Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 511 - 350: Tao Qian Can Summon 5 Buddha Birds, Ancestor Dragon All Attack Shangyang

After being reminded by the inner demons, Qin Wuxiang realized the intentions of Li Feiniang, the True Disciple of the Sunv Sect.

Despite her carefree appearance, it was all an act.

"However, treasures like the Langhuan White Jade Incense Burner seem beyond what a single True Disciple of the Sunv Sect could offer, suggesting it was likely bestowed by Daoist Tao's refined puppets or his Daoist couple."

"Though the specifics of their connection are unknown, the opportunity to infiltrate the headquarters of the Seven Evil Sects could be advantageous, whether involving inside-outside collaboration or other matters."

"I must carefully watch over and report back the secrets here. What could Daoist Tao be plotting?"

"Moreover, there's the matter of the 'Refining City'. Since the internal conflict within the Seven Evil Sects has ended in defeat for the orthodox side, I fear this endeavor will come to fruition... This is of utmost urgency; I must send a message quickly."

After settling his thoughts, Qin Wuxiang patiently finished observing the transaction.

Jia Sanyuan obtained a precious treasure, and Li Feiniang entered the Evil Cave. Both had their desires fulfilled.

Qin Wuxiang's guess, indeed, was correct.

Although Li Feiniang, the Sunv Sect disciple, feigned allegiance, she was also stressed about how to rescue her master, only resolving her predicament when she fortuitously met Lian Jing'er, Little Age, Shan Jiu, and Yunrong.

After forming an alliance, Shan Jiu lent her a treasure to facilitate her maneuverings.

The Langhuan White Jade Incense Burner!

This artifact is genuinely an exotic treasure from the near ancient times.

Ordinary cultivators couldn't possibly offer such an item, and even true inheritors from a great sect like Yunrong, who had significant backing, couldn't easily gift it to someone.

But "Shan Jiu," the Wild Leek Demon, was an exception.

His Leek Bag was piled up like a mountain of treasures. Having followed Tao Qian into the Penglai Sea and obtained the affection of Tao Qian's uncle, Mosquito Daoist Xue Ming, he acquired many rare treasures, the Langhuan White Jade Incense Burner being one of them.

Yet, what is considered a priceless incense burner to Daoist and Buddhist practitioners is somewhat trivial for Shan Jiu, who used it to lure Jia Sanyuan.

The smoke produced by this burner aids in the cultivation of demons.

If it were up to a deeply strategic and ambitious hypocrite acting as a true villain, he would surely continue releasing the smoke to win people's hearts.

However, Jia Sanyuan, the Jade-faced Immortal Man, disdained and declined such tactics.

After sending off Li Feiniang, he immediately collected the treasure and dispersed the banquet.

The demons, initially thrilled by the consumption, suddenly felt disappointed.

But they dared not speak up; they merely grumbled secretly:

"Pah, what Young Sect Leader? Obtaining the treasure but not even letting us share the light, what meanness."

"He calls himself the Jade-faced Immortal Man, but refers to himself as 'Lord', yet can't even offer smoke; he truly lacks magnanimity."

"Greedy eater, he will choke sooner or later."

"As the smoke disperses, so do fortunes; ominous signs, Mr. Jia could meet disaster."

...

Qin Wuxiang blended in with the demons, glanced around a few times, and guessed their thoughts.

He couldn't help but secretly chuckle; demon cultivators are reckless, unconcerned with the ethics of gratitude and righteousness.

Merely preventing them from inhaling the Langhuan Jade Smoke was enough to make them forget Jia Sanyuan's earlier generosity and hospitality. With a bit more stinginess, they might even start cursing Jia Sanyuan outright.

This was none of his business; Qin Wuxiang was happy to watch the drama unfold.

He casually found an excuse to separate from Zhou Yingchun, Ding Nansou, and Huang Buxi, exiting Overlord Palace and returning to his room.

Qin Wuxiang did not delay any longer and began casting, sending the inner demons out.

This method of sending messages was foolproof.

After all, this place was a proper Demon Cave; which demon cultivator or demon in this area hadn't cultivated a magic skill to summon demons at their beck and call?

It's not only the Secret Demon Sect that can command demons.

Even if a demon were captured, there was no worry about leaking secrets.

This, Qin Wuxiang had long learned; recalling it now, he couldn't help but laugh and exclaim, "Say nothing of Daoist Tao's other means; his Demon Taming and Control Divine Power is truly extraordinary. Should a demon be caught, it would rather explode than reveal even a bit."

He had just finished reflecting when the door suddenly got knocked.

Upon opening it, he saw a dancing girl, an Evil Consort, dressed only in thin veils covering strategic spots, her allure potentially deadly to mortals and disruptive to cultivators.

Within Overlord Palace, such dancing girls were numerous, all created by the Evil Technique of the Seven Evil Sects.

They typically abducted numerous suitable young women from the mortal world, erased their cognizance, implanted malicious thoughts, and thus had thousands of shameless, lascivious dancers skilled in servitude at their disposal.

A brutal and utterly conscienceless method.

However, this particular Evil Consort was somewhat unique. Qin Wuxiang glanced over the dark red, leaf-shaped mark on her chest, understanding immediately: the Red Leaf Seal, this woman belonged to Han Xiao.

"Is there something you need?"

Qin Wuxiang asked.

Reflecting her master's traits, this Evil Consort, despite having no standing to even raise her head before Qin Wuxiang, let alone in the Overlord Palace territory, acted as though she looked down on him. Hearing his question, she coldly responded,

"Qin Wuxiang, my master sent me to ask you."

"Your current situation is precarious; your backer has fallen, and the Qin Family no longer supports you. Even with Cavernous Mystery Cultivation and some Divine Power at your disposal, it's difficult to make a mark in these times... Your only way out is to collaborate with my master and the Han Family."

"Though you have failed repeatedly before, with my master's support, you might still have a chance to step into the Ultimate Happiness Realm... With some luck, perhaps you can establish a new branch outside the Qin Family, it's better than suffering within the Qin Family."