Chapter 44: Dealing with Hidden Dangers
Li Jiuchuan escorted Jiang Yuebai to the foot of Tianman Peak and then left. Jiang Yuebai went to the Internal Affairs Hall to claim her rewards.
Inside the Internal Affairs Hall, Jiang Yuebai couldn't find Hong Tao. She inquired and learned that he had returned the day before and had reported for seclusion to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
Hong Tao's experiences were somewhat similar to her grandfather's, both having lost their spouses. Her grandfather had failed to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage twice because of this, so Jiang Yuebai hoped that Hong Tao would succeed and boost her grandfather's morale.
A "Solidify Soul" spell cost five hundred contribution points, and Jiang Yuebai also exchanged for the "Entangling Technique," which cost one hundred contribution points.
The Entangling Technique was an essential spell that used thorn seeds. She had been practicing spells for farming, and now she had spells suitable for combat: the Edge Sharpness Formula and the Earthquake Technique.
Combining the Chopping Wood Sword Technique with the blade, only one powerful strike had any real effect. The "Three Strikes of the Severed Waters" were a finishing move, powerful but with high spiritual energy and physical stamina consumption, making them unsuitable for prolonged combat.
Before reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, martial techniques played a significant role in battles for cultivators. Now that she had the Blaze of a Hundred Spears Technique, it filled the gap in her abilities.
With the ability to disrupt the opponent's spiritual sense using the "Chaotic Soul Record" and control them using the Entangling Technique, she wouldn't be caught off guard like the last time she faced a tribulation.
With four hundred contribution points remaining, Jiang Yuebai visited the Hundred Artifacts Hall once more and exchanged three hundred and eighty contribution points for a long spear.
It was a ninth-grade magic weapon named "Chasing the Moon."
The long spear was simple and lightweight, slightly shorter in length. The spearhead was engraved with a "Armor-Piercing" rune. After trying many long spears in the storage, she found that this one had the most suitable length and weight for her.
With the remaining twenty contribution points, Jiang Yuebai didn't keep them. Instead, she exchanged them for two bottles of "Bigu Pills" to keep on her person, with one bottle containing ten pills, enough for two months' rations.
TL note: Bigu Pills- Pills that are alternative for food
The list of things she needed to learn kept growing, so she wanted to save time and expenses on meals.
"Items acquired, now it's time to deal with hidden dangers and do something I've been wanting to do but didn't dare."
*
As the sun set, on a secluded forest path.
Lin Suiwan emerged from her practice room, swinging the token given to her by Jia Xiuchun. She hummed a tune, feeling triumphant.
Jia Xiuchun was an outer disciple at the Foundation Establishment stage and had a monthly opportunity to use the practice room. She entrusted her token to Lin Suiwan, allowing her to use the practice room.
Lin Suiwan had just broken through to the Second Layer of Qi Refining today. Among the five outer disciples in her courtyard, she was the first to reach this level.
Once she returned, she would make those arrogant fellows who looked down on her take a good look and address her properly as Senior Sister.
As Lin Suiwan thought about it, she felt increasingly pleased and quickened her pace. Suddenly, a person blocked her way.
A girl in gray clothes held a long spear, radiating a dazzling aura.
"Jiang Yuebai! What do you want?!"
Lin Suiwan looked around, realizing there was no one else nearby and grew alarmed.
She had been kidnapped and bagged a few days ago, so she had been cautious not to go to deserted places. However, today, she had let her guard down due to her happiness.
Jiang Yuebai brushed her hair aside, her eyes turning sharp.
"I want to beat you up!"
As she spoke, the spear thrust forward like a dragon.
Lin Suiwan had no experience in combat. Faced with Jiang Yuebai's formidable attack, she stood frozen in place.
Clang!
The spear tip collided with a golden shield in front of Lin Suiwan. Jiang Yuebai furrowed her brow, and Lin Suiwan felt a sense of relief.
Jia Xiuchun had given her a ninth-grade defensive magic weapon. While she couldn't activate it herself, the magic weapon could trigger its defense when in danger.
"I initially thought of just giving you a light beating, but now that I see this, I'll have to get serious!"
Jiang Yuebai stepped back, her long spear poised, and unleashed the Blaze of a Hundred Spears Technique.
