CHAPTER 77: CHAPTER 77: DESTROYING THE CORPSE AND ERASING ALL TRACES

Shen Xuan collected his Storage Pouch, Red Flame Sword, and Fire Separation Banner.

With a casual flick of his sword, Bai Xinghe’s head was smashed into pieces.

Then, with a wave of his long sleeve, he gathered a gust of Spirit Wind, sweeping Bai Xinghe’s remains into the Longze River.

To the creatures of the Longze River, the flesh and bones of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator are rare delicacies.

Soon, swarms of spiritual fish and demon shrimp flocked to devour it.

Shen Xuan stood quietly by the riverbank.

He slapped himself with more than a dozen premium Rejuvenation Talismans in succession.

Battles between cultivators often mean life and death in an instant.

Shen Xuan exploited Bai Xinghe’s underestimation, feigning injury, leading him to the Longze River, leveraging the terrain for a deadly fight.

Only then did he narrowly achieve victory!

Fortunately, he had the Self-Healing talent, recovering much faster than Bai Xinghe during the battle.

Next, Shen Xuan once again cleaned the battlefield.

Activating a Spirit Wind Talisman, he swept all the debris into the Longze River, eliminating any hidden threats.

"Whew!"

Only then did Shen Xuan relax.

His head felt light and his feet heavy, as if standing in the clouds, filled with both lingering fear and relief.

This battle was overwhelmingly dangerous.

Both fought with their lives, dancing on the edge of death.

He stood by the riverbank, restoring his Spiritual Power and Divine Sense, using the Self-Healing Technique to mend his wounds.

Half an hour later, the boiling blood gradually cooled.

Bai Xinghe’s remains had been entirely consumed by the spiritual fish and demon shrimp.

Only then did he carefully wrap the Red Flame Sword, Fire Separation Banner, and Storage Pouch with the Beast Bag.

Bai Xinghe was a Foundation Establishment Elder of the Red Rainbow Sect, potentially leaving future troubles.

Shen Xuan dared not use his Magical Treasure and Storage Pouch.

Who knew what safeguards Bai Xinghe and the Red Rainbow Sect might have left?

However, Shen Xuan wasn’t too worried about this.

A Loose Cultivator killing a Sect Foundation Establishment Cultivator would be met with disbelief!

Using the Insight Technique, he ensured there was no one around.

With no evidence or witnesses, Shen Xuan would not admit it.

Bai Xinghe’s remains were thoroughly dealt with.

Not a single trace was left on the battlefield.

As for the Red Flame Sword, Fire Separation Banner, and Storage Pouch, Shen Xuan would not use them for the time being.

After inspecting everything, finding no oversight,

Shen Xuan submerged into the Longze River, using the Water Control Technique, he navigated underwater with control of the water.

In the water, Shen Xuan was particularly at ease.

Alternating between the Water Control Technique and the Water Repelling Technique.

The Insight Technique to sense the surroundings.

Avoiding the troublesome water-attributed Demon Beasts as he traveled.

A month later.

Shen Xuan arrived at the river mouth of the Longze River.

He did not come ashore but continued diving into the depths of the East Sea.

In a seabed cave over a hundred zhang deep, he used the Water Repelling Technique, dug a large pit, and carefully hid a Beast Bag.

Inside were Bai Xinghe’s Red Flame Sword, Liyan Banner, and Storage Pouch.

Once confirming they were well hidden, he restored the seabed’s currents.

He then surfaced from the East Sea, and upon reaching Yunyuan Immortal City, removed the Invisibility Technique and revealed himself to register for entry.

First, he went to Zhao Chunsheng’s place to pick up his wife, Ding Yuyao, and returned home.

He tidied up and took a hot bath.

After being apart for over two months, that night, under the dim lights, there was a sky-high display of passion.

Perhaps due to having faced a life-and-death struggle.

That night, Shen Xuan was exceptionally excited.

All sorts of unthinkable ideas were put into action.

Leaving Ding Yuyao struggling to cope...

Despite this, she complied with her husband’s requests.

Silently enduring the stormy outburst.

She understood that her husband was bottling something up.

Amidst the frantic release...

In the days that followed, peace returned.

Bai Xinghe’s demise did not cause much of a stir in Yunyuan Immortal City.

To be cautious, Shen Xuan stayed within Yunyuan Immortal City, not venturing out.

Having gained insight from the life-and-death struggle, he took the opportunity for diligent cultivation and comprehension.

Thus passed more than two months.

Everything remained peaceful.

Only then did Shen Xuan have Zhao Chunsheng discreetly inquire about the Red Rainbow Sect’s Bai Xinghe.

Soon, Zhao Chunsheng acquired information.

Bai Xinghe had indeed perished, his Soul Token at the Red Rainbow Sect shattered.

The Red Rainbow Sect suspected it was the work of the Celestial Skill Sect.

After all, due to Cyan Dragon Bay, the Red Rainbow Sect and Celestial Skill Sect were in open and covert conflict.

