Chapter 5: The Seal of Life and Death, The Prince Becomes a Disciple

Qing Ku glanced at Jiang Changsheng but said nothing more, also sitting cross-legged on the bed to practice.

Meng Qiuhai took the assassin's body away with him

Chen Li was taken aback and sighed, "Changsheng, at such a young age, you possess foresight and see through the mundane world. I even doubt whether you are a celestial being descended to the mortal realm"

Beside the bell tower, Chen Li exclaimed excitedly: "Indeed, Changsheng, His Majesty actually praised you. During yesterday's morning court, His Majesty mentioned the Great Jing Martial Arts, hoping to recruit martial artists to take the martial champion examination and enlist in the army. He even specifically mentioned you, saying that there is a young Taoist in Longqi Temple who, at the age of fourteen, possesses the strength of a top-tier expert."

Brother Changsheng usually practices alone and has no enmity with the other disciples. Even if there were any grudges, it would not be right for Fifth Brother to sneak into our room to assassinate him. Moreover, he committed suicide by poison, which clearly indicates he has something to hide and is afraid of being questioned about it

Could it be that certain powerful figures colluded with the demonic sect to drive away Daoist Qingxu, leaving Longqi Temple without any experts, thus making it possible to take action against him

He sensed the presence of someone on the eaves, and during the process of crawling, he made no sound. A typical martial artist might not have noticed at all

Jiang Yuan gazed at Jiang Changsheng, who was kneeling in front of the pavilion, and, in a moment of daze, he sighed: "I have heard from Chen Li that, young Taoist, you possess extraordinary martial skills at such a young age, which shows your exceptional talent. The Great Jing needs geniuses like you."

This is his room, he is confident

There are spies within the Longqi Temple, and the old eunuch is naturally aware of their identity

After half a stick of incense, he pretended to collapse onto the bed

The other disciples were also very excited, and the female disciples looked at him with eyes full of brilliance. At the age of blossoming youth, it is natural for young girls to have romantic feelings, especially considering that Jiang Changsheng's handsome appearance is truly unmatched within Longqi Temple.

The Life and Death Seal is a form of true energy martial arts that can produce a mark, imprinting it on the enemy's meridian acupoints, rendering the opponent's existence worse than death. It is a form of torturous martial arts that is not lethal, yet it compels one towards death

Chen Li helplessly said: "Naturally, it is a matter of deep affection between children and parents. He somehow got involved with a woman from the demonic sect and was captured by them. The demonic sect has declared that Daoist Qingxu must personally go to rescue him"

He drew a dagger from his sleeve, cautiously approached the bedside, and then stabbed towards Jiang Changsheng's chest

Chen Li visited Jiang Changsheng again

Jiang Changsheng's surname is known only to himself; he usually goes by Changsheng.

The sound of commotion echoed in the courtyard

Meng Qiuhai took a deep breath and said: "Junior Brother Changsheng, starting today, you will stay in your room. Qingku will be responsible for delivering meals, and you will remain there until Master returns. The disciples in the courtyard will take turns keeping watch to protect Junior Brother Changsheng."

Longqi Temple is the only sect established in the capital, holding a unique position in the martial world, and naturally, the young men of the martial community feel a sense of novelty regarding Longqi Temple

Meng Qiuhé exclaimed, "That's great, Junior Brother Changsheng, even His Majesty remembers you"

Master Li Changqing is like a patriarch at Longqi Temple. Although he is obsessed with martial arts, he has a gentle disposition and takes great care of his younger disciples, earning the admiration of Jiang Changsheng

Jiang Changsheng clearly saw the true appearance of the other party and said softly, "Fifth Senior Brother, what are you doing?"

How strong is Master Changsheng's junior disciple now

The young man, filled with pride, said: "I am the Fourth Prince, here to seek a master and learn martial arts"

This matter caused the lively atmosphere of Longqi View to quiet down, plunging it back into its previous silence

Other disciples nodded and expressed their opinions, with some questioning Jiang Changsheng, as the deceased should be given utmost respect

However, Jiang Changsheng is well aware of who the enemies are; for the time being, it is not necessary to use them. Learning an additional martial art will surely be useful in the future

How bold! This prince wishes to see someone, and you still do not allow it?

I dare not, I dare not, it is just...

The assassin channeled his true energy, intending to repel Jiang Changsheng, but was horrified to discover that he could not push him back at all

Jiang Changsheng got off the bed and clasped his hands, asking: "May I ask who the benefactor is..."

