Immortality Path: From the Blind Man at the Pharmacy
Chapter 239 - 141, 142. Invitation, farming, battlefield, rescue (large Chapter - asking for subscriptions)

Chapter 239: 141, 142. Invitation, farming, battlefield, rescue (large Chapter - asking for subscriptions)

In the dungeon.

Song Cheng’s body suddenly stiffened, then he sighed deeply, "Fight for the world? What do I have to fight with? No troops, no people, my strength is just as it is... It’s important to know oneself, and I’m simply not cut out for it."

He then moved a small stool in front of Yin Mingzong, playing with a glowing red iron rod in his hand while complaining.

In short, he had neither men nor strength to compete for the world.

At the end, he said, "Year after year, I laboriously press the golden thread, only to make wedding clothes for others. It’s a pity that the troops I trained hard were all taken away by Zhao Hua, even the top experts from the Prefectural City followed him..."

Yin Mingzong fell silent for a long time, several times he seemed to want to offer the man in front of him some conditions, but each time he suppressed the urge.

The "Yin Mingzong" at this moment was not himself, but was possessed by someone behind the scenes, thus conversing with Song Cheng.

After a long while, Yin Mingzong finally spoke, "Then... if you don’t strive for the world, it’s also fine."

Song Cheng exclaimed with a long sigh, "I feel unreconciled in my heart."

Yin Mingzong thought for a bit and said, "Here’s what you do, head southwards not to East Sea State, but to Feather State. Once there... you will naturally find forces to help you. Moreover, with the Great Barbarian King also in Feather State, and since you are the master of the children of the Barbarian King, building your own power is feasible."

Song Cheng replied, "Those two children became my disciples just as hostages here, and our relationship is actually not deep. How would the Barbarian King help me?"

Yin Mingzong was silent for a long while again, and then suddenly said, "Then lead your clan members, follow the stream from East Sea, pass through East Sea State, Feng State, to reach Jiangnan below. Once you arrive in Jiangnan, I..."

Before he could finish, he saw Song Cheng showing a hesitant expression.

Clearly, this was a person who wouldn’t release the hawk before seeing the hare.

Recalling that the famous Tiger Leopard Cavalry in the Central Plains were trained by the man in front of him, Yin Mingzong began to weigh his options.

Suddenly, he asked, "Have you heard of the Xiao Family in Jiangnan?"

Song Cheng shook his head.

His information didn’t even reach East Sea State, how could he know something about Jiangnan?

Yin Mingzong said, "The Xiao Family, a Noble Family larger than the Su Family. If you aspire to influence the Central Plains, I can have the Xiao Family send a representative to meet you in the north, and once you establish contact, you can head south together."

Song Cheng responded, "That would be asking for the moon."

Yin Mingzong nodded and said, "Then in the next few days, my disciple here will..."

Song Cheng said, "Things have come to this, might as well kill him. If you have anything to say, wait until the Xiao Family arrives, and we can talk then."

Yin Mingzong showed no anger, his flickering pupils suddenly becoming lifeless.

Song Cheng then casually killed him.

Anyone who tried to invade his family was his mortal enemy.

Making a mere show of competence, Song Cheng sat in the gloomy and cold dungeon and began to think.

From the recent observation and conversation, he had gained a lot of information.

Firstly, although the residence of the person behind Yin Mingzong was larger than "Su Family Yin Residence", it was also limited; otherwise, he could have come directly here using Yin Mingzong, then manifested and stayed long;

Secondly, the data of the person behind Yin Mingzong was extremely similar to that previous Arhat, plus the mentioned attacks on ships, it was clear that this person behind was also of Buddhism, connected with the Imperial Capital;

But there were also many doubts.

The previous elder who performed tasks worshiped the Saint Heavenly Buddha.

The powers of Buddha and Arhat must certainly be different.

Now the power of the person behind Yin Mingzong was only on the level of an Arhat, yet this person who was said to be a follower of the elder who worshiped the Saint Heavenly Buddha.

Thus, either this person lied about his identity or his power.

Besides, why were these people all in a severely injured state?

Their power limit was a bit higher than his, but everyone was injured and difficult to recover.

Who had injured them?

The water here was very deep and muddy.

Thirdly, the stance of Buddhism was very peculiar; as a sect sponsored by the Imperial Family, they should protect the Imperial Family. But they instead seemed to stir up changes in the world, saying things about the dynastic cycle of division and unification, thereby wanting to overthrow the Dashang Dynasty.

Fourthly, the influence and reach of Buddhism was vast.

The world was murky, shrouded like fog.

Motives, friend and foe, identities were all difficult to discern.

The evil spirit was still watching covetously from the side.

However, no matter what, at least there might be an initiative for contact from the Jiangnan Xiao Family.

He was quite looking forward to this contact.

If possible, he wanted to join the Xiao Family, and have his name appear on the Xiao Family’s Spirit Tablet.

He was a person who liked solidarity.

Therefore, he quite hoped his name could appear on every family’s Spirit Tablet.

With many thoughts and speculations flitting by, Song Cheng walked out from the chilly dungeon.

Ascending the steps, he reached the top of the dungeon, looked at Sister An and Su Ningyu, and said, "All clear, the man is killed."

Su Ningyu asked, "Who was he?"

Song Cheng replied, "Possibly a person from the Xiao Family of Jiangnan, and has some connections with Feather State as well."

Afterwards, he explained in detail.

However, he didn’t mention anything about "Saint Heavenly Buddha" and "Arhat."

He had essentially seen through the true nature of his three wives.

Su Ningyu was occasionally a whimsical young girl who pretended to be mature; Madam Tong was a forthright woman who showed her feelings freely and handled matters earnestly; this kind of thing... probably only Chenyu could discuss.

...

...

At night, Ling, Ying, and Ouyang Chuchu brought the three children.

While the mothers of the two children, including Yu, were reunited with Song Cheng after a long separation.

The battle raged on, shaking heaven and earth.

After conquering a city and subduing a general, Song Cheng immediately proceeded to attack the next city.

...

Such was...

A night passed...

Song Cheng stretched out his arms, and three women used his arm as a pillow to sleep.