Translator: CinderTL
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"Killed a level 11 creature, experience +91!"
"Killed a level 11 creature, experience +108!"
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[Life Level: 14 (288/4000)]
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"Cultivators."
Li Chunjun looked at the Jiang Long and Fuhu brothers, who had collapsed one after the other...
"They're also quite weak."
Of course, compared to martial artists, they were strong.
A superhuman physique that had broken the limits of the human body.
A keen perception born from the constant interaction between their internal energy and the external world.
And combat techniques and spells that harmonized with the momentum of heaven and earth.
These three factors combined made every Body Refinement cultivator a monster.
In close-quarters combat, a single Body Refinement cultivator could slaughter hundreds of fully armed modern soldiers.
But to the current Li Chunjun, first-level Body Refinement cultivators were indeed a bit weak.
Even if he hadn't broken through the human limits, just in his previous level 13 state, he could have defeated these two first-level Body Refinement cultivators.
It would have just been a bit more difficult.
Since the increase in life level brought about comprehensive enhancements, being two levels higher essentially allowed him to ignore all differences in experience, skill, secret techniques, forbidden arts, and even cultivation realms.
Li Chunjun didn't dwell on it any longer. He turned around and dragged the bodies of Shi Fuhu and Shi Jiang Long into the house.
Next, he initially planned to leave directly.
But after a moment, he stopped.
"I can't leave behind any hidden dangers."
He muttered to himself.
He was well aware that he had caused many people to lose money and had cost them significant benefits. Many harbored resentment toward him.
He could walk away, but the grudges would remain.
Perhaps, over time, these grudges would fade away.
But...
Since he had the ability, why should he allow these people to harbor malice toward him behind his back?
If he ever fell into dire straits, these people wouldn't hesitate to kick him while he was down.
"I may not be a good person, but I won't kill indiscriminately. If you don't take action, I can let it slide. But if you come to me... I won't leave a single one alive!"
Li Chunjun's expression was calm.
But his face gradually turned pale, and his aura was filled with weakness.
At first glance...
It looked like he had failed his breakthrough and was severely injured.
He closed the courtyard gate and walked out of the side courtyard.
At the entrance of the main courtyard, a few people were still waiting.
Three peak martial artists and over a dozen martial artists.
Among them was Ye Sheng, a peak martial artist.
Seeing Li Chunjun in this state, Ye Sheng was momentarily stunned, then showed a look of pity.
Li Chunjun didn't say a word and turned to leave.
But several martial artists behind Ye Sheng quickly took out their phones and sent messages.
Ye Sheng was aware of this but didn't stop them.
A peak martial artist who had failed to break through...
Was essentially useless.
To him, it didn't matter whether they offended Li Chunjun or not.
But their almost blatant act of reporting the situation caused Li Chunjun, who was about to leave, to stop in his tracks.
"Do you know what the consequences of this will be?"
Li Chunjun asked.
"Hah, what does it have to do with us?"
One of the peak martial artists crossed his arms and said.
At that moment, a martial artist noticed the thick smoke coming from the side courtyard's vent.
"Look!"
Ye Sheng and the others were momentarily stunned, then quickly ran toward the courtyard.
Li Chunjun didn't say anything more. He walked forward, reached the main courtyard gate, and closed it.
Among the dozen or so people who were about to head to the side courtyard, a few slowed their steps. "Li Chunjun, what are you doing?"
Li Chunjun calmly set down the suitcase, drew his sword, stepped forward, and accelerated.
This scene made a peak martial artist, who had long seemed displeased with him, reveal a fierce expression. He drew his sword and turned around. "You seem to... have some thoughts. Speak up, let me have a laugh?"
"Sure."
Li Chunjun responded, striding forward.
As he picked up speed, the peak martial artist sensed something was wrong.
This...
Didn't look like someone who had failed their breakthrough and was severely injured.
However, people often only believe what they want to believe.
Energy infusion is a life-and-death gamble.
Failure is the norm!
"Playing tricks!"
The peak martial artist growled, his battle knife arcing like a cold moon. But then...
There was no "then."
His head was pierced by a sword.
This sword strike wasn't flashy.
Nor was it particularly intricate.
It was just fast!
So fast that the peak martial artist couldn't react!
With this extreme speed, the peak martial artist was killed in a single strike.
This scene immediately filled the martial artists who had slowed their steps with fear. "You... you succeeded!? You broke through to the Body Refinement realm and became a cultivator?"
Li Chunjun didn't respond. He simply held his sword and advanced.
One sword strike, one life.
The commotion behind him quickly drew the attention of Ye Sheng and the others.
When they saw Li Chunjun catching up and slaughtering everyone, their eyes were filled with disbelief.
"How is this possible!? He actually survived the energy infusion!?"
"Energy infusion is a life-and-death gamble. Why did he survive and not me!?"
"If he survived the energy infusion, why didn't Master Qing take him in? And where are Jiang Long and Fuhu? Why haven't they shown up?"
"Li Chunjun! How dare you cause trouble in Master Qing's residence!"
Various emotions swirled in the hearts of these martial artists, quickly turning into shock, jealousy, resentment, unwillingness, and anger.
Due to their absolute confidence in "Master Qing" and Shi Jiang Long and Shi Fuhu, many of them didn't flee immediately. Instead, they rushed toward Li Chunjun.
And then...
One by one.
They all became victims of his sword.
The increase in cultivation level brought another benefit.
His efficiency in killing had improved.
How much time would it take to deal with a dozen people?
Three minutes?
Two minutes?
One minute?
...
Half a minute later, Li Chunjun shook the blood off his sword.
It didn't come off completely.
He wiped it on Ye Sheng's corpse.
After doing this, Li Chunjun's aura plummeted once again.
His face turned pale, and he looked extremely weak.
It was almost impossible to tell whether the earlier scene was due to him truly succeeding in Body Refinement or if he had mustered his remaining strength for a desperate fight to kill everyone and cover up the fact that he had failed the energy infusion.
He picked up the suitcase again and walked out of the main courtyard.
Thanks to the ancient-style architecture of the building, there was even an antique-looking lock on the main gate.
So, Li Chunjun did them a favor and locked it from the outside.
To avoid being disturbed.
After leaving the courtyard, Li Chunjun staggered for less than fifty meters before a sightseeing car pulled up.
It was Hua Ying and Hua Xiong.
Seeing Li Chunjun in such a weakened state, the old martial artist sighed with pity. "Failed? Well, it is what it is. The young lady wants to see you."
"I won't be going to see her."
Li Chunjun said.
"Not going?"
Hua Ying chuckled. "Did I not make myself clear? Let me repeat: the young lady wants to see you! When she wants to see you, you must go. Understand?"
Li Chunjun's gaze fell on the man who had always maintained a gentle demeanor.
He was Zhou Yi's bodyguard and also acted as her manager for matters related to the Qingluan Resort.
But that wasn't the main point.
The main point was...
"Are you sure I have to go?"
Li Chunjun asked.
"Do I need to invite you?"
Hua Ying said indifferently.
Beside him, Hua Xiong stood up.
His massive frame was imposing.
Li Chunjun ignored him and got into the car.
"I respect your choice."
(End of the Chapter)
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