Surviving the Wasteland Winter: Cultivating Immortality
Chapter 454

No, I Am Bai Zhantang

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After receiving the mission, Chen Wang did not immediately set off.

Although Huo Yun said it was urgent and they needed to leave today,

However, Chen Wang showed no signs of being eager to make a name for himself as a newcomer; instead, he remained remarkably composed.

He first finished his braised beef, drank some wine, and then took a short nap on the bed.

Although he had reached the level of Grain Avoidance, and not sleeping or resting did not affect his spirit at all, Chen Wang still maintained his routine, eating three meals a day, and even satisfying his appetite at every meal.

"If a cultivator must give up any desire, I must keep the desire for food and drink and give it up last. No, the last desire to give up must not be this one."

Many thoughts crossed Chen Wang's mind, and he soon fell into a deep sleep.

Although Huo Yun was wearing Hemp Shoes, his clothes were extremely luxurious.

He then returned to his residence.

Soon, the pale-faced Sky Void Daoist arrived at his residence and politely asked, "Elder Huo, how did it go? Did he agree?"

Huo Yun nodded. "I agree, but I don't think this person is ambitious or eager to show off. He's lukewarm and doesn't seem like an ordinary young man. He seems more like a seasoned veteran."

When ordinary Guest Elder join the sect, they will definitely want to make a great impression and obtain more resources. The Ethereal Immortal Sect has a profound foundation. The more tasks they take here, the more resources and rewards they will receive, which will also benefit their cultivation and improve their status in the Feathered Immortal Sect.

Just like when you switch jobs from one place to another, you always have to perform well.

But Chen Wang was different; he immediately adopted the attitude of wanting to retire here.

But he wasn't just going to coast along; he actually took on tasks and did a flawless job of putting on a show.

However, Huo Yun, who had been issuing missions for many years, had a very sharp eye. He felt that this young man had a very stable mindset, unlike the impetuousness of ordinary young people.

Sky Void Daoist said, "Is he an old fox? This guy has been a loner since the beginning, going against everyone."

Huo Yun smiled and said, "What you say makes sense, but I think he is calm and composed in his actions and speech. Perhaps he has a rather strong temper at heart."

Sky Void Daoist said, "Rogue cultivators have few resources and rely on their own cultivation. They should know a bit about human relationships and social customs, but Chen Wang is different."

Huo Yun waved his hand.

"I have a good impression of this person. He's not a bloodthirsty bastard who only knows how to fight and be brave."

Sky Void Daoist's expression changed slightly. "Elder Huo, you haven't changed your mind, have you?"

Huo Yun was taken aback, then shook his head. "You're overthinking it. Absolutely not. I just admire him a little, but that won't change my stance."

Sky Void Daoist secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Huo Yun said, "I've already spoken to that Demon Fox. When you go, be careful and don't try anything funny."

Sky Void Daoist nodded. "Understood, Elder Huo, please rest assured."

Where there are people, there is a world of conflict; where there are people, there is struggle. With so many resources in the Ethereal Immortal Sect, there are naturally different factions and different battles.

This is different from some ordinary small sects, which have simple organizational structures and personnel.

After Sky Void Daoist left, Huo Yun poured himself a cup of hot tea. Thinking of the young man from before, he just smiled faintly, "He's a troublemaker at heart. Even if the Old Ancestor brought him back, it wouldn't be of much use. The Old Ancestor stopped managing things a long time ago. In the Ethereal Immortal Sect, stability and following the rules are more important than anything else."

It turns out that Huo Yun is behind Sky Void Daoist. No wonder he can unite these Guest Elder and so on, and no wonder he can collect Spirit Stone here.

If Chen Wang knew about this, he would definitely curse and swear, saying that this was taking kickbacks!

The Ethereal Immortal Sect is not stingy, but those who handle these matters are willing to skim off even the smallest amount.

At this time, Sky Void Daoist had already left the Ethereal Immortal Sect with two other people and they arrived at Tiger Ridge Mountain.

However, they waited for two days at Tiger Ridge Mountain but did not see Chen Wang come.

Sky Void Daoist frowned. Beside him stood a middle-aged man with a long beard, who exuded an air of authority. "Fellow Daoist, Chen Wang has been delayed in coming. Has he changed his mind? Should we send a message back to the sect to inquire?"

They waited there for three days in a row, but Chen Wang never came.

Sky Void Daoist frowned. "This matter is definitely not wrong, it's just that something might have delayed it."

"It's best not to send messages back and forth too often, lest we leave any clues. Just wait here patiently."

So the three of them continued to wait quietly near Tiger Ridge Mountain.

Two days later, a young man arrived on a sword.

The young man was extremely handsome, and a gourd of wine hung from his waist.

He rode on his sword, occasionally taking a sip of wine, looking extremely dashing and debonair.

Sky Void Daoist and the others have been waiting here for five days.

