Chapter 71

(Previous chapter: Su Yi changed the name on the stone stele from "Su Xuanjun" to "Su Yi.")

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The dwarf took a deep breath and mustered his courage, saying, "Master Immortal, you know that if the Yin Sha Spirit Vein is taken, this Fire Peach Tree cannot survive alone..."

Su Yi interrupted, "I only need a segment; it won't harm the Fire Peach Tree."

Seeing Su Yi's unyielding attitude, the dwarf dared not hesitate and suddenly transformed into a beam of spiritual light, diving into the ground.

Before long, the dwarf emerged from the ground, holding a foot-long black jade marrow in his hands.

The jade marrow emitted a bone-chilling cold, causing the dwarf's eyebrows, hair, and beard to be covered in a layer of frost, making him shiver.

"Master Immortal, the Yin Sha Spirit Vein is inside the jade marrow."

The dwarf forced a smile, more painful than crying.

He dared not tamper with this segment of the Yin Sha Spirit Vein, fearing that if discovered, he would suffer.

"Good."

Su Yi reached out to take the foot-long jade marrow, glanced at it, and nodded in satisfaction.

This is a spirit vein; even a foot-long segment is far more valuable than any number of spirit stones!

Once his cultivation reaches the Qi Gathering Realm, using this treasure for cultivation will have an incredible effect.

Of course, this Yin Sha Spirit Vein is most suitable for Yin Souls like Qing Wan to cultivate.

When needed, Su Yi wouldn't mind sharing some with Qing Wan.

He took out a jade box and stored the segment of the Yin Sha Spirit Vein. Seeing the dwarf's pained and worried expression, he couldn't help but laugh.

"Rest assured, I, Su Yi, would not take advantage of a small spirit like you."

As he spoke, Su Yi used the bamboo staff in his hand to write on the sandy ground.

Before long, a cultivation technique appeared.

"You are a spirit, born and raised by nature, making it extremely difficult to achieve the Dao. This 'Cultivation Spirit Technique' can help you transform from a spirit to a demon cultivator. Its value far surpasses a few Fire Peach fruits and a segment of the Yin Sha Spirit Vein. Treasure it."

Su Yi said, shaking his head and smiling as he left.

All spirits can be categorized as "demons."

Plants, animals, and other beings that have awakened their spiritual intelligence are considered spirits, also known as demons or fairies.

However, becoming a demon cultivator is no easy task.

Especially for demons with special bloodlines or unique talents, the path to becoming a demon cultivator is fraught with unimaginable hardships.

The dwarf was a spirit born from a Fire Peach Tree. Although he could transform into a human form, he was far from truly transforming into a human, and thus could not be considered a demon cultivator.

Only after Su Yi and Qing Wan's figures disappeared in the peach grove did the dwarf feel a great sense of relief, patting his chest with lingering fear.

Then, his gaze fell on the ground, gradually drawn to the graceful and unrestrained script.

For an unknown amount of time, when he suddenly came to his senses, his brows furrowed with shock, joy, excitement, and a dazed expression.

"By this technique alone, I can completely free myself from the constraints of my original form and transform into the Dao!"

The dwarf shouted in excitement, dancing and rejoicing.

It was no wonder he was so out of control; the "Cultivation Spirit Technique" Su Yi had given was a cultivation mantra from the demon treasure "Cultivation Dao Canon," detailing the mysteries of "transformation," making it one of the best cultivation methods in the world.

Although the dwarf did not know the origin of this technique, he could not fail to appreciate its profound and astonishing nature.

Suddenly, he prostrated himself on the ground, facing the direction Su Yi had left, and vowed with a devout expression:

"I, Tao Qingshan, will never forget the grace of Master Immortal!"

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Outside the peach grove.

Qing Wan carefully followed beside Su Yi, neither too close nor too far, extremely obedient.

Su Yi took out over ten bottles of pills and handed them to her, "Qing Wan, take these pills."

These pills were obtained from the Six Absolute Yin Corpses and were most suitable for Yin Souls to cultivate.

"Ah?"

Qing Wan was at a loss, hesitantly saying, "Master Immortal, I cannot accept a gift without earning it. Wan..."

Before she could carefully choose her words and try to refuse, Su Yi interrupted her impatiently, "Just some broken pills. Why are you being so formal with me? Take them!"

Qing Wan was startled, quickly taking them and looking apologetic, "Wan didn't mean to anger Master Immortal. I won't do it again..."

Seeing her nervous appearance, Su Yi sighed.

He didn't know why, but every time he saw Qing Wan's pitiful, timid, and restrained demeanor, he couldn't help but want to scold her.

Perhaps it was... anger at her lack of ambition?

"Master Immortal, are you still angry with Wan?"

Qing Wan asked cautiously.

She tilted her head to look at him, her slightly chubby, delicate face full of worry.

From Su Yi's perspective, she looked particularly cute and silly.

He couldn't resist pinching her cheek, sighing, "You silly girl, I'll have a lot of worries about you in the future."

