Chapter 515: Please, Senior Sister, Focus on the Greater Good!

Chapter 515: Please, Senior Sister, Focus on the Greater Good!

A lone boat swiftly glided across the water, leaving a trail of ripples in its wake.

Jiang Yunxi held a kitchen knife, her delicate hands waving in the air like a flower dancer.

She moved with such grace that it seemed as if she were stirring the air itself.

The force of her movements didn't lift her off the boat, but it did make the small vessel move even faster.

After slaying the malevolent fish in the area, Jiang Yunxi didn't stop; instead, she listened to Qi Yuan's advice and prepared to swiftly eliminate more of the fish.

"The malevolent fish are getting more numerous; you need to kill more of them and head straight for their lair to take them by surprise!"

These were Qi Yuan's exact words.

"To become the number one kitchen lady in the world, having the best kitchen knife is not enough; you also need to cut up enough ingredients."

At this moment, Jiang Yunxi, feeling brave and confident, continued to wave her hands gracefully as she headed deeper into Ye Mountain Lake.

Suddenly, a large boat appeared, breaking through the wind and blocking Jiang Yunxi's path.

On the boat, Xie Danran, dressed in a green robe, stood with an arrogant demeanor. He looked at Jiang Yunxi, his expression indifferent, and said, "This area ahead is the restricted zone of Ye Mountain Lake. Outsiders are not allowed to enter!"

Currently, the Heavenly Sect was dealing with the Water Lord, not only by holding the Artisan Assembly but also by blocking off the waters to prevent the Water Lord from causing further disturbances.

At the same time, they aimed to stop those with ill intentions from entering the deeper parts of the lake and potentially colluding with the Water Lord.

In this world, there was never a shortage of people wishing for its destruction.

Upon seeing a stranger, Xie Danran immediately blocked her path.

He was even more domineering, and his large boat almost capsized Jiang Yunxi's small vessel.

Fortunately, Jiang Yunxi dodged quickly, but even so, her hair was wet with beads of water.

"Hey, how are you driving that boat? If I were an ordinary fisherman, I'd be flipped into Ye Mountain Lake right now!" Jiang Yunxi said angrily.

Xie Danran glanced at Jiang Yunxi, noticing her attire as a kitchen lady, with a floral apron tied around her waist. He looked down at her and said, "Fishermen can swim; they won't drown. And... aren't you worried?"

Jiang Yunxi was furious.

"If you knew where I was going and what I was doing, it would surprise you!"

Jiang Yunxi crossed her arms.

"Heh..." Xie Danran scoffed, as if looking at someone with a mental disability.

This expression made Jiang Yunxi feel very displeased.

At this moment, she finally understood the feelings of the protagonists in those biographical novels.

Clearly, they were on a mission to save the world, yet they were mocked and misunderstood by others.

Despite having a mouth, the protagonists in those stories never spoke up.

"Now, with malevolent spirits running rampant here, I'm going to slay them and save the world. Don't stop me!" Jiang Yunxi, finally speaking up, expressed her intentions.

Xie Danran sized up Jiang Yunxi and smirked even more, "A mere Profound Rank Initial Stage cultivator dares to talk about saving the world? With the Heavenly Sect guarding this place, where would these malevolent spirits come from?"

Jiang Yunxi felt bitter and wronged.

Was this what it felt like to be misunderstood? The protagonist wanted to save the world, but a petty person was blocking her path.

At this moment, Qi Yuan's voice echoed.

"If he's stopping you, I'll just chop him down. This villainous NPC is starting to annoy me."

Now that the kitchen knife's impersonation had reached two-thirds, Qi Yuan no longer needed to remain motionless, and his perception had surpassed its previous limits.

Even before arriving here, he had noticed Xie Danran "harassing" his wife.

At the same time, on a distant boat, Shen Lingxuan, dressed in a blue skirt, exuded a combination of graceful beauty and icy temperament.

