Chapter 469: Chapter 241: The Old Fiend’s Conspiracy, Finally Meeting the Lu Family Ancestor

In the soul memories of the two Fake Pill Demon Cultivators, Wen Jiu discovered the hidden side of the He Family.

Because both were close confidants of Ye Yue Qingyou, they knew more and were subjected to the Silencing Spell. However, Ye Yue Qingyou never anticipated that Wen Jiu could directly use soul-capturing to examine memories.

Unlike the Lu Family, the He Family cooperated more closely with the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect, and even within the He Family, there were cultivators from the sect, some with close ties to Ye Yue Qingyou’s father.

Ye Yue Qingyou’s father was actually a late-stage Demon Core old demon in the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect. What surprised Wen Jiu was that through the soul memories, he found traces of activities by demon cultivators under Ye Yue Qingyou’s father behind the Three Life Gates, indicating significant connections.

"Who would have thought such a small Blood Corpse Mushroom is intertwined with such grand connections. I fear you Demon Cultivators indeed," Wen Jiu remarked, somewhat speechless. He thought he was already discreet, but the Demon Cultivators proved to be even more adept.

From now on, he mustn’t buy Blood Corpse Mushrooms for Corpse Nourishing anymore; growing them himself is safer, even if it’s slower.

"It seems after Core Formation, I need to find a way to capture the Three Karmic Demon to see the true purpose of the Outer Demonic Pregnancy Demon True Technique. The Outer Hidden Demon Sect uses it secretly, and it’s unlikely the aim is merely to turn those contaminated into mindless killing machines; nor could it be solely to cause harm without benefiting, just to destroy the righteous path."

These young demon cultivators lack the relevant memories, but for those old demons living for thousands of years, they definitely know, and considering the relationship between the Three Karmic Demon and Ye Yue Qingyou’s father, the chance to know the true purpose of the technique is even greater.

...

A moment later.

Wen Jiu commanded the East Spring Undying Bone to transmit to Lu Chan for both to return to the Lu Family, quietly waiting for their return.

Before long, the two hurriedly arrived at the courtyard of East Spring Undying Bone, establishing a Sound Insulation Barrier and activating the isolation array, after which Lu Chan and Leng Sect brought forth a total of fifty high-grade Tier Two Blood Corpse Mushrooms.

"Using this to nourish the Three Thousand Blood Inks and Blood Demon Undying Bone could definitely simultaneously raise both corpses to the Upper Realm of Tier Two," Wen Jiu observed through the East Spring Undying Bone, eyes filled with delight. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

"If it’s used only to cultivate one zombie, whether Blood Demon Undying Bone or Three Thousand Blood Inks, it might reach the peak of Tier Two."

Thinking of this, Wen Jiu couldn’t help but glance at the two corpses in the corner of the cave mansion, hesitating whom to prioritize for enhancement.

After pondering for several breaths, Wen Jiu withdrew his gaze, commanding East Spring Undying Bone to take out two hundred thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones to return to the two, and promised, "Please lay a Silencing Spell for today’s matter, and I owe you both a favor."

Lu Chan and Leng Sect smiled contentedly, put away the Spirit Stones, and then said, "Fellow Daoist Li, actually you don’t need to be so cautious. Now you are Lu Family’s, and even if someone has a hundred high-grade Blood Corpse Mushrooms, no one dares to covet you in East Pole Immortal City... With the double protection of the Lu Family and City Lord’s Mansion, not even True Pill Cultivators dare to snatch from you; otherwise, the many Foundation Establishment Cultivators participating in the auction wouldn’t dare to easily appear."

Leng Sect also chimed in, "It’s evident that Fellow Daoist Li was used to being cautious as a Loose Cultivator."

With those words.

Both of them then cast the Silencing Spell on themselves.

Wen Jiu thanked them again, then inquired about the matters concerning the He Family, but did not obtain much useful information.

He learned only that the He Family and Lu Family were previously adversaries, and before the Lu Family Ancestor broke through to the Middle Stage of Golden Core, the two families had bloody conflicts, which ended with He Family heavily injuring three Golden Core Cultivators to conclude.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Li, if the Lu Family Ancestors nod this time, the Tier Three Yin Vein where you are to undergo the realm breakthrough and Core Formation is shared with the He Family... But don’t worry, our Lu Family has a Middle Stage of Golden Core Ancestor, while the He Family only has Early Stage, not daring to secretly use petty tricks."

Lu Chan spoke again.

Wen Jiu furrowed his brow slightly, a bit of doubt arising in his heart, given the He Family’s considerable ties with the Outer Hidden Demon Sect.

