Zhengyang Sect.
Inside the main hall.
Two Disciples from Hanging Sky Cave had arrogant expressions.
Looking at these Disciples from a one-star Sect.
These two Hanging Sky Cave Disciples had an Aura of looking down on all living beings.
The Zhengyang Sect Disciple, however, was obsequious and respectfully said, “We wouldn’t dare to deceive you, Fellow Daoists. Fellow Daoist Feng Yanping did stay at Zhengyang Sect for some days and formed some good connections.”
Upon hearing this, two beautiful female Cultivators immediately blushed.
“Fellow Daoist Feng Yanping, being from a superior School, did not stay here long but entered the Cangmang Mountains.”
The Zhengyang Sect Disciple finished speaking obsequiously.
However, the expressions of the two from Hanging Sky Cave showed no change.
They still had an aggressive demeanor.
The Disciples were puzzled and were about to say something.
Suddenly, an Elder’s voice came from behind them.
“You two young friends are so young and have already entered the Qi Refining Realm. Truly, the younger generation is formidable!”
The Elder had arrived.
All Zhengyang Sect Disciples bowed simultaneously.
The two from Hanging Sky Cave naturally did not dare to be too presumptuous and immediately cupped their hands, saying, “Senior, you flatter us.”
“Haha, just telling the truth.” The Elder smiled and raised a hand.
A small Storage Pouch flew into the hands of the two young people.
“Look at you two, then look at my good-for-nothing Disciples. It truly makes this old man ashamed!”
Having received the Storage Pouch, the two from Hanging Sky Cave finally smiled, “For Senior to say such a thing truly makes us feel ashamed.”
The other person said, “It seems Junior Brother Feng’s matter truly has nothing to do with your Sect. We apologize for the disturbance, farewell.”
It wasn’t until the two left.
That curses erupted in the main hall.
“Damn scoundrels!”
“A bunch of parasites!”
“It’s a good thing they’re gone; otherwise, I would have…”
“They haven’t gone far. If you chase them now, you might catch up.”
“…”
“We’re all Senior and Junior Brothers; there’s no need to undermine me like that, is there?”
Everyone chattered, but the Elder cleared his throat, “Alright, how much better are the things you do to those inferior Schools or small Families compared to them?”
“Uh…”
“Disciple admits his mistake.”
Hearing the Elder’s reprimand, the Disciples naturally dared not refute.
They could only cup their hands and admit their mistakes.
“Haha, I’m not blaming you.” The Elder waved his hand, instead saying earnestly, “The cultivation world may seem peaceful for a long time, but its essence is still strength-based. If your Cultivation is profound, you naturally won’t encounter such things.”
“Elder, we understand.”
“Disciples will cultivate diligently.”
“We will respectfully follow Elder’s teachings.”
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“That old geezer was quite sensible, but unfortunately, it’s only a one-star Sect, so there aren’t any decent treasures.”
“Something is better than nothing.”
Divine Sense probed the Storage Pouch, sensing the spiritual items within.
The two from Hanging Sky Cave finally felt a little better.
They looked up at the Cangmang Mountains not far away.
The two exchanged glances.
And shook their heads simultaneously.
“The mountains are rugged and difficult to travel, and there might be danger.”
“Let’s go back and say we didn’t find anything.”
The two quickly reached a consensus and were about to turn around and leave.
Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind them.
“Where are you two Junior Brothers going?”
“Uh… Senior Brother Zhou.”
Seeing Zhou Rui, the two were startled.
They immediately cupped their hands in greeting.
One of the Disciples even subtly took half a step back, blocking the Storage Pouch hanging at his waist.
How could such a small movement escape Zhou Rui’s eyes?
He patted his Junior Brother’s shoulder and said with a smile, “You two Junior Brothers, you’ve had quite a harvest this time.”
“Uh, well, we were just about to tell you.”
“Oh, right, right. We investigated Zhengyang Sect. Junior Brother Feng’s matter indeed has nothing to do with Zhengyang Sect, but they still expressed their apologies.”
As the two spoke, they took out the Storage Pouch given by Zhengyang Sect.
Zhou Rui smiled, took the pouch, examined it with his Divine Sense, and nodded in satisfaction.
“Well done. You two can return to the School and report.”
The two exchanged glances, and one of them asked, “Senior Brother, what about the matter of the Cangmang Mountains…?”
“You two have worked hard enough. Leave the Cangmang Mountains to me.”
Since Zhou Rui said so, despite their inner doubts, the two Junior Brothers dared not refute.
“Uh, yes!”
They then left directly.
Watching their retreating figures grow further and further away.
Zhou Rui weighed the Storage Pouch in his hand and sneered.
Then he walked towards the mountains.
Zhou Rui’s Cultivation was not high, only at the Qi Training Stage, Third Level.
However.
Because he came from a three-star School, the Cultivation Technique he practiced was naturally very profound.
And because his Spiritual Root was unusual.
The Cultivation Technique he practiced was not the ordinary Five Elements Cultivation Technique, but the “Beast Suppressing Art.”
It could suppress Spirit Beasts more powerful than him in a short time and could also simulate the forms and Auras of other Spirit Beasts!
Moreover.
Mountain ranges like the Cangmang Mountains, which were very remote and had sparse Spiritual Qi.
Would not have any overly powerful Spirit Beasts at all.
Therefore.
Zhou Rui was very confident.
He would enter the mountain range, create some evidence to frame Bi Xiao Palace, and then conveniently catch one or two Spirit Beasts to try something new.
Then his mission would be accomplished~
Thinking of this.
Zhou Rui happily entered the mountain.
After a long while again.
A pretty figure appeared on the outskirts of the Cangmang Mountains.
Zhao Xier!
— — — —
“Hiss hiss…”
A Scarlet Snake carefully bypassed the hundred-poison bramble ball and crawled into the cave entrance.
It looked up at the new Chi She Clan Leader, hissing incessantly.
“Strange water?”
Little Red was startled, then poked a five spirit fruit with the tip of her tail, bringing out a drop of sparkling juice.
Then, with a gentle flick.
This drop of sparkling liquid flew into the Scarlet Snake’s mouth.
The Scarlet Snake held the five spirit fruit juice in his mouth, absorbing its essence little by little.
He felt extremely happy.
The new Clan Chief was much better than the old Clan Chief.
Not only was she more powerful, but she was also extremely generous.
As long as useful information was found.
—Whether it was treasures, the movements of powerful beings, or Human Race Cultivators.
They would receive very valuable rewards.
Moreover.
The Clan Chief seemed to have obtained the protection of a supreme being.
There would be no more worries about survival.
This made the Red Snake Clan also feel honored.
“This is your reward. Take me to see that strange water.”
“Yes!”
Following the Scarlet Snake for a long time, Little Red finally saw a plant.
This plant was taller than a person, with only one not-too-thick trunk and no other branches.
The trunk was topped with a large, lotus-leaf-like leaf, verdant green.
It was like a large mushroom.
The edges of the leaf spread outwards, and in the very center, a pool of clear water gathered.
It seemed to be collected rainwater.
Little Red looked at the plant in front of her, flicked her tongue, and carefully sensed it.
Her spiritual vertical pupils emitted an unusual glow.
“It really is a good treasure.”
“Master has very stable spiritual food but lacks precious water sources.”
“This plant can be given to Master.”
Thinking of this.
Little Red curled the tip of her tail, waving it constantly.
Showing an extremely happy expression.
Then.
Little Red pointed at the Scarlet Snake beside her and said, “You go back and guard the Immortal Cave. I need to report to Master.”
“Yes!”