Immortal Dao Fruits, Cards to Help Me

Chapter 14 Headless Ghost!
Chen Xiuxian washed himself in a small river, changed his clothes, returned to Wadang Fort, had a big meal, and then slept soundly.

After resting for two days and replenishing supplies, we set off again—to fight the goblins!
This time it took another three days. Because I reached level 5 and mastered the second level of the "Rainbow Heart Sutra," my strength improved further, and killing monsters became much smoother. My efficiency increased significantly!

I've earned 3000 experience points in three days, enough to level up from level 5 to level 6!

The "Changhong Heart Method" has also been upgraded from level 2 to level 4!
When the "Changhong Heart Method" reaches level 3, a special effect "True Qi Like a Rainbow" appears, doubling the effect of True Qi in enhancing attacks!

It's even more lethal!
The destructive power of the Rainbow Sword in Chen Xiuxian's hand has increased once again!
Even basic attacks feel like critical hits! Every strike is a deadly assassination!
He also killed an "elite monster"—a level 7 leader of the Yin Sha goblin hyena cavalry.

A level 7 goblin, a level 4 hyena, and four level 3 and 4 ordinary Yin Sha goblins.

Chen Xiuxian fought a very tough battle, ending up with four wounds on his body and being bitten by a hyena, which was quite serious.

However, one good piece of equipment did drop – a necklace with an unknown fang attached to a leather cord:

【Bad Tooth Necklace (Green)】

Tier 2 Equipment Card
+1 Strength
+1 Constitution
Amplify Damage: The malice in your teeth amplifies the physical damage you deal—+5 physical damage.

Evaluation: After the Yin Sha Earth Spirit died, its evil thoughts condensed in its teeth and instead of turning into rotten soil, they were strung together with animal skin rope and made into a necklace.

Chen Xiuxian's basic attack with the Rainbow Sword deals approximately 45+ physical damage, now increased by an additional 5 points.

As for the other white cards, there's not much to say. Apart from one [Leather Cloak (White)] which gives +1 defense, the rest are all materials.

He was much more at ease this time when he returned to the city.

Last time I was exhausted, but this time it feels like I've come back with a full harvest!

Chen Xiuxian, now at level 6 with the Changhong Heart Sutra at level 4 and wielding the Changhong Sword, is already quite strong!

Blood value: 330/330
Infuriating value: 200/200
后天属性：臂力19、体质19、灵敏19、感知18、意志15
The attributes alone are almost twice that of a normal person!

If you take into account the amplification from the Rainbow True Qi and the unparalleled sharpness of the Rainbow Sword, it is already quite powerful in combat!
Sure enough, you can't get fat without night grass!

You need a bit of a lucky encounter!
……

Back at the Yuelai Inn in Wadang Fort, I asked the waiter, Kong Ergou, for a tub of hot water to take a bath—of course, it cost extra.

Then I ordered a whole table of dishes to treat myself!
People aren't that they don't work hard, they're just afraid of not seeing progress or rewards after they've worked hard.

However, with the system around, Chen Xiuxian could see his stats increase whether he was cultivating or killing monsters, which was incredibly motivating.

And upgrading and becoming stronger can bring a great sense of satisfaction!

A positive cycle is a valid one.

This feeling is irresistible! So good!
That evening, Kong Erge warned him not to go out: "Things haven't been peaceful in the fort lately..."

Seeing his hesitant expression, Chen Xiuxian laughed and said, "Could it be that the boar-man assassins have struck again?"

Kong Erge was almost laughing in exasperation: Don't you know how the assassin got here?!

He said, "It's actually somewhat related to that matter!"

"Oh?" Chen Xiuxian couldn't help but become serious.

"Second brother, what happened?"

"It is said that last night was the seventh day after the death of Master Zhou and that bald rat, but Old Liu, the night watchman, saw Master Zhou's wronged spirit covered in blood outside his alley. The headless body was wandering around with a watermelon on its head! It even asked Old Liu if he had seen its head!"

Kong Ergou's face showed a hint of fear: "He's turned into a headless ghost!"

Chen Xiuxian paused for a moment, then asked, "What about the bald rat?"

Kong Ergou said, "Deng San's side is also not quiet. He's a bachelor, and there's no one in his family. How can he have any kind of seventh-day resurrection?"

"However, according to the neighbors around his dilapidated house, the sounds of pots and pans being smashed and banged around in his house last night made it quite noisy!"

"What a coincidence!" Chen Xiuxian muttered.

I killed two people, and they both turned into ghosts, right?
Blanch!
He then asked, "What did the commander of the fort say?"

This was, after all, a "seat" where a thousand households were stationed, with both military and civilian personnel in charge. Naturally, it was the soldiers who would step in when something like this happened.

Kong Ergou whispered, "The deaths of two thugs before certainly wouldn't have alarmed Commander Qian, but now these two have turned into evil spirits. If we don't deal with them quickly, they might cause trouble. There are many capable people in the army; they definitely need to step in and take care of them!"

That's right. Don't be fooled by the fact that the soldiers here seem to be just wielding big swords. In fact, the military ranks are filled with military strategies from the various schools of thought in the pre-Qin period, which are especially effective against any kind of sorcery or evil spirits!

The Great Shun Dynasty has been passed down for six hundred years. Its founding emperor was a soldier. Over the years, the country has been plagued by border troubles. The dynasty was on the verge of collapse twice, but was saved twice. As a result, there are many military families in the Great Shun Dynasty, and their families have passed down the secrets of military strategy!
……

Chen Xiuxian nodded, indicating that he understood and would not wander off at night.

