Lu Chenyuan's thoughts were none of the Demonic Cultivator Body's concern.
He hurriedly flattered her, saying, "As expected of Martial Sister Tang. Such a state of mind is truly admirable. Setting everything else aside, if Senior Sister ever has need of me in the future, just give the word!"
Tang Zhuying accepted calmly. "Of course. If the need truly arises, I certainly will not stand on ceremony with you, Junior Brother."
The corners of her lips lifted slightly in a smile that was not quite a smile. She clearly did not take the Demonic Cultivator Body's words to heart.
His eyes rolled, and the Demonic Cultivator Body continued, "However, there is one matter this junior brother does not understand. Whether it is to eliminate devils and defend the Dao or to establish a sect, since Senior Sister has descended from the mountain, you should have gone to Leizhou. How did you... end up here?"
The only reason he had not acted from the very beginning was because Tantai Zhi had given him prior instructions. Before completing her arrangements, it would not do to tear all pretenses with Azure Star's cultivators. Otherwise, why would he have needed to waste time sending Wan Jianyi and the others away?
The current Tantai Zhi was a Body Integration stage existence. His cultivation realm had risen so quickly entirely thanks to her methods.
The Demonic Cultivator Body was filled with vigilance and wariness toward Tantai Zhi, yet he also feared her greatly. Before he possessed enough strength to break free of her control, he did not dare act rashly and challenge her.
And during that delay, Tang Zhuying had arrived and ruined his plans.
It was inconvenient to make a move now, but he had to determine her purpose.
If it was merely a coincidence,