Chapter 118: Traveling in Disguise
Black Mountain Pass.
Wang Yu's impression of this place was very deep. Back then, when he was sitting in a prison cart being escorted to the Red Kite Demon Domain, he only glanced back once, but this place was like a brand, lingering in his heart for a long time.
Speaking of which, the Taihu Spirit Domain is prosperous and flourishing, with numerous Spirit Vein Cities, Spirit Mountains and Beautiful Waters with infinite scenery, and its territory is much larger than the Red Kite Demon Domain. The number of mortals is also counted in the tens of billions.
Unlike the Red Kite Demon Domain, where there are at most only a little over a billion mortals, evenly distributed under the command of various Core Formation Demon Sects, it can be described as vast and sparsely populated.
Every time a faction declines and is replaced, the population is halved. They are either killed or robbed, or even captured to be used as breeding tools, using special Medicinal Pills to accelerate reproduction.
Over time, even with fertile soil, mature Farming Technology, and Cultivators to help regulate wind and rain, the total population has never been able to increase.
From this, it can be seen.
Taihu Cultivators are clearly better at management than Demonic Path Cultivators, just like now.
"Please accept this."
Old Man Ning came forward to negotiate with the Cultivators of Black Mountain Pass, respectfully handing over a bag of Spirit Stones. Seeing that the senior at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage did not speak, he quickly offered another small bag.
Only after the person put it into his arms did he nod to his colleagues at Black Mountain Pass. The Formation below was opened, revealing a safe passage.
"Go in, you only have two months."
"Yes, yes, yes... Let's go, set off."
Wang Yu couldn't help but take a deep look at this person. There was an embroidered pattern on his chest, depicting a verdant round bead amidst clusters of white clouds.
One of the Righteous Path Nascent Soul factions, a disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect!
He didn't know the exact amount of the Passage Fee, but it was definitely not low. Could this be earned back? Person Wang was deeply doubtful. Judging from his situation last time, a hundred people at a time was definitely not enough.
Perhaps it wouldn't even be comparable to the Passage Fee. There must be something fishy about it, but this was something he didn't know.
After everyone successfully entered the Taihu Spirit Domain, they immediately changed into black robes that could conceal their aura.
This was a Concealment Magical Item configured for the Slave Hunting Team. The effect was half that of the Night Concealment Spell, and its value was not low.
After a few more days, five or six people were missing from the team and headed north. Wang Yu saw it but didn't ask. His goals were different from theirs.
This time he went out, Tantai Chan had arranged everything for him, using a Secret Mission as an excuse to be stationed in the Taihu Spirit Domain for a long time.
The slave hunting mission had nothing to do with him.
He wouldn't go back before Foundation Establishment. As for after Foundation Establishment, he couldn't take the Black Mountain Pass route. He could only risk crossing the Withered Leaf Swamp or Black Mountain Demon Land himself.
If he was bolder, directly crossing the Severed Realm Mountain Range wasn't impossible, it would just be a bit more dangerous. He would see how things went then.
In terms of identity, the difference between Demonic Path Cultivators and Righteous Path Cultivators, apart from the difference in methods, is actually not significant in the Low-Grade stage.
It's difficult to judge from the nature of Spirit Energy unless one cultivates very conspicuous Evil Arts.
Although they are called Demonic Path, before coming into contact with Demonic Qi, they are actually still lingering outside the gate, not having obtained the true power of Demonic Cultivation. This stage is very easy to hide.
Therefore, there is no need to worry about being exposed after revealing one's Cultivator identity.
Since entering Black Mountain Pass, only half a month had passed, and everyone had arrived at Stone Lake City. According to custom, manpower was hidden at the Bottom of the Lake outside the city.
Only Old Man Ning and Wang Yu set off to enter the city.
"There are still a few days before the Spirit Aptitude Test Day. This old man will accompany Cultivator Wang to deal with old matters first."
"Now, the one in charge of Stone Lake City is another young Cultivator, also from the Vulture Sect. The old Stone Lake City Lord resides in a Land of Thin Spirit Energy in the Suburbs. Shall I take you there first?"
