69novels Chapter 102 The magnanimous Feng Qingjun and the kind-hearted Xu Lishi
Chapter 102 The magnanimous Feng Qingjun and the kind-hearted Xu Lishi
Chapter 102 The magnanimous Feng Qingjun and the kind-hearted Xu Lishi
However, as Qin Chengcheng hesitated, she heard Chen Yi's telepathic message:
"Fairy, there is no need to fear him."
The barrier-breaking talisman only breaks formations and cannot harm us. Each of these third-tier talismans is worth over five thousand spirit stones.
Let's break his formation and see how many cards he can withstand.
As for that third-tier golden sword talisman, about 80% of its power was used up when dealing with the Qi siblings. With only 20% remaining, if we handle it cautiously, we shouldn't suffer too much damage.
As for that third-tier wind escape talisman, it was one of his means of survival. I didn't expect him to have another one. With this talisman, it will be difficult for us to save his life.
However, it depends on whether he's willing to use it.
If you're reluctant to use it, then we can have a proper discussion.
Qin Chengcheng herself was very safe outside the formation. Her main concern was Chen Yi, who might face a third-tier talisman directly, so she hesitated to act.
Hearing Chen Yi's words, she felt much more at ease.
He immediately sneered, "Feng Qingjun, you don't need to bluff. Your third-tier sword talisman only has one or two-tenths of its power left; it can't hurt us."
The remaining talismans have no offensive power, so how can there be talk of a fight to the death?
If you're so capable, then destroy all these talismans and break my formation, and I'll let you go.
"Hmph, each Tier 3 talisman costs over five thousand spirit stones. Let's see how much money you have!"
Feng Qingjun's expression shifted between anger and uncertainty; he had been touched on a sore spot.
These third-tier talismans were all the resources he had to enter the secret realm. Before coming, he had not only sold all the resources he had accumulated in his life, but also incurred a considerable amount of debt.
Those two third-tier escape talismans and one third-tier golden sword talisman were for self-preservation.
Those few third-tier barrier-breaking talismans were left behind by him at the last moment of the secret realm, to be used only to break through the important inheritance site of the Thunder Soul Sect.
Today, I've already used one escape talisman and most of a sword talisman. If I use all three barrier-breaking talismans as well...
He no longer needed to play in the secret realm; he could go straight home and serve as a beast of burden for twenty years to pay off his debts.
So, he was also embarrassed.
"What do you want?"
After a long silence, Feng Qingjun finally spoke.
Qin Chengcheng looked at Chen Yi, signaling him to speak.
She's not really good at these kinds of tricky plots. Back when she got hold of Dong Chang'an's weakness, she only asked for a bottle of second-tier Soul Condensation Pills.
"Ahem. Fellow Daoist Feng, my name is Xu Jiu. Since you admit that it was wrong to ambush me, then we need to have a proper talk."
Chen Yi coughed lightly.
"Since you admit that it was wrong of you to attack me..."
If you're going to apologize, at least show some sincerity.
That thing,
Give me one of each of your third-tier Wind Escape Talisman, Golden Sword Talisman, and Restriction-Breaking Talisman.
What!
Why don't you just rob it!
"If I were to give you all of this, I might as well use it now. If I can't kill you, a mere cultivator, I can certainly kill your fairy lover, right?"
Feng Qingjun was furious upon hearing this!
Chen Yi didn't expect to get these most precious items directly; he was going to ask for an exorbitant price and then try to bargain.
"Hmph, I only ambushed you yesterday, and you weren't even hurt. That near-third-tier Shadow Needle is worth several thousand spirit stones. I'll leave it to you as an apology."
I apologize to you again.
Brother Xu Jiu, I was blind to your abilities and messed with you. Now I'll apologize to you two and maybe you'll let me leave.
Let's also cultivate a positive connection.
"What use is your goodwill to me!" Chen Yi ignored the other party, thinking he could just use a Shadow Needle that was already in his hands to defeat him. Dream on.
"That Shadow Needle was something you failed to complete by sneaking up on me; consider it my spoils of war. Have you ever seen someone use a knife used to kill another to apologize?"
Chen Yi's voice was cold.
