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Xunuo's departure from Wuhua Mountain had a clear purpose: to meet Dongfang Yunqing and attend the Jin Family's Trade Fair at Dome Mountain. However, the suddenness of this journey meant that the meeting with Dongfang Yunqing was still some time away. Xunuo intended to sever all ties with the mundane world.
Taking advantage of the fact that his identity as a cultivator had not yet been exposed, Xunuo felt emboldened to carry out decisive actions in the mortal realm. Only by cutting off worldly entanglements could he focus entirely on his cultivation.
Xunuo's first destination was Nanyue Sect. He sought not only the spiritual herb Bajitian but also aimed to eliminate Tuoba Buer. This man was insidious and ruthless, and sooner or later, he would pose a threat to Wuhua Sect. Xunuo had developed feelings for Wuhua Sect and did not want it to remain under Tuoba Buer's schemes.
In just one night, Xunuo flew to the territory of Nanyue Sect. After lying low for a day, that night he donned dark clothing, wearing a black hat with a veil that obscured his face. Following the secret path he had learned about, he made his way to Nanyue Sect's medicinal fields.
The medicinal fields here were several times larger than those of Wuhua Sect, and the variety of herbs was astonishing. Some herbs Xunuo had never seen despite years of collecting them, igniting a sense of curiosity within him. After observing for a moment, he managed to suppress his restless thoughts, knowing that any disturbance would surely bring trouble.
Thus, Xunuo collected some Bajitian and released his Divine Sense. Moments later, a cold smile appeared on his face as he vanished without a trace.
In a courtyard of Nanyue Sect, Tuoba Buer stood tall, gazing up at the sky. His beard and hair were white, and deep lines of worry etched across his face made him appear ten years older in an instant. After standing still for what felt like an eternity, Tuoba Buer sighed deeply and walked into the house.
Inside, the room was empty and starkly simple. Using the moonlight as his guide, Tuoba Buer approached the table and struck a flint with a sharp sound, igniting an oil lamp. Suddenly, he noticed a dark figure standing against the wall, staring intently at a painting of snow-covered plum blossoms.
After a moment of surprise, Tuoba Buer did not seem alarmed. Instead, he clasped his hands together and said, "Is it True Immortal here to collect that item? I thought True Immortal would arrive tomorrow."
Xunuo was momentarily taken aback but quickly realized that Tuoba Buer mistook him for someone else. However, hearing Tuoba Buer mention "True Immortal" sent chills down Xunuo's spine.
Xunuo pondered; there must be some hidden secrets here. He immediately thought of Goat Elder and realized that Nanyue Sect was far more complex than it appeared. With this in mind, Xunuo decided against acting rashly. He needed to uncover who Nanyue Sect relied upon—especially regarding what item this cultivator sought. Anything that could attract a cultivator's attention would undoubtedly be beneficial for Xunuo as well.
Clearing his throat softly to lower his voice, Xunuo said, "Then present it."
Tuoba Buer hesitated slightly with his head bowed, appearing conflicted about what to say next. Thinking that Tuoba Buer might be suspicious, Xunuo unleashed his True Qi in preparation for any sudden confrontation.
Overwhelmed by this surge of True Qi, Tuoba Buer's legs went weak beneath him. He fell to his knees and repeatedly pleaded, "True Immortal, please calm your anger! The item has long been prepared; I just wasn't sure if it was what True Immortal desired. Additionally, there are some excessive requests I wish to make of True Immortal which makes me uneasy."
Xunuo expressed impatience: "First show me the item; we can discuss everything else later."
Tuoba Buer scrambled to his feet and hurried over to one wall. He pressed on a specific spot, revealing an empty space in the wall. Reaching inside and feeling around for a moment, he turned back with something resembling yellow-brown fabric—neither silk nor cloth—and respectfully presented it to Xunuo.
Xunuo realized that this was a piece of Demon Beast Skin. However, the strange demonic energy emanating from it left Xunuo perplexed. His understanding in this area was still too shallow. Yet, the overwhelming demonic power radiating from this Demon Beast Skin convinced Xunuo that it was indeed an extraordinary item.
Without moving, Xunuo waved his hand, and the rolled item floated into the air, unfolding before him. This Demon Beast Skin turned out to be a complete Beast Skin, measuring ten feet long and three feet wide, as thin as a cicada's wing. It was covered with a myriad of bizarre characters and symbols.