Five days may not seem like much to cultivators, but just waiting here is still incredibly frustrating.

Sky Void Daoist and the others have already discussed that if there is still no movement today, they will immediately send a message back to their sect.

Now that he had finally met Chen Wang, Sky Void Daoist's gaze calmed down.

The other two initially had no anger towards Chen Wang, but the longer they waited, the angrier they became.

"This kid is late, and he was even drinking while flying on his sword!"

They gritted their teeth, a sudden surge of anger rising within them towards Chen Wang.

Chen Wang has a good alcohol tolerance; after a few sips, his eyes have become even brighter.

He arrived on his sword and landed in Tiger Ridge Mountain.

"The advantage of Sword Flight is that you don't have to worry about being caught for drunk driving," Chen Wang muttered to himself.

He hung the Jade Gourd on his waist, and then probed the Tiger Ridge Mountain with his Divine Sense.

Although he accepted the mission, Chen Wang had no intention of making a name for himself in the Ethereal Immortal Sect, breaking any mission records, or completing any tasks.

After eating and drinking his fill and cultivating for a few more days, he finally set off for Tiger Ridge Mountain.

Now that he has arrived in this mountain, he spreads his Divine Sense and finds that Tiger Ridge Mountain is extremely dangerous.

Previously, some people had come to Tiger Ridge Mountain to retrieve the Jade-Eyed Nether Orchid.

Based on their description, Chen Wang quickly found the location of the Jade-Eyed Nether Orchid.

In the image reflected by your Divine Sense, there is a patch of strange flowers, and it seems that there is an eye on each petal staring at you.

Chen Wang looked over with his Divine Sense, as if he were being watched by an eye, a feeling that made him very uncomfortable.

However, he did not see the Demon Fox.

"If this task were so simple, there would be no need to specifically send a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator."

Chen Wang thought to himself.

However, he believed that the task would not be too difficult.

Otherwise, the sect would be too harsh on cultivators.

The introductory quest is hellish, how can that be?

He moved swiftly and arrived in the valley.

When Sky Void Daoist and the other two saw this scene, their eyes lit up.

The middle-aged man lowered his voice and asked, "Should we make our move now?"

Sky Void Daoist shook his head. "Brother Sun, with that Demon Fox guarding this valley, ordinary Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators are no match for him. They would be torn to shreds if they went up. We just need to wait and watch the show."

"If word gets out that we're fighting among our own disciples, it will cause trouble. The rules of the Ethereal Immortal Sect are so strict, we'll try our best not to get involved and keep our presence to ourselves. We're just here for extra insurance."

The middle-aged man nodded.

The other person also nodded slightly, clearly approving of Sky Void Daoist's words.

However, a thought flashed through this person's mind, "Fellow Daoist Tianxu's temper was originally much bigger than it is now. Recently, he lost a battle with Chen Wang, so he has become more restrained in his actions."

Chen Wang arrived at the valley and first scanned the surrounding environment with his Divine Sense, but he did not find the Demon Fox.

A thoughtful look appeared in his eyes, and he immediately decided to take action now.

His Divine Sense spread out, enveloping one of the Jade-Eyed Nether Orchid, and he dug it out.

This Jade-Eyed Nether Orchid contains a rich medicinal power.

However, Chen Wang used his Divine Sense to envelop the area, preventing any leakage of information.

Following the same method, Chen Wang dug up another seven or eight ' Jade-Eyed Nether Orchid' and kept a close eye on the surroundings.

"The sect only requires ten flowers to be handed over, so I might as well pick all of this and keep some for myself."

After this thought crossed Chen Wang's mind, he immediately shook his head.

"Leave a way out for others, so that you can meet again in the future. Such rare treasures are guarded by Demon Beast all year round, and the Ethereal Immortal Sect also comes here to pick them all year round. Let's not be too ruthless and leave some for them."

The moment this thought crossed his mind, the several Jade-Eyed Nether Orchid he had enveloped with his spiritual power suddenly fell down silently.

In an instant, Chen Wang noticed a powerful force that erased his Divine Sense.

He then noticed a white fox on a distant cliff, coldly looking down at him.

The white fox's eyes have a very human-like quality.

Chen Wang felt a chill run down his spine. This white fox was incredibly powerful; it could shatter his Divine Sense from such a distance.

He moved like the wind, reaching out and grabbing directly.

He took only two steps and arrived in front of the Jade-Eyed Nether Orchid.

He then flicked his sleeve, and a gentle Law Power swept out, intending to take the few Jade-Eyed Nether Orchid inside.

But at that moment, a gust of wind suddenly came from behind Chen Wang's head, and a sharp sound of air being torn apart came!

An ordinary cultivator would certainly not be able to react in time.

However, Chen Wang reacted extremely quickly, dodging the gust of wind by suddenly shifting his body to the side.

