Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

After Cangli left the courtyard.

Su Xin turned around, staring at Lin Shu with a complicated expression. She wanted to say something, but then she considered that the other person's situation was indeed anxious.

She shook her head and said helplessly, "Actually, if we delay him a little longer, even if you return to Dragon Ridge and I go to support you alone, he should agree to your conditions and even make other concessions."

Even in difficult circumstances, due to her upbringing and the title of Demon King, Su Xin still possessed a certain arrogance, and therefore disdained to coerce others.

That is to say, she was not bargaining with Cangli, as she had previously stated.

But if Lin Shu really needs resources and insists on getting involved, she already suffered a loss last time, so both morally and logically, she will definitely try to get more favorable conditions this time.

"After all, it's a collaboration. If we push too hard, it will turn into enmity."

Lin Shu also had his considerations. It seemed that, apart from his sharp tongue, Cang Li wasn't inherently a bad person.

Despite his cold attitude towards the demon lords outside, he rushed back immediately after discovering that something had happened.

You can barely believe a promise made by someone like that.

If you act too aggressively, the other party may agree to your promises on the surface, but harbor resentment in their heart. When it comes to getting things done, even the slightest trick could cause immeasurable consequences.

"That's true."

Su Xin sighed softly, then reached out and rubbed her temples vigorously with her fingertips: "But I always feel that what I'm doing now doesn't seem to help me achieve what I want at all; in fact, it's having the opposite effect..."

She had originally planned to remain anonymous, joining forces with several companions to kill that Nascent Soul Immortal Descendant, and then cease all contact with the mortal world, settling down temporarily with the demons of Yongzhou.

The other demon kings probably shared the same idea.

So after the deed was done, they all went their separate ways, choosing to prudently avoid the limelight for the time being.

Her current actions are nothing short of a criminal who has just committed a major crime, returning to the public eye and planning to take action against another Nascent Soul Immortal Descendant.

Just as Cangli said before, when the name "Suxin" is exposed, Hengshui will definitely take revenge on Yongzhou.

What she sought was not to join the Heavenly Demon Palace, but to lead the demons of Yongzhou to a peaceful life. Regardless of the risks involved, even if she succeeded by sheer luck, she was still willing to risk it.

Could he possibly abandon those uncles and live a carefree life on his own?

and many more.

Thinking of this, Su Xin suddenly interrupted herself.

She realized something.

That was the predicament Lin Shu faced, and what he sought in his heart, which was never the same as what we others had ever experienced.

The treasure land is useless to him; if the other party wants to live, he must avoid Young Master Qi.

What he needs is to be free and unfettered.

Let's take it one step at a time.

Lin Shu did not intend to dwell on this issue.

Having just left Yongzhou and knowing nothing about anything, how could I possibly come up with a detailed plan?

The saying goes, "One force can overcome all methods."

As long as one's cultivation and methods improve, one can always find a way to break the deadlock.

"By the way, I'd like to ask you something." He looked curious.

"..."

Seeing that Lin Shu refused to mention the matter and directly changed the subject, Su Xin already understood what the other party meant.

However, all living beings in the world have their own tribulations to overcome, and they are already exhausted, so how can they have the spare energy to take care of others?

This young man has already done enough for Yongzhou. Even if the goals of both sides gradually become opposite, you can't stop him from trying to survive, can you?

Su Xin calmed herself down and smiled, "Go ahead."

"I have seized many spiritual treasures from immortals over half a lifetime, all kinds of them, but I have gradually realized that at my current level, these things can only be used as auxiliary items, and it is difficult for them to play a key role in determining the outcome of a battle."

Lin Shu was eager to know what kind of powerful weapons these demon kings used.

"That's how it is," Su Xin said matter-of-factly. "Once you reach the Nascent Soul stage, the effectiveness of spiritual treasures will decrease again. If you have a suitable one, it can add some strength. If you don't find a suitable one, it will become a burden."

"Otherwise, even if those treasures were forged by a half-life immortal, over the years, there have been geniuses who have successfully broken through to the next generation. Why would they leave the spiritual treasures to those juniors?"

She spread her hands to show that she was also penniless: "Even my father didn't bring the Bagua Dragon-Locking Plate before that battle. Instead, he gave it to Uncle Jinhe because it really wasn't very useful."

"Even the descendants of immortals are like this?"

