Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 91: Skillful and Relaxed (Midnight Request for Monthly Votes)

Gao Xian gracefully sheathed his sword, the spinning crimson sword light swiftly returning to its scabbard in his sleeve, like a bird returning to its nest.

Throughout the entire process, his gaze remained level, his posture upright, displaying a relaxed and effortless sense of ease.

During battle, Gao Xian dared not be careless. After the battle ended, he finally had the leisure to strike an elegant pose.

Hmm, that saying is quite true: elegance never goes out of style!

What does it mean to be elegant? It means having spare energy and composure.

Looking around, the twelve cultivators slain by his flying sword were all lying on the ground, swaying.

Beneath the big tree, all the bandits had been completely wiped out, bodies strewn everywhere.

From start to finish, it took no more than three breaths to slay twenty-two cultivators. Just as he calculated, there was not a single mistake.

For some reason, Gao Xian suddenly thought of his panic when he killed Lao Wang, his unease when he killed Zhu Changsheng, his helplessness and melancholy when he killed Yao Qingshuang and the others, his calm and composed demeanor when he killed the Ironclad Beast Tiger, and his resolute and fierce determination when he killed the Black Snake and his men.

Today, when he wielded his sword to slay his enemies, he was already as calm as water, analyzing and calculating with the utmost rationality. In this battle, he made almost no mistakes, easily achieving victory.

Memories flashed before his eyes, and Gao Xian saw his own journey and growth.

Regarding this, Gao Xian felt very gratified. In a little over a year, he had adapted to his new environment and identity.

Tonight's battle was especially enjoyable!

Thinking of this, Gao Xian felt a great sense of satisfaction.

The old ghost who was crouching on a low tree, keeping watch, finally got a clear look at Gao Xian's appearance.

However, the intense red halo in his eyes had not dissipated, and Gao Xian was enveloped in two layers of transparent water-like radiance, with a mysterious and clear light covering his face.

The old ghost couldn't see Gao Xian's appearance clearly, only vaguely discerning that he was a man dressed in black.

The other person's appearance and features were not important; what was important was that his sword was fast and fierce, sweeping through numerous cultivators like a thunderstorm.

Moreover, this person's sword was fast but not hasty, strong but not violent, and there was a clear order in the changes between movement and stillness.

As an onlooker, the old ghost could see that this person possessed a calm and composed demeanor that only a strong individual could have.

That kind of bearing and aura unique to a powerful individual was truly unforgettable.

"Foundation Building... he must be a Foundation Building cultivator to wield the sword so skillfully, to effortlessly kill so many people..." the old ghost, exceptionally cunning, recognized the other person's strength. Without hesitation, he slipped down from the tree and swiftly darted into the nearby bushes like a big rat.

The other cultivator sitting on the side was much slower, still staring blankly at Gao Xian, looking at the pile of corpses under the big tree.

Things happened too quickly and were so tragic that this person was completely frightened.

In the midst of this person's hesitation and panic, he saw the man in black raise his hand and point, and a cold light imprinted into his eyes.

"Ah!" Before this person could scream in shock, he was already pierced through the forehead by an ice cone, instantly losing his breath. His uncontrollable body also fell from the tree.

Gao Xian knew that one had escaped, but after killing so many people, he also needed to regain his strength and adjust. The distance between the two sides was far, and if he made a move now, he would be a step too late.

But it was just an insignificant fish, it didn't matter if it ran away...

Gao Xian didn't pay too much attention to this. The most urgent matter was still to collect the spoils of war and leave this place as soon as possible.

Among the twenty-three cultivators, the richest one was naturally Bai She. His robe and sword looked valuable. The green-colored shoes also seemed extraordinary.

Gao Xian searched around and found four storage bags, more than four hundred spirit stones, and several low-grade magic tools and talismans. Most of these cultivators could be considered quite poor.

Gao Xian had two storage bags, one was triangular and the other was pentagonal, given to him by Yao Qingshuang and Hei She.

The triangular storage bag was placed inside the wooden armor lining, mainly used to store spirit stones and some important personal items.

The pentagonal storage bag was placed outside, mainly used to store various sundries.

Although the harvest was considerable, when piled together, it wasn't much. Gao Xian put everything into the pentagonal storage bag.

After checking for any omissions, Gao Xian used his scent-sensing technique and shadowless clothes to follow the scent left by the old ghost.

After chasing for a while, Gao Xian found that the old ghost had plunged into the deep mountains, and it was unknown how far he had run.

After considering for a moment, Gao Xian decided to give up. A lookout was insignificant. The other party couldn't possibly recognize his true face either.

Gao Xian returned home without knocking on the door, directly climbing over the wall.

Da Niu's cultivation was too low, so he was unaware of this. Zhu Qiniang, on the other hand, heard the movement and came out to greet him.

Gao Xian put away his shadowless clothes and smiled at Qiniang, "I struck it rich, haha..."

Qiniang became nervous instead, "Did you fight with someone?"

"Yeah, I killed a few members of the Chi She Gang. It was as easy as cutting melons and vegetables."

Gao Xian pulled Qiniang into the room and threw the numerous magic tools and talismans onto the table, forming a pile.

"So many?" Qiniang was truly amazed. It was much more than their last harvest. She asked, "How many did you kill?"

"Twenty-three," Gao Xian provided the precise number.

"You..." Zhu Qiniang's face remained calm, but she hesitated to speak.

In fact, she was angry. Gao Xian dared to take on twenty-three cultivators by himself. This was too confident, almost arrogant.

Gao Xian used to be very cautious and even a bit weak. Zhu Qiniang had always tried to correct this flaw in him, but she didn't expect him to swing to the other extreme!

