Chapter 61: Raging Torrents and Hidden Undercurrents

  One night after another, Qian Xiaodou stood alone, gazing up at the starry sky in a daze.

  At that moment, he didn't even care about the powerful Nine Yang Divine Art in his body, which had increased by several times. What's the use? He was a master craftsman, he was someone else's treasure, so he didn't need to go on adventures. While he gained endless rewards, he also lost his freedom!

  He has even lost his emotions in his heart. He is afraid and does not want to be alone. Who can he go find to talk to? Just chatting with someone would be good!

  But seeing his junior brothers and sisters following Leng Hanling and others to go on expeditions every day, some of the younger generation who served him in the same school didn't have much to say, they all looked at themselves with a respectful gaze, only guessing their own thoughts, thinking about what to eat, what to drink, what is needed...

  Master, this big bad guy doesn't know where he ran off to, and didn't even teach me any magic spells. Thinking about how Master taught me, a clumsy disciple, for several months... it was only when I finally mastered the Small Fireball Technique that Qian Xiaodou felt a warmth in his heart. Now, he can also casually shoot out a small fireball!

  "Hmm, I wonder what Bai Xiaofei is up to? Xiao Dou was a bit curious, and the more he thought about it, the more he couldn't control his heart. His alchemy scores were even declining, so he decided to find an opportunity to sneak to the front lines and take a look at her!"

  At midnight, Qian Xiaodou's movements were as swift and stealthy as a ghost or a demon. Taking advantage of the changing of the guard, he quietly slipped out of Shengu Valley and made his way to the still fiercely contested front lines!

  The weather was very cold, in the middle of the night, Qian Xiaodou felt a little hungry again. Looking at the vast and flat road ahead, there were endless cultivators and demons on both sides, but unlike during the day when they would kill each other until blood flowed like rivers. Instead, they engaged in one-on-one battles, with evenly matched opponents, shouting out challenges to each other, which was quite interesting!

  However, Qian Xiaodou didn't care about the battle between the strong cultivator who controlled the heavenly thunder and the sword cultivator with a high-grade treasure in the arena. He just wanted to sneak a peek at Bai Xiaofei!

  He slightly poured some spiritual power into the Lingyin Jade Pendant, and a small black hole in it was filled with spiritual power. This small black hole is a secret, as long as spiritual power is poured into this small hole, at close range, Qian Xiaodou can sense Bai Xiaofei, but Bai Xiaofei cannot sense him!

  The jade pendant in her hand shone softly, pointing the way forward to the west side. This small device was quite efficient, and soon Qian Xiaodou saw Bai Xiaofei!

  But what he saw was a heart-wrenching scene, Bai Xiaofei, standing beside a man, gazing at him with those big eyes full of spirit, so deeply in love, so focused, so dependent, and so despairing to Qian Xiaodou!

  What's wrong with me? I should be able to let go, why am I so heartbroken? Just take a look and it'll be fine, isn't that what letting go means?...

  Damn it, what a stupid nerve, I won't let go, I'm not reconciled, I envy, jealous and hate, I want to get rid of that man, Xiaofei is mine.

  Ah! My eyes, so painful, a surge of vengeful power in Qian Xiaodou's eyes can't stop bursting out, no good! It's the Wheel of Rebirth Eye, if the Wheel of Rebirth Eye bursts out, I'll be doomed. Clearly feeling a chill in my heart, what to do?

  "Roar~roar~roar~" Suddenly! Qian Xiaodou's mind was a blur, and he immediately lost consciousness. He didn't know what had happened to him or what he was doing. On the battlefield between cultivators and demons, his eyes turned blood red as he transformed into... the Killing God!

  A surge of scorching red energy enveloped him, rendering him impervious to blades and bullets, as well as spiritual invasion. His hands transformed into razor-sharp blades, charging into the midst of demons and monsters, unleashing a massacre. Unaware of his opponents' realms, he struck with lethal intent, killing or maiming anyone who dared to stand in his way. Like a madman, he fought with unrelenting ferocity, as if possessed by a demon himself.

  Many people from the Jiuhua Mountain sect immediately recognized Qian Xiaodou and rushed forward to protect him, and from this moment on, both sides fought bloody battles until dawn the next day!

  Qian Xiaodou was picked up by Yuan Fei Shifu and taken back, once again sealing his Wheel of Reincarnation eye. Puffing out two large nostrils, he scolded:

  "Little monkey, you idiot! What were you doing running out for no reason and recklessly using the Wheel of Reincarnation? I've already told you before, don't seal away the Poison of Emotions. Now look what's happened, something's gone wrong, hasn't it?"

