Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists-Chapter 74 - 73 Magic Duel (Congratulations to Elvin2016
Chapter 74 -73: Magic Duel (Congratulations to Elvin2016, the Silver Alliance Leader!)_1
Chapter 74 -73: Magic Duel (Congratulations to Elvin2016, the Silver Alliance Leader!)_1
“How much does this Blood Pact Document sell for?”
Fang Xi really brought up some interest, and asked.
“Hehe, this item is difficult to make, and the materials are also precious — I usually don’t sell them…” Miao Dong started to beat around the bush, but finally said, “Sir, do you perhaps have essence blood from a high-grade snake demon?”
Fang Xi’s face turned cold in an instant: “How do you know that?”
“There’s no need for sir to react like this,” Miao Dong hurriedly waved his hands frantically, then patted his sleeves.
Hiss hiss!
A jade-like little snake crawled out from his sleeve, wrapped itself around his arm, and hissed with a forked tongue, appearing very affectionate.
“This is the ‘Green Blood Python,’ which I have cultivated to a mid-grade first level, and my Qing’er is very sensitive to the essence blood of its own kind… Sir must have recently come into contact with snake demon blood of a grade still above Qing’er, right?”
Miao Dong stretched out a finger and played with the Green Blood Python: “Even though you have cleaned it well, the scent has not yet dissipated…”
“So what?”
Fang Xi asked with an icy expression.
“I have a Blood Pact Document here and would indeed like to trade it with sir for a vial of essence blood,” said Miao Dong with a sincere bow.
Among the three spiritual pets he raised, only the bloodline of the Green Blood Python was the best, on the brink of a breakthrough to a high-grade first level.
Alas, it was still lacking a bit.
If he could obtain essence blood of the same kind to catalyze the refining of medicinal pills, and with the aid of secret methods, then the chances of breakthrough would surely increase greatly!
By then, possessing the combat power of the late Qi Refining stage, he, Miao Dong, would be considered quite a figure in the Baochuan Market.
“As for the Snake Demon essence blood, I indeed have it, but as for its grade, I am not sure, as it was something I accidentally obtained a few days ago and not something I carry on me.”
Fang Xi paused before adding, “I will go retrieve it and then trade with sir.”
In reality, he had already decided to abandon this trade.
After all, the Snake Dragon blood on him was not just any ordinary high-grade first level snake demon blood.
There might be certain complications involved.
To risk so much for a mere document for a magical creature is truly not worth it!
“I see… then I can only wait for a while longer. Fortunately, I will be here in this Dongfu and will not go out within half a month!”
Miao Dong sounded somewhat disappointed as he lifted his tea cup to send off his guest.
Fang Xi bowed and rose to leave the Dongfu.
Fighting is similarly prohibited within Baochuan Market, maintaining a harmonious atmosphere.
After the door of the Dongfu closed, the Green Blood Python by Miao Dong’s side hissed urgently, appearing very anxious.
“Qing’er, don’t be anxious!”
Miao Dong comforted the Green Blood Python, stroking the head of the jade-like snake, deep in thought: “Ordinary snake demon essence blood can’t make Qing’er so agitated. Could it be that the man has second level snake demon essence blood on him?”
With this thought, his breath became rougher.
He was just a Qi Refining fourth level cultivator suspected of carrying second level snake demon precious blood, which was enough for him, a Qi Refining sixth level cultivator, to make a move!
After all, Miao Dong was quite confident in his own strength.
With the help of his three spiritual pets, he could hold his ground even against a common Qi Refining seventh level cultivator.
“If there is second level snake demon precious blood, then maybe Qing’er has a chance of advancing to the second level in the future…”
With this thought, Miao Dong’s eyes couldn’t help but blaze with eagerness.
…
‘I have been a little too blatant in Baochuan Market this time… Fortunately, I wasn’t using my real face.’
As a former Individual Cultivator, Fang Xi understood the survival of the fittest mentality among cultivators.
Even for cultivation-robbers, risk and reward needed to be considered.
After all, there are countless formidable and secret skills in the Cultivation World, and even facing a Qi Refining first level cultivator could turn the tables — perhaps he’s a Foundation Establishment cultivator in disguise!
