Chapter 82: Qin Mu’s Grand Adventure

Qin Mu stared at the approaching “Kong Fan,” whose body was now mostly white bone, looking utterly terrifying.

If Qin Mu hadn’t seen bigger scenes before, the old him would probably be trembling in fear right now.

“Hehe, Junior Brother Qin, come! Stay here with your Senior Brother!”

“Kong Fan” roared, leaping forward like a giant bear.

Qin Mu saw clearly—the eyes of “Kong Fan” were glowing scarlet.

“Kong Fan” drew the heavy sword from his back, his wrist twisting as the massive blade smashed down toward Qin Mu.

Relying on his Foundation Establishment Stage strength, the speed was incredibly fast, without any heaviness at all.

Not daring to hesitate, Qin Mu quickly used his movement technique, channeling all the True Qi in his body just to dodge.

Bang!

Dirt flew everywhere.

“Kong Fan” twisted his wrist, the heavy sword embedded in the earth sweeping sideways at Qin Mu.

Qin Mu hurriedly wrapped a Talisman around his fist, circulating True Qi.

The huge sword and his fist collided.

Boom!

At the moment of contact, a wave of force erupted.

Qin Mu staggered back over ten steps before stabilizing.

“Ugh!”

He grunted.

The exchange just now had injured him internally.

Qin Mu wiped a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, steadying his True Qi.

Damn it, why is this ghost thing so strong?

Previously, Qin Mu had trained with Aunt Lu, who also fought him using Foundation Establishment Stage strength, but even then, the True Qi wasn’t this overwhelming.

“Kong Fan” was also shocked, having been knocked back several steps.

“Oh? As expected of a disciple from a prestigious sect—your strength is truly different.”

Qin Mu hid his numbed right hand behind his back.

“Hehe, looks like your Foundation Establishment Stage strength isn’t that impressive. Even I, a mere Qi Refining Stage, could withstand your attack.”

“Brat, don’t get cocky, do you believe—”

Before “Kong Fan” could finish, Qin Mu’s figure suddenly shot forward.

Qin Mu formed his fingers into a sword, a sharp Sword Intent slowly manifesting.

After Miss Ruoshuang’s guidance, he’d managed to grasp a bit of Sword Dao.

Maybe because the tank was focused only on boosting attack power and health, its reaction speed was lacking.

Before “Kong Fan” could react, Qin Mu was already in front of him.

Puchi!

Qin Mu struck directly at the center of the forehead.

Not daring to delay, he instantly gathered True Qi at his fingertip, a surge of sword energy piercing a hole straight through “Kong Fan’s” head.

Seeing “Kong Fan’s” body freeze, Qin Mu thought he had succeeded.

“Brat, not bad.”

Just as Qin Mu let out a breath of relief, “Kong Fan” grabbed his wrist.

No matter how hard Qin Mu struggled, he couldn’t break free.

Then, a fist the size of a sandbag filled Qin Mu’s vision.

“Puah!”

The punch landed on Qin Mu’s chest, making him spit out a mouthful of blood.

After that, “Kong Fan” flung Qin Mu aside, sending him flying several meters away.

“Cough, cough!”

Qin Mu clutched his chest.

So unlucky—another life-and-death crisis!

It seemed that ever since joining the Seven Star Sect, Qin Mu encountered a deadly crisis every now and then, dancing back and forth in front of the Jade Emperor.

This isn’t fun at all! Every time I go out, trouble finds me!

He took out a Pill and swallowed it. Qin Mu’s pale face regained a hint of color.

Anger flashed in his eyes. Qin Mu didn’t bother dodging anymore.

Don’t ask. If you ask, I’ll just charge in!

Damn it, just fight him!

Seeing Qin Mu stand up, “Kong Fan” swung the heavy sword down.

Qin Mu’s figure flickered, a wave of sword energy slashing the spot where he just stood, leaving a deep mark.

Then, “Kong Fan’s” form gradually faded and vanished.

Qin Mu: “!!!”

Qin Mu was stunned.

Dude, you even have Assassin Attribute now!?

High Attack, High Defense, not slow, and even Invisibility Attribute.

I want to file a complaint! How am I supposed to fight this!?

“Kong Fan” had disappeared completely.

No matter how Qin Mu searched, he couldn’t sense a trace.

Suddenly, a sound split the air behind him.

Without looking back, Qin Mu rolled aside.

Then, spinning around, he slapped a Talisman onto his palm, channeling all his True Qi and unleashing it.

“Surprising Thunder!”

Boom!

A bolt of lightning as thick as a wrist burst from Qin Mu’s palm, flashing white.

That was a perfect hit.

The lightning struck “Kong Fan” directly.

“Ahhh!!!”

“Kong Fan” let out a piercing scream that hurt the ears.

“Huff—huff—”

Qin Mu gasped for breath.

That move had been his trump card.

Currently, the most powerful Talisman against Ghosts in his possession, the Surprising Thunder Talisman, was strong enough to severely damage even a Foundation Establishment Stage Ghost.

As expected, just as Qin Mu thought, “Kong Fan” now lay on the ground, charred and emitting a burnt smell.

Qin Mu thought it was finally over, but the next moment…

“Hehehe! Brat! Did you think it would end like this!”

A white spirit form flew out from Kong Fan’s body.

Its features were blurry. Only the scarlet eyes could be seen.

Though Qin Mu had a certain weakness for white-haired red-eyed types, it definitely didn’t apply to this.

Besides, damn it! Is your vitality immortal!?

Qin Mu’s last attack had drained all his True Qi.

Being reduced to this state by a mere Qi Refining Stage, the white spirit went berserk.

“Brat! Today I’ll grind your bones to dust!”

Freed from Kong Fan’s body, the white spirit’s strength exploded fully.

Qin Mu felt its aura.

Crap! It’s Golden Core Realm!

A Golden Core Realm, hiding inside a Foundation Establishment Stage body!?

It’s like being rich, but eating at a cheap food stall instead of a fancy restaurant!

The white spirit pounced at Qin Mu, ready to tear him to pieces.

Just then, a Soul Mark appeared on Qin Mu’s forehead, and a powerful wave enveloped the white spirit.

The white spirit screamed, “Tribulation Stage! How is this pos—”

Before it could finish, it dissolved into motes of light.

Qin Mu: “???”

The sudden events left Qin Mu completely baffled.

Was it scared off by my aura?

Thinking about it, that didn’t seem possible.

Oh well, as long as I’m alive.

Overthinking will just fry my brain’s CPU, so Qin Mu decided to let it go.

As the white spirit faded, the surrounding Ghosts scattered in all directions.

Qin Mu looked at the eerie Village before him—it looked completely different from the daytime.

What could be confirmed now was that Senior Brother Kong Fan was dead.

As for Senior Brother Zhou Ji, Miss Ruoshuang, and Zixi Senior Sister—who knew what had happened to them.

Qin Mu glanced back at the Mist.

Retreat wasn’t an option.

For now, he’d have to explore this bizarre Village himself.

He swallowed another Pill, recovered for a bit, and set out.

Come on! Qin Mu’s grand adventure was officially beginning!