novelraw Chapter 149
Chapter 149
Counting those thirteen soul-path arts as well, Wang Yu’s upcoming study tasks were too heavy to leave all in the Idle Slot.
Moreover, since he had just broken through a realm, the early stages naturally had to focus on placing cultivation methods into the Idle Slot first. Only when his progress slowed would he further enhance his combat power.
He thought it over.
Escape techniques had to be learned first. That was the top priority. By relying on the effect of the Idle Slot, even without matching medicinal pill support, he could forcibly complete cultivation.
The Corpse Demon Secret Technique was the example.
Next was a handy Foundation Establishment magic tool. That did not need to be refined by himself. He could simply spend money and commission a master from the Artifact Refining Hall.
After that came the Spirit-Refining method Ancient Soul Art. It did not need to be perfected in the slot. Just placing it to the introductory level would suffice, and he could cultivate it himself.
After all, many soul-path inheritances required a strong soul and divine sense to unleash greater power.
Then came the Cold Chi Alchemy Technique. That one had to be raised to the second-rank. The sooner the supreme-grade Ice Spirit Pill could be refined, the better.
Even after a rough tally, Wang Yu felt his scalp go numb. There were simply too many urgent matters to resolve. The coming years would all be spent in busyness. It was a fortunate kind of trouble.Taking a deep breath, on his way out of the Impartation Hall, Wang Yu put on the first-rank high-grade robe that belonged to a Foundation Establishment Deacon. It was a moon-white long robe with silver-thread dark patterns and floral embroidery, comfortable to wear.
The accessory was a Xiezhi Crown.
This item was engraved with the divine beast ram, symbolizing order and judgment. It was an expression of sect rules and enforcement authority. Once he changed attire, Wang Yu appeared completely renewed. His handsome young face carried an added air of majesty.
He took off, destination: Evil God Square.
Within a single day, he had to clear all affairs cleanly, so that he could settle into cultivation.
When he arrived at the Law Enforcement Hall of Evil God Square, he saw his elite enforcers saluting one after another. Many drifting gazes were sizing him up, as if trying to confirm his identity.
“My lord, you are here…”
“I am naturally the fourth law enforcement Deacon of Evil God Square. From now on, I ask for everyone’s care.”
Many hands make light work. Wang Yu was courteous toward these second-generation cultivators, since their elders were at least Core Formation stage.
They came to the Law Enforcement Hall for three reasons. First, it was rich in benefits. Second, the workload was light. Third, their statuses were about the same. They were people of the same circle, starting from a different line altogether compared to commoners.
For them, just a little effort could obtain a high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill. Their difficulty in becoming Foundation Establishment cultivators was 80 percent lower than ordinary people.
As for Core Formation, that was an unknown. The resources for that step had to be fought for on their own.
Since they would be working together in the future, he might one day borrow their connections.
By voluntarily lowering his posture, he could integrate more easily. After all, he was a true grassroots cultivator, relying solely on his own effort for cultivation.
“My surname is Wang, name Yu. Are Lord Zhuo, Lord Zuoqiu, and Lord Yu present?”
The guard disciple immediately replied, “Lord Yu is here. The other two lords should be at Azure Concubine Pavilion, returning tomorrow.”
Hearing this, Wang Yu still stepped inside. If not all were present, then so be it. In the short term he would not leave the sect anyway. Eventually he would contact them.
The Law Enforcement Hall was a typical symmetrical rectangular building. From the front gate, there were raised corridors on both sides, open front to back, with bamboo curtains and wind chimes hanging.
It was divided into four areas. The front section was the courtyard serving as the facade. Because a Spirit Gathering Formation was set, thin spiritual mist floated in the air.
Artificial hills and stones, man-made streams, and brightly colored koi swam freely. It looked more like a private residence than an official place, clearly renovated.
The second section was the office area, with a Trial Hall, torture chamber, temporary confinement cells, and a small open ground for spectators.
The third section was the living area. This place could only be described as luxurious, even far more splendid than Disciple Su’s courtyard on Cold Blood Peak.
Case closed, it had absolutely been rebuilt.
The fourth section was the prison area, filled with countless formation restrictions. Beyond that, outer layers held biological traps: a third-rank early-stage Ghost Hand Vine and two Insight Stone Lions.
The Ghost Hand Vine normally looked like a dark-colored climbing vine. If anyone without a token barged into the prison, or someone attempted to escape, it would show them what cruelty truly meant.
The Insight Stone Lions were special spirit beings, stone-born into life, belonging to the category of monsters.
Their eyes possessed the power to pierce through falsehood, able to discern the authenticity of tokens and whether someone’s identity was disguised.
They liked to remain still. For the Insight Stone Lions, standing there enduring wind and rain was daily human activity. They enjoyed that.
This, in the future, would be Wang Yu’s workplace and cultivation ground, so he naturally had to study it carefully.
“Lord Yu.”
As he just stepped into the threshold of the third section, Wang Yu called out from afar. Although he had broken through to Foundation Establishment and Yu Xing was only at the third layer of Foundation Establishment, the necessary courtesy could not be neglected.
The reputation of the Three Young Masters carried a lot of weight.
“Wang Yu?!”
First astonishment, then puzzlement, then shock. In front of him, Yu Xing vividly displayed three phases of mental change.
He quickly came closer, constantly sizing him up.
