Chapter 514: Visitors from the Middle Earth, Learning the True Skills?

Chapter 514: Visitors from the Middle Earth, Learning the True Skills?



The lake, adorned with rippling waves after the initial clearing of the skies, exuded a unique charm.

A young girl held a kitchen knife, gazing at the fish in the water, her eyes filled with curiosity.

"Is this a Malicious Fish? It doesn't seem any different from ordinary fish."

"Do evil people have the word 'evil' written on their foreheads?"

"What you said makes sense, Chef Elder!"

With a light swing of her kitchen knife, she demonstrated the essence of speed, precision, and ruthlessness.

It must be said that cutting vegetables was a significant improvement in actual combat for Jiang Yunxi.

After all, she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, and genuine combat experience was scarce.

Using a kitchen knife to cut vegetables was already considered one of her few arduous training sessions.

"You kill a Malicious Fish with one strike, and your experience gains a slight increase."

The mechanical and cold prompt sound transmitted, and Jiang Yunxi blinked her eyes.

"Who's speaking? I'm gaining experience by killing fish, what kind of experience is this?"

Jiang Yunxi chattered incessantly, like a firecracker going off continuously.

"Sorry, I'm the one gaining experience by killing the Malicious Fish." Qi Yuan replied truthfully.

"You gain experience, but what do I gain?"

"You gain... experience in killing fish. In the future, when you cook, you'll be able to kill fish much faster."

"Huh?"

"Don't just stand there, there are still many Malicious Fish in here, hurry up and kill them."

"Okay!"

"Be careful, if I hadn't turned around just now, you would have capsized this boat just now if I hadn't turned around!"

"Sorry!"

"Your knife skills are not bad, you've turned the Demonic Fish into sashimi."

"What sashimi? Isn't this dead fish sashimi?"

In Ye Mountain Lake, battles continued to unfold as Jiang Yunxi held a kitchen knife, continuously slaying the fish in the lake.

Her expression was focused, and her eyes carried a look of delight.

For her, every Demonic Fish deserved to be killed.

Her astonishing perseverance had no spectators.

But this wasn't important; she would go back and write in her diary, recording this battle filled with surging blood, peril, and danger.

On the other side, on the boat, Yun Li and Yun Hu felt a bit dizzy, and the two of them slightly suffered from seasickness.

"The Princess... does have some strength."

"She's just venting her frustration on these ordinary fish, which is really..."

"It's nothing serious, just fish. As long as she doesn't go too deep and doesn't encounter the Water Lord, everything will be fine."

"It's almost nightfall, and we estimate we'll be heading back soon."

"The Princess is afraid of the dark."

...

In the depths of Ye Mountain Lake, a man with a body like a water snake dove into the water and entered an underwater palace.

If there were Armament Commanders present, they would undoubtedly recognize that this person was an elder of the Thorn Blood.

After all, the path of merging with the Demonic Fish was something only the Thorn Blood had mastered.

The Water Snake Elder slithered into the underwater palace, heading deeper inside.

The environment underwent a transformation, and the original water disappeared without a trace, as if there were water-repelling pearls.

The underwater palace was no different from the land above.

A faint bloody smell wafted through the air, mixed with a rust-like scent.

"What's the situation?" The Water Snake Elder twisted his body, his snake-like eyes cold and indifferent.

"Reporting to the Elder, the strange Demonic Fish blood has been boiled almost completely, but... the little cutie we released some time ago seems to have been killed by a young girl.

She was followed by two Earth Rank Armament Masters, and we didn't dare to make a move." The grey-robed man spoke anxiously.

"Hmm?" A cold and icy intent flashed through the Water Snake Elder's cold eyes. "It's been discovered by someone, which is not right. If it had been discovered, the current Heavenly Deity wouldn't react this way; it must be a coincidence.

You keep an eye on this matter. Tomorrow, release more fish, and I want this entire water area to be transformed into a Demonic Domain!"

The Water Snake Elder's face twisted into a sinister smile, and his laughter was particularly eerie.

"Once the Demonic Domain is formed, relying on the Water Lord, this Jing Prefecture will become my domain, and even a Divine Rank Armament Master won't be able to do anything to me!"

...

"Today was another diligent day, killing quite a few Malicious Fish.

Sigh, I'm truly great, silently contributing to this world, but not for fame, hiding my merits and fame."

Jiang Yunxi wrote these words in her diary.

At this moment, the quiet kitchen knife spoke up.

"Don't you feel that the Malicious Fish have been increasing lately?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yunxi tilted her head in thought, and her expression became solemn.

"You're right, the Malicious Fish do seem to be increasing, and there's no end to killing them."

