Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 686 Sunset Glow (Part Two)

The tea tasted average, slightly bitter, and wasn't made with high-end ingredients.

It's basically cheap, coarse tea, mostly tea stems, and it's been boiled countless times.

Fortunately, the water used was sweet mountain spring water, which, after being boiled, had a refreshing sweet taste that spread in the mouth, thus slightly diluting the bitterness of the coarse tea.

As the hot water slowly went down her throat, the old woman felt a warmth in her stomach, and her face regained some color; she was in much better condition.

Most importantly, it warmed my heart and made me feel very comfortable.

There are still some kind-hearted people in this world.

The tea stall wasn't very big; it was square, with seven or eight tables and chairs neatly arranged inside. At the moment, most of them were occupied.

They were mostly small vendors coming and going, weary from their journeys, who would come in for a cup of tea to quench their thirst. There were also a few lone travelers, burly and carrying knives and swords, sitting at one or two tables.

These people were clearly skilled in martial arts and not to be trifled with, so even though they sat there imposingly, occupying the best spots and causing the tea stall to become somewhat crowded, no one dared to approach and share a table with them for tea.

"Coming, coming. Please come in, sir."

Little Tiger ran around the stall, pouring tea for the customers.

The family tea stall is run by a family of three.

The mother boiled water and brewed tea in the kitchen, while the father stood at the front desk greeting guests. The children were responsible for serving tea to the guests promptly, acting as tea masters.

"Grandma, have some tea."

Despite his young age, Xiao Hu was very clever. Seeing that the teacup was almost empty, he immediately ran over to refill it. He didn't treat the old woman any differently just because she hadn't paid.

Perhaps he was a little tired, for his broad forehead was covered with a thin layer of sweat, making him look somewhat pitiful.

"Child, you should rest too..." The old woman felt a pang of heartache. She rummaged in her bosom for a while and pulled out a small package.

After peeling back the layers of outer skin, you'll find colorful mint candies inside.

Perhaps due to the hot weather, and the fact that she had kept the candies warm in her arms for quite some time, the candies were slightly stuck together and had begun to melt.

"Here, have a piece of candy." She carefully picked up a piece and handed it to him.

"No, no, I'm not tired!" Xiao Hu smiled, didn't take the tea, and went off to pour tea for the other guests.

"What a good child..." The old woman smiled, gently lifted the teacup, and slowly sipped her tea.

Suddenly, her expression changed. "This tea...!!!"

Bang!

The closest swordsman, who was resting with his eyes half-closed, suddenly drew his sword and attacked.

A bright blade of light, like a lithe dragon, slashed straight at the old woman's back.

Swish!

Two idle men, chatting and boasting, flicked their sleeves, and their two long sticks slashed fiercely at the old woman's shoulders.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

A tea drinker, who appeared to be dressed as a vendor and wearing a headscarf, suddenly slammed his hand on the table.

The peanuts, broad beans, and other snacks in the bowls and dishes, like flowers scattered by a celestial maiden, completely enveloped the old woman's face.

at the same time.

The tea stall owner, who was originally standing outside greeting customers, suddenly closed his fan and, with lightning speed, thrust the fan handle towards the old woman's vital points.

The woman boiling water in the kitchen also rushed out quickly, carrying a basin of extremely hot water.

"wind!!!

Jin Xia instantly tore off her disguise, soared into the sky, and burst forth.

Her long blue-green hair suddenly lit up, and the violent wind turned into a gray-white tornado, which suddenly spun around her.

boom.

All attacks were immediately thwarted, and the momentum of their advance was halted.

"disease!"

Under the control of Jinxia's supernatural powers, the gale was like a tamed pet, at his beck and call.

A gust of wind swept out, overturning the teahouse, blowing up the wooden pillars, and instantly carrying her dozens of meters away.

"Damn it, it's a trap!!!"

Jinxia rushed out of the tea stall, her steps uninterrupted. She leaped up and strode towards the nearby forest.

She used most of her strength to kill Kou Lie and destroy the government army's granary.

Disguising herself as an old woman was merely a way to deceive everyone and escape smoothly.

I entered the tea stall partly because it suited my status, and partly because I genuinely felt quite tired.

But just as she swallowed the second cup of tea, she sensed something was wrong.

It seems to be more than just plain tea; it has been mixed with other things.

But before she could react, the other party suddenly launched an attack.

"Humans... all deserve to die!" Jin Xia moved quickly, glancing back at the seemingly ordinary tea stall.

"Judging by the time, it's about time..."

