Reigning Supreme in countless worlds With Beast taming

Chapter 103: Chapter 102: Witnessed Something Shocking

After confirming that Gu Cheng was indeed dead, Qin Feng landed and decisively picked up the other’s Flame Saber, collected his Storage Bag, and searched his body thoroughly.

Ensuring there was no treasure left behind, he then swung the newly-acquired Flame Saber, releasing several streaks of Flame Saber Qi to incinerate Gu Cheng’s physical body to ashes.

Next, he recalled the few Spiritual Beasts, while using his True Yuan to erase the lingering Divine Sense mark on Gu Cheng’s Storage Bag, leisurely heading back the way he came.

He wasn’t in a rush to meet up with Ma Jiu; if Ma Jiu sensed something was amiss, he would naturally follow. Qin Feng now planned to first inspect what good items the Bandit Leader’s Storage Bag contained.

A quarter of an hour later, the mark on the Storage Bag was erased by his True Yuan, and upon probing its contents with his Divine Sense, he couldn’t help but feel elated.

This guy was truly worthy of being the Bandit Cultivators’ leader, as there were quite a few valuable items inside the Storage Bag. Even a rough count totaled at least two to three thousand Spirit Stones.

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He reached into the Storage Bag and took out a pitch-black vial—this was precisely the container for the blood-colored elixir that Gu Cheng had taken earlier.

Opening the vial, a bloody, sweetly sickening scent immediately wafted out.

“Could this be the Blood Demon Pill of the Blood Demon Sect?” Qin Feng muttered.

The Blood Demon Pill was a nefarious elixir that could burn one’s essence blood to temporarily increase strength.

He had never seen this kind of pill before, yet he had read many books in the Scripture Pavilion detailing various elixirs’ effects, and the effects after the Bandit Leader swallowed the pill bore a striking resemblance to those of the Blood Demon Pill mentioned in the records.

This was the depth of heritage of a long-standing, reputable sect. Ordinary Loose Cultivators, with only hearsay to guide them, certainly wouldn’t know so many secretive matters.

Qin Feng glanced at the vial and saw there were still eight Blood Demon Pills left.

He didn’t pay much mind and casually stored them away.

He wasn’t willing or daring to consume such evil elixirs; it would be better to have someone appraise them once he returned and then see if he could sell them.

Just as he was happily inspecting the other Spiritual Objects in the Storage Bag, he suddenly heard voices not far away. @@novelbin@@

Initially, Qin Feng didn’t pay much attention; it was normal for Cultivators to be near Liang City.

However, once he heard the words “Golden Light Cave,” he became instantly alert.

The Golden Light Cave of Taiyi Mountain and their Beast Taming Sect were sworn enemies; the enmity between the Sects ran deep, and it was not uncommon for their Disciples to kill each other. Encountering them alone was not a good thing; if killed, he might not even have a place to bury his corpse.

Qin Feng quickly concealed his aura, and with a flicker, silently hid behind a bush.

Being too close, he didn’t dare to flee. Whether it was releasing the Spiritual Vulture to ascend or using a Spell to escape, any of those actions would cause fluctuations in Spiritual Energy, which would definitely attract the attention of the Golden Light Cave Disciples.

Shortly after hiding, Qin Feng peeked through the bushes and vaguely saw two figures approaching.

It was a man and a woman; the man had a tall stature and handsome appearance, exuding a sense of righteousness like a young talent.

The girl, dressed in a light blue garment, was pretty and delicate, with the aura of a gentle young lady.

Then he heard the girl in blue speaking, “Senior Brother, we’ve been together for so long; when do you plan to ask my father for my hand in marriage?”

The man glanced at her and said softly, “Junior Sister, you know how I feel. I, Zhuo Feifan, am not heartless. My affection for you comes from the heart.”

“I naturally know this, otherwise I wouldn’t be with you…”

The woman said this much, a few shades of red blossoming on her face, feeling shy in her heart, so she didn’t continue speaking.

Zhuo Feifan then said, “Junior Sister, I’m aware of your affections for me. In truth, I should have asked for your hand in marriage much earlier.

But as you know, in two more years, it will be time for our lineage to compete for the position of True Disciple. Right now, I cannot afford to be distracted. If the elders of our sect ever think that I am less dedicated to the Sword Dao than Senior Brother Chen, they will definitely favor him.

Although my master is quite fond of me, at my insistence, he has passed on the ‘Taiyin Golden Light Evil Slayer Sword Technique’ to me. However, this sword technique is profound and mysterious; who knows how long it will take to master it to great success, and similarly, Senior Brother Chen and the others are not lacking in profound sword techniques.”

As he talked, a surge of pride filled Zhuo Feifan’s heart, “Since childhood, the master took me under his wing. After a decade of rigorous training, I have made significant achievements in the Sword Dao, defeating nineteen fellow disciples in the sect competition, and being recognized as one of the most likely candidates for the True Discipleship. All these, I fought for on my own.

