The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World-Chapter 351: Honestly Meeting

Chu Xuan stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Han Yiren and Yang Feixiong's deaths are most likely closely related to Ximen Changqing. From his behavior during the day, he probably wanted to kill me as well, but I refused the task and stayed in the city, so he couldn't make a move. I intentionally left a clue, handing him leverage. It seems to have played right into his hands. Now that he has something on me, he hasn't reported it but instead gave me treasures, clearly with another plan in mind. Perhaps he intends to use the leverage to control me, forcing me to do things for him."

A smile crept onto Chu Xuan's face.

"Desire is a good thing. It's the people with no desires that are truly frightening. At least I can see now that although Ximen Changqing is from the Majestic Sword Sect Sect, he's no longer aligned with the righteous path. As for what exactly he is up to, I'll just have to keep watching."

In the following days, Chu Xuan adhered to a regular routine. He spent most of his time in the warehouse, repairing the damaged puppets. Perhaps because puppets shared a commonality with corpse puppets, his understanding of puppetry improved by leaps and bounds. At first, he was clumsy and slow, but after just ten days, he was already able to swiftly repair lightly damaged puppets. He estimated that in another month or two, he'd be able to repair moderately damaged ones as well.

Looking at the freshly repaired puppet in front of him, Chu Xuan smiled with satisfaction. "I guess I'm somewhat of a half-baked puppeteer now?" He chuckled softly.

Just then, footsteps echoed from outside.

"Ancestor Gao! Something big has happened! Ancestor Ximen asked me to summon you!"

A voice called urgently from the door.

For Foundation Establishment cultivators, Nascent Soul cultivators were considered ancestors.

Hearing the message, Chu Xuan couldn't help but chuckle.

'Ximen Changqing, you're moving quickly, but this might draw the attention of the Deity Transformation cultivators.'

"Alright, I'll be right there."

With that, Chu Xuan strode out of the warehouse, heading directly to Ximen Changqing's residence. Soon, he arrived and saw Ximen Changqing, who appeared serious and tense.

"Junior Brother Gao, something major has happened," Ximen Changqing said gravely "Heaven-Four City and Heaven-Five City have both fallen in the past three days! Also, your Senior Brother Luo has died!"

Chu Xuan was stunned. "Fallen so quickly? Senior Brother Luo is dead? How did he die?"

Ximen Changqing's voice grew darker. "We don't know. It's very likely they used a large number of forbidden-breaking talismans. When Fellow Daoist Bai from the Feiry Sky Cloud Pavilion and I arrived, that medium spiritual stone mine had already been destroyed by the demonic cultivators. Not a single spiritual stone was left."

Chu Xuan's shock deepened. "Demonic cultivators are truly despicable! To fight against us, they're even willing to use forbidden-breaking talismans!"

The Reincarnation Divine Sect had gained the upper hand largely due to their use of puppets. To control puppets, they required a vast amount of spiritual stones. Even when not in use, these stones had to be consumed for maintenance. For the Reincarnation Divine Sect, spiritual stone mines were incredibly important.

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Chu Xuan then asked, "What about Master Miaoyong from the Celestial Sound Zen Temple? How is he? Does he need rescue?"

Ximen Changqing lowered his voice. "That's exactly what I wanted to talk to you about. Our sect has given us orders to kill Miaoyong!"

Chu Xuan was taken aback. "Kill him? He's a Nascent Soul mid-stage cultivator, I'm no match for him."

Ximen Changqing spoke again in a low voice. "I'll go with you!"

Chu Xuan shook his head. "But I don't want to go."

Ximen Changqing frowned. "Junior Brother Gao, I still haven't spoken about the matter of you killing Feng Qian. Now, when I need you to do something, why are you hesitating?"

Chu Xuan smiled faintly. "What has Master Miaoyong done to warrant a kill order from the Reincarnation Divine Sect? As for taking me with you, I suspect you want to use me as a human shield."

Ximen Changqing's smile faltered, and he immediately swung a palm toward Chu Xuan's head. However, he suddenly realized that his hand wasn't moving.

After a moment of careful observation, he realized the truth. It wasn't that his hand wasn't moving—it was simply moving too slowly. His brain had already issued the command, yet his hand remained still, as if someone else were controlling his body.

"You poisoned me?!" Ximen Changqing's face shifted through several emotions.

Chu Xuan smiled. "We're even now, aren't we? You've set up your own puppets in the dark as well. The poison I used is called the Broken Mind Powder. After some modifications, it's far stronger now."

Ximen Changqing took several deep breaths and slowly withdrew his hand. For a long while, he stared at Chu Xuan, before suddenly smiling. "Gao Xuan wouldn't have such a sophisticated poison technique. Who are you?" ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

Chu Xuan smiled, "I once spent some time in Heavenly Sword City and made some progress in pill refining. I'm sure Fellow Daoist Ximen had your disciples investigate my background. You, Fellow Daoist Ximen, once sent me a few veiled words, advising me to leave that extraterritorial battlefield. I still remember that advice."

Ximen Changqing was stunned for a moment, then after deep thought, he suddenly realized and exclaimed in disbelief, "He Liang!"

Chu Xuan nodded. "Indeed, it's me."

Ximen Changqing looked at Chu Xuan for a long time before sighing, "I didn't expect you to still be alive. True Master Tiancang went to Mystic Azure Star later on. I thought you would have been killed by him."

Chu Xuan raised an eyebrow. True Master Tiancang had been to Mystic Azure Star? He must have been cultivating on Blue Star at that time, no wonder he hadn't known about it.

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"So, can you cure the poison for me?" Ximen Changqing said helplessly.

Chu Xuan flicked a white pill towards him.

Without hesitation, Ximen Changqing caught it and swallowed it, saying, "I trust you."

Chu Xuan smiled without speaking. It wasn't until several dozen breaths later that Ximen Changqing began to feel his body returning to normal. He sighed deeply, "I never expected we'd meet again like this. Come, Fellow Daoist He, please take a seat!"

The two of them sat down, both silent for a while. Eventually, Ximen Changqing couldn't hold back any longer, forcing out a bitter laugh, "Fellow Daoist He, why don't you speak?"

Chu Xuan smiled, "It's you, Fellow Daoist Ximen, who plans to defect to the demonic path. It's not that I'm the one switching to the righteous path. I'm not in a hurry, so why should I speak first?"

Ximen Changqing couldn't help but smile wryly. This He Liang was indeed no pushover. He had seen through everything at a glance.

"I haven't completely joined the demonic path, though. Right now, I'm just sitting on the fence," Ximen Changqing said with a grin. "I'll help whoever wins."

Chu Xuan casually replied, "Han Yiren, Yang Feixiong, Luo Yan—those were all your doing, weren't they?"

Ximen Changqing nodded, "Yes, I sold their information to the demonic cultivators."

"Then, this time, you want me to join you in killing Miaoyong. Is it because you want to use me as a human shield?" Chu Xuan casually remarked.

Ximen Changqing chuckled awkwardly, "It's not that I want to use you as a human shield... I really do consider you one of my own."

Chu Xuan rolled his eyes inwardly.

You think I'll believe that?

Ximen Changqing cleared his throat a few times. "As for Miaoyong, the Reincarnation Divine Sect really did order his death."

"Oh? Why?" Chu Xuan asked in surprise. "He's a Nascent Soul mid-stage cultivator. Why would the Reincarnation Divine Sect not want him? Isn't this the time when we need all the help we can get?"

Ximen Changqing's face turned serious. "That formation he's involved with has a huge problem! If that formation succeeds, we might all become sacrificial pawns for the Reincarnation Divine Sect's last-ditch effort!"