The Myriad Demon King, Blood Bat, gently shook his head and smiled, “This matter is inappropriate. Is Sect Leader Xiao teasing me? Could it be that a Nascent Soul stage senior is traveling incognito to your Astonishing Cloud Sect, giving you such courage?
If that's truly the case, please allow Sect Leader Xiao to introduce me, so I can witness the senior's true form. I have some cultivation doubts that would be best addressed in person.”
He paused, his expression turning solemn, “Sect Leader Xiao's assistance is certainly well-intentioned, but the path of cultivation is fraught with peril, and even a slight misstep can lead to Qi deviation. I fear that deviations may occur, and not only will it fail to cure my ailment, but it may also plunge me into deeper trouble.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mowen's face darkened, and she asked, “Xiao is acting in good faith, why does the Myriad Demon King say such things? Do you not trust me?”
Her brow furrowed, and she continued, “I am a member of a reputable sect, and my word is my bond.
However, this senior has always favored tranquility and dislikes seeing outsiders. If I were to introduce you without permission, I fear it would incur the senior's displeasure. How could you and I bear the wrath of a Nascent Soul stage senior then?”
Xiao Mowen feigned profoundness.
But the Myriad Demon King chuckled and said, “Sect Leader Xiao is too modest. Since this Nascent Soul stage senior favors the Wind Cloud Sect, why can't they move to my Myriad Demon Mountain?
My Myriad Demon Mountain has countless treasures. If the senior is interested, what harm is there in gifting them one or two? Sect Leader Xiao's reluctance, is it perhaps because you wish to hoard the benefits, or are you simply giving me the runaround?”
His tone shifted, becoming firm, “If I can't see the senior, I naturally won't force the issue, nor will I give you the essence blood. Sect Leader Xiao should find a solution on your own.”
With that, the Myriad Demon King waved his sleeve, signaling his guest to leave.
Xiao Mowen felt helpless, but she was also at a loss for what to do. She knew that if she wanted to seek help from the Myriad Demon King, she would have to tell the truth.
However, admitting that her disciple, Li Xu, had solved her problem would surely lead to him being ridiculed for incompetence. And that essence blood was something she desperately needed. How to obtain it? She couldn't help but feel troubled.
The Myriad Demon King, however, had already seen through everything. He knew Xiao Mowen's strength and ambition. This sudden request must have been guided by an expert.
If he could take this opportunity to meet that Nascent Soul stage senior and offer treasures, it might truly bring him immense benefits.
He pondered in his heart, but his face remained impassive, waiting for the opportune moment.
Nascent Soul stage cultivators were rarely seen, their whereabouts elusive. Most of them were in secluded cultivation or wandering the mortal realm, having long since become indifferent to worldly affairs.
But once they appeared, it was inevitably to seek a breakthrough or to resist the Heavenly Tribulation. How could the Myriad Demon King miss such an opportunity?
He secretly resolved to seize this opportunity and seek greater benefits for himself.
Xiao Mowen's expression constantly shifted between hesitation and determination. Finally, she made up her mind, gritting her teeth and thinking, “Face? What does face matter in the face of the temptation to advance to the half-step Nascent Soul stage!”
She took a deep breath and slowly opened her mouth, “To be honest, Fellow Daoist Myriad Demon King, there is no Nascent Soul stage senior visiting my Wind Cloud Sect.
Instead, it is my disciple Li Xu. He possesses an extraordinary sensitivity to cultivation methods and an innate ability to understand cultivation manuals.
I once imparted some cultivation insights to him, but I never expected him to be able to draw inferences about other cases from one instance and solve the problems that have plagued me for many years.”
The Myriad Demon King sneered upon hearing this, “Sect Leader Xiao, are you perhaps making fun of me? I've seen your disciple before, his cultivation is only at the third level of Qi Refining.
In just seven short months, with his aptitude, what kind of insight could he possibly have to guide you? This is simply the biggest joke in the world!”
Xiao Mowen wasn't angry, responding calmly, “I know you don't believe me, but when one's strength reaches your and my level, one should abandon all prejudices and face. I propose, how about we make a bet?”
