A Fair Soul, Yet Why Become a Thief?
The Flying Boat slowly descended and finally came to a stop beyond a range of mountains.
[The group disembarked from the Flying Boat.]
[From the distant forest, the occasional chilling roar of a beast could be heard.]
[Zhu Wanshan stood at the very front of the group, his expression grim, displaying absolute command authority.]
He divided several hundred elite Profound Beast Taming Sect soldiers into more than ten small teams, arranging for them to operate in a dispersed manner.
Before setting off, Zhu Wanshan drew several red circles on the map.
"Remember this: these places are absolutely off-limits. Anyone who crosses these lines will die, and the sect won't even consider collecting their corpse."
[In each demon-hunting team, some are responsible for setting up demon-trapping formations, some for driving away Demon Beasts, and others for searching for valuable cubs and eggs.]
The entire Demon-Catching Squad is like a well-established industrial assembly line.
[Watching this scene, you understand. The Profound Beast Taming Sect has indeed found a unique way to survive for ten thousand years through its demon-hunting business.]
[Just when you thought you would be assigned to a squad, Zhu Wanshan turned around and his gaze fell on you.]
"Kang Quan, come with me."
[Several Deacons cast envious and jealous glances at them.]
[As Zhu Wanshan's newest confidant, you have received the honor of being personally instructed by the Grand Elder in the "secrets of demon-hunting."]
[Options pop up.]
[A: Respectfully accept the order, follow closely behind, and play the role of an excellent subordinate eager to learn.]
[B: Mobilize the "Workwear Thugs " and "Workplace People-Pleaser" to get everyone's blessings on you and the Grand Elder...]
[C: Produces an accidental death insurance policy and asks Zhu Wanshan to sign it, demanding 3.2 million yuan, and insists that you be listed as the beneficiary.]
He's gone mad, Little B has completely gone mad.
Is it really possible for someone to go crazy if they spend too much time in the cold palace?
Little B, hang in there a little longer!
Lu Ping chose A.
[You chose A.]
[You immediately step forward, bow, clasp your hands in greeting, and show surprise on your face.]
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
[The Flattery has taken effect.]
[Workwear Thugs, in effect.]
[The Workplace People-Pleaser, effective.]
Even a casual tone of your voice can bring joy to the listener.
Lu Ping: "..."
Lu Ping felt that the effect of these three Trait being stacked together was somewhat strange.
Zhu Wanshan nodded in satisfaction, then led you away from the main group, the two of you venturing alone into the dense forest.
[Along the way, he actually did diligently survey the distribution of the Demon Beast.]
[Zhu Wanshan is extremely skilled. He can identify the species and age of Demon Beast with just a glance at the muddy paw prints on the ground; a couple of sniffs in the wind, and he'll immediately lead you around the territory of a high-level Great Demon.]
[You, like a diligent student, took out the Jade Slip and respectfully recorded everything he said.]
[You can even tell from his habit of marking maps that Zhu Wanshan's understanding of the Myriad Demon Domain is far more detailed than what is recorded in the Profound Beast Taming Sect's sect records.]
[Zhu Wanshan's ability to control the Demon-Catching Squad for nearly a century wasn't solely due to the Golden Crow Demon Emperor's tacit approval.]
He does indeed understand Demon Beasts.
You sighed inwardly.
[You were a beautiful woman, why did you become a thief?]
[The next day, the two of you had already ventured nearly two thousand miles into the dense forest.]
Just then, a deep, guttural roar suddenly echoed from the distant mountains.
The oppressive force contained in that roar seemed to freeze the air itself.
Zhu Wanshan's expression suddenly changed, and he stopped in his tracks.
["Transformation Stage."]
[Zhu Wanshan's eyes were filled with apprehension.]
A thought struck you.
Within the Profound Beast Taming Sect, Nascent Soul Perfection at the peak of their cultivation level can practically do whatever they want. But deep within the Myriad Demon Domain, it's really nothing special.
