My Fairy Growth System

Chapter 49: The Day Hell Ride the Sword and Ascend the Clouds in Future Years

Everyone could only vaguely see a dark shadow disappearing around the corner of the wall.

"Be careful," a grey-haired elderly cultivator with his shoulder wrapped in bandages cried out as he tossed a flying-knife-shaped magic artifact with his left hand.

This man was named Zuo Hong and was the only Qi Cultivation Ninth Stage cultivator present. He had suffered a bloody hole in his right shoulder while battling demonic beasts earlier.

"Ah," Another scream rang out as a Tianxiang Pavilion protecting disciple had lost an arm.

Zuo Hong’s flying knife magic artifact did not hit its target, but if it weren’t for the flying knife, the Tianxiang Pavilion disciple’s injuries might have been more than just a lost limb.

"Shadow Leopard!" A few cultivators in the later stages of Qi Cultivation finally saw the figure of the attacker, and Song Zhenkai said in a deep voice.

Only the back residence yard of the area was protected by a formation, while the front yard was not.

The Shadow Leopard was a kind of demonic beast that loved to be active at night and was good at speed and strength; after striking, it would immediately hide in the shadows.

"Everyone, stay alert and move towards me," Song Zhenkai called as he took out a huge Moonlight Stone, rushed to the middle of the courtyard, and propped it up with a column.

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly moved towards the center of the courtyard.

At that time, there were still over two hundred wounded in the courtyard; thankfully, less than twenty percent of them were so severely injured that they had to lie down.

With help from others, they were quickly gathered in the center of the courtyard.

However, during the movement, the Shadow Leopard launched two more attacks.

One was repelled by the combined efforts of the group, and the other dragged away a heavily injured Qi Cultivation early-stage cultivator.

The sound of gnawing from the shadows sent shivers down everyone’s spines.

Yu Qingtan shielded Shen Wanning as they retreated into the crowd, holding her slightly trembling soft hands and whispered comfortingly, "Don’t be afraid, Wanning! I’m here!"

Fortunately, the courtyard was big enough that even with over two hundred people, it didn’t feel crowded.

The severely wounded and early-stage Qi Cultivators were in the innermost part, the mid-stage Qi Cultivators in the middle, and the late-stage Qi Cultivators, along with guards and protecting disciples, on the outside.

"Bang—Bang—Bang—" Three late-stage first-order Shadow Leopards attacked at the same time, repelled by the cultivators on the outside using spells.

Unfortunately, the speed of the Shadow Leopards was too fast, making it difficult for everyone to inflict effective damage on them.

"Ah," Another round of attacks came, and a chest of a mid-stage Qi Cultivation protecting disciple was hit by a claw, sending him crashing into the crowd.

"We are too passive like this. If someone can help me hold off the other two Shadow Leopards for just half an hour, I can kill one," Song Zhenkai shouted loudly. Although there was another Eighth Stage Qi Cultivation guard among his guards, he knew that he was no match for the Shadow Leopards.

"Count me in," Zuo Hong said in a deep voice, having taken a Healing Pill which had made his injuries much less severe.

"Count me in as well," Yu Qingtan said.

"Qingtan, don’t do anything foolish," Shen Wanning said anxiously.

Blood blossomed.

The Shadow Leopard’s head was pierced through.

Fang Ling leaped forward and after a few bounds, arrived in front of Yu Qingtan.

"Qing Tan, long time no see," Fang Ling said as he touched his nose with his right hand.

"Fang Ling, long time no see," Yu Qingtan said with a smile as he looked at the youth with thick eyebrows, a high nose, and profound eyes.

Then, the two fell silent.

"Cackle cackle cackle~ Little Ling, seeing the little girl you’ve been thinking about all this time, why have you gone mute? Why not let this old ancestor take over your body? I guarantee I’ll help you win her over in minutes."

"Shut up."

After a few moments, seeing that Fang Ling remained silent, Yu Qingtan was the one to break the somewhat awkward silence first.

"Fang Ling, I heard you went missing, but I always believed you were alright. I’ve finally seen you again today. Thank you for your gift."

"As long as you like it."

At this time, the two Carapace Wolves came over to Fang Ling’s side, carrying the corpse of the Shadow Leopard.

"Are these your spiritual beasts?" Yu Qingtan asked.

"Sort of," Fang Ling replied.

After saying this, Fang Ling collected the two Carapace Wolves along with the corpse of the Shadow Leopard.

Yu Qingtan guessed these must be Fang Ling’s Blood Marionettes, but given that this straightforward man obviously wasn’t one for small talk, Yu Qingtan had to find another topic.

"Fang Ling, I didn’t expect you to have become so powerful. There’s still danger for Shen Wanning and the others, so I need to rush back. Are you coming back with me?" she asked, thinking of Shen Wanning.

"I won’t be going back. Qing Tan, would you like to leave Tianxiang Pavilion with me?" Fang Ling took a deep breath and asked.

"Hee hee, I can’t bear to leave the Pavilion," Yu Qingtan said with a laugh.

Fang Ling felt a bit dejected at her response.

"Then I’ll be going back first. Take care!"

Yu Qingtan said those words and then hurried back.

She knew that Fang Ling must have had a great opportunity and a path of his own to follow; she just couldn’t respond to his feelings.

"Tsk tsk tsk~ It’s really making this old ancestor’s teeth ache to watch. The person has already left; stop looking. Little Ling, if you really don’t want me to take over your body, then go back and cultivate properly. Look, the little girl is already at the Seventh Stage of Qi Cultivation. As if she’d be willing to follow you if you’re at the same stage."

"I’ll go back after this beast tide is over," Fang Ling replied, this time not refuting the old ancestor’s words.

"One day, when I command the sword to soar through the clouds, a phoenix carriage and dragon steeds will lead you back," Fang Ling clenched his fist and thought to himself.