The Golden Elixir is A Star, and You Call This Cultivation?
Chapter 763 - 338: Is This How You Cultivate?

Chapter 763: Chapter 338: Is This How You Cultivate?

Wangshan Temple.

The mountain was high and the forest deep, with the ancient temple standing at the peak, hidden among the clouds.

The occasional sound of the temple bell carried through the air, as if it were a heavenly realm on earth.

However... every citizen of Zhenyang City knew that while it might have been normal to call Wangshan Temple a heavenly place three years ago,

today, the stone steps were stained with blood at every inch, with bones at every level.

Many who could no longer survive in Zhenyang City fled to Wangshan Temple, only to be hunted and killed by demons on the steps.

Inside the ancient temple, weeds grew rampant, and thorns blanketed the ground.

Old Monk sat in front of a Buddha statue, chanting sutras with his eyes closed.

Tap, tap.

The sound of footsteps resounded, especially loud within the great hall.

The head of Wangshan Temple, with his eyes still closed, stopped chanting his sutras, "Who comes to visit?"

Though he had not opened his eyes, just by the sound of the footsteps alone, he knew that the owner of these steps was neither his disciple nor a demon.

"Qi Yuan of the Demon Subduing Department, here to inquire about something."

Qi Yuan looked calmly at the head of Wangshan Temple.

This head monk appeared paralyzed in the legs, but his cultivation level was complete and full-bodied.

Qi Yuan estimated that if not for the problem with his legs, this head monk would likely have reached the Jade Blood Realm by now.

"May I know the purpose of your visit?" The head of Wangshan Temple remained composed and was not frightened by the reputation of Qi Yuan or the Demon Subduing Department.

"The Flower Demon Manluo, I want to know her location," Qi Yuan didn’t waste any words.

The usually calm head monk, upon hearing this name, showed a pained expression on his face.

"She... is in Wind Flower Cave," the head monk did not conceal the truth.

"Your heartbeat tells me you’re not lying, but... this statement is a lie," Qi Yuan observed the head monk.

With his cultivation level, ordinary people lying to him were easily discovered, without the need for a "growing nose" ability.

The head monk’s heartbeat remained steady, and his micro-expressions showed he was being truthful.

Yet the nose grew longer.

The head monk looked at Qi Yuan in surprise, "Donor... you’re quite special."

"It doesn’t matter how special I am, give me the correct answer," Qi Yuan had no desire to waste words with the head monk.

He was eager to hunt demons.

"The one you are searching for is in the Wind Flower Cave," the head monk answered again.

And this time, Qi Yuan’s nose did not grow longer.

He showed an interested expression, "Interesting, this time it’s actually true.

The statement that Flower Demon Manluo is in the Wind Flower Cave is false, the fact that the one I’m searching for is there is true.

Doesn’t that mean... ah, I need to use my brain.

Can’t think anymore, let’s leave it at that."

Qi Yuan couldn’t be bothered to think any further.

This mission seemed troublesome.

But to truly complete it was not difficult.

Just Soul Search all the enemies and the truth will be revealed, right?

That’s much faster and more accurate than making random guesses.

At that moment, the head monk said, "If the donor has come to eliminate demons, I beg you to spare her life. She... has led a life of misery, and those she has killed deserved to die."

There was a deep sense of helplessness in the head monk’s voice.

According to the county lord, the Flower Demon Manluo was raised by the head of Wangshan Temple himself, as though she were his own daughter.

"Thank you for the information, noted," Qi Yuan nodded.

He remained very polite.

Even if he was benefiting from others, he still had to say thanks.

Having said that, Qi Yuan vanished in that moment.

In the empty hall, only the head of Wangshan Temple remained.

He looked at the hall, as if he could see the young boy and girl kissing under the Buddha hall in the past.

He also seemed to see Old Master Tong and Old Madam Tong sobbing in despair.

The paths of humans and demons are distinct.

"Parents who love their children plan for their future," the head monk murmured.

...

In Shuyao Mountain, the terrain was treacherous, filled with cliffs and sheer precipices.

At this time, under the leadership of Huo Mushi, a group maneuvered on the mountain paths.

The thorny underbrush ran wild, and the path was in poor condition.

Suddenly, Qi Yuan halted, "Bodyguard, it’s your turn to take action."

In a cave ahead, there were two demons sound asleep.

These demons were wandering demons.

Huo Mushi led the group here to eradicate these demons, of course targeting wandering ones.

Otherwise, if they were to breach the demon’s strongholds in Shuyao Mountain, they wouldn’t have enough lives to spare.

Yang Guang’s voice was hearty, "Young brother, relax and enjoy the melon here, I’ll be back shortly!"

Having promised to protect Qi Yuan, Yang Guang kept his word.

After all, as long as he provided Qi Yuan with enough Essence Blood from the Demon Clan, he would get the credentials of the Genius Alliance.

It was a good deal.

"Make it quick," Qi Yuan said as he actually sat on a large rock, eating watermelon.

This watermelon was either stolen from a melon patch or... rather, taken.

According to the group’s estimation, the watermelon was cultivated by the demons of Shuyao Mountain.

Since they were passing by, they had to confiscate the dirty goods.

The only regret was that they did not find the owner of the watermelon; otherwise, they could have earned a bit more Essence Blood from the Demon Clan.

Qi Yuan sat on the rock, legs crossed, looking relaxed.

Huo Mushi and the three government officials stood beside him, holding watermelons, pockets stuffed with seeds, planning to plant them back in the city due to the scarcity of supplies.

"Sir Qi, letting Yang go into the cave alone... is there any danger?" Huo Mushi asked worriedly, "There are two Pig Demons in the cave, both terrifying Great Demons in the late stage of blood strength!"

Great Demons at the late stage of blood strength held positions within the demon stronghold.

Such Great Demons were what Huo Mushi believed would require the combined efforts of the officials from the Demon Subduing Department.

But instead...

"Don’t worry, Yang Guang should be strong enough, otherwise, he wouldn’t have offered to be my bodyguard.

Minor issue," Qi Yuan said nonchalantly, spitting out watermelon seeds.

Seeing this, Huo Mushi didn’t say anything further, though he still looked uneasy.

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