Wuxia Across the Heavens: I Collect Side Effects

The three of them left the Yin residence and sped westward toward Kunlun Mountain.

Yin Yewang was also hesitant; he wasn't a responsible person.

Seeing that they were heading towards the Western Regions, I let it go.

As for the pursuit, no one else can catch him unless he does it himself.

He didn't have the time, so we had to forget about it.

The main threat to Su Xin's side came from the bandits along the way.

The mountain road was rugged and overgrown with weeds. Occasionally, a few groups of blind bandits would see the three of them looking weak.

A woman, a boy, and a child tried to rob them of their money.

Before the robbers could get close, Su Xin only needed to raise his hand and release a wisp of internal energy. The poison instantly adhered to it, and the robbers either turned black at their fingertips and became paralyzed all over, or had bluish-black poison spots appear on their cheeks. They were so frightened that they fled in panic.

After several attempts, Su Xin secretly marveled at how well the Thousand Spider Poison Hand lived up to its reputation in terms of deterrence.

There's no need to actually kill; the strange poison spots and the instantaneous onset of toxicity are enough to deter ordinary thieves, saving a lot of trouble.

Traveling day and night for about half a month, the three finally arrived at the foot of Kunlun Mountain.

Whether it was due to the inertia of history or not, they followed the contours of the mountain and unconsciously stopped in a mountain hollow.

The area is lush with vegetation and has a mild climate. Although it is located at the foot of Kunlun Mountain, it avoids the extreme cold at the summit, making it the most suitable place for the growth and breeding of the colorful flower spider.

Su Xin looked up and saw that the mountain valley was secluded, with steep mountains on both sides and lush vegetation at his feet. It was exactly the same place described in the original novel where Zhang Wuji fell down the mountain and reunited with Yin Li.

A thought struck him: it seemed that some trajectories, even if deliberately avoided, would unconsciously gravitate towards a predetermined direction.

After all, the Kunlun Mountains are so vast, there aren't many places suitable for flower spiders to grow.

Now that he had found a suitable place to stay, Su Xin was no longer in a hurry.

He knew that improving his strength was the key, and the cultivation of the Thousand Spider Poison Hand technique could not be separated from the "material" of the Variegated Flower Spider.

So, he first built a simple wooden house with Su Ying, and then opened up a secluded area in front of the house to start cultivating the colorful flower spiders.

Su Ying carefully cared for the collected spider eggs and found suitable poisonous insects and plants for the spiders to live in, gradually building her own "poisonous spider breeding ground".

She tends to the wooden house and takes care of Yin Li every day.

Occasionally, they would discuss the cultivation techniques of the Thousand Spider Poison Hand with Su Xin, and the three of them had a rare period of peace and tranquility.

Su Xin knew in his heart that the martial world was never a peaceful place. Although the foot of Kunlun Mountain was remote, it was by no means a paradise. This peace was only temporary.

Sure enough, the peaceful days didn't last long before a series of chaotic footsteps came from outside the wooden house.

Su Xin was squatting in the spider breeding area checking the hatching of the eggs when he heard the sound. He immediately stood up, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he looked towards the door.

A group of people slowly walked over, led by two middle-aged men:

One man had a full beard and a burly build like an iron tower, exuding a fierce and valiant aura; the other man had a dark complexion, thick eyebrows, and large, sharp eyes, clearly no ordinary person.

Behind the two men were two beautiful young girls.

One of them was beautiful, with fair and delicate skin, and a hint of spoiled charm in her eyes;

The other woman was elegant and refined, with a gentle and graceful demeanor, and a lively spirit hidden in her eyes.

Su Xin glanced at it once, and he already knew the answer in his heart, a look of understanding flashing in his eyes.

He never expected that before he even actively sought out opportunities in the martial arts world, someone would come knocking on his door first.

This group of people were clearly from Zhu Wulian Village. Leading them were Zhu Changling and Wu Lie, followed by Zhu Jiuzhen and Wu Qingying.

Although Zhu Wu and Lian Zhuang are not benevolent characters in the original story, secretly coveting the Nine Yang Manual and using less-than-honorable methods, they currently have no enmity with each other.

As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face, and Su Xin was unwilling to make enemies unnecessarily.

He suppressed his thoughts, a gentle smile slowly spreading across his face. He stepped forward and bowed to the group.

Zhu Changling, who was in the lead, spoke first, his tone tinged with a hint of probing and a touch of condescending scrutiny: "Young man, we are from Zhu Wulian Village. We heard that a neighbor skilled in using poison has come to the foot of Kunlun Mountain. We were surprised to see that he is so young."

Su Xin's smile remained unchanged, and his tone was humble yet warm: "I have long admired the reputation of Zhu Wu Lian Manor. It is a great honor to meet you two manor lords today. The three of us are just passing through and plan to stay at the foot of this mountain for a long time. We hope that you two will take good care of us as neighbors in the future, so that we can keep in touch."

After saying that, he walked forward enthusiastically and led the group to sit down at the newly made stone table in front of the house. He then called out to the house, "Auntie, Ali, come out and greet the guests."

Su Ying led Yin Li out of the house, a gentle smile on her face, and nodded slightly to the group. Su Xin quickly introduced, "This is my aunt Su Ying, and this is my sister Yin Li."

Then, he looked at Zhu Changling and the others, "You two lords, who are these two young ladies?"

Wu Lie spoke, his tone tinged with pride: "This is my daughter, Wu Qingying, and this lady beside me is Brother Zhu's beloved daughter, Zhu Jiuzhen."

Zhu Jiuzhen curtsied slightly to Su Ying, her expression carrying a hint of aloofness and haughtiness;

Wu Qingying smiled shyly and nodded slightly, appearing gentle and charming.

Yin Li hid behind Su Ying, curiously observing the two girls, her little face full of confusion.

After exchanging pleasantries and polite words, the atmosphere seemed harmonious, but undercurrents were actually swirling beneath the surface.

Su Xin knew in his heart that the people from Zhu Wu Lian Zhuang were always meticulous. Their initiative to come to his door this time was definitely not just a simple "visit". They must want to test his strength and see how much power this young man who suddenly appeared at the foot of Kunlun Mountain and was good at using poison had, and whether he would pose a threat to them.

Su Xin also understood that he was not alone now. He had his aunt and Ali to protect. He had to show enough strength to make the people of Zhu Wu Lian Zhuang wary in order to gain true peace.

He couldn't be by their side every moment, so the only way to truly protect them was to ensure their safety so that no one dared to provoke them.

Thinking of this, Su Xin slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping around before finally settling on the two mastiffs not far away.

Those were brought by Zhu Changling and his group. They were large, with glossy fur, and were watching the direction of the wooden house warily, looking fierce.

Su Xin smiled faintly, said nothing, and walked straight toward one of the pure white mastiffs.

Upon seeing this, the mastiff bared its teeth and let out a low growl, trying to pounce, but Zhu Changling raised his hand to stop it.

Su Xin walked up to the mastiff, raised his hand and gently brushed it away, the movement was gentle and seemingly without any force.

But the next second, a bizarre scene unfolded.