Thanks to My Enemy, I Become Immortal Emperor - Chapter 18

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Liu Shunyi had a clear understanding of his role.

He was merely there to carry baggage.

As for anything else, it should not concern him.

Even if it meant more responsibility,

his primary duty was solely to ensure Chen Qiaoli’s safety.

However, based on current circumstances,

it seemed unlikely that Chen Qiaoli would perish even if he were to meet his end.

Her excessive caution bordered on paranoia.

A journey to Kangzhuang City, which typically takes one day, stretched out nearly seven days under Chen Qiaoli’s guidance.

During these seven days, they weren’t idle either.

For instance, Chen Qiaoli purchased over a hundred defensive talismans and an equal number of offensive ones. She also procured the highest quality flexible armor, personally crafted fire-, poison-, and waterproof clothing, equipped necklaces to repel insects, and used hairpins to guard against spiritual attacks.

She meticulously prepared almost everything imaginable, leaving no precaution unattended.

As for Liu Shunyi,

he carried numerous talismans attached to his person, along with various medicine pills such as Detoxification Pills and Qi Recovery Pills. Chen Qiaoli insisted they be placed in his outer clothing pockets.

“If our opponents have formations restricting cultivation bases or magic spells limiting Divine Consciousness, the Storage Bag may become useless. Therefore, we must keep some essentials outside!” she explained gravely.

Chen Qiaoli stated with utmost seriousness.

Liu Shunyi pondered and found her reasoning valid, thus placing some items externally as well.

However, despite their precautions, an unexpected incident occurred.

As they approached Kangzhuang City’s outskirts, they were intercepted by the city guards.

The reason was clear – their head coverings drew too much attention. Passersby couldn’t help but stare curiously.

“Identify yourselves! Names, occupations, purpose of visit!” Liu Shunyi and Chen Qiaoli were pulled aside for questioning.

Unwilling to reveal their identities, Chen Qiaoli engaged in a heated debate with the two Cultivators. After some negotiation, she ended up paying them two hundred low-grade Spirit Stones, allowing them entry into the city.

Yet, they did not remove their head coverings; instead, they added straw hats with curtains over them.

Liu Shunyi remained silent, carrying the large water jar on his back while following closely behind Chen Qiaoli.

However, Chen Qiaoli seemed deeply troubled.

“Sigh, I hadn’t anticipated such complications. This reduces my chances of eliminating that evil cultivator by another twenty percent!”

Curious, Liu Shunyi asked, “Senior Sister, what were your initial odds?”

Chen Qiaoli whispered, “It was ninety-eight percent before, now it’s down to ninety-six percent!”

Liu Shunyi was momentarily speechless.

Wow, she’s really thorough.

The more cautious, the better!

Fortunately, with this Senior Sister capable of self-defense, Liu Shunyi wouldn’t need to intervene himself.

After some time had passed,

Liu Shunyi was led by Chen Qiaoli to a small courtyard.

“I purchased this courtyard long ago. We’ll rest here tonight. Don’t go anywhere, understood?”

Liu Shunyi nodded.

“Got it!”

With that said,

Liu Shunyi put down the large vat he had been carrying on his back.

As soon as he lowered the vat, a swift chop landed on the back of Liu Shunyi’s neck.

He turned around, surprised, facing a bewildered Chen Qiaoli.

Their eyes met, and for a moment, silence fell between them.

After what felt like an eternity,

Liu Shunyi finally asked,

“Do I need to pretend to faint now?”

Chen Qiaoli took a deep breath.

“No, but would you like a drink of water?”

She promptly poured a glass for Liu Shunyi.

Without hesitation, Liu Shunyi gulped it down in one sip.

Then, he collapsed instantly.

Chen Qiaoli sighed in relief.

Subsequently, she placed Liu Shunyi inside her room.

After some thought, Chen Qiaoli retrieved a specific Medicine Pill.

This pill was known as the Sorrow Forgetting Pill.

Upon consumption, it induced seven days of unconsciousness and erased all memories from the previous half-month.

Opening Liu Shunyi’s mouth, she swiftly inserted the pill.

“Apologies, Junior Brother, but this is for your own good!” Chen Qiaoli exclaimed.

Following that, she applied several more talismans onto Liu Shunyi’s body.

With these tasks completed, Chen Qiaoli finally left.

Once certain that Chen Qiaoli had departed, Liu Shunyi rose to his feet.

His immediate priority:

Quickly refine the spiritual energy within him.

The Sorrow Forgetting Pill, being a medicine pill, naturally contained substantial amounts of spiritual energy. Liu Shunyi had no choice but to begin refining it.

However, there was something peculiar happening.

Despite being stuck at the Qi Refining Twelve Layer, unable to reach Foundation Establishment, the spiritual energy he refined started nourishing the internal thunder within him.

As he refined more spiritual energy, the thunder grew increasingly powerful.

Moreover,

As the thunder’s strength increased, so did its impact on his physical body.

Additionally, his physical body began to undergo gradual torment.

Of course, he didn’t feel any pain; instead, it was sheer exhilaration as his flesh continuously strengthened.

Not only did his body grow stronger, but Liu Shunyi’s control over electromagnetic forces also became increasingly proficient.

With just a fleeting thought, countless metals in the room automatically floated into the air.

Another shift in intent, and their temperature began to rise, even causing them to warp.

Liu Shunyi’s eyes suddenly lit up.

He placed a thin iron sheet on his fingertip.

As the electromagnetic force continually compressed and condensed,

the iron sheet started gradually turning red.

Liu Shunyi quickly halted the process.

“I’m practically Railgun Sister now!” He exclaimed with unbridled joy.

He never expected that cultivating the Frenzy Thunder Scripture would grant him such abilities.

Without delay,

Liu Shunyi prepared a Storage Bag filled with cheap iron nails.

They were all the most affordable ones available, since they served merely as conduits for concentrating and firing electromagnetic force.

As for its potency,

it would depend on the amount of electromagnetic and spiritual energy he could channel.

With this realization, Liu Shunyi envisioned himself becoming a walking human cannon from now on.

Feeling reassured, he acknowledged that he had gained another means to ensure his survival.

“Wait!”

A sudden thought struck Liu Shunyi.

What if he combined the Thunder Rush Sword technique with compressed electromagnetic force, infusing it with intense thunder and spiritual energy? What spectacle would unfold with such a strike?

Intrigued, Liu Shunyi promptly stepped outside, disappearing instantly.

Moments later, an incredibly terrifying Sword Qi sliced through the air, its sheer might enough to chill one’s heart.

This prompted the Golden Core City Lord of Kangzhuang City to swiftly ascend into the sky. His divine sense scanned the entirety of Kangzhuang City and its outskirts.

Under the overwhelming pressure of the Golden Core powerhouse,

all the Cultivators in Kangzhuang City trembled uncontrollably. The mere sweep of his divine sense sent shivers down their spines.

Some timid Cultivators were literally scared witless, even peeing themselves.

Naturally, Liu Shunyi was no exception, even after returning to his courtyard. Under the scrutiny of the Golden Core Cultivator’s divine sense, his face turned pale.

Liu Shunyi couldn’t help but feel that if this Golden Core Cultivator wished him harm, it would take merely a single thought.

Damn it.

The cultivation world is truly terrifying.

Of course, recalling the sword technique he had just studied, Liu Shunyi realized how equally horrifying it was.

With just one strike, his arm had been rendered useless.

If not for Chen Beiping, he would have met his end right there.

Even then, Chen Beiping’s name seemed to dim slightly, highlighting the immense cost of executing such a move!