Chapter 104: Yin Mountain Bone Demon

"Really giving it to me?"

Ling’Er’s eyes lit up, and a bright smile spread over her childish face. Her large eyes were narrowed into slits with delight.

Evidently, Ling’Er liked this gift very much. Selling the sword alone could fetch 100 spirit stones, which was quite a decent amount for her.

"Of course! The jade sword is already in your hands. Do you think I would take it back?"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, waving his hand in a grand gesture.

"Then thank you very much!"

Ling’Er responded politely, but she acted quickly, waving her hand and stowing the jade sword into her storage bag.

"By the way, why did you come to see me?"

Li Yunjing continued to ask.

"Oh! There’s a gathering tomorrow morning. All the guests are friends of the young lady in the sect. This time, she’s inviting you to join and broaden your horizons."

Having received benefits from Li Yunjing, Ling’Er no longer hid her intentions. She immediately explained her purpose for coming.

"A gathering of true disciples?"

Li Yunjing was stunned, not expecting that he would have such a qualification.

"No! Only a few true disciples are attending; the rest are from the inner sect!"

Ling’Er giggled. "The young lady said that you’re on the rise now, so it’s necessary to introduce you to some excellent friends. This way, your days within the sect can go a bit smoother."

"By the way, I’ve never been to the young lady’s residence. Where does she live?"

Li Yunjing felt a warmth in his heart and asked again, "What time tomorrow? Do I need to bring anything?"

"No need to bring anything! This gathering has happened twice before. It’s just everyone meeting up when they have free time, chatting to relieve the frustrations of cultivation."

Ling’Er replied with a smile.

She then reached into her storage bag, took out a blank jade scroll, and recorded Yu Yunyi’s location with her divine sense before handing it to Li Yunjing.

"Alright! Tell the young lady that I will definitely attend on time!"

Li Yunjing glanced at the contents of the jade scroll, which clearly recorded the location and time. Only then did he nod to Ling’Er.

"Alright, I’m done here. I should head back now!"

Ling’Er waved her hand, turned around, and left, hopping away without entering the courtyard.

"Hehe..."

Watching the girl leave joyfully, Li Yunjing shook his head slightly, feeling a tinge of envy.

Such a life might be better for the little girl.

With a powerful figure like Yu Yunyi shielding her, she didn’t need to scheme against others, fight everywhere, or compete for resources.

Meanwhile, in a forest a thousand miles away from the Shenxiao Dao Sect.

The surroundings were extremely dark and deep, with perilous peaks and tall, oppressive trees blocking out the sky.

From time to time, the roars of ferocious beasts echoed through the dense forest, striking terror into anyone who heard them.

There, Wei Henian sat cross-legged on the ground, his expression calm, ignoring everything around him.

It seemed he was waiting for something.

"Woo... woo... woo!"

Suddenly, gusts of eerie wind started blowing from the mountain range. The cold, dark wind would send shivers down anyone’s spine.

However, Wei Henian remained still, not even using his mana to protect himself, keeping his eyes closed and conserving energy.

"Heh heh heh! Wei Henian, it’s been many years, and you’re still as arrogant as ever!"

The eerie wind blew stronger, whipping up a flurry of withered leaves. Within the wind, a figure cloaked in black appeared without warning.

This person spoke to Wei Henian with familiarity, as if they had known each other for a long time.

Someone who could speak so casually with Wei Henian was obviously a master at the Foundation Establishment Realm!

Upon seeing the black-robed figure arrive, Wei Henian slowly opened his eyes and stood up. "Yin Mountain Bone Demon, you finally arrived. Your speed is quite slow, making me wait for half a month."

"Heh heh heh! It’s not easy to enter the Great Ming Dynasty! You know, the Shenxiao Dao Sect’s Guardian Army frequently patrols the borders."

"These guys carry Thousand-Mile Tracking Mirrors. Whenever a demonic cultivator like us appears, we’re detected within a thousand miles! Spending half a month to reach this place wasn’t easy!"

The Yin Mountain Bone Demon seemed quite dissatisfied with Wei Henian’s words and couldn’t help but explain himself in detail.

This time, if not for Wei Henian luring him with a treasure of great importance to him, he wouldn’t have risked entering the Great Ming Dynasty.

"Without entering the tiger’s den, how can you get the tiger cub? With your strength, unless you encounter a Guardian Army captain, no one else could threaten you!"

Wei Henian’s voice was indifferent, as if he didn’t regard the Guardian Army as his own and had no fear of them.

The Yin Mountain Bone Demon didn’t want to say more about how he entered the Great Ming Dynasty and just nodded. "Tell me, why did you call me here? What’s worth a Tier Three demon beast’s corpse?"

In the Cultivation Realm, a Tier One demon beast was equivalent to a human cultivator at the first layer of the Qi Cultivation Realm; a Tier Two demon beast was comparable to the Foundation Establishment Realm; a Tier Three demon beast was incredibly powerful, even capable of taking human form, akin to an Elder at the Golden Core Realm.

When Wei Henian offered the corpse of a Tier Three demon beast as payment for the Yin Mountain Bone Demon’s assistance, the old demon immediately agreed.

He had no reason to refuse!

People die for wealth, and birds die for food!

A Tier Three demon beast’s corpse was valuable enough to make him take the risk.

"Murder!"

Wei Henian’s voice was chilling.

The icy wind didn’t match the coldness of his voice, and his murderous intent was almost tangible, causing even the Yin Mountain Bone Demon to shiver.

"Who to kill? When will you give me the complete skeleton of the Jade Horned Flood Dragon?"

The Yin Mountain Bone Demon urgently inquired.