“Well, well, you really succeeded. It was not by using the Foundation Seizing Great Method, was it?”
Wang Yu shook his head. “It was the Demonic Embryo Mysterious Origin Curse. To master this secret method, I suffered greatly, nearly losing myself to the evil thoughts of the heavenly demon.”
“You really are a freak. All the better.” After speaking, Yu Xing suddenly pulled out a sound-transmission jade slip and contacted Zhuo Shouqing and Zuoqiu Ming.
He then continued speaking to him.
“You have been cultivating this curse for the past few years?”
“Yes. I also verified its effects, went back home once. This matter is long to explain. Let us wait until Lord Zhuo and Lord Zuo Qiu return before discussing it together.”
“Very well.”
Zuo Qiuming and Zhuo Shouqing arrived quickly. Their clothes were disheveled, white skin covered with lipstick marks, and their hair was a complete mess.
This time Zuo Qiuming’s hair was purple. He was even more excited than Wang Yu, who had just completed cultivating the secret curse.
“Brother Wang, I truly did not misjudge you. It was not in vain that I put so much effort into exchanging for this secret curse on your behalf. From now on, just follow your Brother Ming.”
“Hey hey hey.
“What are you doing. Wang Yu is my subordinate. What do you mean by that.”
Zhuo Shouqing grabbed Zuo Qiuming and, as if already prepared, his fists struck that handsome face without mercy, pounding twice in succession.
Zuo Qiuming could not take it.
“Zhuo Shouqing. You are only jealous of this handsome face of mine. So what if he is your subordinate. If it were not for me, you would have already given up on Brother Wang.
“Now that he has returned, his life essence is full. At least one hundred and fifty years of lifespan added. Yet you jump out and fight me for him. What do you want, bullying me?”
Wang Yu watched the two fooling around. His heart held a trace of envy. He too once had brother, bound by blood, but unfortunately, he is long gone.
At present, he is wholeheartedly helping him reach a higher realm.
It was not a bad trade.
“All right all right. Wang Yu is still here. Do not let others laugh at us.” Yu Xing could not help but speak, interrupting their quarrel. Among the three of the Spirit Reversal Young Masters, he was the most rational, seldom led by emotions.
Most of the time he acted as the bonding agent of the three, which was the key reason their friendship had lasted so long.
“Hmph.”
“Hmph.”
“Did none of you notice Wang Yu’s change of attire. Do you not want to hear what has happened to him during this time?”
These words worked. After the three sat down, Wang Yu slowly began telling his story. He placed all responsibility for the deaths of Old Ning and the others onto the Sword Sect envoy.
He mainly emphasized the latter part of his experience in the Withered Leaf Marsh. As for the Joyous Union Sect’s actions in the Black Mountain Demonic Domain and the matter of the Desire Demon, he only lightly mentioned a little.
For example, he said he discovered Old Ning secretly capturing young girls, not knowing where he sold them. They were slain by the Sword Sect emissary because of this matter.
He also said he was implicated. He did not dare investigate further, which led to the later events in the Withered Leaf Marsh.
As for living witnesses, apart from Chang Xi, the rest were all dead. He could fabricate freely, as long as the logic was reasonable.
After listening, the others had no particular reaction. Only Yu Xing revealed a thoughtful expression.
“Tell us about the Sword Sect envoy. Strong or not. Beautiful or not.” This was Zuo Qiu Ming.
“You killed a Sword Sect disciple at Foundation Establishment middle stage?” This was Zhuo Shouqing. Their concerns were not at all the same.
Wang Yu sighed.
“Brother Zhuo, it was only by chance. While searching for me, he accidentally fought a second-rank late-stage Crocodile Dragon.
“There was also a second-rank early-stage Crocodile Dragon assisting. I was simply lucky and picked up the leftovers.
“As for Brother Zuo Qiu’s question, I…”
Before he could finish, Zhuo Shouqing said.
“Why bother answering such unserious questions. And from now on, stop calling us lord. You are at least a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Address us as elder brothers instead.”
Wang Yu immediately seized the chance and agreed.
“Brother Zhuo, Brother Ming, Brother Yu.”
“Ah.”
Zuo Qiu Ming grinned so wide his mouth could not close.
“From now on, you are our fourth brother. If you need anything, your elder brothers will help you.”
At the side, Yu Xing frowned. He wanted to refuse, but did not wish to embarrass his brothers. In the end he stayed silent. His feelings toward Wang Yu were neither good nor bad.
But he disliked those who climbed up by flattery. It made him feel that his own status was a mockery, since the three of them were none other than the infamous Spirit Reversal Young Masters, the so-called wasted young masters heirs.
“By the way, we have not asked. Where did you get this uniform. Are you planning to become a Law Enforcement Deacon?”
“Yes. At Evil God Market.”
“Good good. From now on you will reside in the hall. Old Yu, let Wang the Fourth guard the hall. Heh.”
Zuo Qiuming winked at his two brothers. His intentions were plain as day. He was treating Wang Yu as free labor to release the three of them from their boring duties.
Wang Yu did not mind. In fact, he welcomed it. He needed time to cultivate. Sitting in the hall was perfect. Occasionally he could also lead a law enforcement team and earn some side profits.
“Let us arrange it this way for now.”
Yu Xing concluded the discussion. He noticed Wang Yu seemed to have something more to say, so he pulled his two brothers out, likely intending to discuss privately.