Chi Yu's reaction made the corners of Xie Xiyi's lips lift slightly, a faint pleasure rising within him. He said nothing, leaving Chi Yu to handle it.
Chi Yu said firmly, "There's no misunderstanding. You definitely poisoned us. Tell us, why did you try to harm us?"
The Town Magistrate insisted, "This is absolutely a misunderstanding. You are immortals far above us. How could I possibly harm you?"
Chi Yu thought for a moment, then took a Truth-Telling Talisman from his Sumeru Ring and used it directly on the Town Magistrate. The moment the paper touched him, it turned into a streak of spiritual light and sank into his body.
Chi Yu asked him, "Why did you try to harm us?"
The Town Magistrate's mouth opened and closed. Unable to control himself, he spoke the truth. "No particular reason. Flower Lady's demonic power is weakening. Demons can regain their strength by consuming cultivators' flesh and blood. You are the best offerings."
Chi Yu had not expected that answer. They enslaved demons, yet also fed cultivators to them.
He admired their courage and perseverance in surviving as mortals in the cracks of the Wasteland, and had no intention of passing judgment on that.
He asked again, "How did you control that demon?"
The Town Magistrate said, "We controlled her with the Mother Gu, forcing her to remain on the mountain and serve us."
"Why let the venomous insects bite you?"
The Town Magistrate answered, "Because the venomous insects that emerge from the Gu Woman can strengthen mortals, preserve their youth, and prolong their lives."
Chi Yu was stunned. The Truth-Telling Talisman was just too useful!!!
Talismans were power (not).
Chi Yu continued, "Where is the Mother Gu?"
The Town Magistrate struggled for a moment, but he was only a mortal. How