238: Occasionally attacked

The arrangements for the Spirit Mine trip had been made, and before leaving, Zhou Luo called Lin Jinxuan and Bai Zhiyan over again.

Twenty years had passed, and the two women had already Cultivated to the Qi Training stage, sixth level. With the help of the Beauty Preserving Pill, they showed no signs of aging and remained youthful and beautiful.

Calling the two women was, on one hand, to have them go to Jiangcheng to help his son, Zhou Changping, continue expanding his business.

After all, Zhou Changping was just an ordinary person, unable to Cultivate. Even with his intelligence, he couldn't intervene in certain matters.

Lin Jinxuan and Bai Zhiyan going there could not only help him hold the fort but also distract Lin Xin, preventing her from realizing his intentions.

The two women did not refuse.

Afterward, Zhou Luo told Lin Xi about his upcoming trip. During his absence, this mistress would certainly need to manage the Zhou Garden well.

Lin Xi reassured him, though she was somewhat worried about the children's safety.

After all, this was the first time Zhou Changle and the others were going out to battle.

Zhou Luo said there was no need to worry; he would help them.

For the next few days, he stayed on the third floor of the main building, preparing life-saving measures for Zhou Changle and Lin Jinxuan.

These included Medicinal Pills, Talismans, and more, all High Grade or even top grade, to ensure their safety.

Ten days later, Xu Changsheng left with Zhou Changle and the others. At the same time, Lin Jinxuan and Bai Zhiyan were already on their way to Jiangcheng.

Zhou Luo stayed at home for a few more days before taking Little White and heading to the Immortal City to search for Foundation Establishment Materials.

Little White still maintained its lazy demeanor, but despite its gentle appearance, its strength had reached the Middle Stage of the second tier, with even subtle signs of progressing to the Late Stage.

With this little fellow, he wouldn't have to worry about Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivators attacking him.

Qingyuan Immortal City was actually not too far from Maple Leaf City.

Last time they took a flying boat, they arrived in less than a day.

However, Zhou Luo didn't have a flying boat, so he could only ride a spirit steed towards the Immortal City.

Although this would take more time, it had the advantage of conserving magic power and Spiritual Qi, making it easier to deal with emergencies.

Two days later.

Zhou Luo arrived at a high point in a mountain range and saw the magnificent city situated on a vast plain in the distance.

The giant city was enveloped in a radiant glow, like a fairyland on earth, exuding a majestic Aura.

He slowly rode his spirit steed towards it, encountering many Cultivators with Evil Qi along the way.

These people had fierce eyes, clearly having taken many lives, and they frequently scrutinized Zhou Luo.

Perhaps sensing Zhou Luo's terrifying Qi Training stage, ninth level Aura, they didn't easily make a move.

Don't let Qingyuan Immortal City's safety and stability deceive you; outside, who knows how many Rogue Cultivator reside?

As he continued on his way, Zhou Luo suddenly felt a violent Spiritual Qi fluctuation ahead.

He slowly approached.

Between the hills, several Cultivators were fighting, and a sturdy Magic Array was isolating their Aura.

If Zhou Luo's Divine Sense hadn't been powerful, he probably wouldn't have easily noticed it.

He released his Divine Sense, easily passing through the Magic Array and into the fray.

He saw three Rogue Cultivator surrounding a beautiful, delicate-faced woman in a yellow dress.

The woman held an unknown black object in her hand, her small face angrily staring at the three men in front of her, with various poisonous Gu crawling around her.

"Little beauty, don't resist. Come back with us, and I'll make you feel like you're in heaven," the leader of the Rogue Cultivator said with a lecherous smile, gripping a large saber.

He exuded a terrifying Qi Training stage, seventh level Aura, while the two men beside him, one fat and one thin, were both at the sixth level of Cultivation.

As for the woman, she was only at the Qi Training stage, sixth level, but relying on her poisonous Gu, she was temporarily holding them off.

"You beasts from the Joyful Union Sect should all die!" the woman exclaimed, enraged.

Having been ambushed, she had narrowly escaped death multiple times. If not for her trump cards, she would have collapsed long ago.

"Joyful Union Sect?"

Zhou Luo approached and heard their conversation.

It seemed these Joyful Union Sect members intended to capture the woman for yin-harvesting and yang-replenishing.

His eyes flickered slightly.

At this moment, the battle in the field resumed. The woman was clearly no match for the three, especially the man in the middle with the large saber, who completely suppressed her.

If this continued, the woman would undoubtedly die.

Zhou Luo's right hand moved slightly, and the Shuofeng Magic Sword appeared in his palm.

He wasn't one to meddle in others' affairs, but he couldn't ignore this situation.

Because it was his nature.

Just like when he saved Bai Zhiyan, helping within his capabilities aligned with his original intention.

Moreover, the opponents were from the Joyful Union Sect, a group of evil Cultivators.

"Perfect, I'll use you to test my sword," Zhou Luo mused.

He had been in seclusion for twenty years and had never made a move. This time, he could see how strong he truly was.

Before his words fell, a clear breeze surged around him, and a whistling wind sounded beneath his feet.

The next second, he broke through the simple Magic Array with a single sword strike, appearing before everyone.

