Chapter 193: Immortal Palace
Jiang Minghan set out from Qinzhou Prefecture and walked for a whole year, covering nearly seven or eight thousand miles, before finally arriving at the foot of Ziluo Mountain.

Along the way, from spring to summer and from autumn to winter, Jiang Minghan had experienced hunger and thirst, had been beaten and robbed, had seen the prosperous world and also the misery of the world.

He had to work to earn a living, sleep in the open air, and travel under the stars.

I have run into ghosts, encountered monsters, fallen off mountains, and fallen off bridges.
He had worn out three pairs of straw sandals, his clothes were patched up, his face was dark and wrinkled, his hands and feet were covered with calluses, but his eyes were shining with brilliance, a symbol of full spirit and determination.

Along the way, Jiang Minghan has experienced a lot and has gained a lot of knowledge.

He stayed in Ziluo Mountain again that night. He found a cave, picked up firewood to make a fire, ate some leftover dry food, and then leaned against the wall to sleep.

Just at this moment, a breeze blew, bringing with it a familiar and pleasant fragrance.

Jiang Minghan frowned. Why did this scent sound so familiar? By the way, when he was with Wang Mengxian before, he also faintly smelled a scent on her that was very similar to this.

Jiang Minghan turned his head and saw a pretty girl, about fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a light green double-breasted jacket and skirt, with her hair tied up in a bun, standing outside the cave.

The woman had a delicate figure and a voice as clear as an oriole. She said to Jiang Minghan shyly, “Sir, can I come in?”

Jiang Minghan stood in awe, “Is the traditional play going to be performed?” After saying that, Jiang Minghan raised his hand and pointed to the open space opposite the campfire and said, “Come in and sit down.”

The woman’s face lit up with joy and she thanked him quickly. Then she came in skipping and sat down opposite Jiang Minghan.

“Tell me, are you a female ghost or a witch?” Jiang Minghan asked the woman.

The woman was stunned. She really didn’t expect Jiang Minghan to take the initiative.

“I am a human being.” said the woman.

Jiang Minghan said, “In this desolate mountain, in the middle of the night, a girl as charming and alone as you appeared. Do you think I would believe it?”

When the woman heard this, she blew towards Jiang Minghan and said with a sweet smile: “I really am a human!”

The breath turned into an evil wind and blew towards Jiang Minghan’s face, but the yang energy in Jiang Minghan’s body was too strong, and the evil wind was dispersed by the yang energy in Jiang Minghan’s body as soon as it hit his face.

The woman was stunned for a moment when she saw this, but soon she secretly swallowed her saliva, a greedy look in her eyes.

Seeing that her magic could not confuse Jiang Minghan, the woman stood up and knelt down beside Jiang Minghan, facing him and said: “Sir, if you don’t believe me, feel it. I am really a human. My body is warm.”

As she spoke, she rolled up her shirt, revealing her snow-white, pink, and soft belly, “Sir, touch it.”

After saying that, the woman even pulled Jiang Minghan’s hand and placed it on her lower abdomen.

But Jiang Minghan quickly withdrew his hand, then looked at the woman and said, “Don’t be like this. I have seen demons and ghosts. Ghosts are cold, while demons are definitely hot.”

When the woman heard this, she bit her lower lip and said, “Don’t you believe me, sir?”

Jiang Minghan smiled slightly, reached out and picked up a piece of burning wood from the fire, and then said to the woman: “No matter whether I believe you or not, and no matter whether you are a human or a demon, I don’t want to have anything to do with you anyway. If you do this again, I will hit you on the head with a piece of wood and let you know what is burning hot.”

The woman was startled and quickly stepped back, but she was still unwilling. However, when she saw the firewood in Jiang Minghan’s hand, she dared not pretend anymore.

But soon, the woman came to her senses and suddenly fell to the ground, howling and crying, saying, “Sir, I am indeed a demon, but I am a good demon. Sir, please save me.”

Seeing this, Jiang Minghan asked, “What’s wrong with you?”

The woman raised her head and said, “I am about to die. You can save me if you let me breathe. Sir, please.”