Inside the tea stall.

The spot where Jin Xia had sat, and the few candies she had left on the table, shone brightly from the inside out.

Bang!

A violent explosion occurred, and towering flames instantly engulfed the entire tea stall.

"go!"

Jinxia looked away and strode towards the mountains and forests.

Now that she has been discovered, the only way to escape is through dense forest terrain.

She dared not engage in a prolonged fight; she could tell from the brief moment of contact just now.

Among those watching her, one was a grandmaster, and the rest were all at the peak of martial arts.

Of course, if that were all, it would be fine.

The key point is that she could sense several gazes from the shadows, secretly watching her, making her feel like she was being watched from behind.

These gazes were almost tangible, ready to strike at any moment.

"Han Yi...! I never thought that even this wouldn't kill you!" Jin Xia gritted her teeth and said hatefully.

As a member of the Three Saints Sect, she has a detailed understanding of the strength of various forces in Yunzhou.

In the Huayang City area, the largest righteous force is naturally the government army, the official force.

But if we're talking about the king among all the sects, the one that truly reigns supreme is the Myriad Beasts Sect, which was formerly known as Jingtian Manor but has now undergone a complete transformation.

It's remarkable that they were able to discover her whereabouts and gather so many experts in such a short time.

There are only two of them. Judging from their work style just now, it can't be anyone other than the Myriad Beasts Sect under Han Yi's command.

The fact that the Myriad Beasts Sect has caught up with us proves one thing.

Han Yi did not die.

Jin Xia's mind raced, and she rushed towards the mountains with all her might.

If she were in her prime, she would naturally not be afraid of Han Yi.

But now, after a fierce battle and a night of running around, if they were to be surrounded...

Subtly, she quickened her pace a little.

However, before she had gone far, a man stood up and waited for her, ready to face her.

The man had a lazy face, an air of nobility, and a slightly plump figure.

"The head of Piaoxue Academy, Gongsun Jing?!" Jin Xia suddenly stopped in her tracks, her eyes wary.

"Get out of my way, you can't do anything to me." She began to threaten and entice. "I know the true skill you practice is called Cloud Piercing Palm. It's difficult to improve it further. I can help you obtain the matching evil energy and condense true strength to help you improve your strength."

"No need," Gongsun Jing said calmly. "What you said is tempting, but I am not alone now. I only obey the sect leader's orders."

"Han Yi..." Jin Xia's eyes hardened, knowing that she would have difficulty leaving if she didn't defeat the person in front of her.

Her eyes began to gleam slightly, and her hair danced without wind.

"Since that's the case, then you might as well die..."

"You have quite the audacity to think you can kill members of my Ten Thousand Beasts Sect? Did you even ask me?"

At this moment, figures rushed out from the surrounding dense forest.

Most of the experts from the Myriad Beasts Sect have arrived.

Mr. Fu, Zhong Yunxiu, Zhong Han, Zhang Ruoning...

Apart from these, everyone else was just there as an accessory, leading the demon wolves to seal off the surrounding area.

After all, when facing a master of Jin Xia's caliber, ordinary people would just be sent to their deaths, easily defeated and killed in a single blow.

It must be a confrontation between grandmasters and masters.

Even so, the lineup is still incredibly formidable.

There are four ordinary grandmasters, including Elder Fu, a grandmaster of the Condensing Qi realm.

Having a true physical body for protection means that a Grandmaster can withstand the demonic energy of the Golden Glow.

As long as they aren't killed in one hit, the others can quickly move in to provide support, retreat to regroup, and launch a relentless attack.

Therefore, no matter how strong Jin Xia is, if she cannot kill one person instantly at the same time, then she is useless.

Old Fu, puffing on his pipe, calmly looked at Jin Xia, his eyes filled with a hint of nostalgia.

"The hundred lineages of the demon race... Many years ago, I also encountered someone somewhat similar to you..."

He leisurely exhaled a few smoke rings: "Too bad, I killed him."

"You... all deserve to die!" Feeling the malice in the gazes around her, Jin Xia finally panicked.

The murderous aura was almost tangible, causing her to instinctively shiver and her skin to break out in goosebumps.

As a member of the Flying Feather lineage, her ability to foresee danger far surpasses that of other demon clans.

The warning in her heart surged like a tide, crashing against her heart wave after wave.

She had a premonition…

If we cannot escape the encirclement in time...

Then...she will die!

He died a horrible death!!

"Speaking of which... I don't know how many years it has been, but once again we old guys have gathered together to fight the enemy..." Old Fu slowly exhaled his last breath, somewhat emotional.

