Cultivation: Being Immortal - Chapter 211

Outside Changhe County in the Heavenly Wall Divine Kingdom

Lin Jiang sat cross-legged on a stone, in front of him were three children aged seven or eight. These children had just finished practicing martial arts, so their limbs were still sore, but they were still focused on listening to Lin Jiang tell stories.

“The story I’ll tell you today is called Kings and Generals. It’s about a long time ago in the Divine Kingdom, there was a…”

Lin Jiang modified the story of Chen She and placed it in the history of the Divine Kingdom. He said there was a certain dynasty in the Divine Kingdom that was foolish and cruel, causing the people to suffer. Even the nobles couldn’t guarantee their safety. So, a destitute noble shouted out in anger, “Are kings and generals born to be exalted?” Then, they rose up and overthrew the foolish dynasty, finally becoming the emperor and living a happy life.

The three children listened with great interest. They were very envious of the character Li She in the story, and all said they wanted to be like him and make their families have a good life in the future.

Lin Jiang said some encouraging words and quickly left. After half a day, it was dark outside and Lin Jiang arrived at a village several tens of miles away.

A young man was waiting for him. When he saw Lin Jiang, he became excited and bowed to him. Lin Jiang looked arrogant and started to examine the young man’s martial arts skills. Even though the young man’s skills progressed quickly, Lin Jiang criticized and scolded him, which made the young man very sad.

“Don’t look sad, sit down, and I will tell you a story.”

“Please, teach me, senior.”

“A long, long time ago, the Divine Kingdom was not ruled by the Li family. There used to be a country called the Great Tang, and later, a person named Huang Chao appeared…”

“The imperial treasury burned into ashes, the main streets were filled with the bones of officials…”

“When the autumn arrives on the eighth day of September, I will defeat all the other flowers. The sweet scent will rise up to fill Jingdu City, and everyone there will be adorned in golden armor.”

After Lin Jiang finished his story, the young man was filled with two lines of poetry and had a fierce look in his eyes. His face was already twisted and distorted.

Lin Jiang didn’t talk much, leaving behind some money and a few bottles of powerful medicine that can strengthen one’s inner strength, and then he floated away.

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“Nobles and generals, is there any kind of person who doesn’t have a wild side?”

“Heaven’s streets have been trampled by the bones of high-ranking officials.”

“The sky has already died, it’s time for a new golden era.”

“A statue with one eye can instigate a rebellion that affects the whole world.”

“Dear Taoist friend, we’ve struck gold here. This Taoist Friend Xiao understands rebellion better than any of us.”

Inside Changhe County, Yi Zhibai muttered a few words to Taoist Friend Mu and the others. The rest of them exchanged baffled looks. Taoist Friend Xiao had only been with them for six months, but what he was able to accomplish left them extremely shocked.

This guy seemed to be born to rebel. He was involved in all sorts of schemes and stories about inciting rebellion. He was much more skilled in it than any of them.

“Friend Yi, tell Friend Xiao to be more careful. If he continues this way, in less than twenty years, Changhe County will be full of rebels.”

“Yes, powerful officials and nobles. These words make my blood boil, not to mention the poor commoners.”

“We still need to be cautious and not ruin the leader’s plan. The current Divine Kingdom, although the emperor is diligent, the people are not suffering to the point where rebellion in Changhe County is necessary.”

Everyone agreed that their plan was too advanced. The Immortal Alliance wants them to cultivate rebellion, but it doesn’t mean they have to rebel right now. The conditions don’t permit it.

“Oh, it’s not good to have such talented people under one’s command.”

Yi Zhibai sighed bitterly. After many years of cultivation, they had indeed trained a lot of power, with many individuals like Li Muyang. However, it was difficult to nurture their ambitions. Take Li Muyang, for example, controlling the Thirty Six Water Bandit Groups in Changhe County. He never even thought about rebelling; he just wanted to live a good life and make money.

“Friend Yi, go talk to Friend Xiao. Let’s not ruin the leader’s important matter.”

“Alright, I’ll talk to him when he returns tomorrow.”

Yi Zhibai explained that they each had their own group of potential rebels to oversee, including Lin Jiang. They would go out of the city for a few days every month to teach them reading and martial arts and instill them with rebellious ideas.

Two days later, Lin Jiang leisurely returned to Changhe County from outside the city. His current identity was extraordinary. Publicly, he was the trusted steward of the former Princess Changhe, responsible for many of her affairs outside the city.

This former princess was none other than Taoist Friend Mu. It was unknown if she had truly gathered the courage to marry the former prince, but her current identity was as such. Well, the former prince was already dead, and no one knew who had killed him.

“Taoist Friend Yi”

“Taoist Friend Xiao”

“Is Friend Taoist Yi specifically waiting for me, Xiao?”

“I have some things I want to discuss with Friend Taoist Xiao.”

“Please come in, Taoist Friend.”

