One Chain Wasn't Enough

The bone sword seemed to be alive, moving like a streak of light through the horde of Devil Beast, reaping Devil Beast wherever it went.

When the snow-white bone sword returned to its master's hand, it was stained with the blood of Devil Beast.

Sang Ying wiped the blood off her sword, sensed the little Spiritual Power left in her body, and immediately said to Gu Shu, "Alright, that's enough for today, let's go back!"

Not far away, Gu Shu, who was showing off among the Devil Beast, quickly flew back to Sang Ying's side.

Before the horde of Devil Beast could charge at them, the man and his sword swiftly dodged to the vicinity of the cave.

"Judging from your appearance, your body should be almost fully recovered. Isn't it time to repair your Dantian?" Gu Shu asked.

After agreeing to help Sang Ying heal her Dantian, Jiang Zhuoxue bluntly told her that her current physical condition was not enough to withstand Jiang Zhuoxue's terrifying Spiritual Power.

Yes, that's right, it's Spiritual Power!

If he hadn't said it himself, Sang Ying wouldn't have believed that there was actually someone in this world who could absorb both Demonic Qi and Spiritual Qi at the same time.

Is this what makes mixed-race people so terrifying? Is that why they are abandoned by the Heavenly Dao?

Sang Ying couldn't figure it out, so she simply stopped thinking about it.

After his advice, Sang Ying has been recuperating these days. She has not only consumed most of the spiritual herbs she brought back from the Qishan Secret Realm, but she has also used the Ice Spirit Crystal in the Realm Pearl to nourish her meridians.

Jiang Zhuoxue generously offered her many pointers; this person had indeed lived a long life, even having some knowledge of Swordsmanship.

Sang Ying could now clearly sense that although her cultivation level was not high, her Swordsmanship achievements were absolutely comparable to any Golden Core sword cultivator.

Moreover, because she had endured many hardships since childhood, Sang Ying's State of Mind had also matured. Once her Dantian recovered, if she were to cultivate again, it would not only be much faster than before, but she might even be able to break through to the Golden Core Late Stage in one fell swoop.

However, Sang Ying will not be grateful to those who tempered her character. When she returns, she will not only take down Su Fuyun, but also bring down the sect leader and sit on the sect leader's throne herself!

Since the Flowing Light Sword Sect is already completely rotten, it's better to break with the old and embrace the new!

Thinking this, the two of them had already entered the cave. The cave, which was originally pitch black, had been transformed by Sang Ying and Gu Shu. While it wasn't exactly luxurious or cozy, it at least had some light.

It was by the light that Sang Ying was able to see the dense vines inside the cave.

These vines also seemed to love the light. After Sang Ying arranged the area, they lay under the Night-Shining Pearl all day long, lazily turning their bellies up.

The same was true of the vine that was entwined around Jiang Zhuoxue. Because Sang Ying kept feeding it, the vine had now come to regard her as its second owner.

On ordinary days, when Sang Ying goes to cook, it will cling to Sang Ying's shoulder just like it clings to Jiang Zhuoxue, looking very affectionate.

Because of this, Gu Shu fought with it more than once or twice.

Unfortunately, the vines had a powerful regenerative ability, Gu Shu couldn't kill them no matter what she did, which made her furious every time.

Just like now, as soon as Sang Ying arrived, the vines enthusiastically greeted her, and the two non-human creatures were once again entangled in battle.

Sang Ying glanced at them, and after confirming the intensity of their fight—which was about the same as three-year-olds playing house—she felt reassured and stopped paying attention.

"You weren't injured today," Jiang Zhuoxue said as soon as Sang Ying arrived.

It's clear that he had a lot of complaints about Sang Ying's reckless fighting style. After all, he was just sitting peacefully in the cave when he suddenly got a wound on his body, which would be unbearable for anyone.

Sang Ying gave a perfunctory "hmm," then asked, "Senior, is it possible for me to begin repairing my Dantian now?"

She didn't want to wait any longer. She had been in this valley for over a month, and if she stayed any longer, the people from the Flowing Light Sword Sect would probably ruin her reputation.

The long-haired beauty looked at him with his lifeless eyes. "How impatient you are, little cultivator. I will naturally give you whatever you want."

His tone was ambiguous, but Sang Ying seemed not to hear it, continuing with a cold expression, "Then when will you make your move, senior? And what do I need to prepare before then?"

She stubbornly defined their relationship as that of a "distressed senior" and a "wounded junior," giving the other no chance to build a connection.

"Of course, anytime is fine," Jiang Zhuoxue said, "But there's one thing you need to do, and that's to set me free first."

He shook the chains, giving Sang Ying a hint.

Sang Ying: "I will release you, but only after you heal me."

During her time with Jiang Zhuoxue, Sang Ying learned more about him. This man had many tricks up his sleeve, so the Demon-Suppressing Chains that bound him only restrained ninety percent of his power. The remaining ten percent was transformed into vines in the cave and endless Devil Beast outside.

Once the Demon-Suppressing Chains is opened, Sang Ying is unsure if he knows any other way to retrieve the Shared Fate Gu.

"Tsk, how ruthless, little cultivator, you're so wary of me. But if you don't let me go, I can't use my Spiritual Power to help you." Jiang Zhuoxue smiled at her, a smile that was both a threat and a statement of her stance.

Sang Ying glanced at the chains binding him, then grabbed Gu Shu, who was struggling against the vines, before Jiang Zhuoxue could react.

A crisp snapping sound.

The chain binding Jiang Zhuoxue's right hand fell directly to the ground.

A look of surprise flashed across Jiang Zhuoxue's face, perhaps because she hadn't expected Sang Ying to agree so easily.

"There are still a few left, keep cutting, little cultivator." Jiang Zhuoxue's tone was unusually lighthearted.

But this time, Sang Ying refused. "I have already severed one of the chains for you, senior. With your abilities, you should be able to help me repair my Dantian. Would you like to begin now, senior?"

Jiang Zhuoxue lowered her eyelashes. "One chain isn't enough."

"I think that's enough," Sang Ying retorted. "Even without cutting the chains, you managed to summon so many Devil Beasts. I believe in your abilities; breaking one chain is more than enough."

These past few days together have made Jiang Zhuoxue clearly aware of Sang Ying's stubborn nature.

Hearing the firmness in the other party's words, he understood that this was already the biggest concession they could make.

Jiang Zhuoxue couldn't help but sigh. Come to think of it, after meeting Sang Ying, it seemed that he had suffered all the losses he had never experienced before.

"I promise you, but you have to stay on the upside down." If you ever fall to the downside, I'll crush you into the mud!

I keep my word!

Sang Ying nodded in agreement. "I will remember your instructions, senior."