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Chapter 189 "Overseas Rogue Cultivator—Old Demon Ji!" [Requesting Monthly Tickets]

Admittedly, Deng Pinghai was somewhat shocked when he heard the man in front of him identify himself.

When you're out and about, do you still dare to keep your name and surname the same?

Moreover, judging from his demeanor, it seems he didn't give a fake name, but his real name... Most importantly, he dares to call himself a demonic cultivator!

Are all early Foundation Establishment cultivators these days so unafraid of death?!

Even though Deng Pinghai considered himself a mid-Foundation Establishment stage demonic cultivator, he wouldn't dare to be so arrogant! Especially since this was in the territory of the righteous path, demonic cultivators had to keep a low profile when they went out.

"Fellow Daoist...you have quite the courage!"

Looking at the bearded man before him, Deng Pinghai said earnestly, "I am Deng Pinghai, a rogue cultivator from Da'ai City."

Ji Yuan sneered on the surface, but in his heart he was calculating what this demonic cultivator was planning and whether he could kill him instantly if he made a move later.

Mid-stage Foundation Building is a bit difficult.

"Looks like we're destined to be together; when we're together, we're like two oceans."

Ji Yuan flicked his sleeves and sat down beside him.

Despite being only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, he appeared more imposing than the mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator before him.

Deng Pinghai followed and sat down, then waved his hand, and Wu Yunbo hurriedly went to serve the wine and dishes.

"In my opinion, Fellow Daoist Qiu doesn't want to go to Ghost Seeking Pool, but rather wants to find a powerful force to protect him," Deng Pinghai chuckled.

Ji Yuan didn't want to be led by the nose, so he asked in return, "Which faction does Fellow Daoist Deng belong to?"

Deng Pinghai looked slightly taken aback and remained silent.

Until Wu Yunbo brought the food and drinks from the kitchen... Ji Yuan pointed at him and said, "Come here, tell your Chief Deng who I am."

"If we can talk, we will talk; if we can't reach an agreement, we'll part ways."

"Damn it, I'm just a Foundation Establishment cultivator, why would I be afraid of not finding a job!"

As Ji Yuan spoke, he put one foot on the chair, picked up the spirit wine on the table, smelled it, and said with a look of disgust, "What is this stuff? It smells like horse piss."

After saying that, he took out a spirit wine that had been blessed by the [Wine Cellar] from his storage bag.

As the sealing mud is removed, a rich aroma of wine wafts out.

Deng Pinghai smelled the aroma and his eyes lit up instantly.

Wu Yunbo, who was standing next to him, quickly introduced Ji Yuan's identity to him, saying that he was introduced by his close friend and that his identity was definitely not a problem.

After listening, Deng Pinghai pondered for a moment, as if considering the matter.

After much deliberation, he removed the ghost mask from his face, revealing his original features, and said, "Given the current situation, Fellow Daoist Qiu, we cannot afford to be careless. Please forgive us."

After saying that, he stood up and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Ji Yuan, displaying an extremely good posture.

Seeing this, Ji Yuan gave him face, took his feet off the chair, and casually cupped his hands in return.

"Situation? What situation? All I see is that our demonic path is about to march east from Shang Mountain and unify the entire Canglu Continent!"

"When that time comes, those so-called righteous people will have to tuck their tails between their legs and act like dogs when they see us!"

Upon hearing Ji Yuan's words, Deng Pinghai's breathing quickened, but he quickly regained his composure and sat back down.

"It seems Fellow Daoist Qiu knows quite a bit as well."

"If they knew less, they wouldn't have come looking for you."

As Ji Yuan spoke, he tossed the wine jar in his hand over. The latter subconsciously caught it, thought for a moment, and then poured himself a bowl.

If someone is willing to drink the beverage offered to them on a first meeting, it's a sign that they trust the other person to some extent.

As for whether or not antidotes were taken beforehand, that's unknown.