Ye Zhen stood next to Shen Lingxuan, her eyebrows furrowed, "That person... seems to be Yunxi, but what's she doing here?"

She was puzzled, and with a wave of her hand, the boat sailed in the direction she pointed.

"Yunxi, is that you? How did you get here?" Ye Zhen asked curiously as the boats drew closer.

Xie Danran was surprised to hear this, "You know each other?"

His gaze towards Jiang Yunxi changed.

"It seems like a misunderstanding." Xie Danran's attitude shifted from arrogance to politeness.

Ye Zhen was the granddaughter of the Heavenly Craft Hall grandmaster, and her status was not ordinary.

Jiang Yunxi, seeing Xie Danran's change in demeanor, felt even more disdainful. Holding the kitchen knife, she decided not to follow through with Qi Yuan's suggestion.

"Sister Ye Zhen, I'm going inside to kill some... fish!"

She pointed at Xie Danran, "He's blocking me from entering!" Jiang Yunxi said.

Ye Zhen smiled, "The Heavenly Sect is guarding this area to prevent thugs and ordinary people from entering. You, Yunxi, are an exception. Feel free to go in and kill the fish. By the way, the Mountain Guardian is in the waters ahead, probably about ten li from here."

Xie Danran didn't refute or stop her.

Ye Zhen was telling the truth, but he, Xie Danran, was negligent. He simply followed the Heavenly Sect's orders lazily, without considering the consequences.

No matter, he wouldn't let anyone in.

"Is my father inside too?" Jiang Yunxi asked with some delight. "Sister Ye Zhen, I don't have much time to chat; I have an urgent matter to attend to. I'll be on my way."

After saying this, she hurriedly steered her boat deeper into Ye Mountain Lake.

Xie Danran watched Jiang Yunxi's departing figure, "She's the daughter of the Mountain Guardian, and just as they say, she's foolish and naive.

Ye Zhen glanced at Xie Danran, "The Mountain Guardian is just ahead; go and tell him that."

Xie Danran shrugged, "She just said that malevolent spirits are rampant in Ye Mountain Lake, and she wants to save the world. It's quite laughable.

With the Heavenly Sect guarding this place, where would these malevolent spirits come from?"

Xie Danran scoffed.

The birth of malevolent spirits was random, but the conditions were indeed stringent, and they didn't appear at will.

In this area, the emergence of the Water Lord was already extraordinary, and it was highly unlikely for other malevolent spirits to appear.

"Senior Brother, we've found a Demonic Spirit in the waters!" A hurried voice rang out, and a young man appeared, treading on the lake's surface like a dragonfly skimming the water, and landed on Xie Danran's boat.

Xie Danran's mouth twitched; he hadn't expected to be proven wrong so quickly. But he couldn't afford to delay and hastily asked, "What kind of Demonic Spirit is it?"

Shen Lingxuan and Ye Zhen's gazes also fell on the newcomer.

The young man took out a dead fish from his Storage Artifact.

The fish was small and resembled a white fish.

However, at this moment, it wasn't white at all; its dead eyes held a deep black color like thick ink.

"The Demonic Spirit's aura is thin; is it a newly born one?" Ye Zhen assessed the situation, her expression turning solemn.

"Indeed, it's a newly born Demonic Spirit, and the matter... is somewhat complicated," Xie Danran said, feeling a sense of urgency.

This truly surprised Ye Zhen.

"This matter must be reported to the sect; this incident is indeed strange!"

"How could a Demonic Spirit suddenly appear out of nowhere? There's likely the hand of the infamous Thorn Blood behind this!"

"Could it be that this place hides a spirit-raising ground?"

"With the appearance of a single Demonic Spirit, it suggests there are more lurking here!"

Everyone present grew anxious.

A Water Lord was already difficult to deal with, and now with Thorn Blood's involvement, the situation became even more unfavorable for the Heavenly Demon Country.

...

Half a day later, on a dragon boat.

Strong cultivators gathered.

