Chapter 149: Chapter 149: She Is a Demon Cultivator

Immortal Peach Mountain.

Watching Zhang Tie, Gumu Sheng, and the other two leave, Li Ping’s eyes filled with a pensive look.

What the four of them didn’t know was that Li Ping had omitted a portion of Qi Hanmo’s letter.

Specifically, the part where Qi Hanmo mentioned that one of his senior sisters was asking for Li Ping’s help in finding "Yan Buping."

’Looking for me? What for?’ Li Ping couldn’t help but ponder the reason behind this.

Back when he used the alias Yan Buping, he had healed Xiao Yunzhi’s injuries. After receiving the Tier Three Spiritual Fire from Song Yushu, he had politely declined their recruitment offer and left without a word.

Now, someone from that group was looking for him.

Li Ping guessed that perhaps another Cultivator had been gravely injured, one that other Physicians couldn’t heal, so Xiao Yunzhi or that Junior Sister Qiao had thought of him.

Their goal was probably to invite Yan Buping to Jixia to treat a patient.

’Treating someone once is one thing, but if I do it a few more times, I’ll probably end up on the blacklist of the four great Demon Dao sects.’ At this thought, a chill ran down Li Ping’s spine.

In the great war between the Daoist Guardian Alliance and the four great Demon Dao sects, even Core Formation Cultivators had fallen.

If a minor Cultivator like him, only at the Foundation Establishment Stage, dared to get involved in this war, he’d just be a pawn. No... he wouldn’t even count as a pawn. He’d be cannon fodder at best, easily crushed to a pulp.

’Keep a low profile. I must keep a low profile. Don’t think about showing off. Making a fortune quietly is the best way.’ Li Ping constantly reminded himself.

Perhaps with the healing effects of his Nourishing Life Skill, he could make a name for himself on the battlefield, earn vast resources, and even win the affection of a Fairy and the admiration of young heroes.

He might even earn a title like "Sacred-Handed Healing Immortal."

But as the sayings go, "one man’s hero is another man’s enemy," and "the tree that stands tallest in the forest will be the first to be broken by the wind."

Demon Dao Cultivators don’t bother with reason. For them, eradicating the problem by the roots is just standard procedure.

Although the current Li Ping had a small nest egg, he was not yet ready to oppose Demon Cultivators.

’No matter the reason, the identity of Yan Buping will no longer appear in the Cultivation Realm of the Western Wilderness.’ Li Ping silently made his decision.

Returning to his training room, his gaze fell upon a coiled mass of ’flame’ in the corner. His Desolate Fire Sparrow Spirit Beast was now in a state of near-constant slumber.

Clearly, its advancement was getting closer and closer.

Li Ping smiled faintly, sat down cross-legged, and began to quietly meditate and cultivate.

...

Amidst the swirling snow.

A gray Escape Light shot out from a city blanketed in thick snow. Within the light were Dai Sangyu, Ah Yun, and Xu Guikai.

Behind them, in the city shrouded in ice and snow, corpses littered the ground and rivers of blood flowed.

Thirteen years ago, on a similar snowy night, the crown prince, who had always been known for his virtue, was framed for treason. After a period of fierce resistance, the crown prince and all his male heirs were killed, the women of his household were all exiled, and after the heads of the crown prince’s faction rolled, the death toll reached ten thousand.

Today, an Immortal descended and took the deposed crown prince’s posthumous son as a disciple.

The old emperor and his supporters, over a hundred thousand of them, were all beheaded, leaving the royal court of the capital empty.

The common people in the city all sealed their doors and windows, not daring to look outside to see what had happened.

But in their hearts, they were all muttering, ’To kill three sons in one day... the fatuous emperor has finally received his retribution, incurring Heaven’s wrath.’

...

The gray Escape Light had not flown far when several black dots in the distance rapidly grew larger. An enraged shout pierced the wind and snow, ringing directly in the ears of Dai Sangyu and her companions: "Who are you? How dare you disregard our Water Pavilion and go on a killing spree in the royal capital!"

Because she was carrying two people, Dai Sangyu’s Escape Light was not particularly fast.

Hearing their angry shouts, she simply stopped and waited for them.

Soon, the black dots resolved into human figures, charging menacingly to within a li of Dai Sangyu. At this distance, the Divine Sense of a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator could already scan her.

When the figures swept their Divine Sense over Dai Sangyu, their faces instantly turned bitter, and their initial rage vanished in a flash.

Dai Sangyu just watched them coldly, her gaze making their hair stand on end. They hastily landed and called out respectfully, "We were unaware of Senior’s arrival! Please forgive us, Senior!"

They had rushed over because the Qi Refining Cultivator stationed in the royal capital had sent a message to the Sect before he died, reporting that a Cultivator was slaughtering mortals in the city.

The Quyuan Kingdom was just a small nation; its highest-ranking Spirit Vein was only Tier Two.

As the de facto ruler of the Quyuan Kingdom, the Water Pavilion had four Foundation Establishment Cultivators, making it the strongest power in the land.

When they received the message, they assumed the killer in the capital was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator. That was why they had charged over so aggressively, fully intending to capture the murderer.

But to their surprise, the other party was a Senior at the Core Formation Stage.

Moreover, this Core Formation Senior looked like she was not easy to talk to, which made the current situation very awkward.

How could a few small fries like them dare to cause trouble for a Core Formation Senior?

As the four spoke, they were extremely anxious, hoping only that the Senior wouldn’t blame them for their insolence. Otherwise, they would have to pay a heavy price to atone for it today.

