The Legendary Master’s Wife - Chap 160

Chapter 160: Kill for Treasure

The east of the Paradise Realm was in spring, the time when ten thousand things came to life. Therefore, this was the place where most magic herbs grew. Next in line was the West, where the density and abundance of spiritual energy was only second to the East.

With Ling Xiao bringing them there at top speed, they very quickly reached the first obstacle: Green Mountain Ravine.

Legend said that before the Green Mountain was formed, it was a very tall mountain peak. This peak was cleaved into two halves by an unknown strong fighter in one blow, forming the thousand-meter-deep mountain ravine. Due to the climate, the mountain ravine became covered in green plants and in the end, it became the habitat for the Black Crows.

Black Crows were a kind of low-level demon beasts with only level four strength, but they always came out in hordes. Furthermore, they were capable of producing sounds that made the hearts of men feel very agitated. Therefore, most people detested the Black Crows. When they caught sight of the Green Mountain Ravine, most would choose to go around it. Although Black Crows were low-level demon beasts, the thing they guarded was a level four magic herb called Happy Union.

Happy Union was also called the Night Sleeper Tree and the crown of this tree was wide. The compound leaves, shaped like feathers, were open during the daytime, but closed at night. That was why it became known as Happy Union. Happy Union was the opposite of the Black Crows, because it had a very strong calming effect. It could be used against anger and sadness caused by the seven human emotions. It was especially effective against anxiety and could be used to refine a level four magic pill called Happy Union.

But the one You XiaoMo was interested in was not Happy Union, but the magic herb that grew by its side, Stinky Grass.

Stinky Grass, like its name suggested, gave out a very strong odor, and it was the nemesis of Happy Union. However, the only places that could support the Stinky Grass were where more than a thousand stalks of Happy Union grew. The magic herb shops outside rarely sold it.

You XiaoMo wanted to refine a type of magic pill called the Stinky Magic pill which could produce a peculiar odor. When a practitioner ate the Stinky Magic pill, it could cause the demon beasts in their vicinity to lose their keen sense of smell. On top of that, there was a certain probability that it would cause the demon beast to lower its guard. When it came to mages and practitioners, it could add to the probability of success for bonding.

Therefore, although the smell of the Stinky Magic pill was unpleasant, it was still popular with practitioners.

An intention flashed in the mind of You XiaoMo, and a majestic demon beast immediately appeared in front of him.

The silvery fur emitted piercingly cold beautiful rays of light, as it rippled sleekly down. Its blood-red eyes seemed like exceptionally dazzling rubies. However, there were also a few suppressed hints of thirst for blood and savagery. That was the true nature of the Blue-Blooded Wolf.

It had evolved from Little PiQiu to Big PiQiu. Although it was not yet an adult, the time was not far away. During this one month, You XiaoMo fed it four fifths of the six hundred jins of Thousand Spirit Earth Sheep meat. He didn’t dare to feed it the rest because that was Ling Xiao’s share.

Four fifths of the Thousand Spirit Earth Sheep meat contained an incredible amount of energy. On top of that, You XiaoMo would feed it magic pills and let him drink spiritual water from time to time. The stunning result was that this newly born Blue-Blooded Wolf, fed in just a few months, looked almost like an adult.

When the majestic Blue-Blooded Wolf caught sight of You XiaoMo, whom it hadn’t seen for a long time, it suddenly wailed resentfully at him and then ran over with jolting buttocks. Its overpowering aura was shattered in an instant.

“Xiao Shidi, you want to let him go pick the Stinky Grass?” Ling Xiao saw You XiaoMo call out the Blue-Blooded Wolf and immediately guessed his intention. His expression turned a little odd.

You XiaoMo didn’t see his expression, “Yes, ah. Big PiQiu’s speed is very fast. It should be able to pick the Stinky Grass before alarming the Black Crows.”

