Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 306 - 222: The Western-style Mansion in Japan Hides Four Charms, The Prince’s Severed Root Has a Reason

Master Tao, who became famous overnight at the Medicine King Temple in Demon City and was recognized as the inheritor of the Secret Demon, escaped from the encirclement of four Cavernous Mystery Cultivators but did not go far.

In fact, he hadn't even left the bustling urban area of Demon City.

Flashing in various places a few times and confirming no one was following, Tao Qian's figure suddenly appeared in an alley within Demon City.

The place held no particular intrigue, except for the dilapidated Western-style mansion into which Tao Qian was now stepping—a place empty, dusty, and eerily desolate.

A sign still hung in front of the building, bearing the words "Japan Cherry Blossom Western Clothing Store," clearly indicating the building had some unique history.

Since the Longevity Barrier shattered, not only had demons entered the world, but many foreign occult practices and magic skills had also been introduced into the Longevity Heavenly Dynasty. In addition to the strange and mysterious Western transcendent techniques, some remote and secret countries also brought in exceptional magic.

For instance, the small country known as Japan had sent over practitioners who called themselves Onmyoji, Spirit Mediums, and Magic Monks, collectively labeled by the Cultivation World as heresy and heterodoxy. These Japanese heterodox invaded the previous naval battle with the Western Alliance Army, only to be defeated by the Ninth Prince.

The Rashamon Country was defeated and forced to marry off a princess as a peace offering.

Japan suffered even more, now being partitioned by Western countries, with many of its cultivators dying in Demon City and a handful escaping back to their homeland.

Tao Qian chose this Western-style mansion for a very simple reason. freeweɓnovel.cѳm

Inside, the desolation and absence of life masked the presence of several ghosts, exactly the temporary shelter he needed.

The moment Tao Qian blinked into the mansion, his fresh human presence triggered four ghostly atmospheres.

Perhaps it was Tao Qian's blood that was too enticing, for the four ghosts, originally hiding on the second, third, fourth, and fifth floors, now simultaneously revealed themselves on the first floor. Tao Qian watched their energies intermingle and collide, each ghost fighting the others to claim him.

Though they thought their true forms concealed, their mana was so pitifully weak that even without High Spirit Vision, Tao Qian could see them clearly.

The first was a woman dressed in a Japanese wedding garment, her teeth blackened, hair disheveled, and her body seething with resentment, holding a gesture to put on makeup as she held an ancient mirror—her beauty still fairly presentable.

The second was an elderly woman, her face devoid of any color and coated in a whitish powder. She held an umbrella overhead and carried a cane and a wine bottle. Smiling grotesquely at Tao Qian, she seemed oblivious to her own horrifying appearance, believing herself to be kind and amiable.

The third was more unusual; her true form resembled a giant snail. With a girl's head on a snail's neck made of squishy, adhesive material, she dragged a huge snail shell as she slithered along the beam toward Tao Qian.

The fourth appeared the most normal and was also the most active. She, genuinely a young Japanese girl with a pretty face, even wore the latest fashion for schoolgirls in Demon City. She hopped towards Tao Qian enthusiastically.

With her hands behind her back, she innocently asked, "Am I beautiful?"

Upon hearing this, Tao Qian immediately sensed malicious intent surging from within the female charm.

His expression turned strange as he felt that connection with his past life that was both familiar and foreign.

Without looking deeper, he simply sighed.

Looking at the four ghosts, he spoke with a tinge of regret, "Since you are not female demons, and I am not Xiao Hua Daoist, nothing much will happen between us tonight."

"And since your sins are severe and your misfortune was to meet me, it's time for you to depart."

After Tao Qian spoke, the expressions of the four ghosts turned dire, and they simultaneously revealed their ferocity.

The wedding dress ghost turned her head violently, screeched piercingly with her black teeth bared, spewing out foul-smelling fumes. The old woman swung her large umbrella, releasing deadly pale powder that scattered like a cloud. The snail-headed ghost was more straightforward, her normal-looking girl's head launched viciously at Tao Qian with its sharp teeth bared for attack.

Lastly, the young Japanese girl, with the ripping sound of tearing flesh, saw her pretty appearance vanish as her mouth grotesquely ripped open to her ears, revealing terrifying flesh, her hands which had been behind her raised to brandish a large pair of scissors intent on slicing at Tao Qian's neck.

These frightful visions could scare a mortal Human Clansperson to death on the spot.

But for Tao Qian, even if he stood motionless and allowed the four women to do their worst, they could not harm him in the slightest.

However, he disdained the hassle and with a cold snort, the Nine True Spirit Sound echoed through the space.

Upon hearing it, the ghosts didn't even have time to wail or scream before their souls dispersed and vanished.

All the horrific scenes dissipated like illusions.

The previously dark and frightening Western-style mansion returned to a state of normality after a single breath.

Tao Qian couldn't be bothered to touch the weak ghost remnants left by the Japanese mages after their deaths, erasing them with a single Spirit Sound.

He then summoned a light breeze and sweet rain to cleanse his temporary abode.

"Now it's time to reap the true benefits. Perfect Transcend Mortality realm, and a leader of the local Longevity Society of Demon City,"

"One would expect you to know many secrets; don't disappoint me."

Muttering to himself, Tao Qian waved his sleeve.

Suddenly, a figure stumbled out like a tumbling gourd—none other than He Sen, the so-called "Undying Doctor Immortal" evil cultivator, who also looked quite refined.

While it may seem that He Sen couldn't even resist Tao Qian and was immediately taken into custody with a single gesture when they first met,

Whether it was the discussions among the curious cultivators or the glimpse Tao Qian had when he flung He Sen out, it was clear that He Sen's combat prowess was not to be underestimated.