But the terrifying gust of wind still locked onto the back of his head.

In the blink of an eye, two sword lights shot out from the Sword Nurturing Gourd at Chen Wang's waist.

This was even faster than when he unleashed his Sword Qi, directly meeting the powerful gust of wind head-on! Two loud bangs rang out!

The two flying swords that had burst forth from the Sword Nurturing Gourd were struck down and fell to the ground with a clang, losing all their Law Power.

However, Chen Wang also took the opportunity to create some distance.

He turned around and saw that it was the same white fox from before.

Chen Wang felt a chill run down his spine. At that moment, he noticed out of the corner of his eye that the white fox had disappeared from the cliff.

"Impossible, how could he be so fast!" Chen Wang frowned.

This white fox is exactly the same as the one from before; there is no difference between them.

The Demon Fox demon stood upright, speaking in human language. Its eyes were like a human's, "Who are you? How dare you trespass on my cultivation grounds! Don't you have a death wish!"

Chen Wang raised an eyebrow.

His Little White was also Foundation Establishment Realm Demon Beast, but it couldn't speak.

The fact that this white fox could speak human language shows that its intelligence was obviously exceptionally high.

If the other party is merely a mindless demonic Demon Beast, then it is simply guarding the spirit medicine.

But now Chen Wang felt like he had broken into someone else's house to steal something and had been caught red-handed.

Chen Wang thought for a moment and said seriously, "If this were your home, then I might, probably, be a thief."

He was a little unsure.

The Demon Fox was stunned for a moment.

I've seen plenty of shameless people, but this is the first time I've seen someone so honest.

Then he seemed to remember something, and his eyes flashed with a fierce light.

"Are you from the Ethereal Immortal Sect?"

Someone asked him to deal with a cultivator from the Ethereal Immortal Sect who came here to collect spirit medicine, but the date was not quite right.

The man made a solemn promise, but now the dates don't match up, and he's forgotten something for a moment.

His cultivation has recently reached a critical stage, so he has put this matter out of his mind and has not paid much attention to it.

Chen Wang waved his hand. "I am not from the Ethereal Immortal Sect. I am from Dragon Head Mountain and my name is Bai Zhantang."

The Demon Fox was taken aback. "Bai Zhantang?"

He looked Chen Wang up and down and found that he was indeed a young man with a handsome appearance.

"Is it really such a coincidence that you're not the same person?"

The Demon Fox spirit asked suspiciously, "The people of Dragon Head Mountain live far away from here. Why would they come all the way here to steal medicine?"

Chen Wang spread his hands and said, "I had no choice. I was traveling when my younger sister fell seriously ill and needed this Jade-Eyed Nether Orchid to refine medicine, so I had to risk my life to come here."

"It really isn't just one person." This thought crossed the Demon Fox's mind.

The young man from the Ethereal Immortal Sect must be here to complete a mission for the sect.

However, he soon realized something was wrong.

You're lying!

Chen Wang asked, "You could even tell that?"

Demon Fox: "..."

How could there be such a shameless person in the world! He lunged at Chen Wang in a flash! Chen Wang knew how powerful this Demon Fox was, so he dared not underestimate him.

The Sword Nurturing Gourd was no match for this level of Demon Beast, so he immediately took out the Green Ox Sword.

With a flash of sword light, it slashed towards the Demon Fox like a bolt of lightning! His sword was as fast as lightning, striking the Demon Fox directly at the waist.

However, just as he was about to strike, Chen Wang's heart sank, and he sensed a dangerous aura.

With a soft "pfft!", although he dodged to the side in an instant, he was still unable to dodge in time, and his arm was grabbed and bleeding profusely.

The Demon Fox was clearly struck by his sword, yet it remained completely unharmed.

A bloody welt appeared on Chen Wang's arm.

He looked at the Demon Fox in another direction, frowned, and said, "Illusion Art."

At this moment, he suddenly realized something.

The Demon Fox I saw on the opposite mountain peak was just an Illusion Art. The real Demon Fox, I don't know how, had been nearby, shielding me from my senses and preventing my divine Divine Sense from detecting it.

That's why his attacks were so unpredictable. Just now, when I slashed with my sword, I hit the opponent's Illusion Art, and he took the opportunity to launch a sneak attack.

The Demon Fox said coldly, "You may be shameless, but you're not stupid. However, since you dared to enter this valley, you're already a dead man!"

He moved swiftly and lunged at Chen Wang again!

This time, Chen Wang was prepared. Instantly, he was enveloped in golden light, and the Golden Spirit Pearl, centered on him, sent out his spiritual power—his Divine Sense— directly and indiscriminately.

Mental Storm!

Sure enough, the body of the white fox that had charged at him earlier vanished with a bang.

In another direction, a white fox was forced to stop, its eyes seemingly filled with pain, and it looked at Chen Wang with some apprehension.

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