Evil Strategies
chapter 30

Chapter 30

TN: Need to add a jump page, but post it first so you can read it. :3

Under Gongyi Xiao's guidance, the three of them quickly broke through the Huan Hua Palace formation and approached their target position.

In the original work, Sun and Moon Dew Flower Seed is not widely described. There is little reference that it 'appeared in a cave covered by lush forest greenery. 'Moreover, this thing did not have much to do with the male protagonist (and his harem members). Instead it was set up as one of the tools for Luo Binghe's opponents to use. To think of such a point in the story, Shang Qinghua actually pitted her life.

But it was only because of this that Shen Qingqui dared to act. If it was something related to the main plot, such as the strange and magical potion that was given to Luo Binghe to use, then she had no guts to take it.

Grabbing objects belonging to the male protagonist's enemy shouldn't be a problem!

Mastering resources with a male protagonist does not guarantee an end as easy as one trying to lure a chicken just to lose a handful of grains! [1]

Although the location was unclear, the good part was that no matter how big the Bailu Forest was, there was only one cave.

Shen Qingqiu flicked her finger and a bright yellow flame leaped from her fingertip. With another jolt, flames swirled behind them, opening a path ahead to the dark and wet cave.

At first, the stone path could accommodate three people walking side by side. But towards the end, the stone path was narrow, and required everyone to walk sideways to advance. The path was also complicated, meandering like the intestines of a savage beast.

Dim light. It was dark even with Shen Qingqiu's flame. He lit a few more, uniting them into a ball of fire following them. Gongyi Xiao was at the back; shang Qinghua originally wanted to wait outside the cave but was kicked inside by Shen Qingqiu. Shen Qingqiu did not know if she was afraid or what, but when her arms touched Shen Qingqiu's hands from time to time, she felt goosebumps on her skin.

In the end, Shen Qingqiu could no longer tolerate it. As there were still outsiders around, he spoke in a low voice: "Can you stop gripping me?"

There's no answer. But no more touching. Shen Qingqiu continued to feel her way forward, but who knew that Shang Qinghua would kick her in the calf.

Shen Qingqiu could not help but spit out: "Fuck up!"

From far behind, Shang Qinghua's voice carried: "Senior – Martial – Brother – Shen! Whatdidyou say?"

His voice echoed in the bent stone passageway, stretching from afar.

As it turned out, Shen Qingqiu subconsciously walked faster and faster while the sluggish Shang Qinghua was left behind, blocking Gongyi Xiao's path behind and making him not walk quickly. He had already left the two people behind with a considerable distance.

If not Shang Qinghua, then who kept touching her back then?

Or can you say, what touched it?

Shen Qingqiu suddenly stopped.

Expressionless, Shen Qingqiu patted her arms in an attempt to get rid of the goosebumps on them.

Some fireballs were still floating in the air, burning dimly.

The enemy is in the dark, I am in the light. [2]

Shen Qingqiu flipped her left hand and pulled a few spell talismans from her sleeve, while her right hand slowly drew Xiu Ya's sword.

The sword light slowly became clear. Whether from the front or back, it was all a shadowy black stone that gave off a damp aroma.

He suddenly remembered, when his calf was hit, it felt nothing like a kick from the leg. Instead, it's more like .... headbutt!

Shen Qingqiu silently lowered her head, only happening to illuminate the pale and bloated face on the ground!

Shen Qingqiu's left hand threw the incantation talisman towards that face and at that moment, the narrow and rocky path was illuminated by the lightning light and fiery light. Originally, he had wanted to use his right hand to draw the sword but the space was too small. He had not even pulled it half before his arm and even the hilt hit the rock, making a beating sound.

It was soft and boneless, gliding on the ground like a giant snake, as fast as lightning. Even at such a close distance, he was still unable to land a punch, instead still moving a step slower. Shen Qingqiu drew her sword twice before she managed to pull it and was only a step late when she saw it turn around and swing away. That direction was where Shang Qinghua and Gongyi Xiao followed. He shouted loudly, “Something is coming! Searching!"

