Life and Death Seal, Prince Becomes a Disciple

Dao Follows Nature Skill is a cultivation technique for immortals. Although what Jiang Changsheng has cultivated so far is true qi, Dao Follows Nature, this skill emphasizes being one with nature. Therefore, his true qi aura is undetectable by martial artists. At most, they can sense that he possesses true qi, a faint trace of it.

Jiang Yuan gazed at Jiang Changsheng kneeling before the pavilion, momentarily lost in thought. He sighed, "I heard Chen Li mention, little Taoist, that you possess such remarkable martial arts at such a young age, showing extraordinary talent. Great Jing needs a genius like you."

Jiang Changsheng replied, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty."

So, Chen Li had spoken well of him. Chen Li had suggested more than once that he take the Martial Arts Champion examination. Although he didn't know how strong he was, the twelve-year-old him had amazed Chen Li.

Jiang Yuan smiled, lifted his foot, and continued to leave.

Jiang Changsheng lowered his head. He felt the urge to stand up and acknowledge his kinship, but reason told him that the time was not yet right, it was too dangerous.

More than a decade had passed, how could he acknowledge his kinship? Rely on blood recognition?

Even if successful, the palace was full of strife, and once he revealed his true identity, Jiang Yuan would be furious, causing too much bloodshed and attracting more hatred. If he returned to the palace, how would he conduct himself?

He would have to be on guard every day, how could he cultivate?

He must first have the strength to face any danger before revealing his true identity!

Jiang Changsheng suddenly felt a gaze. He didn't need to look up to sense that it was the old eunuch.

There were spies in Dragon Arising Temple, and the old eunuch naturally knew his identity.

The gaze didn't linger for too long. After they had gone far away, Jiang Changsheng and the others stood up.

Meng Qiuhe excitedly said, "Not bad, Junior Brother Changsheng, even the Emperor remembers you."

The other fellow disciples were also excited. The female disciples looked at him with bright eyes. At the age of blossoming youth, young girls inevitably harbored affections, especially since Jiang Changsheng's handsomeness was unmatched in Dragon Arising Temple.

Jiang Changsheng shook his head and chuckled, "It's useless, it might even bring trouble. I'll take my leave first, you guys continue chatting."

Having said that, he left on his own.

Meng Qiuhe didn't stop him, but was pondering a question.

How strong is Junior Brother Changsheng now?

He must find an opportunity to spar with him.

Back in his room, Jiang Changsheng sat cross-legged on the bed to practice his skills. Dao Follows Nature Skill was profound and vast, and he didn't know how many levels there were. Only after successfully practicing it would he unlock the memories of the next level.

It wasn't until night that Qing Ku returned.

Since experiencing the martial world, Qing Ku had become taciturn, immersing himself in martial arts, and his appearance and temperament seemed more mature than his actual age.

Qing Ku glanced at Jiang Changsheng without saying much, and also sat cross-legged on the bed to practice his skills.

Several days later.

Chen Li came to visit Jiang Changsheng again.

Beside the Taoist bell, Chen Li excitedly said, "Not bad, Changsheng, the Emperor actually praised you. Yesterday in the early court, the Emperor mentioned the martial arts of Great Jing, hoping to attract martial artists to take the Martial Arts Champion examination and join the army. He even specifically mentioned you, saying that there is a young Taoist in Dragon Arising Temple who has the strength of a First-Rate Expert at the age of fourteen."

"How about it, will you take the Martial Arts Champion examination? With the Emperor's words, no one will try to harm you. As long as your martial arts are strong enough, you can proceed without hindrance."

Jiang Changsheng shook his head and said, "My martial arts are not strong enough yet, and I am still young, not suitable for entering the world too early."

Chen Li was stunned for a moment, then said with emotion, "Changsheng, you are so young, yet you have such foresight, seeing through the mortal world. I even suspect you are a divine immortal descended to earth."

He had never seen such a composed young man, unmoved even by great benefits.

Then he changed the subject and said, "Your Eldest Brother has already made a name for himself in the martial world, but he is in trouble. Qingxu Taoist Priest has already gone down the mountain today."

Hearing this, Jiang Changsheng opened his eyes.

Eldest Brother Li Changqing was like the head of the family in Dragon Arising Temple. Although he was a martial arts fanatic, he was gentle and took good care of the younger disciples. Jiang Changsheng also had a good impression of him.

