If there were no items to resist the demonic qi, Lu Yu might have followed the advice of that Beifeng Academy mentor and left the inner area of Kugu Ridge.

However, now that he knows how to solve the issue of the dark mist's erosion, there's no way Lu Yu would give up this excellent spot for earning experience points. He still has many skills that need experience points to level up.

Moreover, for the conversion of the Ice and Fire polar physique, if he doesn't find the correct cultivation method, he'll have to forcibly advance the cultivation progress using experience points to complete the conversion, all requiring a large amount of experience.

He bought 20 protective talismans from the system mall and stuck them all over his body, inside and out, for double protection.

He also placed one on Yu Xiaoman's arm. Although she didn't need the protection of a talisman, sticking one on could prevent people with intentions from noticing her little arrow.

Treasure can attract people's desires, so Lu Yu must be cautious.

"Xiaoman, find a place with lots of skeleton creatures; we're going to farm experience points."

"Okay." Yu Xiaoman nodded. After learning about the benefits of experience points from Lu Yu, she also desired to earn them.

With the thought of "farming experience points" in her mind, she shot out the little arrow. After determining the direction, Lu Yu made sure it wasn't the way he just came from and wouldn't encounter that mentor again, so he led Yu Xiaoman in the direction indicated by the arrowhead.

Seeing Yu Xiaoman's speed too slow, Lu Yu bought two Primordial Spirit Fruits from the mall and had her eat them to boost her strength.

After consuming the two Spirit Fruits, Yu Xiaoman's realm advanced to the seventh level of Body Refinement.

She had Qi Blood but hadn't mastered the corresponding realm's power. Yet, even so, Yu Xiaoman's strength significantly increased.

Although Yu Xiaoman at the seventh level of Body Refinement hadn't practiced martial arts, her sheer strength and speed could easily overwhelm someone at the fifth level of Body Refinement, thanks to her realm advantage.

Yu Xiaoman's speed picked up, and soon, the two reached their destination.

It was apparent how intensely Yu Xiaoman desired experience points; the location her arrow pointed to was a dense Skeleton Sea, numbering at least ten thousand skeletons.

Upon arrival, Lu Yu sensed something peculiar about the place. The demonic qi was notably thicker, and the protective talismans on his body burned faster, just standing nearby was akin to burning at the speed of skeleton killing.

Lu Yu didn't overthink; he guessed it was the sheer number of skeletons causing the denser demonic qi.

"Wait here; I'll lure the monsters over. Don't run around."

"Okay." Yu Xiaoman nodded vigorously, holding the small Wolf Fang Club that Lu Yu had bought from the mall.

Initially hesitant to use such an ugly weapon, Yu Xiaoman eventually accepted the Wolf Fang Club after Lu Yu's persuasion.

There was no choice; Yu Xiaoman hadn't learned any martial arts, not even the basic way to exert power, making the club her best option. To utilize Yu Xiaoman's brute force at the seventh level of Body Refinement, Lu Yu picked a heavy weapon for her.

Considering her small hands, he thoughtfully chose a smaller version of the Wolf Fang Club.

Yu Xiaoman planted the Wolf Fang Club in the ground and tiptoed to look into the distance, seeing Lu Yu leading a swarm of skeletons toward her. She excitedly lifted the club and ran towards Lu Yu.

Seeing Yu Xiaoman approaching, Lu Yu turned to face the incoming skeletons, sweeping his over two-meter-long spear at their waists, cleaving a swath of skeletons in half, halting the pursuing skeleton horde with a single strike.

The skeletons chasing afterward stumbled over the fallen ones, forming a wall that blocked more skeletons behind. They continued to pile up like bricks, widening the wall.

Lu Yu raised his spear, charging into the skeleton horde, sweeping vast swathes, without a second move—just sweeping.

This was why Lu Yu chose a spear; against these weak skeleton creatures, what he sought was range attacks—the wider, the better. If he had learned spear techniques, his spear would have been even longer.

The spear, just a first-grade magical weapon, could easily burn the black mist within the skeletons with Lu Yu's fire Spiritual Qi, a deliberate choice of a fire attribute spear.

His internal fire Spiritual Qi had been replenished during travel; undeniably, as long as Lu Yu got breathing space, backed by the system mall, he could remain in peak condition incessantly.

The premise is, he needs to have money.

The 15 million obtained from Guo Cunrui had almost been spent, with less than half remaining. Lu Yu was considering his plan upon returning to Beifeng City while he traveled.

Thud thud thud~ The sound of the Wolf Fang Club hitting the ground kept coming. Lu Yu glanced at Yu Xiaoman with a slight sense of helplessness; the Wolf Fang Club wasn't supposed to be used like this. He felt he should have bought her a hammer instead!

Yu Xiaoman didn't care about the proper usage of the Wolf Fang Club; she lifted the seemingly heavy club and fiercely smashed the skeletons on the ground. Watching skeletons turn into fragments under her club made her particularly excited.

She felt she wasn't the weak girl without strength anymore; she could lift the club and fight, becoming a powerhouse!

The Wolf Fang Club Lu Yu chose unexpectedly activated Yu Xiaoman's hidden attributes.

After a few waves of monster-luring, Lu Yu and Yu Xiaoman had already slaughtered over a thousand skeleton creatures. These skeletons lacked intelligence; regardless of how many times Lu Yu lured, they blindly followed, wholly unaware of where their previous companions had gone.

Or perhaps, they lacked the capacity to consider such; they simply acted on the demonic qi surrounding them, instinctively wanting to kill all life nearby.

...

"Did you bring enough protective talismans?"

"Brought enough. The senior reminded us, and we certainly remember; no one would gamble with their lives."

"Good. Soon, I'll lead to lure away some skeleton creatures, then Yang Xiu, you'll lead the others into the Sealed Demon Forbidden Area. Take whatever you can inside and exit immediately; the protective talisman won't hold for long."

"When you exit, we'll come back to clear a path for you." Glancing at those around, Yang Zhi said, "Don't worry; I'll lure away the powerful ones among the demons. Later, you'll only need to deal with regular skeletons; the strength of Qi Cultivation will suffice."

Yang Zhi looked at Yang Xiu, who had already recovered, saying, "Once inside, see if you can try pulling out that blade."

"Okay, I'll try my best." Yang Xiu seriously nodded, aware of what blade his elder brother referred to.

After walking a distance, Yang Zhi heard noises up ahead, momentarily surprised, frowning, "Someone's already here?"

"Hurry up, let's see who reached the Sealed Demon Forbidden Area before us." Yang Zhi said.

Before Yang Zhi and his team appeared in the visible range, Lu Yu had already sensed someone approaching. Crushing the last of the lured skeletons, he stood and turned toward the source of the sound.

"Yang Xiu?" Lu Yu squinted at a familiar face at the front of the crowd.

"Lu Yu?" Yang Xiu was astonished to see Lu Yu standing amidst piles of bone fragments; he hadn't expected to encounter Lu Yu here.

"Is he Lu Yu?" Yang Zhi carefully scrutinized Lu Yu and confirmed it was the person he saw at the training camp, feeling pleased at the quick chance to uncover Lu Yu's secrets.

"Go, surround them," Yang Zhi ordered; others maneuvered to encircle three sides, leaving one path to the skeleton sea.

"That person seems to be from Beifeng Academy too. What should we do?" A person asked upon seeing Yu Xiaoman.

"Capture them first, we'll talk later," Yang Zhi said, though he left one sentence unsaid.

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