I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 293 Traces of the Shang Dynasty (【Frosty Creek】Alliance Leader +2)

Jiang Yi couldn't stop the blood-red snow, but as the person guarding the mine, she naturally had to fulfill her duty. Together with Hua Gu, she moved those who couldn't escape in time and were still alive into the mine shaft.

The mine has a protective array, but this blood is very similar to the gray fire of the Heavenly Heart Ancestor. It can corrode anything with spiritual energy, and is even stronger than the gray fire. After corroding, it will also transform spiritual energy into demonic energy.

Therefore, setting up an array is unnecessary and a complete waste.

Jiang Yi acted swiftly, and fewer than twenty people died in the mining area she was guarding due to demonic possession.

After dealing with his own situation, Jiang Yi released twelve crow-shaped reconnaissance puppets, Shadow Sentinels, which were dispersed to other mines and Ironback Mountain to check the situation.

The blood-red snow had no immediate effect on the demon spirits and plants. The cultivators, belatedly realizing the danger, released their respective demon spirits to protect themselves and sought shelter from the heavy snow.

Fortunately, the snow only lasted one night and then stopped. There was nothing to corrode, and the spiderwebs left on the ground melted away with the snow.

The sect quickly learned of Jiang Yi's emergence from seclusion, and before the time to hand in the mission, the sect issued an edict to recall Jiang Yi.

Inside the main hall of the main peak, Jiang Yi saw Sect Master Lu Qingya sitting at the head of the table, his brows furrowed in worry.

Chisongzi stood opposite the sect leader, his whisk resting on his wrist, still maintaining his otherworldly and dignified appearance.

Chisongzi's air of superiority was so well-manifested that, disregarding his cultivation level, Jiang Yi always felt as if she were speaking to an elder whenever she faced him.

Hearing the noise, Chisongzi turned to look at Jiang Yi, cupped his hands and smiled, "Congratulations, Junior Sister Jiang, on successfully breaking through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment."

Jiang Yi politely returned the greeting, "Senior Brother Chishongzi is also not far from the peak of Foundation Establishment."

The two said nothing more. Jiang Yi asked the sect leader, "I wonder why the sect leader summoned me back in such an urgent manner?"

On the way here, Jiang Yi had already learned from the messenger disciple that her master had just taken the position of leader of the Immortal Alliance, and her status had risen accordingly.

This may be fate; no matter where she is, she will eventually be the 'daughter' of the Immortal Alliance Leader.

Lu Qingya treated Jiang Yi with a friendly and approachable demeanor, showing no airs of a Golden Core cultivator whatsoever, treating him as a fellow Daoist of equal standing.

After asking a few questions about Jiang Yi's cultivation over the years, Lu Qingya finally got to the point.

"If it weren't for the frequent anomalies in various places these past few years, and the constant mobilization of manpower by True Monarch Danxi from various demon-controlling sects, including our Cangling Sect, I wouldn't be in this situation where I have no one to use. Just a few days before the anomalous snow disaster, Chisongzi received a letter from the Qin family requesting assistance..."

Lu Qingya gestured, and Chisongzi handed the message talisman used to request help to Jiang Yi. The information was not recorded inside the talisman, but rather a few words were written in blood on the back of the talisman.

The Qin family is in danger!
Lu Qingya continued, "We originally intended to send someone to investigate, but unfortunately, we encountered an unusual snow disaster that trapped everyone in the sect. After the snow stopped, Master Xuanzhi from the sect made a trip and returned saying that the Qin family was unharmed. Master Xuanzhi was very meticulous; he even went to the Zhang family, who were at odds with the Qin family, to investigate, but he didn't find anything unusual either."

Jiang Yi held the communication talisman, somewhat bewildered.

Lu Qingya nodded, "Yes, it's about the communication talisman. The Qin family said they hadn't sent any communication talismans, but they don't know that these talismans were made by our Cangling Sect and have the sect's secret runes on them. They can't be faked. The communication talismans given to the Qin family and the Zhang family are different."

"So this communication talisman is real, and there's something wrong with the Qin family?" Jiang Yi asked.

"This is what I want you to investigate now. To prevent sudden changes from happening in various places, most of the Golden Core cultivators in the sect are stationed in various places within the Cangling Sect's territory. Foundation Establishment disciples are also mostly on missions or in seclusion."

“Currently, only True Monarch Huiyuan is guarding the sect, and Demon Lord Xuanhui went to the North Sea half a year ago. You are probably the most suitable person to handle this matter. You only need to investigate the ins and outs. If there is any danger, leave immediately, and I will have a Golden Core True Person from the sect take over.”

