Wasted Spiritual Root to Embark on Demonic Cultivation

Chapter 150

Outside the hall.

After Wang Yu left of his own accord, he went to the residential area of the third district, found an empty small palace with no one inside, and settled down, planning to talk to the three of them tomorrow.

Today could also be considered the first day of his career as a Deacon, the start of a new life log, a new beginning.

Outside.

Yu Xing spoke with a serious tone.

“We have been friends since childhood, so I will be direct. This Wang Yu is obviously an ambitious man. His decision to come to the Law Enforcement Hall of the Evil God Market makes his purpose clear. What he most wants now is to use our connections to open a residence and take control of a prosperous territory. What do you think?”

Zuo Qiuming crossed his arms, his demeanor more serious now. When it came to matters of profit, he always spoke with confidence.

“Old Yu, are you treating me as stupid, or treating Wang Yu as too clever? He never concealed his purpose, and I never concealed that I value him.

“Let me put it this way. Since he has cultivated the Demonic Embryo Mysterious Origin Curse, that shows he has great potential. In my view, reaching Core Formation peak in the future will not be a problem for him.

“As for Nascent Soul, that depends on personal fortune. My first step of investment has already succeeded. And now you want me to withdraw? Do not say such foolish things.”Zhuo Shouqing nodded in agreement. Stroking the fine beauty-beard he deliberately kept, he said,

“Old Ming’s meaning is also my meaning. I have been in contact with Wang Yu longer, and my friendship with him is deeper. I already have a general understanding of what kind of person he is.

“Profit is the first key to bind him. Emotional goodwill is also important. Profit plus emotion, a double binding. I do not fear that he will not serve our interests in the future.”

Yu Xing let out a long sigh.

“Have you both forgotten the casting requirements of the Demonic Embryo Mysterious Origin Curse? Wang Yu’s spiritual root aptitude has improved greatly, and he has also broken through Foundation Establishment. In just five years, how many targets do you think he has already consumed?”

Zuo Qiuming snorted.

“Isn’t it just eating blood-related brothers with better innate talent than himself? So what? If I had the ability, I would eat them too.”

As he said this, Zuo Qiuming’s expression was extremely cold.

The status of being a direct descendant in a large clan had both advantages and disadvantages. For those with outstanding talent, they were strong arms along one’s cultivation path. But for those with poor aptitude, it meant a vortex of death closing in ever closer.

The three of them were indeed direct descendants, but their talent was only three spiritual roots, and the lowest grade type, nearly equivalent to four spiritual roots. If not for the resources provided by the clan, at their current age they would still be wandering in the late stage of Qi Refining.

Even so, they had once failed in Foundation Establishment.

The number of clan brothers coveting their position was countless. If not for the favoritism of the clan’s highest elder, they would have long since died in some dark ditch.

But danger never disappeared. It only grew worse as they aged.

The three were in similar predicaments, except Yu Xing was somewhat better off because he had a talented elder sister who drew more attention.

At this point, Yu Xing’s expression grew dim.

“In those years, among the direct descendants with lower aptitude, the Blood Spring Evil Method failed for only the three of us. This method can only be attempted once and cannot be repeated. Do you think we can now cultivate the Demonic Embryo Mysterious Origin Curse instead?”

At this mention, Zhuo Shouqing’s face turned gloomy.

The failures of Zuo Qiuming and Yu Xing in the Blood Spring Evil Method were due to being unable to withstand the impact of the blood and spirit during the forty-nine days of cocoon-rebirth.

In the end, it was a personal issue. Their willpower was not firm enough. They felt pity for the same-age clan siblings who were consumed, which led to imperfect fusion.

Thus the forging of innate blood spiritual roots failed.

As for Zhuo Shouqing, he had been sabotaged. Among the chosen materials, there was one person whose birth time differed from his by one hour. The cocoon-rebirth failed and he was severely injured.

He nearly died, losing ten golden years of cultivation. Although the true culprit was later caught, he lacked the strength to seek revenge, and even his parents told him to remain still.

As they recalled the past, the three of them wore bitter faces.

After a long time, it was Yu Xing who first returned to the main topic.

“Talking about the past is useless. Let us speak of Wang Yu. He is not only ambitious, but also ruthless and hard to restrain. Cooperation for now is fine, but to truly subdue him? Better save your effort.”

Hearing this, Zuo Qiuming could not help but laugh.

“Old Yu, when did I ever say I wanted to subdue him?”

“You—”

“I already gave him the new name Wang Fourth. Is my intention not clear enough?”

“This—”

Zhuo Shouqing interjected. “That is also my intention. Our situation is dangerous. We need powerful helpers in the future. We do not need him as a slave or servant, but he should at least be able to save our lives.”

Zuo Qiuming nodded repeatedly. “Exactly, exactly. If he can break through to Nascent Soul, that would be the best outcome. We could all rest easy.

“In fact, since arriving at the Evil God Market, Old Zhuo and I have been scouting candidates worth investing in. Not only Wang Yu. If in the future you, Old Yu, have no one to rely on, you can always come begging to your brothers. Hahaha.”

“You, you two!”

Yu Xing felt his scalp go numb. Since when had these two frivolous young masters grown so shrewd, leaving him as the clown? Unable to hold back, he asked,

“You spend your days drinking and playing at the Azure Concubine Pavilion. How do you even have time to search for talented cultivators lacking resources?”

