From the moment the Tiger Soul awakened, I became invincible.

Chapter 96 Linshui City, Holy Infant Goddess

Meng Qiudie spoke:

"In the near future, sects in Linshui City will be recruiting disciples. If Young Master Qin wishes to advance further, this is an excellent choice."

Upon hearing this, Qin Wu's heart stirred.

Meng Qiudie's statement is very clear.

With his current strength, what would allow him to advance further would naturally involve the initial stage of True Qi.

In other words, he received news of breaking through to the initial stage of True Qi as soon as he entered Qianzhou.

As for joining a sect, he naturally had no objection to it.

Although he is exceptionally talented and possesses a martial spirit, it is extremely difficult for him to learn the techniques step by step on his own or to find them elsewhere.

If one can join a powerful sect, this will undoubtedly greatly shorten the growth rate.

This is naturally a good thing for him.

"I wonder which sect is recruiting disciples?"

Qin Wu asked.

"There are quite a few. You may not know much about the others, but there is one sect that you definitely know."

You killed Mu Yunzheng, so you should know about Kunlun Ruins, right? Kunlun Ruins is recruiting disciples this time. Mu Yunzheng died at your hands, which is a good stepping stone for you.

If you want to join Kunlunxu, it shouldn't be difficult.

Upon hearing this, Qin Wu's eyes lit up.

It's like someone just happened to be offering you a pillow when you're sleepy.

In that case, it seems I really must make a trip to Linshui City.

"Thank you for informing me of this news, young lady. It seems I must make a trip to Linshui City."

A smile appeared on Meng Qiudie's lips.

"That's wonderful. My goal is also to go to Linshui City. I have to thank you for letting me refine precious medicines before, which allowed my alchemy skills to make some breakthroughs."

In addition, the recent recruitment of disciples by various sects in Linshui City has led to a shortage of manpower at Baicaotang, so I was transferred there to stay for a period of time.

"That would be excellent."

Qin Wu smiled as well.

This was his first time in Qianzhou, and he didn't know much about the situation here. Being able to travel with Meng Qiudie would naturally help him solve a lot of problems.

Afterwards, Qin Wu inquired about the local customs and culture of Qianzhou from Meng Qiudie.

There is little difference between Qianzhou and Xuanzhou.

However, in terms of martial arts, Xuanzhou is ultimately just a remote place, so the initial stage of True Qi is just a legend.

However, it's different in Qianzhou. Although experts at the initial stage of True Qi are still extremely rare, some similar experts appear from time to time.

It can be said that the two are worlds apart.

Compared to remote and impoverished areas like Xuanzhou, martial arts flourished in Qianzhou.

We traveled for several days without incident.

The group arrived near Linshui City.

The city is named Linshui because it is surrounded by water on all sides, and Linshui sits in the middle of the water. Rather than being surrounded by water, it is more like an island.

The scenery here is absolutely stunning, leaving one breathless with its beauty.

"This is Linshui City."

As the group walked into the city, Meng Qiudie explained the local customs and culture to Qin Wu. Although it was her first time here, she already had some understanding of the place.

Moreover, there were some guides with her.

Baicaotang is a large and well-established company, and it has everything it needs.

"Miss Meng, what are these?"

Qin Wu pointed to the doorways of the houses along the road. Almost every household had a clay sculpture placed at their door, which looked like a baby.

Meng Qiudie was also taken aback.

"this……"

She looked at the tour guide beside her, but the tour guide also frowned.

"We haven't heard of this situation either. It shouldn't have been like this when we came last time."

Someone spoke up:

"It must be some emerging force. Recently, Linshui City has become very complicated due to the large number of forces recruiting disciples. It's inevitable that some other forces will come to scout the area in advance."

"That is indeed a possibility."

The director nodded as well.

Qin Wu then paid no attention to it.

After walking for a while, suddenly the sound of gongs and drums rang out, and then a large army appeared.

A large group of people walked at the head of the procession, led by several burly men carrying a stone statue.

As the sound of gongs and drums rang out, the doors of the houses along the roadside that displayed clay figurines of babies, which had been tightly closed, suddenly opened.

Then, with fanatical expressions, they picked up the clay sculpture, rushed to the side of the parade, knelt on the ground, and muttered incantations.

