Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 696: The Jade Pendant Exhibits Its Power

Chapter 696: Chapter 696: The Jade Pendant Exhibits Its Power

Ji Chao sneered and burst into motion, lunging toward mother and daughter Lin Ruoxue and Dongfang Ruhua.

"Ruhua, you go first! Go to the ’Doctor Pavilion’ and ask for help!"

Lin Ruoxue could not gauge the full extent of the strength of the two enemies, but she knew they were definitely stronger than herself. Worried that her daughter was no match for them and would be injured, she urgently whispered.

"Haha, thinking of leaving? Stay right there!"

As an Earth Level High Rank Martial Artist, Ji Chao’s strength far surpassed that of Lin Ruoxue and her daughter. His movements were as quick as lightning, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of the mother and daughter. With a loud laugh, his ten fingers splayed out, he reached simultaneously with his left and right hands, grabbing for both of them.

Lin Ruoxue’s face paled in shock, ready to rush forward and face Ji Chao alone, but unexpectedly, her daughter Dongfang Ruhua was already a step ahead, cried out sharply, and raised her right arm. Her right hand transformed into a blade, slashing fiercely toward Ji Chao.

As her right palm blade came down, there were faint flashes of lightning at the palm’s edge, accompanied by the soft rumble of thunder, making for a rather startling display.

Dongfang Ruhua was an Innate Thunder Spirit Root, and Fang Bai had once imparted to her the Thunder Technique "Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Mantra" and the Martial Arts "Lightning Shock Slash". Her cultivation level had already reached Yellow Level Perfection, which was much stronger than that of her mother Lin Ruoxue.

Although Dongfang Ruhua had the capability to fight above her level, able to contend with Profound Level Martial Artists, the gap between her and Ji Chao, who possessed Earth Level High Rank strength, was still too great. Her "Lightning Shock Slash", despite its formidable power, posed no substantial threat to Ji Chao.

Ji Chao, catching sight of the lightning in Dongfang Ruhua’s palm and the fleeting purple glint in her eyes, uttered a "Huh" in surprise.

Standing behind Ji Chao, Feng Jiang’s demeanor changed drastically, followed by a burst of ecstatic joy as he shouted loudly, "Elder Ji, don’t harm that young girl! Haha, she’s actually an Innate Spiritual Root, the most perfect Furnace Cauldron. We’ve struck it rich! Haha..."

Upon hearing the words "Innate Spiritual Root", Ji Chao’s body shook, and his eyes revealed extreme greed.

An Innate Spiritual Root is exceedingly rare even among the Hidden Sects, a Martial Dao genius that only comes once in a million. And to the disciples in Ghost Doctor Valley who practice Evil Cultivation Techniques, a pure girl with an Innate Spiritual Root is the optimal Furnace Cauldron. If they could make her their Martial Dao Companion, there’s a great chance their cultivation level could advance, catapulting their strength dramatically.

Feng Jiang and Ji Chao were carrying out the orders of the Valley Chief Li Ao and didn’t expect to encounter such a supreme Furnace Cauldron in the secular world. Even if they failed to accomplish what the Valley Chief had instructed, this discovery made their trip worthwhile.

Ji Chao very much wanted to claim this supreme Furnace Cauldron for his own enjoyment, but since Feng Jiang was the Deputy Valley Master of Ghost Doctor Valley and held a higher position and stronger power than him, Ji Chao couldn’t compete with him and could only secretly feel jealous and envious.

Feng Jiang forbade Ji Chao from harming Dongfang Ruhua, and indeed Ji Chao didn’t dare to violate the order. Upon hearing the command, he temporarily abandoned the attempt on Lin Ruoxue, twisted his palm, grabbing towards Dongfang Ruhua’s shoulder to capture her alive and hand her over to Feng Jiang.

As he reached out with his palm, he released his presence, locking Dongfang Ruhua down firmly.

Dongfang Ruhua felt as if she were wrapped in chains, with her ability to move greatly limited, and even the flow of True Yuan in her body was somewhat sluggish. Her "Lightning Shock Slash", halfway through execution, seemed to sink into a mire, and its speed abruptly slowed.

"Ruoxue!"

Seeing her daughter’s body trembling and her face turning pale, Lin Ruoxue knew the situation was dire. She bit her lip with anxiety, swung her palm, and struck at Ji Chao.

