The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 787 - 436

Zhuo Erxiu’s face was taut as he clarified to Elder He, "We have never seen this person before; he is not a member of our Northwest Alliance." The negotiation was critical, and any issue with a representative from either side could invalidate the results of the negotiation and lead to renewed hostilities.

Despite this, Elder He seemed not intending to blame him, instead he sighed deeply, "It’s a misfortune for the sect! It’s not your fault." As the individual was brought over, his face was swollen and crimson, and he was muttering words, apparently attempting to self-destruct his Primordial Spirit!

Now, with both sides being very close, if this man commits suicide, the Northwest Alliance might also be affected by the explosion. Fortunately, one of the Hidden Stream Guards saw this and swiftly decapitated him with a sweep of his blade, seizing the man’s head. The headless body fell, and the incantation was forcibly interrupted.

The people from the Northwest Alliance flinched. It is not often one sees such decisiveness in taking the life of one of their own, which is why the Demon Sect has been overly demonized in the outside world.

After executing the spy, attention returned to the strange insect. Just then, Miluo surprisingly pulled out a similar-looking strange insect from his chest pocket, only smaller and with a darker and shinier carapace. "This is an ancient Exotic Insect, named Evil Spirit!" he explained while busying himself, "It likes to hide in people’s shadows, travel underground, and seize the right moment to shoot sand arrows, adept at breaking various Protective Gang Qi or shields. It is a very vicious insect. The classic reference to ’sand-shooting shadow’ originates from them. The one that attacked Elder He is male, and the one I released is female."

The female demon insect released by Miluo walked around the male on the ground twice, then lay next to the wound on the back of the male, spitting out white foam. The male insect seemed to enjoy it, tightening its body. After a while, the wound on its back began to visibly heal. "When you severely injured this male Evil Spirit earlier, the escaping man was not badly hurt, so he was just responsible for releasing the insect, not actually its master."

"Severely injured? Could it be..." Ning Xiaoxian frowned deeply. The Cultivating Gu Technique she knew was only for mortals, naturally incomparable to Miluo’s expertise.

"Indeed. The Evil Spirit can also be cultivated as a Gu." Miluo nodded, "This Evil Spirit must have been raised as a Lifebound Gu, which is why it has grown so large and undergone mutation. I observed the sand it shot, each grain contained potent poison. If it had sprayed Elder He, it might have been lethal without even hitting vital organs." He smiled at Elder He, "If my words offend, please forgive me."

Elder He was already scrutinizing the sand on the ground, even smelling it carefully. His expression darkened as he waved his hand: "Mr. Miluo really has broad knowledge. So this Evil Spirit contains potent poison, huh? I am quite familiar with it, very familiar indeed."

"The sand sprayed by the Evil Spirit was originally non-toxic, this mutation could be related to its master." Miluo said with a grin, clearly implying, "I would like to ask a favor of you all, hoping to take this Evil Spirit with me. This creature is nearly extinct, and I’ve been unable to find a suitable male to mate with it. It still carries toxicity, which is excellent; if it can produce offspring, they might inherit such traits."

Since no one else present was involved in Gu cultivation or understood it like he did, naturally there were no objections.

"This insect’s master is still present." She reminded him.

"No matter, once in my hands, I have my ways of severing their connection." Miluo said with a smile, "At that time, the master will have to suffer another severe blow."

Elder He’s eyes slightly brightened.

This dangerous undercurrent finally came to a close. The Northwest Alliance had grown impatient, and now they bid farewell to Hidden Stream and thanked Miluo, afterwards extending an invitation for him to visit their sect. Miluo declined with a smile.

Zhuo Erxiu’s invitation was merely out of courtesy, seeing him decline, he conveniently bowed slightly and led his people away first.

As the Hidden Stream group also turned to leave, Ning Xiaoxian hurried a few steps to catch up, only to be caught off guard as someone grabbed her sleeve. Miluo’s smiling voice rang out: "Are you just going to leave like this? I saved your Elder He’s life, which is a great favor. How will you thank me?"

He carried a female demon insect on him. These creatures are naturally attracted to each other by gender. Earlier, when the male insect was hiding in Elder He’s shadow, the female felt its presence from within his chest and became restless. Miluo, with his deep mastery of Gu Dao, instantly sensed an ambush and a killing intent, although he did not know who the target was.