Wu Jiuzhui...
This was a strange name, but it seemed to complement his identity as a member of the Monster Race.
As the voice faded away, the Monster Race cultivator had long since disappeared. When I looked away, I saw that the evil sacrificial spirit had suddenly fallen from the sky and hit the ground. I was so shocked that I couldn't react. After he landed, I rushed over to check on him.
The evil sacrificial spirit hadn't fainted yet. His eyes were still open. When I arrived in front of him, he waved his hand to stop me from checking his body. He lowered his voice and said to me, "I'm just a little tired. It's not a big deal. I'll recover soon."
Then, he adjusted his body, sat cross-legged, and began to adjust his breathing.
Seeing that he was fine, I breathed a sigh of relief, but I was still quite shocked.
The evil sacrificial spirit was Chiyou's true self. Although he wasn't as strong as he had been in the past, he still had all sorts of magical techniques, which could be seen from his attack just now.
As for Wu Jiuzhui, his cultivation base was similar to the evil sacrificial spirit's, but he had been able to force him to this state. It was truly inconceivable.
After about a quarter of an hour, the evil sacrificial spirit opened his eyes, and a black light flickered in them. Clearly, he had recovered his cultivation base.
I was finally able to relax. Seeing that he was fine, I asked about Wu Jiuzhui.
The evil sacrificial spirit told me that the surname Wu was a common surname of the Monster Race. Although he didn't recognize Wu Jiuzhui, he was clearly a Greater Monster of the Mountain and Sea Realm. It was normal for him to have all sorts of divine abilities.
Hearing him say that, my interest was piqued.
Although the Mountain and Sea Realm had been opened, no one in the outside world knew anything about the Monster Race. From what the evil sacrificial spirit had said, it seemed that there were many surnames within the Monster Race.
If I could learn more about the Monster Race's social structure, it would be of great help in the fight against the Monster Race.
I was very interested, but the evil sacrificial spirit didn't want to talk about it. He shook his head and didn't say anything more about the Monster Race. He sighed and said, "I can't recover my cultivation base for the time being, but an ant surnamed Wu was able to escape from me."
He clearly wasn't satisfied with the result, but after sighing, he didn't continue the topic. Instead, he asked me why I had a conflict with Wu Jiuzhui.
I hesitated for a while but decided to tell him my conjecture about the monster race robbing the ten divine tools.
The evil spirit was also a member of the Demonic Tribe, and although he might not be on the same side as the Demonic Tribe of the Mountain and Sea Realm, it was still possible that he knew something about the matter, and might even be able to get some information from him.
Hearing this, the evil sacrificial spirit frowned slightly. After pondering for a moment, it muttered, "It really has come to this …"
This step?
Sure enough, the sacrificial evil spirit knew something. I wanted to ask more, but he waved his hand. "It's also good for you. However, it's not the time for you to know. Don't ask anymore."
He directly rejected me. Feeling helpless, I could only keep my mouth shut.
Not far away, the members of the Xu family had already recovered, and they all walked over to thank the evil spirit.
The evil spirit's status was extraordinary, and he didn't pay any attention to the Xu family members who came to offer their thanks. I had been hoping to persuade them, and now that the crisis had occurred, it was a good opportunity to strike while the iron was hot. How could I miss this opportunity? I warmly chatted with the Xu family members for a while, and then they invited me to the Xu family manor, which was still in good condition.
When we arrived, Xu Kun and the old man who led the group stayed behind to chat with us. The others excused themselves and left, saying that they had to deal with the aftermath.
After they left, Xu Kun introduced the old man who had stayed behind. He was his grandfather, the previous Patriarch of the Xu family. He had been in secluded meditation for many years, and had only come out of seclusion after the calamity that had befallen the Xu family. He had never imagined that he would be unable to stop the Demonic Beasts' rampage.
At this point, Xu Kun's grandfather's expression was downcast. Although the Xu family wasn't the most powerful of the metaphysical clans, they were still a famous family. Now that they had suffered such a calamity, it was likely that they wouldn't be able to recover within a hundred years.
After listening to him, I added, "In today's world, I'm afraid that the Xu family won't be the only one suffering. If the Monster race isn't exterminated, no one will be able to live in peace."
Old man Xu had heard Xu Kun's persuasion earlier, so he naturally understood the meaning behind my words. He sighed. "If it wasn't for Daoist Zhou coming to rescue us today, my Xu family would have been wiped out.
When I was young, I had a body of steel, but now that I'm old, I've lost my ambition … How can my Xu family not take revenge for the calamity that has befallen us today? "
After saying that, he turned to look at Xu Kun and continued, "Kun 'er, your father has died. From today onwards, you will inherit the position of Patriarch. You will also discuss the matter of expelling the Monster race with Daoist Zhou."
