Those who were frozen into ice naturally died. Among them, there was no lack of immortal cultivators in the Golden Immortal Realm. Only Lin Dongliang survived.
For Lin Dongliang, who was at the later stage of Jin Xian Realm, the extreme cold that could freeze people into ice only made him feel bone-piercing cold and his body stiffen for a moment.
However, the hollow 'nest' wasn't just filled with frigid air. A humanoid monster also crawled out of it.
The monster was snow-white. Although it was in the shape of a human, it had no facial features or limbs. After it ran out of the nest, it immediately tried to escape. However, it was killed by Lin Dongliang in a fit of anger.
After the monster died, it turned into a pool of cold liquid and went deep into the ground. There was nothing left of it.
At that time, Lin Dongliang did not feel any discomfort. However, when he returned to the cave residence at night, the extreme cold suddenly appeared in his body. In the beginning, Lin Dongliang was able to easily suppress the extreme cold. However, after a month, the extreme cold had reached a point where he could no longer suppress it. Lin Dongliang had no choice but to burn his cultivation to suppress the extreme cold.
Now, after more than 100 years, Lin Dongliang, who was at the later stage of Jin Xian Realm, had his cultivation reduced to the early stage of Jin Xian Realm because of suppressing the extreme cold with his cultivation. What was more, there was a trend of continuous decline. This really made the Lin Family very anxious.
Originally, there were two cultivators at the Jin Xian Realm in the Lin Family. However, the other one had died in the mine. Until now, no one in Lin Dongliang's family had the possibility of breaking through the Jin Xian Realm in a short period of time.
According to Lin Dongliang's current situation, he could at most hold on for another 30 years. However, in 30 years, no one knew how far his cultivation would fall.
Only a few people knew about Lin Dongliang's illness. If this matter was spread out, not to mention whether the Chen Family would have any ideas about the Lin Family, the big sects behind the Lin Family would probably look for other forces to replace the Lin Family. After all, if a big Xiuxian family did not even have a Jin Xian, it would be untenable in the Untainted Land.
After Lin Dongliang finished talking about what happened back then, he sighed and said, "Fellow Cultivator Gu, you said that when the cold air appeared, I held my breath in time. When I killed that monster, I didn't even touch it. How could there be such cold air in my body?"
"There are some things that can't be understood with conventional logic."
Gu Zheng paused and then asked, "Fellow Daoist Lin, do you still have the location of the incident?"
"After this incident, that section of the mine has been sealed off. Fellow Daoist Bai, do you want to take a look?"
Daluo Jinxian, who gave Lin Dongliang the pill formula, also went to the scene of the incident, but he didn't find anything.
"That's right. I want to go and take a look now," Gu Zheng said.
"Fellow Daoist Bai, you also know that my illness was inexplicably contracted in that place, so you have to know that there is a certain degree of danger in going there. So I hope that no matter what happens there, you won't blame the Lin family," Lin Dongliang said seriously.
"Fellow Daoist Lin, don't worry. I'm not that kind of person," Gu Zheng said.
"Okay, then I'll arrange for someone to take you there."
Lin Dongliang immediately transmitted a message to a Xiuxian of the Lin family. Soon, that Xiuxian appeared in the cave.
Lin Dongliang explained things to the Xiuxian called Lin Xin, and Lin Xin immediately brought Gu Zheng to the mine.
There wasn't much delay on the way. After going down, Lin Xin and Gu Zheng flew all the way and soon arrived at the Black Gold mine that belonged to the Chen and Lin families.
This year, the Black Gold mine just happened to belong to the Lin family, so there was no need to talk. Lin Xin quickly brought Gu Zheng to the scene of the incident.
The mine tunnel where the incident occurred had been sealed. Lin Xin first removed the seal on the stone wall, then destroyed it.
"Fellow Daoist Bai, I won't go in with you," Lin Xin said.
"It's fine, I can go in by myself," Gu Zheng smiled slightly.
The mine tunnel was a little damp, and it emitted the smell of wood. Although it had been 150 years, the closer they got to the scene of the incident, the colder the temperature gradually became.
Gu Zheng had already seen the place where the monster had died. The ground there was abnormally white. Gu Zheng had also seen the 'nest'. There was a large amount of extremely pure black gold that had yet to be mined. There was also the space where the monster and the extremely cold air had come from.
