Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards-Chapter 36 - 35: Instant Incineration, Opportunity

Chapter 36: Chapter 35: Instant Incineration, Opportunity

On Little Stone Island, two crimson fireballs soared into the air. The flames, like tendrils with a life of their own, twisted and writhed, unleashing a terrifying heat that decimated everything within them.

One could hear, within the flames, the short, piercing cries of two demon beasts.

In just a moment, the crimson flames subsided, and Qi Chan’Er saw two charred demon corpses fall to the ground with a thud. From their outlines, one could still tell they were Water Cloud Crocodiles, but now utterly lifeless, undeniably dead.

"Is this the frightening power of the Great Success Level Fireball Technique? It’s no wonder it’s a formidable method even in the Qi Refining Late Stage."

Gazing at the four Water Cloud Crocodiles that had recently pushed her to the brink, she saw two were taken down in an instant by the Fireball Technique, and Qi Chan’Er was filled with deep emotion.

She knew well that the Fireball Technique was quite effective against these Water Cloud Crocodiles.

However, her own Entry-Level Fireball Technique was of little use against these Tier One Middle Grade Water Cloud Crocodiles, which is why she had never used it.

Unless her Fireball Technique reached the Minor Success Level, it would be of great use against the siege of four Water Cloud Crocodiles.

And now, the power of the Great Success Level Fireball Technique was even more astonishing to her.

"Two of the four Water Cloud Crocodiles have been dealt with, leaving only two, which are no longer a threat."

Suppressing her inner amazement, Qi Chan’Er looked at the remaining two Water Cloud Crocodiles and smiled slightly.

Previously, four Water Cloud Crocodiles could push her into a desperate situation, but now, the remaining two could hardly do so.

Immediately, she channeled her mana.

Buzz.

Before her, the Golden Halo emitted an intensely condensed spiritual power, trembling slightly as it pierced through the air, hitting the neck of a nearby Water Cloud Crocodile with precise accuracy.

Then, she saw the body of that Water Cloud Crocodile freeze, slowly dropping to the ground, evidently lifeless.

In a one-on-one situation, her Upper Grade Magical Artifact, the Golden Halo, could easily take down a Tier One Middle Grade Water Cloud Crocodile.

Whoosh.

Thud.

At the same time, Qi Chan’Er saw the last standing Water Cloud Crocodile’s massive head fly high, and from the smooth, mirror-like neck, blood spurted out like a fountain.

In the air, a small gray shadow swiftly passed by, silently returning to a fair hand.

Following her gaze, Qi Chan’Er was not surprised to see a handsome young man in the garb of a Wind Moon Sect Inner Sect Disciple, smiling at her as he played with a grayish dagger Magical Artifact in his hand.

"It’s really you, thank you for saving me."

Upon seeing the familiar face of the young man, Qi Chan’Er’s fair face showed little surprise; she sincerely thanked him, feeling quite overwhelmed.

Earlier, when she suddenly heard a sigh, her first reaction was extreme shock, as in her dire situation, she could not be certain whether the newcomer was a friend or foe.

However, after seeing the two later appearances of the Great Success Level Fireball Technique, she began to have some speculation.

Although the Cloud-Rising Mountain Range area was generally considered safe, highly skilled cultivators rarely ventured there; even at the Qi Refining Late Stage, they were seldom seen.

Furthermore, within the Qi Refining Realm, those capable of wielding a Great Success Level Fireball Technique were very few.

Moreover, the master of this Great Success Level Fireball Technique later came to her aid, so without even seeing the person, Qi Chan’Er had already narrowed down her guess to one figure.

Now, seeing the familiar young man’s face, Qi Chan’Er’s guess was evidently correct.

"No need to thank me. We both hail from the Qi Family, and under normal circumstances, we naturally help each other outside."

Playing with the Upper Grade Magical Artifact "Flying Ash" in his hand, Qi Chuan shook his head slightly, paying it no mind.

When he first saw Qi Chan’Er in danger, he hesitated for a moment about whether to intervene.

However, since they were both from the Qi Family, there was no need to let her die without assistance.

Therefore, after a brief hesitation, Qi Chuan immediately acted, leading to the current situation.

"However, I want the teeth of these four Water Cloud Crocodiles, is that alright?"

Qi Chuan looked at the four Water Cloud Crocodile corpses in the field.

