Chapter 46: Drawn Swords and Loaded Crossbows

In the water, Water Attribute Demon Beasts have a huge advantage against cultivators.

Even Water Cultivators are no exception.

However, Shen Xuan is a special case.

[Water Control], [Critical Strike], [Iron Bone]!

With the blessing of many Talents, his Condensed Water Blade Technique’s power increased tenfold!

Facing the approaching Water-Repelling Rhinoceros.

The Water-Splitting Mount Emei Needle in Shen Xuan’s hand spun and turned.

The two emerald Cold Ice Divine Dragons at its tip roared and shot out swiftly.

"Haste!"

Time seemed to freeze.

The huge body of the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros was instantly fixed in place.

Its throat, deeply pierced by a pair of Water-Splitting Mount Emei Needles.

The exuding Cold Ice Blade pierced through the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros’ throat, shattering its bones and tendons.

In just a single breath’s time.

The Water-Repelling Rhinoceros was slain by Shen Xuan.

Divine light dispersed, demon power dimmed.

The surrounding split water currents crazily surged forth.

Shen Xuan quickly pointed his fingers, sealing the wound on the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros’ throat.

This was the Upper Grade Tier One Water Attribute Demon Beast blood he urgently needed!

Cannot waste it!

At the same time, Shen Xuan used the Water Control Technique.

Gently enveloping the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros.

Using the power of the water flow, it floated upward.

In just a few breaths.

The body of the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros surfaced on the Longze River.

"Hurry over here!"

Using the Insight Technique to sense his teammates, Shen Xuan raised his head, shouting to them.

Once everyone rushed over and saw the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros with its eyes tightly closed, lifeless, they each rejoiced.

Wen Zijian quickly summoned the Flying Ship.

A towering wave suddenly surged.

It’s Shen Xuan exerting power underwater, using the current to sweep the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros into the Flying Ship.

The heavy weight caused the Flying Ship to quickly sink, almost plunging into the surface of the Longze River.

Wen Zijian clenched his teeth, ceaselessly forming seals and casting spells to steady the Flying Ship.

Shen Xuan leaped from the water onto the Flying Ship, opening his Storage Pouch.

A massive fountain of blood erupted from the throat of the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros.

Fortunately, Shen Xuan was prepared, casting spells to collect the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros’ blood into the Storage Pouch.

"That was close, almost wasted it!"

Shen Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn’t hard for him to kill the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros at the bottom of the Longze River.

The difficult part was not wasting the essence of the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros’ blood and flesh.

Just after storing the Storage Pouch full of Water-Repelling Rhinoceros blood.

Shen Xuan’s expression changed.

"Someone is coming!"

On the front left and right sides, a Flying Ship broke through the sky.

"Old Yu, Old Wei, why did you both come?"

Zhao Chunsheng stood at the bow, smiling as he greeted the two Demon Hunting Captains.

"You crafty rabbit Demon Hunter, amazing, daring to steal our prey!"

Old Wei was obviously hot-tempered, immediately categorizing the situation upon arrival.

Zhao Chunsheng’s expression darkened.

"Friend Wei, what do you mean by this? Do you plan to openly rob us?"

"Rob you and..."

Old Wei hadn’t finished speaking when the mouth of a Demon Hunter behind him was covered.

"Friend Zhao, impressive skills! Let’s not beat around the bush; we came for this Water-Repelling Rhinoceros as well, but you beat us to it!" Old Yu said with a pleasant smile.

Zhao Chunsheng hadn’t yet responded.

The sound of another piercing speed broke through from behind.

"We acted first, and they used sneaky tricks!"

Chen Tuzi and his seven companions also came aboard a Flying Ship, breaking through the sky.

The three Flying Ships faintly surrounded Shen Xuan and his party.

"I said, that rain seemed odd! So someone powerful was secretly casting spells!"

Chen Tuzi’s gaze swept over everyone before finally stopping on Shen Xuan.

All are Demon Hunters making a living in the Cyan Dragon Bay Market, everyone knows their stature.

Clearly, Shen Xuan, this unfamiliar face, was the key figure in Zhao Chunsheng and his party capturing the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros.

Old Yu and his people were equally aware.

He clasped his hands towards Shen Xuan and asked, "This fellow Taoist is quite unfamiliar, may I ask who you are?"

