Two High-grade Blue Destiny Paths And An Unexpected Return Trip
The commotion at Yinshan gradually dissipated, and the mountain peak returned to a deathly silence.
Shattered rocks and ashen bones were scattered everywhere, and a faint scorching aura permeated the air.
Xie Fei scanned the devastated area, about to turn and leave, but suddenly stopped.
On a desolate rock, a shimmering scale-like object lay quietly, emitting a faint yet immense pressure.
The scale was pitch-black, with edges shimmering with a cold luster, and faint golden patterns could be seen flowing, as if breathing like a living thing.
“This is… a Dragon Scale?”
Xie Fei paused slightly, bending down to pick it up.
His Spiritual Sense probed into it, and immediately felt a wave of True Dragon’s aura rushing towards him, carrying vast majesty and vitality.
His heart stirred: “Could this be the root of that Demonic Dragon? Evolved from a single True Dragon Scale?”
He didn’t know how the Demon Lord did it.
He thought for a moment.
Xie Fei put it away.
The Dragon Essence contained within this Dragon Scale was pure and immense; if used to nourish his True Dragon Avatar, the benefits would be significant.
…
A hundred li away, on an inconspicuous hill.
Lin Fan, Long Qiye, Zheng Qian, and Li Caichen stood there, their gazes fixed on Yinshan in the distance.
When they saw that the majestic mountain range had been abruptly reduced by a third, turning into a ruined wasteland, they all gasped, their mouths agape in shock.
“That… was that Master’s doing?” Lin Fan muttered to himself, his eyes full of disbelief.
The Demonic Power at the mountain peak had completely dissipated, and the Ghost Qi and Demon Clan Qi had also been eradicated.
Only a figure in a green robe descended from the sky, unharmed and calm.
Xie Fei landed, his green robe fluttering slightly, his gaze calmly sweeping over the crowd.
Lin Fan, Long Qiye, Zheng Qian, and the others stood dumbfounded, as if they had gone numb, unable to recover for a long time.
Especially Zheng Qian.
His throat seemed to be choked by something, his breathing difficult; after a long while, he managed to squeeze out a sentence: “Elder Xie, that Demon Lord… you stopped him?”
He couldn’t imagine the Demon Lord being dead; he only guessed that Xie Fei had temporarily forced the other party back using some method.
“Mm.”
Xie Fei didn’t elaborate, only nodding slightly.
But this simple response was like thunder exploding in everyone’s ears.
Lin Fan’s eyes widened, his lips trembling slightly, unable to believe that his usually low-key Master possessed such earth-shattering abilities.
Long Qiye bowed his head in silence, his eyes filled with a mixture of remorse and awe.
Zheng Qian rubbed his eyes, suspecting that he was dreaming.
That was a Transformation Level Six Demon Lord!
After a moment of silence.
Lin Fan finally couldn’t contain himself, his voice filled with excitement and complex emotions: “Master, Master, you kept it from your disciple for so long…”
In his tone, there was fortune, adoration, and a hint of indescribable sigh.
As a disciple, he felt a mix of emotions at this moment.
Images of Xie Fei’s usually gentle and low-key demeanor kept flashing in his mind, overlapping with the majestic figure who had slain the Demon Lord today…
This shock…
Was beyond compare!
Long Qiye was also emotionally stirred, looking at Xie Fei with complex eyes, and said softly: “Master…”
He hesitated, his eyes full of self-blame.
Zheng Qian took a deep breath and couldn’t help asking: “Elder Xie, why…”
He wanted to ask why he had hidden such terrifying strength, but when the words reached his lips, he seemed to remember something and stopped.
Among cultivators, inquiring into others’ privacy was the most taboo.
Xie Fei did not answer, his gaze turning to Long Qiye.
Back when he had just transmigrated to the Mystic Continent, his strength was low, and the crisis was everywhere; he hid his strength only to seek a sense of security.
Later, although his cultivation improved and his strength grew stronger.
But this habit had already become deeply ingrained.
At this time.
Long Qiye suddenly knelt down, his voice low and trembling: “Your apprentice is wrong, please punish me, Master!”
His forehead was pressed against the ground, his eyes full of regret.
Thinking that he had been controlled by Demonic Power, almost killing his junior brother Lin Fan, and even attacking his Master…
His heart ached, and he wished he could die to atone for his sins.
