After agreeing, Wen Jiu used the Corpse Fate Technique for divination. After a round of divination on Bao Tiangai, Wen Jiu uncovered Bao Tiangai’s true purpose for his journey. The purpose was indeed as he had thought, but the web of connections behind it was somewhat unclear—not due to any issue with the Corpse Fate Technique, but because there were many involved matters.

The first issue was a matter of human nature—not Bao Tiangai’s, but rather the connections woven back to the Golden Core Ancestor at the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks, Yi Nian Guan Shan.

This person’s mind was unpredictable, but Wen Jiu did not think that someone who had stood firm in the Divine Fall Mountain Range for a thousand years as a Golden Core Zhenren would still not have a fixed plan. Hence, Wen Jiu was more inclined to think that Yi Nian Guan Shan was guarding against fate divinations.

Or perhaps there was a Magical Artifact that could shield against fate divinations. Such artifacts are likely not possessed by eight or nine out of ten Golden Core Cultivators, but Yi Nian Guan Shan, who had resided in the Divine Fall Mountain Range for a millennium, could surely acquire one.

Furthermore, Wen Jiu also discovered that two Nascent Soul Level Life Fate Veins were connected to Bao Tiangai, though they were indistinct.

"Interesting."

Wen Jiu remarked, deciding to meet Bao Tiangai before proceeding.

It would become clearer what Yi Nian Guan Shan intended after meeting Bao Tiangai.

More importantly, it was essential to extort something from the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks, given that the opportunity had presented itself.

Seven days later.

Wen Jiu controlled the East Spring Undying Bone to arrive in Wind and Cloud Immortal City, assuming the identity of Master Du to meet Pei Wuxing.

After exchanging pleasantries, Pei Wuxing took the East Spring Undying Bone to the place where Bao Tiangai was secretly waiting at the City Lord’s Mansion.

In fact, prior to entering the city, Wen Jiu’s Golden Core Divine Sense had already pinpointed the positions of the three individuals. Bao Tiangai’s aura was very familiar; earlier, the hidden Corpse Qi Mark in the Traceless Mountain Range had sensed his presence. This allowed Wen Jiu to confirm that he was one of the Golden Core Zhenren pursuing the Three Karmic Demon in the Traceless Mountain Range.

Apart from Bao Tiangai, there was also a Golden Core Female Cultivator, whose aura was likewise familiar. She was indeed the other person pursuing the Three Karmic Demon. Even without using the Corpse Fate Technique, Wen Jiu knew she was Qu Wuyi.

The one who had once been furious, issuing a bounty to hunt him down. To be precise, it was to hunt down the murderer of Yan Zhen.

At that time, he had to conceal himself well enough and let Daoist Wei take the blame to minimize trouble and avoid death. But now, even if he truthfully told the other party that he killed Yan Zhen, Qu Wuyi would have to smile apologetically and even make amends for Yan Zhen’s death.

This was the change brought by strength.

Still, Wen Jiu had no intention of doing so and certainly would not expose the matter himself; he would let Daoist Wei forever bear the blame.

"Master Du!"

In the midst of conversation with the two, Pei Wuxing, sensing the aura of the East Spring Undying Bone, promptly turned to welcome him.

Bao Tiangai and Qu Wuyi both tensed up, turning to face the Master Du who made the Wusheng Three Gates shy away.

They had learned about the Little Demon Realm incident from Pei Wuxing. Upon discovering that even the three from Mo Palace dared not touch upon the Little Demon Realm, they were quite startled, raising their guard towards Master Du to the fullest.

Pei Wuxing had revealed the incident with the intent to intimidate the two. Though he was not worried that the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks would threaten the Wind and Cloud Immortal City, Yi Nian Guan Shan was nearing the end of his lifespan and difficult to deal with.

In the past, when evenly matched, Yi Nian Guan Shan would choose to retreat for the larger picture, but now, in such a situation, Yi Nian Guan Shan was the least likely to consider the greater good. I am dying, why care about successors?

Therefore, even though Pei Wuxing was unafraid, he chose to intimidate the two, simultaneously also intimidating Yi Nian Guan Shan.

"Master Du, a pleasure to finally meet you." Bao Tiangai, dressed in a green-black Daoist Robe, raised his hand in greeting, losing his former steady, expressionless demeanor, no longer exuding a cold and calm indifference. He wore a full smile, overwhelmed with words of praise, "The Heterodox Dao is hard to tread; that Master Du could attain the Golden Core Dao is truly extraordinary. It’s astonishing to hear you confronted three with one during your initial arrival at the Divine Fall Mountain Range, shaking Mo Palace’s three; it’s beyond imagination. Although it’s our first meeting, Bao Mou has long admired you."

In his tone, there was a somewhat obsequious air. It was quite clear that he was unaccustomed to such speech, resulting in an awkward mismatch with the three sharp black swords faintly radiating Sword Intent behind him.

Though Bao Tiangai had not been seen acting this way for a century, Qu Wuyi, standing nearby, was unsurprised.

Following with a bow.

Not as obsequious as Bao Tiangai, but full of admiration.

"Master Du, the style of a Heterodox Zhenren is truly exceptional and unlike any other man I have ever met. Would you have time to visit my Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks? In my backyard is an excellent Blood Essence for Corpse Nourishing..."

Before the words could be completed, Pei Wuxing interrupted, "Fellow Daoist Du, you’ve arrived just in time. I’ve just brewed some thousand-year Clear Rain Tea, perfect for cleansing the body, calming the mind, and strengthening the soul."

Qu Wuyi’s expression tightened, her eyes filled with displeasure, though it quickly passed.

She did not forcefully voice the remaining words either.

However, as she took her seat, she deliberately adjusted her red dress to reveal her long and pure white slender legs. And as Pei Wuxing was about to pour tea, she forcibly took the teapot, serving tea to the East Spring Undying Bone.

"Master Du, please have some tea."

Pei Wuxing observed all of this, his heart growing increasingly displeased. He understood what Qu Wuyi’s intentions were.

A vulgar seduction tactic.

Utterly unscrupulous!

Seeing Bao Tiangai silently observing with a faint smile amplified Pei Wuxing’s urge to expel the intruders.

Yet the next moment, a hint of cheer flashed through Pei Wuxing’s eyes.