Gu Zheng heaved a sigh of relief when the three of them did not mention anything about borrowing or occupying it.
He knew that he could not hide the fact that he had the Book of Life and Death. After all, he had shown it at the Wizard Slayer Alliance. However, even if he did not show it, Hua Tian and Ge Xu already knew that he had the Book of Life and Death and would definitely spread the news.
Therefore, he had already made preparations from the beginning. This was also one of the reasons why he had moved out.
After all, it was inconvenient to live in the city. If he moved out, he could find a way to escape if he encountered an opponent that he could not defeat. However, he did not expect that the first batch of people who came would be the disciples of the true Sages. Fortunately, they came just in time to hear him preaching. After listening to his preaching, they were too embarrassed to talk about snatching the treasure.
Even so, there would still be hidden dangers.
Although there were people from all walks of life in Jie Sect, their temperament was still considered good. As for Chan Sect, Gu Zheng did not know much about it and did not want to make any comments. However, based on his understanding of Shushan in the past, there were good and bad people in Chan Sect. There were good people and sanctimonious people.
Of course, this was the case everywhere, not just Chan Sect.
"Daoist Gokusen, your place is not bad. Can the three of us stay for a few days?"
Yun Xiao added. She was the eldest sister of the three sisters. Her words could basically represent the intentions of the three sisters.
"I couldn't ask for more. You're especially welcome!"
Gu Zheng smiled slightly. It was good that three Daluo Jinxian wanted to stay here. Moreover, they did not show any ill intentions. Gu Zheng would definitely welcome them.
Even if they stayed here and did not help, with them around, if others came, they would have to think twice. Moreover, with only Taotie around, they were still a little weak.
The Book of Life and Death was a Connate Cardinal treasure. Even Daluo Jinxian coveted it. There was no guarantee that others would be attracted to it.
Thus, San Xiao settled down. Taotie was just next door to Gu Zheng. If someone had bad intentions, they would have to go through him first.
Every fifteen days, Gu Zheng would preach the Dao. They stayed for three nights and did not leave. After listening to Gu Zheng's preaching several times, they felt that they had benefited even more. Especially when Gu Zheng spoke at the beginning, there were some things that they did not understand. But even though they did not understand, they could tell that Gu Zheng was talking about the true Great Dao. Even if they did not understand, they had to memorize it. It would be helpful for their future cultivation.
Other than listening to the sermon, there was something else that made the three of them even more surprised and impressed, and that was Gu Zheng's culinary skills.
They had never thought that food could be made so delicious. After eating the delicacies made by Gu Zheng, the so-called good things they had eaten in the past had all become trash.
Especially the delicacies made by Gu Zheng using high-grade ingredients. They were so delicious that they could bite their tongues.
Originally, they had only planned to stay for two to three months and carefully observe Gu Zheng's character before leaving. After all, the ability of the Book of Life and Death to hook people's souls was too powerful. Strictly speaking, the person who owned the Book of Life and Death had the power to kill many people.
In the end, Gu Zheng's culinary skills gave them a pleasant surprise. They stayed here for almost half a year.
At first, Hokkaido and the rest were not used to it. After all, there were three Daluo Jinxian. Not one, but three. Every time they saw the three of them, Hokkaido and the rest would take the initiative to bow respectfully. As for the other Celestial Immortals, they did not even dare to breathe loudly.
Only Aunt Cui was slightly better. Perhaps because they were all women, after the three of them moved in, it was Aunt Cui who gave them things. They also rewarded Aunt Cui with some good treasures.
At the same time, they also learned about the past of Gu Zheng and Taotie through Aunt Cui.
"Fellow Daoist Gokusen, you should have no parents, right?"
On this day, after eating delicious food, Gu Zheng and the rest were resting in the backyard pavilion. The three of them were also there. Yun Xiao was eating a bunch of grapes when she suddenly asked.
Through Aunt Cui's understanding, they found that whether it was Gu Zheng or Taotie, the cultivation time was extremely short. In such a short time, not to mention the Daluo Jinxian, even Gu Zheng's current mid-stage Jin Xian was unbelievable.
Another point was that they investigated Gu Zheng's background and wanted to have a deeper understanding of him, but they found that they couldn't find anything.