Although he didn't say it explicitly, it was obvious that he had tacitly agreed to the matter by helping Xu Kun to the position of Patriarch.
Hearing that, Xu Kun respectfully kowtowed to the old man, officially taking over the Xu family.
After Xu Kun bowed, I also cupped my hands at the old man to show that I wouldn't let him down.
The Xu family was the first step in the Metaphysical Era. With the Xu family as an example, the other Metaphysical families would gradually show their attitude under the pressure of the Monster race. However, this matter needed to be planned slowly, so it wasn't urgent.
Since this matter was over, I didn't stay here any longer and returned to Medicine King Valley with the Sacrificial Evil Spirit.
At this time, Xu Kun had just become the Patriarch. Since the Xu family had suffered a disaster, there were many things to deal with, so I didn't bring him back. I just asked him to go to Medicine King Valley after he had dealt with the Xu family's affairs. At that time, we would discuss the matter of joining the Witchcraft Alliance.
On the way back to Medicine King Valley, I kept thinking about whether it was appropriate to bring the Sacrificial Evil Spirit back to Medicine King Valley.
After all, the Sacrificial Evil Spirit was a member of the Monster race. At this time, the Medicine King Valley was in full swing preparing to fight against the Monster race. At that time, it might cause the Sacrificial Evil Spirit's hatred.
Although I wasn't worried that the Sacrificial Evil Spirit would take action, I couldn't guarantee this matter, so I couldn't help but worry.
After thinking for a long time, I told the Sacrificial Evil Spirit about joining the Witchcraft Alliance and asked for his opinion.
After listening to me, the Sacrificial Evil Spirit didn't change his expression. He just shook his head and said, "It's a trivial matter. If you want to do it, just do it. You don't need to ask for my opinion."
I was puzzled, so I asked, "You won't oppose it?"
The Sacrificial Evil Spirit shook his head. "I'm happy that you can pull yourself together and find something to do. Why would I oppose it?"
I was speechless. I didn't know what the Sacrificial Evil Spirit was thinking, but since he didn't oppose it, I didn't say anything more.
After returning to Medicine King Valley, I met the fatty and Officer Wang before I entered the village. They were heading out with a group of people. When they saw me, they looked happy and hurried to greet me.
When we were discussing how to resist the Monster Clan, I had sent a message to Officer Wang. During my absence, he had led the people of Wangwu Wonderland to this place and joined the Witchcraft Alliance.
After talking with him, I learned that Zhenren Guan had been in charge of the Witchcraft Alliance while I was away. He had divided several defensive strongholds according to the previous plan, and they were heading to one of those strongholds to be stationed there.
Since they had taken over the garrison, they couldn't stay for long. After telling me where they would be stationed, they bid farewell to me and hurriedly left the Medicine King Valley.
After they left, I looked at the back of the fatty, who was in a hurry, and felt quite amused.
With Spiritual Master Guan's presence and Whitey's restraint, Fatty, this mischievous fellow, now seemed to be somewhat motivated.
When I returned to the village, I went to see Zhenren Guan and listened to him talk about the deployment of manpower in various places. Currently, the Witchcraft Alliance was short of manpower, so almost everyone had been sent out. There were only a few dozen people left in the Medicine King Valley, most of which were the children I had brought back.
After listening to Spiritual Master Guan's report, I took the evil sacrificial spirit back to my room to rest.
Previously, the evil sacrificial spirit had said that he didn't care about the Witchcraft Alliance. Obviously, he wasn't being perfunctory. After hearing so many things, his face remained indifferent. Clearly, he didn't care about it at all.
This made me curious.
"Earlier, when we were outside the Mountain and Sea Realm, he would rather oppose me in order to ensure that the Mountain and Sea Realm would open without a hitch. At first, I assumed that he was doing the same thing as Nangong, and wanted the Demonfolk to return to the world of the living. But now, it seems that he doesn't care about that at all. That's completely different from what I imagined. I can't help but wonder what his true goal is in opening the Mountain and Sea Realm.
After returning to my room, I couldn't hold back my curiosity and finally asked him.
After hearing my question, the evil sacrificial spirit was silent for a moment, then said, "My purpose in opening the Mountain and Sea Realm is related to you, but I can't say for sure what it is … Do you remember when I told you that you and Suan Ni would meet again in the future?"
I was surprised. I didn't know why the evil sacrificial spirit would suddenly change the topic to this. I didn't take his words to heart at that time, and thought that they were just perfunctory words. But now that I heard him say it again, it seemed that wasn't the case.
I nodded and looked at the evil sacrificial spirit, waiting for his explanation.
"To some extent, my purpose is related to this matter.
Originally, you and Suan Ni would only meet once every six months. Previously, I told you that if you want Suan Ni to be free, you have to change the rules of Heaven and Earth.
In fact, the situation hasn't changed. You just don't have the opportunity to meet once every six months. "