Shi Yue sized up Qin Wuji, then clasped his hands and said respectfully, "You must be Fellow Daoist Qin! A pleasure to meet you. I'm Shi Tian. Fellow Daoist Chen told me that you have extraordinary abilities and are in need of capable people, so I've come to join you. I hope you won't turn me away."
Qin Wuji laughed heartily at the flattery. "Those who understand the times are heroes. Fellow Daoist Shi, you're willing to join our Heavenly Demon Sect, and I couldn't be happier. How could I turn you away? In the future, I'll lead an assault on the Southern Heaven Cultivation World. With your help, things will be much easier."
Surprise showed on Shi Yue's face as he praised Qin Wuji. "Fellow Daoist Qin is a man of great talent and vision. I admire you. By the way, Fellow Daoist Qin, there's something I'd like to ask you about."
Qin Wuji smiled faintly. "Go ahead, Fellow Daoist Shi."
"Fellow Daoist Qin, have you heard of the Taixu Sect?"
Qin Wuji thought for a moment. "I have. That sect is skilled in alchemy, but it's fallen into decline. What is it? Do you have some connection to the Taixu Sect, Fellow Daoist Shi?"
"I have a few old friends in the Taixu Sect. I just wanted to ask you about their whereabouts. I heard your sect is holding many prisoners. Could you help me find out whether any of them are disciples of the Taixu Sect?" Shi Yue asked politely.
"No problem. I'll send someone to look into it right away. But there's something I'll need to trouble you about, Fellow Daoist Shi." Qin Wuji spoke with a faintly amused smile.
Shi Yue remained calm. "What is it? Please be direct, Fellow Daoist Qin."
Qin Wuji raised