Chapter 61
Wu Sinian had no intention of leaving to become an elder in Kunlun, but being stared at by his junior sister made him feel uneasy, as if he had already betrayed his sect.
He calmed himself down and said confidently, "What do you mean by 'what do you mean'? I'm not going to Kunlun. I'd rather stay here on Lanxue Peak."
"So you don't want to learn those puppetry techniques anymore?"
His junior sister's question made him waver. It would be a lie to say he wasn't tempted by the puppetry techniques collected by Kunlun. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to Kunlun to become an apprentice so quickly back then.
The library in Kunlun contains the most comprehensive information on puppetry on the entire continent.
But he didn't like that place that looked down on people. What was the point of being an elder in the past? In such a place, he was still controlled by others at every turn. It was nothing like being at ease here.
The art of puppetry has essentially reached its end with his lineage. What good would it do to learn it? The art of puppetry has declined, there is no inheritance, and nothing will be left behind.
Wu Sinian was overwhelmed with sorrow.
"Third Senior Brother." Junior Sister suddenly leaned closer and patted her shoulder: "If you like it, then learn it. Once you join Kunlun, learn it openly and honestly, and make all the puppetry techniques they have in the library your own skills."
With the third senior brother's personality, he was obsessed with puppetry, not caring about whether he felt comfortable or not. He was so engrossed in learning that he couldn't extricate himself.
"Besides, you are so engrossed in puppetry that even if Kunlun were to release you, you wouldn't want to go out. You wouldn't care about being free or not. But once you have truly mastered puppetry, no one can stop you from going wherever you want."
"It doesn't matter where it is. If it's what you're after, you'll be fearless of going through fire and water, let alone something as trivial as Kunlun."
From Ling Yue, it's clear that Wu Sinian truly loves puppetry, considering it as important as life itself, or even more so.
Now that he has Ling Yue, he is satisfied, but there is a greater temptation ahead, and he is still very tempted.
After Wen Wan's persuasion, he even began to eagerly arrive at Kunlun and read all the books about puppetry.
But he didn't want to leave Lanxuefeng; Lanxuefeng was his home.
"Third Senior Brother, although Kunlun has won your body, it will never win your heart. Lanxue Peak will always be your home, so go in peace."
Wen Wan looked heartbroken and reluctantly performed the farewell scene.
Wu Sinian pursed his lips and remained silent.
Torn between "home" and "love," he pondered for a long time but still couldn't make a choice.
"Junior Sister, I understand. I will think it over carefully." Wu Sinian looked at him gratefully.
Wen Wan watched him walk away with Ling Yue, hoping that Senior Brother Wu could seize the opportunity and not miss it because he was too rigid.
Wen Wan held the spirit pattern on her hand, but there was still no news of Brother Chu.
Since their last parting, there has been no news of him. The passive waiting is too agonizing, but given Brother Chu's status, he has no way to search for him openly.
I've got it! I can go to the black market to gather information.
Without hesitation, Wen Wan prepared a pile of pills and talismans, disguised herself using a disguise technique, and went directly to the black market.
Elixirs and talismans can be exchanged for spirit stones and information, so it's always good to be prepared.
The black market was more bustling than ever before, with many unfamiliar figures appearing. After observing for a while, Wen Wan was somewhat puzzled by the extra, active figures.
He is a demonic cultivator.
Since Master Qingxuan sealed the great demon Chiyuan with his own body, the demon race has seemed to disappear without a trace, rarely appearing in the public eye. In recent years, most of those causing trouble have been demonic beasts, and even when demonic cultivators need to act, they do so with extreme discretion.
With such a grand display now, isn't the world of cultivation about to undergo a major change?
Thinking of this, Wen Wan frowned. It wasn't that she was prejudiced against demonic cultivators, but rather that the two sides were always at odds, and if war broke out, it would harm many innocent people.
The appearance of these demonic cultivators naturally attracted the attention of other righteous people. Those with some cultivation could naturally detect that the other party was a demonic cultivator. Although they were itching to "eliminate the scourge for the people", no one would take action.
According to the unwritten rules of the underworld, fighting of any kind is strictly prohibited within the black market. Violators will be wanted by both the legitimate and criminal worlds, with no option but to fight to the death. However, once you're targeted, no one will bother you once you leave the black market.
Wen Wan stopped observing and went straight to "Bai Xiaotang," the largest restaurant in the black market, to gather information.
"This is Baixiaotang. May I ask, sir, are you here to buy or sell information?"
The moment I stepped into Baixiaotang, a slick voice greeted me.
"Small private room, for buying information." Wen Wan tossed out a storage bag, her words concise and to the point.
The waiter at the door did not show his true face, but wore a half-covering mask. When he saw the pills and talismans in the storage bag, his eyes smiled even more brightly: "Please follow me, sir."
To protect customer privacy, Baixiaotang has set up no fewer than a hundred private rooms of various sizes.
