The abandoned cannon fodder girl's path to immortality

Chapter 267 Killing the Enemy

"Once in a million!"

"A million and two times!"

"One million three times!"

"Congratulations to our VIP guest No. 7 for winning the Ten-Thousand-Year Soul-Nourishing Wood!"

The auctioneer's excited voice echoed throughout the Treasure Pavilion before the gavel finally fell.

This piece of ancient, soul-nourishing wood belongs to Chen Jinshu.

A moment later, in the elegant room where Chen Jinshu was.

A maid standing in the corner held the newly delivered ancient soul-nourishing wood.

She took the jade box containing the Soul-Slaying Wood, nodded slightly, and the maidservant bowed and withdrew silently.

"Is one million low-grade spirit stones a lot? It's just a deposit for that life."

At this moment, the substitute puppet in her storage bag, made of thousand-year-old ebony wood and yin marrow jade, which had been repeatedly tempered by her over two years of spatial time and was only missing this final finishing touch, could save her life.

An extra life is far more valuable than a mere spirit stone.

For a puppet to be realistic, body, mind, and soul are all indispensable.

Now I have both body and mind, all that's missing is the soul.

Before the commotion downstairs had subsided, the auctioneer had already lifted up the next item for auction.

It was a bead the size of a pigeon egg, with a dark color.

"Next up, one Yin Soul Bead!"

"This pearl is made from the essence of a hundred years of fierce spirits gathered in the land of the Nine Netherworlds! Although it is a common item used in the demonic path for refining artifacts and setting up formations, its pure Yin soul power is also very effective in cultivating special divine soul secret techniques and tempering Yin attribute magic weapons!"

The starting price is 10,000 low-grade spirit stones, and each bid must increase by at least 5,000!

"Sixty thousand!"

"Seventy thousand!"

The bidding was sparse, far less enthusiastic than before regarding the Soul-Nourishing Wood.

The Yin Soul Pearl has unorthodox uses, and its heavy aura of death and malevolence makes many righteous cultivators instinctively repel it.

Prices are slowly climbing below the 100,000 mark.

At this moment, a soft, cold voice rang out from the No. 3 private room:

"One hundred and fifty thousand."

"Master! It's that person's aura!"

The little mountain sparrow on Chen Jinshu's shoulder tensed up instantly and spoke to her telepathically.

Chen Jinshu narrowed his eyes upon hearing this.

"This Yin Soul Pearl must be of great benefit to his cultivation of the Yin Sha Frost Divine Power."

The hall fell silent for a moment.

The auctioneer's professional enthusiasm froze for a moment. His gaze swept across the room, and seeing no one respond, he prepared to finalize the deal:
"VIP number three, 150,000 per session..."

Just as the gavel was about to fall, Chen Jinshu called out again to bid:
"Two hundred thousand."

Everyone was astonished. This bead was definitely not worth 200,000, and it might not even be worth 150,000.

It's unbelievable that someone would pay such a high price to acquire this item.

It's because they have too many spirit stones.

Inside the No. 3 private room, Xuan Yinzi's smile, which was preparing to receive the Yin Soul Pearl, froze instantly.

"Where did this madman come from? How dare he ruin my plans again and again!"

First came the Soul-Nourishing Wood, then the Yin Soul Pearl, which was of paramount importance to him.

"Two hundred and fifty thousand!"

Xuan Yinzi's voice rang out again, even colder than before, carrying undisguised killing intent.

All eyes immediately turned back to Chen Jinshu.

Chen Jinshu picked up the spirit tea from the low table and calmly took a sip.

Without even putting down her teacup, she spoke calmly to the maid standing beside her:
"Three hundred thousand."

Upon hearing this, the maid paused for a moment before immediately offering her price.

"Crazy! Absolutely crazy!"

"Three hundred thousand for a Yin Soul Bead with limited uses and overwhelming malevolent energy?"

In an instant, the auction hall erupted in chaos. The cultivators in the top-tier VIP box were filled with confusion and began to subconsciously feel that this Yin Soul Pearl held a hidden secret.

Inside the No. 3 private room, Xuan Yinzi's face was extremely gloomy.

On the auction stage, the Nascent Soul elder presiding over the auction spoke in a deep voice:
"Silence is required inside the Treasure Pavilion!"

In an instant, the commotion inside the Treasure Pavilion subsided.

"Good! Good! Good! Fellow Daoist Number Seven, you truly have great courage! This Yin Soul Pearl is yours!"

A moment later, when the Yin Soul Pearl was presented to her, she immediately put it into her storage bag without even looking at it.

