127: The horror of Xie Qingzhou

“That’s natural. Demonic Qi is the filth condensed by those evil entities. It’s extremely harmful and can even corrupt a cultivator’s spiritual energy, similar to Xi Ling Evil Qi. While not as severe in damaging spiritual power as Xi Ling Evil Qi, its corrosive ability makes Demonic Qi the most favored method used by those in the Demonic Cult.”

Beside him, Xu Xi sighed as he looked at the devastated Yunqi Platform. Li Ning霜, at this moment, was about to show off again.

She always had to compare herself to Xu Xi everywhere. This damn competitive spirit was truly outrageous.

As he spoke, there was a hint of desolation. Yunqi Platform, where many sects once stood, including top sects with Dao Integration experts, was destroyed in repeated clashes between good and evil, then refined into a secret realm for trials among sect disciples.

“Are you trying to give me a lecture…?”

“It’s not like I don’t know. This is a secret realm in You Province, after all. My Xuanjian Sect still has a lot of say in it.”

“Yunqi Platform, back then, wasn’t it also You Province’s territory?”

Xu Xi was utterly exasperated by Li Ning霜’s explanation. He truly had a love-hate relationship with Li Ning霜’s competitive nature.

During their battles in bed, Li Ning霜 was fearless, always making Xu Xi raise his spear and fight again and again, feeling incredibly exhilarated.

But out of bed, Li Ning霜 liked to cause trouble for Xu Xi, always wanting to surpass him in every way.

Of course, this was impossible, because Xu Xi never gave her the chance. Every time Li Ning霜 deliberately provoked him, Xu Xi would defuse it.

Just like now, Li Ning霜’s aggressive gaze swept over Xu Xi from head to toe, yet Xu Xi, with just a few words, left Li Ning霜 unable to retort.

That feeling of punching cotton was truly unbearable.

“Let’s go look. Those places still have hidden treasures. Perhaps we can find some leftover cultivation techniques or rare items.”

Upon arriving at Yunqi Platform, although Xu Xi felt it was desolate, he didn't forget his primary mission. He leisurely strolled around Yunqi Platform with Roufu, not even followed by Li Ning霜 and Ye Xueqing.

Xu Xi wanted to create a world for just the two of them, taking the opportunity to max out Roufu’s favorability so that he wouldn't feel sad about their separation after the secret realm.

With the rewards already in hand, Xu Xi, being the type to forget people after getting what he wanted, wouldn’t feel much guilt.

“Roufu, is there anything you’d like to eat? I’ll get it for you. Although it’s hard to achieve in the secret realm, one’s ideals should always be grand.”

Searching various parts of Yunqi Platform alone with Roufu, Xu Xi put his arm around Roufu’s slender waist and began to look for an opportunity to win her over.

And he was quite direct. Roufu didn’t know about the system’s existence, so of course, she wouldn’t consider her favorite foods as anything important, and immediately spoke her mind:

“I want to eat Immortal Spirit Meat Soup… Senior Brother once made it for me, and it was the most delicious food I’ve ever had. It’s a pity that Junior Brother Ye came later, and the Gu worm acted up. Senior Brother Xie hasn’t made me food for a long time.”

“Every day, he’s either diligently cultivating or delivering spiritual energy to Ye Gou to nourish his meridians…”

“If it weren’t for that, perhaps Senior Brother would also be an Entering Profundity expert by now.”

When talking about food, Roufu’s eyes sparkled, showing how fixated this girl was on eating.

During their conversation, Roufu also revealed an important piece of information: Xie Qingzhou’s strength.

“Without that guy Ye Gou dragging him down, he should be in the Entering Profundity by now?”

“Is this the kind of genius Ying Province has?”

At this moment, Xu Xi finally understood how those Central Province geniuses felt when they saw talented disciples from other provinces whose strength far surpassed or equaled their own—how incredibly surprised they would be.

“Mm, that’s right.”

“Senior Brother Xie is actually very strong. Whether it was that time at Zhe Xian Residence or just now facing the Luan Ying Four Sons, Senior Brother had ways to retreat unscathed.”

Her eyes gleaming, Roufu was particularly proud when she mentioned this point. It was extremely difficult for Xie Qingzhou to reach this point today, especially with the burden of Ye Gou by his side.

Roufu’s talent was actually not bad. Although her current strength was only at the Spirit Opening Realm, she could still play a certain role with special methods. Otherwise, Roufu wouldn’t have been able to enter Juefeng Secret Realm.

“I must find time to properly spar with him. Brother Xie still held back when he fought me back then.”

After listening to Roufu’s words, Xu Xi fell into contemplation, but after a moment, he became carefree again, uttering frivolous words and starting to think about how to test Xie Qingzhou’s ultimate strength.

He wanted to see in what aspects this Hun Yuan Sect genius could be so outstanding.

“Look quickly, golden light is surging ahead! It’s a sign of a treasure appearing, hurry!”

While Xu Xi was pondering, Roufu didn’t pay much attention to that, nor did she realize that she had revealed many of her senior brother’s secrets. Fortunately, Xu Xi was a trustworthy ally.

Otherwise, Xie Qingzhou could already be preparing for his funeral. This wave from Roufu was truly a case of 'pitting' her senior brother.

With a cry of surprise, Roufu, who had been constantly observing her surroundings, immediately gave a warning the moment the abnormality occurred.

Then, Roufu only felt light as a feather, and in just a moment, she arrived at the place where the golden light was surging.

It had to be said, Xu Xi’s speed was truly fast!

“This… so fast…”

In a daze, Roufu was still disheveled by the wind. When she came to her senses, she found herself already at the destination, murmuring in disbelief at such speed.

“Of course, you don’t even know who I am.”

Xu Xi saw Roufu’s bewilderment and felt inwardly pleased, then urged:

“Don’t just stand there, let’s go. There are many people, and to get the treasure, we’ll have to put in some effort.”

Walking quickly forward, Xu Xi looked at the crowded mass of people and couldn’t help but marvel at how fast they moved.

Xu Xi, whose strength was as high as the Entering Profundity, had only just arrived, yet these people were already ahead. Although part of the reason was that they were already close to where the treasure appeared, it was undeniable that...

Aside from the sects from Central Province, as the most outstanding geniuses of each sect, everyone had some capital they relied on.

“This spirit pearl is ours, from the Drunken Immortal Sect. You all leave, otherwise… don’t blame me for being impolite!”

Before reaching the golden light, Xu Xi heard a boisterous and rough voice flood his mind. It was a sound wave augmented by a special cultivation technique. Those with insufficient strength immediately stumbled back several steps, their eyes revealing looks of distress.

“How arrogant! Publicly making enemies of others. Is he too foolish or overly confident in his own strength?”

A wave of people retreated, but Xu Xi was not affected in the slightest. He continued to move quickly forward, with Roufu still beside him, looking completely at ease.

In just a breath, Xu Xi saw the person who had just declared he would monopolize the treasure.

Aside from a pair of shorts covering his vital parts, he was practically naked.