CHAPTER 332: CHAPTER 332: THE MIGHTY MAID (2)_1

After changing into a new set of clothes, she quickly leapt towards the fourth level of the Medicine King Tower. She remembered the collection of books there, some of which contained knowledge about weapons. Last time, she had only glanced through them perfunctorily, believing that knowledge was useless. But who could have known that today she would encounter a Man-Eating Flower, such an unnaturally unkillable freak.

Shangguan You accurately found the book on weapons and skimmed through its contents. Her deep gaze swept over the firearms and explosives she had acquired last time, now resting in a corner, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly into a smile.

She leaped down swiftly from the Medicine King Tower, watching the fish swimming in the Spring Water. Remembering the tasty fish she had cooked last time, she couldn’t help but inwardly exclaim what a pity it was. Such good things, how could she have just eaten them?

"The two fattest fish, come into my hands," Shangguan You called out softly. Instantly, fish from the Spring Water flew straight into her palm. This was the most crucial part for Artifact Refining, especially the fish scales, which were an exceptionally good material—so good they couldn’t be better.

With the fish in hand, Shangguan You’s figure flashed as she rapidly searched the space for other materials. At the deep purple edge of the space, she found the Purple Ore she needed. These chunks of stone were directly embedded in the deep purple mist. If she hadn’t read the description in that book, she wouldn’t even have known that such things existed in the space.

After breaking through to the fourth level, all the herbs and Spirit Fruits in the space, except for the Medicine King Tower itself, had doubled in size. She really hadn’t expected there to be this kind of ore as well. With a flash, Shangguan You reappeared in the main area of the space.

She threw all the materials she had chosen into the Medicine King Cauldron, along with all the guns she had acquired last time. She covered the cauldron, and Spiritual Energy from her fingers continuously surged in, while Inferno Fire, like a giant dragon, quickly coiled beneath the Medicine King Cauldron.

While channeling Spiritual Energy, Shangguan You rapidly envisioned the form of the weapon in her mind. As the temperature inside the Medicine King Cauldron rose, Shangguan You could clearly feel the excitement of the weapon she was refining within it.

The Fire Dragon’s temperature rose higher and higher, and the Spiritual Energy within her body grew less and less. Finally, with a BANG, the cauldron lid flew off. Shangguan You wiped the sweat from her face and looked at the gleaming silver object inside. It was exactly as she had imagined in her mind. The smile on her lips couldn’t help but widen. She truly hadn’t expected that the Medicine King Cauldron could not only refine medicine but also perform Artifact Refining.

It seems the Medicine King Cauldron is also a treasure, she thought. When I have time, I must study it properly. Perhaps it holds other secrets.

Refining medicine used Spiritual Energy; top-grade Marrow Cleansing Pills used Inferno Fire; and Artifact Refining used both Spiritual Energy and Inferno Fire. A slight smile touched Shangguan You’s lips. She picked up the weapon she had just successfully forged, not even bothering to change her clothes, and quickly flashed out of the space.

「In the large cave」

The area was now a scene of utter chaos. Ye San Shao and the Ye Family’s Second Young Master had joined forces, but they were only barely managing to fight the Man-Eating Flower to a standstill. The Ye Family’s Second Young Master was responsible for defense, dealing with the roots that continuously writhed up from underground, while Ye San Shao was responsible for attacking.

Overwhelming killing intent, in the form of Sword Qi, swept towards the Man-Eating Flower. The Man-Eating Flower opened its huge mouth, periodically shooting Electric Shocks and spewing fire at the two of them. Soil flew everywhere within the large cave. If the two of them weren’t inherently powerful, they would have likely been buried alive by now.

"SQUEAK! SQUEAK! SQUEAK!" The Man-Eating Flower swayed its large flower head, some petals already having fallen. Its entire body pulled out from the soil, and it waved its numerous, flailing roots as it attacked the two Ye Family young masters.

Sword Qi slashed about chaotically, roots whipped around wildly; the entire large cave was a mess. "Ye San Shao, you two step back! Leave it to me!" Shangguan You shouted softly. Her Spiritual Energy swept out, and she was already standing beside the two of them.

"Lass, get out of the way! You’re no match for it." Ye San Shao’s brows knitted, his deep eyes filled with killing intent. It seems we can’t play around anymore; we need to resolve this quickly.

"If you want to die, you can go ahead." The Ye Family’s Second Young Master shot Shangguan You a cold glare, standing shoulder to shoulder with Ye San Shao.

"This young lady is only sixteen and hasn’t lived enough yet! Take this and fall back." Shangguan You gave a cold laugh and tossed a bottle of Spirit Gathering Pills to Ye San Shao.

She blocked their path. With a wave of her hands, a small, silver cannon barrel appeared in her grasp. This was the Sky-Piercing Cannon, forged from the concentrated essence of millions of firearms and top-tier materials from her space, all refined through Artifact Refining.

Its power should be astounding. Let’s test it on this Man-Eating Flower now, she mused.

"Lass, these ordinary weapons are useless against it." Ye San Shao shook his head, looking at the thing in her hand. These are completely useless. If they were useful, we would have already dealt with this flower.

"How will we know if it’s useful or not without trying?" Shangguan You turned back, smiled gently at Ye San Shao, and with a flourish, placed the Sky-Piercing Cannon on her shoulder. She aimed, pointing the silver muzzle at the Man-Eating Flower slithering towards them.

Watching Shangguan You’s cool and confident actions, Ye San Shao couldn’t help but shake his head. He stood protectively close behind her. If she wants to play, let her play. When she’s had enough, I’ll step forward and protect her. She’s my woman; I will protect her. Besides, I won’t allow my woman to stand in front of me, nor will I allow my woman to be injured for my sake.

If Shangguan You knew what Ye San Shao was thinking, she would certainly be so infuriated she’d spit blood. Her Sky-Piercing Cannon was the most formidable weapon of all—why would she need Ye San Shao’s protection?

Shangguan You stroked the small Sky-Piercing Cannon on her shoulder. This is its first test; I hope it meets my expectations. Shangguan You took a deep breath.

She aimed again, looking at the Man-Eating Flower arrogantly sweeping towards her, and opened fire.

BOOM! A massive explosion. The Sky-Piercing Cannon emitted a dazzling radiance. A world-destroying power surged from the muzzle, blasting towards the Man-Eating Flower. The entire large cave was instantly filled with silver light, so blinding one couldn’t open their eyes.

The recoil threw Shangguan You back several steps, her stance slightly unsteady. A pair of large hands firmly gripped her waist, and immediately, a warm embrace enveloped her tightly. Those same large hands then considerately covered her ears.

BOOM! Another thunderous roar. The silver light rushed out towards the cave entrance. The entire large cave began to shake violently. Countless clumps of earth loosened and cascaded down like a waterfall. Shangguan You could only feel a pair of strong arms protecting her tightly in an embrace as the very ground beneath them trembled and endless soil rained down.