Chapter 419: Chapter 217: The Evil Visitor Arrives, True Legacy of Soul Control

As expected, after Wen Jiu clasped his fists in salute, Lin Jianxia threw over a jade slip and said solemnly: "Li Mu, as an honored guest elder, you have rested long enough in the Little Demon Realm. This is a task from Vice City Lord Lin for you as an honored guest elder, make sure to complete it as soon as possible."

Wen Jiu received the jade slip and scanned it with his Divine Sense, his sword-shaped brows furrowed slightly. The honored guest elder task was to accompany Heihe and Gu Qiao to the Celestial Demon Sea. They failed to persuade him earlier, yet now Vice City Lord Lin was involved.

It seems they are determined to create a rift between him and Feng Jue, drawing an insignificant Corpse Nurturer into their camp.

"Lin Zhenchuan, Li Mou, while in Lengxi Mountain, have continuously been cultivating Evil Corpses for Vice City Lord Wei by planting Corpse Mushrooms, producing two to three bodies a month without interruption," Wen Jiu replied calmly, mentioning Daoist Wei.

Lin Jianxia seemed to expect Wen Jiu to say this, and coldly responded: "Vice City Lord Wei has recently not been in Wind and Cloud Immortal City, nor in Little Demon Realm. Where he went, the Communication Stone cannot get in touch. How do I know what you say is true? Even if true, it’s what you should do to earn your honored guest elder status."

Hearing this sentence.

Wen Jiu couldn’t help but exclaim, good fellow.

Is this how it’s going?

Gui Yanqiu, observing the situation wasn’t looking good, quickly clasped fists in respect and hurriedly found an excuse to escape.

Neither Li Mu nor Lin Jianxia could he afford to offend; staying any longer might suffer harm due to their conflict, which would be troublesome.

Once Gui Yanqiu left, Lin Jianxia once more questioned, "Are you going or not? Give me an answer. Wind and Cloud Immortal City never nurtures useless people, nor does the Little Demon Realm."

"Lin Zhenchuan, what if I choose not to go?" Wen Jiu asked coldly.

Lin Jianxia sneered, "The Spirit Contract has stated beforehand; if you don’t fulfill the honored guest elder responsibilities, your status will be revoked, barring entry to Hidden Pavilion, alongside reentry in the Left Sect Hundred Cultivators’ Record. If you’re unwilling, there are plenty willing to do so!"

The last words of Lin Jianxia were very weighty, seemingly implying a warning as well as a threat.

Wen Jiu felt a coldness in his heart; apparently, Vice City Lord Lin intended to completely eliminate him while Daoist Wei was away and when Feng Jue entered the Dark Evil God’s Cave Heaven. If you play this game, then I won’t hold back.

I enjoy secluded cultivation because every practice brings improvement. When even drinking water boosts cultivation, who wouldn’t love cultivation? As a Heterodox Corpse Nurturer, I love secluded cultivation, but in your eyes does it imply weakness?

Thinking of this, Wen Jiu immediately used Divine Sense to explore around himself; with a sense comparable to Fake Pill Zhenren, besides hidden means of Golden Core Zhenren unknown, everything below Golden Core was clear.

"Are you dumb?"

Lin Jianqiu coldly uttered again.

"Hang on."

Wen Jiu continued exploring.

Simultaneously ensuring no Divine Sense was spying around.

Once both were confirmed without error, Wen Jiu reluctantly showed a flattering smile, "Could Lin Zhenchuan perhaps spare a chance? Honestly, after killing Shen Tu, no matter how I study, I can’t understand that Tier Two Top Grade Demon Artifact; so, I hoped Lin Zhenchuan could help take a look, to see if it suits me."

"Hmm?"

Faced with the unexpected flattery, Lin Jianxia was momentarily stunned, yet thinking this is within the Little Demon Realm, didn’t think much further.

Assuming these words genuinely pleased him since Heterodox Evil Cultivators were skilled at murder and extremely adept at currying favors. Among Little Demon Realm, out of ten such cultivators, eight were like this.

"Please, Lin Zhenchuan, help enter my manor and check it out; if truly unsuitable, I would have to let it go reluctantly." Wen Jiu flatteringly spoke again, almost explicit, hardly hinting.

Once Lin Jianxia thought of the Tier Two Top Grade Demon Artifact, interest piqued, and considering within Little Demon Realm, reckoned Li Mu wouldn’t dare cause any issue, thus walked straight into Lengxi Mountain, where under Wen Jiu’s invitation entered the cavern.