"Ahem." Feng Qingjun coughed dryly, touching his nose, and then reluctantly took out three third-tier, three-colored spirit vines from his storage bag:
"These three spirit vines are worth nearly ten thousand spirit stones. Is that enough to compensate you two?"
"Ten thousand spirit stones, you think it's worth it? Let me check it out."
Chen Yi reached out his hand without making a sound.
Unaware of the trickery, the other party tossed three spirit vines to Chen Yi from a distance.
Of course, he was also testing the waters; these third-tier, three-colored spirit vines weren't so easy to catch.
The three-colored spiritual light of wood, fire, and earth on its body would sometimes condense and sometimes disperse. Its vines were tough and covered with barbs, which were poisonous. Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators could easily be injured if they were not careful.
Only a prodigy with a mutated wind spirit root like him would dare to throw it like an ordinary rope.
However, Feng Qingjun's tentative throw failed to reveal Chen Yi's true skill level at all.
Because, the moment Chen Yi saw those three spirit vines, he instinctively retreated several feet.
A magical shield instantly appeared around him, along with a golden protective glow that enveloped him completely.
Simultaneously,
A bird's cry rang out in the air, and a sparrow, half the size of an eagle, swooped down, grabbing a spirit vine with its beak and claws.
How a spirit beast like the Crimson Flame Sparrow handles spirit plants is ingrained in its bloodline.
It easily plucked three spirit vines.
Seeing that Little Sparrow was alright, Chen Yi finally felt relieved and took the three spirit vines.
Be careful to avoid the poisonous stingers above.
The Chen Yi system activated the moment they made contact.
[Near-Level 3 toxin detected, currently being absorbed.]
[Detected a third-tier fusion of earth, wood, and fire spiritual energy; currently being absorbed.]
Upon noticing a system response and confirming the grade of the spirit vine, Chen Yi immediately severed contact.
Qin Chengcheng still needs this to refine the Crystal Condensation Pill, so he can't just consume it all; he has to leave her at least one piece.
Chen Yi casually took out three jade boxes, stuffed the third-tier spirit vine, which was full of thorny spiritual light, into them, and then put it into his storage bag.
After doing all this, he simply clapped his hands and said to Feng Qingjun:
"Feng Qingjun, after examination..."
These spirit vines of yours haven't even reached the third rank; they're only near the third rank!
Their combined value is only three to five thousand spirit stones.
Besides,
This thing wasn't yours to begin with. We saw you snatch it from Zhao Jingwu with our own eyes. Do you know that Zhao Jingwu is the leader of my Warriors Alliance, and I am the vice leader?
You were only temporarily holding onto it for us; now that you're returning it to us, it's like returning it to its rightful owner.
You're using these things, which rightfully belong to us, to apologize to us.
That's completely insincere!
You should use those barrier-breaking talismans you have!
Can you do this?
Do you have any shame?!
Feng Qingjun was dumbfounded!
Beneath the enormous ancient tree, a protective array of light enveloped the surroundings.
Looking at the bald body cultivator at the gap in the array he had created, he saw...
Feng Qingjun's pupils shrank sharply, and he could hardly believe his ears.
This person in front of me—how dare he be so shameless!
He watched as the other person put away the spirit vine, showing not a trace of remorse on their face, even leisurely weighing it in their hand.
He casually remarked, "It's of poor quality, not even reaching the third rank, and its market value is at most three to five thousand spirit stones."
They even said that the item originally belonged to their faction and that I was just keeping it safe for them, which didn't count as an apology.
That's absolutely shameless!
"you--!"
Feng Qingjun's magical power surged instantly, his knuckles cracking as he clenched his fists. The three barrier-breaking talismans trembled violently in his palms, and the spiritual patterns on the talismans burst forth with dazzling blue light due to the excessive infusion of magical power.
"This is outrageous!"
Feng Qingjun has dominated the cultivation world for decades, and he has never suffered such humiliation. Even the eight great prodigies would have to give him some face!
But this bald guy in front of him dared to treat him like a fool and make a fool of him?!
"Fine, fine," he laughed angrily, "You want to die, huh? I'll grant your wish—"
Feng Qingjun was furious and was about to activate the talisman in his hand.
but,
What he saw was Chen Yi's smug smile.
