Killing God - Chapter 403

Chapter 403 Luck

The period between entering the Black Crow Ridge Mountain Range and the end of the trial was not short, He had been staying in the mountainous area where demonic beasts were rampant. Searching for battles would occur from time to time. Therefore, most of the Lingxiao Sect disciples that Shen Shi had seen returning from the trials in the past few days were ashen-faced. The most typical example was the Sun You that he had just seen. This could be considered good, and even more serious casualties were common. Of course, Shen Shi himself belonged to the latter. When he returned, he was much more miserable than most people. However, when he and Zhong Qingzhu returned to the camp earlier, not many people saw him.

However, Zhong Qinglu in front of her said, It was as if he was completely different from the others, Her body was exceptionally clean, like a lotus flower. She was delicate and beautiful, without the slightest trace of wind and dust. She looked even more beautiful than before she had just entered the mountain. At this moment, she was standing there smiling brightly. Amongst the other Lingxiao Sect disciples who were constantly walking around, who were somewhat embarrassed and dusty, she looked exceptionally different.

She smiled and looked at Shen Shi. Just as she was about to speak, she seemed to quickly notice that there seemed to be gazes constantly looking towards her. She wanted to say something but stopped. She simply pulled Shen Shi to the side and waited until she reached a secluded place far away from the gate. She then sized Shen Shi up and down and smiled.

“Shitou, you actually came back earlier than me. How was your harvest this time?”

Shen Shi thought for a moment and said, “Oh, it should be considered quite good. What about you?”

Zhong Qinglu’s expression was relaxed as she gently patted the Ruyi bag on her waist and smiled, “It’s normal, but I think I can explain it to you.”

Shen Shi nodded. The meaning behind Zhong Qinglu’s explanation should naturally be something that could be justified in front of her master, Elder Yun Ni of the Pill Hall. From the looks of it, her harvest this time must be pretty good. However, he looked at Zhong Qinglu’s seemingly untainted body and couldn’t help but ask,

“You … why are you so clean?”

Zhong Qinglu chuckled, revealing a little complacency. Her gentle and beautiful face became even more adorable. She smiled at Shen Shi and said, “Because I didn’t go to fight with the demonic beast servants in the mountains. Naturally, I’m clean.”

Shen Shi was stunned for a moment and said, “Then the spirit materials you obtained …”

The Black Crow Ridge’s Thousand Miles Mountain Range was indeed rich in resources, but spirit ores, gemstones, and other spirit materials weren’t common here. The most common were spirit herbs and numerous demonic beasts. Of the two sources of spirit materials, spirit herbs weren’t visible anyway. On the contrary, ordinary disciples who didn’t have any experience in searching for herbs might enter the Treasure Mountain. After all, spirit herbs were usually insignificant and mostly found in remote corners. In comparison, the astonishing number of demonic beasts in Black Crow Ridge Mountain was basically the biggest source of spiritual materials for Lingxiao Sect’s disciples in this trial.

Including Shen Shi and Zhong Qinglu, they were the same.

However, looking at Zhong Qinglu’s intentions, she didn’t bother with the demonic beasts at all. She actually thought that the spirit materials she had harvested were enough to complete the task. This surprised Shen Shi for the rest of his life. He smiled and asked, “What’s going on? How can you do this without the spirit materials of the demonic beasts? Tell me quickly!”

Zhong Qinglu seemed to be in a good mood, and she stood with Shen Shi. Her gaze was gentle, and she didn’t seem to have any intention of hiding anything. However, just as she was about to speak, she looked around and saw that there was no one around. She then approached Shen Shi and whispered in his ear,

“Because not long after I entered the mountain, I found a treasure.”

A faint fragrance suddenly floated around. Her peach cheeks and snow-white skin were red, and the warm spring breeze blew past. It was as tender as a flick that could break through. It quietly appeared in front of her eyes. It was so close that it made one’s heart skip a beat. In the depths of their eyes and hearts, that moment was filled with the gentle colors of the spring breeze. It was a different kind of amorous feeling.

Shen Shi’s body trembled slightly. He was stunned for a moment. He subconsciously took a step back, Looking at the smiling and beautiful woman in front of him, he suddenly felt a little thirsty. He coughed and took a deep breath before regaining his calm. Thinking of what she said just now, he smiled and pointed at her and said, “No way. Could it be that you actually found some heavenly treasure? All of a sudden … your luck isn’t so good!”

Zhong Qingzhu put his hands behind his back and tilted his head slightly. He looked at him with a hateful smile and said, “Judging from what you said, it seems like my luck isn’t good! Do you want to know what I found?” As he spoke, the smile in his eyes was like ripples of water, infinitely gentle.

Just as Shen Shi was about to blurt out his agreement, he was suddenly stunned. He seemed to have thought of something. He smiled and shook his head. He smiled at Zhong Qinglu and said, “Sigh, this heavens is really unfair. I went to the mountains to fight to the death. How many battles have I fought with the demonic beast servant? I’m so angry that I can’t compare to you wandering around!”

