My Enemy Became My Cultivation Companion-Chapter 961 - 553: One Wall, Two Sides (Double-Length)_2

You bring the cold wind, I hide in the corner, she sets up a chair in the hallway, and he lowers his face from the beam...

Seeing the White Lotus Sect people enter the theater building, and the commotion inside gradually ceasing, they couldn't restrain themselves.

Chen Yi had little interest in deceptive tricks, pondering instead how to leverage these White Lotus Sect people. However, their fearful demeanor was quite intriguing.

Especially the map in Venerable Red's hand; Chen Yi was genuinely curious about whether they would truly perish without a trace once they entered those forbidden zones, and if so, what would that look like?

Nonetheless, he had to proceed slowly.

After a while, exchanging a glance, the Immortals here were preparing to act when Fairy Cai Xia gazed into the distance and suddenly said, "Wait."

Chen Yi also glanced into the distance, his gaze halted.

"Another group is coming."

A group of Taoists approached from afar amidst the drizzling rain.

Chen Yi's eyes narrowed slightly.

...Among them was a familiar face,

Zhou Yitang.

......

The Taoists arrived together, most of them were Dragon and Tiger Mountain people, their yellow or blue Daoist robes striking against the darkness. Besides the Dragon and Tiger Mountain people, there were also Taoists from other sects.

Like You Yun from Upper Qing Dao, He Ming Mountain Man from Loose Cultivators, and Qing Yuan from Yin Sword Mountain... The entire team had relatively low cultivation levels, all below Nascent Soul. Leading them, Zhao Tong understood why, knowing that if a Nascent Soul visited, it would inevitably alarm the owner here and be suppressed by this world.

At that point, not only retrieving the Evil-Slaying Sword from the tower but even a safe retreat would be wishful thinking.

Therefore, the Taoists visiting here had low cultivation levels and were carefully selected; otherwise, instead of helping, they might become a burden.

They slowly entered this desolate village, seeing the streets lined with coffins, eliciting a shock in their hearts; compared to the White Lotus Sect, their response was even tenser, taking a moment to calm down.

Zhao Tong knew everyone needed time to gather themselves before locating the White Tower, noting there's no need to explore the village.

"Let's rest here tonight, just at that spot."

Zhao Tong identified one of the buildings in the village and pointed to a location.

The Taoists exchanged looks, nodded in agreement, and followed Zhao Tong toward that direction.

They pushed the door open, entering the building cautiously and tensely, focusing solely on their path, adhering to the principle of not touching or looking at anything else, which Taoists understood best.

Who knows, looking just a little too much might anger ghosts or gods?

Zhao Tong seemed familiar with the place, having visited once before, leading everyone up the stairs. After their hearts gradually calmed, he finally spoke:

"Everyone, rest here tonight, don't wander around. We'll act early tomorrow."

The group looked a bit hesitant, clearly uneasy, having had their divinations obstructed since entering the Demon Refining Abyss, unable to yield a result no matter how hard they tried.

You Yun from Upper Qing Dao took out a yellow paper to ignite it, but Zhao Tong hurriedly snatched it away, "Don't use talisman paper recklessly; it might offend ghosts and gods. Don't panic, I assure you, with my integrity as the Heavenly Master's first disciple, you'll have no risk to your lives if you follow my lead."

With those words, the Taoists' hearts steadied, and they sat on the ground to rest their weary eyes.

Zhao Tong surveyed the area, feeling unease since entering the village, unable to calm himself even though it wasn't his first time here.

After pondering for a moment, he continued, "Although we're here, everyone must remain vigilant, especially with the thick demonic atmosphere in the Demon Refining Abyss obstructing divination. Don't blindly trust divinations; old evils deliberately interfere with them. Also, eliminating evils doesn't solve everything; you must act with caution and vigilance, as there might be some White Lotus Sect remnants lurking nearby."

Having said everything, seeing the group heed his words, Zhao Tong nodded slightly with some relief from his unease.

To soothe his spirit, Zhao Tong sat by the wall and began cleaning his Magic Sword with a silk cloth; Venerable Red pressed against the wall, holding his breath, separated from the Dragon Tiger Mountain people by only a wall...

...…

"Why is that group here?" complained an Immortal.

