Cultivation: Immunity to Negative Effects

Chapter 16: Chapter 16: The Death of Brother Zhou

"Friend, watch out!"

Xiao Yunhong knew Zhang Chi had made his move and was overjoyed.

But his joy quickly turned to worry.

It was, in fact, Zhang Chi.

He used the Wind Manipulation Technique to fall back quickly, throwing stones as he went.

SWISH SWISH SWISH...

This time, he also used the Exorcism Technique, causing the stones to change direction abruptly in midair.

"You can use Magic? How is that possible?"

Brother Zhou was stunned. Caught completely off guard, he was struck several times.

However, his body was tough. The blows were painful and left him in a sorry state, but he wasn’t seriously injured yet.

"You must have some kind of secret. If I capture you, maybe I’ll be able to ignore these Spirit-Banning Shackles too!"

Brother Zhou even grew excited. He continued his relentless pursuit, reaching into his clothes to pull out a handful of Iron Coins, which he hurled at Zhang Chi like hidden weapons.

They flew with surprisingly more force than the stones Zhang Chi had thrown.

Unfortunately for him, Zhang Chi was empowered by the Wind Manipulation Technique and was incredibly fast. Brother Zhou couldn’t land a single hit.

Moreover, Zhang Chi kept his distance, so Brother Zhou could only guess his general location.

But thanks to his Celestial Eye Technique, Zhang Chi could see Brother Zhou perfectly.

However, Zhang Chi’s constant retreat led Brother Zhou to believe he was weak and had no other tricks up his sleeve. His confidence swelling, he pressed the chase.

WHUMP!

The next moment, the ground beneath Brother Zhou’s feet suddenly softened, and his entire body sank into the earth, leaving only his head exposed.

"Not good!"

Brother Zhou panicked. Before he could leap free, the soft ground hardened, imprisoning him in the dirt.

THWACK!

Zhang Chi appeared like a ghost behind Brother Zhou and landed a heavy punch on the back of his head.

Brother Zhou, who also practiced a Body Refining Technique, didn’t die from the blow, but it knocked him unconscious immediately.

’How could this be? Who is this guy? Can he really use Magic so freely?’

Confusion and fear filled Brother Zhou’s mind as he slipped into unconsciousness.

He had fallen right into a Quicksand Technique trap that Zhang Chi had prepared ahead of time.

In fact, Zhang Chi had prepared several such traps. His retreat was a feint, designed to lower his opponent’s guard and lure him into one.

And it had worked perfectly.

’Not being able to go all out is such a hassle.’

Zhang Chi let out a sigh of relief.

Not counting himself, Brother Zhou was probably the strongest of the Mining Slaves, so Zhang Chi had been a little tense.

In truth, he had many ways to kill him.

For example, using the Cold Iron Sword, Cold Iron Needles, or the Fire Bomb Technique would have secured an instant victory.

But the sword and needles would leave unusual wounds, while the fire technique would create significant Spiritual Power fluctuations and a lot of noise.

That’s why he had only used the Wind Manipulation Technique, Exorcism Technique, and Quicksand Technique.

The Quicksand Technique, in particular, was a spell he had only recently reached the Entry Level in.

This spell could turn the ground into quicksand for a short period.

The spell caused minimal disturbance and left no obvious traces, making it perfect for this situation.

’It seems Dual Cultivation of Body and Spirit is useful after all. If he weren’t suppressed by those shackles, I’d be no match for him.’

With that thought, Zhang Chi used the Quicksand Technique again to soften the ground. He grabbed Brother Zhou by the collar, pulled him out, and tossed him over with the other four Mining Slaves.

He readied his Cold Iron Sword, prepared to use it the instant Brother Zhou showed any sign of waking.

"Boss!"

"The Boss got knocked out? That’s impossible! Who the hell are you?"

The Mining Slaves stared, their faces filled with horror.

Unfortunately, Zhang Chi had already covered his face, and his physique was much stronger and taller than before, so they couldn’t recognize him at all.

Their bodies were suppressed by the shackles, impairing their vision. They hadn’t even seen the fight clearly, only hearing noises from the darkness.