Deng Pinghai picked up the wine, drank it all in one gulp, and then wiped the corner of his mouth.

Judging from the way he was being observed, Deng Pinghai must have risen from humble beginnings to become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, otherwise he wouldn't have made such a drinking gesture.

If that's the case, then we should be even more careful... No one who rises from humble beginnings is simple.

"To be honest, Brother Qiu, we are not from Guixuntang, but from this Great Love City."

"Great Love City?"

Ji Yuan was slightly surprised, then immediately guessed what it was, "These rogue cultivators from Great Love City... have gathered together?"

"Exactly."

Deng Pinghai smiled and nodded, saying, "So since Brother Qiu is looking for a force, I think it would be more appropriate for him to join our Great Love Sect."

Ji Yuan didn't reply immediately. Instead, he rubbed the wine bowl, then picked up the wine jar and poured himself a bowl of wine. But he only poured it and didn't drink any more... because Deng Pinghai had touched the wine jar.

"Joining your Great Love Sect...do you expect to be hunted down by the Joyful Palace?"

Ji Yuan spoke slowly.

Upon hearing this, Deng Pinghai's smile vanished immediately.

Upon seeing this, Ji Yuan knew that he was almost right.

Some Foundation Establishment cultivators from Great Love City gathered together and established a faction called Great Love Sect, right under the nose of Joyful Palace. How could Joyful Palace tolerate this?

So being hunted down is a very real possibility.

"This is only temporary, and we're not being hunted down. Well, let me tell you the truth, Brother Chou: we're about to infiltrate Ghost Seeking Pool. If you're interested in getting a share, then join us; otherwise, forget it."

Deng Pinghai spread his arms wide and spoke freely.

Ji Yuan frowned, sensing that things weren't so simple.

If the Great Love Sect wants to infiltrate Ghost Seeking Pool, is it to annihilate one of the forces within, or to directly occupy a new territory, thus turning Ghost Seeking Pool into five forces?

Moreover, he said that the pursuit of Da Ai Zong was only temporary, and judging from his tone, it seemed that he did not take it to heart at all.

Could it be that the pursuit of the Great Love Sect by the Joyful Palace was actually a hoax?

Ji Yuan couldn't figure him out, so he didn't rush to speak.

Deng Pinghai smiled and tossed out a communication talisman... a white one.

"Well then, I think Brother Qiu isn't in a hurry to leave our Great Love City. How about this, Brother Qiu, reconsider. But regarding joining Ghost Seeking Pool... I advise Brother Qiu to be cautious."

"Don't choose the wrong side."

As Deng Pinghai spoke, he made a hand seal, and his figure instantly transformed into a wisp of black smoke, leaving the seat.

This technique is quite pretentious... Ji Yuan was somewhat tempted, thinking that his second senior brother, Yun Qianzai, might like it.

After all, those who can disappear on the spot like this are mostly Golden Core cultivators. They can only come and go without a trace by riding the Golden Core Escape Light.

After Deng Pinghai left, only Ji Yuan and Wu Yunbo remained in the tavern.

So Ji Yuan's gaze naturally fell on this "informant".

Wu Yunbo was even more unrestrained; his legs went weak and he immediately knelt down before Ji Yuan.

"Senior, Senior Qiu, I really have no choice. I've been terrified of poverty all these years since Bai Piao left!"

He said with a mournful face:

"If I hadn't joined the Great Love Sect and had Brother Deng's help, my tavern would have gone out of business long ago, let alone achieving a breakthrough in cultivation."

Ji Yuan didn't speak, but instead released his divine sense, instantly enveloping the entire street.

Deng Pinghai... has indeed left.

Moreover, there are no other Foundation Establishment cultivators nearby.

Wu Yunbo had already used a communication talisman when he first stepped into the tavern.

Ji Yuan was fully aware of this, but he did not stop him. He also wanted to know who the Foundation Establishment cultivator behind Wu Yunbo was. He originally thought it would be the Foundation Establishment cultivator in Ghost Seeking Pool.