Zhong Qinglu laughed out loud and pursed her lips in silence.

Shen Shi waved his hand and said, “Alright, there are a lot of people today. Hurry up and go over there and count them. We’ll talk later.”

Zhong Qinglu shrugged and said, “Alright, I’ll see you later.” After saying that, he turned around and took two steps over. Suddenly, he turned around and said to Shen Shi, “Oh right, Shi Shi, are you using the pills I gave you this time? How’s the medicinal effect? Is it alright?”

Shen Shi nodded and smiled, “Yes, I took the Golden Tiger Pill. It’s extremely effective. It’s a great help.”

Zhong Qinglu smiled, but her face immediately showed some concern. The Golden Tiger Pill was a healing spirit medicine. If she wasn’t injured, she naturally wouldn’t have consumed it. However, she looked at Shen Shi with her bright eyes. Although Shen Shi’s face was slightly pale, his complexion was generally not bad. He seemed to be fine. He must have recovered a lot after consuming the Golden Tiger Pill, so she felt relieved. She nodded to him and turned around.

Shen Shi watched her back from behind and watched her walk all the way to the side of the counted crowd. He was a little dazed. A moment later, he exhaled and smiled. Then, he turned around and left this place as well.

He gradually walked farther and farther. He looked forward thoughtfully, but he did not notice the distance behind him. After a while, a burst of noise suddenly came from the place where the spiritual materials were counted. It was like a calm lake that suddenly rippled. Countless people faintly let out shocking sounds.

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This was the last day of the Black Crow Ridge Trial. From morning till night, the number of Lingxiao Sect Trial disciples returning from the mountains was endless. Until nightfall when the sky turned dark, there were still people walking out of the mountains. Of course, at this time, the number of people would also be much smaller.

Under the illumination of the campfire, the originally calm camp became much livelier because of the return of the many trial disciples. Many people gathered together in twos and threes, chatting and laughing with each other. Of course, the focus of the chat was mostly on their encounters in Black Crow Ridge this time. At the same time, there were also a lot of rumors circulating everywhere. For example, whoever had gained a lot, who had awkward luck, who had the worst luck to encounter a difficult demonic beast, who had been severely injured on the first day of the trial, who had been forced to withdraw from the trial, and who had bravely erupted with combat strength that was not normally seen.

This harsh trial seemed to have pierced through a thin piece of paper that was originally among the disciples of Lingxiao Sect, allowing many people to clearly see themselves and the people around them.

Fresh blood, life and death, was something that could never be bypassed in the path of cultivation.

Among the few friends Shen Shi knew, there weren’t many people who liked to gossip about news. To be exact, there was only one, and that was naturally Young Friend Sun. All this time, apart from the news he had heard from his fellow disciples, the more secretive rumors, rumors, and gossip had almost all come from Young Friend Sun. Sometimes, Shen Shi himself felt that if he didn’t have Sun Youyou, he would probably be blackened in this sect.

This evening, Shen Shi and Sun You secretly climbed onto the roof of a room, lying side by side and looking at the sky above them. A cold night breeze blew out from the distant Black Crow Ridge Mountain, shaking the burning campfire in the camp. The flames illuminated half of their faces from afar, as if they each had a black and white face.

“Gan Ze only came back from the mountain when it was almost dark.” Sun You put his hands under his head and answered Shen Shi’s question. He smiled and said, “Because he came back too late, we still don’t know the situation there. However, with his reputation and ability, he must be one of the top.”

“Yes.” Shen Shi did not have much objection to this. Over the years, Gan Ze had always been an indisputable figure in the younger generation. Regardless of his cultivation, cultivation, family background, character, appearance, or even some faint luck, it was said that no one could compare to him. It was as if the heavens were born to take care of this person and leave all good things on him. He was born to stand out and surpass other mortals.

Is there really fairness between people?

Shen Shi shrugged his shoulders. He smiled and was too lazy to think about this mysterious question that was destined to have no answer. What he was concerned about was another matter. He asked Sun You, “According to what you said, do you already know the situation regarding the storage of spirit materials?”

However, Sun You shook his head and said, “How can I really be completely clear? At most, I can only get some general information from one or two familiar senior brothers, and most of them are vague.” Besides, those Divine Concept senior brothers that were counted on the spot were also in charge of their own stalls. If they really knew the entire situation, then only those Origin Core Realm elders would be able to do so. ”

Shen Shi slowly nodded his head. Suddenly, his heart stirred. He thought to himself, Isn’t the Yuan Core Realm elder leading this place your own grandfather?

Just as he was thinking about whether he should let this fellow investigate again, Shen Shi suddenly saw Sun You turn around with a cunning expression. He chuckled and said, “Oh right, I almost forgot to tell you. I heard something before I came.”

Seeing that his expression was rather subtle, Shen Shi became curious and asked, “What?”

Young Friend Sun chuckled, but he looked him up and down, and then whispered, “It’s said that if you don’t count the rewards of the disciples who returned today, you’re at the top. Tell me honestly, what treasure did you get back from this trip to Black Crow Ridge?”