Chapter 512 Dragon Blood Crystal Acquired

After killing Master Mo Ping, Du Youqian casually collected his Storage Treasure Pouch and Treasures. It took him but a moment to confirm that the Divinity Transformation Spiritual Object, the Dragon Blood Crystal, was inside.

Then, without pausing for even a second, he immediately activated his Inch and Mile Divine Abilities.

"Huh?"

A silver Flying Sword the size of a hairpin had silently appeared by his ribs, but it was caught within the range of his Inch and Mile Divine Abilities. To an outsider, it looked as if it had been blocked by a transparent force field, its speed suddenly dropping to almost zero.

Of course, in reality, it wasn’t a force field at all, but an extremely profound Space Divine Ability.

"We meet again, Fellow Daoist. Since you’re so intent on repeatedly causing trouble for me, I’ll have no choice but to send you on to your next life."

As he spoke, "Jinhuan" pressed forward.

This person had arrived nearby long ago, but had been concealing their aura the entire time. When they attacked, there was no killing intent.

If not for a sudden premonition that set off an alarm in his mind, Du Youqian truly wouldn’t have noticed her.

Of course, Du Youqian had other ways to handle this ambush, but using his Inch and Mile Divine Abilities had the added effect of trapping his opponent’s Treasure.

Although the trap wouldn’t last long, it was a matter of finesse that brute force couldn’t overcome. Even if his opponent’s Cultivation was higher, their Treasure would still be helplessly trapped for a time.

Sure enough, when the opponent saw their ambush had failed and tried to recall their Flying Sword, Du Youqian wasn’t about to give them the chance. He fully unleashed his Inch and Mile Divine Abilities. If his opponent tried to approach, they would find that an inch had become a mile; the same was true if they tried to retreat.

Seizing the opportunity while his opponent’s Flying Sword was trapped, Du Youqian controlled "Jinhuan" to launch a counterattack.

Even if he couldn’t use the "Xue Tu" Sword Intent in front of Jing Ruoxu, the "Broken Water" and "Snake Fang" Sword Intents were still quite good.

Besides, the strength of the Sword Intent was one thing; who was wielding the sword was what truly mattered.

With Du Youqian’s battle-hardened Magical Combat experience, "Jinhuan" had almost completely suppressed his opponent before she could retrieve her Flying Sword.

It was a petite woman, her body hidden beneath a wide, hooded robe, dressed just like an assassin.

Her Magical Combat experience was also quite good, but her Cultivation Technique’s lineage probably wasn’t from any famous Sect, making it Innately a step weaker.

Although she had a few decent Treasures, the Array Du Youqian had set up earlier also managed to hinder and trouble her.

By the time she finally retrieved her Flying Sword, the tempo of the battle was completely in Du Youqian’s control. She was like a small insect caught in a spider’s web; no matter how she struggled, she could not escape the killing trap.

"Fellow Daoist Ximen, please show mercy. This person is an acquaintance of mine. Her Concealing Divine Abilities are very strong; I didn’t even notice her before she attacked."

Just as Du Youqian was preparing to deliver the killing blow, Jing Ruoxu’s telepathic message arrived.

Du Youqian’s gaze flickered for a moment before he withdrew "Jinhuan".

The woman’s chest heaved violently. Having been so close to death, she could no longer remain calm. She was both shocked and terrified. Then, remembering something, she turned and shot a fierce glare at Jing Ruoxu.

"I don’t need your help!" Her voice was a bit husky and magnetic.

Jing Ruoxu was focused on his Sword Fighting with Ye Rui Master and did not reply.

The woman looked at Du Youqian again and solemnly promised, "Thank you for your mercy, Fellow Daoist. I will not attack you again inside this grotto-heaven."

Du Youqian gave a slight smile and said nothing.

If this woman had posed a real threat to him, he would have dealt with her first, or at least severely wounded her, even at the risk of falling out with Jing Ruoxu.

But the woman’s strength was merely average. Although her Concealing Divine Abilities were formidable, now that he was prepared, there was no way he would fall for her trick again. So, he simply feigned magnanimity and let her go.

The woman’s figure vanished, and her aura disappeared along with it.

Du Youqian regulated his breathing for a moment, then said casually, "Fellow Daoist Jing, I’ll leave this woman to you. I’m going to check out the other area. The fluctuations from the Magical Combat over there still haven’t stopped. I wonder how that fight is going."

Jing Ruoxu held the absolute advantage and initiative, so he could speak when he wanted and slow the pace as he pleased. "Go on, Fellow Daoist Ximen. After we leave this grotto-heaven, remember to send me a Jade Slip to inform me of the time and place for our Sword Fighting duel. Sooner is better, within a year."

"Don’t worry," Du Youqian said. "I am not one to go back on my word."

Ye Rui Master’s eyes were filled with hatred, but she didn’t dare divert her attention for even a second, only able to watch helplessly as Du Youqian departed.

She was no longer thinking about how to seize the Divinity Transformation Spiritual Object; her first priority was figuring out how to survive Jing Ruoxu’s sword.

If Jing Ruoxu had no intention of killing her, she still had a chance.

