Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System

Chapter 104 Transaction

“I must obtain that Red Blood Jade Ginseng.”

Hidden within the dense foliage, Li Yun clenched his fists inside his sleeves as a burning light flared in his deep, focused eyes.

Natural treasures capable of strengthening the physical body were extremely rare, and opportunities to obtain them were few and far between. Among such treasures, the Red Blood Jade Ginseng was especially prized for its remarkable body refining and healing effects.

At that moment, two new quests appeared before Li Yun.

[Quest Level: D]

– Objective: [Obtain the Red Blood Jade Ginseng.]

– Reward: [500 low grade spirit stones, 2000 EXP.]

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[Quest Level: D]

– Objective: [Save Xi Luo.]

– Reward: [500 low grade spirit stones, 2000 EXP.]

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“Hehe, I was planning to do this anyway. These two missions are just an added bonus,” Li Yun said with a faint smile.

However, when his gaze settled on the yellow robed middle aged man, his brows slowly drew together. He thought carefully, “If I want to obtain the Red Blood Jade Ginseng, I must find that woman named Xi Luo. That man also intends to target her, which means we will inevitably face each other. Perhaps I can resolve everything in one move.”

With that decision made, Li Yun quietly withdrew from the area. He intended to locate Xi Luo before the yellow robed man could make his move.

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Tap. Tap. Tap.

In the depths of the dense jungle, hurried footsteps rang out as a group rapidly approached from afar.

There were seven or eight martial artists in the team. Although their numbers were small, every one of them radiated internal energy. The weakest among them was already at the first level of the Body Tempering Realm.

At the front of the group walked a beautiful woman dressed in a flowing cyan robe. Her figure was graceful, her skin smooth and pale like refined jade, and her cultivation had reached the ninth level of the Body Tempering Realm.

She was Xi Luo, the cherished young miss of the Xi Family, one of the two great families of Phoenix Flame City in Flame County.

“In less than a day, we will be able to leave the Misty Mountains and return to Phoenix Flame City,” Xi Luo thought as she looked ahead. A trace of excitement shone in her beautiful eyes. “Once I hand the Red Blood Jade Ginseng to Father, it will not only completely heal his injuries, but it may even give him a chance to break through to the Xiantian Realm.”

Her steps unconsciously quickened, and for a moment she wished she could sprout wings and fly straight back to Phoenix Flame City.

Soon, however, another thought surfaced, and a cold glint flashed across her eyes. “The Zhang Family must already know about my trip to obtain the medicine. They will never allow me to return smoothly with the Red Blood Jade Ginseng.”

Although their journey so far had been unusually calm, she knew better than to relax. “The closer we get to Phoenix Flame City, the more vigilant we must be. If anything goes wrong, not only will Father lose his chance to recover, but my Xi Family may also face complete ruin.”

“Phoenix Flame City is already close,” Xi Luo said firmly. “Everyone, stay alert. We must make sure this final stretch of the journey is completely safe.”

With that, she turned and called out to the Xi Family martial artists accompanying her.

“Yes,” the Xi Family members responded in unison, their expressions grave.

They all understood what it meant to return safely to Phoenix Flame City this time, and none of them dared to lower their guard.

“May I ask if Young Miss Xi Luo is among this group?”

The moment those words rang out, the atmosphere around the team tightened instantly.

A faint but clear voice echoed through the forest, causing an immediate reaction.

Clang. Clang. Clang.

Like startled birds, the Xi Family martial artists swiftly drew their weapons. Xi Luo stepped forward at once, her gaze locking onto the direction from which the voice had come as she called out sharply, “Who is there?”

“Heh, there is no need to be so tense. I mean no harm,” a light chuckle followed.

Soon after, a young man in a fitted cyan outfit walked out from the distance. He was tall and upright, with handsome features and a calm demeanor. As he approached, he clasped his hands toward Xi Luo and spoke politely. “Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Li Yun. I have come specifically to meet Young Miss Xi Luo.”

