freenovelworld Chapter 498 Hidden worries
Chapter 498 Hidden worries
"The desire for food and drink is also a kind of desire."
"The Demon Realm is short of resources and food. I think it would be best to take this opportunity to change its customs and traditions."
"Of course, the demons are willing to exchange anything you desire."
After Yun Yici finished speaking, everyone present fell silent.
Everyone immediately thought of the reason why the demons had repeatedly attacked them.
They plunder resources, and even cultivators are considered a resource by the demons.
Sell them some delicious spirit beasts, and the demons will get a taste of the benefits. Over the years, they might stop treating humans as food.
Zhang Qiuzhuo looked at the sect leaders and said, "I think this method is worth trying."
Let's not even talk about what the demon realm has that they could possibly want.
Each sect already kept spirit beasts for its disciples to eat.
Right now, it's just giving out some spirit beasts; each sect can contribute some to make up the difference, so it won't cause any serious damage.
The leaders of each sect also felt that the opportunity was too good to miss, and that they should not let such a small detail cause them to miss out on the chance.
Both parties had no objection to any of the provisions.
Therefore, with Yun Yici as witness, Jiu Meng and Gu Ruo first infused the demonic energy into the demon.
Jiu Meng and Gu Ruo simultaneously channeled their powerful magic into their palms.
Immediately afterwards, black demonic energy surged out.
The moment the black demonic energy touched the paper, it spread rapidly and gradually condensed into two mysterious demonic characters—the names of Jiu Meng and Gu Ruo!
The demonic runes shimmered with a dark light, faintly exuding a sense of intimidation, oppression, and pressure.
Seeing that Jiu Meng and Gu Ruo had signed their names, the leaders of each sect also poured their pure and flawless spiritual energy into them.
In an instant, spiritual energy danced like flying wind, and strokes of writing, some vigorous and powerful, others elegant and unrestrained, appeared on the paper.
These flowing, flamboyant handwritings and various names filled the space below the contract.
After both parties signed their names, Yun Yici carefully rolled up the contract and held it between her right index and middle fingers.
She closed her eyes slightly, and her left hand began to rapidly perform intricate hand seals.
As she moved, the golden contract that had been lying quietly on her fingertips suddenly burst into a dazzling light.
The light grew brighter and brighter, eventually spreading into countless tiny golden threads that rushed towards the sky.
The golden threads gradually faded into the distance, eventually disappearing into the sky.
At the same time, Gu Ruo, Jiu Meng, and the leaders of various sects all noticed a faint binding force on their bodies.
"The contract has been made, and this contract is governed by the laws of Heaven. Do not break your promise."
Yun Yici looked solemnly at everyone.
Even now, the sect leaders still feel like they're dreaming.
"Is this it?"
Chu Xuan stared in disbelief in the direction where the contract had disappeared.
Zhang Qiuzhu tapped his useless elder, then bowed deeply to Yun Yici.
"On behalf of the human race, I thank Sect Leader Yun. Sect Leader Yun, you flatter me."
The leaders of the other sects also stepped forward to express their gratitude.
They had some ulterior motives, thinking they might take this opportunity to kill Gu Ruo and Jiu Meng.
Now that the contract is in effect, it's a good thing that Gu Ruo and Jiu Meng, who signed the contract with them, are alive.
As long as these two live, the contract is established, and the human and demon realms will enjoy at least a thousand years of peace.
Knowing that staying here would not end well for her, Jiu Meng decided to go all the way and play her part.
She took her leave from Yun Yici, saying, "The contract is now complete, so I'll head back to the city. Call me if you need anything."
Upon seeing this, Gu Ruo quickly followed up with instructions: "I also have important matters to attend to. I will send someone to handle the matter of the spirit beast later."
Yun Yici nodded and looked at the imperial edict: "I trouble you, Imperial Edict, to see the two fellow Daoists off."
As Jiu Meng and Gu Ruo disappeared with the Emperor's decree, Yun Yici noticed that the auras of the various sect leaders had diminished considerably.
Zhang Qiuzhuo took the initiative to step forward and invite, "What are your plans after today, Sect Leader Yun?"
"I heard from Xi Huan that you were planning to leave in the next few days?"
"If there is no urgent matter, why not come and visit my Qian Yuan Sect?"
Chu Xuan also said, "Yes, we parted in haste that day. I never expected that Sect Leader Yun would go to the Demon Realm with such a righteous heart."