When Jiang Minghan heard the words “soul flying away”, he immediately thought of the old ghost, so he asked: “Take a puff? Take a puff of what?”

The woman licked her lips with her red and tender tongue and said, “Suck a breath of your essence, sir. It doesn’t matter from top to bottom. I’ll suck a breath.”

Jiang Minghan was full of surprise, “What do you mean by up and down?”

The woman said, “On top is mouth-to-mouth sucking, and on the bottom is um. Sir, have you ever had sex with anyone?”

“No.” Jiang Minghan shook his head.

The woman was overjoyed and said quickly: “This is pure yang essence of yours, very tonic. If you give me a breath, I can live another hundred years. Sir, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Please give me a breath, please.” The woman bowed her head to the ground, revealing her curvy body.

Jiang Minghan immediately refused, “No, why should I let you absorb my energy? If I absorb it, I can live a hundred years longer? But can I absorb it myself?”

woman:”.”

“Sir, stop joking. You are a human, so you don’t need to suck. I am a demon, so I need to suck. Sir, I am not sucking in vain. Since you have never slept with anyone, you definitely don’t know the wonderfulness of this.”

“Sir, please put down the firewood and listen to me. The body of a young girl is as tender as butter. I am exactly sixteen years old this year, which is the most delicate and beautiful time in a girl’s life.”

“As long as you agree, I promise to let you experience the most wonderful thing in the world.”

As she spoke, the woman came closer. Jiang Minghan raised his foot and kicked her in the chest. The woman cried out “ouch” and fell to the ground unexpectedly.

“No!” Jiang Minghan said firmly.

The woman sat on the ground, stunned for a long time before she came to her senses. Then she flew into a rage, and a pale blue light immediately appeared on her body. “I see you are shameless, today I am going to force myself on you!”

After saying that, the woman raised her hand and slapped the air. With a bang, a stream of demonic energy hit Jiang Minghan. Jiang Minghan was immediately knocked away, his body hit the wall heavily, and then rolled to the ground.

At this time, the woman stepped forward, put her hands on Jiang Minghan’s shoulders, and sat on him.

I have to say that what the woman said just now is true. Her body is indeed delicate and soft, and feels as smooth as priceless jade.

Jiang Minghan struggled and cursed: “Shameless, absolutely shameless.”

But how could his strength compare to that of the monster? He was completely pinned down by the monster in a few moves. Jiang Minghan had no choice but to shout “Help”.

The demon girl laughed and said proudly, “Scream, scream, in this wilderness, no one will save you even if you scream your throat out.”

After saying this, the witch was about to force herself on him, but Jiang Minghan caught a glimpse of a small bamboo tube that fell from his body. His eyes lit up, and he immediately picked up the bamboo tube, opened the lid, and poured it at the witch.

As the water in the bamboo tube was poured onto the witch, there was a “hiss” sound, and a burst of black smoke suddenly came out of the witch’s body. The witch fell to the ground with a scream, and began to frantically wipe off the water stains on her body with mud.

Soon the witch wiped off all the water stains on her body. She lay on the ground with a pale face and said to Jiang Minghan: “What is that?!”

Jiang Minghan took out another bamboo tube and said proudly, “My boy’s urine was taught to me by an old Taoist priest.”

The demon girl was startled when she heard this, then she lifted up her clothes and smelled them, then she smiled and said, “No wonder it smells so good.”

Jiang Minghan’s face changed drastically, and he scolded: “Are you a pervert?!”

After saying that, Jiang Minghan pretended to pee out a second stream of boy’s urine. Seeing this, the witch quickly said, “Stop, stop, I won’t suck you anymore.”

Jiang Minghan heard this and said, “Really?”

The witch nodded, stood up, hugged her legs and sat down, put on a very obedient expression and looked at Jiang Minghan and said, “Really.”

After hearing this, Jiang Minghan put away the bamboo tube and sat down.

The two of them sat face to face, and the crackling sound of burning wood could be heard in the cave.

“Hi.” After an unknown amount of time, the demon girl sighed and said, “It seems that I am not suitable for this path.”

