Stealing an Immortal Back to the Demon Realm Chapter 55

Where is Perfected Xuan Ling?
This question crashed down like a giant boulder.
The group of ‘Yu’ generation elders looked at each other numbly, almost on the verge of tears.
However, their status as elders made them forcefully hold back at this moment.
Not only had Perfected Xuan Ling, who was temporarily in charge, fallen in battle, but many from the previous generation, like Perfected Jing He and Elder Jing Yun, had also died at the hands of the demons in the previous war.
Xuan Kong saw Yu Xu’s eyes redden, and though the expressions of the others varied, their sorrow and outrage were identical and couldn’t be faked.
He understood everything instantly.
He had found it strange when Mu Qiuhan personally negotiated with him last time.
Why seek him out?
Was it merely because of their brief master-disciple bond?
Now he knew.
Only the ‘Yu’ generation disciples remained among the elders before the Violet Sun Hall. His junior sister Xuan ling and junior niece Jing He, among others, must have met with misfortune.
After a long sigh, Xuan Kong composed himself.
He was now the most senior person in the sect, the pillar of support for the younger generation.
Although he had mostly stayed in the Library Pavilion in the past and didn’t have much experience managing the sect, the juniors were all looking to him expectantly. The Taiqing Immortal Sect truly needed to be reorganized, and he couldn’t shirk this responsibility.
Xuan Kong led everyone into the Violet Sun Hall, and they took their seats.
Then, he began to inquire about the situation of the disciples from each peak.
Shang Ningye saw the run-down state of the sect, and her heart naturally felt heavy.
But at this moment, sitting in the Violet Sun Hall, she inexplicably thought of Ping Mountain outside Jialuo City.
Mu Qiuhan had taken her there later.
Compared to that battlefield, which had been almost razed to the ground by the immortal sects, the current state of the Taiqing Immortal Sect was ultimately not too tragic.
At least most of the sect’s buildings were still intact.
This was somewhat related to the prohibition order Mu Qiuhan had issued before withdrawing her troops.
Thinking of this, Shang Ningye subconsciously touched the crystal bracelet on her wrist.
However, the surface of the bracelet was now cool to the touch, without a trace of the warmth from that person’s palm.
Shang Ningye was lost in thought for a moment.
An image of Mu Qiuhan’s smiling eyes flashed before her.
It was as if she could still hear Mu Qiuhan’s whispered words in her ear as she leaned on her shoulder—You are mine.
She took a deep breath.
She tried hard not to look too much at the hateful glances that occasionally surfaced in the hall, nor to dwell on the rights and wrongs of this war.
The moment Shang Ningye had resolved to dissipate all her spiritual energy, she had already decided not to concern herself with the conflict between the two races.
Shang Ningye closed her eyes.
I came back to find Chuxue. Nothing else concerns me.
The reason she was still waiting patiently here was that before leaving, she had promised Mu Qiuhan not to act rashly and to wait for Feng Yi to send someone.
Elder Xuan Kong was still discussing upcoming matters with the people of the Taiqing Immortal Sect.
Seeing that they seemed to have forgotten her presence, Shang Ningye frowned slightly.
It wasn’t that this hadn’t happened before, but she had never cared.
But now…
Shang Ningye couldn’t help but recall how Mu Qiuhan, when discussing political affairs with the demon generals in her chambers these past days, always liked to keep her by her side.
When discussing crucial points, Mu Qiuhan would occasionally pause and ask for her opinion.
Although she was mostly silent, she seemed to have grown accustomed to that feeling.
Now that she was back to being ignored, she felt a little unaccustomed to it.
Shang Ningye was lost in thought again for a while in the hall.
A young disciple hurried in from outside with a somewhat strange expression.
He glanced around the hall and understood from the seating arrangement of the elders that the person in charge had changed.
Facing Xuan Kong, he asked, “Elder, an envoy from the Yao Clan has arrived. May I ask if the Elder will see them now, or should we settle them in first?”
Hearing this, Shang Ningye felt a little puzzled.
She and Xuan Kong had only arrived a short while ago. How could Feng Yi’s people arrive so quickly?
Not to mention that the Beast King’s territory was further from the Taiqing Immortal Sect, just Mu Qiuhan sending a messenger would likely take a considerable amount of time.
Could it be that Feng Yi already knew?
She mused silently, not noticing Xuan Kong looking at her.
Xuan Kong saw Shang Ningye remain silent, but guessing her earlier eagerness, he said, “Have them come in.”
Shang Ningye looked up at the sound and gazed towards the entrance of the hall.
The Yao Clan had sent a group of people this time.
The leader was dressed in a white fur cloak, exuding a somewhat chilling aura.
She bowed to Elder Xuan Kong on the main seat.
“This subordinate is a ceremonial officer from the Bai clan of the Yao Clan. By order of the Sacred King, I am here to deliver a wedding invitation to the Immortal Master.”
After speaking, she gestured for the people behind her to present gifts, and then offered the invitation to Xuan Kong on the main seat.
Then, she took out another invitation.
“May I ask who is Elder Shang? His Majesty instructed that this invitation must be delivered personally into the Elder’s hands.”
Shang Ningye frowned subtly.
These people weren’t sent by Feng Yi, but by the Bai clan?
Wedding news?
The various beast folk from the back mountain and the Taiqing Immortal Sect didn’t usually interact much.
Because sect disciples often went into the mountains to capture young, immature spirit beasts to raise, sometimes even taking their inner cores to refine pills.
