Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 670: Unforeseen Circumstances

Before coming, City Lord Liu had already inquired about the identities of the immortal sect disciples visiting Chunjiang City.

Among them, the most notable is this Lu Yang.

A disciple of the Taciturn Daoist Priest, the most popular character in the storytelling performances, and likely the future sect leader of the Dao-Seeking Sect.

Since he is the fourth disciple of the Taciturn Daoist Priest, the probability that he’s telling the truth should be assigned a question mark.

Hence, when Lu Yang claimed they had found clues about a diabolic creed in Chunjiang City, City Lord Liu was skeptical.

But after Shi Chan confirmed it, he believed Lu Yang’s words.

Shi Chan is an almighty disciple of the Hanging Monastery, a pure and proper monk; he wouldn’t lie.

“In that case, I must trouble Nephew Lu to continue investigating the diabolic creed in our city. After all, this concerns the safety of the city’s million inhabitants. If you three nephews need anything, please raise it. I will do my best to satisfy your requests.”

Confirming that Lu Yang’s trio had genuinely found leads about a diabolic creed in Chunjiang City and that it involved four Nascent Soul cultivators, he had to take this matter seriously.

One slip-up could cause major casualties, and whether I could remain city lord would be up in the air.

“You’re too polite, City Lord Liu,” Lu Yang said righteously, as solemn as a general rushing to the battlefield. “Eradicating evil and upholding the Dao is our duty. How can it be called ‘trouble?’”

Meng Jingzhou also chimed in. He clenched his fists forcefully, his eyes flickering with righteous brilliance. “Rest assured, City Lord Liu. With the three of us senior and junior brothers here, the diabolic creed will not stir any waves!”

Witnessing this, City Lord Liu inwardly sighed in admiration. They’re truly young talents!

Shi Chan kept replaying Lu Yang’s earlier words in his mind.

Every word Senior Brother Lu Yang said is true; it indeed doesn’t constitute ‘falsehood.’ Yet, why do I feel like it’s somewhat inconsistent with the objective facts?

“Never mind. Since you three nephews still need to track down the diabolic creed, I shall not disturb you further. I must return to prepare for receiving an important personage.”

“An important personage?”

“One-Qi Venerable Lord of the Qi-Commanding Sect. The Dark Night Pavilion members will be sent to the imperial city at noon today. The provincial governor was worried about unforeseen circumstances and specifically invited One-Qi Venerable Lord to escort them.”

Lu Yang nodded in understanding.

He had seen the One-Qi Venerable Lord at the Dao-Seeking Sect’s 120,000th year celebration. The One-Qi Venerable Lord was one of the Transcendent Tribulation old ancestors invited—a bona fide seasoned expert. A half-baked Transcendent Tribulation cultivator like Lu Baqian couldn’t compare at all.

Lu Yang’s trio saw City Lord Liu off.

Returning to the second floor of the inn, they saw Fuling and Kongque cautiously peeking out.

“Are they all gone?” The two sisters had never seen a big shot like the city lord before; hearing he had come nearly scared them to death.

“They’re all gone,” Shi Chan replied.

“Young heroes, just who are you three...” Even if they’re Nascent Soul cultivators, it shouldn’t warrant a personal visit from the city lord, right?

“Immortal sect disciples.”

“Immortal sect disciples?!” the sisters exclaimed, their beautiful eyes widening slightly. Only then did they remember that Lu Yang and his companions had helped them many times, yet they still didn’t know their names.

“This poor monk’s dharma name is Shi Chan. These two are my senior brothers, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou.”

“The Lu Yang from Saga of the Dao-Seeking Sect: Chronicles of Lu Yang? That Prodigy Lu who could challenge Divine Transfiguration cultivators while only at the Foundation Establishment Stage?!

“The Meng Jingzhou from Saga of the Dao-Seeking Sect: Chronicles of Meng Jingzhou? That Eldest Young Master Meng who has a Dao heart of iron and remains unmoved even with beauties in his embrace?!”

Lu Yang, “...”

Meng Jingzhou, “...”

Although it’s the truth, why does it sound so strange?

