Legacy of the Spirit Stone

Chapter 72 – I want your face

After handling the affairs of the three people, Yang Lingrui planned to leave the place.

But just as he turned around, a strong sense of being watched came from behind, accompanied by an intense feeling of oppression.

This pressure reminded him of the unpleasant memories from the Su family's small courtyard.

Late Qi Condensation!

"Trouble just keeps coming one after another."

Yang Lingrui felt a bit frustrated.

He thought he had been cautious enough, not revealing that he carried a fortune, avoiding potential troubles on the third day, and choosing to leave quietly in the dead of night.

Yet, unexpectedly, someone still had their eyes on him.

He really wished his cultivation level was higher, so he could wipe out these scheming pests.

"Clap, clap, clap..."

A round of applause sounded, followed by a light chuckle.

"Hehehe, what a splendid fight! I thought it was the three of them acting like mantises stalking a cicada, but it turns out you were the real mantis in disguise."

As the voice faded, a scholar-like cultivator emerged from the woods.

This person wore a light blue long robe, was tall and slender, with a clear voice and a refined demeanor in every gesture.

However, on half of his face, there was a conspicuous black-purple scar.

As Yang Lingrui turned around, several talismans silently appeared in his sleeve, and he asked, "Senior, are you also interested in the spiritual treasures I possess?"

"Oh, no, no, don't misunderstand. If it's spiritual treasures, I have some myself."

As he spoke, he summoned a brush, and with a few strokes in the air, a bird made of ink flew out from his hand.

Ink Manipulation Technique!

Yang Lingrui recognized this as one of the two most common spell techniques among Confucian cultivators.

"I've always enjoyed writing and painting; your spiritual treasures are of no use to me."

The scholar raised his brush and slowly pointed at Yang Lingrui, "To be honest, I've noticed you since you entered Moonwatch City. I must admit, in terms of male appearance, you rank among the top three I've ever seen. Such a good appearance makes me quite envious."

As he spoke, he raised his other hand to touch his face, "You must have noticed, I have a blemish on my face, which has troubled me greatly. I've sought many physicians, but to no avail. It's truly a source of distress for me."

"So, I don't want any of your treasures. You can take the belongings of those three."

"I just want your face."

Whoosh—

Bang, bang, bang!

As soon as the scholar finished speaking, Yang Lingrui threw out three fire talismans and turned to flee, sticking a Speed Talisman on himself.

The scholar's expression changed slightly, and he drew a stream of water in the air to extinguish the flames approaching him.

"Hmph."

He snorted coldly, drawing wings on his legs, and shot forward like an arrow.

Although Yang Lingrui reacted quickly, the opponent was a genuine late Qi Condensation Seventh Layer cultivator, three levels higher than him. Even with the Speed Talisman, it wasn't long before he was caught up.

The scholar's face turned cold as he blocked Yang Lingrui, ready to strike.

But as he looked up, his expression changed dramatically, his pupils contracted, and he forcibly stopped the spell he was about to release.

"Wait! Don't be hasty!"

His agitation was because he saw Yang Lingrui raising a wind blade, resolutely aiming it at his own face.

The scholar panicked a bit. After searching for so many years, he finally found such an outstanding appearance, and the owner wasn't highly cultivated. Naturally, he couldn't let it be destroyed.

"Don't act rashly, we can still negotiate!"

He tried to calm Yang Lingrui, "I won't take it by force; you can name your price."

Upon hearing this, Yang Lingrui pretended to consider the offer.

Seeing hope, the scholar continued, "I have plenty of Spirit Crystals here, just put down that wind blade, don't hurt yourself."

"Three hundred? Five hundred? One thousand?"

"I can afford these prices, just name it."

As he spoke, he pretended to put away his brush and walked slowly towards Yang Lingrui.

Yang Lingrui seemed to be seriously considering it, not minding the distance between them gradually closing.

"Just a little more."

The scholar thought to himself.

"Just a little more."

Yang Lingrui thought the same.

Both harbored their own thoughts until they were three meters apart.

"How about this, let's not decide now. I'll accompany you back to the Yang Clan, and once you meet with your elders..."

Swish—

The scholar was still speaking when suddenly an ink arrow shot from his mouth, aiming straight for Yang Lingrui's throat.

The attack came suddenly and swiftly, but fortunately, Yang Lingrui was prepared, clutching a golden talisman.

"Vajra Indestructible!"

Boom!

A golden light burst forth, and the ink arrow shattered upon colliding with it.

"Vajra Talisman!"

The scholar was shocked. He had secretly observed Yang Lingrui's fight with the three earlier.

While the Spirit Shield Talisman and Speed Talisman could be explained, where did this Vajra Talisman come from?

Could it be that the Yang Clan's talisman-making Ancestor had already broken through to a higher realm?

Buzz!

While the scholar was still in shock, he suddenly became alert.

A strong sense of threat emanated from the golden light, sending a chill down his spine. He raised his brush and pointed it forward.

Boom—

The fierce cutting force of the Mountain Opening Talisman transmitted from the tip of the brush. The scholar's eyes focused, and he increased his spiritual power, causing the ink to spread out in front of him, forming a large shield.

"Go!"

The scholar shouted, trying to deflect the fierce force of the talisman.

By this point, the situation had completely spiraled out of his control.

He initially thought that with his cultivation level and the spiritual treasure brush, he could easily handle Yang Lingrui.

But unexpectedly, it had reached the point where he had to use his true skills to fight.

First the Vajra Talisman, now the Mountain Opening Talisman!

What on earth is the Yang Clan's background?

The scholar was secretly alarmed and resolved that this son must not be left alive!

He must not be allowed to return alive!

Coincidentally, Yang Lingrui thought the same.

The opponent had already seen that he possessed two late Qi Condensation talismans, so he couldn't let him escape.

But he still needed to create an opportunity. Yang Lingrui came up with a plan and shouted.

"Senior! Do you really want to continue fighting?"

Yang Lingrui suddenly exuded confidence, smiling lightly, "If we keep fighting, I'm afraid it'll be your life you'll need to worry about."

The scholar heard this and a hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes.

But after a brief consideration, he squinted his eyes, carefully observing the fading golden light around Yang Lingrui.

Yang Lingrui's drastic change in attitude seemed suspicious to the scholar.

In the current situation, at most, neither side could do anything to the other. As long as he remained vigilant, even if Yang Lingrui used another Mountain Opening Talisman, he could block it.

And how many more could he have?

Once the talismans were exhausted, wouldn't he be the one to win in the end?

Suddenly, the scholar noticed a slight twitch at the corner of Yang Lingrui's mouth.

It was a reaction people have when under extreme mental stress, quickly concealed by Yang Lingrui, but still caught by the scholar's keen observation.

This indicated that Yang Lingrui wasn't as confident as his words suggested; he was merely putting on a brave front!

Realizing this detail, the scholar felt reassured.

"Heh, quite a bold young man. Even when facing death, he can still put on such a show of bravado. Almost had me fooled!"

(Damn, who has training classes that run late? This life-and-death chase was finally written out (┳◇┳)...)