The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 170 - 169 Ah, How Scary

Chapter 170: Chapter 169 Ah, How Scary

At this moment, Xie Jiuniang was unaware that the sky outside the formation was growing darker by the moment.

Darker than anywhere else.

This darkness was due to the Time Leaf absorbing the mysterious energies around it. The more energy in the vicinity, the darker the environment became.

Not only that, but demonic beasts also began to take notice of this area.

Suddenly, the formation came under attack.

The few people inside the cave simultaneously opened their eyes, stood up alertly, and pulled out their weapons, fixating on the cave entrance.

Reminded by Jian Lingyan, Xie Jiuniang became aware that disciples from the sect were approaching the cave, being the kind pursued by demonic beasts and fleeing towards their cave. "Little Jianjian, who is it?"

"Hehe, it’s Lin Wangchen and Ren Bingyan, plus three other disciples," Jian Lingyan gleefully reported.

Xie Jiuniang, however, did not smile, "I remember their team had more than a dozen members, right?"

"Yes, yes, some might have died..." Jian Lingyan peered further into the distance, "Oh oh, they’ve scattered. I see five people five li away, they have activated an Array Plate to fend off the demonic beasts, they should be safe for now."

Xie Jiuniang clenched the Time Leaf in her palm.

Forget it, she’d better store it in her Sea of Consciousness for now.

But, when she tried to store it, did she sense the Time Leaf’s displeasure?

Fine, it seemed it hadn’t absorbed enough yet.

Xie Jiuniang tucked it into her bosom and moved the large stone that had been blocking the way.

By the time she saw that Xie Haoran and the others were already standing outside the cave mouth, focusing on the situation outside the formation, the Water Kirin that had been sleeping by the entrance had been put into the Spiritual Beast Bag by Xie Ying.

The formation still covered some ground outside of the cave.

Outside, Ren Bingyan was single-handedly holding off the attacks from two Foundation Establishment Demonic Beasts.

The situation for Lin Wangchen and the others was precarious, to say the least.

Xie Haoran meant to go out and rescue them, "We’ve seen them, and if we don’t help, if something happens to them... it’d be tough to explain."

"Yes, my elder once said we need to assist each other in times of trouble," Xuanyuan You eagerly wanted to go to the rescue.

Xie Ying and the three others had no objections.

What Xie Jiuniang thought didn’t matter because she had just stepped out.

Just when she thought Xie Haoran and the rest would impulsively rush out to help, to her surprise, they didn’t venture beyond the formation; instead, Xuanyuan You produced a sixth-rank Array Plate.

He activated a high-level formation at the edge of the current one.

Then, they communicated with those outside to retreat inside the formation!

On hearing that help was on its way, Lin Wangchen and the others quickly leapt into the formation.

"Bang bang, bang!"

"Awoo—"

The barrier of the formation was assaulted by the impact of demonic beasts, their roars loud and fierce.

The somewhat stabilized Array Barrier trembled slightly.

Xuanyuan You hastily stuffed Superior Spirit Stones into the Array Plate, "Ouch, ouch, my heart aches, you all owe me for these spirit stones later."

"Don’t worry, Junior Brother Xuanyuan, we won’t let you suffer a loss, thank you all for your help," Lin Wangchen bowed to everyone with humble politeness, his gratitude clearly reflected on his face.

Xuanyuan You hurriedly said there was no need for courtesy.

The others also said there was no need for this, it was what they ought to do, and so on.

Ren Bingyan and the other three disciples also voiced their thanks.

The five looked quite bedraggled, their spiritual power greatly depleted; Xie Haoran told them to rest first, they would take care of guarding the formation.

Xie Jiuniang feigned importance as she approached the Array Plate, grabbing a handful of Spirit Stones and stuffing them inside.

Xuanyuan You, standing beside the Array Plate, noticed she was inserting ordinary Spirit Stones, puzzled and about to say something, when Xie Jiuniang’s beautifully captivating peach blossom eyes glared, silencing him instantly.

"Little Profiteer, this is..." Xuanyuan You transmitted his voice.