"Two people!"

Wei Henian said sinisterly, "Fu Chao, a true disciple of the Shenxiao Dao Sect! And Li Yunjing, an outer disciple!"

As for the Jade Horned Flood Dragon’s skeleton, he didn’t mention it, intending to keep the Yin Mountain Bone Demon motivated and focused on the task.

"Hmm! A true disciple! That’s worth the price!"

The Yin Mountain Bone Demon was entirely shrouded in his black robe, making it impossible to see his face or determine his expression. However, his tone remained unchanged, clearly prepared to kill a true disciple.

"Who is this Li Yunjing? Just an outer disciple? You want me to kill him too? Have you fallen so low that you can’t even handle such a small fry?"

When mentioning Li Yunjing’s name, the Yin Mountain Bone Demon sounded slightly perplexed.

"That’s not your concern; just tell me if you will do it or not!"

Wei Henian’s face darkened, clearly irritated by the Yin Mountain Bone Demon’s words.

This little wretch Li Yunjing had indeed become a thorn in his side.

He had planned twice, failed both times, and suffered considerable losses. Is it any wonder Wei Henian was in a bad mood?

"Of course! Why wouldn’t I?"

The Yin Mountain Bone Demon cackled, his voice sounding like the screech of a night owl, extremely unpleasant to hear.

Wei Henian couldn’t help but frown and then reminded, "Kill these two, and I’ll give you the Jade Horned Flood Dragon’s skeleton!"

"No deal! Absolutely not! You have to give me the skeleton first!"

The Yin Mountain Bone Demon wasn’t naive, shaking his head vigorously.

This was the territory of the Shenxiao Dao Sect. After committing a major crime, he would need to flee immediately. How could he dare linger to claim his reward?

Wei Henian wasn’t a good guy!

If he reneged on their deal and planned to kill him to keep his secrets, it would spell doom for the Yin Mountain Bone Demon.

The skeleton of a Tier Three Jade Horned Flood Dragon was priceless, perfect for practicing evil techniques and crafting magical treasures.

The Yin Mountain Bone Demon was absolutely convinced that Wei Henian was capable of such treachery!

Their relationship was purely one of mutual gain between the Dao and the Demonic, with no real camaraderie.

If there was a power imbalance between them, the Yin Mountain Bone Demon would immediately kill Wei Henian and take all his wealth!

Conversely, the Yin Mountain Bone Demon was certain that Wei Henian would do the same if given the chance!

Their relationship was rife with ulterior motives, bound together solely by mutual benefit.

"Fine, but you must swear a heart demon oath! Only then can I trust you!"

Wei Henian, slightly disappointed, realized this "old friend" wasn’t so easy to deceive. He decided to compromise but insisted on an oath as a safeguard.

"Heh! You’re ruthless!"

The Yin Mountain Bone Demon snorted coldly but reluctantly took the oath.

Such an oath was highly binding for a demonic cultivator. If broken, it would lead to heart demon backlash and a grim fate.

"Very well! Here you go!"

Once the oath was taken, Wei Henian didn’t hesitate and tossed a Hundred Treasures Pouch to the Yin Mountain Bone Demon.

"Heh heh heh! Rest assured! I’ll act immediately!"

The Yin Mountain Bone Demon, confirming the pouch’s contents, let out a satisfied cackle.

"Hold on! One is at Mad Extreme Peak, and the other is at the Scripture Pavilion. How will you kill them? Take this one-time communication talisman. When they leave the Shenxiao Mountain Range, I’ll notify you immediately!"

Seeing the Yin Mountain Bone Demon about to leave, Wei Henian stopped him, tossing a talisman over.

This talisman could only be used for one transmission.

After transmitting the message, it would self-destruct to ensure absolute safety.

Wei Henian, known for his audacity, wouldn’t dare leave evidence with the Yin Mountain Bone Demon, which could be used against him later.

"You are careful! I’ll go now. Inform me if there’s any development!"

The Yin Mountain Bone Demon pocketed the communication talisman and transformed into a gust of dark wind, vanishing once more.

"Heh heh! This time, I’ve risked enough! Inviting a Foundation Establishment Realm master from the Yin Mountain Sect, let’s see if Fu Chao and Li Yunjing can escape death!"

With a sinister chuckle, Wei Henian’s figure gradually faded into the darkness.

...

Unaware of Wei Henian’s new conspiracy targeting him, Li Yunjing awaited Ling’Er’s notification and felt no urge to go out for a stroll.

After closing the door, considering the matter for the following day, he allowed himself a rare deep sleep for the first time in two months.

Early the next morning, Li Yunjing stretched from the bed.

A deep sleep had left him in a particularly good mood today.

After tidying up, he stepped out of his residence.

Wealthy as he was, he didn’t plan to walk to Rising Sun Peak.

Instead, he chose to take the teleportation array from his residential area straight to the Rising Sun Peak in the Eastern Mountain Area.

The teleportation array flashed, and Li Yunjing appeared at the residence of the true disciple at Rising Sun Peak.

This peak, with its towering ridges and splendid scenery shrouded in mist, was indeed a prime grotto heaven blessed land.

"Gush, gush!"

Many springs flowed in the mountains, their murmuring sounds soothing to the ear.

Ancient trees and vines added to the serene ambiance.

Frosted peaks painted an extra layer of beauty.

This peak was indeed on par with Mad Extreme Peak.

An inner sect disciple guarding the teleportation array came forward and asked, "This junior brother, where are you from? What business do you have at Rising Sun Peak?"

The residence of true disciples was under strict scrutiny.

Li Yunjing felt this upon reaching Mad Extreme Peak.