fairy family

Chapter 218 True Water Spiritual Object, A Small Test
As soon as Yu Que finished speaking, a cold look immediately appeared on the faces of Bai Jiangliu and the others.

"You, surnamed Yu, have quite the nerve!"

A wave of pressure emanated from the three of them, their true energy surged, and their divine senses attacked, all landing on Yu Que.

Faced with the pressure from the three men, Yu Que's expression darkened, but he didn't take it seriously.

Within the Dao Palace, there are its own rules. If you attack without cause, it's acceptable to win, but if you are killed by the other party, you will have died in vain.

Moreover, this is happening on the Refinement Peak, and to start a fight in front of the Refinement Peak Master is really disrespectful to him.

Yu Que remained seated, unmoved, and opened his mouth to rebuke:
"You brats, today is the Refinement Summit. Do not lose your decorum and disrupt the event!"

His words brought Bai Jiangliu and his two companions, who had been acting rashly, to a slight sobering moment, and their auras immediately faltered.

Yuan Wen sat beside Yu Que. Seeing Yu Que confronting the three men, he gritted his teeth and shouted:
"The three of you are quite arrogant. Even if you are true disciples, does that give you the right to be so domineering and presumptuous?"

Bai Jiangliu and the other two looked at Yuan Wen with lightning speed.

However, when they recognized that this boy was the younger brother of the martial arts immortal Yuan Wu, although their eyes showed disgust, they did not reveal any murderous intent.

After a few moments of silence, the three ignored Yuan Wen's words and stared intently at Yu Que, shouting:
“Master Yu, if you don’t want to disrupt the event, why don’t we follow the palace rules and, with the permission of the host, have a duel on the spot?”

One of them, with greed in his eyes, stared at Yu Que and spoke:
"If you lose, relinquish the true fire within you, and we will give you a break."

For a moment, Bai Jiangliu and the other two were itching to make a move.

However, upon hearing their voices, Yu Que couldn't help but chuckle.

He shook his head and said, "What are you talking about? If you want to gamble, I'll have to oblige."

Yu Que clasped his hands together, closed his eyes slightly again, and only spoke:
"If you don't like me, then take action. But if I kill you, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"you!"

These words made Bai Jiangliu and the other two glare at him even more angrily.

One of them shouted angrily, "You don't even dare to accept a bet? You're a disgrace to be a true disciple!"

"What a coward! Do you really think I wouldn't dare to make a move?"

The three men were so enraged that they almost forgot the rules of the palace and attacked Yu Que on the spot.

This scene caught the attention of everyone around, causing their eyes to sparkle and their excitement to be palpable.

"Good heavens, several true disciples are going head-to-head. If they really kill or cripple one or two of them, then there will be a real show to watch."

"This Master Yu is truly patient. They've gone too far in bullying him, yet he doesn't even dare to accept the challenge?"

The crowd murmured and discussed amongst themselves, some even sneering:
"If you're going to do it, then do it already. Anyway, if you cripple someone, you'll pay for their crippling injury; if you kill someone, you'll pay for their life. Why all the threats!"

But just as Bai Jiangliu and the other two were exchanging thoughts and growing increasingly indignant, wanting to teach Yu Que a lesson even at the cost of their own punishment, a cold snort finally rang out in the arena.

"They are all true disciples of the Dao Palace, yet they quarrel like children. What kind of behavior is this!"

The speaker was none other than the Peak Master of the Refinement Peak. He had been watching from the sidelines and, seeing that Yu Que and the others were really about to start a fight, he had no choice but to step in and stop them.

The overwhelming pressure descended upon the arena, causing the three enraged individuals, Bai Jiangliu and his companions, to freeze in shock and withdraw their auras.

Even though Yu Que showed no intention of making a move, he suddenly felt immense pressure, and his expression changed slightly.

And it wasn't just the four of them who felt this way; everyone else in the room, including the two elderly elders, were all awestruck, experiencing firsthand the power of the Refinement Peak Master.

"Such a powerful aura! Although he cannot break through to the Refinement Realm, this person's magical power is in no way inferior to that of the Refinement Realm." The two elders exclaimed inwardly.

After a few moments of silence on Refinement Peak, the peak master suddenly changed the subject and sneered:
"However, since you all wish to wager and compete, I will grant your request today."

But this is the Refinement Peak, so let's not directly compare magical power. How about we compare our refinement techniques? The winner may enter our sect and observe the furnace and fire for a few days.”

Upon hearing this, Yu Que's eyelids twitched slightly, and a hint of excitement appeared on his face.

Bai Jiangliu and the others, however, hesitated and looked somewhat embarrassed.

One of them gritted his teeth and questioned:

"Compete in cultivation? This person possesses true fire and is a cultivation master by training. If we compete with him in cultivation, wouldn't we be asking for trouble..."

