This Is Not the Female Demon Lord I Remembered
Chapter 170: [Common Enemy: Devouring Spirit Sect]

Chapter 170: Chapter 170: [Common Enemy: Devouring Spirit Sect]

"Senior Martial Artist Wu, I trust you’ve been well. How have you been lately?"

Liang Yi approached the hall with a beaming smile and saw Wu Yangshuo, who was waiting anxiously there.

"Young Hero Liang, don’t make fun of me. These past few days have been nothing but trouble for us."

Upon seeing Liang Yi, Wu Yangshuo’s face lit up with joy, but he quickly shifted to a wry smile and waved his hand dismissively.

With a slight smile, Liang Yi gestured for Wu Yangshuo to take a seat first. He was not surprised that the Mystic Bureau managed to locate his residence.

"I wonder what brings Senior Wu here this time? My junior sister and I were just planning to leave Qingliang City."

At this point, Yue Bai had already brewed the tea, placing a cup in front of both Liang Yi and Wu Yangshuo.

Wu Yangshuo’s face bore an even deeper expression of wry amusement. Faced with Liang Yi, he was reminded of the court officials’ words from a few days ago, feeling rather embarrassed.

When the envoys from the Immortal Dynasty couldn’t identify the covert Devouring Spirit Sect Cultivators among the competitors, and the city’s search for the Devouring Spirit Sect yielded no results, Ying Xi thought of Liang Yi and wanted to ask if he might have a solution.

However, this was met with collective opposition from countless officials in the court.

"I am telling you, we have billions of talents in the Xuanzhou Immortal Dynasty, with Seventh Realm Cultivators abounding; why would we need that young brat from the Taoist Sect?"

"What a joke! Faced with a situation that Seventh Realm Cultivators can’t deal with, you’re asking for a Third Realm Cultivator to resolve it?"

"Commander Ying, have you gone senile? Could it be that your son’s rebellion has hit you that hard?"

"Just because the Banished Immortal is formidable, it doesn’t mean that Liang Yi is as well. Ying Xi, are you delirious and starting to clutch at straws?"

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The wave of opposition enraged Ying Xi, but he had no choice but to abandon the idea.

In the past couple of days, the Immortal Dynasty has tried countless methods to no avail, even summoning General Fu, who guards the eastern border, to no effect. They only speculated that it might be possible by using the Heavenly Light Realm, a secret treasure of the Immortal Dynasty’s heritage.

Coincidentally, the Immortal Emperor was not around and couldn’t be contacted.

And only the current Immortal Emperor can make use of the Heavenly Light Realm; nobody else even dares to touch it.

So when Ying Xi again suggested seeking Liang Yi’s help, the ministers in the court changed their tune and felt that this method was worth a try.

"After all, he’s a disciple of the Banished Immortal; what if he has some extraordinary skill?"

"Commander Ying, that’s where you went wrong, why didn’t you suggest this earlier?"

"Quickly, go invite that Liang Yi!"

Such a swift change of face could even outdo the most famous actors in Qingliang City, leaving Wu Yangshuo in awe.

"Well, there’s a bit of a tricky situation in the Immortal Dynasty, and we’d like to ask for Young Brother Liang’s assistance."

Those above pass the buck, and those below shoulder the burden—Wu Yangshuo had long understood this principle clearly.

"I am an old acquaintance of Commander Wu. Should you have any difficulties, feel free to speak." Liang Yi appeared quite unrestrained, adopting an attitude of ’please tell me if there’s anything I can help with.’

"I heard that Young Hero Liang has a deep understanding of the Devouring Spirit Sect within the Secret Realm, even capable of identifying its members, is that so?"

This matter was learned from a former member of the Devouring Spirit Sect who was under house arrest. It was because of this that Ying Xi thought of asking Liang Yi for help.

"Oh, it seems there is such a matter." After taking a sip of Spiritual Tea, Liang Yi knew an opportunity to profit had landed in his lap.

"Therefore, Lord Ying Xi and other officials of the Immortal Dynasty have discussed and decided to ask for Young Hero Liang’s assistance to find all members of the Devouring Spirit Sect."

"Ding! Your power task [Common Enemy: Devouring Spirit Sect] has been triggered."