I was immediately startled.
No, this bald guy is trying to provoke me!
He definitely wanted to use up my last three barrier-breaking talismans so that I wouldn't benefit from the ancient inheritance at the end of the secret realm.
They wanted to eliminate a strong competitor in advance.
That's it
We can't let that bald guy get away with it!
Feng Qingjun took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, and finally managed to calm himself down.
He took a deep breath and stared at the bald man, saying:
"Hmph, trying to force me to use up these few Tier 3 talismans? No way."
"Alright, I'll take responsibility for the spirit vine; after all, I stole it."
"Tell me, what other conditions do you want?"
However, I advise you, Brother Xu, to speak up appropriately.
These three spirit vines are already worth tens of thousands of spirit stones.
Even if you went to rob someone, you wouldn't earn that much!
"I already said, this thing doesn't belong to you. It's just being returned to its rightful owner."
You need to show some sincerity and display some of the things you brought with you.
Those few third-tier talismans aren't worth much, but we're practically begging for your life if we need even one.
So, bring out any spiritual herbs, spirit ores, or monster materials you have for us to see.
Don't be so stingy. Not reaching the near-third rank is not in line with your status.
"Bring out any materials related to the Crystallization Pill you have. Don't be stingy; it's better than having you eliminated now."
Chen Yi crossed his arms and spoke slowly.
Not far away, Qin Chengcheng saw Chen Yi's expression and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
Chen Yi, in fact, was also performing.
Just now, when he sensed the surge of magic power in Feng Qingjun's hand, he thought that he couldn't withstand the stimulation and wanted to use the barrier-breaking talisman to fight them to the death!
Just as the opponent was about to activate the barrier-breaking talisman and the golden sword talisman...
Chen Yi's Golden Steps and Willow Steps were already prepared, and more than ten tri-colored golden lights had been stored in his leg acupoints.
It can be activated instantly, allowing for escape.
And he dragged Qin Chengcheng along with him, running away without looking back.
Provoking the other party to fight desperately is just rhetoric. If the other party actually fought desperately, Chen Yi would be out of his mind to resort to physical force.
Even if the opponent had used eighty percent of the power of that sword talisman, the remaining twenty percent was still far beyond the range of a fake core cultivator to strike.
Chen Yi would absolutely not engage in a direct confrontation with him.
Unexpectedly, a single expression from him had fooled the kid.
He actually managed to hold back and regulate his emotions.
He is truly a magnanimous person!
It seems that Feng Qingjun is reluctant to leave the secret realm, perhaps there is still some potential to be explored.
Upon hearing Chen Yi's words, Feng Qingjun's face darkened. He wanted all of Chen Yi's materials, and they had to be at least at the third rank.
Especially the materials used to refine the Crystal Condensation Pill, they really dare to say that!
Materials that are at least Rank 3 are worth thousands of spirit stones, not much cheaper than his Rank 3 talismans.
But after thinking about it, he still took out three items and let Chen Yi choose:
"A near-third-tier Thunder Copper Essence, a near-third-tier Ice Heart Concentration Fruit, and a Flame Essence, also near-third-tier."
These three items all meet your requirements; please choose one.
This can be considered Feng's apology for ambushing Brother Xu yesterday.
My previous rudeness towards you was indeed based on my general impression of strongmen.
Since Brother Xu possesses such abilities, he is naturally different from others.
We've become friends through a misunderstanding, so if you ever need my help, Brother Xu, please don't hesitate to ask.
Feng Qingjun softened his tone and tried to smooth things over, attempting to get closer to Chen Yi.
As a result, Chen Yi had a stern face:
Don't give me that.
When they killed me, they said they had misjudged me and that if they realized I was too difficult to handle, they should make friends with me?
Even if we're trying to make friends, is this all the sincerity you have?
They wouldn't even part with a third-tier talisman.
You're such a dishonest person.
"Let me see those three items so I can verify their authenticity."
Chen Yi completely ignored Feng Qingjun's words, his eyes fixed on those few items, his heart warming slightly.
First, the essence of thunder copper. It's extremely useful; it's even better than refined thunder copper.
