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The Emaciated Elder was momentarily stunned. Then, a faint fragrance wafted through the air, causing his expression to change drastically. He stepped onto his spear-like artifact, preparing to flee. At that moment, he heard Xunuo's soft sigh beside him, "It's a bit late to leave now."
In the next instant, the Purple Light Halberd suddenly blazed with even greater brilliance. The Emaciated Elder pressed both hands against the Yellow Umbrella Canopy, pouring his mana into it. However, with a flash of Purple Light, the Yellow Umbrella Canopy instantly shattered. Under the Purple Light, the Emaciated Elder had no strength left to resist and was cleaved in half.
The Purple Light Halberd did not lose any of its power. It continued to sweep towards the other three Eleventh Layer Cultivators. Although the battle had been fierce and bloody, it had all transpired in the blink of an eye. The three Eleventh Layer Cultivators were caught off guard. Just as they were still in shock at seeing the Emaciated Elder's severed body, the Purple Light Halberd swept through them, leaving only three broken corpses on the ground.
In an instant, Xunuo had slain a formidable foe, yet there was no trace of joy on his face. Moments ago, he had activated the hidden attribute of the Heavenly Shadow Spike again and consumed a drop of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew.
At the auction in Gaoyi City, Xunuo had heard about this sacred item that replenished mana. Even a Foundation Stage Cultivator could instantly restore their mana with it. However, Xunuo had underestimated the amount of mana contained in this drop of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew. The surge of mana nearly overwhelmed his Dantian.
Although he had continuously slain several stubborn enemies using the Heavenly Shadow Spike, the true energy within him surged wildly, recklessly damaging his meridians and bones. His Dantian felt as if it would explode.
Xunuo could only grit his teeth and endure, exerting all his strength to suppress this destructive chaotic mana. With a wave of his hands, Hellfire blazed to life, turning the corpses into ashes. He then gathered all storage bags and scattered artifacts from the ground in one swift motion. When he looked back at Qi Zilan, she was already half-collapsed on the ground, lacking even the strength to escape.
Xunuo sighed inwardly. He realized he no longer harbored any intention of killing Qi Zilan; he had to take her with him as they fled. He immediately summoned the Against the Wind Boat and lifted Qi Zilan onto it.
Qi Zilan frowned slightly but understood her situation and did not reject Xunuo's seemingly presumptuous action. Instead, she threw out a few talismans, and in an instant, the chaotic aura from their earlier battle dissipated. Qi Zilan then pointed in a certain direction and said, "There’s a Wolf's Head Mountain over there; I have a hiding place there." After speaking, she took a deep breath to regain her composure.
Currently, Qi Zilan was drained of mana and severely injured, her mind hazy. Xunuo was overflowing with True Qi while chaotic mana wreaked havoc within him. He relied solely on his Divine Sense's strength to forcefully suppress it. How long he could hold on was beyond his control.
The Against the Wind Boat was designed for single occupancy and aimed for extreme speed; it did not have space for two people. Xunuo had no choice but to lay Qi Zilan across his lap. He embedded several spirit stones into the boat and pressed both palms against its sides. Mana surged into it, and with a flash, the Against the Wind Boat vanished from sight.
In her dazed state, Qi Zilan felt something was off about lying across Xunuo and tried to push herself up with great effort. In such a cramped space, there was no room for her to maneuver or turn over. Each time she moved against him, it caused Xunuo discomfort.
After all, Xunuo was still a young man; when focused on escaping for his life, he could manage just fine. But as Qi Zilan's soft body twisted and turned on top of him, Xunuo found himself stiffening up as certain parts of him reacted involuntarily—a change that Qi Zilan felt most acutely.
Though accustomed to being in charge and not easily swayed by others due to her strong independence and character traits—if she were willing to submit to a Foundation Stage Cultivator as a Dual Cultivation Partner—she wouldn’t resort to robbery or deceit as an Evil Cultivator.
Thus, feeling Xunuo's bodily reaction while still being untouched herself made Qi Zilan blush furiously; she struggled even more fiercely against him. However, her injuries and exhaustion prevented her from breaking free completely. Moreover, the cramped space of the Against the Wind Boat offered no escape route from Xunuo’s grasp. Each time she struggled against him only intensified Xunuo’s response; every movement sent waves of heat coursing through him.
Xunuo's eyes burned with intensity as he addressed Qi Zilan who was still writhing close to him: "Fairy Qi, please don't move; I'm having a hard time here."
Qi Zilan was indeed struggling. However, due to her feminine modesty, she was unwilling to endure such humiliation. Hearing Xunuo's words, she could only glare at him and then relaxed her body, remaining still.
It wasn't that Xunuo intended to be frivolous with Qi Zilan. Rather, his Flying Artifact was designed for a single passenger. Moreover, the Against the Wind Boat was the fastest option for a quick escape from the battlefield.
