Two Realms Shuttle Gate: Don t Call Me a Demon!

Chapter 79: Chapter 77: Arrival

“It’s already been a day, we can’t wait any longer.”

“We’ve inquired for news, and it seems there were traces of Purple Mist Sect disciples, maybe Brother Pei…”

“There are only three days left for the mission deadline, we must arrive on time.”

In the dense forested mountain, teeming with the sounds of insects and birds, a group of several dozen riders were temporarily camped here.

As Su Jie listened to the disciples’ clamor, he rotated the rabbit he was roasting in his hand, occasionally seasoning it.

“Come, see how my cooking is.”

After dividing the roasted rabbit into three portions, Su Jie passed them to Gu Weonian and Chen Yun, who were sitting beside him.

“Brother Su, do you think Pei Haibing is really dead?”

Gu Weonian chewed on the rabbit meat, his eyes filled with a sense of relief.

If Pei Haibing were dead, then they wouldn’t have to live in fear of retaliation from him ever again.

“Who knows, now the living can’t see him, and the dead can’t find him; it’s possible he really did have the misfortune of encountering a reputable sect. Haven’t our disciples gone to investigate? They said that recently, there have been Purple Mist Sect disciples spotted in this region but luckily we didn’t run into them.”

Su Jie shrugged his shoulders, making guesses along with Gu Weonian’s words.

“It’s hard to believe. They say that Pei Haibing’s White Bone Transformation Skill is terrifyingly powerful, and ordinary disciples of reputable sects are mostly no match for him.”

Chen Yun’s gaze flitted over Su Jie with a hint of uncertainty. Su Jie had returned en route the day before without a trace, and considering Pei Haibing’s disappearance, she harbored a terrible suspicion. Yet, when thinking of the disparity in their strength, she couldn’t quite believe it.

“That, I don’t know. Perhaps the Purple Mist Sect disciples who took action are also formidable figures.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Su Jie laughed, but whatever the case, there was no evidence of his death now.

An hour later, the group of several dozen made a decision and continued their journey on horseback.

Regardless of whether their leader Pei Haibing had met with an accident or not, everyone had a mission to fulfill and couldn’t wait forever.

…

Three days later!

At noon, with the sun high in the sky, Su Jie and the others finally arrived at the prearranged escort destination, Liuyun Manor.

It was a manor built beside a mountain, surrounded by dense forests and flowing streams. Nestled against the mountain and by the water, its scale was incredibly magnificent.

From afar, one could see the antique towers and pavilions interspersed among the mountains.

Each building was exquisitely crafted, and the flowers and bamboo in the courtyards were in full bloom, exuding bursts of fragrance.

There were numerous guards patrolling inside the manor, most of them possessing cultivation, suggesting Liuyun Manor’s capability to do business with Ghost Ridge Palace in the trade of human slaves was not to be underestimated, beyond what would be expected of mere merchants.

Su Jie’s cavalcade was very conspicuous; as soon as they emerged from the forest, several swift horses from Liuyun Manor came to meet them.

In accordance with the prearranged meeting, Su Jie and the others unfurled the Ghost Ridge Palace banner early to reveal their identity.

“We’ve been waiting for a long time, esteemed representatives of Ghost Ridge Palace. The manor has prepared a feast to refresh and welcome you all.”

A few guards rushed over to the forefront of the riders. It was evident that they were accustomed to hosting the disciples of Ghost Ridge Palace and knew their business well.

After a brief exchange to confirm their identities, they entered Liuyun Manor with the guards.

“This is just too wealthy.”

Gu Weonian’s eyes were filled with envy, marveling at the manor’s intricate and scattered buildings, its garden pavilions, ponds and rockeries, and the lush greenery of trees, all highlighting the owner’s immense wealth.

“Please, this way.”

The guards led the guests to a separate courtyard where tables and chairs, carved from wood and stone, were arranged, and pretty maids in long skirts were bustling about, brewing tea leaves and serving up delicious dishes to the disciples.

By this time, the courtyard had already filled with numerous disciples from Ghost Ridge Palace, mingling and making merry in a noisy crowd.

Most of these were Outer Disciples, but a small number were dressed in the attire of the Ghost Ridge Palace’s Inner Sect.

Clearly, they too had been assigned the task of escorting human slaves, gathering at Liuyun Manor awaiting the moment to set off.

In this group of Ghost Ridge Palace disciples, Su Jie spotted a familiar face; Yu Wenxian was sitting among a group of Inner Sect disciples, dressed in white brocade like a newly-blossomed white lotus, her beauty striking and her long hair cascading down like a waterfall.

The arrival of a new batch of disciples entering the antechamber drew the attention of those already drinking tea in the courtyard.

“Oh, Junior Brother Su.”

Yu Wenxian stood up, holding her tea cup, and walked over with a graceful step.

“Senior Yu!”

Su Jie called out reservedly; in truth, he did not want to draw attention to himself.

As Yu Wenxian approached, the group of Inner Sect disciples from Ghost Ridge Palace also turned their gazes towards him, and Su Jie could overhear people inquiring about his background.

“I didn’t expect to see you here. I recall that Junior Brother Pei should be leading your group of disciples. He hasn’t given you any trouble, has he?”

Yu Wenxian looked genuinely surprised, her gaze sweeping around but not spotting Pei Haibing.

With a cough, Su Jie replied, “I haven’t had the chance to report to you, Senior Yu, but on our way here, Brother Pei went missing unexpectedly. Based on our speculation, it’s possible he encountered disciples from a reputable sect and conflict arose between them. He has not rejoined our group up to now.”

“Missing?”

Yu Wenxian blinked her foxy phoenix eyes at Su Jie for several seconds before suddenly asking, “You don’t know his whereabouts?”

Su Jie, of course, knew what Yu Wenxian was suspecting; after all, it had been she who had warned Su Jie to be wary of Pei Haibing.

Fortunately, Su Jie was prepared, and with a composed expression on his face, he spread his hands wide, “You jest, Senior Yu; if I knew Brother Pei’s whereabouts, I would have found him by now.”

Yu Wenxian pondered for a moment, let out a light chuckle, and said, “Ah, poor Junior Brother Pei, such terrible luck. Such a pity for Master’s favourite disciple. At least you’re here, Junior Brother Su—otherwise, it would be terribly lonely being here all alone.”

For some reason, Su Jie felt the heat intensify in Yu Wenxian’s gaze upon him.

“She couldn’t possibly have taken a liking to me, could she?”

Alarmed at the thought, Su Jie knew all too well the kind of person Yu Wenxian was. He couldn’t handle such a deadly woman.

While they were speaking, Su Jie heard sobs and cries echoing from a building in the antechamber.

Immediately after, several young men and women, with faces full of terror and limbs trembling, burst out attempting to flee as if their lives depended on it.

Following their escape, a pungent smell of blood wafted from the opened doors, and Su Jie’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Within, the scene was reminiscent of a slaughterhouse; more than a dozen human slaves were tied up, awaiting their turn to be served at the feast.

Not far away, several Inner Sect disciples from Ghost Ridge Palace were sipping hot wine and munching on ‘special ingredients’—processed by chefs from Liuyun Manor and prepared in various ways: fried, boiled, or sliced raw.

Upon seeing the human slaves dash out, the Inner Sect disciples made no move to chase them, but instead pointed and laughed heartily, their bloodthirsty and savage expressions revealing a twisted sense of delight.

In the antechamber where some Inner Sect disciples were drinking tea, a few sneered or looked on with indifference toward the goings-on inside the building. To most, such scenes seemed all too familiar, and it was clear not everyone enjoyed such spectacles.