Seeing this, Lin Fan also quickly knelt down and said urgently: “Master, please be merciful!
“Senior Brother was only struck by the Demon Lord’s attack while saving me; there were reasons behind it, it’s not solely his fault!”
He respectfully kowtowed three times, blood faintly oozing from his forehead, his eyes filled with earnestness.
In front of his Master, as a disciple, he dared not use Spiritual Power to protect himself and pretend.
Xie Fei sighed, his tone gentle but with a hint of deep meaning: “Those who cultivate will inevitably encounter demonic obstacles; what matters is not forgetting one’s original intention.”
He had many things he wanted to say, but seeing his two disciples like this, he ended up with only this sentence.
He raised his hand, and a gentle force helped the two of them up.
Afterwards.
Xie Fei turned to Zheng Qian, his gaze calm: “Today’s events have far-reaching consequences, so please, Young Tower Master Zheng, do not spread this.”
Zheng Qian’s heart trembled, and he quickly cupped his hands: “Elder Xie, rest assured, even if you hadn’t said it, I would never reveal a single word!
“If it weren’t for you today, we would have already perished on Yinshan.”
He thought Xie Fei was referring to the secret of his hidden strength.
But he didn’t know that behind this incident was the Southern Border’s number one sect, the Exquisite Holy Land.
Xie Fei nodded slightly, not saying anything more on this matter.
There were many reasons behind it.
Besides the Demon Lord’s one-sided account.
Also, whether it was the Beacon Tower or the Everflow Sword Sect.
Even if they knew it was the Exquisite Holy Land’s doing, it would be useless.
In the entire Southern Border, unless several First-Rate Sects and Second-Rate Great Sects united.
Otherwise, if they openly confronted each other, causing the Exquisite Holy Land to disregard its reputation, no sect could resist.
This was also the point that Xie Fei felt subtly strange about.
With the Exquisite Holy Land’s status, since the Blazing Fire Holy Land’s destruction, the Southern Border had no rivals.
With a single order, who would dare disobey?
There was absolutely no need to act so sneakily.
The only possible explanation.
Was that there was still a force in the Southern Border that the Exquisite Holy Land feared.
But this possibility was extremely low.
That’s why Xie Fei was a little unconvinced.
At this time.
Scholar Li Caichen quickly stepped forward, his face full of gratitude.
He respectfully bowed deeply to Xie Fei, his voice trembling slightly: “Thank you, Immortal, for saving my life!”
He paused, his gaze turning to the weak Liu Xiaoqian, and said urgently: “Xiaoqian is now in danger, her soul is about to dissipate, please, Immortal, save her again!
“I have nothing to offer in return, I am willing to serve the Immortal for life, attending to your every need, without complaint!”
As soon as he said this.
Xie Fei’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
Earlier, he had already sent the Female Ghost away, which was considered more than enough.
Now this person still wants him to intervene?
Does he really think he’s a great benevolent person?
Seeing his Master’s expression change, Lin Fan quickly stepped forward and introduced: “Master, this is Li Caichen, a scholar who came to the capital to take the imperial examination.
“That Female Ghost is Liu Xiaoqian, a subordinate of the Old Monster Yinshan.”
“Mm?” Xie Fei said, raising his eyebrows, his gaze lingering on Li Caichen and Liu Xiaoqian for a moment.
The two names vaguely triggered a sense of familiarity.
He remained calm and activated his Fate Golden Eyes.
…
【Name: Liu Xiaoqian】
【Gender: Female】
【Lifespan: 118/118】
【Realm: Qi Refining Level Two!】
【Fate Aura: Blue!】
【Blue Superior Fate…】
【Recent Needs: Severely injured and dying, wants to live.】
…
【Name: Li Caichen】
【Gender: Male】
【Lifespan: 22/99】
【Realm: None!】
【Fate Aura: Blue!】
【Blue Superior Fate…】
【Recent Needs: Wants Liu Xiaoqian to live.】
…
“Two Blue Superior Fates?”
Xie Fei’s heart stirred slightly, a hint of strangeness flashing in his eyes.
And the investment requirements aren’t difficult.
Thinking of this.
He turned his gaze to Liu Xiaoqian.
At this moment, the Female Ghost’s soul was dim, her Ghost Qi dissipating, her form like a candle in the wind, about to die at any moment.
Xie Fei raised his hand.
