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Kill Me More Times, I'll Become Invincible-Chapter 358:
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Qiao Mu was somewhat intrigued by Yunxiao Sect Leader’s plan to redirect disaster towards the East.
Anyway, as agreed beforehand at the mountain village, they needed to hurry to Nan Province.
Soon, Southwest Province will be under attack. The Nine Immortal Gates will be recruiting followers there, which is good news for the common people in the short term.
But for martial artists like them, it’s very dangerous.
Though warriors like Li Changshi are not afraid to die, it doesn’t mean they want to die needlessly. When it’s time to run, they will.
In a way, they coincidentally align with Yunxiao Sect Leader.
If Yunxiao Sect Leader had arrived later, Qiao Mu and the others might have already fled.
But Qiao Mu wouldn’t say that naturally.
"Joking." Qiao Mu said firmly,
"Even if the Nine Immortal Gates come, how would my Qiao family fear for their lives? We are ready to sacrifice." need to add money.
When these words were spoken, everyone felt it was only right and expected, as if it was anticipated.
The Qiao family member’s character was established very firmly.
If Qiao Mu had agreed so easily, it would have contradicted their stereotypical image of a Qiao family member.
Not to mention other martial artists on the estate.
Even the Yunxiao Sect Leader showed no surprise.
Since his real self had already died at the hands of a Qiao family member, naturally he would regard this person with great importance.
Before he came on this visit, he had already checked the ingredients of the Qiao family.
It was clear that this family was stubborn, refusing to compromise.
"So this is the response from the Qiao family…" The leader of Yunxiao Sect showed a disappointed expression, hinting at leaving.
If talking to someone else, the leader of Yunxiao Sect would have tried to persuade them, thinking that they were just pretending to act tough.
But the Qiao family was firm in their stance, unyielding.
So the leader of Yunxiao Sect thought the conversation had failed.
The rest of the people in the village naturally didn’t attempt to convince them.
After all, someone as spiritually refined and skilled in martial arts as Qiao Pianxin had a strong will and couldn’t be easily swayed by others.
After Qiao Mu said that, no one responded, indicating that the conversation had come to an end, having failed.
This surprised Qiao Mu a bit, he just wanted to gain some leverage, but neither Yunxiao Sect Leader nor the martial artists at the villa responded to him.
"Blame it on my strong Qiao family reputation… Qiao Mu had a thought, and suddenly, a person appeared beside him, it was the messenger from Peach Blossom Villa, Qiao Xin.
"Brother Xin, don’t be hasty." Messenger Qiao Xin said solemnly.
"Everyone knows Brother Xin is upright and resolute, a hero who can’t be swayed by wealth or power."
"But my loyalty to the Qiao family ends when it endangers others’ lives."
"Well…" Qiao Mu hesitated, then smiled bitterly.
"The journey to Nan Province is treacherous, and with Jiu Province in chaos, unable to leave Zhong Province due to the court’s orders, the whole region is full of rogue soldiers. It’s not easy to lead thousands of villagers to Nan Province. Even if I had three heads and six arms like Qiao Pianxin, it would still be a difficult task."
Beside him, the leader of Yunxiao Sect’s eyes lit up at once.
Even though Qiao Pianxin is a tough nut to crack, Qiao Xin, the owner of the Peach Blossom Villa and a member of the Qiao family, knows how to get through to him and persuade this stubborn man.
"What’s so difficult about this?" laughed the Yunxiao Sect Leader.
With a wave of his wide sleeve, several paper boats flew out from the cuff, floating silently in the air:
"These paper boats grow long when they touch water, each capable of carrying a thousand people."
"Once the boat descends the Sky Piercing River, it can travel quickly downstream, covering a thousand miles a day. In just a few days, it will reach the Nan Province."
Seeing Qiao Mu’s disbelief, the Yunxiao Sect Leader added, "These paper boats are not magical treasures, just simple creations. Despite appearances, they are made of only paper and cannot withstand complex spells; they will crumble after seven days."
"If you doubt me, I vow by the laws of nature that there are no hidden tricks on these paper boats."
"Traveling a thousand miles in a day?" Qiao Mu was taken aback.
The Yunxiao Sect Leader, skilled in the Method of Guarding Beasts, amazed Qiao Mu with the ability to make a simple paper boat travel such long distances.
Although known for his expertise in guarding beasts and not skilled in crafting, the Yunxiao Sect Leader could create a paper boat that amazed even martial artists with its incredible speed.
But thinking about it, it’s not a big deal.
This powerful Soul Changing Taoist Lord can do extraordinary things, like controlling rivers and freezing miles of land. Making these paper boats that can travel long distances is an easy task for the leader of Yunxiao Sect.
