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Join the Server“I originally intended to take you away, but too much has happened along the way. It seems impossible now.”
“Still, I don’t fear that old pervert from the Purple Yan Sect. You, however, must protect yourself well and avoid being touched by that woman.”
Even without seeing Ye Cha’s expression, Zi Linglong could guess his thoughts.
Though Ye Cha was right, she deeply wished to take him back to the Southern Barbarian Lands immediately, to become cultivation partners and enjoy their time together. However, she had sustained severe injuries fighting the demon beasts, and this clone could not last much longer.
The journey to the Southern Barbarian Lands was arduous. Fearing something might go wrong midway, Zi Linglong deliberated before finally deciding to send Ye Cha to the Purple Yan Sect first.
Her true body would arrive shortly. As for the sect master of the Purple Yan Sect, despite her almost perverse craving for men, Zi Linglong trusted that Ye Cha’s cunning would allow him to escape, waiting safely for her at the sect.
Thinking of this, Zi Linglong couldn’t help but sigh. She had just tucked a Spatial Ring into the ancient book, believing the resources within would ensure Ye Cha lived comfortably at the Purple Yan Sect.
Zi Linglong did not wish for Ye Cha to be mocked again, as he had been moments ago.
Just then, Zi Linglong turned her head to glance at the female cultivator who had sold the ancient book. A cold sneer touched her lips. She knew she wouldn’t need to act herself; someone would soon deal with that insolent wretch.
Her man was not for others to criticize.
Zi Linglong’s gaze was sinister and utterly undisguised, causing the female cultivator who had just sold the ancient book to tremble. She suddenly realized she had stumbled into serious trouble.
Had she only kept her mouth shut, she wouldn’t have incurred the wrath of such a powerful figure.
But who could have imagined things would unfold this way?
Truly, she was down on her luck.
No, she had to leave immediately; she couldn’t stay here any longer.
“I will take good care of myself. You… never mind. When the time comes, find me, and we can talk properly then!”
“Mm.”
Afterward, listening to Ye Cha speak, Zi Linglong no longer spared a glance for anyone else. Instead, she gazed at Ye Cha with reluctance, her heart unwilling to part with him.
Before meeting Ye Cha, Zi Linglong couldn’t have imagined she would ever fall for a man.
Now, the undeniable truth lay before her; even if she didn’t believe it, it was so.
However, Zi Linglong did not resist this feeling.
Perhaps it was because she hadn’t been close to a man in a long time, or perhaps it was simply because he was Ye Cha. Regardless, Zi Linglong was very willing to accept this outcome.
Like an ancient iron tree finally blossoming, Zi Linglong was even more reluctant to leave Ye Cha.
Yet, this was not the right time to take Ye Cha away. The two demon beasts had not yet departed. She needed to ensure they wouldn’t come looking for Ye Cha before he left this place.
With this in mind, Zi Linglong cast one last look at Ye Cha, then steeled her heart and turned to leave.
Ye Cha watched Zi Linglong’s retreating figure, then lowered his gaze to the ancient book in his hand, letting out an involuntary sigh.
‘Are female cultivators in the cultivation world all so easily deceived?’
‘He felt a little apologetic.’
Although Zi Linglong was a ghost cultivator feared by all, in Ye Cha’s eyes, she was different. Aside from her initial ferocity when she tried to kill him, she now resembled a tamed kitten, docile and obedient.
As Ye Cha prepared to place the ancient book into his storage bag, he suddenly discovered another Spatial Ring hidden within it. He paused, then silently tucked the ring into his sleeve before finally putting the ancient book away.
Though he didn’t know what Zi Linglong intended, she had clearly resolved herself to a desperate fate.
That was why she had given him the Spatial Ring.
Their next meeting would be at the Purple Yan Sect.
With that thought, Ye Cha no longer lingered. He lifted his feet and walked towards the other stalls, intending to purchase the pills Ke Qian needed.
Encountering Zi Linglong in the Ghost Market made Ye Cha realize he had to leave as soon as possible, lest further complications arise. If Zi Linglong were to regret her decision and return to take him away, it would be troublesome.
Initially, Ye Cha hadn’t wanted to use the cultivation resources Shen Ruotong had given him. However, the Spatial Ring Zi Linglong had just sent contained spirit stones of various grades, along with a wide array of magical artifacts—clearly plunder.
Ye Cha felt no qualms about spending these. It was better to resolve the issue quickly.
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“King, the human Ghost Market is just mediocre. It’s not as good as our demon beast gatherings.”
“Enough. Just browse. Consider it broadening your horizons.”
Walking through the Ghost Market, Bai Ling observed the bustling crowd ahead. Even after hearing Chiling’s words, she couldn’t help but grumble.
“What’s there to see? When I look at human cultivators, I wish I could wring all their necks. They’re such an eyesore.”
Thinking this, Bai Ling occasionally startled passing cultivators. Watching them flee in panic, her mood immediately improved.
How could weak humans compare to the might and beauty of their demon beast race?
“Bai Ling, you go browse over there. I’ll go to the other side.”
However, Chiling, having endured Bai Ling’s incessant complaints, could bear her nagging no longer. As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately walked away in another direction.
Once he had shaken off the reluctant Bai Ling, Chiling finally had time to properly observe his surroundings.
Unlike Bai Ling, who harbored intense animosity towards human cultivators, Chiling’s feelings towards humans were indifferent. He only wished to expand the demon beast territory, no longer confined to a single corner, allowing humans to monopolize countless resources.
With the inherent advantages of the demon beast race, given sufficient resources and time, they would undoubtedly become the most powerful force in the cultivation world.
It was precisely for this reason that human cultivators were exceptionally wary, adopting suppressive measures from the outset to prevent the demon beast forces from growing stronger.
If peaceful coexistence were possible, Chiling didn’t think it would be a bad thing.
‘Ah Ling, you must remember, you will be the most powerful King of the demon beasts. My last wish will be inherited by you. Do not let me die with regrets!’
Chiling looked at the bustling crowd, and past memories suddenly surfaced, causing his mood to become agitated. A bloodthirsty urge rapidly emerged in his mind, as if a demon were whispering in his ear, luring him step by step into the abyss.
This feeling was terrible, stifling him until he could barely breathe.
“No, this is not your time to emerge!”
Seemingly sensing the sudden change in his body, Chiling muttered to himself, his hand gripping his chest tightly. Yet, he couldn’t alter reality. He could only stumble quickly towards an deserted corner, trying to avoid the crowd.
Collapsing weakly against the wall, Chiling closed his eyes in pain, utterly surprised that he had lost control so completely this time, leaving him with no ability to resist.
‘Things would likely get worse now.’
Thinking this, Chiling let out a helpless bitter laugh, his eyes tightly shut.
The next second, he opened his eyes again, the helpless expression completely gone.
Looking up at the bustling activity ahead, Chiling suddenly smiled, his scarlet tongue involuntarily licking his lips. ‘This time,’ he thought, ‘is perfect for an emergence!’
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