But what about Senior Brother Chen? Just because he is of the direct lineage of the Chen Family and the grandson of Elder Chen, not only does he have access to far more cultivation resources than I do, many elders seem to favor him, wanting to reserve the position of True Disciple for him.

Thus, Junior Sister, now is not the time to reveal our relationship. Everything must prioritize the position of True Disciple. Junior Sister, you should be able to understand my painstaking efforts, right?”

He paused, then continued, “The reason I came here this time is because I received news that someone has discovered an Ancient Spirit Sword on the Ancient Battlefield.

Based solely on the ‘Taiyin Golden Light Evil Slayer Sword Technique’, I don’t have absolute confidence that I could suppress Senior Brother Chen and the others.

But if I could obtain the Spirit Sword and gain its recognition, leveraging the power of the Ancient Spirit Sword, I could definitely stand out upon returning and seize the position of True Disciple.

Once I become a True Disciple, I would then have the qualifications to contend for the next Sect Leader. After a few hundred years, it’s not impossible for me to become the new Sect Leader of the Golden Light Cave.”

Qin Feng hid himself dozens of yards away. Although the two individuals were speaking softly, his Divine Sense was acute and his hearing extraordinary, so he could hear them clearly.

He was secretly astonished; this Zhuo Feifan actually had hopes of seizing the position of True Disciple of the Golden Light Cave. It seemed this man was indeed a genius.

With this thought, he became even more careful in concealing himself.

Fortunately, the cultivation of those two disciples from Taiyi Mountain’s Golden Light Cave, though higher than his, was only at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment. Such cultivators usually wouldn’t carelessly extend their Divine Sense unless necessary, so they did not detect Qin Feng hiding behind the bushes dozens of yards away.

After listening to Zhuo Feifan, the woman in the green dress lowered her head in silence for a moment, without speaking.

Zhuo Feifan’s face was full of tenderness, “Junior Sister, don’t you trust me? Everything I’m doing now is for your sake!

Once I become a True Disciple in two years, I will certainly propose to your family honorably, which is far better than marrying an ordinary Inner Sect Disciple right now.

Perhaps, in the future, I might even make you the Sect Leader’s Wife. Junior Sister, you will support me, won’t you?”

“Senior Brother, of course I will support you.”

The woman in the green dress said, “But you previously said that once you succeeded in Foundation Establishment, you would propose to my family, and now you’re…”

Zhuo Feifan’s expression became somewhat embarrassed, and he subconsciously smoothed his robe, saying, “That… haven’t I already explained? Junior Sister, wait for me for two more years. Once I have become a True Disciple, I will grandly propose to your family. By then, your father will surely be pleased that you have found such a good husband.”

He said this with full confidence, as if the position of True Disciple was within easy reach.

However, instead of showing any sign of joy, the green-clad young woman’s face was on the verge of tears, “But, but I can’t wait any longer, Senior Brother, I’m… I’m already with child.”

“With child, what do you mean with child?”

Zhuo Feifan looked puzzled, glancing at the young woman in green with confusion.

“I’m already pregnant, and I can’t even wait a few months, let alone two years for you,” sobbed the girl. “Senior Brother, if you don’t marry me now, how am I supposed to return to the Mountain Gate with a belly? How can I face anyone?

My dad cares most about face. If he finds out that I’m pregnant before marriage, he will definitely kick me out of the house.”

Zhuo Feifan felt like his head had been struck by a bolt of lightning upon hearing her words and was utterly flabbergasted, “You you you, you’re pregnant?”

He grabbed the girl’s wrist and probed into her body with his True Yuan. In an instant, he discovered that what she was saying was indeed true.

This revelation left him speaking incoherently, “The last time we were together was before I went into seclusion for cultivation, and it’s been over four months since then. That means you’ve been pregnant for more than four months. Even if we get married right now, you will give birth in less than half a year.

If… if this gets out, my reputation will be ruined.

The disciples who support Senior Brother Chen will definitely start rumors, and even if my strength exceeds theirs, the Elders in the Sect might consider the impact and exclude me from the True Disciples.”

“Damn, this is huge news!”

Hidden behind the bushes, Qin Feng was thrilled to hear this, almost losing control of his breath and revealing himself.

He couldn’t help but take another look at Zhuo Feifan, surprised that this guy actually managed to secretly knock up his own Junior Sister.

Heh, you’re afraid of it getting out, aren’t you?

Don’t worry, when I get back, I’ll definitely spread the word among our fellow disciples. By then, someone is sure to spread it all the way to your Taiyi Mountain.

Zhuo Feifan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly seized the girl by her shoulders, pulled her fragile body in front of him, and barked, “We’ll go to Liang City later, and I’ll buy some abortion pills for you to take. You must drink them and abort the child.

