Yue Yinrong’s expression changed slightly, quickly explaining for Meng Chao’s rudeness, "Fellow Daoist Han, Fellow Daoist Meng is straightforward and forthright, plus he has lost many relatives to Corpse Cultivators, that’s why he said such things."

Meng Chao didn’t back down, still speaking coldly, "Though Corpse Cultivators are strong, nine out of ten are untrustworthy; using human blood to nourish corpses, nurturing corpses with living people, they are devoid of humanity. If Fellow Daoist Yue had told me earlier that his protector was a Corpse Cultivator, I would have introduced someone more trustworthy."

"Enough!" Yue Yinrong angrily rebuked, no longer explaining for Meng Chao, casting a cold glance at Meng Chao, who was showing hostility towards Han Li, warning once more, "If Fellow Daoist Meng continues to speak like this, you and I will part ways."

Meng Chao insisted, "I’m doing this for your own good. Most Heterodox Corpse Cultivators are not benevolent, more sinister than Ghost Cultivators, unworthy of trust."

"Fellow Daoist Han, let’s go!" Yue Yinrong didn’t linger, stepping forward with resolute determination to leave directly.

Wen Jiu watched this scene through East Spring Undying Bone, as if watching a street play. Meng Chao’s rudeness and prejudice did not bother him at all, but the relationship between the two seemed a bit complex.

No matter what Meng Chao’s intentions were, whether genuinely for Yue Yinrong’s sake or an attempt to test him, Wen Jiu could not be bothered to respond. On this trip, he still needed Yue Yinrong and the others to be the ones in front attracting attention, allowing him to slip into the Ancient Evil Cultivator’s Cave Mansion without a hitch. Naturally, he wouldn’t start a massacre just because of a few words from Meng Chao.

At that moment, Wen Jiu sensed another Foundation Establishment Cultivator rapidly approaching through East Spring Undying Bone. Upon probing with his Divine Sense, he found that the newcomer was also a Female Cultivator, wearing a purple dress with a stern face.

As soon as she approached within a thousand feet, her gaze landed first on the East Spring Undying Bone Body. Upon sensing the corpse aura, her brows furrowed slightly, as if displeased and disgusted. Noticing this subtle change in expression, Wen Jiu found it rather absurd.

What heinous acts must Corpse Cultivators in this world have committed to make these seasoned Foundation Establishment old hands, who usually wouldn’t easily offend peers, fail to manage even the most basic expressions?

However, upon hearing the displeased dispute between Yue Yinrong and the other two, the purple-dressed Female Cultivator shifted her gaze.

"What is this?"

Yue Yinrong didn’t elaborate much, "Fellow Daoist Yun, I am preparing to part ways with Fellow Daoist Meng, apologies."

The purple-dressed Female Cultivator spoke solemnly, "I just received news that Shangguan Yingxian has invited some Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators to accompany him, and he also told several Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators about the Ancient Evil Cultivator’s Cave Mansion."

Upon hearing this, Yue Yinrong halted in her tracks, growing furious, "That person actually broke his promise so blatantly!"

"No matter, I have also informed a few Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators in advance." She said this, subconsciously glancing at East Spring Undying Bone, "So we must unite, only then can we gain profit amid chaos. The space within the Ancient Evil Cultivator’s Cave Mansion is quite vast, seemingly holding a natural small space. No matter how strong those Mid-stage and Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators are, they don’t have three heads or six arms—there are always places they can’t reach."

"But isn’t this too risky?" Meng Chao interjected, no longer interested in disputing about Han Li.

The purple-dressed Female Cultivator seriously replied, "For us Loose Cultivators, gaining opportunities always relies on vying. Fellow Daoist Meng, why would you say otherwise?"

Meng Chao was left speechless.

Yue Yinrong no longer brought up parting ways, merely warned Meng Chao once, then introduced the purple-dressed Female Cultivator to Wen Jiu, "Fellow Daoist Han, this is Fellow Daoist Yun, a renowned Loose Cultivator Spirit Array Master from Wind and Cloud Immortal City."

"Nice to meet you."

Wen Jiu conveyed through the East Spring Undying Bone, while searching for her information in Shentu’s spiritual memory.

Yun Ni.

One of the few Loose Cultivator Spirit Array Masters in Wind and Cloud Immortal City.

Though only Tier Two Lower Grade, she is quite adept at Array Breaking, her techniques surpassing even some Tier Two Middle Grade Spirit Array Masters from major sects.

In such situations, relying on the Fake Pill Demon Soul’s experience, it was clear that she must possess a rather high array inheritance. Constructing a Spirit Array requires craftsmanship and array attainments, while Array Breaking mostly relies on vast experience and a wealth of array knowledge. Without the aid of these two, even a Tier Two Middle Grade Spirit Array Master would find it difficult to break an unfamiliar Tier Two Middle Grade Spirit Array.

"Nice to meet you," Yun Ni replied, then changed the topic, "Fellow Daoist Han, since you’re willing to accept Spirit Stones to guard Fellow Daoist Yue into the Ancient Evil Cultivator’s Cave Mansion, you must have the intention to explore it yourself, right?"

"I do."

Wen Jiu replied, without denying.

Yun Ni continued, "If Fellow Daoist Han wishes to accompany us in the future, you’ll need to sign a Spirit Contract, preventing harm to us."

"Right!"

Meng Chao echoed.

Wen Jiu communicated to the three, "After I escort Fellow Daoist Yue into the cave mansion, I won’t travel with the three of you. Also, a piece of advice: if opportunities present themselves, it would be wise for you not to fight me for them."

"What do you mean by that?"

Meng Chao immediately showed displeasure, but was quickly driven back several steps by the fearsome corpse aura emitted by East Spring Undying Bone.

Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Corpse Cultivator!

Yun Ni also retreated several steps, gradually becoming apprehensive. Yue Yinrong, on the other hand, showed a delighted expression, fortunate to have enlisted a Mid-stage Foundation Establishment Corpse Cultivator for thirty thousand Spirit Stones. As for Han Li’s warning, she seemed not to have heard it at all.

"Would the three fellow Daoists please apply a Silencing Spell on themselves," Wen Jiu managed the East Spring Undying Bone to retract its aura.

Since both Meng Chao and Yun Ni harbored prejudice against him as a Corpse Cultivator, Wen Jiu found it unnecessary to keep up pretenses.

Intimidating the two, and then applying a Silencing Spell on them, also helps in ensuring they can peacefully act as shields.

"Fellow Daoist Han, my apologies," Meng Chao, after being backed away a few steps, calmed his mind and took the initiative to pay respects.