Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 811 - 368: Peril of Evil Qi; Slaying the Blood Bone Master
"Okay."
Xu Ping spoke succinctly, and then shifted the subject, his gaze sharp as lightning, "However, I have a question that I hope the two fellow Daoists can clarify."
"Please speak freely, Fellow Daoist."
Liang Ming cupped his hands, his demeanor calm and composed.
"This fiend, before dying, mentioned that I had slain multiple Demon Beasts."
Xu Ping’s voice was indifferent, "I consider myself adept at concealment and cautious in my actions, so how was it able to pinpoint me so accurately?
As these words were spoken, Liang Ming and Lei Jingyan couldn’t help but exchange glances, a trace of understanding and affirmation appearing in their eyes.
This person emanates evil Qi like a piercing beacon, yet he is oblivious to such taboos known by Nascent Soul Cultivators in the Outer Sea, indicating he undoubtedly hails from a distant continent.
Only those cultivators within the continent, sheltered by massive powers like the Star Palace, would be unfamiliar with the taboo of the Outer Sea ruled by Demon Beasts.
Liang Ming paused in silence before organizing his words and explaining solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Xu might not be aware that the Outer Sea is vastly different from the inland or under the rule of Star Palace that you might be familiar with."
"This region is dominated by Demon Beasts and Wilderness Beasts, a vast deep sea abundant in Water Element, and filled with Demon Qi, truly a supreme paradise for Demon Beast cultivation."
"We, the Human Race cultivators, merely struggle for survival in the gaps here."
Liang Ming paused again, his gaze carrying deep significance as it swept over Xu Ping again, as if detecting the eye-piercing and dense evil Qi emanating from him like a torch in the night, continuing:
"Precisely because of the dominance of Demon Beasts, the laws in this realm are biased." 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
"Whenever a cultivator slays a Fourth Rank or higher Demon Beast, the death throes of the Demon Beast dissipate into a strand of intangible ’Demon Evil Qi’ that clings to them, like a shadow."
"The higher the rank of the slain Demon Beast, the more numerous they are, the denser and harder to dissipate the evil Qi becomes!"
"So it’s...evil Qi!"
Xu Ping’s pupils shrank imperceptibly, his mind slightly shaken.
He never expected that the issue would lie here.
No wonder that Thunder Flood Dragon could easily target him.
This invisible marker exposed him to all sensitivities like a beacon in the night.
But soon, a bigger question surged to mind.
His Divine Sense surpasses those of the same realm, why was he unaware of this clinging evil Qi?
Yet Liang Ming and Lei Jingyan can see it at a glance?
"This evil Qi is intangible and difficult to perceive without special Skill or Cultivation Technique."
Liang Ming seemed to read Xu Ping’s unease and proactively explained,
"Our sect’s foundation method at Mystic Water Sect, as well as the core cultivation techniques passed down by major powers in the Outer Sea, due to long-term confrontation with Demon Beasts, are extremely sensitive to Demon Evil Qi."
Understanding dawned on Xu Ping, who then further queried:
"That being said, aside from your sect’s methods, are there other Secret Techniques in the Outer Sea capable of detecting this evil Qi?"
"Certainly there are."
Liang Ming nodded, "Some sects specialized in tracking and divination possess Secret Techniques to discern this evil Qi.
Still others... the True Dragon Hall, which commands billions in the Water Clan and views high-ranked Demon Beasts as vassals, has their secret ’Reversed Scale Attraction’, which is acute beyond comparison for sensing this evil Qi.
Once the evil Qi reaches a certain intensity, it will be locked onto, considered a matter of life and death."
At the mention of "True Dragon Hall," Liang Ming’s tone bore unmistakable reverence and trepidation:
"The True Dragon Hall is the true overlord of the Outer Sea, its depth unfathomable, with Divinity Transformation True Dragons residing, far surpassing normal Divinity Transformation powers."
If noticed by them, as vast as the Outer Sea is, it would be hard to find a place to stand.
This is precisely why Human Race cultivators in the Outer Sea, even those with Nascent Soul cultivation, dare not hunt Fourth Rank Demon Beasts indiscriminately."
Upon hearing this, Xu Ping felt a chill.
This evil Qi is indeed a lethal summons.
Fortunately, over the years luck has been on his side, as he hasn’t encountered Demon Beasts from the True Dragon Hall, or else he would be fleeing again.
Xu Ping suppressed his turbulent thoughts, solemnly cupping his hands to Liang Ming, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Liang, for your clarification of such secrets."
"I wonder... does Fellow Daoist have Secret Techniques to perceive the evil Qi?"
"Certainly, these exist, and besides techniques to perceive the evil Qi, there are also methods to wear it down, all of which I can share with Fellow Daoist."
"Then I must thank Fellow Daoist Liang." Xu Ping gratefully responded.
"No need, Fellow Daoist Xu."
Liang Ming smiled, "Such Secret Techniques are merely ordinary items for Outer Sea cultivators and aren’t particularly valuable.
You generously gifted the Thunder Flood Dragon’s blood essence, assisting my wife and I in fulfilling our sect’s duties, it’s only fair to reciprocate.
His words were genuine, not hollow.
These auxiliary Secret Techniques are common among major powers in the Outer Sea, limited in value.
"I will not forget this favor." Xu Ping gratefully cupped his hands again.
With these two Secret Techniques, he can completely resolve all concerns.
Once the evil Qi is worn down entirely, he can even continue to hunt Demon Beasts and gather puppet materials.
...
The two began trading, and the process went extraordinarily smoothly.
Liang Ming, using the technique of transmitting Divine Thought, imprinted two Spells onto a blank jade slip and handed it to Xu Ping.
One was the "Demon Recognition Spirit Eye Skill," which could help cultivators gather Mana to manifest Spirit Eyes, enabling the discernment of the concentration of Demon Evil Qi on themselves and others.
The other was the "Purifying Evil and Purifying Origin Skill," an Outer Sea cultivator-developed relatively gentle and effective method to wear down evil Qi.
Xu Ping’s Divine Sense submerged into the jade slip, exploring briefly, realizing the Spells’ exquisite intricacy, far from perfunctory.
Without hesitation, he conjured the savage Thunder Flood Dragon head along with half a barrel of pure Flood Dragon blood, presenting it to Liang Ming.
"This is the agreed item, please accept it."
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist!"
Liang Ming and Lei Jingyan’s eyes shone with joy, as Liang Ming put away the dragon head and blood essence.
Transaction completed, the three hang suspended between sea and sky, the atmosphere gradually harmonious.
Seizing the opportune moment, Xu Ping began inquiring about common knowledge of the Outer Sea from the two.