THUMP THUMP THUMP...

Zhang Chi didn’t bother responding. He struck out like lightning and knocked them all out.

Still uneasy, he then used the Quicksand Technique again, burying them and Brother Zhou alive until only their heads were exposed. Only then did he turn to Xiao Yunhong.

"Are you all right? You wanted revenge on Zhou, didn’t you? He’s right here. You can do the honors yourself," Zhang Chi said with a small smile.

"You... you actually did it? You captured him alive? And you’re letting me deal with him?"

Xiao Yunhong was stunned, wondering if he was dreaming.

He was even more shocked when he got a look at Zhang Chi.

Even with his face covered, he looked like a young man.

And this time, Zhang Chi wasn’t disguising his voice. He sounded young. freёwebnoѵel.com

"Of course. Don’t you want to kill your enemy with your own two hands?" Zhang Chi asked in confusion.

"I do! Of course, I do!"

Xiao Yunhong snapped back to his senses and nodded frantically.

"Zhou, you never imagined this day would come, did you? Now die!"

Xiao Yunhong looked at Brother Zhou, his eyes immediately turned red, and with a savage smile, he picked up a rock and rushed forward.

CRACK!

He brought the rock down on Brother Zhou’s head, which split open and started bleeding. The pain jolted him awake.

"Xiao Yunhong, what are you doing? Are you trying to kill me? You’re insane! The Mine Guards will never let you get away with this!" Brother Zhou screamed in terror and rage.

But Xiao Yunhong paid him no heed and continued to smash the rock down again and again. Brother Zhou’s injuries quickly worsened.

"No, I was wrong! Please, spare me! Sob..."

Brother Zhou’s bravado finally shattered. He begged for mercy, even breaking into sobs as the rock fell.

But the more he begged, the more frenzied Xiao Yunhong became, continuing his brutal assault.

"Even if I... die... you won’t... have a good end..."

Despite his tough, cultivated body, Brother Zhou couldn’t endure it. Soon, his breathing stopped, his face a mask of despair and resentment.

"So you finally know fear? This is the price for bullying this Young Master! Hahaha..."

Xiao Yunhong laughed like a madman, continuing to smash the head for a while longer before he finally stopped.

At some point, tears had begun to stream down his blood-splattered face.

Zhang Chi sighed. He didn’t stop Xiao Yunhong, just watched quietly.

He had already taken the time to secretly learn about the grudge between Xiao Yunhong and Brother Zhou.

So he understood Xiao Yunhong’s reaction.

It turned out, Xiao Yunhong had been here for two years.

Two years ago, Xiao Yunhong had been a dashing, handsome youth. But his good looks had drawn the unwanted attention of Brother Zhou and his cronies.

Xiao Yunhong, however, refused to submit, even on pain of death. For his defiance, his face was ruined, sparking a deep-seated hatred for Brother Zhou.

Zhang Chi guessed that Xiao Yunhong must come from an extraordinary background. It was only natural for him to feel such resentment after being treated that way.

So for him to descend into a crazed, tearful fit of catharsis, venting two years of pent-up emotion, was perfectly normal.

’What a pity. I got carried away and ruined the body. I should have left the corpse intact to refine it into a Corpse Puppet. His spirit is a waste now, too!’

At this moment, Xiao Yunhong wiped the blood and tears from his face, feeling a bit of regret.

"We can’t get out of here yet, and the conditions aren’t right. This was the only way," Zhang Chi replied seriously. "Unless you had let me use the Blood Curse Technique to control him instead of killing him. But that would have been risky; delays can bring complications."

"You’re right. Revenge is what matters. He got off easy this time, though," Xiao Yunhong said, nodding. "But he must have family and relatives. When the time comes, I’ll ’prepare’ them just as well. The result will be the same."

Zhang Chi fell silent at that.

"I lost my composure. Please excuse my behavior," Xiao Yunhong said. "And thank you. If it weren’t for your help, I might never have been able to kill him. I might have been the one to die today! I will definitely repay you for this!"