The Journey of Immortal Cultivation
Chapter 46 The First Major Defeat

Chapter 46: Chapter 46 The First Major Defeat

Shi Jishan’s first glimpse caught Ning Xiaoxian turning around abruptly, staring at her. The speed was so fast that Shi Jishan was convinced that this mortal woman must surely have a guilty conscience. Unfortunately, Ning Xiaoxian was merely furious. She had always thought that the kind of impolite woman who barges in without even knocking only existed in melodramatic soap operas that aired at eight in the evening. Little did she know, Shi Jishan was about to give her the full experience.

What caught her eye the second time was an item on the table. As soon as she saw it, Shi Jishan felt completely undone.

Indeed, it was the Jade Bottle that Quan Shifang had given to Ning Xiaoxian. Busy with many things today, she had laid it on the table and forgotten to put it away.

Shi Jishan, who barged in, took one look and felt a surge of anger and jealousy rush to her forehead, her Qi-Blood churning within her chest, nearly choking up her throat, while repeatedly thinking to herself, "How could Senior Brother Quan do this, how dare he!"

She was originally the only daughter of the Qing State Prince, spoiled from childhood with fine clothes and food, paying no mind to men. It wasn’t until she was chosen to join the Chaoyun Sect at nine years old due to her outstanding innate talent, and she saw Quan Shifang for the first time, that she fell for him without looking back. At that time, he was already the Closed-door Disciple of the Sect Leader of the Chaoyun Sect, standing beside his noble and lofty master, possessing both the handsome charm of a young man and a maturity and sensibility not found in his peers.

She matured early, and since then, the image of his figure, as straight as a verdant bamboo, was deeply engraved in her heart, never leaving.

This infatuation lasted for a full ten years.

Quan Shifang was widely acknowledged within the Chaoyun Sect as a cultivation prodigy, his Cultivation Speed deemed number one in the whole sect. Nobody knew that, over these ten years, she had gritted her teeth and pushed her potential to its limits, just to barely keep up with him and not fall too far behind; she had to beg her father to use all the secular power at his disposal to transfer her to the Main Peak where her Senior Brother was, ensuring she could see Quan Shifang every now and then. During these ten years, she had also seen too many audacious female cultivators, attempting to approach Quan Shifang, to move him, all of whom she thwarted by various means.

Even though she made so many efforts, Senior Brother Quan had always been polite to her, very distant, but she could at least tell herself that he didn’t fancy anyone else, and she was still the woman closest to Quan Shifang.

Until Ning Xiaoxian appeared out of nowhere. She was a despicable mortal woman, as lowly as dirt, her greatest feat being hosting a vegetarian feast for the small sect, Chi Xiao Sect. Yet, she managed to use some coquettish trick to capture Senior Brother Quan’s attention.

What is so good about this woman? In terms of beauty, she is less radiant than herself; in terms of background, she is but an orphan, while she herself is the Commandery Princess; in terms of cultivation, she is merely a mortal, while she herself is already an Inner Chamber Disciple of the Chaoyun Sect with boundless prospects. Yet these past few days, Senior Brother Quan kept smiling at her, speaking to her in gentle, soft tones, always concerned about her, always siding with her, seemingly forgetting that there is a Shi Jishan, a Junior Sister Shi, who has been waiting for him painfully for ten years.

It doesn’t matter. She told herself, Senior Brother Quan is merely temporarily entranced by the novelty, his eyes bewitched by this Little Fox. The Immortal Path is long and arduous, only one with an immortal consort can journey together. Once he realizes the insurmountable differences between immortal and mortal, he will come to his senses and look at her anew.

But this small Jade Bottle on the desk was almost enough to shatter the beautiful illusion she had deluded herself with!

This Jade Bottle was her gift to Quan Shifang; it contained ten Immortal Spirit Nine-Turned Jade Dew Pills. Initially, it was the birthday gift she received from the indulgent Qing State Prince for her coming of age ceremony at fifteen. The Immortal Path is fraught with danger, and he wanted his daughter to be safe. The value of these ten elixirs was equivalent to the total income of the wealthy Qing State Prefecture over five years; furthermore, the procurement was not with Silver Coins but with several types of extremely expensive curios and strange treasures.

