Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 480: Where Exactly Am I?
“Many unfamiliar Fusion cultivators?” Lu Yang’s head swarmed with question marks. He only knew a few Fusion cultivators, mostly those from his sect. Among the external Fusion cultivators invited to the celebration, he only recognized Su Yiren; the others were merely names to him, including the Qi-Commanding Sect Leader, who had just passed by.
His newly acquired List of Great Xia Dynasty’s Fusion cultivators contained profiles and portraits of various Fusion cultivators, but he had been too occupied with strolling the streets to peruse it yet.
Unlike the unreliable Everlasting Immortal Fairy, Yun Zhi’s words carried immense credibility, so Lu Yang had to take them seriously. “Could they be secluded Fusion cultivators?” Su Yiren is a secluded cultivator whose presence is so faint that barely anyone knows her. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
Yun Zhi shook her head, dismissing the possibility. “I know most secluded Fusion cultivators. It’s highly improbable that all those I’ve never met would coincidentally gather here.”
Lu Yang frowned in contemplation. This is truly strange. Why have so many Fusion cultivators suddenly appeared? Are they friends or foes?
Foes? Anyone considering invading the Dao-Seeking Sect would need to have been kicked in the head by a donkey to entertain such idiocy.
Friends? Then why did they come uninvited?
Lu Yang couldn’t quite understand these Fusion cultivators’ line of thinking.
Yun Zhi suddenly added, “Not just Fusion cultivators. There are also three or four unfamiliar Transcendent Tribulation cultivators.”
Lu Yang started. This makes the matter much more serious.
“Shall we capture them for questioning?” Lu Yang proposed. At worst, if we catch the wrong people, I’ll apologize as acting sect leader.
“Sure.” Yun Zhi nodded. Lu Yang’s idea perfectly aligns with mine.
A wooden sign obstructed their path. It read: Please hold your breath before proceeding.
“This wooden sign wasn’t here when we passed earlier.” Lu Yang was puzzled. They had nearly completed a full round.
“Sixth Elder erected this sign.” It was clearly not Yun Zhi’s first time encountering a sign like this. She immediately recognized Sixth Elder’s handiwork.
Lu Yang understood. That explains everything. All celebration attendees are either prodigies or cultivation experts. Holding their breath requires just a thought, hardly any effort at all.
Sixth Elder’s arrival caused minimal disruption.
Soon, they saw Sixth Elder at a familiar location—precisely where Luo Hongxia had been fishing.
Luo Hongxia and Sixth Elder were bosom friends, seizing the celebration as an opportunity to converse. Although they couldn’t speak out loud, their relaxed demeanors suggested a pleasant exchange.
Lan Ting and Tao Yaoye followed their respective masters, also communicating with each other through their spiritual consciousness.
“Palace Leader Luo.”
“Fellow Daoist Yun.”
The two bowed in greeting.
“Lu Yang, it’s been a long time since we parted in Qing Province,” Lan Ting greeted warmly.
“Junior Sister Lan Ting, you know Junior Sister Tao?” Lu Yang noticed both of them beaming with beautiful smiles, seeming to get along well. Both have immortal physiques, so they likely have much in common to talk about.
“I’ve long heard from Shifu about Palace Leader Luo taking in a junior sister whose stellar talents rival my own. I finally get to meet her today.” Tao Yaoye took Lan Ting’s hand, subtly shifting her feet to keep a distance between her and Lu Yang.
Lan Ting echoed in a dulcet tone, “I felt an instant connection with Junior Sister Tao, like we’d known each other forever! Junior Sister Tao even wants to use my appearance in the Dreamlike Bubble Mirage.”
Tao Yaoye giggled, gently swaying Lan Ting’s arms. “I’ve always wanted to feature a beautiful cultivator in the Dreamlike Bubble Mirage. The moment I saw you today, Junior Sister Lan, I was amazed by your heaven-defying beauty. I can’t think of anyone more suited for the role.”
