Cultivating Immortality, Starting from Childhood Sweethearts-Chapter 287 - Its Coming Soon.

Xu Ming’s longsword was pointed at Ye Ye’s neck.

The blade glimmered faintly under the moonlight.

Yet, even with the sword pressed to her throat, Ye Ye’s expression remained calm and composed.

She glanced at the sword in Xu Ming’s hand and spoke, “A sword forged by Master Wang from Xifeng Street. Good craftsmanship, but it’s still just a mortal blade. For someone like you, the top scholar, using such a sword seems a bit underwhelming.”

Xu Ming replied, “I had a better sword before, but it was lost when I killed the Sect Master of Tianxuan Sect, Xia He. I just grabbed this one nearby—don’t know if it’ll suffice or not.”

Ye Ye’s lips curved into a faint smile. “Just a mortal blade? Then perhaps it won’t be enough.”

“Maybe,” Xu Ming responded nonchalantly. “But it doesn’t hurt to try. Though, I’d prefer not to use it tonight.”

Ye Ye lifted her gaze, her expression curious. “I’m a bit intrigued. I’ve concealed my demonic aura very well. Unless one is a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator or a Far Wandering Realm martial artist, it’s nearly impossible to detect me. How did you discover me, sir?”

Xu Ming casually made up an excuse. “Maybe I’ve just been sensitive to ghosts, demons, and such since I was young. Perhaps it’s innate.”

That was true—if he were just an ordinary person, he probably wouldn’t have noticed. But over the years, Xu Ming had gained plenty of “perceptiveness” attributes, so even the faintest trace of demonic energy didn’t escape his senses.

“Are you planning to rid the world of evil, to slay demons and exorcise devils?” Ye Ye tilted her head, curiosity glinting in her eyes.

“When it comes to ‘ridding the world of evil,’ it first depends on whether you’ve actually caused any harm,” Xu Ming replied as he lowered his sword.

“I’m not one to meddle in others’ business. But since I’ve come across this, I can’t ignore it—especially since Li Han is my brother.”

Ye Ye looked directly into Xu Ming’s eyes. “You truly regard Li Han as a brother. I’m grateful for that. Li Han, that child, has always been mischievous, constantly getting into fights, with few friends to speak of.”

“Then, miss, could you explain?” Xu Ming asked.

Ye Ye responded, “What would the gentleman like me to explain?”

“What can you tell me?” Xu Ming retorted.

Ye Ye glanced toward Li Han’s bedroom before turning back to Xu Ming. “Ask whatever you wish, and I shall answer.”

Xu Ming didn’t hesitate. “Where are you from, miss?”

“Baihe Country, the Sanxian (Three Immortals) Cave,” Ye Ye replied.

Xu Ming shook his head. “Forgive my ignorance, but I’ve never heard of such a place.”

Ye Ye smiled faintly. “Naturally, you wouldn’t have. The Three Immortals Cave was a small sect established by a group of demons in Baihe Country. It’s long since disappeared.”

Xu Ming asked, “And your cultivation level?”

Ye Ye replied humbly, “It’s laughable, sir. I’m merely at the Nascent Soul stage.”

Xu Ming fell silent.

He had suspected her cultivation level, but hearing it confirmed still left him at a loss.

A Nascent Soul-level demon cultivator could easily establish a sect.

Though Xu Ming had defeated enemies above his level many times, facing a Nascent Soul-level demon left him feeling far less confident.

Xu Ming remarked, “If I’m not mistaken, for a demon to cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage is no easy feat. It must have taken far longer than it would for a human.”

Ye Ye nodded. “That’s true. For humans, a genius can reach the Nascent Soul stage in fifty or sixty years; an average cultivator might take five to six centuries. But for us demons, it takes at least a thousand years.”

Xu Ming chuckled. “Then your lifespan must far exceed that of Baihe Country itself.”

Ye Ye nodded again. “Indeed. When the Three Immortals Cave existed, Baihe Country hadn’t even been founded yet.”

Xu Ming furrowed his brows. “With your level of cultivation, your status in the Three Immortals Cave must have been significant. Anywhere you go, you could be revered as an elder. And yet, you’ve come to Wu Kingdom to take in these children. Could it be that you truly pity them?”

Ye Ye shook her head. “Not at all. I’m not a kind-hearted person. Taking in these children wasn’t some charitable act; I have my own motives.”

Xu Ming said, “You’re certainly straightforward.”

Ye Ye replied, “If I claimed it was purely out of goodwill, would you have believed me?”

“What are your motives, then?” Xu Ming asked.

A cold glint flashed in Ye Ye’s eyes. “To kill someone.”

“Who?” Xu Ming pressed.

“Forgive me, sir, but that’s something I cannot reveal,” Ye Ye refused to answer.

“Personal revenge?” Xu Ming guessed.

“Yes, personal revenge,” Ye Ye confirmed.

“What if I insist on investigating?” Xu Ming challenged.

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Ye Ye smiled faintly. “Whatever you choose to do is your business. Likewise, whatever I do is mine. But I won’t tell you about this matter. Besides, the children in the courtyard are quite endearing.”

Xu Ming locked eyes with Ye Ye, and she did not shy away from his gaze.

“Are you using those children in the courtyard to threaten me?” Xu Ming laughed coldly. “Do you think you can manipulate me by holding them over my head?”

Ye Ye shook her head. “I never said such a thing. Besides, with your sword aura so sharp, it’s clear you’re decisive in your killings. No one would be foolish enough to threaten a sword cultivator. But since Li Han is your sworn brother, I trust you care about him.”

As her words fell, the sword aura around Xu Ming became as fierce as the wind, slashing at Ye Ye’s body bit by bit.

Her clothing tore as though cut by countless blades, revealing pale skin beneath. Fine wounds began to seep blood.

“If you seek revenge, then do so. What do these children have to do with it?” Xu Ming asked coldly.

Ye Ye replied, “That, I cannot say.”

“Will these children die because of you?” Xu Ming pressed.

Ye Ye shook her head. “No, they won’t. Though I’ve used them, I’ve never intended to harm them. I took them in for my own purposes, and in return, they survived because of me. It’s a mutually beneficial arrangement.”

Xu Ming let out a cold laugh. “A mutually beneficial arrangement, indeed.”

Ye Ye maintained a faint smile, not responding to his ridicule.

“Whatever you plan to do, I won’t interfere. Your vengeance is your karma,” Xu Ming stated icily. “But if anything happens to Li Han or the children in the courtyard—if you sacrifice others for your revenge and I find out—I will not spare you.”

Ye Ye bowed slightly. “Thank you for your understanding, sir.”

“I’m not understanding you,” Xu Ming snapped.

He sheathed his sword and vanished into the night.

Watching the direction he disappeared into, Ye Ye sat back down on her chair, gazing at the stillness of the night.

“It’s close... so close...” she murmured softly.