The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 167 - 166: What a Great Prestige

Chapter 167: Chapter 166: What a Great Prestige

Xie Jiuniang piloted her sword forward.

The others followed behind her, all silent.

After flying for a while.

A giant rock appeared ahead.

Xie Jiuniang landed atop it, and Xuanyuan You and the rest followed suit.

"Why have we stopped?" Xuanyuan You questioned.

Xie Jiuniang explained, "Controlling the sword consumes spiritual power and divine sense, constantly flying on the sword is unwise."

Xuanyuan You understood and nodded.

Initially, Xie Ying wanted to mock Xie Jiuniang with a few words, but after hearing her explanation, she closed her mouth.

Just now, Xie Haoran had warned her to prioritize things properly and not to make a fuss during such a time.

Xie Jiuniang pulled out the Lu Yuan Secret Realm Map that she had exchanged at the Sect Affairs Hall, "Does anyone have a better map? This one I got from the Sect Affairs Hall."

"I have one; it was a gift from a senior uncle. Do you want to take a look?" Xuanyuan You took out a map.

Xie Haoran and the others also produced their maps.

After comparing, they found that all were exactly the same.

The most detailed part of the map was the environment within a seven-hundred-kilometer radius centered on the Stone Platform.

Anything beyond seven hundred kilometers was unexplored territory.

With the capabilities of cultivators, it would take two to three months just to traverse such a distance; what did this imply?

Xuanyuan You’s vigilance reached its peak, "No wonder they say the death rate in this Secret Realm is high, it’s too dangerous."

"It is indeed very dangerous, especially for those below Foundation Establishment," Xie Haoran had collected data before coming and even consulted those who had been here before, "We need to be careful, not just on guard against demonic beasts, but also demonic plants... as well as environmental hazards like poison barriers, marshlands, etc."

Among all of them, Xie Jiuniang was the calmest and most composed.

In terms of danger, the Fusang Secret Realm was even more treacherous.

She had explored it for four years without venturing beyond fifty kilometers...

The group discussed which route to take.

Xie Jiuniang did not join the debate, as she was speaking with Jian Lingyan, "Is someone following me from behind?"

"No humans," Jian Lingyan paid special attention to the surroundings, "Do Tracking Butterflies, Spiritual Bees, or other insect-like demonic beasts count?"

All were very small demonic beasts, easily concealed anywhere in the wilderness, and generally hard to detect.

Xie Jiuniang pretended ignorance while casting a covert glance at Xie Ying. The tracking beasts behind might not all be targeting her; some could be after Xie Ying.

Having two potential Children of Destiny together made it unnecessary to separately keep tabs on each other.

Xie Jiuniang had an immature idea...

According to the map, Xie Haoran decided on the path they would take. Xie Jiuniang expressed no objections and refrained from making further comments.

She let Xie Haoran and Xie Ying take the lead.

In the Secret Realm, for safety, they switched from flying on the sword to walking on foot.

Xie Jiuniang took out a Flight Charm, slapped one on herself, and asked with a smile, "Flight Charms, anyone buying?"

Xie Haoran was speechless.

Xie Ying glanced at her disdainfully.

Tan Zirang and Xiang Xiaojun felt like laughing.

Only Xuanyuan You’s eyes shone bright, "Little Profiteer, true to your name, starting a business as soon as we enter the Secret Realm!"

"So, are you buying?" Xie Jiuniang crossed her arms, a pair of wings formed from spiritual energy holding her half a zhang in the air above the ground.

Her demeanor was incredibly cool!

Xuanyuan You looked up at her with adoration, nodding repeatedly, "Buying, buying, buying."

"One piece for a thousand spirit stones, that’s the best offer."

"I’ll take five, no, make it ten," Xuanyuan You took out ten thousand spirit stones.

Xie Jiuniang righteously accepted the spirit stones and handed ten Flight Charms to Xuanyuan You.

After receiving the talismans, Xuanyuan You couldn’t wait to use one, exclaiming, "Wow, wow, wow, worth every penny, they’re fourth-grade Flight Charms."

This guy seems like a shill...

