After Wenqing left, only three people remained on the mountain.
Qin Shou was momentarily dazed, as if he had returned to the way he was when he first came up the mountain in his previous life.
As each person leaves, in the end, you'll be all alone...
If there were no attachments from the beginning, then there would be no attachments at all...
And so, Qin Shou often sat under the eaves in a daze, gazing at the drifting white clouds in the sky and the bright peach blossoms in the courtyard. He had opened the [Friends List] countless times, wanting to check on Wen Qing's recent situation, but each time he silently exited.
He dared not look.
He rarely even went to the graves on the back hill.
Every time he carried the wine jar halfway there, he would hesitate for a long time and then turn back.
Perhaps time will be the best healer...
Little did Qin Shou know that the medicine he had been waiting for was taking far too long.
Time flies.
Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.
On this day, Qin Shou reached the sixth level of the Nascent Soul stage.
In the same year, several major events also occurred in the cultivation world.
The first thing was that the Tianyu Dynasty allied with the Longyun Empire to launch the "Decapitation Plan" against Xiao Xuan. Dugu Xuan, the Holy Maiden of the Heavenly Demon Palace, died to save Xiao Xuan. Xiao Xuan was furious and spent countless resources to hire the "Underworld Organization" to launch a three-month-long assassination campaign against the meritorious nobles, kings, and generals of the Tianyu Dynasty.
Xiao Xuan himself, through various schemes, slaughtered all thirty-three offspring of Emperor Tianyu, including his sixteen sons and seventeen daughters.
Emperor Tianyu was furious and personally led an army of a million to attack Xiao Xuan. He also bribed an assassin organization to carry out more than 2,700 assassination attempts against Xiao Xuan over seven years. Xiao Xuan was seriously injured, but he survived several times and his cultivation level increased significantly.
Finally, in the year 7794 of the Yunzhou calendar, Xiao Xuan devised a plan, uniting six Nascent Soul Realm experts to carry out a decapitation strike against Emperor Tianyu in the Flame Demon Valley. Two Nascent Soul Realm experts of the Tianyu Dynasty died, and the dynasty collapsed overnight, causing widespread lamentation.
The second thing is that Su Qingcang, the ruler of the Longyun Empire, somehow managed to reach the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage overnight, whether by using some method or by hiding his cultivation. He even left the capital and fought with Da Bao, almost getting killed. Afterwards, he fled back to the capital and hid in the capital's great formation.
It was because of this incident that the various forces in Yunzhou learned that the demonic beast beside Xiao Xuan had actually reached the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm.
The third thing was the most shocking: Xiao Xuan, who was at the eighth level of the Nascent Soul stage, somehow managed to defy the heavens and kill the royal grand elder of the Dragon Cloud Empire, who was at the first level of the Divine Transformation stage, in a one-on-one situation.
The whole world was shaken and hailed Xiao Xuan as the greatest genius of their time.
It should be understood that before Xiao Xuan, the idea of a Nascent Soul cultivator severing their connection to a Divine Transformation cultivator was nothing short of a pipe dream.
However, it is said that Xiao Xuan's foundation was damaged because of this battle, the extent of which is unknown.
There's a fourth thing: news has spread within the Xuan Tian Sword Sect that Yun Anran, who has apparently disappeared for hundreds of years, is about to return...
The world of cultivation is fascinating, constantly changing every second.
However, these things have little to do with the Qin beasts that are content to stay hidden in the mountains.
The back mountain.
Qin Shou continued drinking and boasting with Master Roshi as usual.
Changsheng was busy in the spirit garden.
"Moo~ Moo~"
The old ox under the tree bellowed twice, indicating that it was still alive.
"Haha, young friend, I sense your aura has grown even stronger. Have you broken through again?"
"yes. "
Qin Shou did not deny it.
Master Roshi clicked his tongue, "Damn it, it took me two thousand years to break through one level, how come you break through like drinking water, it just keeps flowing non-stop..."
Master Roshi was truly frustrated.
Only because he had experienced countless ups and downs and seen through the ways of the world could he have succeeded. Otherwise, if other cultivators were here, their Dao hearts would probably have collapsed.
"well........"
Qin Shou sighed.
"My breakthrough has been a bit slow. It's my fault; my Dao heart wasn't stable, and I was too lazy. I'll try to break through faster next time."
Qin beast reflected on itself.
Master Roshi stopped halfway through drinking, his beard trembling with anger.
Listen to this!
Listen to this!
Is this even human language?!
Master Roshi, carrying a wine jar, went to the Spirit Garden to drink with Changsheng.
Immortality is the best!
Upon seeing this, Qin Shou smiled slightly.
Just as he raised his wine glass to take a sip, the protective array above his head suddenly trembled.
Boom!
A figure fell from the sky and crashed into the mountain-protecting formation.
"Um? "
Qin Shou frowned slightly. Who was this blind fool who dared to cause trouble?
