novelraw Chapter 76 : Help Me Find a Bone
Chapter 76 : Help Me Find a Bone
Mu Changqing had a habit of bathing every night. He removed his clothes and lay in the mountain spring pool, closing his eyes for a brief rest. Hearing footsteps, he opened his eyes and caught a glimpse of the young woman by the poolside, her gaze filled with academic curiosity as if she had seen a perfect work of art.
"......" His temple twitched involuntarily as he smiled slightly, "Keep staring, and I'll gouge out your eyeballs."
"We're from the same sect, why so distant?" Chu Sang walked over with her hands behind her back.
Mu Changqing laughed, "You really live up to your reputation."
Chu Sang looked up at a 45-degree angle: As long as I pretend not to understand, no one can scold me.
"Tell me, what do you need?" His long hair, dampened by the water, wasn't as fluffy as when dry, falling across his chest, barely concealing some of his features.
Mu Changqing wasn't one to care about appearances, showing no intention of hiding. He maintained his previous lazy and casual posture, right hand supporting his chin, quietly watching her approach.
Chu Sang sat cross-legged nearby and said, "Third Senior Brother, we're going to Myriad Stars Sea in the Eastern Continent in half a month. That place is close to the demon realm, so there should be quite a few demon cultivators."
He maintained his relaxed and comfortable demeanor, but the previously calm water surface seemed to ripple slightly, with a large, elongated shadow moving beneath, unclear what it was.
Chu Sang withdrew her gaze, suppressing her curiosity.
"Demon race?" He blinked in confusion, "What's that got to do with me?"
Nice act, quite convincing.
Chu Sang stared at him for a few seconds, seeing how well he was playing dumb, she simply stood up to leave, "I just wanted to inform Third Senior Brother. If you have no other instructions, I'll be going now."
As she was about to step out of the barrier, Mu Changqing finally couldn't hold back and said, "...I just remembered, there is indeed something I need you to do. Help me retrieve an item."
"What item?" She turned back.
He pursed his lips, and after a while said, "A bone."
Chu Sang didn't even ask what kind of bone, she promptly held out her hand and said, "Payment."
Mu Changqing laughed, not expecting her to be so adept at seizing opportunities for extortion, "We're fellow disciples with a deep bond, what need is there for payment?"
Chu Sang rolled her eyes, "You didn't say that when you were trying to kill me."
"Alright, alright." Mu Changqing saw through her little scheme at a glance, "Come find me the night before departure, I'll give you the item. Use it sparingly, after all, I have no interest in refining the same thing twice."
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Half a month later, the Myriad Stars Sea secret realm opened.
This secret realm was considered a rare grand realm, said to offer more opportunities than dangers, truly a blessed land.
Resources in the cultivation world were limited, with too many people vying for too little. For such grand secret realms, various sects and families would intentionally suppress information, trying to allow more of their own disciples to go for training.
Chu Sang and her group had used some connections to get in.
Before even entering the secret realm, they saw several familiar faces.
Chu Sang warmly greeted them.
This time they encountered disciples from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. Lin Qi ran over like an excited dog, while Senior Sister Shang Ziling maintained a more dignified and aloof demeanor, smiling and nodding slightly, clearly intending to team up with Chu Sang and her group later.
Other disciples from their sect had the same idea. After witnessing Chu Sang's previous antics, they had to admit—although following Chu Sang might not be the safest option, it would definitely be fun!
Chu Sang was also happy to travel with the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. After all, what could be more reassuring than a group of sword cultivators?
She also spotted the male and female protagonists and the Tianyan Sect group in the distance.
It had to be said that Mo Qingchen truly embodied the arrogant protagonist archetype. Every time they met, his cultivation level had skyrocketed. Three months ago, he was at the peak of late Golden Core stage, and after just a few months, he had reached Nascent Soul.
Reaching Nascent Soul at nineteen was an unparalleled talent in the cultivation world.
"Myriad Stars Sea is located at the border between the cultivation world and the demon realm. There will be many demon cultivators and demon beasts here, so we must be extra careful later," Su Chen'an, always leading a group of carefree junior brothers and sisters on training expeditions, had to do thorough preparation in advance.
Compared to the various large and small secret realms they had trained in before, there weren't many cultivators here this time. Most were disciples from major immortal sects and families, all harboring the same goal—to seek opportunities.
With less competition, the atmosphere was relatively harmonious. Many weaker tool refiners and pill refiners sought to team up with other sects to ensure their safety.
The group from the Alchemy Sect, led by Zhao Yun, stuck to them like glue, impossible to shake off.
Chu Sang simply let them tag along. At least they wouldn't have to worry about weapons along the way.
They had barely been in the secret realm for a day when they found themselves at an impasse. A massive sword formation simultaneously blocked their path forward and backward. Cui Xiu deduced, "The formation's eye is behind that stone wall."
But the formation's eye was a thousand meters away from them. Forget about flying over, as soon as they moved, hundreds of sharp swords would come from all directions, turning them into pincushions.
"To destroy the formation, we must dodge these sword attacks, but there are too many swords. How can we possibly dodge them all?" Lin Qi gripped his sword tightly, wanting to charge forward. He barely dodged the first sword when the second one flew at him, followed by the third, the fourth... Fortunately, Shang Ziling was quick to pull him back, "Don't be rash."
A few more sword cultivators, unwilling to give up, tried to force their way through, but all failed without exception.
The Alchemy Sect disciples also tried using various defensive magical treasures to resist the sword formation, but each time they could only hold out for a few breaths before being broken by the fierce sword formation. The time was too short to allow someone to safely reach the formation's eye.
Chu Sang didn't make the first move. She had been observing the pattern of the sword attacks, quickly memorizing the positions of over a hundred sword outlets. She then grabbed Tantai Ming, "Seventh Senior Brother, it's our turn."
"You two want to force your way through the sword formation? It's useless, didn't you see the sword cultivators before you fail? Their cultivation levels are even higher than yours." Zhao Yun said coldly.
Chu Sang said, "Let's make a bet. What if I succeed?"
Lin Qi eagerly raised his hand, "I know this one! Make him kneel and kowtow three times, and from then on, you'll gain a good son."
Zhao Yun, "Get lost."
After the banter, it was time for Chu Sang to get serious. She took a deep breath, activated her technique, and her figure shot out like lightning, heading straight for the formation's eye.
The moment she moved, the sword formation came to life. Hundreds of flying swords rushed towards her vital points, exuding killing intent.
Although there were many swords, their power was still weaker compared to Senior Sister's sword formation.
Under Senior Sister's care over the past two months, her self-created Invincible Lightning Legs technique had reached its peak. She dodged ten flying swords in one breath. When a few swords attacked from behind, Tantai Ming followed closely, sending out a sword energy that knocked down the flying swords.
The two cooperated with each other, covering half the distance in just a few breaths.
At this moment, the sword formation's attacks suddenly intensified.