"Did you find anything?"
Gu Zheng stopped at the place where the monster died and asked the Artifact Spirit.
"Let's go into that space and take a look," the Artifact Spirit said.
The temperature in that space was not as cold as the place where the monster died. It was like a broken eggshell. Apart from the extremely pure Black Gold, there didn't seem to be anything special.
"What do you think of this matter?" the Artifact Spirit asked Gu Zheng.
"The Cold Qi in the Lin family's ancestor's body is alive, but we didn't find any living creatures related to the Cold Qi here. Although this is the first time I've encountered such a situation, I feel that the Cold Qi in the Lin family's ancestor's body is a mysterious energy. Could it be the power of a curse?" Gu Zheng speculated.
Curses were a type of witchcraft. When Gu Zheng was on Earth, he had encountered people who were good at witchcraft. For example, Qiao Shan of the Demon Sect. He had also read some books about witchcraft, and there was mention of the Curse Technique in them. However, there was no book that said that curses could also appear in this form. It was as if this kind of power was invisible according to common sense.
"This is indeed the power of a curse, but I've only heard about the power of a curse from Lord Gokusen. Moreover, Lord Gokusen encountered a similar situation in the past. He was also looking for a kind of mineral and encountered this kind of humanoid monster in the 'den' of the mineral vein. However, what Lord Gokusen encountered back then was the Fire Poison Qi. The power of the curse that invaded his body was also of the Fire Poison attribute, "the Artifact Spirit said.
"How did Lord Gokusen solve this problem back then?"
Gu Zheng was curious. The world was really big, and there were really all kinds of strange things. He didn't expect that even Gokusen had encountered the trouble that the head of the Lin family had encountered.
"Lord Gokusen was a Holy Immortal. He only had to think about it to get rid of the Fire Poison Qi. However, Lord Gokusen also said that the humanoid monster was a strange creature born naturally between heaven and earth. Unfortunately, it didn't break out of its shell on its own. Otherwise, its strength wouldn't be inferior to Daluo Jinxian. "
The Artifact Spirit paused and then said, "For Lord Gokusen, the power of the curse is very easy to get rid of, but for you, how are you going to get rid of the power of the curse?"
"Let me examine it carefully first."
Gu Zheng began to destroy. He used Tang Mo to cut a deep gully in the 'den' and the place where the monster died, and his divine consciousness searched again and again.
"What are you looking for?" the Artifact Spirit asked curiously.
"I'm looking for the source," Gu Zheng said.
"Why are you looking for the source?" The Artifact Spirit was even more curious.
"If this place is like the evil source that we experienced in the Blood Tide Forbidden Area, then it's very likely that the solution to this matter will change because of this. However, since we can't find the source, we will only have to face the power of the curse. I have a solution, and I feel that it should work, "Gu Zheng said.
"What solution?" the Artifact Spirit asked.
"Put death in the face of death and fight to live! Since the power of the curse is to kill people, then after people die, will the power of the curse disappear? "
Gu Zheng's words made the Artifact Spirit's eyes light up. "What you said makes some sense, but will the Lin family's ancestor agree? Moreover, what if it fails? "
"Since the power of the curse has no source, it shouldn't be that difficult to deal with. I think the method of putting death in the face of death and fighting to live will definitely work," Gu Zheng said.
Since he already had an idea, Gu Zheng didn't stay in the mining area for long. Soon, he returned to Lin Dongliang's cave residence.
"How is Fellow Bai?"
As soon as Gu Zheng entered the cave residence and sat down, Lin Dongliang asked anxiously.
"There is a way, but it depends on whether you dare to try it or not," Gu Zheng said.
Lin Dongliang frowned and seemed to have thought of something. "What method is Fellow Bai talking about?"
"Put death in the face of death and fighting to live!"
"Sigh!"
Gu Zheng's words made Lin Dongliang sigh.
"Fellow Gu, Senior Daluo Jinxian also said that I should try putting death in the face of death and fighting to live." Lin Dongliang smiled bitterly.
