vncnus Chapter 84 You know, my family is very poor.
Chapter 84 You know, my family is very poor.
The high speed brought by the Purple Cloud Wings, combined with the sharp sword energy, created a killing zone within a ten-foot radius of him amidst the rolling air waves of the hurricane. The swarm of bats that got close were all killed, and wherever he passed, blood and corpses rained down.
But this was ultimately a drop in the ocean. The bats seemed endless, and Russell couldn't shake them off no matter where he flew. Every time he killed one batch, ten more would immediately follow. Just when he had cleared a passage, it was instantly filled again by the swarming bats from behind.
Although the Purple Cloud Wings were fast, they could not reach their full speed due to the dense encirclement and the constant drag.
They can't kill them all, they simply can't kill them all.
Russell glanced around at the increasingly thick and dense black clouds and his teeth clenched in disgust.
He can't escape now, we really have to force him to use his ultimate move!
Come to think of it, these bats probably can't put their hands together in prayer position, right?
Russell raised his longsword high, ready to unleash his "100% bare-handed catching" skill.
"call out--"
Just then, a clear and melodious sword cry pierced the air.
A dazzling, massive, azure sword light, resembling a silver river descending from the heavens, fell without warning from the clouds high above!
A burst of pure energy rose from the sword light, tearing a gap in the encirclement. A cultivator dressed in simple clothes appeared in front of Russell and said urgently, "Come with me."
As soon as he finished speaking, he took the lead, riding his sword and transforming into a streak of light as he sped eastward. Russell did not hesitate either, flapping his Purple Cloud Wings and following closely behind.
This person seemed to be very familiar with Kongsang Mountain. The route he chose had almost no bloodthirsty ancient bats, and he soon shook off the swarm of bats behind him.
"Which sect are you a disciple of? How can you be so reckless?" The man stopped with Russell on a mountaintop, sheathed his immortal sword, landed lightly, turned around, and asked with displeasure.
He had finally managed to lie low in the Blood Refining Hall, and if he hadn't seen Russell's powerful magic and upright character, he wouldn't have risked being exposed to help him.
"Luo Su of the Free and Unfettered Sect, thank you for your help, fellow Daoist." Luo Su flicked his wrist, and his longsword disappeared into thin air. He then cupped his hands in greeting to the newcomer.
The Free and Unfettered Sect? Never heard of it. It must be a small sect. But the title "fellow Daoist" really appealed to him. It sounded much better than "young hero." From now on, he would address others that way.
Xiao Yicai nodded slightly, but he did not let his guard down. As the direct descendant of the Qingyun Sect's leader, he had some understanding of all the major and minor sects of the righteous path. Kongsang Mountain was the territory of the Blood Refining Hall of the Demonic Sect, and it was extremely dangerous. It was highly suspicious that a cultivator of unknown origin would appear here alone.
"This place is dangerous. What brings Fellow Daoist Luo here?"
"Is it possible that I'm just lost?" Russell countered.
"Lost?" Xiao Yicai was taken aback, and then heard Russell say somewhat embarrassedly, "I went out to cultivate many years ago. Now that I have achieved success in my cultivation, I thought of returning home to visit my relatives. But I got lost as soon as I returned to the Central Plains. I asked for directions all the way before deciding to take a shortcut here. Who knew those guys would lie to me and say that this place is very safe."
This reason is indeed valid. The Blood Refining Hall has only been restored in the last year or two, and it has been hidden very well. Taking a shortcut without knowing the truth is indeed a reasonable behavior.
Something just feels off, strange in a way I can't quite put my finger on.
Unable to figure out what went wrong, Xiao Yicai gave up. The most urgent thing was to get rid of Russell, this hot potato: "Fellow Daoist Luo, where do you live? I'll give you directions. Once the blockade is lifted, it's best to leave here as soon as possible."
"I can't accept this," Russell said with a shy smile. "My home is in Caomiao Village, right at the foot of Qingyun Mountain. Just tell me which direction Qingyun Sect is in."
