I, who was turned into a woman by the Jade Maiden Master, want to rebel against the Heavenly Gang.

But what if Li Qingshi is lying? Although the possibility is not very high, we still have to be on the safe side.

Just then, Li Qingshi said again, "Master, look ahead! That floating island."

On the floating island, a man and a woman were entangled together.

Qin Rufeng had actually already overheard it with his keen hearing... they were engaged in dual cultivation. The woman was clearly unwilling, but was forced by the male cultivator.

Just moments ago it was screaming and howling, but now it seems completely silent. Besides the thuds and slaps, there's also a strange creaking sound.

Upon closer inspection... it was white flesh and bright red blood!

The nun was kneeling on the ground, her neck, shoulders, and cheeks covered in blood. A pool of blood had also accumulated on the ground.

The man's waist and hips were like a V8 engine, with the pistons of the cylinders moving wildly.

In addition, his mouth was also tightly biting the nun's neck, sucking her blood.

Chapter 96 Mutation

This scene startled Li Qingshi, causing her to scream and immediately attracting the male cultivator's attention. He turned to look at Qin Rufeng and the other person…

His eyes were bloodshot, and his mouth was full of blood. There was no trace of reason left in those scarlet eyes.

Upon seeing Ru Feng and the other two, he reacted like a ghoul seeing fresh flesh and blood, immediately lunging forward with a movement technique similar to the Cloud Ladder Leap. Although he had lost his mind, he was still able to use his skills.

Qin Rufeng said to Li Qingshi, "Follow me." Then he stepped off on the ice lotus and left. The red-eyed male cultivator chased after him relentlessly.

Soon Li Qingshi couldn't keep up, and Qin Rufeng grabbed her by the collar, unfolded his Phoenix Wings, and accelerated their flight.

Li Qingshi seemed somewhat surprised. She had never expected that Qin Rufeng could use ice and fire magic so skillfully.

If the previous foxfire was bluish-white and of unknown composition, then the current blazing orange-red flames must be the legendary True Qi of Separation Fire… In the eyes of a mere rogue cultivator, this was utterly absurd True Qi.

However, Li Qingshi didn't understand why Qin Rufeng would still try to escape if that was the case. This red-eyed male cultivator was probably not as powerful as the previous man in black.

Qin Rufeng had already seen through her thoughts, so he comforted her, "Don't worry, he's no match for me. I just wanted to test my theory."

Soon, Qin Rufeng led Li Qingshi to a protruding rock on the surface of the Tongtian Pillar stalagmite.

Qin Rufeng had noticed this place when he came out yesterday; there was something that looked like a shrine. And there was incense burning.

But perhaps it wasn't incense, but something else mentioned in the third bamboo slip: "fragrant incense"...

She had previously suspected that the incense was something the Red Moon cult members wore around their necks. After all, the openwork copper ball was indeed an incense burner.

But Li Qingshi said it wasn't incense, it was powder...

That seemed to be true; Qin Rufeng served his master daily and was quite knowledgeable about incense. The red smoke was definitely not incense.

Since it isn't, then the "incense" must be something else, most likely this "small shrine" set up in the wild.

Qin Rufeng led Li Qingshi to the protruding platform. The red-eyed male cultivator followed behind. However, when Qin Rufeng and Li Qingshi approached the shrine, the red-eyed cultivator hesitated.

Qin Rufeng stepped forward for a closer look and found that it was indeed incense. It had a faint floral scent, but it wasn't any kind of fragrance she was familiar with.

Next to the incense burner was a lacquered box containing several incense pellets.

Qin Rufeng always used incense seals to make incense burners at Cuixing Pavilion. Incense balls were much more convenient, and she only used them occasionally.

Qin Rufeng took everything, smashing the shrine to pieces. He even took the incense sticks and incense burner with him.

The incense burner had a chain attached, so it could be carried in one's hand. Qin Rufeng carried the incense burner towards the red-eyed cultivator.

The red-eyed male cultivator tried to dodge in all directions, and in the end could only escape the platform and watch from a nearby floating island.

Although he longed for the flesh and blood of the two fair-skinned beauties, the incense kept him away. He was so anxious that he scratched his head and cheeks, like an ant on a hot pan.

He really is afraid of incense...

Now that the function of the incense burner has been verified, there's no point in keeping this red-eyed cultivator around. Qin Rufeng burned him to ashes with a burst of foxfire.

Incense should correspond to the second piece of information on the third bamboo slip.

Qin Rufeng's bamboo slips read...

"It is extremely dangerous to be near incense burning. Fellow practitioners, please stay away. If you are already near incense burning, remember not to let the incense go out."

