The Transmigrator's Cultivation

Arc 16: Tai Gu Desert | Chapter 306: Devil's Nest

Trigger Warning: S*xual Abuse

Seeing this, the thin man felt even more regretful but dared not say a word, fearing it would bring trouble to his family. He then tugged at his wife and made way for the hall.

The demon cultivator brothers became increasingly chatty with Xu Ziqing. They wanted to engage with Yun Lie as well but found him as cold as ice, seeming somewhat impervious, which suppressed their wicked thoughts. They only focused on luring the two into their lair, thinking that after their superior enjoyed them, they could come back for the leftovers, which would surely be a natural outcome.

For a moment, they imagined the delightful scene of having Xu and Yun under them, greedily swallowing their saliva.

Xu Ziqing talked with them while feeling disgusted inside.

This glaring lust—did they truly think others were fools, believing they couldn’t see through it?

What he didn’t realize was that the Niu brothers genuinely viewed them as naive and inexperienced.

In the wider world, it was common for disciples at the foundation-building stage from small sects to go out for experience. However, these disciples often gained their strength through elixirs provided by their entire sect, unlike those from major sects who had undergone rigorous training through various means. Not only were they physically untainted, but they were also mostly unacquainted with the world.

Such disciples only needed to be flattered a few times to feel at ease, and the Niu brothers had successfully deceived many people over the years with their methods. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have frequently been sent out to do tasks.

This time, the Niu brothers came to the town to collect tributes, but upon seeing a pair of brothers with outstanding temperament, they thought to deceive them back home.

Now, they were brimming with sweet talk, blinded by their lust.

Yun Lie had always loathed evil demons; if not for needing these two to locate the demon’s lair, he would have long since killed them with a single sword strike.

Xu Ziqing understood his Shixiong’s temperament well; his patience was merely for convenience in their future actions.

After about half an hour, the Niu brothers likely felt it was about time and invited the two to their nearby mountain residence for tea and discussion.

Xu Ziqing sighed in relief and pretended to hesitate before agreeing.

The Niu brothers led the way, and the two disciples followed.

However, the thin man in the back looked worried, wanting to say something but hesitating.

Xu Ziqing felt some gratitude and glanced back at the thin man, giving a faint smile.

Seeing this, the thin man widened his eyes, as if he understood something, and relaxed. Now, he could only hope that these two esteemed immortals would achieve their goals successfully.

Meanwhile, Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie followed the Niu brothers into the wilderness.

As the Niu brothers reached the edge of the desert, they took out a square stone slab from their storage bags.

Niu Shengyu said with a smile, “My brother and I live in a desolate mountain in this wasteland. Although it’s not very refined, it is quite peaceful. Compared to some noisy, crowded places, it’s much better.”

Xu Ziqing feigned a look of realization and said, “I see.” He then looked at the stone slab in Niu Shengque’s hand with some confusion.

He heard Niu Shengque explain, “This is a guiding plate. The desert is full of yellow sand, so my brother and I specially refined this treasure to lead us directly to the desolate mountain.”

Xu Ziqing praised, “You two are indeed remarkable.”

The Niu brothers thought they had secured Xu Ziqing’s trust and were quite pleased with themselves.

Niu Shengque chanted some incantation, pointing at the guiding plate, which then emitted a flash of black light.

Xu Ziqing felt something and looked at Yun Lie.

Yun Lie nodded slightly, transmitting, “I’ve memorized the spell formula.”

Xu Ziqing finally felt at ease.

After finishing this, the Niu brothers stepped on their flying swords, which glowed blue beneath their feet. “Please follow us,” they said.

With a thought, Yun Lie summoned a spirit sword beneath him. Although Xu Ziqing knew the sword-control technique, he was not very practiced, so he let his Shixiong pull him up onto his flying sword. This action further decreased the vigilance of the two brothers ahead.

Soon, three flying swords shot through the air. Although the sunlight above was scorching and extremely hot, the cultivators’ true essence turned, and the heat dissipated entirely.

The Niu brothers flew quite fast; they were eager to present the two to the mountain lord.

