Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood

Luo Chen tightened the sword in his hand, a trace of determination flashing in his eyes: "Then they can't be allowed to succeed."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, with a resolute light flickering in each other's eyes.

They knew the upcoming battle would be a tough one, but for the peace of the little town, they had no other choice.

"Qing Shuang, are you ready?" Luo Chen asked softly, gripping the sword hilt tighter.

Qing Shuang gently nodded, her eyes devoid of fear, filled only with persistence for justice.

"I'm ready, Luo Chen. We cannot let these black-clad figures succeed."

Silently, the two approached the altar, the tip of Luo Chen's sword glinting coldly in the faint light.

Qing Shuang began to murmur incantations, preparing to launch an attack at any moment.

Just as they were about to initiate their assault, the orb on the altar suddenly exploded with dazzling radiance, illuminating the entire cave like daylight.

The black-clad figures panicked and retreated, clearly unprepared for this surprise.

"Now!" Luo Chen shouted loudly, his form like lightning, rushing towards the nearest black-clad figure.

Sword light like water, with one strike, repelled that black-clad figure.

Qing Shuang's incantation just finished as she pushed both her hands, sending a powerful wave of mana to sweep away two other black-clad figures.

The remaining black-clad figures fled in disarray, sensing the unfavorable situation.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang did not pursue them; they knew their primary task was to ensure the orb's safety.

Luo Chen quickly stepped forward and took the orb from the altar.

Once the orb left the altar, the surrounding light gradually faded, and the cave plunged into darkness once again.

"It seems this orb truly possesses extraordinary power," Qing Shuang remarked, a trace of curiosity in her eyes.

Luo Chen nodded, carefully storing the orb.

"Let's go back to the little town and see how things are."

The two left the cave, returning to the little town. The town's residents gathered around them, faces full of gratitude.

"Thanks to you, the town can see the light of day again," an elder said gratefully.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang responded with a smile, knowing this was just a minor episode in their adventurous journey.

In the future, more unknowns awaited their exploration.

After resting in the town for a day, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to continue their journey.

They bid farewell to the town's residents and left.

...

In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.

The two finally arrived outside the workshop where they previously resided.

The workshop remained bustling.

Only... it seemed there were many outsiders, many foreign cultivators.

Normally, such a workshop shouldn't have so many outsiders, loose cultivators, or people from family forces or sect forces coming!

What exactly is happening?

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, confusion flashing in their eyes.

They knew that the abnormal situation in the workshop might signify something big happening or a crisis brewing.

"We need to proceed cautiously," Luo Chen whispered to Qing Shuang.

Qing Shuang nodded, already gathering mana in her palm, ready to face potential dangers.

The two walked into the workshop, finding the faces of the people on the street carried a trace of tension and unease.

Luo Chen stopped a middle-aged man who seemed to be a local resident, politely inquiring: "Excuse me, why are there so many foreign cultivators in the workshop?"

The man looked around, lowered his voice, and said: "You two Immortal Masters are outsiders, maybe you don't know, recently an ancient ruin was discovered near the workshop, reportedly containing treasures, many cultivators came for this news."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang were shocked upon hearing this.

The discovery of ruins often accompanied by opportunities and dangers, they knew this could be an opportunity, but also a colossal challenge.

"Thank you for informing," Luo Chen thanked the man and continued forward with Qing Shuang.

They decided to first find an inn to stay in, then slowly gather information.

At a place called "Qingfeng Inn," they rented a room. Although small, it was clean and tidy.

"It seems we must act cautiously, can't reveal our identities easily," Qing Shuang said thoughtfully, sitting by the bed.

Luo Chen nodded, walked to the window, gazing at the bustling crowd outside, contemplating the following plan.

"We should first understand the situation of that ruin, see if there really are treasures, or if it's just a trap," Luo Chen turned and said to Qing Shuang.

Qing Shuang agreed to Luo Chen's suggestion, the two decided to head to the workshop's central area, where usually more information circulated.

They exited the inn, merging into the bustling crowd.

In a teahouse, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang found a corner seat, starting to listen to the surrounding conversation.

"Heard the ruin is from Ancient Times, possibly containing relics of an Immortal," a voice reached their ears.

"Don't listen to that nonsense, the ruin is fraught with dangers, several cultivators are already missing inside," another voice rebutted.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, realizing the ruin was indeed not simple.

At this moment, a youth in a splendid Taoist robe approached, he scrutinized Luo Chen and Qing Shuang, then sat opposite them.

"You two seem unfamiliar, must be new in the workshop?" the youth smiled.

Luo Chen eyed him cautiously, remaining silent.

"No need to be tense, I mean no harm, my name is Li Daniu, a disciple of a nearby sect, I noticed you're interested in the ruins, perhaps we can cooperate," Li Daniu continued.

Qing Shuang looked at Luo Chen, who slightly nodded, indicating they should listen to Li Daniu's proposal.

"Cooperate? What do you have in mind?" Qing Shuang asked.

Li Daniu smiled mysteriously, whispering: "I know a secret passage leading to the ruins, we can enter together to explore, of course, we'd split the findings."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, realizing this could be an opportunity, but also filled with unknown risks.

"We need to consider," Luo Chen said faintly.

Li Daniu nodded, left a sound transmission talisman, then departed: "Here's my sound transmission talisman, contact anytime once decided."

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang looked at Li Daniu's leaving figure, each contemplating.

"Do you think his words are credible?" Qing Shuang asked Luo Chen softly.

After pondering, Luo Chen said: "We can't trust anyone easily, but also shouldn't forsake any opportunity, we can secretly investigate first to verify his claims."

Qing Shuang agreed, knowing the wisdom in Luo Chen's caution.

They decided not to reply to Li Daniu immediately, but to first conduct some examination on their own.

In the following days, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang scoured inside and outside the workshop for information, while secretly observing Li Daniu's activities.

They discovered Li Daniu indeed frequently visited mysterious places, seemingly scheming something.

One night, Luo Chen and Qing Shuang decided to follow Li Daniu to see where he was heading.

Carefully trailing Li Daniu through alleys, they finally arrived before an abandoned warehouse.

Li Daniu looked around, then entered the warehouse.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang hid in the shadows, watching the warehouse.

After a while, faint voices of conversation came from the warehouse.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang exchanged a glance, deciding to venture into the warehouse to uncover the truth.

They cautiously pushed open the warehouse door, finding several cultivators gathered inside, with Li Daniu discussing plans with them.

Luo Chen and Qing Shuang hid behind a stack of goods, eavesdropping on their conversation.

"The ruin indeed exists, but the dangers inside are far beyond our imagination, we must be fully prepared," Li Daniu's voice came through.

"We're ready, as long as we obtain the treasures inside, a bit of risk is worth it," another voice responded.