The primary suspect was Ding Family’s Foundation Establishment Ding Yijin.

He had a deep blood feud with Bai Xinghe.

Bai Xinghe’s hands were stained with the blood of Ding Family members.

Moreover, when the Red Rainbow Sect accused Ding Yijin of plotting against Bai Xinghe, he didn’t deny it.

This also made Shen Xuan feel somewhat embarrassed.

A quick thought.

Ding Yijin’s tacit acknowledgment of killing Bai Xinghe was beneficial for his own reputation enhancement.

Shen Xuan also avenged the deep blood feud of the Ding Family.

Each took what they needed; it was hard to say who owed whom.

"If there’s an opportunity in the future, I’ll repay you a favor."

Shen Xuan mused in his heart.

Days passed by one after another.

It’s been half a year since Bai Xinghe’s downfall.

With Ding Yijin enduring the wrath of the Red Rainbow Sect, no one suspected Shen Xuan.

It was time to claim the spoils.

On this deep night.

Seizing the cover of night, Shen Xuan sneaked into the East Sea, found the underwater cave hiding the loot, and successfully retrieved the Beast Bag.

Returning home, he entered the Practice Room.

After half a year, with Bai Xinghe’s demise long past, the lingering Divine Thought on the Red Flame Sword and Fire Separation Banner had already faded.

Shen Xuan erased the remaining traces of Divine Thought on the Red Flame Sword and Fire Separation Banner.

To prevent any accidents.

Shen Xuan cautiously cleansed and refined them with [Sea-Covering Thunder].

These two are Magical Treasures that only Foundation Establishment Cultivators can wield.

He had never seen Magical Treasures and didn’t know their exact price.

One is a Flying Sword Treasure, the other is a Defensive Magical Treasure.

Estimated to be worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.

No less valuable than Foundation Establishment Pills.

Shen Xuan, being a Water Cultivator, had no intention of refining these two treasures.

He studied them for a while and then stored them in two empty Storage Pouches.

These two treasures are too conspicuous to be exposed for now.

Hastily selling them might lead to someone tracing their origin.

Thereby unraveling the cause of Bai Xinghe’s death.

Unless Shen Xuan becomes powerful enough to intimidate the Red Rainbow Sect.

That would be a matter of many years later.

Shen Xuan planned to wait for a suitable opportunity to dispose of them.

Next, he opened Bai Xinghe’s Storage Pouch, emptied its contents onto the table, and counted them one by one.

"Huh, is this an Upper Grade Spirit Stone?"

One Spirit Stone, its size several times that of a Middle Grade Spirit Stone, with more concentrated Spiritual Qi within.

"I’ve struck it rich! One Upper Grade Spirit Stone, seventeen Middle Grade Spirit Stones! Are Sect Foundation Establishment Elders all this wealthy?"

That’s eleven thousand seven hundred spirit stones in total!

Shen Xuan continued counting.

Four bottles of Tier Two Elixirs, seventeen Tier Two Talismans.

Shen Xuan could just call out the names of these Elixirs and Talismans, knowing their general use.

But he, himself, didn’t need them.

"These are common Spiritual Elixirs and Talismans in the Cultivation Realm; I’ll find a chance to sell them for a good price!"

Thinking about it, Bai Xinghe was indeed pitiful.

Under Shen Xuan’s fierce assault, he couldn’t even use these many Elixirs and Talismans in time.

There was also a Cultivation Technique Jade Scroll.

[Taiyin Corpse Refining Technique]!

Shen Xuan’s Divine Sense read it, and it turned out to be a Foundation Establishment Technique!

The core cultivation technique of the Corpse Refining Sect of the Demon Sect in Liang Country!

The restrictions inside had been lifted.

Shen Xuan skimmed through it, then put it away properly.

He had no interest in Corpse Refinement.

But a Foundation Establishment Technique, especially the core technique of the Great Demon Sect, is of considerable value!

When an opportunity arises, he might sell it to a Demon Cultivator!

In addition, there were various miscellaneous items.

Daoist Robes, Spirit Plants, Array Flags, Refining Materials, and more, colorful and dazzling.

They might be sold for some Spirit Stones.

"Huh, this Spirit Plant..."

Shen Xuan saw a purple spirit flower in a brocade box, with considerable age.

"The Purple Spirit Flower, one of the three main ingredients for the Foundation Establishment Pill!"

Shen Xuan finally recognized it.

A gush of joy filled his heart.

This Purple Spirit Flower appeared to have five hundred years of age.

It was like providing help in desperate times.

Indeed, killing and arson bring a golden belt.

Killing Bai Xinghe brought him an enormous harvest!

His wealth skyrocketed instantly.

Two Magical Treasures, nearly thirty thousand Spirit Stones!

Plus, various Tier Two Spirit Pills and Talismans.

"For the next few years, I won’t have to worry about Spirit Stones anymore!"