Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh-Chapter 56: Evil Born from Courage

Back at his residence, Chu Ning’s face carried a faint smile.

Though he felt that today’s performance was a bit too high-profile, he was undoubtedly happy to truly enter Zone C.

Even though he didn’t know how the sect would arrange the learning of various skills as Mu Ling had previously mentioned.

At least he’s now considered a Zone C disciple, giving him hope.

If he really can get into talisman making, with his Talent in Talismanic Spirit Body, the income he could earn would far surpass making talisman paper.

While the various talents of cultivators are important, resources are equally vital.

Just as Chu Ning felt slightly excited, he faintly heard voices from a nearby courtyard.

His excitement faded a little, and his brows furrowed.

In truth, after today’s promotion, what truly worried him wasn’t the limelight.

After all, people might forget about this after a while.

What truly made Chu Ning uneasy was that Luo Hongping and Lu Yunfang also both successfully advanced.

If accommodations or spirit fields are assigned in Zone C next, he wasn’t sure if he’d be too close to them.

Ever since suspecting that they might be connected to Qi Chongmao, Chu Ning was wary of interacting with them.

"It’s a pity Zone C isn’t managed by Zhuang Yunde, otherwise I could’ve asked him to help arrange things before he left the sect."

Speaking of which, Chu Ning felt a bit melancholic.

He also wondered if things would be as convenient in Zone C without Zhuang Yunde.

Despite his melancholy, Chu Ning quickly adjusted his mindset.

He continued his daily cultivation.

That evening, after practicing the Cyan Wood Evergreen Technique, he sat cross-legged on the bed to cultivate the Refining Spirit Technique.

This Refining Spirit Technique not only enhances the divine sense but also teaches ways to use it.

Apart from high-level Spiritual Sense Attack secret techniques like Illusion God Needle, it included simple uses like spiritual sense detection and telepathy.

In fact, Chu Ning himself also learned the spell Sound Transmission Technique, but the two were different.

The Sound Transmission Technique involves producing a very faint sound from the mouth, transmitted through magical power to others.

However, spiritual sense doesn’t require making any sound; it directly lets the other person sense the information in their mind, which is more advanced.

After cultivating for a while, just as he was about to rest, he sensed something.

Chu Ning heard someone entering the courtyard, walking towards his bedroom.

Divine Sense Projection!

Without hesitation, Chu Ning projected his divine sense.

After some time cultivating, his spiritual sense had improved, extending from 20 feet to about half a foot further.

Soon, a familiar figure appeared within his spiritual sense range.

Cao Dongxin?

When he sensed who it was, Chu Ning sighed lightly.

"So he finally came!"

Chu Ning hadn’t bothered with Cao Dongxin today, partly to provoke or test him.

Cao Dongxin had a solitary personality, and such people often act impulsively.

This meant if he thought Chu Ning’s future achievements would surpass his, he might fear retaliation.

As for whether Cao Dongxin could endure this, Chu Ning wasn’t sure if he would go to extremes.

He just wanted to test him a little.

Now, it seemed Cao Dongxin hadn’t disappointed his test.

With this thought, Chu Ning continued to monitor him with his spiritual sense, preparing for any scenario.

When Cao Dongxin reached just outside the doorway, he took something from his pocket and used the Exorcism Technique to throw it towards Chu Ning’s room.

Seeing this, Chu Ning’s figure flickered as he leaped from the bed.

Using the Wind Manipulation Technique, a few quick movements brought him to the backyard. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Though he didn’t know what was thrown, Chu Ning was not about to take any chances.

In the backyard, Chu Ning continued to release his spiritual sense.

He then saw the object dropped at the door silently emanating a grayish mist once it hit the floor.

Cao Dongxin quickly cast a simple spell to force the mist into the room.

Seeing this scene, Chu Ning could tell what was happening.

Though he didn’t know what the mist was, since Cao Dongxin used it, it must be effective against a cultivator.

Whether it made one lose magical power or acted as a poison, Chu Ning wasn’t taking risks.

It was clear Cao Dongxin worried about being discovered, using such low-down tactics.

The neighboring residence was occupied, after all.

"Some pitiful people are truly detestable!"

Coldness crept into Chu Ning’s heart.

Previously, he had no specific plans against Cao Dongxin, just didn’t want to show him friendliness.

But now that he’d approached uninvited with evident hostility, Chu Ning had no need for pleasantries.

The solitary Qi Chongmao in the backyard wouldn’t mind some company.

The only trouble was the couple living next door; too much noise might draw their attention.

They might associate Qi Chongmao’s disappearance with him.

With this in mind, Chu Ning stayed in the backyard, monitoring Cao Dongxin’s every move via spiritual sense.

After about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, Cao Dongxin swallowed a pill, pushed open Chu Ning’s door, and entered the room.

"Where is he?"

Seeing no sign of Chu Ning, Cao Dongxin’s face immediately changed.

Glancing toward the backyard, his eyes flickered, and he held a talisman while walking that way.

Using the Yin Wood Spirit Body, Chu Ning completely restrained his breath, monitoring Cao Dongxin’s distance with his spiritual sense.

As soon as Cao Dongxin stepped into the backyard, Chu Ning, already prepared, activated his Divine Movement Talisman.

In a flash, he stood before Cao Dongxin.

Celestial Spirit Fist!

Chu Ning allowed no time for reaction, delivering a deadly strike!

Cao Dongxin realized too late, trying to activate his talisman, but it was too late.

"Bam!"

Chu Ning’s fist smashed directly into Cao Dongxin’s body.

"You..."

Cao Dongxin’s eyes widened in disbelief.

To his death, he couldn’t comprehend.

How Chu Ning had discovered him earlier, considering he’d been so cautious, even using Enchanting Immortal Powder.

And how Chu Ning, at Qi Refining Fourth Layer, could have become a body cultivator and trained in such divine techniques.

As someone at Qi Refining Fifth Layer, he hadn’t managed a single counterattack.

Chu Ning didn’t care what Cao Dongxin contemplated in his final moments, swiftly stripping him of all possessions.

He activated several Fireball Techniques, reducing Cao Dongxin to ash.

Then, Chu Ning once again released his spiritual sense.

When he confirmed the neighboring couple continued resting, unaware, he let out a sigh of relief.

His decisive and rapid actions ensured they likely noticed nothing.

Yet even then, Chu Ning did not relax.

The whole night, Chu Ning sat cultivating, and only with the arrival of dawn did he feel truly at ease.

After a quick tidy-up, Chu Ning left the courtyard, heading towards the training grounds.