"There's actually another person? Good thing I investigated through dreams before making my move, or he would have slipped through the net."
The unfamiliar cultivator quietly following behind was none other than Li Ling. He had not expected this unexpected haul, either.
The Artifact Embryo and its ability to contain living souls, mentioned by the three Corpse Immortal Sect disciples, sounded familiar. He had read about the Ghost Soul Sect's exclusive secret arts in Granny Wu's notes.
The Ghost Soul Sect possessed a special technique for mass-producing magical artifacts. Although it still required the infusion of Dharma power from cultivators at Foundation Establishment or above, it could greatly reduce the consumption of spiritual materials by substituting mortal souls.
"Spiritual materials are hard to find. Often, they can only form by gathering the essences of heaven, earth, sun, and moon, along with the spiritual richness of the five elements. People, however, are everywhere."
"What those hungry for quick success would choose goes without saying."
"This fellow is playing jackal to the Corpse Immortal Sect disciples' wolf. He's extremely dangerous. I must establish his whereabouts and deal with him once and for all!"
Li Ling made his decision in an instant, then deftly worked his art again, guiding the dream.
Before long, ripples spread, and a blurry figure appeared out of thin air.
The three Corpse Immortal Sect disciples gave a soft exclamation. "Senior Brother Yan, what brings you here?"
Senior Brother Yan answered a different question. "I passed the intersection up ahead earlier and found some good baked flatbread. Want any?"
"Oh, is that so? Give us some." The three Corpse Immortal Sect disciples readily agreed.
"I'll try some, too." Old Monster Yin looked quite interested as well.
And so they stood where they were and began eating flatbread.
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