Chapter three hundred and forty first parting ways
Xu Chunniang looked indifferent. After so many things happened, completing the commission was the least important thing.
And...she glanced at Zhuge Yun.
"Senior brother, the leader, is not worried, so I have nothing to worry about."
If the commission cannot be completed, the four of them will inevitably be affected, but as the team leader, he will only be affected a lot more.
Zhuge Yun couldn't help grinding his teeth. In fact, in private, he had already found an opportunity to go to Fengwei Mountain and kill the Yuan-devouring beast.
After all, the junior brothers and sisters wasted their time because of him, so they can't even burden themselves with the commission and fail.
I just said that because I just wanted to see Junior Sister Xu’s reaction.
Zhuge Yun didn't give in anymore, he took out a jade box and opened it, and an astonishing spiritual energy was revealed from it.
"Element Devouring Pearl!"
Several people recognized the origin of the white beads in the jade box at a glance, and their faces were filled with surprise and joy.
The Yuan Devouring Pearl is the demon elixir on the Yuan Devouring Beast. With this object, this commission can be considered completed.
Zhuge Yun put away the Yuan Devouring Pearl, "You should feel relieved now, right?"
After Huo Chunyan was overjoyed, a look of hesitation appeared on her face.
"But this element-devouring beast was killed by my senior brother. We did not participate in this battle. Would it be unreasonable to use it to deliver the commission..."
"It doesn't matter."
Since Zhuge Yun took out this thing, he naturally considered these factors.
"The so-called guidance commission is essentially training for newcomers. Your progress in the experience is the most important. As the team leader, it is my duty to assist you in completing the commission."
After hearing this, several people put aside their doubts and uneasiness and followed Zhuge Yun as they walked toward the sect with their swords in hand.
After a few people left, they found themselves in a secret room under the city lord's mansion.
The golden elixir monk in black robes opened his eyes and looked at the person next to him, his tone somewhat dissatisfied.
"Just let those ants go? Except for the two female cultivators infected with demon souls, everyone else can be killed."
The golden elixir monk sitting opposite him was dressed in a attire with calm eyebrows and a smile on his lips when he heard this. He was the first disciple of Master Hunyuan, Wu Xiangzi.
"You have already said that they are just ants. You can kill them anytime you want, so why go to extra trouble to scare the snake away. Keeping a few more people will help the demon soul hide its identity and not arouse the suspicion of the Xiaoyao Sect."
Although the black-robed monk was still a little dissatisfied, he didn't say anything more.
"You came here specially for this trivial matter, right?"
"Of course not, I'm just curious as to whether your method will work or not, so as not to cause problems at the critical moment."
There was a smile on Wu Xiangzi's lips, and a hint of evil appeared in his peaceful eyebrows. It disappeared so quickly that it seemed as if it had never appeared before.
The black-robed monk's face turned cold, "Are you doubting me? Isn't that female cultivator named Shangguan Xue enough to prove my ability?"
"That's not the case. I believe she has been completely controlled by the demon soul. I am referring to another person. Speaking of which, it has been seven months since she was planted with the demon soul."
Wu Xiangzi still had a gentle smile, but when he said seven months, his tone increased.
A trace of embarrassment flashed across the face of the black-robed monk. He once boasted that in Haikou, a person possessed by a demonic soul could disappear into the world without anyone noticing in just three to five months.
But Shangguanxue had to wait two years to be controlled. The female cultivator actually persisted for seven months, which was beyond his expectation.
He frowned, "Perhaps it was because of her strong soul and firm will that it took more time. Although the female cultivator is not very impressive, she is still a person on the Qingyun List."
A look of surprise flashed in Wu Xiangzi's eyes.
"That makes sense. It's just that your speed of refining demon souls seems to have been much slower recently. Have you encountered any trouble?"
"Well, my spiritual consciousness has been consumed too much. I need more things that can restore my spiritual consciousness."
The black-robed monk hesitated for a moment and then made the request.
"It's just a small matter. I'll have someone bring you what you need. Haha, anyway, we still have time to play with them slowly."
Wu Xiangzi smiled brightly and stepped out of the stone room.
Seeing the other party's disappearing figure, the black-robed monk slowly twitched the corners of his lips, a hint of darkness flashed in his eyes, and as the stone chamber door closed, silence soon returned.
When the conversation between the two ended, Xu Chunniang and her party of six moved further and further away from Hunyuan City.
After confirming that the distance was far enough, Zhuge Yun, who had been tensing his heartstrings, finally breathed a sigh of relief, took out a purple transmission note, and injected a spiritual thought into it.
It didn't take long for the transmission talisman to receive a reply, and it began to tremble.
Zhuge Yun was shocked and led everyone in another direction.
The other people looked at each other, a little confused as to why he took a detour, but they didn't ask any more questions and followed him obediently.
After flying for about half an hour, Zhuge Yun led everyone and landed in a dense forest.
Several people in the dense forest sensed movement and took the initiative to show themselves.
Seeing the person coming, Zhao Xingsan was stunned for a moment, almost in disbelief, and excitedly stepped forward to salute.
"I've met Elder Zhang and Elder Mo!"
The other people came to their senses and clasped their fists in greeting.
As for the disciples around the two elders, they were both in the foundation building stage, so they did not deliberately salute and ask questions.
Zhang Ruoxu waved his hand and said with a smile, "There is no need for formality."
Zhao Xingsan still had some doubts in his eyes. Why did the two elders of the sect suddenly appear here? They couldn't have come to pick them up, right?
Others were equally puzzled, except Zhuge Yun and Shangguan Xue who looked calm, as if they had already known about this matter.
After Zhuge Yun conveyed the message to Zhang Ruoxu, he handed the jade box containing the Yuan Devouring Pearl to Shangguan Xue and turned to look at his junior brothers and sisters.
"I have other things to do next. You follow Junior Sister Shangguan back to the sect and resume your duties. Junior Sister Xu will stay and accompany me."
Shangguan Xue put away the jade box and paused after hearing the words.
She had no objections to Zhuge Yun's arrangements. During this experience, all the classmates she brought out were sacrificed.
Both emotionally and rationally, she must return to the sect to give an explanation.
But Xu Chunniang, why didn't she return to the sect? She was obviously possessed by a demon soul and was a great threat...
What Senior Brother Zhuge wants to do is extremely important and cannot be ignored.
Shangguan Xue frowned slightly, "Senior Brother, why don't you let Junior Sister Xu follow me back to the sect?"
"No need, she can just follow me."
"But, she..."
She was hesitating whether to tell her about the demon soul, when her words were suddenly interrupted.
"Junior Sister Shangguan, it's time for you to leave. Remember your mission."
Zhuge Yun's expression was indifferent, showing no emotion or anger.
"I see."
After all, Shangguan Xue didn't say anything more and led Huo Chunyan and the others away towards the sect.
Regarding Zhuge Yun's insistence on taking Xu Chunniang with him, Elder Mo looked indifferent and still had a lazy smile on his face.
The round-faced boy next to him winked at Xu Chunniang, feeling very unhappy.