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Chapter 364: 333: Blood Shadow City_1
Chapter 364: 333: Blood Shadow City_1
Chapter 364: Chapter 333: Blood Shadow City_1
Blood Shadow City
Wearing casual blue clothes, Xu Mu disguises himself as an ordinary Foundation Establishment Loose Cultivator, wandering the streets.
The streets are bustling with people and lined with shops on both sides, filled with customers. It’s lively and prosperous, making it hard to imagine that this is an area controlled by the Demon Gate. Furthermore, one could hardly think that the infamous Blood Demon Ancestor, known for his ruthless killing, rules this place. It’s said that the number of people who have died by his hands could pile up into a mountain.
Xu Mu does not know the conditions of areas on the Tianyuan Continent controlled by the Demon Gate, but in the Outer Sea, this kind of situation is not unusual.
Regardless of whether one cultivates the Immortal Dao or the Demonic Dao, they all need to survive. The pressure to survive in the Outer Sea is even greater, and even the Demonic Daoist must adhere to some conventional rules. Indiscriminate killing of innocents is rare, especially within city walls.
This results in a thriving environment, even in areas controlled by the Demonic Dao.
Moreover, because there are relatively fewer rules here, some robbers like to sell treasures here. This place has become like a treasure hunt for many people, and you may even be able to buy cheap treasures that you fancy.
As the largest city under the control of Blood Demon Sect, Blood Shadow City is an extremely popular place among cultivators.
Xu Mu wanders around, finding no difference from regular cultivator cities, except for the thriving slave trade here, mostly comprising Sea Race slaves.
The most common are the Golden Scale Clan, Blue Scale Clan, Red Scale Clan and so on. The number of mid-level clans is fewer, such as the Snake Clan, the Shark Clan, the Crab Clan and so on. As for higher-ranked clans like the Whale Clan, they are scarcer. Either they are the final treasures with high prices, or they can only be purchased at auctions.
The primary purpose of purchasing Sea Race slaves is usually to train them into servants, who can venture into the deep sea to hunt for treasures.
Of course, there are also Human Clan slaves, but their numbers are relatively less, and they typically possess special constitutions.
Ordinary humans are everywhere in the sea, and no one values them.
If needed, one can definitely catch them personally, unless there is a large demand.
After a walk around, Xu Mu finally arrives at the auction house run by the Blood Demon Sect.
He does not hide his intentions, but straightforwardly inquires about the auction details, wanting to know the most detailed information.
“Sir, here’s the information about most of the auction items. We have rules here, and we cannot fully disclose.” The receptionist maid answers with a smile.
“I am very interested in the Sea Race Imperial Clan that is going to be auctioned last. I wonder if I could meet with them first.” Xu Mu says.
The maid shakes her head and says, “I do not have the authority for that. If the guest really wishes to meet, I’m afraid you will need to find a Golden Core Elder from the Sect!”
“A Golden Core Elder?”
In situations where the Nascent Soul does not emerge, Golden Core Stage practitioners are virtually the sect’s administrators. To find such people would be equivalent to revealing oneself.
“Then, do you know where they might be kept?”
“I do not know!” The maid replies with a bitter smile, “Even if I knew, I dare not speak carelessly. Please do not make it hard for me!”
“My apologies for being impulsive!”
Xu Mu politely apologizes and leaves the auction house.
He takes another stroll around the street, not sensing anyone following him.
“Did I get it wrong? Is this a regular auction event, because if not, there should have been a reaction from the Blood Demon Sect due to my direct inquiries.”
A puzzled Xu Mu returns to the auction house in stealth and observes it for a while. He finally realizes that there are many others inquiring about Ming Lingchun.
No wonder the Blood Demon Sect did not pay any attention to him. They were simply too busy.
“Is a secret involved here, or why are so many people interested?”
Xu Mu detains several cultivators who were inquiring and learns that it has something to do with the largest secret realm in Outer Sea, Torn Space Secret Realm. The Imperial Clan bloodline seems to be the key to open a specific treasure there.
The specific scenario was not clear to them due to their status.
The people inquiring did not have simple backgrounds, at least coming from Golden Core level forces.
If there is to be more specific information, it seems only their Golden Core backers would know.
“If I go out to catch someone to inquire now, there wouldn’t be enough time!”
Xu Mu’s eyes flicker as he takes out a Communication Jade Slip and sends a message to Lu Jingkong, asking for the secrets within.
The former number one figure in the Outer Sea, Lu Jingkong, surely should know of this.
However, despite waiting for a while, there was no reply. Xu Mu did not know if the message was not received or if Lu Jingkong did not want to reply.
Xu Mu did not insist, returning the jade slip, regardless of what secrets are hidden, rescuing people is the most important task.
As for information, there will be time to inquire about it later.
Time flies, and a few days pass. Xu Mu finally finds out where Ming Lingchun is being held – the Blood Demon Sect!
The Blood Demon Ancestor is a mid-stage Nascent Soul master. To rescue someone under his watch is nearly impossible. Moreover, this is obviously a trap, with the Blood Demon Ancestor probably keeping a close watch, making a rescue even more impossible.
Although Xu Mu is confident that he is not inferior to an ordinary mid-stage Nascent Soul, the Blood Demon Ancestor is an old timer with a long-established reputation. Coupling that with doing it on his territory, it would be nearly impossible for Xu Mu to defeat him. He could likely fall into an array, risking his own life.
Furthermore, the Blood Demon Ancestor is not a fool. This is obviously a plan to draw in the Sea Race, and in this situation, he is afraid the Ancestor will not fight alone. There’s a high probability he will call for help.
With this, rescuing Ming Lingchun has become even more difficult.
His usual methods worked when he was at Golden Core Stage and were invincible. But now, against Nascent Soul Stage, he could not be less careful.
“Since it can’t be done by force, then we will try gentler methods!”
Xu Mu weighs his options, then turns into a beacon of escape light, flying towards the base camp of the Blood Demon Sect.
“Who is this? So bold, daring to fly chaotically above Blood Shadow City?”
The crowd on the streets look up at Xu Mu almost simultaneously.
“How audacious! This area is…”
The Golden Core cultivator stationed at Blood Shadow City immediately steps in to prevent this.
Bang!
Xu Mu ceases to keep quiet, revealing his Nascent Soul stage pressure. His terrifying might surge like a tidal wave, covering the entire city.
The Golden Core cultivator who wanted to stop him immediately mutes and bows hastily in salutation.
“I wish to pay a visit to my Blood Demon friend. Please guide me.” Xu Mu says modestly.
“Please follow me, senior!”
A late Golden Core stage cultivator hastily steps up and leads Xu Mu flying towards the outskirts of the city.
The Blood Demon Sect is not located within the city, but on a nearby island.
They didn’t fly far before the seawater in the front started turning red. The redness increases the further they fly, and by the time a nearby island is reached, the seawater is as red as blood.
The island is covered with a formation, making it impossible to see its specific conditions.
Seeing this, Xu Mu pauses.
“You go notify them! I will wait here.”
He isn’t familiar with the Blood Demon Ancestor and dares not to rush into the formation.
“Could the senior please let me know your name so that I can inform them?”
“Advanced Yuan Infant Cultivator surnamed Mu and named Yu.”