  Qian Xiaodou said with a wronged expression: "Isn't the Wheel of Reincarnation only supposed to appear when you're in front of someone you like, and your heart is filled with infinite pride? Why did it suddenly appear when I... uh ~ was feeling jealous too? Master, you didn't tell me about this either, you have some responsibility too~"

  "Hey~" Yu Fei said loudly with a bad tone: "You little brat, you're still relying on me, do you think I'm some kind of amazing mid-stage cultivator? Hmph! The Wheel of Reincarnation is an ancient legend from the Upper Realm, where one of the Six Paths' ancestors was known for their incredible beauty and talent. They challenged three Clear Dao Respected Ones at once and fought for 22 years before falling slightly short. Do you think this Wheel of Reincarnation is something a small person like me can comprehend? Out of 10,000 people practicing the Wheel of Reincarnation, there will be 9,999 different divine abilities that appear, and if someone can repeat one, it's a miracle!"

  Qian Xiaodou said with an unhappy face: "Master, the little apprentice's heart is hurt now, can you not stimulate me? I'm jealous, Xiaofei is someone else's wife, it's hard for me!"

  The ape frowned and said, "Grandpa has nothing to be angry about, it's just that you've caused such a commotion, I'm afraid your future path will change. In the evening, both the orthodox and evil paths are single-challenged battles, no group attacks are allowed. You little scamp have caused trouble, and the sect is almost done with its battle. I reckon they'll take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of you, but that's good too. A child who doesn't fight has no talent. Go out and experience some hardships, it's a good thing for you to suffer a bit!"

  Qian Xiaodou said disdainfully: "Unloading the mill and killing the donkey, hum ~ can't get what I want, it's just annoying, I'll go out too, like those little monks, adventuring every day with three or five people, touching beautiful women's thighs for nothing, marrying a hundred and eighty wives, not eating a mouthful of immortal peach, but still wanting a basket of rotten apricots... Ah ~ ouch!"

  The ape flew up and punched - Mount Tai pressed down, and he couldn't help but laugh and scold:

  "You little scamp, can't hold it in anymore? I know your days are tough to get through because I've been down that road myself. Just bear with it a bit longer and cultivate the Nine Suns Divine Technique. It's all about endurance. If you don't reach the third level of heaven, the Golden Body Protection Technique won't reach the twelfth level either. Do you know what the outcome will be?"

  "Hmm~" Qian Xiaodou's face turned green with a bitter expression: "I know, it's just that they can't get through the Heavenly Tribulation in the later stages. It's really troublesome, Master. Then how did they pass the Heavenly Tribulation without the Golden Body Protection Technique? What's their good method?"

  "They didn't understand until after I married my wife and the Nine Yang Divine Skill stopped advancing. It's like losing an eternal skill. Now, I'm also searching everywhere for a new skill. Honestly, it doesn't feel good, like a deserter from the battlefield who didn't persist to the end. The emptiness in my heart is matched by the blows of reality. To progress in cultivation, I need a main skill that can advance my realm. For this, I almost went bankrupt and even laid hands on some juniors!"

  Qian Xiaodou scratched his head and smiled foolishly: "Openly competing, secretly stealing, this is the world of cultivating immortals! Master, what kind of divine technique have you found again? Don't forget to leave a share for your little disciple. In case I'm not good enough, you can teach me!"

  The ape shook his head, with a serious face saying: "Among the over 1,000 cultivation methods I've found, not one has the word 'god' in it. Now do you understand the value of the Nine Suns Divine Cultivation Method? Let me tell you, from my perspective, none of these cultivation methods can compare to the combination of the Nine Suns Divine Cultivation Method and the Vajra Body Protection Technique. In the Threefold Calamity, if you cultivate these methods without five to eight defensive spiritual treasures, it's absolutely a death sentence, extremely perilous. But if you endure, in the future, as long as you have one suitable defensive spiritual treasure, plus the protection of the Little Nine Heavens Dragon God, you will definitely be able to survive the calamity!"

  Qian Xiaodou muttered to himself, "Alright, I won't marry 180 beauties. Then I'll go... Ah! That's right, I'll go to the Tian Dao Alliance Trade Fair. That's my dream destination, where all the world's cultivation treasures are gathered. Haha, watch me, a sly merchant, make a big fortune!"