Jiang Minghan was stunned for a moment, “What way?” “The way to absorb people’s essence. I don’t have this talent. I failed the first time I came out to absorb people’s essence today.” The banshee said dejectedly.

When Jiang Minghan heard this, he was silent for a long while, and finally said, “I don’t understand.”

The demon girl grinned and said, “You are a human, so you definitely don’t understand us demons. What’s your name?”

“Jiang Minghan.” Jiang Minghan replied: “What about you?”

The banshee said: “My name is Xiaokan, your name is really nice.”

“Xiao Kan? This name is really strange.” Jiang Minghan said.

Xiao Kan said, “We are monsters, and monsters can’t have nice names like humans. So where are you going? Judging from your appearance, you must have walked a long way, right?”

Jiang Minghan was filled with regret when he heard this. “If I had met you four months earlier, I would have been sucked in by you. But fortunately, four months have passed. Do you know how I got through these four months?”

Xiao Kan said, “I know.”

“Ah?” Jiang Minghan was about to start telling about his difficult journey when he was stunned. “How did you know?”

Xiao Kan smiled and said, “Because I can see it from your eyes.”

Jiang Minghan’s heart suddenly skipped a beat, but he quickly lowered his head and said, “Alas, the road we have walked is over, and I don’t know how long the road ahead will be.”

“Why don’t you know where you are going?” Xiao Kan asked.

Jiang Minghan said: “I know, but I don’t know where the Taoist temple I’m looking for is.”

“Taoist temple? What Taoist temple?” Xiao Kan asked curiously.

Jiang Minghan said: “Wuzhuang Temple.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Minghan found Xiao Kan sitting there motionless, staring at him with dull eyes.

Jiang Minghan stretched out his hand and waved it in front of her eyes, “What’s wrong? Are you stupid?”

Xiao Kan suddenly came back to her senses. She stared at Jiang Minghan blankly and asked, “What is your relationship with Wuzhuang Temple?”

Jiang Minghan smiled and said, “It doesn’t matter. I just promised someone to deliver something to Wuzhuang Temple. The person said that after I delivered the thing, the master of Wuzhuang Temple would give me a great opportunity. Haha, actually, I don’t know what opportunity is. I just feel stupid. For an illusory opportunity, I walked all the way from Nanzhanbuzhou to Xiniuhezhou.”

“No.” Xiao Kan said seriously, “You are not stupid at all.”

Jiang Minghan didn’t understand, but Xiaokan did. Wuzhuang Temple, the Taoist temple of the ancestor of earthly immortals, God, it’s a good thing that I didn’t succeed just now!!!

According to the rules of the gods who granted opportunities, Jiang Minghan had obviously entered the “test” of Wuzhuang Temple. If he had succeeded just now, it would have been terrible.

Xiao Kan stood up, suddenly knelt down in front of Jiang Minghan and kowtowed, saying, “Sir, I apologize for offending you tonight. Please forgive me.”

Jiang Minghan looked at Xiao Kan in surprise and asked, “What are you doing?”

Xiao Kan raised his head, looked at Jiang Minghan and said, “Young Master, go west along the main road of Ziluo Mountain for thirty miles and you will reach the official road. Then walk one thousand miles along the official road and then walk northwest for another one hundred miles and you will reach Wuzhuang Temple.”

Jiang Minghan was delighted when he heard Xiaokan’s words, “Really?”

Xiao Kan said, “I dare not deceive you, sir.”

Jiang Minghan said quickly: “Thank you so much, Xiaokan. When I find Wuzhuang Temple, I will come back and thank you.”

Xiao Kan quickly shook his head and said, “No, no, as long as you don’t hold a grudge against me for what happened tonight, Xiao Kan will be satisfied.”

“No, no, I’m not a petty person.” Jiang Minghan said.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Kan immediately thanked him, then stood up and bowed, “Master, please have a good rest. Xiao Kan will not disturb you anymore. Xiao Kan will take his leave now.”

After saying that, Xiao Kan turned around and disappeared into a puff of black smoke.

