The night was dark and the moonlight was like water, sprinkling on them.
"We were able to defeat the powerful enemy this time thanks to the help of several brothers. These spoils should be divided equally."
Jiang Qiong looked sincere and determined as he took out the items from the storage container one by one and divided them into five portions.
Upon hearing this, the four attendants were stunned at first, their eyes full of surprise, and then they showed admiration.
The leading attendant stepped forward, patted Jiang Qiong on the shoulder, and said with a hearty smile: "Brother Jiang is generous! If you need anything in the future, just ask!"
Everyone took their share of the spoils, said goodbye and left, and the sound of their footsteps gradually disappeared into the night.
It was late at night when Jiang Qiong returned to her residence, a small house in the backyard of Linlang Pavilion. Although it was not big, it was clean and tidy.
Inside the room, a simple wooden bed exuded a faint wood fragrance, and a small training array in the corner of the wall emitted a soft light, like a bright moon illuminating the entire room.
He closed the doors and windows, sat cross-legged on the bed, placed Zhao Yan's storage device in front of him, and probed his spiritual sense into it again, carefully checking each item.
He placed the talismans neatly beside the bed, like rows of soldiers waiting for inspection.
The pills and spirit stones were put into his storage bag.
He picked up a fireball talisman and gently brushed his fingertips over the patterns on the surface of the talisman, feeling the power of fire contained in it, as if he could touch the dancing flames.
"These talismans may be a means of saving lives at critical moments."
Jiang Qiong muttered to himself, his eyes full of thought. He decided to study these talismans thoroughly and master their use.
So he took out a fireball talisman and injected spiritual power into it according to the instructions on the talisman paper.
In an instant, the talisman paper burst into flames, and a fireball the size of a basketball condensed in his palm. The heat wave rushed towards him, making his face red.
Jiang Qiong controlled the fireball to fly back and forth in the house. Wherever the fireball passed, the air was burned and distorted. Feeling the temperature and power of the flame, he couldn't help but smile.
After some experiments, he found that these fireball talismans were not only powerful, but also very flexible to control. He could change the direction and trajectory of the fireball with just a thought.
Afterwards, he tried the Ice Soul Talisman and the Thunder Talisman, and each talisman brought him different surprises.
The Ice Soul Talisman can instantly freeze the surrounding air, forming an icy mist; the Thunder Talisman can induce thunder from the sky, emitting a deafening roar.
While studying the talismans, Jiang Qiong did not forget to practice.
He activated the training array, and rich spiritual energy instantly filled the hut like a tide, penetrating into his pores, bringing a cool and comfortable feeling.
He circulated his internal skills, guiding the spiritual energy to flow through his meridians. Wherever the spiritual energy passed, the meridians seemed to be washed by clear springs, becoming more resilient.
As spiritual energy continued to flow in, he could feel that his cultivation was steadily improving, and a kind of power was gradually gathering in his body.
However, cultivation was not all smooth sailing. While practicing the technique, Jiang Qiong suddenly felt a powerful force rushing through his meridians, like a wild beast out of control, causing unbearable pain.
Veins bulged on his forehead, cold sweat poured down like rain, soaking his clothes, and his face turned as pale as paper.
But he gritted his teeth, endured the pain and continued to guide the spiritual energy, with only one thought in his mind: I can't give up!
This is the critical moment to break through the bottleneck. Once you give up, all previous efforts will be in vain.
Time passed by minute by minute, and each second seemed as long as a century.
Jiang Qiong's clothes had already been soaked with sweat and were sticking tightly to her body.
Finally, with his unremitting efforts, the violent force was gradually tamed and flowed into the dantian along the meridians.
He simply felt his whole body lighten, an unprecedented force surged in his body, and his meridians became wider and tougher - he broke through!
After the breakthrough, Jiang Qiong was full of energy, and his strength had made a qualitative leap compared to before. He felt the surging spiritual power in his body, his eyes flashed with excitement, and his heart was filled with joy.
But he knows very well that in this world where the strong are respected, he still has a long way to go and countless challenges are waiting for him.
Just as Jiang Qiong was about to continue practicing, he suddenly discovered that there seemed to be something hidden at the bottom of Zhao Yan's storage device.
Driven by an inexplicable intuition, he used his spiritual sense to carefully explore and discovered a hidden layer.
His heartbeat quickened as he opened the compartment carefully. Inside lay a yellowed map.
