Killing Dogs Like Chickens

Qin Min lay on the ground, clearly on the verge of death.

His vital Qi and Blood was scattered, and his internal organs had been shattered by the combined attack of several people during the battle.

It's fair to say that even if the Lone Pavilion Master himself came to save her, her survival was uncertain. Even if she did survive, her path to immortality would be completely ruined.

At that moment, she was filled with disbelief, muttering, "No, impossible..."

Hua Xiaqing and the others who knocked her down had their eyes flickering, but they were not in a hurry to take Qin Min's life.

The three looked at each other, waiting for someone to step forward and make a move.

However, judging from the appearance of the three of them, they didn't seem worried about getting into trouble for taking Qin Min's life.

Suddenly, Hua Xiaqing spoke up, "Why aren't you two making your move yet? How can you expect me, a mere woman, to be so ruthless?"

The other two people both sneered upon hearing this.

"Since it was Flower Girl who started it, why don't you finish it, Flower Girl?"

To everyone's surprise, Hua Xiaqing's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and she actually smiled and agreed:

"Very well, I'll see Sister Qin off on her final journey."

After saying this, the woman walked towards Qin Min.

But the next moment...

Her movements were sudden and swift; she abruptly picked up the bundle Qin Min had dropped on the ground, and then, enveloped in a fragrant breeze, darted into the depths of the mine.

The moment she moved, the other two attacked her simultaneously.

The reason these three didn't immediately kill Qin Min was because they were worried that if Qin Min died, they would become the next target.

"You wretch, don't you dare leave!"

The two attackers hadn't expected Hua Xiaqing to be so vigilant, and their combined attack missed completely.

However, these two were no ordinary people either. Although Hua Xiaqing avoided the attack, she failed to escape successfully.

Just as the three were fighting amongst themselves, Qin Min, who was lying on the ground, suddenly moved again.

A burst of inspiration emanated from her.

The commotion surprised Hua Xiaqing and the other two, who realized that this woman actually had a trump card up her sleeve.

However, the spiritual light did not take the opportunity to attack them. Instead, it enveloped Qin Min and carried her out of the mine, leaving behind a cloud of spiritual mist at the scene.

The three wanted to give chase, but when they thought about Qin Min's injuries—her spine had been broken—they realized that unless a Foundation Establishment Immortal cultivator intervened to fix it, even if she survived, she would be paralyzed for the rest of her life.

Furthermore, the three were wary of each other, fearing that someone else would take advantage of them, so they did not continue to pursue and kill.

Whoosh!

Fang Shu successfully emerged from the mine and appeared on the surface.

He breathed in the fresh air outside the mine and felt a surge of energy.

After determining the direction, he quickly headed straight for the two envoys from the Immortal Sect.

But just as he was about to approach the envoy from the Immortal Sect, he discovered that a hundred paces away from the envoy, there was a lingering smell of blood, and several examinees' bodies lay on the ground, their fates unknown.

Fang Shu looked up again and was shocked to see several examinees blocking the only way. Beside them were many Unchanging Bones, as if they were doing the deed of highway robbery.

After much deliberation...

Fang Shu immediately unleashed his surging Qi and Blood, and also held the Long-Tongue Sword in his hand, making the power of the Three Tribulations Law Artifact unmistakable.

He had already glanced at them, and even among these candidates who were robbing him, the quantity and quality of the Unchanging Bone they possessed didn't seem to be much higher than what he had.

Given his achievements, he should easily be in the top ten this time.

Therefore, Fang Shu did not intend to cause any unforeseen complications on this final leg of the journey. He decided to return to the vicinity of the Immortal Sect's envoy immediately, submit the Unchanging Bone, and secure his place on the mountain.

And so, Fang Shu, exuding an imposing aura, walked forward step by step.

Those candidates who had tried to rob him saw that his Qi and Blood and vitality were still strong, and they all changed color, showing no intention of trying to take on this tough opponent.

But just as Fang Shu was about to walk away, an unexpected incident occurred.

A familiar voice appeared beside him. "Fellow Daoist, please wait."