Wailing Wind Hand Wei Kun stood at the main position, his expression solemn. "In Ye Mountain Lake, over a hundred Demonic Fish have appeared. I believe everyone here is already aware of this matter."

Wailing Wind Hand Wei Kun was among the top twenty on Ning Kingdom's Earth Rank Peak Armament Master list and one of the top three experts within the Heavenly Demon Country.

His strength had reached the peak of the Earth Rank Armament Master realm, making him the strongest among those present.

"Alas, even a Luotong Water Lord couldn't be dealt with. Now, with the shadow of Thorn Blood, it seems this time... will be extremely difficult," Tu Family's Patriarch spoke up, his aged face filled with helplessness.

"The Armament Master Assembly hasn't even started, but those Earth Rank Armament Masters and some talented young geniuses have already seen the Dragon Emperor Xuan Yuan, and none of them could repair it," said Elder Wang Qingyi of the Heavenly Demon Country, her face filled with worry.

The Armament Master Assembly hadn't begun, but the Armament Masters with talent and the seeds of the major Armament Masters had all seen the Dragon Emperor Xuan Yuan, and none of them could repair it.

It could be said that the situation had become extremely critical, and the Heavenly Demon Country was almost powerless against the Luotong Water Lord.

Even if ordinary Heaven Rank Armament Masters came to Ye Mountain Lake, they might not be able to slay the Luotong Water Lord.

"Could it be that we're just going to watch as the Luotong Water Lord merges with Ye Mountain Lake and floods the entire Jining Prefecture?" someone asked gravely.

If that happened, the death toll would be in the millions.

"Should we start evacuating the civilians downstream now?" Shen Wanshan said in a heavy tone.

He had already made the worst-case plans.

"Absolutely not! That would cause immense panic and harm to Jining Prefecture and Jiang Prefecture!" someone quickly objected.

Many others agreed, feeling it was inappropriate to cause panic.

Some also thought that at this stage, worrying about causing panic or not was absurd.

The voices of debate continued, rising and falling.

Everyone had their own ideas and opinions on how to deal with the Luotong Water Lord.

"When the sky falls, the tallest person bears the brunt. Unfortunately, we are the tallest, and we can't stand aside!"

"Those mortals will die, and when they do, the Heavenly Demon Country will suffer a heavy blow. How much will we lose?"

"Silence!" Finally, Wailing Wind Hand Wei Kun slammed the table, and there was a moment of calm on the boat.

Everyone's gaze fell on Wei Kun.

Wei Kun turned to the Mountain Guardian and said softly, "Your Highness, please speak."

The others were puzzled as to why they were seeking the Mountain Guardian.

The royal family's abilities were inferior to those of the Heavenly Demon Country.

Rely on the royal family?

"Recently, some Heaven Rank Armament Masters came from the Middle Earth Demon Kingdom. These Heaven Rank Armament Masters possess extraordinary strength. If we can get them to help, the Luotong Water Lord is nothing to worry about!" The Mountain Guardian's voice was aged.

A glimmer of joy appeared in the eyes of the Armament Masters present.

"Are they from the Middle Earth Demon Kingdom?"

"The Middle Earth Demon Kingdom is Qingshan Realm's Holy Light Clan, a rumored cultivator's holy land. Unfortunately, the journey is far..."

"Heaven Rank Armament Masters, if we can get them to help, what's a Luotong Water Lord to them?"

"Without repairing the Dragon Emperor Xuan Yuan, they might be able to solve the problem!"

At this moment, the Tu Family's Patriarch stood up and asked, "Your Highness, how can we get those Heaven Rank Armament Masters to help?"

The others were also curious.

The Heaven Rank Armament Masters from the Middle Earth Demon Kingdom were not ordinary Armament Masters. It was estimated that ordinary treasures wouldn't impress them.

"Ning Kingdom's treasures indeed won't impress those Heaven Rank Armament Masters.

But... they came to Ning Kingdom for an important matter.

