Embarking on the Path to Immortality: Mastering a Hundred Arts Chapter Twelve: Joining the Dawn Sect

Red Ling hesitated for a long moment before voicing her concern. "Liu Tianci's father is one of the three chief inspectors of Anhe City, a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator at the ninth level. If I kill him, all the years of scheming by the Tianqi clan will be ruined."

"Red Sis, I’m well-versed in the art of diverting trouble," Li Feng replied confidently.

He had already planned this strategy from the moment he deliberately exposed his own information.

...

Linyang Town was a small settlement under the jurisdiction of Anhe City, surrounded on all sides by rich mines, attracting numerous wandering cultivators seeking fortune.

Both evil cultivators and rogue sect disciples favored this place, making it chaotic and unstable.

Li Feng and Red Ling had been here for two days.

They rented a courtyard temporarily.

Both had disguised their appearances beyond recognition.

"Li Feng, are you sure Liu Tianci will come?" Red Ling asked again, unable to contain her doubt.

"Rest assured, Red Sis. The Liu family has holdings here, and with the false information I sent him, he will definitely show up," Li Feng said calmly.

A man blinded by lust never misses a chance to indulge.

At that moment, the communication talisman in his hand began to glow.

"Red Sis, he’s here!"

Li Feng shook the talisman.

Red Ling gripped her long sword, ready for battle.

"I’ll go out to greet him. Follow the plan; everything will be foolproof," Li Feng instructed, stepping onto the packed earth main street.

A luxurious carriage stood out starkly against the rustic surroundings, driven by a Qi Refining stage four cultivator.

Inside, Liu Tianci was craning his neck, looking around eagerly.

Having a Qi Refining stage guardian indicated how highly Liu Tianci’s father valued his son.

"Young Master Liu, you’ve finally arrived. The lady is inside the rented house, all yours," Li Feng said as he approached.

Liu Tianci’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

"That bitch is finally in my hands. Take me to her quickly!"

The stage four guardian could only sigh helplessly at the spoiled young master, sticking close to watch Li Feng carefully.

The three soon reached the courtyard.

Liu Tianci loosened his belt at the gate and said to the guardian, "You guard the yard. Once I’m done, there will be rewards."

Li Feng readily agreed and warmly invited the guardian aside.

"Brother, Young Master Liu is enjoying himself here. Let’s go have a drink."

The guardian refused immediately. "No thanks. Young Master’s business will only take three minutes. He’ll be out soon."

He seemed well aware of Liu Tianci’s capabilities.

Seeing the guardian was not falling for it, Li Feng decided to be straightforward.

"You’re underestimating Young Master Liu. He won’t be coming out alive."

The guardian’s expression shifted to alertness.

"What do you mean?"

Li Feng dropped the pretense. "He’s dead, and so are you!"

He then pulled out over a dozen top-grade first-level flying blade talismans, flinging them all at the guardian.

These talismans, equivalent to a full-force strike of a ninth-level Qi Refining cultivator, were not wasted on trivialities.

Li Feng wanted a quick and decisive kill.

The guardian’s face filled with despair at seeing such precious talismans thrown away like candy.

The flying blades turned into countless cold lights, shredding the guardian to pieces in an instant.

Li Feng expertly tossed a fire talisman, burning the body to ashes. He picked up the storage pouch from the ground and pushed open the door.

Inside, Red Ling had already subdued Liu Tianci.

Fully aware of his predicament, Liu Tianci glared at Li Feng as he entered, cursing, "You vile slave! How dare you trick me here."

"Young Master Liu, still defiant at death’s door?" Li Feng sneered.

"My father is a major cultivator at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment. Dare touch a single hair on me, and none of you will live in peace."

Li Feng ignored him, taking out a prepared recording stone to capture the moment.

Red Ling watched his actions with slight displeasure but said nothing.

The risk of coming here to kill Liu Tianci was precisely to allow Li Feng to join the Tianqi branch with peace of mind.

"Red Sis, let’s act now. The longer we delay, the more suspicion we draw from nearby residents."

"Liu Quan, help—"

Liu Tianci, seeing their determined expressions, panicked and tried to shout.

But the next moment, his vision flipped, strangely seeing his own back and the empty space above his neck.

Li Feng threw another fire talisman, thoroughly cleaning the room.

After confirming no traces were left behind, the two hurriedly returned to Anhe City.

The entire operation went smoothly.

Li Feng duplicated the recorded stone and handed a copy to Red Ling.

...

To win over a young alchemist, Red Ling had taken considerable risks, unsure if this decision would bring fortune or disaster.

Li Feng sensed her inner thoughts and immediately reassured her, "Red Sis, don’t worry. Once I become a second-level alchemist, I’ll definitely help you find the Limu Fruit."

"Your intention is enough. The Limu Fruit is too rare and depends entirely on fate," Red Ling said without much faith.

"By the way, starting today, you’ll change your identity and move to the Spirit Plant Hall. Uncle Fu will arrange everything for you."

"Alright."

Li Feng had been waiting for this moment.

He changed his clothes outside the city and, as a cultivator, headed straight to the Spirit Plant Hall.

Uncle Fu had been waiting for some time. Seeing Li Feng show his credentials, a warm smile appeared on his face.

"Welcome, Brother Shan, to the Tianqi clan. From now on, we’re family."

Li Feng smiled and nodded. "Just call me Li Feng. The name Shan Zhang was only used for protection before."

"Brother Li, your room is ready. Please, follow me."

Uncle Fu made no inquiries about the past and gestured for him to lead the way.

The Spirit Plant Hall was not small, with two floors and a backyard.

The ground floor sold spirit materials, and the upper floor was for residence.

Li Feng’s room was spacious, fully equipped with all necessities, far better than his accommodations at the Green Beauty Hall, even including a set of second-level alchemy furnaces.

These furnaces were more smoothly designed and greatly improved the success rate of alchemy.

"Brother Li, if there is anything unsatisfactory, just say so. I’ll adjust it anytime," Uncle Fu said, fully aware of Li Feng’s value.

Having such a first-grade top-level alchemist on site would greatly enhance the Spirit Plant Hall’s reputation.

Moreover, the variety of products they sold would increase significantly.

Alchemy profits were much higher than simply selling spirit materials.

"Thank you for your care. I’m satisfied, but I have one question for you, Uncle Fu."

"Feel free to ask, Brother Li. No need to be reserved."

"Now that I’ve joined the Tianqi branch, how will the profits from the medicines I refine be divided?"

"His Highness has already made arrangements. For all medicines you refine and sell, the profits are split seventy-thirty, seventy for you and thirty for us."

"And what about the promised cultivation resources?"

"They’re all in the storage pouch. You can inspect it."

Uncle Fu handed a storage pouch to Li Feng.