Mortals cultivate immortality, and their IQ is playing with their heartbeats

Li Chengfeng's current priority is to stabilize his cultivation and acquire the crucial Hell Blood Spirit Jade, which has become his top agenda item recently.

Additionally, he is exploring ways to gather twenty thousand high-grade spirit stones. Although purchasing them seems feasible, it is undoubtedly a daunting challenge for Li Chengfeng unless he unexpectedly obtains a massive fortune.

The reason Li Chengfeng kept the Blood Clan princess is that he values the potential benefits she represents, whether as a bargaining chip for extortion or to directly obtain the secrets of the Hell Blood Spirit Jade.

Naturally, the Blood Clan princess is unaware of all this, but she has noticed that Li Chengfeng has ulterior motives towards her.

Li Chengfeng has recently made progress in his cultivation, putting him in an exceptionally good mood.

As the appointed day approached, he skillfully concealed his cultivation, maintaining it at the fifth level of Qi Refining, and then leisurely embarked on the road back to the sect.

Along the way, he cleverly avoided the attention of numerous rogue cultivators, successfully returning near the sect.

However, as he approached the sect, he discovered that he was greeted not by the expected Ruan Fei, but by Gu Fei.

Gu Fei, with a mocking smile, said to Li Chengfeng, "You didn't expect me to be here to greet you, did you?"

Li Chengfeng said, feigning fear and trepidation, "How did you know I would be back today?"

Gu Fei smiled slightly and replied, "I have my own sources of information."

The reason Gu Fei was waiting for Li Chengfeng was that he harbored deep resentment towards him.

Originally, he had hoped to surpass the second-ranked disciple and receive another reward, but Li Chengfeng's departure severely impacted the Blood Cave's blood-collecting capacity, causing him to fail to advance to second place. Instead, he was overtaken by the disciple behind him, dropping to fourth place.

As a result, he was punished, and all the rewards he had previously obtained were revoked.

Enraged, he decided to attack Li Chengfeng and seize the treasures on his person.

He believed this was an excellent opportunity, as it was not far from the sect, and he could quickly return to the sect, avoiding detection.

However, facing Gu Fei's threat, Li Chengfeng burst into laughter and said, "Are you not afraid that my master will hold you accountable? If you anger him, I believe you will find it difficult to protect yourself."

Gu Fei then sneered, "Stop trying to scare me with Lou Lan. His acceptance of you as a disciple may not be sincere.

You should hand over the treasures on your body to compensate for my losses this time."

In this tense atmosphere, a discordant voice suddenly rang out. "Gu Fei, you are truly audacious, daring to inflict such harm on your fellow disciple outside the Demon Gate."

As he spoke, a figure slowly approached; it was none other than Ruan Fei.

When Gu Fei caught sight of Ruan Fei, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He had not expected Ruan Fei to appear at this moment. However, he paid more attention to Ruan Fei's pale face and unstable aura; clearly, he was injured.

Ruan Fei's appearance made Gu Fei sneer repeatedly, "Ruan Fei, your management of Blood Cave 126 competed with me for ranking, causing me to fail. I haven't even settled that score with you yet. Now, you've conveniently delivered yourself to my doorstep."

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, as if he wanted to eliminate Ruan Fei before him as well.

Although Ruan Fei's aura was unstable, he remained composed.

Li Chengfeng sneered, saying, "Gu Fei, you are truly arrogant and conceited.

Since you and I have been making things difficult for me at every turn, and now you are shifting the blame onto me, then I will show you what true strength is."

Before his voice faded, Li Chengfeng activated the Steps of Life and Death, instantly appearing before Gu Fei.

Gu Fei was shocked. He had not expected Li Chengfeng's speed to be so fast.

Moreover, the aura emanating from Li Chengfeng made him tremble with fear. That aura was infinitely close to the Foundation Establishment stage, far stronger than his own tenth level of Qi Refining.

Before he could react, his throat was grabbed, his Qi and blood rapidly drained, and his Blood Shadow was forcibly extracted, absorbed by Li Chengfeng into his palm.

"You...who exactly are you? Why are you so powerful?" Gu Fei asked with difficulty, his voice hoarse and unpleasant.

However, Li Chengfeng did not answer him. He simply reached out and used "Cauldron Bottom Source" to extract one-tenth of his soul.

That portion of the soul contained the memories of their encounter, causing Gu Fei to fall into a dazed and confused state.

Ruan Fei watched from the side, dumbfounded.

When he parted ways with Li Chengfeng, Li Chengfeng's aura was strong, but it had not reached such a terrifying level.

Now, Li Chengfeng's aura was infinitely close to the Foundation Establishment stage; the change was unbelievable to him.

Li Chengfeng smirked, glanced at Ruan Fei, who was still stunned, and said softly, "This person is left to you.

When you return, you only need to say that you two fought fiercely due to a conflict, and you severely injured him before sending him to the Blood Pool. This is the rule of the Demon Gate, is it not?"

Ruan Fei immediately responded respectfully, "Thank you, Master, for eliminating this ignorant fool. I have long wanted to cripple him. I will handle it properly!"

Li Chengfeng then took Gu Fei's storage bag.

Although a hint of greed flashed in Ruan Fei's eyes, he restrained himself.

Li Chengfeng continued to instruct Ruan Fei, "You must immediately go to see the Chief Steward and truthfully convey my matter. Also, you can say that you were attacked by Gu Fei while performing a task, and you exhausted your Blood Shadow to cripple him.

This way, you will have an excuse for your pale face and severe injuries."

After listening, Ruan Fei was filled with admiration for Li Chengfeng's plan. He had originally been worried about how to explain his injuries, but he had not expected Li Chengfeng to have already thought everything out for him.

Ruan Fei thought to himself, Li Chengfeng had truly helped him greatly this time, not only eliminating Gu Fei, a formidable enemy, but also providing him with a perfect excuse.

Ruan Fei respectfully said, "Master is resourceful and wise; this disciple is filled with admiration! I will go and do it immediately!"

After speaking, he grabbed Gu Fei, who was like a dead dog, and flew towards the sect.

Li Chengfeng leisurely returned to his cave. He knew there were still two days before the end of his leave, so he was not in a hurry.

However, as soon as he returned to the cave entrance, his expression suddenly changed drastically.

Because he discovered that someone was already waiting quietly inside his cave; that person was Lou Lan.

Lou Lan, with a frosty expression, coldly snorted and questioned, "Boy, are you not taking my words to heart again? Running around everywhere; are my words falling on deaf ears?"

The current Lou Lan was no longer the low-key and restrained person he once was. He was sharp and assertive, and his strength had reached the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

A trace of apprehension flashed in Li Chengfeng's eyes. He could not determine whether Lou Lan was hiding his true strength or had truly unleashed his full potential.

But in any case, he was aware of the gap between himself and Lou Lan.

He could only honestly reply, "Master, please rest assured. This time I went out to find a special kind of pill that is said to enhance spiritual awareness.

But unfortunately, I was unable to obtain it as I wished because the price was too high, and this disciple could not afford it. This disciple was indeed reckless."