Overbearing Immortal Doctor Chapter 1309 - 1408: Concealment

"How did those people get down there?" Upon reaching the cliff's edge, Lan Yueliang inquired.

"They utilized woven grapevines, ideally with two individuals descending together. These cliffs are often inhabited by Rock Snakes, making it perilous for a solo descent. One person would handle the climbing, while the other remained vigilant for any ensuing incidents. The nearby adventurers readily shared this information upon seeing Lan Yueliang.

Another adventurer sighed, "However, just now, when a suspicious Holy Level was spotted, several individuals hastily scrambled down. In their rush, the grapevines were damaged, and none are left now."

"What are we still waiting for then?" Lan Yueliang stated, a peculiar smile briefly gracing her usually gentle demeanor. "Let's craft some sturdier ones. As long as I obtain what I desire, I shall share it with everyone. All of you can make copies." She paused, then added, "Provided you are willing to practice that set of Holy Level skills."

Indeed, even without Qing Yue's prompting, the immense allure of Holy Level virtues had already spurred many adventurers to diligently weave vines. Several grape plants had been cultivated, initially intended for surveying other cliffs. Now, their purpose shifted as they were quickly repurposed.

Those who had spent years adventuring in the wilderness were naturally adept at these fundamental techniques.

"Miss Lan Yueliang," Xie Xuan approached with a smile at that moment. "Using vines to descend is rather slow. If you don't mind, why don't I accompany you down?"

While not numerous, Xie Xuan was among the rare few in this world capable of flight.

Observing Xie Xuan's expectant smile, Lan Yueliang's brow furrowed slightly. She glanced at Qin Feng before directly addressing the past.

"Brother Jian Yi is also a Master of the True Essence Realm. Could you perhaps carry me down?"

Qin Feng was taken aback. He hadn't anticipated Lan Yueliang making such a personal choice. Meanwhile, upon hearing this, the stiff smile on Xie Xuan's face instantly became clouded with frost.

"Without me, you would scarcely gain anything from my family's ventures. But by my side, you'll have the prime opportunity to obtain valuable resources from my family. Isn't that what you desire?" A confident smile adorned Lan Yueliang's radiant face.

Qin Feng's nose twitched, and he responded with visible pain, "I truly cannot carry you while flying."

"You refuse?" Lan Yueliang's expression faltered, clearly surprised that her seemingly inviting challenge was being rejected by a man.

"I have acrophobia and do not wish to fly," Qin Feng stated, a hint of discontent in his voice. "Prepare to use the vines. Carrying you is out of the question."

Lan Yueliang clenched her teeth. "You dare to take advantage of me?"

"Am I taking advantage? Do you think so highly of yourself! If you wish to descend, do so." Qin Feng's anger flared. Her ladyship's imposing aura was somewhat overwhelming. Although his immortal body protected his supreme dignity, he wasn't facing mortal danger. The immense burden previously absorbed had forced him to expend 90% of his strength to expel it from his body. Only 10% of his power remained, diminishing even the might of the eighth layer of the Virtual Meta Realm. How could he possibly fly? Furthermore, Xie Xuan and the others were watching. If they discovered he possessed only the residual power of the eighth layer of the Virtual Element, wouldn't they attempt to kill him outright?

"Taking advantage of someone in their moment of weakness, you scoundrel!" Lan Yueliang turned towards Xie Xuan.

Xie Xuan's somber expression finally softened into a smile, which he attempted to present with utmost gentleness.

"There should be more than one grapevine from the Sword Sect. Could I trouble you for one? I would be truly grateful. There's no need for the others."

With a captivating smile playing on her gentle features, Lan Yueliang took a large step towards Xie Xuan. Seemingly oblivious to his forced smile, she directly accepted the vine he offered.

Raising the vine slightly towards Qin Feng, she finally brandished it at him, gritting her teeth. "Find a place to secure it. Don't just hold it; put it on your back. Do you dare to refuse me again?"

