Although Qiuxia had changed his appearance, making it difficult to investigate him, he hadn't left the world entirely without clues. Learning from Zhao Li's previous failures, the Soul Reapers began secretly probing any young couples they encountered with Yin Qi. If there was no reaction, they withdrew the energy; if there was, they made an arrest for further questioning.
Using this method, two unlucky fools actually managed to track down Qiuxia and Ren Tingting. Why were they considered unlucky? Because Qiuxia's reflexes were peerless. The moment he realized he was being tested,
he didn't waste a single breath on wordshe went straight for the eyes and delivered a swift Lineage-Ending Kick to the groin before immediately relocating with Ren Tingting.
In the following days, the Underworld Hospital was flooded with Soul Reapers suffering from severe eye injuries. It wasn't until two female Soul Reapers were admitted that the nature of the injuries changed. If you have ever seen the movie Kung Fu Mahjong, you would know of a secret technique called the Soul-Sucking Death Pinch.
When hit by that move, men weep and women wail. It was a vicious art, no less devastating than the One Thousand Years of Death or the Lineage-Ending Kick.
After dozens of her Soul Reapers were taken out of commission, Chacha found herself at an impasse. If she could take the field personally, there wouldn't be much of a problem. However, as Pluto, she could not leave the Underworld at will.
Even if she had a valid reason, her departure would be monitored by the Three Realms. Furthermore, even if she did step out, there was no guarantee she could find Qiuxia; after all, even the combined forces of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity had failed to locate him before.
Because they needed to stay hidden and had already earned enough resources outside, Ren Tingting stopped traveling with Qiuxia. She retreated into the Small World to cultivate and wait for their return to the Naruto World. This left Qiuxia to wander the world alone.
While Qiuxia was passing through a mountain forest, he heard the sounds of combat. Hurrying toward the noise, he saw a woman dressed in white engaged in battle against a man wrapped in bandages. Another man was nearby providing support. The woman cast a Daoist art to summon a massive swarm of yellow talismans, then formed a hand seal to release a Divine Dragon.
The bandaged man released a surge of powerful aura, blasting the woman backward. He then grabbed the other man and bit into his neck before snatching a nearby child and biting him as well. He cast a single glance in Qiuxia's direction before vanishing without a trace.
Once the bandaged man had departed, Qiuxia walked over with a grim expression. "What the hell? Isn't this the world of Soul Ferry? How did My Date with a Vampire get dragged into this!"
Dealing with Soul Ferry alone was difficult enough, but adding the plot of My Date with a Vampire made everything far more unpredictable. Although he didn't know Jiang Chen's exact level of power, the mere aura the Progenitor had displayed just now gave Qiuxia a sense of lethal crisis.
Moreover, there was no telling if that was even Jiang Chen's full strength. Beyond that, Qiuxia noticed that the woman in white, Ma Danna, possessed spiritual energy that surpassed even an Immortal, yet she lacked a Dharma Manifestation and the strength of her Primordial Spirit was impossible to gauge.
Walking up to the woman, Qiuxia saw two cats running toward a Dragon Pearl. These were clearly Dami and Ermi, the cats raised by Kuang Fusheng. Qiuxia raised a hand and stored the Dragon Pearl away, then tapped the two cats, enlightening their spirits and passing on a few cultivation methods to them.
After finishing that, Qiuxia approached Ma Danna. He made a small cut on her wrist to collect a significant amount of blood before healing the wound. He then walked over to Kuang Tianyou and Kuang Fusheng, collecting some of their blood as well. After treating the two of them, he carried Ma Danna away to a different location.
Some time later, Kuang Tianyou and Kuang Fusheng were found by villagers and brought back to their homes. Thanks to Qiuxia's medical treatment, it didn't take long for Ma Danna to wake up.
The moment she regained consciousness, Ma Danna caught the scent of roasted meat. Opening her eyes, she saw a youth around fifteen or sixteen years old, dressed in white, roasting venison over a fire.
Because Qiuxia had used plenty of spices and she had consumed a great deal of spiritual energy and physical strength in the battle with Jiang Chen, Ma Danna's stomach began to growl loudly.
"You're awake," Qiuxia said. "I've made some roasted meat. If you don't mind, you're welcome to have some."
