Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Three Times the Lifespan

Chapter 23 Harvest

Swish!

A water rope, about the thickness of two fingers and exceptionally strong, materialized out of thin air, appearing both ethereal and transparent.

Instead of directly entangling the monster, it appeared precisely like a tripwire the moment the iron-skinned pig's four hooves landed, suddenly wrapping around it and then tightening and straightening it.

"thump!"

The tin pig, charging forward with all its might, encountered a sudden and powerful restraint beneath its feet. Its massive body immediately lost its balance and tumbled forward like a rolling gourd.

"roar……"

A dull thud echoed as the earth pounded, accompanied by angry howls. The iron-skinned boar's tusks sank deep into the snow and mud, struggling to rise for a moment.

"A great opportunity!"

The Liu family cultivator standing nearby was both surprised and delighted. He never expected that the handsome young man's water control technique, which was at the second level of Qi Refining, could be used so exquisitely in actual combat.

He reacted extremely quickly, his hands forming hand seals, his magical power surging, and a series of ground spikes, ready to be unleashed, were immediately launched.

"Pfft!"

Earth-colored spiritual energy swirled around it, and several sharp stalagmites suddenly pierced out from under the fallen iron-clad pig.

Although it failed to completely penetrate its tough iron shell, the powerful impact and excruciating pain caused the monster to let out a shrill scream and struggle even more chaotically.

"Er Gou!" Yang Changsheng shouted in a low voice.

Wang Ergou, who was not far away, understood immediately. His face flushed red, and he roared, "Earth wall! Rise!"

A thick earthen wall, only half a person's height, rose up instantly in the direction where the iron-skinned pig was trying to break the water rope and roll to its feet, successfully blocking its path to adjust its posture.

Just as his old strength was exhausted, his new strength had not yet been generated, and he was blocked by the earthen wall, a glint flashed in Yang Changsheng's eyes, and he made up his mind.

He held nothing back, exerting force with his feet, and the physical power of the third level of the Nine Revolutions of the Sun and Moon Forging Tribulation Scripture erupted with a roar.

"Whoosh!"

With the aid of Yang Changsheng's Lightness Technique, his slender and agile body shot forward like an arrow, treading through the snow and closing in instantly. He didn't use a weapon, but instead concentrated his immense strength of four thousand jin into his right fist.

A coppery sheen flashed beneath the skin, carrying the force of tearing through the air, and slammed into the relatively vulnerable area behind the iron-skinned pig's ear, where its cervical vertebrae connect.

"Snap!"

A sickeningly clear sound of bones cracking rang out. The iron-skinned pig could only let out a half-scream before its massive body stiffened abruptly, then went limp, blood flowing from its seven orifices. After a few twitches, it fell completely silent.

The battle ended swiftly and decisively.

From Yang Changsheng tripping the demon beast, to cooperating with the Liu family cultivators' earth spike technique to interfere, to directing Wang Ergou to block the road with an earthen wall, and finally delivering the fatal blow, the entire process took only a few breaths.

His masterful use of water control, calm judgment, and grasp of timing, along with his physical strength that was even more terrifying than that of a demonic beast, left the Liu family cultivator beside him dumbfounded.

"What exquisite water control magic! Young friend Changsheng, the combination of your body-refining technique and water control method is truly remarkable!"

The middle-aged cultivator from the Liu family praised sincerely, his eyes no longer showing any contempt, but full of admiration.

He knew that without the aid of a mid-grade magic artifact, relying solely on his fourth-level Qi Refining technique, he would not have been able to defeat this thick-skinned iron-skinned pig so easily and quickly; he might even have been injured.

A first-tier, low-grade peak-level demonic beast is equivalent to the third level of Qi Refining, but it is enough to fight against a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator.

Yang Changsheng breathed slightly, suppressing the excitement of killing a monster in actual combat for the first time. His face remained calm as he smiled and said, "Senior is too kind. It was just a lucky coincidence that we cooperated well. It would have been difficult for me to kill the Iron-skinned Boar on my own."

He was not complacent. Under normal circumstances, a demon beast would protect its vulnerable parts and try not to expose them. How could it be hit so easily like this?

He then checked his fist and found it completely undamaged, which gave him even more confidence in the defensive power of the Nine Revolutions of the Sun and Moon Forging Scripture.

Having learned from this successful collaboration, Yang Changsheng and the Liu family cultivator developed a tacit understanding.

In the ensuing battle, he sometimes used water manipulation to create traps and slow down the monsters' movements, sometimes used ingenious water ropes to interfere with their attacks and create opportunities for his teammates, and sometimes even seized an opening to get close again and kill the enemy with the power of thunder.

He no longer pursues solo kills, but focuses on supporting control and teamwork, only occasionally finishing off enemies.

This approach ensured efficiency while concealing its own limitations to the greatest extent possible, thus avoiding becoming a target of public criticism.

Although their performance wasn't as stunning as their first, it was exceptionally stable and efficient, making them an indispensable and vital force in the team.

Wang Ergou followed closely behind Yang Changsheng, becoming increasingly skilled in using the earthen wall technique. Several times at crucial moments, he blocked the iron-skinned pig's charge and saved the laborers who were almost in danger, including a Liu family cultivator.

Although it failed to secure a kill independently, its supporting role was significant.

The battle lasted for most of the day, and in the end, all twelve iron-skinned pigs were wiped out.

During the encirclement and slaughter of the mid-grade first-tier iron-skinned boar, the mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator leading the Liu family paid the price of one person suffering minor injuries, and two of the day laborers were also injured, fortunately not too seriously.

Afterwards, the Liu family cultivators skinned and dismembered the animals, bled them, and cut off their flesh. They then tallied the spoils of war, and the group returned to their residence to distribute the spirit stone rewards.

Yang Changsheng was awarded eight low-grade spirit stones for his major contribution in killing one of the main beasts, his efficient assistance throughout the process, and his significant contributions to the other two beasts.

This far exceeded the reward he received for two months of cultivating the spiritual field.

Wang Ergou made significant contributions due to his outstanding defensive abilities, especially in protecting the Liu family cultivators.

The main reason was that the man was the son of Steward Liu, and thus held a prominent position, which is why he also received three low-grade spirit stones as a reward.

The scarred strongman, relying on his perfected third level of Qi Refining and his fierce courage, single-handedly killed two of them and obtained four spirit stones. The others also made small gains.

But when he glanced at Yang Changsheng's noticeably thicker spirit stone bag again, the unmistakable greed in his eyes was almost tangible.

"Haha, great! Three spirit stones! I can buy a Marrow Cleansing Pill! Once I get back to Azure Lake, I'm sure I'll be able to break through to the second level of Qi Refining!"

Holding the spirit stone, Wang Ergou's dark face was filled with excitement and hope, and he was extremely grateful to Yang Changsheng.

He knew that without Brother Changsheng's guidance and care, he would never have achieved this.

Yang Changsheng put the eight spirit stones into his pocket, feeling the weight of the harvest, and his heart was slightly moved.

This is not just a resource, but also the first reward he has earned in actual combat through his own abilities, which is of great significance.

Looking at Wang Ergou's excited expression, a genuine smile appeared on his lips, though he quickly became wary.

I had just felt a strange, inexplicable gaze upon me. The gaze was extremely subtle, yet like that of a venomous snake, sending chills down my spine.

"Someone's watching me. It shouldn't be a cultivator from the Liu family; they wouldn't even look at such a small amount of spirit stones. So who could it be?"

Yang Changsheng's gaze swept back and forth among the chattering laborers, lingering for a moment on the scarred man before looking away. Without evidence, alerting the enemy would only make the situation more dangerous.