Xu Linxiu clutched his chest, still shaken as he looked at the unmoving Golden Crow Venerable before him. Before that final strike—Demonic Flame Spear Blaze—was launched, Xu Linxiu had spent 500 fate points to buy a Binding Talisman. It would’ve been useless against the Golden Crow Venerable at full strength, but now he was just a remnant soul.
Xu Linxiu closed his eyes and recalled that last strike. He gripped the center of the spear, took up a javelin-throwing stance, and the flame demon phantom behind him grew more solid and menacing. With a sudden motion, the Purple-Flame Serpent Spear became wrapped in Golden Crow True Fire, transforming into a spear of golden flame. He hurled it at the immobilized Golden Crow Venerable with full force.
The flame spear pierced through the Venerable’s chest, and the Golden Crow True Fire consumed him entirely. In his eyes, there was a sense of relief, mixed with melancholy, as he looked at Xu Linxiu.
“Please… let the Flame Demon Spear Technique and this fire spear become renowned across the world.”
“I will.” Xu Linxiu beckoned, and the spear flew back into his hand. He clasped his fists toward the dissipating Venerable in salute. The Golden Crow Venerable gave a faint smile, closed his eyes, and vanished from the world completely.
Song Wanci jogged over and stood in front of Xu Linxiu, looking at him with worry.
“I’m fine… now it’s time to pay Qin Feng a little visit,” Xu Linxiu chuckled sinisterly like an elder of the Soul Hall.
Song Wanci nodded. Seeing that he was unharmed, she finally let out a breath of relief.
“Come, Wanci, whatever treasures are here, we’re taking them all with us!”
Xu Linxiu took Song Wanci’s hand and walked to the edge of the lotus platform, where rows of dazzling artifacts were neatly displayed.
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Qin Feng held a strange herb resembling a red spider lily. Each petal glowed with a seven-colored radiance. “Elder Qing… what is this?”
“This… this is the Sevenfold Flowing Flame Velvet! It can only be found in areas where the Golden Crow True Fire exists!” Elder Qing appeared in spirit form beside him, stroking his white beard as he studied the herb closely. “This flower… can raise your flame affinity talent to the peak!”
“Really?” A sinister voice suddenly rang out, startling both Qin Feng and Elder Qing.
“Who’s there!” Qin Feng reacted instantly and shouted sternly.
Elder Qing’s expression turned serious. Whoever had approached without him noticing was clearly no ordinary person, and even more alarming—this person had sensed his presence. Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
Xu Linxiu, wearing a mask, strolled lazily out from behind a tree.
“You!” As the saying goes, enemies meeting face-to-face burn with rage. Qin Feng gritted his teeth, wishing he could tear this masked man to pieces. If not for him, how would he have embarrassed himself at the inn?
“Yeah, it’s me. So what?” Xu Linxiu’s voice was mocking, and he pinched his chin playfully. “What? You gonna bite me?”
With that, he burst into laughter.
“Die!” Qin Feng took advantage of Xu Linxiu’s laughter and suddenly lunged with his sword in a sneak attack.
Without even looking, Xu Linxiu lifted his hand and caught the blade between two fingers. He raised his head with a smirk. “A sneak attack? Our protagonist’s getting a bit pathetic, isn’t he?”
Elder Qing’s eyes widened as he shouted from behind Qin Feng, “Dodge, now!”
Xu Linxiu clenched his fist and, while Qin Feng was still frozen in shock, slammed it into his abdomen. Qin Feng’s body curled like a shrimp from the force of the blow.
Xu Linxiu didn’t let him fly away—he kept a firm grip on the sword and let his spiritual energy surge through his fist again. A powerful wave of energy blasted outward.
Qin Feng dropped to his knees, coughing up blood. Xu Linxiu took two steps back, looking down at him with disdain.
Then he looked up again, smiling at Elder Qing who stood not far away, face full of concern.
“Senior, if you don’t possess this kid right now, I might really beat him to death.”
Xu Linxiu raised his leg high and kicked Qin Feng, sending him flying. Elder Qing stared grimly at the arrogant Xu Linxiu. It was clear—this boy was deliberately forcing him to possess Qin Feng.
Why?
Did he know that after possessing Qin Feng once, he would be forced to sleep for a day?
He wanted to force Qin Feng to use his trump card!
Elder Qing looked at Xu Linxiu with mixed feelings. This kid was truly cunning. But… what grudge did he have with Qin Feng to go this far?
“Elder Qing, if you don’t take over, I’m seriously gonna get beaten to death!” Qin Feng shouted weakly, filled with grievance.
Elder Qing looked helplessly at the half-dead Qin Feng. Qin Feng had no idea what the masked man’s real intention was… it was a trap laid right in the open, and he didn’t see it at all. You are reading on novelping.com, the official source.
As they say, comparison brings pain.
Elder Qing sighed and quickly entered Qin Feng’s body.
Qin Feng’s eyes changed instantly, now filled with aged solemnity. “Young friend… may I ask what my foolish disciple has done to offend you, that you go so far?”
“Senior… you can say crap like that, but you better not say it to me,” Xu Linxiu said casually, snapping a straight tree branch from the side.
“I just…” Xu Linxiu brushed the branch with his hand, and it ignited in roaring flame.
Elder Qing’s eyes widened. The flames didn’t harm the inner core of the stick at all—this was no ordinary fire.
“…want that Sevenfold Flowing Flame Velvet in Qin Feng’s hand.” Xu Linxiu smiled with satisfaction at the flaming stick.
Elder Qing remained silent. He didn’t believe Xu Linxiu’s excuse. From the moment they left the inn to now—everything had been targeting Qin Feng. And now, he had even forced Elder Qing to possess him.
Xu Linxiu threw the burning stick with full force. It turned into a blazing spear and shot toward Elder Qing.
Elder Qing’s expression darkened. He gathered spiritual energy and struck forward with a powerful punch.
As the two forces collided, a terrifying explosion erupted. Shockwaves surged in all directions. Smoke and dust filled the air.
Elder Qing dispersed the smoke with spiritual energy, glanced around… but Xu Linxiu was already gone.
“Senior… I’ll gladly accept the Sevenfold Flowing Flame Velvet.”
Xu Linxiu’s voice echoed from all directions.
Elder Qing spun around in panic, looking behind him. In the earlier chaos with the masked man, Qin Feng had tossed the herb behind a tree.
But now, it was gone without a trace.