Hearing his voice, Ma Danna stood up. "Did you save me? Where is Big Brother Kuangthe man who was with me?"
"I found you in a haystack," Qiuxia replied. "As for the man you mentioned, I didn't see him. He probably left on his own or was rescued by someone else. Eat something first." As he spoke, Qiuxia cut a piece of the roasted deer and ate it to prove it wasn't poisoned, then handed a deer leg to Ma Danna.
Ma Danna took the leg and looked at Qiuxia. "Thank you. My name is Ma Danna. How should I address you?"
"The Ma Family of Exorcists?" Qiuxia acted stunned for a moment before speaking.
"You know of the Ma Family?"
"There are very few in the supernatural world who don't know the Ma Family. I was wondering where such a talented youth with such immense spiritual power came from; so you're a Ma. That explains it."
"Are you a cultivator as well? Why can't I feel any spiritual energy from you?" Ma Danna asked, looking at Qiuxia with curiosity.
"I've cultivated a technique to hide my presence, and I carry a Dharma treasure that conceals my cultivation level. As long as someone's strength doesn't exceed mine by too much, they won't be able to discover my true power," Qiuxia said with a smile.
Ma Danna didn't know what to say. Good grief, just how much do you love hiding? Cultivating a concealment technique was one thing, but carrying a treasure for it too? This guy was clearly planning to be a professional sneaker.
"Then is it convenient for you to tell me what your current strength is?"
"It is not. When traveling, one must never reveal their full strength. Only by always keeping a card up your sleeve can you remain safe until the very end."
Ma Danna pouted. "But you already know my cultivation level. If you don't reveal yours, it's a bit unfair."
"It's not like I went out of my way to find out. Besides, who told you not to cultivate a concealment technique yourself?"
"You..." Finding herself unable to out-argue Qiuxia, Ma Danna glared at him huffily. She began eating the deer leg, biting into it as if she were biting him.
Qiuxia, who cooked frequently, was naturally an expert in the craft. As soon as Ma Danna took a bite of the venison, her eyes lit up and she began to devour it.
Half a moment later, three-quarters of the roasted deer had been polished off by Ma Danna. Seeing the pile of bones at her feet, her face turned red with embarrassment. She was almost afraid to look at Qiuxia, but he didn't seem to mind at all. He even produced a silk scarf and handed it to her.
"Thank you," Ma Danna whispered, taking it to wipe the grease from her hands and lips.
Once she was full, Qiuxia asked, "When I sensed your spiritual power earlier, it felt like you were fighting an impossibly strong opponent. If my guess is correct, that individual was the legendary Zombie King, Jiang Chen, wasn't he?"
Ma Danna nodded with a serious expression. "Your guess is correct. That was indeed the legendary Zombie King, Jiang Chen. His strength is truly terrifying. Even though I made every possible preparation, I was still no match for him. Instead, I ended up dragging Big Brother Kuang into the mess. I wonder how he is doing now."
"If you want to know how he is, why not just go to the nearby village and see for yourself?"
Ma Danna had an epiphany. "You're right. If I want to know how Big Brother Kuang is, I just need to check Red Creek Village." As she spoke, she grabbed Qiuxia and began pulling him toward the village.
"Easy there, ma'am! Running right after a full meal can lead to gastroptosis. It's very harmful to your body! You really aren't being health-conscious at all."
"Health be damned! Running once or twice won't kill anyone. The most important thing right now is to check on Big Brother Kuang and the others."
Ma Danna soon dragged Qiuxia into Red Creek Village and began questioning the residents. Once she confirmed that Kuang Tianyou had been brought back safely, she breathed a deep sigh of relief.
Upon finding Kuang Tianyou, Ma Danna expressed her sincere apologies. "I am truly sorry, Big Brother Kuang. I ended up getting you hurt."
Kuang Tianyou smiled dismissively. "I'm fine. Didn't I make it back in one piece? By the way, Danna, who is this young man?"
"Hello, Big Brother Kuang. My name is Qiuxia."
"Hello there!" After confirming that Kuang Tianyou was alright, Ma Danna rested in Red Creek Village for two days. She then prepared to set out once more to hunt down Jiang Chen, even trying to drag Qiuxia along to help. But how could Qiuxia possibly go with her? With his current level of power, he wouldn't even be able to take a single hit from Jiang Chen.
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