"I cannot go to the Lifeless Abyss; the threat of the old demon Three Karmic Demon remains. As for other places in the West Mountain Floating Domain, all Tier Three Yin Veins have owners, and obtaining the chance for realm breakthrough and Core Formation from them might not be easier than at the Lu Family... I can only take it step by step, but fortunately, if the He Family only has Early Stage of Golden Core, East Spring Undying Bone won’t fear; and as for other methods by the Outer Hidden Demon Sect, East Spring Undying Bone also doesn’t fear."

Collecting his thoughts, Wen Jiu saw Lu Chan and Leng Sect off.

After they left, they hurried to the auction, previously worried that Li Bai might take years to repay them, unexpectedly repaid on the same day, allowing them to bid on awaited items at the auction.

"Such an easy favor and Fellow Daoist Li owes us a favor; truly refreshing," Leng Sect couldn’t help but remark on the way.

Lu Chan chuckled, "That’s how Loose Cultivators are; Fellow Daoist Li must have reached this stage through caution. If he were like us, he probably wouldn’t know how many times he’d have died already."

Leng Sect chuckled, deeply agreeing.

...

In the next half month, Wen Jiu concealed his aura, changed his appearance, and visited auctions, mostly buying Tier Two Yin Evil Spirit Medicine while occasionally seeking Corpse Nourishing items. Though he didn’t obtain Corpse Nourishing items, he did acquire numerous Tier Two Yin Evil Spirit Medicine.

Hundreds, thousands of Tier Two Lower Grade Yin Evil Spirit Medicine were sold, and Middle and Top Grade Tier Two Yin Evil Spirit Medicine appeared one after another. Resources accessible only to core figures in Celestial Demon Sea and Wind and Cloud Immortal City were freely bought in East Pole Immortal City; as long as one can enter, they can bid freely.

Wen Jiu spent another two hundred thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones acquiring one hundred thirty Tier Two Middle Grade Yin Evil Spirit Medicines, intending to cultivate Earth Demon to Tier Two Top Grade, enhancing the cultivation speed of Mutated Law-Devouring Yin Insect.

Currently, the Law-Devouring Yin Insect is also nearing Tier Two, allowing him to gain another powerful protective means, preventing exposure of Spirit-Extinguishing Corpse Qi while blocking enemies from utilizing life-saving methods. With the Law-Devouring Yin Insect, in situations like with Ye Yue Qingyou, she definitely wouldn’t activate the Tier Three Talisman to escape.

After all the effort, Wen Jiu had only three hundred thousand middle-grade Spirit Stones left in his possession; as for Feng Jue’s division of loot, it wasn’t rushed—giving it later when he goes to Celestial Demon Sea to dispose of the goods from the Fake Pill Cultivators remains viable.

After observing for some days, Wen Jiu spent fifteen million purchasing a large amount of Corpse Nourishing Essence Blood, aiming to raise the Thunder Spirit Demon Blood Body of East Spring Undying Bone to Tier Two Peak, thus enhancing East Spring Undying Bone’s chance to cross the tribulation.

Ultimately, Spirit Stones merely remain as Spirit Stones; enhancing it might coincidentally allow East Spring Undying Bone to succeed against the tribulation thanks to the improvement of Thunder Spirit Demon Blood Body.

...

Months quickly passed.

The Thunder Spirit Demon Blood Body smoothly reached the peak of Tier Two; even without the Undying Bone Body, East Spring Undying Bone Corpse Body is comparable to a Fake Pill Cultivator. Adding the Undying Bone Body raises it to another level entirely.

Just on this day, Lu Xinghe unexpectedly arrived.

"Elder Li, the Lu Family’s Great Elder, Third Elder, and Seventh Elder are simultaneously summoning you!"

While tempering the Yin Poison, Wen Jiu shuddered.

It’s finally happening.

Instantly halting his actions, he controlled East Spring Undying Bone alongside Lu Xinghe out the door, heading to the core area of the Lu Clan Territory. Lu Chan heard and came over, face brimming with smiles, secretly transmitting, "It’s secure; the Ancestor has nodded, and the visit from the Great Elder and others is merely to show face, ask some simple questions. Fellow Daoist Li just needs to truthfully answer to proceed to the Celestial Yin Mountain Range for realm breakthrough and Core Formation... Moreover, Master informed me he’ll accompany you himself and even personally protect your Dao during Core Formation!"

"Hmm?"

Having Golden Core protection during Core Formation is initially a good thing, yet Lu Shouren’s decisive decision made Wen Jiu feel unusually about the situation. Of course, he ruled out Lu Family potentially retaliating against him.

If harm was intended, actions would’ve likely been taken sooner, not waiting until today.

While pondering, following crossing the lake, a magnificent building appeared; in front of it lay a third-stage Spirit Beast quietly, its sheer presence invoking a sense of immense pressure despite not releasing spiritual pressure.

Within the building, besides Lu Shouren, two other more terrifying Golden Core Cultivator auras reside.

[First update completed.]