Looking at the cursing Bai Yue, Xiao Yu said coldly, "I'll ask you again, where is that bitch Ye Zhirou?"
Bai Yue glared angrily, cursing furiously, "Despicable!!! You actually dared to... Are you that damned ant from yesterday? How are you not dead yet?
You useless waste! Don't wait for me to recover my magical power, or I'll tear you to pieces!"
Xiao Yu sneered.
He grabbed Bai Yue's hair and slammed her head to the ground.
A gentle breeze blew through.
Lifting her skirt.
Fluttering up and down.
Her screams echoed continuously...
***
Before long.
Xiao Yu returned outside, full of spirit.
Now was not the time to waste on her.
He had to leave here as soon as possible.
Although he was now at the seventh level of the Body Tempering Stage.
But that Senior Sister Mei was at the Qi Refining Stage and would likely come after him!
Before he could gather his belongings.
He heard footsteps outside the house.
Xiao Yu's face turned green.
Senior Sister Mei really came!
And she brought an old woman at the second level of the Qi Refining Stage, clearly prepared!
He immediately escaped through the back window.
Changing his outfit as he ran, covering his face.
He approached the guards at the gate, nervously saying, "Two senior brothers... Junior brother is being chased by Senior Sister Mei... Could you let me through? I promise to return before midnight!"
The leader smiled playfully, "You're not thinking of sneaking down the mountain, are you? The Righteous Path's lackeys are just waiting to catch us!"
Seeing he couldn't get out, Xiao Yu turned to leave.
It seemed the only way to escape today was through a sect mission.
But it was too risky, with many Righteous Faction members around the mission points.
He could lose his life.
He had to team up with others to take on a mission; going alone was impossible.
It was quite troublesome!
***
Arriving at the notice board, Xiao Yu exhaled slowly.
Many tasks and commissions were posted on it.
Several cultivators from the Sect of Harmonious Union were also looking.
Xiao Yu stepped forward to check them out.
[Seeking Spirit Beast] Looking to purchase a first-tier Phoenix-Bearing Bird, reward: one bottle of second-grade Bliss Powder, one substandard attack Magical Artifact.
[Herb Gathering] Collect ten fifty-year-old herbs from Riverflow Mountain, regardless of type, reward: one Human Pill.
[Sect Mission] Eliminate three Righteous Path cultivators, become an Inner Disciple.
[Seeking Dao Companion] Seventy-year-old Qi Refining Stage Senior Sister Huang seeks an eighteen-year-old young Dao Companion, gender not restricted, serious inquiries only.
While Xiao Yu was checking the board.
***
In the Judgment Chamber, Bai Yue slowly calmed down.
Thinking of her disciples who had been killed.
Bai Yue's eyes darkened.
She had to find a way to survive.
This Body Tempering Stage fool was just a junior around twenty years old.
She couldn't curse anymore...
If she kept cursing, her throat would hurt again.
Bai Yue exhaled slowly; her Primordial Yin was gone.（She is not a virgin）
What happened had happened.
She had to survive and find a way to escape!
As long as she killed this fool, who would know she was involved with the Demonic Path?
She had to find a way to leave: "Fellow Daoist... I spoke harshly earlier, the sect was destroyed, and I couldn't quell my anger...
I see you are a kind-hearted person, could you take me with you? As long as I return to the Righteous Faction's territory, I will treat you as an honored guest!"
Xiao Yu naturally knew this woman had ill intentions.
She dared to deceive him?
Idiot? Want to play games?
Fine, let's play slowly~
"Ye Zhirou killed my friend Ah Xiang, if you want to live, tell me where she is!"
Hearing this, Bai Yue's voice softened considerably, "Young friend... I know you hate me! But you are also of the Demonic Path, yesterday's events might have been a misunderstanding! You have already gained my Primordial Yin, something many Golden Core cultivators dream of!
If you're still not satisfied... I'm willing to teach you cultivation, I'll write down the cultivation method for you! If I return to the sect, I'll bring you countless treasures!!!"
Xiao Yu pursed his lips, took on a herb-gathering task, and leaned against a broken fence to wait.