Where? The moment Xiao Yicai heard the words "Grass Temple Village," he was completely stunned. Why did it have to be this place?
Seeing Xiao Yicai's hesitant expression, Russell sighed inwardly.
If his cultivation were any higher, enough to make the Ghost King cry with three punches and kick Cangsong to death with two kicks, he would have gone straight to the Qingyun Sect to use his mechanical spirit to descend, and there wouldn't be so much trouble.
It's just that his cultivation level is too low right now, so he has to make up an identity to fit the plot.
"Judging from your expression, fellow Daoist, have you heard of my hometown?" Russell asked with delight.
"Uh... just one more question, how many years ago did you leave, fellow Daoist?" Xiao Yicai was still somewhat relieved at this moment. What if there was more than one Grass Temple Village at the foot of Qingyun Mountain? It wasn't impossible.
Then he heard Russell ask without hesitation, "Five years ago, what happened?"
That's it, it really is.
Xiao Yicai's throat bobbed, and he inwardly cried out in despair, not knowing how to tell Russell that Grass Temple Village had been slaughtered by the demonic cult three and a half years ago.
If he knew the truth now, I don't know if he could withstand such a blow.
Let me think about how to tell you...
Xiao Yicai was struggling to choose his words, trying to find a relatively mild way to put it, when suddenly his expression changed.
Not far away, a blinding crimson light suddenly shot into the sky, then exploded violently in mid-air. The light twisted and condensed, transforming into a huge and ferocious scarlet vertical pupil, hovering in the night sky, coldly watching the mountains and fields below.
Blood Refining Hall Disciples Recruitment Order!
Damn it, of all times, at this time.
Xiao Yicai rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on. He had finally managed to infiltrate the Blood Refining Hall, and he couldn't afford to give up now. So he said to Luo Su, "Fellow Daoist Luo, please wait here for a moment. I will send you out of the mountain after I have finished dealing with my business. Please do not act alone, lest you trigger some restrictions again."
"Understood, Fellow Daoist, please go ahead." Seeing Russell patting his chest and repeatedly assuring him, Xiao Yicai finally calmed down a bit, made a hand seal, summoned his magic weapon, and headed towards the mulberry grove.
However, unlike the previous azure immortal sword, this time he was riding a light red banner, and the magical light had turned blood red.
Watching the blood-red streak of light disappear into the distance, Russell clicked his tongue in amazement. He had roughly guessed the guy's identity, but he hadn't expected to be so lucky.
but……
Russell looked at the scarlet vertical pupil in the sky and couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly.
Such magic doesn't exist in the original work. It seems that after the novel evolved into the real world, many details and settings were filled in on their own.
Before long, the vertical pupil slowly dissipated, and Russell also withdrew his gaze, pondering what he should do next.
There are only a few opportunities to obtain in Jade Dynasty: the five volumes of the Heavenly Book, the Soul-Devouring Staff in the little brother's hand, the Mysterious Fire Mirror in the three-tailed fox's hand, the divine water and spiritual medicine in the Heavenly Emperor's Treasure Vault, the Jade Dynasty Sword, and oh yes, the Dragon-Subduing Cauldron.
Of these, the closest one to him right now is the first volume of the Heavenly Book, but it's still inside the Dripping Blood Cave. To get in, he either has to fight his way in or sneak in.
The former is impossible. For cultivators of Xiao Yicai's level, it's fine within a hundred meters. He can kill as many as he can with a surprise attack. But if he's placed more than a hundred meters away, he'll be caught off guard by a few sword techniques and spells from the other side. So we still need to plan carefully.
But if he wanted to sneak in, he was still missing a connection. Given Xiao Yicai's cautious nature, he would definitely not let him in. He still needed to think of another way...
As Russell was pondering this, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a somewhat crooked, dark red streak of light flying out from behind the mountain ridge to his side, heading towards the direction of the scarlet vertical pupil signal.
Within the crimson light was an incredibly ugly orc wielding a fanged club.
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As the system notification sounded, Russell grinned; the opportunity had come knocking on his door.