I'm in the Demonic Sect, but my cultivation techniques are being used for palace intrigue!

"Snap!"

With a crisp crack, the red-clad senior sister's throat... was crushed by Zhu Jingguang!

And so, the sound from the red-clad senior sister's throat came to an abrupt end.

Finally, its already shriveled body rapidly withered, and within a few breaths, it transformed into a skeletal, dried-up corpse...

A female demonic cultivator who had just entered the fourth level of Qi Refining had perished completely in this dark stone chamber!

"call--"

At the same time, Zhu Jingguang let out a long, pleasant groan.

A visible crimson aura burst forth from his pores—it was the outward flow of the mixed energy he had forcibly plundered from his senior sister in red!

Soon, Zhu Jingguang's cultivation reached the top of the third level of Qi Refining. Zhu Jingguang felt that he only needed an opportunity to break through the barrier between the third and fourth levels of Qi Refining and completely step into the fourth level of Qi Refining... which is the so-called "mid-stage Qi Refining" realm!

At this moment, Zhu Jingguang's body, which had been withered by the red-clothed senior sister's energy draining, had completely recovered. In addition, his meridians, which had previously atrophied, had also become full again. Even the injuries Zhu Jingguang had suffered when the red-clothed senior sister struck him with a palm were instantly healed under the nourishment of this immense vitality!

  

Zhu Jingguang clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within his body, a hint of intoxication flashing in his eyes—was this the pleasure of greatly increasing strength after absorbing nourishment?

No wonder those in the demonic path are so eager to acquire it!

The feeling of plundering others' achievements and achieving instant success is indeed a thousand times more exhilarating than the arduous process of meditation and cultivation.

"but……"

Zhu Jingguang felt the spiritual energy plundered from his body, his gaze slightly narrowed.

Although the plundered spiritual energy caused my cultivation to surge in a short period of time, I can feel a restless and unsettling fire within my body...

"It seems that plundering others' martial arts techniques for one's own use is not entirely without its risks!"

…………

Just as Zhu Jingguang was pondering these random thoughts, suddenly, at that very moment, the indignant voice that had previously entered his mind spoke up once more.

However, compared to before, this time, the voice carried a hint of languid satisfaction and coquettishness:

"Hehehe...you little rascal, you've eaten so much on your first 'meal,' aren't you afraid of hurting your body?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jingguang forcibly suppressed the shock in his heart, then raised an eyebrow and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you?"

Although Zhu Jingguang already had a guess about the identity of "this person," he still couldn't help but want to confirm it.

"I just killed your senior sister for you, and now you're asking me who I am?"

The voice that entered Zhu Jingguang's mind muttered with a hint of dissatisfaction.

Her tone was exactly like that of a wronged young wife who had just stood up for her lover, only to be pretended not to know him. Her coquettishness was tinged with a hint of resentment, making one's bones melt.

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhu Jingguang felt a blur before his eyes, and then the scene before him... completely changed!

It was clear that Zhu Jingguang was no longer in the stone chamber he had been in before.

What came into view was a pink mist.

In the mist, Zhu Jingguang seemed to glimpse a graceful figure...

Right in front of him, on an enormous white jade couch, lay a book with a yin-yang fish cover, its pages reclining gracefully.

Zhu Jingguang couldn't help but want to go forward, but no matter how close he got, he couldn't get close to the white jade couch.

Looking at Zhu Jingguang's appearance, the book with the yin-yang fish cover couldn't help but chuckle.

"Little one, I'm just teasing you!"

When the book uttered those words, Zhu Jingguang, who had been in a daze, instantly snapped out of it.

Then, amidst Zhu Jingguang's somewhat unpleasant expression, the book with the yin-yang fish cover on the couch spoke in an increasingly charming voice:

"You little devil, to be honest, the ruthlessness you showed when you snapped your senior sister's neck just now was quite to my liking!"

"To deal with such a despicable person who has cultivated the 'Heavenly Demon Harmony Seal,' one must be ruthless and decisive!"

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Upon hearing the book's words, Zhu Jingguang carefully examined the yin-yang fish cover. After a moment's thought, he cautiously inquired, "You are... the 'Heavenly Demon Harmony Seal'?"

"What 'Heavenly Demon Harmony Seal'?"

Upon hearing this title, the book was clearly displeased, and its originally languid posture abruptly straightened up.

She turned the pages of the book with a "whoosh" as if there was no wind, then said in a reproachful tone, "Remember this, my name is 'Daoist Companionship Pact,' not some demonic art like 'Heavenly Demon Harmony Seal'!"

After introducing itself, the book continued in a slightly arrogant tone:

"The 'Daoist Companionship' was created by ancient Daoist masters when they comprehended the Great Dao of Yin and Yang. It emphasizes the harmony of Yin and Yang and the cultivation of both body and mind, and is a legitimate method of cultivation!"

"Unfortunately, ever since this technique fell into the hands of the Demonic Sect, it has been modified by evil cult members into a wicked technique that steals the cultivation power of those who engage in dual cultivation!"

"Therefore, although my name has been changed to 'Heavenly Demon Harmony Seal' by the evil cultists, my essence remains 'Daoist Companionship'... This is an unalterable fact!"

…………

Upon hearing the words of this book, Zhu Jingguang couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.

Yin and Yang in harmony? Cultivating both body and spirit?

Zhu Jingguang thought of his senior sister outside, who had been drained dry, and couldn't help but mutter to himself:

"Are you sure you're a 'Daoist Companion' and not a 'Heavenly Demon Harmony Seal'?"

"But no matter how I look at it, it doesn't seem like a so-called righteous cultivation method!"

"After all, what righteous cultivation method would drain a person dry?"

…………

Of course, Zhu Jingguang only dared to think these things in his heart, but as for actually saying them... he would never dare to do so!

After all, he had just witnessed the methods used in this book firsthand.

Although from Zhu Jingguang's perspective, this book helped him deal with the malicious senior sister in red, the ferocity of the "Heavenly Demon Harmony Seal" was no joke.

Therefore, if possible, Zhu Jingguang did not want to offend her.

Therefore, with this in mind...

"Yes! Yes! Yes! You are a 'Daoist Companion's Pact,' not a 'Heavenly Demon Harmony Seal'... This is my fault; I misspoke!"

Zhu Jingguang readily apologized to "Tianmo Hehuan Zhuan".