Qi Xuansu did not linger long in Yoshida Castle and continued on his journey.0

It somewhat reminded him of his early years roaming Jianghu. Back then, his cultivation was weak, and he had not yet realized that Madam Qi was hiding her true strength. Every step had been a struggle, like crawling through a swamp. But now, Qi Xuansu was only one step away from becoming a Banished Immortal. With the cultivation of a Heavenly Being and a semi-immortal object in hand, he could even hold his own against a Wuliang-stage Heavenly Being. Naturally, he could now move with ease through this place infested with malevolent spirits as if he were taking a stroll through a serene garden.0

Since Watarai District was under the control of the Chancellor’s Office and Taki District belonged to the Jingu, these two regions had seen the fiercest battles. They were also the areas most saturated with resentment and yin energy. But once Qi Xuansu passed out of Taki District, the situation improved somewhat, and there were more traces of human life.0

Along the way, Qi Xuansu casually rescued another samurai—a burly, broad-shouldered man.0

Through conversation, he learned the man’s name was...0