Chapter 42

Liu Ming and the others listened to these words and had no objections.

Thus, the group immediately began to use their levitation techniques, riding clouds and soaring into the sky, heading in a certain direction.

Once they flew out of the sect's territory, Liu Ming curiously examined the various peaks below.

It was no wonder, since this was his first time leaving the sect since he entered the Savage Ghost Sect, naturally he was quite interested in everything outside.

The other four people also gathered in pairs, talking while flying.

Among them, Senior Sister Wu, Du Hai, and Senior Brother Mei completely ignored Liu Ming, only Senior Sister Mu occasionally turned her head to say a few words to him.

Liu Ming naturally showed an indifferent attitude.

The main reason for his outing this time was to gain some experience in completing contribution point tasks, to accumulate some experience for future independent actions. As for the attitudes of the others towards him, he naturally did not care.

In a blink, they had flown for half an hour, when suddenly a buzzing sound came from ahead, and a gray cloud was seen flying towards them.

Seeing this, Senior Sister Mu and the others were naturally slightly taken aback.

However, when they clearly saw the true face of the person flying towards them, Du Hai's face immediately darkened, and the expressions of Senior Sister Mu and the others also turned unpleasant.

"Hey, isn't that Senior Sister Mu! Where are you going, Senior Sister? Do you need me to accompany you?" On the gray cloud, a young man in a white robe stood, looking quite handsome, but his murky eyes showed a lecherous look when he looked at Senior Sister Mu.

"Hmph, Ouyang Xin. Where we are going has nothing to do with you," Du Hai couldn't help but fly forward, glaring and said.

"Du Hai, you are a disciple of the Yinsha Mountain. When did you have the right to interfere with the affairs of the Ghost Dance lineage? I am talking to Senior Sister Mu, why do you need to meddle? Besides, in terms of relationship, Senior Sister Mu is also my sister-in-law. It's normal for me, as a younger uncle, to show some concern," the young man in the white robe, Ouyang Xin, immediately said with a cold laugh.

Upon hearing this, Du Hai's forehead veins bulged in anger, and he grabbed the sheathed long sword on his back.

Senior Sister Mu also frowned deeply.

"Ouyang Junior Brother, I and Junior Sister Mu are working together on a sect task. We already have enough people. Even if we were to add more, Junior Brother would still need to take the task from the sect first," at this moment, Senior Sister Wu sighed and flew out, slowly saying to Ouyang Xin.

"Hehe, that's no problem. I don't care about those contribution points. That kid looks like a new disciple. It's a good deal for you. Turn around and go back now, and I will complete this task for you. The contribution points will be credited to your badge later," Ouyang Xin suddenly pointed at Liu Ming in the group, speaking with a haughty tone.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ming felt his eyebrows twitch, and seeing the pleading look in Senior Sister Mu's eyes, he inwardly groaned.

Du Hai, Senior Sister Wu, and the others also looked at him with various expressions.

Liu Ming felt even more depressed.

Was he a fish in the pond suffering from the fire at the city gate?

Ouyang Xin's bold attitude towards Senior Sister Mu and the others clearly indicated that he was a powerful disciple in the sect. If he did not agree to Ouyang Xin's request, he would greatly offend this person. But if he agreed, it would clearly mean a complete falling out with Senior Sister Mu and the others.

Seeing Liu Ming's hesitant expression, Ouyang Xin's face immediately darkened as he scolded:

"Kid, don't refuse the wine and accept the punishment! You can go back and find out who I am, Ouyang Xin. Don't be ungrateful!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Ming was furious, but he instantly made up his mind and replied with a snort:

"Although this is the first time I've heard your name, there is no one like you among the sect's senior masters. If you really want to give orders to me, wait until you become a Spirit Master."

"What did you say!" Ouyang Xin was furious and moved to rush over.

But at this moment, Du Hai stepped in front of him, hand on the hilt of his sword, and said sternly:

"It seems that Junior Brother Ouyang has forgotten the sect rules. Disciples who start conflicts without permission will be punished with flogging or even the loss of their magical abilities. Do you need me to remind you again?"

At this moment, Senior Brother Mei also silently flew over, standing shoulder to shoulder with Du Hai.

"Fine, very well. Since Senior Sister Mu doesn't want me to join, I won't force it," Ouyang Xin's gaze swept over the two people in front of him, and after a moment's thought, he finally forced himself to say.

Then he urged the gray cloud and flashed past the group.

However, as he passed Liu Ming, he said in a deliberately lowered but still audible voice:

"Kid, I remember your face. Next time, don't let me catch you alone."

With that, he increased his speed and shot away.