Zhu Qiniang actually wanted to reprimand Gao Xian, but then she thought it wouldn't be appropriate. Although their relationship was close, she couldn't speak to Gao Xian so directly; it would hurt his feelings.

Even if it was for Gao Xian's own good, she couldn't be so straightforward.

After her body transformed, Zhu Qiniang became more direct in her interactions, but Gao Xian was different.

Suppressing her anger, she spoke in a gentle voice, "Ah Xian, this is too risky... We only have one life, and it's not like we're facing you directly. You don't have to push yourself like this!"

"Yes, yes, I was a bit impulsive. You're right, Qiniang," Gao Xian nodded with a forced smile. He knew this was somewhat risky. Zhu Qiniang's strong reaction was mainly because she cared about him and was afraid he would get into trouble. It was all for his own good.

There was nothing else he could say; he could only accept the lesson obediently.

Zhu Qiniang said softly, "I'm not lecturing you; I'm just worried about you. With your current swordsmanship and spells, there are very few Qi Refining cultivators who can match you. But you're still taking on multiple opponents, and that's too risky."

"The Red Snake Gang has support from other sects. What if you encounter a Foundation Building cultivator? What would you do?"

Zhu Qiniang sighed, "Foundation Building demonic beasts and Foundation Building cultivators are not the same. There's a huge difference between the two. Ah Xian, no matter how high your spells and swordsmanship are, you can't compare to a Foundation Building cultivator."

"If you really encounter a Foundation Building cultivator, you should run as far away as possible..."

Gao Xian didn't know much about Foundation Building cultivators. Seeing Zhu Qiniang speak so seriously, he became more serious himself. "Qiniang, I'm not being arrogant; it's just that the situation has reached this point, and I have no choice but to take action..."

He explained the cause and effect of the situation, and although Zhu Qiniang still felt it wasn't necessary to take such risks, she also acknowledged Gao Xian's decisiveness.

From the perspective of the outcome, this matter was exceptionally well done. It not only saved the Zhou family but also prevented chaos in the Feima City.

Although they let a small pawn escape, Gao Xian's identity was not revealed. That was enough.

Zhu Qiniang didn't want to talk about these disappointing matters anymore. She picked up a white robe from the table and examined it carefully. "A top-grade first-tier robe, infused with the power of sharp gold scales. It can transform into a sword shield or thousands of sword scales to kill enemies. It's a good item, worth at least 1,500 spirit stones."

She then picked up the White Snake Pendant Sword, drew out the blade, and a chilling cold light flashed, making Gao Xian, who was watching, feel a chill in his forehead.

"Such pure power of sharp gold. This sword should be made of white gold, and it might have integrated a bit of refined stainless steel. It's a top-grade first-tier item, worth over 1,000 spirit stones."

Zhu Qiniang said to Gao Xian, "This sword is one grade higher than the Frost Sword. You can keep it for your own use. This scale sword robe is also very good; keep it as a backup..."

Swords and robes will constantly wear out, so wealthy cultivators will keep two sets as backups.

Gao Xian nodded. He didn't lack spirit stones now, so there was no need to rush to convert them into cash.

The swords and robes left by the White Snake are all top-quality items that are hard to buy even with money. It's good to keep them as backups.

However, he didn't agree with Qiqi's evaluation of the Qingfrost Sword. He felt that the Qingfrost Sword contained a mysterious power that other top-quality swords couldn't compare to.

Among the remaining magical tools, the best one is the Qinglian Waistband. Zhu Qiqi couldn't determine its origin, but she could see that the formation on the Qinglian Waistband was quite exquisite, and it also had a storage space.

Gao Xian felt that the Qinglian Waistband was similar to his Qinglian Crown. The lotus patterns were similar, and the hidden aura and charm were also similar.

He couldn't figure it out for a while, so he put away the Qinglian Waistband for now.

Finally, Gao Xian forcibly erased the spiritual imprints on the four storage bags, and after opening them, he obtained 930 spirit stones. Among them, the White Snake alone contributed more than 500 spirit stones.

In addition, there were some magical tools, elixirs, and basic cultivation spell records.

Gao Xian flipped through them, and they were filled with secret language. He couldn't figure out what was written on the ones covered in clouds and mist.

Zhu Qiqi reminded him, "Personal secret technique scrolls are usually recorded in specialized secret language. It's difficult for people who are not from this sect to accurately interpret them.

"This is also a way to prevent theft. Outsiders don't need to bother trying to figure them out."

Gao Xian picked out some useful talismans, picked a few exquisitely crafted magical tools, and gave the rest to Zhu Qiqi.

"Qiqi, help me handle these, and I'll give you a 20% commission."

Zhu Qiqi nodded. "Okay, I'll take care of it." She estimated that she could sell them for about 1,500 spirit stones.

"I've made a big profit again, haha..."

Gao Xian calculated his income from this time and was very satisfied. It was not in vain that he took the risk.

Zhu Qiqi sighed and said, "The Red Snake Gang had carefully planned to lure Li Shuanglin away, intending to do something big, but you ruined it. You really have the upper hand against the Red Snake Gang."

She reminded him again, "The Red Snake Gang has support from a sect behind them, and they have a large number of people. We can't afford to provoke them. Be careful and don't leave any traces."

"Qiqi, I heard a secret from the White Snake!"

Gao Xian beckoned to Qiqi, "Come closer and don't let others hear."

Zhu Qiqi obediently approached, and Gao Xian originally wanted to talk about something important, but when he saw her delicate earlobes and her exquisite jawline, he couldn't help but be tempted and bit them a few times.

Gao Xian became more and more excited as he played around, and was about to have some fun with Qiqi, but she gently covered his mouth with her hand and said seriously, "Let's talk about business first!"

(End of this chapter)