Chapter 544: The Bronze Mirror's Wonderful Use |
"They have already started refining pills!"
The Pill Spirit glanced back and said to Ning Qi.
"Mm, let's go."
Ning Qi nodded, then left this final courtyard.
He returned to the second courtyard.
Comparatively, this courtyard was much better.
"Master, let's just cultivate here."
The Pill Spirit glanced back again, still somewhat fearful.
"Mm, you keep an eye on them. If they come over, tell them I'm in seclusion, cultivating!"
"Yes, Master."
The Pill Spirit accepted the order and immediately manifested.
Ning Qi, meanwhile, picked a chamber and walked straight in.
He sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion.
After circulating the Zhengyang Heart Method, he began focusing his attention on the seven immortal arts he had obtained earlier.
First, he looked at three of the immortal arts.
River Severing, Light Generation, and Wind Command.
Wind Command was not about riding the wind to fly, but about being able to independently unleash the power of the Wind Law.
It could sever metal and shatter stone, and could also increase an individual's speed.
River Severing was not just a method to cut off water flow, but rather, by casting the immortal art, one could interrupt an enemy's attack.
It was also a defensive type of immortal art.
Finally, there was Light Generation. This allowed one to erupt with a protective divine light, shielding the body from invasion.
It could render methods ineffective, and poisoning was even less effective, unable to harm him in the slightest.
"Not bad. Well then, I'll start with you three!"
Ning Qi made up his mind and began cultivating earnestly.
These three immortal arts were not as easy to cultivate as he had imagined.
After settling into concentration, he began cultivating them over and over again.
At first, nothing much happened.
But later on, streams of Immortal Radiance began swirling around him.
The surrounding rooms, along with some tables, chairs, and stools, under the influence of his immortal arts,
Began to rise and fall erratically.
Some were even directly destroyed by him.
Looking at his own destructive power, Ning Qi grew increasingly satisfied.
He had tried his best to restrain it, yet the residual force could still spread this far.
This also proved his immortal arts were gradually becoming more proficient.
As he cultivated like this, time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, several dozen days passed here.
During this period, these women often came here looking for him,
But they were stopped by the Pill Spirit.
This made the several beauties grow more and more anxious.
This meant they would face even harsher punishment.
Or be tormented by even more perverted people.
"Little brother, please, do us a favor, let us see your Young Master!"
"We beg you!"
"...."
Led by Summer Chrysanthemum, they began pleading with the Pill Spirit.
"Sisters, I don't want to stop you either, but my Master really has reached a critical moment in his cultivation!"
The Pill Spirit wore a miserable expression, pointing backward, "Look, there's movement over there, I'm really not lying to you!"
"If I disturb him, he'll kill me!"
"Little brother, just go and announce us!"
"That's right, just say we've already finished refining the pills!"
"Yes, we are ready to serve the Young Master!"
The group still didn't give up, using every method they could to persuade the Pill Spirit to let them in.
However, the Pill Spirit remained unmoved.
Still maintaining a resolute appearance.
"No!"
He continued shaking his head.
These women did not dare to offend the Pill Spirit.
They understood clearly that the Pill Spirit belonged to Ning Qi.
Offending him meant offending Ning Qi.
They wouldn't get off easy either.
"Then let's go!"
"Ah, I hope in the next life, I won't be tortured by people anymore."
"I'd rather reincarnate as an ordinary person than cultivate ever again!"
The group ultimately gave up.
One by one, they turned away disappointed and left.
"Wait."
It was at this moment that Ning Qi's voice came from behind them.
"Master!"
The Pill Spirit saw him coming over.
He immediately became excited.
This meant Ning Qi's cultivation session had ended.
"Young Master!"
"......"
Hearing this, the several women also turned back.
Each wore a delicate, soft expression as they looked at Ning Qi.
"You're afraid I'll use you as cultivation furnaces, right."
"And, you're afraid I'll ignore you, and you'll be punished."
Ning Qi looked at the group of chattering beauties and asked with a smile.
"Yes, Young Master."
"To be honest with you, Young Master, that is indeed the case."
"Young Master must have seen the skeletons in the backyard."
"Those were all our former sisters."
They spoke one after another, each adding their piece.
"Don't worry, I am not that kind of person!"