At the moment of entering the cavern, Lengxi Mountain’s Tier Two High-Grade Yin Array activated, alongside the Concealing Array and Isolation Array laid inside the cavern synchronizing activation. As Lin Jianxia entered, one saw the cavern hosting dozens of Evil Corpses, covered in Blood Corpse Mushrooms with several Tier Two ones.

Simultaneously, a peripheral glance uncovered the Demon Corpse, and another Tier Two Zombie, and a third far more terrifying Zombie presence. Such presence, even though merely overshadowing, felt akin when confronted by his foster mother, and Daoist Wei alike.

He was thoroughly panicked in mind.

Li Mu showed her such deeply hidden sight, wouldn’t it entail malice?

"You—"

Lin Jianxia was greatly shocked.

The next instant was immobile as the East Spring Undying Bone Soul-Capturing Eye controlled him completely, rendering motionless.

With East Spring Undying Bone’s current strength, even late-stage Foundation Establishment couldn’t react timely, let alone Foundation Establishment middle stage Lin Jianxia?

Yet, after control, the Soul Capturing Eye didn’t immediately seize the soul, for next came five ghosts creeping over with sinister laughter. Seeing five Tier Two ghosts further, Lin Jianxia’s eyes showed immense fear.

However much frightened she was, moving was impossible, and even the concealed Tier Two Top-Grade Body-Protecting Talisman could not be activated.

In an instant.

The five ghosts surrounded tightly, their haunting Ghost Eyes burst open, another surge of soul-capturing power surged. Lin Jianxia watched his soul being absorbed by five ghosts, but when thought life was ending, found despite soul’s capture, consciousness remained intact as before.

After a hundred breaths, unexpectedly the five ghosts returned his soul perfectly. When the soul returned to the body, that chilling Zombie also withdrew its soul-seizing power.

Witnessing this, Lin Jianxia was overjoyed, if given a brief moment, activating the Tier Two Top-Grade Body-Protecting Talisman was possible.

Hahaha.

No matter how hidden you were, so what?

Ultimately overlooked, betrayed yourself!

Divine Sense missed my hidden means, now it’s your turn to perish without a trace!

Originally the plan was merely to coerce you into our faction, dismantling Feng Jue’s sole trust in Little Demon Realm, yet surprisingly you afforded such an unexpected delight. Five ghosts, Three Corpses, so lucrative!

"Hmm?"

However.

The following moment, Lin Jianxia discovered complete immobility.

Neither fingers could move nor eyebrows arch, not even able to speak. Soon after, a voice transmitted within.

Sing along with conquest!

Hearing this, Lin Jianxia heard Li Mu not far away start singing, "Thus conquered by you..."

"Thus conquered by you..." Lin Jianxia found himself singing along without hesitance.

Not a trace of resistance in heart.

Attempting to curse Li Mu, yet the thought vanished as it emerged, afterward unable by any means to foster hatred towards Li Mu, as such spite faded, replaced by respect and submission towards Li Mu.

No—

I refuse to respect him.

I refuse to submit to him.

"Brother Li, how did I sing?" Lin Jianxia smiled, speaking flatteringly.

Wen Jiu nodded, "Missing a bit, follow my tone practice, So Mi So La..."

"So Mi So La..."

Lin Jianxia seriously learned.

"Forget it, no talent. How about sharing Vice City Lord Lin’s purpose in sending you?" Wen Jiu waved, seated on a nearby armchair.

Lin Jianxia quickly replied: "Foster mother learned from Gu Qiao you disinclined to accompany or align within her faction, extremely displeased, thus awaited Daoist Wei and Feng Jue both bolting to Dark Evil God’s Cave Heaven’s opportunity, planning to utilize Spirit Contract to assault, coercing you into joining.

If Brother Li conceded, regardless of legitimate threat or feigned conformity, Gu Qiao’s ilk would seize Brother Li enroute, leveraging Ghost Law for control, compelling you thoroughly into our faction."

"Your faction representing what?" Wen Jiu couldn’t resist curiosity.

Lin Jianxia honestly revealed, "Qi Guang Sect, Vice City Lord Lin alongside Master Pei, all originate from Qi Guang Sect."

"Qi Guang Sect?"

Wen Jiu startled, immediately gleaned through Demon Soul’s soul memories all pertinent Info about the Qi Guang Sect. Within Hundred Floating Domains a Golden Core Level Influence, nearest to Divine Fall Mountain Range, housing over twenty Golden Core Cultivators a millennium ago, strongest climbing Golden Core Late Stage.

[Second update in the evening.]