Quick Travel to the Clouds

Chapter 717 Hidden Mission 3

Yun Chu pondered for a moment: "I will lure away the guardian beast, and the three of you can take the opportunity to collect the Purple Heart Orchid. Remember, if you discover anything unusual, retreat immediately and do not linger in battle."

"Senior sister, it's too dangerous! That's a third-tier demonic beast!" Zhou Yanyan said worriedly.

"It's alright, I know what I'm doing." Yun Chu took out a talisman. "This is a specially made beast-attracting talisman that can attract the attention of demonic beasts for half an hour. You wait here, I'll be right back."

Yun Chu affixed the talisman to a stone, infused it with spiritual power, and then vanished into the dense forest in a flash.

A moment later, a deafening roar came from afar, accompanied by the sound of trees breaking, clearly indicating that the guardian beast had been lured away.

"Hurry!" Ji Xi whispered, "We only have half an hour."

The three quickly climbed the cliff and, sure enough, found a small patch of purple heart orchids in the shade.

These spiritual plants are entirely purple, with a touch of gold in the center of their petals, and they emit a faint, delicate fragrance.

"Be careful when picking them, make sure to include the roots and soil, otherwise it will affect the medicinal effect," Ji Xi reminded. "The roots of the Purple Heart Orchid are fragile, so you need to wrap them with spiritual energy before picking them."

The three were focused on collecting when suddenly, a shrill laugh came from behind them: "Haha, outer disciples of the Xuanjian Sect, how dare you steal our Purple Heart Orchids!"

Five disciples dressed in the robes of the Tianyin Sect emerged from the forest. The leader sneered, "We discovered this Purple Heart Orchid first. If you know what's good for you, get out of here, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

Ji Xi quickly put away the purple heart orchids she had collected and calmly said, "Purple heart orchids grow in the Youlan Mountains. How can you claim ownership? This place is under the jurisdiction of the Xuanjian Sect. It is your Tianyin Sect disciples who have trespassed and are breaking the rules."

"Hmph, so what if it's the Xuanjian Sect?" a disciple of the Tianyin Sect sneered. "Today, our Tianyin Sect is determined to have this Purple Heart Orchid!"

Before the words were even finished, the five of them attacked simultaneously, their spiritual energy surging, completely surrounding Ji Xi and the other two.

Although Luo Hai and Zhou Yanyan fought back with all their might, their opponents were all at least at the seventh level of Qi Refining, and they quickly fell into a disadvantageous position.

"Stop!" Ji Xi stood in front of her companions, her longsword gleaming faintly. "If you come any closer, don't blame me for being impolite!"

"You think you can take over as a mere Qi Refining Level 6 girl?" The Tianyin Sect disciple laughed. "Today, not only will the Purple Heart Orchid be ours, but you can also keep your storage bags!"

Just as Ji Xi and the other two were about to be defeated, at the critical moment, a figure in cyan robes rushed over like lightning. Yun Chu, holding an iron hammer, knocked back two disciples of the Tianyin Sect with a single blow.

"Senior Sister!" Ji Xi exclaimed with a mixture of surprise and delight.

Yun Chu's gaze was icy as she swept over the five Tianyin Sect disciples: "Do you know what a crime it is to trespass into the Xuanjian Sect's territory and steal sect mission items?"

"No matter what your crime is, hand over the Purple Heart Orchid first!" The Tianyin Sect disciple attacked with his sword.

Yun Chu sneered, and with a light swing of her hammer, a blue flame appeared out of thin air, instantly enveloping the five people. Her figure moved like a ghost, weaving through the flames, each swing of her hammer precisely striking the vital points of her opponents.

With a loud "bang," the leading Tianyin Sect disciple was struck in the chest by a hammer, coughing up blood and collapsing to the ground. The other four were shocked and tried to escape, but were trapped by the fire array set up by Yun Chu.

"Since you're here, don't even think about leaving alive." Yun Chu's voice was icy. "The Xuanjian Sect is not a place where you can run wild."

