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Nie Xiaokai focused his gaze and recognized that it was Xunuo who had arrived, quickly getting up to introduce him to everyone.
Among the group of Cultivators, there was only one gaunt middle-aged man named Huang Lunxiong, whose cultivation level was comparable to Xunuo's. There was also an old man named Xiang Youhe, who walked with a limp and was at the ninth level of Foundation Stage. The remaining four were all at the eighth level of Cultivation.
After some polite exchanges, they settled down to sit together, and Nie Xiaokai wore a proud expression, feeling that having Xunuo as a companion brought him honor. However, Xiang Youhe appeared uneasy, with a hint of doubt on his face. Huang Lunxiong chuckled and began inquiring about Xunuo's background.
Xunuo noticed the expressions of the others and realized he had been a bit too ostentatious. It was understandable that they would have doubts; after all, a Cultivator who needed to use a Flying Talisman for travel must have a background comparable to that of a core disciple from a Cultivation family. Why would someone like that risk their life to hunt lowly beasts for trivial gains?
Xunuo then provided a more suitable explanation: "To be honest, I also come from a Cultivation family. Unfortunately, my family has fallen on hard times, and I have offended some powerful factions within my clan, which forced me to flee. Although I have faced financial difficulties in recent years, some bad habits from my upbringing are hard to shake off. I hope you can forgive me."
Xiang Youhe felt somewhat reassured by this. Huang Lunxiong laughed and said, "The fact that you still maintain such habits indicates that you still have something left; Lu Daoyou should not be so humble."
Xunuo laughed heartily and changed the subject. He asked, "I heard from Nie Daoyou that three Tenth Layer Cultivators were invited. That means I'm not the last one here."
At that moment, an eighth-layer Cultivator dressed in white spoke up: "There is another friend who went out to gather materials for the Unity Pill in order to break through to the Eleven Layers Realm; he will arrive in a few days."
Xunuo nodded slightly. He pondered that among the three Tenth Layer Cultivators, one was at the peak of the tenth layer and preparing to challenge the Eleven Layers Realm. With the remaining five distracting the attention of the beasts, killing a Third-Grade Monster should pose no significant challenge.
After discussing for a while, everyone felt that without the arrival of the most powerful Cultivator among them, they could not analyze their plans in detail. After all, they needed that individual as their main attacking force while Xunuo and Huang Lunxiong would serve as support. Thus, they decided to wait for the peak Tenth Layer Cultivator before discussing specific details.
The waiting time was not long. After sitting in meditation for two days, a burly man with an ominous expression and a headband appeared at the mountaintop. The white-clad Cultivator quickly brought him over and introduced him to everyone. This Cultivator was named Wang Lizun.
After a few greetings, Xiang Youhe asked Wang Lizun if his herb gathering had gone smoothly. Wang Lizun sighed and shook his head, saying, "Nowadays, the materials for the Unity Pill are all in the hands of the Cultivation Family. In the past, going to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains and Chaotic Valley was fraught with danger, but there was still some hope of obtaining herbs. Now, both places have become dead zones. The Cultivation Family is raising prices, pushing the cost of herbs to astronomical levels. If this continues, we Loose Cultivators will have nowhere to turn."
Xunuo quickly asked, "I heard just a few days ago that some Cultivators came out of Chaotic Valley. How has it turned into a dead zone?"
Wang Lizun coldly smiled and replied, "Lu Daoyou's information is a bit outdated. Not to mention just a few days ago; for the past year, there have only been people entering Chaotic Valley, not coming out. As for the reason, no one can say for sure."
Xunuo's understanding of Chaotic Valley was still based on the mass exodus of Cultivators. Hearing that it had become such a situation made it clear that these Loose Cultivators would find it even harder to rise. Although he had countless herbs himself, he dared not expose them.
Xiang Youhe's eyes twinkled as he smiled at Wang Lizun and said, "If that's the case, I actually have a tremendous opportunity to offer you, Wang Daoyou."
Wang Lizun perked up and asked, "Could it be that you have materials for the Unity Pill?"
Xiang Youhe shook his head and replied, "I may not have the materials, but I do have a place rich in Spiritual Energy to share with you."
Upon hearing this, Wang Lizun jumped up in surprise and exclaimed, "You actually discovered Spiritual Veins?"
Xunuo and Huang Lunxiong also looked at Xiang Youhe in astonishment. Xiang Youhe noticed the three powerful figures looking at him as if trying to see through him and quickly explained, "It's not Spiritual Veins but rather a lush area of Spiritual Energy. However, this Spirit Land has an abundance of Spiritual Energy far beyond that of ordinary Spirit Lands. It is almost comparable to Spiritual Veins and is truly a rare find."
Huang Lunxiong thought for a moment and said, "You summoned us here to deal with the beast that has been lurking here, right?"
At this point, Xiang Youhe felt no need to hide anything and nodded in agreement. "Exactly. We five have been cultivating here for quite some time but have been occupied by a beast. If you three can eliminate this beast, we are willing to share this place with you."
Huang Lunxiong smacked his lips as he glanced at Wang Lizun and then at Xunuo. After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Is there any other condition?"
Xiang Youhe said, "We request the three of you to take the Demonic Oath, allowing us five to share this place without harboring any malicious intent towards each other."
At this moment, Wang Lizun spoke first, "That’s fine. It’s hard to come by a single pill these days, and being able to access this Spirit Land is indeed a stroke of luck. Sharing it with you all is not out of the question."
Seeing Wang Lizun agree, Huang Lunxiong also nodded in agreement. However, Xunuo felt awkward as both of them had readily accepted the proposal.
Deep down, Xunuo was reluctant to join this Loose Cultivator group. Primarily, Xunuo did not lack for pills and was not particularly eager for such Spiritual Veins or Spirit Land. Moreover, Xunuo was not accustomed to cultivating alongside other Cultivators. Being in close proximity to these fellow Tenth Layer Cultivators did not make Xunuo worry about leaking personal secrets; it was simply that everything felt inconvenient.
However, the current situation was that the other two Tenth Layer Cultivators had already agreed to Xiang Youhe's request, effectively forming an alliance. If Xunuo refused, it would be a tremendous secret known only to them. The consequences of such a decision were easy to foresee. Xunuo truly regretted agreeing to participate in this beast-slaying operation.
After some contemplation, Xunuo nodded in agreement and took the Demonic Oath. Following that, Xiang Youhe and the others relaxed and began to carefully introduce the Spirit Land and the invading beasts.
Xunuo looked at Xiang Youhe, who had a limp, with a gaze that held deeper meaning. It wasn't that Xunuo had ulterior motives; rather, there was admiration for Xiang Youhe's profound thinking. In fact, at this point, Xiang Youhe's plan could be deemed perfect—almost without flaws.
As long as one of the three invited Cultivators agreed to his request, the balance of power would tilt in his favor. The other two would have no choice but to comply unless all three turned against him simultaneously. However, given the immense temptation before them, such a possibility was exceedingly slim.
After a meal's time, the group of eight left the mountaintop and headed in one direction. Days later, surrounded by mountains, a vast lake shimmering with azure waves appeared before Xunuo.
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