Gou cultivates martial arts and seeks immortality in the world of cultivation.

Chapter 92 Coercing Luo Siqing
In the valley, Lu Lin cautiously approached the corpse.

"died?"

He did not rush forward, but instead observed carefully for a moment.

To ensure absolute safety, he unleashed a sharp burst of blood energy that precisely sliced ​​across the opponent's neck, severing it completely.

Seeing that his head had been separated from his body, Lu Lin finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sigh, it's true what they say, 'One is influenced by one's company.' This kind of finishing blow was not my intention; it's all because those old immortals have corrupted the atmosphere," he muttered to himself.

Immediately, he reached out and grabbed the storage bag at the Foundation Establishment cultivator's waist with his blood energy.

The next moment, he flashed and disappeared from the spot like a ghost.

As for the mutilated corpse, he wasn't worried at all.

This place is deep within the Yanling Mountains, where demonic beasts roam. The strong smell of blood will soon attract these beasts, and in no time, not even a bone fragment will be left.

Lu Lin found a more secluded corner and began to work on deciphering the remaining spiritual energy imprints on the storage bag.

Meanwhile, in another area of ​​Yanling.

In a quiet and elegant bamboo forest, two figures stood facing each other.

One male and one female.

The woman was slender and graceful with a beautiful face; she was none other than Luo Siqing.

The man, dressed in a blue robe, possessed an extraordinary air; he was none other than Liu Jingxuan, the young sect master of the Qingping Sword Sect.

"Your subordinate pays respects to the young sect leader. May I ask what brings you to this urgent audience?" Luo Siqing bowed slightly and clasped his hands in greeting, his tone respectful yet carrying a hint of barely perceptible aloofness.

Liu Jingxuan did not answer directly, but stared intently at her for a moment before letting out a long sigh, his tone tinged with emotion: "Siqing, it has been more than five years since we last met, hasn't it? Who would have thought that the naive little girl from back then has not only grown into such a beautiful and charming woman, but has also become a high-ranking Foundation Establishment cultivator? Truly, life is unpredictable."

His words were full of praise, and a fleeting glint of fervor flashed in the depths of his eyes, which he concealed very well.

Luo Siqing frowned slightly and reminded him, "Young Sect Master, my identity is currently special as I am infiltrating the Blood Fiend Demon Sect. If I were to be seen by outsiders now, my identity would be exposed immediately. At that time, my life would be a small matter, but if I were to jeopardize the Sword Sect's grand plan, I would be guilty of a crime for which I could not atone even with ten thousand deaths. In my opinion, unless there are special circumstances, it would be best if we avoided seeing each other."

snort!
Liu Jingxuan sneered inwardly, a nameless anger rising within him, but his face still maintained a gentle smile: "Siqing, you're overthinking it. Don't worry, there are no outsiders within a ten-mile radius. We haven't seen each other for many years, why be so reserved? Come, how about having a drink with me?"

With that, he waved his sleeve, and a white jade table and two golden nanmu chairs appeared out of thin air and landed lightly on the ground.

With another flick of his hand, a set of exquisite wine utensils was laid out on the table, and the rich aroma of wine immediately filled the bamboo forest.

Liu Jingxuan sat down on a chair, elegantly picked up the wine pot, first poured a full cup for Luo Siqing, and then poured one for himself.

He raised his glass in a gesture of greeting, his eyes fixed intently on her.

Luo Siqing wanted to refuse, but when she caught a glimpse of the coldness in Liu Jingxuan's eyes and thought of her family who were still under his control, she sighed helplessly and had no choice but to sit down as instructed.

"Please!" Liu Jingxuan picked up his wine glass, drank it all in one gulp, and then showed the empty glass to Luo Siqing, his gaze fixed on her.

Luo Siqing remained seated, not touching the wine glass.

A hint of displeasure flashed in Liu Jingxuan's eyes, and his voice turned colder: "Siqing, you... haven't seen your parents and sister for more than five years, have you?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Siqing's delicate body trembled almost imperceptibly, and her eyes were instantly filled with intense longing and worry.

Her voice betrayed a hint of nervousness: "How are they... how are they now? Is my mother's old illness... still alright?"

Family remains her Achilles' heel.

If the other party hadn't used this to blackmail her back then, she would never have infiltrated this den of demons and spent her days among tigers and wolves.

"They are doing well," Liu Jingxuan said calmly. "Your mother's illness might be incurable for mortals, but for my immortal methods, it's merely a matter of lifting a finger. They are now living in a secluded and peaceful place. Do you... want to see them?" Luo Siqing's heart skipped a beat, and a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes: "The young sect leader allows me to see them?"