Zhuo Shouqing raised his brows. “You just do not understand. That is merely for appearances. The Azure Concubine Pavilion receives thousands of guests every day, very discreet.”

As the saying goes, the greatest concealment is hidden within the city.

In order to build power under enemy surveillance, they could only invest in cultivators with potential but lacking resources and connections.

They divided their investments into many small parts, keeping no contact in daily life.

Only when the other side had requests would they meet at the Azure Concubine Pavilion.

Of course, their standards were strict. Talent was one factor, but even more important were personality and character.

Wang Yu fit the profile of a cold-blooded yet trustworthy partner. He was difficult to subdue, so they gave him the influence and connections he most desired. When disaster came, he would certainly help them.

After all, they were his eldest brother, second brother, and third brother.

As for Fourth Brother, would he help or not?

For different types of geniuses, their methods of handling them were also different. Those who could be recruited would be recruited as much as possible, and sometimes they would even invest in cultivators with other kinds of talents.

In places far from the sect, they trained deathsworn and nurtured masters proficient in the Four Arts of cultivation, and so on.

Do not waste the years, only then can one gain peace in this life.

“Sigh…”

Yu Xing did not know how many times he had sighed today. His gaze became extremely complicated, as if he was seeing his two old brothers for the first time.

Dejected and disappointed, he said.

“I understand. I will fully cooperate with you.”

Zuo Qiuming suddenly pulled Yu Xing into an embrace and said with a grin.

“Don’t take it the wrong way. That elder sister of yours truly cares about you. She can protect you without worry. If Old Zhuo and I fail, since you will not know anything, you will not be implicated.

“But now things are different. Since you have spoken to this extent, you don’t want to join anymore?”

Zhuo Shouqing gave a sinister smile and deliberately put on a dark tone.

“Then don’t blame us for taking your life.”

Yu Xing froze for a moment, then burst out laughing.

“This is what you forced me into. I am not willing in the least.”

“Hahahaha—”

The laughter of the three of them echoed for a long time in the lonely night.

Who says the Demonic Path has no true feelings?!

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The next day.

Morning light filled the sky. After finally enjoying a long-awaited lazy sleep, Wang Yu still felt a little dazed upon rising, as if his spirit had left his body. He sat for a long while before getting up.

The time was just past noon. Even though he had rested the whole night, his cultivation still leapt forward. Since Foundation Establishment, four months had passed. His inner true essence had grown by six drops through accumulation and one drop through self-cultivation.

Altogether he had exactly ten drops. His progress was extremely fast. Reaching a hundred drops would not take long.

He sent someone to inquire about his three “brothers.”

He found they were still asleep, so he cultivated on his own to avoid wasting time. At the same time, he pondered the various inheritances in his hands that were already overflowing.

That night.

The four of them sat around a brazier, beginning to discuss investment matters. After just one night, Wang Yu noticed that they had become much more serious, speaking with the tone of discussing official business.

They even placed the rewards openly on the table.

Zuo Qiuming was the first to speak. “Old Fourth, let me make things clear in advance so there will be no misunderstandings.”

Wang Yu nodded with a calm expression, indicating he had no objections.

“We discussed yesterday and decided to tell you some things.

“Our families behind us all have multiple Nascent Soul ancestors, but due to bloodline closeness or distance, the relationships are not equal. The internal struggles of a family are extremely fierce.

“The older and stronger the clan is, the more direct the conflicts. What seems like the quarrels of the younger generation are actually the Nascent Soul ancestors testing strength in the shadows.

“Since you are close to us, our enemies will naturally become your enemies too, so be mentally prepared.”

This point Wang Yu naturally understood. Everything came with a price. The resources and channels that the three could provide would save him endless time and effort.

A little hostility was nothing. It was not worth mentioning.

After all, the sect had its rules, and the families had their rules as well. As expected, such disputes were limited to the younger generation. What was there to fear from such opponents?

Besides, he was only a small shrimp, a premature child born under the Foundation Seizing Grand Method. If the matter spread, it would only bring shame to the three of them, and would not attract any powerful figures’ hostility.

“Before this, the matter of the Demonic Embryo Mysterious Origin Curse can be left aside, treated as a reward for your contribution of the Alchemist Guild.

“Next we must discuss things that will be of great benefit to your future cultivation. You will also need to agree to our conditions.”

“Reasonable.”

It seemed that after a night of consideration, they had decided to be straightforward. Wang Yu liked this way of laying out resources clearly. He was the Exalted Sect’s number one man of trust.

“The first point: On Cold Blood Peak, there is a cultivation treasure land called the Spirit Spring Cold Pool. After receiving its baptism, a cultivator’s ice-attribute talent will be greatly strengthened. It even has the effect of improving spiritual root aptitude.

“This is useful to you even if you succeed in cultivating the Demonic Embryo Mysterious Origin. It also improves the talents of ice-attribute spirit beasts. I will give you a quota. You may use it anytime.”

Zhuo Shouqing followed.

“The second point: In Maple Province there is a Mystic Heaven secret realm. It is said to contain other inheritances related to the Demonic Embryo Curse. It also produces many Core Formation spiritual items. When you reach the peak of Foundation Establishment, we will grant you a quota.”

Then it was Yu Xing’s turn.

“The third point, and the one you want most. We will give you a fertile land full of potential, with three hundred years of ownership. Unless a Nascent Soul intervenes, no one will be able to shake it.”