Shang Qinghua heard his words and quickly lowered her head: "Young hero, hurry! Come back! ”As someone who works in logistics, how can he stand at the forefront and move forward?

Gongyi Xiao listened to his words but the stone path was so narrow that it quite angered people. Even to the side, there was only the width of the fist between the body and the wall. He can't pass at all. Shang Qinghua heard Shen Qingqiu shout again from there: "Land! Look ground! Creeping on the ground! ”Turned again, he saw a human snake gliding by the sound of chilui chilui.

Shang Qinghua made a quick and quick decision lying down!

Gongyi Xiao had also never encountered such a strange creature and was shocked for a moment. After suddenly seeing Elder Shang being scared enough to fall, he was feared. But after finishing it and recovering, he said: "Sorry!" And pass it by the jump ……

No matter how bad the process is, logistics and pioneers end up swapping positions ……

Shen Qingqiu shouted again: "Don't pull out your sword ..." He hadn't finished saying the word 'sword' before Gongyi Xiao hurriedly pulled out his sword and made the same mistake. The sword was pulled in half and the hilt hit the stone wall.

Shen Qingqiu rushed over with her sword, shouting in her heart: 'Ai, how stupid!'

Gongyi Xiao was extremely guilty.

In fact, Shen Qingqiu was very clear that it could only be said that she reacted too quickly. He had not finished hearing his words before acting; even if it was someone else, there would be the same result. However, he forgot because when he sometimes joined hands with Luo Binghe and acted in the past, it was only in the past, those words did not even need to come out of her mouth for Luo Binghe to secretly understand and respond perfectly. Comparing these two people like this, Shen Qingqiu once again missed that merciless disciple.

This stone road is full of twists and turns, both moist and dark. It fits with the movement of that thing. By the time Shen Qingqiu held onto another handful of spell talismans, it had already crawled away without a trace.

Gongyi Xiao hesitated and said: "Older Shen, was that just a demonic creature you met earlier in the Bailu Forest?"

Shen Qingqiu nodded, “Ya. I don't know how this thing came apart with both sides pinning it down. ”

Shang Qinghua's face did not change expression as she climbed up from the ground and patted the gray ground on her clothes. He said: “It climbed me. ”

Gongyi Xiao: "……"

Shen Qingqiu. This time, follow it carefully. ”

There was no need for him to say. This time, even if he were to die, Shang Qinghua did not want there to be a distance of two chi [3] between them!

Wandering until their heads were almost dizzy, three people finally walked out of the stone passageway. In the depths of the cave, a path suddenly opened in front of them.

At that time, Shen Qingqiu had always not known how something like 'Sunflower Seed and Dew Moon' could grow in a place like the depths of this cave without sunlight or moonlight. When you first hear its name, you can instantly tell that it is something formed from the evolution of the essential spiritual energy formed by heaven and earth as well as sunlight and moonlight. Finally, he understood why.

It turned out that at the very top of the cave, there was a huge crack that revealed the sky. Sunlight and moonlight passed directly through the gap below, like a spotlight shining down on the heart of the lake in the middle of the cave. And the soil at that point is naturally where the Sunflower and Dew Moon Seeds grow.

The small piece of land was surrounded by a lake that was glittering, sparkling, and jade-like.

Shang Qinghua let out a "Wu," voice and said firmly: "Lake Lushui [4]. Correct . ”

Only he could make the final decision on the arrangements he made.

Even if it was the color of the grass, as a writer, he would not make a mistake.

After receiving his assessment, it was only now that Shen Qingqiu could breathe a sigh of relief. Looks like they found the right place.

This is no ordinary lake water. It was water without creeks made of morning dew.

