Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Even if the Daoist Master Cold Qilin didn’t mention it, he would take the initiative to find an opportunity to perform in front of him.

"Little Friend Ji can understand, that’s good. There’s another task that needs your help. Please depict the images of the two who fled."

Ji An took out a blank Jade Slip, carefully recalled the faces of the two, and then pressed the Jade Slip to his forehead, using Divine Sense to record the information.

He handed over the Jade Slip and said,

"Daoist Master, I can only ensure that the images resemble about eighty percent of the fleeing Demon Cultivators."

"Eighty percent similarity is enough, as long as those familiar with them can recognize them."

Daoist Master Cold Qilin attached the Jade Slip to his forehead to check, then said,

"Zhang Dong, take Little Friend Ji to the guest room, then notify the other two Daoist Masters to come here."

After Ji An was led away, Daoist Master Cold Qilin handed over the Jade Slip and said,

"Copy the Jade Slip and inform the team members to check the identities of these people and see if they appear in the Immortal City.

Do not disclose the Demon Cultivator matter; externally declare they are Tribulation Cultivators."

In his view, the disappearance of High-Tier Cultivators beyond normal circumstances in the Immortal City is likely the work of Demon Cultivators.

"Understood," the team leaders responded in unison, and then each copied the Jade Slip and left.

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In the room where the Demon Cultivators’ bodies were stored, there were only three people, with Zhang Dong guarding the door.

Daoist Master Chi Yun and Daoist Master Cangmiao looked solemn; they really couldn’t imagine that there were Demon Cultivators near Red Rock Immortal City.

Daoist Master Cold Qilin pointed to the Demon Infant placed on a silver tray and said,

"The Demon Infant is nurtured from within, indicating these people are not true Demon Cultivators; there is someone else behind them.

These people should be controlled puppets, their thoughts long been controlled by the Demon Cultivators."

Daoist Master Cangmiao sighed softly, "The forces of Demon Cultivators have revived; can it be that the long-standing peace of Red Rock Immortal City is about to be broken?"

Demon Cultivators are hard to eradicate; hidden inheritances lurk in countless nooks and crannies. There are always Cultivators in desperate situations who are eager to progress, willing to take risks.

Daoist Master Chi Yun said in a somber tone,

"Now is not the time to lament this; the Demon Cultivator matter is no small affair. Once we have preliminary news, we must notify all major forces within and around the Immortal City."

Daoist Master Cold Qilin nodded, "Indeed, how should we treat the Cultivator who discovered the Demon Cultivators?"

"First, verify whether he is a Demon Cultivator. Although I don’t believe he is, this is a necessary procedure.

If he checks out, there’s no need for him to stay outside with the Law Enforcement Team, and instruct him not to leave the Immortal City or disclose anything about the Demon Cultivators."

Daoist Master Cold Qilin agreed, "I think the same. I’ve seen him wield Magic Techniques; they’re pure Five Elements Magic, with pure Magic Intent. The two Daoist friends can check once more."

After saying that, he walked out of the room and instructed,

"Zhang Dong, go invite Ji An over."

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Ji An stepped into the room; after a quick glance, he quickly lowered his head and solemnly cupped his hands, saying,

"Greetings to the three Daoist Masters."

Daoist Master Cold Qilin revealed a faint smile and said,

"Sit down and let’s talk more.

Listening to your accent, Little Friend, you’re not a Cultivator from around the Immortal City. Where in the Immortal Realm are you from?"

"Replying to the Daoist Master’s inquiry, junior is a Cultivator from the Western Continent. Due to reasons of enhancing cultivation, I have come here seeking breakthrough opportunities under the guidance of the Sect ancestor."

Ji An answered obediently, highlighting his Sect origin to show that he also has roots.

Daoist Master Chi Yun chuckled, "I once stayed in the Western Continent for a few years. Which Sect do you hail from?"

"Golden Spirit Sect."

"How is Daoist Master Yufeng from your Sect?"

Ji An shook his head lightly, "Daoist Master, perhaps you are mistaken; there is no Daoist Master Yufeng in the Sect, only the ancestor Yuxiao."

"Haha," Daoist Master Chi Yun chuckled, intentionally misstating.

Daoist Master Cold Qilin chuckled, "Little Friend, we need you to exhibit the Geng Metal Spirit-Slaying Sword once more."

He took out a piece of Spiritual Artifact fragment and placed it nearby, "The target of attack is it."

Ji An understood in his heart that this was a test, but the specifics of what was being tested were unclear.

He activated the Magic Technique, the Silver Flying Sword appeared in the Void, seemingly ordinary without particular distinction.

Daoist Master Chi Yun raised his eyebrows, unconsciously sat up straight; the Metal Element is gathered energy, and only with profound understanding can such an appearance be achieved.

