Vampire Cultivation Notes

What a lively scene!

During the investigation using the Blood-Seeking Technique, dozens of streams of blood energy were found underground, sometimes rushing around wildly, and sometimes fighting each other.

It's not just the people from Wanbaoge who are fighting; the independent cultivators are also fighting amongst themselves, probably because of the unequal distribution of benefits underground.

"They've scattered! They're evacuating?!"

In just a quarter of an hour, Li Jieqing opened his eyes, grabbed a bronze mirror, and headed down the mountain.

In a short time, something happened in the cellar, but there was no doubt that the largest group of rogue cultivators was retreating towards the foot of the mountain, either using earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a technique used in Chinese magic), or there was a passage underground.

At the foot of the mountain.

As Li Jieqing floated in the air, he took out a bronze mirror and saw seven or eight figures emerge from the ground and flee in a panic, clearly having gained quite a lot.

The problem is coming.

Whoever gets the most treasures should be questioned about the rules for dividing the spoils among independent cultivators!

The bronze mirror reflected the panicked expressions of the cultivators below, and Li Jieqing suddenly frowned.

wrong!

These people escaped!

I originally thought the rogue cultivators were afraid of attracting the demonic tiger by making a fuss, so they quickly finished the battle. It turns out that there was some kind of great terror underground.

"—The Ruyi Heart Sword?!"

Among the crowd, Man Wu, carrying a gleaming golden sword, was running away without looking back, his figure reflected in the bronze mirror in the sky.

That golden sword is the Ruyi Heart Sword, one of the three top-grade magical artifacts that Wanbao Pavilion possesses!

Li Jieqing saw this scene in the bronze mirror. Seeing the situation changing rapidly, he could not hesitate any longer and immediately flew down to chase after Man Wu.

In mid-air, a dozen or so lightning bolts struck down.

"You're the one who was sneaking around throwing the lightning bolt just now!"

Man Wu was hit squarely by the thunderbolt, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. Seeing a person in a black robe fall down, he reacted and roared angrily, striking out with a palm. The powerful force was astonishing, and the smoke rising from the thunderbolt was instantly blown out by the palm wind.

Didn't recognize me? The human skin mask finally came in handy!

The thought flashed through Li Jieqing's mind, and at the same time, he raised his hand and delivered a prepared palm strike.

"The Great Law of Blood and Heart Freedom!"

When their palms met, the light vanished within them.

"There are body-refining cultivators like this in the world? Who are you?!"

Man Wu stared at Li Jieqing, who remained motionless, in disbelief. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly felt his blood boil and rush towards his palm.

Upon closer inspection, the person opposite them was forming a hand seal with their other hand, seemingly performing some kind of evil magic.

"Blood Heart—Freedom!"

Using his own blood essence as a guide, Li Jieqing struck out with his palm again, grabbing and pulling back Man Wu, who was only a few feet away.

Even though he was a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator and a Body Refining cultivator, Man Wu was caught off guard and found it difficult to suppress his own Qi and blood.

As Li Jieqing tightened his grip, Man Wu spat out blood, his essence blood overflowing from his body like a floodgate being opened, scattering towards Li Jieqing's palm.

The duel lasted only a moment.

Man Wu, known for his body refinement, was killed by Li Jieqing who extracted his essence and blood, which turned into a blood bead in his hand.

The other independent cultivators around were horrified at the sight, and those who had originally planned to take the opportunity to seize the Ruyi Heart Sword turned around and left.

Holding the blood droplet in one hand, Li Jieqing used his object manipulation technique to pick up Man Wu's storage bag and Ruyi Heart Sword from the ground, glancing around with his peripheral vision.

Although he didn't know the situation, since everyone else was running away, he was also preparing to run away!

Just then!

The weapon refiner Zhou Leiwang was the last to emerge from underground, dragging a porcelain-white mask behind him with his telekinesis, his body covered in charred wounds.

As soon as he came out, Zhou Lei Wang didn't even look at Li Jieqing's side. He was about to fly high into the air on his magic weapon, completely disregarding the demon tigers that might pass by.

"A thousand faces, ever-changing?!"

Upon noticing the porcelain-white mask, Li Jieqing was momentarily captivated.

Such treasures are meant to be obtained by those who are destined to receive them.

These evil spirits and heretics plundered Wanbaoge, so it's perfectly reasonable for him to act on behalf of Heaven and take it back!

