Meanwhile, Chu Mo followed Constable Li to a secluded little courtyard.
Constable Li took out a key and unlocked the gate, respectfully ushering the five of them inside before saying, somewhat awkwardly:
"Good sirs, this is Master Shen's residence. It is a humble home, so please forgive its shortcomings. I'll go prepare some tea and food. Please make yourselves comfortable."
Chu Mo nodded slightly. "Sorry for the trouble."
Constable Li repeatedly assured him it was no trouble, then bowed and withdrew, gently closing the courtyard gate behind him.
Once he was gone, Chu Mo's expression shifted. He asked Luo Shan and the others, "Did you sense it?"
Luo Shan frowned slightly. "Demonic qi. Very faint, but unmistakable."
Chu Mo nodded, confirming his own perception.
He had detected demonic qi as soon as he entered the city, but it was very faint, nearly dissipated. Presumably, the demon had left, taking its source with it.
"These demons really are everywhere..."
Chu Mo sighed. They had only recently entered the Profound Sun Realm, yet they had already encountered demons several times. This time, it had even happened inside a major human city.
Such a situation would have been utterly inconceivable in Fuli Heaven.
To cultivators, ordinary mortals were like ants. Without some special circumstance, their flesh and souls were of little use in cultivation.
Even a sect regarded as a "demonic sect," such as the Tribulation Deliverance Sect, would not slaughter the mortals under its rule without cause unless necessary. Instead, it would offer them a measure of protection.
After all, a steady stream of "talent" possessing the aptitude to cultivate formed the foundation of a sect's survival and growth.
Persecuting mortals without cause was no different from snatching food from the Tribulation Deliverance Sect's mouth.
Ji Qing remained composed. "Frequent demon appearances