Gathering Devil Cultivators to Torment the Fenghe Sect!
Several days later, in the Wei Kingdom part of Wei.
A dangerous place called "Withered Bones Forest".
This place is shrouded in miasma year-round, and is teeming with poisonous insects Demon Beast; ordinary cultivators rarely venture here.
Sun Mao, dressed in a black robe and wearing a bamboo hat to conceal his appearance and aura, arrived at a hidden cave following the instructions in the Jade Slip.
A simple early warning array was set up at the entrance of the cave.
Instead of breaking the formation, Sun Mao struck the stone wall at the cave entrance three times in a specific rhythm, paused for two breaths, and then struck it four more times.
A moment later, a crack appeared in the formation.
A gaunt, sinister-looking old man stepped forward. He possessed only Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivation and stared warily at Sun Mao.
"Flowers bloom from withered bones, a boundless sea of blood." The old man uttered a coded message in a hoarse voice.
Sun Mao lowered his voice, his tone like two pieces of raw iron rubbing together. "The netherworld guides the way, all souls return to their origin."
The old man's eyes narrowed, his attitude immediately became more respectful, and he stepped aside to make way.
"Please come in, Your Excellency!"
Inside the cave was a hidden world, a spacious secret chamber that had been carved out. Inside were two cultivators at the Qi Refining Ninth Layer, who both looked respectful when Sun Mao entered.
Without wasting any words, Sun Mao threw a Storage Bag at the stone table.
The Storage Bag was opened, and a large number of Spirit Stone poured out, along with several bottles of pills that exuded a rich Spiritual Qi.
The old man and the two Qi Refining cultivators stared wide-eyed at the sight.
After the Blood Sha Sect was destroyed, these undercover agents became rootless, barely able to maintain their cultivation by engaging in murder and robbery. They had never seen such abundant resources before.
"This is the deposit."
Sun Mao's voice was cold, carrying the imposing aura of a superior:
"From this day forward, you will work for me!"
The old man swallowed hard, suppressing his greed. "May I ask, esteemed envoy, which Golden Core cultivator's subordinate are you?"
What do you need us to do?
Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask.
Sun Mao's tone turned cold, and a pressure from the Foundation Establishment Realm emanated from his body, causing the three of them to experience a surge of Qi and Blood.
"All you need to know is to obey orders, and you'll get Spirit Stone and resources to sustain you."
"Don't even think about having any wicked ideas. Besides me, where else in the cultivation world of the Wei Kingdom and Jin Kingdom would you have a place to hide?"
"The Wei Kingdom cannot tolerate you, and the many Devil Cultivator of the Jin Kingdom will certainly not tolerate the remnants of the Blood Sha Sect. So think carefully before you act."
Sun Mao finished speaking with a cold smile, without resorting to force.
The sense of oppression it brought far exceeded that of force!
The old man nodded repeatedly, not daring to offend anyone. No matter who the other party was, there must be Golden Core Ancestor behind them.
It doesn't matter who I follow, as long as I can survive:
"We will certainly comply with your orders, Your Excellency."
"You have one month to gather all your scattered informants, break them up into smaller groups, and infiltrate Fenghe Commandery."
"Target: Markets, medicine gardens, and lone disciples under the jurisdiction of the Fenghe Sect."
"Kill if you can, rob if you can. Of what you steal, keep 70% for yourself and hand over 30%..."
The old man gasped.
Going to Fenghe Commandery to cause trouble? That's the territory of Golden Core sect!
But then he glanced at the Spirit Stone on the table. "People die for wealth, birds die for food," he thought. This clearly involved a struggle at the Golden Core level.
"Rest assured, Your Excellency, we are most adept at this kind of business that requires no capital."
The old man nodded in agreement. This matter was not difficult; as long as it wasn't an attack on the mountain, but merely plundering the territory under his jurisdiction, it was a piece of cake.
