It was obvious that this entire so-called Secret Land of Wind Veins and Square Stele Ruins affair was a trap laid by the Fuyao Sect.
Its purpose was to lure him, the Demon Child, into taking the bait and create the perfect opportunity to strike, forcing him to expose his identity himself.
Even if they could not confirm his identity through this scheme, they could still use these Wind Dao cultivators to conduct a round of screening.
The five Wind Dao cultivators Yun Xiwu had singled out were the five who, in this round of observation, were still deemed suspicious.
They would continue following Yun Xiwu and undergo the next round of screening.
However, the Fuyao Sect's calculations were destined to come to nothing.
Because the true Demon Child, Bai Sanli, had seen through their intentions at the very start of the scheme and abandoned the thought of assassination long ago.
"Senior Sister Yun, which ancient treasure site are we going to next?"
At this moment, Yang Lingrui stepped forward to ask, his eyes brimming with anticipation.
Yet Yun Xiwu's next words instantly froze the smile on his face.
"You need not follow us for the rest of the journey."
Yun Xiwu said evenly, "The Wind Cavern is vast and filled with opportunities. Go explore it on your own."
"Uh... this, Senior Sister Yun, do you truly think my mastery of the Dao is inferior even to these five?"
After a brief daze, Yang Lingrui asked, "Why would you rather keep these mediocrities by your side than have me travel with you?"
"Ling Rui, every being has their own karmic path in cultivation. Those who rely on plunder and robbery, using power to crush others, will find it difficult to achieve greatness."
Yun Xiwu said slowly, "At the Square Stele