Coming from a scholarly family, Xunuo had systematically studied the language and writing of the Great Liang Kingdom. He knew that the script originated from ancient seal characters, which had undergone tremendous changes over the ages. However, despite these transformations, the essence remained unchanged; the current script still bore intricate connections to its ancient roots. Yet, the characters on this Beast Skin were entirely different from any writing Xunuo recognized. But now was not the time to ponder these issues; he flipped his hand and stored the Demon Beast Skin away.
Seeing the cloaked figure take the item, Tuoba Buer felt hopeful about his request. He quickly bowed and said, "In recent years, my faction has had conflicts with Wuhua Sect, suffering heavy losses. I understand that True Immortal cannot interfere in Mundane Martial World affairs. I only ask for your mercy and to grant me another spirit pill to give Nanyue Sect a glimmer of hope. I have specially prepared a Century-Old Three-Leaf Heart Grass for you, True Immortal."
Upon hearing this, Xunuo understood that some cultivator had previously assisted Nanyue Sect by providing similar pills like the one he had given Liu Yunfei. It was no wonder that Nanyue Sect had produced so many talents over the past few centuries.
However, when he heard about the Three-Leaf Heart Grass, Xunuo paused. He felt he had heard of it somewhere but couldn't recall where. Meanwhile, Tuoba Buer had already presented a wooden box with both hands.
Xunuo casually accepted the wooden box while contemplating how to coax Tuoba Buer into revealing the identity of the cultivator he was waiting for.
Based on Tuoba Buer's current demeanor, he likely did not recognize the cultivator who came today to retrieve something. He only knew that a True Immortal was here for an item. This meant that each time a cultivator visited Nanyue Sect, it wasn't always the same person. According to information provided by Dongfang Yunqing to Xunuo, there were only cultivation families in Great Liang Kingdom and no cultivation sects. Thus, it became clear that this person's identity must belong to a member of one of those cultivation families.
Xunuo only needed to entice him into revealing which family or surname this cultivator belonged to.
After pondering for a moment, Xunuo chuckled and said, "Seeing your filial piety is commendable; I will agree to your request."
Tuoba Buer was overjoyed and quickly bowed in gratitude.
Xunuo continued nonchalantly, "Was it you who received my brother during his last visit?"
Tuoba Buer lowered his head and replied, "I received him last time; however, he was accompanied by a fairy."
Xunuo was momentarily at a loss for words and after a long pause finally asked, "When did that happen?"
Tuoba Buer responded, "Eighteen years ago."
Xunuo lowered his voice further and said, "Then that must have been quite some time ago."
Tuoba Buer replied, "The visit before that was when I accompanied my master to receive two True Immortals. I do not know which one you are referring to."
Xunuo subtly shifted the conversation back, almost revealing too much. He angrily said, "One of those two must be a relative by marriage; naturally, my brother is from the main family. Why are you still pretending to be confused?"
Tuoba Buer was so frightened that he trembled like a leaf, pleading, "Please don't tease me. Your esteemed sect has never leaked even a hint of information to us. Not even a casual remark, how would I know which one is your brother?"
Upon hearing this, Xunuo felt helpless. He hadn't expected these cultivation families to be so cautious. Unable to figure out which family he had offended, Xunuo felt a wave of frustration wash over him. He dared not linger any longer and coldly snorted before turning sharply away.
Tuoba Buer looked up at Xunuo, but through the veil, he couldn't recognize him. He let out a soft gasp and murmured, "The clothes are wrong; there are no flowers."
Xunuo seized the opportunity to ask, "Where are there no flowers?"
Tuoba Buer replied awkwardly, "The collar has no flowers."
Then despair washed over his face as he suddenly collapsed to the ground. Pointing at Xunuo, he stammered, "You... you aren't..."
Xunuo realized there was no hope of extracting more information. With a surge of murderous intent, a jet of blood erupted from Tuoba Buer's chest. Before the blood could disperse, a surge of dark flames enveloped Tuoba Buer, instantly reducing him to ashes. With a flick of his sleeve, Xunuo erased all traces of the encounter. Tuoba Buer had vanished completely from this world.
Although Xunuo still didn't know which family he had offended or what he had taken from them, he had vaguely learned that this family's clothing bore a floral emblem. While it was somewhat unclear, he now knew what to avoid. It was better than being completely in the dark and stumbling blindly into danger.
Now having offended a colossal entity like the cultivation family, Xunuo dared not delay for even a moment and swiftly turned to flee. That night, he even used two Basic Flying Talismans, racing through the skies until dawn broke.
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