Chapter 26 – Arriving at Taiping Market again, trouble has come knocking
The so-called Killing Intent is the fierce and evil energy released when a living being dies.
Righteous cultivators avoid it like the plague.
But demonic cultivators are quite fond of Killing Intent.
For a demonic cultivator like Chu Xuan, Killing Intent has a wide range of uses.
It can be refined into a Spiritual Artifact, used for attack and defense, and even for cultivation.
Setting up a Gathering Evil Array at the Haotai Hotel serves two purposes: to gather Killing Intent for personal use and to automatically fend off enemies, attacking those who try to penetrate the Mist Array.
It wasn't until midnight that Chu Xuan finished setting up these two formations.
With the Gathering Evil Array and the Yin Corpses he left here, it would be difficult for anyone to break into the Haotai Hotel.
This way, his stronghold would be secured.
"Can this place be considered my Cave Dwelling?"
Chu Xuan suddenly laughed, "I bet no one would expect my Cave Dwelling isn't on the Cangxuan Continent but on an apocalypse planet."
A moment later, he returned to the rooftop.
He stored Little Dragon and Little Leopard into the Corpse Raising Tower.
"Little Tiger, the six Yin Corpses and two Spirit Dogs are left for you to command. After I leave, guard the Haotai Hotel well. If you're hungry, go out and hunt zombies, but don't cause trouble for me. Nod if you understand."
Chu Xuan instructed.
"Roar!"
Little Tiger responded in a deep voice, nodding repeatedly.
Over time, its intelligence had greatly improved.
Its overall thinking was almost on par with a seven or eight-year-old human child.
It could understand everything Chu Xuan said.
Chu Xuan was very confident in Little Tiger.
Little Tiger was his first Yin Corpse and the most stable and obedient.
After taking another look around, Chu Xuan took out the Blood Mirror from his Storage Bag.
The Blood Mirror was already fully charged and could be used to return at any time.
However, he had delayed for a few days to ensure everything was in place.
Chu Xuan gently touched it, and the Blood Mirror suddenly engulfed him.
In an instant, his figure vanished from the rooftop.
Little Tiger let out a low growl, suddenly feeling a sense of loss.
The master had left.
Gone to a faraway place.
The master's Cave Dwelling would now rely on Little Tiger to guard.
I can't let any bad guys get close!
...
On the Cangxuan Continent, inside a mountain cave.
Chu Xuan's figure appeared without warning.
He looked around.
The last time he left, it was from this cave occupied by a bear.
Now, nothing had changed.
Chu Xuan sensed the area and found no trace of cultivators outside.
He retrieved the formation flags placed here and pushed aside the rocks blocking the entrance.
Instantly, sunlight streamed in.
The sky was clear, and a gentle breeze blew.
Taking a deep breath, the rich Spiritual Energy surged in his lungs, making him feel refreshed.
"This time, there are three goals."
"First, purchase an Alchemical Furnace to refine Foundation Establishment Blood Pills."
"Second, buy the various spiritual herbs needed to refine the Foundation Establishment Blood Pills."
"Third, purchase a flying Spiritual Artifact, preferably a top-grade one."
Chu Xuan used the Disguise Technique to change his appearance and flew towards the nearby Taiping Market.
That's right, he needed to go to Taiping Market.
Previously, the Divine Gang Sect had already searched the surrounding area and raided the Wu Family Manor, so they wouldn't make any moves on Taiping Market again.
Therefore, Taiping Market was very safe.
He arrived at the market once more.
The market was the same as ever.
No matter what big moves the Five Righteous Sects made, this small market where Qi Refining stage cultivators gathered would never experience any major waves.
At most, it would just provide more topics for idle chatter.
This time, Chu Xuan transformed into a handsome young man with a jade-like face.
However, his slanted sword-like eyebrows and sharp eagle nose gave him a fierce aura.
Clearly not someone easy to deal with.
Just like last time, Chu Xuan didn't immediately purchase the items he needed but went to the tea house in Taiping Market.
His choice of seating was very deliberate.
Not only was it by the window, but it also allowed him to see the north and south entrances of Taiping Market.
If there was any disturbance, he could detect it quickly.
At this moment, Chu Xuan sipped tea while using the Listening Insect in his ear to eavesdrop on the conversations of other cultivators.
Before long, he had gathered information about recent events.
"Ten days."
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Chu Xuan smiled faintly.
He had spent three months on Ocean Blue Star, but only ten days had passed on the Cangxuan Continent.
It was almost like the blink of an eye.
To the cultivators on the Cangxuan Continent, he had gone from the sixth level of Qi Refining to the ninth level in just ten days.
Such speed, even the most exceptional talents could only look up to!
"Hmm?"
Chu Xuan suddenly raised an eyebrow, catching a glimpse of an old and a young cultivator in the corner.
He was unfamiliar with their faces.
But upon closer inspection, he could detect traces of the Disguise Technique.
More importantly, he overheard their conversation.
"...Senior Brother Wei, will Zhang Cheng come? Is there a chance he might have defected to the Divine Gang Sect and become a traitor?"
"That's why we're using disguises to wait here, not contacting him directly, but observing the surroundings. Don't you understand?"
"Oh, I understand."
"It's now a quarter past noon, and our agreed time is half-past noon. He'll be here soon. Follow my lead when the time comes."
"Okay."
Almost instantly, Chu Xuan guessed their identities.
Wuji Sect's Qi Refining stage disciples, Chen Ge and Wei Hua!
As for Zhang Cheng, he had an impression of him too.
That person was a well-known middleman among the Qi Refining stage disciples, best known for selling second-hand Spiritual Artifacts discarded by senior disciples to new disciples.
Chu Xuan's flying sword was obtained from Zhang Cheng.
Because it was second-hand, it was ten to twenty percent cheaper.
"The last time the Divine Gang Sect raided the Wu Family Manor, it seems they survived and are still hiding."
"This time, they appeared in Taiping Market... I get it, they're still hiding with the Wu family, so it seems the Wu family isn't entirely loyal to the Divine Gang Sect."@@novelbin@@
Chu Xuan tapped the table, quietly pondering, and quickly sorted out his thoughts.
"Buying things from Zhang Cheng? That's quite bold."
Chu Xuan shook his head slightly.
In times like these, anyone could become a traitor.
Contacting disciples who had lost touch with the Wuji Sect could lead to not getting what they needed but instead encountering a group of righteous cultivators!
"This Taiping Market is no longer safe; I must leave immediately."
"Even if Zhang Cheng isn't a traitor, he might bring some unwanted attention."
"If they get me involved, it'll be troublesome."
Chu Xuan immediately stood up.
He and Chen Ge, Wei Hua were merely fellow disciples with some personal connections.
They couldn't be considered close friends.
With the danger unknown, the top priority was naturally to ensure his own safety.
However, as Chu Xuan glanced out the window, he saw a figure striding towards the entrance of Taiping Market.
The person was carrying a blood-stained package.
Exuding a murderous aura.
Yet, his handsome face was full of a gentle smile, seemingly very approachable.
Two completely different auras appeared in one person.
Chu Xuan sighed softly.
Here it comes.
Trouble had arrived sooner than he expected.
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