novelapdf Chapter 95 The Death of Bai Shui
Chapter 95 The Death of Bai Shui
"I heard the Rune Alliance in the city has been causing quite a stir lately?"
Niu Gao sat in the high seat, while Niu Xiang, dressed in a purple first-rank official robe, stood respectfully below him.
Faced with Niu Gao's questioning, Prime Minister Niu showed none of the arrogance he displayed in front of the officials and the emperor, because he knew clearly that his survival and current position were all due to Niu Gao's support.
"Master Shen's disciple believes that the purchase price of talismans is too low, which is not conducive to the unity of talisman cultivators in the city. Therefore, he has requested that the purchase price be increased by ten spirit stones."
Niu Xiang wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"With the demonic sect launching a fierce offensive, we really can't afford to offend these talisman cultivators..."
"So you agreed?"
Niu Gao didn't even lift his eyes.
The pressure on Niu Xiang increased even more. He didn't dare to breathe loudly and hurriedly prepared to explain, "This, brother, I was just... just had no other choice..."
That's enough.
Niu Gao snorted coldly.
"A mere cultivator of low rank dares to disrupt the talisman market and tamper with talisman prices. This isn't about improving the treatment of talisman cultivators; it's clearly an attempt to uproot the righteous path, to destroy the very foundation of my Niu family!"
"So many ordinary people sacrificed themselves, and so many cultivators shed their blood to keep the demonic sect at bay outside the Great Yun Kingdom. They are just making some talismans and they are complaining. I think Daoist Bai Shui has clearly joined the demonic path."
Niu Gao looked down at the ox-like figure seated below.
"Understood! I will immediately order the Demon Extermination Guards to arrest Shen Lian and Bai Shui!"
Niu Xiang's body jerked, and he understood Niu Gao's meaning. He spoke with a fierce expression but a gentle heart.
"The nation is in turmoil, and this is precisely the time to act decisively and swiftly, so that all cultivators can clearly see the Niu family's determination to resist the demonic sect."
Niu Gao nodded.
"No need for Master Shen. He was just confused for a moment. A little warning will suffice to prevent him from actually joining the demonic sect. As for Bai Shui, there's no need to keep him alive. Let him have a quick death and send him to reincarnation as soon as possible."
With just a few words, the fate of Bai Shui Dao Ren was decided.
Meanwhile, the White Water Taoist was completely unaware of this, and was immersed in the joy of successfully increasing the price of the talisman.
The talisman master Shen Lian, who was listening to Bai Shui Dao Ren's report, was also very satisfied.
This price increase for talismans, seemingly a ploy by Bai Shui to profit from spirit stones, is actually a way for him to leverage Bai Shui's influence to increase the bargaining power of talisman cultivators and, consequently, his own.
On the front lines of Dayun, a war is raging every moment with the Demonic Sect, a war that has continued for over a decade.
As a half-step Foundation Establishment cultivator, Shen Lian naturally knew the inside story of this matter.
This is a tacit understanding formed between the Yunxia Sect and the Qingchi Demonic Sect. Both sides are investing more cultivators, using their blood and lives to condense several streams of resources.
The Foundation Establishment True Persons of the two sects are there to intercept the scattered destinies of cultivators, increase their own supernatural powers, and capture the one or two metal elements contained within the fruition position.
Those who are half-step Foundation Establishment are hoping to find an opportunity to establish their foundation through the Blood Fiend Fruit, which is made from the blood of all cultivators.
The Blood Fiend Fruit, after absorbing enough of the blood and flesh of cultivators, will flower and bear fruit. Consuming it will increase one's cultivation and enhance one's connection with the Great Dao.
Although this fruit is useless to Foundation Establishment cultivators, it is an invaluable treasure for those who are only halfway to Foundation Establishment.
"It's a pity that each time this fruit is harvested, only twelve fruits are obtained. The demonic sect takes seven, and my righteous disciples get five. Three of those fruits were even taken away by Niu Gao's guild."
"If this price increase for talismans goes smoothly, I can take the opportunity to ask Niu Gao to reserve one or even two of them for me during the demon-slaying meeting."