"There are too many fish, and with just your hands, you can't kill them faster than they multiply."

"Then what should we do?" Jiang Yunxi's face was filled with worry.

"You need to upgrade."

"Hmm?"

"Killing fish is too slow; you need to use thunder fishing. With a single thunderbolt, a whole school of fish will die."

"How do we use thunder?"

"It's very simple. You go and buy some materials, help me evolve, and I'll be able to increase my lightning power.

However, these materials are very precious, and they are generally not available for purchase."

Qi Yuan had plenty of money on him, but when it came to buying forging materials, many of them were unavailable.

Jiang Yunxi, at first glance, seemed like a "silly rich person," and she probably had many channels to obtain these materials.

"If you're short on money, find the old man; he has plenty of silver."

"Okay, tell me the materials, and I'll go buy them tomorrow!"

Jiang Yunxi said seriously.

The next day, Jiang Yunxi didn't cut vegetables. She put the kitchen knife in her bag, hung it at her waist, and headed towards the city.

She arrived in front of an ancient and simple pavilion.

This pavilion had only fifteen floors, and the most eye-catching feature was that it looked ancient and weathered, as if a gentle breeze could topple it.

"Fortunately, I, as an experienced and knowledgeable young lady, am aware of this branch of the Heavenly Craft Hall, and their precious materials are even more extensive than those of the Artisan Association."

Jiang Yunxi thought to herself as she made her way towards the branch of the Heavenly Craft Hall.

A young man stood in her path, blocking her way.

"This is a private area. No entry is allowed."

The branch of the Heavenly Craft Hall was off-limits to visitors and did not conduct any transactions.

"I am a VIP of the Heavenly Craft Hall!" Jiang Yunxi produced a jade pendant.

The young man's expression changed instantly, and he displayed a flattering demeanor.

"Take me to your treasury. I want to purchase some materials."

Many of the precious materials in the Heavenly Craft Hall were not open to the public, but exceptions were made for VIPs like Jiang Yunxi.

"Very well."

Jiang Yunxi was in a good mood as she followed the young man towards the treasury.

"The treasury of the Heavenly Craft Hall is filled with countless treasures, and its rare items surpass even those of the Artisan Association."

After entering the Heavenly Craft Hall, Jiang Yunxi surveyed the various materials and spoke to Qi Yuan.

The young man beside her smiled proudly, but a hint of suspicion lingered in his heart.

This VIP was talking to someone, but who?

"I need Thunderwood, Fangxing Stone, Quan Cinnabar..." Jiang Yunxi listed the materials Qi Yuan needed.

"Please wait a moment, I'll send someone to fetch them immediately," the young man said, his heart filled with awe.

The value of the materials Jiang Yunxi mentioned exceeded three hundred thousand taels.

He was quite curious about the identity of this VIP; was she...this extravagant?

As the young man left, Jiang Yunxi sat in a grandmaster's chair, swinging her legs, appearing to be in a pleasant mood.

After about a quarter of an hour, the sound of footsteps approached.

A petite woman entered, and upon seeing Jiang Yunxi, her eyes flashed with surprise.

"Yunxi, it's you!"

"Elder Sister Ye Zhen, what are you doing here?" Jiang Yunxi's eyes lit up with joy.

The VIP jade pendant she had was given to her by Elder Sister Ye Zhen.

Qi Yuan also sensed the arrival of the newcomer.

The visitor was a familiar face, the very person who had invited him to join the Heavenly Craft Hall.

He didn't have much of a reaction and continued to remain asleep.

"I heard that a VIP came to this branch and purchased a large number of precious materials. I never expected it to be you!" Elder Sister Ye Zhen's eyes were filled with curiosity.

Jiang Yunxi was a princess, yet she had no talent for forging.

"What do you need these materials for?"

Elder Sister Ye Zhen was straightforward and had a good relationship with Jiang Yunxi, so she asked directly.

"Cough, cough, it's a secret." Jiang Yunxi wasn't foolish enough to reveal it.

"These materials together cost thirty thousand taels. Sister Yunxi, you haven't been fooled by someone, have you?" Elder Sister Ye Zhen's voice turned slightly cold, with a hint of concern.

This sister was a naive rich girl; such a large sum of thirty thousand taels could probably only be obtained through stealing.

She feared that Jiang Yunxi might be tricked out of her money or charmed by some young forger.

"Elder Sister Ye Zhen, rest assured, I'm not that foolish. This money isn't mine." Jiang Yunxi spoke nonchalantly.

You're not that foolish?

Elder Sister Ye Zhen thought to herself.

But seeing that it wasn't Jiang Yunxi's money, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Yunxi was out and about, and there were likely people protecting her, so she shouldn't be in any danger.