After saying this, he laughed first.

Qing Wan was startled by the pinch on her cheek.

But seeing Su Yi laugh, she couldn't help but laugh too, her beautiful face full of happiness.

Her eyes curved, and her smile was like a painting.

A human and a ghost walked through the deep night in the wilderness, neither feeling lonely or desolate.

After half an hour.

Su Yi's ears twitched, hearing a faint rustling of footsteps from a great distance. Although extremely subtle, it could not escape his keen hearing.

He stopped and said casually, "Be careful. If things go badly, escape into the Soul Nurturing Gourd."

Qing Wan was startled and nodded in agreement.

Soon, a group of figures rushed out of the darkness.

There were seven of them, all dressed in black, holding weapons, and emitting a cold and sinister aura.

"Qing Wan!"

The leader, a middle-aged man with a scar on his forehead and holding two knives, called out in surprise.

He immediately saw the red-clad girl floating in the darkness.

"Wasn't she stolen by the traitor Wu Ruoqiu? Why is she here?"

"Could it be that Wu Ruoqiu has returned?"

The others were agitated, all seeming very surprised.

Then, all their gazes turned to Su Yi, but they found it wasn't Wu Ruoqiu, but a young man with a unfamiliar face.

"What is your relationship with Wu Ruoqiu, and why is Qing Wan with you?"

The scarred middle-aged man asked coldly, his eyes filled with caution.

In the middle of the night, in a desolate place where ghosts roamed, a young man appeared with Qing Wan.

This was too abnormal.

"Wu Ruoqiu was a traitor of your Yin Sha Sect. No wonder no one has come to trouble me since he died."

Su Yi mused, having seen through their identities, and pointed to Qing Wan, "It's clear you all recognize her. Can you tell me about her background?"

This question made the scarred middle-aged man and the others frown, realizing two things.

First, Wu Ruoqiu was dead, and it was likely killed by this young man.

Second, this young man did not know Qing Wan's background!

"Do you want to know? Fine, hand over your Soul Nurturing Gourd first."

The scarred middle-aged man said coldly, "This is a spiritual object stolen by Wu Ruoqiu from our sect, not something an outsider should possess!"

The others nearby tightened their weapons, ready to attack.

Su Yi raised his hand and threw the Soul Nurturing Gourd to them, saying, "Speak."

The scarred middle-aged man was stunned for a moment, seemingly unable to believe it was so easy.

The others were also taken aback.

Then, the look in their eyes changed from caution to a hint of ferocity.

One of them whispered, "Brother Qian, time is tight. The tough ones behind us are probably about to catch up..."

The scarred middle-aged man's eyes flashed with cold light, saying, "Alright, since you want to know about Qing Wan, come with us. We'll take you to a place, and once we get there, we'll tell you everything you want to know."

Su Yi touched his nose and sighed, "Qing Wan, do they think I'm too easy to deal with?"

Before Qing Wan could answer, the scarred middle-aged man sneered, "I knew this kid wasn't honest. Attack him!"

The others all bared their teeth in a grin and rushed forward.

In an instant, weapons of all kinds sliced through the silent night.

But with a clear sword cry, a cold light flashed several times in the darkness.

Then, with a clang, the cold light returned to the scabbard.

The group that had rushed at Su Yi paused for a moment, then fell to the ground like felled logs.

Each had a red sword wound on their throat, blood gushing and soaking the ground.

Their faces, even in death, retained a ferocious grin.

In the blink of an eye, the battle was over, and the outcome was decided!

Su Yi stood in place, holding his bamboo staff, seemingly not having moved at all.

But the remaining scarred middle-aged man was terrified, his legs trembling, cold sweat pouring down his back, and his soul nearly leaving his body.

A sword like lightning, appearing and disappearing in an instant, had killed six of his companions!

Too terrifying!

"Now, do you have anything to say to me?"

Su Yi asked casually, his hands behind his back.

Thud! The scarred middle-aged man knelt down, bowing his head and pleading, "Spare me, Senior. I was blind and disrespectful to you. Please show mercy and spare my life!"

"That's not what I want to hear. This is your last chance. If you don't answer well, you'll join your companions."

Su Yi frowned slightly.

The scarred middle-aged man was terrified, "Senior, please calm down. I'll speak, I'll speak!"

He then spilled out everything he knew about Qing Wan, fearing that a poor answer would result in his death by Su Yi's sword.

According to him, Wu Ruoqiu and his master, Weng Yunqi, had defected from the Yin Sha Sect ten years ago.

During the defection, Weng Yunqi took three treasures from the Yin Sha Sect.

These were a Soul Nurturing Gourd containing a ghost infant, a secret scroll detailing the method of raising ghost corpse worms, and a mysterious soul jade.

Qing Wan was the Yin Soul parasitized in this soul jade.

Her background was unknown even to the elder cultivators of the Yin Sha Sect, but they all believed her background was extremely complex.

This could be inferred from the soul jade she parasitized.