The spear struck with incredible force, aimed straight at Lin Suiwan's forehead.
Panicking, Lin Suiwan retreated, and the shield reappeared.
Clang!
The weapons clashed, and Jiang Yuebai pressed forward, shattering the shield.
Lin Suiwan was terrified and flustered, only now recalling how to cast spells.
Jiang Yuebai smirked, swept her long spear, and struck Lin Suiwan's waist.
Lin Suiwan was sent flying off the path and into the woods.
Jiang Yuebai leaped into the air, her spear techniques relentless and unending.
"Ah!"
Lin Suiwan screamed repeatedly, having never practiced martial arts and only knowing a few spells. She couldn't even defend herself properly and was struck by Jiang Yuebai's long spear, tumbling helplessly like a sandbag.
After completing a set of spear techniques, Jiang Yuebai casually brushed her hair and felt refreshed.
Lin Suiwan, who should have suffered eight hundred rounds of beating, now had a swollen nose and bruised face, torn clothes, and shivered on the ground.
"Jiang Yuebai... I'll kill you... I'll... have my ancestor kill you..."
"Do you have the energy to curse? Want another round?" Jiang Yuebai raised an eyebrow.
Lin Suiwan trembled all over, tears welled up in her eyes as she begged, "Please... don't... don't hit me..."
Jiang Yuebai approached and crouched down in front of her. "Lin Suiwan, don't think you're the only one with support. I have one too!"
Lin Suiwan's gaze narrowed as she looked at Jiang Yuebai.
"Do you know the surname of the founder of Tianyan Sect? It's Lu! Do you know about the inner disciple Lu Nanzhi? She's a genius of the Lu family, and she's my close friend! Do you think your Lin family's influence is greater, or my friend A’nan’s?"
"You, you're talking nonsense. How could Lu Nanzhi be friends with you?"
"I don't need to explain everything to you. Today, I just want to tell you that if I hear anyone slander me behind my back from now on, I won't look for anyone else but you to beat up. Every time I hear it, I'll beat you up once!"
Lin Suiwan quivered like a sieve, her face turning blue and purple.
"And those manipulative, divisive tricks of yours, using others as your tools for murder, I'll beat you up every time I catch you doing it. Don't think I don't know your family's ancestor is in seclusion. Let's see if you can hold out until the day he comes out!"
"If I'm pushed to the limit, killing you won't be a problem. When that happens, I'll hide at the Lu family's place. What can your family's ancestor do to me? Also, do you recognize this?"
Jiang Yuebai took out a sack and threw it onto Lin Suiwan. Lin Suiwan widened her terrified eyes.
"So, it's you! It's all you!"
"Compared to being bagged, wouldn't it be more satisfying to be beaten face to face? Just like in the Lin family, you always enjoyed watching people who offended you get beaten up, crying and begging for mercy!"
Jiang Yuebai stood up and twisted her neck. She recalled how she had lain on the brink of death while Lin Suiwan had stood triumphantly above her. Lin Suiwan probably never expected that the situation would be reversed one day.
"Bagging you so many times and no one came to investigate or uphold justice for you. It shows that you're not as cherished in your family as you think. In the world of cultivation, strength is paramount. Who cares about a useless person like you?"
Lin Suiwan was poked right at her painful spot, clenching her fists and biting her lip. Jia Xiuchun had said similar things, warning her that if she couldn't reach the Foundation Establishment stage, his ancestor's patience would run out, advising her to stay out of trouble and focus on cultivation.
Jiang Yuebai lowered her gaze. "Furthermore, I'm now a cultivator Third Layer of Qi Refining. From now on, when we meet, you have to address me as Senior Sister. Say it!"
Lin Suiwan screamed in fear, feeling that Jiang Yuebai was as terrifying as a demon from hell. Faced with her overwhelming force and aura, she had no choice but to submit.
"Jiang... Senior Sister..."
"Too soft-spoken, say it again!"
"Senior Sister Jiang!"
"Your attitude is bad, say it again."
"Senior... Sister... Jiang..."
In the deep silence of the forest, the echoes of "Senior Sister" resounded, gradually fading away.
The grudges of the Lin family, the bitterness, dissipated with each utterance of "Senior Sister," vanishing along with the echoes.
