PS: One chapter today, a transitional chapter, two chapters tomorrow.
Ever since Li Xiumi obtained the small world, he had been training hard day and night. He had improved a lot and was now in a perfect state.
At this point, he had to think about how to take that step.
However, ever since he re-established the orthodoxy of Yan Zhongguan, that Mister Shi was freed and turned into a human. Now, there was no one who could teach him.
Fortunately, he'd found a few Daoist books left behind by Daoist Master Shao when he was roaming around the Small World. These should be the writings left behind for his two disciples. Even though they weren't of the same lineage, after carefully reading them, he was able to figure out some clues from them. He knew that he needed to borrow external objects in order to form his abode, but he was still slightly uncertain about exactly what object he should choose.
Now that the mountain gate was just being built, there were troubles from the outside and disturbances from the inside. He needed to calm people down, so he could not stay in seclusion for a long time. Thus, he built an altar on the hill in the small world so that any disciple could see him. At this moment, a disciple came to the bottom of the hill and reported loudly, "Sect Master, someone outside wants to visit you. He claims to be from the North."
When Li Xiumi heard this, he thought that it was someone from Qincang School. However, after thinking about it, Wei Zihong was also here, so it was impossible that he did not know that someone from the sect was coming. "From the North …"
He vaguely guessed the other party's identity. After thinking for a while, he said, "Invite that person here."
Not long after, the disciple came to the door and said to a cultivator in a silver robe and a tall hat, "Sect Master, please come in."
The servant who came under Ji Wang's order was looking around. When he heard this, he turned around and thanked him before following him in.
After entering the small world and crossing a rainbow bridge, there happened to be quite a few disciples of Yan Zhong Monastery walking back and forth when they saw that there were guests. They all moved aside and took the initiative to greet him. The servant couldn't help but be shocked. He thought that Li Xiumi was a wild demon. Most of them were rough people. He observed the inner sect disciples' expressions and behavior. If not for most of the people he saw were demons, he would have suspected that he had entered a human cultivator's sect.
He thought, "In terms of etiquette, the ape and bat tribes under the Ancestral Court can't compare to this place. This Li Xiumi is really capable."
What he didn't know was that even though Yan Zhaoguan had only established the sect for a short period of time. However, all the etiquette and rules were carried out according to the old rules of Yan Chongguan. This kind of ancient sect had a long history, and the Demon Division originally did not care about such things. It was not until they were defeated in the battle with the Qincang School that the Demon Division began to emulate the Qincang School. Only then did many of the rules come into being. The two could not be compared.
He followed the disciple all the way to the top of the hill. When he saw Li Xiumi in person, he bowed. He did not hide his identity and said directly, "Yuan Jun Palace attendant Cang Jie greets Sect Leader Li."
Li Xiumi had already expected this. There was not the slightest change in his expression. He only looked at him a few times and said, "So you are an esteemed guest. Forgive me for not being a good host. Please sit down and talk."
Attendant Cang saw that after knowing his identity, he was not displeased and did not chase him away. His heart shook and he said that he did not dare. They took their seats in the guest seats.
Li Xiumi said, "Honored guest, do you have any instructions for coming here?"
Attendant Cang did not reveal his purpose for coming. He only spoke of words of admiration. He was very eloquent. For a while, he did not stop until he saw that Li Xiumi seemed to be impatient. He looked to his left and right and said softly, "I have something to report. Can I ask Sect Leader to dismiss your attendants?"
Li Xiumi waved his sleeve lightly and a layer of light appeared outside the altar. He said, "Fellow Cang, please speak your mind."
Attendant Cang stood up and bowed to the north. He said softly, "Today, I am here under the orders of the King. I would like to invite Sect Leader Li to serve as the Imperial Court's master."
Li Xiumi smiled and shook his head. He said, "Thank you for your kindness. I have established my sect to inherit the orthodoxy of my sect. I have no intention of changing my sect."
Attendant Cang asked tentatively, "According to what I know, Sect Leader Li is a member of the water tribe. Have you never thought of returning to the right path?"
Usually, if a demon cultivator practiced Xuanmen's orthodox techniques, it was a taboo to have their roots exposed. However, Li Xiumi did not mind. He said calmly, "That's right. I was originally a demonic fish in the sea. Although I was lucky to gain spiritual intelligence, if I did not meet the guidance of the masters in my sect, I would still be muddle-headed and ignorant of the heavens and the right path. With the grace of passing down the techniques, I would enter the right path. I would belong to Xuanmen and not your Northern Underworld Demon Court."
Attendant Cang was puzzled. He said, "Sect Leader Li, when I came here Just now, I saw that half of the disciples in your sect are demons. Obviously, you care about your roots. Why are you not willing to accept His Majesty's good intentions?"
Li Xiumi said, "Esteemed guest, you have misunderstood. I have received orders from my master to expand my sect. No matter where one comes from, as long as one has the heart to pursue Dao, one can enter the sect to cultivate. Before coming to Fengling Ocean, I was in the West Sea. That is a secluded place. No one has ever set foot there. The disciples I accepted are naturally demons.
Attendant Cang saw that he could not persuade the other party with words. He knew that this path would not work. He followed his original plan and decided to use benefits to tempt him.
He took out a jade box from his sleeve. He opened the box and pushed it in front of Li Xiumi. He said, "This is what His Majesty ordered me to bring. Please take a look."
