"Gulp."
The man swallowed with difficulty. In this silent forest, his voice was getting clearer and clearer.
His expression was sluggish as he stared at the man who was soaked in blood. His eyes were full of shock.
With a wave of his hand, the two foundational cultivators died just like that. How could the man not be shocked? He did not doubt that if that attack landed on him, he would end up the same way as his two companions.
He wasn't the only one who felt the same way. Yu Xun Zhen felt the same way. She really didn't think that the enemy she needed to hide from was an ant that Ling Xian could kill with a wave of his hand.
However, when she remembered that nine years ago, Ling Xian killed so many foundational cultivators, she understood.
"What a powerful Master Ling." Yu Xun Zhen stared at Ling Xian with a pair of eyes that shone with admiration.
"I will not kill you now. Stay here quietly."
Ling Xian spoke softly and pointed at the man. Immediately, the man was frozen where he stood. Then, he marched forward with difficulty towards an old tree behind him.
"Xun Zhen, follow me."
"Yes, Master." Yu Xun Zhen nodded and quickly held onto Ling Xian's arm. She led him to the base of an old tree.
"Ehem, ehem."
Ling Xian coughed out two mouthfuls of blood and sat down against the tree. Then, he shifted his gaze towards the pretty girl before him. After a moment of silence, he asked, "Xun Zhen, tell me everything that happened. Why were those people after you?"
"Master, I …"
Yu Xun Zhen hesitated. Her secret was too important. Especially after what happened to her, she was afraid that if she told him, she would fall into eternal damnation again.
"If you are troubled, you can choose not to tell me." Ling Xian smiled warmly. He could tell that Yu Xun Zhen was troubled, but he didn't force her.
Seeing that gentle smile again, Yu Xun Zhen felt like she was transported back to nine years ago. Back to the warmest time of her life.
Without a doubt, the warmth of that time was given by Ling Xian.
Therefore, after Yu Xun Zhen regained her composure, she chose to believe Ling Xian and told him everything that happened.
It turned out that three years ago, she became a disciple of a Master and followed him to the City of Qing House. Then, she displayed her extraordinary talent in cultivation. Within three short years, she reached the intermediate stage of the foundational level.
Moreover, he was a Heaven's Favorite who had reached the undefeatable stage of the Qi Refinement stage.
If she had followed the normal path, she would have been able to overcome all difficulties and become a true prodigy. Unfortunately, half a month ago, her master had unfortunately passed away and her secret had been exposed.
Without the protection of her Master, Yu Xun Zhen lost her glory and became a prisoner of the City of Qing Faction.
Logically speaking, she was a genius with extraordinary aptitude, and any force should nurture her well. However, her secret was far greater than her immeasurable future.
Even people like Ling Xian and the demon, who had strong mental states, fell into a state of shock after Yu Xun Zhen revealed her secret.
Not even in their dreams did they think that Yu Xun Zhen would possess the legendary Body of the Immortal Path!
The human race had a total of nine super strong constitutions, which were known as the Nine Saint Constitutions. Every single one of them was the favorite of God. They all had unimaginable talent and insane battling abilities that made them undefeatable!
In other words, the Nine Saint Constitutions were the strongest physiques of the humankind. Geniuses with natural talents and undefeatable geniuses. Even geniuses who awakened the Inner Eyes were not worth mentioning in front of the Nine Saint Constitutions!
Humankind was born weak. This was a widely acknowledged fact. They could not compete against the foreign kinds of the same level. However, the Nine Saint Constitutions ignored this rule. Whether it was their Qi or their physique, they did not pale next to any foreign kind of the same level!
The Body of the Immortal Path was one of the Nine Saint Constitutions. Since the beginning of time, it has only appeared a few times. It was extremely rare and extremely powerful.
In the long history of Taoism, other than the one who died prematurely, the rest of the Body of the Immortal Path had all entered the realm of powerhouses. Every single one of them was undefeatable and undefeatable!
Other than their heaven-defying battling abilities, the Body of the Immortal Path had another special ability, one that made all cultivators go crazy.
Every single drop of blood from this physique was comparable to a spiritual medicine and had all kinds of unbelievable effects!
The value of a spiritual medicine does not need to be stated. Every single one of them was priceless and was a treasure that all cultivators dreamed of. Every single drop of blood from the Body of the Immortal Path had the power of a spiritual medicine. How heaven-defying was this?!
It was because of this that the Body of the Immortal Path had another name.
Human-shaped spiritual medicine!
A single drop of blood was comparable to a spiritual medicine. Such a heaven-defying physique truly made her a human-shaped spiritual medicine.
It was because of this that Yu Xun Zhen was imprisoned by the City of Qing Faction after her secret was exposed. Their goal was to force her to give up her blood for the people in the Faction to consume.
Though if Yu Xun Zhen is properly trained, then she will for sure become a powerhouse in the future. But how much does the process of training her cost? The City of Qing Faction was merely a second-rate faction and they could not afford the amount of resources needed for training.
Therefore, Yu Xun Zhen's spiritual medicine blood was far more valuable than her limitless future.