This idiot.
Why not slowly judge her and complete the system task?
Moreover, once her Judgment Value reached 100%, she would become his servant.
Serving him for life!
"Ah, Sect Master Bai is truly magnanimous, no worries, we'll have a slow exchange tonight~ No rush~
If you want me to take you, then tell me where your disciple Ye Zhirou went."
Bai Yue exhaled softly, "My disciple was sent to deliver a message to the Jade Maiden Sect's branch before the battle yesterday, she's probably not here."
Xiao Yu clenched his right fist; it was that woman who killed him and Ah Xiang yesterday.
He had to capture her no matter what!
She seemed to be at the Foundation Establishment Stage; once he cultivated with this Innate Dao Body, he'd settle the score with her!
At this moment, five disciples from the Sect of Harmonious Union approached.
The leader was at the third level of the Qi Refining Stage, his black hair a tangled mess.
Seeing Xiao Yu taking on a task, he sneered, "How dare someone at the seventh level of Body Tempering take on a task? Aren't you afraid of dying out there?"
Xiao Yu quickly cupped his fists and smiled, "Greetings, senior brothers... Junior brother greets you!"
The leader waved impatiently, "Follow us, don't run around when we get out, if anyone gets caught by the Righteous Path dogs, it's their own responsibility!"
Then the group headed to the gate.
The leading disciple released a long bamboo pole into the air.
Xiao Yu stepped onto the bamboo pole.
Following the group, they flew away under the cover of night.
***
As the sun set and the world darkened.
The starry sky shimmered like a tapestry, nightfall had arrived.
Moonlight bathed the vast earth, Xiao Yu stood on the bamboo pole, observing his surroundings.
The forest was tranquil, with birds chirping and insects buzzing, hinting at the presence of fierce beasts.
Their destination for herb gathering was called Riverflow Mountain.
Xiao Yu pondered deeply.
Looking at the Sect of Harmonious Union cultivators on both sides, he wondered when he could find an opportunity to escape.
And where he should run...
Nearby, there was only Riverflow City.
Was there a safer place?
He didn't know how long they had flown when someone ahead stretched lazily, "Why haven't we arrived yet? It's already dark, what if we encounter the Righteous Faction..."
Xiao Yu smiled slightly, not wanting to respond.
Seeing Xiao Yu ignore him, the man in front sneered coldly, "I say, how dare someone at the mere seventh level of Body Tempering take on an herb-gathering task, are you trying to take advantage of us? Thinking you can just blend into the team and not work?!"
The leader laughed and advised, "Heh, we're all from the same sect, no need to speak so harshly, don't worry, junior brother, I have a life-saving elixir here, if we encounter danger, you can take this..."
Saying this, he took out a purple elixir, Xiao Yu smiled lightly and accepted it.
Did they think he was new?
This elixir was a Bloodburst Pill, which could temporarily boost combat power, but might cause excessive blood loss and death.
Recovery would take at least a month.
No wonder they brought him along, they wanted him as cannon fodder...
Soon, Xiao Yu followed them to Riverflow Mountain.
Cold winds howled on the mountain, wild grass grew abundantly.
Xiao Yu watched the others gather medicinal herbs and followed suit.
Escaping now would be a dead end; he had to wait for the right moment.
Suddenly!
A man gathering herbs ahead let out a strange cry.
Startling the others into high alert.
Xiao Yu instinctively crouched down, scanning his surroundings.
The next second, he heard the man shout, "Not good! Footprints!!"
Xiao Yu quickly crouched.
His eyes constantly scanning the area, ready to act.
The next second, he saw three white-robed cultivators charging with swords.
The leader sneered, summoning a Magical Artifact and shouting, "Righteous Path dogs! Do you want to die?"
The three remained unfazed, raising their hands to release their Magical Swords.
Their movements were synchronized.
Left hand forming a sword finger, right hand in a palm stance.
"I am Lin Ce, the chief inner disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect! How dare you annihilate the Jade Maiden Sect, such arrogance!"
"Sect of Harmonious Union scoundrels, prepare to die!!!"
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