I Can Transfer the Side Effects of Evil Skills

Chapter 488 - 303: Schadenfreude

With that, Luo Yingning turned and stormed away.

But with this, Zou Feng and Luo Yingning had a verbal agreement.

Once they returned to the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect, it was almost certain the two of them would have to face each other on the Dao Discussion Platform.

The only question was whether they would actually engage in dual cultivation before the crowd, or fight to the death.

Or perhaps... they would engage in both mortal combat and dual cultivation at the same time?

The crowd buzzed with discussion, all feeling that a good show was in store.

Luo Yingning, the madwoman with the congenital Spirit Bone who bit at anyone and everyone, versus Zou Feng, the prodigy certified by the Celestial Dao Cauldron. The two might even stage an unorthodox "dual cultivation battle" on the Dao Discussion Platform. The whole affair was packed with hype.

As for Zou Feng wanting to face Luo Yingning on the Dao Discussion Platform, Gongsun Jinghong and Teng County had no objections. They simply thought Zou Feng’s interest was piqued and he wanted to have a taste of "wild game."

Gongsun Jinghong and Teng County were fully confident in his ability to kill Luo Yingning.

Leng Jing, however, believed Zou Feng’s actions were entirely unnecessary.

They had already profited handsomely from this trip to the Outer Realm, so why take the risk of facing someone with a congenital Spirit Bone on the Dao Discussion Platform?

But he clearly didn’t understand that the Zou Feng of this moment no longer felt there was any risk in a head-on confrontation with Luo Yingning...

’A congenital Spirit Bone?’

’Perfect. I’ll just have to dig it out and see for myself.’

’If I can use it, then I’ll simply perform Refinement on it as well.’

’I’ll devour Luo Yingning in the truest sense, leaving not even her bones behind.’

Meanwhile, a furious Luo Yingning was brushing past Bai Rui.

"Senior Sister Luo, don’t fall for his taunts!"

"We didn’t succeed this time, so we can just find another chance. There’s no need to take such a risk..." Bai Rui hastily advised.

But Luo Yingning turned and sneered, "What, you think I can’t win?"

Bai Rui froze. Unable to speak her true thoughts, she could only pivot. "Senior Sister Mu certainly wouldn’t want to see you in danger. Why not wait for her to come out of seclusion and discuss it with her then..."

"Have you considered the possibility that by the time Sister Mu is out of seclusion, Zou Feng will have already established his Dao Foundation?" Luo Yingning suddenly retorted.

Hearing this, Bai Rui finally realized that Luo Yingning wasn’t completely brainless.

Luo Yingning obviously recognized it herself: since arriving at the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect, Zou Feng’s progress had been too fast, the Talent he displayed too terrifying.

If he continued to advance at this rate, who could guarantee that he wouldn’t establish his Dao Foundation in a few months?

By then, trying to suppress him would be an even more futile effort.

That was why Luo Yingning couldn’t wait. She had to act now, while she still had some degree of confidence, and quickly devour and perform Refinement on him.

This duel with Zou Feng on the Dao Discussion Platform was likely her last chance.

Otherwise, she would forever miss out on Zou Feng—the most delectable poison she had ever encountered.

’But then again,’ Bai Rui thought, ’is this a bite she absolutely has to take?’

Bai Rui opened her mouth to speak, then hesitated. Luo Yingning, however, couldn’t be bothered with any more of her nonsense and started walking away again without looking back.

’Of course,’ Luo Yingning thought, ’I know exactly what else she wants to say.’

’Hah. This is why people like her can only ever be Inner Sect Disciples. That’s their ceiling.’

’It’s laughable. They’ve become Immortal Sect Disciples, yet they still don’t understand the most important part of Immortal Cultivation: the struggle!’

’If you don’t fight, if you don’t seize what you want, what’s the point of Immortal Cultivation? What Dao is there to seek?’

This little storm was but a minor incident in the grand scheme of the Outer Realm expedition.

After the disciples from the Beast Taming Hall arrived, the negotiations for the sale of this Outer Realm and the subsequent handover only took a single day.

Afterward, Jiang Wanzhao and the other two True Inheritors promptly returned to the Flying Celestial Ship and set off at once for the Pinnacle Celestial Immortal Sect.

Thus followed the same tedious journey as before: days spent traversing the void, teleporting through chaotic space on their way back from the Outer Realm.

During the journey, Leng Jing came to Zou Feng’s door with good news.

He said that Jiang Wanzhao and the other two True Inheritors had already begun distributing rewards based on merit.

Apparently, the Beast Taming Hall had paid up swiftly.

As a result, Jiang Wanzhao and the other "contractors" were just as swift in settling accounts with Zou Feng and the other "laborers."

However, since Zou Feng’s contributions were significant and he was an object of her personal investment, Jiang Wanzhao had Leng Jing relay a message offering him two choices.

The first was an opportunity to stay by Jiang Wanzhao’s side, to learn by observing the bearing of a True Disciple firsthand every day.

If she was in a good mood and happened to be free, he might even receive her personal guidance.

The second option was simple and direct: convert it all into Immortal Fate.

Logically, the first option had more intangible benefits, but to Zou Feng, it was of no damn use.

He was long accustomed to his freedom and the days spent on his dual cultivation routine.

"For the Ancestor to offer to keep you by her side shows she holds you in extremely high regard..." Leng Jing began, taking on the role of a persuader.

However, Zou Feng cut him off before he could finish. "Brother Leng, I’m used to my leisurely ways. I can only accept Jiang Zhenchuan’s kind sentiment."

Leng Jing blinked, then asked in confusion, "You mean... you’re choosing the Immortal Fate?"

Zou Feng nodded. "Yes, I’ll take the Immortal Fate. It’s more practical. Of course, I haven’t forgotten Jiang Zhenchuan’s prior investment in me. I will surely repay her when the opportunity arises in the future."

Seeing Zou Feng’s resolute attitude, Leng Jing didn’t press the matter. He immediately took out a Token to transfer the points to him.

Zou Feng had been the first to discover the Ant Queen’s larval nest and had promptly notified Jiang Wanzhao.

In addition, he was credited with luring away a powerful enemy, preventing his team from being wiped out.

For these contributions, he ultimately received twenty thousand points of Immortal Fate.

This was a considerable sum, likely padded by Jiang Wanzhao’s special consideration.

After all, back then, he could have retreated immediately after contacting Jiang Wanzhao and avoided any further danger.