Am I not a nascent saint demon cultivator?

"Yes, the soul is refined into a banner spirit, and the physical body cannot be neglected either."

Xu Yun held the Myriad Spirits Banner and looked at Xiang Heyuan's lifeless body. He examined him from head to toe and a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

I hadn't paid much attention before, but now that I look closely, I can sense that the other person has abundant blood and energy, a full forehead, and must have excellent bones and muscles. He looks like a very promising person.

Then, the other party's essence and blood can be used to make medicine, increasing the chance of success. Their tendons and bones can be used to refine magical artifacts.

He recently acquired a technique called "Bone Tempering and Weapon Forging," which he can use to test his skills and enhance his weapon forging abilities.

"Um?"

Just as Xu Yun had figured out how to deal with every inch of the body in front of him, he suddenly frowned and vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

The next moment, his pupils shrank, and he saw Xiang Heyuan's previously dazed body tremble and actually move again.

Upon seeing this, Xu Yun quickly retreated, his heart filled with doubt and unease. Logically speaking, a body that has lost its soul should not be able to move on its own.

"Could this guy in front of me be a real beast, deliberately using himself to lure me in?"

Xu Yun knew all too well the treacherous nature of the cultivation world, especially the true demonic cultivators who often schemed against and harmed others, which was utterly inhumane.

Compared to them, Xu Yun, who was disguised as a demonic cultivator, was far too weak and helpless.

"Hiss... I can finally get out."

Just as Xu Yun's thoughts were racing, he saw Xiang Heyuan, whose movements were somewhat stiff, slowly open his eyes. His eyes regained their sparkle, but his expression was completely different from before.

If it previously carried a somewhat gloomy atmosphere, it has now transformed into a grand, imposing, and sharp-minded feeling, as if they were completely different people.

As soon as Xiang Heyuan opened his eyes, he saw the extremely vigilant Xu Yun. His face immediately showed gratitude, and he cupped his hands in thanks. "Thank you, senior, for helping me break free from the control of that Foundation Establishment remnant soul, successfully reclaim my physical body, and regain consciousness."

"Wh-what?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yun couldn't help but show a look of surprise. He had originally thought that he would just randomly select an unlucky person to extract their soul, but he didn't expect that such a thing would happen.

"No, that's not right, this person must be a true demonic cultivator!"

Xu Yun was extremely cautious. He realized almost instantly that it was a coincidence. The other party must have deliberately used words of gratitude to lower his guard and make it easier to launch a sneak attack.

Even if the other party appears to be only at the first level of Qi Refining, they may have concealed it, and their actual cultivation level must be much stronger. Otherwise, how can we explain the changes in their aura? They might be secretly using some powerful divine ability.

What a beast! To deal with someone at the third level of Qi Refining, he has to resort to so many tricks.

"No, there's no need for that. I have other important matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now!"

Xu Yun's mind was racing, but his actions didn't falter at all. He immediately waved his hand and then quickly left the place as if riding the wind.

He had absolutely no chance of winning against a true demonic cultivator, so he had to make a run for it!

Xiang Heyuan opened and closed his lips, just about to say something, but saw Xu Yun's figure quickly disappear into the distance, and he was momentarily stunned.

"This senior helped me regain control of my body, which is a great kindness. I originally wanted to give him a generous reward, but I didn't expect him to leave so soon. He said he had important business to attend to, but he must have seen through my thoughts and was unwilling to accept it."

Xiang Heyuan murmured, a deep admiration on his face, "Such an upright and chivalrous person must be a truly great philanthropist."

Thinking of this, Xiang Heyuan couldn't help but sigh at his good fortune in having encountered such a righteous person.

"Alright, when I see this senior again in the future, I will offer him the reward no matter what. Now I need to go back to my sect to report, so as not to worry my master and the others."

As Xiang Heyuan spoke, he turned and left along another route.

........

A moment later, amidst a stone forest.

A figure flashed past, revealing Xu Yun. He was constantly making hand seals and mudras to conceal and change his aura, while glancing back to see if there was anything unusual.

A moment later, Xu Yun's tense expression relaxed, and he let out a long breath, "It seems that the demonic cultivator didn't chase after us."

In order to escape that demonic cultivator, Xu Yun used all his trump cards, and managed to avoid being caught and instantly refined.

"Hmm... I don't have any marks or tracking methods left on me. I guess that demonic cultivator didn't expect me to be so decisive. I can safely return to Qingyu Market and avoid being found."

After examining his body again, Xu Yun nodded slightly, then made hand seals and gestures once more. With a series of cracking sounds, his muscles and bones shifted again.

Soon, a handsome young man reappeared, revealing himself to be Xu Yun's true appearance.

After doing all this, Xu Yun took a short break to catch his breath before setting off again. The outside world was far too dangerous for a gentleman like him, so he decided to stay put in the market for the time being.

Moreover, he had completed the task of the Initial Saint System this time, and he still needed to use up the rewards issued, so the market was undoubtedly the safest place for him.

With that thought in mind, Xu Yun's figure quickly disappeared into the stone forest, and he began to traverse mountains and valleys on a long journey.

Time slips away unnoticed.

Several months later.

Xu Yun emerged from the forest and gazed at the distant green mountains standing on the earth, majestic and magnificent, with pavilions and towers built against the mountains.

At the foot of the green mountain, there is a memorial archway with the four large characters "Qingyu Fangshi" carved on it, shimmering with light and appearing quite mystical.

Looking around, one could see people moving about, creating a lively scene. Xu Yun quickly arrived at the foot of the mountain and joined the long queue of people to enter.

"Phew, Qingyu Market is still the best. There are people protecting me here, unlike in the outside world where I don't have to worry about a demonic cultivator suddenly appearing and killing me at any time."

After showing the guard the token he had previously obtained with money, Xu Yun arrived at Qingyu Market without any trouble, and his tense mind relaxed considerably.

After a moment of reflection, he arrived at the cave dwelling he had previously rented in Qingyu Market, took out the token again, and activated the formation that sealed the cave dwelling.

Buzz!

With a buzzing sound, the light curtain covering the cave rippled slightly, as if a veil had been drawn back to reveal an entrance.

As Xu Yun entered, the entrance quickly closed, sealing the entire cave once again.

This cave dwelling is neither too big nor too small, but it has all the necessary cultivation facilities, such as a weapon-refining room, a study, and a spiritual medicine room.

Soon, Xu Yun entered one of the quiet rooms, sat cross-legged on a futon, and eagerly summoned the light screen to retrieve the rewards previously issued by the Initial Saint System.

Buzz!

As the light screen in front of Xu Yun rippled, a jade bottle appeared.

Xu Yun immediately grabbed it in his palm, opened the bottle, and a wonderful fragrance of elixir immediately wafted out.

In an instant, he felt refreshed all over, his meridians flowed smoothly, and even the spiritual energy in his body became much more active.