia Qingshan with all available resources, everyone should go and look for him."
"Yes, master."
"Increase the reward offered externally by ten times."
"Yes, master."
"Hurry!"
Zhou Huaiying waved his hand, immediately prioritizing the search for Xia Qingshan, mobilizing all available resources and increasing the reward to a staggering amount. Zhou Huaiying was determined to find Xia Qingshan.