Yun Lie urged his flying sword, keeping a distance that was neither too close nor too far, ensuring his strength remained concealed.

After traveling for over an hour, the two ahead seemed somewhat fatigued and landed at a small oasis.

Xu Ziqing silently thought: As expected, they only focused on gaining power from elixirs; their foundation is quite unstable.

Indeed, as he expected, cultivators like the Niu brothers, who were demon cultivators, usually indulged in pleasure and rarely dedicated themselves to serious cultivation. Naturally, their abilities were as fragile as a sandpile, easily scattered at a touch. Their foundation-building efforts paled in comparison to those of diligent cultivators from the past.

For a moment, Xu Ziqing felt more confident in this mission to eradicate the demons.

The oasis wasn’t large but had a clear spring with faint spiritual energy.

The Niu brothers seemed very familiar with this place, sitting down to drink water and rest.

Seeing this, Xu Ziqing’s eyes flashed with understanding.

This oasis, only a few zhang in circumference, had somehow survived in the desert, and the spring held spiritual energy. It seemed to be a supply point set up by the demons in the desolate mountains.

However, while he understood, he pretended not to and also sat down to recover.

After finishing their water, the Niu brothers, perhaps worried that the two might grow impatient, laughed and said, “We’ll be there in just over an hour; you two needn’t worry.”

Xu Ziqing smiled faintly and sighed, “In that case, let’s make our move.”

The Niu brothers were puzzled. Suddenly, they saw a streak of sword light slicing through the air.

The two’s pupils constricted sharply, and they immediately retreated several feet just in time to avoid it.

Niu Shengyu angrily exclaimed, “Xu Ziqing, what do you mean by this?”

Xu Ziqing’s smile vanished, his expression becoming somewhat stern. “I’m just exterminating demons and upholding the righteous path.”

Niu Shengque, being a bit smarter than his elder brother, sneered immediately. “Big brother, we’ve miscalculated this time. These aren’t the beautiful victims we were deceived into finding; they’re clearly here to destroy our souls! Exterminating demons and upholding the righteous path? Do these two brats even deserve to?”

Niu Shengyu grinned widely, raising a magic staff. “Destroying souls sounds delightful. Once I catch them, I’ll be ready to enjoy myself in bed!”

As his words fell, Niu Shengque and Niu Shengyu surrounded them from two sides, both wielding their staffs. They unleashed a flurry of strikes, with their staffs sweeping in like the wind!

Xu Ziqing felt a chill in his heart and raised his steel-wood sword, unleashing sword techniques like rain, his figure moving like the wind, unleashing a torrential assault.

Yun Lie did not intervene; he merely stood quietly aside, watching Xu Ziqing engage with the brothers.

Xu Ziqing handled the two foundation-building cultivators with ease.

Though the Niu brothers’ staff techniques were formidable, the gap in their realms was too great; how could they deal with Xu Ziqing?

To eliminate the demon lair quickly, Xu Ziqing didn’t want to linger there. He gathered his true essence, shook his arm, and executed several sword techniques.

With two muffled thuds, Xu Ziqing passed through the two, and their bodies collapsed to the ground with a thunderous crash, lifeless.

Xu Ziqing rarely felt pity; remembering the expressions on the brothers’ faces earlier, he knew how many lives these two had taken. How could he feel sympathy? Killing them was the righteous path.

He sheathed his steel-wood sword and retrieved the guiding plate from the ground, bringing it over to Yun Lie.

Yun Lie moved his lips to chant the incantation, then pointed at the plate.

As expected, after a flash of light, a black line twisted across the stone slab.

However, upon seeing this black line, a surge of killing intent erupted from Yun Lie.

Xu Ziqing was taken aback, looking down to see the details.

Upon closer inspection, he discovered that the black line was made up of dried bloodstains, the residue of countless killings that had accumulated to form this color.

The one who forged this guiding plate deserved death!

Xu Ziqing took a deep breath, calming himself down.

However, although this object is vile, it is still useful at this moment and cannot be discarded lightly.

Thus, he focused on the direction indicated by the black line and said to Yun Lie, “Shixiong, let’s hurry.”

Yun Lie had no objections.