"You are saying you are the legendary Body of the Immortal Path?!" Ling Xian's expression was a little startled. Even though it had been a while, he still found it hard to believe.
The demon was the same. But in comparison, his expression was even more pathetic. He stared deadly at Yu Xun Zhen as if he was looking at a rare treasure. His saliva was almost dripping out of his mouth.
This was a spiritual medicine in the shape of a human. Even real immortals were tempted by it. He was no exception. If it weren't for Ling Xian, he would've made a move a long time ago and captured Yu Xun Zhen.
"That's right. I only found out three years ago that I have the legendary physique."
Sensing the demon's stare that looked like he wanted to eat her alive, Yu Xun Zhen was fearful. She felt that the pressure was far too terrifying. Even her body was quivering.
At this, Ling Xian frowned and hissed, "Demon, you better restrain yourself. Or else I will not be kind."
The demon's expression turned cold. But due to the terror of the Demon Defending Monument, he had to restrain his Qi. However, the passion in his eyes didn't diminish at all.
"Aye, the Body of the Immortal Path, a spiritual medicine in the shape of a human … the temptation sure is strong."
Silently sighing, Ling Xian calmed down the shock in his chest and exhaled, "I really cannot believe that the dirty little beggar from back then had the legendary Body of the Immortal Path."
"If I had a choice, I would rather not have this physique."
Yu Xun Zhen found it hard to hide the sadness on her face. Thinking about the pain she suffered because of this physique, she felt waves of coldness wash over her, as if she had fallen into an icy hell.
Hearing this, Ling Xian sighed deeply. He understood Yu Xun Zhen's sadness.
This was something obvious. Every single drop of blood from the Body of the Immortal Path had the same effect as a spiritual medicine. This was originally a great thing. But if one doesn't have a backer and doesn't grow up, then it would be a huge problem.
How much blood does a person have?
Though it's not an endless amount, it's still a lot. Plus, it can be regenerated repeatedly. In other words, if one acquires Yu Xun Zhen, it is the same as acquiring an endless supply of spiritual medicine!
Therefore, who wouldn't be tempted by this? If this news gets passed around, all the cultivators in the world would be in an uproar!
"Human-shaped spiritual medicine sure is troublesome." Ling Xian shook his head with a bitter smile.
"Yeah, I lived a hard life before, but at least I could be safe. But now, I will spend the rest of my life locked up. " Yu Xun Zhen's heart was full of sadness. Every time she remembered the pain of being locked up, her body quivered and she was scared to death.
"Aye, if I get caught, that is my fate." Ling Xian sighed deeply. He originally wanted to comfort Yu Xun Zhen, but he didn't want to lie.
Raising a Body of the Immortal Path was a great reward. However, the ocean amount of resources required for cultivation was enough to make many forces hopeless. Even the 10 dynasties and nine Houses may not be able to produce so much.
Therefore, it was better to absorb Yu Xun Zhen's blood and train the House's disciples.
After all, one drop of her blood was equivalent to a spiritual medicine. This was enough to allow a House to rule the world and prosper for a long time!
"Therefore, I might as well end this life. It's better than spending the rest of my life locked up." Yu Xun Zhen was full of hopelessness. She had the urge to end her life.
However, when she saw Ling Xian standing before her, she changed her mind. She grabbed onto his hand and two streams of tears rolled down her cheeks. She made a statement that made Ling Xian's heart ache.
"Young Master, eat me."
At those words, the demon's eyes shone brightly. He wanted nothing more than to swallow Yu Xun Zhen in one bite.
However, Ling Xian fell into silence.
'Young Master, eat me.'
Ling Xian could feel the sadness behind this statement. If she didn't have the determination to die, who would say this? He could also feel the gratitude behind this statement.
If she didn't view him as someone important, why would Yu Xun Zhen say this?
Therefore, even though this was a temptation even a real immortal would find hard to resist, Ling Xian rejected it.
No matter what, there was no way he was going to consume a living person like she was a spiritual medicine. There was no way he was going to sit and watch this pitiful young girl spend the rest of her life in darkness.
Therefore, he made a decision.
"Don't be silly."
Ling Xian softly grinned and patted Yu Xun Zhen's little head, "Do you remember what I told you nine years ago? Do not give up easily until you are at the end of your rope. "
"Xun Zhen remembers. But right now, I am at the end of my rope." Yu Xun Zhen bitterly chuckled and her expression turned cold, "Master, eat me. I would rather die than let those people take advantage of me."
"To you, perhaps you are at the end of your rope and the entire world is dark."
Ling Xian softly smiled, "But, you are very lucky to have met me again. Just like nine years ago, when you met me, it was like you saw the light. "
"Light?"
Yu Xun Zhen was a little startled. She slowly raised her head and saw the gentle and determined smile. Then, her entire body was surrounded by warmth, just like it was nine years ago.
"That's right, it is light."
The corner of Ling Xian's lips curled up. He flicked his finger and a ray of Qi landed on the man's body, lifting the seal on him.
Then, the man heard a sentence. It was a sentence that left no room for doubt in its indifferent tone.
"Go back and tell your Supreme Headmaster that Yu Xun Zhen is under my protection."
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