“It is not someone from the Zhang Family,” Xi Luo noted inwardly.

Seeing that the newcomer was merely a young man and not an ambusher from the Zhang Family, the cold edge in her eyes softened slightly. Even so, her vigilance did not fade. She spoke in a cool voice, “Li Yun? I do not know you. Tell me clearly. What do you want?”

A stranger stopping their group at such a sensitive moment could not possibly have innocent intentions, and Xi Luo would not believe otherwise.

“Young Miss Xi truly speaks directly,” Li Yun said with a faint smile. “I came to find you to discuss a transaction.”

“A transaction?” Xi Luo’s brows drew together slightly. “What transaction?”

Li Yun did not bother with unnecessary words. Looking at her calmly, he said, “The Red Blood Jade Ginseng. I need the Red Blood Jade Ginseng in your possession. If Young Miss Xi is willing to part with it, I can offer compensation.”

He paused briefly before continuing in a steady voice. “In exchange, I can help Young Miss Xi resolve a fatal crisis.”

“That brat truly has malicious intentions. He is actually coveting the Red Blood Jade Ginseng in our hands.”

“That Red Blood Jade Ginseng is meant to save our Family Head’s life. If he takes it, it is no different from killing our Family Head himself.”

“Such intentions deserve punishment.”

“Brothers, kill this hateful brat.”

Before Xi Luo could even respond, the Xi Family martial artists erupted in anger. Fury filled their eyes as they glared at Li Yun, and it seemed that they would charge forward and tear him apart the moment Xi Luo gave the order.

“Do not act rashly,” Xi Luo said sharply. A cold glint flashed through her beautiful eyes as she raised her hand, stopping the enraged martial artists under her command.

She then turned her gaze to Li Yun and spoke calmly, “You mentioned a fatal crisis. Please forgive my ignorance, Young Master Li, but I do not understand what you mean by that.”

“There are two martial artists lying in ambush ahead of you,” Li Yun replied without hesitation. “One of them possesses Half Step Xiantian cultivation.” He then briefly described the appearances of the yellow robed middle aged man and the blue robed youth he had seen earlier.

“That is Zhang Feihu of the Zhang Family,” Xi Luo exclaimed, her expression changing at once. “Damn it. The Zhang Family truly sent people to ambush me here. They do not want me to bring the Red Blood Jade Ginseng back.”

Her words caused an immediate stir.

“Oh no.”

“Zhang Feihu actually came to the Misty Mountains himself.”

“He is a Half Step Xiantian expert. We are no match for him at all.”

“It is over. We are finished.”

Panic spread among the Xi Family martial artists as fear took hold.

Xi Luo, having weathered many hardships, forced herself to calm down. She took a deep breath and looked at Li Yun, her bright eyes steady once more. “Young Master Li, you said you could help me resolve this fatal crisis. May I ask if handing the Red Blood Jade Ginseng to you is enough for you to help us deal with Zhang Feihu?”

“Exactly,” Li Yun replied with a firm nod.

“Heh,” Xi Luo let out a soft laugh filled with mockery when she heard this. “Young Master Li, you may look extraordinary, and you might indeed be skilled, but at best your cultivation is only at the fifth level of the Body Tempering Realm. Zhang Feihu, on the other hand, is a Half Step Xiantian expert. For you to claim that you can deal with him, is that not a little too overconfident?”

“It seems that unless I demonstrate something tangible, Young Miss Xi will not believe me,” Li Yun replied calmly, unfazed by her sarcasm, as a faint smile curved his lips.

Whoosh.

As his words ended, a sharp glint burst forth from Li Yun’s eyes. His right foot pressed lightly against the ground, and in the next instant, his entire body shot forward. He transformed into a dark blur, like an arrow released from a drawn bow, charging straight toward Xi Luo with astonishing speed.