After walking for a full fifteen minutes, the three finally arrived at a secluded corner of Tian Sha Gang.
Here, facing the mountain, stood a detached courtyard.
Around the courtyard were guards armed with steel swords and bows. These guards had cold faces and imposing figures that exuded an invisible pressure.
Upon entering the courtyard, they saw rows of cottages.
Behind the cottages at the foot of the mountain, there was a two-story building.
The perimeter of the building had been developed into neatly arranged fields, where unknown herbs were cultivated.
A huge man pointed to the cottages and ordered in a commanding voice,
Choose any empty room to stay in. Meals will be delivered three times a day. You are not allowed to leave the cottage until you are called.
With these words, the huge man stared coldly at Song Wen, urging him to choose a room quickly.
Song Wen chose an empty room and entered it
Inside the room, there was a table and chairs, a bed with blankets, and a teapot on it. Apart from that, there was nothing else in the room.
After inspecting the room, Song Wen turned around and closed the door.
As the door closed, he looked outside, observing the situation.
The two burly men had left the courtyard. Outside the courtyard were tight-fisted guards who didn't seem worried that Song Wen might behave inappropriately.
After closing the door, Song Wen's expression turned fierce and angry.
Just a little while ago, he had been suppressing the anger in his heart.
The control and tyranny of the Tian Sha gang had filled him with frustration and resentment.
At this moment, Song Wen's heart was filled with a strong desire for power.
Yesterday, while begging for food outside a cafe, he overheard discussions among the cafe's patrons reminiscing about martial artists in this world who were able to walk on rooftops and walls.
He now longed to be a powerful martial artist who could wipe out the entire Tian Sha gang
Song Wen was locked in the room and remained there for seven days.
During the first two days, he was filled with resentment toward Tian Sha Gang.
The feeling of being a fish on a chopping block, completely powerless to resist, was truly awful.
Fortunately, however, food was delivered on time three times a day, and the meals were good, containing vegetables and meat.
After the first two days, Song Wen gradually began to calm down.
By the last two days, Song Wen realized what had happened. Her confinement to the room and prevention from leaving was probably intentional on the part of the Tian Sha Gang, to suppress her rebellious feelings and force her to face reality.
On the eighth day, Song Wen finally heard someone shouting outside the door.
"Everyone, get out of your rooms at once. Anyone who is late will be severely punished."
Immediately after that, a series of doors opened around her
Song Wen also opened his door and went out.
Looking around the courtyard in front of the huts, he saw scattered groups of about a dozen teenagers, around fifteen years old. There were also more than ten members of the Tian Sha gang standing in the distance, holding swords.
These teenagers gathered in small groups, clearly forced, just as Song Wen had been. Many of them grumbled quietly about their grievances.
These teenagers were all residents of Yancheng. They were aware of the power of the Tian Sha gang. Despite their anger and reluctance, they could only gesture to the guards and whisper their grievances, daring to be angry without uttering them.
Among them was a plump boy, well-dressed, standing amidst the mostly poor and thin teenagers.
The plump boy roared angrily,
How dare you, Tian Sha Gang, kidnap me, Zhang Erhe? My father is the judge of Qingyuan County. You had better return me!
His voice was loud, attracting the attention of everyone who was
Present.
Song Wen's gaze was also drawn to the chubby boy.
Qingyuan County was a borough of Yancheng City, only a hundred miles away.
In Qian County, the authority of the county magistrate was considerable.
Song Wen was curious about how Tian Shagang was dealing with this chubby boy.
Whether the chubby boy was a fool from the landlord's family who couldn't see reality or whether Tian Shagang had accidentally kicked an iron plate.
The guards hesitated upon hearing this, but remained steady. Clearly, this wasn't the first time the chubby boy had revealed his identity to them. However, the guards also found dealing with the chubby boy a bit difficult.
At that moment, a figure appeared from behind the guards.
The newcomer looked to be in his forties, thin, with a triangular beard on his chin
When the man with the triangular beard saw the chubby boy roaring in the yard, he seemed impatient.