Qin Feng glanced at the vine presented before him, not immediately responding. He simply stated, "Without holding it, there's nothing to discuss."

"Hmph," Lan Yueliang stomped her foot. "I've never encountered anyone so shameless and audacious."

"My dear lady, I don't have the habit of turning my back to complete strangers, especially after recently expelling corrosive substances. If you disagree, you can watch me. There are Rock Snakes and poisonous scorpions down there; I will deal with them," Qin Feng's face remained unblushing, leaving no room for compromise.

"You..." Lan Yueliang was left completely exasperated.

Despite the mix of complex emotions and a touch of humiliation, Lan Yueliang harbored a subtle anticipation in her heart. It seemed that the more she interacted with this individual, the more she found herself hoping for something to develop between them.

"Come on, Meida!" Qin Feng exclaimed, flinging his arms wide with a wicked grin.

"Hmph!" Lan Yueliang glared at Qin Feng’s infuriating smile, grinding her teeth in frustration and stamping her feet repeatedly. Finally, under the envious, jealous, and hateful gazes of the assembled adventurers, she watched her own face flush crimson as she reluctantly approached Qin Feng.

"If you dare to misbehave, I will poison you to death!"

As Lan Yueliang descended,

it felt as though she struck Qin Feng’s heart, causing a sudden palpitation within him.

Taking a deep breath, Qin Feng suppressed a foolish surge of wicked desire. He spread his arms wide, then abruptly appeared to lose consciousness.

"Aren't you leaving?"

Qing Yue’s voice, tinged with shyness and indignation, reached his ears.

"So impatient?"

With another roguish smile, Qin Feng finally ceased his hesitation. His toes lightly touched the surface above the cliff. The two of them then plummeted directly into the dark abyss below.

"This scoundrel! He'd rather let the girl watch vines descend than let her see me fly over. Is there anyone more detestable than him?" Xie Xuan bellowed, his voice like that of a savage beast.

"Young Master, shall we sever the grapevines and send the girl away?"

Following Qin Feng and Lan Yueliang’s plunge, the adventurers from the Ximen Sect, their faces etched with melancholy, approached Xie Xuan.

At this precise moment, Xie Xuan’s countenance was even darker and more terrifying than before.

He had actively pursued her, yet Lan Yueliang’s attention was fixed on another. This was a direct insult to him!

"Bastard, didn't you hear Lan Yueliang?" he raged. "Without her, none of us can obtain the divine command. Whether this is true or not, we must first acquire the Holy Level skills." Gazing at his broken hand, which was swathed in thick gauze, Xie Xuan’s eyes blazed with ferocity. "That brat, I swear I will make him die, but not now."

Beneath the cliff, the forceful wind whistling past their ears pressed their clothes tightly against their skin. Suddenly, vines entangled Qin Feng’s right hand, swiftly reaching the ground and gently suspending them above the chasm.

Qin Feng inhaled deeply, lowering his head. He couldn't help but let out a soft laugh. His gaze flickered slightly as he murmured, "There are many openings in this cliff face. Do you know which one it is?"

Hearing Qin Feng's inquiry, Lan Yueliang managed to calm the tension induced by the high-altitude descent. She scanned her surroundings, pondered for a moment, and then pointed towards a mountain cave, softly asking, "Do you see which one it is?"

Observing the precise spot indicated by Lan Yueliang’s finger, a cave opening that appeared perfectly situated, Qin Feng noted that several adventurers and others utilizing vines were already ascending in that direction.

Qin Feng nodded gently and softly reminded her, "Hold on tight."

At Qin Feng’s words, Lan Yueliang hesitated momentarily. However, when Qin Feng pressed his toes against the mountain wall and swung their bodies wildly once more, she dared not move.

Qin Feng’s toes continued to propel them along the mountain wall. Pulled by the vines, the distance separating them from the ideal destination gradually diminished.

"Ah!"

At this critical juncture, a mournful cry echoed as a figure plunged into the cliff's immense, boundless abyss.