Water without tributaries + morning dew filled with spiritual energy nourishes the Sunflower Seed and Dew Moon. And once the flesh is ripe, it needs to be dipped in water and soil even more to nourish the morning dew in an endless cycle so that the spiritual energy is infinite and inexhaustible.

Gongyi Xiao sighed and finally realized the reason why the Cang Qiong Sect sent these two Peak Lords on their way.

But he did not understand what this meant to them, so he instead felt it was strange. The Cang Qiong Mountain Sect was one of the best sects and collected many unusual and magical herbs every day. There will only be advantages and disadvantages of them. Sunflower Seeds and Dew Moon were rarely seen and were extremely beautiful herbs, but it was not worthy of respect as it required the two Peak Masters to pick their own.

In Shen Qingqiu's eyes, there was now only a fleshy white bud on a plot of land in the middle of the lake.

This is his hope for survival!

With a swipe of the sheath under his robe, he went to the lake. The water in Lushui Lake was a good item; being in it was even healthier!

After walking several tens of steps, he went into the water until he passed through his waist. Not cold or warm. It seeped into his skin as if it could instantly moisturize his heart, making him happy. Shen Qingqiu looked at the dozens of small and soft white beans on the small piece of land in front of her. Taking a deep breath, Shen Qingqiu reached out. Carefully, he pulled each bean with a bit of soil, stuffing it directly into his sleeve.

Infinite spatial storage arm [5], a must-have product for a cultivator away from home. On the favor of the sect head of Cang Qiong Mountain, Yue Qingyuan. I won't tell anyone!

Although these Dew Seeds were still small, they would only cut if they planted more sprouts. If he waited until he found a place where spiritual power and fengshui merged and planted it there, growing it according to plan, then it was a life-saving straw!

Shen Qingqiu was truly afraid of touching and smashing these small objects that seemed to be melting if she put them in her mouth.

He hesitated for a moment as he was about to pull them out. After all, these Dew Seeds were originally grown here and were also considered as vital organs in the ecosystem. If they were all pulled out, it seemed immoral. His mind was entangled, he thought again. He did not even know if this method would work or not; what if it was handled incorrectly and destroyed? A few more sprouts will fix the situation. He could only make sure that nothing was wrong and take it. Take care of his life first.

The last Seed Dew was held in his hand and had yet to be thrown into his sleeve when Shen Qingqiu suddenly heard the sound of a sword being pulled behind him.

When he turned his head to look, Gongyi Xiao held the sword in his hand. With Shang Qinghua, they approached and focused their gaze on her.

Shen Qingqiu held her breath. Suddenly, a long and big thing like a giant fish came from behind, directly towards Shen Qingqiu. A pale and stiff face flew from the darkness. It was truly the thing that had always followed them along the way!

At the same time, Gongyi Xiao's hand formed a sword seal, his long sword flying towards the object as fast as the wind and as fast as lightning. But it's sneaky and nimble. Once his attempt to attack Shen Qingqiu was missed, he sank into the lake and did not appear. It stirred up sand and dirt that had settled for years at the bottom of the lake, turning it into a cloudy mess. Gongyi Xiao took the immortal sword and said: "Older Shen, come quickly!"

Shen Qingqiu completely smiled: "There is no need to panic. I'll catch some fish to play. ”

He stood still on the spot and did not move, slowly taking out a paper spell talisman.

Gongyi Xiao said: "Facing this matter with a single spell talisman does not seem to ……"

The word 'enough' did not leave his mouth before he saw Shen Qingqiu's fingers pinch and one spell talisman become a stack of them.

Gongyi Xiao: "……"

Shen Qingqiu held a stack of spell talismans and struck them into the water with a single punch. One two three .

According to his calculations, there was an incredible sound!

The snake man who was originally hiding at the bottom of the lake had also been blown flying out of the water, thrown high and falling heavily on the ground beside Shang Qinghua's feet.

Shen Qingqiu came dripping onto the beach. The dew water bath was so refreshing that he was in no hurry. He crossed his arms and said, "Look. What is this toy? "

Gongyi Xiao handed the thing over.

