I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 234: Chapter 205: (Revised) Poisonous Insect Fighting

Many thoughts flashed through Yun Shang’s mind in an instant.

In the Witch Clan, men dressing as women is a capital crime, and while women dressing as men is usually fine, if it causes trouble, they will be punished as well, so at present, Jiang Yuebai’s real gender must not be exposed.

However, the Poisonous Insect Fighting...

Jiang Yuebai tugged on Yun Shang’s sleeve and whispered in her ear, ”Don’t worry, even if you lose, I can still fight for it myself.”

In the Witch Clan, if a chosen man does not wish to follow, he can defeat that woman to gain his freedom.

Ultimately, even in a place as strictly regulated as the Witch Clan, power is supreme.

Yun Shang, upon hearing this, was not comforted but was instead stirred with a desire to win.

”I will not lose!”

Jiang Yuebai squinted and smiled, ”Good, you be the protagonist today, and I will cheer for you from the sidelines.”

”Sister, your man is considerate, but I am determined to win,” Yinhuan taunted.

Determined, Yun Shang pulled Jiang Yuebai behind her protectively and said fiercely, ”Then come and take him.”

Sparks flew between their gazes in midair, and Yinhuan laughed, ”I won’t bully you, your cultivation level is lower than mine, and you don’t know Gu Technique. I’ll only use one Gu, without any restrictions. As long as you can defeat my Gu, the man and prey are yours, and I will welcome you as a revered guest of my Yinhuan Village! You can even choose my men.”

The Witch Clan respects the strong, especially powerful women.

Yun Shang blushed, but still mustered her courage to say, ”No need, I have half the bloodline of the Witch Clan, so I’ll fight against you in Poisonous Insect Fighting, to prevent you from claiming my victory isn’t honorable.”

”Oh?”

Both Yinhuan and Jiang Yuebai showed expressions of surprise and reassessed Yun Shang.

Yun Shang didn’t explain further, readying herself to make her move.

Yinhuan called Hek ka to take away her gray wolf mount, the whip turned into a small insect and merged into her palm, ”I’ll still just use one Gu, consider it my welcome for you returning home.”

With that, Yinhuan waved her hand, a silver ring detached from her wrist, divided into two, then four, then eight, and in a blink, the sky was filled with silver rings, floating midair like jellyfish.

They seemed harmless but concealed deadly danger.

With a limp, Menglu stepped forward and stood beside Hek ka, both enviously watching Jiang Yuebai.

Jiang Yuebai lifted her chin, revealing her ’handsome’ face, and raised her eyebrows at them.

”Damn pretty boy from the Central Plains!” Menglu cursed, for the first time hoping Yinhuan would lose.

Hek ka was equally worried, feeling a strong sense of crisis from Jiang Yuebai, also not wanting her to become Yinhuan’s man.

But Yinhuan’s first move was the ’Ring Snake Gu’ she’d cultivated since childhood, a top ten powerful Gu among Snake Gu.

As the silver rings multiplied, Yun Shang shielded Jiang Yuebai and retreated, releasing a series of slender green leaves from her sleeve, sharp as knives.

Yinhuan crossed her arms, ”Blade Leaf Gu, you are indeed worthy of your half Witch Clan bloodline.”

Hiss!

A tidal wave of snake hissing erupted as the silver rings suddenly transformed into venomous snakes suspended midair, bodies arching back and forcefully shooting forward, biting through all the Blade Leaves.

Other Blade Leaves striking the snake bodies sparked, bouncing off with crisp sounds, unable to sever the venomous snakes.

Yun Shang’s attack broke balance, agitating all the silver rings, causing a chaotic dance of serpents to relentlessly attack Yun Shang.

Jiang Yuebai clenched her fists nervously, Yun Shang shook her head intending to summon the Phoenix Tail Nirvana Butterfly on her head, but the butterfly remained motionless.

As the serpent swarm approached, Yun Shang furrowed her brow, and suddenly her entire being transformed into a scattering swarm of bees.

With a nod of approval, Yinhuan acknowledged, ”Illusion Body Bee Gu, not bad!”

In areas where venomous snakes were sparse, the swarm regrouped into Yun Shang’s form, with the illusion of an Orchid Mantis appearing over her, wielding scythe-like hands to continue slaying the snakes.

The venomous snakes that the Blade Leaf Gu had been unable to harm were easily severed under Yun Shang’s shadow of scythe-like arms, falling to the ground.