Lin Shu was afraid that if others had something that she didn't, she wouldn't know how much she would suffer in a magical battle.

"More or less." Su Xin pondered for a few moments: "Most immortal descendants still rely mainly on their own cultivation and methods, but I have also heard of dragon palace offspring wielding deadly weapons called the Mountain and Sea Treasures."

"It is said that this item was made by adding various rare and precious materials to a magical treasure."

As if remembering something, she looked up and said, "My father once said that among all the spiritual treasures in Yongzhou, the one most likely to help one break through to this realm should be the Qi family's Heavenly Wolf Myriad Soul Banner, because this thing has a clever trick in absorbing something that is extremely precious yet extremely common in the world."

"Living beings and the dead," Lin Shu replied slowly.

"good."

Su Xin nodded, then changed the subject: "However, having committed such atrocities, even if one succeeds in refining it, it will backfire on oneself. At that time, it's hard to say whether the person controls the treasure or the treasure controls the person."

"Moreover, if it weren't for the unfortunate events that happened to the Qi family's half-immortal, how would Qi Hanshan have had the opportunity to plunder so extensively? With so many lost souls disappearing from Yongzhou out of nowhere, even the Night Wanderer would have to explain to the Underworld."

After learning about Lin Shu's deeds, she could guess that the Heavenly Wolf Ten Thousand Soul Banner was most likely in his hands now.

It's perfectly normal to feel a little uneasy about participating in the ambush and killing of Tao Guan.

Su Xin said so much, but what she really wanted to do was to advise Lin Shumo not to go astray because of her anxiety. The fact that they had become demons was a sin of the immortal sect and had nothing to do with those innocent mortals.

"Don't worry, although we dream of snatching a rare treasure from the immortals, I don't have the guts to walk up to the person who actually possesses it."

"Although Tao Guan is an elder of the Tao family, his status is not yet that high."

She made a lighthearted joke with a forced smile.

"call."

A hint of joy flashed across Lin Shu's eyes.

He was right; the Heavenly Wolf Myriad Soul Banner was extremely close to that threshold.

So it's called "Treasures of Mountains and Seas"?

More importantly, Lin Shu doesn't need to collect any more souls. Instead, he can use the Essence of Calamity to alleviate the suffering of those who died tragically, helping them to rise from wandering ghosts to become Yin generals clad in golden armor.

According to previous estimates, the difference should be only a few taels of gold essence.

What once seemed like an unattainable goal now suddenly has the possibility of success.

Tao Guan...

Lin Shu secretly calculated that, judging from Su Xin's appearance, she was obviously planning to participate as well, so there would be three of them.

Even if the Azure Fox Demon King is unreliable, he should at least be able to summon one or two companions, right?

Even if Hengshui Xianyi is strong, five against one should still have a chance of winning.

Even considering the worst-case scenario, even if they were still defeated, with the Mountain God's Chariot and the substitute Azure Phoenix in their hands, they would still have the highest probability of survival.

We can absolutely go all out!

Thank you for your guidance.

Lin Shu stood up, cupped her hands in greeting to Su Xin, and then left the room.

Besides the Heavenly Wolf Myriad Soul Banner, he also had the Mountain God's Carriage, which, although not as good as the former, was only relatively close to that threshold.

We still have seventeen taels and three mace of Karmic Fire Essence in hand, so we can start making preparations.

"Lin Shu, you..."

Su Xin looked on in astonishment as the young man hurriedly left.

Clearly, the other party had not listened to any of his advice or suggestions.

But that soul banner is really no good!

Putting aside the question of whether one's conscience can bear the indiscriminate slaughter of living beings, if this method were truly effective, both countries would probably already be devastated, their inhabitants transformed into treasures in the hands of the immortal descendants, and there would be no need for us demons to take action.

Unfortunately, the figure had already quickly blended into the wind and disappeared into Yuzhou City.

"..."

After all, they were in Da Shun, a place they weren't very familiar with.

Even though it was just about upgrading a spiritual treasure, Lin Shu carefully avoided crowds and went to a desolate wilderness to prevent others from noticing the aura emanating from it.

After confirming that there were no informants or spies around,

He stretched out his palm, and a delicate and exquisite carriage quietly appeared in his hand, pulled by two blue stone figures.

It looks like a small toy made by a skilled craftsman.

Immediately afterwards, dense golden beans gradually floated out.