However, his response was not an explanation from the Peak Master of Refinement.

Instead, with a bang, a powerful burst of energy shot out from the depths of the hall, landing directly on the person who had spoken and sending him flying.

The true disciple, Yamasa, coughed up blood and fell heavily outside the main hall, his face filled with shock and doubt.

At this moment, the voice of the Refinement Peak Master rang out: "Since you don't want to undergo refinement, then get out. Don't think that just because you have the status of a true disciple, you can act presumptuously in front of me!"

The other person's tone was extremely impatient.

Bai Jiangliu and Shi Lanzhi stared into the depths of the main hall, their faces filled with surprise and ashen, but they both restrained their impulses and did not question the Refinement Peak Master again.

The two men simply transmitted their voices to Yamasaru outside the hall: "Brother Yamasaru, don't worry, we'll help you get revenge!"

They all gritted their teeth and drank:
"Alright! Let's do as the Peak Master says and have a contest of cultivation levels with this True Disciple Yu."

Seeing that the two had agreed, the Peak Master turned his attention back to Yu Que and asked:
"Yu Que, do you agree?"

Within moments, Yu Que had already prepared his answer.

He immediately stood up, bowed towards the depths of the hall, and uttered, "I could not ask for more."

Since it was this Peak Master of Refinement who spoke, and the wager after winning only affected whether the other party favored him or not, and did not involve his Ravenfire, then he should agree.

After bowing, Yu Que faced the crowd with composure, thinking to himself:
"Now that Crowfire has been exposed, today we will show them our true colors and let them see clearly!"

Now that he is a true disciple, with a status equivalent to that of an elder in the palace, he is qualified to protect even the most precious True Flame.

The Peak Master of Refinement Peak replied, "Good."

Clap clap, and then the sound of clapping came from the main hall. Immediately afterwards, several eerie lights flew out from it, whistling and emitting a chilling aura.

When everyone looked up, the vast majority of them felt a chill run down their spines.

Because those eerie lights were all ghosts, and their ghostly aura was reddish and filled with murderous intent; they were three ghosts of the sixth rank!

The Refinement Peak Master said calmly:
"The path of refinement, no matter how you put it, is all about subduing ghosts and then shaping them according to the wishes of us immortals."

Therefore, regardless of the method used, subduing the spirit is the most crucial step. Only after it has been subdued and suppressed can the next step be taken.

Your refining skills vary in pace, and I will not favor anyone. Today, all that is needed is to complete the subjugation of the ghost. Whoever subdues the ghost first and most thoroughly will be the winner.

Upon hearing this, Bai Jiangliu and Shi Lanzhi both showed surprise and delight, and quickly said:
"Your Excellency is just!" "Thank you for your understanding, Your Excellency."

Although they were not good at cultivation, as immortals, they had many ways to catch and destroy ghosts, and neither of them believed that they were necessarily inferior to Yu Que.

Even if the opponent possesses real fire! Yu Que, gazing at the three sixth-rank vengeful spirits that had appeared in the arena, also felt a surge of joy in his eyes, thinking to himself:
"When you're sleepy, there's always a pillow!"

"What a fine peak master of the Refinement Realm! His wealth is indeed immense; he casually unleashes three Rank 6 vengeful ghosts."

The test uses a sixth-rank vengeful ghost. If you pass the test and subdue the ghost, given its status, it will naturally not ask for it back.

In this way, Yu Que obtained another sixth-grade ghost without spending a single penny.

Seeing that neither side objected, the Peak Master of Refinement immediately shouted:
"Let's start now!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he released the restraints on the sixth-rank vengeful ghost.

A series of ghostly wails suddenly erupted at the scene, frightening everyone else into a panic, fearing they would be affected by the sixth-rank vengeful ghost.

Only two elders and four others remained calm.

The others, including the aristocratic scion Yuan Wen and his group, looked on in surprise and doubt, and repeatedly pulled out their life-saving items.

"Hahaha! How dare a mere ghost act so presumptuously?"

Bai Jiangliu laughed loudly. He made a hand seal, and a cold wind rose around him, dark clouds rose, and he imprisoned a fierce ghost in front of him.

The young man then took out a porcelain bottle from his sleeve and said, "This is the 'Three-Colored Spiritual Water' that I, Bai, condensed based on my lineage. Although it cannot be considered true water, it still possesses some of the properties of true water. It can be both poisonous and spiritual, and has many wonderful uses."

Under Bai Jiangliu's control, a three-colored wisp of smoke emerged from the porcelain plate and swept towards the vengeful ghost.

Immediately afterwards, a buzzing sound rang out in the arena.

The sixth-rank vengeful ghost that was wrapped up immediately began to corrode its ghostly body, and its body dissipated, releasing bursts of ghostly energy.

