Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons

Chapter 477: Chapter 449 Two Slick Operators and One Big Scapegoat

Chapter 477 -449 Two Slick Operators and One Big Scapegoat

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Zhang Laifu, ever since he followed Shen Yi, had fought using spells and, to some extent, been influenced by his master.

In the moment the catfish was cleaved open by the palm blade.

He plunged his head straight into the catfish’s body, fetched a Demon Core, and, like waiting for praise, gazed at his master with wide eyes.

“…”

Shen Yi urgently adjusted his breathing, forcibly suppressing the erosion of the elixir’s poison.

Even the fingertip hidden within his sleeve trembled slightly.

He couldn’t help but glance at Zhang Laifu.

After all, accustomed to swallowing Demon Cores raw, although he knew this one was transformed by the Town Stone, taking it out of a dog’s mouth still psychologically bothered him.

“Go back.”

Shen Yi took the Demon Core and, along with the carcass, stowed it into the finger ring within his sleeve.

Only then did he descend towards the ground below.

The golden flames dispersed from his body, retreating into the Jinhuang within him.

He looked up towards the direction of the earthen city.

And saw that Zhang Laifu had already neatly arranged the remains of the other three members of the Aquatic Race.

After a few combats, his techniques had indeed improved.

But then again, considering he was nearing the Fifth Level of Returning Void… it seemed rather normal, it was just that his previous slowness created quite the contrast.

Casually, he collected these three carcasses as well.

Shen Yi strode toward the earthen city.

“Ah…”

The Fairy of Baohua slightly opened her mouth, staring blankly at the figure approaching her.

In fact, she had witnessed many powerful beings in action; there were many elders and senior brothers in her sect whose Cultivation far surpassed hers. However, when they executed their spells, they typically did so with grace and restraint, stopping as soon as they made their point.

It was her first time seeing someone like Shen Yi handle things with such decisive brutality, displaying such a bloody and lethal approach.

When the golden flames disappeared into the sky.

The aura of slaughter vanished from the young man in an instant, and he reverted to his previous tranquil demeanor.

“The item.”

Only when Shen Yi extended his palm towards her,

Did the Fairy of Baohua regain her senses, somewhat embarrassed, she said, “Thank you for helping me keep a secret.”

Even under those circumstances, Shen Yi hadn’t explicitly mentioned the name “Baohua Elixir,” clearly perceiving her concerns.

He seemed silent and unassuming, yet his thoughts were considerate and delicate.

“I didn’t bring it with me, I’ll give it to you when I return to the sect—trust me!”

As she spoke, she seemed to make a decision and leaned in to whisper in Shen Yi’s ear, “I am the Fairy of the Treasure Flower Sect…”

Before she could finish, his long fingers were already pressing on her face, coldly pushing her aside.

“Not interested, I only want the elixir.”

Shen Yi glanced at her indifferently, some things were better left unspoken as listening to everything would only invite unnecessary trouble.

Such a famed individual was like dung amidst a swarm of flies.

Approaching without caution would leave one with nothing but a foul stench.

“I know…”

The Fairy of Baohua drooped her arms dejectedly, helplessly saying, “I just wanted to tell you that, could you think of a way to help me? You seem very experienced.”

“I can’t stand to see them killed, nor dare to trouble my master.”

“She has been very kind to me, an old lady, alone and destitute, and at her age, it wouldn’t be right to ask her to come out and fight with others again.”

It was clear that even with her limited experience, she had a rough understanding of the complexity of the situation here.

Members of the Aquatic Race at the mid-stage of Returning Void had their eyes on the Xiaojia Manor.

Yet, they hadn’t seized the opportunity to strike down the Treasure Flower Sect before it could react.

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Surround but do not slaughter.

It seemed more like they had received some command to garrison the Xiao family fort, guarding something.

But these aquatic creatures bore no obvious marks of identity.

The unknown was all the more worrisome.

“I, I have a way!”

Just then, a futon fluttered back through the air in an unsteady descent.

Zhang Laifu leapt down from the sky, first looking at Shen Yi with a mix of fear and admiration before turning his gaze to the Fairy of Baohua.

“Senior Bi Cui, you’re actually just thinking of saving people, not really confronting them directly. I can find a place to help these people relocate, it’s just that the price is somewhat steep.”

“That is not a problem,” the Fairy of Baohua said, her face brightening with joy.

As the future Sect Leader Heir and a Cultivator at the Late Stage of Returning Void, what she had in abundance was Heaven and Earth Treasures.

“Besides the price, you also need to eliminate all the aquatic creatures defending this place, as a Loose Cultivator, and you must do so cleanly and efficiently!” Zhang Laifu was greedy for money, but he also feared death.

Had he not witnessed Shen Yi’s strength and methods, he never would have involved himself in this murky affair.

Upon hearing this, the Fairy of Baohua paused, then turned her watery eyes toward Shen Yi and said softly, “Brother Shen… I have another…”

“I will not fight anyone of a higher Boundary than the one I just did,” Shen Yi said indifferently without even bothering to look at her. “The price is the same as before, but you can compensate with different Heaven and Earth Treasures.”

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Upon hearing this, the Fairy of Baohua’s face turned pale.

She did have some family assets, but after all, she was only a Direct Disciple.

She hesitated for a moment, then bit her lip firmly: “Mhm!”

Then she added, “If there’s anyone you can’t defeat, I’ll handle it myself! At that time, you just need to run for your life.”

Worrying about troubling her master was one thing, but after all, she was the Fairy of Baohua… If she really couldn’t manage, she could beg for mercy from the Nan Hong Seven Sons, as who didn’t have a powerful ally to rely on?

The Heavenly Sword Sect Elder took quite a liking to her.

He had always wanted to introduce her to his disciples.

After all, the statement had already been made today, and it was impossible to take back.

“This little Cultivator will take care of it.”

Hearing this, Zhang Laifu appeared tense, but his heart was already bursting with joy, barely containing his laughter.

Indeed! It was just as expected! It was like a pie falling from the sky; a chance encounter with what would be the greatest support of the Treasure Flower Sect in the future.

Given her nervousness, it was clearly due to inexperience.

Even Zhang Laifu could see that the aquatic race here might be powerful, but they must have their difficulties that prevented them from showing themselves.

With the Fairy of Baohua present, there might be no danger today.

With this in mind, he glanced at Shen Yi again, who looked nonchalant, as if he hadn’t understood anything.

Tsk, it had to be Elder Shen—his business acumen was something one could learn from for a lifetime.

“…”

Shen Yi walked away from the two, heading towards the earthen city.

Mentally tallying his gains.

Including the two aquatic creatures from the Dragon Palace slain earlier on the ship, there were in total two at the Second Level of Returning Void, four at the Third Level of Returning Void, and one at the Fourth Level of Returning Void, amounting to three hundred and twenty thousand years, plus over a dozen at the Divinity Transformation Realm.

All together, these brought a terrifying five hundred and seventy thousand years of Demon lifespan.

[Remaining Demon lifespan: Seven hundred and fifty-six thousand years]

Even if all of it was condensed into third-grade or higher Town Stones, based on the average consumption of Demon Origin, it would be nearly enough for a full ten of them.

The most ludicrous part was that thus far, I hadn’t gotten entangled in the slightest trouble.

Someone was delivering Heaven and Earth Treasures while taking on all the responsibilities, and was even ready to step in and cover for me at any moment.

I had to say, cultivators outside really were quite decent.