Back then, just one coin's worth of Karmic Fire Essence was enough to upgrade a superior magic weapon to the level of a pseudo-spiritual treasure.

Now, the cost of over a hundred times the original amount was poured into the Mountain God's chariot, and that fierce and malevolent aura was instantly swallowed up by it.

Chi Chi!

The entire carriage seemed to be submerged in magma, hissing and crackling. The warm, white jade appeared to be infused with blood, turning reddish all over, as if streaks of scarlet cloud patterns had appeared on the jade disc.

The two burly stone figures, whose originally majestic and indistinct faces gradually became distorted.

They not only turned blue-faced and fanged, but their bare upper bodies were also covered with tattered armor, like ferocious gods stepping out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, with bone spurs protruding from their bodies and sharp horns emerging from their foreheads.

Roar!

Accompanied by a low, angry roar.

The eyes of the two stone figures were replaced by crimson flames.

"Although it's only a semi-finished product, the improvement is still quite remarkable."

Lin Shu stared at the precious chariot in his hand, feeling the earth-shattering changes, and for a moment he was hesitant to use it.

The murderous intent contained within it made even this Nascent Soul cultivator feel a slight unease.

Although it is still far from being a so-called rare treasure from the mountains and seas, it is by no means the useless thing that Su Xin mentioned.

If used properly, it can definitely be considered a killer move that can affect the outcome of a match.

Faced with the violent aura of the Karmic Fire Essence, Qi Hanshan's resentment accumulated through slaughtering and torturing mortals was nothing more than a child's trick.

This is the true evil of the world!

"Good deeds and evil money, both kinds of gold essence, have been completely used up."

Lin Shu let out a soft breath, closed her eyes, and began to introspect.

The divine sense passed through the Azure Phoenix in the Niwan Palace and landed on the demon infant.

Actually, he just got used to calling him by Su Jingci's name.

To be honest, this is a genuine celestial infant, and has absolutely nothing to do with demonic energy.

At this moment, within that blurry, petite figure, an indescribably powerful spiritual energy, under Lin Shu's divine sense control, circulated again and again, like the ocean embracing all rivers, endless and boundless.

……

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

In the end, Feng Shu and the others still failed to curry favor with Cang Li.

However, when they guessed that the two demon kings might be going to make enemies of Hengshui, they had already given up their previous idea.

This is the kind of reaction a demon lord at the Golden Core stage should have.

Anyone with a modicum of self-awareness knows that this is not something they can get involved in.

Let alone helping, nine times out of ten they'll only cause trouble, or even be captured by the immortals and tortured to extract information.

Cangli was the busiest one.

Not only did they have to use various means to find out the whereabouts of Tao Guan and the others, but they also had to be responsible for gathering helpers, so they only had a chance to show their faces every few days.

In contrast, Lin Shu had much more free time.

All he had to do was sit in the carriage, wander around with Su Xin, and wait for Cang Li's news.

During this time, he continuously deepened his control over this new realm.

Although lacking the corresponding level of skills, the Lotus Minor Tribulation, a golden core divine power bestowed by the Heavenly Dao, still provides some combat strength.

When the real battle begins, we don't need to turn the tide, but at least we can't hold them back.

"Found it."

Su Xin is now inseparable from Lin Shu.

She finally figured it out.

Initially, because of her father, Lin Shu's impression on her was greatly elevated.

Even setting aside his elders, he is still a steady and reliable young talent.

But it wasn't until now that she realized it.

This kid is indeed talented, even more outstanding than I imagined, but I should probably forget about his composure.

The other party's troublemaking nature is such that even among demon kings, let alone demon lords, few can rival him.

If one is not careful, Lin Shu might make some terrifying decision.

"They had only been in Tongzhou City for a short time, and they did not conceal their presence or attack the demons."

Su Xin held the jade slip, which contained news about Tao Guan: "The group of talented aquatic juniors who follow him are usually strictly controlled by their families. They finally get to come out, and they probably want to enjoy the world's pleasures before they can do anything else."

In the eyes of the demons, this was a matter of life and death.

But in the minds of the Hengshui people, this was just a trip to enjoy the scenery and take care of some errands along the way.

It is precisely this difference in mindset that gives the demons a sliver of hope of victory, despite the disparity in their cultivation and foundation.

"Where's the helper?" Lin Shu opened her eyes.

