Chapter 340 Parting of the Ways
Chapter 340 – Parting of Ways
Xu Chuniang looked indifferent, after all that had happened, completing the commission was conversely the least important.
And …… she glanced at Zhuge Yun.
“If senior brother, the leader, isn’t worried, what do I have to worry about.”
The four of them would inevitably be affected if the commission was not completed, but he, as the leading senior brother, would be affected only a little more.
Zhuge Yun couldn’t help but grind his teeth, in fact, privately, he had long since found an opportunity to go to Wind Weeping Mountain and kill the Yuan Devouring Beast.
After all, all the senior brothers and sisters were delayed because of him, they can’t even be entrusted to take off the burden of their failure.
He said that just now, but he wanted to see how senior sister Xu reacted.
Zhuge Yun did not sell again, took out a jade box and opened it, amazing aura from which was revealed.
“Yuan Devouring Pearl!”
Several people recognized the origin of the white beads in the jade box at a glance, their faces were both shocked and delighted.
The Yuan Devouring Bead was the demonic elixir of the Yuan Devouring Beast, and with this item in place, this commission would be considered complete.
Zhuge Yun put away the Yuan Devouring Bead, “Now you guys should feel relieved, right?”
After Huo Chunyan’s surprise, a look of hesitation appeared on her face.
“But this Yuan Devouring Beast was killed by Senior Brother, we did not participate in this battle, would it be unreasonable to use it to deliver the commission ……”
“No harm done.”
Zhuge Yun had naturally considered these factors since he had taken this item out.
“The so-called guiding commission is essentially a newcomer’s training, and your progress in the training is the most important thing. As the leader, it is only proper for me to assist you and the others in completing the commission.”
Upon hearing this, several people put aside their doubts and uneasiness in their hearts and followed Zhuge Yun as he rode his sword in the direction of the sect.
After a few people left, in a secret room underneath the City Lord’s Mansion.
A black-robed Jindan cultivator opened his eyes and looked at the person beside him with a somewhat dissatisfied tone.
“Just let those few mole crickets go? Other than those two female cultivators who are infected with demonic souls, the rest of them can be killed.”
The Jindan cultivator sitting opposite him was dressed with a calm brow and eyes, and a smile even rippled out from his lips at his words; it was the first disciple of the Mixed Yuan Realist, Wu Xiangzi.
“You have said that they are just mole crickets, you can kill them anytime you want to, so why do you need to do more than that and startle the snakes. Leaving a few more people behind will be more conducive for the Demon Soul to hide its identity and not arouse the suspicion of the Easy Sect.”
Although the black-robed cultivator was still somewhat dissatisfied, he didn’t say anything more.
“You made a special trip over, it shouldn’t be for this small matter, right?”
“Naturally not, I’m just curious as to whether this method of yours works or not, don’t have problems when it comes to the critical time.”
The corner of Wu Xiang Zi’s mouth contained a smile, a trace of fury surfaced in his calm brows, fleeting, so fast that it was as if it had never appeared before.
The black-robed cultivator’s face went cold, “Are you doubting me? Wasn’t the previous female cultivator named Shangguan Xue not enough to prove my ability?”
“Not so, I believe she has been completely controlled by the demonic soul. I’m referring to the other person, speaking of which, it’s been a full seven months since she was planted with the demonic soul, right?”
Wu Xiangzi still had a gentle smile on his face, only aggravating his tone when he said seven months.
A trace of shame flashed across the black-robed cultivator’s face, he had once boasted that a person possessed by a demonic soul would only need a short three to five months to disappear unnoticed between this heaven and earth.
But Shangguan Xue hard dragged two years to be controlled not to mention, that female cultivator actually also insisted on seven months long, really beyond his expectations.
He frowned, ”Perhaps it took her more time because her Yuan Shen was strong and determined. Although that female cultivator’s cultivation is not obvious, she is also a character who has made it to the Green Cloud Ranking.”
A dawning realization flashed across the eyes of Phaseless Son.
“In that case, it makes sense. It’s just that your speed of refining demonic souls seems to have slowed down a lot lately, have you encountered any trouble?”
“Well, the divine sense has been consumed too much, I need more things that can restore it.”
The black-robed cultivator hesitated slightly and made his request. “It’s just a small matter, I’ll have someone send the things you need. Oh, anyway, we still have time to play with them slowly.”
Phaseless Son smiled brightly and stepped out of the stone room.
Looking at the other party’s disappearing figure, the black-robed cultivator slowly tugged at the corner of his lips, a trace of obscurity flashed in his eyes, and silence soon returned as the door to the stone room closed.
As the conversation between the two ended, Xu Chuniang’s group of six people moved further and further away from Mixed Yuan City.
After confirming that the distance was far enough away, Zhuge Yun, who had been tightening his heartstrings, finally let out a long sigh of relief, taking out a purple transmitting note and punching a divine thought into it.
It didn’t take long for the note to get a reply, and it trembled.
Zhuge Yun’s spirit shook and led the crowd in another direction.
The remaining few people glanced at each other, somewhat not understanding why he took a detour, but they did not ask more questions and honestly followed behind.
After flying for about half an hour, Zhuge Yun led the crowd to land in a dense forest.
The few people in the dense forest sensed the movement and took the initiative to reveal their forms.
Seeing the people, Zhao Xing San froze for a moment, hardly daring to believe it, and excitedly went forward to salute.
“Greetings Elder Zhang and Elder Mo!”
The remaining few people came back to their senses and clasped their fists to salute.
As for the disciples beside the two elders, they were at the same Foundation Establishment stage, so they did not deliberately salute and ask for a number.
Zhang Ruoxu waved his hand and smiled, “False salutes will be waived.”
Zhao Xing San still had some doubts in his eyes, why would the two elders of the sect suddenly appear here, it couldn’t be that they came to pick them up, could it?
The others were equally puzzled, only Zhuge Yun and Shangguan Xue were calm, seeming to have already learned about this matter.
After Zhuge Yun transmitted his voice towards Zhang Ruoxu, he handed the jade box containing the Yuan Devouring Pearl to Shangguan Xue, and turned his head to look at the several senior brothers and sisters.
“I have other things to do next, you guys follow Senior Sister Shangguan back to the clan to resume your orders, Senior Sister Xu stays behind and accompanies me.”
Shangguan Xue put the jade box away, and her movements lurched at the words.
She had no objections to Zhuge Yun’s arrangement, the fellow disciples she had brought out for this training had all been sacrificed.
She had to go back to the sect to give an explanation.
But Xu Chuniang, why didn’t she go back to the sect with her? Obviously she was possessed by a demonic spirit, a great threat ……
And what Senior Brother Zhuge was going to do was extremely important, and could not afford to be negligent.
Shangguan Xue frowned slightly, “Senior brother, why don’t you let senior sister Xu follow me back to the sect?”
“No need, she can just follow me.”
“But, she ……”
She was hesitating whether or not to speak out about the Demon Soul, when her words were suddenly interrupted.
“Senior Sister Shangguan, it’s time for you to leave. Remember your mission.”
Zhuge Yun’s expression was light, unable to tell if he was happy or angry.
“I know.”
Shangguan Xue didn’t say anything more after all, leading the three of them, Huo Chunyan, away in the direction of the sect.
Regarding Zhuge Yun’s insistence on bringing Xu Chunyang along, Elder Mo had a disinterested look on his face, a lazy smile still hanging on his face.
The round-faced teenager beside him, on the other hand, was scowling at Xu Chuniang, so pleased with himself.
(End of chapter)