Jiang Yuebai's thoughts were clear, breaking free from the shadows of the past. She lifted her long spear and continued on her way, following the light.
Inside the Internal Affairs Hall, Jiang Yuebai couldn't find Hong Tao. She inquired and learned that he had returned the day before and had reported for seclusion to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
Hong Tao's experiences were somewhat similar to her grandfather's, both having lost their spouses. Her grandfather had failed to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage twice because of this, so Jiang Yuebai hoped that Hong Tao would succeed and boost her grandfather's morale.
A "Solidify Soul" spell cost five hundred contribution points, and Jiang Yuebai also exchanged for the "Entangling Technique," which cost one hundred contribution points.
The Entangling Technique was an essential spell that used thorn seeds. She had been practicing spells for farming, and now she had spells suitable for combat: the Edge Sharpness Formula and the Earthquake Technique.
Combining the Chopping Wood Sword Technique with the blade, only one powerful strike had any real effect. The "Three Strikes of the Severed Waters" were a finishing move, powerful but with high spiritual energy and physical stamina consumption, making them unsuitable for prolonged combat.
Before reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, martial techniques played a significant role in battles for cultivators. Now that she had the Blaze of a Hundred Spears Technique, it filled the gap in her abilities.
With the ability to disrupt the opponent's spiritual sense using the "Chaotic Soul Record" and control them using the Entangling Technique, she wouldn't be caught off guard like the last time she faced a tribulation.
With four hundred contribution points remaining, Jiang Yuebai visited the Hundred Artifacts Hall once more and exchanged three hundred and eighty contribution points for a long spear.
It was a ninth-grade magic weapon named "Chasing the Moon."
The long spear was simple and lightweight, slightly shorter in length. The spearhead was engraved with a "Armor-Piercing" rune. After trying many long spears in the storage, she found that this one had the most suitable length and weight for her.
With the remaining twenty contribution points, Jiang Yuebai didn't keep them. Instead, she exchanged them for two bottles of "Bigu Pills" to keep on her person, with one bottle containing ten pills, enough for two months' rations.
TL note: Bigu Pills- Pills that are alternative for food
The list of things she needed to learn kept growing, so she wanted to save time and expenses on meals.
"Items acquired, now it's time to deal with hidden dangers and do something I've been wanting to do but didn't dare."
*
As the sun set, on a secluded forest path.
Lin Suiwan emerged from her practice room, swinging the token given to her by Jia Xiuchun. She hummed a tune, feeling triumphant.
Jia Xiuchun was an outer disciple at the Foundation Establishment stage and had a monthly opportunity to use the practice room. She entrusted her token to Lin Suiwan, allowing her to use the practice room.
Lin Suiwan had just broken through to the Second Layer of Qi Refining today. Among the five outer disciples in her courtyard, she was the first to reach this level.
Once she returned, she would make those arrogant fellows who looked down on her take a good look and address her properly as Senior Sister.
As Lin Suiwan thought about it, she felt increasingly pleased and quickened her pace. Suddenly, a person blocked her way.
A girl in gray clothes held a long spear, radiating a dazzling aura.
"Jiang Yuebai! What do you want?!"
Lin Suiwan looked around, realizing there was no one else nearby and grew alarmed.
She had been kidnapped and bagged a few days ago, so she had been cautious not to go to deserted places. However, today, she had let her guard down due to her happiness.
Jiang Yuebai brushed her hair aside, her eyes turning sharp.
"I want to beat you up!"
As she spoke, the spear thrust forward like a dragon.
Lin Suiwan had no experience in combat. Faced with Jiang Yuebai's formidable attack, she stood frozen in place.
Clang!
The spear tip collided with a golden shield in front of Lin Suiwan. Jiang Yuebai furrowed her brow, and Lin Suiwan felt a sense of relief.
Jia Xiuchun had given her a ninth-grade defensive magic weapon. While she couldn't activate it herself, the magic weapon could trigger its defense when in danger.
"I initially thought of just giving you a light beating, but now that I see this, I'll have to get serious!"
Jiang Yuebai stepped back, her long spear poised, and unleashed the Blaze of a Hundred Spears Technique.
The spear struck with incredible force, aimed straight at Lin Suiwan's forehead.
Panicking, Lin Suiwan retreated, and the shield reappeared.
