Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 46: This sword is only for slaying Evil Cultivators, who cares about the reputation before or after oneself?

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He reached into his robe and placed those items one by one on the table.

First were the Spirit Stones, five middle-grade stones, and over twenty low-grade ones, which were just so-so.

Then there was a bunch of Gu Spirit Grass, which Chen Qing glanced at before throwing out the window into the stinking ditch.

A jade bottle containing a red powder, which Chen Qing also had no interest in and tossed into the ditch.

This stuff could easily expose that he had acted.

It was probably some potent Mengzi Medicine.

A still-warm undergarment with a lingering fragrance.

It was definitely because the night was too dark!

Lighting it at the candle, he reached out the window, and when it was mostly burned, he threw it into the ditch.

A jade jar made Chen Qing’s heart leap when he saw it, for it contained three previously contracted Gu.

A sword Gu, a wind Gu, and a power Gu.

Unfortunately, they were all bonded once already; otherwise, Chen Qing would have contracted them immediately.

Placing the sword Gu and wind Gu he had seized inside, ensuring the Gu were asleep due to the jade jar’s runes, Chen Qing closed the lid and tucked it into his robe.

The most valuable were those five once-contracted Gu, which could probably be sold for over ten thousand Spirit Stones.

Still a bit disappointing.

But thinking about it—it made sense; who in their right mind would carry all their belongings when they were out risking their lives, right?

He put away the items and immediately called for a girl to sing a tune in the room.

Just after hearing the third tune, someone suddenly knocked on the door, "Is Brother Chen inside?"

"I’m Gao Tian from the Shadow Hall."

Chen Qing pushed away the girl singing on his lap, "What is it?"

Gao Tian said, "There was an ambush in the market; a hall brother saw you at nightfall, and Brother Feng sent me to inform you."

Chen Qing immediately opened the door, "Take me to Brother Feng."

When he returned to that street, Feng Qi was crouching and examining a corpse.

Seeing Chen Qing approach, he walked over, "Brother Chen has arrived."

Chen Qing tilted his head and glanced at the woman’s body, asking, "What happened?"

Feng Qi analyzed, "The body has a strong scent of soft fragrance powder; it’s an Evil Cultivator."

Chen Qing said, "Isn’t it good that an Evil Cultivator is dead?"

Feng Qi shook his head, "No, this killing method is too swift and clean."

"Judging from the residual Spiritual Energy in the woman’s Dantian, she should have been at the seventh level of Qi Refinement in life."

"Looking at the scene, there are no signs of a struggle."

"A seventh-level Qi Refinement Cultivator had no power to resist, not even a chance to fight back."

"This indicates that the cultivator who killed this Evil Cultivator is extremely strong. Even Zhang Yangdao, whom we surrounded that day, was far inferior!"

"This person’s Sword Butterfly is of extremely high quality, at least at the Sixth Transformation!"

"Moreover, this person is extremely adept at concealment and escape; no traces were found at the scene, not even a drop of blood on their shoes."

"They must be a seasoned and ruthless vagrant, at least at the ninth level of Qi Refinement, or an ascetic who has practiced for thirty years."

The more Feng Qi analyzed, the graver he looked, as if facing a great enemy.

Chen Qing thought to himself: Am I really that capable?

"Is this person that formidable?"

Feng Qi smiled bitterly, "This is just based on the scene; the opponent only showed these, but might have other means. It should be assumed they are even stronger."

Chen Qing said, "We don’t even know if this person is a friend or foe."

Feng Qi said, "It’s always safe to treat them as an enemy at first; from tomorrow, the mountain will be closed."

Chen Qing asked, "Is it that serious?"

Feng Qi nodded, "This person’s strength is beyond our control now. Perhaps only the Mountain Master can securely capture him."

"If this person infiltrates our Wuyou Mountain, even with all efforts from the War Affairs Hall and Shadow Hall, we might not be able to contain them."

"It’s best to wait for the storm to pass."

Chen Qing’s expression turned slightly heavy, "So perilous; I’ll just quietly cultivate on the mountain."

Feng Qi smiled, "It might just be a passing ascetic, and that Evil Cultivator asked for trouble and got it."

"In any case, let’s just avoid it for now."

The next morning, when Chen Qing went on duty, he saw many disciples being stopped by the Shadow Hall disciples as they tried to leave the mountain and then turned back.

"Such a big event happened last night!"

"That ascetic was truly formidable, an eighth-level Qi Refinement, couldn’t take a single sword strike!"

"What eighth-level Qi Refinement? It’s said that even three seventh-level Qi Refinement brothers couldn’t take down the great Evil Cultivator; at least ninth-level Qi Refinement!"

"Isn’t it too strong?"

"A single sword to kill in ten steps, traveling a thousand miles without a trace!"

"Such a free and unfettered swordsman, truly admirable!"

"This sword just cuts away Evil Cultivators, who cares for fame?"

Say more, I love to listen.

After hearing the disciples’ discussions, he went to the Spirit Plant Hall, where over ten disciples were also fervently discussing.

Their position in the Spirit Plant Hall made them even more informed than the Wuyou Mountain disciples.

"Who knows what background this ascetic has?"

"But they are indeed formidable!"

Zhou Ke sat on the steps outside the Spirit Plant Hall, stroking his beard, "I also had a dream of being a swordsman in my youth."

"Dreamed of roaming the world with a sword, but alas, my swordsmanship was poor."

Li He wore an expression of deep longing, "I’m buying a good sword tomorrow; this demeanor is just too enviable."

Zhou Ke smiled at him, "You’re still young; you can learn more swordsmanship, but becoming that kind of swordsman, hard!"

Li He rubbed his rusty sword, "I don’t expect to reach that level; being two-tenths of that swordsman’s skill would satisfy me."

