Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Water Dragon Sect Mutual Aid Association
This top-grade attack talisman, the Earth Sword Talisman, was found in Liu Er’s storage bag. In this confrontation, regardless of the initial talisman, the later flying sword, or even the deadly needle, they were all decoys.
The real killer move was this top-grade talisman!
To ensure success in one strike, Ji Yuan even exposed the deadly needle hidden on the White Water Flying Sword to lull the enemy into complacency.
Huda also died, and Ji Yuan raised his hand to retrieve the flying sword and flying needle.
"Loot the body, and then leave this place quickly."
After Ji Yuan finished speaking, he went straight to Huda’s corpse, first raising his hand to collect his storage bag.
He was also very envious of his flying knife magical artifact, a middle-grade one, which could serve as a single weapon or be split into five, perfect for ambushes.
His boots were also a magical artifact, increasing his own speed, which was a valuable asset.
Whether in fighting or fleeing for his life, it was a great weapon.
What he was wearing happened to be a magic robe, but unfortunately, it was damaged by that Earth Sword Talisman and could only be sold for money.
After making sure nothing was missed, Ji Yuan also dripped some Corpse-Dissolving Water on it to settle everything.
Across from him, Qiu Qianhai had already finished looting Zhang Kai’s body, and after destroying the evidence, the two of them reunited.
"Hmm? You’re injured?"
It was only then that Ji Yuan noticed the faint blood seeping out from Qiu Qianhai’s waist.
"Got grazed by a saber, it’s nothing serious, I’ve taken an elixir."
"Alright, then let’s go."
The two of them made their way to the shore, just about to release the Dharma Ship and leave.
But at that moment, a flying boat descended from mid-air, landing on the water in front of them.
Standing on the flying boat was a figure dressed in a black robe, the robe was so large it covered the entire body, indistinguishable as male or female.
Qiu Qianhai instinctively summoned his curved saber.
Seeing this, Ji Yuan’s heart tightened... someone who could steer a flying boat here must be a cultivator of the later stage.
Could it be someone from the Qin Family?!
With this thought, Ji Yuan slowly said, "I don’t know what business my friend has here? If you’re here to make friends, I, Liu Changsheng, welcome you, but if you’re here to fight..."
As he spoke, Ji Yuan took out the Yin Ghost Banner again, planting it in the sand on the shore, his voice turning stern.
"Does my friend wish to test the power of my Heavenly Gods and Evils Array!"
No matter what, shouting the name boldly might perhaps intimidate the other party a little.
"Pfft—"
A woman’s laughter came from under the black robe, and the black-robed person finally lifted the hood, tossing the long loose hair.
She looked up, with a pair of deep, peach blossom eyes gazing at Ji Yuan, smiling slightly:
"When did the Yin Ghost Array get such an imposing name?"
Seeing her appearance, Ji Yuan was a bit surprised, recognizing the woman’s identity immediately.
It was exactly the woman with peach blossom eyes he had seen before in Stall A18 when buying the Corpse-Dissolving Flower, unexpectedly meeting her here today.
And judging by her demeanor, she seemed to have seen him killing those two from the Qin Family.
Late Qi Cultivation... Ji Yuan split his attention, glancing at the storage bag.
From the items obtained from Liu Da and Liu Er’s storage bags, he saw there were three top-grade protective talismans left, two Iron Wall Talismans, and an extra Water Escape Talisman.
He also had two top-grade attack talismans left, a Demon Suppression Talisman, and a Thousand Blade Talisman.
"What? Thinking about whether you can kill me?" Du Wanyi smiled.
Being seen through so easily, Ji Yuan quickly smiled, "Senior is joking, I was just delighted to see you here..."
Couldn’t keep up the façade any longer.
Ji Yuan coughed, forcibly shifting the topic, "I wonder what brings senior here?"
He initially wanted to say more... if there’s something he could help with, the senior should feel free to ask.
But the words stuck in his throat.
What if the other party really asked for something, what could he do then?
"I came to find you," Du Wanyi said directly.
"Find me?"
Ji Yuan was somewhat incredulous, immediately recalling any possible interactions he might have had with them, thinking deeply it was only during the time of buying the Corpse-Dissolving Flower.