As night fell, he changed back into the clothes he had worn when he took his revenge.

I thought I wouldn't need it anymore~
"You'll turn into headless ghosts, huh? Perfect! Killing you once wasn't enough! I'm quite pleased to be able to kill you twice!"

Although Chen Xiuxian didn't know any light-body skills yet, with his 19 points of agility enhanced by the Changhong True Qi, he could already scale walls and leap over doors without making a sound.

The Yuelai Inn is closer to that bald rat Deng San's house, so let's go check on that deadbeat first.

As we slowly approached, we came across a small, dilapidated courtyard on the edge of the village. Several sections of the earthen wall had collapsed and were not repaired.

The mud house was in even worse condition, barely qualifying as a proper house. There were no lights inside, but the clanging sound of an iron pot hitting the ground could be heard.

There was also the sound of a ceramic bowl breaking.

Is this hairless rat smashing things at home to vent its anger?

Chen Xiuxian was right!
Because Bald Rat Deng San died so hastily, Chen Xiuxian stabbed him in the back. The sword was so fast that he didn't even feel the pain.

But when he touched the blood, he felt that the rainwater was still warm.
Then his head fell off.

He didn't even know how he died!

Not knowing who killed him, he could only cause a ruckus at home.

Chen Xiuxian carefully affixed the talisman, ready to unleash the fire blade at any moment.

He kicked the broken wooden door away and shouted, "Where is Bald Rat Deng San?"

Sure enough, the headless Deng San appeared!
A small section of the neck was cut off, exposing blood vessels, trachea, and spine; the upper body was covered in blood!

Without saying a word, it just made a "hmm" sound in its belly, opened its arms, and pounced towards Chen Xiuxian.

Chen Xiuxian raised his hand and handed over a bamboo tube—it was filled with cinnabar mixed with boy's urine!
They all gave money to Kong Ergou to help them purchase these items.

That's simple, Er Gou himself is still a virgin~
You can buy some cinnabar at a pharmacy.

It's just that time was short, otherwise Chen Xiuxian would have had to get some black dog blood!

As soon as it was splashed, there was a "sizzle" sound, like sulfuric acid had been poured on!
The next moment, Chen Xiuxian drew his Rainbow Sword, its crimson blade infused with true energy and glowing with a red light. He then unleashed seven or eight sword strikes!

The headless, bald rat Deng San didn't even utter a sound before turning into a wisp of ash and scattering on the ground in the blink of an eye.

"Ding~ You have killed the level 6 headless ghost Deng San, and you have gained 103 experience points."

Wow! He even leveled up after turning into a ghost, and his experience points are even higher than those of the level 6 Zhou Da Guan Ren who is also alive!

"Deng Sanbian got promoted two ranks, so Zhou Da Guanren probably won't get promoted any less."

If all else fails, probe their strength first; if you can't win, run!
Chen Xiuxian looked at the two bamboo tubes of cinnabar and boy's urine still on his body, and the talisman he used for warding off evil had not yet been used up, so he felt somewhat confident.

He leaped over the broken courtyard wall and ran all the way to the alley where Master Zhou lived.

However, to Chen Xiuxian's surprise, there were already people dealing with the headless Master Zhou when he arrived.

The man was wearing leather armor and looked like a soldier. A dark red, flame-like light emanated from his body, rising up to a height of ten feet. Even the esteemed Master Zhou dared not touch him!
Is this the "Flame of Qi and Blood" mentioned in the forum?

No, judging from this level, it's at least above the level of Qi and Blood Wolf Smoke, and might even have already cultivated into the killing aura of a military formation.

This person is at least a mid-level officer!

Chen Xiuxian didn't even get a chance to look before the man cleaved the headless Master Zhou in two with a single stroke, turning him to ashes.

It's a pity that I lost one experience point!

I didn't expect the military to act so quickly, what a pity.

Just as Chen Xiuxian was about to hold his breath and wait for the man to leave on his own, the man turned around and said, "Friend, come out."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiuxian turned to run, but after only a few steps, he heard the man say, "Don't run. Not many strangers come to Wadang Fort every day. Anyone with this ability can find out by asking around."

broken!

Unless I scale the city walls and run away tonight, I really can't hide. It's all my fault for having such a conspicuous face!
Besides, even if I really wanted to run, I probably couldn't. This person's strength far surpasses mine!

It's conservatively estimated to be over ten levels!

Chen Xiuxian stopped and turned around, clasping his hands in greeting: "I am Chen Xiuxian, a humble wanderer. May I ask who this gentleman is?"

"Hahaha! My name is Cao Bianjiao, one of the captains of Wadang Fort."

The man looked to be in his early twenties, very young. His features were average, but his bold eyes and brows gave him a confident and imposing air.

"Brother Chen came from over there, so I suppose you've already dealt with Deng San?" he asked again.

Chen Xiuxian nodded: "Yes, I came here to take a look and witnessed Lord Cao's thunderous methods. He is truly amazing."

"Hey, it's alright."

Cao Bianjiao waved his hand and took two steps closer: "Oh! Brother Chen is indeed... a handsome man."

Upon hearing this praise, Chen Xiuxian's youthful face darkened. Damn it, that was the reason he started this way.

Upon seeing this expression, Cao Bianjiao quickly said, "Brother Chen, don't take it to heart. That butcher Zhou was a dog-like man, always bullying and monopolizing the market. He even frequently poured water into the pigs' noses, making the meat all soggy. He deserved to die!"

"Brother Chen is quite skilled; if you don't mind, he could help the garrison with some difficult tasks..."

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