Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 477 - 261: Saving Lives; Rune_2
The next moment, his head slowly fell from his shoulders, tracing a bizarre arc in the air.
"What!?"
This unexpected scene was like a powerful bomb dropped into the crowd, instantly stirring up waves of shock in everyone’s hearts, stunning every person present.
For a moment, the entire battlefield seemed to be paused, plunged into a suffocating short silence.
One sword!
Just one sword, and an Early-Stage Golden Core Cultivator was decisively slain?
What kind of power is this?
Everyone’s hearts were filled with uncontrollable shock and confusion.
Although it was a sneak attack, everyone present knew that a typical Early-Stage Golden Core Cultivator, even if attacking by surprise, could never so easily slay a cultivator of the same rank.
The strength displayed by this mysterious person before their eyes was probably not much weaker than that of a Middle Stage of Golden Core Cultivator.
And yet, Xu Ping, the instigator of all this, had a face as calm as a still lake, as if what he had just done was but an insignificant matter.
He stood proudly in the void, sword in one hand, his clothing fluttering, exuding a cold and powerful aura.
His gaze, calm yet sharp, slowly turned to Cao Ming.
The murderous intent contained in that gaze was like a tangible blade.
"Run!"
Feeling the chilling and piercing killing intent in Xu Ping’s eyes, Cao Ming was immediately terrified, his legs turning to jelly.
At this moment, he dared not hesitate at all, let alone remain in this dangerous place.
Without any delay, he frantically initiated his Escape Light, fleeing as fast as he could into the distance, as if pursued by a monstrous beast.
Cao Ming naturally assumed this person was the helper invited by the Purple Mountain Association.
And those Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the Wanxiang Trading House, who witnessed the swift slaying of an Early-Stage Golden Core Cultivator, had already been frightened out of their wits and were pale with fear.
They fled as if they were startled birds, recklessly seizing any escape route.
Xu Ping did not pursue or intercept again; he merely stood quietly on the spot, observing this chaotic scene with a detached indifference.
After all, he wasn’t the babysitter for the Purple Mountain Association, and it wasn’t worth his while to pursue the people from Wanxiang Trading House for them.
At this moment, the Purple Mountain Association cultivators, who had narrowly escaped doom, all had expressions of surprise and excitement.
They originally thought they were doomed today, but did not expect a mysteriously powerful figure to appear suddenly and turn the tide of the battle.
It was natural for them to think this person must have been a rescue arranged in advance by their president, Miao Jun.
While inwardly admiring Miao Jun’s arrangements, they also felt immense gratitude toward this mysterious ally.
But Miao Jun was as clueless as a monk, utterly baffled.
Because he did not know this powerful Golden Core Cultivator and had no idea why the other party would suddenly extend a helping hand.
Regardless, since this person had saved them, it signified friendship, not enmity.
Therefore, Miao Jun gestured to Miao Sijia and others to stay calm and not to act rashly.
Then, he initiated his Escape Light and slowly flew toward Xu Ping.
When he reached a point not far from Xu Ping, he stopped and cupped his hands, his face full of genuine gratitude:
"I am Miao Jun. Many thanks, friend, for your lifesaving help!"
"If not for your timely intervention, we might have perished here today."
"May I know your esteemed name?"
"The Purple Mountain Association will surely remember this kindness and will repay it generously in the future!"
"The name is Yan Ruchen!"
Xu Ping responded in a deliberately hoarse voice, with a calm expression,
"I happened to pass by and saw you in a dire situation. Besides, I’ve always had conflicts with the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association, so I lent you a hand."
"Conflicts with the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association?"
Upon hearing this, Miao Jun was puzzled,
Noticing the person had just swiftly and mercilessly killed the Ten Thousand Dragons’ Golden Core Cultivator, it indeed seemed like there was deep-seated hatred with the association.
Yet later, he let Cao Ming go so easily, which was truly perplexing.
But Miao Jun understood that this wasn’t the time to dwell on such details.
Moreover, he already had new calculations in his mind.
"The Hundred Spirit Mountain, where the Purple Mountain Association is based, is close by. If friend Yan doesn’t mind, why not join us there?"
Miao Jun invited warmly, "So we can express our gratefulness for your lifesaving favor properly."
He hoped to take this chance to befriend Xu Ping, for someone as powerful as him would undoubtedly add significant strength against the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association if he could join as an elder of the Purple Mountain Association.
Moreover, the Ten Thousand Dragons’ attempt to kill them left a heavy shadow in Miao Jun’s heart, causing him to harbor some ominous suspicions involuntarily.
If he could draw in this powerful ally, it would undoubtedly be beneficial.
"No need."
Xu Ping shook his head without hesitation and then let out a peculiar laugh, his gaze fixed intensely on Miao Jun, "You said earlier you wanted to repay my lifesaving favor, did you mean it?" 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖
"Of course, it’s true!" Miao Jun said firmly.
This person, with his unfathomable power and lifesaving favor, wouldn’t be someone to cross.
"That’s good."
Xu Ping nodded in satisfaction, then got straight to the point, "I am very interested in the runes you have inscribed on your puppet. Would Miao friend part with it?"
