C46 Three Visits to the Kunlun Sect

Qin Buyi perused the offerings of the System Mall and swiftly zeroed in on his desired item.

A Fifth Rank Blood Bodhi, a divine healing elixir, capable of reviving a body that's hanging by a thread within fifteen minutes. Priced at 200 System Mall points.

"Not too pricey," Qin Buyi mused as he eyed the tag.

He purchased the Blood Bodhi and wasted no time in consuming it. His internal injuries mended at an astonishing rate, and in under fifteen minutes, he was as good as new.

Lan Linglong observed Qin Buyi accept the Spirit Stone and trade it for the Blood Bodhi without suspicion, believing he had retrieved it from his storage ring.

With his injuries healed, Qin Buyi accessed the attribute exchange feature of the System Mall. Since advancing to the Void Refining Stage, the cost of exchanging attributes had risen from ten points per attribute at the Fourth Rank to twenty points per attribute.

Qin Buyi converted his remaining 800 points into forty attribute points and added them to his stats before pulling up his information panel.

Name: Qin Buyi

Desolate Body: Primary

All attributes boosted by 5%.

Cultivation: Fifth Rank, Void Refining Early Period (274/500)

Divine Consciousness: Late Stage Void Refining

Strength: 274

Speed: 274

Physical Strength: 274

Attack: 274

Defense: 274

Fortune: 274

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Killing Saber, Fifth Rank (274/500)

Broken Blade (1/9)

Attack Amplification: +10%

Attack: 274

Killing Saber Technique, Fourth Rank (200/200, unable to advance without further progression)

Attack: 200

Azure Dragon, Fifth Rank (274/500)

"Advancing my cultivation in the Void Refining Stage requires far more resources," Qin Buyi reflected. "Back in the Foundation Stage, it was a mere one point per attribute. Now, it's escalated to twenty points per attribute."

"The gap has widened nearly twenty-fold. I can only imagine the spike in System Mall points needed for attribute exchanges once I reach the Combination Stage."

"The further I go, the tougher the climb in cultivation levels. Had I known, I would've exchanged more attribute points during the Defication and Nascent Infant stages."

Qin Buyi pondered his past decisions, but knew regret was futile. His focus now was on strategically exchanging more attribute points before his next breakthrough.

Regaining his composure, Qin Buyi noticed Lan Linglong gazing at him with a look of astonishment. He inquired, "What's wrong?"

"Did you just eat a Qilin Fruit? The same Qilin Fruit that is said to grow only once every thousand years in the Kunlun Secret Realm? It's legendary for its power to revive the dead," Lan Linglong remarked with a hint of envy in her voice.

Qin Buyi quickly realized she was referring to the Blood Bodhi he had just consumed. "Well, it might not exactly bring the dead back to life, but it's certainly not far from it," he clarified.

The potency of a Fifth Rank Blood Bodhi far surpassed that of the Fourth Rank. As for the exact standards mentioned in the descriptions, Qin Buyi wasn't sure, but he was confident the effects would be impressive.

"So it really is a Qilin Fruit. Its healing properties are as extraordinary as the legends suggest. Yet, the one you consumed seems to have a more robust aura than any I've encountered," Lan Linglong expressed, her curiosity piqued.

"Indeed," Qin Buyi thought to himself. "A Fourth Rank Blood Bodhi is what you know as a Qilin Fruit. By your standards, a Fifth Rank Blood Bodhi would be akin to a Qilin Fruit King." He kept these thoughts to himself, though.

Observing Lan Linglong, Qin Buyi speculated about Lan Wenhao's motives for sending her. With the Lan family having relocated from the Fire Cloud Secret Realm, a myriad of challenges and unforeseen circumstances were bound to arise.