Xie Jiuniang leisurely responded, "I’ve just added six Superior Spirit Stones, make a note of it."

Xuanyuan You: "..."

"Isn’t this just setting a trap for people?"

A sixth-grade Array Plate could easily withstand a Golden Core assault.

The Demonic Beasts outside had attacked for about a quarter of an hour, and the dark curtain of the Secret Realm gradually dissipated as the sky brightened. Several Demonic Beasts roamed outside the Formation for a while before turning away and leaving.

Only then did everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

Xie Jiuniang wiped away nonexistent sweat and said with a residual fear, "The danger has finally passed, ah, that was scary."

"Yeah, that was scary," Xuanyuan You plopped down beside Xie Jiuniang, "I just used up thirty Superior Spirit Stones, and Little Profiteer used six."

Xie Haoran and others fell silent.

Do these two really think they are blind?

However, even Xie Ying, who did not get along with Xie Jiuniang, did not speak up to expose them.

Jian Lingyan mocked from the Contract Space, "Dog owner, Xuanyuan lad is even shadier than you, he clearly stuffed nineteen stones but claimed thirty."

Xie Jiuniang felt a bit regretful, "It’s because I put too few, not because he is black-hearted."

Jian Lingyan deeply agreed, "You did put too few, if it were me, I would have stuffed at least twenty or thirty."

Lin Wangchen and Ren Bingyan, along with their group, had taken Elixir and woken up from adjusting their breaths.

The five of them did not dwell on the truthfulness of Xuanyuan You’s words and generously handed over thirty-six Superior Spirit Stones to him.

Xuanyuan You happily shared six stones with Xie Jiuniang.

Lin Wangchen took out six Jade Boxes sealed with Seal Spirit Talismans again and said warmly, "These are the six Spirit Plants I obtained in the Secret Realm earlier, consider them a small gesture of my goodwill, I hope you won’t find them too modest."

Xie Haoran said, "No need to be polite, Lin Shidi, please take them back."

"Yes, Lin Shixiong, as fellow Sect Disciples, we should naturally help and look out for each other," Xie Ying followed with a smile, making her presence felt.

Xie Jiuniang and Xuanyuan You exchanged a glance.

Tan Zirang and Xiang Xiaojun stood with heads bowed and did not speak.

Just as Lin Wangchen was about to take the Jade Boxes back, Xie Jiuniang suddenly rolled them all up with Spiritual Power.

All of them?

Xie Jiuniang said with a smile, "For Lin Shixiong’s good, it’s definitely right to accept these gifts, to resolve today’s karma."

Then, she looked at Xuanyuan You, shaking a Spiritual Jade Box, "Do you want it?"

"I do!" Xuanyuan You laughed and snatched it over.

Xie Jiuniang then turned to Tan Zirang and Xiang Xiaojun, asking if they wanted one.

They both candidly said they would accept for Lin Wangchen Shixiong’s sake.

Then, with the remaining three portions...

Xie Jiuniang tossed one to Xuanyuan You and kept two for herself.

There was no intention of giving any to Xie Haoran and Xie Ying.

Xie Ying glared at her.

Xie Jiuniang acted as if she saw nothing, her skin thick as could be.

The brother and sister’s virtue of bestowing favors without expecting reciprocation is laudable, an attitude that most people would have. However, what Xie Jiuniang was displeased with was their decision to forcibly involve her.

At least for now, besides Xie Haoran and Xie Ying not wanting any, the four of them were all interested.

After all, wasn’t entering the Secret Realm risking one’s life ultimately for cultivation resources?

This was a question everyone wisely avoided discussing further.

Lin Wangchen and Xie Haoran struck up a conversation, talking about some events that took place after each had entered the Secret Realm.

Xie Jiuniang asked Jian Ling, "How are those five Disciples?"

"They’ve escaped danger, the Demonic Beasts left not long after daylight broke," Jian Lingyan responded to her inquiry, "Among them, someone got injured, quite seriously."

Just then, a Sound Transmission Talisman flew in and landed in front of Lin Wangchen.

It was sent by those very Disciples.