Chapter 23: The Soul-Breaking Delusion Fruit

“There are countless treasures within the Immortal Cloud Ravine, including immortal herbs like the Soul-Breaking Delusion Grass. You only need to pay this small amount of spirit stones to go in and search for treasures, yet you still want to force your way through? Do you really think my Ghost Wolf Gang has no one!”

The Ghost Wolf Gang expert clamored, his voice bossy and domineering.

Having witnessed the Ghost Wolf Gang kill the man from the Listening Tide Pavilion with their own eyes, those who were previously indignant now kept silent out of fear. Before, they were complaining about the Ghost Wolf Gang’s arrogance; now, they dared not speak.

“A mere Second-Grade Golden Core, yet you dare to be so arrogant? Who gave you the courage?”

Just then, a voice rang out. It was Lu Jin.

He stepped forward, looking at the Ghost Wolf Gang expert with a face full of disdain.

“Hm?”

The Ghost Wolf Gang expert frowned immediately upon seeing Lu Jin step out.

“Heh, there really is someone who isn’t afraid of death! Did you not see clearly how that Listening Tide Pavilion expert died?”

“This Immortal Cloud Ravine was originally under my Ghost Wolf Gang‘s jurisdiction! If you want to enter and search for treasures, naturally, my Ghost Wolf Gang must collect some remuneration. Kid, what did you just say? I’ll give you one chance to rephrase your words and hand over ten thousand spirit stones. Otherwise, your end will be the same as his.”

The Ghost Wolf Gang expert looked at Lu Jin and spoke with a face full of contempt.

Rip

However, just as his voice fell, the crowd saw his head fly straight off!

His body was still standing in place, but his head had flown away!

This scene left everyone incredibly stunned. Clearly, no one expected Lu Jin to be so fierce, killing the Ghost Wolf Gang member directly!

“What? You dare kill our Young Gang Leader!”

“This bastard attacked directly while our Young Gang Leader was completely undefended! Get him! Kill him!”

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

A group of Ghost Wolf Gang members rushed up directly, surrounding Lu Jin tightly.

Seeing this sudden turn of events, the expressions of the other experts became colorful.

“Heh, there really is a reckless brute who dares to provoke even the Ghost Wolf Gang?”

“That kid doesn’t know the meaning of death! For a mere two thousand spirit stones, it’s not worth risking his little life.”

“It looks satisfying though. The Ghost Wolf Gang Young Leader was killed instantly. I wanted to do that too, pity I don’t have the strength!”

“Heh, killing the Young Gang Leader means the Ghost Wolf Gang Leader will definitely seek revenge for his son. This guy is dead for sure!”

“…”

While the crowd discussed, the Ghost Wolf Gang experts immediately transmitted the news of the Young Gang Leader’s death to the Gang Leader.

However, in Lu Jin’s eyes, their behavior was so ignorant and laughable. With his current strength, let alone a small Ghost Wolf Gang, even if it were a larger power, he could wipe them out in a bloodbath single-handedly!

“I don’t want to kill you. Move aside.”

Lu Jin scanned the circle coldly. These people were all Ghost Wolf Gang members, their cultivation all in the Lingzhu Jie. They were too weak for him, and he didn’t want to slaughter the innocent indiscriminately.

“Killed our Young Gang Leader and still want to leave? You’re seeking death!”

A gang member shouted, clutching a large black saber.

But in the next second, his head also flew off.

No one even saw how Lu Jin had made his move!

“W-what!”

“This…”

The group of gang members was dumbfounded.

Lu Jin shook his head slightly and, under everyone’s gaze, walked toward the depths of the Immortal Cloud Ravine.

“Who exactly is that young man? Could he be a disciple from a major power?”

“His guts are too big! The Ghost Wolf Gang Leader is a Third-Grade Golden Core expert! He killed the Gang Leader’s son; he’s dead for sure this time!”

