"In conclusion, Zi Ling is still the most efficient and accurate," Leng Muya said, her eyes revealing her appreciation for Zi Ling.
Rong Jiaojiao nodded thoughtfully, gently stroking Zi Ling on her shoulder. The little creature proudly raised its head, its little tail wagging gently.
Leng Muya then spoke with Rong Jiaojiao about the reasons why there was a severe shortage of Xuan cultivators in the secular world.
Urban areas have concentrated populations, making screening difficult, while rural areas are vast and sparsely populated, requiring manpower everywhere. Even with the addition of Xuanxiu families, the shortage remains severe.
In addition, some demonic spirits hide within human bodies, and their abilities cannot be determined before they erupt. Therefore, some cultivators often encounter demonic spirits that they cannot defeat, resulting in casualties and even death.
Hearing this, Rong Jiaojiao felt a heavy weight in her heart. She asked, "Uncle-Master, has this demonic spirit been causing trouble all along?"
Leng Muya shook her head: "No, demonic spirits do occasionally cause trouble, but not this rampant. Every time the main soul awakens, it seems to provide energy to the main soul of the immortal mountain through external demonic spirits as a medium, and demonic spirits wreak havoc on the human world all over the world."
"You mean they exist abroad too?"
Leng Muya nodded: "Especially the vampires of the West, and the blood energy of all the monsters and beasts in the world, are just like the blood energy of those with mystical cultivation talents in the East, which are most coveted by demons and spirits."
At this point, Leng Mengya sighed and said, "Other places don't need to deal with the demon-sealing array, so dealing with demonic spirits is much easier for them than for us."
Rong Jiaojiao asked, "Then why was the demonic main soul suppressed in our country?"
Leng Muya sighed again, "Because the main soul of the evil spirit descended upon our country, and also because our land has nine great spiritual veins."
Rong Jiaojiao remained silent, each lost in their own thoughts. After a long while, Rong Jiaojiao finally remembered a question: "Senior Uncle, you mentioned using demonic spirits as a medium to transmit energy to the main soul. Does that mean that by finding more demonic spirits and killing them, we can cut off the energy source of the main soul?"
Leng Muya nodded and then shook her head: "Everyone guesses that way, but no one knows how many demonic spirits the main demonic soul left behind before it was sealed. It has been impossible to kill them all over the past ten thousand years."
"Ten thousand years?" Rong Jiaojiao exclaimed in surprise. "Nine great spiritual veins have been sealed for ten thousand years and still haven't been destroyed. How powerful must its main soul be?"
Leng Muya gritted her teeth: "If it weren't for so many demonic spirits supplying it, it would have been wiped out long ago."
After hearing this, Rong Jiaojiao secretly vowed to eliminate as many demonic spirits as possible to reduce the source of sustenance for the evil spirit's main soul, and at the same time enhance her own strength.
Just then, a surge of spiritual energy emanated from the sky.
The two went outside and looked up, only to see a streak of cyan sword light slash through the sky and land in the courtyard in the blink of an eye.
The sword light dissipated, revealing a middle-aged cultivator dressed in a black uniform.
His face was resolute, and his brows exuded an imposing aura. A simple bronze mirror hung at his waist.
"Elder Li!" Leng Muya quickly stepped forward and bowed.
Elder Li nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Rong Jiaojiao: "Is this the young friend Rong who can sense demonic seeds?"
Rong Jiaojiao bowed respectfully: "Junior Rong Jiaojiao greets Elder Li. However, the one who can sense the demonic seed is Zi Ling, my partner."
She lifted Zi Ling in her arms slightly. Elder Li's gaze lingered on Zi Ling for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Is this a Lightning Sable? No, a Lightning Sable doesn't have this ability. Could it be an Ancient Thunder Sable?"
After observing for a while and finding nothing amiss, he withdrew his gaze and cut to the chase: "I am Li Li, a member of the Li family of Kyoto, and also an elder of the Xuanmen Group. I may have to discuss official business with you for quite some time now, as the situation is urgent. We can discuss any questions on the way. Are you ready, young friend Rong?"
Rong Jiaojiao nodded: "We can leave anytime."
Elder Li tossed the Qingfeng Sword into the air, and the sword grew larger in the wind, instantly transforming into a giant flying sword.
"Come on up." Elder Li was the first to leap onto the flying sword.
After saying goodbye to Leng Muya, Rong Jiaojiao leaped up with Zi Ling.
The flying sword soared into the sky, instantly transforming into a streak of azure light that pierced the heavens.
A fierce wind howled, and Rong Jiaojiao had no choice but to use her spiritual power to protect herself and Zi Ling.
"Our first stop is Jiangcheng." Elder Li's voice came through the wind. "Three days ago, seven people went missing in Jiangcheng. When they were found, they had died mysteriously. Their life essence had been drained, and the blood and evil aura on their bodies had not completely dissipated when they were found."
Rong Jiaojiao's heart tightened: "Could it be like what happened at Fengluo Mountain, where evil cultivators used them to set up the Seven Star Soul Fusion Array?"
"It's not certain yet." As he spoke, he took out a spatial talisman and handed it to Rong Jiaojiao, saying, "This is a reward from headquarters for you and your friends."
Rong Jiaojiao was surprised to receive a reward and said happily, "Thank you, Senior Li. I didn't expect to receive a reward before I even officially joined the special department!"
Zi Ling peeked out from Rong Jiaojiao's arms, sniffed the space talisman with her little nose, but couldn't smell anything.
Elder Li smiled and said, "We have prepared some spirit stones, spiritual medicines, healing pills, talismans, and other items inside, all of which have been specially approved by headquarters."
Rong Jiaojiao knew immediately that the medicinal herbs and pills were definitely not low-grade, so she carefully put them away, saying, "Please thank the headquarters on my behalf, Senior Li."
Elder Li nodded and said nothing more. He used magic to conceal his flying sword and their figures, then flew at a low altitude, allowing Zi Ling to check along the way for any demonic spirits or people marked by demonic spirits.
He piloted his flying sword, soaring low along the winding mountain range. Rong Jiaojiao stood on the sword, feeling the oncoming airflow, while Zi Ling perched on her shoulder, her little nose twitching and her eyes gleaming with a pale purple light.
"Ziling, have you found anything?" Rong Jiaojiao asked softly.
Zi Ling shook its head, scratching its ear with its little paws, looking somewhat confused. Although it could sense demonic seeds, its range was limited, and if a demonic spirit was deeply hidden, it needed to be much closer to detect it.
Elder Li's gaze was steady as he manipulated his flying sword, saying, "Demon spirits are cunning, especially those lurking inside human bodies. They are extremely difficult to detect unless they actively expose themselves. Our first stop is Jiangcheng to investigate. If we can find any clues, we might be able to follow the trail."
Rong Jiaojiao nodded, but her heart felt heavy. She remembered Leng Muya's words: the main demonic soul draws energy from demonic spirits, and if these demonic spirits are not eliminated as soon as possible, the power of the seal will likely gradually weaken.
Just then, Zi Ling suddenly pricked up her ears, her eyes blazed with purple light, and her little paws gripped Rong Jiaojiao's collar tightly.
"Have you found anything?" Rong Jiaojiao asked quickly.
Zi Ling nodded: "Over there!"
Elder Li immediately lowered the altitude of his flying sword, hovering it above a dense forest.
Below is a remote village, with wisps of smoke rising from its chimneys, seemingly peaceful.
"In the village?" Elder Li asked in a deep voice.
Zi Ling nodded, pointing her little paws to the east side of the village.
Elder Li sheathed his flying sword, and the three of them landed silently outside the village.
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