Chapter 743: Transferring the Demon Spirit

Chapter 743: Transferring the Demon Spirit

A day after the magic spirit detection, Liu Shuqin was walking on the way to the Bamboo Forest, hoping to unexpectedly run into Lin Nuo.

After all, he used to often go to the Bamboo Forest alone; perhaps she could meet him there and even play a beautiful tune for him.

But she came back empty-handed, failing to encounter her thoughts of the Junior Martial Brother.

With nothing to gain, she had to leave.

At that moment, Liu Shuqin bumped into Zhang Yuanxu and respectfully greeted him:

“Hello, Senior Zhang.”

“Hm, hello, Miss Liu. I wonder if you’ve returned from the Bamboo Forest?”

“Not quite. I just spent some time there to play a tune.”

“Oh, I see.”

Zhang Yuanxu stroked his beard and smiled,

“I wonder if Miss Liu has some time now?”

“Right now, I don’t have anything urgent. Did you need something, Senior?”

“Not really a big deal. I heard that Miss Liu is skilled in healing techniques, with a remarkable gift for it. I have a Spirit Stone here that matches your talent; it can help you advance.”

“Senior, this is inappropriate. Such a fine item should be reserved for other esteemed seniors or your disciples.”

“Sigh, to be honest, this Spirit Stone is not suitable for them; they lack your talent. I thought, since it’s a rare Spirit Stone, it would be a waste not to use it. Why not give it to the right person?”

Zhang Yuanxu chuckled, and only he knew whether the truth was as he said.

Zhang Yuanxu was highly respected and wielded considerable authority within the sect; Liu Shuqin had no reason to doubt his words.

However, she wouldn’t casually accept others’ kindness, as that was a trait befitting a noble lady of her status.

“Senior, this truly isn’t appropriate. You should keep it; if you recruit a suitable disciple, you can give it to them.” Liu Shuqin declined.

“Sigh, Miss Liu, finding the right disciple is not easy. Besides, we are all disciples of the Xuanyun Sect, there’s no need to be so particular. The world is in turmoil, and the common people are suffering. I truly hope our sect’s disciples can grow quickly and stand on their own. The more promising disciples like Lin Nuo we have, the better.”

Zhang Yuanxu appealed to her emotions and reasoned with her, and Liu Shuqin was about to refuse again but changed her mind upon hearing Zhang Yuanxu mention “like Lin Nuo, who is so talented.”

Yes, she yearned to be closer to Lin Nuo, not to be cast aside and left unable to see his back.

Then, let’s give it a try; Senior Zhang is a revered teacher and surely thinks of the world’s welfare.

“Then, I shall trouble you, Senior.”

“No need to be polite.”

With that, Zhang Yuanxu took Liu Shuqin to his private area, where he had already prepared everything at the trial’s magic venue, so as soon as Liu Shuqin arrived, she could begin her advancement.

He indeed had a suitable Spirit Stone; the so-called Spirit Stone absorbs the world’s spiritual energy, usually found in remote wilderness areas. If one picks it up and performs a technique, the energy can be transferred to a person’s body and help them advance.

However, the spiritual energy contained within the Spirit Stone must match the recipient; otherwise, complications may arise.

Zhang Yuanxu had prepared a Spirit Stone that matched Liu Shuqin’s spiritual root; he would perform a technique to manipulate the energy contained within it.

But what’s crucial is that the Demon Spirit flows into her body, and it must be done seamlessly.

Generally, using a fine Spirit Stone requires assistance, so Liu Shuqin needed Zhang Yuanxu’s cooperation, which she did not mind.

In the magic venue, there were no other disciples; only Zhang Yuanxu stood there. Liu Shuqin could see the Spirit Stone that was there, faintly sensing the energy within it.

“Senior, may I touch it?” Liu Shuqin asked.

“Yes, you may.” Zhang Yuanxu nodded.

With Zhang Yuanxu’s permission, Liu Shuqin raised her hand and placed it on the Spirit Stone, feeling the impact of the spiritual energy.

This Spirit Stone was quite rare, likely only found in perilous hillside areas.

Feeling such a blessing, Liu Shuqin felt a bit shy.

“If you’re ready, I’ll assist you in channeling the spiritual energy into you.”

“Hm, okay.”

Liu Shuqin agreed and then allowed Zhang Yuanxu to work his technique to channel the energy.

A white misty spiritual light illuminated the entire magic venue. Liu Shuqin couldn’t clearly see what was in front of her but could feel the spiritual energy swirling around her.

Indeed, she felt her spiritual power rising; the energy within the Spirit Stone was an excellent supplement.

Unbeknownst to her, Zhang Yuanxu’s Demon Spirit was also flowing along with the energy from the Spirit Stone into her, and Liu Shuqin’s physique could easily withstand the Demon Spirit; her body showed no unusual symptoms.

After a while, Zhang Yuanxu completed the technique, retracted his hands, exhaled a long breath.

“How do you feel? Are there any discomforts?”

Zhang Yuanxu inquired with concern.

“No discomfort at all, Senior. Rather, I feel more energized after receiving the spiritual energy; I’m in excellent condition.”

Liu Shuqin replied with a smile, unaware that the Demon Spirit had transferred into her, nor did she feel anything unusual.

Zhang Yuanxu could now rest assured, as she, relying on her physical constitution, was likely dispelling the transferred Demon Spirit.

Seamlessly and without any indication, he managed to erase the not-yet-fully formed Demon Spirit, freeing Liu Shuqin of it.

If successful, it would be perfect.

……

Lin Nuo was waiting and waiting, even specifically running over to Zhang Yuanxu’s side; sometimes he would bump into him and exchange a few words, yet he wasn’t looking for him.

What’s going on here? This old man isn’t looking for him to transfer the Demon Spirit?

Seriously, old man, if you’re not calling me, Lin the Villain, to transfer the Demon Spirit, can you handle it yourself?

Can you? If you could, you wouldn’t have come to trap me in the last life, right?

So what exactly is this old man up to?

Could it be that he really has other means of eliminating the Demon Spirit?

That’s just too easy; eliminating a Demon Spirit isn’t as simple as saying it. You need to delve into profound techniques and understand the characteristics of the Demon Spirits.

It’s so strange—if this big Demon Spirit disappears, that’s a wave of materials gone.

Logically speaking, it should have been within two days; now that the disciples are allowed outside, if he doesn’t act quickly, there will be no more chances.

Could it be that I, Lin Nuo, am being looked down upon? Does he think I’m useless?

Maybe I should go and give him a reminder?

But how do I remind him? Shout at him with a horn, “Get up and transfer the Demon Spirit!”

Just thinking about that scene is hilarious.

Honestly, if he were an ordinary person, he might be able to seize that Demon Spirit. But someone like Zhang Yuanxu, with quite high cultivation—likely at the mid-level of the eighth stage—if he forcibly seizes it, a major duel would definitely ensue.

Not worth it.

After waiting another day, and since Zhang Yuanxu still wasn’t looking for him, Lin Nuo decided to stop waiting.

This old guy was dwelling on Tianling Mountain; he couldn’t take revenge on him either, wasting time staying here.

Time to slip away, collect some Demon Spirits, refine the Demon Sword, and reach the peak early.

So.

He slipped out without saying a word to Qin Shili and the others; this was something they shouldn’t follow him on.

With the Demon Star approaching, the Magic Spring coming, a calamity of demonic forces was descending upon the world, bloodshed and cries echoing through the skies.

Let’s go.

This time he was feeling bold, flying on his sword—it was so fast that he felt invincible.

Of course, he ended up crashing in the end.