The Jade Dew Pills were concocted by Alchemy Master Master Xin, who used thirty-six rare medicinal ingredients and refined them with alchemy fire through nine iterations. As long as the injured has their soul intact and takes one breath, it could save their life.

She didn’t hesitate to gift it to Quan Shifang and still remembers the look of surprise on Senior Brother Quan’s face. At that time, she thought it was worth it.

But now, Quan Shifang didn’t hesitate to pass it on to Ning Xiaoxian. Is he unable to remain by her side hereafter, therefore he used this elixir to protect her? Quan Shifang, how dare you cherish her so deeply, yet belittle me to this extent!

"He sent you this!" The sentence was affirmative, her voice as hoarse as wood.

"...Yes." Although she didn’t know which wire got crossed for the woman before her, Ning Xiaoxian didn’t want to provoke Shi Jishan since she possessed Divine Skills.

"This was originally what I gave him." Shi Jishan’s words were light as if murmuring in a dream.

Ning Xiaoxian suddenly realized, it was jealousy that brought her here. But it seemed that Senior Brother Quan was truly heartless towards Junior Sister Shi, or else he wouldn’t have re-gifted the precious present she had given him. Although it was hard to let go, she could only say, "I’m sorry, I had no idea. If Senior Sister Shi wishes to take it back, please do so." There’s no need to envy someone else’s Divine Pill. She would soon learn Alchemy, for she was gifted with intelligence, and also because she had Changtian.

But Shi Jishan’s eyes gradually reddened. It was this expression! Even in front of Senior Brother Quan, Ning Xiaoxian always maintained a calm and indifferent demeanor, and yet Senior Brother Quan favored her. Why did the things Ning Xiaoxian casually dismissed torture Shi Jishan with restless desire and remain out of reach?

A thought exploded and took root deep within her Divine Sense, unshakeable—kill her!

Ning Xiaoxian was astounded by the rapid succession of expressions flashing across her face, a carousel of sorrow, anger, frustration, madness, infatuation, ecstasy, and joy. There was only one explanation for her: Shi Jishan had fallen into demonic possession.

Then Shi Jishan’s listless eyes suddenly spun around, focusing on her. Ning Xiaoxian suddenly heard Changtian bellow, "Dodge to the right!"

With Changtian’s extensive combat experience, he immediately detected the flash of killing intent in Shi Jishan’s eyes and a slight raise of her right shoulder, indicating her malicious intent and the direction of her sword heart. This thunderous roar, laced with his Divine Power, carried the Divine Skills to shock and awaken.

Ning Xiaoxian had never heard Changtian shout like that, nor had she imagined his usually cold voice could carry so much anxiety, fear, and resolve. Without hesitation, she obediently dodged to the right.

As expected, Shi Jishan brandished her gleaming treasure sword, thrusting it toward Ning Xiaoxian’s chest—fiercely and viciously, without mercy! She had honed her sword with the Dao for ten years, and even if her cultivation wasn’t as profound as Quan Shifang’s, her sword skill was incredibly impressive. How could Ning Xiaoxian possibly dodge it?

The Divine Sword of a Cultivator could easily cut through iron like mud. Ning Xiaoxian only managed to turn her body sideways, and the sword stabbed through just below her left shoulder, silently penetrating completely. If she hadn’t listened to Changtian, if she had hesitated for even a tenth of a breath, the sword tip would have pierced her heart and ended her life!

Shi Jishan’s sword strike was too fast, and the blade was exceedingly sharp. Ning Xiaoxian only felt a chill on her shoulder and was then nailed firmly to the wall. Then, a tearing pain that she had never experienced in her life exploded from her left shoulder—direct, violent, sending tremors through her entire body, leaving her so much in pain that she couldn’t even make a sound.

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