Qiao Mu wasn’t too concerned about whether there was a hidden agenda from the Yunxiao Sect Leader on these paper boats.
Wow, this is so convenient, it’s a pity not to take advantage of it… After the Yunxiao Sect Leader made a solemn vow, the messenger Qiao Xin immediately took these paper boats and then said:
"These paper boats are great, but we also have a Stone City made by the power of immortal techniques in our hands, which can accommodate thousands of mountain people."
Qiao Xin casually placed the paper boats in his pocket and said seriously:
"My Peach Blossom Villa has gained a good reputation now, so martial artists from the other eight regions might come here seeking us."
"That’s why I, Qiao Xin, cannot leave casually, and definitely cannot neglect the reputation of Peach Blossom Villa."
"What’s the difficulty in that?" the Yunxiao Sect Leader smiled again.
"Reluctant to leave this Peach Blossom Villa, I can help merge this mountain villa with the treasure of Stone City that you mentioned, and reforge it."
Qiao Mu immediately teared up when Doraemon showed up at the door.
The immortal way has been passed down from ancient times until now, with countless cultivators developing various techniques over the years. In terms of depth and breadth, it is far beyond what martial arts can compare to.
After careful consideration, Qiao Mu couldn’t think of any other way to gain benefits, so he gave a look to the people behind him and used the Spiritual Sound Conducting Technique to connect with their hearts and encourage everyone to brainstorm together.
The people looked at each other, feeling puzzled and incredulous…
What’s going on? Just defeated the Yunxiao Sect Leader moments ago, and now, after a day, there’s another opportunity to gain rewards?
Moreover, these rewards were personally delivered by the Yunxiao Sect Leader, with no packaging or delivery fees at all…
They were already planning to leave this place and head to Nan Province, so in a way, it was just a free benefit with no cost at all…
"Only a member of the Qiao family could come up with such a strange idea. In the eyes of the Yunxiao Sect, a Qiao family member might truly be someone not to be messed with."
Li Changshi and his friends sighed.
It’s not just about being strong, it’s about more than that.
The Qiao family members are strong and fearless, and there are many like them who keep coming even if you defeat one.
It’s not about killing or not killing, once you get involved, it’s hard to get rid of them.
Characters like them seem trustworthy on their side, but to Yunxiao Sect Leader, they are tough opponents hence the change in attitude.
Yunxiao Sect Leader sees them as tough opponents for negotiation, not just ordinary martial artists, but the Qiao family members.
While the Human Emperor Sword is strong, the current situation of Great Yan Imperial Court shows that its power is not readily available. It’s not a common weapon, but a crucial tool for the country.
"In that case, we won’t be polite." The martial artists were getting excited too.
Being able to profit from Immortal Sect Leader and Soul Changing Taoist Lord is a rare opportunity.
"How about some rare treasures from 500 years ago?" Li Changshi suggested.
"Such treasures are usually controlled by major Immortal Gates and rarely fall into the hands of us martial artists. Items like the Centennial Vermilion Fruit can greatly enhance the power of martial artists like us."
"What’s so difficult about this?" Yunxiao Sect Leader waved his hand, agreeing readily.
He was not only a powerful Soul Changing Taoist Lord but also the leader of the Immortal Sect. Despite his declining strength, the resources he held were beyond the reach of ordinary people.
Even a small leak of these treasures was enough to make martial artists of such high status cheer.
For Yunxiao Sect Leader, getting rid of troublemakers like Qiao family members at a small cost was a great thing.
Although his dharma body had considerable power, his main self had already died, becoming like water without roots. Even though vast like an ocean, there would come a time when it ran dry.
Apart from his dharma body, no one in the whole Yunxiao Sect could really deal with Qiao Mu. Facing colleagues from the other Eight Immortal Gates next, Yunxiao Sect Leader naturally wanted to be in the best shape and avoid depleting his powers in dealing with Qiao family members.
"Then how about getting some special products from the mountains and cooking some monsters for a feast? I’ve never tasted monster meat before," the martial artists were getting excited gradually.
"Speaking of taste, I have never tried the taste of the fairy from the Yunxiao Sect. How about trying some fairies?"
Qiao Mu: ?
The leader of the Yunxiao Sect turned progressively green.
"Stop, stop, you guys are getting out of hand." Qiao Mu sent a message privately to stop these increasingly unreasonable requests.
"That’s it," Qiao Mu said:
"I will leave the Southwest Province with the martial artists here and not interfere with the conflicts of the Nine Immortal Gates."
