I Can Reincarnate Infinitely

After half a month of seclusion, Du Youqian had already entered the stage of the Unity of Spirit and Qi.

The Unity of Spirit and Qi is the first true fusion of a Cultivator’s Spirit and Magical Power after they begin their Cultivation, a monumental sublimation.

Under the effect of this sublimation, a Cultivator could accomplish many things that were normally impossible.

For example, observing things with microscopic detail, or locating the Spirit Root, which was typically impossible to pinpoint.

As the Magical Power throughout his body merged with his Spirit, it condensed to a high degree and began to transform into a liquid state.

Relying on his formidable Divine Sense, his Spirit began to ascend, as if it were being drawn out of his physical body.

But this wasn’t the out-of-body, bird’s-eye view of soul projection. Instead, it was like observing his own body from another dimension.

Du Youqian could faintly sense that the Spirit Root was near his Dantian, but its position was not clear.

Or perhaps, because the Spirit Root lacked a physical form, it had no discernible position in this dimension for the time being.

Du Youqian waited patiently, continuously pushing the Unity of Spirit and Qi, bringing the sublimation to a greater climax.

Finally!

In a moment of complete concentration, just as the last of his Magical Power transformed into a single drop of Liquid Magical Power, the Spring and Autumn Brush trembled.

And with that tremble, he clearly perceived the location of his Spirit Root.

At the same time, he also felt the virulent poison entwined around his Spirit Root—a poison that seemed to have developed its own Life Force and Spirituality.

It was a deadly poison to a Mortal, but for a Qi Cultivation Perfect Practitioner, it should have been a toxin that could be removed at little cost. However, due to some unknown mutation, it had become entangled with the Spirit Root—a thing that existed between the virtual and the real, not truly tangible—making it incredibly difficult to deal with.

This was the moment!

Du Youqian unleashed his long-brewing Sword Intent of "Annihilate" and slashed it toward his own Spirit Root!

Annihilate all living things!

If this strike were off by even a hair’s breadth, it would sever his Spirit Root and, in the process, annihilate him as well.

But Du Youqian’s skill made him bold, and he had absolute confidence in his Swordsmanship.

His Sword Intent of "Annihilate," which was nearing Great Success, was like an extension of his own arm; it was impossible for him to make a mistake.

The Sword Intent touched the toxin and immediately began to annihilate it. Like fire catching on a spider’s web, it triggered a rapid chain reaction, spreading from a single point across the entire surface. In less than an instant, the poison wrapped around his Spirit Root was "burned" completely clean.

Du Youqian felt a sudden chill, as if he had been blasted by an air conditioner, and couldn’t help but shudder.

Then, his entire being felt clearer, more transparent. Before, it was as if a veil separated him from the world—seemingly insignificant, but actually a major hindrance.

But now, it was as if that veil had been torn away, allowing for a seamless fusion of spirit and flesh.

The next hurdle, True Fire Refining God, was also passed with logical ease.

When Du Youqian finished his advancement, he realized it had taken about a month.

’During this time, the siphoning effect of Spiritual Qi caused by my Foundation Establishment must have been particularly obvious. The Cultivator renting the cave residence next to mine is probably having a rough time. But in a backwater place like this, it’s unlikely any Foundation Establishment Cultivator will come looking for trouble.’

This Foundation Establishment had gone without a hitch, unbelievably smooth. Du Youqian had originally envisioned many possibilities and potential accidents, but none of them had occurred.

With his promotion complete, he performed a rudimentary refinement on the few Spiritual Artifacts he had prepared in a box.

The fluctuations in aura from Du Youqian’s Foundation Establishment naturally couldn’t be hidden from others.

In a small place like North Shore Market, Foundation Establishment Cultivators rarely visited. The event of someone renting a cave residence to achieve Foundation Establishment was, if not a once-in-a-millennium event, at least a once-in-a-century occurrence.

So, when Du Youqian emerged from his seclusion, the few families that ran the Marketplace all came running over, eager to curry favor.

Du Youqian couldn’t be bothered to deal with them. After offering a few perfunctory words, he tossed out a Paper Crane and flew away.

Outside the Marketplace, Du Youqian thought for a moment. ’Since I’m already here, I might as well cross the border and take care of that Cultivator behind the Guo Family.’

For the past year, that Cultivator hadn’t come to bother him.

’He actually managed to keep his composure even after I killed one of his Qi Cultivation Early Stage subordinates. That’s surprising.’

’It can’t be that he doesn’t want the token anymore.’

’That person shouldn’t be afraid of me. After all, the Cultivation I’ve shown to the outside world has only ever been at the Qi Cultivation Early Stage.’

’Perhaps he’s at a critical point in his Cultivation and can’t get away?’

Because it hadn’t been long since his reincarnation in this life, and he had been busy with Cultivation and posturing, Du Youqian had yet to establish his own intelligence network.