[A single Transformation Great Demon could easily crush an entire Demon-Catching Squad into a bloody pulp.]
[However, why would Great Demon the Transformation Stage appear in the hunting grounds chosen by Zhu Wanshan?]
[While it's true that the bigger the waves, the more valuable the fish, hunting demons in the territory of Transformation Great Demon is a bit like courting death.]
Therefore, this was not Zhu Wanshan's own choice at all.
[After you two waited quietly in place for half an hour, confirming that the aura hadn't moved this way, Zhu Wanshan finally breathed a sigh of relief and carefully led you around the mountain range.]
[As dusk fell, the sky gradually darkened.]
[Zhu Wanshan leads you to a secluded, reddish-brown rocky valley.]
[Zhu Wanshan stopped and pointed to a cave at the entrance of the valley, saying to you,]
"Kang Quan, you stay here and guard this place. I'm going to investigate a dangerous area ahead. Remember, no matter what you hear or see, you must not leave the cave, and you must not use your Divine Sense to investigate."
[His face wore a serious expression of concern for his subordinates.]
"That place is far too dangerous. Your cultivation is still too shallow; going there will only increase the risk of injury or death."
[Options pop up.]
[A: Stay obediently in the cave, don't cross the line.]
[B: He outwardly agreed, but secretly followed them.]
[C: Take out an "Employee Safety Responsibility Agreement" from the Storage Ring, ask him to sign it to confirm that if an accident occurs while he is waiting here, it will be unrelated to his personal operation and will be considered a work-related injury.]
Is it finally time for the fox to show its true colors?
Chongya, Little B.
Lu Ping chose B.
[You chose B.]
[Your face immediately showed worry, but you ultimately nodded firmly, your tone resolute.]
"Rest assured, Elder! I will wait for you right here and will not wander off!"
[The Flattery has taken effect.]
[Zhu Wanshan gave you one last look, seemingly confirming your loyalty, before turning away alone. His figure flickered a few times and disappeared into the depths of the valley.]
[You watched his retreating figure, your eyes darkening slightly.]
[You didn't act immediately, but patiently waited for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, confirming that Zhu Wanshan had gone far away.]
[With a flick of your finger, two invisible threads silently merged into the air.]
[Spirit-Chaos Lure, Spirit-Winding Threads.]
[Immediately afterwards, you formed hand seals, and several Formation Flags silently disappeared into the crevices of the rocks surrounding the cave.]
[The Five Elements Heaven-Trapping Formation is deployed.]
[Having done all this, your Black Xuanyu Robe flowed like ripples on water, and you vanished completely from the spot, along with your very presence.]
[The Formless Myriad-Breath Cloak.]
[A cultivator at the Nascent Soul Perfection stage possesses extremely keen divine senses; once touched by Divine Sense, they will immediately sense it.]
[Even though your Divine Sense far surpasses that of others of the same level, you could still be caught off guard and suffer an unexpected setback.]
[You withdrew your Divine Sense, relying solely on the opponent's residual aura, and remained dozens of miles behind Zhu Wanshan.]
As night deepened, the valley grew increasingly silent.
[Two hours later.]
Just as you crossed a mountain ridge, a powerful aura flashed past from the valley floor ahead.
[Your figure in the Void suddenly paused.]
[This aura was extremely well-concealed; it arrived quickly and disappeared just as fast.]
However, this aura is indeed powerful, far exceeding your current level.
[And you, you feel an inexplicable, eerie familiarity with this aura.]
[Options pop up.]
[A: The opponent's cultivation level is too high; retreat back to the cave immediately.]
[B: Little...]
[C: He pulled out his Self-Made Song Fuan identity token from his Storage Ring, rushed over, and shouted, "The Lord of the Demon-Suppressing Tower has arrived! Chunwu, why don't you quickly kill yourself to atone for your sins!"]