"The reason I came over was purely out of curiosity."
Ning Qi shook his head, then said with a smile.
"Young Master, we beg you, show us mercy, give us a quick death!"
Autumn Chrysanthemum, hearing him say this, directly knelt on the ground.
Her eyes were full of pleading.
"Don't misunderstand. I can help you find liberation!"
Ning Qi looked at everyone, then said with a smile, "Is it possible to help you buy your freedom here?"
He looked at the group and asked slowly.
"No. Even if someone bought our freedom, we would still be used as furnaces outside."
"That's right. Even if someone truly helped us buy our freedom, the people here wouldn't let us go!"
"They would find an opportunity to assassinate us."
"Moreover, their asking price is also very high."
Hearing Ning Qi's question, the group spoke in quick succession.
Each wore a look of despair.
"Oh? There's such a thing?"
Ning Qi found it somewhat hard to believe.
"Yes, they're afraid we'll spread word of what happens here. They won't let us leave alive!"
"Some even kill the people who buy our freedom along with us. Buying us out would bring trouble upon yourself!"
Winter Chrysanthemum sighed and said to Ning Qi, "Young Master, since you have the heart, it would be better to just give us a quick death!"
"Yes, Young Master!"
"...."
The group knelt on the ground, pleading repeatedly.
"Since that's the case, then I'll use another method!"
Hearing them say this, Ning Qi couldn't help but frown.
"Master, the bronze mirror!"
The Pill Spirit suddenly had an idea, thinking of a solution.
"The bronze mirror?"
Ning Qi, reminded by him, suddenly saw the light. "Right, use the bronze mirror!"
"Bronze mirror?"
"Young Master, what do you mean?"
"...."
Hearing his words, they all showed curious expressions.
"I have a bronze mirror that is somewhat useful!"
"It can suck all of you into my bronze mirror. Once you're inside, I can also use the mirror
To recreate a physical body for each of you."
Ning Qi smiled and explained, "When the time comes, I'll refine your false bodies a bit, and you'll hide inside my bronze mirror."
"That way, we can deceive everyone and help you escape."
"Young Master, your method sounds feasible."
"But most of us aren't from this realm. Once outside, we'd easily be discovered!"
"Yes, actually, the result would be the same in the end."
"Just give us a quick death!"
Hearing his words, everyone still wore helpless expressions.
"Don't worry, I'll find you a sect!"
"I have a good friend in the Myriad Swords Sect. When the time comes, I'll place you in the Myriad Swords Sect and entrust you to her protection."
"You'll be free!"
Ning Qi smiled as he looked at everyone, then continued, "My time here is almost up. If you'll listen to me, we'll start right now!"
"Good! Thank you, Young Master."
"I'm willing too!"
"...."
With Ning Qi's assurance, they finally felt at ease.
One by one, they expressed their thanks and agreed.
"Since that's settled, I'll begin now."
Seeing everyone had agreed, Ning Qi didn't hesitate any longer.
With a wave of his hand, he directly took out the bronze mirror.
He aimed it at the group and beckoned.
"Whoosh!"
"!"
......
In an instant, the several women were all sucked into the bronze mirror.
"Whew!"
Afterward, Ning Qi manipulated the bronze mirror and successfully released the false bodies of the several women.
They were all illusions, each looking very wooden and dull.
"Master, how are you going to refine them?"
The Pill Spirit looked at the false bodies identical to the women and couldn't help but ask.
"You handle this!"
"Take them to the backyard to refine!"
"I'll go keep watch in the front. Our time is almost up; someone is bound to come!"
Ning Qi looked toward the front courtyard and instructed.
"Alright!"
The Pill Spirit didn't hesitate either. After agreeing, he waved his hand.
Using his life force, he swept up the false bodies and left.
Ning Qi, meanwhile, looked toward the front courtyard, then headed straight back there.
This was his second time coming to the front courtyard since arriving here.
Previously, he had been focused on practicing immortal arts and hadn't paid it any mind.
This time, arriving at the front courtyard, he saw the pavilion near the main hall.
There were still desserts and spirit wine prepared by the women.
Clearly, they were waiting for his arrival, to please him.
However, for such a long time, he had never come over.
So they had been left here, unused.
Ning Qi walked over and looked at these delicacies.