After turning back, the three people were stunned.

After a long while, Shen Qingqiu finally turned her head and asked Shang Qinghua: "What is this?"

Shang Qinghua squeezed out three words!"

He really doesn't know. According to their observations, this organism is covered with a head of dirty hair, its entire body is soft-boned, let alone its skin is rough and scattered with scales and patches. There was not a single point, like its scales were scraped uncleanly.

Although Shen Qingqiu had previously thought it was a female ghost, after taking a closer look at that face, it could be seen that it was the face of a man even though it was swollen.

Shang Qinghua waved her hand and said, "I definitely haven't ..." wrote about a creature like this.

Shen Qingqiu said. ”

If his original work described a creature like this using more than 50 words, there was no reason why he would not remember!

Gongyi Xiao could not understand what the old man said, so he uttered his own guess, “Look, Elder. This creature; probably born like this. ”

Shen Qingqiu thought it made sense. Looking at its strange shape that was not at all like a normal creature, it looked more like it was a flaw or a hybrid species.

He murmured, “Heavenly punishment, curse, or failure in cultivation. ”[7]

The three possibilities listed above most likely resulted in this kind of strange creature.

It continued to stare at Shen Qingqiu's arm. Although the appearance of this creature was terrifying and frightening, making people want to vomit, the eyes on the head of the messy hair were extremely clear, like Lake Lushui.

Shen Qingqiu suddenly looked at the light and said: "No wonder he wants to attack us. ”

The other two looked empty. Shen Qingqiu said: "This thing was born from the dewwater of Lake Lushui. You seen. "He pointed:" The brightness of his eyes was clearly something that developed from drinking dew water. On its scales, several red and green mosses also grew. This is identical to what grows on rocky walls. Must have been lurking in this cave for a very long time. ”

It makes sense. If it let Shen Qingqiu and her group pull out all the Sunflower Seeds and Dew Moon, it would not only destroy the spiritual energy cycle. Over time, Lushui Lake was also unable to function and became a puddle of wastewater, completely exhausted. That was why it would follow them all the way and wait for an opportunity to attack.

In his hand, he held the delicate and beautiful Dew Seed to prove his point, swinging it. Sure enough, the creature's eyes turned bright. He anxiously lifted his head and showed a mouthful of white teeth.

Gongyi Xiao shouted: "Finding death!" His hand turned around and held the hilt of his sword, his movements made with a hint of killing intent.

The snake man struggled to crawl on the ground. Shen Qingqiu looked at it and thought it was rather pitiful. He turned around and said, “Wait. ”

Gongyi Xiao stopped, but did not understand: "Older?"

Shen Qingqiu said: “The fact that the locals around Bailu Forest have been safe and sound for years shows that. No need to destroy it. ”

These words are not wrong. If this thing had really killed people before, Huan Hua Palace would have already found it and eradicated it all the way to its roots. Because it never does evil things, it doesn't die. Speaking of this matter, every day going to this cave to fetch dew water, so Shen Qingqiu and his group entered had disrupted the daily routine.

Since he spoke up for it, Gongyi Xiao thought for a while and pulled his sword into its sheath. Merely, Shen Qingqiu and the rulers of the Zhao Hua Temple [8] belonged to the compassionate side. As it was known, Shen Qingqiu always had a soft spot for these unusual beasts. He had long said that it had always been interested in this mysterious creature, far more than a sister who was like a hundred flowers competing in beauty. One could imagine that he used this kind of loving (.) vision, to see creatures crawling gently on the ground.

But no one noticed that the creatures on the ground were currently trembling slightly.

The deformed body quietly pressed the thin Seed Dew shoots. That pair of bright eyes that were incompatible with his body contained turbulent ecstasy.

After leaving the cave, Gongyi Xiao actively sat in the driver's seat of the carriage.

