Chapter 51: Demonic Cultivators
Li Lang was instantly on guard when the person he was conversing with confirmed he was a demonic cultivator. He had heard no good things about them from his time within Spirit Grove or in his memories. Even in cultivation novels he had read when researching immortality, they all depicted demonic cultivators as cunning and merciless killers.
“...I understand we don’t have the best of reputation, especially within the territories of the righteous sects, but I want to make things clear. We aren’t the evil villains they have made us out to be. While some of us who cultivate the so-called demonic techniques are deranged criminals, most of us are normal people.”
Li Lang furrowed his brows at Jian Beiyun’s pleadings. He wasn’t sure if this was some trickery to get him to lower his guard, but he realized it wasn’t far-fetched that the righteous sect would spread propaganda to defame their foes.
From what he knew of the righteous sects, they controlled vast territories rich in resources. They would sometimes demand unreasonable things from the common people under the pretext of contributing to the defense against demonic cultivators. He had witnessed instances of this even on the short trip from Xiang Yang to Polarity City.
“Okay, and why should I trust you? In fact, why are you even trying to help me?”
“Right, I’m getting ahead of myself. I am a member of Nightmoon Valley. We pride ourselves on upholding order within the Luminescent Domain and keeping all demonic cultivators in check. While I talked to you because I suspected a rogue demonic cultivator may have threatened you to do their bidding, I’m still happy to assist anyone in need.”
Is this demonic cultivator really spewing how he wants to help people as if he’s a champion of justice?
“The last demonic cultivator I saw kidnapped my friends, so you’re going to have to forgive me if I find your words hard to believe.”
“Really? Tell me more. Our Nightmoon Valley would not let such acts stand. Do you have a name or description? Where did you see them?”
If his words are true…Does this mean they can help me rescue Zi Xi and Zi Xiao Mei much earlier than I had thought?
“...I believe she was called the Abductress. She came to my hometown within the Yellow Qilin province.”
“...” Jian Beiyun’s excitement was immediately doused at hearing Li Lang’s answer. “I’m sorry to hear that…as much as I hate to admit it, the Abductress isn’t someone we can handle. In the first place, she is famous for being elusive and cunning. We wouldn’t be able to find her even if we wanted to.”