102: Chapter 102 Do things with a conscience

A few days later, the Sect Master invited Chu Sheng to the hall for a chat.

Chu Sheng followed behind, muttering to himself.

"Old Grandfather, what does she want me to do over there?"

Old Grandfather's voice rang out slowly.

"Most likely she wants to see what kind of mischief you, this black sheep, are planning to stir up."

Chu Sheng was speechless for a moment.

This old guy's words were becoming increasingly unpleasant to hear.

Deep within the core area, inside a quiet palace pavilion, Zhou Yuerou dismissed everyone, leaving only Chu Sheng.

She sat upright in the main seat, her gaze sharp as lightning, sizing up Chu Sheng from head to toe.

"Elder Nie, I have heard many stories about you."

Chu Sheng's heart jumped, but his face remained calm.

"Sect Master, you flatter me. Your subordinate only has a slight understanding of beast taming."

Zhou Yuerou chuckled, her smile carrying a meaningful nuance.

"Yao Beast? The two spirit snakes in your demon refining pot are certainly not ordinary things."

Chu Sheng remained silent.

This woman, she really had seen through it long ago.

"I don't care what your true identity is," Zhou Yuerou said with a flat tone, "As long as you genuinely serve the Yan Yue Sect, I can turn a blind eye."

Chu Sheng quickly bowed to express his loyalty.

"This subordinate will surely give his all until his dying day!"

Zhou Yuerou nodded slightly, then suddenly changed the subject.

"What exactly is your relationship with my sister?"

Chu Sheng was slightly stunned.

Sister? Zhou Wantang?

He coughed lightly.

"This... Elder once saved this subordinate's life, and this subordinate feels nothing but gratitude."

Zhou Yuerou looked at him with a playful smile.

"Just gratitude?"

Chu Sheng smiled awkwardly.

"There... there are some other thoughts."

Zhou Yuerou snorted lightly but did not continue to press the matter.

However, her next sentence left Chu Sheng completely stunned.

"Zhou Wantang and I are not biological sisters."

Chu Sheng blinked.

"Then that is..."

Zhou Yuerou spoke slowly.

"We were originally fellow sect sisters, both from the Demon Domain."

Chu Sheng's pupils contracted sharply.

Demon Domain?!

Old Grandfather's voice exploded in his mind.

"Demon Domain? That place is not simple! Among the five domains of the world, the Northern Domain, which is where we are located, borders the headquarters of the Demon Race! The Northern Domain is divided into the Demon Race region and the Human Race region!"

Chu Sheng took a deep breath.

"Sect Master..."

Zhou Yuerou waved her hand.

"I am telling you this because I hope you can keep your mouth shut. I know you also possess a noble Demon Race Bloodline. We came to this realm only to escape from enemies seeking revenge."

Chu Sheng nodded solemnly.

"Sect Master, rest assured, this subordinate will definitely keep his mouth shut."

However, he was ecstatic in his heart.

He had another piece of leverage to hold over her!

Zhou Yuerou suddenly changed the subject again.

"Elder Nie, I have a favor to ask."

Chu Sheng was taken aback.

"Sect Master, please speak."

Zhou Yuerou's gaze was serious as she looked straight at him.

"The Yan Yue Sect has a Spirit Sea Realm guardian Divine Beast that was severely injured many years ago and has fallen into a deep slumber. I hope you can tame it and make it serve the Yan Yue Sect again."

Chu Sheng nearly bit his own tongue.

Spirit Sea Realm?!

He was only at the Peak of True Gathering Realm right now; how was taming a Spirit Sea Realm Yao Beast any different from seeking death?

"Sect Master, this..." He looked troubled.

Zhou Yuerou was clearly prepared.

"If you succeed, I will definitely reward you heavily."

"I have the True Firmament Medicinal Pill and the True Transformation Realm Medicinal Pill, as well as methods on how to make a Breakthrough to the Spirit Sea Realm."

Chu Sheng's eyes lit up instantly.

"This subordinate... is willing to try." He gritted his teeth and agreed.

Zhou Yuerou nodded with satisfaction.

"No rush, you can prepare first."

Returning to the back mountain, Chu Sheng sat on the couch and let out a long, heavy sigh.

"Old Grandfather, do you think I'm crazy?"

Old Grandfather's phantom slowly floated out, stroking his beard.

"You are a bit crazy. A Spirit Sea Realm Yao Beast, going there with your current cultivation is purely seeking death."

Chu Sheng gave a wry smile.

"But the conditions are just too tempting."

Old Grandfather nodded.

"That is true. But if you go now, you will definitely die. Improve your own strength first."

Chu Sheng looked at the demon refining pot at his waist.

Inside the pot, the two spirit snakes were still entwined, so affectionate that it was unbearable to look at.

"You two little guys, it's time for you to contribute."

Seven days of seclusion.

Chu Sheng sat cross-legged in the bamboo hut, refining the pure Qi within the two snakes with all his might.