"Besides that, I am quite interested in the ‘South King’ of the Nan Province, and the talking sword in the Southeast Province…"
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After Qiao Mu played two roles by himself, both sides had a very pleasant negotiation, meeting each other’s needs, which can be considered a win-win situation.
Before long, the entire Peach Blossom Villa, under the invisible magical power of the Yunxiao Sect Leader, along with the soil beneath it, lifted off the ground and floated in the air, slowly crashing into the faintly glowing Stone City below.
"Is this the Stone City in your stories that can hold more than ten thousand people?" asked the leader of the Yunxiao Sect, frowning.
"What do you think? Is there something wrong with this Stone City?" Qiao Mu inquired.
"Nothing important… It’s just that the method of refining here seems too simple, like something done by novice craftsmen," the Yunxiao Sect Leader shook his head slightly.
"And the materials used for this Stone City are just ordinary stones. Even though it can accommodate so many people, the quality of the materials and the crafting techniques are very basic. Just a few magical spells cast carelessly could make it collapse."
"Oh?" Qiao Mu replied with a smirk.
"Do you believe that with your skills as a sect leader, you could easily destroy this Stone City or create something better with a wave of your hand?"
"Of course," the Yunxiao Sect Leader furrowed his brow, seeming a little displeased at being underestimated by Qiao Mu.
"Just by using some Xumi stones, I could make this city more than a hundred times sturdier."
He was thinking to himself just now, "Where did they pick up this garbage from… It’s only these clueless martial artists who treasure this stone city as if it were a treasure."
Earth Sword Immortal is the top martial artist in Jiu Province, but in the world of immortals, he is considered a self-taught wanderer by the leader of Yunxiao Sect, who even kindly called him a second-rate wanderer.
However, he and Qiao Mu are not friends, so it’s not worth wasting energy on this matter. Just as the leader of Yunxiao Sect had this thought, he noticed Qiao Pianxin and Qiao Xin staring at him intently, hesitating as if trying to choose their words carefully.
"Since the sect leader is very skilled, maybe he could help with a small matter…"
Yunxiao Sect Leader remained silent.
"Alright." Yunxiao Sect Leader already knew what the Qiao brothers from the Qiao family wanted to say.
One brother played the good cop, the other played the bad cop, but they were both just trying to take advantage.
Suddenly feeling regret, he wondered why he had spoken arrogantly in front of these martial artists… maybe it was because his true self had died at the hands of mortals, and he couldn’t find peace in his heart, wanting to prove something…
Yunxiao Sect Leader’s expression turned serious, as he released pieces of Xumi stone, like white jade, from his sleeve, then breathed out a ball of real fire, refining Stone City in the flames.
He didn’t want to put too much effort into Stone City, but as the Soul Changing Taoist Lord, even if he casually used some minor spells and gave away a few Xumi stones, it was truly a precious gift for Qiao Mu and the others.
…………………..
Two days later.
By the Sky Piercing River.
A white paper boat fell into the river, quickly expanding in a few breaths, swiftly flowing downstream, breaking the white waves as it flew.
"The Yunxiao Sect Leader’s claim of traveling a thousand miles a day is probably an exaggeration, but this paper boat is indeed very fast, saving a lot of time."
"In just two days, we have reached the lower reaches, and in another half day, we should be entering the territory of Nan Province." Qiao Mu muttered to himself while standing on the paper boat.
The ancestors of Jiu Province lived by the water, where lush vegetation thrived, leading to a flourishing population.
The largest city in Southwest Province is Linhe City, by the Sky Piercing River.
The largest city in Nan Province is Heyang City, also on the side of the Sky Piercing River, allowing for drifting downstream.
Just as the boat was about to leave the border of Southwest Province, Qiao Mu felt something in his heart and suddenly turned to look to the side.
On the river, strange water currents were arching up, gradually forming a giant monster shape made of flowing water.
"Is it the Sky Piercing Water Spirit?" Qiao Mu thought to himself.
The previous leader of Yunxiao Sect had frozen miles of land, all for this Sky Piercing Water Spirit.
He had been trying to find the water spirit by casting ice spells upstream without success; who would have thought Qiao Mu would easily come across it downstream.
Boom…
Amid the thunderous sound of flowing water, the shape of the Sky Piercing Water Spirit continued to change.
From its previous shape of a four-clawed monster, it slowly transformed into a giant blurry human figure.
Qiao Mu had just drawn the King Qin Sword, but suddenly hesitated, gazing at the face of this giant human-like figure.
For some unknown reason, the water giant transformed by the Sky Piercing Water Spirit resembled him quite a bit in facial features.