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Du Youqian employed a Body Technique but didn’t move at his top speed, fearing an ambush.

After all, the range of his Divine Sense was limited inside this grotto-heaven, and he had no desire to stumble headfirst into someone else’s ambush.

’There are too many scheming old scoundrels in this grotto-heaven. It’s better to be cautious.’ His haul from this trip had been too bountiful. If someone managed to take him down, it would be like killing a limited-time event boss with an insanely high drop rate. He’d probably drop a jackpot of loot. It wouldn’t do for his joy to turn to sorrow.

Although it took a little more time, when Du Youqian arrived at the other location where a Divinity Transformation Spiritual Object was being contested, the Magical Combat was still ongoing. The ownership of the Divinity Transformation Spiritual Object had not yet been decided.

Du Youqian, of course, hadn’t come to compete for it. He was just here to check on Jie Yu and see if she needed his help.

He no longer planned to intervene, unless Jie Yu was in danger; or if Jing Ruoxu failed to deal with Ye Rui Master, requiring him to eliminate the lingering threat; or if Zhuge Qing and Little Wukong needed his aid.

Looking over, he saw only three people remaining. Master Wu Yi was engaged in Magical Combat with Silent Master. Jie Yu didn’t seem to be in good condition, but she wore a faint smile, her celestial aura gracefully flowing as she stood guard for Master Wu Yi.

Du Youqian saw that Master Wu Yi and Silent Master were fighting with relative restraint. Although Silent Master was at a disadvantage, he wasn’t in any immediate mortal danger, so Du Youqian didn’t rush forward.

Naturally, they also noticed Du Youqian’s arrival. The two of them simultaneously pulled back, lest their fight get too heated and they ended up mutually wounded, allowing a stranger like Du Youqian to reap the benefits.

Du Youqian was happy to see this happen and paid them no mind. Instead, he looked at Jie Yu and declared loudly, "Fairy Jie Yu, I have admired you for a long time. Today, I am finally fortunate enough to see you in person. The rumors about you fail to describe even a fraction of your beauty. Truly, you have skin of ice and bones of jade, and your bearing is unmatched."

At the same time, he secretly communicated with Jie Yu via Divine Sense, "Long time no see, Master. Have you missed your disciple?"

Jie Yu gave a charming smile. "And who are you? With a silver tongue like that, you’re clearly up to no good."

Master Wu Yi had started to get angry, but hearing Jie Yu’s response, he immediately relaxed and resumed his Magical Combat with Silent Master.

Silent Master, Qin Yiming, on the other hand, began to wonder, ’Could I team up with this newcomer to deal with Master Wu Yi first? Otherwise, on my own, I’ll surely be unable to seize the Divinity Transformation Spiritual Object and fulfill the task Shami True Monarch has given me.’

Jie Yu secretly sent a telepathic message: "You wicked disciple! You’ve been in the Human World for so many years and never once came to find your master? And now you dare to flirt with me? Has your filial piety finally gone rotten?!"

Du Youqian said loudly, "Fairy Jie Yu, don’t be so cold. Since you already know I’m not a good person, yet you still talk to me like this, aren’t you afraid I’ll attack your sect brother and make things a little more difficult for him?"

Du Youqian had some dealings with the Qingxu Commerce Association. If he hadn’t heard through a Communication Spiritual Artifact that Jie Yu needed that Divinity Transformation Spiritual Object to exchange for a life-saving Treasure, he would have been quite willing to team up with Silent Master and help him seize it—provided, of course, that Silent Master offered a sufficient reward.

’My appearance fee is very high.’

’I, Du Youqian. Pay up.’

Privately, Du Youqian sent a telepathic message: "Master, you’ve wronged me! Your disciple just wanted to focus on his Cultivation and reach the Divinity Transformation realm as soon as possible, to make you proud. Speaking of which, Master, your Cultivation doesn’t seem to be going too smoothly. After all these years, you’re only at the Nascent Soul Early Stage."

Fairy Jie Yu’s face fell. "This humble Daoist has never minced words with people like you. If you dare provoke the Taihe Sect, I will ensure you die without a burial place."

But her private telepathic message said: "Your master had a mishap in her Cultivation some time ago. My soul is unstable and could shatter at any moment, preventing even reincarnation. I urgently need a Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Object to save my life. The Sect ordered me to assist my sect brother Wu Yi in obtaining the Divinity Transformation Spiritual Object, and only then will they grant me that Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Object. Of course, if you can get your master a ’Moonlight Lotus Heart,’ then by all means, go and snatch that Divinity Transformation Spiritual Object for yourself."

Du Youqian was momentarily speechless.

A Moonlight Lotus Heart was, of course, a precious Celestial and Earthly Spiritual Object. However, with his current net worth in the hundreds of millions, he could afford it.

It was just that the Moonlight Lotus Heart was extremely rare; even with money, he might not be able to buy one. Since Jie Yu needed it to save her life, he couldn’t possibly interfere with her plans.

He sent a telepathic message to Jie Yu: "There are two Divinity Transformation Spiritual Objects, and I’ve already obtained one. I don’t need to fight for this one, so I don’t mind letting Wu Yi have it. However, I suggest we put on a little show to give you a bigger role to play."