"You're in such dire need of materials. Are you not attending the upcoming Forger Competition? There should be plenty of precious materials there." Elder Sister Ye Zhen spoke casually, but her eyes held a lingering shadow.

Nowadays, at Ye Mountain Lake, powerful figures from all over had gathered, especially forgers.

The renowned Fire Forger and other Earth Rank Forgers had all come to witness the Dragon Emperor.

However, none of them felt confident in repairing the Dragon Emperor.

Even Earth Rank Armament Masters couldn't do it.

What about the others? This Forger Competition might end in failure, and the Water Lord's problem would remain unsolved.

"I'm afraid I won't have the time."

The materials she had purchased were enough for Kitchen Knife's evolution, so Jiang Yunxi wouldn't be attending the Forger Competition.

"But aren't you the type who loves to join in the excitement?" Elder Sister Ye Zhen asked curiously.

"Elder Sister Ye Zhen, I'll tell you a secret, but you must keep it to yourself." Jiang Yunxi couldn't contain her excitement.

"Okay."

Jiang Yunxi looked around, and when she was sure no one was nearby, she spoke earnestly.

"Recently, I met an old immortal!"

An old swindler, perhaps? Elder Sister Ye Zhen thought.

"He said I have extraordinary talent and can save the world!"

Sister Yunxi, maybe you should take a good look at yourself in the mirror before saving the world?

"During this time, I've been training intensely. I can cut three hundred catties of cabbage and meat into minced pieces in a single day!"

Do you even listen to yourself? Who saves the world by cutting vegetables?

"Not only that, I've been on a killing spree these past few days. I sneak into Ye Mountain Lake every day to slay Demonic Spirits. Just yesterday, I killed hundreds of them!"

You describe Demonic Spirits as 'fish'?

And you kill hundreds of them daily, along with cabbages?

"You're truly amazing, Sister. You'll surely leave your mark in history!"

"Hehe, recently, there have been more and more Demonic Spirits. I can't be lazy like before; I must work hard to slay them and bring clarity to this world!" Jiang Yunxi spoke with determination.

...

In the courtyard, an elderly man dressed in luxurious robes looked on with a curious expression.

"Yunxi spent thirty thousand taels on a pile of precious materials?"

The elderly man was the Town Guardian, the younger brother of the current emperor of Ning Kingdom, and also Yunxi's father.

He listened to his subordinate's report, his eyes filled with astonishment.

Thirty thousand taels was no small amount.

Although he doted on Yunxi, when she left, she only had a few thousand taels worth of silver bills on her.

"It seems that the elder gave the Princess thirty thousand silver taels." His subordinate speculated.

"To be able to take out thirty thousand silver taels at once, this is no ordinary person." The Mountain Guardian's face remained calm, his hands holding a golden sandalwood bead.

"Go and find out the identity of that elder, treat him with respect, and don't offend a superior."

The Mountain Guardian became curious about Chen Kangbao's identity.

At first, when he heard that his daughter was following Chen Kangbao and not focusing on her studies, learning to be a chef, he didn't object.

In a 16-19 book, there's a version without a single mistake!

It's ultimately good that his daughter learned to cook; he could enjoy some of her dishes, and even had his subordinates buy some of the buns she made herself.

But now, the development of the situation had exceeded his expectations. That old man could actually take out thirty thousand silver taels.

Could someone who can take out thirty thousand silver taels be an ordinary person?

"Yes, sir."

Just then, Wang Qingyi of the Heavenly Sect spoke up, "According to what he said, the materials that Cloud Stream Princess purchased from the Heavenly Craft Hall are mostly rare forging materials. Could that elder... be a powerful Artisan?"

The Mountain Guardian nodded, "If it's a powerful Artisan, it would make sense."

With the Artisan Assembly approaching, more and more Artisans were heading towards Ye Shan Lake.

That old man might be a powerful Artisan, which is why he could take out thirty thousand silver taels."

"He's at least an Earth Rank Artisan, perhaps even at the peak of Earth Rank. I've never seen him before. I wonder when we can visit and ask him to look at the Dragon Emperor Xuan Yuan!" Wang Qingyi, as an elder of the Heavenly Sect, was deeply concerned about the Dragon Emperor Xuan Yuan.

She eagerly hoped that an Artisan could repair the Dragon Emperor Xuan Yuan, which would give them a greater advantage against the Water Lord.

Otherwise, once the Water Lord's power is established, the safety of Jinling Prefecture would be entirely at the mercy of the Water Lord's whims.

Wang Qingyi spoke with a solemn expression, "There's a rumor that in Ning Kingdom, a group of powerful Armament Masters has arrived..."