The three Cultivators fighting were greatly alarmed.

Because they felt an extremely terrifying Aura from the other party.

"Run!" The three of them ran backward without hesitation.

Zhou Luo swung his sword, and a crimson Spiritual Qi suddenly appeared on the blade.

Blazing Flames Scorch the Sky!

The fourth skill of the Five Elements Swordplay.

As the Sword Qi shot out, raging flames rolled forth, like a mighty river, surging endlessly.

A terrifying Aura enveloped them, and the three men's bodies stiffened, feeling a burning sensation on their backs. Gritting their teeth, they could only turn to resist.

But in front of Zhou Luo, who was at the Qi Training stage, ninth level, their so-called resistance was nothing more than a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

The sky-filling flames descended, bringing terrifying explosions.

Zhou Luo shot up from the ground, his figure light, floating down like a falling leaf, stirring up several Sword Qi flashes.

The Sword Qi was sharp, imbued with immense power.

The three tried to resist, but to no avail, and were instantly decapitated, blood splattering.

The woman's beautiful eyes flickered in the distance, repeatedly shocked.

After dealing with the three evil Cultivators, Zhou Luo put their Storage Pouches into his bag and prepared to leave.

"Wait a moment."

The yellow-robed woman quickly called out to him.

She sensed that the other party's strength was extraordinary. Although she couldn't discern his Realm, he was definitely above the Qi Training stage, eighth level.

If they could travel together, they would have someone to rely on if they encountered such a situation again.

Zhou Luo paused, his deep eyes looking at her.

After some investigation, he found that the woman actually possessed a Three-Rank High Grade Spiritual Root, which was an unexpected discovery.

Could it be that she intended to offer herself to him?

The yellow-robed woman came forward, her delicate, fair face showing joy: "Thank you for your help, Fellow Daoist. Are you planning to go to the Immortal City?"

Zhou Luo nodded, not denying it.

"How about we go together?" The yellow-robed woman invited.

She was determined to have him accompany her to ensure her safety.

Zhou Luo thought for a moment. Since the Immortal City wasn't far, he agreed.

"My name is Yao Wu. What about you?"

The woman smiled sweetly. Seeing the young man in front of her with extraordinary strength, she couldn't help but guess that he was a Disciple of an Immortal Sect.

"Zhou Luo." Zhou Luo went straight to his spirit steed and mounted it.

Seeing this, Yao Wu's smile froze, and she said helplessly, "What about me?"

Zhou Luo raised an eyebrow and shrugged: "I only have this one spirit steed."

Yao Wu's beautiful eyes flickered. She lightly tapped the ground with her toes, Spiritual Qi surging, emitting faint light. With a turn, she gracefully landed behind him.

"This will do."

Her soft voice came from behind Zhou Luo's ear.

Zhou Luo's heart remained calm.

He had seen his share of storms. Although the other party had a Three-Rank Spiritual Root, it wasn't enough for him to eagerly curry favor with her.

Without saying more, he gripped the reins, waved them forcefully, and his spirit steed galloped forward.

"What are you going to the Immortal City for? Perhaps I can help you." Yao Wu faced the wind, a sweet smile on her face.

She had a good impression of her savior, but it was only a good impression, not enough to truly stage a scene of offering herself in marriage.

"To buy some Materials for an elder in my family. Oh, and those poisonous Gu just now, were they yours?" Zhou Luo replied perfunctorily before changing the subject.

He was a poison Master and naturally saw the extraordinary nature of those poisonous Gu, and they were different from the ones he knew.

"Yes, those are Gu insects." Yao Wu did not hide it.

Hearing this, Zhou Luo raised an eyebrow.

Gu insects?

He hadn't expected the woman behind him to be a Gu Master.

Gu technique, as one of the hundred arts of Cultivation, had intricate ties with poison making, but it was even more mysterious and extraordinary.

Powerful Gu Masters could not only fight with Gu insects but also Cultivate, and even implant them into others to control them.

Once, a fourth-tier Gu Master appeared in the Qingyuan Domain, controlling an entire city of people with just Gu insects, alarming the Fire Cloud Country imperial family.

Such arrogant evil Cultivation behavior naturally displeased the imperial family and was later suppressed.

That fourth-tier Gu Master abandoned the city and disappeared without a trace.

Of course, Gu technique was not an evil method; it depended on the user.

Good Gu Masters could even save lives.

However, this skill required extremely high demands on Cultivators, so Gu Masters were rarely seen.

It was said that there was an Immortal Sect in the central Golden Cloud Domain entirely composed of Gu Masters, seemingly called the Wan Gu Sect.

This was something Zhou Luo had learned when he was researching the Azure Spring True Sect.

Could this woman be from the Golden Cloud Domain?

Thinking of this, Zhou Luo took the opportunity to inquire about some information.

From Yao Wu, he learned that she had been brought to the Immortal City by her Master five years ago and had lived there ever since.

As for what level of Gu Master her Master was, she herself didn't know.

Zhou Luo kept an eye out. If the other party truly came from the Wan Gu Sect, he might be able to befriend her.

In less than half a day, the two finally arrived before the Immortal City.