Chapter 54: Departure

This time, the Zixia Society sent five people, including Wan Xiuying, Ximen Yiliu, and Fu Lingxue, along with two young women.

"Brother Chu, you're here!" Fu Lingxue saw Chu Jianqiu and smiled as she walked up to greet him.

Seeing this, Ximen Yiliu's brows furrowed with a hint of disdain, and she muttered under her breath, "I don't know what's so good about this waste of a person, to be so infatuated. Apart from being good at exams, what other strengths does this waste have?"

Chu Jianqiu smiled and greeted everyone, but he ignored Ximen Yiliu's muttering, feeling quite speechless.

This woman must have some kind of mental issue, always picking on him.

However, Chu Jianqiu wasn't about to argue over such a trivial matter.

Soon after, Han Anyi and Si Fengkai also arrived with the Xuan Yun Society members.

The Xuan Yun Society also sent five people, including Han Anyi, Si Fengkai, and Huang Pengyi, along with two men in martial attire.

"Little Sister Wan arrived quite early. Since everyone is here, let's set off." Han Anyi smiled and said, leading the way onto the cloud boat.

The others followed one by one, and once everyone was aboard, Wan Xiuying activated the cloud boat, which then flew toward Zunlian City.

"Brothers and sisters, should we discuss how to deal with the Blood Python later?"

After the cloud boat took off, there was a silence on board. Each person had their own thoughts, and to break the awkward atmosphere, Wan Xiuying laughed and spoke up.

"What's there to discuss? We just need to find it and cut it down. It's just a mere Blood Python." Si Fengkai sneered, showing his disdain.

Although he was currently at the Fourth Level of True Qi, he was a high-ranking Xuan-grade bloodline warrior. He could easily take on a Fifth Level True Qi warrior, and with the valuable treasures he carried, a mere Blood Python was nothing.

"Haha, Little Sister Wan is being too cautious. With so many of us, it's not just a Fifth Level True Qi Blood Python; even a Sixth Level True Qi monster, we can take down." Someone from the Xuan Yun Society immediately chimed in.

"Little Sister Wan is right. Exterminating demons is a serious matter; we can't be careless. Everyone, please state your cultivation levels so we all know what we're dealing with." Han Anyi suddenly spoke, glancing at Chu Jianqiu.

Seeing Han Anyi speak, everyone agreed. Although Si Fengkai was arrogant, he and Han Anyi were on the same boat, so he didn't want to offend him and didn't object.

"I am Si Fengkai, a high-ranking Xuan-grade bloodline warrior, currently at the Fourth Level of True Qi. With this Second Rank Intermediate-grade Flame Blade, I can take down a Fifth Level True Qi warrior." Si Fengkai said proudly. This Second Rank Intermediate-grade Flame Blade was obtained with much effort by his brother, Si Fengpo.

With this Flame Blade, his strength had greatly increased.

When Han Anyi and Wan Xiuying heard that he could take down a Fifth Level True Qi warrior, their eyes flashed with a hint of unease. Among everyone present, only they were Fifth Level True Qi warriors.

Si Fengkai's words were equivalent to saying he could defeat them. As warriors, everyone had a bit of pride, and being openly insulted by a warrior of a lower level, no matter how good-tempered, would inevitably cause some displeasure.

"Then we'll see how Brother Si performs. I hope Brother Si can surprise us." Wan Xiuying smiled, her words tinged with a hint of sarcasm.

"I am Wan Xiuying from the Ziyun Society. I believe everyone knows me. I am currently at the Fifth Level of True Qi and have a Second Rank Low-grade Magic Bow and three Armor-Piercing Arrows."

Wan Xiuying had accumulated resources for ten years in the outer sect to exchange for this Second Rank Low-grade Magic Bow. However, someone like Si Fengkai, with his background, had obtained a Second Rank Intermediate-grade Magic Treasure upon entering the sect.

This showed that in the world of warriors, unless one had exceptional talent, having a powerful backing made a significant difference.

For ordinary disciples like Wan Xiuying, the only way to advance was through their own efforts, with no shortcuts.

Of course, some talented disciples had been attracted to her beauty. If she had submitted to them, perhaps with their help, she could have entered the inner sect long ago.

But Wan Xiuying knew those people were only interested in her beauty, not in her. She preferred to advance more slowly rather than trade her body for advancement.

"I am Han Anyi, the leader of the Xuan Yun Society. I am currently at the Fifth Level of True Qi and have a Second Rank Intermediate-grade Magic Sword and three Second Rank Ice Spirit Talismans." Han Anyi smiled. His uncle was an elder in the outer sect, so while he couldn't indulge in extravagance, he wasn't lacking in cultivation resources.

"I am Ximen Yiliu from the Zixia Society, currently at the Fourth Level of True Qi. I have a set of Second Rank Low-grade Magic Steel-Wing Dark Vine Needles and one Second Rank Wind Spirit Talisman."

Ximen Yiliu said with some pride. She had recently attached herself to an inner sect senior, who, at her request, had obtained a set of Second Rank Low-grade Magic Treasures for her.

This set of Steel-Wing Dark Vine Needles was even better than Wan Xiuying's bow and arrows.

Although Ximen Yiliu had been in the sect for a long time, her contribution points were not enough for her usual cultivation and extravagance, let alone to exchange for Magic Treasures.

Ximen Yiliu glanced at Wan Xiuying with a hint of pride, as she had long wanted to show off her Magic Treasures. Her talent and diligence were inferior to Wan Xiuying's, and she wasn't entirely convinced of Wan Xiuying's leadership of the Zixia Society, so she always wanted to compete with her. Being able to surpass Wan Xiuying in Magic Treasures made her very pleased.

Ximen Yiliu then glanced at Chu Jianqiu, looking at him with a mocking smile. "I wonder what Brother Chu has to offer in this mission?"

Chu Jianqiu felt somewhat helpless. What was wrong with this woman, always picking on him for no reason? He couldn't recall ever offending her.

Seeing everyone's gaze, Chu Jianqiu had no choice but to respond. He shrugged and said, "As everyone knows, I just broke through to the True Qi realm a couple of days ago."

"Ha!" Ximen Yiliu sneered at the right moment.

"However..." Chu Jianqiu said seriously, "Apart from my low cultivation level, I have some knowledge in talismans, arrays, alchemy, weapons, herbs, medicine, and more. After all, I excelled in every course."

Everyone was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter.