Both cursed inwardly, but this matter was considered settled through bribery,
After all, in the Demon Path, taking bribes is not a big deal; it would be more surprising if you didn't take them.
After a graceful and amicable exchange, Xue Xin, content with the bribe from Su Jie, left with satisfaction.
Confident in the task Su Jie had entrusted to him, Xue Xin knew that selling fierce ghosts was profitable, just like Ghost Ridge Palace sold parasites.
Moreover, even the Secret Realm Elders didn't value third-grade fierce ghosts; the weakest ghosts contracted by the Heavenly Soul Sect Elders were fifth-grade fierce ghosts, and senior elders possessed Seventh-grade fierce ghosts, like Xue Xin himself. Thus, selling third-grade fierce ghosts was not considered revealing secrets to enemies and it could also build a good relationship with a top cultivator like Su Jie.
After Xue Xin left, Su Jie gestured for the servants to get busy and went to the main house to sit opposite Han Ruyan.
Han Ruyan's eyes flickered slightly and said, "My husband, the entire Nanyang City is enveloped by a grand formation that can absorb the earth vein Yin Qi, accelerating the promotion and cultivation of ghosts."
"Having such a formation is quite normal given the long lineage of the Heavenly Soul Sect."
Hearing Han Ruyan's words, Su Jie remained very calm.
"There is also a lot of Fear Energy in the city. I have already sensed the presence of many Primordial Spirit Pearls filled with high-quality Fear Energy."
"Ahem, let's wait until we get home to indulge."
Su Jie quickly stopped Han Ruyan from voicing more audacious ideas due to her cravings.
Unlike Su Jie's method of harvesting Fear Energy through Ghost Houses and movies on Blue Star, Heavenly Soul Sect's approach was much more straightforward and brutal.
Nanyang city was a nursery for Heavenly Soul Sect, and the Fear Energy Han Ruyan felt naturally belonged to the Heavenly Soul Sect.
Under the control of Heavenly Soul Sect, the entire Nanyang city and surrounding areas were a paradise for ghosts, using the night parades of a hundred ghosts to instill fear in the populace.
This Fear Energy, derived from genuine potential death, had a much higher quality than that produced by ghost houses and films because the fear felt by victims was inherently more profound and impactful.
Han Ruyan appeared somewhat regretful; her eyes grew somber, and her blood-colored wedding dress fluttered as she took out the Ten Thousand Soul Banner for a deep modification.
The Ten Thousand Soul Banner, having absorbed the soul of Zhuang Liangru from the Taoist Platform Realm, needed Han Ruyan's careful adjustment to leverage the potent capabilities of this precious Taoist Platform Realm soul within the Ten Thousand Soul Banner.
Su Jie was engrossed in watching this when he suddenly felt a premonition and his eyebrows twitched as he looked towards the north.
Just a few minutes ago.
In Nanyang City, at a residence arranged by Heavenly Soul Sect for Blood Demon Cave, someone tapped lightly on the door.
A few young women stood outside the door, wearing thin, translucent lavender silk that barely concealed their pale white skin, their eyes seductively captivating.
Men passing by were hooked, their groins igniting with flames, some walked away quickly out of embarrassment, while others stared unabashedly.
These attractively built, beautiful women did not mind, their provocative gazes locking with the passing men.
Especially the handsome young and talented boys and men, who flirtatiously threw glances, transmitted flirtatious signals with their eyes, the invisible allure emanating from their bodies making it hard for these young men to control themselves, their hormones skyrocketing.
"Esteemed fellow daoist, may I inquire your honored name?"
A woman, whose light clothes were barely enough to cover her and could make anyone's heart race, teased.
Across from her, a young disciple from the Silent Shadow Sect of Jingzhou's Demon Sect licked his lips, intending to step forward to greet her.
"Fool, come back, that's a disciple from the Desire Sect."
However, just as the young disciple took a step forward, a senior from his sect, an experienced elder who recognized the origins of these women, sharply rebuked him.
Hearing this name, the nearby male disciples' faces changed all at once.
Desire Sect was a female cultivator sect of the Demon Path, specializing in bewitching techniques, absorbing yang to supplement yin, and consuming essence.
The ordinary female disciples commonly posed as brothel courtesans, consuming yang to supplement yin.
The inner disciples and elders, however, were more interested in those with cultivation talents; they would abduct these talents to use as cauldrons, draining them dry eventually.
The higher the talent and cultivation of the cauldron, the greater the benefits for the female cultivators of the Desire Sect, allowing for rapid enhancements in their powers.
These cauldrons typically only had a few years left to live, becoming playthings of the Desire Sect, and after being drained of all essence, they usually met with tragic deaths.
This method of absorbing yin to supplement yang was like a parasite in the animal kingdom, nourishing itself by consuming the host's nutrients.
Thus, as soon as the name Desire Sect was mentioned, even the cultivators of the Demon Sect, especially the male cultivators, felt terrified.
In an instant, most of the cultivators dispersed, fearing that they might not be able to resist and fall prey to the bewitchments of the Desire Sect.
"A bunch of cowards, lascivious hearts without the courage to act."
The woman who had spoken earlier scoffed.
"Alright, Wen Xian, keep it down, someone's coming out."
A serene voice came from ahead, causing the woman to immediately quiet down."
"Yes, Holy Daughter."
The woman respectfully bowed her head; if Su Jie was here, he would undoubtedly recognize this woman as his missing senior sister, Yu Wenxian.
At that moment, the mansion's door opened, and several disciples from the Blood Demon Cave came out.
"Desire Sect's Chu Xuexin, I heard Brother Chang was injured and have come to visit."
The leading woman from the Desire Sect, graceful and nimble like a swallow, spoke softly.
Her face was like a meticulously carved sculpture, her skin was luminescent and creamy, her slightly lazy peach blossom eyes were gentle yet deep, her long hair cascading down like a waterfall reflecting the moonlight, always wearing a hint of a mysterious, enticing smile on her lips.