The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 466 - 271: Capturing the Enemy_2
He opened his mouth wide, letting out a wail that showed he was in extreme pain! He staggered forward another few steps before falling to the ground, unable to rise. His heart-wrenching screams were as unceasing as the blood gushing from below his ribs.
After absorbing the unidentified blue metal shards, Tusk gained its first ability—Blood Poisoning—which today was tested on Old K’s face, with effects even more horrifying than Ning Xiaoxian had imagined.
Cultivators value their face highly, and even if their limbs were chopped off, they would not let out such a poignant cry. His wails severely affected the other three cultivators. Distracted for a moment, they were promptly clawed twice by Qi Zai. Its steel beak and talons could pierce even the Qishou beast’s hide, tougher than refined iron, let alone the skin of a human cultivator. One was clawed across the shoulder, the sharp hook immediately penetrating his scapula, causing all his strength to ebb away; another’s wrist was grabbed, and with a snap, it was evidently broken.
The remaining one was a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator. His lower cultivation level meant Qi Zai had actually not struck him. Seeing the situation had taken a turn for the worse, he stood frozen for a split-second before suddenly activating his magic artifact and turning to flee!
His combat skills might be lacking, but the speed at which he ran for his life was indeed top-notch. In a flash, he had already reached ten meters away. He had already thought it through—if he could make it twenty meters, he would shout loudly to alert the entire He Ming Mountain. Guangcheng Palace strictly forbade fighting within the premises and would undoubtedly come to intervene. Being at fault, Tianlan Courtyard might at most be punished, but at least he could rescue his three fellow disciples.
Ning Xiaoxian shook her head: it’s not the enemy one fears to be godly, but one’s own teammates to be as daft as pigs. How such a craven soul was chosen by Old K to be part of the team was beyond her comprehension.
She knew he wouldn’t get far.
And sure enough, in the next second, the man’s figure wobbled before he fell headfirst to the ground, like a tree felled upside down. It was Tu Jin’s soul-shattering roar from the side. This roar was inaudible to human ears but targeted the divine soul, taking down a little Foundation Establishment cultivator with ease.
He turned his head and let out another gigantic roar towards the battlefield inside the house. The two Golden Core cultivators, heavily injured and their souls suddenly shaken, fainted outright; and Old K, rolling on the ground, wailing in agony, was in too much pain to faint. He proved himself quite the man for, summoning his last bit of mana, he commanded the Linglong Sword lying nearby to end his own life. Being a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator, by splitting open his mortal shell, his nascent-form Primordial Spirit could escape.
Pity he was unaware that outside stood a being that specialized in devouring souls... Fortunately for him, he never got the chance to learn this because Ning Xiaoxian casually flicked her hand, and Tusk flew out, deflecting the Linglong Sword, foiling his suicide.
After all, he had already lost the ability to resist. Tu Jin walked in, smiling, "It seems I don’t need to make a move; you two could take them down just as easily."
She withdrew Tusk’s Blood-breaking Divine Power, and only then did Old K’s voice, hoarse from screaming, finally fall silent. She took the Golden Shackles and put them directly onto the gasping Old K’s hands. Qi Zai, without waiting for her command, had already carried the other three unconscious cultivators over and dumped them together.
Not long ago, she was beaten to a blood-spitting injury by Old K, but now, with Qi Zai, she easily subdued them all. Indeed, aside from one’s own realm improvements, the quality of one’s equipment is also crucial.
After finishing these tasks, she sipped some tea from the table to moisten her throat and lifted the soundproof barrier above the entire courtyard before calling out loud, "Are you not going to show yourself? Sneaking around female quarters, skulking about like ghosts at this deep hour, what’s your intention!" Her words mirrored those she had said earlier to Old K and the others, but with the four already subdued, who else could be nearby? 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
After a couple of breaths, indeed someone clapped twice and praised, "Ning Xiaoxian, what keen hearing, what a capable woman." Following that, the person jumped into the yard from the outside, dusting off non-existent dust before sauntering over with hands clasped behind his back.
Although he hopped over the wall, his demeanor was as composed as though the wall, the yard, and the pavilion all belonged to him.
There is only one person she knows who could be so brazen.
She inwardly rolled her eyes, saying dismissively, "Mr. Miluo, how leisurely of you to not sleep past midnight, and make a special trip to eavesdrop by my courtyard? "
Mr. Miluo was dressed tonight in a fiery red robe, his hair held up with a golden ring, radiating an unspeakable charm and suavity. Ning Xiaoxian could not help but maliciously speculate, dressed up for a night jaunt, for whose pleasure?
Only to hear him chuckle, "The night is long, and sleep eludes me. It just occurred to me that my good-for-nothing subordinates had earlier today given directions to some inquiring cultivators. It seems they pointed to your courtyard, so I hurriedly came over to ensure no rogue disturbs the lady’s sweet dreams." His gaze roamed her from head to toe.
Was this man a fox or a wolf? His gaze was so stark, as if intent on laying her bare from the inside out.
This was certainly the look of a man eyeing a woman; she felt a tingling on her back and had the urge to gouge out his eyes.
She thought someone had leaked her address. Not many knew she lived here; she did not believe that Gu Yuming and his group of loose cultivators would casually disclose her address. It turned out to be this guy directing his subordinates to do so! Miluo, this man, really knows how to stir trouble for her!
Faced with Miluo’s probing gaze, she retorted with a mask of cheerfulness, "With such idle time, why not go and spend more time with your fiancée, Miss Jin?" As soon as she said it, she knew it was going to be problematic. Her tone sounded a tad jealous.
Indeed, Miluo’s eyes brightened, gleeful, "You...?" Before he could continue, Ning Xiaoxian cut him off, "It is late, Second Young Master. If you have no other business, please leave. I’m going back to sleep for a bit." She yawned with a hand in front of her chin, unceremoniously showing him out.
Watching her delicate fingers, evenly cut and not coated in rouge yet still breathtakingly white and shapely, he suddenly had the urge to grab and play with them fondly.(To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to visit qidian.com to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, and your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