Du Wanyi nodded slightly, glancing at Qiu Qianhai, then looking at Ji Yuan.
"If you’re willing to trust me, come over and we’ll talk."
After saying this, she turned around and steered the flying boat towards a small nearby island.
Ji Yuan looked back at Qiu Qianhai. If a fight were to break out, he definitely wouldn’t be able to help, and Ji Yuan would have to spare his attention to care for him.
Qiu Qianhai obviously considered this too, so he smiled and said, "The senior has something to discuss with you, I won’t go along."
After saying this, he glanced towards Jingde Square, indicating he would wait in the front.
"Alright."
Ji Yuan nodded in agreement.
Immediately the two went their separate ways, with Ji Yuan heading to the island where the female cultivator was... escaping clearly wasn’t an option, as the other party’s Dharma Ship was obviously of a higher grade.
In this case, it was better to see what she had to say.
No grievances or grudges, and judging by her manner of arrival, likely wasn’t an enemy.
"Sen..."
"No need to call me senior, I’m Du Wanyi, just call me by name."
"I am Liu Changsheng, it’s a pleasure to meet Daoist Du," Ji Yuan slightly cupped his hands, smiling.
Du Wanyi rolled her eyes, "Ji Yuan is just Ji Yuan, and you’re using a fake name. Besides, do I really look like a villain, or a Tribulation Cultivator? You are so cautious with me."
Being called out again, Ji Yuan couldn’t help but blush.
"Cough, cough, it’s a habit, a habit."
"Alright, it’s a survival trait. To put it simply, finding you isn’t a bad thing, quite the opposite, it’s a great opportunity."
"A great opportunity?"
Ji Yuan was somewhat surprised, what great opportunity could possibly fall to him?
"Yes, with the Yin Ghost Array in hand, you probably have the strength of late Qi Cultivation now, and I see that you may soon break through to late Qi Cultivation, so there’s no harm in inviting you to join early."
Du Wanyi spoke while giving Ji Yuan a once-over.
"Inviting... early? Join what?"
Ji Yuan didn’t understand and asked.
"Have you heard of the ’Water Dragon Sect Mutual Aid Association’?"
Water Dragon Sect Mutual Aid Association... Ji Yuan shook his head, "No."
"Sit down, let’s talk sitting."
Du Wanyi said, taking out two chairs from her storage bag.
Ji Yuan could only express his thanks and followed suit in sitting down.
Du Wanyi pondered for a moment, as though organizing her thoughts, and then spoke, "With your talent, joining the Water Dragon Sect is almost a given, but to be honest, even if we join, we’ll be just the most ordinary of disciples."
"To fulfill cultivation needs, we’d have to undertake various sect odd jobs, like being assigned to the Hundred Treasures Tower in Zengtou City."
Ji Yuan naturally understood this... for others, joining the Water Dragon Sect was indeed a good thing.
But for him, with the construction panel, it was a matter of pros and cons for now.
But if he waited until he reached the peak of Qi Refining, before planning Foundation Establishment and joining then, it would be all benefits.
"Though the Water Dragon Sect disciples appear to be equal on the surface, in reality, they are categorized into different levels, the best being those with Celestial Spirit Roots, who are taken as disciples by Golden Core Stage elders as soon as they join."
"Next are those cultivators with dual or triple spirit roots from cultivation clans, who due to their superior talent and backing are living comfortably within the Water Dragon Sect."
"Then there are average dual and triple spirit root cultivators, who despite lacking background, are given attention due to their promising talent for Foundation Establishment."
Saying this, Du Wanyi couldn’t help but sigh deeply.
"The most difficult are those like us, with no background, poor spirit root qualifications, joining the Water Dragon Sect purely on the merit of our late Qi Cultivation strength."
"In the eyes of some, we are unlikely to reach Foundation Establishment, and with our low background, we are seen as easily deployable, willing to run errands for minor benefits."
Ji Yuan lifted his gaze, clenching his fists in coordination, speaking with determination, "But we mustn’t be content with this, nor should we."
"Yes!"
Du Wanyi nodded vigorously, "And that’s where the Water Dragon Sect Mutual Aid Association comes in."
"Please, Daoist Du, enlighten me with the details."
Ji Yuan listened with interest, eager to understand what aid it could potentially offer him.