Unexpectedly, he was a rogue cultivator from this Great Love City.

"Get up, let me introduce you to your Great Love Sect first."

Ji Yuan had no intention of killing Wu Yunbo. Not only was he a good friend of Bai Piao, but killing him would be pointless and useless.

"Yes, yes."

Seeing that Ji Yuan hadn't killed him immediately, Wu Yunbo knew he had survived. He quickly stood up, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"Senior Qiu may not know this, but this Great Love City originally belonged to our Great Love Sect. However, it was forcibly occupied by the Joyful Palace, which led to the current situation."

"Oh?"

Ji Yuan really didn't know about this.

"Da'ai City was originally the city of the rogue cultivator Da'ai Zhenren. It was also a gathering place for many rogue cultivators. Everything was fine at first, until that time... Da'ai Zhenren went to Fuxian Island overseas with his friend to seize treasures, but he died unexpectedly there."

Wu Yunbo introduced:

"Later, Huanxi Palace took the opportunity to occupy it, and our Da'ai Sect also disappeared until, until we welcomed the eldest son of Da'ai Zhenren, who is now the sect leader of our Da'ai Sect, the Mourning Daoist."

"Your sect leader has reached the Core Formation stage?"

Ji Yuan asked.

"This...it seems not yet," Wu Yunbo said rather awkwardly.

"So there aren't any more. How many Foundation Establishment cultivators do you have in total? Let alone the five Foundation Establishment rogue cultivators in this city."

"Of course not. These five seniors are only our visible strength. We also have three Foundation Establishment cultivators in secret." Wu Yunbo spoke of this with considerable pride.

The implication was clear: Ji Yuan should join us as soon as possible.

Of course, it was precisely because Ji Yuan's background reassured him that he dared to say so much; if he didn't know Ji Yuan's origins...

Then you won't be polite.

"Eight Foundation Establishment cultivators, that's barely enough. Did Deng Pinghai just say he wanted to attack Ghost Seeking Pool?"

Who are you planning to target? The Divine Vulture Palace is too strong for you to handle. The Heavenly Fire Cave and the Crimson Dragon Gang are similar to your Great Love Sect. The remaining Blood Prison Helm is the weakest. Could it be the Blood Prison Helm?

Ji Yuan asked in a deep voice.

Wu Yunbo looked embarrassed. "I don't know about that. If it's really going to be a fight, it'll be the Foundation Establishment cultivators who go. We Qi Refining cultivators are not qualified to do it."

As he spoke, Ji Yuan's consciousness remained locked on him.

It doesn't seem like a lie.

As a Qi Refining cultivator, he shouldn't know such things. If he could just open his mouth and say who he was going to do, then that would be suspicious.

Seeing that Ji Yuan remained silent, Wu Yunbo quickly added a sentence.

"But we must defeat one of the forces inside and replace it. Only in this way can we enhance the prestige of our Great Love Sect and attract more heroes to come."

"Aren't you afraid of attracting the Joyful Palace here?"

Ji Yuan's sneer made Wu Yunbo very embarrassed.

"Alright, I'll go back and think about it some more. This matter... isn't urgent."

After Ji Yuan finished speaking, he waved his sleeve and stood up.

Wu Yunbo quickly clasped his hands and bowed again, "I have heard that this war will probably begin in two or three months. If you have any ideas, you should make a decision as soon as possible. If you have no ideas... you should leave quickly."

These are heartfelt words.

Especially the words urging Ji Yuan to leave quickly.

"understood."

Ji Yuan waved his hand, pushed open the door, and left.

One day later.

After wandering around for a long time, and using a different talisman, Ji Yuan finally returned to his place.

When traveling, it's always best to be cautious.

Back at his lodgings, he was still pondering the matter.

