Chapter 23: Recess!
Whoosh!
Lu Bai controlled his Flying Sword, soaring by at extreme speed.
His master's wife had custom-made a flying boat for him, so why wasn't he using it?
Because that thing consumed Spirit Stones at a terrifying rate; it was fine for short distances, but long-distance flights were simply unbearable.
So Lu Bai could only rely on his Flying Sword.
When he came, he hitched a ride on You Lianruo's Flying Sword, traveling from Sangyu City to Songhe Country in just three days. On his way back, he had to rely on himself, which would likely take ten days.
Ten days!
Who knew what could happen.
Beep beep!
After flying for a while, Lu Bai sent a message to You Lianruo, hoping she would respond.
But each time, it was disappointment!
Two days later, Lu Bai left the Songhe Country and was about to enter a continuous mountain range.
He shook his head and smiled bitterly; this path was not easy to traverse!
It was sparsely populated and extremely suitable for the Yao Race to act viciously.
Of course, he didn't necessarily have to go this way; he could also take a detour.
But that would take several times longer.
Long nights inevitably lead to many dreams.
Finally!
Lu Bai gritted his teeth and decided to pass through!
Soon after entering the mountain range, Lu Bai felt an uncomfortable sensation deep in his heart. At first, he didn't pay attention, but as he delved deeper, that uncomfortable feeling grew stronger and stronger.
Could it be that Su Yun'er's Ma Shan Laolao had already set her sights on him?
At this thought, Lu Bai looked around.
But the birds were quiet and the mountains serene, with no abnormalities.
Shaking his head, Lu Bai continued to fly forward, thinking that he was probably just overly nervous and paranoid!
...
In a certain cave.
An old woman with triangular eyes woke up from her meditation.
Hehehe!
She was only one step away from the fifth level of Qi Refinement! Once Yun'er sent a few more Blood Pills, she would be able to officially Breakthrough.
Oh, right, last time she had Yun'er pretend to be sick and issue treatment quests to some Sects; she should have caught quite a few unlucky fellows!
She hadn't contacted her in a long time; she should ask the girl about her gains.
Hmm? No response?
Ma Shan Laolao clutched the Jade Talisman, her brows tightly furrowed.
Could this wretched girl have betrayed her?
If so, she would make sure she died without a burial place.
Ma Shan Laolao snorted coldly, preparing to activate her Soul Control Art to torment the remnant soul Su Yun'er had left behind, to see if she still dared not respond to her.
This secret art was something Ma Shan Laolao had obtained by chance; it was used to control servants and had infinite uses.
Hehehe!
After tormenting her for a while, Ma Shan Laolao felt something was off.
Normally, as soon as she activated her Soul Control Art, Su Yun'er would immediately send a signal of begging for mercy. Why was there no movement today after such a long time?
Puji Puji!
At this moment, Su Yun'er's remnant soul suddenly made a sound like a candle flickering in the wind, about to extinguish.
Ma Shan Laolao's triangular eyes narrowed. Yun'er was dead?
Otherwise, her remnant soul wouldn't have become so weak!
Who killed her?
A chill emanated from Ma Shan Laolao's body. She wasn't particularly concerned about Su Yun'er's life or death, but rather anxious about the Blood Pills she helped her refine.
Eh?
At this moment, the remnant soul began to waver. And it wavered more and more violently.
Seeing this, Ma Shan Laolao showed a thoughtful expression.
Could it be that Yun'er wasn't dead? Just severely injured?
She seemed to be coming to find her... At this thought, Ma Shan Laolao was startled!
No, no!
Without her command, she wouldn't come over on her own.
Then... she failed?
And was then coerced by someone, who followed the clues to find this place.
It must be like this!
At this moment, Ma Shan Laolao was both panicked and regretful.
She should have proceeded steadily and continued to target Loose Cultivators, instead of provoking those Sects. It was her own greed that made her overlook the risks.
What to do?
Run!
Ma Shan Laolao quickly put various items into her Storage Pouch, then rushed out of the cave and fled desperately in one direction.
But after fleeing for a while, she felt something was wrong again. She stopped, took out Su Yun'er's remnant soul, and quietly sensed it.
The person coming wasn't heading towards the cave!
He wasn't coming for her!
After calming down, Ma Shan Laolao began to doubt herself. Did she guess wrong?
Hehehe! She would know if she went to see.
Ma Shan Laolao changed direction and, guided by the remnant soul's sensation, actively approached the incoming person.
After half an incense stick's time.
When Ma Shan Laolao saw Lu Bai on his Flying Sword, she couldn't help but be stunned!
Only at the third level of Qi Refinement? So weak?
...
Lu Bai was enduring the uncomfortable feeling in his heart as he flew forward when suddenly, he felt a warmth in his chest, and his Spiritual Bone trembled slightly.
What's going on?
Hehehe!
At this moment, a harsh laugh reached his ears. Then, he saw an old woman with triangular eyes blocking his path.
Lu Bai suddenly stopped and opened a safe distance of ten zhang.
"Laolao?" He looked at the other party and asked tentatively.
At the same time, he silently sensed the other party's cultivation. Her whole body was surging with Qi and blood, and her vital energy was turbulent, subtly exuding a sense of oppression. She was indeed a Cultivator of the Middle Stage or above.
However, Lu Bai had originally thought that Su Yun'er's Ma Shan Laolao should also be a fox demon, but he didn't expect her to be of the Human Race.
Hehehe!
After a strange laugh, Ma Shan Laolao said in a sinister voice, "Did you kill Yun'er?"
She didn't see Su Yun'er's figure, so she knew she was already dead.
"Hand over the Blood Pills, and I might spare your life!" Ma Shan Laolao wasn't in a hurry to act.
Blood Pills? What are those?
Although Lu Bai was confused internally, he remained calm on the surface and said indifferently, "I can! But I can only give them to you after I ensure my own safety!"
Ma Shan Laolao breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this answer, which indicated that the Blood Pills had not yet been swallowed.
Although refining Blood Pills was a path of evil cultivation, they condensed the entire Qi and blood of a Cultivator, offering immense benefits to cultivation. Few people could resist their temptation!
Why hadn't this child consumed them after obtaining them?
She understood. His cultivation was too low, and there was a slight risk of him exploding, so he wanted to take them back to his Sect and consume them under the protection of his elders.
Hehehe! Heaven helps her!
"No problem!" Ma Shan Laolao nodded in agreement. "However, I need to see the Blood Pills to be assured. Otherwise, how would I know if you're lying to me?"
Lu Bai felt a headache! How could he have any Blood Pills!
Seeing Lu Bai's silence, Ma Shan Laolao thought he was trying to play tricks, so she moved a few steps closer to prevent him from escaping.
Lu Bai frowned. At this distance, it would be very difficult to activate the flying boat.
"Alright! But I'm afraid you'll try to snatch them, so step back a bit."
Ma Shan Laolao pondered for a moment, then retreated to her original position.
Lu Bai feigned taking out a few Medicinal Pills from his Storage Pouch, then tightly clutched them so the other party couldn't see, and said loudly, "The Blood Pills are in my hand!"
Ma Shan Laolao was silent for two seconds, then suddenly erupted in rage.
"You dare to lie to me, brat! You must have swallowed the Blood Pills! Die!"
Lu Bai cursed inwardly!
Fortunately, he had been constantly observing Ma Shan Laolao's expression. As soon as her face changed, he immediately summoned his flying boat and shot towards the distance.
"Stop!"
Ma Shan Laolao threw out a green vine staff, mounted it, and chased after Lu Bai.