The Crimson Python and the White Snake were tormented by him, but they dared not resist at all. Now, they were on the same boat.

Streams of pure Yao Beast Qi surged into his body, and the spiritual power in his Dantian boiled, compressed, and transformed crazily.

Late at night on the seventh day—

Boom!

A tyrannical aura erupted from Chu Sheng's body!

Early Stage of Gu Zhen!

Chu Sheng slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them.

"Finally... a Breakthrough!"

He stood up, feeling the surging spiritual power in his body, wanting to roar at the sky.

Inside the demon refining pot, the two snakes were already exhausted to the point of dying, having used up even the strength to hiss.

Chu Sheng opened the lid and let them out.

"Thank you for your hard work."

He took out a large handful of Medicinal Pills and fed them to the two spirit snakes all at once.

He also released the few Yao Beasts he had previously tamed to serve as supplements for the two snakes' recovery.

The Crimson Python and the White Snake finally regained their senses, entwined together, and looked at him with gratitude.

Chu Sheng gently stroked their heads.

"You two little guys, I will remember this contribution of yours."

After coming out of seclusion, Zhou Yuerou received the news immediately.

She valued Chu Sheng even more.

With his Early Stage of Gu Zhen cultivation, combined with those strange and unpredictable beast-taming methods, he could already be considered top-tier combat power for the Yan Yue Sect.

Murong Tian also looked at him with new eyes, his attitude much more polite than before.

Chu Sheng chuckled inwardly.

"Strength is the hard truth; that saying is indeed true."

After stabilizing his cultivation, Chu Sheng began to secretly contact Xia Nihuang.

He used the channels of Fairy Lanyue.

Zhou Yuerou had operated in Fengxian Prefecture for many years and had her own secret channels. He quietly sent out a piece of intelligence.

The intelligence detailed the situation within the Yan Kingdom: The Four Great Families were fighting endlessly, the crown prince Ji Yuanzhao was harboring ulterior motives, his Foundation was not stable, and the interior was extremely empty.

Chu Sheng advised Xia Nihuang to seize the opportunity to send troops.

"Over in the Yan Kingdom, it won't be long before chaos breaks out." He muttered to himself.

Old Grandfather's voice rang out.

"You kid, you are really heartless."

Seeing this scene, Chu Sheng was justified and confident.

"I died so miserably in the last round of simulation, so now I'm just laying out plans and investing in advance."

A few days later, Xia Nihuang's reply arrived.

She had developed a keen interest in this person "Nie Zhang" and sent someone to convey a message, hoping to meet him for a chat.

Chu Sheng declined on the grounds that it was inconvenient to leave the Yan Yue Sect easily, but indicated his willingness to continue providing intelligence.

Xia Nihuang did not force him, only telling him to "do his work well."

Chu Sheng thought to himself.

"Work well? Once I'm done with this, I'll run away immediately."

At the same time, the Yan Kingdom had already received wind of it.

Ji Yuanzhao learned that someone was secretly betraying the Yan Kingdom and was so angry that he smashed three teacups on the spot.

He ordered a thorough investigation, but no matter how they searched, they could never trace it back to Chu Sheng.

After all, Chu Sheng was already a dead man.

Chu Sheng whispered to himself, "I once received the grace of the Yan Kingdom, and now I turn around and betray the Yan Kingdom; I am the model of a traitor."

Old Grandfather couldn't help but speak up.

"Do you not feel even a shred of unease in your conscience?"

"Must one have a conscience when doing things? Can you eat that stuff?"

Xia Nihuang adopted Chu Sheng's suggestion and began to secretly mobilize troops.

A large army gathered at the border, ready to attack the Yan Kingdom at any time.

Chu Sheng took the opportunity to ask Xia Nihuang for resources, using the excuse of "gathering intelligence better."

Xia Nihuang agreed readily and sent a batch of Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills.

Chu Sheng used these resources to continue improving his cultivation while secretly keeping a close eye on the situation in the Yan Kingdom.

Ji Yuanzhao sensed the movement at the border and hurriedly ordered preparations for war, but the people in the Yan Kingdom were disheartened, the Four Great Families were insincere, and the situation was already extremely precarious.

"Soon," Chu Sheng muttered to himself, "Once Xia Nihuang conquers the Yan Kingdom, as a meritorious official, I might even get a share of the spoils."

Old Grandfather reminded him.

"You are still carrying the crown princes token; be careful not to be recognized at a glance."

Chu Sheng chuckled.

"Chu Sheng is dead; now in this world, there is only Nie Zhang."

A month later, Xia Nihuang's army pressed toward the border.

The Yan Kingdom border was in an emergency.

The Yan Kingdom asked neighboring countries for help, but the internal factions of those countries were also watching, and no one was willing to easily send troops to help.

Chu Sheng stood on the peak of the back mountain, looking toward the direction of the Yan Kingdom, a faint smile curling on his lips.

"Ji Yuanzhao, I'm sorry."