My Fairy Growth System

Yu Qingtan employed the Water Escape Technique and soon laid eyes upon the battlefield.

Yan Shu, who was at the early stage of Foundation Establishment and also Yan Xi's clan brother, was emanating spiritual power fluctuations of the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Wielding an ancient treasure, a long staff of a third-stage low-grade, he was struggling to fend off the attacks from an early third-stage mantis shrimp.

His body was stained with red blood, and some of his hair had turned white, clearly indicating that he had used a secret technique that consumed his lifespan to temporarily boost his cultivation level, and he had already sustained serious injuries.

The third-stage, early-stage mantis shrimp was only about ten feet long, but its shell offered extreme defensive capabilities. Its second pair of raptorial appendages was like iron fists, capable of launching powerful attacks and excelling in concealing its presence for sneak attacks.

A full-force attack from the mere third-stage creature could even shatter a very small area of space. Even a late third-stage member of the Sea Clan hit directly in a vital spot by its mantis shrimp punch would perish on the spot.

The injuries on Yan Shu's body were the result of not being able to dodge one of the mantis shrimp's punches, which hit his staff and caused a shock injury to him.

Before Yu Qingtan arrived at the scene, she had already used Divine Sense and the Blue Clear Spiritual Pupil Technique to assess the situation and recalled the recorded weaknesses of mantis shrimps from ancient texts, formulating a combat plan in her mind.

The mantis shrimp could burst forth with extreme speed in an instant, but normally it was very slow, and bursting forth required a two-breath interval. Besides, its physical defense was astonishing, but it virtually had no soul defense, and the strength of its soul was relatively weak.

The arrival of Yu Qingtan did not cause the mantis shrimp any concern, and Yan Shu had no energy to spare to take notice.

After the mantis shrimp launched another burst of speed to attack Yan Shu, Yu Qingtan instantly approached the mantis shrimp using Water Escape Technique, and unfolded the nascent form of a water domain to envelop it within.

The surface of the water domain's nascent form had rapid water currents forming a white wave barrier, blocking outside vision and Divine Sense probing from the inside.

Although Yan Shu was shocked by Yu Qingtan's strength and her arrival to rescue him, he also understood that he was running out of steam. He mustered a bit of spiritual energy and headed in the direction where Yan Xi had left.

Inside the water domain's nascent form, Yu Qingtan's spiritual cultivation level instantly rose to the early Golden Core stage, and she took out the high-quality spiritual artifact, the White Desire Pipa, gifted by Ru Yao, and started playing the Devil's Penetrating Sound.

This was one of Yu Qingtan's trump cards, the devoted, All-World Academy's zither master, Shi Kuang.

Although the "Love's Protection" by Shi Kuang had increased in price to a hundred medium grade spirit stones per quarter hour, it was still more cost-effective compared to the Canglan Umbrella which required top grade spirit stones to activate.

The Devil's Penetrating Sound, cast with Golden Core level spiritual power, drove the weak-souled mantis shrimp into a frenzy, attacking Yu Qingtan wildly, aiming to crush this detestable human to death.

But with the assistance of Water Escape Technique powered by Golden Core spiritual power, the nascent form of the water domain, and the Blue Clear Spiritual Pupil Technique for predictive purposes, the mantis shrimp's burst speed could not catch up to Yu Qingtan.

After evading for about half a quarter hour, the mantis shrimp finally came to a halt.

It had no choice but to resist the invasion and harm to its soul by the Devil's Penetrating Sound with all its might.

Seizing the opportunity, Yu Qingtan closed the distance and played the Devil's Penetrating Sound with even more effort.

Just before the quarter hour was up, the mantis shrimp finally lost its vitality. Its soul had been shattered by the Devil's Penetrating Sound.

"A pristine third-stage mantis shrimp body, plus a third-stage inner core, this is a windfall."

Yu Qingtan collected it satisfactorily into her System Space. It was precisely because she wanted to kill it subtly, like boiling a frog in warm water, to avoid it blowing up like the previous giant octopus, that she directly used Shi Kuang's "Love's Protection" trump card.

After tidying up the battlefield, Yu Qingtan hurried back to where Shui Qingrou and Xiang Yiyi were.

