Chapter 517: Chapter 264: Demon Sect Takes the Fall, Lu Chan’s Intuition
"The Alchemy Method, even at the Domain Lord’s Mansion, is a secret technique that is not passed on, something that ordinary Golden Core Influences cannot obtain. Even so, you still wish to negotiate terms with me... However, your request, I can directly agree to. There is no right or wrong in techniques, which is why the Heterodox Dao has a place in the West Mountain Floating Domain. You only need to reveal his identity or contact him to meet me at East Pole Immortal City, and the Spiritual Extinction Technique will naturally not be a problem." The Spirit Suppressing General’s sharp gaze fixed on Lu Chan, speaking slowly.
Lu Chan was delighted and then spoke, "It was Li Bai, he saved me, but since his Core Formation, we have lost contact. If not for falling into the hands of Demon Cultivators from the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect this time, I would have thought that Li Bai had already died at the hands of the Demon Cultivators from the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect."
When the name Li Bai was mentioned, the first to change expressions were the Lu Family members. Knowing that it was Li Bai who saved Lu Chan, and also that he destroyed the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect’s Dark Altar, Lu Feng and others were astounded.
But it was not Li Bai’s strength that astonished them, but that Li Bai was unscathed, even though the Life-long Spirit Contract had already failed. They all thought Li Bai had perished, dead after the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect, and thus, in their frustration, decided to use this as a reason to retaliate against the He Family, but unexpectedly, Li Bai was safe and sound.
But since Li Bai is safe and sound, why has he not returned?
And why did the Spirit Contract fail?
While the Lu Family was filled with suspicion, the City Lord of East Pole Immortal City, Zang Qianjian, also spoke with surprise, "My Lord, Li Bai was the Top-Grade Golden Core Genius from the Lu Family, kidnapped by the Demon Cultivators from the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect and went missing. Later, the Lu Family reported that Li Bai’s Life Soul Lamp went out, and I thought he had already died and did not search further.
In this light, this person is not only unharmed but also took the opportunity to resolve the Dark Altar of the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect. Such strength, even if he used some ghostly methods that defy heavenly principles, is indeed, as Lu Chan said, a great help if he joins our West Mountain Spirit Suppressing Army."
The Spirit Suppressing General stroked his beard in deep thought, did not speak, and no one dared to speak up again, until ten breaths later, he looked intensely at Lu Chan, "Tell me everything you know, not missing a single word."
Lu Chan quickly took up the conversation, following along with the speculation of the East Pole Immortal City’s City Lord. She knew Li Bai was not kidnapped, and she knew Li Bai fought back and killed the Demon Cultivator who kidnapped him that very day. Clearly, Li Bai was using the Lu Family.
However, if she truly spoke plainly, the Lu Family Ancestors would surely hold a grudge. If Li Bai was not willing to join the West Mountain Spirit Suppressing Army, that would be fine, but once he does, even if the Lu Family Ancestors dare not hold a grudge, Li Bai may not spare the Lu Family.
Moreover, since Li Bai saved her life, Lu Chan decided to change the story to help Li Bai while also helping herself and the Lu Family. In the moments that followed, Lu Chan recounted in detail how she was captured and the process of being suddenly rescued by Li Bai, omitting the truth about the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect’s Demon Cultivators and adding embellishments about Li Bai’s hatred for the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect.
It was because of hatred that, after placing her in a safe place, he slaughtered his way back into the Dark Altar of the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect.
If Wen Jiu heard these words, he could not help but applaud. From someone who calculated against the Lu Family, using methods that defy heavenly principles and was a more significant threat than the Outer Path Hidden Demon Cultivators, he unexpectedly became a victim.
And even somewhat noble.
Because Lu Chan added a couple more sentences, "Even knowing that this method would bring controversy and much trouble, Fellow Daoist Li Bai still used it without hesitation to kill Demon Cultivators. Fellow Daoist Li is probably hiding in some corner now, nursing his injuries with difficulty, fearing retribution from Demon Cultivators and being pursued by righteous forces."
The City Lord of East Pole Immortal City frowned and said, "My Lord, although the Spiritual Extinction Technique does go against heavenly principles, since Li Bai used it against Demon Cultivators, and disregarded his safety to rescue Lu Family members, it shows his character."
The Spirit Suppressing General did not speak, only looking at Lu Feng and others, "A thousand years ago, your ancestor Lu Kong of the Lu Family fought and died for the Celestial River Guard while protecting the Heaven-Reaching River; your family’s loyalty to the Domain Lord’s Mansion, I do not doubt. To produce a Golden Core of an outside surname also speaks of your family’s good fortune... As long as you can bring him to our West Mountain Spirit Suppressing Army, I’ll pretend the matter of the Hundred Li Land of Absolute Spirit never existed, and the credit for destroying the Dark Altar can be partly attributed to your family."
Lu Feng and others were initially filled with suspicions, and even some doubted the truthfulness of Lu Chan’s words, but at hearing the Spirit Suppressing General’s words, they were overjoyed. Since this is so, Lu Chan’s words could hardly be false; Li Bai must have a formidable secret, which is why he hasn’t returned.
As for the matter of the Spirit Contract, Li Bai must have been attacked by the Divine Soul Technique from the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect, thereby causing the mishap. Since Li Bai was willing to risk saving Lu Chan, it shows he still cared about the Lu Family and was definitely not possessed by someone.
"This old woman and the entire Lu family hereby thank General Lin for his great kindness." Lu Feng led the bow once more, rejoicing secretly in his heart.
The other Lu Family members followed, expressing gratitude and saluting.
Only Lu Chan knelt on the ground, bowed her head, and finally breathed a sigh of relief. She had not failed to repay Li Bai’s life-saving grace.
Meanwhile, the Spirit Suppressing General instructed Zang Qianjian, the City Lord of East Pole Immortal City, saying, "Deploy all the West Mountain Spirit Suppressing Army to search for Li Bai together with the Lu Family, and be sure to ensure his safety... As for the Hundred Li Land of Absolute Spirit, tell everyone it was the work of the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect. Let those of the Demon Dao bear this black pot."
"Yes!"
Zang Qianjian nodded.
After speaking.
The Spirit Suppressing General vanished.
Leaving the Lu family and Zang Qianjian staring at each other.
After everyone got up one after another, Zang Qianjian hurriedly smiled and congratulated, "Fellow Daoist Lu Feng, congratulations."
