"Everything is fine. Her Excellency is focusing on training herself and cultivating in seclusion. She won't be going out for a while. To instruct me to come and take care of Brother Lu at a time like this, this is already an extraordinary courtesy! I'm so envious! " Chen Quansong was one of Shangyang Jiuli's capable generals in the Central Plains. As a member of the Central Plains Sect, when he heard that Her Excellency Jiuli had established quite a force in the Northern Lands, he immediately had some ideas.
The vision was huge, sweeping down from the top of the tower. A single glance could cover a radius of tens of meters. It wasn't a point-to-point surveillance, but a block by block.
The reason why Shangyang Jiuli had arranged for such a sect was not because of Lu Sheng, but because the Prime Devil Sect's Grand Elder had done her a favor many years ago. Now that the Prime Devil Sect was unable to continue its legacy and was being suppressed by the opposing sects, she added the Prime Devil Sect to the list.
Little umbrella girl nodded obediently.
"This place is very desolate. If you want to buy things, you have to go to White Bell City, which is hundreds of miles away. There are no towns in other places. Remember, the people in the Prime Devil Sect … "The woman shut up before she could finish.
His words made his intentions clear. He wasn't here to distribute power. It wasn't because Shangyang Jiuli was dissatisfied with Chen Quansong and the others and sent him here. He was here purely to further his studies.
Lu Sheng looked away expressionlessly. After walking for a while, he suddenly turned back to look at the woman.
"This is the Prime Devil Sect." The woman reached out and twisted a disk on the stone wall beside the cave.
Lu Sheng took it and unfolded it.
"Alright." Lu Sheng nodded.
Originally, they were Shangyang Jiuli's only support, and had to accommodate them most of the time. But now that there was a branch in the Northern Lands, Chen Quansong and the others felt a sense of danger.
"Brother Chen, you don't have to say much. I'm here specifically to study. I don't care about anything else," Lu Sheng explained with a smile.
"How is Her Excellency Jiuli doing?" Lu Sheng asked politely. He had been the scapegoat of the Shangyang Family many times in the Northern Lands. Perhaps Shangyang Jiuli would be affected as well.
"Teacher … asked me to receive the new Junior Brother." The young man's body was gloomy, and he didn't look like a human at all.
In the middle of the canyon, there was a huge black cave on the inner wall of the fissure.
Even though her head was covered tightly by the white cloth and it was difficult for her to breathe, let alone see, Lu Sheng could feel that she was still looking at him.
Lu Sheng turned around and looked at Yingying in the room.
"That's … Bai Mian … According to seniority, she should be your senior sister …" Song Zi 'an said softly.
"Very well. According to Lady Jiuli's arrangements, here is a list of names that Brother Lu can choose to join. We can arrange entry into all of these sects. "As he spoke, he took out a roll of grey bast paper from his sleeve.
The two of them did not talk about anything else. Instead, they began to chat about the local customs of the Northern Lands and the Central Plains. Then, they chatted about romance.
The Black Smoke Canyon was like a huge black scar, quietly lying on the yellow plains, from which a steady stream of cold air gushed out.
…
The woman's head was covered by a white cloth. Her facial features could not be seen, and neither could her hair. She just stood there quietly in the cave. She seemed to be able to see Lu Sheng. Her face moved slightly as he moved.
"Heaven Lotus Sect: One of the top three sects of the Hundred Lineages. Specializes in poison and wind secret arts. Can be arranged to enter directly as a student. Apprenticeship requires an aptitude test. "
Chen Quansong was very considerate. He even arranged a courtyard for Lu Sheng in the inner city of White Bell City. From the window, he could see the towering Thousand Spirits Tower.
Rumble …
It should be noted that this list was not prepared solely for Lu Sheng.
"Sect Master's personal disciple …"
The cave was dozens of meters high. Standing in front of it was like standing next to a mysterious Behemoth mouth, and one could be eaten at any time.
Seeing that she understood, Lu Sheng did not say anything more. His gaze slowly fell on the towering Thousand Spirits Tower outside the window.
"This is it."
Suddenly, Lu Sheng seemed to hear something.
Three words were engraved on the black plaque. They were written neatly and looked quite imposing.
Ever since he entered the city, he had felt an overwhelming and indistinct gaze on the tall tower with countless bells hanging from it.
In the eyes of the other party, his power in the Northern Lands actually belonged to Shangyang Jiuli. In other words, he was now a general of the Northern Lands branch under Shangyang Jiuli's command. Behind him, he represented the entire Northern Lands Sect. He was in a different camp from the people of the Central Plains branch.
"Prime Devil Cave."
But as Lu Sheng looked at them one by one, he was not very satisfied.
"Rest. We'll go to this Prime Devil Sect first thing in the morning," Lu Sheng said softly as he closed the window.
The next day, before dawn, Lu Sheng left with umbrella girl, leaving Ning San and Xu Chui behind. He asked them to rent a house in White Bell City and decorate it as their residence.
"It's not time for the recruitment test yet, but with Lady Jiuli's face, this can still be done. Brother Lu, go back and take your time. There's no rush, "Chen Quansong advised.
It was pitch black inside the cave. Only the faint green glow on Song Zi 'an's body illuminated the ground a little.
Hundreds of miles outside White Bell City, Black Smoke Canyon.
The Thousand Spirits Tower was an exquisite tower with 32 floors. It was also the landmark of White Bell City. It was hung with many white bells. When a strong wind blew, they would give off crisp and melodious tinkles. It was specially designed by the Imperial Court's Observatory Department to observe the weather.