Shen Lian's eyes flickered as he looked at Daoist Bai Shui and pondered for a moment.
When the Blood Fiend Fruits were harvested last time, Niu Gao threw out two Blood Fiend Fruits and let the seven or eight half-step Foundation Establishment cultivators divide them among themselves. However, when he got his hands on one, he only received less than half a fruit.
His cultivation level was second only to Niu Gao's, and he had already mastered three divine abilities. His talismanic skills were even at the second level of the half-step stage. How could he suffer such a great humiliation?
Therefore, he was determined to show Niu Gao his power as a talisman cultivator so that he could seize more resources.
At the same time, Shen Lian also knew that the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Cloud Mist Sect did not care who got the Blood Fiend Fruit.
Several individuals who had already reached the half-step Foundation Establishment stage were dissatisfied with Niu Gao's allocation.
……
Boom boom boom!
a few days later.
Lu Qingyun sat cross-legged in the cave, outlining the final stroke of the talisman on the table.
However, at that moment, a loud noise came from the distant western mountain.
Lu Qingyun channeled his magic power and looked towards the western mountains.
The direction of the loud noise was the cave of the White Water Taoist.
Immediately afterwards, a furious roar was heard.
"Old man Niu Gao, you've gone too far! How dare you kill Bai Shui! I will definitely report this to the higher sects and punish you for the crime of colluding with demons!"
Two figures were fighting in the sky.
Lu Qingyun saw one of them strike with his sword, and the other immediately coughed up blood and fell to the ground.
"Bai Shui, the disciple of the talisman master Shen Lian, colluded with the demonic sect and has been killed by me. I urge all cultivators to be careful and not to associate with the demonic sect. From now on, uphold the righteous path and protect the people of my Great Yun."
After a long while, a voice that was both dignified and imposing was heard.
Lu Qingyun remembered that it was Niu Gao's voice.
"As expected? Daoist Baishui is dead after all."
Although neither Niu Gao nor Bai Shui Dao Ren were good people, he still disliked Niu Gao more than Bai Shui Dao Ren.
Thinking of this dormitory always brings to mind Li Erniu, who died tragically because of it.
"I should take this as a warning. Before I have enough strength, I should not easily offend Niu Gao. Even Shen Lian, who is also at the half-step Foundation Establishment stage, is no match for him. You can imagine how terrifying Niu Gao's strength is."
Lu Qingyun sighed and stopped paying attention.
"The most urgent task now is to quickly combine the [Purifying Light Talisman] and the [Karma-Blocking Talisman] to purify the impure energy in the body and cultivate supernatural powers."
Lu Qingyun activated his magic power, suspending the two talismans in the air and continuously guiding them to merge into one.
However, the two talismans seemed to be incompatible, exploding violently in mid-air. Picking up the two fragmented talismans, Lu Qingyun pondered:
"Are there still problems with drawing the 【Purification Talisman】 and 【Obstruction Talisman】?"
"As expected, my talisman cultivation still needs improvement. These two talismans seem to be fine, but in reality, their internal magic power is very unstable. I was only able to draw them by force because of my powerful divine sense that has reached the peak of Qi refining."
"If I want to successfully refine the [Purification Talisman], I must first perfectly draw the [Purification Light Talisman] and the [Obstruction Talisman]. Fortunately, I can now barely draw them and have some clues. With a little effort, I can succeed."
Composing himself, Lu Qingyun began drawing again.
With his previous experience, he was indeed much more precise in controlling his magical power this time.
Half a month has passed.
Lu Qingyun then successfully drew the first [Purifying Light Talisman] with stable magical power.
Holding the thin [Purifying Light Talisman] in his hand, Lu Qingyun smiled slightly.
"Persistence pays off. Once the [Obstruction Talisman] is successfully drawn, I can try to refine it again."
Store the [Purifying Light Talisman] in your storage bag.
Lu Qingyun opened the letter delivered by the broker and read it. His mood improved somewhat.
"Huh! The Talisman Alliance has disbanded, which means I don't have to hand over those two talismans every month, and I don't have to pay back the Talisman Alliance contributions I owed before?!"