“The stench of the Stinky Grass is so strong, are you not afraid that its nose would lose its sense of smell?” Ling Xiao asked him in return jokingly. He already heard You XiaoMo talk about the use of the Stinky Grass. Standing here now, he could already smell the stench of it. If one let the Blue-Blooded Wolf go in there, chances were that it would pass out inside.

“Ah?” You XiaoMo was stunned for a moment before recovering his senses.

That’s right. Although the Stinky Grass was not yet in magic pill form, it would emit a foul odor by itself. Since Big PiQiu was not yet an adult, it would probably pass out from the stench before it could manage to pluck it.

Ling Xiao said impatiently, “Wait here for a bit with your PiQiu. I will be right back.”

You XiaoMo rubbed his nose awkwardly. He could only wait there obediently.

After Ling Xiao entered the mountain ravine, You XiaoMo wanted to put PiQiu back into his dimension, but it was not willing. It bit the hem of his clothes, refusing to let go, while its ruby red eyes looked at him pitifully. His heart softened, and he let it wait outside.

Although it was not yet an adult, it was in any case of Moon level cultivation. Furthermore, the wild nature of the Blue-Blooded Wolf was more suited to this place. Even if they were discovered by others, it could be explained away as a demon beast that was bonded in the Paradise realm. It really was killing two birds with one stone!

Just as he thought this, the sound of wind whistling could suddenly be heard coming from behind him.

You XiaoMo turned his head in surprise and saw a group of men and women floating down from the air. Their clothes were fluttering in the breeze, handsome men and beautiful women, extremely eye-catching.

Especially the man leading the group, a jade tree in the wind, handsome and charismatic, a person of outstanding looks. His cultivation? You XiaoMo couldn’t tell. However, he knew who this group of people were.

The Tian Xin Sect’s deadly enemy – disciples from the Qing Cheng Sect.

This man was not Luo ShuHe, but his cultivation was only second to Luo ShuHe as it was Luo ShuHe’s shidi, Ye Dan.

This was not information he got from asking around. It was told to them before by those few independent practitioners when they entered. Most probably because they rarely met people that were nice to them, the few independent practitioners told them quite a lot of things. Information about Ye Dan was one of those things.

Speaking of this Ye Dan, his talent was also very outstanding. He was now a level one Star level practitioner; only one star lower than Luo ShuHe. If there weren’t Luo ShuHe above him, he would probably be the Qing Cheng Sect’s most dazzling new star.

However, since Luo ShuHe was his shixiong, and since he also usually looked after him, their brotherly relationship was quite good. It was just that this Ye Dan’s character was a little strange. He was not cool and detached like Luo ShuHe; rather, his character had faint hints of evilness, as if he delved too deeply in the dark arts.

You XiaoMo saw them, and they saw him. It was already too late to hide.

The group of people very quickly descended not far away in front of him.

The leader, Ye Dan immediately recognized You XiaoMo. He had arrived rather late and was together with Ling Xiao, so many people already took note of him outside the Paradise realm. Seeing him by himself here, he looked all around in interest until his gaze suddenly fell on the Blue-Blooded Wolf beside him, causing his pupils to contract abruptly.

Before he said anything, one of the Junior brothers next to him cried out in alarm, “Everyone, look. Isn’t that a level eight demon beast, the Blue-Blooded Wolf? It looks like it will soon become an adult.”

His words immediately drew everyone’s attention. Pairs of amazed looks mixed with hints of greed fell on the Blue-Blooded Wolf. Although the level eight demon beast Blue-Blooded Wolf was a mid-level demon beast, to the Qing Cheng Sect, it could be of great help if they could get their hands on it. Furthermore, there were not many demon beasts that could be bonded. Being able to come across a level eight Blue-Blooded Wolf was already a huge stroke of luck.

So, after a few of the Qing Cheng Sect people confirmed that it was indeed a Blue-Blooded Wolf, they didn’t hide the greed in their eyes in the slightest.

