Crossover: The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation, starting with cultivation with the Six Flowers Im

"Okay, I understand."

Chapter 145 The Pain and Sorrow of the Spirit Stone

Nangong Yehua turned and left the front desk, heading towards the restaurant's entrance. Just as he was about to step out the door, he turned back to the waiter and said:

"The price of this meal really exceeded my expectations."

The waiter looked apologetic.

"Sir, our restaurant offers top-notch food and service, so the prices are correspondingly higher. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause."

Nangong Yehua waved his hand, indicating that it was nothing to worry about:

"No need to apologize, I won't come again next time."

Nangong Yehua walked out of the restaurant, her heavy footsteps echoing in the quiet street.

He lost all his spirit stones, and his heart felt as if it had been hollowed out. He seemed to be possessed by a god of misfortune, and every step he took felt heavy and difficult.

The shops on both sides of the street were brightly lit, and the bustling crowds moved about in the night, but Nangong Yehua seemed to be isolated from the world, his eyes only on the endless darkness in front of him.

Nangong Yehua's steps grew slower and slower, as if each step was a struggle against the despair in her heart.

A gentle night breeze blew by, carrying a hint of coolness, but Nangong Yehua felt no refreshment whatsoever.

His clothes fluttered gently in the wind, as if they were an outward manifestation of his inner unease and anxiety.

Nangong Yehua's face was expressionless, but his deep eyes revealed endless sorrow and helplessness.

The scenery on both sides of the street became blurry in Nangong Yehua's eyes. He seemed to be in a gray world that had lost all color.

His gaze was empty and lost, as if he were searching for something, but he didn't know what he was looking for.

Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence.

Nangong Yehua looked up and saw a young cultivator rushing toward him.

The cultivator looked anxious, clearly having something important to tell Nangong Yehua.

However, Nangong Yehua seemed not to see it and continued walking forward. Seeing this, the cultivator hurriedly shouted:

"Please help me, my friend was attacked by wild animals outside the city."

Nangong Yehua paused slightly, then slowly turned his head, looking at the cultivator with his empty eyes.

The cultivator was startled by his gaze, but still forced himself to step forward and said breathlessly:

"Can you help me? I really care about my bond with them!"

Nangong Yehua was slightly taken aback. He raised his head and scrutinized the stranger in front of him with piercing eyes.

As a Mahayana cultivator in his previous life, he possessed extraordinary insight and saw through the man's tricks at a glance.

This was clearly an elaborate scam designed to lure him out of the city.

Nangong Yehua sneered inwardly, but he didn't immediately expose the man's lie. He nodded slightly, a hint of concern on his face, and said:

"Oh? Your friend was attacked by a wild animal? That's certainly an emergency."

However, are you sure I can help? I'm neither a doctor nor a martial artist.

Seeing that Nangong Yehua did not directly refuse, a hint of joy flashed in the man's eyes, and he quickly said:

"You've misunderstood. I don't want you to treat (my friend)."

"You just need to come with me outside the city and bring him back for me. My friend is seriously injured, and I can't bring him back to the city by myself."

Nangong Yehua's sneer intensified. He knew this man was already eager to lure him out of the city.

But he didn't act immediately; instead, he pretended to hesitate and said:

"Well... alright, I can go with you outside the city. But you have to tell me the specifics and location first."

Chapter 146 The Spirit Stone Delivery Arrives

The man was overjoyed when he saw that Nangong Yehua had agreed, and he quickly told him in detail about the location and circumstances of his so-called "injured friend".

As Nangong Yehua listened, she was mentally devising a countermeasure.

He knew that the road out of the city would be fraught with danger, but he had no choice but to face it all.

Nangong Yehua pondered to himself that the huge expense he had just spent at the restaurant had left him penniless and all his spirit stones gone.

At that moment, he heard someone mention the attacks by wild beasts outside the city, and his heart stirred.

He glanced at the man and saw that his eyes were darting around, clearly indicating that he had ulterior motives, but he decided to go with the flow and play along.

Nangong Yehua took a deep breath to calm his emotions, then nodded and said:

"Okay, I understand. Let's set off now."

After saying that, Nangong Yehua turned and walked forward, preparing to follow the man out of the city.

When the man saw Nangong Yehua agree so readily, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly overshadowed by greed.

He was secretly delighted, thinking he was about to succeed, so he quickly led the way, taking Nangong Yehua out of the city.

As night deepened, the two walked one after the other on the road leading to the city gate.

On the surface, Nangong Yehua remained calm, but in his heart, he had already prepared a countermeasure.

He knew that there would inevitably be a contest after leaving the city, but he was not afraid.

Although the cultivation level of the Mahayana stage cultivator from the previous life is gone, that composure and wisdom still remain in his heart.

They soon arrived at the city gate, and the guards did not stop Nangong Yehua from leaving with that person.

Nangong Yehua knew that although the rules in this city were strict, there would always be some people who would take risks for profit. He smiled faintly and followed the man out of the city gate.

Upon exiting the city gate, Nangong Yehua immediately sensed an atmosphere completely different from that inside the city.

The air outside the city carried a slight chill, mixed with the fresh scent of earth and vegetation, stimulating his senses.

The night sky was high and the stars were twinkling, but the moonlight was dim, draping this wilderness in a mysterious veil.

All around were endless hills, undulating like a sleeping giant.

The sparse trees on the hill swayed in the night wind, making a rustling sound, like the breath of the earth.

