Chapter 118 Night Walk in Brocade Clothes
Black Mountain Pass.
Wang Yu had a deep impression of this place. Back then, when he was being escorted to the Crimson Phoenix Demon Realm in a prison cart, he only glanced back once, and this place was like a brand in his heart, unforgettable for a long time.
Speaking of the Taihu Spirit Realm, it is prosperous and thriving, with numerous spiritual vein cities, beautiful mountains and rivers, and a territory much larger than the Chiyuan Demon Realm. The number of mortals is in the tens of billions.
Unlike the Crimson Kite Demon Realm, where there are only a few billion mortals, evenly distributed among various Nascent Soul Demon Sects, the area is vast and sparsely populated.
Every time a power falls or changes hands, half of the population is wiped out. People either die, are robbed, or are even captured and used as breeding tools, with special elixirs used to accelerate reproduction.
Over time, even with fertile land, advanced farming techniques, and cultivators helping to regulate the weather, the total population still couldn't increase.
This is evident.
The cultivators from Taihu Lake are clearly better at business than the demonic cultivators, just like they are now.
"Please keep this safe."
Old Man Ning stepped forward to negotiate with the cultivators from Black Mountain Pass, respectfully handing over a bag of spirit stones. Seeing that the late Foundation Establishment stage senior remained silent, he quickly offered another small bag.
After putting the item into his robes, the man nodded to his colleagues at Black Mountain Pass. The array beneath the item was then opened, revealing a safe passage.
"Go in, you only have two months."
"Yes, yes, yes... Let's go, let's set off."
Wang Yu couldn't help but take a deep look at this person. There was an embroidered pattern on his chest, which was a round green bead among white clouds.
One of the righteous Nascent Soul forces, the Biyun Sect!
He didn't know the exact amount of the toll, but it was certainly not low. Could he make a profit? Mr. Wang had serious doubts. Based on his experience that time, a hundred people at a time was definitely not enough.
It might not even be as much as the toll fee; there must be other shady dealings involved, which is something he doesn't know.
Once everyone had successfully entered the Taihu Spiritual Realm, they immediately changed into black robes that could conceal their presence.
This is a concealment artifact used by the slave-catching team. Its effect is about half that of the Nighthide spell, so it's quite valuable.
A few days later, five or six people were missing from the group and headed north. Wang Yu saw this but didn't ask any questions; his goal was different from theirs.
This trip was arranged by Tantai Chan, who used a secret mission as an excuse to remain in the Taihu Spirit Realm for an extended period.
The task of capturing slaves had nothing to do with him.
He wouldn't go back before reaching the Foundation Establishment stage. As for after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, he couldn't take the Black Mountain Pass route; he could only risk crossing the Withered Leaf Swamp or the Black Mountain Demon Land on his own.
If you're feeling a bit daring, crossing the Broken Boundary Mountains directly isn't out of the question, though it would be a bit more dangerous. We'll see how things go then.
In terms of identity, apart from the difference in methods, there is actually no significant difference between demonic cultivators and righteous cultivators in the early stages.
It's difficult to judge from the nature of spiritual energy unless one has practiced very conspicuous evil arts.
Although they are called demonic cultivators, before they come into contact with demonic energy, they are actually still lingering outside the gate and have not obtained the true power of demonic cultivation. This stage is very easy to hide.
Therefore, there is no need to worry about being exposed after revealing one's identity as a cultivator.
Only half a month after entering Heishan Pass, the group arrived at Shihu City. As was customary, all the men were hidden at the bottom of the lake outside the city.
Only Old Man Ning and Wang Yu set off into the city.
"There are still a few days until the day of the spirit test. I will accompany Fellow Daoist Wang to deal with old matters first."
"The current leader of Stone Lake City is another young cultivator, also from the Spirit Vulture Sect. The old city lord lives in a place with little spiritual energy in the suburbs. Shall I take you there first?"
"Need not."
Wang Yu shook his head and refused.
"Fellow Daoist Ning, please go and handle the sect's mission first. I need to go home and visit. There's no rush to deal with the old city lord's matter."
"That's... fine too."
As Wang Yu walked away, Old Man Ning couldn't help but feel uneasy, wondering what he was up to.
As the saying goes: Dragons do not dwell with snakes, and immortals do not associate with mortals.
Cultivators are already a different class in this world, and the gap between them and mortals is as insurmountable as an insurmountable chasm. In the demonic path, severing emotions and desires is also the norm.
Why bother looking at a family from the mortal era? They're just a nouveau riche.
Shaking his head, Old Man Ning returned to the shadows and headed towards the City Lord's Mansion. He was very busy; he needed to finalize the price before the spirit test, as well as handle another matter.
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Wang Yu did not intend to appear directly at the Wang family. He was in a state of keeping a low profile. The spiritual veins of Shihu City were only of the first-grade high quality, the spiritual energy in the environment was thin, and the radiation range was also very narrow.
They simply cannot afford to support Foundation Establishment cultivators, and they can't even support too many Qi Refining cultivators; the number is less than a hundred.
His strength is basically at the top level in Shihu City, so there's not much to worry about regarding his safety.
Another reason for his trip, besides visiting relatives, was that he was focused on Wang Wu. The Demon Embryo Profound Origin Secret Curse was only three years away from completion, and considering that there was only one suitable person with whom he had a blood connection, he was the only one.
To maximize benefits, one should act only when everything is in perfect condition.
The reason for choosing this person, besides being the only suitable target, is also related to past grudges. Once it comes to a fight, he will definitely not hesitate.
Furthermore, relevant preparations have been made.
Shihu City, Liuxiang Street, Wang Family Courtyard.
After being away from home for sixteen and a half years, Wang Yu was momentarily dazed when he saw the familiar gates of the Prince's Mansion again, still remembering the night he was born.
He remembered the two jujube trees in the yard, the peaceful life of fishing with friends at Shihu Lake, the turtle carvings on the window frames, and the fruit he scooped up from the well.
The Wang family's rise began with their parents' generation; they used the money they earned throughout their lives to provide their children with a privileged environment.
Even though he had time-traveled and reincarnated, he had never experienced the hardships of life until the day of the spirit test.
With more family wealth comes more disagreements.
Too much pampering can lead to spoiled brats.
The eldest uncle's branch of the family is a typical example. The brothers were at odds with each other, fighting fiercely over the pharmacy business, even resorting to violence, resulting in the deaths and injuries of the servants and guards.
His father was the second son, and the Wang family also had a third, fourth, and fifth son. His aunt was the sixth son, and they were all the old man's children.
My third and fourth uncles are arguing about dividing the family property. My eldest uncle wants to take power and become the head of the family. He has two brothers, Wang Wen and Wang Wu. Wang Wu was found to have two spiritual roots and went to Lingjiu Sect. Wang Wen has no spiritual root aptitude and should stay at home.
These are his memories from before he was abducted to the Crimson Phoenix Demon Realm. He doesn't know what has become of the Wang family now.
If Wang Wu were to leverage the influence of the Lingjiu Sect to develop his family's third generation, they might very well become a cultivation family.
After all, he has two spiritual roots. If the Lingjiu Sect were to provide him with full support, his cultivation level would not be inferior to his, but his spell techniques and combat experience would be far inferior to his.
This is a top-grade spiritual root, a rare talent that only one in a thousand can obtain.
At the entrance of the Prince's Mansion, the gatekeeper of the small gate was sitting inside, dozing off.
Wang Yu recognized it at a glance.
"Uncle Qin...has he aged so much?"
(End of this chapter)
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