Chapter 452: Respective Benefits (I)
Li Yuanjiao carefully stowed away the two items before tossing the storage pouch back to the rogue cultivator, who was still bowing while kneeling before him. Observing the man, Li Yuanjiao discerned that despite his ragged appearance, the man practiced a proper Qi cultivation method. His hands were unusually soft and fair, showing that he was likely versed in the arts of immortal cultivation.
This aroused Li Yuanjiao's suspicion.
"Are you a rogue cultivator?" he asked.
Recognizing that Li Yuanjiao was no easy target to deceive, the rogue cultivator secretly thought to himself, This man is cautious and didn't kill me outright… Surely, he isn't a devil cultivator! Perhaps he belongs to one of the three sects or seven gates, or a prestigious immortal clan… These people are knowledgeable; deceit would surely backfire...
Adjusting his strategy, the rogue cultivator lifted his head, shedding any previous semblance of cowardice, and explained in a respectful manner, "I was once a cultivator from Wu State. My sect was destroyed by devil cultivators, forcing me to seek refuge in Yue State…"
Li Yuanjiao, impressed by his composed tone and demeanor, contemplated recruiting him, thinking to himself, If I treat him with kindness, perhaps I could acquire the secret techniques of Wu State and an ally for my family…
However, Li Yuanjiao was inherently distrustful. Sensing the man's true essence for a brief moment, he felt an unnerving familiarity. A chilling thought flashed through his mind suddenly, causing him to mutter in shock, "Slaughter Jun Gate?!"
Startled at being recognized so quickly, the rogue cultivator immediately pressed his forehead to the ground again. Realizing that he could no longer conceal his identity, he replied solemnly, "Yes... May I inquire who Senior is…?"
Li Yuanjiao recalled the old monkey and the Slaughter Jun Kui Light technique he had acquired years ago.