I plan to save it for the treasure furnace to absorb, to enhance the power of the Yin attribute spiritual field.

Moreover, this evil pearl, which gathers the resentment of a thousand souls, is of the opposite nature to the soul-nourishing wood, which contains pure soul power needed by the substitute puppet.

However, its core ability of "condensing the soul and gathering the spirit" could potentially become a unique and wondrous object for opening the eyes and spirit of puppets if it were refined and purified in reverse by the power of creation in the Mysterious Female Treasure Furnace.

After a stick of incense had burned, the auction came to an end as the last few items were sold.

The gates of the Treasure Pavilion opened wide, and various colored lights scattered in all directions.

After Chen Jinshu completed the transaction of the spirit stones for the Myriad Soul Wood and the Yin Soul Pearl, he received the title of VIP of Jubaolou, but he did not stay long.

Fangchang Street remains bustling, with shops on both sides gleaming with light.

Qingheng transformed into a jade hairpin and landed at the end of her hair bun.

“Jinshu, there seems to be someone watching you about three zhang behind you.”

Qingheng's voice rang in her mind, and a cold smile involuntarily curled at the corner of her lips.

As expected, Xuan Yinzi wouldn't let her leave the market area easily.

Chen Jinshu quickened his pace and his figure quickly disappeared into the market.

Half an hour later, in a dense forest ten miles outside Yaowangfang Market.

Chen Jinshu stopped in front of a rocky, towering peak.

"Having followed you for so long, aren't you tired, Fellow Daoist Xuan Yinzi?"

The next moment, the void not far away suddenly twisted, and Xuan Yinzi's figure in a dark green brocade robe slowly emerged. His face no longer had any trace of immortal demeanor, but only a ferocious and resentful expression.

"Young man! You certainly know how to pick your burial place!"

Today, I will use your golden core and divine soul to sacrifice my poor Serpent Lord junior brother!

"Then extract the spirits you conjured from plants and trees, and refine them into my Myriad Souls Banner!"

He chuckled sinisterly, and with a flick of his wrist, a pale bone banner entwined with nine small black snakes appeared in his hand.

In an instant, a cold wind howled and ghostly wails could be faintly heard.

"Noisy."

Chen Jinshu's eyes turned cold, and without another word, he stomped his foot.

Boom!

The earth trembled.

Centered on her, within a radius of ten feet, countless thick, cyan-gold vines burst forth from the ground, like pythons emerging from their caves, instantly weaving together to form a massive cage, imprisoning Xuan Yinzi along with the churning black mist he had just summoned.

Lightning crackled and danced across the vines.

"You're playing tricks! Die!"

Xuan Yinzi's expression changed slightly, but he still pretended to be calm, and the bone banner waved wildly.

The nine black snakes swelled in the wind, transforming into nine gigantic, malevolent pythons as thick as water buckets, spewing foul black flames and frantically devouring the vines.

Then, he made hand seals, and seven Xuan Yin Gathering Soul Flags, each engraved with a ferocious ghost head, flew out from his sleeves and were arranged in seven directions.

Countless translucent vengeful spirits and malevolent souls shrieked as they surged forth, corroding the lightning vines.

They ran towards Chen Jinshu.

A chilling wind howled, and the wails of ghosts shook the heavens.

Xuan Yinzi's body was surrounded by surging black energy, his aura overwhelming.

Chen Jinshu was at the center of the evil formation when the blue lotus mark on his forehead suddenly lit up, its clear light flowing around him, completely unaffected by the vengeful spirits and ghosts.

She quickly formed hand seals.

"The mysterious female is the furnace, thunder and fire are the fuel! Break!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the phantom image of the Mysterious Female Treasure Furnace suddenly appeared.

The furnace is three zhang tall, ancient and desolate, with the chaotic patterns on its walls shining brightly.

The furnace mouth suddenly burst open, immediately spewing out a jet of purplish-gold thunderfire as thick as a bucket, condensed to its fullest extent, which rushed towards the filthy Nine Yin Profound Fiend Array.

scoff!

Wherever the purple-gold lightning passed, the viscous black mist instantly vaporized and evaporated, and countless vengeful spirits and vengeful souls vanished into thin air before they could even utter a scream.

The seven Xuan Yin Gathering Soul Banners shattered under the strain with a cracking sound. Their spiritual light dimmed, and they flew backward.

"puff!"

Xuan Yinzi's magical artifact, which was connected to his mind and body, was destroyed. He was struck as if by a heavy blow and suddenly spat out a mouthful of black blood.