Lin Jiang allowed Yi Zhibai to enter his residence. His residence was not large, and several servants were arranged by Yi Zhibai. They were loyal and reliable. Yi Zhibai even offered a few maids to him, but Lin Jiang declined.

The young ladies in the cultivation world knew how to prevent pregnancy, but things were different here. Lin Jiang didn’t want to leave any worries behind in this place.

“Taoist Friend Yi, please speak your mind, I am also a straightforward person.”

“Alright, I won’t hide anything. Taoist Friend Xiao has handled things beautifully in these past months, or perhaps even beyond our expectations. It has also exceeded the plans of our Immortal Alliance. I hope Taoist Friend Xiao takes it easy.”

“I didn’t understand what you just said.”

“Taoist Friend Xiao, according to your plan, in less than twenty years, all three of the seeds you’re in charge of will rebel, right?”

“It won’t take twenty years, around ten years should be enough.”

“That’s the problem, Immortal Alliance wasn’t prepared. This Divine Kingdom has replaced their leadership only a few decades ago, and the Emperor isn’t foolish enough. It won’t matter even if Changhe County rebels.”

“I understand, you’re afraid that these people will rebel too early and ruin Immortal Alliance’s plans, right?”

“Exactly, that’s what I mean.”

“Actually, Taoist Friend Yi doesn’t need to worry. We just need Immortal Alliance to cooperate with us.”

“Taoist Friend Xiao, this…”

“I’m not joking, I’m good at rebelling, it’s my specialty.”

Lin Jiang was confident. Although he might not have the ability to build a country, he had plenty of experience in rebelling against a dynasty. With thousands of years of history and numerous changes of power, there was so much knowledge to learn.

“Taoist Friend Xiao, the problem is that the Immortal Alliance won’t listen to me. I don’t have the final say.”

“I have a suggestion, you can write it down. The credit will be yours.”

“Ah”

“Listen, we can try this approach first. If the Emperor is not wise, let’s make him appear foolish. Send him beautiful women, one is not enough, two, three. I have several examples here, listen. We can learn from Guozi, Daji, Jia Nanfeng…”

Lin Jiang immediately said, when it came to this topic, he wasn’t tired anymore. Throughout the history of Blue Star, there were many remarkable women, from Daji to the Old Buddha. He couldn’t even count them on one hand. Regardless of whether what they did was true or not, they were truly powerful.

“Taoist Friend Xiao, who are these people you mentioned?”

“Don’t worry, Taoist Friend Yi. I will explain each of them to you. These stories are ones I read while traveling in the cultivation world. They are quite interesting…”

Lin Jiang continued to modify the story, but since Yi Zhibai couldn’t verify it, he just made up whatever.

“Taoist Friend Xiao, are these stories real?”

“They are real, more real than anything.”

“But what if we encounter a powerful leader? How can we expect them to listen to a woman’s words?”

“Taoist Friend Yi, you don’t understand. The wind from the east and the west are not as powerful as the wind from a pillow. Don’t underestimate the power of the pillow wind, Taoist friend.”

“Taoist Friend Xiao is right, but can we rely solely on the power of the pillow wind?”

“Just combine it with other methods.”

“Taoist Friend Xiao, what other methods do you have? Please share them as well.”

“This is much better! I am a honest and straightforward person, I never play tricks. Tricks are easy to solve, but strategies are invincible. For example, the story of two peaches killing three warriors, Push Grace Order.”

“What does ‘the story of two peaches killing three warriors’ and ‘Push Grace Order’ mean?”

“Let me explain slowly. First, let’s talk about ‘Push Grace Order’, this involves the Divine Kingdom…”

Lin Jiang modified two stories again and told Yi Zhibai. After Yi Zhibai listened, his eyes lit up, but he also felt a chill behind his back. This kind of strategy seemed truly invincible. If someone used it against him, what would he do?

“Friend Yi, did you take note?”

“I’ve taken note. Friend Xiao, you truly are talented. I admire you greatly.”

“Now that you’ve taken note, you can advise the leader. I’m sure the leader will reward you generously, and our plan as cultivators will be successful.”

“Good, I will deliver the message to the leader.”

Yi Zhibai nodded. With Lin Jiang’s strategies, his confidence was sky high. Who could stop them from overthrowing the rule of the Divine Kingdom’s Li Family?

Yi Zhibai returned to his home and immediately wrote a long letter. He gave it to his trusted friend, who would pass it on to the leader of Immortal Alliance in Jingdu City. Yi Zhibai eagerly awaited the leader’s reward, feeling very happy.

The next day, Taoist Friend Mu and the others saw Yi Zhibai looking confused. They quickly asked him what was wrong, and Yi Zhibai honestly explained. Taoist Friend Mu gasped and said. Taoist Friend Yi, how did you manage to convince Taoist Friend Xiao? How did Taoist Friend Xiao convince you instead?

“Ah.”

Upon hearing these words, Yi Zhibai immediately let out a frightened cry. Yes, he had gone to persuade others, but now he found himself being persuaded by someone else. This is so frustrating! Is this some kind of spooky magic?