Shen Xuan looked towards Zhao Chunsheng.

This was his first encounter with such a situation.

Fear, naturally, he did not fear it.

On the surface of the Longze River, not to mention these Demon Hunters.

Even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he could withstand for a while.

With full confidence of a safe escape.

However, he might not be able to take care of Zhao Chunsheng and these teammates.

"You don’t know him?"

Zhao Chunsheng looked incredulous.

"Let me enlighten you Taoists. This is Shen Xuan, Talisman Master Shen, brother-in-law of the Ding Family’s Foundation Establishment Ding Yijin, friend of sixty years to Cyan Cloud Sect’s Foundation Establishment Elders Qin Yuehan and Lv Zhengying!"

"You wouldn’t want to rob our prey here and then kill us all to silence us, would you?"

Zhao Chunsheng slowly looked at the cultivators on the three Flying Ships.

"Even if we all perish here, among you, can you guarantee there won’t be a traitor?"

As his voice fell.

Old Yu laughed.

"Friend Zhao, don’t joke around! We’re all fellow Demon Hunters, how could we commit acts of Tribulation Cultivation!"

"Talisman Master Shen, I’ve long heard of your great name; it’s an honor to meet you today! Once we return to the Market, I’ll host a banquet to apologize to you!"

Old Wei stomped and said, "Friend Yu, didn’t we agree, how come you..."

Old Yu’s face darkened, cutting him off: "Agree on what? Friend Wei, don’t speak recklessly in front of Talisman Master Shen!"

An informed person whispered something to Old Wei behind him.

Fuming with anger, he dared not act out, only glaring fiercely at Zhao Chunsheng.

"Today’s in honor of Talisman Master Shen! Let’s go!"

However, someone wasn’t happy!

"Talisman Master Shen, you just joined the Demon Hunting Team, you might not understand many of the rules, I won’t blame you!"

"Zhao Chunsheng, Wen Zijian, Shi Xiangdong, you three are all veterans among Demon Hunters, on what grounds do you snatch our prey!" Chen Tuzi loudly shouted.

Once Old Yu and Old Wei left, he was left without support.

According to the rules of Cyan Dragon Bay Market, no fighting is allowed inside the Market, outside everyone relies on their luck.

Zhao Chunsheng revealed Shen Xuan’s identity.

They indeed had no means against Shen Xuan.

Not to mention the Cyan Cloud Sect’s two Foundation Establishment Elders.

Even Ding Yijin, the future patriarch of the Ding Family, is not someone they can offend.

But seeing prey worth tens of thousands of Spirit Stones about to be theirs, but stealthily taken away.

Chen Tuzi couldn’t swallow his anger.

"Nonsense! The Demon Beast is naturally born, we hunted it with our skills; what’s it to you!"

"Just because you saw it first, doesn’t mean it’s yours? Where can you find such a deal in the world!"

Zhao Chunsheng was utterly fearless.

In terms of verbal sparring, he was never afraid of anyone.

"You secretly cast spells, causing a rainstorm! Helping the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros escape our encirclement!"

"Nonsense! If it rains, what’s it got to do with us! If you want to snatch, just say so, we’ll take it up!"

Old Yu and Old Wei chickened out, leaving only Chen Tuzi’s seven, with three injured, Zhao Chunsheng’s tone hardened.

He was confident in Shen Xuan’s strength.

Comparable to the perfection of Qi Cultivation.

"Wait! Friend Chen, you need to make yourself clear. I’ll act as a witness for this matter."

Chen Tuzi, seeing a turn of events, briefly recounted what had happened earlier.

"I see!"

Old Yu asked, "Friend Chen, did you see the cultivator who cast the spell?"

Chen Tuzi glanced at Shen Xuan, hesitantly saying, "No."

"Do you have evidence that the spell was cast by a cultivator on Friend Zhao’s side?"

"No!"

"However, they were the only ones nearby. When we pursued the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros, they purposely blocked us!"

"If not them, who else!"

Zhao Chunsheng coldly replied, "We came for the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros, approached to hunt it, which is very normal!"

"From start to finish, we never attacked you even once!"

"Even politely clearing a path for you!"

"You admitted defeat, retreated. When we returned to the Market, we coincidentally encountered the Water-Repelling Rhinoceros and seized a great opportunity!"

Old Yu shook his head.

"Alright. Let me speak some fair words."