A gentle beam of healing light entered Liu Xiaoqian’s body.
The light entered her body.
Liu Xiaoqian’s soul suddenly trembled.
The dissipating momentum stopped instantly, and her illusory form quickly solidified.
It even began to produce a Flash of Inspiration.
Buzz…
Spiritual light flowed around Liu Xiaoqian, and her aura suddenly rose, leaping from Qi Refining Level Two to Qi Refining Level Three!
She opened her eyes, a flash of clarity in them; her soul was no longer erratic, as if reborn.
Seeing this, Li Caichen’s eyes turned red with excitement, and he quickly hugged Liu Xiaoqian.
After confirming that she was fine, he wept with joy.
He quickly turned around, kowtowed repeatedly to Xie Fei, his voice choked: “Thank you, Immortal!
“Thank you, Immortal, for saving Xiaoqian!”
He kowtowed until his forehead turned red, completely unaware of how to express his gratitude, and added: “I am willing to serve the Immortal forever, without ever betraying you!”
“No need.”
Xie Fei waved his hand, interrupting: “Study hard, and after you pass the imperial examination, benefit the people; that will be your repayment to me.”
As cultivators, why would they need the service of ordinary people?
Xie Fei, for one, didn’t have such a thought.
And he didn’t have the time to cultivate an ordinary person.
He mainly wanted to avoid trouble.
Even though this Li Caichen had a Blue Fate.
Upon hearing this, Li Caichen froze in place, his admiration for Xie Fei even greater.
He felt that this Immortal was virtuous and noble, like a towering mountain, with a far broader heart than others.
Liu Xiaoqian also struggled to stand up, her soul body still weak, but respectfully bowed to Xie Fei: “Thank you, Immortal, for your life-saving grace, I will never forget it.”
…
【Ding! Host’s investment in Liu Xiaoqian successful!】
【Congratulations, Host, you have received a rebate!】
【Because the invested object’s Fate Aura is Blue, the rebate effect is doubled!】
【Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Superior Grade Profound Skill Youming Jue!】
【Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained one hundred Spirit Stones Ordinary!】
…
【Youming Jue （Superior Grade: A Ghost Cultivator Method! Soul resides in the Nether Spring, mind communicates with the Ghost Cultivator Dao. Can absorb Ghost Qi, Yin Qi, and improve strength and realm!】
【One hundred ordinary Spirit Stones…】
…
【Ding! Host’s investment in Li Caichen successful!】
【Congratulations, Host, you have received a rebate!】
【Because the invested object’s Fate Aura is Blue, the rebate effect is doubled!】
【Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained Qinqi Shuhua!】
【Ding! Congratulations, Host, you have obtained a set of “Four Treasures of the Study”!】
…
【Qinqi Shuhua: Knowledge-type rebate, allows the Host to master calligraphy, painting, music, and chess!】
【Four Treasures of the Study （a set）: Although not Magical Treasures, they are top-level tools! The brush is the Heaven and Earth Brush! The ink is the Xuanwu Ink! The paper is the Xuanhuang Paper! The inkstone is the Dragon Head Inkstone!】
…
Xie Fei quickly reviewed them.
Youming Jue is a Ghost Cultivator Cultivation Method, and it’s only Superior Grade, so it’s useless to him.
Qinqi Shuhua is somewhat interesting, but only somewhat.
If he were an ordinary person, he could use this to make a living.
As for the set of “Four Treasures of the Study”, the name sounds imposing.
But upon closer inspection, it’s not even a Magical Treasure, just an extravagant set of study tools.
Its value is not even as much as the one hundred Spirit Stones from Liu Xiaoqian’s rebate.
Shaking his head slightly.
Xie Fei looked at his two disciples: “This trial will end here for now; go back and reflect on yourselves.”
Long Qiye and Lin Fan did not dare to speak, bowing their heads as they were about to leave with their Master.
Just as the three were about to leave quickly.
Liu Xiaoqian suddenly stepped forward quickly, gathering her courage to grab Long Qiye’s hand, her voice trembling: “What… what’s your name?”
The young girl’s shyness and boldness intertwined, with a hint of expectation in her eyes, and a faint blush on her cheeks.
It made everyone present stunned.
Xie Fei couldn’t help but look at his head disciple.
Long Qiye was caught off guard, his handsome face flushed red, as if he had been scalded.