For the first time, horror and disbelief appeared in his eyes.

"Impossible! You...when did you break through to the late stage of the Golden Core realm?!"

Chen Jinshu gave him no chance to breathe.

The phantom of the treasure furnace trembled again, and the thunder and fire at the furnace mouth had not yet been extinguished. She pointed at Xuan Yinzi in a vague manner.

"All trees obey my command, even the grass and trees are soldiers!"

hum!
In an instant, countless mysterious cyan runes lit up on the branches of all the ancient trees in the valley, regardless of distance.

Thousands of arm-thick, emerald-green spirit vines burst forth from the trees in all directions, instantly piercing through the remnants of the Nine Yin Profound Fiend Array and precisely nailing into the vital acupoints around Xuan Yinzi's body.

"what!!!"

Xuan Yinzi let out a heart-wrenching scream.

His soul was injured, and the backlash from the evil spirits within his body could no longer be suppressed.

Countless pustules instantly swelled up on the body's surface, then quickly ruptured, oozing foul-smelling black blood.

The person slumped down quickly, like a punctured sack filled with filthy blood.

The next moment, Chen Jinshu appeared in front of him like a ghost, a wisp of bluish-white flame leaping out from his fingertip.

"The Serpent Lord has slaughtered mortals and deserves to die. You have condoned and protected him and continued to harass him. Today, karma has come full circle, and you have received your retribution."

The elixir fire fell and landed on Xuan Yinzi's brow.

The next instant, Xuan Yinzi's ferocious and venomous expression froze forever, and his body collapsed to the ground as if all support had been removed.

Upon seeing this, Chen Jinshu breathed a sigh of relief.

She bent down and indifferently tore off the storage bag embroidered with a hideous ghost head from Xuan Yinzi's waist. A wisp of fire shot out from her fingertip, burning the corpse on the ground to ashes.

……

A moment later, in the Medicine King Valley market.

"Have you heard? Xuan Yinzi of the Yin Sha Sect has been killed!"

"Hiss... Xuan Yinzi?"

That's a demon at the sixth level of the Golden Core stage!

"Whom did we offend?"

Who knows!
Some cultivators who were gathering herbs nearby said that they saw thunder and fire shooting into the sky, ghosts howling and wolves howling, and the fighting trembled them with fear.

When things calmed down, they secretly went to check, and all that remained was scorched earth; not even a trace of Xuan Yinzi's bones was left!

"My God! Xuan Yinzi is a powerful elder of the Yin Sha Sect. He's really messed up this time!"

"It's more than just a big mess! The Yin Sha Sect is vengeful and has allies from the demonic path. Medicine King Valley will have a hard time explaining this."

The atmosphere within Medicine King Valley was equally subtle. Deep within the main peak, several powerful divine thoughts briefly converged.

"This woman actually possesses such combat power? Xuan Yinzi is no ordinary person."

"Six months... from the Pill Gathering to now, this progress is simply too astonishing. She must have a huge secret."

"Is it a blessing or a curse? Xuan Yinzi died in our territory. I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain to the Yin Sha Sect."

"Confess? Personal grudges, life and death are one's own responsibility."

Why should Medicine King Valley have to explain itself to the demon cub?

However, this woman is too sharp and outspoken; she may not be a good person to stay in for long.

After a brief silence, the divine thoughts dispersed.

……

At that time, Meiyun Residence.

Chen Jinshu had just returned less than an hour ago.

Liu Qingchen's voice came from outside the door:

"Fellow Daoist Chen! Are you in the courtyard?"

Upon hearing this, she casually activated the restriction.

Liu Qingchen strode in, his face beaming with smiles.

He wore a brand new dark blue brocade robe today, but the weariness between his brows seemed even more pronounced.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Chen! Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Chen!"

"Fellow Daoist, your divine might shook the heavens and earth, and you killed that demon Xuan Yinzi in one fell swoop. You are truly a model for us righteous people!"

This is truly gratifying! Absolutely gratifying!

Upon hearing this, Chen Jinshu looked up at him.

"Elder Liu is indeed well-informed."

"Oh my, Fellow Daoist Chen, the whole market is buzzing about it now!"

"Fellow Daoist's actions are indeed to rid the people of a scourge and greatly enhance the prestige of our righteous path. However, I'm afraid the Yin Sha Sect will not let this go so easily."

They are known for their ruthlessness; fellow Daoist, you should make plans as soon as possible.

