Chapter 54: Seriously Injured by a Cunning Attack
Chapter 54: Seriously Injured by a Cunning Attack
"Foundation Establishment Pill, 3000 Merit Points;
Purple Spirit Jade, 800 Merit Points;
Ascension Pill, 400 Merit Points;
First Stage High-grade Spirit Gathering Array, 200 Merit Points;
First Stage High-grade Minor Five Elements Universe Formation, 150 Merit Points;
First Stage Superior Magic Artifact, Crimson Sun Sword, 100 Merit Points;
Second Stage Inferior Lightning Attraction Talisman, 100 Merit Points each;
First Stage High-grade Magical Robe, 70 Merit Points each;
First Stage Thunder Seed, 50 Merit Points each;
Spirit Dew, 20 Merit Points a drop;
Wasteland Crystal, 10 Merit Points a piece;
Medium Grade Spirit Stone, 10 Merit Points each;
First Stage High-grade Purifying Heart Talisman, 10 Merit Points a set;
100 Spirit Stone mortgage loan, 8 Merit Points;
...
Looking at the densely packed list of materials on the Jade Slip, Yu Qingtan’s eyes shone with eagerness.
However, Merit Points were not so easy to come by.
Previously, Yu Qingtan and the others earned about 1 Merit Point for rescuing each of the 100 people, and Song Zhenkai even more.
On the battlefield, killing 2 First Stage Demonic Beasts brought only 1 Merit Point, a mid-stage First Stage Demonic Beast 2 Merit Points, and a late-stage First Stage Demonic Beast 10 Merit Points.
Yu Qingtan had also earned 1300 Merit Points because she used ’Purification of Soul’ to awaken several thousand cultivators who had been knocked unconscious by the Monkey-faced Eagles, and she had suppressed the screeching of the Monkey-faced Eagles on the battlefield.
After considering for a while, Yu Qingtan decided not to exchange her points immediately to see if she could save up enough to get a Foundation Establishment Pill for 3000 Merit Points.
Although she had a system, she felt she might not need a Foundation Establishment Pill to achieve Foundation Establishment, but it’s always good to be prepared.
Even if she didn’t end up using it herself, Shen Wanning would need it.
After making her decision, Yu Qingtan peacefully returned to her cultivation.
As for the core disciple status given by Tower Master Gongsun, it allowed Yu Qingtan’s monthly stipend to increase to 200 Spirit Stones and gave her the choice to learn a unique spell from Tianxiang Pavilion.
In addition, she was scheduled to perform once a day, but could choose whether she wanted to perform.
However, the revenue was still split 90 to the house and 10 to her.
...
At night, the Demonic Beasts continued their assault.
Yu Qingtan still played ’Purification of Soul’ on the high platform.
This time the cries of the Monkey-faced Eagles did not emerge.
However, the cultivators discovered that Yu Qingtan’s music had a calming and focusing effect, somewhat like a mild buff for the Cultivator Army, so the higher-ups decided that regardless of whether the Monkey-faced Eagles appeared, Yu Qingtan should stay at her post.
Yu Qingtan was naturally happy with this arrangement.
Days passed like this, with the Demonic Beasts attacking daily, sometimes during the day and sometimes at night.
The cries of the Monkey-faced Eagles also sporadically appeared on the battlefield.
However, due to Yu Qingtan’s presence, they had no significant impact.
...
In the center of the Demonic Beast Army.
Hu Kaishan, Hu Juanshan, Hu Geshan, Eagle Break Sky, and Eagle Strike Sky, five Heavenly Demons in human form, were discussing matters inside a large tent.
"How are your wounds?" Hu Kaishan asked Hu Juanshan, Hu Geshan, and Eagle Strike Sky.
"They are no longer a serious issue," said Hu Juanshan and Eagle Strike Sky.
"I still need some time to recuperate. If I had more Second Stage Human Race flesh and blood, I could fully recover in three days," Hu Geshan said, grinning with bits of flesh and bone stuck between his teeth.
"With Ouyang Wenjian, that old traitor there, the Second Stage Humans can only be hunted by our children. Where would we get so much for you to eat!" Hu Kaishan glared at him as he spoke.
When Ouyang Wenjian was mentioned, Hu Geshan shrank his neck and did not speak further.