The Water Cloud Crocodile killed by his Upper Grade Magical Artifact "Flying Ash," as well as the one Qi Chan’Er killed, were relatively intact.

And the two Water Cloud Crocodiles killed by his two Great Success Fireball Techniques were charred but had their teeth unaffected due to his deliberate control of the power.

"Of course."

Upon hearing this, Qi Chan’Er quickly shook her head.

The other party had saved her life; how could she have any objections?

With her response, Qi Chuan did not hesitate, raising his hand, and his gray dagger flew, traversing the void, immediately harvesting the teeth of the four Water Cloud Crocodiles.

Soon, four sets of Water Cloud Crocodile teeth were safely stored in his bag.

"Four sets of Water Cloud Crocodile teeth, worth three Inner Sect Contributions each, plus the previous three sets, that’s a total of twenty-one contributions. One Inner Sect Contribution is equivalent to about ten pieces of Lower Grade Spirit Stone, which means my harvest from this task alone has reached two hundred and ten pieces of Lower Grade Spirit Stone."

"Even if I buy Gathering Essence Pills, I can purchase twenty-one. Taking one pill a month means I won’t have to worry about elixirs for almost two years."

Internally, Qi Chuan felt some joy.

"I came to this Black Swamp to hunt these Water Cloud Crocodiles, but only encountered a few scattered ones before. I didn’t expect you to attract them all here." Qi Chuan said to Qi Chan’Er after collecting the Water Cloud Crocodile teeth.

"That’s not the case," Qi Chan’Er shook her head, saying, "Water Cloud Crocodiles are gregarious demon beasts, and their original numbers were far greater than now."

"Even these four Water Cloud Crocodiles are considered to be sparsely distributed in comparison to their original densely packed state."

"Why is that?" Qi Chuan was a bit surprised upon hearing this.

Given the scarcity of Water Cloud Crocodiles in the Black Swamp, completing any future Water Cloud Crocodile hunting tasks posted by the Inner Sect would only get harder?

Thus, relying on Water Cloud Crocodiles for long-term Sect Contribution wouldn’t be feasible anymore.

"I don’t know either; maybe over the years, Water Cloud Crocodiles were constantly hunted, reducing their numbers? Or perhaps there was a recent disturbance in the Cloud-Rising Mountain Range?" Qi Chan’Er shook her head, also puzzled.

"Anyway, I’ve come to this Black Swamp several times over the past few months, and I’ve rarely seen Water Cloud Crocodiles, which led to this accidental encounter."

Then Qi Chan’Er took out a Black Profound Grass and showed it to Qi Chuan. "This time I came for this; the Outer Sect has a purchase task."

Since Qi Chuan had explained his intentions for being in the Cloud-Rising Mountain Range, she felt it was only fair to be open as well.

"Black Profound Grass, huh."

Qi Chuan looked at the black spirit grass and nodded, not coveting it since he’d already collected several sets of Water Cloud Crocodile teeth and felt she should have something to gain.

They exchanged a few words, sharing some information about the Wind Moon Sect and the Cloud-Rising Mountain Range, which was a sort of gain in itself. Through this, Qi Chuan also learned more about the Outer Sect, understanding that competition was harsh even there.

There were even Qi Refining Late Stage cultivators in the Outer Sect who, due to various reasons, were ineligible to join the Inner Sect or become a Steward within the sect.

But the Black Swamp was ultimately not a place to linger, so after brief chats, Qi Chuan took another look around Little Stone Island and waved his hand.

"With these Water Cloud Crocodile teeth, my task is nearly complete, so I’m planning to head back to report it. Let’s part ways here," Qi Chuan said.

"Alright." Qi Chan’Er nodded upon hearing this.

She glanced down at the Black Profound Grass in her hand, understanding that Qi Chuan had saved her life, and a few words of thanks or a few sets of Water Cloud Crocodile teeth couldn’t repay him. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

However, the Black Profound Grass in her hand wasn’t of high value either.

Under normal circumstances, she’d just have to remember this debt and repay it another time.

Waving his hand, Qi Chuan turned and levitated, preparing to leave.

Watching Qi Chuan’s retreating figure, Qi Chan’Er hesitated for a moment, eventually biting her lip and deciding to speak.

"Qi Chuan!"

"What is it?"

Upon hearing her, Qi Chuan turned back, looking at Qi Chan’Er with curiosity.

Qi Chan’Er spoke earnestly, "Are you interested in exploring an opportunity with me?"