"May the Holy Infant Goddess bless my son, ensuring he has a bright future next year!"

"Holy Infant Goddess, you are all-powerful. I beg you to give my child a chance."

"May the Holy Infant Goddess protect us!"

"Please, Holy Infant Goddess, bless my child so that he may live."

A series of sounds reached everyone's ears.

Qin Wu's expression was strange.

They've probably run into a cult.

Soon the group arrived at Qin Wu and his companions.

Before Qin Wu and his group could retreat, several burly men at the front rushed menacingly towards them.

"Get out of the way immediately! Anyone who dares to block the Holy Infant Goddess's path will surely die a horrible death!"

Qin Wu hadn't originally intended to cause trouble, but after hearing this, he laughed.

These people all possess some martial arts skills.

However, most of them only reach the outer three passes at most.

Although he didn't know exactly what kind of being the Holy Infant Goddess was, with such mediocre subordinates, how strong could the Holy Infant Goddess possibly be?

Moreover, those extraordinary forces will come here to recruit disciples after a while.

If the Holy Infant Goddess truly possessed immense power, whatever her purpose, she should have appeared at that time, rather than creating a time gap now.

Most importantly, he's very unhappy right now.

Meng Qiudie frowned, then spoke:

"What kind of force are you, stirring up trouble here? Aren't you afraid the sects that will be recruiting disciples here will be unhappy with you?"

She knew more about the situation in Qianzhou than Qin Wu did, so she was even more certain that these people were definitely not righteous figures.

Upon hearing these words, the burly men's expressions changed drastically.

However, they quickly calmed down.

"Are you going to stand in front of the Holy Infant Goddess?"

"The Holy Infant Goddess is a celestial deity, how can she be compared to mortals? Your actions will surely incur her wrath."

As he spoke, his voice grew louder.

The surrounding "believers" could hear it clearly.

"Those who offend the Holy Infant Goddess will not survive tonight. You will all become water ghosts and die in the Linshui River tonight!"

His voice grew louder and louder.

The surrounding believers had even more fanatical eyes.

Because this has happened more than once.

Meng Qiudie's expression hardened, and her eyes grew even colder as she prepared to make her move.

Although their Baicaotang is a neutral force, it is by no means weak, and there is no reason for them to remain indifferent when they are bullied.

However, Qin Wu immediately refused.

"In that case, I'll be waiting."

After saying that, he immediately led Meng Qiudie and the others to the side and ignored the procession of the Holy Infant Goddess.

After those people left, the passersby who had been kneeling on the ground and muttering incantations stood up one by one and pointed at Qin Wu and his group.

Seeing these people pointing and whispering, Qin Wu simply glanced at them.

All the sounds disappeared.

These people weren't even martial artists, and the moment they met Qin Wu's gaze, all their thoughts vanished.

All that remained was fear.

Qin Wu and his companions paid no attention to these ignorant passersby and turned to leave.

"Young Master Qin, what are you doing? These people are clearly a cult."

Qin Wu's lips curled into a smile, and then he spoke:

"These people are indeed a cult, but I want to see what makes them think they can kill us tonight."

Although he doesn't consider himself a good person.

But this so-called Holy Infant Goddess acts in an extremely strange manner.

In addition, he heard some remarkable news from those people who had been muttering to themselves.

These believers kneeling on the ground all seem to have children at home.

Moreover, they planned to use the child to do some dangerous things, which could very likely result in his death.

Looking at the densely packed clay sculptures of babies in the city, even Qin Wu felt a chill in his heart.

If this goes through, how many babies will be harmed?

This is probably even more terrifying than what Mu Yunzheng did back then.

In Xuanzhou, there are still some government forces that can maintain basic order, but in Qianzhou, where martial arts are stronger, the so-called government is probably just a formality.

Hearing this, Meng Qiudie nodded.

Despite Bai Caotang's special status, she also harbored some compassion.

"In that case, I will not interfere in this matter. However, if you need to refine precious medicines, you can come to the Hundred Herbs Hall in the city to find me."

After saying that, Meng Qiudie left with her people.

She had her own things to do, so naturally she couldn't stay with Qin Wu all the time.

Qin Wu nodded and went to find a place to stay.

Since it would be some time before the various sects began recruiting disciples, Qin Wu simply rented a courtyard, which was more secluded and suitable for cultivation.

Before long, it was dark.

But Qin Wu's spirits became increasingly active.

If those people want to turn him into a water ghost, they will make their move tonight.

He had no worries about Meng Qiudie.

If they can't even handle this little thing, then Baicaotang doesn't deserve its current status.

Not long after.

Suddenly, a noise came from outside the door.

It sounded like the wailing of ghosts and wolves, and was quite eerie.

After the sound rang out, all the candlelight that had been burning around them quickly went out. They had obviously heard the noise, but no one dared to come out. Instead, they pretended not to have heard anything.

Only Qin Wu stood in the courtyard, looking around.

"Come out."

He spoke calmly, his gaze fixed in one direction.

There, he had already sensed the difference.

With a whoosh.

A whooshing sound came hurtling through the air. Qin Wu dodged to the side and saw a blood-stained nail embedded in the courtyard wall.

"You have offended the Holy Infant Goddess, sinner! Prepare for death..."

At the same time, a faint voice came from behind.

Along with the sound, figures in white robes drifted in from outside and surrounded him.

This series of actions, as if performed by a ghost, was enough to frighten anyone.

But in the next instant, Qin Wu moved.

He moved with lightning speed, suddenly appearing beside a figure in white.

They ripped off his hood, revealing a horrified head underneath.

"That charlatan."

Qin Wu did not hesitate and immediately killed him.

The white-clad figures around them also realized what was happening.

"How dare you!"

This was the first time they had ever encountered an opponent who showed no fear after going through their tactics.

But against Qin Wu, these people couldn't even last a single move.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, all the dozens of people surrounding him perished here.

Qin Wu, holding a prisoner, asked:

"Tell me, who are you people, and what is your purpose?"

The man was already terrified.

"We are the river pirates from Black Cloud Stronghold outside Linshui City."

"River pirates?"

Qin Wu was somewhat surprised.

He was familiar with the river pirates outside Linshui City.

Meng Qiudie had already told him that because Linshui City was surrounded by water, there were many water bandits, which had become a major problem.

But he never expected that these people would actually be the Holy Infant Goddess's people.

"Did you create that so-called Holy Infant Goddess?"

The pirate quickly shook his head and said:

"No, this has nothing to do with us. The Holy Infant Cult came to us some time ago and reached an agreement with us. As long as we do things for the Holy Infant Cult, they will give us Ascension Pills after they have succeeded."

"Go on, what exactly is that Ascension Pill?"

Qin Wu already had a premonition, but he still asked one more question.

"The Ascension Pill is said to be a pill made from the heart of an infant. It can help people break through their limits and has extraordinary effects. If we could have that thing, we would have a chance to become extraordinary and become a master of true qi."

"It's those disgusting things again."

Qin Wu frowned.

How does the Holy Infant Cult deceive people?

Why would those people willingly offer up their children?

"The Holy Infant Cult says that as long as you offer your child, your child can be admitted to a sect when those extraordinary sects recruit disciples, and gain the opportunity to transcend the mundane."

"Huh?" Qin Wu was somewhat shocked.

The pirate continued:

"According to the Holy Infant Cult, this is extremely dangerous. Of ten children, only one or two may succeed, while the rest will all die. Moreover, the Holy Infant Cult has already verified this ability in front of everyone."

Originally just an ordinary child, after being baptized by the Holy Infant Cult, he has developed extremely strong martial arts talent.

As for the victims, nobody cared, not even their parents.

These words sent a chill down Qin Wu's spine.

But we have to admit, that's reality.

However, since he knew about this matter, and the Holy Infant Cult had already provoked him, he wouldn't ignore it.

Qin Wu sent the river pirate on his way with a single, merciless palm strike.

It's almost dawn.

He wanted to see what the Holy Infant Cult would do after dawn.

At this moment, outside the courtyard gate.

It has already gathered a large number of followers of the Holy Infant Church.

They looked expectantly at the courtyard gate.

Several disciples of the Holy Infant Sect stood at the front and exchanged glances.

The people they arranged for did not return last night.

But they didn't care; perhaps those people had simply forgotten.

They didn't see the bodies in the river this morning.

Now that it was broad daylight, they had to make it clear to everyone that the person who had offended the Empress was dead.

And he died a horrible death.

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