Chen Jinshu ignored his question about the Yin Sha Sect and instead asked:
"Elder Liu, have you come here to offer your congratulations?"

"Uh... Of course, of course it's to congratulate you!"

Liu Qingchen nodded quickly, then remembered something and took out a jade box that emitted a pleasant fragrance from his storage bag.

"This is the 'Nine-Turn Heart-Cleansing Pill' that the Valley Master sent me after hearing about your heroic deeds. It can stabilize your mind and remove the hidden dangers of external evils."

The Valley Master said, "Fellow Daoist, you have vanquished demons and monsters within the Medicine King Valley, maintaining peace and tranquility in this area. This pill is a small token of my appreciation."

The Nine-Turn Heart-Cleansing Pill is a low-grade fourth-order elixir, and its value is considerable.

The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley's move was either a gesture of appeasement or a statement of affirmation for her action of slaying the demon, but he did not intend to get deeply involved in any potential troubles that might follow.

She nodded slightly:
"Please convey my gratitude to the Valley Master."

Seeing Chen Jinshu accept the pills, Liu Qingchen felt a slight sense of relief. After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but ask:
"Fellow Daoist Chen! I dare to ask, how did Fellow Daoist Xuan Yinzi..."

"Ahem, I was being nosy. Fellow Daoist, your skills are unparalleled, you have your own methods."

"It's just a fluke."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Liu Qingchen tactfully got up to take his leave.

After Meiyun Residence returned to calm, Chen Jinshu picked up the ghost head storage bag and easily erased the last trace of Xuan Yinzi's faint divine consciousness imprint.

The bag was quite spacious, but the items inside were piled up in a messy and disorganized manner.

As she scanned the area with her divine sense, the most striking feature was the mountain of low-grade spirit stones, roughly estimated to be no less than two hundred thousand. Next to it was a small pile of about a thousand mid-grade spirit stones with even purer spiritual energy.

She picked out several bottles of insidious pills labeled "Bone-Corroding Heart-Corroding Pill" and "Soul-Burning Blood-Slaying Powder" and set them aside.

She also regarded several crudely crafted Yin Soul artifacts as filth, and wrapped them in spiritual power before purifying them in the alchemical fire.

She obtained several jade slips and examined them one by one.

One of them records the cultivation method of the "Nine Yin Profound Fiend Scripture," which is filled with evil techniques that devour living souls and refine Yin fiends.

The other one is "The Secret of Refining and Nurturing the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls," which details the cruel methods of torturing living souls to enhance the ferocity of the fierce spirit within the banner.

Upon seeing the contents, Chen Jinshu's expression turned icy. With a slight exertion of his fingertips, the two jade slips shattered into dust.

Suddenly, she found another peculiar jade slip in her storage bag: "The Secret Record of Three Elements Body Seizure and Rebirth".

Chen Jinshu studied it carefully for a moment, then his expression turned serious again.

This secret method does not record a simple technique of possession, but rather an extremely insidious, more successful, but also more costly evil secret method.

Using special methods, he cultivated three "physical vessels" that were highly compatible with his own soul. During their growth, the imprints of his divided souls would subtly erode and assimilate his physical body and soul.

Once the container's cultivation reaches a certain level, the main soul can then perform a near-perfect possession with almost no rejection.

Inheriting everything from the container is like having an extra life!

"Perhaps that snake lord is a physical vessel for Xuan Yinzi!"

"Besides this person, are there any other containers?"

She quickly searched the jade slip for information about the "Snake Lord".

Soon, she found a clue on the page that recorded the status of the "container".

Container A: Damaged. It unexpectedly encountered a powerful enemy, and its soul imprint was forcibly erased by external force, resulting in a minor backlash to its main soul.

Container B: Special water spirit being cultivated, late stage of foundation building, 70% erosion level, located in the Blackwater Marsh of Southern Xinjiang.

Container C: Cultivating dual wood and fire spiritual roots, mid-Foundation Building stage, erosion level 50%, located in the Western Regions Flowing Sand City.

Thus, Chen Jinshu finally understood why Xuan Yinzi hated her so much.

This is one of the three "physical vessels" that the Snake Master or Xuan Yinzi carefully cultivated for many years, preparing to be used for possession and life extension.

It is very likely that it is the one with the best quality and the highest degree of erosion.

In order to save the mortal town, she killed the snake lord, which was tantamount to destroying Xuan Yinzi's life.

"What camaraderie? It's all fake!"

Chen Jinshu chuckled, then quickly realized something, and his expression became complicated and worried again.

So, is Xuan Yinzi dead or not?