Secondly, yes, Qin Chengcheng is useful; it's one of the important auxiliary materials for refining the Crystallization Pill.
The third one isn't very useful right now. But who knows, it might come in handy in the future? If all else fails, it's good that the system will just swallow it.
They're all damn good stuff. This Feng Qingjun has certainly gotten a lot of benefits.
Another inspection?
Feng Qingjun no longer trusted Chen Yi. He showed a suspicious look and threw everything over for him to check. Could it all be gone?
However, he brought these things out as a means of negotiation; if the other party accepted them all, he would be in the right.
After thinking for a moment, he still used his magic to push the three items over:
"It's a deal, you can only choose one thing." He emphasized this in a pretentious manner.
Chen Yi received them, examined them briefly, and found that everything was a good item.
This time, he didn't accept everything at once, but instead reasoned with the other party about each issue one by one:
"Consider this piece of Thunder Copper Essence as payment for the treatment you gave me yesterday."
This Ice Heart Concentration Fruit and Flame Essence are compensation for Fairy Chen. Fairy Chen set up a third-tier grand formation to trap you; while your materials aren't enough, they barely make up for her loss.
This discount is given to you because you're sincere.
After checking everything, Chen Yi put all three items away.
Feng Qingjun sneered. Just as I suspected, I knew you were insatiable.
He thought to himself, "You just wait. Today I am a tiger fallen into the plains, but when I return to the mountain, I will make you pay for all of this!"
"Alright, alright, I guess I'm just unlucky. You've accepted these things, so can I leave now?"
He looked at Chen Yi and asked.
"Sorry, not yet. As I just said, those items are only for my medical expenses and the fairy's losses."
The murderous intent you showed me yesterday cannot be allowed to pass.
Chen Yi felt that this person could be squeezed a little more, and if he squeezed harder, he might be able to squeeze out some milk.
"you!"
Feng Qingjun was furious.
"Xu Jiu! Don't be so greedy!"
You can't stop me today no matter what. I, Feng Qingjun, am at least one of the eight great geniuses of the Qi Kingdom's cultivation world.
We'll be seeing each other all the time, there's no need to make things so extreme, right?
I have already apologized. It was my fault for being blind and accidentally provoking you two. Killing someone is not as good as beheading them. What more do you want?
If you really push me too far, I won't be able to stay in this secret realm any longer. From now on, I'll target both of you every day and make sure you don't have an easy time either!
After uttering those harsh words, seeing that Chen Yi remained unmoved, he softened his tone and said again:
"I'll agree to one last thing: if I encounter you two again in the secret realm, I will never ambush you. In fact, if you need anything, you can always come to me for help. Does that make us friends?"
"Turning enemies into friends is not out of the question, but I need sincerity."
Chen Yi then said calmly,
"What else do you want? I have nothing more to give you!"
Feng Qingjun's chest heaved again; he was quite angry.
"What, are you trying to turn against me?"
You'd better think it through.
You've already given away three spirit vines and three apology gifts; if you turn your back now, you'll lose them all.
If you manage to use three or four more Tier 3 talismans, wow, then we'll acknowledge your awesomeness.
"You're rich!"
Chen Yi's words were like adding fuel to the fire and rubbing salt into a wound.
His meaning was very clear.
You've already spent 20,000 spirit stones on this. If you were to use it again now, activating this third-tier spirit talisman would cost another 10,000 spirit stones or so.
The initial costs have already been invested; if you turn your back on me now, let's see if you can afford to lose money.
"you!!"
Feng Qingjun nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. He felt an unusual tightness in his chest, even more painful than when Chen Yi had just struck him hard.
"Don't be so greedy! If you really push me too far, I'll fight you to the death!!"
As he spoke, he was about to activate the talismans in his hand.
"Brother Feng, don't be angry. Getting angry is bad for your health."
Chen Yi, on the contrary, offered gentle advice.
"Since we're friends, I won't take anything from you anymore."
"Then what do you want?" Feng Qingjun asked warily.
"Your Gentle Breeze Escape Technique has reached the third level, right? Want us to exchange tips?"
I'll teach you a technique that can greatly enhance your strength through compression. How about we consider it an exchange of magical arts?