Xu Ziqing summoned Chonghua, carrying the two as they continued forward.

After traveling for a while, the area ahead was still desolate, but the direction indicated by the black line began to change.

It seemed that the hidden depths of the desolate mountain were quite profound, requiring this guiding plate to lead the way.

Moreover… those demon cultivators were not simple-minded.

Sure enough, after more than another hour, they could vaguely see the shadow of a mountain peak.

Chonghua descended at once, and Xu Ziqing stored it in the Beast Control Plate.

Yun Lie said, “Approach stealthily. Except for anyone at half-step Nascent Soul level, you can deal with the rest of the demons.”

Xu Ziqing responded solemnly, “Understood, Shixiong.”

After making their plans, the two entered the mountain together.

The mountain was indeed a desolate one, but it wasn’t entirely barren.

Though strange rocks were exposed and the ground was harsh, there were also some very short, sturdy trees. Despite the lack of moisture, they still exhibited some greenery.

Sounds of fierce beasts echoed in the mountain, but the cries were mournful and unwilling, suggesting they were imprisoned and denied freedom.

Halfway up the mountain, an old pine tree jutted out, its trunk extremely dry, yet it still bore a canopy that blocked the entrance to a cave.

No one guarded the entrance of the cave, but just as they approached, they heard faint sounds of lewdness and coarse growls coming from nearby.

Xu Ziqing frowned and glanced at Yun Lie.

Yun Lie remained expressionless, seemingly unbothered.

Xu Ziqing shook his head and stealthily moved toward the source of the sounds.

Indeed, just a foot away, there was a side door, from which the sounds emanated.

The door was surprisingly unlocked; the closer they got, the louder the noises became.

Xu Ziqing held his breath, being extremely cautious.

However, as he stepped closer and peered inside—

In an instant, he retreated several steps, almost colliding with Yun Lie’s chest.

Yun Lie transmitted a warning, “Be careful.”

Xu Ziqing composed himself and looked again.

Inside the room were three men and one woman. The woman was beautiful with snow-white skin, completely unclothed, kneeling on the ground.

In front of her and behind her, there were men whose tools were moving in and out of her private areas, while another man held her head, forcing her red lips open and stuffing a hard object inside, making her convulse continuously.

On her plump body, several wicked hands roamed freely. The woman’s expression was numb, her beautiful eyes devoid of any spirit.

The three men were flushed, drenched in sweat, thoroughly indulging in pleasure, breathing heavily.

“Though she’s just a mortal, she’s still… quite a beauty…”

“This body is somewhat enticing, ha… ha, it’s a pity she’ll be dead after this; there won’t be a next time…”

“After all, she’s a virgin; it’s a stroke of luck for us. Those pretentious female cultivators of the immortal path have all been played with… huff… what we can get is merely the leftovers.”

Xu Ziqing saw clearly and heard everything without any doubt.

His eyes were filled with intense rage.

Damn it! These demons deserve to die!

Without hesitation, he flicked his palm, and three blood vines shot out!

The blood vines pierced through the air, directly stabbing into the hearts of the three demon cultivators reveling in pleasure, instantly penetrating their vital organs.

In an instant, bright red blood flowed down the leaf buds at the tips of the vines, and before it could hit the ground, it was caught by other buds, not a drop wasted.

The three demon cultivators were drained of all their blood and flesh while still in ecstasy, leaving only three skeletal remains with human skin, scattered on the ground.

Xu Ziqing felt no pity; these demon cultivators were worse than beasts and only deserved to be left with a layer of skin.

After retracting the vines, he quickly moved a few steps to support the pitiful mortal woman.

The woman slightly turned her head. Upon seeing Xu Ziqing, her eyes seemed to light up for a moment, but before he could reach out to assist her, she closed her eyes and fell down.

Xu Ziqing felt a pang of sorrow in his heart as he reached out to check her nose. Indeed… there was no breath.

Closing his eyes, Xu Ziqing took out a garment from his storage ring and draped it over the woman. Then he stood up, a flicker of determination flashing in his eyes. “…Shixiong, let’s continue.”

Translator: Lynn

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