The Transmigrator’s Cultivation

Arc 25: Tempest Field | Chapter 471: Soul Corroding Pill

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Upon leaving the violent winds of the Tempest Field region, everyone felt a sudden lightness throughout their bodies.

Indeed, within the region, fierce winds raged wildly, making it extremely difficult to endure. The further they went, the stronger the winds became, to the point where it was nearly impossible to remain standing. In the final few days, even this group of powerful sword cultivators had to channel their true essence into their feet just to take each step forward, slowly and carefully. There were even times when the winds whipped up tornadoes, carrying destructive power that forced them to find a relatively stable place to wait it out!

It wasn’t until the seventh day of the next month that they noticed the winds gradually weakening. Without hesitation, they quickened their pace and finally made it out today. It had been a truly perilous journey.

The group of cultivators now prepared to head to Gate C—the place where they had earlier arranged to meet the group of five for their wager.

Meanwhile, Li Qingyuan and his party followed behind them, not departing just yet.

Although the cultivators didn’t know why he remained, they didn’t chase him away. After all, they had developed some camaraderie after traveling together through the dangerous region.

Soon, they arrived in front of Gate C, and at a glance, they saw the youth in elegant clothing, a pretty woman, and three Nascent Soul cultivators who had just come to a stop.

The timing was just right.

Tu Jin’s face held a hint of mockery as he walked over, a smirk playing on his lips. “It’s time to settle this.”

The youth in elegant clothes glanced at him, still appearing lazy and indifferent, then gestured toward the pretty woman.

Seeing Tu Jin act so disrespectfully toward her master, the pretty woman immediately furrowed her brows, but she didn’t dare defy the youth. She pulled out a wooden box from her storage bracelet, revealing the earthen box inside, and opened the lid.

Tu Jin raised his hand as well, bringing out his own earthen box.

In an instant, both earthen boxes emanated a soft breeze, with a faint glow illuminating the air, a sight of pure beauty.

The divine senses of both parties extended outward and scanned the contents of the two earthen boxes—

At that moment, the numbers became clear.

Tu Jin’s side had 8,190 Chaotic Wind Flowers;

The youth’s side had 7,966 Chaotic Wind Flowers.

The next moment, the pretty woman’s expression turned extremely sour.

At the same time, the faces of the three Nascent Soul cultivators went pale.

They… had actually lost?

They had clearly harvested such a massive number of Chaotic Wind Flowers—how could they have lost to this group? They had picked from no fewer than four or five areas where large patches of flowers grew, so how could this happen? It was unbelievable, incomprehensible!

What terrified them even more was the realization that they might truly have to consume the Soul-Corroding Pill. If they swallowed that pill, their cultivation would immediately drop by an entire realm, and they’d have to start rebuilding their cultivation again. These three had painstakingly cultivated to the late stage of Nascent Soul, and if their realm fell, they’d be reduced to the mid-stage. Worse, their unstable cultivation base might cause them to fall even further… the consequences were unimaginable.

But the youth in elegant clothes merely furrowed his brow. “We lost, did we?”

Tu Jin looked over with a mocking smile. “What’s the matter? Can’t accept the result?”

The youth waved his hand dismissively. “Naturally, we accept the outcome.”

The pretty woman, after all, was a determined Nascent Soul cultivator. She took a deep breath and directly retrieved five small bottles from her storage bracelet, each containing one Soul-Corroding Pill.

This type of pill was a deadly poison. Regardless of one’s cultivation level, once ingested, one’s realm would immediately drop by one level, even for those in the Great Ascension stage. Moreover, the effects were swift, making it an ideal tool for assassinations and framing others. But now, it was meant for those who had lost to consume.

As this thought crossed her mind, the pretty woman glanced at the three Nascent Soul cultivators with a flash of displeasure in her eyes. In the blink of an eye, she appeared before them, raised her delicate hand, and before they could react, their mouths involuntarily opened, allowing her to flick the pills into their mouths. The pills dissolved instantly and flowed down into their stomachs.

At that moment, the three Nascent Soul cultivators clutched their throats in terror, but it was already too late.

All they could feel was their true essence rapidly draining, and even their meridians and dantian seemed to be shrinking… Falling from a higher cultivation realm, even by one level, was unbearably painful, like carrying an immense burden on their backs, making the suffering nearly unbearable.

Afterward, both the youth in elegant clothes and the pretty woman also swallowed their pills, and their auras immediately weakened.

Without further delay, the five of them prepared to leave. The youth in elegant clothes gave a deep, final glance toward the group before turning around and leading his companions away.

As for the three Nascent Soul cultivators left behind, they could only glare with hatred in their eyes.

But no matter how much malice they harbored, it was all in vain. Their cultivation levels now matched the lowest among the five, Xu Ziqing, but Xu Ziqing’s accumulation and talent far exceeded theirs…

After the group departed, Xu Ziqing couldn’t help but feel a little puzzled.

To be fair, the reactions of the three Nascent Soul cultivators from the Hongchuan Sect were understandable. Any cultivator who had painstakingly trained to such a level would never willingly lower their cultivation. Moreover, with an unstable cultivation realm, there was the terrifying possibility of falling even further in the future. The pretty woman’s anger toward those who caused her master harm was also within reason.

But the behavior of the youth in elegant clothes was odd. He didn’t seem to care at all as he swallowed the Soul-Corroding Pill. That was unusual.

Could it be that he wasn’t afraid of his cultivation dropping? Even if he wasn’t afraid, shouldn’t there have been some reaction? Yet he showed none.