He asked: “ Elder Shen, this junior does not understand anything. Why did it ......the serpent man never took the Dew Seed, and only took the dew water from the lake? ”

Shen Qingqiu said: "When you just entered, did you see a ray of light descending from the ceiling of the cave? When we were in Bailu Forest before, we were entangled with creatures along the way. One moment, it was burned by the light reflected from the sword and only retreated because of it. My guess is, it can't meet light, especially sunlight and moonlight. That was why he could only move freely in the shadows of the forest and cave. The Dew Seed was covered by sunlight or moonlight all day, so it naturally could not get close. ”

Compared to theoretical education like Baike [9], Huan Hua Palace focused more on actual combat. Gongyi Xiao did not understand much but praised him: "So so. Elder Shen was not only compassionate, but also had extensive learning and a strong memory. Junior still has a lot to learn. ”

Shen Qingqiu laughed a few times to reveal her humility. It was clear that the person speaking did not say something very constructive, but Gongyi Xiao still had to express his personal admiration, serving as a paper for the other party's high intelligence. This kind of scene really made people's balls sick. Even if he wanted to be arrogant, he could not make himself feel arrogant. There was only a deep sense of helplessness. \=. \=

After exiting the Bailu Forest, Gongyi Xiao still wanted them to stay. He invited them to rest at Huan Hua Palace and greeted the old sect head. Shen Qingqiu returned with: "Things that have been finished with your help, it is not good to bother you further. ”

Are you kidding me? Why are we going to Huan Hua Palace? To show you the Sun and Moon Dew Flower Seed we just had? What if your boss couldn't let him go and just had to argue about his property rights? "

Shen Qingqiu smiled and said: "Although this trip was done in haste, young master Gongyi should visit our Cang Qiong Mountain in the future. Qing Jing Peak will be waiting. ”

Shang Qinghua said: "Right. A Ding Peak has no pleasure whatsoever. If you go to Qing Jing Peak, Elder Shen You will definitely take care of you. ”

Gongyi Xiao was overjoyed by this unexpected advantage. He knew the reputation of Qing Jing Peak, which was the same as his name. It is peaceful and quiet and usually does not like intrusive outside guests. With a face suffused with a smile, he said, “ Elder Shen, I will remember these words. I will disturb you in the future. ”

When he said these words, his brow arches and smile were so similar to Luo Binghe that Shen Qingqiu could not help but feel shocked for a moment. He slowly said, “That's natural. ”

After parting from Gongyi Xiao, Shang Qinghua sighed at the side: “Limit, she is really a little similar. ”

Shen Qingqiu did not kick him lightly or heavily: "Woolgathering?"

Shang Qinghua said: "Your own heart is clear who I am talking about. I've been watching you for a long time. There are some words that if I press in my heart and I don't say, I will feel uncomfortable. Do you really care about Luo Binghe as your obedient and precious heart disciple? ”

Shen Qingqiu rolled her eyes and pulled her ears.

Shang Qinghua really did not know whether she wanted to live or die. He continued to analyze reasonably: "Heard your Qing Jing pinnacle disciples speak, saying, Senior Brother Shen spent every day like he lost his soul and it rose to the skies in the days after returning from the Eternal Alliance Conference. Several times you will call Luo Binghe's name. You even sighed while arranging the tomb of his sword. You ..... do you really have a tendency to be a trembling M? ”

This was the second time there had been these words 'lost his soul'! Are these words going to be a black stain in this old man's life ?!

Each of my Qing Jing Peak disciples walked on the path had their stomachs filled with poems and books. When did they become gossip lovers, how could these words be spoken everywhere, completely losing your Shizun image ?!

Shen Qingqiu suddenly felt a chill on her back.

The Great God's Plane Towards the Sky chased after him with these questions like high school students from the same dormitory gossiping senselessly: 'Say! Do you have a secret crush on XXX! ' 'Don't twist the words ~ Don't be shy O (∩_∩) O, haha ~' It's such a pink scene ........ he's going crazy!

