"There are evil cultivators causing trouble in Weicheng. The local government has sought help from our sect, so a mission to clear out the evil cultivators has been issued..."

As Rong Xuejian explained, Lou Yi gradually learned the details of the mission and why he was chosen.

According to the intelligence, although this evil cultivator only had the cultivation of the middle stage of Qi Cultivation, he seemed to possess a spirit pet capable of Earth Escape, adept at getting close to cultivators for attacks, with a shocking speed.

Corpse-Driving Sect cultivators do not have close combat abilities in the early stages, and the Lifebound Corpse, until reaching the Copper Corpse Realm, is not known for its speed.

Therefore, it's necessary to call on a martial arts expert for close protection.

"Senior Brother Zhang knows, Brother Lou, that your martial arts prowess is remarkable, so he wants you to protect a senior brother from the Four Seas Association.

He is the main force responsible for clearing the evil cultivators this time."

"Alright, when?" Lou Yi pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

The reason he agreed so easily.

First, he currently lacked contributions. Second, a mere middle stage Qi Cultivator was not worth the attention of his greatly improved strength.

Even a late-stage Qi Refiner would find it difficult to kill him.

Third, after joining the Four Seas Association, he received treasures like Leech Glue but hadn't made any contributions yet.

It wouldn't be appropriate to refuse Zhang Li's first request.

"Two days later, gather at the foot of Guest Welcoming Peak." Seeing Lou Yi agree, Rong Xuejian couldn't help but smile.

"What's his name?"

"Du Xing, his cultivation has reached the sixth layer of Qi Cultivation, just a step away from the late-stage."

After discussing the business, the two began to chat.

"How does it feel being at Wendao Peak?" Lou Yi asked curiously.

"Not much difference from being at Disciple Peak, except the Spiritual Qi is much denser.

My master often goes into seclusion. To this day, I've only seen him a few times, and it's mostly the senior brother teaching me..." Rong Xuejian said with a wry smile.

"The dense Spiritual Qi accelerates cultivation speed, which is already the greatest benefit, something many desire but cannot have."

"Indeed, cultivation has been smoother than before, but the competition is quite fierce as well.

An annual small competition, a major competition every three years, both are tests of real combat... Small competitions are tolerable, but major competitions require facing those lunatics from No-Dao Peak..." Rong Xuejian complained.

"No-Dao Peak? I haven't met any fellow disciples from there even once." Lou Yi laughed.

Having been in the sect for three years, it's impossible he hadn't heard of No-Dao Peak's reputation.

Corpse-Driving Sect consists of thirteen peaks, each with different responsibilities.

For example, Sect Leader Three Corpses Daoist is on Sect Leader Peak, Name Pavilion is at Guest Welcoming Peak, Cultivation Hall, Talisman Cauldron Hall, and Spirit Medicine Hall are at Treasure Storage Peak, Task Hall, and Law Enforcement Hall are at Feishi Peak, and so on.

Among the peaks designated for cultivation, there are three: Wendao Peak, No-Dao Peak, and Ten Thousand Dao Peak.

They house over ninety percent of the sect's inner disciples, true disciples, and elders, representing entirely different cultivation paths.

Wendao Peak is the destination for most outer disciples upon advancing, representing the orthodox path of the Corpse-Driving Sect.

Refining Lifebound Corpses, cultivating Yin Techniques, progressing steadily along the paths carved by predecessors.

No-Dao Peak, on the other hand, follows the mysterious path of the evil corpse.

It utilizes special sacrificial refining methods to transform Lifebound Corpses into mutated evil corpses.

Evil corpses often possess extraordinary power, far surpassing the usual cultivators of Wendao Peak.

However, this method is a double-edged sword, testing the cultivator's disposition greatly, and history isn't short of those who've strayed into the evil path.

Ten Thousand Dao Peak, also known as Five Elements Peak, accommodates disciples from Zhao Kingdom who have Spirit Roots other than the Yin Spirit Root, including the usual Five Elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, as well as categories like thunder and wind.

Due to historical reasons and other special factors, those born in Zhao Kingdom with Spirit Roots often have Yin Spirit Roots.

But among them, some possess ordinary Yin aptitude, while other attributes of their Spirit Roots show remarkable talent.

