I Am A Corpse Collector In The World Of Cultivating Immortals

Chapter 84: Immortal's Cave

"I must detect my spiritual roots!" In the Chen Mansion, a lively and adorable young girl clenched her fists and vowed earnestly.

"Yes, yes, Miss will definitely detect her spiritual roots and become an immortal!" The maid who was helping the young girl change clothes laughed.

"Chen Ling, are you ready? Don't keep your grandfather and grandmother waiting." Outside the room, a middle-aged man urged.

"Coming, father." The girl named Chen Ling hurriedly walked out.

Father and daughter arrived at the main hall, where the whole family was already waiting in an orderly manner.

"Oh, whose granddaughter is this? She's so beautiful." An old woman smiled and said.

"Of course, she's grandmother's granddaughter." Chen Ling hugged her grandmother's arm and acted spoiled.

"It's about time, let's go." An old man said in a deep voice.

"Father, the maid from Fifth Sister's house hasn't arrived yet." Another middle-aged man who looked weak and scholarly spoke up.

"They are not in a hurry at all. They're probably just going through the motions and still sleeping."

Hearing this, Chen Shen's second brother frowned slightly, but since it was his sister-in-law who spoke, he couldn't refute her.

"It's as if our daughter can detect her spiritual roots." The eldest brother looked at his wife with a displeased expression.

"Father!" Chen Ling became anxious and scolded, as she had dreams of becoming an immortal.

"Go, go, go. My granddaughter is born with exceptional beauty, unlike you, who is rough." Chen's grandmother scolded with a smile.

"Even if I'm rough, you're the one who gave birth to me." The eldest son of the Chen family muttered in his heart.

While the family was talking, a young girl walked in from outside.

She was wearing a red martial arts outfit, and her long hair was tied up with a ribbon. She walked lightly and gracefully.

At first glance, she had a heroic and elegant demeanor, but her skin was as smooth as jade, and her features were delicate, making her look like a graceful young girl.

"Grandfather, grandmother, uncle..." Chen Xiaoxiao greeted each of them politely.

"Now that you're here, let's set off together." Chen's father nodded slightly and led the way out of the hall.

"Hmph!" Chen Ling passed by Chen Xiaoxiao and had a strong sense of competitiveness in her eyes.

Her sister had always been strong since she was young, and she excelled in everything, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. This made Chen Ling, the pampered young lady of the Chen Mansion, feel dissatisfied.

Later, she heard the legend of immortals and became fascinated by it. People around her also said that she had a talent for cultivation and was very intelligent.

So she reported her age as older than her actual age, hoping to detect her spiritual roots and surpass her little sister.

Chen Xiaoxiao remained calm. No matter how outstanding she was in the Chen Mansion, she was still a nobody. Coupled with her early maturity, she didn't understand Chen Ling's spoiled behavior, so she wasn't favored in front of the adults.

Most of the time, she practiced swordsmanship alone in the courtyard.

...

The annual Immortal Fate Conference in Cang Country was being held in a large square outside the imperial palace, bustling with people.

"Are those immortals? They look so free-spirited."

The square was crowded with people, many of whom were curiously looking at three young cultivators dressed in white robes and carrying long swords on their backs.

The cultivators were testing the spiritual roots of the young boys and girls who met the age requirements.

"No spiritual roots, next!"

"No spiritual roots, next!"

...

However, it was clear that it was not easy to find a potential immortal in the mortal kingdom.

The children eagerly awaited the testing of their talents, only to be disappointed and walk off the stage in despair.

"It's almost time for our granddaughter Ling'er." Below, the Chen family looked nervous, with a hint of anticipation.

"No spiritual roots, next!" The cold voice of the cultivator pierced through the hearts of the eagerly waiting Ling'er, making her face pale.

Like a puppet, she stumbled back.

"Don't be sad. Becoming an immortal is not easy. Look, no one has succeeded, not just you." The family quickly comforted Chen Ling and said many kind words.

"Yes, look at your cousin. It's her turn now, and she will definitely be like you..."

"Medium-grade spiritual roots, the potential of a true immortal, excellent!"

Chen Ling's mother's words came to an abrupt halt, and the whole family quickly turned their heads. On the high platform, the previously indifferent immortal now had a smile on his face and a very enthusiastic attitude towards Chen Xiaoxiao.

"Xiaoxiao..." Chen Ling's face became even worse, and her mind went blank.

"This..." The Chen family was a bit slow to react.

Was she chosen just like that? Is she going to become an immortal?

"Great! Well done, Xiaoxiao!" The Chen siblings rejoiced.

"Young friend, please follow the immortal into the imperial palace and receive the Immortal Law." The cultivator who tested the spiritual roots invited Chen Xiaoxiao into the palace.