On Li Qingshi's bamboo slips was...

"Incense is useless, but it can delay your death. If you feel disgusted, do not go near incense."

The behavior of the red-eyed people should be able to verify the saying that "delaying death is imminent".

Does "death date" refer to the pursuit and killing by such a bloodthirsty and irrational person?

Then why is it said that incense is "useless"?

Could it be that the incense only prevents red-eyed people from getting close? Once the incense pills are used up, that's it.

This does align with the rule "Remember not to let the incense go out."

The other claims are unreliable. They include statements like "Incense is extremely dangerous, do not approach" and "If you feel disgusted, do not approach."

disgust……

This sounds like it's directed at people who are jealous or envious.

"Ah! Is that so?" Qin Rufeng suddenly realized.

What if the contents of the bamboo slips were intended for both ordinary people and those who were jealous?

The first entry on the bamboo slips, concerning elixirs, already divided those who took elixirs and those who did not into two irreconcilable camps.

The second piece of information is meant to be seen by people from both factions at the same time.

If we divide the prisoners in the jail into two irreconcilable camps, namely "normal people" and bloodthirsty, irrational "red-eyed people," then everything makes sense, right?

So how do we categorize them? Is it simply based on whether or not one has taken any elixirs?

What if the red powder of the Red Moon Cult members was the culprit that caused people to lose their minds and become blinded by rage?

What if the precursor to becoming a red-eyed person is physical discomfort?

So, can taking the pills given by the Red Moon Cult members prevent or delay becoming a "red-eyed person"? If you don't take the pills, you will become a red-eyed person.

In fact, the female cultivator who was pierced was also red-eyed; she clearly hadn't taken any of the Crimson Moon Cult's pills.

Is this what they call "the red moon dispels disaster, and the Holy Mother relieves difficulties"?

Thinking of this, Qin Rufeng broke out in a cold sweat. She touched her lower abdomen... and felt the swelling in her lower abdomen getting worse.

Does that mean I have to take some kind of pill? But Qin Rufeng felt that the pill was definitely more than just an antidote.

How could the Crimson Moon Sect be so kind? This is definitely not a good thing!

Just as she was pondering this, Qin Rufeng suddenly heard a noise. Turning her head, she saw that an old man with a long beard had appeared not far from them at some point.

"Greetings, young friends." The old man greeted them first and then said, "Please hand over what you are carrying to me."

Qin Rufeng was holding an incense burner, and she immediately understood the long-bearded old man's purpose. So she coldly said, "What if I don't give it to him?"

The old man stroked his beard and said, "Then I'll have to do it myself."

Qin Rufeng sneered and said, "Considering your advanced age, you'd better leave quickly. I can let you go."

The old man smiled and said, "Little girl, don't be arrogant. I've been following you all this time. I've witnessed your abilities."

"To be able to control your dual spiritual roots of water and fire to this extent is truly remarkable for someone with your shallow cultivation. It seems you must be a member of a sect."

“But it’s not difficult to master dual spiritual roots,” the old man continued. “I also have dual spiritual roots. You are water and fire, and I am earth and wood.”

"Although both spiritual roots are incompatible and cultivation is not easy, my dual spiritual roots of earth and wood are still more effective at restraining you. Moreover, my experience and knowledge are far beyond what you, a junior, can compare to."

Chapter 97 The little maid was completely subdued

Qin Rufeng glanced at him, too lazy to refute.

Old Deng, however, pressed his advantage, saying, "Young lady, you are still young, in the prime of your youth, as beautiful as a flower. You must not ruin your life."

"Don't think that it's two against one. The Qi Refining stage cultivator next to you is just a burden. You yourself are only at the early Foundation Establishment stage, while I am already at the late Foundation Establishment stage and half a step into the Golden Core stage."

Qin Rufeng remained expressionless and dismissive, coldly stating, "There should be more than one incense burner. Are you determined to snatch the one from me?"

Old Deng stroked his beard and looked Qin Rufeng up and down, saying, "It's not just the incense burner, but also you all. Don't let my age fool you, I'm still as vigorous as ever."

Qin Rufeng frowned and said angrily, "Old dog! So you're tired of living." Then a streak of foxfire shot out.

Old Deng used his rock wall to block, and it actually stopped him.

He seemed quite pleased with himself. "Oh, little girl, you're quite something. I like you. Although I don't know why you can use foxfire, you still can't break through my rock wall."

However, before he could finish speaking, the rock wall broke in two with a loud crash, and the upper half slid down at an angle.

Old Deng, who was immediately proven wrong, had no idea what had happened and stared in astonishment with wide eyes.