Just about to take action.

From underground, a pale red scarf flew out from the ground and swept towards the sky, instantly capturing Zhou Lei Wang, who had already taken flight, along with the Thousand Illusions Mask. After a brief stalemate, it forcibly dragged them underground.

Li Jieqing immediately gasped.

Alas!

What the hell is this if not Fairy Luxurious's magical artifact?!

It's true that nothing good ever comes from going out!

Li Jieqing cursed under his breath and turned to run away.

No wonder all those fellow cultivators ran away so fast just now. They didn't even say a word about something so important. That's not very righteous!

"Young man...you are very good."

A weak voice drifted over and rang in Li Jieqing's ears, causing him to freeze in his tracks as he told him to run away.

At the same time, the faint trace of blood energy that had been there before reappeared and was detected by the Blood-Seeking Technique.

"I won't kill you. Come in and talk," Fairy Shecai's voice continued.

So that's why it was so strange...

Li Jieqing secretly thought that he must be more careful next time.

He turned around, but instead of going into the cave as instructed, he drew his Qing Shui sword and said warily, "Wanbao Pavilion is the leader of the righteous path in this area. Master Shecai, please speak your mind. If it is within my power, I will certainly obey your orders."

"There's no need to take on this. I'm just a businessman, not exactly a respectable person... So it's you, the alchemist from South Street?"

Fairy Shecai paused, recognizing Li Jieqing's true form.

This human skin mask is truly useless!

Li Jieqing reluctantly tore off the human skin mask. Fortunately, Fairy Shecai did not say that he was a handyman in the alchemy workshop, otherwise he would have blown him up with the thunder pill.

"Don't be surprised. Below the Foundation Establishment stage, one can perceive the subtle details of all things, and few things can be hidden from view. Therefore, I am aware of what you warned us about earlier... You are thoughtful."

"To be honest, this was just a ploy to fish in troubled waters; it's nothing serious."

Li Jieqing did not rush to acknowledge the favor, but instead responded with a rather humble yet assertive attitude.

As a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Fairy Shecai was naturally high above everyone else, but over time, Li Jieqing had figured out some tricks of the trade.

If Fairy Shecai was truly at her peak, none of the rogue cultivators who went in to rob her would have been able to escape, and the Ruyi Heart Sword would never have fallen into her hands.

Just now, Zhou Lei Wang was even less capable of fighting back.

In other words, the Fairy of Luxurious Colors underground has considerable limitations in her actions, likely due to the injuries she sustained while dealing with the White Tiger.

He said so.

After the market's magic array was breached, Wanbaoge was the first to be destroyed. Master Baozhou died on the spot, and even if Fairy Shecai, the head manager of Wanbaoge, didn't die, she probably wasn't in much better shape.

After being robbed twice by independent cultivators, the family was almost completely depleted before they had no choice but to sell.

Thinking of this, Li Jieqing's previously uneasy heart settled down, and he quietly took a step back.

"Master Zhao, you said that my Wanbaoge is law-abiding, focused on business, and brings some convenience to cultivators in the market. Is that wrong?" Fairy Shecai suddenly asked.

"Of course it's perfect!" Li Jieqing blurted out.

"Then why should I, a mere businessman, fight against the demonic tiger for the safety of the people and end up with injuries, have to be attacked at my doorstep?" Fairy Shecai coughed twice, her voice becoming even weaker.

"I really don't know, I'm just passing through."

Li Jieqing took two more steps back!

The Fairy of Luxurious Colors' voice suddenly grew louder: "Then I shall abandon this crippled body and lure that demonic tiger over again, to fight it once more in the marketplace, regardless of the damage, just to soothe my heart!"

"No! Fairy, please reconsider!"

Li Jieqing was too busy to stop. Taipingfang was already in ruins. If he came again, there wouldn't be a single hair left.

It's one thing to lose the spiritual vein.

What will he eat if there are no cultivators?

Seeing Li Jieqing's anxiety, a silvery laugh rang out, which was quite pleasant to hear.

Hearing the joke, Li Jieqing breathed a sigh of relief. He suddenly remembered the rumors that the Fairy of Shecai had the figure of a young girl and was extremely beautiful. No wonder her laughter was so pleasant.

...Could it be the legendary art of seduction?

Li Jieqing became somewhat alarmed.