The family that Gu Zheng mentioned at the beginning didn't exist at all. This had been proven by Wu You. Wu You's initial identity as a guard of Gu Zheng's family was also fake. He coveted Gu Zheng's white horse and wanted to seize it, but he was controlled by Gu Zheng.
The white horse was still there, but it was old and was currently living in the yard.
In this way, Gu Zheng had no origin at all, and when they appeared, they were indeed children, very young children. The three of them even investigated all the places around Gu Zheng's first appearance. Although many places were empty, for Daluo Jinxian, there were always traces to follow.
After investigating for so long, there was still no information about Gu Zheng and the others' birthplace.
In this way, it meant that Gu Zheng and the others didn't have a birthplace, so after dinner that day, Yun Xiao suddenly asked this question.
"Born from heaven and earth, no father or mother!"
Gu Zheng smiled slightly, and Yun Xiao's expression tightened slightly. It was just as they had guessed. Gu Zheng and Taotie were really born from heaven and earth, which meant that they were born from heaven and earth, or from the primordial chaos, and had no real parents.
Such people were extremely rare in the later generations, but there were many before the opening of the sky. After Pangu opened the sky, a portion of them came out, whether it was the human race, the Goblin race, or the Wu people.
Including their master, the Tongtian Sect Leader, it was rumored that he was formed from Pangu's primordial spirit. The real one was born after Pangu's primordial spirit scattered and obtained an opportunity.
As long as it was born from heaven and earth, it was basically a great opportunity. Their cultivation speed was very fast, which could be explained.
"Where did your Dao skills come from?"
Yun Xiao asked again, and after asking, she was a little nervous. Previously, she was inquiring about their background, but now she was inquiring about their privacy. However, she was really curious, so she asked.
Even if they were born from heaven and earth, it was very difficult to achieve Dao without anyone's guidance. Gu Zheng and the others obviously began to cultivate when they were children. In other words, they had cultivated Dao skills from the beginning, which were very good Dao skills. Therefore, their cultivation speed was very fast, and their realms were promoted very quickly.
When she asked this question, a person's figure immediately appeared in Gu Zheng's mind.
Thinking of that person, Gu Zheng raised his head again, as if he was at a loss and somewhat nostalgic.
After a while, when Yun Xiao thought he didn't want to answer, Gu Zheng suddenly said, "After Taotie and I opened our eyes, we saw a person. That person guided us. Before he left, I asked for his name!"
"Who is he?" Yun Xiao asked hurriedly.
This person should be the one who guided Gu Zheng and Taotie. To be able to guide Gu Zheng and Taotie so well, he must not be an ordinary person. At least, he should be an expert above Sage-to-be.
She was really curious, and wanted to know who had created these two people born from heaven and earth.
"He said, his name is Hongjun!"
"Boom!"
Gu Zheng's words were like a clap of thunder, which made San Xiao's mind suddenly blank. Hongjun, Dao Ancestor, it was actually him. No wonder, no wonder, one of them cultivated very fast, and the other had a great opportunity. The one who guided them was Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
Dao Ancestor Hongjun was a person who was one level higher than their master. In the Untainted Land, he was the only real big shot. In the past, there was Pan Gu, but after Pan Gu opened the sky, he was the only one left.
These two brats were people who had been enlightened by Hongjun. At this moment, even San Xiao was a little jealous.
"You guys are really lucky!"
Yun Xiao did not hide her jealousy, and Gu Zheng just smiled. Hongjun had seen through his real background at first glance, but whether this was the real Untainted Land or just Master Gokusen's Immortal Skill, Gu Zheng was not so clear.
He really wanted to see Hongjun again and ask this question clearly. He believed that only Hongjun knew the truth, and even he did not know.
"It's just good luck. Your luck is not bad either!"
Gu Zheng said with a smile. Yun Xiao was slightly stunned, and then she smiled at once. Gu Zheng was right. Gu Zheng was lucky to be guided by Dao Ancestor Hongjun. But they were not bad either. They had learned from Sages, and they had cultivated without worry since childhood. Moreover, they had refined their own magic weapons. Even now, in the world of Goblin, no one dared to provoke them wherever they went.
This was their luck.
"Thank you for your guidance, Fellow Daoist!"
