Immortal Cultivation and Life-Saving Guide

Chapter 547 Ye Queqi

The yin and yang energies of Dieji Mountain are in constant disarray, which is why the cloud boat fleet stopped on the outskirts of the mountain.

At the appointed time, Wei Xi, who had changed into a robe with arrow-shaped sleeves, met with the Qingcheng Sect.

"When was this dress made?" Qin Feng, dressed in a round-necked robe, leaned closer. "I've never seen you wear this before."

"I was in a rush, so I altered the clothes I bought earlier. Wearing a Taoist robe is inconvenient when I'm at the boundary between Yin and Yang."

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng's face showed confusion—wasn't Wei Xi just going through the motions? Why was he dressed so casually?

With so many people around, Wei Xi didn't want to say anything more. He simply held the brocade pouch between his fingers and stuffed it into Qin Feng's arms.

"You take it first; the task of managing the Hehuan Sect has fallen to me."

"How can this be? Those people..."

Wei Xi interrupted softly, "The Hehuan Sect has invested heavily, so we can't refuse. It's better for me to go than for someone else."

"When you get down there, be careful in everything you do. If you encounter anyone, turn around and run. With your skills, forming your core won't be a problem."

As he said this, Wei Xi specifically checked the yin and yang energy around Qin Feng and found no symptoms similar to Zeng He Niang's.

This put Wei Xi at ease, at least for now Qin Feng wasn't being tormented by so-called inner demons.

The disciples of the Qingcheng Sect all showed signs of yin-yang imbalance to varying degrees, but none were as severe as Zeng He Niang.

"Whether it's the influence of the Dieji Mountain Abyss or the authority left behind by ancient monsters, it's not an easy thing to deal with."

Wei Xi naturally wouldn't reveal all his thoughts, but silently lagged behind the group, moving forward along the wooden planks extending from the cloud boat.

Before long, a large disc shape appeared at the end of the plank road. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that planks were laid along the edge of the disc, connecting the various cloud boats to the disc.

Wei Xi calmly stepped on the disc, the sensation under her feet telling her that there was an intricate array engraved in the interlayer.

At this time, a number of cultivators had gathered on the disc, most of them wearing various colored Taoist robes, and some others who shared the same idea as Wei Qin and his companion, wearing various clothes that allowed for easy movement.

Wei Xi quickly surveyed the assembled disciples. Among them, those in better condition had almost no unusual Yin-Yang energy around them; those in worse condition had their Yin-Yang energy exhibiting various strange phenomena: some had transformed into demonic forms that bit their bodies, others were submerged by the transformed faces of beautiful women, and still others, for reasons unknown, had a row of chubby babies with blood flowing from their noses and mouths riding on their backs.
Normally, which of the cultivators present wouldn't be a well-dressed Taoist priest? Today, Wei Xi has truly had his eyes opened, getting a glimpse into everyone's true nature.

Of course, the observant Xiao Wei noticed that the sects had a significant influence on these cultivators.

For example, nearly 90% of the disciples of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect are clean and pure; while the Huai Xin Sect, which is full of factions, has many disciples with disordered Yin and Yang energies and many with inner demons; the disciples of the He Huan Sect, who are adept at navigating the world of love, are also clean and pure, which is probably related to their worldly perspective; the disciples of the Duan Ye Sect are even more interesting, many of whom have inner demons that are actually customers who constantly change their demands.
Wei Xi looked at everyone on the plate, thinking he had kept his actions discreet, when he suddenly heard a familiar voice beside him.

"What is it about them that makes you look at them so closely?"

Turning around, I saw that Ye Queqi had somehow gotten close to Wei Xi, looking quite curious.

"Fellow Daoist Ye," Qin Feng said impatiently, "you are not familiar with us, so you should pay more attention to your manners!"

Ye Queqi calmly said, "The word 'fellow Daoist' literally means a friend who shares the same Dao. Since I am not familiar with either of you, why should I call you 'fellow Daoist' against my conscience?"

Qin Feng, always sharp-tongued, smiled gently, revealing a set of menacing teeth. "If that's the case, why did you so eagerly come to us? Surely you're not afraid and seeking our protection?" "Why should I be afraid?" Ye Queqi's handsome brows furrowed slightly. "What do I have to fear?"

"Who's asking whom here?" Qin Feng's tone became extremely impatient. "You're a very strange person! Get out of my way, or I'll have to go find your elder!"

“Many people say I’m weird, but I think you guys are weirder too.”

Ye Queqi's tone was extremely sincere, making it impossible to tell whether he was there to cause trouble or not.

Even with Qin Feng's sharp tongue, he couldn't help but feel exhausted when facing such a person.

"After going back, I thought about what Wei Xi said, and I still felt that something was wrong."

"Qingcheng Sect's Wei Xi's performance on the stage was by no means merciful; in my opinion, he's more like a vengeful person. You said before that you couldn't bear to implicate the three of you and get punished, but it was me and my fellow disciples who abandoned you, so we are the ones who should be punished."

Ye Queqi stared intently at Wei Xi, as if he had seen something rare: "So what is your purpose in lying?"

Wei Xi was already annoyed, and now being questioned like this, he naturally didn't have a good look on his face. He pulled Qin Feng and was about to leave.

Unexpectedly, Ye Queqi was determined to get the truth and actually blocked the two of them.

It would be unreasonable for Wei Xi not to notice the boy's strangeness now.

What exactly do you want?

"Ask them why they lied."

Wei Xi was speechless. He scratched his neck before saying, "You're still pondering those words when you get back? But I didn't lie. People's hearts are fickle. What can you possibly find out by asking?"

When it comes to spouting nonsense, Wei Xi is a master. If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't take action in front of everyone, he wouldn't have bothered with all this talking.

Unexpectedly, Ye Queqi didn't fall for it at all and calmly said, "You're lying right now too."

"Don't waste your breath on him!" Qin Feng grabbed Gao Han and slapped Ye Queqi's face, warning, "Get out of here!"

The commotion had already attracted the attention of those around them. Wei Xi, who had figured things out, held Qin Feng down and whispered, "Fellow Daoist Ye, you won't get any answers by chasing after people and asking them."

"If you need to identify lies, I have many methods. The unscrupulous ones can lend money at exorbitant interest rates in casinos, where gamblers lie endlessly. If you don't have the capital, you can sacrifice your looks and find a disciple of the Hehuan Sect. If you want to be more refined, you can read ancient books, and it will be easier for you to verify things in black and white."

Finally, the strategist Wei Xi didn't forget to issue a warning, "If you keep pestering me, I won't hold back when it comes to violence! I'll have my say even if you report me to your sect leader!"

Qin Feng was completely confused, but she remained silent.

Ye Queqi's expression shifted from calm and stubborn to surprise, and then, as if enlightened by a celestial being, he revealed an expression of sudden realization. His gaze towards Wei Xi changed from pure suspicion to admiration mixed with doubt.

"Thank you for your guidance, Fellow Daoist Wei. If we both manage to escape from Dieji Mountain alive, I, Ye, will certainly pay you a visit! Farewell!"

After saying this, Ye Queqi cupped his hands in greeting to Wei Xi and hurriedly walked towards the Linchuan Pavilion's group.

"Why is he so strange? Wait a minute! When did you two become kindred spirits?"