Jiang Yi expressed her understanding. Over the years in the Cangling Sect, she had not done many sect missions because she was a disciple of True Monarch Danxi, so she had the privilege of focusing on cultivation and not caring about other things.

Now that the sect needs her, she cannot refuse.

"However, Sect Master, you should know that I have some personal grudges with the Qin and Zhang families. Aren't you afraid that I might take this opportunity to slaughter both families?"

Jiang Yi smiled and asked, "Let's make some things clear beforehand, so that she won't be misunderstood if problems arise later."

Lu Qingya laughed, "You were willing to perish together with the demons for the sake of the Xuan Ying Sword Sect. With your character, if you really did something like slaughtering the Qin and Zhang families, then the Qin and Zhang families would certainly deserve it. I believe in you."

Chisongzi, standing beside him, stroked his beard and nodded. Jiang Yi's past actions had already earned him the respect and trust of most of the righteous cultivators in Beixuan. "Alright, I'll go back to Liuyue Peak to prepare and set off immediately."

"I'll see Junior Sister Jiang out."

Chisongzi and Jiang Yi bid each other farewell. On the way out, Chisongzi recounted the details of the Qin family matter to Jiang Yi.

Overall, there are indeed no problems, but the specifics will only be known after an on-site investigation at the Qin family's residence.

Back at Liuyue Peak, Jiang Yi had barely stepped into the protective array when she heard a joyful shout coming from the direction of Yan Gui Lake.

"Senior Sister! You're finally back!"

In less than three breaths, Zhao Cangyun, dressed in a black outfit, rushed up to Jiang Yi.

Ten years have transformed him from a naive boy into a tall and handsome young man. Although some of the youthful exuberance still remains between his brows, his features have lost their childishness, and his jawline is as sharp as if carved by a knife. His cultivation at the late stage of Foundation Establishment makes his aura even more imposing.

If it weren't for his wide grin that revealed his teeth, he would truly be a steady and reliable cultivator.

"Senior Sister, did you just finish your seclusion? I came out of seclusion last year. How come you haven't changed at all over the years? Does the Azure Emperor's cultivation technique have the effect of preserving youth?"

Zhao Cangyun looked at Jiang Yi with curiosity. Jiang Yi herself couldn't help but touch her face. Indeed, apart from growing taller, her appearance hadn't changed much in the past ten years. She looked at most like someone in their early twenties.

Most wood-attribute cultivation techniques have slight life-extending and anti-aging effects, so there's nothing particularly surprising about that.

Sniff!

Zhao Cangyun suddenly sniffed and moved closer to Jiang Yi.

"Senior Sister, why do you smell like that kid Shang Shixu? Blood? Did you run into him? What happened to him?"

Zhao Cangyun immediately became anxious, and Jiang Yi frowned, taking out a communication talisman from the Qin family from her clothes.

"Yes! The flavor comes from this; it's stained with Shang Shixu's blood."

Zhao Cangyun was quite certain, and Jiang Yi also believed in the Qilin Clan's dog-like sense of smell.

This is getting interesting.

"Senior Sister, what is this?"

Jiang Yi sighed, "The sect leader gave me a task. This distress signal came from the Qin family over at Xuandu Mountain. They are the family of the siblings Qin Yunze and Qin Yunyan that we met at Qingdi Palace."

Zhao Cangyun stood up. "Something must have happened to Shang Shixu. Can you take me with you on this mission? I can't abandon him!"

Jiang Yi hesitated for a moment, "This blood might have been deliberately spilled by Shang Shixu, but he couldn't be sure that the communication talisman would definitely reach you... Could it have been spilled accidentally? Was he kidnapped? But wasn't he traveling with True Monarch Longri? How could he suddenly appear at the Qin family?"

"Why worry about all that? Let's go over and see for ourselves! I'm sure I can find him by the nose!"

Zhao Cangyun was full of confidence, and Jiang Yi nodded after careful consideration.

"Please leave a letter for me with Pu Ning and Wu Shuang. I will report this situation to the sect leader and see if the sect leader has any way to contact True Monarch Long Ri. It would be best if True Monarch Long Ri could be called back, after all, Shang Shixu is her disciple."

"it is good!"

Zhao Cangyun and Jiang Yi split up. Jiang Yi thought she had to come up with a reason to cover up Zhao Cangyun's problem with his sense of smell. She said that Shang Shixu had left some kind of insect for Zhao Cangyun before he left.

She didn't know where the True Lord of the Obsidian Sun was right now. Before she rushed back, she and Zhao Cangyun went to the Qin family to check on the situation, hiding their identities.

I just hope it's not the worst-case scenario.

　I'm too tired to write anymore, see you tomorrow~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)