"No need."
Wang Yu shook his head and refused.
"Cultivator Ning, please go and handle your Sect mission first. I want to go home and take a look first. The old Stone Lake City Lord's matter is not urgent."
"This... alright."
Seeing Wang Yu walk away, Old Man Ning couldn't help but mutter to himself, wondering what he wanted to do.
As the saying goes: A dragon does not dwell with snakes, and a celestial does not walk with mortals.
Cultivators are already another social stratum in this world. The gap between them and mortals is like an Impassable Chasm. In the Demonic Path, Severing Emotions and Desires is also the norm.
Still going to see the Family Clan from his mortal days? Just a Local Tyrant.
Shaking his head, Old Man Ning returned to the Shadow and walked towards the City Lord's Residence. He was very busy and needed to negotiate the price before the Spirit Aptitude Test Day, as well as another matter.
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On Wang Yu's side, he didn't plan to directly show himself at the Wang Family Courtyard, remaining in a state of traveling in disguise. Stone Lake City's Spirit Vein was only First Grade Upper Grade, the spiritual energy in the environment was thin, and the radiation range was also very narrow.
It couldn't even support Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and couldn't support too many Qi Condensation Cultivators either, with the number being less than a hundred.
His Strength in Stone Lake City was basically at the top level, so there was no need to worry too much about safety issues.
Another thing, the purpose of his trip, apart from visiting relatives, was focused on Wang Wu. The Demonic Embryo Profound Origin Secret Incantation was still more than three years away from Perfection. Considering that there was only one suitable target with Bloodline connection to him.
Naturally, he had to reach a perfect state before taking action in order to maximize the Benefit.
Choosing this person, besides there being only this one suitable target, was also related to past grudges. When it came to taking action, he would definitely not be ambiguous.
He had also made relevant preparations.
Stone Lake City, Willow Lane Street, Wang Family Courtyard.
After being away from home for sixteen and a half years, seeing the familiar gate of the Wang Residence again, Wang Yu was a bit dazed for a moment, still remembering the night he was Newborn.
He remembered the two Jujube Trees in the courtyard, remembered the peaceful life of fishing in Stone Lake with friends, remembered the Turtle Carving on the Window Lattice, and remembered the fruit he fished out of the well.
The generation of his fathers was the beginning of the Wang Family's rise. They used the money they earned in their entire lives to provide a superior environment for their children.
Even with transmigration + Reincarnation, he had never suffered the hardships of life, until the Spirit Aptitude Test Day.
When the family property increased, so did the disagreements.
With too much pampering, Spoiled Brats also emerged.
The branch of his eldest uncle was typical. Brothers quarreled, fighting fiercely over the Pharmacy business, even resorting to violence, and there were casualties among the Family Servants and Guards.
His father was the second child. The Wang Family also had the third, fourth, and fifth children, and the sixth was his aunt, all descendants of the old master.
The third and fourth uncles were clamoring to divide the Family. The eldest uncle wanted to seize power and become the Family Head. He had two sons, Wang Wen and Wang Wu. Wang Wu was tested to have a dual Spirit Root and went to the Vulture Sect. Wang Wen had no Spirit Root Aptitude and should have stayed at home.
This was his memory before he was abducted to the Red Kite Demon Domain. He didn't know what the Wang Family was like Now.
If Wang Wu used the influence of the Vulture Sect to develop the third generation of the Family, perhaps they would have become a Cultivation Family Clan, one could never say for sure.
After all, he was a dual Spirit Root. If the Vulture Sect provided Full Support, his Cultivation Level wouldn't be worse than his, but in terms of Spells and Techniques and Combat Experience, he would definitely be far inferior to him.
This was an Upper Grade Spirit Root, Good Aptitude that was One in a Thousand.
At the gate of the Wang Residence, the gatekeeper of the small gate was sitting inside dozing off.
Wang Yu recognized him at a glance.
"Old Qin... has he gotten this old?"
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