Bound to Mary Sue, I am against involution in the world of immortal cultivation

On the second day, the disappearance of the monster elder could no longer be hidden, and a group of monsters came to find Yu Changqing, the leader of the group of cultivators.

Yu Changqing wanted to take this opportunity to test the waters, but before he could say a word, the other cultivators started an argument and pointed their fingers backwards.

"She's still with her. It has nothing to do with us!"

Fan Ning did not hide or dodge, but signaled Ling You to drag the man out. Then, without waiting for the group of monsters to question him, he raised his hand and removed the "painted skin" on the elder's neck.

A strange upside-down lotus mark suddenly appeared on the skin.

"What is this thing..." The young man who took the first step forward hesitated.

"This is the person you want, but it would be more appropriate to call him a demon cultivator now," Fan Ning pointed at the lotus and asked, "I've also seen lotus patterns on the Demon King, but this one... I'll be frank. Has he always been like this, or is this just happening now?"

Ling You interjected, "The mark is fine, but has the elder never seen the demon king in a hundred years? Can't you recognize him after he changes into human form?"

"Absolutely impossible! The Demon King was injured while guarding the abyss, and the elder personally sent him there to recuperate. How could he not recognize him?" The young man pondered for a moment, his indignant expression gradually becoming complicated. "The elder did say he wanted to bring in foreign aid..."

"You can't say that casually, boy, step back."

The old man following closely behind him tapped his cane and turned to look at his clansmen who had begun to speculate wildly. His expression was solemn. "No matter what's going on within the demonic beasts, it's absolutely wrong for the cultivators from your sect to take action! With such behavior, does the immortal cultivation world intend to interfere in the internal affairs of our demon race and tear up the contract we once signed with their own hands?"

"We monsters have guarded the abyss for hundreds of years, and we won't let anyone bully us!"

"What about this?"

Having finally gotten a clear view of their internal situation, Fan Ning suddenly moved aside, revealing the well-hidden Demon King. He then lightly criticized them, "You call him the Demon King respectfully, but in the end, the place where he was recuperating was discovered."

"The Demon King summoned you, but who among you answered? If it weren't for us, he wouldn't even know that he had been forgotten by his people!"

"How could this be..." The old man's pupils shrank as he squatted on the ground, trembling, to check if the Demon King was still alive. Soon, he burst into tears. "Why is there demonic energy? They promised that the Demon King would never be affected..."

Ling You coughed, hiding his achievements and fame.

"Fortunately, although the Demon King looks intimidating now, his injuries are not serious. He may wake up soon."

Fan Ning glanced expressionlessly at the various demonic beasts, sneering, "I just don't know how you're going to explain it when the time comes."

"He said with his own mouth that he sold the Demon Beast Abyss, which he had worked so hard to support, without the Demon King's knowledge?"

"This is truly heartless. Can you even say that?"

When saying the last sentence, Fan Ning deliberately turned his gaze to the boy who had obviously transformed into a younger person.

The teenagers were the most impatient. They glared at their elders who made a big announcement as soon as they opened their mouths, and while asking questions, they unconsciously revealed the secrets themselves.

"Second Elder, you said you wouldn't let demon cultivators enter the Monster Abyss!"

"You even prevented us from meeting the Demon King... What are your intentions?"

"What about those tribesmen who left? What did you do with them?"

While dozens of eyes were fixed on the old man, Fan Ning pulled Ling You out of the crowd calmly. He didn't go far, but occupied the best view and watched, waiting for those people to reveal some inside information.

"...How come you're so skilled?" Ling You looked at the increasingly excited demon beast in front of him, wanting to speak but hesitant, with mixed feelings, "You even wanted me to draw an upside-down lotus."

Do the demon cultivators know that they have an extra mark?

"It's just based on facts," Fan Ning said without panicking, continuing to watch the fight calmly, "I didn't tell a single lie."

[You are truly skilled and bold, not afraid of being exposed at all.]

The system felt a little sorry for the person on the other side: [What about Yu Changqing? If the demon king wakes up, wouldn't all your efforts be in vain?]

Yu Changqing wouldn't expose me, and as for the Demon King, I have experience; he won't wake up for now.

Fan Ning added nonchalantly, "Isn't it a win without doing anything to uncover the malicious "traitor" within the clan? Besides, there are no aftereffects from my actions, so it's a win no matter how you look at it."

They could start a fight based on preconceived notions over just a few words. The people who made the decision must have never trusted the demon cultivators from the beginning, right?

There is no trust, but we still have to decide to cooperate.

She was just muddying the waters a little more. Otherwise, how could she find a way out?

"It seems the quarrel is over," Ling You subconsciously blocked Fan Ning behind him as he watched a man and a woman walking towards them.

"We misunderstood you," the woman's face still had tears on it. Ling You could see clearly that every word she said was sincere as she accused those people of ridiculous behavior.

"Thank you for bringing the Demon King back. This time, we owe you."

The man took out a token from his body. The jade pendant with lotus pattern was carved vividly.

"This is a token of trust. As long as you take it out, the demon tribe will not harm you."

Fan Ning remained silent, motioning for Ling You to take it first before slowly speaking, "We have no ill intentions, but we're new here and don't understand a lot of things, so we still wanted to ask you a few questions."

"Do you know a poison?"

"It normally hides in the blood, and when the time comes, it will gradually erode the master's mind until they can no longer wake up."

Ling You frowned when he heard this: "Could it be that the poison I was poisoned with yesterday?"

He recalled Fan Ning's diagnosis last night and was momentarily frightened. He then asked again, "How could you actually cure such a powerful poison?"

This doesn't match the statement that he has no cultivation at all. Is he really trying to bluff him?

"You brought that up at the perfect time," Fan Ning said darkly, glancing at the two people across from her who were becoming increasingly uneasy. "You've even hidden your injury from me, so I wonder how many other things you've concealed."

"Huh?" Ling You was stunned. Although he didn't know why Fan Ning suddenly said that, he still subconsciously cooperated, "It's my fault. Thanks to you for saving my life. There will definitely not be a next time."

"This is a rare poison. I don't know where I got it, but I can't even tell what's causing it..."

"...We'll take our leave first," the woman pressed the corner of her mouth, grabbed her companion who wanted to ask something, and walked away.

After taking two steps, the words Fan Ning had said casually still weighed heavily on his heart, echoing anxiously again and again.

——"A powerful poison"

——"I don't know how many things have been hidden."

——"I can't tell at all."

"Miss Fanning!"

The woman, unable to suppress her emotions, turned around hastily, and only after meeting those dark eyes did she manage to calm down.

"Excuse me, but could you please test the poison for our people as well? I know this isn't your responsibility, but we will definitely pay you!"

The concern for the demon race still prevailed. The woman lowered her head in silence. Seeing this, her companions also began to plead.

"If this is what you want, I can help you." After a long silence, Fan Ning finally spoke, "Just consider it as a thank you for the Demon King's help. For the sake of trust, you can accompany me throughout the process. Just send a blood sample."

"I will only give you the results. Whether you believe it or not is up to you to decide."

"how?"

Eyes as calm as still water gently soothed the depression in their hearts, especially when they heard Fan Ning thinking about them in every way, they didn't even know what to say.

The two young and inexperienced people were moved to tears of gratitude.

Only after they left did Ling You finally recover.

He thought about Fan Ning's actions which were always clear in purpose. She even grabbed the lying demon king. She didn't seem like someone who was considerate and willing to help others.

But once I think about it in another way that makes sense, my scalp starts to tingle.