As long as we help them resolve this important matter, they will likely be willing to help us once."

"What's this important matter?"

"If they can't do it, can we?"

"They came to Ning Kingdom to find a Deity." The Mountain Guardian's gaze turned heavy.

"What, a Deity?"

"It's actually a Deity?"

"Could it be that a Deity has appeared in Ning Kingdom?"

The Armament Masters and Artisan present began to breathe rapidly.

This was a Deity, the legendary Deity!

If Heaven Rank Armament Masters were legends in Ning Kingdom, occasionally, traces of other Heaven Rank Armament Masters from the Middle Earth Demon Kingdom could still be found.

In the realm of legends, the existence of deities was merely a myth.

At this moment, Tu San Gongzi's expression changed drastically as he recalled his lightsaber.

"A deity?"

Could that person... be a deity?

And what about the mysterious man who appeared at Red Cloud Camp? Was he also related to a deity?

As these thoughts crossed his mind, Tu San Gongzi's breathing quickened.

Could it be that... this person is truly connected to a deity?

"Bring forth the information regarding that deity to everyone present," commanded the Mountain Guardian, and immediately, a group of maidservants entered, holding paper fans.

These paper fans contained records of the deity's information.

Everyone immediately began to peruse them seriously.

After a thorough examination, they found no discrepancies!

Several dozen breaths passed, and the elder of the Zhan family spoke, "Such a deity, if present in this world, we would have surely known by now. Finding them is too difficult."

"Yes, there isn't enough time, not to mention that they may not even be in Ning Kingdom or Jiang Prefecture."

"This can only be considered a desperate measure."

The group discussed this matter fervently.

At this moment, Tu San Gongzi's eyes lit up.

"Holding the light, as if the deity has descended... This must be that deity. I never thought he would be the legendary first divine artifact, the God of Judgment!"

His heart was filled with tension and excitement.

He had actually come into close contact with a deity.

At this moment, the voice of Tu San Gongzi's father reached his ears.

"This is related to your lightsaber, and the summoning of the deity."

"Father, there is indeed a connection!" Tu San Gongzi whispered as he leaned in, "But according to the Mountain Guardian, the two waves of Celestial Rank Armament Masters who arrived may not all have good intentions towards that deity. Moreover, the deity is hiding their identity, and probably doesn't want us to reveal them. If we do, the deity's wrath may be more terrifying than that of Luotong Water Lord."

Offending Luotong Water Lord might result in flooding Ning Kingdom and submerging several counties.

Offending a deity... could mean the destruction of Ning Kingdom.

Tu San Gongzi dared not expose Qi Yuan's identity.

"Alas, this is a desperate measure, seeking a glimmer of hope amidst countless impossibilities," said Wei Kun, the Wailing Wind Hand.

He understood the difficulty of finding a deity and was merely voicing his thoughts, hoping that someone present might have a clue.

However, judging by their reactions, no one seemed to have any knowledge.

Just then, Xie Danran stepped forward, his tall figure exuding determination. "If this is the case, I actually have a plan, but... this plan is too sinister and venomous. Speaking of it might cause those present to stab me in the back, but for the Heavenly Sect and the millions of innocent people, I still stand up!"

Xie Danran was filled with righteous indignation, his words passionate and heroic, like a brave warrior ready to sacrifice himself.

"Brother Xie, please speak without hesitation!"

"We won't blame you!"

"We are all doing this for the Heavenly Sect and Jiang Prefecture!"

As Tu San Gongzi witnessed this scene, a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

Among the members of the Heavenly Sect, he despised Xie Danran the most—a shameless and narrow-minded man who held grudges.

Xie Danran took a step forward, lowering his head, "The ordinary treasures of Ning Kingdom may not impress the Celestial Rank Armament Masters of Raksha Kingdom, but... what if it's something extraordinary?"

"What kind of treasure?" someone asked curiously.

And some people's expressions changed drastically, as if they had thought of something, their eyes fixed on Xie Danran with a fierce gaze.

