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Chapter 18: Don't Kill Them For Now

Yu Lan was stunned. When He Youzhou said he would take her down the mountain, her shock transformed into anxiety.

It wasn't that Yu Lan didn't want to leave, but rather that she couldn't.

"Master, this disciple is still being hunted by White City government, isn't she?" Yu Lan asked.

Due to her bloodthirsty bouts, she had consumed the blood of many humans and livestock; she was long on the wanted list.

Even though she hadn't killed anyone, the officials of White City wouldn't show any mercy just because she hadn't crossed that particular line.

Likely, too, that many righteous sect cultivators were keeping an eye out for her, hoping to claim the bounty on her head.

And once she was captured, she might lose more than just her head.

Being beautiful weren't always a good thing.

"It's likely, based on the young woman in white's reaction last time, that you'll be captured as soon as you appear," He Youzhou said, arms crossed, his head cocked to the side.

"If that's the case, then this disciple will remain at the sect." Yu Lan sighed.

"That won't do; I still want you to join me in White City's Cultivator Competition," He Youzhou said, shaking his head.

"The Cultivator Competition?" Yu Lan turned to Zhi Shi, beseeching her for help.

Zhi Shi noticed her Senior Sister's gaze. As the Senior Sister, she decided to step forward and explain, "This is a competition jointly sponsored by the sects around White City. The winner receives a large sum of spirit stones."

"We don't lack funds here at Divine Vision Sect, but we must consider the needs of our future junior sisters. We ought to prepare some capital." Zhi Shi spoke softly.

Ever since the incident, Zhi Shi had been treating Yu Lan with utmost kindness. She no longer looked at her with a murderous gaze, but rather, treated her like a true little sister.

Zhi Shi agreed with the saying, "The capable lead the way," and felt that there were many things she could discuss with Yu Lan regarding matters outside of cultivation.

"Ah... I think I get it, but I've only just entered the Qi Refining stage, so wouldn't it be inappropriate for me to compete?" Yu Lan frowned. "Besides, as a wanted criminal, they wouldn't allow me to participate anyway."

Her "demoness" status would likely prevent her from joining the competition, and even if she did, she wouldn't be able to defeat anyone.

"No matter. It's said that those who make it into the top twenty will receive consolation prizes," He Youzhou said. "And you need not worry about your wanted status."

"Just follow Zhi Shi, and whenever someone tries to arrest you, yell, 'Senior Sister, save me!'"

He glanced at the quiet Zhi Shi. "Zhi Shi will protect her Junior Sister."

"But..." Even after hearing this, Yu Lan still felt uneasy. She was unsure of her capabilities within the Divine Vision Sect, and felt that perhaps her demon sect's reputation for being lazy and unreliable might hold her back.

She knew her Senior Sister was strong, but exactly how strong, she couldn't say. Whether it was the righteous sect cultivators or the government's bounty hunters, there were plenty of them in both. If her Senior Sister had to face a crowd of cultivators, would she be able to hold her own?

"I'm very strong," Zhi Shi said, her face devoid of expression, her voice laced with authority.

"That's right," He Youzhou added, "your Senior Sister is at the very least a Core Formation cultivator; protecting you would be no trouble for her at all."

"May this disciple take some time to consider?" Yu Lan lowered her head, her voice soft.

"Of course. Take all day, if you must." He Youzhou never forced his disciples to make hasty decisions. "But holing yourself up on the mountain all day isn't good either." He gave an example of himself. "Even someone like me goes out a few times a month."

Yu Lan only hummed in response, saying nothing else. Truth be told, she didn't want to stay holed up on the mountain all day either. It was dreadfully dull here, and if both her master and Senior Sister went down the mountain, she'd be left utterly alone, bored out of her mind.

But going down the mountain was simply too dangerous.

Yet very soon, she noticed that both Zhi Shi and He Youzhou weren't looking at her, but rather gazing beyond the Main Hall.

"Someone's arrived, but unfortunately, it's not a guest," He Youzhou said with a helpless shake of his head.

Zhi Shi looked toward the entrance of the Main Hall with an impassive gaze, then quietly stepped forward.

"A guest has come," said a charming young master, holding a feather fan before him as he strode into the Main Hall. "Is the Divine Vision Sect unwilling to receive guests?"

Behind him stood a dozen cultivators, their strengths varying.

The young master used the feather fan to cover the sinister smile on his lips, then shifted his gaze to Yu Lan's back.

Upon hearing a familiar voice, Yu Lan whipped her head around and saw the white-robed young master she remembered.

In an instant, fury surged within her heart, her originally black eyes gradually tinting a faint purple.

"Those who barge into other people's halls aren't guests," He Youzhou said. His words seemed to cast a spell, calming Yu Lan's turbulent emotions and causing the purple in her eyes to swiftly fade.

"You are..." He studied the man in white as he asked, "Who are you?"

"I am Wan Ruicai, disciple of Verdant Mountain Sect. I've been ordered to capture this dangerous demoness," Wan Ruicai replied with a false bow, smiling.

"I heard from my Junior Sister that they couldn't find the demoness here," he said, "but it seems to me now that you've intentionally hidden her. No wonder they couldn't find her."

"Such a foul smell, how repulsive." Zhi Shi stood on the platform, looking down at Wan Ruicai. "Is it you who transferred your curse to my Junior Sister?"

A flash of killing intent crossed Wan Ruicai's eyes; he had never expected someone from the Divine Vision Sect to notice the abnormality within him.

It shouldn't have been so. If Yu Lan had spoken the truth, he should have sensed it. Because of the Bloodthirst Syndrome, their souls were somewhat entwined.

"So that's how it is, the demoness is a disciple of Divine Vision Sect." Wan Ruicai avoided Zhi Shi's question, focusing only on what he cared about. "As expected of a demonic sect, fostering such a savage demoness."

"Come to think of it, this explains why you would shelter her." His smile held no mirth. "If you continue to shield her, your Divine Vision Sect will suffer alongside her."

"We of White City tolerated your sect these past few years, allowing you to exist peacefully, but only because we saw that you were not harboring any ill intent. If you continue to shield her, however, we may no longer be able to overlook your actions."

Wan Ruicai's voice grew colder as he finished his assessment of the group before him. The girl clad in red and white was their strongest opponent, and she was about evenly matched with himself. The other two could easily be dealt with by the Qing Mountain disciples behind them.

Knowing the extent of their capabilities, Wan Ruicai spoke these words with purpose. "There's quite a crowd, Zhi Shi. Do you think you can handle them?"

"No problem," Zhi Shi said expressionlessly. "Shall we kill them?"

"Wait, let me ask something first." He Youzhou held up a hand toward Wan Ruicai. "Are you the organizer of the White City Cultivator Competition?"

"And what if we are?" Wan Ruicai frowned, returning the question.

"Zhi Shi, don't kill him for now." He Youzhou said, rolling up his sleeves.