Chapter 184 - Arc 12: Ruyi Xianzhuang | Chapter 184: Demonic Qi

Chapter 184 - Arc 12: Ruyi Xianzhuang | Chapter 184: Demonic Qi

Translator: Lynn

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He stands tall and perfectly upright, boasting a complexion akin to fine powder and lips resembling vivid vermilion. His appearance is exceptionally handsome, dressed in brocade garments and crowned with jade.

This man’s countenance surpasses the realm of mere “beauty”; upon encountering it, people can only perceive an exceptional level of allure, finding it challenging to divert their gaze.

Throughout Xu Ziqing’s lifetimes, he has encountered countless ordinary individuals and cultivators. However, regardless of their status, none can rival this person’s appearance.

He observed the man, a tinge of suspicion emerging within him. The birthday celebration had already begun, and this man arrived after the owner arrives. Why? If it were indeed a birthday gathering, it implied tardiness and insincerity. If not for a birthday, could it be an intention to bring about trouble?

Just a while ago, the man mentioned the term “old friend,” and Xu Ziqing pondered over the identity of this old friend.

Perplexed, Xu Ziqing redirected his gaze towards the man before him.

It wasn’t a deliberate act of neglect; upon hearing the man’s voice, he became slightly cautious. Due to his attentiveness to his words, he initially cast a glance at the person standing behind him.

Seeing the woman behind him in her present state, he was somewhat surprised.

Not because this woman was exceptionally beautiful, but rather because she appeared quite ordinary.

Her appearance was average, verging on the upper middle-class; her demeanor was unassuming. Particularly in the presence of numerous enchanting female cultivators in the main hall, she seemed even less noteworthy.

Yet the enchanting voice that had entranced him earlier emanated from her—a fact that left people amazed.

Even more astonishing was that once you noticed this woman, you found it impossible to avert your gaze, ensnared as if by an irresistible force.

Xu Ziqing’s reaction was swift, nearly the moment he laid eyes on the woman, his thoughts shifted.

In an instant, a chill ran through him, like being doused with a bucket of cold water, abruptly quelling his wavering intentions.

Promptly, Xu Ziqing felt a cold sweat, hastily glancing sideways.

He had previously been ensnared by Su Furong’s charm, and he recognized that sensation all too well. However, the woman before him possessed a charm skill a hundredfold superior to that of Su Furong, making it exceedingly challenging to defend against.

... He wondered about his Shixiong’s condition.

In apprehension, Xu Ziqing turned his head and found solace upon seeing Yun Lie’s demeanor.

Despite the entrancement affecting many individuals on either side, his brother’s expression remained utterly composed, as serene as ever.

Noticing Xu Ziqing’s disquiet, Yun Lie understood the situation and subtly nodded in acknowledgment.

Xu Ziqing smiled, feeling considerably more at ease.

On the other side, Lang Tianqi poured his own drink and didn’t engage with the female cultivators, projecting an air of detachment from the world.

He hadn’t presented a congratulatory gift, as if his presence itself was the congratulation, and there was nothing more to it.

While Xu Ziqing scooped up a spoonful of spiritual food, he sent a voice transmission to Yun Lie: “Senior Brother, do you recognize this Senior Lang?”

Yun Lie paused for a moment, then responded through voice transmission: “Avoid any interaction with this person.”

Upon hearing this sudden warning, Xu Ziqing was startled.

If it were just due to Lang Tianqi’s Nascent Soul stage cultivation, Yun Lie wouldn’t have issued such a warning. Unless Lang Tianqi had some other background that made his senior brother feel uneasy. Especially... Xu Ziqing could sense the caution in his senior brother’s warning.

His heart sank a little. Xu Ziqing never hid anything from Yun Lie, so he asked again via voice transmission: “Why, Shixiong? Can you tell me the reason?”

Yun Lie lowered his eyes: “This person is mysterious and exudes a demonic Qi.”

Xu Ziqing’s eyes widened in surprise: “...A demonic Qi?”

Yun Lie nodded slightly: “This person is not of the righteous path, but a practitioner of the demonic path.”

This revelation left Xu Ziqing truly astonished. He wouldn’t doubt his senior brother’s words. He had heard from his master that this senior brother had vanquished countless demons in his early years. He was well-versed in the ways of demons, and his senior brother had achieved clarity in sword intent. Hence, he became sensitive to the aura of otherworldly beings. Well, since his senior brother stated that this person cultivated the demonic path, no matter how well he concealed it, he could not be wrong. However, because of this, Xu Ziqing found it hard to believe.

In this Mahayana Venerable’s birthday banquet in the realm of immortality, an individual cultivating the path of demons unexpectedly made an appearance. If someone came here to cause trouble, at most they might be deemed overly confident, but to come for a birthday celebration... It would be even stranger if he was genuinely here to celebrate a birthday!

In an instant, Xu Ziqing felt that this birthday banquet had become complicated and perplexing.

If it were merely a disagreement between the Yunu sect and the Sunu sect, it would be normal. From his perspective, the cultivation methods and personal styles of the two sects of cultivators were very different, making it understandable that they found it difficult to get along.

But no matter what internal strife the two factions were embroiled in, getting entangled with a practitioner of the demonic path changed everything.

Xu Ziqing thought silently, “... Is he from the chaotic path or the devilish path?”

Yun Lie replied, “He’s a bit of both, neither purely righteous nor purely evil.”

While the two brothers were communicating through sound transmission, someone from the high seat spoke again.

Yu Nongqing smiled and calmly stated, “Senior Sister, if you have something to say, now’s the time. The birthday banquet is nearing its end, and it would be a shame to miss the opportunity.”

Mu Wuxin responded slowly, “Junior Sister is certainly well-informed.”

Yu Nongqing laughed lightly, jesting, “But can I match my senior sister’s expertise?”

Mu Wuxin’s tone remained light, “It’s all thanks to the master’s guidance.”

Yu Nongqing playfully clapped her hands and then raised her voice, projecting throughout the hall, “Since Senior sister is being modest, allow me, the junior sister, to explain. This time, during the Immortal Fruit Conference, in addition to the original 18 Immortal fruits, the owner graciously wishes to select a good match for the twelve Ruyi envoys of Ruyi Xianzhuang, making them Daoist couples, and hence, an additional Immortal fruit will be awarded... I wonder if you young heroes have any wishes?”

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