The ruler of the Fire Cloud Secret Realm wouldn't let the Lan family depart without difficulty. Lan Wenhao had two reasons for placing Lan Linglong by his side. Firstly, as the most talented and promising of the Lan family's younger generation, her presence signaled the family's goodwill towards Qin Buyi. Secondly, given the Lan family's precarious situation, Lan Linglong's presence at home was less impactful, and she could potentially face danger.

Sending her to Qin Buyi was an opportunity to ensure her safety. Despite the perils surrounding Qin Buyi, his formidable strength made staying by his side the safest option.

"Did your Third Uncle mention anything when he visited?" Qin Buyi asked, locking eyes with Lan Linglong.

"Yes, my Third Uncle instructed me to stay by your side and assist you with some minor tasks," Lan Linglong replied, her cheeks tinged with a blush and her demeanor slightly awkward as she responded to Qin Buyi's question.

Before her arrival, Lan Wenhao had pulled her aside for a private jest, "Your Seventh Uncle mentioned that Qin Buyi, like you, is a graduate of Huaxia's top university. You're both around the same age, and it's only natural for young people to... well, you know, sparks might fly."

Noticing Lan Linglong's discomfort, Qin Buyi chose to ignore it and spoke in a detached tone, "Then let's be on our way."

Confused, Lan Linglong hesitated, "Go... where exactly?"

"To bring a bit of excitement to life in the Kunlun Secret Realm," Qin Buyi said, a hint of a smirk on his lips laced with a deadly seriousness.

He was certain that the alliance of the three great secret realms had ties to the Kunlun Secret Realm, with Zhang Feng being the most direct connection. Qin Buyi didn't need to guess that after Zhang Feng had narrowly escaped death by his hand, he'd exaggerated and spread rumors about Qin Buyi's possession of the True Dragon, his Divine Consciousness attack methods, and his unusual rate of advancement.

Naturally, Qin Buyi felt compelled to personally express his 'gratitude' to Zhang Feng for such actions.

"But at the moment, everyone outside is itching for you to leave the capital. They're hesitant to make a move within the city limits for fear of causing widespread casualties," Lan Linglong explained, her face a picture of puzzlement as she regarded Qin Buyi.

Qin Buyi shot Lan Linglong a glance and retorted, "Those so-called threats are nothing but chickens and mutts to me; they're hardly intimidating enough to keep me indoors."

He paused before adding, "Did Lan Wenhao send you here just to spout this drivel?"

Stunned by Qin Buyi's blunt words, Lan Linglong was speechless for a moment before finally managing to utter, "As you wish."

Outwardly dismissive, inwardly she couldn't help but think, "This guy's arrogance knows no bounds. Those 'chickens and mutts' he so casually dismisses are all at the Void Refining Stage, some even at the peak of their power."

Just then, the little Azure Dragon peeked out from Qin Buyi's embrace with a look of readiness and asked, "Master, are we off to seek revenge this time?"

In the little Azure Dragon's mind, Woo Qiankun had grievously wounded Qin Buyi with an explosion. Now fully recovered, it was only natural to seek retribution against the forces behind him.

Qin Buyi gave a nod of affirmation. Energized by the response, the little Azure Dragon zipped out of Qin Buyi's embrace, buzzing around the room with excitement.

For the newly born Azure Dragon, brawling was as thrilling as playtime. And given the Azure Dragon Clan's innate love for combat, the thrill of battle was an instinct etched deep into their very souls.

After frolicking about, the Azure Dragon snuggled back into Qin Buyi's chest, transforming into a palm-sized tattoo that wriggled across his skin.

Lan Linglong, who had been watching the Azure Dragon intently, finally shifted her gaze and remarked,

"So this is the Azure Dragon? Quite the majestic and dashing creature."

"Do you always let him roam free? Don't spirit beasts usually have their own special space?"

Indeed, a space for spirit beasts existed, and the system's pet space was leagues beyond any ordinary spirit beast space.

But since its birth, the Azure Dragon had rarely ventured into that space, even making it clear to Qin Buyi that it wasn't fond of it.

