Wasted Spiritual Root to Embark on Demonic Cultivation Chapter 90

[Chapter 90 is just author remarks about release of the novel, not a chapter]

Both of these priorities are higher than raising one’s realm. After all, with his current setup, during the Qi Refining stage, unless he had a terrifying background with unmatched trump cards and secret treasures beyond his realm, his combat strength was already maxed out.

Advancement in realm mostly lies in spiritual power reserves. This part can be supplemented with pills, so its effect on combat strength is relatively low.

Slowing down realm improvement is actually fine. Even if he wanted to advance quickly, it would not be possible.

The news he heard last April, now by this August, without accidents, Wei Chong’s seclusion was about to end.

The atmosphere of Cold Blood Peak and Cold Blood Market had changed.

Disciples hurried around, and even the True Disciple Pavilion standing in the market had altered its usual state. Assassinations and ambushes occurred more frequently. Heavenly Corpse Peak’s corpse-recycling business had risen by nearly thirty percent.

The number of missing disciples had risen sharply. Of course, there were always some opportunistic “clever little fellows” fishing in troubled waters to make a profit.

Storms were brewing. Since Wang Yu was an outer disciple of Cold Blood Peak and also tied to Ice and Snow Tower, it was difficult for him to stay out of it, unless he outright defied the orders of the True Disciple Su.

Therefore, after leaving seclusion this time, Wang Yu contacted Gu Zhengshun and Situ Hong, wanting to use the slave-capturing missions of Five Yin Peak and Heavenly Corpse Peak as a way to leave the sect temporarily.

He avoided Cold Blood Market completely, even abandoning his usual residence. He moved from Evil God Market to Heavenly Corpse Market, living at the edge near the Corpse Breeding grounds.

This place was a special facility of the sect. Disciples of Heavenly Corpse Peak needed to spend contribution points in order to raise their refined corpses here, and the cost was not cheap.

In comparison, among the nine peaks and ten inheritances, besides their own special facilities, there were also seven or eight types of general-use special buildings. Since Wang Yu had nothing valuable in his pockets, he had never visited them.

The Qi Essence Chamber also counted as one of them. But the higher the spiritual root aptitude, the better the effect. For him, it was nearly useless.

According to his plan, Gu Zhengshun was profit-driven and easier to persuade, so he settled in Heavenly Corpse Market.

But this time, the sound transmission talisman he sent received no reply at all.

As for Situ Hong, because he had previously imparted knowledge of ancient demonic script, Wang Yu owed him a favor. So when he asked for help, he did not care about saving face.

Since he already owed, owing a little more was no big deal.

For Situ Hong as well, since he had already helped before, helping once more was no different. The logic was the same on both sides.

Investment always required follow-up.

That afternoon, the two met at Wang Yu’s new residence. Situ Hong looked around at the environment curiously and asked:

“Brother Wang, with your abilities, why have you not moved into the True Disciple Pavilion, and instead chosen a free cave dwelling here in Heavenly Corpse Market?”

“It is a long story. But what about the matter I asked you to help with?”

Situ Hong scratched at his fingernail, feeling something strange. For some reason, he suddenly felt like a little brother in this situation. Perhaps it was a matter of context.

Shaking his head, he said: “Slave-capturing missions are different from ordinary sect missions. Across the nine peaks, there are forty to fifty thousand spirit slaves, and every half year a batch is sent out.

Each peak sends out two groups in rotation to carry out missions outside the sect. These are all directly assigned under the control of the True Disciples. From a procedural standpoint, only with their approval can you take such a task. The personnel are fixed, and very difficult to change.”

Wang Yu frowned slightly and took out a pouch of spirit stones.

“Is it that difficult?”

“It is not too bad actually.” Situ Hong did not accept the stones. He slowly poured himself a cup of tea, but upon realizing it was stagnant water left by the previous occupant, his face darkened, and he put the cup down again.

“When going out, there are always accidents that cause deaths. Slave-capturing teams also need new recruits.

“As for Five Yin Peak, I can still say a few words. But it will be much easier if you leave Cold Blood Peak and join my side instead.”

