Chapter 707: A Visit (Bonus Chapter, Seeking Monthly Votes)
Chapter 707: A Visit (Bonus Chapter, Seeking Monthly Votes)
Three Three-horned Yuan Xi corpses lay side by side, their skin peeled and bones stripped by numerous puppets.
Xiao Qing directed from the side, her small face flushed with excitement.
She was still muttering things like "Dared to hunt down this young mistress! " and "I'll show you!"
These two ancient desolate beasts were equivalent to Soul Transformation cultivation demon beasts, and many materials from their bodies were useful to Xiao Qing.
Putting other things aside, just this much meat was enough for Xiao Qing to eat for a long time.
Moreover, long-term consumption of ancient desolate beast meat would be of great benefit to Xiao Qing's growth.
"Alright, this family just startled you, there's no need to go this far. . ."
The External Avatar comforted her with a smile.
Aside from their inner cores and spirit souls, the most important parts of the Three-horned Yuan Xi were the three sharp horns on their heads.
With a bit of refining, they would make excellent Array-Breaking Treasures!
"According to the technology of the Kyushu World, they should be refined into 'Array-Breaking Cones'. . . Given the grade of these ancient desolate beasts, they could slice through a sixth-stage grand array like bamboo, and even a seventh-stage array, if a critical node were found, could suffer some damage. . . for instance, temporarily opening an array passage for escape. . ."
"Of these six Array-Breaking Cones, you must leave at least a few for me. . . Now that the main body is enjoying himself in the Human World, I'm the one more likely to encounter danger."
The External Avatar thought to himself, then, after clearing the battlefield, he rode Xiao Qing, preparing to visit Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu.
For several decades, he owed it to them for relaying messages, ensuring he wasn't completely ignorant of the matters concerning Tianfan City.
By rights and reason, he had to express his gratitude.
As for a thank-you gift?
Isn't there just this abundance of ancient desolate beast meat?
For Soul Transformation cultivators, daily consumption of ancient desolate beast meat also offered great benefits.
...
Above a five-stage spirit vein.
Within a mountain hollow, an unknown, peculiar flower bloomed.
The flower was as thick as a bowl, and upon each of its petals, elegantly designed palaces were embroidered.
Pavilions, towers, painted beams and carved rafters, small bridges over flowing streams, flying waterfalls, and rockeries. . . everything imaginable was present.
In a few spots, spiritual herbs seemed to waft with mist, and scenes of immortal cranes spreading their wings could be seen.
Suddenly, a flash of light appeared on one of the petals, and a radiant woman, akin to a celestial maiden, flew out from within the palace.
Dressed in a pink gown, her demeanor was gentle, and every movement seemed to exude an ineffable charm.
Meow!
Accompanying her appearance, a huge beastial roar echoed.
A figure, swift and agile yet as vast as a mountain, lightly landed before the female cultivator in the pink gown.
It performed the size Manipulation Divine ability, instantly transforming into a five-stage demon beast, tiger-striped all over with a bifurcated tail. It leapt into the female cultivator's embrace, its cat head continuously rubbing against her ample bosom, appearing very affectionate. . .
"You've worked hard. . ."
The female cultivator chuckled twice, then rubbed the raccoon slave's head.
This five-stage spirit vein had been seized by the women of the Heavenly Charm Sect; it was quite conspicuous in the wilderness.
This five-stage raccoon slave was the spirit pet of this Soul Transformation female cultivator, and it was currently stationed outside to guard the cave-heaven treasure and, accidentally, occupy the spirit vein.
Just as she was taking out a spirit pill to feed her spirit beast, the female cultivator in the pink gown suddenly looked towards the sky.
She saw two streaks of escape light arriving together, landing on the ground to reveal the figures of Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu.
"Senior Sister Luo!"
Upon seeing the female cultivator in the pink gown, Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu quickly bowed.
"So it's the two Junior Sisters. . ."