"kill!"

He suddenly lunged forward, his pipe bursting with flames as he hurtled towards Jinxia.

Meanwhile, Zhong Yunxiu, Gongsun Jing, and others were also busy.

Provide support from the sidelines and seize the opportunity to strike.

Zhong Han has just broken through to the Grandmaster level, so his foundation is insufficient and his strength is slightly weaker.

However, in such a battlefield, assisting in the attack can make up for a lack of experience and broaden one's horizons.

The five took turns attacking, blocking all of Jinxia's possible escape routes and restricting her powerful secret techniques, continuously depleting her demonic energy wave after wave.

Every now and then, a pack of special wolf-like beasts would appear from the sidelines, spraying acid and spiky, launching sneak attacks. Even Jin Xia, a top member of the Flying Feather lineage, of noble birth and extraordinary strength, couldn't help but change color at this situation.

She is not like Han Yi, who possesses an invincible physical body and attacks over a wide range.

Perhaps in a one-on-one situation, she is no less capable than Han Yi.

However, when surrounded, the weakness of strong single-target burst damage becomes apparent.

Therefore, even though she was stronger than all five of them.

Once trapped in an encirclement and pulled by genuine force, it's easy to expose weaknesses and create openings. Even with positions locked, one can be repeatedly hit by predicted attacks.

If you get hit, you have to use your demonic energy for protection.

Once the demonic energy is exhausted, one will be injured.

Too many injuries will lead to death.

The forest was brightly lit by the sun, creating a warm and languid atmosphere. But in Jinxia's heart, only a chill remained.

"I don't understand, why did she have to get involved with you..."

Standing on a large tree, he sighed slightly.

"What?" Han Yi withdrew his finger from the insect and asked in surprise, "Even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman. Young Master Hu, have you also been tempted by worldly desires today? Don't worry, I didn't have them kill you. They'll leave you alive."

"I just don't understand, if she had only sought revenge against the government troops, she probably wouldn't be in such a sorry state..." he laughed. "These people from the Hundred Veins have a much longer lifespan than us, so they may look young and beautiful, but they are probably in their seventies or eighties. I don't have that kind of fetish."

Standing beside him were two men dressed entirely in black, who were family assassins arranged by the Hu family to protect him.

As the Hu family's power and status increased, the safety of him, the eldest son, became increasingly important.

Therefore, he can no longer act as freely as he used to.

Fortunately, everyone knew about his friendship with Han Yi.

Where Han Yi is, your own people are generally not in danger.

"Who knows? You're getting more and more unpredictable these days, even I can't guard against you. Maybe your tastes have changed too." Han Yi gently tore off a piece of meat and put it in the cage.

Inside the insect cage was a small, bright green insect with a full-body shell and a pair of large pincers, which looked rather majestic.

"Tell me about this thing... how did you get it?" Han Yi asked softly.

That night, when they sneaked into the enemy's residence, they encountered Jinxia.

He didn't do nothing, though.

He left a small thing on Jin Xia's body.

Actually, it was ** who gave it to him, the secretions of this tiny green insect, which were said to be able to be tracked within a hundred miles without missing a single trace. That's why he was able to find its trail immediately after Jin Xia disguised herself and escaped the city.

"It's a secret." He chuckled, unwilling to say.

"If you don't want to tell me, then so be it. I suppose you got it from that Grandmaster Guild," Han Yi said with a smile. "By the way, how's that village? Have you sent anyone over?"

Jin Xia once disguised herself as an old woman to enter the village as a cover.

"The situation isn't good. Just like with the grain depot, those few scoundrels were blown up after they got home, and half the village was burned down as well." **He shook his head, sighing.

He's growing increasingly disliked this kind of life in the martial arts world.

They're quick to resort to violence, a "you die, I die" mentality.

In the end, it is the most innocent ordinary people who are involved.

"I've already arranged for people to handle the aftermath, you don't need to worry about it anymore," he said in a deep voice. "Alright, with you here, I'm relieved." Han Yi's gaze suddenly shifted, "It seems she's going to use her trump card and force her way through."

"Be careful, she might gamble everything and burn her bridges."

"Don't worry, I've instructed my master and the others to retreat if things go wrong, surround them on three sides, and crush their will to fight to the death," Han Yi replied.

as predicted.

With a loud explosion, Jin Xia, covered in black grime and looking disheveled, broke out of the encirclement.

"Aren't you going to chase them?" he asked in a low voice.