“What beauty? You’re far prettier than me, Junior Sister Tao. The only thing I can offer is my cultivation.”
Lu Yang found the atmosphere somewhat peculiar, but he couldn’t put his finger on it, so he decided to keep silent for the time being.
Yun Zhi noticed the Light-Retaining Treasure Box at Luo Hongxia’s feet and inquired, “Palace Leader Luo, may I know the purpose of bringing out the treasure box? Have all your affairs been concluded?”
Luo Hongxia pondered. Almost all the veteran cultivators I know in the cultivation world have been locked up within the box. There’s probably nothing else to do now.
“Yes, my business is concluded.”
“Could you lend it to me then?” The Light-Retaining Treasure Box is perfect for rounding up those unfamiliar Fusion and Transcendent Tribulation cultivators.
“Umm...” Luo Hongxia revealed a troubled expression. Although the Light-Retaining Treasure Box was a supreme treasure of the Moon Laurel Immortal Palace, borrowing supreme treasures between the Five Great Immortal Sects was common, so she hardly had grounds to refuse.
Moreover, she felt guilty. We have imprisoned numerous expert attendees within the treasure box on the Dao-Seeking Sect’s territory. If word gets out, it would affect the Dao-Seeking Sect’s dignity. Besides, with Yun Zhi here, it’s too late to release those people now.
Finding no plausible excuse, she reluctantly handed over the treasure.
“I’ll thank you in advance, Palace Luo Luo.” Yun Zhi bowed, curling a finger to levitate the box. “Little Junior Brother, let’s go.”
Hearing Yun Zhi call him, Lu Yang exhaled in relief, hastily bidding goodbye to the two women before running after her.
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The Moon-Gazing True Lord crouched before a stall, contemplatively examining the wares.
Under the Imperial Preceptor’s orders, he was here to investigate the celebration, stumbling upon an unexpected windfall.
“Interested in this?” The stallkeeper was an elderly man who resembled an old farmer. He wore an unassuming smile as he picked up a book from his display. “I found this old book in a secret domain. It documents the existence of a Heavenly Court Creed member called the ‘Hundred Herbs Heavenly King.’ If it intrigues you, I’ll sell it to you for eight hundred thousand spirit stones!”
The Moon-Gazing True Lord was tempted. The Imperial Preceptor has been troubled by the sudden rise of the Heavenly Court Creed. To think I’ve chanced upon clues about them. This would be a great meritorious contribution.
For a Fusion cultivator, eight hundred thousand spirit stones weren’t considered expensive. Neither was he worried about counterfeits. After all, this is the Dao-Seeking Sect’s territory. How could they sell fakes? That would be a slap to the Dao-Seeking Sect’s face.
“I’ll buy it!” Without another word, the Moon-Gazing True Lord clinked his storage ring against the old man’s, transferring the payment.
Just as he reached for the book, a beam of light enveloped him, sucking him into the treasure box.
Thud. The old book slipped free, falling to the ground.
“Junior Niece Yun, what are you...” Grandpa Ba looked at Yun Zhi with mild astonishment.
“Big Senior Sister plans to question him,” Lu Yang obsequiously answered on her behalf.
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The Moon-Gazing True Lord stared at his surroundings blankly, utterly bewildered about what had happened. I’d just purchased a book a moment ago. How did I end up here?
And why are there so many people here?
He noticed two formidable cultivators slowly approaching him with sinister grins, cracking their knuckles, while a benign-looking elderly monk emanated murderous intent.
Further away lay a group of battered mighty cultivators moaning in pain, their screams making him shudder.
Where exactly am I?
“I don’t recognize him. Who’s this?” Qiu Jin’an hesitated, having never met the Moon-Gazing True Lord.
“Who cares? Since Fellow Daoist Luo let him in, he must be here to mock us. Beating him can’t be wrong!” Yang Ding concluded after a simple analysis.
“Makes sense.”