Therefore, for a cultivator in the early stages of Qi Refining, having a few to a dozen Spirit Stones on hand is normal and won’t attract envy, but several dozen to a hundred could be a different story.
For a Qi Refining middle stage cultivator, several dozen Spirit Stones could still be safe, but hundreds of Spirit Stones are at a critical point.
“At Dragon Gate Attic, I only revealed materials amounting to a hundred Spirit Stones, then spent twenty, and I couldn’t afford cultivation methods worth several hundred; there shouldn’t be much of a problem…”
Such thresholds are slightly higher in large faction shops.
As for Ten Thousand Seas Tower last time? Probably that Song Qing thought he had wrung Fang Xi dry, turning him into a pauper, right?
“Still, there are some risks.”
“Especially the materials of the high-grade first level Snake Dragon, whose value is approaching a thousand Spirit Stones, enough to possibly alert even a Foundation Establishment cultivator!”
Fang Xi thought to himself, casually tossing two Spirit Crystals to the eager Mo Qingyi beside him. As the latter thanked him profusely with joy, Fang Xi steered his Black Cloud Cap and left Baochuan Market.
“This time was just to probe… Next time I’ll return with my true identity!”
Fang Xi planned to find a Spiritual Vein Land in Thousand Island Lake to plant trees, a long-term business, and couldn’t always hide his face.
After all, cultivators are not ordinary mortals from the Great Liang World; they are not so easily fooled!
Anyway, his true appearance was plain and ordinary, and his background was clean, with nothing to hide.
With these thoughts, Fang Xi had already steered his Black Cloud Cap out of the market, dozens of miles away, ready to find an uninhabited wild island or reef to establish a Dongfu and rest for a while.
“Gah!”
Just then, an unexpected attack occurred!
Above the lake, thousands of water droplets burst forth, and from them emerged a Monster Bird with feathers as black as ink!
Incredibly, this Monster Bird could dive and move underwater, and at a very fast pace!
It let out a harsh and unpleasant scream, and as it flapped its wings, Magic Power converged, forming two water arrows which, taking advantage of the terrain, shot towards Fang Xi in a sudden ambush!
Had it been any other unsuspecting cultivator, they would likely have been pierced through by these sudden water arrows!
“Who is it?”
But Fang Xi had been exceedingly vigilant ever since he left the market, and the moment he sensed something was amiss, he immediately slapped his Storage Bag.
A pitch-black Black Iron Shield flew out, forming a barrier around him.
Clang! Clang!
Two water arrows hit the Black Iron Shield, ringing out like a grand bell, then exploded into a mist-like spray.
“Water Old Crow?!”
Seeing this Spiritual Beast, Fang Xi shouted angrily, “Miao Dong! You dare to ambush me?”
A shadow slowly emerged from the bottom of the lake, then rose to the surface, revealing a Golden Backed Sea Turtle as large as an Eight Immortals Table!
Miao Dong stood on the back of the turtle, hands behind him, with a frosty expression, “Sir, if you are willing to hand over that Snake Blood, everything can be discussed, otherwise…”
“Go to hell!”
Fang Xi channeled his Magic Power into a fireball talisman and hurled it at Miao Dong.
A huge fireball appeared and plummeted from the sky.
“Hmph, a mere trifle!”
Miao Dong scoffed coldly, neither dodging nor evading.
The next instant, the fireball hit right above his head but was blocked by a translucent shield of water, which prevented the heat from the blast from spreading even the slightest bit.
The turtle Miao Dong was standing on, the ‘Golden-backed Turtle,’ although only a lower first-tier creature, had mastered its innate Monster Skill—the Water Shield Skills!
Not only was it an excellent means of conveyance in the lake, but its defensive power was also quite formidable.
Especially when in the great lake, utilizing Water Shield Skills with geographical advantage consumes very little energy and can be sustained for a long time, its effectiveness comparable to some mid first-tier defensive magic spells.
After sneering, Miao Dong casually took out a pitch-black claw-shaped magical weapon from his Storage Bag—it was unknown which Monster Beast’s claw had been used to craft it, but its edges were incredibly sharp.