He hastily let go of Liu Xiaoqian’s hand, stammering: “Long… Long Qiye!”
He dropped those words and turned to run, his back looking somewhat flustered.
Liu Xiaoqian was stunned in place, her eyes misty, her pitiful appearance evoking pity.
She bit her lip, her soul body trembling slightly, as if she hadn’t expected to be rejected so.
Li Caichen stood aside, his gaze dim.
He forced a smile and approached, whispering: “Xiaoqian, don’t be sad…”
…
On the way back.
The sea of clouds surged, and the weather was fine.
Lin Fan held it in for a long time, finally unable to bear it, he glanced sideways at Long Qiye: “Senior Brother, why did you run just now?
“It’s just a little Female Ghost asking for your name; was it really necessary to be so scared?”
Long Qiye sighed, striking a pose of having seen through the world: “Junior Brother, you don’t understand.”
Lin Fan: “…”
“The books say, women are like venomous snakes and ferocious tigers!
“That Liu Xiaoqian clearly has deep schemes; getting close to me must have ulterior motives, she is definitely not a good person!”
Long Qiye said with reason.
“Senior Brother, then why were you blushing just now?”
Lin Fan asked doubtfully: “I think you’ve had too little contact with women; before going down the mountain, I said we should go to a brothel, but you absolutely refused…”
“Cough cough” Long Qiye blushed, quickly coughing to interrupt.
He glanced at Xie Fei, lowered his voice and said: “Junior Brother, Master is here! Don’t talk nonsense!”
Xie Fei, who was presiding over the three’s flight, turned his head faintly: “Your cultivation has both improved this time; you should consolidate it after going back.
“Especially Qiye, you have three forces intertwined in your body, you have to find a way to digest them yourself.”
Although he had the ability to extract those three forces, Long Qiye, after this battle, had actually already possessed the ability to integrate the powers of demons, ghosts, and the Demon Clan.
If he could subdue them himself, his strength would definitely improve further.
“Yes, Master!”
The two quickly answered respectfully.
Then Lin Fan cautiously asked: “Master, your strength…”
“Don’t spread it around.” Xie Fei responded faintly.
“Then what is your current cultivation level, Master?”
Lin Fan was asking.
A fluctuation suddenly came from the void above.
A ripple of invisible force suddenly spread.
Before the three could react.
A figure appeared out of thin air, bringing a gust of fragrance and crashing into Xie Fei.
Bang!
The flight was forced to stop, Xie Fei was caught off guard, only feeling a soft weight crashing into his arms.
The Limitless Sword Qi faltered, and the master and disciples suddenly fell.
Lin Fan and Long Qiye exclaimed: “Master!”
“What does this mean? An ambush?”
Xie Fei swept his Spiritual Sense, quickly stabilizing his posture, subconsciously holding the person in his arms.
Then he activated his Sword Qi, bringing his two disciples back into the air.
He looked down, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, a hint of astonishment flashing in his eyes.
The person in his arms was a stunningly beautiful woman!
She was wearing a yellow gauze dress, her black hair like a waterfall, her eyebrows and eyes like a painting; at this moment, she was panting, her cheeks flushed.
Their posture was intimate, it was the “princess carry” scene from his past life.
Long Qiye and Lin Fan also came to their senses.
When the two looked, they were also shocked.
“A Mistress from the Heavens?”
“Who is this?”
The first sentence was from Long Qiye, who often loved to read books.
The second sentence was naturally from Lin Fan.
At this time.
The woman seemed to have also reacted, her pretty face flushed red, and she quickly leaped out of Xie Fei’s arms.
She tidied her disheveled skirt, apologetically cupped her hands and said: “I’m sorry!
“My Void Escape Technique is not yet proficient, I accidentally fell out of the void and bumped into Fellow Daoist, I am truly sorry!”
Xie Fei coughed, concealing his embarrassment, and said solemnly: “It’s alright.”
He was about to ask about her origin.
But the woman flickered, and once again she vanished into the void, disappearing without a trace.
“Master, what was that?” Lin Fan’s eyes widened, full of curiosity.
“How would I know.”
Xie Fei shook his head, but a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
With his Nascent Soul Level Five cultivation, he had not sensed the woman’s approach in advance, which was indeed strange.
He recalled the moment just now, vaguely sensing a familiar aura from the woman.
It seemed to be… Demon Clan Qi?
“A Demon Clan member?”