Chapter 235: Making Enemies (A gift for the Silver Alliance! )
Chapter 235: Making Enemies (A gift for the Silver Alliance! )
Although True Person Bai Feng's injuries had healed, he had, after all, suffered grievous wounds, severely depleting his vital essence. It was possible his lifespan would be shortened.
Moreover, the old man's lifespan hadn't seemed long in the first place. After the last lesson, he should be considering cultivating a successor.
Back then, Old Ancestor Jiang had come to aid from thousands of miles away. True Person Bai Feng couldn't contend with him for the Golden-Crowned Thunder Roc's demon core, nor was it proper to do so, which resulted in Ouyang Zhen painfully losing his Core Formation opportunity.
Last time, True Person Bai Feng had willingly braved extreme peril, venturing deep into the Myriad Beast Mountain Range to hunt a demon king, precisely to acquire another third-tier demon core. Alas, he failed at the last step and even suffered grievous wounds.
As of now, the Nine Leaves Sect ruins have emerged, and even Ouyang Zhen has personally arrived, clearly showing the White Peace Immortal City's high regard.
"The Nine Leaves Sect was, after all, a major sect, boasting several Core Formation True Persons. It's likely the ruins might yield Core Formation Spiritual Items. . . This time, all of us White Peace Immortal City disciples must assist Senior Brother Ouyang."
Yuan Feihong's voice held a hint of resolve as he finished speaking, then immediately turned into a bitter smile: "It's not just our White Peace Immortal City; the Black Heaven Sect, Green Wood Sect, and Ethereal Valley Sect all have disciples coming. The one leading the Ethereal Valley Sect is even 'Purple Cloud Sword' You Chong. This person is a heaven-blessed genius; in just sixty years, he cultivated to the late Foundation Establishment realm. He's Ethereal Valley Sect's Core Formation seed, and a sword cultivator. . . Previously, outside Emerald Island, he had a dispute with the Spirit Sword Sect, and with three swords, he heavily injured Li Ru Jian. . ."
This time, his attitude towards Fang Xi was considerably more respectful than before, likely due to hearing that Fang Xi had powerfully defeated a late Foundation Establishment sword cultivator.
'This You Chong is taking advantage of me! '
Fang Xi inwardly muttered, then silently shed a sympathetic tear for Li Ru Jian.
This old man isn't having it easy either. First, his great-grandson died, then he was grievously wounded twice. Most likely, his lifespan will be shortened. . .
Watching Yuan Feihong's departing figure, Fang Xi sighed again: "Four Core Formation powers. . . The Myriad Islands Lake is truly a chaotic mess these days. . . Perhaps the Situ Clan will even take the opportunity to intervene."
Just thinking about that scene made Fang Xi's head ache.
"Fortunately. . . I simply won't leave my home!"
"What does the turmoil of the outside world have to do with me?"
...
Two years later.
News arrived from Emerald Island.
Under the combined effort of several second-tier formation masters to break the array, and after using a precious third-tier barrier-breaking talisman to attack a weak point, they finally managed to destroy some of the Nine Leaves Sect's island-protecting grand array restrictions.
After all, even though this array was ranked as top-grade third-tier, it was a dead array. And having endured the erosion of long years, it had become damaged, thus presenting the possibility of breaching it!
The exploring cultivators thus delved deeper, gaining entry to certain areas on the island.
Then, battle undoubtedly erupted!
The fuse for the great battle was the discovery of a spirit medicine garden, rumored to contain numerous Heaven and Earth spiritual medicines.
There were even Gold Jade Ganoderma of several centuries' age!
This kind of Heaven and Earth spiritual item, which the spiritual energy of the outside world could barely sustain, could serve as the main ingredient for refining Foundation Establishment Pills. It instantly made a large number of cultivators' eyes red with greed.
Not to mention, there were other rare spiritual medicines in the garden. It was said that even if swallowed raw, they would greatly benefit mid-stage or even late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators in advancing their cultivation.
A great battle immediately erupted, even rashly affecting the restrictions, causing the island-protecting grand array to retaliate.
It was said that six or seven out of ten cultivators who rushed into the spirit medicine garden died on the spot. Those who managed to escape by chance also encountered various encirclements, pursuits, and ambushes. The final survivors all remained tight-lipped, but they must have brought out quite a few good things.
"I wonder how they are doing. . ."
Fang Xi put down the jade slip, took a sip of peach blossom wine, and sighed.
According to Zhong Hong Yu's news, when the incident occurred, she was stationed on Spirit Sky Island, but Ruan Xing Ling and Liu San Qi were coincidentally inside the Emerald Island ruins.
As a result, even now, there has been no news from either of them.
"I hope nothing happened. . ."
Cultivators risk their lives to break through realms; even perishing is a common occurrence, and Fang Xi had prepared himself mentally.
A month later.
"Young Master, the night is deep and the dew heavy. The stars tonight are quite bright, aren't they. . . ?"
Fang Xi was drinking tea on the top of Evergreen Pavilion when a woman with skin so fair it seemed it could be broken by a breath, and a gentle demeanor, came in holding a plate of pastries.
This was Xiahou Ying's clan member, named Xiahou Xin.
Ever since Yan Ying swiftly became Fang Xi's new favorite, Xiahou Ying also began to semi-retire and recommended her clan member, Xiahou Xin, to take her vacated position.
"Mm, just put it down for now. . ."
Gazing at Xiahou Xin's beautiful figure, Fang Xi secretly sighed with emotion. His preferences truly had never changed; he just liked young and pretty ones!
"Hmm?"
Just at this moment, his expression subtly changed, and he let out a long howl.
In the blink of an eye, Fang Xi was already stepping on the Green Corner Fish Dragon, arriving high above Dragon Fish Island.