Occasionally, a night breeze would blow by, bringing with it the low growls of wild beasts in the distance, making this wilderness seem even more desolate and mysterious.

Beneath our feet lies a rugged path, covered with withered branches, fallen leaves, and pebbles.

Nangong Yehua followed the man's footsteps, walking forward with uneven steps.

Wild grasses swayed in the wind on both sides of the path, as if telling the story of this wilderness.

In the distance, a stream shimmered silvery in the moonlight, its murmuring waters breaking the silence of the night.

Nangong Yehua's gaze swept around, his senses becoming exceptionally sharp at this moment.

He could feel the dampness in the air and the pungent smell emanating from wild beasts in the distance.

His heart was filled with vigilance, but also with a hint of curiosity. He wanted to know what secrets and dangers were hidden in this wilderness.

The man led the way, his steps hurried, as if he couldn't wait to lead Nangong Yehua to the ambush site.

Chapter 147 Hidden Mission - Shadow of the Destroyer

The cultivator led Nangong Yehua away from the city lights and hustle and bustle, into the forest outside the city shrouded in the vast darkness of night.

The two walked in a clearing filled with lush trees. Moonlight filtered through the sparse leaves, casting dappled shadows and adding a touch of mystery and depth to the forest.

The air was filled with the scent of damp earth and the fragrance of trees, and occasionally the chirping of insects and the calls of night birds could be heard from afar, breaking the silence of the night.

Nangong Yehua followed behind the cultivator. Although his steps were steady, his heart was filled with vigilance.

The cultivator would occasionally turn back to look at Nangong Yehua, a hint of cunning flashing in his eyes.

He seemed to be searching for something, or confirming whether Nangong Yehua completely believed him.

Nangong Yehua remained calm, his gaze sweeping around as he observed every detail of the forest.

As they ventured deeper into the forest, the surrounding trees grew denser and the path became increasingly rugged.

Nangong Yehua noticed some unusual traces on the open ground—broken branches, messy footprints, and some dark red spots on the ground.

These signs made him even more convinced that some kind of conspiracy was hidden here.

The monk suddenly stopped and pointed to a dark spot ahead, saying:

“That’s it, my friend is over there.” His voice held a hint of nervousness, but even more so, anticipation.

Nangong Yehua nodded slightly, said nothing, and silently walked forward.

Just as Nangong Yehua approached the darkness, a faint buzzing sound suddenly rang out from within his body.

"System notification: An ambush has been detected nearby, triggering the hidden mission - Shadow of the Enemy".

Nangong Yehua felt a chill run down her spine, and at the same time, she instantly understood her predicament.

He closed his eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and calmed himself down.

As Nangong Yehua's mind sank into the system, a transparent interface appeared in his mind.

The interface displays detailed mission information: Defeat all ambushing enemies and successfully complete the mission to receive the reward "Large Teleportation Array x Unlimited".

Nangong Yehua's heart stirred; this reward was undoubtedly a godsend for him.

The Great Teleportation Array is an extremely precious teleportation item that can ignore spatial limitations and instantly teleport someone to any known location.

Asking for flowers

Moreover, this time he obtained a large teleportation array with unlimited uses, which will undoubtedly be a huge help to his upcoming adventure.

Nangong Yehua slowly opened her eyes

Just then, a group of masked men suddenly emerged from the surrounding darkness, wielding weapons and their eyes gleaming with greed and ruthlessness.

...

Clearly, these people were the "companions" the cultivators were talking about.

Nangong Yehua's eyes were sharp as he scanned the masked man who rushed out of the darkness.

Their figures appeared distorted and blurry in the moonlight, but Nangong Yehua could clearly sense the fluctuations in their aura.

He frowned slightly and realized that these people were all cultivators at the Qi Gathering Realm, and most of them were at the first or second level of Qi Gathering.

Fortunately, the meal that Nangong Yehua ate cost 190,000 spirit stones restored his cultivation to the third level of Qi Gathering.

Such a difference in cultivation level gave Nangong Yehua a bit more confidence.

He has a clear advantage against these enemies who are at the first or second level of Qi Gathering.

A hint of disdain appeared on Nangong Yehua's face...

Chapter 148 With this little bit of strength, you dare to come out and cause trouble?

The moonlight dappled across the forest clearing, where Nangong Yehua stood quietly in the center, surrounded by a group of masked men holding weapons and whose faces were covered by black masks.

They formed a circle, their eyes revealing greed and vigilance, as if they were ready to attack at any moment.

The masked leader took a step forward, his voice low and hoarse, attempting to create a sense of oppression in the night:

“Friend, we have no ill intentions, ‘030,’ we just want to borrow some spirit stones.”

Nangong Yehua smiled slightly, his smile appearing particularly serene in the moonlight, as if he were completely unconcerned about the threat before him:

"Borrow? That's easy for you to say."

Seeing that Nangong Yehua showed no fear or anger, the masked man felt a little flustered, but he still tried to remain calm:

"We were forced to do this because we had no other choice but to do it in order to make a living."

"If you hand over your valuables, we will spare your life."

Nangong Yehua gently shook his head, his gaze revealing a sharpness and wisdom:

"Are you really here for a living, or are you being instructed by someone to test my strength?"

The masked men were taken aback by what they heard; they hadn't expected Nangong Yehua to expose their lies so directly.

The leader's eyes darted around, trying to hide his panic:

"What...what are you saying? We don't understand."

Nangong Yehua stopped speaking. He slowly raised his hand, and a faint ray of spiritual energy condensed in his palm.