"Eagle Break Sky, you went to great lengths to enlist those Monkey-faced Eagles this time, but they don’t seem to have been very effective," Hu Kaishan turned to Eagle Break Sky and said.
"I have received news that it’s because a Human kid has mastered a strange piece of music that happens to counter the Monkey-faced Eagles. I have already made arrangements, and that girl will be eliminated soon," Eagle Break Sky said.
"That’s good to hear!" said Hu Kaishan.
"Big brother, since we can’t break through the Protective City Formation, why do we keep attacking? We have suffered heavy losses recently!" Hu Geshan asked at this moment.
"Idiot, why do you think they started the beast tide above us? Isn’t it because the mountains can’t sustain so many anymore? And haven’t you been enjoying the demonic beast meat these past few days?"
Hu Kaishan cursed.
"Besides, who says we definitely can’t break through the Protective City Formation of that Immortal City."
Hu Kaishan and Eagle Break Sky exchanged a glance and both burst into laughter.
...
"Miss Qing Tan!"
"Miss Qing Tan!"
"Greetings to Miss Qing Tan!"
"Miss Qing Tan, we’re counting on you again today."
It was the eve of another great battle, and Yu Qingtan, accompanied by Huang Jin, was heading from the small courtyard to the high platform on the city wall.
Along the way, the cultivators who saw this beautiful and respectable young lady all greeted her.
Yu Qingtan also smiled and waved back.
Just then, a cultivator in tattered clothes approached Yu Qingtan.
"Miss Qing Tan, Miss Qing Tan!" he continued shouting.
"Stop right there!" Huang Jin, seeing him continue to advance, called out to stop him.
"Miss Qing Tan saved the lives of my whole family; I must thank her in person!"
The cultivator shouted, not stopping his steps.
Huang Jin felt something was amiss and stepped forward to intercept.
Suddenly, the cultivator’s speed surged.
In the instant Huang Jin came into contact with him.
"Bang~Bang~Bang!"
Three loud explosions rang out, sending smoke billowing at the scene.
The turn of events happened so abruptly.
Yu Qingtan didn’t have time to react.
She was flipped backward by the violent shockwave of the explosion.
At the same time, she lost consciousness.
The scene was in chaos.
A few breaths later, Song Guihe flew in on his sword to the spot.
He found Yu Qingtan, who had lost consciousness and was barely breathing.
His face turned ashen.
Just as he was about to take out a Healing Elixir, his vision blurred, and Ouyang Wenjian appeared beside Yu Qingtan lying on the ground.
With a flick of his finger, a pill fell into Yu Qingtan’s mouth, followed by a thread of liquid that poured in, pushing the pill down her throat.
Then, a blanket was placed over Yu Qingtan’s body.
"Second Stage high-grade Creation Pill, Heavenly Star Spiritual Liquid!" Song Guihe exclaimed.
Creation Pills, sacred medicine for healing.
Heavenly Star Spiritual Liquid, a Second Stage Spiritual Material, a treasured medicine for Body Refinement, mild in nature.
Then, with a series of whooshing sounds, almost all the high-ranking members of the alliance arrived on the scene.
"A Second Stage low-grade Thunder Seed and two First Stage high-grade Thunder Seeds, a suicide attack. If the young lady didn’t have a notable Body Refinement skill, she might have perished instantly just like Huang Jin," Ouyang Wenjian said somberly.
"I’ve already treated her, and she should wake up in about ten days. Tower Master Gongsun, please take her to rest for now. Keep her protected and don’t let this kind of thing happen again."
Ouyang Wenjian continued.
"Yes!" Gongsun Yurong replied, took out a Flying Boat, and left the area with Yu Qingtan.
"We will not launch an attack today. Rely on the Great Array for defense. Go! The reconnaissance department has failed this time; they must make up for their negligence as soon as possible!"
Ouyang Wenjian continued to issue orders.
"Yes!"
Everyone answered in unison and then flew off on their swords.
It was obvious that Ouyang Wenjian was not pleased, and no one dared to provoke him.
As the head of the reconnaissance department from the Qis, Family Head Qi Zhe was under immense pressure. The Protective City Formation’s nodes had been damaged last time clearly due to internal betrayal, but they hadn’t found any clues. They were already in a disadvantageous position and now this incident had occurred.
"Damn traitor!" Qi Zhe thought angrily to himself.