After I left the sect, the entire sect knelt down and begged for forgiveness.

Chapter 51: Did you admit defeat?
Hearing the commotion, the surrounding people instantly gathered around. How could cultivators still have the energy to fight after Lishan City had just been attacked by demonic beasts?
"These two are sword cultivators, right? Sword cultivator matches are the most exciting!"

"Hey, hey, that female cultivator is only at the Qi Refining stage, right? Why would she be so foolish as to challenge a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"

"Who says otherwise? Why is no one offering betting odds today? I want to place a bet!"

……

The murmurs of the onlookers reached the ears of the two. Everyone thought Mo Yu would win. They even regretted that this sudden sword duel hadn't been booked by a bookmaker.

As soon as the referee's voice fell, Lin Yan launched the first attack without hesitation. Her moves were fierce, sweeping towards her opponent with the force of an autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

Mo Yu also drew his sword to defend, while looking for an opportunity to attack.

——Clang, clang, clang!

The swords clashed together, making a crisp sound.

He had practiced swordsmanship for many years and believed he had inherited the true skills of his ancestors. He had mastered the Water Condensation Sword Technique to perfection. Water can contain all things and can neutralize an opponent's attack to his own advantage; this technique is called "borrowing force to use force."

Mo Yu's spiritual power merged with the sword in his hand, and a soft, shimmering light instantly appeared on the blade. This was an effect that only cultivators who practiced a unique sword technique and possessed a single water spiritual root could achieve. He moved nimbly and gracefully, calmly deflecting the barrage of attacks.

Lin Yan stepped back, creating distance. The probing was over; she was getting serious. Layers of spiritual energy enveloped the sword, her gaze shifting from casual to serious as she attacked him with even greater ferocity. This time, the sword was imbued with her spiritual energy, carrying immense power as it was swung.

He sensed the overwhelming power, and his composed demeanor cracked. He changed the sword technique, and a soft light shone brightly, transforming into a curtain of water in an attempt to block this fierce attack.

--boom!

With a deafening roar, the collision of spiritual energies sent a powerful shockwave crashing into the barrier. The barrier protecting the two was shaken, revealing a golden shield before quickly returning to its original state. The attack had been quite strong, causing the barrier to become visible.

——Boom!

He was blasted away by the force, flying in an arc as he crashed into the barrier and fell onto the deck with a dull thud. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth; he was seriously injured.

The onlookers were stunned!
"My God! Did I see that right? A Foundation Establishment cultivator is being completely overwhelmed by a Qi Refining cultivator? Is he letting that female cultivator win?"

"I can hardly believe my eyes... Is this a Foundation Establishment cultivator putting on an act?"

"Thank goodness, no dealers are setting up stalls today, otherwise my spirit stones would have gone down the drain!"

……

Mo Yu was shocked. He had thought that he could gain the upper hand in the duel by using only a first-grade magic sword and relying on his cultivation level, but he was being suppressed and forced to parry. He was completely outmatched.

He clearly had a higher cultivation level than his opponent, and without using any other high-level magic weapons, he should have been able to dominate her. But the situation was completely reversed. He couldn't understand why this was happening, unless her cultivation level was higher than his…

Yes, that must be it. The other party's cultivation level was higher than his, and she also used a magic item to conceal her cultivation level, which is why he obtained the result of "Qi Refining Stage" when he observed her cultivation level.

Now he understood why she had told him that despite receiving so many resources, her cultivation level remained the same. Yes, when she left the sect, she was only at the Qi Refining stage, wandering alone as a rogue cultivator. Less than two years had passed, and her cultivation was already higher than his. How could he... how could he possibly have the audacity to say those things...?

If she enjoyed the same cultivation resources as him, he couldn't imagine how high her cultivation level would reach. He was blessed with good fortune, yet...

A wave of shame washed over him, and he dared not reflect on his subsequent words. He knew he couldn't win, but he didn't want to admit defeat yet! Mo Yu gritted his teeth, used his sword to support himself on the ground, and stood up, looking defiant.

"Oh, still not admitting defeat?" A mocking smile played on her lips as she continued her attack, sword in hand. The sword strike was fierce, seemingly intent on forcing her opponent into utter submission!

He struggled to hold on, appearing to be outmatched.

Neither of them spoke; within the barrier, only the muffled "bangs" of colliding forces and the "clanging" of swords clashing could be heard.

Finally, Mo Yu was too weak to resist any longer. He was beaten to the ground, unable to stand up, and had lost all ability to fight back. His hair was disheveled, his robes were stained with blood, and he looked wretched. He tried to struggle to get up, but his opponent stepped on his back and crushed him to the ground, the tip of a sword casually pointing at him.

Lin Yan's emotionless voice rang out: "Have you admitted defeat?"

He looked ashamed and said weakly, "I...I give up."

As he finished speaking, the referee announced the result, and the surrounding area erupted in uproar. They never expected that a Foundation Establishment cultivator would be defeated by a Qi Refining cultivator's sword, and be unilaterally crushed without any chance to fight back.

The barrier was removed, and the attending physicians who had been waiting outside rushed forward to carry Mo Yu away. She also left amidst everyone's astonishment, leaving behind no words of victory, only her back view, concealing her achievements and fame.

She disembarked from the flying boat, went to a magic item shop, bought a few alchemy furnaces, and then returned to her private room on the flying boat. The alchemy furnaces she bought from the shop weren't of high quality, but they were perfect for practice. She wouldn't be heartbroken if one of them exploded.

Of the five basic pills, the hemostatic pill has the cheapest ingredients, consisting of only one type: blood-clotting grass.

This medicinal herb doesn't need to be refined into pills to stop bleeding. Simply crush the herb into small pieces, apply it to the wound, and bandage it. However, its effect isn't as good as a pill, and it doesn't work as quickly.

The flying boat has an alchemy room and also sells some alchemy materials.

She was on her way to the flying boat's main office to request a room for alchemy when the flying boat announced that everyone should get ready for takeoff. Lin Yan could only stay in her private room and pull out the beginner's guide to poison-making to read.

Once the airship was flying smoothly, they went to the airship office to rent a room.

The person in charge of processing the paperwork was a female cultivator, dressed in a light red work robe. She was beautiful and spoke in a gentle, melodious voice. "How many days does the fairy wish to rent the vessel for? It will take four days for the flying boat to reach the next stop. The fairy can rent the vessel according to her own needs."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan felt her bones melt, and her voice softened. "One...one day."

"Alright, if you need alchemy materials, you can buy them at the materials room next door. This is the sign for Alchemy Room No. 2. Go straight from here, turn the corner, and you'll reach the Alchemy Room."

She took the plaque with both hands, then went to the materials room and bought thirty coagulation herbs before heading to the alchemy room.

The alchemy room is equipped with an independent safety barrier and a spirit-gathering array. If the alchemist accidentally causes an explosion in the furnace, it will not affect the flying boat; when the spiritual energy is depleted during alchemy, the alchemist can sit in place and absorb spiritual energy to replenish it.

The cost of renting the alchemy room for one day was one mid-grade spirit stone, and she spent a total of ten low-grade spirit stones to buy the blood-clotting grass. A box of ten first-grade hemostatic pills only cost five low-grade spirit stones. For a low-level alchemist, it would be a loss to only refine hemostatic pills in the alchemy room.

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