And why are you two sisters reacting so strongly?

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou rarely listened to storytelling and didn’t know they were currently the most popular figures among the common folk.

To promote Meng Jingzhou, Chieftain Jin had even fabricated and embellished many stories about him. Examples were as follows:

The Holy Maiden Threw Herself Into His Arms, but Eldest Young Master Meng Remains Unmoved Even With Her in His Embrace

Eldest Young Master Meng Was Accidentally Poisoned by a Lascivious Jiao-Dragon and Endured the Lust Poison Through Sheer Willpower—Unprecedented in History

When Meng Jingzhou Travels, All Ghosts Retreat

Someone Plagued by Ghosts in Their Dreams Received Advice From an Expert and Hung a Picture of Meng Jingzhou Capturing Ghosts on Their Wall, and From Then On, the Ghostly Disturbances in Their Dreams Ceased

Meng Jingzhou Eats Three Little Ghosts Every Day

The list went on.

After hearing his own legends, Meng Jingzhou’s face darkened. What kind of nonsense is this?

In the mental space, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy let out a soft sound of surprise and poked Lu Yang’s back. “Ask these two girls who they’ve met.”

“Is something the matter?”

“Someone left a dreamscape mark on them, and that person’s cultivation isn’t low. It feels like they harbor malicious intentions.”

Lu Yang was taken aback. This doesn’t sound good.

He hurriedly asked, “Did you two encounter any strange people or strange things today?”

The two sisters were puzzled. Why is Young Hero Lu suddenly asking this?

“Now that you mention it, on our way back after the business negotiation, there was indeed a person who walked toward us, acting mysteriously and saying he hoped we’d have a sweet dream.”

“What did that person look like?”

“Tall and thin, like a bamboo pole.”

~~~

“Venerable Lord, everyone is here.”

City Lord Liu brought out all the Dark Night Pavilion members from the dungeon. They wore shackles that sealed their spirit energy and were guarded day and night by several Fusion cultivators to ensure no accidents.

The One-Qi Venerable Lord nodded steadily. He swept his gaze over Ye Xiao and the others, causing their scalps to tingle.

Having a Transcendent Tribulation cultivator escort us? You think too highly of us.

City Lord Liu ordered his subordinates to load them into the prison cages and seal them with paper strips.

The One-Qi Venerable Lord nodded. “Let’s go.”

Suddenly, an ethereal and sinister voice came from the air. “Hehe, taking away the people I’ve set my sights on won’t be that easy.”

“Who’s there?!”

The One-Qi Venerable Lord extended his spiritual consciousness, scanning every inch of his surroundings.

A tall and slender black figure emerged from the void, looking at the One-Qi Venerable Lord with an ambiguous smile.

“Transcendent Tribulation cultivator of Great Xia, stay here.”

The One-Qi Venerable Lord abruptly waved his hand, sending City Lord Liu and the others flying. “Leave this place quickly!” This person knows who I am, yet he dared to act; he’s clearly come prepared!

“Leave?” The black figure sneered.

An invisible force spread throughout the city.

“I’d like to see which of you can leave this place.”

The One-Qi Venerable Lord instantly grew wary. Suddenly, his vision swam. Before he could react, the scenery before his eyes changed.

It was still Chunjiang City, but all the colors had faded.

~~~

Outside the city, travelers about to enter Chunjiang City watched with their eyes wide and mouths agape as the city vanished into thin air, leaving behind a massive crater.

~~~

“Where is this place?!” The One-Qi Venerable Lord was on high alert, still not understanding what had happened.

Everyone, be it City Lord Liu or the Dark Night Pavilion members, was all here; they hadn’t even moved. But here, everything, be it people or objects, was dull, as if they had been bleached of color.

The black figure spread his arms. “Transcendent Tribulation cultivator of Great Xia, welcome to my world. I call it the Void Realm!”

Hearing the words “Void Realm,” the One-Qi Venerable Lord recalled a piece of historical knowledge and immediately figured things out. He summoned his life-bound magical treasure. “The power of an Incipient Dao Fruit—you are a half-immortal!”