Chapter 233

The Three Evil Dao Sects, and the Harmony Union Sect?

Yan Buji asked around and found that the Three Evil Dao Sects also have some reputation in the Kan Dao region.

Mourning Ghost Gate, Blood Demon Sect, and Harmony Union Sect—the disciples of these three sects are all turbid-nature cultivators, so they mingle among mortals.

Like the cultivators Yan Buji saw earlier in the black market, a considerable number of them practice turbid cultivation, showing that the disciples of these three sects have long been in Kan Dao Huang Du.

"Speaking of which, it seems Kan Dao hasn't deliberately targeted these turbid-nature cultivators either, and despite differing stances, there hasn't been much suppression."

Yan Buji thought for a while; over the years he's been in Kan Dao, he really hasn't heard of any evil or demonic cultivator causing trouble, nor has he seen Profound Canyon Dao take action against these cultivators.

So their arrival is very likely permitted, or even secretly invited, by Profound Canyon Dao?

Yan Buji doesn't know the details of these three sects, so he can only guess wildly.

But if we consider the stance of the human race versus the demon race war, these three sects also count as human; could Profound Canyon Dao have taken a liking to their techniques and want them to contribute labor?

"In that case, my contact with the Harmony Union Sect cultivators through my Martial Uncle Ming Xian isn't so simple."

Perhaps what he wants me to do is also related to these three sects?

Yan Buji narrowed his eyes, thought, and made up his mind: "Why not go test the waters? It just so happens I have no city guard duty now; if I display the Breaking Evil Divine Light, then since I have utilitarian value, even if they turn hostile they won't act immediately."

Based on the viewpoint of utility, Yan Buji felt that Martial Uncle Ming Xian at least hadn't shown any ill intent toward him on the surface. But there's also the saying 'know the face, not the heart,' so he ought to be cautious.

After making preparations, Yan Buji found Ming Xian sitting in meditation at his residence and bowed, saying, "Disciple Yue Jin, greetings, Martial Uncle Ming Xian."

"Yue Jin? What's wrong? Did you encounter a problem in your cultivation?" Ming Xian opened his eyes and asked.

"No, Martial Uncle, I just managed to cultivate the Breaking Evil Divine Light these past two days."

"What? That fast?!" Ming Xian sprang up and glanced at Yan Buji.

He extended his hand, pointing at his palm: "Show me."

"Yes."

Yan Buji channeled his mana; only a flash of dazzling white light flickered in his left eye, like a beam that instantly struck Ming Xian's palm!

Zizi—!

Huh?

Yan Buji stared, astonished, at the black smoke rising from Ming Xian's palm, feeling somewhat shocked.

Isn't the Breaking Evil Divine Light only useful against evil entities? Could it be that Ming Xian......

"Eh eh eh, don't overthink it. I'm from the orthodox Daoist sect; this conflicts with a technique I practiced earlier. That said, kid, you actually managed to cultivate the Breaking Evil Divine Light in just a few days—truly impressive." Ming Xian explained, delighted.

Yan Buji didn't dwell on Ming Xian's issue, bowed, and asked, "Martial Uncle, may I now carry out your task?"

"Of course, but not now; wait until tonight."

"Yes, Martial Uncle."

After Yan Buji respectfully left the room, Ming Xian pinched his chin and wondered, "Could it be that the old man my senior brother took in is actually a genius?"

"What are you talking about?"

Ming Zhong suddenly walked in from the side, glanced at the door, and said, "Just now I saw Yue Jin leave your place; what did you two talk about?"

"Senior brother, do you know? Your disciple is extraordinary—he cultivated the Breaking Evil Divine Light in just half a month!"

"What?!"

Ming Zhong furrowed his brows; although he was somewhat surprised by Yan Buji's talent, after a moment's thought he looked at Ming Xian and asked, "You want him to help find someone?"

"That's right; that Yumian Wuchang is steeped in ghostly aura, exactly what the Breaking Evil Divine Light counters. We've searched the whole capital and found no trace of him; he must have hidden himself using some secret method unknown to us, perhaps without even using his Mourning Ghost Sect secret art." Ming Xian said.

"Even so, we shouldn't drag Yue Jin into this; it wouldn't benefit him."

"Hehe, just have your senior brother pass on the Shaking Dragon Classic; as for personal affinity, do cultivators still fear danger? Could you be his teacher for life?" Ming Xian laughed.

Ming Zhong nodded: "Alright, then hurry up and capture Yumian Wuchang to give them an explanation."

"Originally it was that old woman Hong Cai asking us to handle things, but now it's become our task—how annoying! What on earth is Profound Canyon Dao planning, summoning those three sects yet not letting them guard the city walls?" Ming Xian asked dissatisfiedly.

Ming Zhong hesitated, then said, "Perhaps... it's related to the lord of Profound Canyon Dao?"

"That Nascent Soul True Lord?" Ming Xian raised his eyebrows, thinking carefully.

"I recall that True Lord seems to have come from the demonic path; years ago he went to Kun Dao and slaughtered a grand Martial Dao cultivator who had broken a taboo," Ming Xian said.

Ming Zhong waved his hand: "Alright, that level of matter isn't for us to meddle in; just focus on doing their bidding."

"Okay."

At nightfall.

Yan Buji waited outside the manor gate, and soon saw Ming Xian.

"Martial Uncle."

"Hmm, let's go. Tonight we'll stay within the city; just keep an eye on the direction I point and shine the Breaking Evil Divine Light."

"Yes."

Yan Buji didn't ask what Ming Xian intended to do, but since the Breaking Evil Divine Light can reveal evil entities, could some monstrous thing have infiltrated Huang Du?

Besides the city guard cultivators, Profound Canyon Dao now explicitly forbids cultivators from going out at night; otherwise they bear the consequences themselves.

Meanwhile, Ming Xian led Yan Buji down the road swaggeringly; the patrolling Profound Canyon Dao cultivators glanced at them and ignored them, clearly indicating that whatever Ming Xian intended to do was known to Profound Canyon Dao.

If so, Yan Buji's prepared backup seemed entirely unnecessary.

He still thought that if Ming Xian truly had ill intentions, any incident befalling him would trigger the letters he'd arranged to be sent to Profound Canyon Dao to report him.

Ming Xian walked up to a small courtyard and said, "Yue Jin, take a look over there."

"Yes."

Yan Buji used the Breaking Evil Divine Light to shine there, but detected nothing abnormal.

"Not here; let's go."

Ming Xian had Yan Buji use the Breaking Evil Divine Light to scan the surroundings all along the way; by midnight, Yan Buji's eyes were feeling sore.

After a while, Ming Xian called Yan Buji to sit on a step: "Let's rest a bit."

Yes, uncle-master.

Why don't you ask me what I want you to do? You used to keep asking before." Ming Xian looked at Yan Buji and laughed.

Since the uncle-master won't say, the disciple dares not ask further.

Hahaha, you're quite perceptive. I had you learn this heretical divine light mainly to find a criminal.

A criminal?" Yan Buji looked strange.

Ming Xian nodded: "A few days ago, a demonic cultivator injured someone; it's a secret, so I can't tell you more, but that person must be caught. He is hiding in Huang Du; catching him sooner will free us all."

Yan Buji nodded, then glanced: "Uncle-master, are you saying that person is the guy in that courtyard?"

What?!