txolops Chapter 2392: Watery
Chapter 2392: Watery
Chapter 2392: Watery
The temple of the Plague God is shrouded in poisonous miasma year-round, dark and gloomy, with all sorts of poisonous creatures everywhere.
There were no demon soldiers patrolling around, but the further in you went, the more unexpected traps and mechanisms appeared. Fortunately, Qin Sang had some experience with poison and the Heavenly Eye Butterfly helped her, so she was not exposed.
The Three Immortals believed that the Plague God wouldn't act too soon, but Qin Sang didn't have time to slowly make his plans. Should he stay here indefinitely, waiting for the Plague God to leave?
The caves of the Plague God and his kings were heavily guarded, making it impossible to attack them for the time being. Qin Sang had no choice but to secretly subdue a few lesser demons and plant a few spies inside.
Qin Sang's progress was not going smoothly, but news kept coming from Meishan Yuanjun.
The Black Silence Demon King and the Plague Lord were seeing each other more and more frequently. The Plague Lord even gave him a spiritual root of heaven and earth. The fruit of this spiritual tree is called Huangxing, which is a spiritual fruit that can be ranked among the top in the Lotus Crossing Great Swamp.
This deepened Qin Sang's suspicions about the Black Silence Demon King, and thereafter, Meishan Yuanjun granted her every request.
Things were gradually improving on the side of the Plague Lord, and Qin Sang finally found an opportunity to make contact with one of the demon kings under the Plague Lord's command.
This demon king, whose Buddhist name was Fu Yuan, was highly trusted by the Plague Lord and was considered one of the Plague Lord's strategists. He had contributed to the Plague Lord's conquest of that large area of sacred grounds.
"You're from Tianyunpu? Could you be that person...?"
Upon learning of Qin Sang's origins, the Demon King of Binding Vengeance was overjoyed. "I've heard that the elite troops of Tianyunpu are highly praised even by the Great Sage's disciples! I once met Fellow Daoist Yinhuan, and he didn't seem like the type to patiently train troops. It must be thanks to you, Fellow Daoist?"
"I dare not accept such praise! It is all thanks to Fellow Daoist Yinhuan's trust that I have been able to realize my ambitions," Qin Sang said.
"Fellow Daoist is too modest. With your abilities, you would be treated as an honored guest wherever you go. Staying in Tianyunpu is actually a bit of an injustice to you..."
The Demon King of Binding Vengeance praised Qin Sang highly, then suddenly remembered something and laughed, "It is said that Fellow Daoist Yin Huan has a long-standing grudge against my second wife. If Fellow Daoist Yin Huan finds out about this, will she take her anger out on you?"
Qin Sang smiled, "Then we won't let Fellow Daoist Yin Huan know. You should worry about yourself. Once the Second Madam finds out that you once joined forces with Tianyunpu, she will definitely not let you off easily!"
"Ha ha……"
The Demon King of Binding Vengeance laughed, "Fellow Daoist is right, it's best not to let them know."
The two exchanged a smile, appreciating each other's kindness.
Suddenly, the Demon King of Binding Wrath said meaningfully, "Fellow Daoist, your appearance tonight is truly timely. Without your help, I could not have perfectly suppressed this poisonous spring on my own!"
“My cultivation is far inferior to yours, fellow Daoist; only my spiritual sense is relatively sharp. The water system within the Lotus Crossing Great Swamp is interconnected. Once this poisonous spring erupts, the impact will be far-reaching, and it may even affect Tianyunpu. Since I have encountered it, I cannot sit idly by,” Qin Sang said righteously, glancing at the lake below.
There was a poisonous spring hidden in the lake, which posed a threat to the surrounding forces. It was not yet time for it to erupt, but Qin Sang seized the opportunity and secretly made a move.
He didn't try to hide it, which meant that the Demon King of Wrath must have already become suspicious of him, and that's exactly what Qin Sang wanted!
"Fellow Daoist, you are truly righteous! My king most admires those who value righteousness. Why don't you abandon darkness and join my king? I am willing to introduce you to him!" The Demon King of Binding Wrath couldn't fathom Qin Sang's thoughts and tried to win him over.
What is light? What is darkness?
Qin Sang chuckled, "Fellow Daoist, do you think the Demon Saint's subordinates are overt or covert?"
"If you, fellow Daoist, are chosen by the Demon Saint, it will naturally be a bright path, something countless fellow Daoists dream of," the Demon King of Binding Wrath said with longing.
"Unfortunately, my skills are mediocre, and I am not destined for such good fortune," Qin Sang suddenly changed her tone, "Those demon saint's subordinates shouldn't stay here for too long, right?"
The Demon King of Wrath looked at Qin Sang suspiciously, wondering if he was spying on him. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Some of it is confidential, but not that important. It won't hurt to reveal some to you, fellow Daoist. As far as I know, those Demon Saint's subordinates are about to make a big move, and then they should leave. We just need to be patient for a while longer."
"The premise is that everything goes smoothly, and the impact these demon saint's subordinates will have on us is unpredictable," Qin Sang said in a heavy tone.