The other person, Shi Lanzhi, opened her mouth and spat out a long, thin leaf. She held it in her hand, and it instantly grew larger before being slapped at the vengeful ghost in front of her.

Shi Lanzhi said softly, "This thing is something I have entrusted with my life, the Willow Twig Ghost Orchid. It can whip ghosts. If it hits an inch, the ghost will shrink an inch."

Watch as I subdue this vengeful spirit!

Everyone was amazed when they saw the treasures the two had taken out.

"Tsk tsk, no wonder they are all true disciples."

This hand holds real fire, that hand holds spiritual water and spiritual objects!

Yu Que also stared at the two people opposite him in surprise.

A thought flashed through his mind, but he didn't rush to attack. Instead, he smiled and suddenly spoke:

"Since you two fellow Daoists both possess treasures, why did you covet my True Fire Seed just now?"

Bai Jiangliu and Shi Lanzhi were busy refining the vengeful spirit, both of them scoffing coldly:
"Why don't we hurry up and make a move, lest we lose and then say that we got the better deal?"

"Why do you say such things, fellow Daoist? We only wanted to see your true fire. If you don't want to see it, then so be it. Why do you have to slander us?"

Yu Que's expression was very amiable at this moment. He didn't care about their tone at all, and nodded instead:
"Just now I thought you two were trying to trick me out of my treasure. Now that I see you two also have treasure, let's add another oath to our oath."

"If I win, you two will give me several dozen or even a hundred catties of that spiritual water, and I'll also lend you those orchid leaves to nurture for seven or eight years. If I lose, I'll lend you my true fire, how about that?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Jiangliu and Shi Lanzhi both turned cold and stern, ignoring Yu Que completely. They turned their heads away and continued to stare intently at the vengeful ghost in front of them.

Unexpectedly, the next moment, Yu Que smiled and said:
"What, you don't dare?"

He pointed at the vengeful ghost in front of him and shouted, "Then this is how it is: I will not only refine one ghost. If I cannot refine all three ghosts before you finish, I will consider this a loss."

Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in uproar, all feeling that Yu Que was exaggerating.

Even the peak master of the Refinement Peak hovered his divine sense over Yu Que's head for a moment, showing some curiosity.

Seeing this, Yuan Wen, who was standing next to Yu Que, quickly tugged at Yu Que's sleeve, signaling him to be steady.

Bai Jiangliu and the other man were furious, feeling that Yu Que was deliberately provoking them to interfere with their subduing of the ghost.

Bai Jiangliu then sneered:

"You, a mere seventh-grade lower level cultivator, dare to spout such arrogant words, claiming to refine three ghosts in one go."

"If you truly possess such magical power, what harm is there in brewing ten catties of spiritual water for you!"

Shi Lanzhi then spoke up:
"Yu Zhenchuan is quite cunning; instead of speaking up, he's eager to distract us. I hope you can keep your promise!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Que immediately cupped his hands in greeting to the two men, looked around, and said:

"Everyone here is my witness, and both Master Bai and Master Shi have agreed!"

Bai Jiangliu and Shi Lanzhi both watched Yu Que with cold eyes.

Shouts immediately rang out from all sides:
"We heard it! We all heard it!"

Amidst the commotion, Yuan Wen, seeing this, sat there hesitantly, gazing at Yu Que's figure with a suspicious look.

The young man thought to himself, "I've never seen Brother Yu talk so much before... Ah, could it be that he really has such abilities?!"

The shouting never stops:
"My esteemed disciples, please begin quickly; we cannot wait to see the outcome."

Yu Que accepted the gift with a cupped hand. He looked at the two men, Bai Shi and his companion, whose faces were cold and stern, with a slight smile, and said:

"No rush, no rush, we'll let you all see the result soon."

The next moment, he waved his hand, and whoosh!

Two beams of white light suddenly rushed towards Bai Jiangliu and Shi Lanzhi.

Yu Que's sudden action startled many people, especially Bai Shi and his companion.

"you!!"

They thought Yu Que was trying to trick them, taking advantage of their unpreparedness to strike them hard first, preventing them from refining the ghost god, so that Yu Que could then act at his leisure.

But the two white lights were so fast and urgent that no one present could react in time. Even the two elders and the peak master of the Refinement Peak were startled and almost missed them.

"Such swift action!"

By the time Bai Jiangliu and Shi Lanzhi reacted, the white light had already pounced on them, making them pale with fright.

However, the white light did not attack them. Instead, it paused for a moment, then jumped over the two people and pounced into the two fierce ghosts in front of them.

Amidst their astonished and bewildered gazes, they heard only one word:
"Disperse!"

The two sixth-rank vengeful ghosts suddenly stopped writhing and began to tremble, stirring up waves of black and red ghostly energy...

(End of this chapter)