There were some strange symbols and routes drawn on the map with cinnabar. The symbols were crooked, as if they contained some mysterious power; the routes were winding and led to the depths of the map.
The four words "Blood Abyss Secret Realm" are written on the edge. The handwriting is simple and vigorous, revealing the vicissitudes of time.
Jiang Qiong stared at the map, a hint of doubt and curiosity in her eyes.
Where exactly is this Blood Abyss Secret Realm?
Why does Zhao Yan have such a map?
A series of questions emerged in his mind, like mysteries, waiting for him to solve.
He put the map away and decided to find an opportunity to ask the seniors in the pavilion for advice.
But at this moment, he needs to improve his strength. Only by becoming strong will he be able to explore this mysterious Blood Abyss.
So, Jiang Qiong crossed his legs again and started a new round of practice with the help of the practice array.
Outside the window, the moonlight is still bright, sprinkling on the earth, covering the world with a layer of silver gauze.
In the small house, Jiang Qiong's figure was looming in the midst of spiritual power, as if blending into the night.
The next morning, Wanbao Island woke up in the morning light. The golden sunlight penetrated the clouds, like the fingertips of gods caressing the earth, and sprinkled on the glazed jade tower of Linlang Pavilion, refracting colorful light, as if covering this towering building with a layer of dreamy neon clothes.
Jiang Qiong got up early. The joy brought by last night's breakthrough was still lingering in her heart, like a mellow wine, intoxicating her.
But he knew very well that in this world where the strong are as numerous as trees and the weak are preyed upon by the strong, slacking off means stopping, and stopping may lead to a situation from which there is no recovery.
He straightened his dark blue brocade robe, smoothing out every wrinkle carefully, and wiped the Soul-Devouring Knife carefully. The blade glowed with a faint blue light in the morning light, as if containing endless mysterious power. He then tucked it around his waist, faced the rising sun, and walked towards Linlang Pavilion with firm steps.
The pavilion was already a busy and orderly scene, with attendants shuttling between the display cases like industrious bees.
The soft cloth in their hands gently wiped the glass, and every movement was gentle and focused, for fear of accidentally damaging this precious treasure;
At the same time, they were also replenishing the goods, carefully arranging the magic weapons, elixirs and spiritual materials neatly.
The air was filled with a faint spiritual fragrance, which was specially lit to maintain the spiritual energy of the treasures. The fragrance was faint and refreshing, as if you were in a fairyland. Jiang Qiong walked quickly to the area he was responsible for and began to organize the items in the display cabinet.
His movements were skillful and neat, and his eyes were focused, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him and there were only these precious treasures in his world.
From time to time, guests came to ask questions, and he enthusiastically introduced the effects and origins of each treasure with a clear and infectious voice.
"This spirit-gathering bead is made from deep-sea thousand-year-old clam pearls. It is a treasure that has been precipitated over thousands of years and contains infinite ocean spiritual energy."
Jiang Qiong picked up the spirit gathering bead and gently turned it in his hand so that the guests could appreciate it from all angles. “It is supplemented by 72 spirit gathering formations, each of which embodies the wisdom and efforts of our ancestors.
It can increase the speed at which practitioners absorb spiritual energy by 30%, and can achieve twice the result with half the effort, whether it is practicing in seclusion or breaking through bottlenecks. "
Jiang Qiong was patiently explaining to a monk in a grey robe with an elegant temperament, when suddenly, a crisp sound of footsteps as clear as silver bells came from the stairs.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a girl in a pink dress slowly walking towards them, surrounded by a group of servants.
The girl was about seventeen or eighteen years old, with skin whiter than snow, as if she were carved from the purest ice and snow;
Her eyebrows are picturesque. Under her curved eyebrows, her big eyes are clear and bright, as if they contain the sea of stars.
She wore a dazzling jade hairpin in her hair, which was inlaid with various precious gems. It sparkled charmingly under the light. Her every move showed elegance and nobility, like a fairy walking out of a painting.
"That's the eldest daughter of the Chamber of Commerce, Su Qing." The old servant beside him whispered to Jiang Qiong, with a hint of awe and curiosity in his tone, "She rarely comes to the pavilion. Why is she here today..."
The old servant's words were full of doubts, which aroused Jiang Qiong's curiosity. He couldn't help but wonder in his heart why the eldest lady came here today.
Su Qing looked around the pavilion, as if looking for something.
Finally, her eyes fell on Jiang Qiong. The corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a charming smile, and she walked towards Jiang Qiong.