Qi Zilan stopped hesitating, not wanting to provoke Xunuo further. Yet, the chaotic energy and malevolent fire continued to disturb her. She leaned against Xunuo, one arm draped softly over his shoulder while the other rested on his waist. Her curves pressed against his chest as her face turned outward, resting on his shoulder. Her hair brushed lightly against his face, carrying a faint fragrance that made Xunuo feel dizzy.
As Xunuo propelled the Against the Wind Boat forward, he muttered to himself: Don't make mistakes; we are still in danger. Hold on.
At that moment, Qi Zilan seemed to feel shy about lying on Xunuo and half-turned away. This caused Xunuo to lose his composure completely; both chaotic energy and malevolent fire surged toward the same point within him. At the same time, his mind became hazy. Everything else seemed unimportant—danger and modesty paled in comparison to releasing the malevolent fire within.
Xunuo instinctively reached out and embraced Qi Zilan's soft body, allowing the Against the Wind Boat to fly on its own.
It was in a sudden sharp pain in his shoulder that Xunuo regained his senses. He realized that Qi Zilan had bitten down on his shoulder. They were now facing each other, with Qi Zilan beneath him, her hair disheveled and her complexion flushed. Her eyes held a mix of humiliation and dazed longing.
Xunuo snapped back from a state of exhilaration. The malevolent fire had subsided, and even the chaotic energy seemed to dissipate.
Qi Zilan clung tightly to Xunuo's shoulder as if wanting him to share in her pain. Knowing he was at fault, Xunuo could only endure the sharp ache while gently stroking her satin-like back, holding her close.
After a long while, Qi Zilan finally released her bite and began to sob softly, leaving two scratch marks on Xunuo's back while holding him tightly.
Xunuo immediately felt a reaction; their tongues intertwined as one of his hands began to explore further...
Under Wolf's Peak, Xunuo halted the light of escape. Qi Zilan wore a faint expression of sadness as she stepped off the Against the Wind Boat and vanished into the ground. Xunuo stared blankly for a moment before letting out a long sigh and departing in solitude.
After several moments of tenderness, she still chose to leave. When Xunuo offered to take responsibility for what had happened, Qi Zilan replied firmly: I will handle my own affairs. She refused to flee with him and instead suggested it was merely repaying a debt. After futile persuasion, Xunuo left the Silver Moon Platinum Boat with Qi Zilan.
Xunuo possessed even more effective concealment artifacts like the Against the Wind Boat or the Great Illusion Concealment Talisman; however, these items were not meant for public view. Giving them to Qi Zilan would only bring her danger.
When Qi Zilan accepted the Silver Moon Platinum Boat, a glimmer passed through her eyes. She then handed over the Black Iron Boat to Xunuo as an exchange. Understanding this fiery woman’s temperament, Xunuo accepted it without hesitation, considering it an exchange of tokens of affection.
At that moment, Qi Zilan's expression softened slightly as she said softly: "You left something on me; I left my mark on you too. Now calling it a token of affection feels somewhat like closing the barn door after the horse has bolted." Xunuo felt his face flush as he recalled the bite marks on his shoulder and scratches on his back that throbbed faintly once more.
Before leaving, Qi Zilan left an address for Xunuo, saying it was her homeland. If she ultimately could not walk the path of immortality, she must be buried in her native land.
After flying for several days, Xunuo stowed away the Against the Wind Boat and summoned the Black Iron Boat. Although the Against the Wind Boat was incredibly fast, it also drew too much attention. It was best to remain low-key while escaping.
As Xunuo piloted the Black Iron Boat, she slowly healed her injuries. This time, she swallowed a drop of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew, which, despite severely damaging her meridians and flesh, unexpectedly expanded her Dantian, allowing Xunuo to gain something from the experience.
Previously, Xunuo's weakness had been the low density of her spiritual power and its limited capacity. The amount of spiritual power depended on the capacity of the Dantian, which determined how long one could sustain a battle. The unexpected expansion of her Dantian alleviated Xunuo's shortcomings regarding insufficient spiritual power to some extent.
Typically, cultivators lay the foundation for expanding their Dantian during the initial layers of Basic Skill Method. This period is when the Dantian expands most rapidly. Afterward, its capacity gradually stabilizes, and practitioners focus on solidifying their spiritual power.
The density of spiritual power is related to one's Spiritual Root, but more importantly, it requires gradual refinement during cultivation. Xunuo lacked significantly in this regard; even now, it felt a bit late to make up for lost time.
Xunuo flew for four months without pause, consuming seven or eight Low-Grade Spirit Stones and feeling quite exhausted. While passing through a Mountain Valley, she noticed a tranquil Daoist temple standing out in the valley. In the courtyard of the temple, several cultivators were enjoying tea and chatting.
Xunuo descended gracefully in front of the temple. Looking up, she saw three ancient faded characters on the temple's lintel: Pine Forest Temple.
The cultivators inside had already noticed Xunuo's flying vessel approaching. When they saw her land outside the temple, they hurried out to greet her. Xunuo introduced herself as a Loose Cultivator stuck at the Foundation Stage, seeking opportunities. Naturally, she mentioned Lu Zaisheng's name as well.
These cultivators were locals; their caves were not far away, and they often gathered together.
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