“We’d better honestly hand over the spirit stones and enter. The Ghost Wolf Gang Leader will definitely be furious. Let’s hope we don’t get implicated!”

“…”

While everyone was discussing, the shadow of a giant demon beast descended into the mountain forest!

At the same time, a loud shout rang out:

“Who dares to harm my son’s life!”

Rumble

When this person appeared, a powerful wave of Spiritual Energy permeated all directions, knocking the vegetation within a hundred zhang askew, leaving a mess!

“The Gang Leader is here!”

“Gang Leader! It was a young man! He killed the Young Gang Leader. We wanted to stop him, but didn’t expect Captain Zhu to be instantly killed. His methods are too powerful, our strength is simply…”

Bang!

Before the gang member could finish speaking, half his head fell off.

“Useless trash! Speak! Who is that bastard! Where did he go!”

The Ghost Wolf Gang Leader roared viciously. This patch of forest was shrouded in his murderous aura, and everyone present trembled with fear, daring not speak!

“Gang… Gang Leader, he entered the Immortal Cloud Ravine!”

A gang member was grabbed and said, shivering.

Crunch!

The Ghost Wolf Gang Leader gritted his teeth and shouted loudly:

“Chase him with me immediately!”

Before his voice faded, he vanished from the spot.

At this moment, the expressions of the experts from other forces became animated. They wanted to break through the light curtain blockade but had the heart of a thief without the guts. The Ghost Wolf Gang was indeed the largest power in this area; they couldn’t afford to offend them.

Most of these people were ordinary cultivators from small sects and factions. They lacked powerful backgrounds or strong combat power. Before possessing enough strength, they simply dared not offend powerful forces.

However, there were still some experts who took the risk to save two thousand spirit stones.

After all, that was two thousand spirit stones! For ordinary cultivators, it was not a small amount!

“This Ghost Wolf Gang got what they deserved!”

“Two thousand spirit stones cost the life of the Ghost Wolf Gang Young Leader. This deal was worth it! Hahaha!”

“Let’s go! They’ve all left, what are we afraid of!”

“I hope I can get my hands on that Soul-Breaking Delusion Fruit…”

“…”

A group of people also drilled into the Immortal Cloud Ravine.

The Immortal Cloud Ravine wasn’t large, but it was fraught with dangers. Although the Ghost Wolf Gang was the overlord of this territory, even their own people dared not venture deep inside. Fencing off the ravine was purely an attempt to reap rewards without sowing.

* * *

“Soul-Breaking Delusion Fruit… where is it?”

After entering the Immortal Cloud Ravine, Lu Jin searched all the way but couldn’t find it.

Just then, Empress Qinglian, who had been silent for several days, suddenly spoke!

“Three hundred meters ahead, there is a tree. The only Soul-Breaking Delusion Fruit on it has already ripened.”

Lu Jin frowned and said:

“Empress, you finally decided to speak.”

Empress Qinglian‘s voice was icy:

“Cut the crap! Go get it for me quickly!”

Lu Jin nodded and smiled:

“Alright, I’m going now!”

After speaking, he rushed straight ahead.

Sure enough, in a prime location in the forest ahead, there was a Soul-Breaking Delusion Fruit tree. The single fruit on it was emitting a soft white light. The aura within the light curtain was very strange, seemingly capable of eroding a person’s mind.

“Empress, you asked me to find this Soul-Breaking Delusion Fruit for you within three months. Now I found it in just a few days. Are you satisfied?”

Lu Jin suddenly teased.

“Heh, you haven’t got it in your hand yet!”

Empress Qinglian sneered. Lu Jin frowned:

“I’ll pick it for you right now!”

But just as Lu Jin moved, a burly figure suddenly rushed over from the side!

“This Soul-Breaking Delusion Fruit is mine! Whoever dares to fight this Master for it, dies!”

But before this person’s voice could fade, his voice stopped abruptly!

NOTES

Zhang: Unit of length, approx. 3.3 meters.