Clang!
The weapons clashed, and Jiang Yuebai pressed forward, shattering the shield.
Lin Suiwan was terrified and flustered, only now recalling how to cast spells.
Jiang Yuebai smirked, swept her long spear, and struck Lin Suiwan's waist.
Lin Suiwan was sent flying off the path and into the woods.
Jiang Yuebai leaped into the air, her spear techniques relentless and unending.
"Ah!"
Lin Suiwan screamed repeatedly, having never practiced martial arts and only knowing a few spells. She couldn't even defend herself properly and was struck by Jiang Yuebai's long spear, tumbling helplessly like a sandbag.
After completing a set of spear techniques, Jiang Yuebai casually brushed her hair and felt refreshed.
Lin Suiwan, who should have suffered eight hundred rounds of beating, now had a swollen nose and bruised face, torn clothes, and shivered on the ground.
"Jiang Yuebai... I'll kill you... I'll... have my ancestor kill you..."
"Do you have the energy to curse? Want another round?" Jiang Yuebai raised an eyebrow.
Lin Suiwan trembled all over, tears welled up in her eyes as she begged, "Please... don't... don't hit me..."
Jiang Yuebai approached and crouched down in front of her. "Lin Suiwan, don't think you're the only one with support. I have one too!"
Lin Suiwan's gaze narrowed as she looked at Jiang Yuebai.
"Do you know the surname of the founder of Tianyan Sect? It's Lu! Do you know about the inner disciple Lu Nanzhi? She's a genius of the Lu family, and she's my close friend! Do you think your Lin family's influence is greater, or my friend A’nan’s?"
"You, you're talking nonsense. How could Lu Nanzhi be friends with you?"
"I don't need to explain everything to you. Today, I just want to tell you that if I hear anyone slander me behind my back from now on, I won't look for anyone else but you to beat up. Every time I hear it, I'll beat you up once!"
Lin Suiwan quivered like a sieve, her face turning blue and purple.
"And those manipulative, divisive tricks of yours, using others as your tools for murder, I'll beat you up every time I catch you doing it. Don't think I don't know your family's ancestor is in seclusion. Let's see if you can hold out until the day he comes out!"
"If I'm pushed to the limit, killing you won't be a problem. When that happens, I'll hide at the Lu family's place. What can your family's ancestor do to me? Also, do you recognize this?"
Jiang Yuebai took out a sack and threw it onto Lin Suiwan. Lin Suiwan widened her terrified eyes.
"So, it's you! It's all you!"
"Compared to being bagged, wouldn't it be more satisfying to be beaten face to face? Just like in the Lin family, you always enjoyed watching people who offended you get beaten up, crying and begging for mercy!"
Jiang Yuebai stood up and twisted her neck. She recalled how she had lain on the brink of death while Lin Suiwan had stood triumphantly above her. Lin Suiwan probably never expected that the situation would be reversed one day.
"Bagging you so many times and no one came to investigate or uphold justice for you. It shows that you're not as cherished in your family as you think. In the world of cultivation, strength is paramount. Who cares about a useless person like you?"
Lin Suiwan was poked right at her painful spot, clenching her fists and biting her lip. Jia Xiuchun had said similar things, warning her that if she couldn't reach the Foundation Establishment stage, his ancestor's patience would run out, advising her to stay out of trouble and focus on cultivation.
Jiang Yuebai lowered her gaze. "Furthermore, I'm now a cultivator Third Layer of Qi Refining. From now on, when we meet, you have to address me as Senior Sister. Say it!"
Lin Suiwan screamed in fear, feeling that Jiang Yuebai was as terrifying as a demon from hell. Faced with her overwhelming force and aura, she had no choice but to submit.
"Jiang... Senior Sister..."
"Too soft-spoken, say it again!"
"Senior Sister Jiang!"
"Your attitude is bad, say it again."
"Senior... Sister... Jiang..."
In the deep silence of the forest, the echoes of "Senior Sister" resounded, gradually fading away.
The grudges of the Lin family, the bitterness, dissipated with each utterance of "Senior Sister," vanishing along with the echoes.
Jiang Yuebai's thoughts were clear, breaking free from the shadows of the past. She lifted her long spear and continued on her way, following the light.
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