Looking up, Fang Shu saw the face of the Ling Baiquan the Scorched-Tail Hall.

The young man stared intently at Fang Shu, his eyes revealing a covetous look. Strangely, however, he wasn't staring at the Unchanging Bone in Fang Shu, but rather at Fang Shu himself.

"Brother Fang, you also practiced the Lead Method of our school. We can be considered half-fellow disciples. Why don't you stay here with me and ensure a safe ascent up the mountain?"

The Ling Baiquan laughed as it spoke, its teeth gleaming white.

Fang Shu stopped, feigning curiosity. "How can you ensure that?"

The other party pretended to be familiar with him and continued to approach:

"Instead of painstakingly collecting scraps of flesh, it's better to directly eliminate the weak. Besides, these people are all quite wealthy..."

However, when this young man stepped within three zhang (approximately 10 meters), the response he received was Fang Shu raising his sword.

Fang Shu did not hold back his strength with this sword strike; he poured all his Law Power into it and thrust it towards the opponent's head.

Clang!

The Tongue Sword suddenly pierced the opponent's face, breaking through the protective aura around him, tearing through his tough skin, and burrowing into his flesh.

Unfortunately, the Ling Baiquan raised its arms in time to block, so the Tongue Sword failed to pierce the opponent's eyeballs and instead got stuck between the boy's arms.

"How dare you! You dare hurt me!" The Ling Baiquan's face paled in shock, and its anger flared.

He was somewhat surprised; despite having his eye on this young man, he had almost fallen into his trap.

Immediately.

The Ling Baiquan mustered all its Qi and Blood, determined to have a good time with Fang Shu.

He wanted to kill this guy, not only to take the Unchanging Bone from his hand, but also to drag him into the mine and use the lead, mercury, Treasure Blood on his body!

Although Xiao Lili has escaped, there is now a great opportunity like the Spring Examination, which allows him to directly take action and use a Three Tribulation Immortal cultivator to cultivate medicinal ginseng.

Even if the ginseng grown in this way is produced in a short period of time, its superior quality will surely increase his chances of Refining Qi!

A howl, like that of a wolf, erupted from the mouth of the Ling Baiquan.

A jet-black aura swirled around his body, and his beard and hair stood up like steel needles. His arms, like small mountains, slammed into Fang Shu.

Such a display immediately attracted the attention of many people, and all who looked upon it were solemn.

But what followed, making the gazes of those nearby even more unsettling, was a hissing sound!

Fang Shu didn't say a word. He wielded the Long-Tongue Sword in his hand, and as he poured his Qi and Blood into it, the Long-Tongue Sword suddenly burst into flames, radiating a powerful aura, and slashed towards the Ling Baiquan.

The Ling Baiquan, seeing this tactic, sneered.

Before the exam, he had inquired about some information about this year's candidates, and he already knew about the fact that the Law Artifact in Fang Shu could catch fire.

Therefore, he did not intend to have a quick battle with Fang Shu this time, but planned to rely on his own iron-like body to wear down Fang Shu's Law Power Qi and Blood, and beat Fang Shu to death.

"Maintaining such Law Technique must consume a great deal of Qi and Blood!" the demon thought to himself.

And this thought became the last complete thought in the Ling Baiquan's mind.

There was a soft "plop" sound.

Fang Shu, wielding Tongue Sword, suddenly pounced on him. The Tongue Sword was cunning and unpredictable, and it deliberately stabbed towards a certain spot on his neck.

This caused the Ling Baiquan's pupils to shrink in disbelief.

The next moment, the boy felt his Qi and Blood drain away, and a series of cutting and hissing sounds rapidly echoed across his body.

He frantically mustered his strength to fight back, but in a flash, his head spun and he heard a loud bang in his ears.

Suddenly, the Ling Baiquan felt as if its head was being hugged by something.

Upon closer inspection, he saw a headless chest appear before him, blood gushing from its severed neck. And this chest looked very familiar to him.

"This looks so much like... mine..." Ling Baiquan could finish his internal monologue, his consciousness went completely black.