Chapter 178 - 105: The Power of Eastern Celestial City, Wen Jiu Shows His Strength Again

Shan Yue Ru, upon seeing the extremely surprised look as if not expecting her to still be alive, quickly discarded most of her suspicions about Wen Jiu.

Indeed.

Wen Jiu was only at the Qi Cultivation Third Layer.

And also a Corpse Nurturer.

How could he be the one helping?

"Can’t die, maybe there’s still hope to live on." Shan Yue Ru’s mood improved greatly, gently patting the formation wall of Wen Jiu’s residence, "But the pain brought by the Nether Moon Ghost Qi is still no small matter."

"So, Senior Sister, what do you want to do?" Wen Jiu stepped back a few steps, he always felt that Shan Yue Ru was peculiar.

Can’t sleep, so she came here?

In the middle of the night.

A lone man and woman.

If this gets out, what would happen to his reputation?

Shan Yue Ru candidly said: "Last time, after helping you water the Evil Yin Spiritual Medicine, I slept particularly comfortably and securely. Haven’t slept this well in a long time. So today, I specially came to help you water the Evil Yin Spiritual Medicine."

As soon as she finished speaking.

Shan Yue Ru felt a mix of amusement and irritation inside.

Junior Brother, are you seriously backing away?

"Senior Sister, it’s okay, I can manage by myself." Wen Jiu quickly refused, because he was really not used to being under the same roof with others. Last time, Shan Yue Ru slept very peacefully, but he tossed and turned, sleepless.

Shan Yue Ru spoke again, "Junior Brother, please just help your Senior Sister this once. After Master returns, I promise I won’t bother you late at night again. Consider it a favor from Senior Sister; feel free to ask for help in the future."

In Shan Yue Ru’s view, he, having a Top-Grade Gold Attribute Spirit Root, and at the Peak of Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, could break through to Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer at any time.

Her favor was extremely valuable.

Others would love to receive it.

Surely Wen Jiu wouldn’t find it bothersome.

"Alright then." Wen Jiu opened the formation wall, allowing Shan Yue Ru to enter.

He then turned back directly.

Heading back to the Ten Thousand Demon Abyss.

"Then I’ll continue cultivating tonight. Senior Sister, please take care of the Evil Yin Spiritual Medicine." Wen Jiu stepped towards the Ten Thousand Demon Abyss.

"You..."

Shan Yue Ru was momentarily speechless.

Couldn’t utter a word.

Entering wasn’t right.

Not entering wasn’t right either.

In desperation, Shan Yue Ru hurried over, grabbed Wen Jiu’s hand, and used all her strength to drag him into the house.

"What would it be if you left just like that?"

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Wen Jiu’s residence. It was none other than Li Mu.

Upon seeing the situation, Li Mu’s expression condensed.

He was about to turn and leave immediately.

Wen Jiu quickly explained, "Senior Brother, don’t misunderstand. There’s nothing going on between me and Senior Sister Shan."

Shan Yue Ru was taken aback.

Wasn’t this something she should be saying?

Li Mu awkwardly smiled, looking at Wen Jiu with changed eyes, as if saying, Junior Brother, you should be the Senior Brother here.

As a man.

How could Wen Jiu not understand that look?

"Senior Brother, a late-night visit, anything you need?" Wen Jiu quickly changed the topic, because the more he explained, the worse it got.

Li Mu coughed lightly twice, "Although my timing might be off, there are some things that must be said now. Master just sent word, commanding you to head to Nanyue Lake with Senior Sister Yanyue first thing tomorrow morning."

"Is it time to take action?"

Wen Jiu asked.

Li Mu nodded, "It’s been completely investigated that before Qi Ming joined Feixian Peak, he had already joined the Celestial Left Alliance, so no one from the Qi Family can be spared. Master hopes you won’t just cultivate hard, but also be capable of killing.

You’re already aware of the current situation at Deadman Peak, with more and more Loose Cultivators attacking for the Left Essence Pill, resulting in over a thousand disciple casualties. If you’re not ruthless in the future, it’ll be others butcher us like we’re fish on a chopping block.

Master and I can’t protect you forever, eventually, you’ll have to hold the big flag at the Inspection Hall in the future."

Whether it’s Yanyue, himself, or Master, none would survive without Foundation Establishment.

So, Wen Jiu would be the future of the Inspection Hall.

And the Inspection Hall, being a blade hanging over all the Deadman Peak disciples, must be ruthless.

Not only ruthless towards outsiders.

Even more ruthless towards their own.

It must evoke fear in outsiders.

Make their own fear too.

Wen Jiu nodded, "I understand, Senior Brother. I’ll set off first thing tomorrow morning."

Departing early morning.

Shouldn’t take more than a day to return.

It doesn’t seem like it’ll waste much time.

Li Mu spoke again, then reminded, "Senior Sister Yanyue will come to pick you up tomorrow morning, but be cautious of the Qi family being desperate or ambushed by the Celestial Left Alliance. But rest assured, Master has been killing Heterodox Demons lately, making those late-stage heterodox cultivators dare not show their faces."

"Truly worthy of Master." Wen Jiu marveled, being able to strike fear into the late-stage heterodox cultivators.

Indeed ruthless.

Li Mu chuckled, "Master only lacks in Spirit Root, causing his cultivation speed to be slow. If he had a Middle-Grade Single-Attribute Spirit Root, he would have already achieved Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, invincible below Foundation Establishment."

"Master isn’t just a Middle-Grade Spirit Root, is he?" Wen Jiu was a bit surprised. If Middle-Grade Spirit Root could reach this point, it’s truly remarkable.

For, as far as he knew, most Main Peak Elders at Deadman Peak were Top-Grade Spirit Roots or Top-Grade Single-Attribute Spirit Roots.

He initially thought Ye Chen was too.

Li Mu nodded, saying no more, "Then rest early, you have to head to Nanyue Lake early in the morning tomorrow."

With that said.

Li Mu cast a look of admiration once more.

Wen Jiu understood it.

Shan Yue Ru also had a general idea.

But before Shan Yue Ru could explain, Wen Jiu quickly said, "Senior Brother, there’s really nothing between me and Senior Sister Shan."

"Understood, Senior Brother understands." Li Mu replied with a smile, leaving without giving Wen Jiu further opportunity to explain.

As Li Mu disappeared into the darkness.

Wen Jiu couldn’t help but sigh.

Shan Yue Ru was taken aback.

Her fatigued almond eyes gazed at Wen Jiu, "Do you think Senior Sister is not worthy of you?"