Qin Shou expanded his divine sense and saw the specific situation clearly.
It was a woman in a white dress, with an exquisitely beautiful face, long, flowing hair, and her body covered in blood. She appeared to have suffered severe injuries and was unconscious.
"Nangong Liuli!"
Qin Shou recognized the person immediately.
After all, Nangong Liuli was the most beautiful woman Qin Shou had ever seen in his several lifetimes. To say he couldn't remember her would be a lie, a hypocrite.
"But this beautiful girl looks like she's being chased?"
Qin Beast sensed that a powerful force was rapidly approaching from the distant horizon.
[Nangong Liuli is in danger. You have the following options:]
[First, saving her will incur karma and offend the Six Desires Demon King, but the reward will be a top-grade spiritual treasure.]
[Second, do not rescue him; allow the Six Desires Demon Emperor to abduct him and use him as a furnace. The reward will be a top-grade magic artifact.]
"Holy crap!"
"The difference in rewards is just too huge!?"
Qin Shou seriously suspected that this damn system was doing it on purpose.
Also, is that Six Desires Demon Emperor powerful?
Qin Beast activated the system detection function.
After entering the Nascent Soul Realm, the system's detection range has expanded to a distance of one thousand miles.
[The Six Desires Demon Emperor: Cultivated at the fifth level of the Nascent Soul stage, his true form is a Six Desires Demon Scorpion. He cultivates the Six Desires Demon Art, enjoys absorbing yin energy to replenish yang energy, and calls himself the "Six Desires Daoist"...]
[Incident and Background: Nangong Liuli was exploring the cave of an ancient sword cultivator when he was injured by a sword formation within. After escaping the cave, he encountered the Six Desires Demon Scorpion, who ambushed him, severely injuring him and attempting to abduct him to use as a furnace to absorb his yin and yang energy and perfect his Six Desires Demonic Art. Nangong Liuli burned his divine soul to escape, and the Six Desires Demon Scorpion pursued him all the way to this location...]
"Only at the fifth level of the Nascent Soul stage?"
Qin Shou was relieved.
However, I still went into the simulated trial space to try it out.
Half a breath later.
fine.
One slap could kill.
"Oh, beautiful lady, since you're one of my few 'old acquaintances,' I'll save your life today."
Qin Shou waved his hand, dispelling the great formation and catching Nangong Liuli's figure.
"Hahaha, Nangong Liuli, you won't escape my grasp."
At that moment, a flamboyantly dressed man appeared in the sky above Turtle Mountain, standing in the void. His bright pink robes fluttered in the wind, making him look incredibly flamboyant.
However, his most striking feature wasn't his flamboyance, but rather his ugliness—the kind of grotesque ugliness. His face was round like a pancake, and his facial features and eyebrows were all squeezed together.
"Huh? A human?"
"Hehehe, little guy, are you perhaps planning to play the hero and rescue the damsel in distress?"
"Hahaha, be a good girl and hand over that woman, and I'll give you to fill my belly..."
The Six Desires Demon Emperor laughed wildly.
He had already seen through the cultivation level of the human in front of him. A mere ninth level of Foundation Establishment, yet he dared to dream of being a hero and rescuing a damsel in distress. He was simply overestimating himself.
However, the appearance of the Lord of the Glazed Heavenly Palace is indeed enviable, hehehehe...
Qin Shou looked at him as if he were an idiot.
"Haha, buddy, you have a really creative way of looking at yourself."
Qin Shou laughed.
The Six Desires Demon King was taken aback. "What do you mean? Are you insulting me?"
"no. "
Qin Shou shook his head. "I'm insulting you."
"Hmph, those arrogant humans are simply courting death."
The Six Desires Demon Emperor snorted coldly, revealing a scorpion tail hundreds of meters long behind him. The stinger pierced straight towards Qin Beast, wanting to penetrate his chest and drain his life essence.
Pfft!
A flash of sword light, and the scorpion's tail was severed in two, blood gushing from the wound like a fountain.
The Six Desires Demon Emperor: ? ? ? ? ?
Is this the ninth level of Foundation Establishment?
"Human, you have successfully angered me."
"Roar!"
With a roar, the Six Desires Demon Emperor transformed into his true form, a demonic scorpion a thousand feet long.
Its black carapace was covered with pink patterns and spots, giving it an eerie appearance. It had six scorpion tails behind it—oh no, now it had five.
Each scorpion tail is hundreds of meters long, covered in scales that shimmer with an eerie light, and it looks as if it can extend further.
"Damn it, human! How dare you hide your cultivation level and mock this emperor!"
"Watch me devour you."
"Roar roar roar........."
The Six Desires Demon Emperor coldly roared.
Terrifying demonic power surged forth from his body, like a dark tide, overwhelming and crushing towards the Qin Beast.
"Die, humans, hehehehe............"
Snap!
A huge bucket fell from the sky.