The Jinyiwei were obedient and useful, but they were ultimately under the dual leadership of the Emperor and the Cabinet. It wasn’t hard for him to plant his own people inside, but it was inconvenient for handling more secretive matters.

Therefore, Du Youqian hadn’t gathered much intelligence on that person.

However, after the Guo Family Ancestor’s death, the Jinyiwei no longer had to hold back. They showed no mercy to the captured Guo Family Death Warriors and clan members.

Through interrogation, although they couldn’t obtain specific information about the Cultivator behind the Guo Family Ancestor, they provided enough to give Du Youqian some leads.

Du Youqian had already performed several Divinations and had a rough idea of the man.

While he couldn’t divine a specific name or address—his Divination Art was not yet that powerful—

—it could at least tell him where to search to get results.

Regardless, since that person had plotted against the Baili Family, leading to their destruction, Du Youqian was determined to exact revenge—an eye for an eye, a life for a life.

After all, in this life, he was Baili Jianxin.

He wasn’t entirely without feeling for the family members and servants who had died so tragically.

As for the other force that had been pursuing him at the time, it was the Qi Kingdom’s Imperial City Department.

However, the Qi Kingdom’s Imperial City Department didn’t seem to have joined forces with that Cultivator, and the destruction of Xianlai Castle had nothing to do with them either.

The Imperial City Department seemed more intent on playing the role of the oriole, waiting to snatch the prize, which was why they had never made a move.

It was like Old Fu, who was actually a spy bought by the Jinyiwei. But since neither Old Fu nor the Jinyiwei had done anything to harm the Baili Clan, Du Youqian pretended not to know and didn’t pursue the matter, simply choosing not to use him anymore.

Whether it was the Qi Kingdom’s Imperial City Department or the Wu Kingdom’s Jinyiwei, Du Youqian couldn’t be bothered to settle scores with them.

He only needed to get rid of that Cultivator with the surname Jiang.

So he changed his direction, heading due north.

Target: the Qi Kingdom.

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"Excuse me, old sir, where is the Duke of Ju’s Mansion?"

The hunchbacked old man who was stopped for directions wore a long, faded-white robe. He had a scholarly and refined air, suggesting he was a man of letters.

However, he was carrying a fish basket filled to the brim and had an exquisite fishing rod slung over his shoulder, evidently returning from a fruitful trip.

He sized up the Young Man who was asking for directions, noting his tall stature and heroic bearing. His eyebrows were like sharp swords, slanting upward toward his temples, and his eyes were bright and full of spirit, shining like stars.

The old man immediately exclaimed in his heart: ’What a handsome and graceful young man!’

He enthusiastically grabbed the Young Man’s hand and said, "The Duke of Ju’s Mansion? Oh, I know, I know! Come with me, I’ll take you there."

The Young Man paused for a moment, then quickly smiled. "May I ask your esteemed name?"

"My surname is Jiang, and my given name is a single character, ’Wang’," the old man said cheerfully.

"So it is Duke Ju himself. I’ve long heard of your reputation." The Young Man pulled his hand free and gave a proper bow.

"Ah, young friend, I see that although you are young, your clothes are expensive and fine, and your bearing is extraordinary. Let’s not stand on ceremony. If you’d like to show me some respect, you can call me Elder Jiang. If not, Old Man Jiang will do just fine. As for ’Duke Ju’ and all that, let’s not even mention it." The hunchbacked old man, the current Duke Ju, turned out to have a straightforward personality, unconcerned with excessive formalities.

Du Youqian was already starting to regret approaching him.

He had come to the Capital City of the Qi Kingdom, seen this old man, and suddenly had a feeling, concluding that this person must be connected to the man he was looking for. So, he had approached to test his theory.

Sure enough, the old man was indeed Duke Ju.

And the person Du Youqian was searching for, although his specific identity was unknown, was judged to be living in the Duke of Ju’s Mansion based on the intelligence from the Jinyiwei’s interrogations.

He was inextricably linked to this hunchbacked old man.

’If this hunchbacked old man were detestable, it would be simple.’

But the problem was the power and subtlety of his Divine Sense.

Especially when facing ordinary people, their minds were practically undefended against him.

He didn’t even need to use a Soul Searching Secret Technique. Just by making contact and briefly sensing them, he could get a general idea of their Emotions, attitude, and so on.

If he were to use a few Secret Techniques, every single one of their thoughts would become crystal clear to him.

This Duke Ju, in Du Youqian’s eyes, was a person of noble and unsullied character. In his youth, he must have been an outstanding master of Swordsmanship—in the Mortal World, that is—but because he never reached the Innate realm, his vitality was now beginning to decline.

However, if one were to underestimate him, they would find themselves taught a harsh lesson by this old man once he drew the slender sword hidden within his fishing rod—even a top-tier Jianghu expert could fall victim.

This information flashed through Du Youqian’s mind in an instant.

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