The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World novel Chapter 158

Chapter 158: I Had Sparred with Him Before, Our Strengths Equally Matched

Zhu Yuchao swallowed nervously. Just from the look in his eyes earlier, she instinctively felt that he was not the right sort to get close to. Now knowing his identity, she wanted nothing more than to distance herself as far as possible from the infamous 'Black Heart Elder'.

Hearing Chu Xuan's comment, Zhu Yuchao managed an awkward smile, "That's just careless talk among the disciples. Please, fellow daoist He, pay it no mind."

Yuan Zichu coughed lightly, turning to Chu Xuan, "This is fellow daoist Zhu Yuchao, a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, and one of our sect's foremost array masters in the Golden Core stage!"

Chu Xuan raised an eyebrow.

An array master? That was rare.

Array, pill, and talisman—among them, array crafting was the most difficult to master, and its practitioners held in the highest esteem. The Hundred Refinement Sect would surely treat Zhu Yuchao like a treasure. Why then was she at Myriad Islands Lake?

However, recalling that the Hundred Refinement Sect was now under the control of Shang Tianjue, Chu Xuan dismissed his scattered thoughts.

What the 'Overlord' was thinking, he had no idea. The current actions of the Hundred Refinement Sect could not be judged by the normal standards of a sect.

After brief introductions and pleasantries, Zhu Yuchao politely said, "Fellow daoist He, as per tradition, the Treasure Ship Market will construct a waterborne cave abode for you to reside in. Of course, you are also free to choose any island as your dwelling."

Chu Xuan waved his hand, "No need to trouble yourselves, I'll just pick an island to stay on temporarily. I don't plan to reside in the cave abode for long. I am here to serve the sect and to severely check the arrogance of the Myriad Islands Lake cultivators."

Whether the cultivators of Myriad Islands Lake were indeed arrogant, he did not know. But the behavior of the Hundred Refinement Sect's cultivators, beating others and then scolding them for arrogance, was certainly haughty.

As for the waterborne cave abode, he truly did not want it. If it wasn't built under his supervision, how could he accept it? Who knew if there were any traps?

It was best to establish his own cave abode. In any case, he wouldn't stay long. He'd find an opportunity and slip away to Blue Star soon enough.

Seeing Chu Xuan's decision, Zhu Yuchao breathed a sigh of relief. As an array master, she was responsible for overseeing the construction of all the waterborne cave abodes for the Golden Core cultivators. His refusal naturally meant less work for her.

Yuan Zichu then fetched a storage bag and handed it to Chu Xuan.

"Fellow daoist He, this contains the sect's rewards," Yuan Zichu said, handing over a storage bag. "If fellow daoist He eliminates Golden Core cultivators from the Dragon Fish Sect or the Curio Alliance, additional rewards will be granted upon reporting back to the sect."

Chu Xuan nodded, accepting the bag, then casually inquired, "Regarding the location for establishing a cave abode, do either of you have any recommendations?"

Zhu Yuchao thought for a moment, "I know that about one thousand five hundred li to the northeast, there is a Peach Blossom Island with a third-tier spirit vein. The Peach Blossom Sect there has already been eradicated by fellow daoist Yuan."

"I'm not too familiar with other areas," she added.

Yuan Zichu took over the conversation, "To the northwest, four thousand li away, lies Azure Spirit Island, which also houses a third-tier spirit vein, though of slightly inferior quality.

Directly to the north, five thousand li away, is Flowing Clouds Island, which has two third-tier spirit veins, one of which has already been claimed by Daoist Zhao Benhe."

Third-tier spirit veins, abundant in Spiritual Qi, are most suitable for Golden Core cultivators.

Zhu Yuchao and Yuan Zichu made no mention of the lower second and first-tier veins, which, while adequate for Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining cultivators, are too sparse to support the energy needs of Golden Core cultivators or serve as a foundation for arrays.

Yuan Zichu straightforwardly produced a jade slip, "Fellow daoist He, this has a map I've inscribed with my spiritual sense. You can examine it closely and choose an island. Let me know once the cave abode is established."

He seemed somewhat impatient.