In no time, all five disciples of the Tianyin Sect were killed.

Yun Chu quickly put away their storage bags, took out useful items and distributed them to Ji Xi and the other two. Then she took out a talisman from her bosom, and with a gentle flick, the talisman turned into specks of golden light, completely erasing the bloodstains and traces of corpses on the ground.

"Senior sister, why... do you have to kill them all?" Ji Xi's voice trembled slightly.

"The cultivation world is a dog-eat-dog world. If we let them off the hook today, they will become a great threat in the future." Yun Chu put away the iron hammer. "Remember, in this world, mercy is sometimes cruelty to oneself."

Ji Xi nodded thoughtfully and didn't ask any more questions.

After checking the surroundings and confirming that no traces had been left, Yun Chu said, "Continue collecting Purple Heart Orchids; we don't have much time left."

The three quickly finished collecting the remaining Purple Heart Orchids, and Yun Chu carefully checked the integrity of each spiritual plant to ensure that there was no damage.

"Senior sister, why do you know so much about the Purple Heart Orchid?" Ji Xi couldn't help but ask on the way back.

Yun Chu looked at the distant mountain peaks: "The way of weapon crafting lies not only in the smelting of metal, but also in the understanding of heaven and earth and all things. The Purple Heart Orchid contains special spiritual power, which can enhance the toughness and durability of magical artifacts."

“I understand.” Ji Xi’s eyes gleamed with a thirst for knowledge. “Weapon crafting is not only a skill, but also an understanding of the laws of heaven and earth.”

"Not bad." Yun Chu praised, "You have great comprehension. The path of cultivation is long, and only through continuous learning can one achieve something."

As the sun set, the four began their journey home. Ji Xi held the jade box containing the purple orchid, her heart filled with countless emotions.

Today's battle not only allowed her to witness Yun Chu's strength, but also made her understand the cruelty and laws of the cultivation world.

"Senior sister," Ji Xi asked softly, "why are you willing to take me on this mission?"

Yun Chu stopped and turned to look at Ji Xi: "Because I see potential in you. The cultivation world needs not only talent, but also unwavering will. Although you come from humble beginnings, you have managed to get to where you are today through hard work, which is truly remarkable."

Ji Xi felt a surge of warmth in her heart and bowed solemnly: "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Sister. I will definitely work even harder."

"No need to thank me." Yun Chu continued forward. "The path of cultivation ultimately depends on oneself. I'm just giving you an opportunity; whether you can seize it is entirely up to you."

Upon returning to the Xuanjian Sect, Yun Chu handed in the Purple Heart Orchid as part of the mission and received sect contribution points as a reward.

She distributed the rewards to Ji Xi and the other two, and then returned to Qingyun Peak to cultivate.

More than a year has passed in the blink of an eye. In this time, Yun Chu and Ji Xi have become friends who are both teachers and students.

However, her mission has not been triggered.

Yun Chu felt that since it couldn't be triggered within the sect, she should go out and gain experience.

This is a perfect opportunity to seek the elixir of immortality.

Yun Chu consulted the oracle herself and chose the southwest direction.

After several days of preparation, she set off.

After a two-month journey, Yun Chu finally arrived in Yu Xiao City.

The city is shrouded in a light mist, like a bright pearl embedded in the earth.

Jade Flute City truly lives up to its reputation as the main city of Jade Flute Palace; its streets are bustling with activity, filled with cultivators.

The streets were lined with shops, including alchemy shops selling elixirs and miraculous medicines, magic weapon pavilions displaying various magical artifacts, and material shops specializing in rare materials.

Yun Chu's purpose in coming here was to participate in the weapon-refining competition that the Jade Flute Palace was about to hold.

This competition is open to all cultivators at the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core stages, regardless of their sect. Anyone who finishes in the top ten will receive generous rewards.

This is undoubtedly a good opportunity for Yun Chu to enhance her reputation and strength.

She arrived at the registration area and saw a long queue of monks filled with anticipation and excitement.