Wang Qingyi spoke while carefully observing the Mountain Guardian.

The Mountain Guardian's expression also became serious, "It's not just one group, but two. They seem to be enemies from the Middle Earth Raksha Kingdom."

When mentioning this, the Mountain Guardian hesitated and stammered a bit.

"It's actually the legendary Middle Earth!" Wang Qingyi's eyes shone with endless yearning, "It's rumored that Earth Rank Armament Masters are not uncommon in Middle Earth, and even the legendary Divine Rank Armament Masters have been spotted. If we were in Middle Earth, how would the Water Lord dare to cause trouble?"

Middle Earth is the holy land for all Armament Masters.

It's a place of cultivation excellence, and there's even a passage leading to the heavens.

"Can they... lend a hand?" Wang Qingyi asked tentatively, "Our Heavenly Sect is willing to offer rare treasures!"

The Mountain Guardian smiled bitterly, "The rare treasures we hold dear are of no significance to them. They came to Ning Kingdom with a grand mission and aren't interested in getting involved in our small affairs."

Wang Qingyi heard this and felt a bit disappointed.

The Water Lord, whom they considered a formidable enemy, was merely a trivial matter to those people.

"Why are they in Ning Kingdom?" Wang Qingyi asked curiously.

Compared to the Middle Earth Raksha Kingdom, Ning Kingdom seemed like a remote and insignificant place, not attracting any significant figures.

"I heard... they are searching for a God."

"A God?" Wang Qingyi's eyes widened in shock.

A God!

There's actually a deity appearing within Ning Kingdom's borders.

However, she had no information about this at all.

"Which God?"

"The God of Judgment, also known as Shen Lin..."

"What? Is it actually this God? Didn't he break apart long ago?" Wang Qingyi was astonished.

The founder of the Heavenly Sect, it was rumored, had an enigmatic relationship with the mysterious Divine Rank Artisan, Sheng Nu.

That Divine Rank Artisan had forged a divine weapon named Shen Lin.

Apart from Sheng Nu, no one in the world had ever seen the appearance of the divine weapon Shen Lin.

However, since its creation, it has been the Raksha Kingdom's most powerful divine weapon.

Unmatched and invincible.

Just by calling out "Shen Lin," it could eradicate all evil spirits.

"There are hidden secrets that even I don't know, but if we have news of Shen Lin, telling them might allow us to seek their assistance once." The Mountain Guardian said.

Wang Qingyi's face turned solemn, "I'll return to report to the Sect Leader immediately and pass down the order to investigate Shen Lin. I hope... this revered God appears within our Jiang Prefecture!"

Currently, with the Dragon Emperor Xuan Yuan unable to be repaired, the threat of the Water Lord loomed large.

Perhaps only by seeking the help of those mysterious Divine Rank Armament Masters could Jinling Prefecture be saved.

At the same time...

In the mansion.

Qi Yuan spoke calmly, "When walking the path of the martial world, be cautious of those with the surname Ye, like your sister Ye Zhen. Does she have any younger brothers or cousins?"

"Huh? I don't know, why should we be cautious of those with the surname Ye?"

"Those with the surname Ye generally have protagonist-like fates, born extraordinary. I know many formidable people with the surname Ye.

Like Ye Fan, Ye Chen, Ye Liangchen, Ye Chen, and there's also... Ye Da Xiong?" Qi Yuan spoke earnestly.

"Huh?" Jiang Yunxi carefully took notes.

This must be Chef Elder's experience, and it's definitely useful.

"When facing someone with a protagonist-like fate, either kill them directly or cling to their legs." Qi Yuan continued, "Alright, take me and the materials to the old man. I'm about to evolve."

"Okay!" Jiang Yunxi hurriedly agreed, but there was some hesitation in her eyes, "After the evolution, if I hold onto you, will I get electrocuted?"

She was a bit afraid.

"No..."

Thankfully, at least this "host" knows to bring an umbrella when it rains and isn't foolish.

...

The rain cleared yesterday, but today, a light drizzle shrouds the sky.

Jiang Yunxi held the evolved kitchen knife, her face filled with excitement.

"With this knife, I can truly be invincible!" she exclaimed, her emotions running high.

The day before, after wrapping up the buns, she had used this knife to cook all the buns with electricity, leaving her feeling exhilarated.

Now, sitting in a small boat, she held a fish in her hand.

"Little fish, tell me where those malicious fish are hiding!" she demanded.

The fish in her hand suddenly trembled and dove into the water, leading the way for Jiang Yunxi.

Jiang Yunxi stood up, fine rain falling on her shoulders, but she seemed oblivious to it.