He asked curiously, "What trouble?"

Chen Li said helplessly, "Naturally, it's about love affairs. He somehow got involved with a woman from the Devil Sect and was captured by the Devil Sect. The Devil Sect has declared that Qingxu Taoist Priest must go and rescue him personally."

Jiang Changsheng frowned.

His first reaction was that there was a conspiracy!

Could it be that some dignitaries colluded with the Devil Sect to lure Qingxu Taoist Priest away, so that Dragon Arising Temple would be without experts, and they could attack him?

He couldn't rule out this possibility. Even if it was a coincidence, those guys wouldn't let this opportunity pass.

Since Jiang Changsheng came to Dragon Arising Temple, Qingxu Taoist Priest had never gone down the mountain. This time, his descent was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those dignitaries.

Jiang Changsheng didn't panic. Just in terms of the true qi in his body, he was already several times stronger than Qingxu Taoist Priest, and he also knew martial arts. He just lacked practical experience, so he would be careful. After all, this was the capital, and the other party shouldn't dare to act blatantly.

Chen Li continued to talk about Li Changqing's affairs. Li Changqing traveled the martial world with his fellow disciples, upholding justice and righteousness. He accidentally saved a woman who threw herself into his arms. Later, he learned that her identity was that of a Devil Sect disciple, and also the daughter of the sect leader, with a special status. That woman vowed to marry Li Changqing. This matter had already spread in the martial world, even reaching the inns of the capital.

Dragon Arising Temple was the only sect located in the capital, with a special status in the martial world, so martial arts practitioners naturally found the matter concerning Dragon Arising Temple novel.

Chen Li spoke for half an hour, leaving behind a package of medicinal herbs before leaving.

These medicinal herbs were suitable for martial arts practitioners to take and were very precious, worth a thousand gold pieces.

Jiang Changsheng watched his departing figure, silently remembering this kindness, and then began to think about how to face the possible enemy attacks.

After Qingxu Taoist Priest left, Second Brother Meng Qiuhe took charge. That night, Dragon Arising Temple was in chaos, ushering in a lively night that had not been seen in more than ten years. The disciples were jubilant and noisy.

Jiang Changsheng was practicing his skills in the house, disturbed and restless, but he was too embarrassed to go out and stop them.

Suddenly!

Jiang Changsheng opened his eyes. He narrowed his eyes and thought, "Are they in such a hurry?"

He sensed the aura of someone on the eaves, who did not make any sound during the crawling process. An ordinary martial artist might not even notice it.

Before long, a strange fragrance spread down from above.

A sleeping draught!

Jiang Changsheng immediately held his breath. Dao Follows Nature Skill was a cultivation technique, and he could hold his breath for half an hour, far exceeding ordinary people.

After half an incense stick of time, he pretended to collapse on the bed.

A figure jumped in from the window. This assassin was actually a Dragon Arising Temple disciple, in his early twenties, with an ordinary and unremarkable appearance. He stared at Jiang Changsheng on the bed and thought, "This guy's skill is so high that he has held on for so long."

He pulled out a dagger from his sleeve, carefully came to the bedside, and then stabbed towards Jiang Changsheng's chest.

Just then, Jiang Changsheng's legs suddenly lifted, entangling the assassin's arm. He somersaulted backward, taking advantage of the situation to lift the assassin up and smash him onto the bed.

This series of actions was simply too fast. Before the assassin could react, Jiang Changsheng sat on top of him and subdued him.

The assassin activated his true qi, wanting to shake Jiang Changsheng off, but he was horrified to discover that he couldn't shake him off at all.

"Such terrifying skill, this kid is definitely above a First-Rate Expert!"

The assassin was shocked, his eyes wide.

Jiang Changsheng saw the other party's true face clearly and said quietly, "Fifth Senior Brother, what are you doing?"

The assassin gritted his teeth, blood spilling from his mouth, and he actually committed suicide by poisoning himself.

Jiang Changsheng didn't have time to stop him, nor was he disappointed.

He searched the assassin's body, but found nothing. He then shouted loudly, "There's an assassin!"

He shouted more than a dozen times, and Qing Ku was the first to rush in, followed by the other disciples.

Jiang Changsheng slumped on the bed, panting heavily, with a look of lingering fear.

