"We shouldn't stay here any longer; we need to dispose of this body quickly."
Li Ming didn't think much of it and decided to deal with the battlefield first.
Although the place was already a mess, with only a few trees left and the commotion was immense.
However, at the very least, we can't leave any evidence that he took the action.
After all, Qi Xuanyi was nominally there to slay demons and monsters, which could be considered as contributing to the human race. If the Qi family found out that he had killed someone, they would probably slander him in some way.
Only after the demons and Qi Xuanyi's corpses were burned to ashes.
Li Ming finally caught his breath and recovered his composure before taking stock of his gains.
Qi Xuanyi's storage space was very simple, containing only some scattered Yuan Crystals and silver coins.
And some bottles and jars with instructions on how to use them to ward off demons.
It seems that Qi Xuan didn't bring anything valuable with him when he came out to carry out the demon-slaying mission, not even any cultivation manuals.
"Extinction Powder? Illusion-Dispelling Talisman? It seems martial artists have quite a few methods for dealing with demons?"
"But why bother? They didn't prepare any special methods and just came looking for death."
Li Ming looked at these demon-slaying tools and muttered to himself.
In truth, Qi Xuanyi deserved it. Relying on his high cultivation level, he thought Li Ming was no match for him and planned to seize him by force, but he ended up failing miserably.
"The history of the struggle between humans and demons is unknown, but some people have indeed figured out how to counter the regeneration and immortality of demons... However, they haven't made it public, perhaps to prevent the demons from breaking the code?"
Li Ming seemed to be deep in thought.
Ultimately, it comes down to his own limited perspective and the short time he had been exposed to demons.
These ancient families and top sects must have done some research. The things Qi Xuanyi prepared are probably things from within the family or the imperial court.
If he had these things, killing Mo Luanqi wouldn't have been so troublesome.
"All things considered, I feel like I lost out a bit. Luckily, I have the system. Even if I kill the other party, I still have a chance to gain something..."
Li Ming frowned slightly.
I wonder what the Qi family's reaction will be after killing Qi Xuanyi. Such a genius is extremely rare, even for a great family like theirs.
The Qi family has invested countless resources in him.
He might have been the next Martial Saint to protect the clan... but now he has been killed by Li Ming. If the Qi family finds out, they will hate him to the core.
"Well, there's nothing left to discuss between the Qi family and me anyway. Killing their prodigy will clear a major obstacle for me in the future."
"Let's take a look at the entries on Qi Xuanyi's body..."
Li Ming was filled with many thoughts, but in the end he simply stopped thinking about it and started looking at the other party's entry.
Finally, I looked at one of the other party's basic attributes.
[Martial Arts Prodigy (Red)]: [Exceptionally gifted with innate physical attributes, strong bones and muscles, and unobstructed meridians; a martial arts genius rarely seen in a century.]
Ancient texts say that bones are the foundation of the body. If innate qi enters the bones, they are called innate Daoist bones; if innate immortal qi enters the bones, they are called immortal bones.
Similarly, Buddhism divides the six senses—sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and mind—and a Buddhist disciple is someone whose six senses are pure and who possesses the essence of Buddhahood. If such a person is born with immeasurable life and immeasurable light, they can be called a reincarnation of Buddha.
In the realm of martial arts, physical constitution is of paramount importance.
Just like the spiritual root of a cultivator, it largely determines a person's upper limit.
It is a person's innate talent, and like comprehension, it is difficult to change later in life.
Li Ming's "Dragon Bone" signifies that his bones and muscles are like a dragon, and his blood and qi are strong, which is why he finds it very easy to cultivate the body-refining techniques of martial arts.
This is considered a rather "reckless" bone structure, which he prefers to call "innate reckless bone."
Martial arts prodigies can fuse with dragon bones, but this requires expending life energy.
"Life force?"
Li Ming felt that the system was seeing his recent high income and therefore charging more fees.
However, you should ask whether or not to merge them.
That is, of course, integration.
With a thought, life energy was deducted, and the system immediately provided feedback.
Boom!
In an instant, Li Ming felt a jolt of surprise.
The two bright crimson lights flashed and spread, causing the other entries to tremble slightly. Upon closer inspection, the two crimson lights merged into one, and Li Ming's original [Dragon Bone] disappeared, replaced by a completely new entry.
【Innate Divine Bone (Deep Crimson)】: 【You are born with extraordinary abilities. A fragment of divine bone grows within your body. Thanks to this fragment, you are born with unparalleled abilities, extraordinary physical attributes, dragon-like tendons and bones, and boundless energy. You are a peerless genius, one in a thousand years…】
As the entries changed, Li Ming's body also underwent a dramatic transformation.
Entering a profound state of unity between body and soul.
Numerous acupoints throughout the body emitted a blazing light, and a section of bone within the body exuded a mysterious aura, accompanied by the cracking sound of the joints...
Even Li Ming's appearance has undergone some subtle changes, and his overall temperament has changed considerably. His face has become more deep-set and angular.
His already remarkable appearance now exudes an ethereal aura, making it easy for others to recognize his exceptional talent even if he conceals his cultivation level.
Li Mingqing couldn't help but stretch his muscles and bones, feeling not the exhaustion after a great battle, but an indescribable sense of exhilaration.
"Incomplete divine bones?"
However, looking at the description on the entry, Li Ming was still a bit speechless.
Was the system poorly made?
But thinking about it, it makes sense... A complete divine bone would probably not be a crimson-level entry, but rather a red or even purple-level entry.
Given his limited lifespan, it's unlikely the system will be able to do anything for him.
Afterwards, Li Ming traveled through the night and returned to Qing Shi City.
Seeing that the city remained quiet, it seemed that the demon warriors hadn't come looking for death after he left.
Upon arriving at the Lin residence, Li Ming made no attempt to conceal his presence, appearing completely open and honest.
Even though it was late at night, Lin Qiancheng sensed a familiar presence and immediately saw Li Ming in the courtyard.
Seeing that Li Ming had returned safely.
Lin Qiancheng was overjoyed. He knew before that the demons had their eyes on Li Ming, and Li Ming had left Qing Shi City so as not to be restricted by others.
This is a last resort, after all, in this world, the idea of the weak banding together for warmth is nothing but a joke to the strong.
Lin Qiancheng hurriedly went up and touched Li Ming's body to check if he was injured, but in the end he found that Li Ming seemed to be completely unharmed... and even seemed to have received some great benefit.
"Didn't this demon come looking for you...? I feel like your energy and blood are much stronger, and your constitution is much better than before?"
In Lin Qiancheng's perception, Li Ming didn't just risk his life in a fierce battle; it seemed as if he had received some great enlightenment from a powerful being, resulting in a great advancement in his martial arts!
Li Ming scratched his head, unsure of what to say for a moment, before finally pondering:
"The matter of the demons was resolved... and after the great battle, I gained some insights, and my martial arts skills also improved."
"...Hmm...That's great."
Lin Qiancheng remained silent for a while, not dwelling on it too much, and finally could only conclude that his disciple had extraordinary talent and would make a breakthrough after the battle.
In her heart, she regarded Li Ming as the reincarnation of a legendary god.
He is a person with great fortune and perseverance.
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