novelapdf Chapter 243 Yu Shu
Chapter 243 Yu Shu
"Hiding on a remote spirit island to form his core, with no disciples or followers to protect him... only a spirit pet."
"He's obviously someone with no connections; this is a stroke of luck for me."
The Heartless Daoist was only at the early stage of Core Formation. He wore a black robe and had a pale face, like a corpse that had not seen the light of day for many years.
When he was building his foundation, he fell into the demonic path and relied on demonic techniques to quickly form his core, but as a result, he was stuck in the early stage of core formation for the rest of his life.
Fortunately, this heartless Taoist had no heart for the Great Dao at all; he only thought about indulging in pleasure and had taken many wives and concubines, causing havoc in the area.
Furthermore, he never attacks Core Formation cultivators, but rather enjoys bullying lower-level cultivators, making a great name for himself in the nearby seas.
This time, I was also attracted by the beauty of a Foundation Establishment female cultivator and came to this Sea Serpent Island, where I happened to witness this celestial phenomenon!
*Those who haven't yet formed their core are truly excellent prey... Even if such cultivators manage to successfully form their core by sheer luck, due to my influence, they'll at most achieve a low-grade core, and won't even have time to refine their natal magic weapon... *They'll be nothing more than fish on a chopping board...
The Heartless Daoist licked his lips, then reluctantly took out a shimmering silver talisman, a third-order barrier-breaking talisman!
The moment this talisman was unleashed, the wind and clouds changed color, transforming into a silver spear of light that landed on the formation.
Wave!
The formation was affected by this, and a crack appeared in it.
Without hesitation, the Heartless Daoist wielded a jet-black flying knife, which conjured layers of black light to protect himself, and charged into the formation. As soon as his escape light entered, the opening immediately closed.
The third-tier barrier-breaking talisman cannot destroy the third-tier formation at all; it can only temporarily open a passage.
If you were to break in and find that there was a third-tier array master presiding over the array, you would be walking right into a trap!
But what about now?
The Heartless Taoist was clearly confident: "I refuse to believe that a mere longevity tortoise like you can be a third-tier array master!"
hold head high!
As expected, the Longevity Turtle was completely unable to manipulate the formation; it only operated automatically, appearing utterly rigid and clearly lacking a central controller. The Longevity Turtle roared, and the cyan patterns on its back intertwined, transforming into numerous water mines that exploded with a deafening roar.
"Hmph, a mere trick!"
A second-tier peak Longevity Turtle might be a headache for a Foundation Establishment cultivator, but Wuxin Daoist has already formed his Core!
The black flying knife, his natal magic weapon, flashed and transformed into a jet-black beam several meters long, descending like a dragon. The Longevity Turtle, having taken several blows, cried out and retreated into its cave.
"Hehe, they're all mine now."
A hint of joy appeared on Wuxin Daoren's face. He was about to rush into the cave when his expression suddenly changed!
Bolts of lightning and fire erupted from the cave entrance, forming a new array!
"This is... a formation within a formation?"
Wuxin Daoren's expression changed. Of course, he still had a third-tier barrier-breaking talisman in his hand, but that was for saving his life.
He doesn't want to use it unless absolutely necessary.
Stab it!
Just then, the longevity tortoise opened its mouth wide and spat out a talisman.
The talisman was entirely black, about the size of a palm, and carried an unfathomable aura of power.
Even the Longevity Turtle's demonic power rapidly decreased before it could barely activate a third-grade low-level talisman!
A streak of fire spread, accompanied by a chaotic dance of thunder, and crashed down on the Dan Qi shield of the Heartless Daoist.
"How can this longevity tortoise be so wealthy?"
"Has it been a case of hitting a brick wall this time?"
The Heartless Daoist was sent flying backward when he suddenly saw a pillar of light rise up above the bend of the sky, transforming into a five-colored auspicious cloud—the very celestial phenomenon signifying the completion of the Core Formation! Not only that, but the auspicious cloud continued to expand outward, instantly breaking through three miles, then four miles, five miles, and six miles!
"A low-grade True Pill can be obtained in one fell swoop, and even a mid-grade True Pill cannot restrain this person..."
