Gao Xian was very happy, but Zhu Qiniang's expression was somewhat solemn.
This puzzled Gao Xian, "Qiniang, what's wrong?"
Zhu Qiniang fell silent for a moment and said, "I learned some things from Qingping that are very unfavorable to us."
"Oh?"
Gao Xian was surprised, "Do they still have accomplices lurking in Feima Ji?"
"No, they all live together, I asked repeatedly," Zhu Qiniang replied.
She attached great importance to this matter, thoroughly dealing with Qingping.
She was certain that Qingping was not lying.
This time they acted cleanly and efficiently, dismantling the enemy's nest completely, ensuring there would be no future troubles.
She reassured, "They only decided to capture you on a whim. Only Qingping and Hei She know, no one else does."
Upon hearing this news, Gao Xian was completely at ease.
As long as the others in the gang didn't know about him, this matter wouldn't affect him.
But seeing Qiniang's expression, could there be something else troubling?
Zhu Qiniang continued, "Qingping said that the Red Snake Gang discovered something unknown at Qingxia Peak, and many cultivators were captured by them to work as laborers, enduring torment for several years. It seems they have support from other sects..."
Gao Xian was puzzled, "What does this have to do with us?"
"According to Qingping, the Red Snake Gang wants to destroy Feima Ji. Of course, it concerns us!"
Zhu Qiniang said seriously, "Our foundation is here. If Feima Ji is destroyed, we are as good as dead, and all our accumulated resources will be lost."
Gao Xian finally understood what Zhu Qiniang was worried about.
Indeed, Zhu Qiniang controlled Changsheng Hall and relied on Feima Ji for profits.
If something happened to Feima Ji, Changsheng Hall would be finished.
In this regard, he and Qiniang were actually different.
As an alchemist, he could practice alchemy anywhere.
The impact wouldn't be significant.
"How about we inform Lianyun Sect about this news? They should send someone to investigate, right?" Gao Xian suggested.
Zhu Qiniang shook her head, "Lianyun Sect is a large sect with various factions. We can't explain anything clearly, and no one will pay attention to a message we send. What's more troublesome is that there may be people colluding with the Red Snake Gang. If we show up and speak, it might attract disaster."
Gao Xian thought Qiniang was overthinking.
This won't work, that won't work, and she still had to worry about the safety of Feima Ji.
He nonchalantly said, "Feima Ji is so big, even if something happens, Li Shuanglin is there to handle it. Who cares!"
Zhu Qiniang was a bit surprised.
She always thought Gao Xian was cautious and careful, but she didn't expect him to have such a carefree side.
In fact, this was wisdom Gao Xian had learned in his past life - if you can't handle something, just ignore it, and if you can't solve your anxiety, just relax.
Gao Xian continued, "Since the Red Snake Gang has been dealt with this time, in the dead of winter, they shouldn't have the energy to cause trouble again. As for future matters, we'll deal with them later. Worrying in advance won't solve anything!"
He pointed to a pile of magical tools and spirit stones on the table, "We can enjoy dividing the spoils at home, how delightful!"
Zhu Qiniang was convinced by Gao Xian.
She used her appraisal technique on herself and then picked up a black wristguard to examine.
"This wristguard is actually a scabbard, and it must contain a flying sword. Even if it's the lowest grade flying sword, it's worth three thousand spirit stones."
She then picked up a black robe, "This should be a Profound Water Robe, woven with black water spider silk, a top-grade first-tier item. Even second-hand, it would cost a thousand spirit stones."
Zhu Qiniang patiently explained to Gao Xian, "To determine the level of a magical tool, you first look at the embedded restrictions. Thirty-six complete minor restrictions indicate a middle-grade item, seventy-two complete restrictions indicate a top-grade item, and one hundred and eight complete minor celestial restrictions indicate a top-top-grade item. The specific quality of the magical tool depends on factors such as materials and crafting techniques."
Gao Xian nodded, learning from her.
As a former alchemy apprentice, his knowledge was very limited.
"This black gold sword of Hei She should be made of black iron infused with dark gold, weighing at least forty catties, worth over a thousand spirit stones!"
"Wow, gangs make so much money?" Gao Xian was astonished.
The most valuable item on Zhu Hong'an was the Green Wood Armor, worth only eight hundred spirit stones.
The flying sword, robe, and sword on Hei She were unexpectedly expensive!
Hei She was just a bandit from the mountains, where did he get so many spirit stones!
