Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 75: Recognizing People by Their Fragrance

"Pingjie, I have a guest coming over tonight, so I need to prepare," Gao Xian said with a troubled expression.

"Pingjie, how about we talk another day?" Gao Xian suggested, feeling hesitant.

Qingping slowly got up from Gao Xian's embrace and whispered, "Since you have something to attend to, I won't delay you. I'll come back another day."

Qingping's expression was somewhat melancholic, with a hint of tenderness and reluctance in her eyes. This affectionate demeanor made Gao Xian feel a little embarrassed.

Fortunately, Gao Xian glanced at the "Sea of Fragrance and Moonlight" in his sea of knowledge and saw that the spiritual light of the Daoist had hardly moved, which calmed him down.

"Damn, this woman is good at acting!" Gao Xian cursed in his heart, but on his face, he wore a smile. "There are rampant demonic beasts lately, and the night is so dark. Be careful, Pingjie."

After thinking for a moment, he suggested, "How about I accompany you back?"

Qingping chuckled and said, "My cultivation is much higher than yours. I don't need you to accompany me."

She gently patted Gao Xian's hand and sighed softly, "Take good care of yourself and don't go out. I can't help but worry about you..."

"You're really kind, sister."

Gao Xian pretended to be moved, but he felt that his emotions were not as genuine as Qingping's. His acting skills were clearly not as immersive as hers, and he felt a bit ashamed of it.

"Silly child," Qingping lightly touched Gao Xian's cheek and tiptoed to give him a deep kiss.

Gao Xian knew that it was just an act, but he couldn't resist the allure of physical intimacy, so he couldn't help but cooperate.

In his heart, he comforted himself, "Others may be more dedicated, but even if my acting skills are lacking, I must have this dedication..."

As the two became more passionately entangled, Qingping suddenly pushed Gao Xian away gently. "You still have important matters to attend to, don't delay."

Qingping considerately wiped Gao Xian's mouth and softly said, "I'll leave first."

This time, Gao Xian didn't need to act. He really felt a bit reluctant. Qingping was indeed a demoness, but she was really good at playing...

As Gao Xian escorted Qingping out of the gate, both of them were still in a state of reluctance. They held hands and spoke intimately. Just as Zhu Qiniang arrived.

Zhu Qiniang arrived quickly, and Gao Xian was having a good time with Qingping. When he realized that Qiniang had arrived, he was a bit caught off guard.

He couldn't just abruptly withdraw his hand, as that would only make him appear guilty.

Qingping was far behind in this aspect. It wasn't until Zhu Qiniang approached that she noticed the presence of another person.

The sky was dim, but her gaze was sharp, and she immediately recognized that this was Zhu Qiniang, the owner of Changsheng Hall.

Just yesterday, they found a child and applied the Crimson Blood Seal on Zhu Qiniang.

This Crimson Blood Seal was refined using the flesh and blood of an Iron Scale Demon Tiger cub, and it would attract the Iron Scale Demon Tiger when activated. Due to their hatred for enemies who killed their cubs, the Iron Scale Demon Tiger would definitely kill Zhu Qiniang.

The Iron Scale Demon Tiger was too dangerous and impossible to control. They could only rely on the Crimson Blood Seal to guide it. Therefore, they all stayed far away and didn't know the specific situation from last night.

In Qingping's eyes, Zhu Qiniang was undoubtedly doomed.

After recognizing that the person was Zhu Qiniang, a hint of surprise appeared on her face.

Gao Xian, who was facing Qingping, though most of his attention was on Qiniang, clearly saw Qingping's subtle expression of shock.

He immediately felt that something was wrong. Even if Qingping knew Zhu Qiniang, there was no reason for her to be so shocked.

He had always used the excuse of helping Changsheng Hall refine pills to deceive Qingping. It was perfectly reasonable for Zhu Qiniang to come looking for him. With Qingping's intelligence, how could she be so shocked?

Gao Xian calmly let go of Qingping's hand and said, "Pingjie, the guest has arrived. I won't accompany you. Be safe on your way back."

Qingping also regained her composure. "I'll leave first. We can chat another day."

She politely nodded at Zhu Qiniang before turning around and quickly leaving.

Zhu Qiniang coldly glanced at Qingping's retreating figure. No matter how she looked at this woman, she couldn't stand her.

It wasn't because this woman was intimate with Gao Xian, but rather because she exuded a disgusting air of worldliness.

She looked at Gao Xian, intending to remind him of a few things, but she didn't know how to say it appropriately.

After the battle last night and the intimacy this morning, her relationship with Gao Xian had become even more complicated.

Gao Xian also felt a little guilty, but he quickly reacted and pulled Zhu Qiniang into the courtyard, swiftly closing the gate.

Before Zhu Qiniang could speak, Gao Xian said, "There's something wrong with this woman!"

Zhu Qiniang looked a bit strange and said, "You know too?"

"This woman has identity issues, of course I know. I've just been brushing her off because we had some previous connection," Gao Xian hurriedly said. "What I mean is, she might be the one causing trouble, leading to you being chased by the Iron Scale Demon Tiger."

"Hmm?" Zhu Qiniang became a little skeptical. She didn't know this woman at all, so why would she want to harm her?