Senior Sister Luo, holding the twin-tailed spirit cat, looked a bit aloof: "Have the materials Uncle-Master instructed for been procured completely?"
"Most of it is complete, but the whereabouts of the 'Golden Stream Root' are still unknown. . . " Liu Xu's face showed a hint of difficulty.
"We've already run through all the nearby settlements. . . With communication severed from the human territory, and resources scarce, there's nothing more we can do," Yunxi Xianzi couldn't help but say.
Yunxi Xianzi couldn't help but say.
"You two Junior Sisters don't need to explain to me, just think about how you'll explain it to Uncle-Master Qianhua. . ."
The girl in the pink gown idly teased her kitten, appearing unwilling to bother with them.
Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu exchanged a glance, unable to help but smile bitterly.
Earlier, when Senior Sister Ding discussed borrowing spirit stones, after some consideration, they ultimately lent them.
After all, they were fellow sect sisters; they'd always run into each other.
However, as cultivators, they also needed various resources for their daily cultivation, and for their future advancements, so they only lent four or five tenths of what was proposed.
They originally thought that was enough, but they didn't expect to still offend Senior Sister Ding.
Senior Sister Ding said nothing on the surface, but secretly, there were some rumors.
Roughly to the effect that ascended cultivators were mostly wealthy, yet so stingy towards their sisters. . .
Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu thus felt ostracized, and gradually, all the difficult and tiring tasks fell to them.
For instance, this procurement of materials was entirely a thankless task.
Senior Sister Luo's attitude was already quite good; at least she remained aloof and didn't kick them while they were down.
Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu exchanged another glance, both feeling a touch of regret.
However, they still needed the protection of a Return to Void cultivator, and neither of them wanted to be conscripted in Tianfan City, so they could only grit their teeth and endure.
The two women were about to walk towards the cave-heaven treasure shaped like a peculiar flower.
Suddenly!
A clear, soaring phoenix cry resounded.
"That sound. . . it seems to be. . . Xiao Qing?"
A hint of joy appeared on Yunxi Xianzi's face.
"Oh? Has that friend of yours, Junior Sisters, sent another letter? A green bird diligently bringing news. . . what a lovely tale indeed."
Senior Sister Luo's eyes lit up: "Junior Sisters, make sure to tell that fellow cultivator that if the Green Fire Luan lays eggs in the future, you must reserve one for me. . ."
Just then, a streak of green flame appeared on the horizon.
It condensed into a ball, like a green meteor, abruptly halting above the mountain hollow, revealing a magnificent Green Fire Luan within.
Upon the back of this luan, stood a black-robed cultivator.
"Fellow Daoist Fang. . ."
Seeing this, Liu Xu and Yunxi Xianzi immediately cried out in surprise and delight.
"Long time no see, fellow Daoists, how have you been recently?"
Fang Xi reined in his aura, which now appeared to be only at the peak of Soul Transformation. Seeing both Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu present, he said with a faint smile.
"Fellow Daoist, could we speak for a moment in private. . ."
Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu exchanged a glance, replying thus.
This immediately made Fang Xi raise an eyebrow; it seemed the two women weren't faring so well in this temporary stronghold of the Heavenly Charm Sect.
...
At this moment.
Inside the cave-heaven treasure shaped like a peculiar flower.
Within a refined pavilion surrounded by a hundred flowers.
A woman of exquisite beauty and tall stature sat cross-legged.
Her face was as beautiful as a celestial immortal's, but her upturned eyebrows added a hint of sternness and acrimony.
"Senior Sister Ding. . ."
At this moment, a few charming women entered, first performing a bow.
This Senior Sister Ding had the most profound cultivation among the Soul Transformation disciples of the Celestial Brahma Domain, and having completed the cultivation of the Five Elements arts, she could attempt to break through the great bottleneck to Return to Void at any time. Thus, she was subtly referred to as the 'Eldest Senior Sister'.
She was the head of all the Soul Transformation disciples.
"What happened?"
Senior Sister Ding opened her eyes, her upturned eyebrows appearing even colder.
"Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu have returned, and are currently conversing with an outsider, a man, outside their cave abode. . ."
A round-faced female cultivator said with a smile.
In her hand, she held a mirror, which was reflecting the events outside.
"Hmph, another ascended cultivator!"
Senior Sister Ding said with disdain: "I was already dissatisfied with the sect recruiting ascended cultivators; these ascended ones are full of arrogance and must be tempered before they can be of use."
"Exactly, when Senior Sister asked them to lend spirit stones earlier, they were still so hesitant. If it's like this for small matters, what will happen when something major occurs?"
The gaggle of women chattered, nearly branding Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu as sect traitors.
These female cultivators naturally knew that Senior Sister Ding's so-called 'borrowing spirit stones to purchase Return to Void spiritual items' was just a pretense, specifically used to test the obedience of her Junior Sisters.
Once the results were in, the two who performed the worst would naturally be harshly dealt with.
As for breaking through the Return to Void bottleneck?
For such a major undertaking, Senior Sister Ding wasn't very confident yet; she would at least have to return to the human territory and cultivate in seclusion for several more centuries before she would have the confidence to make an attempt. . .
"Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu, meeting privately with an outsider man, are suspected of divulging sect secrets."
Senior Sister Ding stood up: "You all, come with me; we shall properly interrogate them."
"Yes!"
...
Senior Sister Luo, who was teasing the twin-tailed spirit cat, then saw a great burst of light from within that cave-heaven treasure.
Streaks of light flew out, transforming into Soul Transformation female cultivators.
"Junior Sister Luo, Yunxi Xianzi, Liu Xu. . . and where is that person?"
Senior Sister Ding was surrounded by fluttering peach blossoms, making her exceptionally beautiful, yet her expression was like ice.
'Oh dear, is Senior Sister Ding trying to avenge a personal grudge under public pretext? '
Junior Sister Luo's heart stirred, but she smiled sweetly: "This junior sister hasn't seen them either; they probably went somewhere for a small gathering with that friend. . ."
"Hmph, our sect's disciples prioritize the rules; they must not associate too closely with outsider men. . . What's more, who knows if that person's background is clean; don't just idly expose our sect's secrets."
Senior Sister Ding snorted coldly.
'A Celestial Brahma Army captain, and an ascended cultivator at that, his background is naturally clean. . . '
This thought surfaced in Junior Sister Luo's mind, but she held it back.
She saw the round-faced female cultivator beside Senior Sister Ding, holding a precious mirror, suddenly light up with joy: "Found them. . ."
The procession of female cultivators immediately transformed into streaks of colorful light, heading towards a certain direction.
Junior Sister Luo suddenly sighed, put down her spirit pet, and transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the peculiar flower. . .
...
"So that's how it is; it seems you two have been targeted. . ."
Listening to Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu's words, Fang Xi couldn't help but feel a mix of amusement and exasperation: "Giving a peck of rice earns gratitude, but a bushel earns enmity, is it not so?"
Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu did not reply, their expressions merely filled with indignation.
They evidently hadn't expected the situation to take such a sharp turn for the worse.
Just then, Fang Xi's divine consciousness swept out, and he saw numerous streaks of light approaching. He couldn't help but smile again: "Your Senior Sisters are quite enthusiastic, coming together to welcome me."
As soon as these words were spoken, Yunxi Xianzi and Liu Xu's expressions changed: "Fellow Daoist, hurry and leave! Senior Sister Ding is here to cause us trouble; we can't involve you. . ."
"No need!"
Fang Xi stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the pursuing escape lights and the female cultivators within them. A hint of a playful expression appeared on his face as he suddenly released the concealment of his Turtle Breath Technique.
Boom!
The primal qi of heaven and earth trembled, scattering the incoming escape lights. . .
Peach blossoms rained down everywhere, and Senior Sister Ding, who was at the forefront, was utterly disheveled, a gasp escaping her cherry-like lips: "A Return to Void Grand Power? !"
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