Chapter 79: One Night Of White Hair, The Spirit Demon’s Curse!
“What’s wrong?”
Ji Qing extended his hand.
Were there flames around?
But his hand was empty, where were any flames?
The flames that burned the Spirit Demon were actually transformed Saber Momentum, illusory flames on a spiritual level.
This is the characteristic of Ji Qing’s current Saber Momentum; Ji Qing’s Saber Momentum encompasses all of heaven and earth, all-encompassing, not limited to just the saber.
Therefore, Ji Qing caused his Saber Momentum to transform into flames, directly burning the Spirit Demon to death.
“Great Hero, your hair…”
“My hair?”
Ji Qing looked down.
His jet-black hair had actually turned white.
And this had happened in just a moment.
White hair overnight!
Ji Qing suddenly raised his arm.
A dark, ferocious mark appeared on his arm.
“The Spirit Demon’s curse…”
Ji Qing murmured softly.
This mark was the Spirit Demon’s Curse Mark.
He had originally thought it was just ordinary curses, but he hadn’t expected it to be a real curse.
Ji Qing remembered the Spirit Demon cursing him, “May you never achieve longevity.”
Whether Ji Qing could achieve longevity, he himself was unsure.
However, Ji Qing could feel his life force seemingly draining little by little along with the Curse Mark.
Although the drain was very slow, his life force was indeed draining.
This was also the culprit behind Ji Qing’s overnight transformation into white hair!
Ji Qing wasn’t too concerned about having white hair.
But the continuous draining of his life force was indeed a problem.
Ji Qing flipped open the Demon Record, and sure enough, another new page had appeared.
“Spirit Demon Mountain Ghost, born from Yin spirit resentful energy, skilled in possession, curses, and bewitchment. Can only be destroyed by spiritual means.”
Ji Qing pondered.
This demon was actually a Mountain Ghost, skilled in curses, bewitchment, and possession.
Now Ji Qing was suffering from the Mountain Ghost’s curse.
Ji Qing condensed his Saber Momentum, attempting to dispel the curse.
The result was no effect.
He then tried using Demon Slayer’s Blood, and that also had no effect.
After various attempts, Ji Qing could only think of two methods.
Either he would be promoted to Innate, transforming his body, and with Innate Qi, he would definitely be able to dispel the curse.
Or he would condense Saber Intent, and with the magic of Saber Intent, he could naturally dispel the curse with ease.
However, neither promoting to Innate nor condensing Saber Intent could be achieved overnight.
It required a long time.
This head of white hair would likely accompany Ji Qing for a long time.
This was the price he paid for slaying the demon.
However, there was also a huge gain.
This time, Ji Qing obtained a full twenty Origin Points.
This was a massive harvest.
If he obtained a “Secret Manual,” with so many Origin Points, he would definitely be able to break through many Acupoints.
Ji Qing looked up at the many hunters.
“I’m fine, it’s just a minor trick from the demon.”
“Now that the demon is dead and there are no bandits in Pan Long Fort, you can all move the supplies in the fort back to Hunter Tiger Village.”
“Great, let’s go move things quickly.”
Thus, the hunters of Hunter Tiger Village began moving supplies from Pan Long Fort.
Then, Ji Qing set fire to the entire Pan Long Fort.
In the future, the dozens of surrounding villages would no longer suffer from the exploitation of Pan Long Fort, and their lives would be better.
Upon returning to Hunter Tiger Village, the villagers cheered when they saw the supplies the hunters had brought back.
With so many supplies, this winter would be much easier.
“Quick, go thank the Great Hero.”
The Village Chief said in a hoarse voice.
“Huh? Where’s the Great Hero?”
“I haven’t seen him.”
“Wasn’t the Great Hero with us when we came down the mountain?”
The villagers of Hunter Tiger Village searched everywhere for the “Great Hero.”
But they couldn’t find any trace of Ji Qing.
“Great Hero Ji has probably already left…”
Old Yang made a guess.
Everyone could only bow in the direction of the village entrance.
This time, Ji Qing had greatly helped Hunter Tiger Village, and even helped dozens of surrounding villages.
At this moment, Ji Qing had indeed already left.
Although the mountains were sealed by heavy snow, for a Martial Artist with Ji Qing’s advanced Lightness Skill, crossing the snowy mountains was not difficult.