Jiang Yuan smiled and continued to walk away.

After a loud commotion, the door was rudely pushed open, and a richly dressed young boy stormed in, appearing to be only around eleven or twelve years old. Behind him were two men in purple attire, both tall and sturdy, each wielding a saber.

Meng Qiuhé noticed the dagger in the assassin's hand, his expression darkened. He stepped forward to examine it and quickly reached the conclusion: "Poisoned suicide"

The Dao of Nature is a cultivation method for immortality. Although Jiang Changsheng has currently cultivated true qi, the essence of this method lies in achieving unity with nature. Therefore, the aura of his true qi is beyond the perception of ordinary martial artists, who can at most sense that he possesses true qi, a faint trace of it.

Jiang Changsheng had no objections, stating it was for protection, but it also implied a sense of guarding, as no one truly knows the truth

After the departure of Master Qingxu, the second senior brother Meng Qiuhé took charge. That night, Longqi Temple was filled with chaos and excitement, welcoming a lively night that had not been seen in over a decade. The disciples were jubilant and created a great uproar

The assassin was filled with horror, his eyes wide open in shock

This medicinal herb is suitable for martial artists, extremely precious, and difficult to obtain even for a fortune.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Changsheng opened his eyes

Having said that, he left on his own accord

Jiang Changsheng replied: "Thank you very much for your praise, Your Majesty"

We need to find an opportunity to exchange insights.

A line of prompt appeared before his eyes; taking advantage of the fact that the disciples were still outside, he immediately accepted the inheritance of the Life and Death Seal

Suddenly

Chen Li spoke for half an hour before leaving behind a bag of medicinal herbs

Jiang Changsheng remained calm. In terms of the true energy within his body, he was already several times stronger than Daoist Qingxu, and he also mastered martial arts. It was just that he lacked practical combat experience, so he would need to be cautious. After all, this was the capital, and the opponent should not dare to act too boldly.

At that moment, Jiang Changsheng suddenly lifted his legs, entangling the assassin's arm. He then performed a backward somersault, using the momentum to throw the assassin onto the bed.

Returning indoors, Jiang Changsheng sat cross-legged on the bed to practice his skills. The Dao follows nature, and the art is profound and extensive. He was not clear on the exact number of levels; only upon successfully practicing would he unlock the memories of the next level.

He instantly realized the seriousness of the situation; if it were a conflict among fellow disciples, why hide poison in one's words

Jiang Changsheng watched his departing figure, silently noting this sentiment, and then began to contemplate how to face the potential enemy attack that might arise next

... ...

What is it?

He asked curiously, "What trouble?"

Meng Qiuhai squeezed through the crowd and quickly moved forward. When he saw the deceased, his expression changed dramatically: "Fifth Junior Brother!"

How is it? Are you going to take the martial arts examination? With Your Majesty's words, no one will obstruct you; as long as your martial arts skills are strong enough, you will be able to proceed without hindrance

In the following ten days, Jiang Changsheng did not encounter any attacks, perhaps because the disciples took turns guarding the courtyard, making the enemy hesitant to act recklessly

Presumptuous, are you tired of living? Do you think this prince wants to kill him

The assassin gritted his teeth, blood spilling from his mouth, and unexpectedly committed suicide by poison.

He searched the assassin thoroughly but found nothing. He then shouted loudly, "There is an assassin!"

Jiang Changsheng suddenly felt a gaze; he did not need to look up to sense that it was that old eunuch.

He had never seen such a composed young man, who remained unfazed even in the face of tremendous benefits

After being apart for more than ten years, how can one recognize their relatives? Is it really through blood tests for kinship?

His first reaction was that it was a deception

This possibility cannot be ruled out; even if it is a coincidence, those individuals will not let this opportunity slip by

A figure leaped in through the window; this assassin turned out to be a disciple of Longqi Temple, just over twenty years old, with an ordinary appearance that was quite unremarkable. He stared at Jiang Changsheng on the bed and thought to himself: "This guy's skill is surprisingly high, having held on for so long"

Chen Li continued to speak of Li Changqing. Li Changqing traveled the rivers and lakes with his fellow disciples, acting with chivalry and righteousness. By chance, he saved a woman, who then embraced him affectionately. It was later revealed that her identity was that of a disciple of the demonic sect, and she was the daughter of the sect leader, holding a special status. The woman vowed to marry Li Changqing, and this matter has already spread throughout the martial world, even reaching the inns in the capital.