Respecting the Azure Dragon's preference, Qin Buyi never forced it and allowed it to remain in the outside world.

The Azure Dragon's greatest pleasure was to rest on Qin Buyi's skin, still and silent as a tattoo, deep in slumber...

Had Qin Buyi not roused it for the battle with Woo Qiankun, who knows how long it might have continued to sleep.

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Leaving the capital with Lan Linglong, Qin Buyi set off towards the Kunlun Mountains.

As they journeyed, Qin Buyi made no effort to hide his presence, boldly making his way as if daring anyone to be unaware of his destination.

Lan Linglong was taken aback by Qin Buyi's brazen approach and found herself at a loss for words.

As she was about to speak, the image of Qin Buyi's suffocating demeanor flashed in her mind, and she bit back her words.

Four hours later, Qin Buyi gazed down at the familiar Kunlun Sect and descended gracefully.

Lan Linglong trailed closely, her curiosity piqued as she watched Qin Buyi. She was eager to uncover the mystery behind his actions.

This time was different; without hesitation, Qin Buyi drew his Killing Saber and delivered a swift strike to the Kunlun Sect.

"Boom!"

The sound reverberated as a massive gash split the sect from end to end.

"Who dares to wreak such havoc in my Kunlun Sect!"

A formidable shout echoed as a figure at the Deification Early Period soared out from within.

Qin Buyi sheathed his Killing Saber and extended his right index finger towards the figure.

"Killing Swordsmanship: Death Domain!"

A sinister glow gathered at the tip of his finger, and in an instant, it morphed into a finger-thick beam of light that raced toward his target.

"You fool, I was about to say..."

His words were cut short as a bloody hole the size of a finger punctured the forehead of the figure, who then plummeted from the sky.

"Thud!"

The body hit the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

Lan Linglong looked on as Qin Buyi dispatched the Deification Early Period figure with chilling ease, stirring a tumult of emotions within her.

Her own cultivation had recently advanced to the Deification Early Period after a grueling period of training, yet she still fell short of the one Qin Buyi had effortlessly slain.

Her breakthrough had filled her with pride, but witnessing Qin Buyi's prowess, all her self-satisfaction and arrogance vanished in an instant.

She failed to realize one crucial detail: Qin Buyi's combat strength and the adversaries he faced were among Blue Star's elite. For him, dispatching a Deification Early Period cultivator was hardly a challenge.

Following the demise of the figure, the Kunlun Sect was plunged into silence, with no one daring to emerge for quite some time.

Qin Buyi unleashed his Divine Consciousness, enveloping the entire sect. Within its grasp, every disciple of the Kunlun Sect trembled with fear.

Among the disciples, Qin Buyi spotted a familiar face. A surge of powerful Divine Consciousness swept over the individual, whisking him away from his peers and directly before Qin Buyi.

"Speak," Qin Buyi commanded the man before him. "Who currently leads the Kunlun Sect?"

Lang Ye had been comfortably among the core disciples when his vision suddenly blurred. When it cleared, he was face-to-face with the man who had haunted his dreams like a demon.

The first encounter with this man had left him unconscious. Upon awakening, he found the Vice Sect Master dead and the Kunlun Sect plundered. The sect was forced into austerity, and his status as a core disciple hung by a thread until he secured it with a hefty bribe of Spirit Stones.

The second time, he awoke from unconsciousness to find the Kunlun Sect's leadership decimated and their freshly delivered resources stolen.

Now, facing this man for the third time, Lang Ye was tempted to feign ignorance. But valuing his life, he confessed with reluctant honesty, "The one in charge... you've just killed him. There's no one left to lead."

With those words, Lang Ye's body slumped, his lack of resolve on full display before the entire sect. His future in the Kunlun Sect was effectively over.

In that moment, Lang Ye couldn't help but feel the universe was playing a cruel joke on him...

Why was he doomed to cross paths with this devilish man?