Xie Danran's gaze shifted towards Shen Lingxuan, determination flashing in his eyes.

Since I can't have her, that useless son-in-law won't either!

"Junior Sister Shen Lingxuan possesses the Yin Essence Body, a rare and extraordinary body. If an Earth Rank Peak Armament Master were to unite with her, they could comprehend the unity of heaven and man, and step into the realm of a Celestial Rank Armament Master.

Even a Celestial Rank Armament Master, by uniting with her, could enhance their comprehension.

Why not offer Junior Sister to the Celestial Rank Armament Masters from Raksha Kingdom? With this treasure, they will surely lend their assistance!" Xie Danran spoke passionately, his eyes filled with reluctance, "Junior Sister, don't blame your brother. I'm doing this for the greater good."

As these words were spoken, the ship erupted into a buzzing commotion of arguments.

Shen Lingxuan's Yin Essence Body wasn't a well-kept secret.

This body type was a highly sought-after delicacy, coveted by countless powerful individuals.

However, since Shen Lingxuan had not yet reached the Earth Rank Peak Armament Master level, the full potential of the Yin Essence Body had not been realized, and with the protection of the Heavenly Sect and the Shen family, Shen Lingxuan had always been safe.

"Xie Danran, do you know what you're saying?" Shen Wanshan's eyes blazed with anger, his gaze piercing.

Xie Danran ignored Shen Wanshan and turned to Shen Lingxuan, "Junior Sister, with your heart for the world, please sacrifice yourself for the greater good, for the millions of innocent people.

Even if you unite with a Celestial Rank Armament Master, there will be no danger to your life, at most, you will only lose your body.

Instead of giving your body to that useless son-in-law, let's maximize the benefits!"

Xie Danran had thick skin, speaking with passion.

"Xie Danran, why don't you offer yourself?" Ye Zhen couldn't help but ask.

"If the Celestial Rank Armament Masters from Raksha Kingdom like it, why not let me offer myself?"

Xie Danran didn't have a million, so he didn't mind donating.

"This is indeed a good idea," someone from the Shen family's rival family chimed in.

"The Yin Essence Body... it's a special treasure, even Celestial Rank Armament Masters might not refuse," another person said, clearly agreeing with Xie Danran's words.

"This plan, though immoral, is effective."

"If there's no other way, it's a good method."

Some people whispered, but most remained silent.

At this moment, Tu San Gongzi, standing nearby, widened his eyes.

Numerous thoughts flooded his mind.

This Xie Danran... already has a way to die! He knew that Shen Lingxuan's husband, Qi Yuan, had a deep connection with that deity, and even...

He suggested handing Shen Lingxuan over to the Divine Rank Armament Master of the Middle Earth Demon Kingdom. It was like asking for death.

"Father, stop Xie Danran!"

"Listen to me, it's definitely right. I can't reveal the specific reason!" Tu San Gongzi hurriedly said.

The head of the Tu family's expression changed several times, and finally, he spoke in a deep voice, "Wait, I disagree. Where is there a need to sacrifice an innocent woman for peace?"

Shen Wanshan looked at the head of the Tu family with grateful eyes, but he also felt a bit strange.

Because of Shen Lingxuan, the Shen family's development in recent years had been astonishing, almost surpassing the Tu family to become the top family in the Ning Kingdom.

Logically, the Tu family would be delighted if Shen Lingxuan disappeared, so speaking up for her was beyond Shen Wanshan's expectations.

"Sacrificing one for the sake of the world is worth it. If the one to be sacrificed is me, I would gladly die!" Xie Danran started to morally blackmail.

The head of the Tu family coldly smiled, "Good, if you want to commit suicide right now, I won't stop your plan.

But if you don't commit suicide, hmph, no one can take away the women of Fongshan County!"

Xie Danran's face changed slightly.

He didn't expect the head of the Tu family to say such words.