The Heartless Daoist watched helplessly as the celestial phenomenon broke through six miles, entering the realm of a superior-grade True Core, only stopping at nine miles. "It's actually a superior-grade True Core?!"
His expression changed drastically, a mixture of jealousy and sorrow, but it was too late.
Accompanied by a clear, phoenix-like cry, the auspicious clouds in the sky turned into dark clouds, with thunder dancing wildly.
A figure flew out of the cave, wearing a blue robe with crimson cuffs; it was none other than "Zhan Hongxiu"!
Since the battle on Tianquan Island, she knew her family had been exposed and that a group of powerful monsters might be looking for her. She dared not continue traveling in the East China Sea and could only find a remote place to cultivate and form her core in silence. Fortunately, she was lucky and discovered a piece of "Ten Thousand Year Azure" on a deserted island where she was temporarily taking refuge.
Even if consumed raw, this substance can enhance a cultivator's magical power, and it is extremely pure!
With the help of a small portion of "Ten Thousand Years of Azure Sky" and a bit of luck, Zhan Hongxiu finally cultivated to the perfect stage of Foundation Establishment.
She already possessed the "Golden Core Formation" resource, the top-tier "Hundred-Bend Core Formation Spiritual Object," and several secret techniques previously taught by Elder Turtle. She immediately began attempting to form her core. Ultimately, she succeeded in one fell swoop, achieving a superior-grade True Core using the "Turtle and Crane Longevity Technique"!
Even within the Yuan Qu sect, he is considered one of the Yuan Qu seeds!
"Unexpectedly, someone still disturbed us..."
"He's a cultivator in the early stage of Core Formation, and he also possesses a magic treasure..."
"If the person is in poor condition after surviving the heavenly tribulation, we may not be able to keep them..."
With a sweep of her divine sense, Zhan Hongxiu understood everything, and her gaze towards Wuxin Daoren carried a hint of killing intent.
She made a hand seal and summoned a tortoise shell.
The tortoise shell rapidly grew larger and landed on her head, its surface pattern ancient and possessing an indescribable charm.
The bolts of lightning struck the tortoise shell, but they were all neutralized without any residual shock.
Nine layers of heavenly lightning passed in the blink of an eye, so simple it was unbelievable.
"What kind of treasure is that? A treasure for overcoming tribulation? A treasure that can dispel lightning tribulations?"
The Heartless Daoist's eyes widened, then he suddenly realized something: "A fourth-grade superior tortoise shell? It's you? That Foundation Establishment female cultivator with a bounty on her head by Blood Fiend Island?" "Hmph!"
Zhan Hongxiu snorted coldly, and with a wave of her hand, two magical treasures she had picked up during her adventures flew out.
Although this magic weapon is not my natal magic weapon, it can still be used by refining it with the power of a true elixir.
Zhan Hongxiu didn't care about revealing her whereabouts at all, since she planned to leave the Sea Serpent Island after reaching the Core Formation stage.
"Old Turtle, what do you think of my actions this time?"
Zhan Hongxiu habitually uttered a sentence in her heart, but received no response.
Her eyes dimmed slightly, then filled with murderous intent as she looked at the Heartless Taoist...
Near Ice Island, inside a temporarily opened underwater cave.
Fang Qing sat cross-legged, making a hand seal with one hand, silently deducing cause and effect: "Oh? Zhan Hongxiu has formed her core?"
In such methods of deduction, the greatest taboo is to deduce the existence of a high position without cause or effect, or out of thin air.
For example, without any clues, he would be completely clueless when asked to deduce information about condensing spiritual objects or tribulation-crossing treasures.
However, if a clue is given, the cause and effect become clear, making the deduction much simpler.
As for Zhan Hongxiu?
The karma between this woman and Fang Qing is too deep. Moreover, he had long ago secretly hidden her personal belongings and even her blood essence as a basis for divination, so there was no way he could escape her... He could even deduce her current situation.
"It seems... my great opportunity regarding the Zhou Tian Star Palace is about to come true... There should be spiritual treasures and secret techniques for overcoming tribulations within such a treasure land, right?" He deduced that Zhan Hongxiu was just an afterthought, and he was now focusing all his efforts on deducing Shang Yuanxin, after all, people's hearts are unpredictable.
