Beast Mountain Range, Northeast Region.
The environment here is beautiful, filled with birdsong and fragrant
flowers. Various kinds of trees are planted all around, the most eye-catching being the neatly arranged peach trees, each laden with ripe red fruit. In the bamboo pavilion by the Huai River, playful fish leap from the water, splashing up beautiful sprays.
A deep breath of the delicate floral fragrance is refreshing and invigorating.
The Amethyst Winged Lion King exclaimed in astonishment, "What a beautiful place! I never imagined there would be such a wonder in the Northeast!"
The Little Amethyst Winged Lion King also quite liked this place; it was much better than the dilapidated cave.
"I planted these here ten years ago. The peaches are also the raw material for brewing wine. The resulting wine is mellow and fragrant, with an unforgettable aftertaste."
Jiang Cheng nodded and smiled. With a slight flick of his fingers, a jar of peach blossom wine, brewed for ten years, flew out of the cellar. He then poured himself a cup and took a sip.
Mellow and fragrant on the palate, excellent wine!
"From now on, you shall live here." Jiang Cheng sat in the rocking chair, drinking and reading, thoroughly enjoying himself.
The Amethyst Winged Lion King pulled out the seventh-grade transformation pill from before and swallowed it without hesitation. Immediately, he felt a warm current coursing through his meridians.
With a flash of purple light, the Amethyst Winged Lion King's body disappeared, replaced by a burly middle-aged man.
The man looked at his hands and burst into laughter: "I can finally transform!"
Jiang Cheng glanced at the Amethyst Winged Lion King's location, then continued reading his book. The saying "There are golden houses in books" was absolutely true.
Every time he read, Jiang Cheng's experience points would increase. Once he reached one hundred, he could break through to the second-star Dou Sheng realm.
2/100
However, after breaking through to Dou Sheng, his cultivation speed had slowed down considerably, becoming much more difficult than before. Fortunately, with the system's help, he still had enough time to break through to the Dou Di realm.
It was rumored that Dou Di could tear through space with their bare hands and ascend to the Great Thousand Worlds. He wondered what kind of scenery awaited them there.
"Wonderful, wonderful!"
Jiang Cheng casually waved his folding fan, an invisible wave of energy sweeping up all the petals that had fallen to the ground. The petals spun around in the air before exploding, as beautiful and captivating as fireworks.
Using a fan as a sword, elegance never goes out of style!
For the next two days, Jiang Cheng devoted himself to studying the knowledge in the book to improve his strength and practice the Heaven-Rank Battle Technique, Azure Lotus Sword Shadow.
As expected of a Heaven-Rank Battle Technique, a single strike could cleave the Green Mountain in two. If he were to unleash his full power, the entire eastern part of the Monster Mountain Range would likely undergo earth-shattering changes, and even tectonic shifts were not out of the question.
"Master, you are truly powerful." The Amethyst Winged Lion King, now in human form, stared at the Green Mountain that had been broken in half, swallowing hard. This was the first time he had ever seen a human capable of cutting a Green Mountain in two so easily.
And the blade was so smooth and delicate, as if it had been formed naturally.
"Hehe, with diligent cultivation in the future, you can do it too."
Jiang Cheng chuckled, patting the Purple Crystal Winged Lion King on the shoulder. With his bloodline, breaking through to Dou Zun shouldn't be a problem.
Just then, Jiang Cheng seemed to sense something and turned to look at the woman fleeing at the foot of the mountain.
"Hmm?"
Jiang Cheng narrowed his eyes. The woman being chased was emanating a peculiar aura, and the surrounding flowers and plants were withering at a visible speed.
"The Calamity Poison Body?"
As a die-hard fan of Doupo Cangqiong, Jiang Cheng naturally knew what the Calamity Poison Body was.
The Calamity Poison Body is a rare constitution, with only a handful of people recorded across the entire Dou Qi Continent. Moreover, such individuals are extremely special, requiring the consumption of highly poisonous substances to suppress the toxins within their bodies. As their strength increases, these poisons become incredibly rare and sought-after.
Most people with the Calamity Poison Body are ultimately consumed by the toxins within their bodies, suffering excruciating pain and dying from the agony of countless poisons.
"Never mind, since I've encountered you, I'll lend a hand."
Jiang Cheng shook his head, and in a flash of light, he vanished from his spot.
Meanwhile, in the dense forest at the foot of the mountain, a girl dressed in a pale white dress was evading the pursuit of mercenaries.
While not stunningly beautiful, she was still a rare beauty. Her serene smile radiated a fresh and ethereal quality, a unique charm that greatly enhanced her allure.
"Brothers, grab her! The leader said that if we capture her, she'll be our wife!"
"Hahaha, that's exactly what I've been waiting for!"
The Wolf Head Mercenary Group's mercenaries laughed loudly, their faces lewd. If they captured Little Fairy Doctor, they'd definitely teach her a lesson in the harsh realities of society.
Little Fairy Doctor was pale and weak. Because she hadn't eaten the poisonous plant, the Calamity Poison within her body had begun to surge. If this continued, even if she didn't die, she would harm innocent people.
What a pitiful girl.
Even in this state, she worried about those innocent people.
Just then, a fighter from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group swiftly pounced forward, his machete aimed straight for Little Fairy Doctor's lower body. If he were hit, Little Fairy Doctor would never be able to walk again.
"I never thought you could be so vicious, actually doing such a lewd thing to a little girl."
As soon as the voice fell, the Wolf Head Mercenary Group fighter was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
The members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group froze on the spot, somewhat incredulous at what had just happened—a Battle Master had been sent flying with a single slap…
Little Fairy Doctor also fixed her gaze on the newcomer, quickly bowing and saying, "Thank you for saving my life, Senior. I am deeply grateful."
Jiang Cheng said calmly, "There's no need for you to be so ruthless towards a girl. You can still leave now."
"Hey, what are you saying? We're from the Wolf Head Mercenary Group! How dare you attack us? Are you tired of living?"
"Kneel down and kowtow to apologize, or you'll face the Wolf Head Mercenary Group's relentless revenge!"
Jiang Cheng frowned and said, "Do you know what I hate most? Threats."
"You…"
*Splat!
* Blood splattered!
The mercenary who had previously sworn arrogantly clutched his neck, his eyes wide, and stumbled backward, seemingly at a loss. But the depth of his wound was far beyond what he could withstand with his hands, and he collapsed heavily to the ground. After struggling for a long time, he fell silent.
The other members of the Wolf Head Mercenary Group were also stunned by the scene before them, realizing that the person before them was far beyond their capabilities. They immediately knelt on the ground, frantically kowtowing.
(End of Chapter)