Chapter 10

"Ah?" Lin Fei was usually quick to react, but he was truly taken aback by this sudden outburst from Su Shidi...

However, Lin Fei soon noticed that Su Shidi's eyes were fixed on his sword, the greed in his gaze impossible to hide.

So that's what this is about...

After realizing this, Lin Fei couldn't help but feel a bit exasperated...

It was no wonder. When Su Shidi saw Lin Fei easily slay the winged snake demon, he must have really thought the sword was some kind of treasure...

But Lin Fei couldn't tell him that it was just an ordinary sword, and the reason he could slay the winged snake demon so easily was simply because his sword technique was too strong...

"Let me tell you, don't think that just because you have a spirit-touched artifact, you can do whatever you want. Plotting against a duty-bound disciple is a serious offense. Now, I'll give you a chance. Hand over the sword in your hand, and I'll pretend this never happened..."

"Looks like Su Shidi really likes my sword. If you like it so much, take it. I'm in a hurry to go back and eat..." Lin Fei smiled, raised his hand, and tossed the sword over. "But, Su Shidi, I have to remind you, this place is downstream of the Yin River, where all kinds of demons roam. Without my sword, I might not be able to protect you later..."

"That, there's no need for you to worry, Senior Brother Lin..." Su Shidi quickly drew the sword, holding it with delight, examining it from all angles, unable to put it down. He completely ignored what Lin Fei said, thinking that with the Yin Talisman in hand, he didn't need anyone else's protection. As long as it wasn't a demon soldier, he could just slash it with one strike...

"Since that's the case, Su Shidi, you've got the sword, and I've completed my task. Why don't we head back? I'm tired and hungry after a whole day."

"Yes, yes, let's go back..." With the Yin Talisman in hand, Su Shidi was so excited that his whole body was trembling. He didn't care whether Lin Fei had completed his task or not, hugging the sword like a treasure, walking as if he had the wind at his back. He really hoped some demons would appear on the way so he could test the power of the Yin Talisman.

As a result...

Su Shidi got what he wished for...

Just as they were about to leave the downstream of the Yin River, a Ghost Yaksha smelled the scent of a living being and leaped out of the river.

The Ghost Yaksha wasn't a real ghost, but it was called that because of its hideous, ghost-like appearance. This Ghost Yaksha had a pair of fleshy wings on its back, held a steel fork in its hands, and had a large, protruding growth on its forehead, making its already hideous face even more terrifying.

The Ghost Yaksha loved to eat human hearts and livers, and it didn't like to eat them raw. Usually, after killing someone, it would dig out their heart and liver, skewer them with the steel fork, and roast them with the fire of the netherworld before slowly enjoying them.

If it were any other time, seeing a Ghost Yaksha leap out of the Yin River, Su Shidi would have turned and run without a second thought. This was the most powerful demon in the downstream of the Yin River, and even peak Qi Cultivators would avoid it. More terrifyingly, those who died at the hands of the Ghost Yaksha usually met a gruesome end. No cultivator below the True Realm would willingly face a Ghost Yaksha unless absolutely necessary.

But today was different...

Today, he had the Yin Talisman in hand!

What was the Yin Talisman?

Back in the day, Luo Yuzhen, who had just entered the Qi Cultivation stage, defeated seven of the Spirit Sword Sect's top cultivators with just a spirit-touched artifact. Although he hadn't yet reached the Foundation Establishment stage, with the Yin Talisman in hand, could he not defeat a mere Ghost Yaksha?

"Huh, that's a Ghost Yaksha..." Lin Fei also showed a look of surprise. "I say, Su Shidi, the Ghost Yaksha is not easy to deal with..."

"What do you mean, not easy to deal with!" Su Shidi was feeling very confident and didn't listen to what Lin Fei said. "Senior Brother Lin, I'm not saying this to criticize you, but as an inner sect disciple, you should be more courageous. Facing a Ghost Yaksha with fear and hesitation, what kind of example is that?"

"Ah, the responsibility of an inner sect disciple is so heavy..."

"Alright, if Senior Brother Lin is afraid, just stay back. I'll slay this Ghost Yaksha and then take you back."

After saying this, Su Shidi advanced instead of retreating, raising his sword to meet the Ghost Yaksha.

In an instant, a sword light flashed, the most powerful move in the seventeen forms of the Self-Sacrificing Sword Technique, the Self-Sacrificing Tiger Feeding. This move was all about a decisive strike with no retreat. Whether it was psychological or not, Su Shidi felt that the sword light he unleashed was stronger than usual.

It seems the power of the Yin Talisman is indeed extraordinary...

Unfortunately, the Ghost Yaksha didn't think so.

"Clang!"

A sharp sound rang out as the Ghost Yaksha's steel fork easily deflected the sword light that Su Shidi had unleashed, spanning over ten zhang. Then, the Ghost Yaksha stomped on the Yin River, causing a massive wave to splash up. Using this momentum, it leaped dozens of zhang into the air, raising its steel fork high and slamming it down heavily on Su Shidi.

"How can it be so powerful?" Su Shidi's face turned pale, but he still tried to reassure himself, it's fine, it's fine, I have the Yin Talisman in my hand.

So, he didn't panic much, just took a small step back and infused a bit of true essence into the sword.

In a daze, Su Shidi seemed to see a glow emanate from the sword as he infused it with true essence. Yes, yes, this must be the sign that the Yin Talisman is about to unleash its power.

Su Shidi felt more at ease, and his gaze towards the Ghost Yaksha became more arrogant. A mere Ghost Yaksha dares to act so recklessly in front of me? I have the Yin Talisman in hand, and as soon as I infuse it with true essence, it will easily slay you...

"Die!" Su Shidi fiercely infused more true essence into the sword.

Huh?

What's going on...

Why isn't the Yin Talisman unleashing its power even though I've infused it with true essence?

Su Shidi started to feel uneasy, hurriedly retreating while infusing more true essence into the sword...

Then, there was a light "snap" sound, as if something had broken.

Unfortunately, at this moment, Su Shidi had no time to check what had broken, because the Ghost Yaksha's steel fork was already coming down. In a panic, Su Shidi barely managed to raise his sword to meet it. There was a "clang" as the steel fork, carrying immense force, struck the sword.

This was the strongest attack from a demon below the Transformation stage. With Su Shidi's incomplete Foundation Establishment, how could he possibly withstand it? He was directly knocked flying, landing heavily over ten zhang away, spewing large amounts of blood from his mouth, his face as pale as a sheet of paper.

The pungent smell of blood made the Ghost Yaksha even more excited. It rushed over with its steel fork, its furry and scaly arms tearing open Su Shidi's shirt in one swift motion...

"Ahh!" Su Shidi let out a scream. "Senior Brother Lin, save me, save me!"

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