Xu Chunniang looked indifferent. After so many things had happened, completing the commission was the least important thing.
And... She glanced at Zhuge Yun.
"My senior brother, the leader, is not worried, so why should I be worried?"
If the commission was not completed, the four of them would inevitably be affected, but as the team leader, he would be affected even more.
Zhuge Yun couldn't help but grit his teeth. In fact, he had already secretly found an opportunity to go to Fengku Mountain and kill the Yuan-devouring Beast.
After all, it was because of him that the fellow brothers and sisters wasted their time, and he couldn't let them fail in the commission.
I said that just now because I wanted to see Junior Sister Xu's reaction.
Zhuge Yun didn't keep the secret any longer. He took out a jade box and opened it. Astonishing spiritual energy emerged from it.
"Essence Devouring Pearl!"
Several people recognized the origin of the white beads in the jade box at a glance, and their faces were filled with surprise and joy.
The Yuan-devouring Pearl is the magic pill on the Yuan-devouring Beast. With this item, this commission will be completed.
Zhuge Yun put away the Yuan-devouring Pearl and said, "Now you should feel relieved, right?"
After Huo Chunyan was surprised, a look of hesitation appeared on her face.
"But this Yuan-devouring Beast was killed by my senior brother. We did not participate in this battle. Would it be unreasonable to use it to deliver the commission..."
"No problem."
Since Zhuge Yun took out this item, he naturally considered these factors.
"The so-called guidance commission is essentially a training for newcomers. Your progress in the training is the most important. As the leader, it is my duty to assist you in completing the commission."
Hearing this, several people put aside their doubts and anxieties and followed Zhuge Yun on his swords towards the sect.
After a few people left, in a secret room under the City Lord's Mansion.
The Jindan cultivator in a black robe opened his eyes, looked at the person next to him, and sounded somewhat dissatisfied.
"Just let those ants go like that? Except for the two female cultivators infected with the devil's soul, the rest can be killed."
The Jindan cultivator who was sitting opposite him had a calm expression on his face, and a smile formed on his lips when he heard the words. He was none other than the first disciple of Master Hunyuan, Wuxiangzi.
"You've already said that they are just ants. You can kill them anytime you want. Why bother to do this and alert the enemy? Leaving a few more people here will help Mohun hide his identity and avoid arousing Xiaoyao Sect's suspicion."
Although the black-robed monk was still somewhat dissatisfied, he did not say anything more.
"You came here specially, it shouldn't be for such a small matter, right?"
"Of course not. I'm just curious whether your method will work or not. I hope it won't go wrong at the critical moment."
Wuxiangzi had a smile on his lips, and a hint of murderous intent appeared in his peaceful eyes, but it was fleeting, so fast that it seemed as if it had never appeared.
The black-robed monk's face turned cold. "Are you doubting me? Isn't the female cultivator named Shangguan Xue enough to prove my ability?"
"That's not the case. I believe she has been completely controlled by the evil spirit. I'm referring to the other person. It's been seven months since she was implanted with the evil spirit."
Wuxiangzi still had a gentle smile on his face, but when he said seven months, his tone became more emphasized.
A trace of shame and anger flashed across the black-robed monk's face. He once boasted that a person possessed by a demon soul could disappear from this world without anyone noticing in just three to five months.
Not only did it take Shangguan Xue two years to be controlled, but the female cultivator also persisted for seven months, which was beyond his expectations.
He frowned, "Perhaps it was because her soul was strong and her will was firm that it took more time. Although the female cultivator's cultivation was not obvious, she was also a figure on the Qingyun Ranking."
A look of realization flashed across Wuxiangzi's eyes.
"That makes sense. But your speed in refining demon souls seems to have slowed down recently. Have you encountered any trouble?"
"Well, my spiritual consciousness has been consumed too much. I need more things that can restore my spiritual consciousness."
The black-robed monk hesitated for a moment and then made his request.
"It's just a small matter. I'll have someone send what you need. Haha, we still have time to play with them slowly."
Wuxiangzi smiled brightly and stepped out of the stone chamber.
Watching the other party's disappearing figure, the black-robed monk slowly pulled up the corners of his lips, a hint of darkness flashed in his eyes, and as the door of the stone chamber closed, silence soon returned.
When the conversation between the two ended, Xu Chunniang and her group of six moved further away from Hunyuan City.
After confirming that the distance was far enough, Zhuge Yun, who had been on edge, finally breathed a sigh of relief, took out a purple sound transmission note, and sent a divine thought into it.
The note received a reply soon and began to tremble.
Zhuge Yun was shocked and led everyone in another direction.
The others looked at each other, somewhat confused as to why he took a detour, but they did not ask any further questions and just followed him obediently.
After flying for about half an hour, Zhuge Yun led everyone to land in a dense forest.
Several people in the dense forest sensed the movement and took the initiative to reveal their figures.
When Zhao Xingsan saw the person coming, he was stunned for a moment, almost unable to believe it, and excitedly stepped forward to salute.
"Meet Elder Zhang and Elder Mo!"
The others came to their senses and saluted.
As for the disciples around the two elders, who were also in the Foundation Establishment Stage, they did not deliberately greet or ask questions.
Zhang Ruoxu waved his hand and said with a smile, "Let's forget about the formalities."
There was still some confusion in Zhao Xingsan's eyes. Why did the two elders of the sect suddenly appear here? They couldn't be here to pick them up, right
The others were also puzzled, but Zhuge Yun and Shangguan Xue looked calm, as if they had already known about this.
After Zhuge Yun sent a message to Zhang Ruoxu, he handed the jade box containing the Yuan-Devouring Pearl to Shangguan Xue and turned to look at his fellow junior brothers and sisters.
"I have other things to do next. You follow Junior Sister Shangguan back to the sect to report. Junior Sister Xu will stay and go with me."
Shangguan Xue put away the jade box and paused after hearing this.
She had no objection to Zhuge Yun's arrangement. All of her fellow disciples she brought with her sacrificed in this training.
It is reasonable for her to return to the sect and give an explanation.
But why didn't Xu Chunniang return to the sect with her? She was clearly possessed by a demonic spirit and posed a great threat...
What Senior Brother Zhuge is going to do is extremely important and cannot be neglected in the slightest.
Shangguan Xue frowned slightly, "Brother, how about letting Junior Sister Xu go back to the sect with me?"
"No need, she just needs to follow me."
"But, she..."
She was hesitating whether to tell the story of the demon soul when she was suddenly interrupted.
"Junior Sister Shangguan, it's time for you to leave. Remember your mission."
Zhuge Yun had a calm expression, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry.
"I see."
Shangguan Xue said nothing more in the end, and led Huo Chunyan and the other two towards the sect.
Elder Mo looked indifferent to Zhuge Yun's insistence on taking Xu Chunniang with him, with a lazy smile still on his face.
The round-faced young man next to him winked at Xu Chunniang, looking very proud.