Becoming evil makes you ten times stronger, but becoming a demon gives you hundredfold strength

Qingfeng Star belonged to Bai Qianqian, and since she had both money and manpower, she had established quite a few secret bases on the planet over the past half year.

The Immortal Sect knew Bai Qianqian was constructing secret bases but had given up on monitoring, because these were all Great Formations, which, without a means of entry, could only be forcefully breached. In that case, one would face Bai Qianqian's legal and legitimate counterattack, or to put it simply, be killed on the spot.

Meng Yu was in one of them.

A Formation master, plus Spirit Stones to pave the way, this safe house was actually a secret base hidden in a deep forest. Spirit Flowers, Spirit Grass, and a Spirit Vein formed the Nine Flowers Stacked Clouds Formation, making it an excellent place for recuperation.

Hua Miaochai was healing in the Spirit Vein, and Meng Yu, together with Bai Qianqian, strolled through the thickets. Meng Yu wasn't worried that she would talk about his dealings with Song Wuqiu; after all, a Flower Demon like her would certainly uphold the greater good, and if Bai Qianqian was capable, she could go back and investigate on her own.

"Her injury will need more than fifteen years of convalescence to heal."

"But, there are other methods, such as asking a Nascent Soul expert for treatment."

"Not good, that's too dangerous. Those Nascent Soul experts have all kinds of miraculous methods that we can't guard against, and they might even resort to some improper techniques. It must be done on Qingfeng Star."

Bai Qianqian's words made Meng Yu nod in agreement.

"How about you go back?"

Bringing Hua Miaochai over and then deceiving Bai Qianqian to return, even though it would mean the collapse of business here, but...

"Let me think about it. I really do want to go back, but can you guarantee you'll bring me back?"

Bai Qianqian hesitated.

Her agreement with the Immortal Sect was to stay here permanently. If she left, her base of operations here would be doomed, and then Meng Yu would face various challenges, such as the current situation of controlling a planet, which was unthinkable.

Of course, in the most dangerous situations, she would definitely return, but once back, whether she could come here again would depend on Meng Yu's mood, and he might not let her fake death and sneak back in.

After a moment of thought, Meng Yu didn't pressure Bai Qianqian. After all, the Immortal Sect was still safe, and if Bai Qianqian had been there this time, it would just be one more casualty.

"Then, what about Huahua's injury?"

Their gazes converged.

Countless thoughts flickered through Bai Qianqian's mind, Immortal Dew, Essence of the Sun, and Five Element Spiritual Energy... But all of a sudden, Bai Qianqian's face turned red with anger, and she kicked Meng Yu hard.

Meng Yu was actually thinking of applying those treatments to her!

Colluding in evil deeds, just like how wolves and jackals support each other as they grow, Bai Qianqian and Hua Miaochai had similarly supported each other.

The cultivation of jade rabbits was simple: just consume Spirit Fruits and Vegetables, and their cultivation would skyrocket. Moreover, they had a Divine Skill that allowed them to consume part of their essence blood and longevity to refine some of the consumed Spirit Fruits and Vegetables into Jade Rabbit Spirit Sand when necessary.

This was a very precious raw material, extremely effective for growing Spirit Fruits and Vegetables, which could greatly shorten the cultivation period. Of course, it was more efficient to use it as a medicine like Night-Bright Sand, Five Spirits Fat, or Silkworm Sand because it had miraculous effects.

Take note, it's extremely effective for growing Spirit Fruits and Vegetables, reducing the growth time notably!

So, for members of the Plant System Demon Race, healing worked the same way.

"I was talking about Little Black Rabbit!"

Meng Yu said with a grin, lifting Bai Qianqian and brushing her long ears.

On the Immortal Sect's side, Little Black Rabbit was at the Golden Core Realm but had become the captain of the Yinzhou, not only because her jade rabbit identity was trusted but also because she sold part of the Jade Rabbit Sand, some of which was made into Spiritual Medicine.

"How could I bear to let my wife consume her essence blood. Let's use Little Black's, as after refining and processing it in the Pill Furnace a few times, it'll still end up as water absorbed by her. If I don't disdain it, what's there for you to disdain? Those blood and bones used in Alchemy, aren't they especially foul and fishy? Unless, you want to get your hands dirty yourself?"

"Hmph!"

Bai Qianqian's ears stiffened in anger; the jade rabbit kind loathed using such a Divine Skill.

It was shameful and revolting. Hua Miaochai was like her younger sister; how could she let her consume that?

"You're an absolute scoundrel!"

"Well, it's best to let Huahua stay here and heal properly. When her injury is better, I plan to take her to Guanghan Palace or Blood God Sect to see if we can get a few forbidden Magic Artifacts."

"I think it's better not to."

Bai Qianqian shook her head, disagreeing.

"The Immortal Sect is the safest place I've been to. You have no idea how terrifying the Western Wastes or Central Plains can be. Many members of the Demon Race are lively in the morning and then dragged away to be cooked by a powerful being in the afternoon, just because someone suddenly fancies a particular dish, or feels an itch in their hands.

Some Sects are flourishing, and then, overnight, they disappear without a trace, all dead.