“What you say is very true, but what can we do?” The Demon King of Wrath spread his hands helplessly. “We can’t just give up the foundation we’ve worked so hard to build.”
"If even someone as powerful as the Plague Lord is like this, what hope is there for someone as insignificant as Tianyunpu?" Qin Sang sighed.
The Demon King of Wrath advised repeatedly, "In that case, fellow Daoist, you should go and seek refuge with the Plague Lord..."
Qin Sang waved her hand to interrupt, resolutely saying, "There's no need to mention this matter again. Fellow Daoist Yin Huan has shown me great kindness, and unless Fellow Daoist Yin Huan becomes disheartened and Tianyunpu falls apart, I will never seek another master! Besides, your second wife hates me to the bone..."
“Fellow Daoist, you are overthinking it. The Plague Lord is the true mountain lord. No matter how much favor the Second Madam receives, she cannot rule with absolute power. There is still the First Madam above her!” The Demon King of Wrath bowed respectfully. “Fellow Daoist is a man of great righteousness, and I cannot persuade you to break your promise. However, this does not affect our friendship. I admire your noble character, but I wonder if you would be willing to acknowledge me as your friend!”
The Demon King of Binding Vengeance felt he had guessed Qin Sang's thoughts. He was clearly worried that the demon saint's subordinates would cause chaos, and that Tianyunpu was too weak to protect him. He wanted to establish a good relationship in advance so that he could be more successful in the future.
Previously, the praise for Qin Sang was mostly polite talk, but Yin Huan is the mortal enemy of the Second Madam Gu Mei and an ally of the White Dragon King. As her top general, Qin Sang is worth the Plague King's efforts to win over.
Qin Sangxi said with delight, "I couldn't be happier! It's a pity I can't host a banquet for you, fellow Daoist."
"There will always be opportunities in the future!" the Demon King of Wrath said confidently.
As they were talking, a flash of spiritual light appeared in the sleeve of the Demon King of Wrath, and he said apologetically, "I was worried that I wouldn't be able to suppress the poisonous spring by myself, so I called a few helpers. They're almost here."
"It's getting late, so I should take my leave!"
Qin Sang bowed slightly and then vanished in a flash of light.
Watching the departing light disappear into the distance, the Demon King of Wrath put away his smile and fell into deep thought.
As she flew away, Qin Sang was also deep in thought.
Unable to find a breakthrough, Qin Sang simply used this identity as a cover to directly contact the Demon King of Wrath. The first contact was quite effective. However, how to utilize this relationship to plot against the Plague King of Miasma required further planning.
Next, Qin Sang and the Demon King of Binding Feud met several more times, and their tacit understanding deepened, leading to a rapid development in their friendship.
However, something unexpected happened. The two demon saint forces had gathered so many demon soldiers, and everyone thought they would take action soon. But instead, they were practicing formations at the White Dragon King's dojo, and there was no sign of them taking action for a long time.
Qin Sang was unaware of the thoughts of those demon saints' subordinates, so he could only focus on his own work. Under his planning, both he and Meishan Yuanjun made very smooth progress.
Now, he can receive news quickly if anything unusual happens. In addition, Mo Yan's close relationship with Gu Lao's son also planted a spy among Gu Lao's people. When the intelligence from all sides is corroborated, no clue will escape their notice.
Of course, he still couldn't directly monitor the whereabouts of demons like the Plague Lord. Just as Qin Sang was racking his brains, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
"You're going to rescue Gu Mei?"
Inside Chi Lian's cave, Qin Sang looked on in astonishment. He had just been summoned by Chi Lian and learned that Chi Lian was going to rescue Gu Mei.
Chi Lian nodded dejectedly.
"What happened to her?"
According to Qin Sang's observation, Chi Lian and Gu Mei's battle of wits was not just for show; they genuinely disliked each other.
They were actually competitors when the Five Immortals' Abode sent them to Lotus Crossing Swamp.
Gu Mei made a mistake, and Chi Lian was too busy gloating to even think about saving her. Even if she wanted to, she would wait until Gu Mei suffered some hardship first.
Otherwise, there is only one possibility: it must be an order from the Five Immortals' Abode!
"That harlot! She actually seduced the nephew of the Plague God!"
Her beautiful eyes blazed with fury; I was ashamed to be associated with her.
In fact, with Gu Mei's cultivation level, she could not be bound by worldly etiquette and laws. She kept countless male concubines, not to mention those who practiced dual cultivation. No matter how licentious she was, no one could interfere.
But Gu Mei, at this time, was promiscuous and seduced the nephew of the Plague God. Moreover, she was exposed, which not only ruined the Five Immortals' Zhai's grand plan, but also implicated Chi Lian in rescuing her. It was a disgrace!
"Nephew? Could it be..."
Qin Sang recalled the young man she had met in the Crystal Palace, the son of the Gu Granny.
He was speechless. Was Gu Mei really that stupid?
With such cultivation, are there really any fools among them?
Qin Sang suspected there was more to the story. She wondered how big the commotion was over there, and guessed the news should be arriving soon. It was a pity she couldn't see it in front of Chi Lian.
"That idiot!"
