Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Chapter 282: Dark Flower_1 (2/2)

“What’s wrong?” Qiao Qianqian asked in confusion.

“The fusion of these nefarious energies with the puppet corpse is way too high, not something that can be achieved by simply refining the corpse!”

Though Xu Mu had practiced the Mystery Yin refining corpse skill before, his level wasn’t high. Yet, he could still discern some clues.

“The Seventh Prince is a master at the Nascent Soul Stage, creating one or two new corpse-refining skills to be used in conjunction with the puppet corpses isn’t a big deal! It’s more urgent that we deal with this swiftly and return.”

Qiao Qianqian was not too concerned about the abnormalities of the puppet corpses, she just wanted to kill the creatures and collect their aura.

“You’re right!”

Xu Mu did not investigate further, considering that everything will be clear once he found a jade slip.

Xu Mu hit the puppet corpse with a bolt of purple lightning from his hand, collected a strand of aura, and walked back together with Qiao Qianqian.

“I never expected that Friend Xu would also have Thunderring Martial Methods! I really didn’t see that coming!” Qiao Qianqian exclaimed surprisingly.

In such places, thunder martial methods were quite advantageous, as they could have surprising effects at crucial moments.

“I have practiced it before, but it’s not very powerful!”

The Heavenly Extreme Purple Thunder Body he had practiced had its maximum strength at the early Golden Pill stage level. It had long failed to keep up with his cultivation speed. He only used it now because it was more convenient.

Compared to casting other skills, the Heavenly Extreme Purple Thunder Body saved more Spiritual Power.

“Friend Xu is indeed favored by the prince, possessing strong power, various means, and if there is danger deeper within, I hope you can lend us your help. I will certainly repay you generously when we return!”

Qiao Qianqian blinked at him, her gaze full of affection.

“…”

Xu Mu was speechless.

He felt that this woman had been circling around just for this sentence.

“Rest assured, we’re all working for the prince, and I won’t stand by when I can help!”

“Friend Xu, you know that’s not the help I need!”

Qiao Qianqian intentionally closed the distance, a worrying look on her face as she emanated a pleasing fragrance.

“Friend Qiao, I know what you mean, I can only help as far as possible.”

Xu Mu put distance between them, obviously not wanting to promise Qiao Qianqian.

After helping Li Youlan with this trial, he would leave, so he didn’t want to get too involved with Qiao Qianqian.

The imperial capital, that huge vortex, was really not suitable to stay for an extended period.

“I have many rare spirit plants on hand, are you really not tempted? Plus, I myself can…” Qiao Qianqian continued to lure, still somewhat unwilling to give up.

“I’m too old for that!” Xu Mu straightforwardly refused.

“Your words really hurt, it can’t be that I lose out to the two Qi Cultivation Stage maids, or is there some special fetish?” Qiao Qianqian looked at Xu Mu accusingly.

She wasn’t really intending to use herself as a bargaining chip, she only wanted to use herself as a bait, and wouldn’t really let Xu Mu have her.

After all, it’s the unattainable that is the most desirable.

“You joke, those two maids are just casual playthings, there’s no love there, and they can’t compare to you, Friend Qiao, I just prefer peace and quiet and not to meddle too much!”

Xu Mu continued to refuse.

After several interactions, Xu Mu faintly sensed that Qiao Qianqian was not an ordinary aristocrat’s hanger-on. There was likely another identity behind her, otherwise she wouldn’t be courting him so eagerly.

“Friend Xu, can’t you just play along with me once?” Qiao Qianqian persistently pleaded.

“…”

Xu Mu was at a loss for words.

He had already made it clear enough, how is she still behaving this way. Does she really have to rely on her beauty?

“There seems to be some movement up ahead, I’ll go check it out first!”

So saying, Xu Mu turned into an escape light and flew toward the rendezvous point.

“This old man! He really is impervious! Humph!”

Qiao Qianqian stomped her feet in annoyance and quickly chased after him.