Yun Xiao cupped her fists seriously. Although it was just a simple sentence, it reminded her in a timely manner. Otherwise, if she could not suppress her jealousy, it would become a mental demon sooner or later.
Gu Zheng was about to speak when he suddenly frowned. He immediately cupped his fists and said, "Sorry, excuse me!"
The signal he had left for Hokkaido had appeared. The ordinary Dharma artifact he had refined had been destroyed. Gu Zheng had already sensed it. This meant that Hokkaido had encountered something he could not solve in the prefecture city.
After saying that, Gu Zheng soared into the sky, and Taotie followed closely behind.
"Big Sister, what's wrong with them?"
Bi Xiao, who was behind Yun Xiao, asked. Yun Xiao frowned and did not say anything. Qiong Xiao, who was on the other side, said, "It seems like something has happened. They're heading in the direction of that city. Something must have happened there!"
After Qiong Xiao finished speaking, she looked at Yun Xiao. Bi Xiao was also looking at her.
"Let's go and take a look!"
Before today's conversation, they had only listened to Gu Zheng's preaching. If anything happened to Gu Zheng here, they might help, but they would not follow Gu Zheng to other places to help.
However, after today's conversation, they understood that Gu Zheng and Tao were not two simple immortal cultivators. They were immortals born from heaven and earth after being enlightened by Hongjun. Such people would usually have great opportunities in the future.
In Yun Xiao's opinion, it should not be a problem for them to become Sage-to-be. If they were lucky enough, it was even possible for them to become Sages.
Since they were two people who might become Sages, it would not be bad for them to form a good relationship with them while their cultivation was not high. That was why Yun Xiao said that they should go and take a look.
Going to take a look meant that if they needed help, they would help. If they did not need help, they would really just take a look.
Gu Zheng and Taotie were not slow. They traveled a hundred miles very quickly.
From afar, they had already seen many people in the sky. They were all small black dots. These small black dots quickly became clear. Gu Zheng had already arrived beside Hokkaido and the others.
Opposite them stood two people, two Daluo Jinxian.
These two people were obviously not from the Human Clan, but Goblin. Gu Zheng did not expect that it would be the Goblin Daluo Jinxian. These two Daluo Jinxian were different from Hei Feng and Yang Ding Tian. Their killing intent was stronger.
"Are you two Taotie Immortals?"
The Daluo Jinxian opposite them did not make a move. Obviously, he was waiting for them. When he saw Gu Zheng and Taotie flying over, he immediately asked.
"I am Gokusen. Why are you looking for me?" Gu Zheng cupped his fists.
"I heard that the Book of Life and Death of the Wenren Scholar is in your hands. This book is very useful to us. Take it out!"
One of the Daluo Jinxian directly stretched out his hand and said arrogantly. It was as if asking Gu Zheng to hand over the treasure was a great fortune for Gu Zheng. His attitude made Gu Zheng laugh.
Taotie's hand holding the knife tightened. A fighting spirit appeared in his eyes.
"What are you laughing at?" The Daluo Jinxian frowned and said, "Don't worry, we won't take the treasure for free. We will give you some rewards in the future!"
The treasure would not be taken for free and would be rewarded. Gu Zheng laughed even harder. He really did not know where these two Goblin Daluo Jinxian heard the news. They actually dared to swagger over to snatch the treasure with such an arrogant attitude.
Did they not know that he and Taotie had once beaten away two Daluo Jinxian and even seriously injured one of them?
"May I know the names of the two Daoists?"
Gu Zheng asked with a smile. Before the Daluo Jinxian could speak, the other one spoke first. "Why are you asking for our names? Don't tell me you want to take our souls from the Book of Life and Death?"
"That's right. Why are you asking for our names? Let me tell you, I have jumped out of the Five Elements. Your Book of Life and Death is useless to me!"
The Daluo Jinxian, who had spoken first, also shouted. Gu Zheng was slightly shocked, but his expression did not change. He was still smiling.
"Since you want the Book of Life, I have to know who I gave it to, right?"
Although Gu Zheng said this, he was guessing who this Goblin was. If he was not in the Five Elements, his name would not be in the Book of Life and Death. This was certain.
"There's no harm in telling you my name. I'm called Drought General. My original form is a zombie!"