Judging from Deng Yunhai's words, the fact that the Great Love Sect wanted to attack Guixuntang should have been made public, but he was unaware of it because he was new to the area.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have told me that so soon after we met.

If that's the case, then the question now is whether or not to get involved in this war.

As for the Rotten Firefly and Shadowy Locust Tree, he had inquired about it at many shops, regardless of size, when he was strolling around Da'ai City a few days ago.

The result was the same: nothing.

Just as Bai Piao had said back then.

"The Rotten Firefly Shaded Locust Tree is extremely rare."

Therefore, to get this done, we still need to deal with the Foundation Establishment cultivators on both sides.

Ji Yuan's original plan was to go to Guixuntang and infiltrate a force. In this way, he could not only give himself the identity of a demon cultivator, but also use it to trade with them and obtain the Rotten Firefly Shadow Locust Tree.

But now it seems that plans can't keep up with changes.

"How about we wait until they're done fighting, then I'll go in and make the deal?"

That's not a bad idea. I'll fight whichever side wins.

After all, identity is secondary; Ji Yuan's main purpose in coming here is to obtain the Rotten Firefly Shadow Locust.

……

In a mansion in Da Ai City.

Deng Pinghai and the other four cultivators gathered here, including the sect leader of the Great Love Sect, the Mourning Hermit.

As Deng Pinghai recounted what he had witnessed that day, a white-robed cultivator waving a feather fan chuckled and said, "According to Pinghai, if we can confirm that this person is an outsider cultivator, then things will be much easier."

"If we can take it down, our Great Love Sect will gain even more strength for no reason."

"If we can't win, that's fine, as long as he doesn't go to Ghost Seeking Pool."

Another burly, shirtless man with a bald head sneered, "So what if he's just a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the early stages? Even if he joins Ghost Seeking Pool, I can crush him with one punch!"

"..."

"Is there anything that person lacks?"

Sitting in the main seat, the thin, white-haired mourner spoke in a hoarse voice.

As soon as he opened his mouth, the others immediately shut up.

Deng Pinghai recalled for a moment before saying, "He didn't say, but what can a rogue cultivator lack? He must be lacking spirit stones."

"Think about it again and see if you can find him. If you can, we can spend more spirit stones to bring him over."

The Mourning Hermit's cloudy gaze swept over the other four people present. "At this critical moment, it's always good to have as many people as possible on our side, let alone a demonic cultivator in the early Foundation Establishment stage."

"If he comes then... Third brother."

The bald man who had spoken earlier stood up and replied, "Hey, big brother."

"You have a quick temper, and so does Qiu Qianhai. You mustn't get into any trouble with him."

"Yes."

The bald man had no choice but to agree.

Seeing this, Deng Pinghai thought for a moment and said, "Brother, based on my interactions with Qiu Qianhai, he is a bold and meticulous person, and he is probably able to guess the current situation of our Great Love Sect."

"What if he's afraid of the Palace of Joy and refuses to join us?"

The mourner remained silent, for he did not know either.

Sitting next to him, Qianxin chuckled and said, "Fools are easy to deal with, and smart people are easy to deal with too. The real problem is people who are neither smart nor foolish. These people are often stubborn."

"Please enlighten me, Fellow Daoist Qianxin."

Deng Pinghai cupped his hands in greeting.

Qianxin gently waved her feather fan. "Since Qiu Qianhai fears the Joyful Palace and is also a clever man, why not make him think we are from the Joyful Palace?"

Immediately, Qianxin sent him a few words of advice via telepathy.

After hearing this, Deng Pinghai suddenly understood and bowed, returning to his original position.

Afterwards, the group discussed the attack on Gui Xuntang for a while, until they had talked enough. Then, the Mourning Hermit said, "Alright, that's all. You may all leave. Qianxin, you stay."

Deng Yunhai and the other two left, leaving only the white-robed man waving a feather fan behind.