And in the not-too-distant night sky, several streaks of light were fiercely chasing each other, their escape speed extremely fast. It was clearly a battle between Foundation Establishment cultivators!
Among them, two streaks, one pink and one green, were fleeing in front, being pursued by several purple streams of light from behind, and were heading towards Dragon Fish Island!
These Foundation Establishment presences were all very strong, and Fang Xi was even more familiar with the two fleeing streaks.
It was Liu San Qi and Ruan Xing Ling!
"First, enter the grand array!"
Fang Xi quickly sent a spiritual sense message. He raised a hand and took out an array flag.
The mist at the edge of the Profound Wood Grand Array dispersed, allowing the two streaks of light, one pink and one green, to escape into the formation, which then immediately closed.
"Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Fang. . . " Liu San Qi's face was pale, and his chest still bore specks of blood. He clasped his fists in thanks.
Ruan Xing Ling looked alright, but also seemed to have suffered a bit of vital essence damage.
"It seems. . . you two had quite a bountiful harvest in Emerald Island's spirit medicine garden!"
Fang Xi jested.
He knew that Liu San Qi was suspected of possessing some kind of wood-element spiritual body and had considerable talent for finding spiritual medicines.
Furthermore, these two were both skilled mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators; they wouldn't have been chased by a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators for no reason.
"Sigh. . . Just a few Gold Jade Ganoderma, and an eight-hundred-year-old 'Dan Yun Vine,' that's all. . ."
Liu San Qi sighed in reply.
He was a rogue cultivator, naturally knowing the principle of not contending with powerful authorities. His previous fleeing was out of fear that You Chong would directly kill him and seize his treasures, as his previous actions could be considered to have severely offended this person.
At this moment, handing over the Dan Yun Vine was merely using Fang Xi's hand to give the spiritual medicine to You Chong, averting disaster by losing wealth.
After all, in this cultivation world where the strong prey on the weak, even if one wanted to negotiate or yield, one must also possess countermeasures capable of making the strong break a few teeth. Otherwise, it's just sending lambs into a tiger's mouth!
Now, three mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, relying on Dragon Fish Island's grand array, barely had the confidence to negotiate or yield.
"Dan Yun Vine? What a truly good item. . ."
Fang Xi opened the jade box and saw a segment of crimson vine lying within. The vine was as thick as a baby's arm, its body covered in dense, intricate patterns, and a clear fragrance wafted from it.
"I'm also a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator! I'm just worried that when my magic power reaches its peak later, I won't have any spiritual elixirs to help me break through. . . Fellow Daoist Liu truly has good fortune!"
He nonchalantly shoved the jade box into his storage ring, then activated part of the formation, revealing his figure.
You Chong on the opposite side had already seen Fang Xi's every move, his face now as dark as still water: "Fang Xi. . . don't bring trouble upon yourself!"
"Fellow Daoist You. . . do you know that my Dragon Fish Island has a rule? Once you enter my island, all grudges and animosities are to be forgotten!"
A gentle smile appeared on Fang Xi's face. He said unhurriedly, "Within the ruins, what one obtains depends on their own fortune. Fellow Daoist's actions seem to lack integrity. . . How about you give me some face, and we both cease hostilities?"
"Humph! That Dan Yun Vine was clearly obtained by one of my junior brothers first. It was this person next to you, conspiring with Ruan Xing Ling, who ambushed my junior brother. . ."
You Chong coldly snorted: "Today, I not only want the spiritual medicine, but I will also seize the two people behind you and hold them accountable! What can you do about it? All grudges gone? What big talk!"
"Sigh. . ."
Fang Xi let out a long sigh: "If that's the case, then please, Fellow Daoist, make your move. . ."
A purple light flashed across You Chong's face. Several Foundation Establishment junior brothers behind him were also about to make their move; some had already taken out second-tier barrier-breaking talismans.
But the next moment, a clear ringing sound suddenly came from You Chong's lower abdomen, causing his expression to change. His escape light abruptly halted, and he laughed: "Very good. . . I knew the Dragon Fish Island Master's sword arts were sharp, but I didn't expect his rhetoric to be just as keen. I will certainly seek guidance from the Island Master another day. . . Let's go!"
Before his words had fully fallen, You Chong immediately controlled his sword light, circled around, and departed in the direction he came from.
"This. . ."
The Foundation Establishment junior brothers looked at each other in dismay, then quickly followed.
A great disaster thus vanished without a trace.
"Fellow Daoist Fang. . ."
Liu San Qi watched this scene, feeling a bit dumbfounded.
This You Chong was someone who would draw his sword at the slightest disagreement. How could he be so patient here on Dragon Fish Island?
Then again, if that's the case, wouldn't his 'Dan Yun Vine' be a loss?
Liu San Qi looked eagerly at Fang Xi, then suddenly his expression turned serious: "For this life-saving grace, San Qi will surely repay you in the future!"
"Mm, this 'Dan Yun Vine' is enough to refine several 'Chong Yuan Pills. ' Everyone who saw it today will have a share; none will be left out. . ."
Fang Xi smiled faintly. His cultivation in secret had already reached late Foundation Establishment, so this elixir was truly of little use to him.
But after giving one to Ruan Xing Ling and one to Liu San Qi, he could still sell some for spirit stones or exchange for spiritual items, which wouldn't be bad either.
'I feel like. . . I could host a high-end private exchange meeting on Dragon Fish Island, only for fellow Foundation Establishment Daoists? This minor breach of the ruins should yield quite a few good things, right? '
Fang Xi stroked his chin, thinking of a promising idea.
Anyway, as long as the transaction was on Dragon Fish Island, he wouldn't be afraid at all.
Even if he wanted to rip off the ripoffs, it would be incredibly simple. . .
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