"He didn't mention it, but I think it probably didn't go very smoothly."

Su Xin seemed to have expected this, and said softly, "Those people from last time don't dare to show their faces at all now. If they want to find new help, gaining their trust will be a problem. Besides... the reputation of the Thousand-Legged Earth Dragon Immortal is enough to intimidate most demon cultivators."

"Then we'll have to reconsider."

Lin Shu's words clearly surprised Su Xin.

She hadn't expected that the other party still retained some rationality.

However, as if anticipating their reaction, Cangli quickly sent a second jade slip.

"I have made contact with a certain demon king, but the other party is too cautious and refuses to reveal his name."

"This is a matter of great importance. I'll go and investigate this person's background first."

"You all come to Tongzhou first, but don't go into the city. Just stay nearby until I figure things out."

Cangli was a man of his word; having made the promise, he truly took on most of the risks.

Judging from the meaning in the jade slip, he had actually already set foot in Tongzhou alone.

"What do you mean?" Su Xin looked up and frowned, "To do something that could cost you your life, and then hide it, is simply a way to protect yourself and let the fisherman reap the benefits. I think the person he's talking about is not very reliable."

"..."

Lin Shu, who was hiding many things, fell silent for a moment.

After confirming that the other party was not making veiled accusations, he cleared his throat and said, "Let's see how things go first."

……

On a bustling street in Tongzhou city.

The man with the painted face arrived at the agreed-upon location and sat down at the roadside tea stall.

He glanced around casually, but found no trace of the other person.

Cangli wasn't annoyed. Instead, he poured himself a cup of coarse tea and sat there quietly.

They sat there from noon until evening.

Any other demon king would not have been able to endure such humiliation and would have gotten up and left long ago. They might even have kept this in mind and come back to settle scores when the opportunity arose.

However, after experiencing so many things, Cangli gradually understood how hard-won each opportunity was, and also became more understanding of the caution and prudence of others.

Everyone only has one life. Now that I need someone's help, I should be tested.

Moreover, the other party was able to completely conceal their aura, leaving him no clue as to what was going on. Unless they hadn't come at all and were just playing with him, it could only mean that this person's cultivation and skills were superior to his.

On the two-story building across the street.

A dashing young man, dressed in flawless white robes and wearing a half-exquisite gold mask, leisurely sampled every dish in the restaurant.

Moreover, regardless of the quality of each dish, he would only touch it once with his chopsticks before having it removed.

He covered his face to hide his identity, but his behavior was too high-profile, and he was obviously not worried about being watched by others.

"You told your family you were going out to relax, but this doesn't fall into the category of relaxing."

Opposite the young master was a woman with a dignified and elegant appearance, but dressed as a maid.

She stared at her mistress, and said with some concern, "Maybe we should just forget about it."

pat.

The young master put down his chopsticks, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Just playing around, what's there to be afraid of? Look at how patient and magnanimous he is, he must be a very experienced person, we should be able to trust him."

"Perhaps they have much bigger plans," the maid said, somewhat disagreeing.

"If that's the case, then we'll have to see if he has the ability to exchange a few blows with me."

The young man in white casually produced a note: "Let's go, we've had our fill. Have someone send this to him. I went to great lengths to get it, and it'll come in handy here."

As the words fell, the two moved slightly and disappeared silently into the crowd.

A moment later, the calm-looking raccoon next to the tea stall finally received a response.

He looked at the waiter, took the invitation from him, and casually left two pieces of silver as a tip.

"call."

I wonder which bastard dared to treat me like this.

If it's still the same old tricks to fool people, just wait and see!

He peeled off the seal with a forced smile.

The next moment, Cangli trembled all over.

"A letter of introduction from the Luo family?"

He was very familiar with the red seal on it, and since it could only be activated with demonic power after being stamped, it was possible to prevent it from falling into the hands of the immortals and being used to deceive the demons.

This at least proves that the other party is a demon.

After a long while, Cangli suddenly became a little red-eyed.

If the recipient were a member of the Luo family, there would be no need for this letter, and he wouldn't feel envious or jealous.

On the contrary, this item precisely illustrates that this person is a "hanger-in" similar to himself, only of a much higher status.

"Damn it, you like to bully others because of their master's power, huh? Once I'm in the Luo family, I'll write you letters like this every day, a hundred a day, so you can show off to your heart's content!"