He started channeling his Magic Power into it, preparing to deal Fang Xi a harsh blow, but suddenly felt a void within his heart. He looked up in horror and screamed, “No!”
It turned out that a golden Sword Light had just cut the Water Old Crow in half in mid-air!
Fang Xi’s earlier fireball attack was merely a feint. Watching the Water Old Crow that had tried to sneak-attack him, he sneered and unleashed his Gold Dragon Sword!
This sword was a high-quality magical weapon, extremely sharp.
With a single strike, it sliced the flying Spiritual Pet to pieces!
“My Spiritual Pet!”
Miao Dong’s eyes reddened—spiritually linked with the Water Old Crow.
This Water Old Crow was not just his Spiritual Pet but also his tool for catching Spirit Fish, the means by which he earned his living!
Now, that means had been shattered by Fang Xi!
Miao Dong could never have imagined that Fang Xi, a mere Qi Refining fourth-level, would possess a high-grade magical weapon Flying Sword!
‘This Flying Sword is not bad, although it greatly drains Magic Power!’
Fang Xi, controlling the Gold Dragon Sword, felt his Magic Power depleting rapidly. He knew he could only execute a few more strikes before he would fall into a state of Magic Power exhaustion, vulnerable to being slaughtered—without Magic Power, other Cultivators would not be able to activate their magical weapons and talismans; weren’t they lambs to the slaughter then?
“Very good… Quite cunning indeed!”
After his grief, Miao Dong had already begun thinking of retreating.
This Qi Refining fourth-level Cultivator was not easy to deal with, and he had a high-grade magical weapon, which suggested a special background!
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“Miao Dong, don’t think about escaping. When I return to my family, I will surely report to the elders… just wait to become a cultivation-robber, wanted far and wide!”
Fang Xi sneered, utterly extinguishing any thoughts Miao Dong had of escaping, then steered the Gold Dragon Sword to thrust at him.
The Gold Dragon Sword’s Sword Light flashed, emitting a Dragon Chanting sound like a falling golden meteor.
“Go!”
Miao Dong, having no choice, activated the black claw magical weapon to meet the Gold Dragon Sword.
The two magical weapons clashed in mid-air, creating a cacophony of metallic sounds. Before long, the claw-shaped weapon was covered in sword marks, looking like it was about to be ruined!
“I’ll stake it all!”
Miao Dong glanced at Fang Xi and took out and consumed a Qi Restoration Pill from his bosom.
Being at the Qi Refining sixth-level, his Magic Power was definitely deeper than that of his opponent!
Moreover, his opponent was controlling a high-grade magical weapon!
Having offended this young master with a background, he would surely be hunted if he fled. Better to kill the opponent and end everything once and for all!
As expected, moments later, Fang Xi seemed to be running low on Magic Power, his face pale. His Black Cloud Cap suddenly dissipated, and he began falling towards the lake.
“Go!”
Seeing this, Miao Dong immediately rejoiced and commanded the Golden-backed Turtle to move closer.
He still had Qing’er as his trump card. If he could get close, he would surely land a killing blow!
As the distance closed, ‘Fang Leng’ appeared to be panicked, and Miao Dong’s face lit up with ecstatic delight, making a hand gesture.
“Hiss hiss!”
The Green Blood Python Qing’er immediately lunged towards Fang Xi.
“Rise!”
Fang Xi frantically summoned the Black Iron Shield!
Splat!
To his surprise, the Green Blood Python in mid-air suddenly opened its mouth and spewed a cloud of poison fog!
This poison, which Qing’er had been extracting and refining from various toxins day and night since birth, was the essence capable of tainting magical weapons. The moment the fog touched the Black Iron Shield, it started to sizzle, eating away at the metal and causing the shield to malfunction and fall from the sky.
The Green Blood Python ‘Qing’er’ suddenly grew a sharp horn on its forehead, shooting forth like a green arrow aimed straight at Fang Xi!
This was its innate Monster Skill—the Poisonous Snake Drill!
“I’ve done it!”
Miao Dong was overjoyed, knowing that Qing’er’s strike had the power of a high-grade magical weapon, his secret trump card!