"Out of my way! I’ll deal with you in a moment!"

While Ji Chao’s right hand continued to reach for Dongfang Ruhua, he casually swept his left hand, repelling Lin Ruoxue several meters away.

Just as Ji Chao’s palm was about to touch Dongfang Ruhua’s shoulder, a sudden change occurred.

Whoosh—

A piercing sound of tearing through the air rang out, and a faint light gleamed from Dongfang Ruhua’s chest. A three-foot-long golden gleam, like sword Qi, slashed diagonally at Ji Chao.

"Not good!"

As the golden light was unleashed, it was like the scythe of the Grim Reaper, boasting a power that could split the heavens and the earth, Ji Chao immediately felt a sense of lethal threat. His body shuddered, and with a weird cry, he desperately retreated at full force.

That streak of golden light was a murderous intent hidden within the Jade Pendant Fang Bai gave to Dongfang Ruhua for protection, existing in the form of Golden Essence Energy.

Golden Essence Energy is the most powerful among the Five Elements Origin Qi, and given that Fang Bai’s strength was equivalent to that of a Heaven Rank Martial Artist, this murderous intent struck fear into Ji Chao’s soul, making his liver and gallbladder split, as he tried to dodge.

But how could he, a High Rank Earth Level Martial Artist, and caught off guard, escape a strike equivalent to that of a Heaven Rank Martial Artist?

Ji Chao had barely moved when the golden light already grazed his left arm, severing it cleanly at the root, causing blood to spurt out.

Ah——

A prolonged and piercing scream erupted from Ji Chao’s mouth, which, heard against the backdrop of the night, was particularly harrowing.

This sudden change left everyone on the scene stunned.

"The Jade Pendant big brother gave me is actually so powerful..."

Dongfang Ruhua touched the Jade Pendant hanging around her neck, her large eyes shining with boundless surprise and delight.

Lin Ruoxue felt both shock and joy as well, aware that her daughter wore a Jade Pendant gifted by Fang Bai, and although she had heard that the pendant could protect and save lives at critical moments, she never imagined it could be so powerful that it could grievously wound a formidable enemy.

With Ji Chao’s arm severed, Feng Jiang, who stood behind, was also startled. Regaining his composure, he looked at Ji Chao, who kept screaming, then back at Dongfang Ruhua, whose face was lit with surprise. A speculative gleam flickered in his eyes as he surmised that the young girl must possess some treasure.

Remembering the astounding slash that had burst out from Dongfang Ruhua just a moment ago, and its formidable power comparable to an attack from the Valley Master Li Ao, Feng Jiang’s scalp numbed at the thought, realizing that not just Ji Chao, but even if it had been himself, he would have been injured.

Ultimately, Ji Chao was a High Rank Earth Level Martial Artist. After screaming in agony for a while, he clenched his teeth to endure the pain, reversed his hand to seal the acupoints of his severed limb, stemming the flow of blood, then swallowed several Elixirs and sat down cross-legged on the spot to recuperate.

"Little girl, what is that you’re wearing?"

Feng Jiang slowly approached Dongfang Ruhua, asking in a deep voice.

Wary of ending up like Ji Chao, he did not dare to get too close to Dongfang Ruhua, stopping about six feet away from her.

Emboldened by having the Jade Pendant for protection and seeing Feng Jiang’s wariness, Dongfang Ruhua felt no longer afraid. She moved to her mother Lin Ruoxue’s side and pouted, retorting, "Why should I tell you? If you have the guts, come and catch me!"

"Ruhua, let’s go! To the ’Doctor Pavilion’!"

Lin Ruoxue, seeing Feng Jiang hesitant and not daring to make a move against them any longer, heaved a sigh of relief and instantly pulled her daughter, swiftly retreating towards the direction of the "Doctor Pavilion".

Feng Jiang glanced at Ji Chao and said sternly, "You wait here, I’ll go after them!"

"That little girl severed my arm, it’s truly detestable!"

Ji Chao said viciously, "Valley Chief Feng, once you catch her and have had your fill of tormenting her, hand her over to me for disposal! This arm must be avenged, and then I’ll make her suffer the worst agonies in the world, wishing she could neither live nor die!"

Feng Jiang nodded, and seeing that Lin Ruoxue and her daughter were getting further away, he launched his body into motion and chased after them.