The Daluo Jinxian, who had spoken first, nodded slightly. Gu Zheng suddenly realized that he was a zombie demon. Zombies indeed did not belong to the Five Elements. No wonder they were so confident. It was because there was someone who was not afraid of the Book of Life and Death.
It seemed that they did not really understand the Book of Life and Death. Daluo Jinxian's Primordial Spirit and physical body were condensed together. It was very difficult to take his soul away. It could only affect him to a certain extent during battle.
They did not know, so they kept their identities a secret. They only said the name of someone who was not afraid of the Book of Life and Death.
"So it's Drought General. I'm sorry, but the Book of Life and Death is now my natal magic treasure. I can't give it away!"
Gu Zheng cupped his fists again. The two Daluo Jinxian were slightly stunned. Soon, they showed an angry expression.
"You tricked us. You're courting death!"
Just as Drought General said that, Taotie had already moved. The blood-red broadsword in his hand slashed forward. Blood splattered all over the sky. Hokkaido and the others hurriedly retreated. Even so, they were still affected by the blood and became absent-minded.
The Celestial Immortals were even worse. A few of them fainted and fell down.
"What a strong killing intent!"
Yun Xiao and the others had already arrived. They saw Taotie make his move. Their eyes narrowed. Fortunately, at this time, there was no obvious division between the righteous and demonic sects. They were all cultivators, unlike the later generations where they were enemies.
If they knew about Taotie's existence like the later generations, a group of people would probably come to eliminate him.
"You …!"
The zombie Daluo Jinxian roared angrily. He wanted to say that they still dared to make a move, but he was forcefully suppressed. Taotie's broadsword was aimed at him.
"Treasure, please turn around!"
Gu Zheng was already prepared to use the flying broadsword. His cooperation with Taotie was flawless. Taotie attacked from the front while he followed behind. While the other party was suppressed, he immediately activated the Immortal Slaying Flying Broadsword.
"It's Lu Ya. Run!"
The other person relaxed a little. When he saw Gu Zheng's gourd shining, he was immediately shocked. He did not have time to make a move. He pulled his companion and hurriedly retreated. The Immortal Slaying Flying Broadsword had a slow activation speed and a small attack range. As long as they ran out of the attack range, they would be fine.
The two of them ran fast and directly ran out. Gu Zheng's Immortal Slaying Flying Broadsword immediately lost its effect.
This made him very helpless, but there was no other way. He could succeed in a sneak attack against Jin Xian. But against Daluo Jinxian, unless he could temporarily trap the other party, there was no chance at all.
Of course, if it was Lu Ya who made a move, it would be different. Lu Ya could temporarily suppress the other party and cut off the other party's head in an instant. He could not. After all, his cultivation was too low.
After the two of them ran out, they did not look back. They just ran away like a wisp of smoke. Gu Zheng, who wanted to defend, saw this scene and his eyes widened.
"Chase!"
Gu Zheng hurriedly shouted. Taotie had already quickly chased after them. Gu Zheng summoned the Somersault Cloud and disappeared in an instant.
San Xiao looked at the back, nodded together, and flew forward at the same time.
"Damn Ge Xu. He didn't tell me that this kid still has the Immortal Slaying Flying Broadsword in his hand!"
Another Daluo Jinxian roared angrily. The zombie Daluo Jinxian that was attacked by Taotie earlier had a wound on its arm. It was bleeding. At this moment, it did not say anything. Its face was tense and it was also very angry.
Although it blocked Taotie's attack, that attack was too evil. It could not block it and it would still be injured. Fortunately, it was a zombie and its recovery ability was especially strong.
"Eh?"
After a while, the zombie Daluo Jinxian suddenly stopped and looked at its wound in surprise. The wound that could be healed in an instant in the past had not healed this time. It was still bleeding. Although it was not much, it was not a problem for it to keep bleeding.
"What a domineering broadsword. It is very difficult to recover from being injured by that broadsword. Even if it was me, it would take at least six hours for this wound to stop bleeding and completely recover. It would take a day!"
The zombie Daluo Jinxian said slowly. Its companions were very clear about its abnormal recovery ability. Usually, when it was injured, it could recover almost instantly. But now, it would take so long. Hearing it say this, their faces were immediately filled with shock.
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