Therefore, the relationship between the two groups was practically terrible.
Why would the Bai clan suddenly think of inviting people from the Taiqing Immortal Sect to their wedding feast?
Inviting just the sect leader could be considered a matter of courtesy, but why specifically invite me?
Could it be related to Chuxue?
Shang Ningye suppressed her many doubts, stood up, took the invitation from the Yao Clan envoy, and opened it.
On the bright red wedding invitation, two very unfamiliar names were written in gold: Bai Zhan, Bai Ningyu.
Shang Ningye subconsciously glanced at Xuan Kong.
Xuan Kong had already learned from Mu Qiuhan that the Grand Master’s spirit beast named Chuxue had been captured by the Bai clan.
He had originally planned to arrange sect affairs, then, after the current Beast King’s envoy arrived, he would bring an invitation and accompany Shang Ningye and the Yao Clan envoy to the Bai clan’s territory.
Now, they hadn’t met the Beast King’s envoy yet, but had instead received a wedding invitation from the Bai clan.
Xuan Kong was also a bit unsure what to do for a moment.
He circulated his spiritual energy and secretly transmitted his voice to Shang Ningye, “Grand Martial Aunt, the auspicious date on this invitation is in two days. If we wait for the Beast King’s envoy according to the original plan, I’m afraid we won’t make it.”
“How about I immediately send a disciple to have the Beast King’s envoy meet us there directly? What does Grand Martial Aunt think?”
Shang Ningye thought for a moment.
The Bai clan has taken the initiative to invite us. If we make an excuse not to go, trying to visit later might create unnecessary obstacles.
Even knowing this so-called wedding feast might be problematic, I have to go along with their intentions.
After all, Chuxue is still in their hands.
She nodded to Xuan Kong.
When leaving the demon territory, Xuan Kong had overheard the conversation between Shang Ningye and Mu Qiuhan, so he didn’t dare make decisions for Shang Ningye rashly.
Now, having received Shang Ningye’s approval, he immediately ordered a disciple to prepare congratulatory gifts.
Xuan Kong planned to travel with Shang Ningye the day after next, accompanying this group of ceremonial officers sent by the Bai clan, to attend the ceremony at the Bai clan’s territory.
Qiyuan Mountain, north of Jade Dragon Peak, was an extremely cold land, covered in snow year-round.
Shang Ningye had heard Chuxue mention this place before but had never been to this area.
Stepping onto this glittering white land, Shang Ningye felt a bit uncomfortable.
She circulated the beastly energy in her dantian to dispel the chill around her.
The ceremonial officer was walking beside Shang Ningye. At this moment, she sensed the fluctuation of beastly energy from within Shang Ningye and a hint of interest appeared on her face.
“Elder Shang cultivates beastly arts as well?”
Shang Ningye carried a magic artifact given to her by Mu Qiuhan, making it difficult for outsiders to see through her cultivation level. Therefore, the ceremonial officer hadn’t known before that Shang Ningye was from the Yao Clan.
Suddenly discovering that she was one of her own kind, the ceremonial officer became somewhat excited.
This Elder Shang is exceptionally beautiful and has a natural charm. Truly a remarkable person.
No wonder His Majesty, even though he already has a Queen, specially instructed that she must be invited back.
The ceremonial officer looked at Shang Ningye with an intriguing expression.
This bold way of looking her over made Shang Ningye very uncomfortable.
She thought for a moment and decided to practice on this ceremonial officer.
Since she started cultivating beastly arts, she hadn’t truly tried using the Charm Soul Spell on anyone.
Seeing the ceremonial officer’s gaze drift over her again, Shang Ningye activated the beast core within her body.
The ceremonial officer was secretly admiring Shang Ningye’s beauty when suddenly, her eyes met Shang Ningye’s, and her heart jolted.
At this moment, a hint of flush appeared at the corners of Shang Ningye’s eyes, and her alluring expression intensified.
In the ceremonial officer’s eyes, she was a rare painting of a beauty.
Perhaps subconsciously remembering that this was someone His Majesty wanted, the ceremonial officer didn’t make any outrageous moves, merely staring fixedly at Shang Ningye.
Shang Ningye felt that the person seemed to have lost her senses under her control, so she asked, “Why did your King specifically invite me?”
The person opposite seemed stunned for a moment upon hearing this.
After a moment, she replied, not very clearly, “I don’t know… Perhaps His Majesty admires beauties. It’s in his nature.”
Shang Ningye frowned. “Isn’t your King getting married?”
The ceremonial officer, somewhat dizzy, said, “Yes, the new Queen is also a beauty.”
Shang Ningye saw her starting to sway, looking like she was about to fall to the ground.
She quickly withdrew the Charm Soul Spell to avoid being seen by their companions nearby.
It seems next time I use this technique, I need to hold back a bit, lest the other person faints too quickly.
But at least I know this wedding feast is real. Shang Ningye felt much more at ease.
Last night, she had hesitated many times whether to tell Mu Qiuhan that she would be going to Qiyuan Mountain ahead of schedule.
But in the end, fearing Mu Qiuhan would worry, Shang Ningye kept it to herself, only telling her some trivial matters.
Su Hongyu’s Five Elements Bracelet had been left at her residence last time.
Shang Ningye had put the bracelet away.
She remembered Mu Qiuhan quite liked this bracelet. Perhaps she could give it to her after she returned.