“This…”

If possible, of course he was willing. He had long wanted to break free.

The problem was that his Outer Sect status had been passed on to him by True Disciple Su. Once that imprint was stamped, it could never be erased. Otherwise, those three from the Law Enforcement Hall of the Evil God Market would have already pulled him into the First Blood Reversal Peak.

Now was an even more sensitive period, he could not act recklessly. Otherwise, True Disciple Su would be the first to use him as a scapegoat.

“If you cannot transfer, then you can only try to take the Spirit Slave capturing missions from Cold Blood Peak.”

Wang Yu had not expected it to be this troublesome. Turning it over in his mind, since he could not return home, it should still be fine to take a mission outside the sect to avoid trouble.

“What about out-of-sect missions then… There should be other suitable tasks. Senior Brother Situ, do you have any connections?”

Situ Hong was a bit speechless. He was being called Senior Brother again. But when he weighed the pouch of spirit stones that Wang Yu had offered, his eyes brightened, and he said quietly.

“After all, you are a disciple of Cold Blood Peak. I will go back and see if there are any out-of-sect missions jointly handled by both peaks. That would make for better cover.”

“In that case, I will trouble Senior Brother Situ. The sooner the better. Your junior is endlessly grateful.”

“Say no more, it is easily done.”

Once the matter was settled, Wang Yu’s anxiety eased a little. After sending Situ Hong off, he looked around nervously.

He kept feeling as though he was being watched by True Disciple Su’s people.

After all, he could not be completely separated from the plot against Wei Zhong. Anyone wanting to keep a way out would certainly keep a close eye on him and never let him leave the sect.

In that regard, the always-silent Fatty Duan could be sacrificed at certain moments as well. Wang Yu did not believe that man was not anxious.

Another few days passed.

Wang Yu often used the Night Concealment Mantra when going out to gather information. At the same time, since Cold Blood Market was growing increasingly chaotic, he took the chance to pick up some contraband, such as maps.

After all, ever since he began cultivation, his knowledge of the world was limited to the Taihu Spiritual Domain and the Crimson Kite Demonic Domain. Though vast, the two domains were still small compared to an entire world. There were certainly other regions out there.

Understanding these things was very necessary.

After ten days, just when Wang Yu was becoming impatient and considering other channels, Situ Hong finally sent word. The two met again at the Corpse Market.

“Brother Wang, I am glad to have fulfilled your mission!”

“Hoo—”

At last hearing good news, Wang Yu let out a sigh of relief and waited for what came next. Situ Hong spread out a map of the Blood Reversal Sect’s Night Jade Province. It was far more detailed than the one Wang Yu had drawn himself.

Pointing to one location on the map, he said.

“This place is called Spider Mountain. It is a second-rank mid-grade spiritual vein. Five Yin Peak has raised a herd of demonic beasts called Ghost-Eyed Spiders here. Their eyes are of great benefit to ghosts and yin-type creatures.

In addition, it also produces a yin-cold spiritual herb called Spider-Heart Grass. This is a necessary auxiliary ingredient for refining many cold-attribute spiritual pills, with extremely broad applications.

Spider Mountain contains twenty-one Ghost-Eye Caves, raising tens of thousands of Ghost-Eyed Spiders. Its Spider-Heart Grass fields cover five hundred and forty mu, producing nearly three hundred thousand spirit stones in value each year.

It is jointly managed by Five Yin Peak and Cold Blood Peak, both of which have Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed there. If Brother Wang is willing to accept the mission, you would likely be assigned to the Spider-Heart Grass fields.

The reward is five hundred contribution points, ten stalks of Spider-Heart Grass, and three hundred spirit stones, with a term of ten years.”

Situ Hong explained in great detail, and Wang Yu listened with equal seriousness.

This was different from the Blackbone Mountain mission. Over there, the greatest benefit was the Xuan Essence Flower, but because of the contest between Gu Poison Peak, Five Yin Peak, and Heavenly Corpse Peak, ownership had never been decided.