Luo Yunxi wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her delicate cheeks etched with a solemn expression.
"Whoosh!!!"
Yao Cang, with swift strides, lunged directly at Luo Yunxi, intending to capture her.
Luo Yunxi retrieved a talisman from her spatial ring, infusing it with spiritual energy.
"Zzzt!!!"
A bolt of lightning, faster than the blink of an eye, struck towards Yao Cang.
Yao Cang had not expected the girl to suddenly produce a Lightning Talisman. Caught off guard, he was hit head-on. His body, struck by the lightning's power, was left in a disheveled state.
"Ah... you dare to injure me? Do you know how precious my life is?" Yao Cang roared, his eyes blazing with fury that seemed to condense into a tangible form.
His lifespan was already nearing its end, and now being struck by a Lightning Talisman was undoubtedly a death blow.
"I will drain every drop of your blood!" Yao Cang continued, his voice filled with malice. His eyes were devoid of any desire, replaced by pure, naked coldness.
Luo Yunxi's face turned pale. She immediately took out another Lightning Talisman from her spatial ring, preparing to face Yao Cang again.
However, Yao Cang was now on guard and would not easily let Luo Yunxi strike him again.
"Zzzt!!"
Luo Yunxi unleashed the Lightning Talisman once more, but it was dodged.
The attack struck a large tree nearby, erupting in a flash of lightning.
Luo Yunxi bit her lip slightly, then circulated her spiritual energy, her movements exceptionally swift as she dashed towards a distant area.
"You won't escape!" Yao Cang's face darkened. After injuring me, you think you can just run? It's not that easy.
With those words, Yao Cang quickly pursued Luo Yunxi.
Seeing that she couldn't outrun him, Luo Yunxi engaged in a desperate struggle with Yao Cang.
In just a few exchanges, Luo Yunxi's breath became weak, and several wounds appeared on her body.
"Bang!!!"
Yao Cang unleashed a surge of spiritual energy, striking Luo Yunxi.
Luo Yunxi's consciousness began to blur, while the spiritual energy within her body continuously nourished her.
This prevented Luo Yunxi from completely losing consciousness.
...
Not far from their battle.
A group of cultivators from Xieyang Mountain were frantically searching for news of Luo Yunxi.
They had all consumed poison from Jiang Li, and if they couldn't find Luo Yunxi or if anything happened to her, they would be doomed.
"Boss, look, there's a girl who looks like an immortal. Could she be the one we're looking for?" a cultivator exclaimed, his eyes shining with excitement.
"Let's go, let's go, hurry and see!" their leader, Song Lu, urged excitedly.
With that, the group, in a mighty procession, flew towards the location.
...
Luo Yunxi collapsed by the side of a large tree, her body trembling slightly.
Must I really use that power? Luo Yunxi took a deep breath, a flicker of hesitation in her eyes.
Seeing Luo Yunxi completely depleted of combat ability, her appearance so frail and pitiable, Yao Cang's anger subsided somewhat.
"Little immortal, if you are willing to have a slave mark planted on you and become my slave, I might consider letting you go!" Yao Cang licked his lips, his gaze towards Luo Yunxi intensely passionate.
While he had seen many beautiful women and indulged in many, a maiden as breathtakingly beautiful, yet so fresh and tender as Luo Yunxi, was truly a first.
Yao Cang's mind began to conjure images of himself, after consuming the Blood Pill, extending his lifespan and living a life of unrestrained freedom with this little immortal.
"Scram!" Luo Yunxi's cherry lips parted, her eyes filled with icy coldness.
Yao Cang's thoughts were interrupted by the girl's sharp retort, and his expression instantly turned grim.
"Heh, I like the way you talk tough. I'll make you truly taste my power!" Yao Cang said, walking closer to Luo Yunxi, his spiritual energy slowly gathering within him.
Luo Yunxi let out a soft breath, her Profound Yin energy beginning to flow.
"Miss, did you come to Xieyang Mountain yesterday?" Just as Yao Cang was about to make his move on Luo Yunxi,
a group of cultivators appeared nearby, looking at Luo Yunxi with anticipation.
Luo Yunxi furrowed her brow. What did these people want?
However, their demeanor didn't seem malicious towards her.
Luo Yunxi nodded, "That's right, I arrived yesterday!"
As soon as Luo Yunxi spoke, all the cultivators were immensely relieved. They had finally found her.
They wouldn't have to die...
Yao Cang's face darkened as he saw the sudden appearance of the group of cultivators. Although these were only cultivators at the Spirit River Realm, their sheer numbers were formidable. If a fight were to break out, even if he could defeat them, he would be severely weakened.
"What do you want? This little lady is mine!" Yao Cang said, his gaze fixed coldly on Song Lu, his spiritual energy surging, his Divine Sea Realm aura clearly manifest.
Song Lu let out a cold snort, "Bold! Do you really think you're invincible just because you're in the Divine Sea Realm? Brothers, let's show this fellow what we've got!"
Song Lu had clearly seen this man attempting to kill Luo Yunxi.
He didn't know why Jiang Li was looking for this girl, but he knew she was highly valued by Jiang Li.
If Jiang Li found out that he had stood by and watched the person he was looking for being bullied right in front of him.
He would likely not survive.
Yao Cang's face sank. Were these people insane? Didn't they know what the Divine Sea Realm was?
Although his lifespan was an issue, preventing him from exerting his full strength, they didn't think he was some helpless cat, did they?
Immediately, Song Lu commanded his subordinates to surround and attack Yao Cang.
Yao Cang was utterly bewildered. He didn't know who these people were.
But judging by their attire, they seemed to be bandits from Xieyang Mountain.
Now, instead of robbing, they were playing the role of heroes saving the damsel in distress?
"Miss, don't worry, we're here. This idiot can't deal with you!" Song Lu said respectfully, coming to Luo Yunxi's side.
Luo Yunxi was full of confusion. When she had come to Xieyang Mountain, she had gathered quite a bit of intelligence about them.
Hadn't they been described as selfish, ruthless killers who plundered everywhere?
What was going on with these people now?
As the battle continued, many were killed by Yao Cang.
"Brothers, I've found the girl the Young Master is looking for! Come quickly! This old fellow wants to harm the Young Master's woman!" Song Lu then shouted loudly to the others who were searching in the distance.
Upon hearing this, the searching individuals from afar immediately surged towards them in groups, their eyes filled with fanatical fervor.
Yao Cang, who was in the midst of the fight, felt a jolt. What the hell was this?
Was this girl the descendant of some earth-shattering powerful figure? Were these Xieyang Mountain bandits all insane?
He was in the Divine Sea Realm!
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