"Fellow Lin, did you find that there was no way to get rid of the extreme cold after your soul left your body? Not only did it exist in your body, but it also attached to your soul after your soul left your body, causing you so much pain that you almost died because of it?" Gu Zheng said.
"How did Fellow Bai know?" Lin Dongliang's eyes widened in shock.
"That's because I can see more clearly. I already knew that when I examined your body earlier," Gu Zheng said.
"Amazing!"
Lin Dongliang gave Gu Zheng a thumbs up, then said worriedly, "Fellow Bai, I have a feeling that if my soul left my body again, I will really die, the kind that will turn into ashes! So, will this method of putting death in the face of death and fighting to live really work? "
"Fellow Lin, since I know the consequences of your soul leaving your body last time, but I still suggested this method, I naturally think it will work," Gu Zheng said.
Lin Dongliang frowned and rubbed his hands anxiously, as if he could not make up his mind.
"Fellow Daoist Lin, there really isn't any other way apart from this! Although Daluo Jinxian gave you the pill formula, let's not talk about whether the pills will work or not. You have not even collected all the ingredients! Moreover, there are risks in refining pills. Do you think you, or the Lin family, can wait any longer? "
Gu Zheng had seen the Lin family's situation clearly, so he felt that Lin Dongliang would not reject his suggestion. His struggle and hesitation would soon turn into determination.
Gu Zheng's words made Lin Dongliang fall into silence. After a while, he sighed again.
Lin Dongliang gritted his teeth and said, "Fellow Bai, what is this extremely cold energy that has caused me so much harm?"
"The extremely cold energy in your body is actually the power of a curse," Gu Zheng said.
"Although I did not dare to ask Senior Daluo Jinxian what the thing in my body is, so many years have passed, and I have guessed that I might have been cursed by that thing! It's just that something like a curse can actually produce tangible power. It's really too unbelievable. "
Lin Dongliang shook his head, and his expression turned solemn. "Just as Fellow Bai said, whether it is the Lin family or myself, we cannot wait any longer! I wonder how Fellow Bai is going to put me in the face of death and fight to live? "
"I am going to prepare a food therapy for you. It will put your body in a state of suspended animation. This is the safest way, as if you are really dead," Gu Zheng said.
"Food therapy?" Lin Dongliang's eyes widened.
"That's right. I am also an Immortal Chef," Gu Zheng said.
"No wonder Fellow Bai has such a cultivation at such a young age. It seems like you belong to one of the Twelve Immortal Chef Sects."
Regarding Lin Dongliang's sudden realization, Gu Zheng did not point it out. Lin Dongliang could think whatever he wanted!
"Fellow Bai, if you can put me in the face of death and fight to live, then what about my body that has been changed by the power of the curse?" Lin Dongliang asked.
"It is a fact that your body has been changed. You can only use pills or other methods to repair it," Gu Zheng said.
"Alright, then we will do as Fellow Bai says!" Lin Dongliang gritted his teeth.
"Alright, before I give you the food therapy, there are two things I have to say. First, you have to tell your family that putting you in the face of death and fighting to live also requires some risk. If you are really unlucky and die, then this matter has nothing to do with me. Second, as for the reward for treating your illness, I only need that Immortal Ginseng of yours. Of course, the reward is built on the premise that I cure you, "Gu Zheng said.
"Thank you, Fellow Bai!"
Lin Dongliang first cupped his fists towards Gu Zheng. After all, Gu Zheng was speaking fairly and had no intention of raising the price. Then, he opened his mouth again and said, "There is something I have to say first. This Immortal Ginseng of mine is not in good condition. I am still growing it!"
"Not in good condition?" Gu Zheng furrowed his brows.
"Come with me, Fellow Bai."
Lin Dongliang brought Gu Zheng to the immortal herb room in the immortal cave. Gu Zheng also saw the Immortal Ginseng that was still growing in the soil.
"Back when we obtained this Immortal Ginseng of Northern Reed, several factions fought and accidentally damaged it. However, it wasn't a serious injury. With the nourishment of this immortal array, it should be able to fully recover in 30 years."
While Lin Dongliang was explaining, Gu Zheng had already examined the Immortal Ginseng of Northern Reed. Indeed, it wasn't a serious injury. If it was transplanted into the Primitive Space, it would probably recover in three years. For cultivators, not to mention three years, even thirty years or three hundred years was not considered a long time.