This time, Ji Qing was very careful, constantly watching out for avalanches.
Fortunately, his luck was good this time, and there were no avalanches. Ji Qing successfully crossed the snowy mountains and returned to a large city.
This large city was called Ice City.
It was the foremost large city in the North.
The city was bustling with people, full of life.
This made Ji Qing sigh with relief.
These past few days, he had been traveling in the icy wilderness, sometimes not seeing a single person for half a day.
Ji Qing immediately checked into an inn in Ice City, deciding to rest for a few days.
He changed into new clothes.
It was just that his white hair was too eye-catching.
But he had no good solution for it.
Ji Qing flipped open the Demon Record.
Ji Qing: Second-rate Martial Artist （ has opened eight Extraordinary Meridians ）
Extreme Yang Scripture: Perfection （ Purity 180%, Internal Energy Quantity 250% ）
Astonishing Swan Saber: Perfection （ Saber Speed Increase 170%, Power Increase 50% ）
Grass on Flying: Perfection （ Ultimate move Borrowing Strength from the Void ）
Saber Momentum: Major Accomplishment （ 1% ）
Origin Points: 23
His cultivation had now reached the Second-rate Peak.
He could advance no further.
Unless he was promoted to First-rate.
But to be promoted to First-rate, one needed to open Acupoints, which required a Secret Manual.
But where would Ji Qing find a Secret Manual?
“Hanging Temple, an ancient temple of a thousand years, must have Secret Manuals. How about going to Hanging Temple again?”
Ji Qing immediately thought of Hanging Temple.
The last time he went to Hanging Temple, he had communicated very well with the many High Monks there.
He didn’t mind going again.
Of course, Secret Manuals weren’t that easy to obtain.
If he tried to forcefully take them, those monks might actually fight to the death.
Besides, Ji Qing was not a person without principles.
If he couldn’t snatch it, then he would “exchange” for it.
He had something in his hands that he believed the monks of Hanging Temple would be very interested in.
Just as Ji Qing was considering whether to head to Hanging Temple, a figure suddenly sneaked into his room.
“Mister Ji, I am from Listen to the Wind Tower in Ice City, Bing Ren.”
This figure quickly announced his identity.
“Astonishing Swan Saber” Ji Qing was a well-known figure.
He was afraid of being killed by Ji Qing with a single saber before he could even speak.
“Listen to the Wind Tower? What do you want with me?”
Ji Qing asked.
He had been recuperating in Ice City for several days, so it wasn’t surprising that someone from Listen to the Wind Tower found him.
After all, his distinguishing feature was so obvious.
“Mister Ji, your hair…”
“There was a mishap during cultivation, a small matter.”
Ji Qing casually made up an excuse.
Bing Ren took a deep breath and said solemnly, “‘Meteor Sword’ Great Hero Ye has sent a letter to Listen to the Wind Tower, hoping to see Mister Ji one last time.”
“Swish.”
Ji Qing suddenly looked up.
His gaze was as sharp as a saber, making Bing Ren tremble inwardly.
Indeed, a person’s reputation precedes them.
Just Ji Qing’s gaze alone was terrifying.
“Chun Sheng wants to see me one last time? What happened?”
Ji Qing’s gaze put immense pressure on Bing Ren.
He hurriedly explained, “A few months after Great Hero Ye became engaged to Miss Zhao Jingjing of Sword Forging Manor, Miss Zhao Jingjing was suddenly abducted by ‘Jade Flute Young Master’ Su Yuxiao.”
“Later, Great Hero Ye pursued Su Yuxiao but was injured by Su Yuxiao. It’s said his injuries are very severe, and he doesn’t have much time left…”
“On his deathbed, Great Hero Ye sent a letter to Listen to the Wind Tower, wishing to see Mister Ji.”
Ji Qing fell silent after hearing this.
Zhao Jingjing was abducted?
This kind of scenario had already happened once during their engagement.
It was probably not as simple as being abducted.
“How long ago did Chun Sheng send the letter to Listen to the Wind Tower?”
“About ten days ago…”
“Swish.”
Ji Qing immediately stood up.
“Prepare a horse.”
“Yes, Mister Ji.”
Bing Ren immediately prepared a fast horse for Ji Qing.
Ji Qing mounted the fast horse and, without looking back, rushed towards Sword Forging Manor.
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