In the hall, the Mourning Hermit stroked his beard and said, "Do you think Ghost Seeking Pool will truly be the place of revival for our Great Love Sect?"

Qianxin seemed to always have a smile on her face. "Then it depends on whether the sect leader wants to hear the truth or nice things."

"Let's start by saying something nice."

The mourner said with drooping eyes.

"Our Great Love Sect is now filled with demonic cultivators, and Ghost Seeking Pool is a notorious gathering place for demonic cultivators. In addition, the world situation has changed drastically. We are hiding in Ghost Seeking Pool to wait for the right time. This is one reason."

Qianxin said slowly, "Sect Master calls himself the Mourning Hermit, and Ghost Seeks Mourning, which is in accordance with the will of Heaven. That is the second point."

"Thirdly, the Black Fiend Demon Lord in Ghost Searching Pool had a past relationship with the Great Love True Man, and the Joyful Palace was also willing to give him some face. As the sect leader, he could settle in Ghost Searching Pool and be much more at ease."

After Qianxin finished saying these three points, she shut up.

The Mourning Hermit slowly nodded. "Then what is the truth?"

"To be honest, the Joyful Palace is hunting us down hard right now. Since they're willing to spare our lives... we have nowhere to go but Ghost Seeking Pool."

As Qianxin said this, she herself felt a little bitter.

The mourner picked up his cane, and in an instant, a chilling aura emanated from his body, and faintly, the entire hall seemed to echo with the wails of ghosts and wolves.

"Pawns! The Joyful Palace is clearly trying to make us pawns for this Ghost Seeking the Pool!"

The mourner said through gritted teeth.

Qianxin didn't rush to speak, but remained silent for a long time before saying in a leisurely tone:

"So what if he's a pawn?"

"Once we enter the Great Love Sect and the Ghost Seeking Pool, we will be like pawns crossing the river. As pawns crossing the river, we should have no taboos."

The mourner, upon hearing this, suddenly laughed. Leaning on his cane, he said with a smile:

"Indeed, Fellow Daoist Qianxin is right."

"Those who plan with great love should lie low in the mountains and wait for the right time to act."

"..."

at the same time.

Overseas, on the island of heartbreak.

Clad in a black robe, Qiu Qianhai looked at the hundreds of cultivators under his command and said in a deep voice, "Since you have gathered here today, you should naturally obey my orders, Ji Yuan!"

"The Heavenly Slaughter Hall has gone too far in bullying us. I, Ji Yuan, have only one request!"

"That means that once we storm the Heavenly Slaughter Hall, we must adhere to one principle, which is..."

"Kill them all, loot them all, burn them all!"

Qiu Qianhai raised his arms and shouted, and many of his cultivators followed suit.

"Kill them all! Loot them all! Burn them all!!"

"..."

After a few words of encouragement, the cultivators rushed out of the valley with great excitement, shouting as they headed towards the Heavenly Slaughter Hall's headquarters.

When only Qiu Qianhai remained on the high platform, he said in his mind:

"Master, how's my aura?!"

A sinister voice immediately echoed in his mind.

"It's just ants fighting. Back in the day, I had three to five Nascent Soul cultivators, dozens of Golden Core cultivators, thousands of Foundation Establishment cultivators, and countless Qi Refining cultivators. As for you... heh."

Qiu Qianhai was not discouraged; instead, he mocked:

"That's absolutely right, that's why you've stooped to bragging to me like this."

"you!!"

The voice was furious, but quickly calmed down and sneered, "You've slept with women."

Qiu Qianhai flew into a rage, "You were killed by your own disciple!"

"You've slept with women."

Qiu Qianhai then fell silent and immediately rode a blood-red sword, soaring through the air.

After a while.

A maniacal laugh immediately echoed from the Heavenly Slaughter Hall's headquarters. "Remember, the one who killed you was me, this rogue cultivator from overseas, Ji Yuan!!!"

"Fuck your mother, you old devil!"

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(End of this chapter)