This is not the time to have a child. It absolutely cannot be born. Otherwise, all my hard work and effort over the years will be wasted. My reputation, my future—I’ve cultivated painstakingly for over a decade and have finally achieved what I have now. I can’t let the little bastard inside you ruin it all.”

“What did you just say?”

The girl in the green dress screamed, pushing Zhuo Feifan’s hand away angrily, “This is our child, your son, and you call him a bastard and ask me to abort him?”

She was furious, “No, I won’t abort him. I can feel him inside my belly; he’s flesh and blood connected to my veins. I won’t do it, I won’t.

Senior Brother, this is our child. How can you be so heartless as to say such things?”

“Junior Sister!”

Zhuo Feifan shouted, “This is not the time for you to be petulant; that child must be aborted, otherwise, I’ll lose my reputation and my future.

I’m still vying for the position of True Disciple. Do you know how important the True Disciple of the Golden Light Cave is, how prestigious Taiyi Mountain is in the outside world? Once I become a True Disciple, next I could vie for the Sect Leader’s position.

Once I become the Sect Leader, all the disciples of the Taiyi Mountain Golden Light Cave will heed my command, and I will have my pick of all the cultivation resources.

So, for the sake of my reputation, this disaster cannot be allowed to remain.”

“Senior Brother, what are you talking about?”

The green-dressed girl stood there dumbfounded, saying, “Is the position of True Disciple really that important? Can’t you still cultivate if you’re not a True Disciple? Why must you contend for those things?

Senior Brother, come back with me. Let’s go and explain everything to father right now. Father still loves me, and as long as we make things clear, he will agree to our marriage.”

“No, becoming a True Disciple has been my long-cherished wish, and I will not give up. In our Taiyi Mountain, from the Sect Leader to the various Hall Masters, they have always been chosen from among the True Disciples.

Without becoming a True Disciple, no matter how high one’s cultivation is, at most one could only become an ordinary Elder. How could one even compare with those Hall Masters who wield great power?”

Zhuo Feifan’s face turned an iron blue, “Junior Sister, don’t be reckless, we must prioritize the overall situation right now!”

“The overall situation? What overall situation?”

The girl in green wept, “I don’t care about any overall situation, I’m going back now. I will tell father to arrange our wedding, and I am determined to give birth to our child.”

Having said that, she turned and mounted her Flying Sword, ready to leave on her sword.

“Junior Sister…”

Zhuo Feifan was shocked and hurriedly shouted, “Come back, let’s talk nicely. If it comes to it, once I become a True Disciple, we can have more children.

You, don’t go, do you hear me? Damn it, are you intent on ruining my future?”

Seeing the girl disregarding his words and preparing to leave on her own accord with her Flying Sword, a surge of anger filled his heart. His originally handsome face contorted with ferocity. He pointed a finger and a Flying Sword flew at high speed towards the girl in green, intending to intercept her.

However, the girl was clearly distraught and did not expect her Senior Brother to harm her, so she did not dodge. Then there was a ‘pu chi’ sound—the Flying Sword had pierced through her, chilling her to the core.

“Senior… Senior Brother, you’re killing me?”

The girl fell to the ground, her face full of disbelief, “You actually used the Haoyang Sword I gave you to kill me? Senior Brother, your heart is so cruel…”

Before she finished speaking, she spat out a mouthful of scorching hot blood and fell dead to the ground.

Zhuo Feifan was also stunned and stammered, “Junior Sister, I, I didn’t do it on purpose. Why didn’t you dodge?”

Unfortunately, his Junior Sister could no longer hear his words.

Zhuo Feifan looked at the corpse of his Junior Sister blankly; after a long while, a fierce look crossed his face, “Junior Sister, don’t blame me, I didn’t mean to kill you intentionally. I only drew my sword to make you stop. I thought you would dodge. Who knew you would be so foolish?

You are already dead now, and you surely wouldn’t want me to bear the guilt of killing a fellow disciple. Since your heart was favorable towards me, you should consider my position. I, I had no other choice.”

While speaking, he stepped forward and drew out the Haoyang Sword from the girl’s chest. Then he took out a razor-sharp beast claw from his Storage Bag and plunged it fiercely into the girl’s wound, erasing the traces of his Sword Energy and making it look as if she had been killed by a Demon Beast.

From behind the bushes, Qin Feng felt a shiver run through his spirit.

This guy, he truly is ruthless.

Just then, a small green bird flew in, circling in midair, and landed in front of the bushes where Qin Feng was hiding, opening its goose-yellow beak to emit several clear chirps.

This was Ma Jiu’s Communication Bird, clearly, he had realized he was following the wrong direction and had sent the Communication Bird to find where Qin Feng was.

Damn!

Qin Feng’s heart almost leaped out of his chest, and he hastily gestured to the green bird to quickly leave.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

Zhuo Feifan’s cold and sharp eyes had already fixed on the green bird.

He felt the bird radiated Spiritual Energy and his Divine Sense instinctively swept over the bird, and then he discovered Qin Feng crouched behind the bushes.