Sticking this to the two big men was really very disgusting!

Shang Qinghua is so innocent. In fact, he was acting very seriously and frankly in expressing his doubts. Shen Qingqiu's own heart that had too many strange thoughts.

Shen Qingqiu interrupted impatiently: "Why don't you move?"

Shang Qinghua was stunned: "What?"

Shen Qingqiu looked at him and inserted a horse whip in her hand: "Gongyi Xiao has left, there must be a carriage driver. ”

"…… Why don't you ever drive once?"

"You want to try a highly poisoned patient?"

What patient patient patient!

Yang had just toyed around taking care of the creature and bombed it with a spell talisman so happily!

Have some faces!

Shen Qingqiu lay inside the carriage and put down her sleeves.

These things were his last choice to preserve his life. Calculating the time, there were still five years before Luo Binghe came out of the Endless Abyss back to the Human World, enough to complete a masterpiece.

His only miscalculation was for one thing only.

Luo Binghe would return so quickly.

—End Chapter 30—

TN: GASP .. Does Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe have the legendary unspoken communication skills that only the closest married couple have?

* Sliced by Xiu sword Yes *

Spelling Talisman 101: It can also be translated as 'charm, ' but I think 'fetish spell' sounds better ((). These objects were sheets of paper drawn in special ink and infused with spiritual power. They are basically portable, insta-cast spells that can be cast. The Japanese equivalent is ofuda.

[1] The person who tries to lure a chicken loses only a few eggs ( ⁇ ⁇ ): This is a Chinese phrase that means someone who tries to make a profit but only ends up worse off than before (failed) to lure chickens and lose grain as well). So Shen Qingqiu said that arguing it with the protagonist would end up with a worse outcome than just 'being worse' – likely indicates one's old life will be thrown out the window. XD

[2] The enemy is in the dark, I am in the light (per, ⁇ ): This is the meaning that says that you do not know the position of the enemy but the enemy knows where you are / how you are.

[3] Two chi: Chi ( ⁇ ) is the unit of measurement and is the Chinese leg version, about 33 cm.

[4] Lake Lushui: Lushui ( ⁇ ) means 'dew. So that's where the 'Dew' of the Sun and Moon Dew Flower Seed came from.

[5] Infinite spatial storage arm ( ⁇ ⁇ ): You will often see 'spatial storage' items in 'high fantasy' cultivation novels'. You can think of this as a portable storage item – items with lower ratings tend to have a limit on how much you can store them. 'Unlimited' storage items are rarer. The funniest thing was the appearance of the storage item (this was a cultivation novel), it was the fact that his storage space was up his sleeve …… Typical storage items range from rings to pockets and other accessories, but I don't think I've ever seen a shirt sleeve appear, LOL. (although in ancient China, sleeves were like extra pockets)

[6] Twelve zhangs: Zhang ( ⁇ ) is the unit of measurement.

[7] Heavenly Punishment, curses, or failures in cultivation: These three things are widely featured in cultivation novels, especially the first and last of the three. The heavenly punishment is exactly as it sounds (it has nothing to do with religion). The sky is associated with destiny/destination or the natural way of the world in Chinese culture. Cultivation was something that was considered as 'against' the world, thus inflicting a heavenly punishment. A person who doesn't make it through all right ends up badly (usually dead), which is why Shen Qingqiu speculates that the creature may have happened to him. The curse is. Very simple . Failure in cultivation is like a qi deviation (often associated with it, in fact). Know that it can also end very badly, just as destruction with heavenly punishment.

[8] Temple Lord Zhao Hua: This is not very visible in English, but the Chinese term used indicates that the Zhao Hua Temple is made up of monks. In other words, Buddhist monks. Can't escape them in a cultivation novel. LOL

[9] Baike: If you forget, this refers to Baike Baidu, which is the Chinese equivalent of Wikipedia. XD