It was quite perplexing.

However, after a brief moment, Xu Ziqing just shook his head and smiled.

If it’s confusing, so be it. In the end, they won, and those others lost. Why overthink it?

With that, he put the matter aside.

After resolving this, Li Qingyuan, who had been standing at a distance, quickly walked over. “Brothers.”

The group turned to see him and greeted him.

Tu Jin glanced at him. “Aren’t you going back to deal with the traitors?”

Li Qingyuan smiled. “I’ve already sent my subordinates to report the matter to the elders of the clan. They’ll keep the traitors under control until I return to handle it myself.” He paused and continued, “By the way, I wonder if you all would be willing to serve as witnesses, just in case the traitors try to deny their actions… Also, it’s a rare chance to meet you all, and I’d like to invite you to my home, where I can host you properly.”

The cultivators exchanged glances but didn’t immediately decide. Then they began to communicate via voice transmission.

Tu Jin asked, “Are you all going?”

Yin Xiu and Xun Liang both said, “We’ll go with whatever the rest of you decide.”

Yun Lie remained silent.

After some thought, Xu Ziqing said, “It depends on whether it will affect everyone’s cultivation. If it won’t… I’d like to take a look.” He then mentioned that he held a token from the Li family. “This Nine Void Realm has been under attack by otherworldly demons, and the Li family has sustained a large military force in battle for countless years, which piques my curiosity.”

Upon hearing this, Tu Jin said, “Then let’s go.”

Yin Xiu added, “Since this opportunity has presented itself, and the Li family seems to have some connection with you, it wouldn’t hurt to take a look.”

Xun Liang smiled and said, “It’s rare for us to visit the Nine Void Realm; this in itself is an opportunity. A chance to form good relations with a prominent local family like the Li family is certainly beneficial. Besides, we gained some insights while fighting the fierce winds and wind beasts in the Tempest Field Domain. We can find a quiet place in the Li family’s territory to process them. If we don’t make progress, we can always leave later.”

After some discussion, the group agreed that although Li Qingyuan wasn’t exceptionally powerful, his large and influential family, along with the bond Xu Ziqing had formed with them on the Nine Void Battlefield, made it worthwhile to maintain a friendly relationship.

Such an invitation was certainly worth accepting.

And it might not even take too much time.

Having decided, the cultivators turned around.

Li Qingyuan, along with his two sisters, had been waiting nearby without any sense of urgency. Seeing them turn back, he smiled warmly.

Xu Ziqing also smiled and said, “In that case, it would be rude not to accept your kind offer.”

Li Qingyuan’s eyes lit up, and he said sincerely, “I’ll be sure to host all of you well.”

Then, Li Qingyuan led the group outside the Wind Gathering Tower.

It turned out that this Wind Gathering Tower was owned by the Li family, and this city was located in the Chongming Domain, adjacent to the Tempest Field Domain.

However, instead of entering the tower, Li Qingyuan summoned the manager outside. Soon, a giant riding beast was brought forward, standing about five zhang tall and more than ten zhang long, with wings on its sides, a snake-like neck, and a bull’s head. The creature looked quite strange but appeared extremely strong.

Xu Ziqing was momentarily stunned, as he had seen this type of riding beast in the Records of the Nine Void.

This beast, known as a Bull-headed Flying Serpent, was a relatively docile exotic creature. Once tamed, it could carry people through the air, traveling ten thousand miles in a day, making it quite convenient. However, these creatures had enormous appetites, and only the wealthy could afford to keep them. Therefore, they were rarely seen.

The Li family, being one of the wealthiest families in the Nine Void Realm, had no difficulty raising such exotic beasts. Moreover, since Li Qingyuan’s branch of the family managed the wind beast meat business, which was extremely profitable, it was not surprising that he owned such a mount.

Now that they were returning to the family estate, summoning this beast was a gesture of sincerity on Li Qingyuan’s part.

The sword cultivators, including Tu Jin, clearly recognized the beast and began to view Li Qingyuan more favorably.

Li Qingyuan invited the group to mount the beast, and with a single movement, they all leaped aboard.

The Bull-headed Flying Serpent took to the sky.

At the center of the beast’s back was a soft, cozy area with a small hut securely fastened to the beast. No one knew what material the hut was made of, but it was very sturdy. Li Qingyuan flicked his finger to open the door, revealing an elegantly furnished set of tables and chairs inside, exuding a sense of luxury.

Li Qingyuan invited the cultivators to sit, while his two sisters prepared tea and served fruit. Soon, the fragrant aroma of tea filled the air, and its calming scent was refreshing.

Indeed, the demeanor of a noble family member shone through once they left behind their earlier struggles. Now, it was clear they knew how to enjoy themselves.

Throughout the journey, Li Qingyuan kept the conversation light and entertaining, never letting the atmosphere fall into awkward silence. The trip was quite pleasant, and after several hours, the Bull-headed Flying Serpent suddenly swished its tail, diving downward as though preparing to land.

As expected, the cultivators felt no discomfort during the flight, nor when the beast descended. When it finally landed smoothly, Li Qingyuan stopped speaking, opened the door, and led everyone out.

The cultivators leaped down, their movements steady as if they had stepped onto solid ground without a hint of imbalance.

Before them was a vast complex of buildings, and at the very front stood an enormous plaque bearing five large characters: “Li Family of Chongming Domain.”

<End of Arc 25: Tempest Field>

Translator: Lynn

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