Cultivation: Immunity to Negative Effects

Chapter 275: Chapter 275: Annihilated with a Finger Flick

"Good. This way, we can publicly claim that we were attacked by Demon Beasts. Everyone else died, and only the two of us were lucky enough to escape with our lives. With the rest of the Shang Family covering for us, this whole affair will just blow over," Fellow Daoist Liu nodded immediately, without hesitation.

"Immortal Master, spare us!"

Seeing this, the commoners all began to beg for mercy.

"Damn you, so you’ve sided with Second Uncle and his men. But why would they want to kill me? How could they be so heartless?"

"Wait, don’t do it! Spare these innocent people. I’ll do anything you ask. I’ll cooperate. I can willingly hand over the position of Patriarch. That way, when Second Uncle takes power, his succession will be far more legitimate!"

Shang Deyi understood everything the moment he heard this. He was instantly furious, yet utterly powerless. Seeing the pleading commoners, he had no choice but to concede.

’This way, I might be able to live a little longer. If I can just see the other members of the Shang Family, I might have a chance to escape with my life.’

"Heh, too late. Now all of you can die!"

But the two Honored Guest Elders only sneered, immediately directing their Magical Artifacts to kill the commoners.

After all, they couldn’t let Shang Deyi and the others live. If they did, word of their betrayal would get out.

Once their reputations were ruined, it would be difficult for them to get by.

Besides, if Shang Deyi didn’t die, they wouldn’t be able to get their hands on his Magical Artifacts and Storage Bag.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

And so, the Black Wheel and the Cyan Leaf instantly transformed into two streaks of cold light, hurtling toward the crowd of commoners.

Zhang Chi was their very first target.

The reason was simple. All the other commoners had collapsed limply to the ground. Only Zhang Chi remained seated steadily on the cargo cart, watching the scene with rapt interest.

Seeing his strange demeanor, they didn’t give it much thought, assuming he was just some lunatic. Even so, they felt an instinctive annoyance and naturally decided to eliminate him first.

SWOOSH!

Meanwhile, the three Desert Eagles in the sky swooped down again, their target the defenseless Shang Deyi.

Facing this deadly dive, Shang Deyi could only wait for death. He was not only severely injured, but his entire Cultivation had also been sealed by a Sealing Spirit Talisman.

"No!"

The commoners were filled with utter terror and despair.

CLANG! CLANG!

But just then, Zhang Chi suddenly lifted a hand, instantly unleashing five blasts of Finger Wind.

The two incoming Magical Artifacts were immediately struck by two of the blasts. Their light dimmed as they were sent flying backward.

They were even sent flying back a hundred times faster than their initial assault.

THWACK! THWACK!

The two Honored Guest Elders were instantly struck by their own rebounding Magical Artifacts. They coughed up blood and were grievously wounded on the spot, with no time to even react.

Meanwhile, Zhang Chi’s other three blasts of Finger Wind each struck one of the Desert Eagles in the head.

Immediately after, the Desert Eagles and the Honored Guest Elders were all sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground over a hundred feet away.

"Heh, interesting. I didn’t expect to stumble upon such a good show just by hitching a ride!"

Zhang Chi said with a smile, still seated on the cargo cart.

He spoke the local dialect, and flawlessly at that.

"This..."

Everyone present was dumbfounded. They never would have dreamed that Zhang Chi could not only speak but was also a supreme expert.

"Sir, save me! If you help me kill them, my Shang Family will reward you generously! I swear it to the heavens!"

Shang Deyi was ecstatic, shouting with renewed hope.

When he had first met Zhang Chi over ten days ago, he’d only felt sorry for the man, suspecting he was the lone survivor of a caravan that had met with disaster.

After all, such incidents were common in the Endless Desert Sea.

So, in a moment of soft-heartedness, he had brought Zhang Chi along, paying him no mind afterward.

He never imagined that the man was actually a true expert, and that his casual act of kindness would end up saving his life.

’He just defeated them with a few blasts of Finger Wind, without using any Spiritual Power or Magical Artifacts. He’s clearly a Body Refining expert, most likely at Body Refining Tier Two.’

"Sir, please don’t! We were unaware of your identity, otherwise we would never have dared to attack you! If you just let us go, we guarantee you can have all the spoils!"

"Besides, we aren’t Tribulation Cultivators! We’re just cleaning house for the Shang Family. This is a matter of internal family politics..."

The two Honored Guest Elders were horrified, and they too began to shout, desperate for Zhang Chi to spare them.

"Sir, don’t listen to them..."

Shang Deyi and the commoners grew anxious, afraid Zhang Chi would be swayed by their words.

"Shut up!"

Growing irritated, Zhang Chi let out a cold shout. Everyone immediately fell silent.

Then, with a flick of his finger, Zhang Chi sent another blast of Finger Wind flying straight toward Shang Deyi.

Shang Deyi and the commoners were horrified, while the two Honored Guest Elders broke into triumphant smiles.

But in the next instant, Shang Deyi was unharmed. The Finger Wind had merely shattered the Sealing Spirit Talisman with perfect precision.

"Thank you, Sir!"

Overjoyed, Shang Deyi quickly bowed in thanks.

"You gave me a ride, kid, and those two wanted to attack me and these commoners, so it’s only right that I help you out. But you can handle the rest of this yourself. I can’t be bothered to get any more involved."

"Oh, right. Do what you will with these two, but you’d best leave one of them alive. I have other uses for him."

Zhang Chi gave a slight nod, then closed his eyes to rest.

"Of course, Sir!"

With a look of adoration, Shang Deyi nodded quickly.

He then immediately sprang into action.

He first took out and consumed a Healing Elixir, then approached the two Honored Guest Elders with a sinister grin.

Meanwhile, the commoners’ despair turned to joy. Having regained the ability to move, they started to tidy up the area.

The Desert Eagles, struck by Zhang Chi’s Finger Wind, were on the verge of death and could no longer suppress the commoners with their oppressive aura.

"No!"

"Please don’t, Patriarch! We were wrong! Please, let us explain..."

The smiles on the two Honored Guest Elders’ faces had long since frozen. They began to beg for mercy, filled with endless regret.

If they had known the young Patriarch possessed such heaven-defying luck—enough to stumble upon a Body Refining expert on the road—they never would have betrayed him.

But alas, it was too late for regrets.

Shang Deyi went right up to them, sealed their Cultivation, and crippled their limbs. He then confiscated all their Magical Artifacts and Storage Bags, taking back his own as well.

He then moved to the Desert Eagles, finishing off the dying beasts and harvesting their Blood Spirit Pills, as well as other Demon Beast Materials like their claws and feathers.

He didn’t dare to touch any of these spoils, however—not even his own Magical Artifact and Storage Bag. Instead, he waited to present them all to Zhang Chi.

Soon, the caravan was on its way again. Zhang Chi had been moved to a comfortable carriage, and Shang Deyi presented him with both the two captured Honored Guest Elders and all the spoils of battle.

"You’ve done well. I’ll take these spoils, but you can take your things back."

Zhang Chi nodded slightly.

’Although my own fortune is immense, I’m not about to turn my nose up at these spoils. Besides, they’re rightfully mine anyway.’

"Thank you, Sir. You saved my life. This is a small token of my gratitude. Please, accept it."

Shang Deyi was overjoyed to have his Storage Bag and Magical Artifact back, and his admiration for Zhang Chi deepened even further.

He then quickly took out some supplies and presented them as well.

Clearly, even though Zhang Chi wasn’t greedy, Shang Deyi didn’t dare to neglect his courtesies—especially since he had further plans in mind.

Visit and read more novel to help us update chapter quickly. Thank you so much!