The day before, Shang Yuanxin may have been sincere about the deal, but in the last two days, he changed his mind and brought Yuan Qu Laoguai to block him.
If word gets out that Fang Qing has the "Fruit of Resentment," it will be enough to attract several old monsters who have experienced the Yuan Marriage.
"Fortunately... Shang Yuanxin is still someone I can trust."
"The cultivation world of the East Sea is still mostly populated by people with simple and honest customs..."
Fang Qing sighed, having already obtained the divination result.
at the same time.
Chung Meng.
"Fellow Daoist Zhong... please inform that Fellow Daoist Bai that the Yuanxin he requested has been delivered."
Shang Yuanxin paid a visit, dismissed everyone, and transmitted his thoughts through divine sense.
"I've arrived."
Fang Qing's voice suddenly rang out, and the void seemed to be lifted like a curtain, revealing his figure.
"Fellow Daoist Fang..."
Shang Yuanxin stood up with some surprise: "I thought you would choose to trade outside the island, as that would be the safest option."
"Haha, I trust you, fellow Daoist."
Fang Qing laughed heartily.
In fact, he wouldn't have risked his life if he hadn't consulted the oracle several times before coming and concluded that he would be safe and sound.
"Fellow Daoist, please take a look."
Seeing that Zhong Lingxiu had already stepped outside and activated the protective array, Shang Yuanxin immediately took out a jade bottle without hesitation: "This is the 'Clear and Bright Spiritual Spring'..." "Oh?"
Fang Qing felt a certain attraction, reached out and took the jade bottle, and saw a pool of spring water hidden in a secluded ravine and nestled among the verdant peaks, as if connected by a spiritual connection... The water was clear and flawless, like crystal, reflecting the azure sky and the lush green trees.
Its water is crystal clear, able to moisten moss, make secluded valleys shine, enhance the beauty of verdant peaks, cleanse the mind of worldly cares, and awaken the spirit...
"What a wonderful 'Lingxi Yushu'..."
He slightly converted a wisp of his [Ji Shui] magic power, and after confirming that it was genuine, he immediately tossed out a jade box.
Shang Yuanxin took it and saw that it was indeed the "Resentful Marriage Fruit," and was delighted.
He spent all his savings and even borrowed a lot from his family to buy this "Qingming Spiritual Spring" from Tianquan Island.
If Fang Shui takes the spiritual spring and runs away, he will probably not only go bankrupt, but also have to withdraw from the competition for the young master.
Fortunately, this "Fang Shui" was indeed quite magnanimous and did not disappoint his expectations.
"To be honest, the value of this 'Resentful Marriage Fruit' is still much higher than that of the 'Clear and Bright Spiritual Spring.' You've lost out in this transaction, fellow Daoist..." Shang Yuanxin said solemnly as he carefully put away the "Resentful Infant Fruit."
"The risks of marrying someone out of resentment are too great and useless to me. I'd rather exchange it for something more useful."
Fang Qing shook his head.
"Fellow Daoist, you truly have lofty aspirations..."
Shang Yuanxin nodded, knowing that this rare cultivator with the Void Spirit Root was not only aiming for the early stage of the Yuan Marriage realm.
Instead, they aspire to become a dominant force in the mid-stage of the Yuan-Qi realm, or even a powerful cultivator in the late-stage of the Yuan-Qi realm!
A thought struck him, and he took out a token: "If you are interested in Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects or Tribulation Transcending Treasures, you must attend the Merchant Alliance's top-tier auction... I have a Merchant Token here, which can serve as an admission ticket to the top-tier auction, so I will give it to you..."
Thank you.
Fang Qing didn't stand on ceremony and took it directly.
After inputting a wisp of magic power, one could sense that within this merchant's token was a map and a date—the day of the next top-tier auction. "It's only been about ten years..."
A thought struck him, and he looked at Shang Yuanxin with a half-smile: "Although it is a fair trade and honest dealing... I still owe you a favor in this matter. If you are in trouble in the future, you can ask me to help you once. As long as it does not violate morality or endanger my own safety, I will definitely agree... At that time, we will still contact each other through the Zhong Alliance."
"Thank you, fellow Daoist!"
Shang Yuanxin was overjoyed and immediately bowed deeply...