Chapter 109: Symbiotic Spirit Artifact?

"Where did this flying sword come from?"

The evil cultivator spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, with a 'plop!' sound, his whole body collapsed to the ground, his unwilling eyes staring fixedly at the sword apparatus standing in midair, ancient and solemn, without a trace of blood—it was the very weapon that had taken his life. He shouted angrily:

"Which shameless sword cultivator, in order to lure me, deliberately spread false information, deceived me into coming out, and caused my death?"

Just that.

He might never understand, even to his death, which sword cultivator set up such a trap to take his life.

Don't look at his cultivation being ordinary; in fact, he has been on the path of cultivation for over ten or twenty years, and even before he began cultivating, he had already suffered beatings in society for over ten years.

He clearly knows the cruelty of society, knows what can be done and what cannot, what can be provoked and what cannot.

Sword cultivators are absolutely not to be provoked; they are a bunch of madmen, their combat power is top-notch, and they dare to fight and struggle, fearless of life and death.

The saying is: once the sword is drawn, life and death are decided!

Unless his brain is addled, how could he dare provoke sword cultivators who are like madmen?

Over these years, to obtain cultivation resources, he has done many evil deeds—stealing, abducting and selling children—these are ordinary matters; who let him be born lowly, he merely got lucky to pick up…

To be precise, it was when he encountered a seriously injured cultivator years ago; while the cultivator cried out for help, he pretended to save him and seized the chance to deliver a fatal blow.

From him he scraped together a cultivation method, and only then did he barely enter the path of cultivation.

The path of cultivation is originally a road to heaven; without a supply of cultivation resources, it becomes even more difficult, and given his situation, he can only rely on himself.

Unfortunately.

The ways to exchange for cultivation resources cannot be said to be extremely scarce, but none suit him; he can only think of other methods, engaging in some shady businesses.

These are things that ordinary Dao cultivators would neither want nor dare to do, all sorts of wicked deeds.

Before doing evil, he would always investigate the target inside and out, confirming they were just ordinary people, not fearing retaliation afterward, which gave him the courage to commit evil.

Just like this time, upon hearing about Wang Ping'an's situation, knowing that Wang Ping'an was very likely to sell for a high price.

Although he was eager to steal Wang Ping'an away, lest Wang Ping'an be snatched by other evil cultivators.

But before doing evil, he still investigated Wang Ping'an's situation.

Although born into an ordinary farming family, his father had placed highly in the imperial examinations; fortunately, not long ago his mother was sent a divorce paper, and his father supposedly married the prime minister's daughter in the capital, likely already regarding Wang Ping'an and his mother as trouble.

Perhaps his father even hopes he gets kidnapped!

What he cares about is still Wang Ping'an's master, the head of Xuanqing Temple, Daoist Xuanqing, who is said to possess genuine abilities.

According to his usual conduct, with such an obvious backer, he ought not to have designs on Wang Ping'an, but who let his cultivation reach a critical juncture now, urgently needing vast cultivation resources; otherwise he would never lay a hand on Wang Ping'an no matter what.

This clearly violates his rules!

"Indeed, breaking rules, even if they are merely one's own, likewise leads only to a dead end..."

The evil cultivator's words had not yet finished when his mouth gushed blood as if it were free, his neck tilted, and he breathed his last.

"Was it Senior Brother Xuanqing who made the move?"

Luo Liang's face changed drastically; seeing Wang Ping'an approach the evil cultivator, taking advantage of the evil cultivator's lowered guard, he and Luo Quan prepared to strike and take the evil cultivator's life.

He never expected……

A sword apparatus would suddenly fly out, piercing through the evil cultivator's heart from front to back.

It snatched the kill before them, taking the evil cultivator's life!

Luo Quan withdrew the energy in his hands, his cold gaze sweeping the surroundings, yet still detecting nothing unusual; he furrowed his brows and said:

"Didn't you say that old Daoist should have taken his two disciples to the prefectural capital at this time?"

Although Luo Liang didn't explicitly tell him why Daoist Xuanqing would go to the prefectural capital now, he guessed that eight or nine times out of ten it was to arrange for his two disciples to study at Ziyang Palace.

Logically, given Daoist Xuanqing's situation, he only has the qualification once every ten years to arrange for a disciple or someone to study at Ziyang Palace; it's impossible to arrange two at once. Obviously this is another of Luo Liang's good deeds!

"What you said is correct; Senior Brother Xuanqing has already gone to the prefectural capital at this time, so it couldn't have been him who acted, and he also couldn't possibly be guarding this child around the clock!"

Luo Liang immediately realized, letting out a breath; although Daoist Xuanqing is old, he possesses genuine abilities and is stronger than him.

Otherwise.

Even though they both come from Ziyang Palace, he could not possibly address him as 'Senior Brother' in one breath!

Just that, Luo Liang hadn't relaxed for long; his face full of doubt and tension, he said: 'If it wasn't Senior Brother Xuanqing, then who did it?'

"Naturally, it's that child!"

Luo Quan said heatedly.

"What joke are you making…"

Before Luo Liang finished speaking, he saw the fervor on Luo Quan's face and the greed revealed in his eyes, startled and doubtful, he said: 'How is this happening?'

"I originally thought that child had a primordial sword body, but now it seems I was mistaken!"

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Luo Quan let out a slight sigh; although that was the case, his face showed no regret, his tone exceptionally excited, as if he had found a treasure, he said: 'It turns out that child possesses a symbiotic spirit artifact!'

"Symbiotic spirit artifact?"

Luo Liang first stared, then looked up, seeing only the sword apparatus standing in midair; as the evil cultivator met his demise in the Yellow Springs, it once again turned into a stream of light, shooting into Wang Ping'an's body without causing the slightest harm.

Seeing this, he finally understood the meaning in Luo Quan's words, and the greed he could not conceal in his eyes.

A symbiotic spirit artifact is born together with its master, capable of unlimited growth; let alone being worth a city, even being able to rival a nation is no problem.

Just that.

Apart from some ancient texts, it is still rare to hear news of a symbiotic spirit artifact appearing in the world.

Afterward.

Then he saw Luo Quan stride toward Wang Ping'an!

"Are you trying to kill and seize treasure?"

Luo Liang watched Luo Quan's aggressive bearing, instinctively opened his mouth, seeing Luo Quan suddenly halt his steps and glance at him lightly.

Although his face and eyes showed no change in expression, he instantly became extremely vigilant.

If Luo Quan really dared to commit murder and treasure robbery, it would be impossible to let him live; they would definitely kill to silence him.

If the sword apparatus inside Wang Ping'an's body is truly a symbiotic spirit artifact, it would definitely be worth Luo Quan doing this; by Luo Quan luring the evil cultivator and preparing to use the evil cultivator's hand to steal Luo Quan, one could roughly tell what kind of person he is.

He has principles, but not many!

Luo Liang's heart jolted; he was well aware of Luo Quan's abilities.

Don't let his younger age fool you; back then in the family, he was a renowned Dao cultivation genius.

He pulled away from Luo Quan.

Luo Liang warned, "Luo Quan, I advise you not to entertain this idea, because that child's sword apparatus is not a symbiotic spirit artifact!"

"Luo Liang, you don't need to deceive me; rest assured, regardless of whether that child has a symbiotic spirit artifact inside, I will not engage in murder and treasure robbery."

Luo Quan smiled faintly and said calmly, "I just want to see if that child is alright."

(End of chapter)