She had already sent them a message before arriving, telling them not to come over and just wait where they were.

Seeing her return safely, both women showed joy on their faces. Yan Xi was surprised but also delighted, and within that delight, there was also awkwardness. Meanwhile, Yan Shu was sitting in meditation, healing his injuries.

Shui Qingrou transmitted a message to Yu Qingtan, briefly explaining the situation as recounted by Yan Xi.

Originally, the team consisting of Yan Xi, Yan Shu, Luo Ren, and Ou Lu from their family faction, managed to complete their first mission quite easily. Although only Yan Xi was at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, they all had the support of their families and had many trump cards at their disposal.

After resting and recuperating in the Inner City, they ventured out to undertake their second mission, only to encounter a school of golden bulging-forehead bumphead fish in the mission area, led by a male that was Third Stage.

The golden bulging-forehead bumphead fish is a peculiar species of the Sea Clan that practices polygyny, with males much larger than females, protruding lower jaws, raised foreheads, and sharp teeth.

However, this is not what sets them apart; if a female's cultivation level approached that of a male, she would secretly hide away, transform into a male and experience a significant increase in cultivation level, then kill the original male and take his place.

When Yu Qingtan first learned about this species of Sea Clan, she was stunned; why couldn't she just turn back into a male? But at this moment, did she truly want to become a male again?

Returning to the encounter of Yan Xi and her party with the golden bulging-forehead bumphead fish, a fierce battle ensued.

Yan Xi had the ancient treasure bracelet and two Charm Treasures renewed by her elders, Yan Shu possessed an ancient treasure staff, Luo Ren wielded an ancient treasure sword and a Charm Treasure, while Ou Lu only had a Third Stage lightning summoning charm.

Despite their relatively low cultivation levels, under the numerous Third Stage techniques, Yan Xi and the others managed to kill the Third Stage golden bulging-forehead male fish and a few Second Stage females after a hard fight.

Just as they were about to take their spoils back to fulfill their assignment, a Third Stage mantis shrimp lurking in the underwater mud suddenly launched a sneak attack, killing Ou Lu on the spot.

The Charm Treasures of the three survivors were left with only one use each. Yan Xi made a decisive move to use hers, but the attack only lightly injured the mantis shrimp when it struck its shell.

The trio fought valiantly with their ancient treasures, but soon Luo Ren's arm was shattered by the impact. Yan Xi and Yan Shu covered his retreat from the battle, only for Luo Ren to activate an Escape Talisman and flee in the midst of the chaos.

Yan Shu had no choice but to use the Life-Burning Secret Technique to cover their escape, buying time for Yan Xi to flee.

"After Yan Shu came back, Yan Xi immediately embraced him. From the words they exchanged, it seems that their relationship might not be purely that of siblings," Shui Qingrou concluded in her message. Experience tales with empire

Upon hearing this, Yu Qingtan was somewhat astonished. She knew that although Yan Xi and Yan Shu were not biological siblings, they shared the same maternal grandmother and thus were direct blood relatives within three generations. The Lichuan Cultivation World had also recognized the drawbacks of close kin marriage and had prohibited it.

"Thank you so much, Senior Sister Yu, for your assistance. I cannot express how grateful I am. I am willing to serve you for the next year to repay this kindness," Yan Xi, who had finally collected herself and made up her mind, came before Yu Qingtan, bowed deeply, and said.

Tear streaks still marked her face from crying, and she changed her address from Junior Sister to Senior Sister.

Seeing the once high-and-mighty Miss Yan lower herself in this way was quite satisfying for Yu Qingtan.

Although she had exacted a measure of revenge in Myriad Beasts Secret Realm with a single lash, the continued targeting by the Yan family had left her feeling quite unhappy.

Regretting not having killed Yan Xi was just something said in anger; this turn of events, however, was quite delightful.

She was somewhat looking forward to seeing the expressions of those in the Yan family when they saw their legitimate daughter become her servant.

"Hmm, Yan Xi, you will indeed be taking on a lot this coming year," Yu Qingtan responded with an expressionless face, her heart filled with immense satisfaction.