He raised his hand, holding a yellow amulet between his fingers, and exhaled lightly.
"Go!"
The amulet in his hand suddenly turned to ash, forming a fireball the size of a human head out of the air.
The fireball released terrifyingly high temperatures, distorting the surrounding area.
With the wind howling, the fireball, accompanied by a wild, unrestrained howl, struck in front of the chubby boy in an instant.
When the chubby boy saw the fireball suddenly appear before him, he was filled with fear. Just as he was about to run away, the fireball struck him in the chest.
The chubby boy's body was instantly hit hard, sending him flying through the air.
Amid the chubby boy's screams of pain, the blazing flames quickly consumed his entire body.
Before his body hit the ground, he was reduced to a blazing inferno
Before his body hit the ground, he was transformed into a human flame.
The sound of burning fat echoed, and the area was soon filled with the stench of burning flesh.
In just twelve breaths, what had once been a living person was reduced to ashes, not even bones remaining.
Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events. More than a dozen young men stared at the human flame in horror, their faces pale and silent.
Song Wen, living his second life after having lived as an ordinary person, was equally shocked by the scene before him.
He was horrified by the audacity of Tian Sha Gang, who had publicly executed the county magistrate's son and clearly hadn't put Qian Guo's court and the more than twelve young men before him in their eyes.
He was also fearful of the bearded man's methods. He had summoned a ball of fire using a yellow incantation. These methods were not at all like those of a martial artist; rather, they resembled the abilities of immortal cultivators from the legends of his past life
"Could this world be the world of eternal agriculture?"
While Song Wen was filled with doubts and fears, one of the youths in the scene explained it to him.
"He's an immortal!"
Suddenly, a man in plain clothes with several stains knelt down, his expression fearful and filled with longing.
The youth's astonishment immediately awakened everyone. More and more youths knelt, prostrating themselves before the immortals.
The mysterious and cruel methods employed by the "immortals" instantly dispelled the rebellious thoughts in the hearts of most of the youths.
Following the reactions of the majority, Song Wen also knelt down.
His heart was surging with turbulent waves.
This was real power, stronger than those wandering military heroes who only wandered around.
"One day, I will definitely possess this kind of power."
Having suffered injustice for several days, Song Wen's eyes were filled with determination.
This kind of immortal power would definitely make him one of the strongest people in this world, and he would not
He is no longer being manipulated and bullied.
Not only were the youths shocked by the bearded man's immortal technique, but even the Tian Sha Gang guards showed deep fear in their eyes.
Seeing this scene, the bearded man smiled a satisfied smile.
Killing the chicken to warn the monkeys had achieved his goal.
His gaze shot towards the kneeling youths with an aura of dominance and control over everything.
I am a teacher of the Immortal Dao, known as Ji Yin. I practice traditional Taoist methods. There is no need to be afraid.
Gathering you all here is to give you a great opportunity, a chance to pursue longevity and immortality.
During the next month, I will personally teach you the cultivation technique, the "Longevity Technique." Whoever succeeds in "drawing out Qi" during this month will become my direct disciple.
I hope you will seize this opportunity to grow. Even if you cannot attain a long life, you will gain immense strength, wealth, and easily attainable glory
When Ji Yin spoke her words, she stirred the enthusiasm of the young people. Everyone looked at her with eyes full of longing and anticipation
Song Wen was also very excited. He had not expected to get such an opportunity to cultivate so easily.
However, at the same time, he felt cautious.
Ji Yin's methods of seducing hearts were indeed formidable. First, he terrified everyone with his thunderous means, and then he gave them a chance at immortality.
This was a traditional strategy based on enticement and intimidation. Thus, in the process of cultivating the "Longevity Extension Technique," the youth present spared no effort, but rather exerted their utmost.
Perhaps it was not as simple as Ji Yin said. How could anyone pass up an opportunity to cultivate immortality without any ulterior motives? Ji Yin must have some plan! Perhaps this cultivation opportunity was not easy to obtain