"In addition, leave some people to search for live Demon Beast in black markets and auctions across the country, especially bears, rats, and dogs."
"The rarer the bloodline, the better; price is not an issue."
After giving his instructions, Sun Mao didn't linger and turned to leave.
He knew that these desperados didn't need loyalty, only profit and a desire for military intimidation.
With the continuous influx of Spirit Stone, they became a pack of the fiercest wolves and the sharpest blades!
It's easy to use and doesn't get your hands dirty.
Fenghe Commandery, Changfeng Market.
This is one of the largest markets under the rule of the Fenghe Sect, where a large number of Rogue Cultivator and small and medium-sized Lineage trade year-round.
As night falls, the lights in the market gradually come on.
A disciple of the Fenghe Sect inner disciple, with the cultivation level of the Qi Refining Eighth Layer, had just come out of a restaurant in the market. Slightly drunk, he staggered toward his residence.
We walked through a secluded alley.
Suddenly, three dark figures darted out from the darkness. There was no Law Technique light, only daggers and short swords coated with deadly poison.
"Pfft!"
The sound of a sharp blade piercing flesh was particularly jarring in the quiet alley.
The disciple didn't even have time to scream before his throat was slit, and his body was quickly dragged into the shadows.
His Storage Bag was taken away, his robes were stripped off, and not even a pair of boots were left.
The same scene was playing out in every corner of Fenghe Commandery.
A group of experienced and ruthless demonic Bandit Cultivator, like drops of ink, seeped into the clear waters of Fenghe Commandery.
They avoid tough battles and only target the weak.
Today they burned down a remote medicinal herb garden; tomorrow they'll hijack a convoy transporting ore.
In just half a month, Fenghe Commandery was in a state of panic.
The Rogue Cultivator dared not go out, and their affiliated Lineage all sought help from the Fenghe Sect.
Fenghe Sect, Main Peak Hall.
Yan Qiu sat upright in the main seat, his face ashen.
He was once a spirited Golden Core True Person, but after being severely injured by Shi Jian, his very essence was damaged, and his cultivation not only failed to improve but also showed signs of decline.
She looked ten years older, radiating an undeniable weakness.
"Has the matter been investigated thoroughly?"
"Who did this? Why haven't they caught a single person?!"
Yan Qiu roared and slammed a Jade Slip slip onto the ground.
Below, several Foundation Establishment elders stood trembling with fear.
"Reporting to the Ancestor, those people are skilled and extremely cunning. If they miss their first strike, they immediately flee, never lingering in battle."
"Judging from the Law Technique and weapons they use, they seem to be... Devil Cultivator."
An elder answered with a forced smile, his forehead already covered in cold sweat.
"Devil Cultivator?" Yan Qiu frowned.
Although the Jin Kingdom occasionally had Devil Cultivator who would run rampant in the Wei Kingdom, they had never infiltrated on such a large scale, especially not under the jurisdiction of a major sect like Fenghe Commandery, which boasted two Golden Core True Person...
Could it be that the battle at the front is intense, Jin Kingdom is taking the opportunity to send people to cause trouble in the rear?
"Increase manpower, send out all the law enforcement teams inside the gate, impose martial law on the market, and deploy heavy troops at major resource points."
"Capture them alive if possible; I need to know who's behind them!"
However, Yan Qiu's strategy was already within Sun Mao's calculations.
As soon as the Fenghe Sect's enforcement team was mobilized, those covert operations immediately ceased their activities, dispersed into smaller groups, and hid in ordinary cities or deep mountains and forests.
As soon as the enforcement team left, they swarmed back like flies.
When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy camps, we harass.
When the enemy is exhausted, we attack; when the enemy retreats, we pursue!
This tactic caused Fenghe Sect a great deal of trouble. Although it did not cause too much damage, it was enough to keep the opponent busy.
It's just provocation, it's just playing around. If you can't beat them, you run away. It's all just to annoy you and make you unhappy!
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