Wang Ye sniffed, "Hmph! Playing with swords and knives, it’s vulgar!"

Hearing this, everyone laughed, and Li He said, "Sounds like someone’s bitter!"

Zhou Ke said, "Everyone knows that when you went to learn from the Great Elder, he painstakingly taught you for three days before exclaiming ’A rotten piece of wood cannot be carved!’"

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Chen Qing felt quite satisfied listening and then cleared his throat.

The crowd hurriedly stood up, "Greetings, Hall Master."

Chen Qing nodded, "Hmm."

"The announcement has been posted. Even though this person slain an Evil Cultivator, the question of non-Evil or Evil remains unclear. You all should refrain from going down the mountain for now."

Everyone quickly agreed.

After arranging business at the Spirit Plant Hall, Chen Qing managed the Spiritual Field before visiting the Spirit Plant Elder’s home.

As soon as he entered Yu Qingshuang’s sword-practicing courtyard, Yu Qingshuang sheathed her sword and ran toward Chen Qing, "Did you hear about last night’s incident?"

Chen Qing asked, "The Evil Cultivator thing?"

Yu Qingshuang nodded, with a hint of admiration in her eyes, "That is the world I long for; the sword merely cuts down Evil Cultivators, caring not for fame!"

"I wish I could duel with that person!"

"My Sword Dao would greatly benefit, yet their background is unknown."

Chen Qing thought to himself: Unfortunately, there’s more of the deceased woman in the martial world.

One sword splits the bond of gratitude and resentment in this life.

No longer entangled with this world.

But your wish to spar with that person, I can satisfy!

"Sister, please enlighten me!"

When he looked at Yu Qingshuang, it was different from before.

Previously, he thought Yu Qingshuang’s swordsmanship was superb, and he could not rival it.

Now, he saw her only as a sister he could easily defeat with a single strike.

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After such a long time, it was his first time unable to leave the mountain because of himself.

Fortunately, he had already bought the materials for the Sword Butterfly and Mist Butterfly while wandering around a few days ago.

These days, he enjoyed hearing the Wuyou Mountain disciples talk about his night of sword slaying Evil Cultivators, being exaggeratedly praised by these folks.

Surely, he could join in the fun.

August 15th.

Chen Qing set down the Mist Butterfly, which was about to get promoted, and put on his bronze mask.

As soon as he appeared at his seat, Xu Yaofeng, sitting at the head of the table, bowed his head to Chen Qing and said, "Thanks to Senior Taichu’s guidance, Yao Feng has now transformed!"

Chen Qing was secretly startled; even though he knew the Light Butterfly would greatly increase in strength after promotion, he did not expect it to be described as such a transformation.

Xu Yaofeng raised his head and showcased his Light Butterfly.

This Light Butterfly had reached the size of a regular butterfly, unlike the Mortal Light Butterfly, which was the size of a peanut.

[Spiritual Light Butterfly, Harmonization, Moonlit]

Grade: First Transformation

Life Span: 24/300+???

Effect:

Glowing.

Greatly enhances physique; under moonlight, Spiritual Energy recovery speed doubles, Spiritual Energy operation speed doubles, cultivation speed doubles.

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Traits:

[Harmonization, Moonlit] can open a Cold Moon Domain within ten feet, greatly reducing the enemy’s Spiritual Energy recovery and operation speed, deploy Harmonization Celestial Phenomenon [Sea Moonrise], and use Miraculous Moon Wheel.

[Lifebound] Lifespans connected. When the Gu’s Life Span is exhausted, it will partly draw on the host’s lifespan. When the host’s lifespan is exhausted, it will partly draw on the Gu’s lifespan.

[Light Dust] Light births all things, can ascend and improve in Grade again after the Ninth Transformation.

Growth Requirements: Millennium Cold Jade

Growth Progress: 0/100

Promotion Requirements: Full moon on a snowy night, under a White Jade Laurel Tree. Nine Taiyin True Essence, one Rabbit Clan Demon King Bone, one complete Star Fall piece.

Such a significant improvement?

This Harmonization Celestial Phenomenon seemed extraordinary at first glance!

The Miraculous Moon Wheel should also be quite formidable.

Of course, what attracted Chen Qing the most was the basic effect; doubling the Spiritual Energy recovery and operation speed was one thing, but cultivation speed doubling was exaggerated!

He began to look forward to the Light Gu Murong Lang had brought, hoping there would be an excellent one.

A spiritual Gu and a mortal Gu aren’t the same thing!

Plus, the long Life Span was mouthwatering.

Chen Qing said calmly, "The strength has more than doubled; indeed, it can be described as transformed."

Hearing this, Xu Yaofeng was shocked, growing more and more suspicious that Chen Qing was the Jiguang Sect Hierarch awakening.

Senior Taichu actually saw through my change in strength at a glance!

"All thanks to Senior Taichu’s guidance; without Senior Taichu, I wouldn’t be who I am now!"

Chen Qing placed his right hand on the table, tapping his finger, "So, you want to know what it needs?"

Xu Yaofeng reached under the table, pulling out a large bag of middle-grade Spirit Stones and respectfully placing it before Chen Qing, "Please guide me, Senior!"

Chen Qing casually said, "Millennium Cold Jade."

This large bag looked significant!

On the side, Murong Lang, seeing this situation, guessed the vast enhancement after the Light Butterfly’s promotion.

Transformed!

Even Senior Taichu thought transformed was an apt description!

"Senior, I collected over a thousand Light Gu; this is the accumulation from Thunder Pure Land over thousands of years, please review them, Senior!"

Chen Qing immediately took an interest; tonight’s gathering seemed set to be long indeed.

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