Longevity: Starting as a Sect Servant-Chapter 255 - 192: Successfully Concealed (Long - )
"Celestial Demon Secret Realm?"
At the Spiritual Evil Peak, Li An couldn’t help but ponder.
Recently, he had heard a lot about these four words, as the Vermilion Bird Army was actively searching for this place.
Providing clues could earn significant contributions!
But Li An had never been interested in searching for it. The term Celestial Demon represented the highest level of existence within the Demon Race. Such a place was not something one could easily get involved with; getting out unscathed was unlikely.
Yet now, Shee Anqi had come to find him...
"That’s right. My sister has already obtained some clues and has instructed me to join you in exploring Yunqi Valley."
Shee Anqi smiled and said, "Friend Lin, Right Captain needs people like you now. Isn’t it time for you to come out of seclusion?"
She knew Li An quite well. Even though he had been under Mountain Master Bai for many years, he had hardly participated in any relic explorations, always staying low and focusing on cultivation, depending on handing in Purifying Evil Pills to maintain his status.
Li An smiled helplessly.
Indeed, there weren’t many people under Xiaoli now. Being sent out to work was understandable, but having to go with Shee Anqi...
That made him a bit worried.
He had no choice but to pack up and set off with Shee Anqi.
"Going to Yunqi Valley... might not be so bad."
Actually, visiting Yunqi Valley had its advantages for Li An too.
－－ He had been at the Spiritual Evil Peak for many years. Since reaching the Mid-Stage Golden Core, his absorption of Lunar Qi and Evil Qi had accelerated.
If he stayed at the Spiritual Evil Peak any longer, the continuous loss of Lunar Qi might lead to changes in the Spirit Vein.
In that case, he feared being discovered by those with ulterior motives.
It would have been fine at other times, but now Spirit Charm Mountain was overwhelmed with cultivators, including enigmatic ones like Lady Shee.
Therefore, temporarily leaving to find another place to cultivate was imperative.
And Yunqi Valley was one of his chosen alternatives.
Yunqi Valley was originally an intersection of multiple Spirit Veins, considered a prime location for cultivation, the top tier among Rank Three Spirit Veins. However, it was usually avoided due to the heavy presence of Evil Qi, even Spirit Beasts wouldn’t come here.
Yunqi Valley lay at the intersection of three small mountain ranges, surrounded on three sides by mountains, with only one entrance, shaped like a gourd. From the outside, the valley seemed shrouded in dense mist, with murky yellow Evil Qi and clouds blending together, obscuring the view.
"There’s too much Evil Qi."
Li An deliberately showed a worried look and said, "Friend Shee, are we really going inside?"
Shee Anqi nodded, "Yes."
A thought crossed her mind, and she said, "Friend Lin, do you know how important the Celestial Demon Secret Realm is to Miss Xiaoli?"
"The Celestial Demon Secret Realm is a treasure trove left by Celestial Demon Level experts of the Demon Race. It likely holds Celestial Demon blood, which, if obtained by Miss Xiaoli, could transform her, improving her qualifications. Even the Great Lizard demon could hardly rival her then!"
Li An’s refusal to Zhou Libai earned her admiration, and now, she wanted to test just how resilient Li An was.
Li An pondered, nodded, and a determined look emerged in his eyes, "Alright, in that case, let’s go in－－"
With that, he led the way.
Before entering the valley, they consumed Purifying Evil Pills to prepare.
"By the way,"
Shee Anqi suddenly said, "Brother Lin, did you bring your Spirit Bird?"
Li An’s heart stirred, and he nodded.
"The Evil Qi is extremely heavy here. If the Spirit Bird goes inside, it might be harmed. I have a Spirit-Holding Storage Ring with me that can temporarily house living creatures. This way, Brother Lin can explore with peace of mind. How does that sound?"
As she spoke, she handed a storage ring to Li An.
The storage ring was made from special crystal gems, incredibly beautiful, and had space large enough to house a whole house.
There were two types of storage rings, one for storage only, and another that could temporarily hold living things.
The latter kind was invaluable, and creating it was quite challenging. It required a master to endow it with special inscriptions. In his younger years, Li An had obtained one from a Demon Cultivator, at the time, it was where Gu Hong had been trapped.
But at this moment, Li An became extremely cautious.
He had no familial ties with Shee Anqi; why would she care about his Spirit Beast?
He immediately recalled that Lady Shee had once wanted his Spirit Beast!
Something’s off!
Countless thoughts flashed through his mind.
What were their intentions? Were they probing him, or planning to kill and rob him of his bird in Yunqi Valley?
Both possibilities were there!
It seemed he needed to be very careful in the valley. If things went awry... he should eliminate Shee Anqi first.
Shee Anqi was only Mid-Stage True Core. If Li An launched a sudden attack, aided by the Divine Bird, he could quickly take her down.
Therefore, he felt somewhat assured.
Li An immediately refused, "Thank you, Friend, but my Spirit Bird cannot be away from me; it’s very shy..."
"Friend Lin, this Spirit Bird is favored by Miss Xiaoying and the Right Captain. If something happened to it during our exploration, Anqi and you might not be able to bear the responsibility... If it can’t be safeguarded, perhaps it’s best not to bring it in."
Shee Anqi spoke with concern.
Li An became increasingly convinced that Shee Anqi’s real aim for having him along was his bird.
If he left it outside, he’d be even more uneasy!
After considering, he reasoned that if Shee Anqi was only testing him, his strong refusal would cause more trouble.
If Shee Anqi intended to kill and seize the bird, his refusal might prompt her to act immediately, triggering danger.
He still didn’t know what contingency plans she might have!