"Those people are troublesome, too persistent."

"Exactly, exactly. What should we do? Should we scare them away?"

...The Immortals chattered noisily, debating without resolution.

Chen Yi quietly listened beside them, frowning thoughtfully.

Why did she come?

He had transitioned to the White Lotus Sect and entered the Demon Refining Abyss precisely to avoid Zhou Yitang. The unusual behavior of the Dragon and Tiger Mountain was puzzling. Who knows what tricks she has up her sleeve, yet they still crossed paths here.

In this unfortunate turn of events, Zhou Yitang didn't arrive as herself but rather in disguise.

Chen Yi had previously seen Qing Yuan in the realm of Yin Sword Mountain. Zhou Yitang hadn't hidden that identity at the time, which Lu Ying seemingly didn't know.

If she used Qing Yuan's identity, there would be certain limitations, and the Taoists didn't possess high cultivation levels, with most of them in Core Formation, a few in Golden Core, suggesting she was also below Nascent Soul.

Chen Yi exhaled, secretly deliberating the next moves; the primary issue was avoiding suspicion from the Immortals...

Yin Weiyin's gaze flickered lightly; her sharp observation instantly found the woman Chen Yi was watching.

This morning, she should have squeezed the dragon's head harder... the female crown thought resentfully.

Now embodying Donggong Ruoshu's form, even though Yin Weiyin wasn't keen on pretending to be married, she discovered many benefits, and with Chen Yi wary, she found opportunities to do things previously unthinkable.

Perhaps she could take this chance to control him and teach him to be a good husband.

While Yin Weiyin pondered, Chen Yi's eyes brightened with surprise at a distant sight. Before he could react, Fairy Cai Xia and others had already greeted someone nearby.

Someone else had arrived.

This time, only one person appeared, with a gentle yet charming appearance. The naturally alluring long face carried a serene aura. Fate brought them here, or perhaps this He Shen Kingdom was extraordinary to have encountered her, surprising Chen Yi greatly.

Moreover, she must have something akin to those True Martial Beads to access this He Shen Kingdom.

"Is it Fox Immortal Sister? Fox Immortal Sister has arrived?"

"Where's Little White Immortal? Not with her."

"Why is Fox Immortal Sister alone?"

The Immortals seemed acquainted with Fox Fairy, Chen Yi noticed and approached after pondering.

Fox Fairy casually exchanged greetings with the Immortals, shifting a familiar face as her eyes rested there.

"Long time no see," Chen Yi initiated.

Fox Fairy nodded indifferently.

The Immortals were quite surprised, not expecting this noble guest to recognize Fox Fairy.

Before they could ponder its meaning, Fox Fairy said, "Step aside, it's not time for a reunion, I have a few words for this friend."

Thus, the Immortals made way, exchanging knowing glances once the visitors walked away, and began whispering.

Chen Yi and Fox Fairy moved under a tree, away from others, prompting a secret transmission: "Why... did you come here?"

He wanted to further inquire about her connection with the He Shen Kingdom and what she'd understood, though it wasn't presently pressing.

Fox Fairy paused slightly before saying, "Upon learning about the Dragon and Tiger Mountain arrival, I sought entrance here. They're here to find the Three Five Evil-Slaying Sword, and I don't wish them to succeed."

The Three Five Evil-Slaying Sword... Chen Yi had heard about it, yet didn't know the Female and Male Evil Slayer Sword of Dragon Tiger Mountain was deeply concealed here.

Fox Fairy glanced at Chen Yi, asking, "...Will you help me?"

"...Aren't you interested in how I got here?" Chen Yi counter-questioned, attempting to delve further.

"No need, I trust you see no need for such inquiries."

Fox Fairy remained highly guarded, Chen Yi didn't press further but rather said, "Alright, I need a small favor."

"Oh?"

"There are Dragon and Tiger Mountain people and White Lotus Sect folks in the theater building. I don't want them fighting prematurely, fearing idle suspicion might disrupt my plans." Chen Yi spoke slowly, appearing calm and controlled.

Fox Fairy considered briefly before saying, "Fine, I'll lead them away."

Chen Yi nodded slightly, building foundational trust and strategizing for revealing He Shen Kingdom's secrets gradually.