Jiang Qiong's heart tightened, and an inexplicable sense of tension surged into his heart. He quickly bowed and said with a trembling voice: "Hello, young lady."
Su Qing looked Jiang Qiong up and down, with a glimmer of admiration in her eyes: "No need to be polite. Yesterday I heard that you bravely fought against the villains and performed very well. I really admire you."
Her voice is clear and pleasant, like the sound of a yellow oriole singing in a valley, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.
Jiang Qiong was somewhat flattered, her cheeks slightly flushed, and she quickly said, "Miss, you are too kind, this is what I should do.
When seeing injustice, I draw my sword to help. Moreover, in Linlang Pavilion, it is my job to maintain the order here and the safety of the guests. "
Su Qing smiled gently, her smile as bright as a flower blooming in spring: “I came here today to invite you for something.
A group of wild bulls have recently appeared in the Emerald Mountains. They are extremely powerful, with thick skin and flesh. Not only have they destroyed the spiritual plants in the mountains, which are precious resources for cultivation, they have also often attacked passing monks. Many innocent monks have died at their hands.
I plan to lead the team to kill him myself, would you like to come with me?"
There was anticipation in her eyes, as if she was waiting for Jiang Qiong's affirmative answer.
"Of course, the reward will not be small. If you can successfully complete the task, I am willing to give you three thousand middle-grade spirit stones, plus a blood shadow fruit that can improve your cultivation."
Jiang Qiong's heart suddenly moved. Three thousand middle-grade spirit stones and blood shadow fruit were great temptations for him. The spirit stones could allow him to buy more cultivation resources and speed up his cultivation process.
The Blood Shadow Fruit is extremely precious and is of great help to him in breaking through the bottleneck of his cultivation.
More importantly, this is an excellent opportunity to improve his practical experience. In battle, he can constantly hone his skills and improve his strength.
Without any hesitation, he said, "Thank you for your trust, Miss. Jiang Qiong is willing to follow you! Even if it means going through fire and water, I will not hesitate!"
Su Qing nodded with satisfaction: "Okay! Let's set off immediately without further delay."
The group left Linlang Pavilion and headed straight for Wanbao Island Port.
At the port, a magnificent spirit ship had been waiting for a long time.
The hull of the spirit ship is carved with exquisite patterns, each of which is lifelike, as if containing mysterious power;
A large flag embroidered with the Wanhai Chamber of Commerce logo stood on the bow, fluttering in the wind, as if announcing the Chamber of Commerce's majesty and power to the world.
Everyone boarded the spirit ship. Su Qing stood at the bow, her figure tall and straight, like a goddess guarding the ocean.
She made hand gestures and muttered something, and the spirit ship slowly rose and flew towards the Emerald Mountains.
The emerald mountains roll up and down like a giant dragon winding across the earth.
The mountain is covered with dense forests. From a distance, it looks green, like the most beautiful painting of nature.
But at this moment, the mountain was filled with a murderous atmosphere, as if an invisible giant hand had shrouded the entire forest in fear.
The spirit ship landed outside the mountain, and Su Qing led everyone carefully towards the mountain.
The further you go in, the stronger the smell of blood in the air becomes. It is the breath of death, and it makes people shudder.
There were still some remains of monks scattered on the ground, their clothes were torn and their bodies were incomplete, they were obviously the victims of the previous encounter with the demon bull.
These scenes filled everyone's hearts with anger and vigilance. They knew that what awaited them ahead would be a battle of life and death.
"Be careful, they are just ahead." Su Qing suddenly whispered, with a hint of nervousness and vigilance in her voice. Everyone immediately became alert, holding their weapons tightly, leaning forward slightly, ready for battle.
In the open space ahead, I saw more than twenty demon bulls grazing on spiritual plants with their heads down.
These demon bulls are huge in size, at least three meters tall, like small mountains.
They are covered with long gray-brown hair, which is rough and hard, like a layer of natural armor.
The two horns on their heads flashed with cold light, which was their sharpest weapon. There was a fierce light in their eyes, as if they could devour all enemies.
"Follow my command, divide into three groups, and outflanking from three directions." Su Qing said calmly, her eyes firm and decisive, "Jiang Qiong, you follow me and attack together."
Jiang Qiong nodded, gripped the Soul Devouring Knife tightly, and followed Su Qing. He could feel his heartbeat speeding up and blood rushing through his veins, which was the excitement and nervousness before the battle. (End of this chapter)
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