Such instances are too common, and the Blood God Sect and Guanghan Palace are likely lawless as well, where a Golden Core is nothing but fodder for others! I escaped to the Western Wastes because there were remnants of the Old Immortal Sect's laws, limiting the presence to only Nascent Souls with restrictions, which ironically made it safer. I don't think you should go to the Blood God Sect or Guanghan Palace; those places are truly wrought out of seas of blood and mountains of corpses, and it's far too dangerous to venture there."

Bai Qianqian's words left Meng Yu deep in thought, nodding.

He was doing well in the Immortal Sect largely because its laws protected him; he took full advantage of the rules, but that didn't mean he was invincible.

If he now stepped outside the Immortal Sect to procure weapons suitable for a Nascent Soul, especially powerful Formation Diagrams, it would be far too risky.

"Hmm, I understand what you're saying, thank you. You stay here and take care of Huahua, it's time for me to step in."

…

Fifteen days later.

During the late afternoon dinner, there were five people, Meng Yu, Master Lihua, Fairy Taohua, Zhuge Caihua, and an official from the Immortal Sect.

This Foundation Establishment cultivator was very pleased to have dinner with Meng Yu.

In these fifteen days, as usual, Meng Yu naturally took Bai Qianqian's place and then began to make payments, taking out Spirit Stones.

He didn't tell anyone about the dangers encountered by the Moon-Watching Sect, because he had a plan that required deceiving others completely.

The trade this time went very smoothly. Meng Yu mixed in some healing medicines among his purchases, and of course, the Immortal Sect's official institutions also came to continue to communicate with him.

Many pieces of information were released by Meng Yu, such as one could be brought to the Old Immortal Gate by Meng Yu only if they practiced the Eternal Cycle Divine Technique or similar techniques that could feign death convincingly, and Meng Yu was also considering other things.

Ah, Meng Yu was preparing to take people there?

That is indeed good news.

The Immortal Sect, although they wished to dissect Meng Yu to extract his secrets or extort them from him using harsh interrogations, that was just a fantasy. What was needed now was to communicate well with Meng Yu.

For example, the current representative was gently discussing trade matters with Meng Yu, talking about certain underdeveloped star systems due to lack of resources, and the people of the West still subsisting on grass, and of course, how the Immortal Sect can't forget old friends, and so on.

Meng Yu also listened carefully to what this person was saying, indicating that he was considering the same things, but, "You see, this was originally my exclusive business, where I could set prices and do as I pleased; now you want to send an observation group over to take a look, isn't that a bit improper?"

Both parties spoke very tactfully, and the other people just focused on eating their food.

"Actually, I also understand your difficulties, after all, you also want to know what is different between our side and yours, and just how rich the mineral resources are. After all, it might be a scam, or something else. Even from certain perspectives, if I can bring people from the Immortal Sect over, it would be of great help to me."

This envoy had been on Qingfeng Star for several months now, actively coordinating various matters, including giving a lot of conveniences to Qingfeng Star and getting along very well with Meng Yu.

"Mr. Meng, we are also worried about you. While it seems stable at the moment, such a dangerous place is prone to problems, and many things are unpredictable..."

The Foundation Establishment cultivator smiled as he chatted with Meng Yu, and after dinner was finished, although it was not yet dark, he took his leave.

"Humph, those are nice words but isn't it just wanting to freeload? Meng Yu, let me tell you, no matter how nicely these people talk, they're just dupes. You must hold tightly onto your advantage," Master Lihua said after the person left.
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"Understood."

"By the way, Orchid, Peony, and Mei Hua visited the day before yesterday, and they'd like to visit you tomorrow. Would you like to meet them all at once, or separately?"

Meng Yu was terrified of dying, so apart from a few Golden Cores he knew, he wouldn't see any other visitors, even the three flowers of the Immortal Sect had to be announced before they could enter. And the reason was even stranger: he was afraid that a monster from the Demon Gate would come in and assassinate him.

"Well, about that..."

Meng Yu suddenly became curious.

"How many Golden Cores are there practicing the Eternal Cycle Divine Technique in the Wood Element now, and how many people can come to Qingfeng Star in a month?"

"One hundred and eighty-three, one hundred and twenty-five women and fifty-eight men," Master Lihua replied with a precise answer.

"Then, have you found the answer to the question I gave you before?"

Meng Yu asked calmly.

Previously, Meng Yu had mentioned three questions, the first being the Eternal Cycle Divine Technique.

For Golden Core Realm cultivators, practicing this technical cultivation technique was not too difficult, and they had all managed it.

The second, relinquishing the right to lead and allowing Meng Yu to dispose of them as he wished—this was not difficult, they trusted Meng Yu.

The third point was indeed the third point.

Why should Meng Yu share the opportunity with them?

Why trust them?

And what if someone fled after going there?

"I can swear a blood oath, or you can place a restriction on me..."

Master Taohua said calmly. Among those present, she had the most distant relationship with Meng Yu, and if someone was to be abandoned, she would be the first.

"No regrets? Won't you feel that I'm guarding against you?"

Meng Yu asked.

"No, you are very straightforward, and I'm very grateful. I really need the opportunity."

"Then, I am willing to take you to the Western Wastes for a trip, departing tonight. Are you willing? No matter if I use you or deceive you, I promise to bring you back safely and unharmed."

"Thank you immensely, I am immensely grateful," Master Taohua said as she bowed low to the ground, paying respects with a kowtow.