Chapter 130: Chapter 118: To Become an Immortal, Soaring on a Crane

If it were just playing tricks, the people of Yanzhou would not believe it.

No one is a fool, nor is anyone without insight. Under Ruan Shantao’s years of instruction, many people have learned to read and write and have broadened their horizons. If it were just some sleight of hand, it wouldn’t deceive them—but that’s exactly the problem, no one expected that the young cultivator was genuine.

"Can such things really be mastered by humans?"

For a moment, countless thoughts ran through the minds of the refugees in the convoy.

"Can I learn it?"

"If you have a heart of reverence for the gods and wish to follow the Dao, then you can stay and practice these Daoist Magic."

The young cultivator’s smile was gentle and sunny, matched with his plain robe, he exuded a sense of credibility just by standing there.

Moreover, beside this young cultivator stood the phantom of a golden-armored divine figure.

"I want to learn!"

The refugees flocked to the young cultivator, eager to be first.

Even though the young cultivator had clearly stated that some grain was needed as a fee, people didn’t mind—despite the fact that for them, as refugees, handing over their food might mean they couldn’t continue forward. Yet faced with the possibility of learning Immortal Techniques and the presence of that golden-armored divine figure, how could they resist? How could they possibly resist?

Perhaps only a few older and wiser individuals, like Yang Xuan the old man, could maintain their composure in the face of such temptation.

"There’s something wrong, there must be something wrong with them."

Yang Xuan on the cart frowned deeply. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"If they really had some Immortal Techniques, they could just conjure up food directly. Why would they need to collect grain? This group of people... Wait, what are you doing? Are you planning to follow and learn as well?"

"I..."

The called-out Li Carpenter scratched his head awkwardly. He did have some desire to learn, but after hearing Yang the old man’s words, he hesitated a bit.

This led him to shift his gaze to the others.

"I haven’t moved an inch."

Casually replying, Cui Yuan continued to focus on comprehending the Sword Dao.

Besides the sword, he wasn’t interested in learning any other arts.

"I’m here checking the accounts for the grain cart."

Seeing the gaze land on him, Liu Bolun quickly raised the account book in his hand, while the two gatekeeping disciples of Ruan Shantao standing beside him, also shook their heads.

A scholar and two of Ruan Shantao’s disciples, although they were curious about the appearance of the golden-armored divine figure, due to their vision and status, they were disdainful of learning such superstitious nonsense.

Thus, everyone’s gaze fell upon Du Chengfeng.

"I... I’ll try. I’ll just try."

Under the watchful eyes, Du Chengfeng awkwardly smiled as he reached for the grain sack.

"Aren’t you curious?"

"It’s a scam! It’s all fake!"

Pointing at the distant golden-armored divine figure, Yang the old man fervently exclaimed.

"That’s fake! They’re trying to trick you! Although I don’t know how they’re doing it, just from the situation itself..."

"I know."

"...What?"

Hearing Du Chengfeng’s response, Yang the old man choked up on the cart.

What... does this mean? Even knowing it’s a trap, he still wants to step in?

"Precisely because I know, I have to try it."

Du Chengfeng scratched his head, not quite sure how to explain such a thing to an ordinary person like Yang the old man.

It’s indeed a trick for ordinary people, but for someone like him, who could already release Evil Qi externally, it was clear to him that the golden-armored divine figure was a special method of utilizing Evil Qi.

And unlike Ruan Shantao’s inexplicably strong aura of righteousness through literature, Du Chengfeng confirmed that this was indeed weapon Evil Qi. Just like when he unleashed fire blades with his broadsword or cold winds with the Ancient Great Axe, it was another form of expressing Evil Qi externally.

Only this terrifying weapon Evil Qi, when wrapped in a layer of illusionary golden armor, didn’t seem as intimidating. Instead, it appeared magnificent and extraordinary.

"That’s about it."

Du Chengfeng spread his hands, unsure how much the people around could understand.

"It’s an application of Evil Qi, so I’m going to check it out... Hold on, old Liu, what are you doing? You want to go too?"

"You just said, it’s Evil Qi?"

Liu Bolun’s expression was quite subtle.

"Then this is really unusual... That kid said he’s going to teach Immortal Technique, meaning he plans to talk about things related to Evil Qi to ordinary people? How does he dare?"

"...Hold on a minute?"

Listening to Liu Bolun, Du Chengfeng suddenly felt something was a bit off.

What does it mean to discuss things related to Evil Qi with ordinary people? Does it mean ordinary people have no idea about this at all?

How is that possible? Clearly, in Jibei...

"Over in Jibei, there’s no way around it. Everyone carries swords when they go out, even if you want to prevent it, you can’t."

Hearing Du Chengfeng’s doubt, Liu Bolun shook his head repeatedly.

"...No, brother, didn’t you ever think about it? If you let the common people know that by killing, they could be contaminated with Evil Qi and become stronger, what do you think the consequences would be?"

"This..."

Du Chengfeng fell into deep thought.

If the general public knew that by killing, they could acquire Evil Qi and become more powerful... this could already be observed from Yanzhou City. Even with a powerful figure like Ruan Shantao reigning over them, those Yanzhou citizens who received daggers from the knife sellers, after experiencing the benefits of killing, would still choose to commit crimes under the cover of night, robbing and killing passersby on the streets.