The Journey of Immortal Cultivation

Chapter 943 - 518: Half a Year (Part 2)

Half a month later, the turbulence within the Hidden Stream gradually calmed down. The two Sect Leaders, being capable individuals, quickly steered the entire Hidden Stream back on track.

During this period, Jiu Mo, on the contrary, found herself with nothing to do. She moved back to her old residence, but there were no longer any maids or servants staying behind. Her life had returned to the peaceful state it had been long, long ago.

That day, as she was retrieving her whip from two Banshees, Tu Jin emerged from the woods, frowning and asked, "What did they do to offend you?"

The two Banshees were beaten to the brink of death, with scorch marks on their bodies that looked as if they had been burned by fire. It was evident Jiu Mo had used her mystical poison, though the toxicity wasn’t severe. She intended for these two to suffer more.

"What, do you want to stand up for them?" Jiu Mo sneered, "These two damned and cheap tramps dared to speak ill of me behind my back!" She heard them mocking her defeat in the battle for the Sect Leader position, and mentioning various anecdotes from her previous battles with the Northwest Alliance, each hitting her sore spots.

As she was getting ready to teach these little minxes a lesson, Tu Jin suddenly appeared. Was this guy haunting her, why did he always appear whenever she was about to deal with someone?

Tu Jin glanced at the two Banshees and said flatly, "Though fights are not forbidden within the sect, these two have already learned their lesson; why not just let them go?"

Jiu Mo squinted and said, "Do you really intend to protect them?"

He sighed, a bit helplessly, and said, "What else do you wish to do?"

Surprised that he would sigh, Jiu Mo was momentarily stunned before saying, "Pull out their tongues, then they can leave."

Tu Jin turned to the two Banshees and said, "You’ve heard what she said. Will you do it yourselves or should she?"

The two Banshees originally thought Tu Jin would protect them, feeling relief. But unexpectedly, he asked this question, causing their faces to turn pale. Having their tongues cut meant it would take at least half a year to regrow, and they finally recalled Jiu Mo’s original ruthlessness, regretting provoking her.

Knowing that if the female Devil did it herself, who knows what else might be missing from their mouths, they finally hardened their resolve and did it themselves.

Watching the backs of the two as they fled in panic, Jiu Mo finally felt some of the suffocated anger within her dissipate. She coldly watched Tu Jin and asked, "What brings you here today?"

He stepped forward and said solemnly, "I’m going into seclusion for three to four months, starting the day after tomorrow."

"What are you doing?" Jiu Mo asked instinctively and then hesitated, quickly correcting herself, "What does that have to do with me?"

"A few days ago..." He barely uttered a few words when Jiu Mo felt anger surge from her heart, couldn’t resist, and whipped him. Not dodging or evading, the whip "cracked" across his face, immediately causing swelling.

Jiu Mo hadn’t expected him to endure the whip, feeling confused inside with a strange feeling, her cherry-red lips parted and closed several times, unable to speak.

Ignoring the injury on his face, Tu Jin walked over, took the whip from her, and whispered in her ear, "Was that enough to vent?"

As Jiu Mo felt his fiery breath, her body involuntarily softened, yet her mouth still struggled to say, "You are bold..."

"From the moment I first saw you in the Forest Palace, I wanted you." Tu Jin kneaded her overflowing curves through her clothes, saying, "Should I come to you or will you go to your house?"

Jiu Mo let out a soft moan and finally fell silent. Tu Jin wrapped his arms around her waist and with a few leaps disappeared into the woods.

Two days later, Tu Jin asked Ning Xiaoxian for leave, planning to go into seclusion to digest the soul power of those ten thousand cultivators. Such a tremendous amount of soul power is immense, taking at least four months to fully refine, by then his cultivation would further advance, it being equivalent to the soul power of a million mortals. Should such a slaughter occur in the current world, even heaven would shake.

She was currently in the Hidden Stream, with no external affairs, feeling quite safe, so she granted his request.

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In the Ba Snake Mountain Range, the four seasons are ancient.

Hundred Flowers blossom only to wither again, the heat of summer quietly arrives amidst the sound of cicadas and frogs, only to softly depart when fiery-red maple leaves finally cover the valley.

What monumental events can occur in merely half a year? Ning Xiaoxian’s answer to this question is: A lot.

On the tenth day after Tu Jin went into seclusion, the first major event of the year occurred in the Southern Continent. That was when Miluo, the Second Young Master of Fengtian Prefecture, officially announced to the world that the Plague Demon causing countless mortal deaths and chaos across the continent had finally been eradicated by him.

Ning Xiaoxian knew that the Plague Demon, a unique creature, could regenerate repeatedly as long as its Life Box remained unbroken. Miluo’s announcement meant he found and shattered the Life Box, to claim this monumental merit. No one questioned his words, for before this news spread across the continent, many who had contributed during the plague’s havoc, including Ning Xiaoxian herself, felt they had received the Heavenly Dao’s blessing, vaguely hearing distant heavenly music.

She speculated that this might be the omen of merit attained. She had collaborated with Miluo once, killing the Plague Demon and providing the plague antidote, earning considerable merit. Of course, the greatest benefit belonged to Miluo, as he was the one who personally shattered the Life Box.

Thus, the plague was officially eliminated. Since the Plague Demon couldn’t regenerate, all patients on the continent as long as they take timely medication, this dreadful disease will eventually be eradicated.

Following that was the second major event: The passing of the Old Mansion Master of Fengtian Prefecture. His official successor is Miluo.

Though she had never met the Old Mansion Master, it didn’t prevent her from deepening her understanding of him through various complex tales. He possessed an Immortal Body that had overcome the Heavenly Tribulation, his lifespan far exceeding that of ordinary cultivators. Unfortunately, he had suffered life-threatening injuries, remaining stagnant in the Immortal Realm for life with no advancement.

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