Chi Lian disregarded her composure and cursed, "The Plague Lord is a useless piece of trash. His concubine and nephew had an affair, yet he didn't kill the adulterers and let her escape. However, the Plague Lord is currently searching for her everywhere, so she dares not move and has already hidden herself, waiting for us to come and rescue her."
Qin Sang asked in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist, are you really going to meet her?"
Chi Lian's anger hadn't subsided, but she could only say dejectedly, "We must go and save them!"
She sighed deeply. The Demon Saint's subordinates hadn't even left yet, and now another wave of trouble had arisen. This time, their rescue of Gu Mei was going to be easily exposed, and all her efforts would be in vain!
"Is this an order from above?" Qin Sang pointed upwards.
Chi Lian nodded helplessly, "Experts have already been sent over from above, but I'm afraid it's too late. We need to set off immediately. Please help me, fellow Daoist. If it's done, the Five Immortals' Abode will not treat you unfairly."
Qin Sang suddenly realized, paced back and forth a few steps, and then asked, "If you were in such a predicament, would the Five Immortals' Abode spare no effort to save you?"
"certainly……"
Chi Lian blurted out, then froze, lowering her head in deep thought.
Both she and Gu Mei were pawns planted by the Five Immortals Sect into the Lotus Crossing Swamp. They deliberately pledged allegiance to two different forces, one of their purposes being that if one was exposed, the other would remain unaffected.
Wu Xian Zhai was willing to expose her in order to rescue Gu Mei, and for such an absurd reason.
"You suspect it is..." Chi Lian stared intently at Qin Sang.
"The truth will only be known when we meet Gu Mei," Qin Sang said, having long known Chi Lian's ambitions and understanding her feelings. She had thought she was competing with Gu Mei, but now it seemed that the Five Immortals Sect might be entrusting a more important task to Gu Mei.
Even more likely, the role of the Crimson Serpent might simply be to conceal the Bone Beauty.
"I have to say, for that kind of mission, Gu Mei is indeed more suitable than you," Qin Sang comforted her.
Chi Lian's expression improved slightly. She took a deep breath and said, "I want to see what important task she's shouldering, otherwise I..."
Chi Lian gritted her teeth and slammed her hand on the table as she stood up.
Flying out of the cave, Qin Sang looked down at Tianyunpu, where the demon generals and soldiers were still diligently practicing.
"What will happen to them if we leave?"
Chi Lian's expression was complicated. These demon generals and soldiers had followed her for so long, and she had developed some feelings for them. "If we don't come back, apart from the few I brought out, these... let them find another worthy master."
"I'm going to leave a secret message!"
Qin Sang slipped into the main hall.
Upon seeing the secret message, the demon generals and soldiers knew what to do. The situation in the Lotus Crossing Swamp was chaotic, and power shifts were commonplace; they would adapt.
By activating the palace's protective barrier, Qin Sang left behind a secret letter, which would automatically appear when the time was up. He glanced outside the palace, his eyes flashing, and under the cover of the barrier's fluctuations, crushed the ink tablet in his hand.
Why did Gu Mei have an affair with the nephew of the Plague God? What did she discover? What was the purpose of the Five Immortals' Sect sending Gu Mei to infiltrate the Plague God's inner circle?
These are quite intriguing questions. Could their intentions be the same as those of the Three Immortals?
It can only be said that the Five Immortals' Sect's scheme was too elaborate, even deceiving their own people. This was because Chi Lian was always ambitious and eager to make a name for herself, so she let Qin Sang take the lead.
Gu Mei's exposure must mean she has obtained important intelligence. If the Five Immortals Sect shares the same goal as them, Qin Sang must not miss this information!
Fearing unforeseen circumstances, and that there might not be time to send a message after rescuing Gu Mei, Qin Sang will now send a message to the Three Friends of Flying Immortals, who will know what to do.
Qin Sang remained calm and immediately rushed out of the main hall, flying out of the mountain gate with Chi Lian.
The Plague God's sacred site is southwest of Tianyunpu, while the Red Serpent flies east, where the White Dragon King's sacred site is located.
It seems that Gu Mei is not stupid. If she flees westward and enters the territory of the Black Silence Demon King, it would be tantamount to walking into a trap.
"Fellow Daoist, quickly apply the juice of this Three Breaths Grass to your body..." Chi Lian gave him a blade of grass. The blade of grass was slender, the stem was thick and moist, and the inside was full of sap.
"This is the famous Three Breaths Grass?"
Qin Sang had long heard of this elixir, whose essence had the ability to conceal one's breath and form, and its effects were superb. The meaning of "three breaths" was not that the medicinal effect could only last for three breaths, but that it could be activated three times before the medicinal effect would wane.
Qin Sang crushed the grass leaves and smeared them all over her body. At first, her mouth and nose were filled with the fishy smell of grass, and her whole body turned dark green. Strangely, the juice of the Three Breaths Grass quickly faded in color and became transparent, and the smell also disappeared, as if a layer of glaze had been applied to Qin Sang's body. Qin Sang's body gradually became transparent, and she could not be seen without Qin Sang using any supernatural powers.