Chapter 61: Sealed Cultivation

Or perhaps it was because, after learning that Ye Shiyuan was unable to break through, he assumed the position of the Sect Master’s chief disciple was already secure in his grasp.

With that confidence, he no longer wished to cultivate diligently, focusing instead on winning people over.

But he had completely forgotten that whether it was Ye Shiyuan or himself, the prerequisite to becoming the Sect Master’s chief disciple was not anything else,

it was strength.

If there was no strength, then nothing else mattered.

"Just follow me," Bai He said calmly.

"Fifth Elder, it’s not that we don’t trust you, but you lack experience in hunting demons. Wouldn’t it be better for us to wait here until Fourth Elder returns?"

Bai He could hear it clearly, Pan Yi was deliberately targeting him.

No one else had raised any objections, so why was he the one to speak up?

Besides, what problem could there be with looking around?

It was impossible for Gu He to fail to find them.

Bai He turned around, narrowing his eyes slightly as he looked at Pan Yi with a trace of warning. "Pan Yi, just follow me. If anything happens, I’ll take responsibility. Even if I lack experience, do you have any?"

As he spoke, Bai He patted Ye Shiyuan on the shoulder and continued, "Ye Shiyuan has the most experience in demon hunting among all of you, and he is also the strongest. He hasn’t raised any objections."

At first, everyone had been inclined to side with Pan Yi.

But after thinking it over, Bai He’s words made some sense.

Ye Shiyuan was indeed someone who made others feel completely at ease.

"Ye Shiyuan is your disciple. Of course he listens to everything you say."

"So what you mean is, because you are Senior Brother’s disciple, you don’t need to listen to me?" Bai He’s tone sharpened. "This demon hunt is of utmost importance. Lingguang Sect has directly sent all of you, along with two elders. Pan Yi, I hope you place your focus where it belongs. If we fail, it won’t be a joke."

Though Bai He was not tall, the words he spoke left everyone stunned.

"So if anyone wishes to return to the original spot and wait for Elder Gu, feel free to do so. But when we return to Lingguang Sect in the future, I will certainly report this matter to Sect Master and see whether he thinks I was right, or whether you were."

Within Lingguang Sect who did not know the consequences of showing disrespect to an elder?

Aside from Pan Yi, the others all chose to follow Bai He.

Bai He was not wandering aimlessly.

He was moving toward the place where the demonic aura was even denser.

Casually, he handed each of them a pill. "Swallow this. Remember, do not use spiritual power and do not alert the enemy."

"Yes."

They swallowed the pill, which temporarily concealing their auras and restraining their spiritual energy.

Pan Yi also received the pill Bai He had given him.

He was about to swallow it, but after hesitating for a moment, he quietly hid it away instead.

A malicious smile curved at the corner of his lips.

"What are you smiling at?"

The smile froze on Pan Yi’s face.

Slowly, he lifted his head.

Bai He was already standing in front of him, Ye Shiyuan as well.

"The pill I gave you. Did you take it?"

Trying to play tricks?

Fortunately, Bai He had kept an extra watchful eye.

Otherwise, who knew how much trouble this man might have caused.

"Fifth Elder, I’ve already taken it."

"Oh? You’ve taken it?"

Bai He took out another pill in his hand. "It’s fine if you’ve taken it. Now, take another one in front of me."

From the outside, this pill looked almost identical to the one he had given them earlier.

Under Bai He’s steady gaze, Pan Yi had no choice but to swallow it.

Bai He revealed a satisfied smile and turned to leave.

A trace of malice flashed through Pan Yi’s eyes.

So what if he had taken a pill to conceal his aura?

When the time came and he released his spiritual power, wouldn’t it still...

But before Pan Yi could even finish the thought, panic and terror instantly spread across his entire body.

Why? Why was all the spiritual power in his body gone?

Bai He walked ahead and smiling to himself with unconcealed satisfaction.

The first pill he had given Pan Yi had indeed been the same as everyone else’s, but Pan Yi hadn’t taken it.

The second pill, however, was different from the first.

Not only did it conceal one’s aura, it also temporarily sealed one’s cultivation.

There was no need for Pan Yi’s help in this matter.

It would already be fortunate enough if he simply refrained from causing trouble.

As long as he obediently remained within the Xuantian Barrier, he would be safe and unharmed.

But if he insisted on playing petty tricks and refusing to behave, then Bai He would have no way to help him.

Pan Yi clenched his fists tightly.

Through the figures walking ahead of him, he stared fixedly at Bai He’s back, just wait...

He would never let him off.

"Master, you seem to be in a very good mood. Did something good happen?"

"It’s just that it’s rare to come out to eliminate demons. I’m simply happy about it," Bai He replied casually, offering an excuse, though it could not exactly be called a lie.

Bai He was indeed in quite a good mood.

"Ye Shiyuan."

"Master, what are your instructions?

"Have you ever seen a thousand-year great demon? What do they look like?"

Bai He did not actually know much about this.

Although there had been some descriptions in the original novel, they had not been particularly detailed.

Could it be that all great demons were like those in the novel, which described as handsome and dashing, with an evil yet alluring charm?