"It's very unreasonable," Zhu Qiniang also felt something was off.
Hei She was only at the ninth level of Qi Refining, how much could he steal in the mountains to afford such expensive robes, flying swords, and weapons.
She speculated that it might be related to the secret of Qingxia Peak.
If that was the case, the secret of Qingxia Peak would be very valuable.
Unfortunately, she and Gao Xian were too weak to get involved.
Zhu Qiniang pushed the robe, flying sword, black gold sword, two storage bags, and one thousand four hundred and twenty-five spirit stones in front of Gao Xian.
"You killed Hei She and many cultivators, so it's fair for you to take ninety percent of the spoils."
Zhu Qiniang knew that the key to this battle was to first kill Hei She.
If Hei She didn't die, the other cultivators wouldn't panic.
They would have almost no chance of winning this battle.
With Gao Xian's powerful spells and swordsmanship, even if she didn't make a move, the remaining cultivators posed no threat to him.
"Since you're so generous, then I won't be polite," Gao Xian put the Profound Water Robe, black gold sword, and spirit stones into the storage bag.
He held up the wristguard and asked, "Qiniang, how do I use this?"
"There's a divine mark of Hei She on it. Spend some time erasing his mark, then slowly resonate with your divine sense and the sword, and you'll be able to control the flying sword," Zhu Qiniang reminded Gao Xian. "Controlling a flying sword requires a strong divine sense and consumes a lot of energy. The flying sword is also extremely sharp, and a slight mistake could easily injure yourself. Without the Sword Control Technique, you must be extra cautious."
Controlling a flying sword required a strong divine sense and skill.
Generally, cultivators at the Qi Refining level had no ability to control a flying sword.
For example, this wristguard was a scabbard.
When retrieving the flying sword, a slight mistake could lead to an arm injury.
"I understand, I'll be careful," Gao Xian nodded.
Zhu Qiniang put away the remaining magical tools, swords, elixirs, and talismans. "These items are worth six to seven hundred spirit stones. I've actually made a profit."
The cultivators from the Red Snake Gang didn't have many spirit stones, but the quality of the swords and magical tools they used was good.
Various protective talismans and elixirs were also practical and easy to use.
After dividing the spoils, both Gao Xian and Zhu Qiniang were in high spirits.
Gao Xian noticed Qiniang's mood and jokingly said, "Beauty, let me give you a massage for health and wellness. Those who have experienced it say it's good."
Zhu Qiniang gave Gao Xian a disdainful look and then turned back to the bedroom in the main hall.
Before Zhu Qiniang could speak, Gao Xian followed her in and closed the door.
He pushed her back, and Zhu Qiniang didn't push him away forcefully, so they both fell onto the bed.
"Don't be silly," Zhu Qiniang said, "It's almost dawn, rest well."
"I'll help you relax with a massage, what are you afraid of," Gao Xian didn't give Zhu Qiniang a chance to resist, using his Dragon Subduing Hand technique.
Zhu Qiniang actually enjoyed Gao Xian's massages.
They stimulated her bones and muscles, helping her regain various sensations of a normal person, which was beneficial for her cultivation.
But after being intimate with Gao Xian last time, having another massage felt a bit too ambiguous.
She felt uncomfortable psychologically.
Fortunately, Gao Xian didn't cross any boundaries.
His techniques were exquisite, and the electric energy flowed from the outside to the inside, quickly relaxing Zhu Qiniang.
After Gao Xian finished massaging her, Zhu Qiniang had fallen asleep.
Normally, Gao Xian would have covered Zhu Qiniang with a blanket and left.
But today, Gao Xian didn't want to leave like that.
Seeing Qiniang in such a relaxed state, with a gentle expression and a slight smile on her lips.
From an Eastern aesthetic perspective, Qiniang's lips were slightly large, but they were well-defined and full.
She cultivated the Primordial Golden Body Technique, making her blood and energy vigorous, giving her lips a natural pink luster.
Gao Xian had just tasted her lips yesterday and now had the opportunity to admire Qiniang's beauty.
As he observed her, he sensed something was off.
His divine sense was keen, and he noticed something unusual in Qiniang's aura.
Gao Xian leaned in gently, and before Zhu Qiniang could pretend to be asleep, she was about to sit up and speak.
Gao Xian leaned close to her ear with a mischievous smile and whispered, "Qiniang, you wouldn't want Daniu to hear any noise, would you..."
(End of Chapter)