The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Chapter 681: Chapter 681 This guy doesn’t hesitate at all when it comes to killing!_1

Francisco Smith was ultimately a cultivation genius with immense pride. In his heart, Carson Flores was but a newcomer from outside, simply a lucky dog who found the Water-Fire Mirror, and lacking in every other aspect. Why should he compete with him for Delaney Hunter!

Was he even worthy?

Carson’s words had completely infuriated Francisco.

He slapped his Sword Gourd.

The mouth of the Sword Gourd glowed as Flying Swords burst forth like rays of light, descending on Carson like a rain of swords.

Carson’s Water Mirror flickered, emitting a brilliant watery glow.

An Ice Storm burst forth from the Water Mirror, almost brutally encompassing the Flying Swords that approached him in an instant.

The Ice Storm, cold to the extreme, instantly froze the Flying Swords into chunks of ice. The powerful Spiritual Energy contained within blew the swords apart.

Francisco’s face turned pale. Although he had seen Carson use the Water-Fire Mirror before, it was only by facing it himself that he recognized its terrifying power!

Carson shook the Water Mirror again, and an Ice Spear instantly formed in the air, rushing towards Francisco with endless chilling ferocity.

The Ice Spear was incredibly fast!

Francisco’s complexion shifted drastically as he spread his right hand, summoning a green umbrella into his grasp. As the umbrella opened, boundless light surged, enveloping him completely.

The Ice Spear struck the surface of the umbrella.

The light dimmed in an instant, the fabric of the umbrella tearing inch by inch. The ribs of the umbrella first snapped straight, then bent, and finally shattered, but the Ice Spear also broke apart, dissolving into a large cloud of cold mist that vanished into the air.

Francisco spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his pupils filled with terror.

Green Luo Umbrella!

Such a formidable Defense Treasure, yet it barely managed to block one of Carson’s attacks!

A single Ice Spear had actually broken the Green Luo Umbrella!

Francisco slapped the Gourd, dragging the damaged Green Luo Umbrella as he turned to flee. The Flying Swords that originally targeted Carson now reversed their flight, swiftly following Francisco’s retreating figure and whooshing back into the Sword Gourd.

Carson raised an eyebrow. That umbrella was quite impressive, actually blocking a fierce strike from the Water Mirror.

It seemed, before he fully mastered the Three-foot Sword Veil, he would also need to find some formidable Defense Treasures for himself; otherwise, he would be at a disadvantage in battle.

Although he had the Dark Turtle Shield and Green Silk Armor from Delaney Hunter, Carson had roughly estimated that these two could only be considered good defensive Magic Artifacts, and were still a bit short of being Treasures.

The Water-Fire Mirror, for instance, was an incredibly formidable magical treasure, but it emphasized offense over defense. If just now Francisco had controlled the Flying Swords to not rush at him en masse but instead flutter from all directions, he could have been overwhelmed if the Dark Turtle Shield failed to protect him.

Carson silently noted the need to gather powerful Defense Treasures in his heart.

The battle was extremely swift and brief. Since it occurred mid-air with no spectators and didn’t alert anyone, it was as though nothing had happened. But Carson knew he and Francisco were thoroughly at odds now.

That man possessed good looks, but his mind was narrow. Logically, since the three of them had jointly faced the tree demon, they should be comrades who had experienced life and death together. Yet, just because Carson had grown slightly closer to Killian, Francisco was ready to attack and kill him.

On reflection, perhaps it was because Francisco never truly respected him. And because of that, Killian’s slight friendliness towards Carson only intensified Francisco’s sense of humiliation.

He decided to consult with Delaney on how to handle this situation.

Upon returning to his cave dwelling, Carson took Josy out of the pouch, smiling as he said, ”You need to grow strong quickly. Look, you were nearly bullied just now.”

Josy had watched the entire process from inside the bag, gaining a new understanding of Carson’s ruthlessness.

That Ice Spear had not been held back at all!

If it weren’t for Francisco having a powerful defensive Magic Artifact that blocked the spear, he probably would have perished on the spot.

This guy didn’t hesitate at all when it came to killing!

”Master, your cave has a Spirit Gathering Array that can collect Spiritual Energy. I can cultivate by absorbing it here, but if you use the Life Essence Pearl to help me, I will grow much faster.”

Since the cave was concealed with formations, Carson didn’t have to worry about being seen. He dropped Josy on the ground, ”Find your own spot.”

The thirty-centimeter Vajra Vine swayed its roots and settled in a fertile plot in the back of the cave. The roots extended and instantly penetrated the soil, leaving only a small section above the ground.

Carson took out the Life Essence Pearl, touched it to the Vajra Vine, and took out the slightly damaged Water-Fire Mirror, directing it toward the Life Essence Pearl.

A surge of rich Spiritual Energy instantly transformed into endless vitality, pouring incessantly into the Vajra Vine.

On the Vajra Vine, Josy’s adorable face displayed immense satisfaction, ”Master, if you could provide some Spiritual Medicine, it would be even better.”

Carson threw a few Spirit Fruits to Josy. The vine danced, quickly wrapping around the fruits, after which Josy settled in contentedly.

Carson looked at Josy, then at the plot of land, and an idea struck him.

Spiritual Medicine!

He didn’t necessarily have to enter the Secret Realm to gather it; he could grow it himself.

Even though many rare, top-grade Spiritual Medicines couldn’t be cultivated artificially, most could be nurtured. He could buy Spiritual Medicine Seeds, and while growing them, gather resources to exchange for Dark Iron Raven Essence to cultivate the Three-foot Sword Veil—killing several birds with one stone.

Perfect!