"Now that the matter is settled, why don't you come to my sect as guests with Elder Shen and the others?"
Seeing that the leader of the Qian Yuan Sect had taken the lead, the other sect leaders also stepped forward to extend invitations, hoping to establish a relationship with Yun Yici.
Imagine if a sect leader alone could deal with two demon kings, then what kind of strength must the Lingwei Sect and the Xuanling Domain possess?
After being surrounded by everyone and exchanging pleasantries, Yun Yici said that she still had matters to attend to in the Demon Realm and that they would meet again at the banquet when she returned to the Human Realm some time later.
Having accomplished a major task, and hearing Yun Yici's agreement, the sect leaders returned to their respective human camps to allocate sect resources.
Once the outsiders had all left the Sun and Moon Shuttle, Yun Yici heard the system, which had been silent for a long time, scream with joy in her sea of consciousness.
"Xiao Ci!!! So much merit!!"
Yun Yici: "Is it because of that contract?"
System: "Yes."
"Perhaps it is because that contract indirectly saved the lives of many people who had cultivated themselves over the past thousand years, and you were the one who facilitated the contract."
"If we had known, we would have signed a longer contract."
Yun Yici said, "The length of the divination slip does not guarantee who will be in power a thousand years from now."
"Let's take it slow."
Yun Yici remembered that the system had said that all those who contribute to good deeds can benefit from them.
The Emperor's decree and Shen Huaichuan have contributed a great deal this time, and it is hoped that they will also be rewarded for their merits.
Yun Yici was vaguely worried about the imperial edict that day, which said that Shen Huaichuan would not be able to ascend to immortality.
Even if the Immortal Ladder is repaired, what will Shen Huaichuan do?
"Is there any way to remove Shen Huaichuan's demonic body? Can the merits I've accumulated help him?"
The system did not expect that Yun Yici was concerned about this matter.
System: "Isn't it great that Shen Huaichuan is a demon? He can roam freely everywhere."
“His original human form had long since perished, and his eyes and magical powers had been taken away by the Heavenly Dao.”
“If you don’t let him become a demon, he will become a blind mortal in the mortal world.”
"In twenty or thirty years, he will grow old; in a hundred years, he will die of old age."
"I think he would rather be the devil than end up like that."
Undeterred, Yun Yici pressed on, "Is there really no other way?"
The system sighed helplessly, "Anyway, there's nothing I can do."
“Before, when he was blind, I couldn’t cure him, let alone now, when it’s about replacing the entire Heavenly Demon Body.”
Yun Yici now needs to ask the system for help less and less.
The system felt both relieved and somewhat saddened.
She is no longer the little girl who needs to ask it for help all the time.
It was rare for her to ask for help, but it couldn't help her.
Yun Yici sighed, which was overheard by Xie Qianjue who had just arrived.
"Junior Sister Yun, what's wrong?"
Yun Yici looked up and saw Xie Qianjue: "Senior Brother, what brings you here?"
Previously, all the sect leaders were present, but because they were worried that too many people would make them aware of their different backgrounds, Mu Yunjian and the others also went to their respective rooms.
Xie Qianjue had nothing to hide from.
He's in charge; there's no escaping it.
"I was thinking of asking when we should go back to Heavenly Punishment City to pick up Senior Brother Rong and the others."
Before setting off, Ning Tinglan was still worried about leaving Rong Xuan alone in the Demon City, so she stayed in the Heavenly Punishment City as well.
Yun Yici smiled and said, "I'll go ask the Emperor what he said when he sent Gu Ruo away."
"If everything is arranged, let's head back now."
Now that they are the cultivators who have done a favor for the Earthly Spirit Realm, she naturally prioritizes her own people, putting aside the food and drink.
After obtaining the imperial decree, Xie Qianjue piloted the Sun and Moon Shuttle and set off on his return journey.
Once they left the human border, Jiu Meng, who had been hiding, also came out for some fresh air.
Even if she goes back, she'll be heading back to Heavenly Punishment City, which means she'll be traveling the same way as Yun Yici and the others.
Since Jiu Meng had already agreed to leave with them, Yun Yici thought it would be fine for her to temporarily return to Guanghe to stay.
However, Jiu Meng was worried that her demonic body would immediately decay after she entered the light core, so she forced herself to stay in place and planned to leave her body only after Rong Xuan had finished refining it.