Jiang Changsheng heard many disciples discussing this matter, and the disciples all found it strange. Why would the Fifth Senior Brother want to kill Jiang Changsheng?

Jiang Changsheng nodded and watched him leave

What terrifying skills; this kid is definitely above the first tier

The young man saw Jiang Changsheng, his eyes brightened, and he immediately rushed over, excitedly saying: "Are you the Daoist Changsheng?"

This day at noon

Meng Qiuhé did not intervene, but was pondering a question

Jiang Changsheng frowned

The Fourth Prince glanced at the two guards behind him, and they immediately stepped back to the door. The Fourth Prince took a step forward, leaned in close to Jiang Changsheng, and whispered, "Father said you are quite remarkable and asked me to seek you as a master. Have any other princes approached you?"

Jiang Changsheng feigned anger and gritted his teeth, saying: "I do not know why Fifth Senior Brother wanted to attack me. He intended to kill me, but I captured him instead, and then he committed suicide by poison."

Since Jiang Changsheng arrived at Longqi Temple, Daoist Qingxu had not yet descended the mountain. This descent for those in power is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

This gaze did not linger for long; after they had departed, Jiang Changsheng and the others finally rose.

Indoors

It turns out that Chen Li spoke highly of him, and Chen Li has suggested more than once that he should take the martial arts examination. Although it is unknown how strong he is, he amazed Chen Li at the age of twelve

Jiang Changsheng resumed his meditation and began his practice.

It was not until nightfall that Qing Ku finally returned

He shouted more than ten times, and Qing Ku rushed in first, followed closely by the other disciples

Jiang Changsheng asked in surprise: "Why are you looking for me?"

He immediately changed the subject and said: "Your senior brother has already made a name for himself in the martial arts world, but he is currently in trouble. Daoist Qingxu has come down from the mountain today."

Jiang Changsheng lowered his head, feeling an impulse to stand up and acknowledge his kin, but reason told him that the timing was not yet right; it was too dangerous.

Although the presence of the Fifth Senior Brother and the library is not strong, they have not made enemies with other disciples in their daily lives

Jiang Changsheng was practicing his skills indoors, disturbed and distracted, yet he felt reluctant to go outside and admonish the source of the disturbance

Jiang Changsheng shook his head and said, "My martial arts skills are still not strong enough, and I am still young; it is not suitable for me to enter the world too early"

Jiang Changsheng shook his head and chuckled, saying: "It is of no use; it might even cause more trouble. I will take my leave now; you all continue your discussion."

Jiang Changsheng immediately held his breath; the Daoist Natural Breathing Technique was a method of cultivating immortality. He could hold his breath for half an hour, far exceeding that of an ordinary person

Before long, a peculiar fragrance wafted down from above

Qing Ku comforted, "Brother Changsheng, do not be afraid, I will always stay outside for you"

Since experiencing the world of martial arts, Qingku has become taciturn, often immersing himself in martial studies, and his appearance and demeanor seem more mature than his actual age

In the 14th year of the Kaiyuan era, an assassin attacked you, but you captured him. The assassin committed suicide by poison, and you survived a massacre, receiving a survival reward—martial arts "Life and Death Seal"

Jiang Changsheng opened his eyes, squinting, and thought to himself: "Is it that urgent?"

How can one cultivate when living in constant fear every day

He looked at Jiang Changsheng, hoping that Jiang Changsheng could say something.

The other disciples were also greatly astonished

Even if he succeeds, there are numerous conflicts within the palace, and once he reveals his true identity, Jiang Yuan will be enraged. The more he kills, the greater the hatred he will attract. How will he manage himself upon returning to the palace

Jiang Changsheng did not have time to stop it, nor was he disappointed

He began to contemplate what kind of expert the other party would send next

This martial art is excellent; if we capture the enemy again, we can interrogate them

A few days later

Junior Brother Changsheng was previously attacked by an assassin, and we are protecting him

Jiang Changsheng sat slumped on the bed, gasping for breath, with a look of lingering fear on his face

One must possess the strength to face any danger without fear in order to reveal one's true identity

Aromatic Fragrance

This series of actions was indeed too swift; before the assassin could react, Jiang Changsheng had already seated himself upon him, capturing him.