For these disciples, Corpse-Driving Sect naturally wouldn't push them out to aid enemies.

The sect also has a dedicated peak to provide instruction.

It is rumored that the number of Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators on Ten Thousand Dao Peak is not much less than that on Wendao Peak, forming an important part of the sect's strength.

Although Corpse-Driving Sect is nominally inclined towards Yin cultivation, it actually embraces all and is open and inclusive, much like the comprehensive technological universities Lou Yi knew of in his past life.

Rong Xuejian chatted with Lou Yi for half a day before taking leave.

Lou Yi also took out the spoils of today's gamble, that somewhat dingy-looking Corpse Storage Bag, with a slender white cord tied to its head.

Using it was quite simple.

Lou Yi operated the Profound Yin Technique, forcing his Spiritual Power to his fingertips and infiltrating it into the Corpse Storage Bag.

The white cord gradually faded, while the bag's opening suddenly expanded, aiming at Lou Er nearby.

Lou Er involuntarily took a step back, eyes fixed intently on the Corpse Storage Bag.

"Relax, don't resist," Lou Yi said.

With Lou Er obeying the command.

In the next moment, black lines on his body began to wriggle rapidly as if alive.

Lou Er's entire form gradually transformed into a mass of nebulous black mist, drawing into the Corpse Storage Bag, the white cord automatically tying itself again.

Lou Yi hefted the Corpse Storage Bag, feeling a slight weight, as if containing a pool of liquid, and marveled at it.

With another thought.

The bag opened, and Lou Er automatically flew out from inside.

Standing there as if nothing had happened.

With this Corpse Storage Bag, he could now conveniently carry Lou Er with him everywhere.

...

Two days later, at sunrise, at the foot of Guest Welcoming Peak.

Lou Yi stood under the third tall tree to the east of the 'Guest Welcoming Peak' stele, waiting quietly.

Shortly after, a young man in a light blue Daoist robe walked towards him.

He appeared to be around thirty years old, plump and pleasant-looking, with naturally textured skin, unlike the rigid, pale complexion typical of most disciples of the Corpse-Driving Sect.

Lou Yi observed an embroidered pattern of a blue flying feather at the chest of his Daoist robe.

"You must be Junior Brother Lou. My name is Zhang Zhiqiang." The chubby man smiled amicably, "I've heard Senior Brother Zhang mention you, saying you're a martial arts talent not seen in a hundred years. Today, I see it's indeed true."

"Senior Brother Zhang overpraises," Lou Yi laughed, "Martial arts cultivation is really nothing significant..."

The two chatted for a while before another man approached the scene.

He too wore a light blue Daoist robe and appeared to be in his thirties.

His face was gaunt, with a hooked nose, coupled with the stiff, pallid skin, giving the impression of being difficult to get along with.

The hooked-nose man glanced at both Lou Yi and Zhang Zhiqiang, then fixed his eyes on Lou Yi, frowning, "Why is his cultivation so low, only at Qi Cultivation second layer? Never mind, I don't really expect you to do anything."

Upon hearing the hooked-nose man's words, Zhang Zhiqiang hurriedly explained, "Brother Du, please don't underestimate Junior Brother Lou, though he entered later, his martial arts cultivation is impressive."

"Heh, martial arts?" The hooked-nose man showed a hint of a different expression on his face.

With a wave of his hand, a tall, dark gray figure appeared beside him, which was evidently his Lifebound Corpse.

From its color and various details, it was clearly in the Iron Corpse Realm.

"I have Little Gray. Can't I maintain my own safety?" The hooked-nose man said indifferently, "I already told Zhang Li there's no need to send additional people.

But since he insists on adding someone, what harm in giving him face?"

Having said that, he turned coldly to the side, obviously not intending to engage much with Lou Yi.

Seeing this, Zhang Zhiqiang quickly moved to Lou Yi's side and whispered, "Brother Du is always a bit difficult; please don't mind him, Junior Brother Lou."

Unfazed, Lou Yi shook his head. After all, he was just there for some token involvement, to earn contributions this time.

The hooked-nose man should be Du Xing, the core disciple and the one Lou Yi was supposed to protect during the mission.

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