With venomous snakes attacking from the side, Yun Shang’s Orchid Mantis shadow spread wings like an orchid, fending off the entire strike of serpents.

”Scythe Mantis Gu, sister, I truly underestimated you,” Yinhuan relaxed her arms, her gaze turning serious.

Jiang Yuebai watched excitedly from the sidelines, Yun Shang had indeed grown over the years, fighting seriously, bravely, and calmly like a changed person.

Moreover, she hadn’t brought her previous Spiritual Beasts this trip; she had been collecting new Spiritual Beasts and Insects, learning new combat styles in her specialty Domain.

As most of the snakes crumbled, Menglu and Hek ka held their breath in tension.

With her breathing heavy, Yun Shang watched Yinhuan furrow her brow and raise a hand to make a grasping motion.

The dismembered snake corpses on the ground recomposed into silver rings and gathered midair, brilliant light glaring.

Dreadful, Yun Shang retreated cautiously, watching as a thick black snake, covered in silver rings, extended its body, staring malevolently while flicking its tongue poisonously, corrosive drool dissolving the ground instantly upon impact.

Gritting her teeth, Yun Shang cursed inwardly, Linglong, if you don’t help, we die together!

The enormous snake launched itself, and Yun Shang stood firm, bracing herself.

At the last moment, the butterfly ornament on her head soared up, trailing a tail of black and red flames, entwining the massive snake swiftly.

Bang!

With the Earth Evil Fire Qi burning fiercely, the giant snake writhed and let out a wretched screech, its flesh rotting, skin peeling and bones exposed.

Aghast, Yinhuan withdrew the battered Silver Snake Gu, visibly distressed by the dying little snake in her palm.

Feeling relieved, Yun Shang wiped away the cold sweat on her forehead, raising her hand for the butterfly to perch on her finger.

”You did well this time, once I break through to Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment, your lifespan will also increase a bit. I’ll diligently cultivate, striving to let you live long and prosperously.”

The butterfly flapped its wings and flew back onto Yun Shang’s head, returning to its form as a butterfly ornament.

Clap, clap, clap!

Jiang Yuebai applauded enthusiastically, her eyes shining as she looked at Yun Shang, ”I knew I joined the right person, a woman who can protect a man is the greatest!”

With annoyance, Yun Shang glanced at her, then turned her head, secretly curling her lips into a smile.

Not far off, Menglu and Hek ka secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but were caught by Yinhuan’s glare.

Feeling the tension in their scalps, the two quickly assumed stern expressions, their gazes remaining fixed.

Collecting her Gu, Yinhuan gazed steadily at Yun Shang for a moment, ”Being able to have a powerful Spiritual Insect recognize and serve you is also your strength. I apologize for earlier.”

Nodding in acknowledgement, Yinhuan gestured, Yun Shang nodded in return.

”No conflict, no acquaintance. My Yinhuan Village is not far from here, sister, would you care to join me for a drink?”

Yun Shang looked towards Jiang Yuebai, who turned her head to gaze at the sky, as she was now just a man of no standing, how could she dare make decisions for Yun Shang.

Despite resisting the idea internally, Yun Shang nodded rationally.

In the Witch Clan, inviting someone back to the village for a drink is a high honor, and she knew Jiang Yuebai wanted to explore matters about the Extraordinary People. Perhaps there would be valuable information at Yinhuan Village.

”Sister, please!”

Yinhuan led Yun Shang ahead, while Jiang Yuebai collected the Black Python’s corpse, walking behind with the others.

Yun Shang occasionally turned to look at Jiang Yuebai, Yinhuan teased, ”Men are just playthings, sister shouldn’t value them too highly. Be careful that he resents pampering.”

”Besides, while he is good-looking, he’s also rather frail. What use can he be? When you get to sister’s village, I’ll find you some companions to enjoy.”

Yun Shang’s face instantly turned crimson, declining with a panic, ”No, no, I don’t want them.”

The group walked through the rainforest for half the day, finally reaching a village nestled among the mountains, surrounded by a high wall of sturdy bamboo. Inside, smoke curled from cooking fires, faint sounds of children playing and singing mountain songs could be heard.

As they ascended the path to the main road into the village, Jiang Yuebai noticed the skeletal remains hanging off bamboo poles, causing her scalp to tighten immediately.

Those are all the bones of Extraordinary People who underwent mutations elsewhere!