Lu Sheng stood in front of the window, carefully holding the leather parchment and reading the information recorded on it.
This was a special currency used among the aristocratic families. Usually, when trading rare items, they would not use gold or silver, but black coins.
He turned his head in the direction of the sound. He saw a small sunken hole on the right side of the cave wall.
The young man looked at Lu Sheng who had just entered, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Splitting Mountains and Equalling Stars Sect: One of the three upper grades sects. Specializes in earth and speed secret arts. Can be arranged as a student. Same as above.
"Try not to go out too much in the future. This is the headquarters of the aristocratic families. There are many experts here. The one you met in the day was a Bind level expert. I'm not sure how strong the Nine Great Families of the Central Plains are. If you really cause trouble, I might not be able to save you.
"I came here to study to understand the aristocratic families and the Central Plains. I don't really want to learn their secret arts. This Prime Devil Sect suits me very well. Because the sect is weak, with my background and strength, I'll be able to get a high enough status and a lot of freedom. That's exactly what I want to read. Also, the subjects of their research are devils. It'll help me fill in the blanks in this area. "He pondered for a moment, then pointed at the Prime Devil Sect.
Rows of names and specialties of the sect were written on it. There was also an identity that could be arranged for Lu Sheng.
"I am." Lu Sheng took a step forward.
"Please sit, Brother Lu." A handsome, dark-skinned, muscular young man sat at the side of the private room.
…
"Brother Chen! Nice to meet you! "Lu Sheng walked in alone. A girl pulled out a chair for him.
"I'm Chen Quansong, who Lady Jiuli arranged to receive you. I'm also one of the people in charge of the Shangyang Family in White Bell City. If you need anything in the future, you can contact the local families directly through me. "
The parchment was filled with the names of the Hundred Lineages, all of them sects of different sizes. There was also a small note at the back, indicating which sects were good at what.
From afar, he could see that the woman was still staring at him, unmoving.
Lu Sheng understood the other's intentions as well.
"My name is Song Zi 'an … please follow me." The man turned and slowly disappeared into the darkness, walking into the depths of the cave.
He didn't know how long he walked. Perhaps fifteen minutes, perhaps an hour. It was at least a few hundred meters or a thousand meters.
The earthy yellow ground was cracked and dry. Everything was withered, and no vegetation could be seen.
"Mm."
He didn't know what it was, but the aura was too strong. Not to mention Shangyang Jiuli and him, it was even stronger than the phantom image of the Evil Jade Crystal Ten Spears he had seen previously. It was as deep as the ocean.
The umbrella girl obediently walked to the corner where her small bed was.
In the small hole, he saw a woman in a white dress standing straight in the middle of the cave, facing him. She held an axe in both hands.
And the identity of the arrangement made him very tempted.
"Embroidery Sect: One of the middle three grades sects. Focuses on nothing, dabbles in all sects, and is the most populous sect. Can be arranged to be an elite student in the Inner Yard. "
Of the dozen or so sects, he was only satisfied with two: the Embroidery Sect and the Prime Devil Sect.
…
Lu Sheng let the umbrella girl follow the guide back, while he followed Song Zi 'an alone into the huge cave.
Even the depth of the aura was unfathomable.
"Is that so?" Lu Sheng didn't say anything else. This Prime Devil Sect seemed different from what he had imagined.
…
Lu Sheng noticed that there was a basin beside the woman, and the edge of the basin seemed to be stained with red blood.
A chilly wind suddenly blew out of the cave, and a young man with a pale face and red eyes slowly appeared from the right side of the cave, looking at Lu Sheng.
Lu Sheng stood behind the guide. He was now standing in front of the cave, looking up at the plaque hanging on the ceiling.
"So, hurry up and arrange for me to enter the school."
"Which one of you is Lu Sheng …" His voice was low, slow, and strange, as if he could cry at any time.
He had no interest in the schemes of Shangyang Jiuli's subordinates.
Instantly, a faint tremor traveled from his feet to the depths of the cave.
Once he entered White Bell City, he was led here by a Shangyang Family subordinate who had been waiting for a long time.
He went to the Flying Inn and found the people arranged by Chen Quansong. Under their guidance, he went to the Prime Devil Sect.
"Pa."
Time passed quickly. Before he left, Chen Quansong secretly stuffed a small bag of Black Coins into Lu Sheng's hands.
Lu Sheng carefully looked at the column for Prime Devil Sect. He was quite curious about the direction of research on monsters recorded on it. Up until now, he had seen ghosts, demons, Anomalies, and Noble Families. But he had never seen a Devil.
Lu Sheng followed closely behind him, moving forward. He kept stepping on the uneven boulders under his feet. In the darkness, a stream flowed through the cracks between the rocks, making soft sounds.
Right now, the Prime Devil Sect only had a few old bastards holding it together. Before long, they probably wouldn't even be able to enter Hundred Meridians. After the old men died, only the sect grounds would be left.
Of these two sects, one taught without discrimination. No matter who you were, as long as you paid, they would accept you.
Understanding Lu Sheng's meaning, Chen Quansong gave him a deep look.
The Flying Inn.
The other was the decline of the sect. The legacy of its main secret techniques was broken. It was originally a major sect that researched Devils, but it suffered a disaster in its early years and lost more than ninety percent of its research. All that was left were some useless documentary studies.
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