As for the hundred thousand-plus people who died in the city... what did that have to do with the Senior? They had clearly all committed suicide.

’If this Senior really makes a demand, we’ll agree to any condition, as long as she’s willing to let this matter go.’ The four all thought silently.

But to their horror, Dai Sangyu simply gave a faint nod. "I almost forgot about you. Since you’ve come looking for me, you can die too!"

"Run! She’s a Demon Cultivator!"

The four recognized the killing intent in Dai Sangyu’s eyes and didn’t dare to hesitate. They immediately summoned their Escape Lights and scattered in all directions, attempting to flee.

But Dai Sangyu only showed a sneer. The next moment, four beams of sword light shot out from her fingertips, striking toward the four Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Then, without a second glance at the four falling corpses, she took Ah Yun and Xu Guikai and left.

「More than half a day later, in an inn.」

Dai Sangyu smiled as she watched Ah Yun and Xu Guikai, who sat opposite her, each holding a bowl of noodles and eating.

"Master, aren’t you hungry?" Xu Guikai asked curiously.

Dai Sangyu smiled and shook her head.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators were capable of Fasting. As a Core Formation Cultivator, she had long since given up the worldly desire for food during her cultivation.

Her gaze fell on Ah Yun and she noticed the girl couldn’t help but tremble. She smiled and said, "Ah Yun, are you afraid of me?"

Before this, she had already examined Ah Yun’s condition and discovered she possessed Four Spirit Roots. Her Spiritual Root aptitude was even slightly better than her senior uncle’s reincarnated self, which was why she had brought Ah Yun along as well.

Ah Yun shook her head and said timidly, "Immortal, you’ve been very good to me."

Dai Sangyu didn’t need to guess to know that Ah Yun had been terrified by her killing.

"Ah Yun, did you know that before I took Guikai as my disciple, I had already accepted another one?" As Dai Sangyu spoke, killing intent unconsciously flared in her eyes. "But because of me, she suffered an unspeakable ordeal and almost died. So... I will not allow anyone who targets my disciples to live in this world!"

Under Qi Hanmo’s meticulous care, Lin Yue successfully emerged from her nightmare.

But during that nightmare, not only did she suffer a mental breakdown, but her fundamental Origin was also severely damaged by a Demon Cultivator’s plundering. Until that loss was replenished, she would never be able to attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment.

Dai Sangyu’s journey this time had several purposes: besides searching for her senior uncle’s reincarnation and forging her own Lifebound Magical Treasure, another very important goal was to find a way to replenish Lin Yue’s depleted Origin.

Ah Yun nodded like a chick pecking at rice, not daring to look Dai Sangyu in the eyes.

Xu Guikai, however, shouted in agreement, "Master is right! They were always bullying me and Big Sis, and they killed my father! They’re all bad people, and all bad people should be killed!"

Dai Sangyu smiled and patted his head. "Are you full?"

"I’m full, Master."

"Then let’s go!"

"Yes, Master."

...

「In the wilds of the Cloud Mist Mountain Range.」

A black Escape Light flew lazily from the distance, heading in the direction of the Immortal City.

Inside the black Escape Light was a handsome young man with a lazy smile on his face.

The young man appeared youthful, but the aura emanating from him had shockingly reached the Mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. His origins were clearly extraordinary!

Looking down at the desolate land below, the young man suddenly whispered, "The old ancestor wants me to go to Fenglan Immortal City to discuss forming a Daoist partnership with that newly ascended Core Formation Fairy, Dai. I wonder what her temperament is like."

His name was Huang Yan. He came from the great Sect of the Yue Kingdom, Purple Cloud Valley, and was a blood descendant of Purple Cloud Valley’s Grand Elder, Huang Yunzi.

With such an illustrious background, combined with his own excellent aptitude, he had successfully reached Foundation Establishment before the age of twenty-five. Now, not yet a hundred years old, he had already cultivated to the Mid-stage of Foundation Establishment and had hope of achieving the Golden Core Path in the future!

Huang Yan was an ascetic Cultivator, single-mindedly focused on advancing further on the Immortal Dao.

In his hundred years of life, he had never even taken a wife.

The reason he had agreed to become Daoist partners with Dai Sangyu this time was twofold.

First, he dared not disobey his ancestor’s command. Second, he himself was quite satisfied with the prospect of marrying a Core Formation Daoist partner.

’I never expected the old ancestor had already arranged this partnership for me so long ago.’ Huang Yan mused silently.

Before coming, he had been very apprehensive.

After all, she was a Core Formation Cultivator.

Even he—a genius among his peers since birth, the future star of the family in his ancestor’s eyes—could not say with certainty that he would ever reach Core Formation!

Wasn’t he just setting himself up for humiliation by coming to the Immortal City for this marriage?

But when he voiced his doubts, his ancestor had cheerfully told him that he had once done a great service for Fenglan Immortal City, something akin to saving it from ruin. Out of gratitude, Fenglan Master and his disciple had proactively proposed the marriage contract.

Therefore, Huang Yan could go with his mind at ease.

Huang Yan, naturally, believed his ancestor’s words without a doubt.

And so, he came to the Immortal City.

Before he knew it, the silhouette of a colossal city, sitting upon the land like a great beast, appeared in his vision.

Fenglan Immortal City. He had arrived!

An involuntary flicker of excitement appeared in Huang Yan’s eyes.

Soon, he would meet his Core Formation Daoist partner.

He imagined, ’If I also reach Core Formation in the future, it would be a wonderful thing to roam the world with my partner for several hundred years!’

At this thought, he abruptly channeled his Magical Power, and the speed of his Escape Light increased once more.

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