Liu Jingxuan did not answer directly, but looked at her meaningfully, his gaze falling on the untouched glass of wine.

Luo Siqing understood what he meant. She remained silent for a moment, then finally picked up her wine glass, tilted her head back, and drank it all in one gulp.

Liu Jingxuan's face lit up with a smile again, and he praised, "Good, that's a good boy." He paused, then continued, "It's not impossible for you to see your family."

"You agreed?" Luo Siqing's spirits lifted.

"Of course." Liu Jingxuan nodded with a smile, picked up the pot again, and filled the two of them with wine.

He drank it all first, then gestured to Luo Siqing.

This time, Luo Siqing did not hesitate and drank the wine in one gulp.

“As long as you agree to one condition,” Liu Jingxuan leaned forward slightly, his voice carrying a hint of seduction, “you can not only see them immediately, but also stay by their side for a long time and enjoy family life, which is perfectly acceptable.”

"What are the conditions?" Luo Siqing pressed, her tone becoming increasingly urgent.

Instead of answering, Liu Jingxuan asked, "What grade is the foundation you have built?"

“…Third rank.” Luo Siqing hesitated slightly before answering, then added, “Perfect.”

She wasn't telling the truth.

The foundation she built was not of the third grade, but the even rarer second grade, and it was a perfect second grade!

Dao Foundation is the foundation of a Foundation Establishment cultivator. It is divided into three grades, with Grade 1 being the best and Grade 3 being the worst. Each grade is further divided into "imperfect", "flawless", and "perfect".

For ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators, it is already difficult to forge a flawless third-grade foundation, and a perfect third-grade foundation is even rarer.

The second-grade Dao Foundation is only attainable through exceptional talent and profound opportunities, and is known as the "seed of the Golden Core." In the entire Yan Kingdom's cultivation world, only a handful of such individuals emerge every hundred years.

As for the second-grade perfection, once the news gets out, it will be enough to alarm a Golden Core cultivator!

"Third-grade perfection? Not bad, not bad! You truly live up to the name of your unique spiritual root, 'Netherworld Red Lotus'." Liu Jingxuan clapped his hands in praise, but the greed in his eyes grew even more intense, and his voice unconsciously rose: "To tell you the truth, your spiritual root attribute complements mine! You can cultivate the 'Yin Yang Harmony Great Compassion Mantra' with me, helping my Dao foundation to transform and sublimate, allowing me to step into the second-grade realm in one fell swoop!"

"What?! The Great Compassion Ode to Yin and Yang Harmony? That's the infamous evil dual cultivation method of the Heavenly Evil Sect!" Luo Siqing's heart trembled violently, and she couldn't help but exclaim.

“Not bad!” Liu Jingxuan stared intently at Luo Siqing, not allowing her to look away.

"No way!" Luo Siqing refused without hesitation, her tone resolute. "Young Sect Master, you can ask me to go through fire and water, and I, Luo Siqing, will not even flinch! But this is absolutely impossible!"

Family is important, but everyone has their own bottom line, and some principles must never be crossed.

What's more, the other party was a despicable enemy who threatened her family's lives. If she weren't being controlled by him, she would have torn him to pieces!

"Go through fire and water? Do I need you to do those things?" Liu Jingxuan's patience ran out instantly when he saw her refuse. His suppressed anger burst out, almost roaring, "The reason I sent you into the Blood Fiend Demon Sect was because I valued your spiritual root and demonic arts, which could maximize your potential. The ultimate goal was to help me achieve a second-grade Dao Foundation!"

"Otherwise, with your talent, wouldn't it be better to stay in the Sword Sect and be carefully nurtured? If you really want to plant a spy, can't you just send any Tom, Dick, or Harry? Luo Siqing! You need to understand! The meaning of your existence, the value of your infiltration into the Demon Sect, is to fulfill my purpose! Do you understand?! Do you understand?!"

boom!
Luo Siqing suddenly stood up, and powerful spiritual energy erupted instantly. Black flames swirled and rose around her like lotus flowers, making her look like a fairy wielding flames in the dark night.

Her face was frosty, her voice icy and chilling: "Change the terms! I'm afraid I cannot comply!"

"Insolence!" Liu Jingxuan roared in fury, slamming his fist on the jade table. "Luo Siqing! It seems you don't want to see your family again! No, in my opinion, you don't want them to 'live' properly!"

He emphasized the last word "live" heavily, his threat evident in his words.

(End of this chapter)