Chapter 1001 - 333: Factions (3)

After listening to Kong Yujing’s account, he was both excited and slightly incredulous as he asked.

"Senior, if you don’t believe me, you can perceive it yourself."

Kong Yujing hesitated for a moment, gritting her teeth before speaking out.

After confirming that Lin Zheyu could extend her life a little longer, Kong Yujing was now worried that even if she accepted him as her master, he might still refuse to take her in.

Therefore, she did not hesitate to open up her sea of consciousness and let the respected Mr. Xi observe, in hopes of gaining Lin Zheyu’s favor in this manner.

Seeing Kong Yujing make such a choice, Lin Zheyu gave her a surprised glance.

Noticing the seriousness in Kong Yujing’s eyes, he slightly nodded toward Xi Chi: "How about taking a look yourself, fellow cultivator?"

"Then I apologize for my intrusion."

Xi Chi cupped his hands toward Lin Zheyu, an eager glint in his eyes.

With Lin Zheyu present, he wouldn’t act impulsively.

It must be said that Kong Yujing’s decision was very wise.

She gained Lin Zheyu’s favor without suffering any major loss, only a slight discomfort in her heart.

However, how can discomfort compare to life itself?

He placed his palm on Kong Yujing’s forehead.

Spiritual Sense swept through Kong Yujing’s open sea of consciousness, taking everything in.

With each observation, Xi Chi’s eyes grew brighter and brighter.

"You truly possess great skills, fellow cultivator!"

"To eliminate the demonic will while protecting the soul body from its influence, such a feat is truly remarkable!"

Xi Chi remarked, in disbelief.

If one goes through official channels in the Great Wei, a demon cultivator paying a sufficient price can have their sea of consciousness purified once.

However, such purification would also remove the demonic will fused with the soul body, inflicting irreversible damage to the demon cultivator’s soul.

Therefore, demon cultivators can only purify occasionally; if done too many times, they themselves might be completely purified.

This is why Xi Chi sought other solutions far and wide.

"Does this satisfy your requirements?"

Lin Zheyu asked with a faint smile.

"We can give it a try."

Xi Chi replied slowly, choosing his words carefully.

He withdrew his palm, pondering for a moment before continuing: "Rest assured, fellow cultivator. As long as you try, regardless of success, the Celestial Derivation Sect’s Array Dao exchange meeting slot is yours."

"Then I’ll thank you in advance, fellow cultivator."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zheyu gave a faint smile and cupped his hands in gratitude.

"No need for such courtesy, with your skills, even if you can’t resolve my grandfather’s issue, you can greatly alleviate the symptoms."

"Honestly, I’ve come here for my grandfather."

"During one exploration in the Demon Realm, my grandfather’s soul was corroded by the demonic will, and now he can only rely on secluded meditation to slow down its progress."

"..."

Xi Chi explained, briefly stating his purpose.

His grandfather is the only Nascent Soul cultivator in the Xu Family; if his grandfather perishes, the Xu Family’s status will plummet.

"I see."

"When will we begin?"

Lin Zheyu asked.

He was quite curious about a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Perhaps he could use this opportunity to research a Nascent Soul cultivator up close with the golden Celestial Eye and uncover some Immortal Dao secrets from them.

"Grandfather is still in secluded meditation, which might last several years. After overcoming this crisis, we can begin."

"But rest assured, fellow cultivator, the Celestial Derivation Sect’s Array Dao exchange meeting happens every fifty years, the next is thirty-nine years from now."

"Time is not an issue at all."

Xi Chi said with a smile.

Seeing a glimmer of hope for solving his grandfather’s issue, a smile appeared on his face.

Though Xi Chi doesn’t believe Lin Zheyu can solve the grandfather’s problem, slowing the demonic will’s corrosion is likely.

If given more time to the Xu Family, a new Nascent Soul cultivator might be born!