Xie Haoran and Xie Ying’s thoughts were unknown to anyone, Tan Zirang and Xiang Xiaojun just silently took out the Flight Charms they had prepared for departure.

The Sect’s Fu Feng had them for sale!

Eight hundred Spirit Stones each, grade four Flight Charms.

Xie Jiuniang felt regretful, "Oh, you all have them too, come and buy from me after you’ve used them up."

After the six of them had traveled for a while, they encountered a problem.

The Flight Charms of Xie Jiuniang and Xuanyuan You were obviously better than those sold by the Sect, with a longer duration of flight.

Seeing this, Xie Jiuniang began to peddle again.

Unfortunately, no one bought any.

Mainly because they had just entered the Secret Realm and had plenty of items on them. Along the way, whoever discovered a Spirit Plant got to keep it.

Xie Ying discovered the most among them.

Xie Jiuniang discovered the least.

Anyone who saw this would think that Xie Ying was incredibly lucky, as she discovered Spirit Plants almost every distance they traveled.

This was, of course, thanks to the Water Kirin, as well as Jian Lingyan and Xie Jiuniang, who remained hidden behind the scenes, keeping a low profile.

At this moment, Jian Lingyan transmitted a message, "Dog owner, there is a Witch Demon Flower ahead, should I tell Xie Ying? It is one of the Sect’s mission Spirit Plants."

Xie Jiuniang then transmitted the message to the Water Kirin.

The Water Kirin relayed the message to Xie Ying.

Then Xie Ying, with a look of joy, said, "Big brother, Xiaoshui told me there is a Witch Demon Flower ahead."

"There might be a guardian beast with it," Xie Haoran reminded.

Xuanyuan You was surprised, "The Witch Demon Flower, one of the unique Spirit Plants of the Lu Yuan Secret Realm."

Sect Disciples who received a Secret Realm Token were also given a gathering mission, which involved searching for specific Spirit Plants unique to the Lu Yuan Secret Realm: the Rootless Vine, the Mysterious Ice Fig, and the Witch Demon Flower.

Collecting ten of each type was the Sect’s minimum requirement.

Having just entered and within two or three hours, they had already found one, so their luck was pretty good.

The group was led by the Water Kirin.

They sneaked up close to a giant withered tree.

The Witch Demon Flower grew on the withered tree, which was entwined with a Foundation Establishment level Demon Python.

The group, while attempting to remain hidden, woke the Demon Python as soon as they neared it.

The Demon Python raised its massive head, flicking its tongue, its cold serpent eyes fixated on their position.

Xie Haoran gave commands, and everyone spread out to surround the Demon Python.

Six people against one Demon Python wasn’t difficult, but they were wary of the battle destroying the Witch Demon Flower growing on the withered tree.

They needed to lure the Demon Python away first, then have one person pick the flower.

With coordinated attacks, they quickly drew the Demon Python further and further away.

Then it was Xie Ying’s turn to pick the flower.

What should have been a surefire operation suddenly took a turn when a figure, faster than Xie Ying, appeared.

The person wore the Wuji Sect Disciple Robe, obviously having been hiding nearby, just waiting for the right moment to steal the Witch Demon Flower.

However, just as the Wuji Sect Disciple’s eyes glittered with greed, reaching out to pick the flower, a sword light struck swiftly and, unexpectedly, severed his arm.

Blood sprayed everywhere.

"Aaah..."

The disciple let out a wailing scream, alerting the lured away Demon Python.

The Demon Python, realizing someone was trying to steal its guarded treasure, tried to return but was once again entangled by Xie Haoran and the others.

The one who had acted to stop the thief was Xie Jiuniang.

Seeing the commotion, Xie Ying promptly struck the screaming disciple with a palm, sending him flying, and quickly went to carefully pick the Witch Demon Flower, placing it into a high-quality Spiritual Jade Box, and sealed it with a Seal Spirit Talisman.

On the side, Xie Haoran and the four others also killed the Demon Python.

"The Tianxu Sect sure carries a grand air, how dare you injure our Sect’s disciple?!"

Along with the voice, a group of over a dozen Wuji Sect Disciples arrived.