Immortal seedlings needed careful nurturing and guidance, and the first step was to teach them cultivation techniques, allowing them to embark on the path of immortality. If they achieved good results in next year's disciple recruitment ceremony, these cultivators who guarded the mortal realm would also be rewarded.

Chen Xiaoxiao turned around and glanced at her astonished and delighted family before following the cultivator to the palace.

Three days later.

The Chen family received an imperial edict: "By the grace of heaven, the emperor decrees: Chen Gang, a third-ranking minister, possesses virtuous and prudent qualities, is diligent and submissive, harmonious and pure, with a gentle and kind nature, and possesses refined inner qualities. He is to be appointed as the Duke of Zhengguo and rewarded with one thousand taels of gold... This is a command."

Chen Gang received the imperial edict with both hands, his expression complex. He hurriedly stopped a eunuch who was about to leave and asked, "Sir, what does His Majesty mean by this?"

"It's a promotion and an elevation in rank. Oh, I forgot to congratulate you, Duke. Xiaoxiao has already become an immortal. I heard from the immortal elders that Xiaoxiao has great talent, and the immortal elders in the palace are all smiling from ear to ear."

The eunuch scolded lightly, then explained in a low voice.

"Today, Xiaoxiao will return to the mansion. Remember to welcome her and clean the house. His Majesty has rewarded several delicious ingredients, so don't secretly keep them for yourself." He reminded them before leaving.

Leaving behind a room full of people in the Chen mansion, each with a complex expression.

"I never expected to be promoted in this way."

Chen Gang's expression was extremely complex, relying on his grandson whom he had never paid much attention to.

...

"Let's go."

"Let's go!"

Above the palace, a man and a woman stood on the clouds.

Chen Shen looked into the distance and saw the little girl who had diligently cultivated in the palace. Finally, he said,

Since he last saw his niece, four years had passed.

The matter of Jiang Xingyue had long become a thing of the past. Even the little girl who was only five years old when they first met had grown up.

With his guidance, his niece would surely shine brilliantly in the future, as long as nothing unexpected happened.

With this niece taking care of the Chen family in the future, they would surely prosper for a thousand years.

As for him, staying in the Ten Kingdoms was meaningless.

"Junior brother, where should we go next?" Mu Xiaojin asked.

"To the Ten Kingdoms and beyond, to see the heroes of the world."

He wanted to collect the bodies of the heroes of the world, the bodies of the unrivaled strong!

Three days later.

Chen Shen returned to Lingxi City, which was as calm as ever, but even more peaceful.

His divine sense swept over and saw Lei Dui, who had switched to the day shift. The rest of his former colleagues were nowhere to be seen.

"May you all be safe wherever you go because of me. If we meet again, it will be fate."

"You stay in Lingxi City for a few days, I have some things to take care of." Chen Shen said to Mu Xiaojin, then his figure flashed and flew north.

That was the direction of the Fire Departure Sect!

He was able to kill Lin Xuan and Jiang Xingyue back then, so their master naturally could as well.

At the same time, this was also the time for him to make a decision.

If he wanted to travel the world, he needed to have a general understanding of his own strength.

Three thousand miles from the entrance of the Fire Departure Sect, Chen Shen's divine sense spread out, and his Primordial Spirit turned into a stream of light and flew away.

"Huh?" To his surprise, there was only one Primordial Spirit light in the entire Fire Departure Sect.

And it was someone he didn't know, not the master Jiang Xingyue he wanted to find.

"This person is at the third level of Soul Formation, but their Primordial Spirit cannot perceive my Primordial Spirit. The strength of my Primordial Spirit is far superior to theirs."

Chen Shen had a rough understanding of his own soul power.

"Could it be that Master Jiang Xingyue went to another immortal sect for a competition?"

He traveled two thousand miles to the west and explored five thousand miles with his divine sense, but he didn't find the person he was looking for in the Shang Sect either. The Shang Sect only had one person at the Soul Formation stage.

"Where did all these Soul Formation ancestors of these forces go?" Chen Shen wondered.

He didn't continue searching and returned directly to Lingxi City.

In the city, Chen Shen inquired in all directions and finally learned the reason.

"There is an immortal's cave outside the Hundred Nations that is about to open. It seems that only cultivators below the Soul Formation stage are allowed to enter. There are immortal pills inside that can make one become an immortal."

Chen Shen muttered to himself.

He inquired further, wanting to know the specific location of the cave, but no one knew about it.

This news came from the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, so he had to ask them for more information.

After finally learning the exact location, Chen Shen made a decision.

"You all search for opportunities and fight to the death. I will be responsible for collecting the bodies and won't snatch your opportunities." Chen Shen smiled.

The immortal's cave would surely attract countless geniuses, and if he did the body collection work inside, his spiritual roots would probably greatly improve.

For example, could he promote his spiritual roots to Heavenly Grade?

End of the second update.

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