The others' faces changed slightly upon hearing this, but Liu Ming only frowned, then quickly returned to his usual calm expression.

"Junior Brother Liu, I feel guilty for involving you this time," Senior Sister Mu said with a hint of gratitude.

"I didn't expect Junior Brother Bai to be such a principled person. Junior Sister Mu hasn't misjudged you. If you have time, feel free to visit me," Senior Sister Wu also smiled and said.

Although Du Hai and Senior Brother Mei didn't speak, their kinder gazes showed that they had finally truly accepted Liu Ming.

"It's nothing. To be honest, I was tempted by the idea of getting contribution points without a fight. But his words afterwards were too malicious. Although I don't want to offend anyone, I'm not someone to be pushed around," Liu Ming smiled and replied.

"Those are good words. We cultivators must face challenges head-on. If we can't even hold onto our principles, no matter how talented we are, we won't achieve great success," Du Hai nodded and praised.

At the same time, Liu Ming heard Du Hai's voice in his ear:

"Junior Brother Liu, I owe you a favor this time. I will repay it in the future."

Liu Ming was first taken aback, then smiled at the stern young man.

After that, the group continued to ride the clouds and move forward.

After another two hours, a mountain range appeared ahead, and a huge peak covered with boulders suddenly came into view.

This peak was over a thousand feet high, and its surface was covered with grayish-green boulders of various strange shapes, quite different from ordinary rocks.

"This is Stone陀 Mountain. Everyone, land nearby first, then walk over to avoid being discovered by the Black Cloud Butterflies," Senior Sister Mu said.

The others naturally had no objections and landed in a dense forest about a mile away.

"Senior Sister Wu, this is the Spirit Attracting Powder. You and Senior Brother Mei will go first and lure all the Black Cloud Butterflies out of the mountain. You must keep them away for at least half an hour. The Blood Silk Fruit likes to grow in hidden places, so a short time might not be enough to gather enough. Junior Brother Liu, this is the Blood Silk Fruit, take a good look. Once the Black Cloud Butterflies leave, I, Senior Brother Du, and Junior Brother Liu must quickly find the Blood Silk Fruit. Of course, if there are any extra, that would be even better. This fruit is a rare material for alchemy, and any extra can be sold for spirit stones," Senior Sister Mu explained, then turned her hands to reveal a small black bottle and a fresh red fruit the size of a soybean.

"Don't worry. Senior Brother Mei and I each brought a Divine Speed Talisman, so we can definitely hold out for half an hour," Senior Sister Wu smiled and replied.

Liu Ming stared at the red fruit for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

After the group discussed the plan, they immediately took action.

Senior Sister Wu and Senior Brother Mei immediately rose into the air and flew straight towards the peak.

Just as they were about to collide with the peak, Senior Sister Wu suddenly turned her hand, and the small black bottle appeared, its lid mysteriously missing.

With a "puff," a faint white smoke flew out of the bottle and immediately dissipated in the wind.

At the same time, a pungent smell spread.

In an instant, the previously quiet peak suddenly buzzed, and palm-sized black butterflies emerged from under the boulders, quickly forming black clouds and chasing after the two.

Seeing this, Senior Sister Wu and the others did not immediately leave the peak. Instead, they each revealed a talisman and slapped it on their bodies. A green light flashed, and their gray clouds' speed increased several times, leading the butterfly swarm to circle the peak, drawing out even more Black Cloud Butterflies.

After circling the peak seven or eight times, the black butterflies behind them merged into a black cloud about six to seven meters in diameter.

The sight was astonishing!

At this moment, Senior Sister Wu called out, and she and Senior Brother Mei immediately shot away without hesitation.

The huge black cloud buzzed and followed them.

"Alright, let's start," seeing the butterfly swarm lured away, Senior Sister Mu decisively said.

Thus, she and Liu Ming, Du Hai, and the others also rose into the air and flew towards the peak.

A short while later, the three of them landed at different spots on the peak and began searching for the Blood Silk Fruit under the boulders.

After about the time it takes to eat a meal,

A "bang" sounded as a black rope pulled a boulder about half a person's height, revealing two green plants about a few inches tall, each bearing a blood-red fruit.

Liu Ming smiled, bent down, and picked the two red fruits, then took out a green wooden box from his chest and placed them inside.

He stretched lazily.

This was the twenty-fourth Blood Silk Fruit he had found. He imagined the other two were probably at a similar pace.

It seemed they would complete the task without any problems.

Just as Liu Ming was thinking this, the boulder beneath him suddenly trembled, and a violent shaking came from the peak, accompanied by a loud rumbling sound as countless boulders rolled down the mountain.