Silver light flashed, followed by the Spirit Artifact fragment dispersing sharpness and murderous Divine Intent.

Daoist Master Cold Qilin picked up the fragment and saw a regular hole added to it; the wall behind the fragment also had the same.

His voice was somewhat ethereal, "This is a Tier Two High-Grade Spiritual Artifact Fragment. Although the Dharma Prohibition is damaged, it’s not something Magic Techniques can easily penetrate."

At the Chao Origin Stage, he couldn’t achieve such might.

This Cultivator, regardless of whether he can break through to the Golden Core Stage, is at least the top-tier existence at the Chao Origin Stage.

Daoist Master Chi Yun sighed inwardly; the Golden Spirit Sect has produced a promising talent.

He exchanged a glance with Daoist Master Cangmiao, and each nodded slightly; this Cultivator did not have issues.

The Magical Power of a Demon Cultivator is different from orthodox Cultivators, and they could tell at a glance.

Daoist Master Cangmiao cleared his throat and said,

"The methods of Demon Cultivators are mysterious. Little Friend, what kind of spoils did you obtain? We need to check them out.

But rest assured, the spoils belong to you personally. As long as they’re not Demonic Artifacts, we won’t confiscate."

Such actions naturally cause resentment, but they dare not be careless.

Ji An breathed out lightly; what was coming had come. Understandably, what they do cannot be faulted; his concern was the scope of the inspection.

If the Little World is exposed, he worries about the treachery of human hearts more than the Demon Cultivators.

The only reassuring aspect is that using Divine Sense to examine the Gourd Stone only reveals darkness, without any other phenomena.

At this moment, he couldn’t help but express some regret, but his face showed no trace of it, and he obediently took out the captured Spiritual Artifacts along with two Grotto Void Stones.

"These are all the spoils. The Magical Artifacts they wielded fell into my possession, but I can’t open the Grotto Void Stones."

Daoist Master Cangmiao took the items for a look, sending them to the other Daoist Masters, saying,

"The two Top-Grade Spiritual Artifacts have traces of demonic qi. Little Friend, if you use them, remember to burn them with Pill Fire or Earth Fire."

He chuckled, and kindly added,

"Even if you want to sell them, you should do this first, or you might encounter trouble."

Ji An lowered his head, "Thank you, Daoist Master, for the reminder."

Daoist Master Chi Yun toyed with the Grotto Void Stone and said,

"Little Friend, the Grotto Void Stone needs forced opening, we can help you do that for a small fee."

Saying this, he took out a bottle of Extinct Spirit Insect body fluid, slowly dripped it onto the Grotto Void Stone, and gray smoke rose.

The Law Enforcement Team sometimes confiscates Grotto Void Stones; Spiritual Liquid for breaking Dharma Prohibitions is a necessity.

Ji An’s eyes flashed with joy; he had been worried where to get some Spiritual Liquid. This type of thing is not sold openly and needs to be found in the black market.

He was unfamiliar with the place here, and had no desire to visit the black market; his underlying reason was lack of confidence stemming from insufficient firepower.

If he had cultivation at the Golden Core Stage, he would have already inquired about routes to the black market.

He had gained many Grotto Void Stones in the Southern Continent, but one was still unopened.

Time flowed quietly, and the spaces of the two Grotto Void Stones were opened sequentially, turning into powder.

The items inside were abundant, extremely plentiful.

Ji An recognized five bottles of Red Dragon Abyssal Fiend, two bottles of White Tiger Wind Shriek Fiend, some Spirit Stones, and a large amount of Demon Beast materials, Spirit Grass, but not a single Demonic Artifact.

The three Daoist Masters checked them one by one, and Daoist Master Chi Yun remarked,

"What a lucky young fellow, slaying Demon Cultivators earns rewards, and you’ve gotten so many spoils."

Clearly, Demon Cultivators had killed many Cultivators, as normal Cultivators wouldn’t keep so many materials.

He exchanged glances with the others, waved his hand saying,

"Put them away; all of this is deservedly yours. Soon you’ll be able to leave.

As for the reward for killing Demon Cultivators, it’ll be issued later, and your identity will be kept confidential."

Ji An hadn’t expected things to go so smoothly; he quickly packed up the resources, leaving thirty Top-grade Spirit Stones.

"These Spirit Stones are for purchasing the Spiritual Liquid that corrodes the Grotto Void Stone."

The harvest was truly abundant, and being seen by the Daoist Masters, not giving some away made him uneasy.

Daoist Master Chi Yun shook his head, "You’re giving too much; are we people who take advantage of you? Take them back."

"The excess is for you Daoist Masters to drink."