Chapter 8, Traps

This result is what he hoped for the most before his return

In response to the words of the Immortal Li, Pei Xuan quickly said, "We are aware that the Immortal is in seclusion here and do not dare to disturb you lightly. However, my nephew Pei Ling has just returned from Yuanla Mountain and reported that he has discovered the whereabouts of Wu Tingxi. He was concerned about alarming the snake by striking the grass and did not dare to send a family signal, originally thinking that Daoist Zheng was in the residence..."

Ignoring Pei Xuan at that moment, Su Ran said: "I beg the fairy to save me!"

"Help!" Li Xianzi glanced at him and said nonchalantly, "Wu Tingxi's Five Poisons Finger is indeed beyond the capability of someone with your level of cultivation to endure."

What?" Pei Xuan was taken aback

System, I want to cultivate! At this moment of anxiety, Pei Ling suddenly realized that he could only choose the Bone Refining Technique.

Although from Wu Tingxi's attitude before his death, this bullet in hand is likely a trump card, after personally confronting Fairy Li, there is no certainty whether this bullet can pose a threat to her

As for the picture of the enchanting demoness... the fairy said lightly, "Once I retrieve the jade slip and confirm its accuracy, I will naturally speak to you about that useless Zheng Jingshan!"

The Fairy Li extended her hand with a gesture, and a crisp sound of wind chimes echoed. The Pei family uncle and nephew felt a wave of confusion in their minds. When they regained their senses, they saw the skull wind chime already hanging at her waist, her veil slightly askew. The Fairy Li tilted her head and asked: "Where is the person?"

Upon hearing this, the Fairy Li did not even glance at him again. With a flick of her sleeve, amidst the crisp sound of wind chimes, she vanished in the blink of an eye

Whoosh

At this moment, a cold voice tinged with a hint of anger emanated from the temple: "What is it that you seek?"

The Immortal Fairy did not mind: "Where is the cultivation method?"

Ding dong! The system is operating swiftly, "The Intelligent Cultivation System is at your service! One-click hosting, intelligent upgrades! Starting now, the hosting of cultivation will commence. A gentle reminder: during the cultivation period, the host will lose control over their body, please do not panic...

The Fairy Li did not give a clear answer and said: "What do you want?"

She casually tossed a jade bottle over, "There are three detoxification pills inside. Consume them all, and meditate for a moment."

Pei Ling, what do you mean by this?! Pei Xuan, seeing Li Xianzi leave, also breathed a sigh of relief, but then his expression darkened as he stepped forward to reprimand, "Such a rare opportunity, and you do not consider the family, only thinking of yourself? Do not forget, over the years, it has been the Pei family that has nurtured and cultivated you!"

Fortunately, although this fairy is cold and proud, she does not intend to burn bridges after crossing them

Having finished speaking, he clasped his hands in salute to the head of the family and turned to leave

Who knows whether this time the system will control his body to steal from Zheng Jingshan or Li Xianzi

These two will return to Biwu Courtyard shortly, and at that time, they will coincidentally catch him stealing things in their room while brazenly cultivating. The outcome is predictable

The system arranged his body into a posture entirely different from that of the Bone Refining Technique, and the spiritual energy in his dantian began to operate in a completely new manner

Although Pei Ling had taken the detoxification pill, the scrutiny from the surrounding void felt like a persistent torment, intensifying further. How could he possibly have the mind to engage in idle chatter with the family head

Pei Ling knelt down without hesitation, and only then did Pei Xuan let out a sigh of relief

At this moment, he said: "Yes, I, the nephew, always remember the kindness of the Pei family, and I fear that if I die young, I will no longer be able to serve the family. Please rest assured, head of the family, when Fairy Li returns later and unravels the Enchanting Bone Rakshasa Diagram for me, I will speak a few good words for the family."

However, as the jade tablet just touched her skin, it suddenly emitted a beam of cold light

In retrospect, it can be considered a stroke of luck amidst misfortune

Outside the city. Pei Ling felt that the aura of this fairy was so overwhelming that Zheng Jingshan could not be compared at all. At least when he met Zheng Jingshan in the main hall of the Pei residence, although the latter was lofty and imposing, he did not leave Pei Ling with any particularly strong impression

Wu Tingxi had not finished speaking when the door of the study suddenly opened silently. A figure emerged in an instant, dressed in a black skirt and dark shoes, wearing a hooded hat. The edges of the hat were adorned with black gauze, hanging down to the chest, obscuring the face.

