CHAPTER 30: CHAPTER 30: MAGIC TREASURE

What kind of mistake?

Looking at Ye Fei, who defied Earth’s gravitational laws entirely, floating midair like a deity.

The assassin, who had always considered himself the "Gun God," felt this emotion for the first time.

The man before him, Ye Fei, was the only one truly worthy of the title "God."

"You... what exactly are you?"

The assassin asked with a face full of terror, staring at Ye Fei.

"What am I?"

Ye Fei smiled faintly and said, "I am the Demon—a Demon Evil descending upon Heaven and Earth!"

As Ye Fei spoke, he pointed a finger at the assassin’s forehead.

In an instant, the assassin collapsed weakly to the ground.

Ye Fei then floated away with a serene demeanor.

He didn’t kill the assassin, or perhaps he simply found no need to.

The assassin was merely following orders; the true culprit was none other than Bai Que, the Hall Master of Black Tiger Hall.

"Heh, Bai Que? If you wish to avenge your son, then prepare to tremble and cower in the aura of the Demon!"

Afternoon school dismissal.

Ye Fei returned to Purple Mist Mountain Villa, yet chose not to cultivate.

Though today’s assassin posed no real threat, it brought a crucial issue to Ye Fei’s attention!

That is, his current power was still insufficient to withstand damage from firearms.

Like today—if it hadn’t been for his overwhelming strength and speed, dodging bullets while confronting the assassin face-to-face and intimidating him.

Ye Fei likely would have faced a hard-fought battle.

Moreover, he noticed that the assassin had only used a regular rifle. If it were a sniper rifle with a range exceeding Ye Fei’s Divine Sense, he might not detect it in time—and could be killed with a single shot!

"Even though Devil Essence can externalize and block some damage, it’s clear I can’t possibly block a high-caliber sniper rifle! What should I do?"

Ye Fei thought seriously.

He certainly didn’t want to be taken down by a gun before his ten-year goal was achieved.

Master Ma, standing nearby, noticed Ye Fei uncharacteristically frowning. Curiously, he asked, "Master, I wonder what’s troubling you? Would you like to share it with me?"

"It’s nothing! I was just thinking—if someone ambushes me, and I can’t detect it, what then?" Ye Fei replied with a smile.

"An ambush? Master, you must be joking! With your strength, who would dare..."

Master Ma began laughing but stopped abruptly upon noticing the seriousness in Ye Fei’s eyes. Swallowing the rest of his words, he then continued, "Master, with your level of power, isn’t there such a thing as Magic Treasures? Isn’t it said that Magic Treasures can automatically protect their owner?"

Magic Treasures?

Ye Fei’s eyes immediately lit up upon hearing this.

Indeed!

Why hadn’t he thought of that!

By refining a Magic Treasure uniquely his own—and tempering it with his heartfire—he could imbue it with a response mechanism, enabling it to protect him as needed.

An ambush occurs in mere moments.

If the Magic Treasure could intercept the attack during those fleeting instants, Ye Fei’s strength would naturally allow him to dispatch the enemy without difficulty.

But upon pondering Magic Treasures, Ye Fei’s brows furrowed again.

"Cultivation resources on Earth are so scarce; even finding materials for crafting Vitality Pills—the most basic pill—is an arduous task. Where would I even begin to find materials for refining a Magic Treasure?"

Master Ma chuckled and said, "Master, do you recall the recent tomb expedition undertaken by the Guo Family? Do you know why I went along?"

"Isn’t it for the money?" Ye Fei asked.

"Money was part of it, but the real reason is, that tomb—if it could nurture Evil Spirits—there might be treasures within. Master, you saved the Guo Brothers and Miss Guo; surely the Guo Family would be willing to offer any discovered treasures to you!" Master Ma explained.

Listening to him, Ye Fei had to admit, Master Ma indeed possessed a hint of cunning.

He had foreseen the Guo Family coming to him.

"A Divine Weapon, huh? It seems this Guo Family banquet is worth attending. Xiao Ma, prepare the car—I’ll visit the Guo Family shortly!" Ye Fei said, smiling faintly, before slowly closing his eyes.

Before long, Master Ma had the car ready and escorted Ye Fei to the Guo Family estate.

Elder Guo personally greeted him at the door.

The Guo Brothers, too, refrained from the mocking and disdain they exhibited last time. This time, they obediently stayed by his side.

Especially Guo Wenyuan, the eldest. Upon seeing Ye Fei, he unintentionally quivered—a stark contrast to his usual demeanor as Yuntai’s veteran business mogul.

Seeing this, Ye Fei inwardly shook his head.

The domineering aura of a Cultivator practicing Demon techniques far exceeded the suppressive effect of those following cultivation or Buddhist paths on ordinary people. Ever since the tomb incident, Ye Fei’s deity-like image had been indelibly etched into Guo Wenyuan’s soul.

Whenever Ye Fei appeared, Guo Wenyuan would inevitably show reverence.

Entering, eating, chatting—

Everything seemed the same as last time, yet somehow different.

Ye Fei, however, paid little attention to these proceedings. Smiling as he looked at Elder Guo, he said, "Elder Guo, allow me to be direct. Miss Guo invited me here and mentioned that you acquired a Divine Weapon from the ancient tomb, which you intend for me to examine?"

"Haha! I’ve been waiting to hear Ye Fei’s mention of this. Rest assured, I’ve prepared it!"

With that, Elder Guo glanced at Guo Can beside him.

Guo Can immediately stood up, entering an inner room before returning moments later with a rectangular box in hand.

"Mr. Ye, this is an ancient sword unearthed from the tomb! Please, have a look!"

Guo Can placed the box before Ye Fei, opening it to reveal a crimson-hued ancient sword inside.

"Hm?"

At first glance, Ye Fei hummed lightly.

For he felt a resonance within the sword—similar to his own essence. However, this aura wasn’t of cultivation Demon origin; it exuded an even sharper and more aggressive essence.

"Sword Cultivation? Ah, I see. It seems the previous owner of this ancient sword must have been a cultivator who attained enlightenment through swordsmanship—thus leaving such a razor-sharp aura upon it!"

Combining his understanding with memories from the Soul-controlling Demon Evil, Ye Fei smiled.

"Sword Cultivation?"

The Guo Family gazed at him in astonishment as Guo Can curiously asked, "Mr. Ye, what is Sword Cultivation?"

"Sword Cultivation is another branch of cultivation. Unlike martial artists, who rely on body techniques, Sword Cultivators base their practices on sword techniques—pursuing the ultimate harmony between human and sword as part of the Tao!" Ye Fei explained with a smile.

Elder Guo promptly inquired, "What do you think of this Divine Weapon, Mr. Ye?"

"It qualifies as a Magic Treasure!" Ye Fei laughed.

Magic Treasure?

The mention of Magic Treasure baffled the Guo Family, but Master Ma—standing behind Ye Fei—was utterly astonished.

Although Master Ma had spoken grandly back at the villa, Magic Treasures are extraordinarily rare.

With all his years of cultivation, Master Ma had neither seen nor heard of one. Now, hearing Ye Fei declare the ancient sword as one left him deeply shocked.

Not long after, the Guo Family, with Master Ma’s explanation, learned about the rarity of Magic Treasures. Their gaze toward the ancient sword immediately burned with ardent desire.

"Mr. Ye, could you possibly demonstrate how this Magic Treasure is used?" Guo Huaiyuan asked excitedly.

"Certainly!"

Ye Fei nodded and smiled. "However, this Magic Treasure has lost ninety percent of its Spiritual Energy. After the demonstration, the sword’s body will shatter completely. Are you sure you want this?"