Chapter 35

Li Yuan cultivated in the Five Layered Tier 5 Qi Gathering Formation for a full month. His Qi cultivation reached the middle level of the 4th Stage of Qi Sea Realm. The Formation disappeared as all the energy in it was used. Li Yuan stood up and said to Qin Yin "It is your turn now."

Qin Yin nodded and initiated the formation and started cultivating in it. Li Yuan left the cave so he can cultivate without disturbing Qin Yin. After one month, she will definitely reach the Qi Sea Realm with the help of Qi Gathering Formation.

Li Yuan made sure that the formation in the cave will make it extremely hard to detect and began cultivating in a place that wasn't far from it. He hoped that he could reach the 5th Stage of Qi Sea Realm. But, his hopes were crushed as after one month, he only reached the Peak of the 4th Stage.

Li Yuan started to hate this damned bloodline for causing his Qi cultivation' speed to be this slow.

He stood up as he noticed a group of 10 bandits rushing toward his direction. When they got closer to him, he noticed the look of horror on their faces as they were escaping from something.

A handsome young man with a fan in his hand was chasing after them. He was only walking but each step crossed a huge distance making him closer to the bandits.

Li Yuan raised his eyebrows as he saw the young man wave the fan and cause a wave of Qi to launch at the bandits. The wave cut through the bandits' bodies and continued to move until it was about to hit him.

A sneer came from Li Yuan as his soul energy gushed out of his body and slammed into the Qi wave and scattered it.

"Hmm"

The young man was surprised and a light shone in his eyes. He waved his fan and caused multiple waves to head at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan's eyes narrowed and used his soul energy to destroy the Qi waves. Then, he kicked the ground and launched toward the young man. His body' strength was comparable to a 2nd Stage Sage Realm Cultivator.

The young man's cultivation is at the 4th Stage of the Sage Realm. But, Li Yuan has many ways to deal with him.

Soul Energy rushed out of Li Yuan's body as he chanted a spell and caused lighting to strike the young man.

The Young Man laughed and his cultivation surge. The Fan shone with blinding light and a terrifying wave of Qi was about to be released. Suddenly, Li Yuan appeared in front of him by using Void Steps.

The M Sword was already in Li Yuan's hand and terror appeared on the young man's face.

Li Yuan's eyes shone with killing intent as he made an arc with the M Sword and slashed toward the young man.

Just before the M Sword severs the young man's body, a streak of light came and slammed into the M Sword which caused to come to a halt. the young man used this chance retreat. He looked at Li Yuan with his face covered in sweat.

Li Yuan stopped and looked toward a specific direction with his pupils releasing a golden light. He saw a middle-aged man sitting on a tree branch with a stretched hand. He threw a knife and it crossed such a long distance in less than a second.

A Martial Saint. Li Yuan's eyes narrowed and a cold light appeared in them.

"That was a close one!" Said the young man. His eyes shone with cold light and said: "Kill him!"

"I am only here to protect you. I am not your servant." The Martial Saint's voice reached both Li Yuan and the young man.

"I see... This young man is sent by his clan/sect to experience the outside world." Thought Li Yuan. A cold smile appeared on his face as he said "Little brat. Since that Martial Saint is protecting you, I won't kill you or cripple you."

"But, I am going to teach you a lesson for attacking me!".

The Martial Saint didn't react as he saw that Li Yuan didn't have any killing intent toward the young man. That stupid young man tried to attack a person without knowing how strong he was. Sigh... He was sent by the young man's clan to prevent him from dying. They didn't pay him for protecting him from getting smacked for antagonising those who are stronger than him. Also, he should know that a cultivator with a personality like his won't live a long life.

"You!" Yelled the young man. Suddenly, a fist appeared in front of him and punched him right on the face.

BANG!

"Ahhhhh!"

BANG!

"Ahhhhhh!"

BANG!

"Ahhhh!"

BANG!

"Ahhh!"

BANG!

Li Yuan continued to beat the young man a chance to retaliate after losing his concentration in a battle. He continued to bash him left and right to release the frustration in his heart from his bloodline.

Looking at the young man who was twitching on the ground. He nodded and looked at the Martial Saint.

"I am thankful for senior for being a reasonable person."

"I am doing my job. I am not doing it for you!" The Martial Saint's voice echoed again.

Li Yuan nodded and took the young man' storage ring and left.

The Martial Saint appeared beside the young man and looked at him with a disgusted face.

"I truly want to piss on your disgusting face!" Said the Martial Saint. He was protected many people and this young man is the one who disgusted him the most. If he wasn't assigned to protect him, he would have already killed. Sadly, the contract has been established and he must complete this mission in order to get cultivation resources.

The Martial Saint sighed and pulled the young man from his leg to a safe place.

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Li Yuan saw that the Martial Saint didn't chase after him which made him praise that saint for being reasonable. Suddenly, he stopped and his eyes narrowed as he sensed a strong Ghost Qi from a far place.

He moved carefully toward this Death Qi and saw a ghost sitting alone in front of a grave. The Ghost was an Old Man who was staring at the grave with his hollow eyes.

The Ghost sensed Li Yuan and asked him without turning his head " Why do those who we love, live for a short time?".

Li Yuan looked at the Ghost then at the Grave and saw that the name of a woman was engraved on it. He became silent as the memories of the Wine Empress surfaced. A sad smile appeared on Li Yuan's face as he said "It's not that they live for a short time. Its that we are cursed to live for too long."

A chuckle came from the Ghost as he found Li Yuan's words to his liking.

Li Yuan walked to the Ghost and took out a jar of wine.

"Drink some of it." Said Li Yuan.

The Ghost looked at him and showed a sad smile.

"I am a ghost. How could I drink wine?"

"You wouldn't know if you don't try." Said Li Yuan as he poured into his cup.

The Ghost shook his head and grabbed the cup before drinking the wine on the cup in one mouthful. His illusionary body shivered as he could taste the wine. The wine reacted weirdly with his body and turned into a wave of Qi that made him able to taste the wine!

He was surprised and said, " What is this wine?".

"A wine created by a genius in the path of wines, The Pure Moon Wine." Said Li Yuan. This was a simplified version of the wine that the Wine Empress used to pour to him. He made it while he was in the Alchemist Association in Green Mountain City.

"I can agree that it is made by a genius!" Said the Old Ghost as he poured more wine into his cup.

"Young man, for making me experience such a sensation. I owe you greatly! What do you want?" Asked the Old Ghost after drinking the 2nd Cup.

"Pour some for her." Said Li Yuan as he looked at the grave. The Old Ghost froze for a few seconds before nodding.

"What is your name, young man?" Asked the Old Ghost.

"Li Yuan."

"What is your story?" Asked the Old Ghost.

"A fool who made a promise to the one who he loves. A promise that caused her to end her life for him. A promise that he regretted making for the rest of his life." Said Li Yuan as he drank the wine.

The Old Ghost became silent and drank more of the wine.

"Then, you are sitting beside a Ghost who is more foolish than you!" Said the Old Ghost.

"A foolish ghost who fell in love with a mortal woman!" Said the Old Ghost.