Chapter 228

Chapter 228: Surrounded by Beauties

“This snake venom… is really strong… I feel a bit dizzy.” At this moment, Ye Xuan awkwardly let go of Wu Simai’s hand and said to her.

“Of course you feel dizzy. No matter how strong cultivators claim to be, they’re only stronger than mortals. All things in this world have their own spirit, and there are few true mortals,” Wu Simu replied, hearing Ye Xuan’s words. “Let me help you detoxify.”

As she spoke, she activated her gu techniques and applied them to Ye Xuan. Soon, the snake venom in his body was absorbed into hers.

“Don’t think that just because you cultivators are usually high and mighty, you’re better than us at everything,” Wu Simu said after healing Ye Xuan.

“Did you not learn anything about the southern regions before coming here? Us southern girls aren’t afraid of these poisonous snakes.”

“I see. I was being presumptuous and offended you,” Ye Xuan replied awkwardly.

“Look at you, acting all clueless,” Wu Simu said, smiling at him. “In the future, don’t just rush to suck out the venom if you see someone bitten by a snake.”

“It’s a good thing I knew you meant well. If it were someone else, they might have blamed you for disrupting their cultivation.”

“Yes, yes, thank you for your guidance, Miss. I was wrong,” Ye Xuan said casually, his gaze lingering on Wu Simu’s face with a hint of admiration.

“I’ve heard that southern girls are very straightforward. If they like someone, they’ll say it directly. So, I won’t hide it from you, Miss. I think I really like you. What is you name miss?” Ye Xuan said, his gaze lingering on Wu Simai’s face with a hint of admiration.

“Many people like me.” Wu Simai said confidently, “But since you were brave just now, I’ll tell you my name. Listen carefully, my name is Wu Simai.”

“Wu Simai?” Ye Xuan memorized the name.

“Hahaha, a young couple, what are you doing here–!!!”

At that moment, a sinister voice echoed from the sky. Ye Xuan and Wu Simai looked up to see a human-bird hybrid flapping its wings, staring at them greedily.

“Ah, it’s a Strigoi–!!” Wu Simai exclaimed, quickly turning to Ye Xuan, “Run! Strigoi eats people–!!!”

(TL: Strigoi is a mythical creature which is a human owl so I just translated it as Strigoi. This word, derived from Latin “strix,” which means owl, and commonly used in various folklore to denote a creature with both human and owl-like attributes.)

“Run? Can you escape?!” The Strigoi spread its wings, and the surrounding sky was sealed off, preventing any flight techniques from being cast.

“Now, it’s time for my meal.” The Strigoi’s eyes glinted with greed as it swooped down.

“Hmph, don’t underestimate me–!!!” Wu Simai activated her Gu techniques, sending a swarm of iron-beaked crows in a black cloud to attack the Strigoi.

“Petty tricks, not worth mentioning–!!!” The Strigoi swept its wings, dispersing the black cloud.

Wu Simai dodged several attacks but was nearly caught by the Strigoi. Just then, a flash of lightning appeared, and a long sword flew in from afar, its sword energy blocking the Strigoi’s attack.

“The fuck?!” The Strigoi turned its gaze towards the source of the flying sword, seeing Ye Xuan looking at it with a stern expression.

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“Who would have thought that Ye Xuan has some cultivation too.”

“Indeed, the Strigoi is no ordinary creature. It’s quite powerful, not just any wild spirit.”

“But remember, the higher Ye Xuan’s cultivation, the sooner his tragedy begins.”

These words made everyone fall silent. Only Mo Qingshang looked exasperated. Were these people worried about Ye Xuan? They were worrying about the wrong person; Ye Xuan was their enemy–!!!

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“Supreme reaches of the sky, divine aura across the void, come forth, sword–!!!” At this moment, Ye Xuan’s hand formed a sword gesture, and the flying sword in the sky split into thousands of sword shadows, surrounding the Strigoi.

The sword energy attacked the Strigoi’s iron-like body, producing metallic clanging sounds. The Strigoi swept its wings, knocking the sword energy aside, and flew off into the distance.

“We can’t let it escape. The Strigoi is dangerous and will kill if it meets ordinary people–!!!” Wu Simai shouted to Ye Xuan.

Ye Xuan nodded, his hand gesture changing again.

“Supreme divine aura, sword go–!!!”

The myriad sword energies in the sky merged into a single powerful sword, flying towards the Strigoi.

The Strigoi, thinking Ye Xuan was grounded and couldn’t catch up, let down its guard and was pierced by the energy sword, falling to the ground.

The flying sword returned to Ye Xuan’s side from tens of thousands of feet away.

“You…” Seeing Ye Xuan in such a heroic stance, Wu Simai’s heart fluttered, her face flushing slightly—a look she didn’t even have when Ye Xuan saw her bathing.

She said to Ye Xuan, “I didn’t expect you to be so powerful. Is this the swordsmanship of the central plains? It’s truly impressive.”

“Not at all. If you hadn’t weakened it earlier, I wouldn’t have had a chance to kill it.” Ye Xuan said modestly.

“Hmph, why are you being humble with me? I know exactly how much damage I did earlier.” Wu Simai said, “Since you like me, you have to show your strength before I can like you back.”

“Cough.” Hearing this, Ye Xuan coughed awkwardly.

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“This Ye Xuan… I can’t tell if the Heavenly Emperor is punishing him or rewarding him. Why does it seem like every time he loses his memory, he’s surrounded by beautiful women?”

A cultivator asked somewhat jealously, seeing Wu Simai teasing Ye Xuan.

His words left everyone stunned.

They hadn’t noticed before, but now it seemed true. Not to mention the Dragon Princess and Wu Simai were both incredibly beautiful.

Even now, the women around Ye Xuan—Qingxue, the sword saint, and Yu Ling’er, a future sword immortal, as well as Hu Qianzhao, the master of the Jade Fox Palace—were all stunningly beautiful.

It seemed like Ye Xuan was always surrounded by beauties. Such a punishment seemed somewhat enviable.