This should have been a sad thing, but the young man, dressed like a nobleman, was humming a song, walking steadily through mountains and rivers without a trace of fatigue.

Jing Zichu had reason to be happy. He looted a medicinal garden and obtained a large amount of spiritual herbs. As long as he found a black market to sell them, it would be enough for him to advance two small steps to the sixth level of Qi Refining.

"The manager of the medicine garden probably thought that the spiritual herbs were really eaten by monsters."

Ninghua Beiyuan was the property of Guangxiu Xianzong, and he did not dare to underestimate it. Even though he had the ability to kill all the slaves and servants, he still slowly planned and created the illusion of rampant monsters.

The effect was very good. He successfully cleared himself of suspicion and fooled those people.

The next step is to escape far away. By that time, if the Guangxiu Immortal Sect notices something, he will also run away.

“Squeak…”

A fist-sized mouse ran out from Jing Zichu's collar. It had smooth fur and blood-red eyes that sparkled with a lively luster. Its head was slightly raised, as if seeking credit.

"You have done a great job. Once we are safe, I will reward you well."

Jing Zichu explained softly that the existence of the bloodthirsty rat must not be exposed. The Guangxiu Immortal Sect's benefits are not so easily taken. If they are discovered, both the man and the rat will surely die.

The reason why he took the risk was that money was tempting. He was barefoot and had no other business. He thought that if he took the risk once and then ran away, he would not be discovered.

"This ignorant and casual cultivator is truly so audacious."

Relying on his seventh-level Qi Refining cultivation, Chen Sheng pursued the culprit, and after many twists and turns, he finally caught the culprit.

At this moment, his Tai Xuan Breath-Retaining Technique was operating to its full potential, and the aura on his body was completely concealed, making him inconspicuous like grass, trees, or stones.

Just a pair of eyes, staring at Jing Zichu and the bloodthirsty rat through the mottled leaves, slowly calculating in his mind.

A sixth level of Qi Refining.

A fourth level of Qi Refining.

If he fights head-on, he has a good chance of winning.

However, there is no need to use fair and honest methods to deal with such treacherous people, especially Jing Zichu. As the beastmaster of bloodthirsty rats, he is very likely to sacrifice the bloodthirsty rats and run away alone when his life is in danger.

He doesn't have an absolute advantage in speed, so it's better to be on guard.

"Prepare the spirit-inducing incense to lure you into the trap."

Chen Sheng thought of a way. When he was learning alchemy from Xi Fu, he had seen a recipe that used several common spiritual herbs, ground into medicinal paste, and then roasted it over fire, which would emit a unique aroma.

This fragrance is like the aura emitted by mature spiritual herbs, and it also has a certain hallucinogenic effect, which makes people believe it without a doubt.

After deducing Jing Zichu's route, he overtook him at a curve and came to a hillside sheltered from the wind. He mixed some Lingyin incense and roasted it over a low fire. Immediately, a strange fragrance floated in all directions.

Then, he found an inconspicuous tree stump with grass on both sides, and lay low, placing his body at the best angle to draw his sword, waiting to deliver a fierce blow.

"Hmm? What's that smell?"

Jing Zichu twitched his nose slightly and smelled a very comfortable scent in the air.

“Squeak…”

The bloodthirsty rat ran out, jumping up and down, its blood-red eyes revealing excitement. It gestured with its hands and feet, pointing at the direction where the spirit incense was rising.

"You mean there is a precious spiritual herb hidden behind that hillside."

Yu Beastmaster and Jing Zichu had the same idea. He understood what the bloodthirsty rat meant and his eyes lit up. There were many treasures in the mountains and it was not rare for precious spiritual herbs to appear.

"squeak"

The bloodthirsty rat kept jumping, indicating that it was correct.

"Okay, let's go over there."

Jing Zichu was very excited. He was really lucky. First, he intercepted a large amount of spiritual herbs from Ninghua North Garden, and then he encountered the birth of spiritual herbs. Perhaps his path of cultivation would begin to become smooth.

A man and a rat walked towards the Lingyinxiang.

The closer you get, the more fragrant the scent of that rare and magical herb becomes, making people feel so excited that they can't help but feel it.

"You go and take a look first."

The bloodthirsty rat was unaware of the human heart's calculations, and after getting the consent of the Beastmaster, it skipped and jumped towards the back slope of the hill.

All of this fell into Chen Sheng's eyes. He remained unmoved, just lying in wait quietly, watching the bloodthirsty rat run away coldly, his eyes all on Jing Zichu.

Jing Zichu was very cautious, but that was just his nature, and he didn't find any traces.

The distance between the two is getting closer.

Closer.

Closer.

Chen Sheng was lurking in the mountains, his head slightly tilted back. The mottled leaves and grass concealed the color of his hair. His iron sword was pressed against the surface of the rock, steady and firm.

His eyes were always sharp and firm, firmly locked on Jing Zichu.

He could sense that Jing Zichu's attention was largely drawn to the Lingyin Incense. There was greed in it, but also the magical effect of the Lingyin Incense itself.

It seems that it will be soon and I can draw the sword.

"squeak?"

At this time, the bloodthirsty rat entered the back of the hillside and briefly left Jing Zichu's sight.

Then, it made a sound of surprise.

"clang"

at the same time.

The loud sound of sword chanting resounded through the sky.

Mr. Chen drew his sword.

There were no rare spiritual herbs in the first place, and he knew that once the bloodthirsty rats discovered the truth, they would certainly issue a warning, so he had been preparing.

The sword that cuts the stars shines with all its might.

Ten feet may seem very far, but compared with the distance between the earth and the stars, it is very close.

The fierce sword light shone in the void, and the aura of the sword holder was very dim. Only the iron sword was raging and exerting strong force.

"Trap? Damn it."

Jing Zichu reacted, but it was too late.

Since the bloodthirsty rat was not there, he couldn't use it to block the sword. He could only try his best to shrink his head and retreat, trying his best to save his life.

Poof! Zhan Xing tore through his body, starting from the abdomen, slashing diagonally to the right shoulder, penetrating deep into the flesh, leaving deep sword marks on the bones.

"He was almost cut in half. After all, he is not a professional assassin."

Mr. Chen stared at the scene of blood splashing and shook his head slightly. After all, he was too upright a person, and he could not do assassination smoothly and efficiently.

"I have no grudge against you, why do you want to kill me?"

Jing Zichu had no idea of ​​Chen Sheng's psychology, otherwise he would have vomited blood. He hurriedly swallowed a handful of medicine, and then called back the bloodthirsty rat to stay by his side. Only then did he feel a little safer.

After doing all this, he looked at Mr. Chen with a look of fear.

A Qi Refining Level 7 person was fighting against a Qi Refining Level 6 person, and he actually launched a sneak attack. He was afraid of such people.

Given his current injuries, he would never fight if he could avoid it.

"The steward of the Guangxiu Immortal Sect's Medicine House has come to kill the thieves in Ninghua North Garden."

Chen Sheng swung the sword, drops of blood fell, and his body stood upright with a stern look.

(End of this chapter)