“Ah!!!”
“Mercy, sir, have mercy!!!”
The golden characters were flung out, transforming into a golden streak of light in the air, rapidly flying towards the burly man.
The malevolent spirit hidden within the burly man’s body was forced out before the ‘Slay’ character even got close, unable to remain concealed within the corpse any longer.
The malevolent spirit’s body was somewhat ethereal. Turning around, it saw the ‘Slay’ character about to fall upon it and immediately pleaded loudly for mercy.
However, He Xiuyuan paid no attention, allowing the ‘Slay’ character to descend and completely obliterate the malevolent spirit, leaving not a single trace.
Watching the malevolent spirit dissipate, He Xiuyuan flicked his horsetail whisk, which transformed into a brush and was re-hung at his waist.
Aside from the corpse on the ground, it looked as if nothing had happened.
Ruo Xuan, witnessing this scene, widened her eyes, her gaze fixed on Expert.
This person… was no impoverished scholar, but clearly a Cultivator!
Before, she had thought He Xiuyuan was merely a poor scholar.
No wonder he had refused when she tried to buy him a change of clothes as an apology.
She had heard rumors before, that it was very difficult to give things to some Cultivator, because a Cultivator would fear getting entangled in Karma.
Perhaps that day was the same?
“Sir… Mr.?”
Ruo Xuan hesitated, then thought for a moment before stepping forward and softly calling out to He Xiuyuan.
Meanwhile, her younger brother behind her was cautiously looking at He Xiuyuan, his eyes filled with astonishment.
“Don’t worry, I’ve already dealt with that thing.”
He Xiuyuan looked up at Ruo Xuan upon hearing her, then waved his hand.
As he spoke, He Xiuyuan began to gather the firewood again.
The firewood had been scattered everywhere when the malevolent spirit swept through it.
Seeing this, Ruo Xuan quickly stepped forward to help He Xiuyuan, rekindling the fire.
He Xiuyuan nodded in satisfaction, then leaned back, preparing to rest again.
Ruo Xuan wanted to ask something else, but seeing He Xiuyuan’s eyes already closed, she could only sit back down helplessly.
“Young Miss, are you familiar with this Cultivator?”
The Old Soldier swallowed, his gaze at Expert filled with surprise.
He had lived for most of his life, and this was the first time he had seen someone capable of slaying a ghost.
Earlier, seeing the Spell the malevolent spirit used, he thought there was no escape today, but he never expected the other party to slay the malevolent spirit in just a moment with a single move.
Moreover, the brush at the other party’s waist was incredibly mystical, capable of transforming at will.
If they could get acquainted with such a Cultivator, it would be the hope of their Jiantai Family!
“Sister, that’s not a brush at the scholar’s waist!”
At this moment, the little boy beside them also leaned closer, staring at the brush at He Xiuyuan’s waist as he spoke.
Ruo Xuan’s pretty face flushed upon hearing this.
Her brother’s words reminded her of what she had said earlier.
Thinking about it now, she felt truly ashamed.
“Fifth Uncle, he and I only met by chance on the road before. How can we be considered acquainted?”
Ruo Xuan knew the other party’s thoughts, but she and He Xiuyuan were indeed not familiar.
If this were before, she might have felt she could talk to He Xiuyuan for a few words, but now…
After He Xiuyuan displayed his abilities, she suddenly felt as if a thick mountain separated her and He Xiuyuan. He Xiuyuan was on top of that mountain, while she was at its foot.
The mountain was so high that it was difficult for her to climb over it.
“What a pity. If you had befriended him before he revealed his abilities, it would have been much easier.”
“As for now… I’m afraid it will be difficult.”
The Old Soldier beside them sighed upon hearing this.
He had lived for most of his life, and he could see this matter clearly.
If Expert had not displayed such Cultivator abilities before, looking no different from an ordinary scholar, then befriending him would naturally have been much simpler and easier.
Now, if you want to befriend him, the difficulty is simply too great.
Ruo Xuan nodded lightly upon hearing this; she also understood this principle.
The Old Soldier sighed at this. The Cultivator was right in front of them, but they had failed to recognize his greatness.
“Fifth Uncle, what did that malevolent spirit mean by ‘Cultivator’ just now?”
Ruo Xuan thought for a moment, then suddenly asked softly, “Someone who can make a horsetail whisk appear with a mere flick of the hand, and can eliminate a malevolent spirit with a gesture.”
“Are such people Immortals?”
The little boy, who had been quietly listening to their conversation, suddenly had his eyes light up upon hearing this. He quickly scrambled up and moved closer to his sister.
“Sister, I want to become an Immortal like him too!”
Ruo Xuan turned to look at her brother, a wry smile on her face.
Becoming an Immortal like He Xiuyuan was not that simple; she didn’t even know where to learn such Immortal cultivation techniques.
Although there was a ready-made one in front of her, but…
Thinking of how He Xiuyuan had refused even a simple piece of clothing earlier, she felt that this matter was very uncertain.
“Immortal… perhaps…”
The Old Soldier frowned upon hearing this, somewhat hesitant.
He had never seen what an Immortal looked like, so he couldn’t really say whether the person in front of him was an Immortal or not.
Ruo Xuan thought for a moment, still wanting to ask something, but the Old Soldier in front of her spoke.
“Young Miss, rest early. See if we can follow this Cultivator tomorrow. If we can travel together, the journey will be safer.”
If they encountered some petty thieves, he was still confident he could deal with them.
But if it was some Prodigy, how could he possibly contend with it?
So, if they could travel with He Xiuyuan on the road, it would be very safe.
Ruo Xuan thought the same upon hearing this, and immediately retreated to the side to rest.
.......
The next day.
He Xiuyuan had just opened his eyes and was about to continue their journey when Ruo Xuan and the two others immediately followed him.
“Sir, we haven’t thanked you for yesterday’s matter.”
Ruo Xuan came before He Xiuyuan to express her gratitude.
He Xiuyuan tidied his clothes and waved his hand, “It was just a small matter, nothing to mention.”
As he spoke, He Xiuyuan walked outside and said, “Do you want to travel together?”
“Then thank you very much, Sir!”
Ruo Xuan’s face lit up with joy upon hearing this. She had been wondering how to get He Xiuyuan to join them.
Now that He Xiuyuan had agreed, it was simply too good!
Ruo Xuan avoided the corpse on the ground and, upon reaching the carriage outside, immediately invited He Xiuyuan to get in.
He Xiuyuan thought for a moment and then got into the carriage.
With a carriage, it would be a bit easier.
They were almost at their destination, and it seemed Ruo Xuan’s destination was similar to his, so he could ask her about the situation in the East Sea.
Perhaps he could gather some information.