Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 460 - 250: There Is Reason in It, Reward According to Merit_2

Chapter 460: Chapter 250: There Is Reason in It, Reward According to Merit_2

But my tunneling light doesn’t quite play by the rules.

This person indeed thinks clearly.

However, why did Xie Qingxue watch the Netherworld Immortal escape with eyes wide open?

Zheng Fa asked Xie Qingxue, "Fairy Xie? Why did you not capture this person?"

"To scare him," Xie Qingxue shook her head, "If I had made another move, it would have been a fight to the death."

Zheng Fa nodded, to fight to the death, he understood, meant it was possible to keep them, but not worth it.

If the Five Directions Blood Killing Flag were intact and the Great Freedom Demon Ancestor were about to resurrect, perhaps Xie Qingxue might consider fighting to the death, but didn’t Zheng Fa steal a Blood Slaughter Flag?

Master Cheng Kong, however, paid no attention to their conversation, only staring at Wuzhi, seemingly itching to make a move.

"Cheng Kong... you know of my Divine Feet," Wuzhi said with a tone of unshakeable confidence, although it was unclear why he lingered and did not leave.

Zheng Fa quickly found out why.

"Mr. Zheng, it’s a pleasure," Wuzhi ignored the menacing Master Cheng Kong and, bringing his hands together, said to Zheng Fa, "Today Mr. Zheng prevented the resurrection of the Demon Ancestor, which is a great merit for Xuanwei. This humble monk admires you."

Zheng Fa suddenly had a feeling in his heart.

Was this person staying here just to speak with him?

That made him somewhat cautious.

Xie Qingxue glanced at Wuzhi, her footsteps lightly shifted, no longer as indifferent as before, subtly positioning herself in front of Zheng Fa.

Wuzhi smiled but simply shook his head, "Fairy Xie, the Qingjing Bamboo was originally property of Leiyin Temple. I intend to reclaim it, and there is nothing wrong with that. I have long heard of Mr. Zheng’s reputation, but bear no ill will towards him."

Zheng Fa mused over Wuzhi’s attitude and words.

There’s nothing wrong with it?

Wuzhi’s tone was too sure, giving Zheng Fa the feeling—did Wuzhi think it was best if the Great Freedom Demon Ancestor did not resurrect, yet also seemingly thought it wouldn’t be a big deal if he did? At least, not bigger than the matter of the Qingjing Bamboo.

Xie Qingxue, without speaking, stood still, obviously not trusting him.

Zheng Fa looked at Wuzhi, confused by his ever-changing and mysterious behavior, and chose not to say anything. Instead, he lowered his head, searching around.

Everyone watched him, wondering what he was looking for.

Only to see Zheng Fa picking up a few dead branches of the Qingjing Bamboo from the ground, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

He had to hurry—during the recent scuffle, the powerful might had turned many of the Qingjing Bamboo branches to ash, and they were not easy to find.

If he weren’t quick, there would be nothing left!

Master Cheng Kong and the others looked up at his smile, then down at the dead branches for a long while, their expressions confused—do these branches still have a use?

Hadn’t they seen Wuzhi earlier not even bother competing for the nearly dead Qingjing Bamboo?

But... thinking about the recent tunneling light, Zheng Fa’s actions must have their reasons!

Master Cheng Kong waved his whisk, gathering a few intact branches, and...

Wuzhi... his expression slightly regretful, turned to look at the Buddha figure behind him. Under its feet lay a pile of Qingjing Bamboo branches reduced to dust, soon to be gone with the wind.

Xie Qingxue remained unmovable.

Seeing Zheng Fa ignoring him, Wuzhi did not seem in a hurry but simply clasped his hands toward everyone, transformed into a Buddha light, and disappeared into the sky.

Seeing him leave, Master Cheng Kong also did not persist but said to Zheng Fa and the others, "Although the Five Directions Blood Slaughter Formation is broken, the Netherworld Immortal is still out there. We must be cautious."

Zheng Fa nodded slightly when Master Cheng Kong continued:

"Now that Fairy Xie and I are injured, it would be better to return to Tongming Mountain to recover before planning our next move."

Zheng Fa glanced at Xie Qingxue, whose complexion was indeed not great, and remembering her subtle protection, he thanked her, "Thank you..."

"You owe us your life."

Xie Qingxue shook her head, her meaning clear: she was not in good condition, if the Great Freedom Demon Ancestor had revived, she definitely would not have been able to escape.

"That’s not how it should be said, without Fairy’s sword, I wouldn’t have had the opportunity," Zheng Fa did not take all the credit but said, "Fairy Xie, for this gratitude, I surely must... ah..."

Master Cheng Kong laughed and took his leave.

Zheng Fa saw Xie Qingxue’s impatient expression as if she didn’t like him chattering beside her, and, along with the Jiushan Realm, quickly left.

Only Xie Qingxue was left alone. She looked around, gently moving her right foot that had not shifted until now.

Beneath her foot was revealed a piece of the Qingjing Bamboo, still somewhat intact. Xie Qingxue picked up the branch, looking at it from left to right, her expression puzzled.

...

Tongming Mountain.

As Zheng Fa walked into the main hall of Tongming Mountain, he could clearly sense the difference.

The hall was busier than his last visit, with cultivators above the Nascent Soul level sitting around, exchanging toasts and laughter.

Dozens of Golden Core female cultivators shuttled through the hall, holding trays and lifting wine cups, their steps light and joyful.

At the entrance of the great hall stood an especially beautiful female cultivator, one who Zheng Fa had even heard of—the most successful disciple from the Su Nu Pavilion, the largest meeting place of the Hundred Immortals Alliance.

He had not expected this sect to still be alive, and seemingly thriving at that.

The Golden Core disciple from the Su Nu Pavilion lit up upon seeing Zheng Fa and approached him with a gleaming smile, saying before speaking, "Master Zheng, please take a seat!"

She led Zheng Fa inside, past dozens of Nascent Souls.

These Nascent Souls put down their wine cups and swallowed their laughter, watching Zheng Fa and Sister Zhang move across the banquet.

During his last visit, there were ten spots for the Divinity Transformation cultivators at the head of the hall.

Now, there were only nine, naturally missing Wuzhi’s spot from Leiyin Temple.

But the Divinity Transformation cultivator from the Turquoise Pool who came with Wuzhi was also sitting among them, appearing at ease.

Zheng Fa was early this time, with four Divinity Transformation cultivators yet to arrive, including Xie Qingxue.

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