Li Xiumi looked down and was moved. He could not look away for a moment.
Attendant Cang stated Ji Wang's conditions. He said, "As long as Sect Leader Li is willing to accept the position and respect His Majesty as your master, this item will belong to Sect Leader Li."
Li Xiumi closed his eyes and waved his hand. He said, "If there is nothing else, esteemed guest, you may leave."
Attendant Cang frowned. He decided to put down his last bargaining chip. He took out the broken horn reluctantly and carefully released a trace of Qi.
Li Xiumi's body trembled. He opened his eyes and glanced over. When he saw the item, his heart skipped a beat. It was as if he had an urge to kneel down and kowtow. It was as if he had cultivated to a high level and forcefully suppressed it. He asked in a hoarse voice, "What is this item?"
Attendant Cang chuckled. He said, "This was left behind by the Dragon God. It was once the trust of the previous Demon Masters. I believe Sect Leader Li knows how precious this item is. If you agree to our previous proposal, His Majesty can gift this to you."
Li Xiumi could sense that although this broken horn had been around for tens of thousands of years, it was still alive. He did not know what method the descendants of the Demon Emperor used to survive until today.
According to the records, he had to find an object to entrust himself to in order to enter the Grotto-Heaven Realm. This broken horn might be able to help him achieve that.
This time, he did not refuse immediately. He said in a deep voice, "Esteemed guest, why don't you go and rest. Let me think about it."
Attendant Cang immediately stood up. "If Sect Leader Li has thought it through, you only need to let me know. I will remove the seal on it."
Saying so, he bowed and came down from the altar. A receptionist welcomed him to rest in the guesthouse.
As he walked, he was secretly pleased. It seemed that he had convinced this Sect Leader Li. Once he agreed, he could stay by his side as the Demon Master's messenger and see if there was a chance to get rid of this person. If he could do it, it would be the best. If not, he could settle for the next best thing and find a way to kill the two disciples of Mount Li.
If he succeeded, Li Xiumi would have to bear the crime of failing to recognize people.
If Qincang School insisted on protecting him, there would be discord with Mount Li. If he gave up, then Yuxiao school could boldly make a move and get rid of this hidden thorn.
The best part was that after the matter was exposed, people would mistakenly think that the North Dark Demon Court was behind it. They wanted Li Xiumi to submit, so they used this plan. Even if that Daoist Zhang was angry, he would only go find Ji Wang and not find trouble with the Jade Firmament Sect.
At this time, on the mountain, Li Xiumi stared at the broken horn. He seemed to be hesitating, but he did not hesitate for long. "Go and invite Wei Zhenren over."
Wei Zihong had been ordered to come here by Zhang Yan, and was currently cultivating in the small world. When he heard that there was an important matter, he immediately rushed over. After sitting down, Li Xiumi didn't conceal what had just happened, and told him the truth. He then asked, "Fellow Daoist Wei, what do you think I should do?
Wei Zihong picked up the items left behind by the attendant and laughed, "This Ji Wang is also a great person, especially this broken horn, it is even more extraordinary. If I am not wrong, not only is there the Dragon Monarch's blood essence here, there is also a strand of the Dragon Monarch's divine will, it is truly a good item."
He put it down. "Such a good thing has been delivered to your doorstep. Fellow Daoist Li must not let it go."
Li Xiumi sighed. "But if you accept this, you will have to accept the Demon Court's title and worship him as king."
Wei Zihong sneered. "It is just a title and an empty position. What can it do? Don't you see that the Python and Carp tribes have fled to the outer seas, ignoring the Demon Court? The Ape and Bat tribes are even more disobedient. They are not afraid of the Ji family taking it seriously. Even if Fellow Daoist accepts it, he will not be able to control you. "
Li Xiumi said, "These tribes are overseen by the Heavenly Abode. Naturally, they do not have to care about the Demon Court. But my cultivation is not strong enough. If there is an ambush, I am afraid I will be controlled."
Wei Zihong suddenly said, "Since Fellow Daoist Li called me here for a discussion, I believe you have your eyes on this broken horn. Can it help you in your cultivation?"
Li Xiumi nodded.
Wei Zihong looked straight at him. "Then please enter this realm quickly. By then, even if they have a plan, what can they do to you?"
Li Xiumi took a deep breath. He wanted to slow down and see if he could find a safer way. But after being forced by Wei Zihong, he knew that there was no way back.
Zhang Yan had given him the small world and helped him establish his sect. This favor had to be repaid no matter what. No matter how difficult this matter was, he had to do his best to do it.
Thinking up to this point, his expression turned serious and he said, "Okay, I will summon this person and accept his title. However, this matter cannot be leaked out. We need to keep this person in the sect to avoid any trouble."
Wei Zihong shook his head. "Of course we cannot let this person go. But this matter may not be hidden. There is no need to do this."
Li Xiumi thought and nodded. "That's right. If the Demon Court wants to do something, as long as the person is still with me, we can announce it. It really cannot be hidden. But there is one more matter. Should I inform Fellow Daoist of Li Mountain Sect? "
In these days, other than Wei Zihong's help, the disciples of Li Mountain Sect had played a major role in stabilizing the situation in Yan Zhongguan. Most importantly, there was Zhenren Yuling behind them. If they did not say anything about the title, it might cause a misunderstanding.
Wei Zihong said indifferently, "Leave this matter to me. Sect Master Li only needs to do your own thing."
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… … (To be continued)
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