Chapter 33: The Young Man Who Fell into the Water!

Chapter 33: The Young Man Who Fell into the Water!

While the Asura's Eye was activated, Ling Feng seemed to transform into an inexhaustible killing machine. Wherever he went, any living being was mercilessly slaughtered by him.

Startled birds flee their nests, and beasts run amok!

The dread-inducing aura emanating from Ling Feng's body was comparable to that of an Asura, rivaling the fearsomeness of a second-tier demonic beast like the cloud-striped tiger. Those who caught wind of it were left in spine-chilling dismay.

After an indeterminate period, Ling Feng's strength was entirely depleted. With a resounding "thud," his body collapsed and plunged headlong into a nearby river.

...

Amidst the encircling mountains and woods, tranquil azure pools graced the surroundings.

In the heart of a tranquil gorge, a waterfall, standing over a hundred feet tall, cascaded gracefully. Beneath the waterfall lay a secluded pool with waters of vibrant emerald, akin to a flawless and radiant piece of jade.

Within the tranquil pool, a smooth rock adorned with moss stood prominently. Despite its damp and slippery surface, a gracefully slender young woman in green attire stood atop the green stone. Her clear, watery eyes were fixed on the depths of the serene pool, where another girl was diligently wiping her arms.

Despite being a rare beauty, the young woman in green attire seemed somewhat overshadowed when compared to the girl in the pool.

Cupping a handful of water, the girl in the pool let it cascade down her white, tender arms. With a cheerful giggle, she turned towards the young woman on the green stone and said, "Qiao Qiao, why don't you come down for a bath too?"

"Miss, it's not a good idea. We're in the vast wilderness mountains, and there are several sects nearby. You never know if there might be some wandering cultivators around, and in case..." Qiao Qiao spoke, her face blushing delicately, "Well, miss, you go ahead and bathe. I'll stand guard for you."

"Hehe." The girl in the pool playfully slapped the water, sending droplets toward Qiao Qiao. It moistened her dress, causing the thin silk fabric to adhere to her body, accentuating her elegant figure.

"Come on, take a dip, won't you? Come on, take a dip..."

"Alright, you stubborn miss, don't blame me for not holding back!"

Provoked by Yue Yunlan, Qiao Qiao's face turned a shade of rosy red. With a graceful leap, she plunged into the water pool, and the two girls engaged in a playful water fight.

If any young man were to witness such a scene, he might bleed his nose to death.

Amidst the joyous play of the two girls, a distant "thud" echoed from the direction of the waterfall. In an instant, a resounding explosion erupted, propelling water to surge several dozen meters high, creating a spectacular and impressive spray of droplets.

"What?" Qiao Qiao gasped in amazement. "Could all that blood on him be from others? Doesn't that make him a dreaded mass murderer?"

"But he's quite handsome!"

Yue Yunlan glanced skeptically at Qiao Qiao before lifting a jade finger to lightly tap Qiao Qiao's forehead. "Does being handsome automatically exclude the possibility of being a bad person? Though most of that scent of blood likely comes from demonic beasts, this person might not necessarily be evil."

While speaking, Yue Yunlan took out a porcelain bottle from his dimensional spirit ring and poured a pill into Qiao Qiao's hand. "Feed this to him. Once his strength is replenished, he'll naturally wake up."

Qiao Qiao's eyes flashed with a hint of envy as she remarked, "Jiuling Jade Dew Pill[1]! Wow, miss, you're really generous." Glancing back at the unconscious young man, she muttered, "You're really lucky. Ordinary folks might not even get a chance to take one in their entire lifetime."

"Okay, okay, no more muttering," chuckled Yue Yunlan, shaking her head. She then poured out two more Jiuling Jade Dew Pills. "Here, take these two. Is that alright?"

"Hehe," Qiao Qiao finally eased her furrowed brow, revealing a sweet smile. Without delay, she squatted beside the young man, lifted his head, and inserted a Jiuling Jade Dew Pill into his mouth.

"Glug."

"The Jiuling Jade Dew Pill exuded an intoxicating scent of herbs. Despite his unconscious state, the young man instinctively swallowed the pill."

Shortly after, the gentle medicinal strength dispersed throughout the young man's body. Warm streams flowed through his limbs and core, instantly dispelling the icy stiffness induced by the lake water.

"Cough, cough..."

After coughing up several mouthfuls of river water, the young man finally stirred awake.

"Ah, you're awake!" Qiao Qiao exclaimed as she noticed the young man opening his eyes. She quickly called out to Yue Yunlan, who was seated in meditation nearby, "Miss, miss, he's awake."

As the young man regained consciousness, he was met with a pleasant aroma that filled the air—it was the captivating scent of Qiao Qiao's natural fragrance.

Continuing, he then saw a maiden dressed in white, moving with graceful steps towards him. If the earlier girl was like a lotus in a pond—pure and charming—this woman in white seemed akin to a snow lotus from the mountain peaks, ethereal and stunning, untouched by any earthly matters!

"Hey, hey, hey!" Qiao Qiao noticed the young man's dazed look and promptly nudged him, furrowing her brow as she asked, "Who are you?"

The young man only then realized his own impoliteness, quickly averting his gaze and answering, "My name is Ling Feng."

1. Jiuling in Chinese means nine spirits ☜