At this moment, the Snake Demon was filled with grievances.
Who would have thought that it had traveled thousands of miles to Qiuyun Valley, only wanting to absorb some Yin Qi to increase its cultivation?
Who would have thought that upon nearing this area, it would suddenly be suppressed by this Toad?
Especially the aura emanating from the other party, which made it instantly realize that this fellow's Dao cultivation was above its own, and by a great deal.
Otherwise, even if a Toad gained some Dao cultivation, if its Dao cultivation was only ten or so years higher than its own, it could easily suppress the other party and refine it into its stomach.
However, when this Toad Demon appeared, it felt a sense of powerlessness to resist.
It knew that this was because the difference in their Dao cultivation was simply too vast.
Otherwise, such a situation would not occur.
“However, as you said before, those old Daoists from Biluo Temple are indeed no match for me.”
The Toad Demon thought of the things the Snake Demon had told him earlier.
Every three years, many demons or evil spirits would come here.
The Snake Demon had been here a few times before, but it was wary of the old Daoists from Biluo Temple, so it dared not enter Qiuyun Valley.
It had watched from outside as those old Daoists cast their Spells.
Listening to the other party's detailed account, the Toad Demon could discern that the Dao cultivation of these old Daoists was somewhat insufficient in its eyes.
That was why it felt at ease staying here.
As a Great Demon with several hundred years of Dao cultivation, its Dao cultivation was indeed profound.
If it hadn't accidentally fallen into a cold pond earlier, which caused it to be frozen in the cold pond.
It was only recently, after its Dao cultivation had advanced, that it broke free from the ice.
But although it broke free from the ice, it still suffered a lot of damage.
So it hoped to find Qiuyun Valley and use this Yin Qi to restore its own Dao cultivation.
If it could fully recover, it felt that its Dao cultivation might be able to Breakthrough to the thousand-year level.
By then, the vastness of this world would be its to explore.
As for those old Daoists from Biluo Temple, if they had any sense, they shouldn't disturb it.
After all, it only wanted to restore its own Dao cultivation.
But if these fellows were tactless, it wouldn't mind eliminating these old Daoists as well.
They were just some Cultivators, and with their Dao cultivation inferior to its own, eliminating these old Daoists would be effortless.
It had heard some powerful Great Demons mention before that these old Daoists used to be very powerful.
But later, due to some events, all those powerful old Daoists died.
As for now, the remaining fellows were somewhat unremarkable.
It was precisely because it listened to the words of those Great Demons that it no longer held any respect for these old Daoists.
Unlike the little demons beside it, who were already trembling with fear at the mention of those Cultivators' names.
Thinking of this, it opened its large mouth and sucked towards the Snake Demon.
Before the Snake Demon could react, its entire body was swallowed by the Toad Demon.
After swallowing the Snake Demon, the Toad Demon finally let out a satisfied burp.
Next, it would wait for the Yin Qi to gather.
.........
“This must be He Fellow Daoist, the Cultivator from the Mortal Realm?”
At Biluo Temple, Qingxiao and Qing Yunzi, led by a Disciple, saw He Xiuyuan drinking tea in the pavilion.
When the two saw He Xiuyuan from afar, they sized him up and down. Seeing that He Xiuyuan indeed had no Evil Qi on him, they immediately smiled broadly and went to greet He Xiuyuan.
To have both the Sect Leader and Junior Martial Uncle of Biluo Temple come to greet him truly gave He Xiuyuan a lot of face.
He Xiuyuan saw the two old Daoists walking towards him and quickly stood up to perform a Daoist salute towards them.
“Presumably, the two of you are the Sect Leader of Biluo Temple and Fellow Daoist Qingxiao?”
“Just call us Fellow Daoists, there’s no need to be so polite.”
Qing Yunzi came closer and said with a smile.
As he spoke, he again invited He Xiuyuan to sit down, “Today, I did not know He Fellow Daoist was coming, so I failed to greet you, which is somewhat impolite.”
A Cultivator who could Cultivate the Dao in the Mortal Realm was truly formidable.
He Xiuyuan quickly said, “It was I who came to visit uninvited, and I was worried about causing too much trouble.”
“Nonsense, we Cultivators are one family, there’s no such thing as bothering or not bothering.”
Qingxiao immediately replied from the side, then sat down with him.
“Fellow Daoist, it is truly impressive that you were able to Cultivate the Dao alone in the Mortal Realm. Now that we have met, we must have a good exchange.”
He Xiuyuan's heart immediately filled with joy upon hearing this; this was precisely what he came for.
Being able to understand more about this world would be very helpful for his future Cultivation.
Thinking of this, He Xiuyuan quickly nodded.
“Before this, I only Cultivated alone and didn't know much about this world. If possible, please enlighten me.”
He Xiuyuan said humbly.
He had just Cultivated on his own, that's how it went.
As for discussing the Dao with the two of them, that was out of the question.
Qing Yunzi and Qingxiao didn't find He Xiuyuan's words strange.
It was normal for someone who Cultivated alone to be somewhat unfamiliar with this world.
Thinking of this, Qing Yunzi thought for a moment and then asked, “Then, what would He Fellow Daoist like to know?”
If he had to speak all at once, he truly wouldn't know where to begin.
Furthermore, he didn't know how much He Xiuyuan understood.
Since He Xiuyuan had a method of Cultivation, he must have obtained it through some means, and perhaps he also learned some things along the way.
He Xiuyuan pondered for a moment upon hearing this, then asked, “When I traveled in the Mortal Realm, it seemed I didn't see any Cultivators there.”
“Does that mean all Cultivators are in the mountains?”
“Also, is Cultivating in the mountains beneficial for Cultivation?”
The two looked at each other and smiled upon hearing He Xiuyuan's question, “Cultivating in the mountains is relatively more beneficial than in the Mortal Realm.”
“As for the Mortal Realm, there should be some Fellow Daoists moving about, but they do not reveal their abilities, making it difficult to find them.”
He Xiuyuan sat up straight upon hearing this, “Please elaborate, Fellow Daoist.”
“Then let's first talk about Cultivating in the Mortal Realm.”
Qing Yunzi, seeing He Xiuyuan's inquiry, stroked his snow-white beard and said, “Fellow Daoist, you have been in this Mortal Realm for quite some time, how do you feel about it?”
He Xiuyuan frowned slightly upon hearing this, thought for a moment, and then said, “The common people are suffering.”
Compared to his previous life, the Mortal Realm He Xiuyuan saw in this world could only be described by the four words: 'the people are destitute'.
Qing Yunzi was immediately surprised upon hearing this. He exchanged a glance with Qingxiao beside him, probably not expecting He Xiuyuan to perceive this level.
And to be able to express it like that.