"You want to learn my Gentle Breeze Escape Technique? Ha, don't get your hopes up."
In this cultivation world, which cultivator wouldn't be envious of my invincible escape technique?
However, this technique requires a unique wind spirit root as a foundation, and also requires an innate and extremely sensitive affinity for wind spirit techniques.
Otherwise, why do you think I'm the only one who has succeeded in cultivating among so many cultivators in the cultivation world?
Upon hearing this, Feng Qingjun showed a disdainful expression.
But Chen Yi was not discouraged after hearing this.
"So, this Wind Release technique isn't restricted from being passed down?"
Chen Yi's biggest worry was that this was someone else's exclusive skill, which they would never pass on, even if it meant death.
"Hmph, if I had known you wanted this, I would have saved all those other things. What's wrong with passing on this technique to you?"
"However, you just said you wanted to exchange some compression spells with me that could enhance my Wind Release abilities. What kind of spell is that?"
Feng Qingjun asked curiously.
Chen Yi originally intended to develop a method based on the spirituality of the five elements fused within the Earth Spirit Stone Milk, which he had just researched, to break down the five elements' energies and fuse them into one.
His wind-escape energy, because it leans towards agility and speed, doesn't have a high density of spiritual energy.
Its defensive capabilities barely reach the peak of the second tier, falling a level below the level of its Wind Release technique itself.
If one learns Chen Yi's method of integrating the power of the five elements, and through repeated deductions, perhaps a method can be found that doesn't affect the agility and speed of Wind Escape, while also maintaining defensive capabilities.
Or, it could be a matter of choosing the balance between agility and defense.
But that requires an extremely strong ability to control the five elements of spiritual power.
Of course, this was Chen Yi's initial idea.
If the opponent treasures that Wind Release technique so much that they would rather die than not use it...
Only then would he offer up his own valuable skills of the same level in exchange.
But now?
"I do have a method to fuse spiritual energy and enhance the power of spells."
That was something I learned and developed from a mortal's martial arts technique.
It's called [Gangjia Technique]. Of course, the version I developed is more advanced; it can compress five or three units of spiritual energy into one unit.
You can give it a try.
Just before it was about to be tasted, Chen Yi compressed the five-in-one golden radiance into dark gold crystals, effectively reducing it to a three-in-one.
If the other person really learns it and becomes a great demon, unable to control themselves, then they too have committed evil deeds.
Give the other party a stripped-down version, so that when that day comes, no one else can deal with him, and Chen Yi can take care of it himself.
The transmission of skills and teachings is, in fact, a kind of cause and effect.
Upon hearing this, Feng Qingjun's face showed disdain.
"A mortal's martial arts techniques are not worthy of being compared to my Azure Wind Escape?"
This is a foundation-building magic technique that can be cultivated to the third tier of escape arts.
Brother Xu, if you want to get a martial arts technique for free, just say so. Offering such a mortal martial arts skill as an "exchange" seems rather unseemly.
Of course, he said it but couldn't be bothered to argue with Chen Yi anymore.
"It's settled then. After you hand over the Azure Wind Escape Technique to Brother Xu, let me go. Don't ask for anything else!"
Feng Qingjun kept repeating himself, worried that he might not be able to feed Chen Yi properly.
"certainly,"
Chen Yi nodded.
He actually felt that if they squeezed him even harder, they could get something else out of him.
However, he can't kill the other person right now, so there's no need to push them to the brink.
"Very well, let's be lenient when we can. What can I do but be kind-hearted? After the cultivation technique transaction is completed, Brother Feng can leave."
You're kind-hearted? Feng Qingjun felt like vomiting blood upon hearing this; he was too lazy to argue with this bald man anymore.
Directly throw out the technique:
"Here's the stuff, but let me make this clear beforehand: if you can't learn it, I'm not responsible for teaching you."
Feng Qingjun added a sentence.
"Me too, we don't handle after-sales service."
Chen Yi replied.
Then, he took out a blank jade slip, temporarily modified the method of condensing spiritual power, engraved it into the jade slip, and threw it to Feng Qingjun.
I'm not feeling well today, so I'm not entirely satisfied with what I wrote. I'll revise it later.
(End of this chapter)