Suddenly, she pinched herself.

"Ouch!"

"Why are you pinching yourself?" Qi Yuan asked, curious about the host's strange behavior.

"What's there to be scared of... I might have died a long time ago, and this is just a fantasy before my death." Jiang Yunxi felt a surreal sensation, as if everything was too good to be true.

After all, how could she possibly sweep through the malicious fish and save the world?

"You're getting carried away with your thoughts. After saving the world, you should... write a biographical novel."

Jiang Yunxi's heart skipped a beat at this suggestion: "...And what about you?"

"Me? I'll continue living my life as usual. You and I are just passing travelers in each other's lives."

"Hmm."

For some reason, Jiang Yunxi felt a tinge of sadness.

She understood that, like the protagonists in biographical novels, her possessive nature made her want to claim all good things as her own.

At this moment, the leading fish stopped.

Jiang Yunxi's eyes, rarely filled with anger or killing intent, now flashed with a fierce gaze.

"Hmph, these malicious fish dare to be so bold!" she growled.

Meanwhile, Yun Hu and Yun Li, who had been following from a distance, appeared incredibly relaxed.

There was a magical tool on the boat, and with Jiang Yunxi's strength, she couldn't detect their presence.

"Ah, killing fish every day, you'll soon earn the title of 'Fish Slaughter Maniac,' and that's quite something!" Yun Hu laughed.

"Wait... don't you feel like... the fish ahead is a bit strange?" Yun Li narrowed his eyes, peering into the distance, "Let's get closer!"

Yun Hu also became serious, his playful demeanor vanishing: "You're right, there is something off. The fish ahead... there are too many, a whole swarm of them."

Yun Hu took a closer look and saw that the area in front of the princess was filled with countless black fish, packed tightly together, creating an eerie sight.

The fish crowded each other, their numbers overwhelming, and they looked somewhat creepy.

"This is odd. These fish should be eating each other, why are they gathering like this?" Yun Li's face was filled with confusion.

"I seem to smell the aura of a demonic spirit... wait, could these fish actually be demonic spirits?" Yun Hu tensed up, his heart filled with surging waves.

"We're in trouble, the young miss is in danger, let's hurry over there!" Yun Hu shouted urgently.

At this moment, something shocking happened right before their eyes.

They saw Jiang Yunxi holding the kitchen knife, her expression fierce but her voice sweet.

"How dare these demonic spirits be so bold, die!" she shouted.

The knife slashed down with immense force.

In an instant, the sound of crackling electricity filled the air within a hundred-meter radius, like the roar of countless thunderbolts.

The entire area turned into a purple ocean.

Thousands, even tens of thousands of malicious fish were stunned by the terrifying thunder and electricity.

Jiang Yunxi, holding the knife, seemed like a goddess wielding thunder, and with each swing, countless fish fell.

The water within a hundred meters boiled like a pot of water.

As for the malicious fish, they became ingredients.

The leading fish had already jumped back into the small boat.

"You've learned a new dish today, this is called Electric Boiled Fish!" Qi Yuan praised.

The sound of thunder faded away.

The water in the area continued to boil but gradually calmed down, and the thunder dissipated.

Jiang Yunxi's face was filled with excitement and exhilaration: "I'm so strong!"

At the same time, on a nearby boat, Yun Hu and Yun Li stared with wide eyes at the scene before them, unable to comprehend what they were witnessing.

"This..."

"What... is going on here?"

"Could it be... that she's actually learned something?"

The two were shocked beyond belief, the scene surpassing their understanding.

Even though they were hundreds of meters away from Jiang Yunxi, they could still sense the terror of the thunder.

If they had been in the midst of that thunder vortex, they would have surely perished! But their princess, with a kitchen knife in hand, had unleashed thunder with a single swing, and it was terrifying!

The two exchanged glances, their hearts filled with surging waves, but when they looked back, the small boat and the girl had disappeared.

The waters ahead were silent, and the thunder had vanished without a trace.

If not for the densely packed corpses of the malicious fish, Yun Hu and Yun Li might have thought that everything they had witnessed was just an illusion.

Yun Hu swallowed hard: "The princess is gone!"

Yun Li was anxious: "That kitchen knife is extraordinary, at least a Heaven Rank Magical Tool!"

Even if the young miss had learned a real skill, she couldn't have slashed out such a terrifying attack.

Clearly, that kitchen knife was no ordinary tool.

"We've lost the young miss, we're in big trouble!" Yun Hu hesitated.

"Quick, go and search... this matter must be reported to the prince!"

Both felt that this incident was of great importance, something that could cause a huge stir.

(End of Chapter)

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