Chapter 239 - 238: Innate Pill (Seeking Subscriptions)

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Chapter 239: Chapter 238: Innate Pill (Seeking Subscriptions) The puppet corpses’ movements were stiff, there was always a kind of sluggishness in their actions. Thus, even though they were fast and strong when they erupted, except for the young swordsman at the beginning who suffered from not knowing their characteristics, the others quickly suppressed them. On the ground, ten more puppet corpses immediately lay down. At this moment, among the puppet corpses, a figure that looked like a thin, small monkey rushed out like a ghost. A Peak Inner Cultivation Martial Artist had just killed a puppet corpse when this figure approached, its hand like a sharp knife, stabbing fiercely. His slightly beating heart was then pulled out and crushed violently. The next moment, it disappeared again, appearing beside another Martial Artist, about to repeat its trick, when a broad and heavy broadsword slashed down fiercely. Clang! The figure paused slightly, ultimately to no avail. But Head Zhang, who unleashed the slash, had a face as dark as the bottom of a pot. "So strong in defense..." His heart couldn’t help but sink because he already knew the Mountain Demon would hide among this group of puppet corpses, so he had always kept some strength in reserve, appearing very vigilant. At the moment the other party made a move, he immediately approached, unable to save the first one, but ultimately saved the second person. With that slash, he had actually used all his strength. However, instead of severing the opponent’s arm, he couldn’t even break its skin and flesh. That feeling as if a dull knife had hacked into a piece of extremely hard rotten wood terrified him greatly, and from the depths of his heart, a surge of fear involuntarily emerged. Roar! A howl that seemed to come from the depths of hell, the Mountain Demon’s eyes flashed red, its figure flickered, and it disappeared in an instant. Head Zhang’s heart skipped a beat. Instinctively, he slashed his broadsword to the side. Clang! The Mountain Demon’s skinny arm seemed to gather unimaginable strength, not only was it unparalleled in defense, but a terrifying force also burst out. Although he blocked this strike, the force still made him slide helplessly backward. Clang! Clang! Clang! Head Zhang desperately blocked, his heart filled with anxiety and despair. The Mountain Demon’s strength far exceeded his expectations. Even though it wasn’t quite as strong as a Second-class Expert Martial Artist, it was not much weaker than a Peak Third-class Martial Artist. And he was just at the early stage of Third-class, barely breaking through four meridians... Suddenly, he felt his broadsword stutter. He glanced over and found that, unknowingly, a puppet corpse looking like a leopard had pounced over, using its body to block his impending slash. "Not good!" Instantly, his expression changed. He saw the Mountain Demon’s figure, like a ghost, quickly approaching. The thin yet firm arm, with its long, sharp claws, like a razor, was already silently stabbing toward him. The protective Inner Strength almost shattered at the moment of contact with the claws. The hard claws, carrying an extremely chilling aura, coldly stabbed toward his heart, the icy coldness spreading, causing his heart to stop... "It’s over!" Head Zhang’s face turned ashen, his eyes full of despair. At this moment, silently, a flash of blade light swept past in an instant. Thud! The terrifying head, resembling a monstrous monkey, soared directly into the sky, then fell to the side. With its head severed, no matter how strange and powerful the Mountain Demon was, it could not escape death, collapsing with a bang. Saved! Feeling the chilling claws at his chest suddenly stop, Head Zhang was overjoyed. He quickly looked toward his savior, his face revealing astonishment and disbelief. It was him! He hadn’t expected that the one who would save him was the young man from before. Immediately, his thoughts rolled intensely, filled with shock. Precisely because he had fought the Mountain Demon, he knew its terrifying strength better. Despite his full effort, he couldn’t harm it much, but in the hands of this young man, it took just one slash. Only one slash, just one slash, and after that one slash, the Mountain Demon’s skin, which even his blade couldn’t cut, was sliced open, with its head flying off... One could only imagine the power of that slash. Peak Third-class Expert? Or a Second-class Expert? Even though he saw that the other party’s broadsword was extraordinary, it didn’t stop him from making this judgment. Thinking of his previous disdain and probing, he felt a deep bitterness in his heart. Fortunately, Miss Qing had stopped them. Otherwise, if they had conflicted with this person, would they have lasted until now against the Mountain Demon? "Thank you, young... senior, for your rescue. Otherwise, these old bones of mine would probably have been buried here." Thinking of this, Head Zhang quickly spoke, his face showing respect and reverence. "It’s nothing." Bai Ziyue shook his head, indifferent. Though the Mountain Demon was strong, it was at most comparable to an early Second-class Expert Martial Artist. With his skills, handling it was naturally easy, and he indeed did not take it to heart. With the Mountain Demon’s death, those puppet