He sat down and began to taste them.
He also poured himself some spirit wine and began to sip it leisurely.
After several hours, the Pill Spirit also returned from the backyard.
"Master, it's all done!"
He came forward and said to Ning Qi.
"Good."
Ning Qi nodded with satisfaction, then added, "Try their handiwork!"
"Wow, these are all my favorites!"
The Pill Spirit saw there were many delicacies made from spirit vegetables and immediately started drooling.
He flew over and began devouring them heartily.
Ning Qi also continued to taste the delicacies.
The two of them soon polished off the entire table of sumptuous food.
"Master, it's been a long time since I've eaten so much."
The Pill Spirit lay on his shoulder, rubbing his belly as he spoke.
"Not bad, these people's skills are passable."
Ning Qi nodded with satisfaction, then added, "It's a shame we can't conveniently take them with us."
"Master, why not let them stay inside the bronze mirror, and we can take them to the True Martial Spirit Realm later?"
The Pill Spirit had a sudden idea.
"Oh? You saying that actually reminds me!"
Hearing this, Ning Qi immediately became interested. "That's actually a good idea!"
"Right? I feel these people are so pitiful. Let's protect them."
Seeing Ning Qi agreed, the Pill Spirit couldn't help but smile.
"Mm, that works too!"
Ning Qi agreed, then stood up and walked toward the lake. "Let's go, someone should be coming soon."
"Ah? That fast?"
The Pill Spirit sighed, but quickly perked up. "Luckily, I've already dealt with those false bodies."
"Mm, that's perfect timing then."
Ning Qi agreed, then followed him to the lakeside.
From here, they could just see the movements outside the residence.
He had just reached the lakeside when he saw the previous Shop Assistant hurriedly approaching.
"Young Master, how have these past few days been?"
The Shop Assistant came forward and asked.
He also looked around.
Not seeing the several women, he couldn't help but smile.
"Quite good, though it's a bit of a pity. Those beauties have all been refined by me!"
Ning Qi nodded, pointing with satisfaction toward the backyard. "The bodies are in the backyard. See how you want to handle them?"
"No need. Someone will come to deal with them later."
The Shop Assistant had already sensed there was no one here anymore, so he said with a smile, "Young Master, though, a life does have some value."
"Mm, speak, how much!"
Ning Qi nodded and asked in a deep voice.
"Four million top-grade spirit stones."
The Shop Assistant extended his fingers and said to Ning Qi.
"Fine, take it."
Ning Qi directly tossed a storage bag to the Shop Assistant.
"Thank you for your understanding, Young Master."
The Shop Assistant hurriedly caught it, expressing thanks before stepping back. "Young Master, your time here is up. We should head out now."
"Good! Let's go!"
Ning Qi nodded with satisfaction, then followed the Shop Assistant and left the place.
After they came out, they proceeded downstairs.
"Young Master, our Giant Ship will arrive at the Sacred City in two days."
"We'll meet again."
The Shop Assistant saw him to the door and said respectfully.
"Alright!"
Ning Qi simply agreed, then left directly.
"That Young Master just now, he refined all four women!"
At this moment, another Shop Assistant came up to the previous one and said in a low voice.
"I know, that's why I asked for the spirit stones!"
That Shop Assistant nodded, then smiled. "Checked it, right? No problems?"
"No problems."
The other Shop Assistant agreed.
The two simultaneously looked in Ning Qi's direction.
He had already, along with the Pill Spirit, headed back toward the upper deck.
The two didn't stop at all.
Finally, in one go, they returned to the main deck.
"Whew!"
Feeling the gentle breeze here, looking at the scenery outside the Giant Ship,
Ning Qi let out a long breath.
"Finally out. We'll be there soon!"
Looking at the continuous mountain ranges here, he couldn't help but feel a wave of emotion.
"Master, that place was too oppressive, even more than the Blood Pool."
The Pill Spirit chimed in.
"True, but it's fine. At least we saved four people!"
Ning Qi nodded, then turned and walked toward the direction of his chamber.
"Master, what do we do now?"
The Pill Spirit asked curiously.
"Wait. Don't we still have two days?"
Ning Qi thought for a moment, then continued, "Perfect timing. Let's see if the shops outside have any good items we can buy as gifts."