"What? You don't dare to commit suicide? You said sacrificing one for the world is worth it, and sacrificing one more person is probably worth it too. Why don't you sacrifice yourself?" The head of the Tu family pressured him step by step, seeing Xie Danran's pale face. He disdainfully said, "A clown, without courage or wisdom, with a little cleverness, do you really think you're a sage?"

Xie Danran's face turned pale, and he lowered his head. Many disdainful gazes surrounded him.

"Senior Brother, why don't you just die?" Someone mocked.

"If you die, we won't oppose it." Someone else laughed.

Of course, if he died, whether they opposed it or not was another matter.

After all, the one with the least right to speak in this world was a "dead person."

Countless people went to their deaths with great courage, hoping to use their sacrifice to bring clarity or attention from above.

Unfortunately, once you're dead, you lose your value. Who would... dispel the clouds for you?

"Alright, let's put this matter aside for now." Wei Kun, with a look of contempt, gazed at Xie Danran, restoring peace to the place.

Just then, someone rushed into the cabin from outside—it was none other than Yun Li and Yun Hu.

They had been searching for Jiang Yunxi separately for a long time after losing her, and now they finally came to see the Mountain Guardian.

"Your Highness, it's not good. Miss..."

When the Mountain Guardian heard this, his face changed abruptly, "What happened to Yunxi?"

"Miss... she used a kitchen knife to kill many fish!"

"..." The Mountain Guardian (speechless).

"No, she electrocuted them. After electrocuting the fish, she disappeared!"

...

In the depths of Ye Mountain Lake, a small boat sailed.

Jiang Yunxi held a kitchen knife, continuously chopping the fish as if she were cutting vegetables.

With crackling sounds, purple electricity entered the water, and countless malevolent fish died.

"You killed a malevolent fish, and your experience has slightly increased."

Jiang Yunxi kept killing fish, and her mood was rather beautiful.

"Chef Elder, I'm done killing. They're too easy, it's not challenging enough!"

"Indeed, killing like this is too slow. Let's go to their lair and push them back!" Qi Yuan said calmly.

The role-playing degree had reached 80%, only 20% away from perfection.

Qi Yuan speculated that if they killed all the malevolent fish here or perhaps chopped up a delicious ingredient, they might achieve perfection and receive an astonishing reward, as well as unlock the next role to play.

Qi Yuan eagerly anticipated the next role.

"He's already at the peak of the Purple Mansion, and he has a plan for the Yin Divine Path in his mind.

Knowing all things, knowing all lives, then one can create lives.

Without creating the world, how dare one call themselves a deity?

Moreover, after creating the world, he can interact with his Earth Rank Armament Master, forming a closed loop and creating a perfect world.

"Push back? Do we have to face Luotong Water Lord?" Jiang Yunxi's face turned pale, a bit afraid.

"How much confidence do you have?" Qi Yuan asked.

"I... I don't have any confidence." Jiang Yunxi said weakly.

After all, killing malevolent fish only gave experience to Chef Elder, and she didn't gain any.

"No confidence at all? In other words, you have 99% confidence.

Not bad, as expected of the kitchen maid I favor. Let's go and push back Luotong Water Lord!" Qi Yuan said seriously.

"Huh?" Jiang Yunxi's face turned red, wanting to explain.

Unfortunately, Qi Yuan didn't give her a chance to explain.

Plop! The boat capsized, and Jiang Yunxi, holding the kitchen knife, fell into the bottom of Ye Mountain Lake.

"Confident kitchen maid, unafraid of challenges, charge!" Qi Yuan encouraged.

"Saving the world depends on you!"

"Ah... um..." Jiang Yunxi finally calmed down after swallowing some water, but she was a bit scared, "Chef Elder, can I really do it?"

That was Luotong Water Lord, a terrifying malevolent fish that even the Heavenly Sect struggled to deal with.

"So-called malevolent fish are just oversized ingredients. Chop it up and make some buns for the old man to eat." Qi Yuan was very considerate.

(End of Chapter)

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