"What would you like to ask, sir?" the servant asked after closing the door.
"Let's talk about what's going on outside first." It's necessary to understand the sudden activity of the demonic cultivators.
"I suppose you've already figured it out, sir, that the other party is a demon." The waiter quickly poured tea for the two of them, and after taking a sip, he said, "This isn't exactly a secret. It's rumored that the demon Chi Yuan, who has been sealed for eight hundred years, has had his seal loosened and may awaken soon, so his demon subordinates have begun to take action."
"The so-called good and evil cannot coexist. If this matter is true, then the cultivation world will surely be plunged into another bloodbath. It is only natural that the demon race would make arrangements and take action in advance."
The servant spoke vividly, with exaggerated tone and gestures.
"Stop, stop, stop. Normal communication is fine. I don't need any performance services," Wen Wan interrupted.
Bai Xiaotang has always operated this way, but with the customer first, the waiter obediently said "oh," immediately returning to normal, his voice changing from slick to clear and bright, and continued, "For such an ordinary event, we at Bai Xiaotang would naturally not sell false information. Here, on behalf of Bai Xiaotang, I responsibly tell you, sir, that it is true: the seal on Chi Yuan has been loosened."
An ordinary event? This is an ordinary event? The seal that Master Qingxuan used himself as a catalyst has loosened, and the great demon is about to reappear, stirring up another bloody storm. Is this an ordinary event?
This may indeed be the case for the black market; no matter what happens outside, the black market will not be affected.
Wenwan slowly sipped her tea. As expected of the place that had cost her a bag of pills and talismans, even the tea on the table was refreshing and delightful. Taking a sip felt like a spring flowing from the bottom of her tongue.
After a moment's thought, Wen Wan finally asked the purpose of her trip: "I want to find out about someone's current situation and where they are, and how long it will take."
The waiter did not answer directly, but asked instead, "What is the name of the person you wish to inquire about, sir?"
"Chu Yun, who was once hailed as the youngest Nascent Soul stage cultivator."
The moment she finished speaking, the servant's gaze towards her changed.
Unexpectedly, this customer turned out to be a big fish.
"We have the information, but that bag of payment probably won't be enough."
Is this robbery?
Although Wen Wan was shocked, she did not show it on her face. She took out another storage bag from her space, which contained twice as many materials as before.
"Your information should be of good value."
The servant accepted the storage bag and nodded in satisfaction: "Of course."
"Among the righteous people, everyone is asking about Chi Yuan. Our unified explanation is that the seal has loosened and he will appear in the world soon."
Wen Wan was a little confused as to why the topic had shifted back to Chi Yuan, but she still patiently listened to him continue.
"But people have overlooked one thing: Chi Yuan is a great demon. With his strength and the loosening of the seal, creating an avatar would be an easy thing for him."
"And the clone also needs a vessel. Although it has been sealed for hundreds of years, Chi Yuan's pressure as a great demon is not something that any ordinary body can withstand. What a coincidence."
The servant looked at Wen Wan with a mocking gaze: "The Chu Yun you inquired about, sir, is one of the candidates for the body of Chi Yuan~"
"The information we sell through Baixiaotang is all true and accurate. I can tell you this with full responsibility: as far as we know, Chiyuan has already used up more than a dozen bodies. And these chosen 'lucky ones' naturally ended up with their souls and bodies destroyed. Among these people, the body that lasted the longest did not exceed six hours."
"So the demons haven't made any big moves yet, and those small actions outside are naturally them looking for a new body for their future master."
No wonder Chu Yun's information is so valuable; it turns out he has become Chi Yuan's vessel. If Chi Yuan successfully possesses him, then what she inquires about will not be Chu Yun, but Chi Yuan.
A major villain is about to reappear in the cultivation world, causing a bloodbath. Once the cultivation world learns of this, they will definitely mobilize all their resources to deal with Chi Yuan, nipping him in the bud before he completely breaks through the seal. And Chu Yun, who has become a candidate vessel, will certainly be targeted by everyone.
"I wonder what your relationship is with Chu Yun, sir. If you wish to save him, you'd better hurry."
The servant narrowed his eyes, his gaze towards Wen Wan cunning and mysterious: "That concludes today's answers. Welcome to visit again next time, sir."
The surrounding scenery changed in an instant. When she came to her senses, Wen Wan was already outside Bai Xiaotang. Everything just now seemed like an illusion.
Wen Wan knew it wasn't an illusion, because two of her storage bags were missing from her space, and she was heartbroken!
That damned Bai Xiaotang! Although I've found out some useful information, where is he?
Moreover, although Chi Yuan hasn't completely broken the seal, she is still a great demon. With her strength, she might be able to go toe-to-toe with him, but she also has a bunch of underlings, while Chu Yun is just a vessel. We have no idea what her current state is or how we can save her!
Fortunately, from what he said, Brother Chu was still alive. Time was running out, and she had to find him as soon as possible.
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