Moreover, this woman was only at the fourth or fifth level of Qi Refining, so how could she have the ability to harm her?

"The situation inside is a bit complicated, and I can't explain it clearly for now. I'll go and see what's going on first. Qiniang, you wait for me at home."

Gao Xian didn't have time to say much. He first activated the Fragrant Scent Technique, then the Wind Control Technique on his boots, and finally the Shadowless Robe Technique.

The three spells were executed in order, and completed in an instant, demonstrating Gao Xian's exquisite control over magic.

Zhu Qiniang watched as water ripples flashed on Gao Xian's body, and in the blink of an eye, he completely disappeared from sight.

Despite being only a few feet away from Gao Xian, she couldn't perceive anything unusual, which surprised her even more.

Just a few days ago, when Gao Xian demonstrated the Shadowless Robe, she could still sense something unusual up close.

In just a few days, Gao Xian's Shadowless Robe had clearly become much more powerful.

It was obvious that Gao Xian had an extraordinary talent for magic. Even though he was only at the third level of Qi Refining, he could easily defeat the Ironscale Demon Tiger with his spells.

Every time Zhu Qiniang saw Gao Xian perform magic, she couldn't help but be amazed and envious. This state of Gao Xian's was simply radiant and full of charm.

While Zhu Qiniang was marveling, she saw the door open and Gao Xian's Shadowless Robe rippled like water when it came into contact with something, revealing a faint figure.

"Close the door and wait for me at home."

After giving this instruction, Gao Xian hurriedly left. It was cold and windy outside, and personal scent wouldn't last long, so he had to make good use of his time.

Fortunately, his Fragrant Scent Technique had reached the level of a grandmaster, making his ability to capture scents terrifying. It could even capture various other auras beyond scent, such as magical power and spiritual aura.

By observing the world through the Fragrant Scent Technique, one would discover that everything, whether material or living, had its own unique scent or aura.

Gao Xian filtered out countless scents and focused on the scent of Qingping, leaving behind a continuous and fluctuating beam of light in the air, clearly indicating her whereabouts.

In no time, Gao Xian caught up to Qingping. He maintained a distance of two zhang (approximately 6 meters) and followed closely behind her.

By now, it was late at night, and there were hardly any pedestrians on the street.

However, Qingping was very cautious and would always step aside when encountering people.

Feima Village was small, and in no time, Qingping arrived at the outskirts of the eastern area.

In front of a dilapidated courtyard, Qingping stopped. She looked around and didn't see anything unusual before lightly knocking on the door.

After a while, the door opened, and a man with a sleazy appearance greeted her with a fawning smile. "Sister Ping, you're back."

"Where's Second Brother?"

"He's in his room drinking."

While the two were talking, Qingping entered the courtyard. Neither of them noticed that Gao Xian had followed them in.

Gao Xian noticed that the courtyard was quite large, and although the houses were run-down, they were spacious, including the east and west wing rooms.

The rooms were all lit with oil lamps, and there was a cacophony of voices, even a bit noisy.

The main room, however, was quiet, as if there were only a few people inside.

Gao Xian roughly estimated that including the man who opened the door and Qingping, there were at least sixteen people here.

Qingping entered the main room, but Gao Xian hesitated and didn't follow. It wouldn't be difficult to enter, as it would be extremely difficult for Qingping to detect his presence with her cultivation.

The problem was how to leave after entering. That was a difficult question!

It was bitterly cold outside, and the people in the room were likely to stay indoors all night.

Gao Xian approached the window and listened carefully for any movement.

As the saying goes, to know the secrets of one's heart, one must listen to what is said behind one's back.

"Why did you come back?"

The man inside had a rough and hearty voice, tinged with a hint of displeasure. "Didn't I tell you that you have to sleep with that kid? Men can't handle this!"

"Second Master, Zhu Qiniang isn't dead." Qingping's voice carried a hint of unease.

"How is that possible!"

The man's voice also carried a hint of shock.

Although Gao Xian couldn't see the situation inside through the window, he could imagine Qingping and the man's state of mind through their subtle voices and auras.

"I just saw Zhu Qiniang, she went to find Gao Xian."

Qingping said, "I was also taken aback."

The man fell silent for a moment and said, "The Crimson Blood Mark should be fine. Could it be that Zhu Qiniang found someone to kill the Ironscale Demon Tiger?"

He muttered to himself, "Is there another Foundation Building cultivator in Feima Village?"

Qingping said, "Regardless, we need to be more careful. If the Cloud Convergence Sect finds out about us, it will be dangerous."

"We've already attracted and killed two Foundation Building demonic beasts. It will be difficult to attract powerful demonic beasts for a while."

The rough man said, "Forget it, let's return to the mountain in a few days. You don't need to bother anymore. When we find an opportunity, we'll forcefully capture that kid. Once he's in our hands, he'll have to behave even if we pee on his face!"

Qingping agreed, "This kid is getting more and more slippery. It would be better to just snatch him directly. You can play the bad guy, and I'll play the good guy. With a combination of hard and soft tactics, this kid will obediently do our bidding..."

"Damn it, these two are really wicked!"

Gao Xian's anger surged from his heart, and he tightly gripped the hilt of the Qingfrost Sword at his waist, his eyes filled with a chilling killing intent.

(End of this chapter)