Logically speaking, fire can generate earth, so attacking with fire and defending with earth can only make the defense stronger.

Moreover, fire attacks couldn't achieve this effect. The fact that the magical rock wall was cleaved in two must mean it was made of a sharp blade with metal or wood attributes.

Old Deng suddenly realized and exclaimed, "You! You... you don't just have dual spiritual roots of water and fire? You also have a spiritual root of metal!"

"Impossible! Anyone with dual spiritual roots or higher cannot cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage, nor can they control high-level magic treasures."

"You...who are you?!"

After a brief outburst of anger and a string of curses, Qin Rufeng quickly regained his cold and silent demeanor.

Old Deng was right; the foxfire couldn't burn through the rock wall. Qin Rufeng used the second move of the Myriad Swords Technique: Ambush from Ten Sides.

And he was right that it was difficult to establish a foundation if one had dual spiritual roots or more. But difficult doesn't mean impossible, just as being older doesn't mean having more experience.

Qin Rufeng had three beads forced upon him by his master Liu Bailian in order to establish his foundation... How could such an old dog possibly know about such a heaven-defying method of expanding one's spiritual root?

Old Deng, surprised, quickly touched his neck and chest, finding he hadn't been hit. It seemed the rock face, though cut open, had somehow managed to block the attack?

He had just breathed a sigh of relief when he looked down... only to find his lower body covered in blood; it turned out his penis had been severed.

He let out a bloodcurdling scream...

He then viciously flung out several spirit talismans, shouting, "You little bitch! Taste the piercing punishment! Let's see how many your foxfire can stop!"

Qin Rufeng didn't even lift his eyelids, and summoned the Fire Phoenix Wings to instantly burn those talismans to ashes.

The talismans appeared to be of the wood element, and they ignited violently after being ignited. The resulting heat wave unexpectedly blew off Qin Rufeng's hat, lifting her veil.

That stunning beauty caught Li Qingshi's eye so much that she forgot she was fighting and exclaimed, "So beautiful!"

Then I noticed Qin Rufeng's snow-white, fluffy fox ears on her head, and a fox tail that swung from her waist...

"A fox spirit!" Old Deng was utterly astonished. "You're a demon!"

He quickly summoned several more rock puppets, saying, "Foxfire, I have earth to counter it."

As a result, before these puppets could even stand still, they were easily destroyed by Qin Rufeng wielding the Azure Moon Hidden Dragon Sword, which possesses wood attributes.

Seeing this, Old Deng took out a peach wood sword... It has to be said that he really has a lot of tricks up his sleeve.

But at this moment, several ripples appeared around Qin Rufeng, like ripples spreading across a calm lake.

A gleaming, sharp sword slowly emerged from the ripples...

"This is!" Old Deng's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. "Could it be... the number one swordsman in the Southern Ring of Liuyun, the Taihua Sword Sect?"

"Prepare to die!" Qin Rufeng raised his hand and unleashed a white rainbow that cleaved the sky with his sword.

With a crisp "bang," the rosary beads worn around Lao Deng's neck shattered instantly, scattering the beads all over the ground.

"This, this protective prayer bead... I shall take my leave."

Even if he changed his name from "old man" to "decrepit old man," it wouldn't make a difference. With a wave of his hand, Qin Rufeng conjured several chains from the ground, binding his legs and feet. These were the newly acquired magical artifact, the Earth Dragon Golden Lock.

Knowing he could not escape, Old Deng fought desperately and transformed into a giant snake with intertwined vine roots.

He twisted his gnarled, tree-like body, panting heavily as he roared, "You forced me to this point! I've sacrificed my lifespan to transform into this form, and I will devour you alive..."

"Clang!" Before he could finish speaking, the giant sword from the Sword Tomb summoned by Qin Rufeng pierced his head and pinned him to the ground.

When I first obtained this sword in the Mangshan Secret Realm, it was already embedded in the head of a dead demon beast. Now it's a perfect match for my skills, though it's like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

Old Deng transformed into a serpent, its head pinned down, yet it still writhed desperately on the ground, stirring up billowing dust and scattering pebbles, seemingly very resentful.

"Impossible! Impossible! I've cultivated my whole life and finally reached the half-step Golden Core stage, how could I possibly be defeated by you?"

Qin Rufeng stood on the hilt of his sword, expressionless and coldly said, "I've shown you courtesy, I've given you your chance. It's you who are disrespectful to your elders and don't appreciate my kindness."

"Fairy, I know I was wrong." Old Deng finally admitted his mistake. "I have lived a wasted life and failed to recognize your greatness."

"Now I am a cripple. I beg the fairy to remember the hardships I have endured in my cultivation and spare my life."