  "Right, you little guy taking this step is still very correct, hum ~ always relying on others, what kind of good man, relying on yourself, I still believe in your negotiation skills and business ability, go earn a fortune, you'll definitely make it!"

  "Is that so?" Qian Xiaodou's face turned bright red as he burst into excited laughter, "I'll definitely make it, Master! Just you wait and see, haha, I'm going to go prepare now!"

  Watching him run away frantically, Yuan Fei let out a long sigh and thought to himself: This child is kind-hearted and gentle, but if you believe in him, he can make great strides and achieve remarkable things. Maybe I should step in and stop Xiao Shui Xian's footsteps!

  It is said that after Qian Xiaodou made trouble, Shui Xian brought a large group of people to find him, and just as they arrived at the quiet and secluded entrance of the Xiao Nei Valley, Yuan Fei suddenly appeared, his eyes wide open, with an air of seniority, saying:

  "Except for Xiaoshui Xian, all the other little ones can go back!"

  The mighty divine consciousness of the Tian Ren Zhong Qi Da Xiu Shi crushed everything, allowing no room for doubt or resistance. The cold and stern voice sent everyone back with a hint of fear!

  Shuixian took a deep breath, her eyes fixed firmly ahead as she stepped forward and said:

  "Junior disciple sees Master Flying Monkey, may I ask if Master has any instructions?"

  The gibbon said with a big mouth: "Little girl, don't be too selfish when being human, just know your limits, little bean is not something you can understand!"

  "Selfish? If I had a choice, why would I force my own brother to do this? Without him, how can we move forward? Without him, none of us can win. After thousands of years, we will all be dead!"

  "Hmph!" Yuan Fei coldly laughed and said: "Little Water Fairy, with your skills, whenever you take down that Cold Kid, it's always easy as pie. It's just that you're afraid of being unstable and causing unexpected changes, so after I appeared, you only made a move when you were sure to win. Good nerve! But now, something unexpected has happened, right?"

  The water fairy's eyes changed slightly, and she said faintly: "But it's just a change in my heart, what does that have to do with anything? In reality, nothing has changed. As for how things should develop, I'll lead everyone in that direction. May I ask, Master Yu Fei, where did the water fairy do wrong?"

  "Nothing is absolute, what you do is just what you think is right, most people think it's right, but there are some people who aren't understood by you, and don't look down on them. In fact, maybe you understand in your heart, you're just cleverly avoiding it!"

  "Master, I let Xiaodou live safely in the back and not worry about anything. Am I not good enough to him? We spared no effort to accumulate precious materials and cultivate him into a refiner, so that he can have a smooth journey on the path of cultivation and never worry about spiritual stones. This is a great opportunity that many people cannot get, what qualifications does he have to be arrogant?"

  The ape flew with a smile full of interest: "So you start to slowly gather the people around him, and I'm also on your list of calculations. Because you know that I'm afraid that Xiaodou will be entangled by those disciples and die of heartache in the future. So you're bold and daring, making your husband a dazzling celebrity, openly taking away Xiaodou's leader status. Everyone is within your calculations, how audacious!"

  "Master, is it wrong for me to do this? Everyone has their own position, everyone plays to their strengths, and everyone unites to make the greatest effort together. Isn't that a good thing? Can scattered sand accomplish anything?"

  The gibbon sneered and said, "When doing things, if you add a little bit of personal feelings, the situation will change drastically. Do you think being a leader is that easy? Hmph! You're just a naive kid who only knows the surface but not the essence. I'm telling you, you guys won't go far!"

  Shuixian could no longer remain calm, and asked anxiously: "Master, what do you mean by this? Alright, I don't understand now, but I'll think about it carefully when I get back. However, Master, Xiaodou is like this now, we can't afford to lose again, we can't fail! What should we do? Please, you must show us a clear way!"

  The gibbon let out a sigh and said, "Little Dou, don't you worry about him, he needs to go out and get some experience. As for you two, hmm... if there's anything you need to discuss, go find that kid Han Li to talk to. That kid, hey! is quite the character, in my eyes, among your mid-tier juniors, even Meng Xiao Tian isn't half as good as him!"

  "Ah!" Shuixian smiled wretchedly: "Not even half, right? We've seen Meng Xiao Tian, that's what I call charm, courage, and magnanimity all in one, the perfect handsome man! Han Li Er Ge, hmm~ okay~ I'll go find him to discuss something with him!"

  "Don't mix in private thoughts!" The mysterious and unpredictable ape flew away with a smile, instantly disappearing into the dark night!