He hurriedly called out in his mind, "Select the nameless technique, then choose [Temporary Cultivation · Intelligent Duration], [One-Click Hosting]!"

No! He bit down hard on the tip of his tongue, forcing himself to stay awake, and thought, "At this rate, I fear I won't be able to hold on until Fairy Li retrieves the jade slip of the cultivation method."

Hastily returning to his residence, he was already pale and on the verge of collapse, forcing himself to close the door. Pei Ling felt as if his thoughts were somewhat difficult to process

Pei Xuan stood behind her, already sweating profusely since Pei Ling admitted to killing Wu Tingxi. At this moment, upon hearing her words, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, repeatedly signaling with his eyes for Pei Ling to speak on behalf of the family

When Pei Xuan appeared, she quickly lowered her brows and averted her gaze, observing with her eyes focused on her nose and her nose on her heart, not daring to show the slightest negligence. Pei Ling reacted a moment slower, catching a glimpse of her and the books, only to feel that this woman had a graceful figure, especially her slender waist, which could hardly be grasped in one hand, yet her entire presence was extremely imposing, like a renowned sword drawn from its sheath, exuding a sharpness that was hard to ignore

Pei Xuan looked at Pei Ling, who steadied himself, clenched the bullet tightly, and said in a deep voice: "In response to the fairy's words, Wu Tingxi is already dead"

In a low voice, she murmured a phrase, and with great anticipation, Fairy Li pressed the jade slip against her forehead

As the cultivation progressed, the effects of the detoxification pill that had been taken earlier began to manifest. Pei Ling could clearly feel the toxicity in his left shoulder starting to dissipate, and his sensation was returning

The issue is that he no longer dares to attempt the one-click hosting of the Bone Forging Technique

At this moment, despite the veil, one can still feel that the gaze of the Immortal Li is like lightning; when it looks over, it is as if one has been targeted by something extremely terrifying, causing the hair on the back of the neck to stand on end.

Upon saying this, he tightly clenched the bullet hidden in his sleeve, holding his breath and focusing intently

Pei Lingxin wiped the cold sweat from his brow, feeling a lingering fear; this Fairy Li exerted too much pressure on him

Pei Ling caught the jade bottle and, without waiting for her to finish speaking, poured its contents into his mouth. Noticing that the poison, which had already spread to his left shoulder, indeed began to stagnate, he felt a sense of urgency and quickly said: "Thank you, Fairy Li! The jade tablet is located at the foot of a small hill outside the city, where there is a marker formed by three locust trees arranged in a triangular shape"

Along with the jade slip were some miscellaneous items, but she did not even glance at them: "Although Luo Qiao is only at the lower grade of Dan formation, he has been in the Dan formation stage for many years and will not easily overlook anything. This Six Desires Secret Classic, which has prompted him to take the risk of changing his cultivation path, must possess unique qualities."

Pei Ling let out a sigh of relief, but soon became somewhat tense as she observed the system's actions

However, Pei Ling returned from his adventure solely for himself, how could he possibly care about him

The Fairy Li reacted swiftly, immediately discarding the jade tablet, but as the saying goes, it was too late; the cold light struck fiercely against her sea of consciousness with the speed of lightning, catching her off guard

Meanwhile, outside the city of Luquan, on the small hillside by the three locust trees mentioned by Pei Ling, Fairy Li successfully found the jade slip containing the cultivation method left behind by Wu Tingxi

The moment the body was taken over by the system, the gaze of the alluring bone demon quickly faded away

The only course of action now is to continue as before, allowing the system to cultivate itself

He swallowed hard, forcing himself to calm down, and said, "I was fortunate to encounter Wu Tingxi in a cave; at that time, he was already gravely injured and on the verge of death. After a fierce battle, I killed him, and I originally intended to collect his belongings and return to report, but fearing that I might lose them on the way, I hid everything outside the city."