Ye Dan’s sinister phoenix eyes rose up slightly, revealing a wicked intent as he looked at You XiaoMo and said, “Xiao Shidi of the Tian Xin Sect. It seems you are here by yourself. Looks like your luck isn’t too good. Are you going to hand over the Blue-Blooded Wolf willingly, or do I have to kill you?”

You XiaoMo stared at them with bulging eyes. Although he knew that killing people here was something that Gods wouldn’t know, and the ghosts wouldn’t realize, he didn’t expect that at the first encounter, these people would be so utterly shameless.

PiQiu already jumped in front of You XiaoMo long ago, adopting a protective stance, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws towards Ye Dan and the others. Although he had not yet really hunted and killed any prey, he had been raised quite well by You XiaoMo. With spiritual flesh, spiritual water, and magic pills, he had grown up to be bigger than the usual Blue-Blooded Wolves, with teeth which looked especially sharp.

But, because of this, Ye Dan and company were even more determined to get their hands on this Blue-Blooded Wolf. One look at its stance and it was clear that its fighting ability was not weak.

“PiQiu is mine. We are already bonded.” You XiaoMo hugged Da PiQiu’s neck, while glaring alertly at them. Don’t even think that he would hand over PiQiu to them!

Ye Dan did not get mad, rather he seemed pretty pleased, smiling wickedly while saying, “PiQiu? Such a tasteless name. Looks like it can’t be helped. Since the demon beast is already bonded, killing you is the only way to release the bond.”

Killing over treasures was a very common thing. Killing over bonded demon beasts was no exception.

Some practitioners coveted the demon beasts of others. If the owner of the demon beast was killed off, that person’s bond to the demon beast would be automatically cut off. The demon beast would be without a master and could be bonded at any time. However, there were also demon beasts which had developed strong bonds with their master. These demon beasts were very difficult to bond with afterwards.

But Ye Dan didn’t pay attention to all this. If the Blue-Blooded Wolf wasn’t willing to bond with him, he would just kill it. It would be a pity, but that was all there was to it. After all, a level eight Blue-Blooded Wolf was very hard to come by.

“Don’t tell me you’re not curious why I’m here by myself?”

You XiaoMo saw that he really intended to kill so his brain started to churn furiously. While thinking why Ling Xiao was not back yet, he looked for a way to stall for time.

PiQiu’s current strength was only at level five, not a match for Ye Dan. Although it could hold out until Ling Xiao got back, it would surely sustain injuries. He couldn’t stand the sight of the people around him getting hurt.

Ye Dan was indeed wondering that before. When they were outside, he saw his close relationship with Lin Xiao, so he thought that they would be together. But he saw no sign of Lin Xiao in the vicinity. Hearing these words now, it confirmed the suspicions in his heart.

“Brat, if you’re thinking of stalling for time, let me tell you that it’s no use. It doesn’t matter if Lin Xiao is nearby. You will die today. Be a good boy and hand over the Blue-Blooded Wolf. I may give you an easier death.” Ye Dan stared at him sinisterly.

You XiaoMo’s eyes flickered. This fellow was hard to trick. He had just come up with those words and he already called his bluff so quickly.

Since it was like that, You XiaoMo calmed himself down and spoke with composure, “I urge all of you to leave immediately. My shixiong is indeed nearby. When he comes back, not even one of you will be able to escape. I’m not trying to trick you.”

Ye Dan saw that he was choosing to drink punishment wine rather than accept a toast, so he assumed that he was only making an empty show of strength. With a flick of his sleeves, several poisoned silver needles shot towards You XiaoMo.

However, before the silver needles could make it within three meters of You XiaoMo, they abruptly fell to the ground.

From the distant Green Mountain Ravine, a figure flew at an unbelievable speed towards them. In an instant, the figure appeared in front of everyone, that signature billboard smile beaming towards Ye Dan and company.