It directly dispersed the demonic power of the Six Desires Demon Emperor and dented him into the ground.
? ? ? ?
The Six Desires Demon Emperor was completely stunned by the slap.
He recognized the look in the eyes; he knew he absolutely couldn't beat this guy.
"Are you more awake now?"
Qin Shou spoke with a smile.
"I'm awake, I'm awake."
The Six Desires Demon Emperor nodded repeatedly.
"If I say you're ugly, do you have a problem with that?"
Qin Shou squatted down and asked.
"No objection, absolutely no objection."
The Six Desires Demon Emperor harbors hatred towards this, currently at a hatred level of 55.
"So, would you say you're ugly?"
"Ugly, incredibly ugly! Holy crap, I'm absolutely hideous! Ugh, how could I be so ugly...?"
The Six Desires Demon Emperor harbors hatred towards this, currently at a hatred level of 60.
"Come on, say 'You're ugly' a hundred times."
"Ah... I'm so ugly, I'm so ugly, I'm so ugly..."
The Six Desires Demon Emperor harbors hatred towards this, currently at a hatred level of 61.
The Six Desires Demon Emperor harbors hatred towards this, currently at a hatred level of 62.
【...........】
The Six Desires Demon Emperor harbors hatred towards this, currently at a level of 66.
"Tsk tsk tsk, the Demon Emperor truly lives up to his name; he knows when to yield and when to stand firm. Not bad."
Qin Shou smiled with satisfaction.
"Hey, senior, can you let me go...?"
Snap!
A giant cloak descended from the sky, smashing half of the Six Desires Demon King's head.
Damn it, if it weren't for the system notification, I almost would have believed your nonsense.
"Damn it, senior, spare me! I truly know I was wrong."
"Please, senior, give this humble demon a chance."
"Waaaaah, I promise I'll never be arrogant again, please...!"
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The Six Desires Demon Emperor kept kowtowing.
The Six Desires Demon Emperor harbors hatred towards this, currently at a hatred level of 77.
Qin Beast: ...........
This guy is so incorrigible.
"Alas, I was not meant to suffer such a fate, but your perspective was far too narrow."
Qin Shou gently raised his palm.
The Six Desires Demon King was so frightened that the little scorpion trembled immediately.
The Six Desires Demon Emperor is fearful of this; his current friendship level is 11.
"Huh, disgusted? The mighty Demon Emperor is actually scared to death."
Qin Shou pinched his nose, but considering the friendship level, he would spare your demon life for now, so you can stay and be a free henchman.
It would be too beneath me to have to personally handle every problem that arises in the future.
"Seeing your remorseful attitude, you shall stay and guard the mountain for a hundred years."
"I, the mighty Demon Emperor..."
Snap!
A large slap spun his head around.
"Do you want to guard the mountain?"
"Hmph, I'll guard it! A hundred years it is!"
"It's been two hundred years now."
"Senior, didn't you just say a hundred years?"
"Three hundred years."
"Alright, three hundred years it is."
"Then... what about four hundred years?"
"???? Senior, will you add more?"
"meeting."
"..............."
"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. Five hundred years it is. You'll be free after five hundred years."
"Okay, okay."
The Six Desires Demon Emperor hurriedly agreed, fearing that the Qin Beast might change its mind.
"By the way, if you encounter any troublemakers while you are guarding the mountain, just send them away."
"What if you encounter someone you can't deal with?"
"I will build a grave for you at the foot of the mountain."
The Six Desires Demon Emperor, “.............”
"And another thing, if you dare to run, I'll cut off your three legs—oh, no, I mean your nine legs."
After Qin Shou finished speaking, he carried Nangong Liuli back to the mountain.
The Six Desires Demon Emperor harbors hatred towards this, currently at a hatred level of 88.
Gaa!
Qin Shou stopped and turned around, staring intently at the Six Desires Demon Emperor.
The Six Desires Demon Emperor felt uneasy under his gaze, wondering where things had gone wrong.
"Young man, you've chosen the wrong path."
"forward......."
Pfft!
The Zhuxian Sword Qi tore everything apart, completely obliterating the Six Desires Demon Emperor, leaving not even a trace behind.
"Sigh, I thought I'd get another free thug, too bad, too bad..."
Qin Shou shook his head, waited in place for a while, and only after confirming that this guy didn't have any clones did he feel relieved enough to carry Nangong Liuli back up the mountain.
Squeak!
Qin Shou pushed open the door, placed Nangong Liuli on the bed, and fed her a pill.
"Mmm..."
Before long, Nangong Liuli gradually showed signs of waking up. Her delicate eyebrows furrowed tightly, and an unusual flush instantly rose to her entire face and snow-white skin.
"It's so hot..."
The patient, mumbling sounds continued to echo in the room.
Qin Shou hurriedly stepped forward to investigate.
Poisoned?
The venom of desire in the Six Desires Scorpion!
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