Meng Qiuhe pushed through the crowd and quickly stepped forward. When he saw the dead man, his expression changed drastically, "Fifth Junior Brother!"

The other disciples were also shocked.

Although Fifth Senior Brother's presence was not high, he usually didn't have any grudges with the other disciples.

Meng Qiuhe noticed the dagger in the assassin's hand, his face darkening. He stepped forward to check and quickly came to a conclusion, "Suicide by poison."

He instantly realized the seriousness of the matter. If it was a conflict between fellow disciples, why hide poison in his mouth?

He looked at Jiang Changsheng, hoping Jiang Changsheng could say something.

Jiang Changsheng pretended to be shocked and angry, gritting his teeth, "I don't know why Fifth Senior Brother wanted to attack me. He wanted to kill me, but I subdued him, and then he committed suicide by poisoning himself."

This was his room, and he had confidence.

Qing Ku followed up, "Senior Brother Changsheng usually practices alone and has no hatred with other disciples. Even if there is hatred, it's not right for Fifth Senior Brother to come to our room to assassinate him, and he committed suicide by poisoning himself, obviously with a guilty conscience, afraid of being asked something."

The other disciples nodded, expressing their opinions. Some also questioned Jiang Changsheng, after all, the dead were the most important.

Meng Qiuhe took a deep breath and said, "Junior Brother Changsheng, from today onwards, you will stay in your room. Qing Ku will be responsible for delivering meals, until the master returns. The disciples in the courtyard will take turns guarding, protecting Junior Brother Changsheng."

Jiang Changsheng had no objection. Saying it was protection, it was actually also surveillance, after all, no one knew the truth.

Meng Qiuhe led people to take the assassin's body away.

Qing Ku comforted, "Senior Brother Changsheng, don't be afraid, I will always be guarding outside."

Jiang Changsheng nodded, watching him leave.

This incident caused the liveliness of Dragon Arising Temple to cease, and it fell into its usual silence again.

Jiang Changsheng heard many disciples discussing this matter. The disciples all felt it was strange, why did Fifth Senior Brother want to kill Jiang Changsheng?

Inside the house.

Jiang Changsheng resumed his meditation and began to practice.

He began to think about what kind of expert the other party would send next.

[Kaiyuan Year 14, an assassin attacked you and was captured by you. The assassin committed suicide by poison. You survived a deadly ordeal and received a survival reward - the martial art 'Life and Death Seal']

A line of notification appeared before his eyes. Taking advantage of the fact that his disciples were still outside, he immediately accepted the inheritance of the Life and Death Seal.

The Life and Death Seal is a true qi martial art that can unleash a seal, imprinting it on the enemy's meridians and acupoints, making the opponent wish they were dead. It is a torturous martial art, not fatal, but life-threatening.

This martial art is good. If I catch an enemy again, I can interrogate them.

However, Jiang Changsheng knew very well who his enemies were, so he couldn't use it for the time being. Learning one more martial art would always be useful in the future.

In the following ten days, Jiang Changsheng did not encounter any attacks, perhaps because disciples were taking turns guarding the courtyard, and the enemy did not dare to act rashly.

Noon on this day.

A clamor arose in the courtyard.

"Bold! This Prince wants to see someone, and you still won't allow it?"

"We wouldn't dare, it's just..."

"Just what?"

"Changsheng Shidi was attacked by an assassin before, and we are protecting him..."

"Presumptuous, are you tired of living? Do you think this Prince wants to kill him?"

After a burst of noise, the door was pushed open rudely, and a richly dressed young man rushed in angrily. He looked only eleven or twelve years old, followed by two men in purple, burly and each holding a saber.

When the young man saw Jiang Changsheng, his eyes lit up, and he immediately rushed over, excitedly saying, "Are you the Changsheng Taoist Priest?"

Only Jiang Changsheng knew his surname. He usually went by Changsheng.

Jiang Changsheng got off the bed, cupped his hands and asked, "I wonder who this benefactor is..."

The young man smiled triumphantly, "I am the Fourth Prince, here to seek apprenticeship in martial arts."

Jiang Changsheng asked in surprise, "Why are you looking for me?"

The Fourth Prince glanced at the two guards behind him. The two immediately retreated to the front of the door. The Fourth Prince took a step forward, approached Jiang Changsheng, and whispered, "Father said you are very powerful, and asked me to come and learn from you. Have any other princes looked for you?"