Chapter 60 - Arc 6: Pinglan County Wang Family | Chapter 60: Night Watch

Chapter 60 - Arc 6: Pinglan County Wang Family | Chapter 60: Night Watch

Translator: Lynn

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A gunshot pierced through the heart of the giant ape, causing blood to spew from its mouth and flow down.

Wang Yingwu retracted his hand, and the spear emerged from the ape’s body, transforming back into Ruyi and returning to his grasp.

As blood splattered, the massive body collapsed to the ground with a resounding thud, stirring up a cloud of dust and ash.

The iron skin giant ape’s eyes remained wide open, lifeless.

Wearing a broad smile, Wang Yingwu exclaimed, “Impressive! It was quite challenging to kill!”

Wang Xing and the other monks from the Wang family shared in his joy. “Young master, your skills are remarkable!”

Modestly, Wang Yingwu replied, “If Senior Xu hadn’t used the vine net to bind it, I wouldn’t have been able to kill it.”

“Young Master Wang, don’t underestimate yourself. Your ability to surpass your cultivation level and slay monsters at the third level of Qi Refining is extraordinary. I merely intervened at the right moment, facing some hindrance,” Xu Ziqing said with a gentle smile. “Besides, thanks to fellow Taoist Nian’s reminder, the formation was set up to prevent the giant ape’s escape.” Wang Yingwu hurriedly expressed his gratitude to Nian Hongzhi and Wang Juner, saying, “Thanks to the thoughtfulness of the two seniors.”

Nian Hongzhi and the others deflected the praise, saying, “Xu Daoyou made the greater contribution.”

They divided the spoils. After inquiring with Nian Hongzhi and Xu Ziqing, the latter declined to take credit, while the former had some calculations in mind, so they both refused. Therefore, the entire corpse became Wang Yingwu’s possession.

Now, it was time to handle the corpse.

The most valuable items on the iron-skinned giant ape were its tough hide and the demon pill within its belly. The hide could be used for weapon refinement, while the demon pill had numerous applications and could always find a buyer.

As for the flesh and bones beneath the ape’s skin, the former was edible, with fairly tender meat, while the latter could be utilized for brewing wine, refining weapons, and alchemy. They shouldn’t let anything go to waste.

Wang Yingwu, as a dignified young master, lacked experience in dealing with such a large corpse. Three monks from the Wang family guided him through the process, providing him with valuable experience.

The task was completed swiftly, and the dissected ape corpse was placed in Wang Yingwu’s storage bag, marking a successful endeavor.

Meanwhile, Xu Ziqing’s massive net transformed into vines and fell to the ground. Nian Hongzhi retrieved the formation flag and stood by.

After tidying up, Wang Yingwu’s spirits were high. Having achieved success on his first attempt, he felt quite satisfied and his confidence soared. He discarded any lingering fear from the battle and proposed, “Seniors, shall we continue?”

Everyone agreed with smiles. Wang Yingwu’s journey was going smoothly, and they anticipated earning more rewards.

As soon as the iron-skinned giant ape perished, the scent of blood wafted in the wind.

The monsters and beasts in the mountains were aware of the proximity, but they had become accustomed to the presence of monks who frequently visited Shangyan Ridge. Only those who were hungry or cannibalistic hesitated, observing from a distance to satisfy their hunger...

Most of the group consisted of individuals experienced in battling monsters and beasts, and they understood the creatures’ habits well. After disposing of the giant ape’s corpse, they swiftly moved on. If other monsters caught wind of the scent, another major battle would ensue.

Thus, the group proceeded forward and encountered a few hunting monsters along the way, drawn by the smell of blood. However, these creatures were only at the first level of cultivation and posed no significant threat.

Opening his eyes, Xu Ziqing noticed Nian Hongzhi and a monk from the Wang family nodding at him. After returning the gesture, the two of them also crossed their legs in meditation, while Wang Xing was already tending to the fire.

Xu Ziqing approached and sat opposite him.

Wang Xing greeted him with a smile. “Fellow Daoist Xu, how is your spiritual strength recovery going?”

Xu Ziqing replied with a smile, “I’ve regained half of my spiritual strength for now. By tomorrow, it should be around 70% to 80%. Thank you, Patriarch Wang, for the generous gift. Without it, my recovery wouldn’t have been so rapid.”

Wang Xing pondered, “Fellow Daoist, can you consume all three pills at once?”

Xu Ziqing nodded, saying, “That’s correct.”

Wang Xing shared the same thought. Low-grade tonic pills usually require a higher quantity to be effective for higher-level monks. The greater the spiritual power in the body, the faster the recovery.

Since they were not familiar with each other, they exchanged only a few words before focusing on their tasks.

Xu Ziqing scattered the ashes of plants and trees, just as he did during the daytime, allowing the wind to carry them away.

This technique utilized the wood’s affinity to connect with the seemingly absent monster energy in the wind, providing feedback on the location and grouping of monsters to prevent surprises.

This technique was a combination of the “Ten Thousand Woods Great Heart Planting Technique,” which formed the foundation, and the techniques from the “Wood Containing Breath Technique.”

While it had limited applications, it allowed the ashes to blend with the wind, evading detection by monsters. It also enabled Xu Ziqing to sense the evil energy emitted by the creatures.

Wang Xing was also attentive. He took out several talismans from his pocket, ignited them with fire, and tossed them out.

Xu Ziqing observed as the talismans transformed into black shadows that darted out, swiftly disappearing into the shadows of the swirling trees under the moonlight.

With their preparations complete, they exchanged smiles, recognizing each other’s skill.

Thereafter, they ceased their conversation and focused on their defense.

As expected, their caution proved warranted. It didn’t take long before Xu Ziqing was alerted by the scattered ashes.

A group of faintly evil spirits had arrived, advancing rapidly under the cover of moonlit clouds. They were approaching as a sizable swarm.

Reacting swiftly, Xu Ziqing saw several black shadows heading towards him, while Wang Xing received their attention with a series of chirping and buzzing.

Wang Xing’s expression remained composed as he glanced at the young man in the green shirt. “Fellow Daoist Xu, a swarm of monster bees has arrived. Although they aren’t formidable individually, their numbers pose a considerable challenge. Since you still need to recover your spiritual power, why don’t you leave it to this old man?”

Xu Ziqing smiled and nodded. “Friend Wang, please go ahead.”

Wang Xing turned away, and coincidentally, a swarm of black clouds approached swiftly with a buzzing sound. He raised his hand, and his fiery red flying sword unleashed a net of flames, hurtling forward!

A rustling noise ensued, and countless bee carcasses fell to the ground, resolving the crisis.

Afterward, nothing eventful occurred. Xu Ziqing handed over the watch duty to Wang Xing an hour later, and before long, it was already the morning of the second day.

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