Jiang Minghan sat there with a puzzled look on his face, “Is this Wuzhuang Temple some kind of evil place? Why is Xiaokan so scared when he hears the name?”

“Forget it, never mind. Let’s go to sleep first. Even if Wuzhuang Temple is a dangerous place, we have to deliver the things now that we are here.” After saying that, Jiang Minghan leaned against the wall and fell asleep.

Early the next morning, after a simple meal of dry food, Jiang Minghan continued on his journey. This time he headed west along the path pointed out by Xiao Kan. After walking for another two months, he finally arrived at a towering, verdant, vast mountain like a screen.

Looking out, I can see the mountains are extremely high and majestic. Their roots are connected to the Kunlun Mountains, and their tops touch the sky. The sun shines on the clear forest, and thousands of red mists are lingering. The wind blows in the dark valleys, and thousands of colorful clouds are flying. Birds are singing in the green bamboos, and golden pheasants are fighting among the wild flowers. The grass is lush in front of the cliff, and the plum blossoms are fragrant on the ridge. Elk come out from the flowers, and the blue phoenix sings to the sun.

Even Jiang Minghan, who had seen a lot along the way, sighed: “What a wonderful fairy mountain and blessed place. If I were buried here after death, my descendants would surely become high officials for generations to come.”

When he climbed over the mountain, he suddenly saw a bright future ahead, the road gradually widened, and in the distance among the mountains in the distance, there were palaces and buildings.

“That’s great. It looks like it’s either a Taoist temple or a Buddhist temple. We can stay here tonight.” Jiang Minghan walked over quickly.

Not long after, he arrived at the mountain gate of the Taoist temple. The gate was majestic and solemn, surrounded by blue clouds and purple mist. Fairy light spread across the nine colors of the clouds and precious aura rose to the sky.

There were two young Taoist priests on duty in front of the mountain gate. Jiang Minghan walked up to them and bowed, “Excuse me, Taoist priests. It’s getting late. Can laymen stay here?”

The young Taoist priest on the left bowed and said, “Of course you can. Our temple has always been open to travelers passing by.”

The young Taoist priest on the right asked curiously, “Donor, you look so exhausted, where are you going?”

When Jiang Minghan heard that he could stay overnight, he first thanked them and then replied, “Oh, I want to go to Wuzhuang Temple. Do you two Taoists know how far it is from here?”

Hearing this, the two young Taoists were stunned at first, then took a few steps forward and looked at the plaque of their own mountain gate.

Seeing the plaque hanging high on the door, the two Taoists breathed a sigh of relief. Then the Taoist on the left laughed and said, “You scared me. I thought the plaque was stolen.”

The Taoist on the right pointed at the plaque and said to Jiang Minghan: “Donor, look where this is?”

Jiang Minghan looked up, exclaimed after a moment, and then said to the two Taoists: “I can’t read.”

“.” The two Taoists were stunned, and then the Taoist on the right asked: “Then what did you exclaim just now?”

Jiang Minghan scratched his head and laughed, “I saw that the words were written in golden light, so I was amazed.”

The two Taoists shook their heads helplessly, and then the Taoist on the left pointed to the door on the left side of the temple and chanted: “The Immortal Palace of Eternal Life.”

The Taoist on the right pointed to the right door and read: “The Taoist family with the same longevity as the sky.”

Finally, the two pointed at the plaque above and said in unison: “Wuzhuang Temple.”

Jiang Minghan was shocked and asked, “Is this Wuzhuang Temple?!”

After what happened with Xiaokan, Wuzhuang Temple became a gloomy and dangerous place in his mind. How could it be such a blessed place filled with auspicious lights and colors?
The two Taoists laughed and said, “Yes, this is Wuzhuang Temple.”

Although Jiang Minghan was surprised, he was more excited. He didn’t know what the opportunity was, and he didn’t expect any generous rewards. He just wanted to make a vow…

But at this moment he was still very excited, so excited that tears were streaming down his face. He knelt on the ground with a plop, crying, “One year and two months, more than ten thousand miles. I… I finally got here!”

(End of this chapter)