corpses it controlled seemed to lose their Essence, Qi, and Spirit in an instant, becoming hollow and sluggish. Their power greatly diminished, and they were soon killed by the others. Afterward, the members of the Escort Agency looked at Bai Ziyue with complex emotions, filled with respect and reverence, fear and unease... "May I know how to address you, Senior? I am Zhang Zhen, currently a leader of the Four Seas Escort Agency. Our Four Seas Escort Agency is based in East City County. The Chief of the Escort is Wang Zheng, known as Iron Fist Invincible in East City County, a name well-recognized in the Jianghu. The earlier incident was indeed due to some improper actions on our part. Although most of the fault lies with Old Liu’s unilateral decision, the responsibility ultimately falls on me. So here, I apologize again and hope you can forgive us, Senior." Zhang Zhen quickly approached and said somewhat respectfully. "East City County?" Bai Ziyue raised his eyebrows and asked, "How far is this East City County from here?" As for the earlier incident, that person is already dead, so there’s no need for me to pursue it further." "We are currently in Beihai Town in Celestial Water County. It takes at least ten days to reach East City County if we travel quickly, and it could take up to a month if we go slowly. Coincidentally, we are planning to return to East City County. If you don’t mind, Senior, we have an empty carriage that can spare you from the troubles of sun and rain." Zhang Zhen quickly explained. "Forget it, just tell me the direction to East City County." Bai Ziyue pondered for a moment, glancing towards the ruined temple, where the mysterious purple-clothed woman remained still despite the dire situation. He always had some reservations about this mysterious purple-clothed woman. Partly because of her strength, and partly because he wondered why she was injured and whether this would attract unnecessary trouble. "Actually, you don’t need to worry. Although the person who hurt me isn’t dead yet, their injuries are as severe as mine. As long as we reach East City County within ten days, there shouldn’t be any problems. Furthermore, the reason I didn’t intervene is that once I do, my aura will inevitably leak out, causing even greater trouble. The appearance of the Mountain Demon actually has something to do with this, too." Just then, the purple-clothed woman suddenly spoke. "Oh? What does that have to do with me?" Bai Ziyue’s tone was bland, but he couldn’t help feeling a bit surprised. If intervening could provoke a creature like the Mountain Demon to act, what could be the reason? "I hope you can travel with us. If you can safely escort me to East City County, I will give you a corresponding reward that will surely satisfy you, how about it?" The purple-clothed woman replied softly. "A reward that will satisfy me? I’m not interested in ordinary things." Bai Ziyue shrugged and spoke nonchalantly. "If I’m not mistaken, your strength should have reached the peak of a Second-class Expert, which is quite impressive. Indeed, ordinary things probably wouldn’t interest you. So, how about an Innate Pill?" The purple-clothed woman’s cool voice rang out. Instantly, the surrounding sounds fell silent. Everyone’s breathing became rapid. As martial artists, they naturally understood the value of an Innate Pill, which is a dream of countless people. Especially for those First-class Experts who couldn’t find an opportunity to breakthrough to Innate. But immediately, everyone’s gaze towards Bai Ziyue showed a hint of astonishment. Second-class Expert, at the peak? Even though they had long guessed that Bai Ziyue’s strength wasn’t low, at least at the peak of a Third-class Expert, possibly even a Second-class Expert, But to have it confirmed from the purple-clothed woman’s mouth, and to know that his actual strength far exceeded their estimates, still left them greatly shocked. How could it be? He doesn’t look very old. Could he be someone who has cultivated a special technique, appearing youthful? Bai Ziyue’s pupils contracted, revealing a hint of surprise. He was shocked that she identified his strength, and even more so by the fact that she had an Innate Pill. He wondered whether she had seen through to his peak Second-class Expert strength early on, or noticed during his fight with the Mountain Demon when his aura leaked out? After thinking it over, he assumed it was the latter. Otherwise, she should also be able to see his hidden spiritual power unique to an Immortal Cultivator. However, his expression quickly became serious, and he asked, "Do you really have an Innate Pill?" "I don’t have one on me, but once we reach East City County, I can definitely get one." The purple-clothed woman’s tone was calm, leaving no room for doubt. "How can you prove it?" Bai Ziyue remained unmoved. An Innate Pill, which can help a First-class Expert break through to Innate, is as valuable to martial artists as a Broken Mirror Pill or an Enlightenment Pill. Naturally, he took it seriously. If it’s just empty talk, wouldn’t he be asking for trouble? "I can’t prove it." The purple-clothed woman shook her head, and after a slight pause, she added, "But I have a Purple Gold Token from the Chen Family of East City County, which should serve as proof."

Chapter 239 - 238: Innate Pill (Seeking Subscriptions)

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