"It's not a big problem. I'll take it," Gu Zheng smiled slightly.
"Alright, then I will tell my family about this."
Lin Dongliang began to transmit his voice to his family. Gu Zheng closed his eyes and went through the ingredients he had chosen in his mind again to see if there was anything he hadn't accounted for.
"What do you think of the difficulty?" the Artifact Spirit asked.
"If my train of thought is correct, this food therapy will only be thirty percent difficult," Gu Zheng said.
"Oh?"
The artifact spirit's eyes widened. "Cooking is your specialty. If your train of thought is correct, why would it still be thirty percent difficult? Even when you cooked the Immortal Fruit Food Cultivation and the Sacred Fruit Food Cultivation, you didn't encounter such a situation. "
"This is different from the past."
Gu Zheng was clearly very excited. "This is a completely new experiment. If it succeeds, my understanding of the Dao of Food Cultivation will improve greatly!"
Hearing Gu Zheng's words, the artifact spirit became even more curious. "What exactly is going on?"
"This time, I'm going to add something that isn't an ingredient. I've never tried this before," Gu Zheng said expectantly.
"Then what are you going to add into the food therapy?" the artifact spirit asked.
"It's a secret!"
Gu Zheng learned from the artifact spirit and began to keep things in suspense.
A short while later.
No matter what Lin Dongliang said to his family, and no matter what his family thought of this matter, Lin Dongliang had already convinced them.
"Fellow Daoist Bai, where do you want to give me the food therapy?" Lin Dongliang asked.
"In this cave residence. Prepare a stone room for me," Gu Zheng said.
"There are plenty of empty stone rooms. Fellow Daoist Bai, please come with me."
Lin Dongliang brought Gu Zheng to an empty stone room, and then said, "You don't need me to prepare the ingredients for the food therapy, do you? If you don't need it, I'll leave and not disturb Fellow Daoist Bai's cooking. "
"I have most of the ingredients here, but you need to give me two special things. One is your blood, and the other is a strand of your divine sense!"
As soon as Gu Zheng's voice fell, the artifact spirit's eyes widened. "You want to add Lin Dongliang's divine sense into the food therapy? How, how, how is this supposed to be cooked?! "
The artifact spirit's stuttering was a clear indication of its shock.
"Has Lord Gokusen ever cooked with something that isn't an ingredient?" Gu Zheng asked.
"As far as I know, no. What's more, it's someone else's divine sense!"
After the initial shock, the artifact spirit was very excited. She finally understood why Gu Zheng said that if this experiment was successful, it would allow him to greatly improve his understanding of the Dao of Food! In the artifact spirit's eyes, this method was undoubtedly pioneering!
According to Gu Zheng's request, Lin Dongliang put a jade bottle of blood, and then sealed a strand of his divine sense that contained many things in a jade slip.
Lin Dongliang had already left the stone room, and Gu Zheng had also taken out all the ingredients for the food therapy. Then, he stared at the ingredients in a daze.
"My Lord Gokusen! Immortal noodles, immortal wine, consonance fragrance, soul-breaking grass, blood-colored udumbara flower, immortal bird meat, thousand-corpse oil, Buddha's light sandalwood, the blood and divine sense of the Lin family's ancestor. What is your successor doing?! "
The artifact spirit's eyes widened as she muttered to herself. This time, the things Gu Zheng used were really special. Some of them were not ingredients at all, and some were even poisonous.
"Everything in the world is divided into Yin and Yang. If it can be used to harm people, it doesn't mean it can't be used to save people. It just depends on how and where it is used."
Looking at the ingredients, Gu Zheng muttered to himself. Cautiously, he once again deduced the effect of these combinations in his mind.
The artifact spirit was stunned, and then her eyes lit up. "Gu Zheng, your current appearance is very interesting. I've only seen this kind of almost selfless but extremely charming expression on Lord Gokusen before!"
"What?"
Pulled out of his thoughts by the artifact spirit, Gu Zheng asked subconsciously.
"Nothing."
The artifact spirit covered her mouth and snickered, but she couldn't hide the slight blush on her face. However, Gu Zheng, who was focused on the ingredients after saying that, did not see it.
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