If it came to a fair fight, although Tao Qian could easily crush him, he wouldn't be defeated without landing a blow.

But this was not He Sen's fault!

Who would have thought?

A cultivator from the Foundation Establishment Realm, who seemed as weak as a chicken, was actually one of the Spirit Treasure Eighteen True Transmissions and controlled many Slaughter Divine Powers with plenty of treasures.

Logically speaking, it was Tao Qian who should have been crushed to death.

Emerging from the Holy Embryo Bag, even a Cavernous Mystery Cultivator would unavoidably be in a daze for a while, let alone a Transcend Mortality Cultivator.

While his Divine Soul was muddled, Tao Qian couldn't effectively cast the Soul Searching Technique.

Thus, the moment he released him, he immediately took a vicious Exotic Treasure gifted by some uncle or aunt and thoroughly ruined his entire cultivation.

At the same time, he summoned the Miraculous Tree Roots to tightly bind him.

Only then did he have the leisure to turn his attention back to the Record bursting forth in his mind.

[Name: He Sen.]

[Record Type: Cultivator.]

[Record: This person is from the Ancient Yu Xinghua County. He was orphaned at a young age, relying only on his sister. They initially survived on charity from neighbors, but during a year of famine, everyone was too preoccupied with their own survival to care for them. In order to feed himself and his sister, He Sen had no choice but to mingle with ruffians and commit evil deeds for food until the day when an army of refugees passed through Xinghua County. Many county residents perished, including his sister... Seeking revenge for his family, He Sen risked entering the mountains to seek an Immortal Master and unexpectedly encountered an Immortal Fate, obtaining a copy of the Heterodox Great Book "Mixed Element Life Extension Scripture". This scripture compiles various Occult Practices from the medical path of Side Doors, being both right and wrong, depending entirely on the heart of the cultivator.]

[Note One: Because of the hatred in his heart, He Sen mutated and fell into corruption from the very start of his cultivation path. He once enlightened a terrifying Magic Skill from his Lifebound Scripture, a skill that easily cured many illnesses; however, those he healed would soon die, their souls and all their knowledge and skills going to him.]

[Note Two: Practicing medicine with that Evil Technique, although He Sen harmed hundreds of believers, he also quickly gained the reputation of a "Medical Immortal". Moreover, with the resources he gained after killing that group of refugees, his cultivation progressed at an astounding rate.]

[Note Three: He Sen did not restrain himself after taking his revenge but became ever more unscrupulous in his deeds, and it was not long before other cultivators noticed something amiss, and the title of Medical Immortal before his name was prefixed with "Evil".]

[Note Four: Because of similar experiences, He Sen gained the favor of Huang Chong, one of the Saint Heirs of the Alchemist Organization, and he was involved in many secrets.]

...

The initial Records couldn't cause much stir in Tao Qian, who by now had experienced many things.

There were indeed many pitiable and hateful people amidst the chaos of war.

However, that fourth Record sparked a glint of anticipation in Tao Qian's eyes.

Just at that moment, He Sen slowly regained consciousness.

The first thing he saw was the strangely familiar face of Tao Qian.

After all, as a Transcend Mortality Cultivator who held some status, he wouldn't be at a loss upon waking.

Thinking it over in his mind, He Sen immediately understood the cause and effect.

How could he not know?

He had failed to recognize that this person was a ruthless character.

Without a word, he had gotten into trouble.

The eccentric cultivator before him had taken him in with a wave of his sleeve; he must be a cunning elder disguising as a harmless pig to eat the tiger.

He just didn't know the man's purposes.

If it was because of a verbal conflict, then he, He Sen, might still have a chance at life.

"He Sen pays respects to the Elder. Earlier, this junior made a huge mistake, I implore the Elder's forgiveness," he said.

"If the Elder has any commands, He Sen will do his utmost to fulfill them."

"If the Elder's requests are significant, He Sen can even seek the help of my lord, even if it involves trouble with a Cavernous Mystery Cultivator, my lord..."

He Sen cut himself off mid-sentence when he violently realized that all of his Perfect Transcend Mortality Cultivation had vanished.

Before he could cry out in anger, he also discerned the profound implications in Tao Qian's eyes.

With his intelligence, he quickly came to a realisation.

"Who exactly are you? Are you here for my master...?"

As he spoke, he instantly attempted to self-destruct his body and Divine Soul.

Unfortunately, the instant he fell into Tao Qian's hands, he was destined to have no power to resist.

Neither could he seek life, nor could he seek death.

"Daoist He, your true tribulation has arrived."

As these words were spoken, Tao Qian's two fingers were already pointing at He Sen's forehead.

With the initiation of the Soul Search, all of He Sen's boiling memories and secrets began to surface in Tao Qian's mind.

Tao Qian glanced over He Sen's tragic first half of life and his evil deeds.

It didn't take long for the first secret that interested Tao Qian to emerge.

But it wasn't something else; it was the continuation and cause of the events that the Returning Immortal Mirror prophesied when Tao Qian traveled through Demon City with the Three Immortal Treasures.

"On the day of the Ninth Prince's Grand Wedding, Princess Taiping Xiao Chunjiao sneaked into Demon City and launched an assassination in the streets. Although she failed under the protection of the Taishang Demon Sect's guards, besides Xia Chunjiao herself who used her father's Great Brightness Purple Gold Shuttle to escape unscathed, all of her subordinates were killed."

"However, while escaping, Xiao Chunjiao also released another Exotic Treasure, the 'Taiyin Xuan Nu Locking Dragon Needle'."

"With a total of eighty-one needles, anyone pierced by them, even a naturally-born Dragon Seed, would be locked by the Dragon Root and from then on, could not follow the Human Dao."

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