[Common Enemy: Devouring Spirit Sect]: The officials of the Heavenly Dynasty of Xuanzhou, helpless against the Soul Confusion Technique of the Devouring Spirit Sect, have finally set aside their pride and no longer conceal their failure, seeking external assistance to find the Devouring Spirit Sect. As you share a common enemy with the dynasty, and are bound by a life-or-death feud with the Devouring Spirit Sect, please locate all members of the sect within Qingliang City before the lockdown deadline expires.

[Task Requirements: Find all members of the Devouring Spirit Sect within Qingliang City before the deadline of the lockdown.]

[Task Rewards: 20 million Experience, choice of one Treasure from the Immortal Dynasty’s treasury periphery, three days in the Sword Pool of Cold Moon Temple, +300 favorability with the Immortal Dynasty]

"Qingliang City has been under lockdown, restricting entry and exit to a limited number of people at set times each day. While this has effectively prevented the sect members from escaping, it has had an extremely detrimental effect on the city’s development."

"If the members of the Devouring Spirit Sect cannot be found within the deadline, the Immortal Dynasty, under pressure, will have no choice but to lift the restrictions of Qingliang City’s Great Formation and return to normalcy."

"Lord Ying has promised that upon successful completion of the task, you will not only get to select any Treasure from the periphery of the Immortal Dynasty’s treasury, you will also gain access to the Sword Pool of Cold Moon Temple to train for three days."

After briefly summarizing the current situation, Wu Yangshuo looked at Liang Yi with expectant eyes. The Immortal Dynasty really couldn’t take it anymore; the high-ranking officials were nearly scolded to death by the common people and merchants.

Just look at the street performers, so-called Abnormal People, tripling their income because more and more people are being held in the city.

"Treasure from the Immortal Dynasty’s treasury and the Sword Pool of Cold Moon Temple?" Liang Yi wasn’t really listening to what Wu Yangshuo was saying; he was just staring at the task rewards. Indeed, the offer was quite substantial, and it showed that Ying Xi had managed to secure quite a lot for him.

"I can help you, but I have one more condition: my junior sister also gets to go to the Sword Pool of Cold Moon Temple," Liang Yi said, looking straight at Wu Yangshuo with his condition.

Originally, Wu Yangshuo thought Liang Yi was being rather excessive, but upon hearing the second half of his request, Wu’s expression relaxed. This condition wasn’t difficult; adding just one person wasn’t a problem. After all, the Sword Pool is vast — it wouldn’t be a problem to add not just a junior sister, but even an extra fox.

"I have the authority to agree to that. The Sword Pool of Cold Moon Temple can accommodate up to four people at a time; the other two spots have not been allocated, so now both spots are given to Young Hero Liang."

The Sword Pool of Cold Moon Temple, located within a Secret Realm, would slightly enhance one’s perception and resistance to ice Daoist Skills and understanding of the Sword Dao after soaking for three days.

Don’t underestimate this minor improvement; in a clash of experts, victory hinges on the finest margins, and any slight advantage is key to success.

The Secret Realm typically opens once every four years and it isn’t time yet. However, considering Liang Yi’s identity and the factor of the Banished Immortals, the Heavenly Dynasty decided to force it open this time to allow Liang Yi entry.

Whether it’s one person or three that enter, does it make a difference?

"Then I’d like to thank Commander Wu!" Liang Yi was delighted, having expected just a bun but instead receiving a stuffed bun, a meat-filled one at that.

The Immortal Dynasty is truly bounteous! Among so many Super Forces, the generous standing of the Immortal Dynasty is almost unrivaled.

"Since Commander Wu has agreed so generously, I naturally can’t let Commander Wu down. Please return for now, and I’ll come to the Mystic Bureau tomorrow to offer my humble contribution."

"Good, it’s a deal then. I’ll go back and report to Lord Ying, waiting for Young Hero to arrive tomorrow."

Wu Yangshuo breathed an imperceptible sigh of relief as he saw that Liang Yi, who would not act unless he saw the benefits, had finally agreed, and bid farewell.

After Wu Yangshuo left, Liang Yi then relayed the matter to Su Youyi and Yue Bai.

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