Lin Zheyu and Xi Chi exchanged contact information, and Xi Chi tentatively shared his knowledge and research on demonic will and demon demonic patterns with Lin Zheyu.

The more they exchanged, the brighter his eyes became.

’This person indeed lives up to being a demon cultivator; his research on demons is profound, even touching on the fusion of demon demonic patterns and Immortal Tao arrays!’

Xi Chi was somewhat surprised.

The more they conversed, the more mysterious and unfathomable this demon cultivator appeared to him.

U Di and Kong Yujing, who were waiting nearby, quietly listened to their conversation, without daring to make a sound.

Even though the discussion was simple, it allowed both of them to gain much.

"I have matters to attend to back home, Mr. Xiao, until we meet again!" Xi Chi stood up, smiled, and cupped his hands in farewell.

"Until we meet again."

Lin Zheyu returned the gesture, then looked toward Kong Yujing: "Xiaojing, see Mr. Xi off."

"Yes, senior."

Kong Yujing quickly responded.

Watching the two leave the hall and walk away, Lin Zheyu then turned his gaze to U Di, who stood silently in the corner.

U Di was lost in thought, absorbed in the Array Dao knowledge Lin Zheyu had mentioned earlier.

Sensing Xi Chi’s departure, he suddenly snapped back to reality.

"How is the Xu Family’s reputation?"

Lin Zheyu took a sip of Spirit Tea and asked casually.

Vigilance against others is necessary, especially since the opponent is a Nascent Soul cultivator, there’s no harm in being cautious.

"The Xu Family is affiliated with the Yanyue Sect, which is a righteous sect known for cultivating proper techniques; most disciples are upright individuals."

"The Xu Family has a great reputation in the cultivation world, built over generations and won’t be easily tarnished."

U Di replied slowly.

"Good job this time."

"Do you have any requests?"

Lin Zheyu nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile.

"Please take me in, Senior, let me serve you loyally!"

Upon hearing this, determination flashed across U Di’s face, and he knelt on one knee, speaking respectfully.

"No regrets?"

Lin Zheyu replied, his tone calm.

"I have no regrets!"

"I, U Di, swear by my Dao heart in the presence of Heavenly Dao. I am willing to serve you, Senior, loyally and without reservation."

"Should I harbor treachery..."

"..."

Under the witness of Heavenly Dao, U Di decisively swore by his Dao heart.

Such an oath has a powerful binding effect on cultivators; if broken, not only would their path be cut off, but also swarmed by heart demons and heavenly disasters.

"Very well, you may rise."

Lin Zheyu said calmly.

It’s time for him to establish his own faction; with more personnel, he wouldn’t have to handle everything personally, saving much energy.

Upon hearing this, U Di stood up and silently stood behind Lin Zheyu.

At this time, Kong Yujing, who had gone to see Xi Chi off, returned.

Entering the hall, she knelt on one knee like U Di and respectfully said: "Please take me in!"

After speaking, a drop of black-red Soul Blood coalesced on her forehead.

Her decisiveness surprised U Di, but seeing through it, he understood.

"Very well."

"Follow me, I will first eliminate the remaining demonic will from your sea of consciousness, then assign you a task."

Lin Zheyu grasped Kong Yujing’s Soul Blood and spoke calmly.

To eliminate the astonishing demonic will in Kong Yujing’s sea of consciousness is no easy task.

Even with Lin Zheyu’s capability, aided by the golden Celestial Eye, it would take about a day.

Sufficient caution dictates performing this task within the Little Heaven-Deceiving Array.

With the offering of her Soul Blood, Kong Yujing now counted as one of his own.

Lin Zheyu decided to prioritize extending her life against the demonic will’s corrosion.

Otherwise, if Kong Yujing suddenly died under its influence, he would lose the subordinate he had just acquired.

"Yes, Senior!"

Kong Yujing replied.

Standing up, a spark of joy passed through her eyes, mingled with complexity.

But soon, the complexity vanished entirely, replaced by a resolute determination.

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