I am a Late Bloomer in the Immortal World

Chapter 443: Sister-in-Law Meixian, Holy Corruption

This time, with the experience from impersonating Ancestor Chìlóng, Wei Tu was even more practiced at faking his identity.So under Ancestor Ni’s subtle probing, Wei Tu soon quietly revealed the sect information that “Fu Dalu” hadn’t mentioned before.

"Demonic Extreme Sea Sea, Flame-Erosion Sect."

Ancestor Ni carefully considered this piece of information.

As a Golden Core demonic cultivator, he was certainly familiar with the name “Demonic Extreme Sea Sea.”

However, the Flame-Erosion Sect was something he knew little about.

The reason was simple—Demonic Extreme Sea Sea, located at the far northern edge of the Great Cang Immortal Realm, was just too vast.

Even though it wasn't as boundless as Chiming Sea and was technically an inland sea, its size was still comparable to three or four Xiao Kingdoms combined.

Naturally, the number of demonic sects within Demonic Extreme Sea Sea was overwhelming.

Just the Nascent Soul-level sects alone numbered over ten. As for Golden Core sects, there were easily hundreds.

"Flame-Erosion Sect isn’t one of the well-known Nascent Soul sects in Demonic Extreme Sea Sea. So there's a good chance it used to be a Golden Core sect…"

Ancestor Ni thought to himself.

Now he finally understood why “Fu Dalu” had chosen to break through to the Nascent Soul realm inside the inner domain of the Great Void Realm without a protector.

The reason was obvious.

He came from a Golden Core sect, and the sect lacked the resources and blessed land needed for his breakthrough. He had no choice but to attempt it in a harsh place like the Great Void Realm.

But upon learning this, Ancestor Ni wasn’t disappointed—in fact, he was secretly pleased.

In his eyes, having “Fu Dalu” come from a humble background was far better than him being born into a prestigious Nascent Soul sect.

As the saying goes, ‘A good match between equals.’

The Ni family of Crane Mountain, connected to the Heavenly Maiden Sect through marriage, wasn’t exactly lowering themselves by taking “Fu Dalu” as their son-in-law.

"Brother Yulong, please come in."

Ancestor Ni smiled broadly, gesturing politely to invite Wei Tu into Yunhe Mountain.

"This is sister-in-law?"

On the way, Wei Tu spotted Ni Meixian hiding among the crowd, sneaking a peek. His eyes lit up as he stepped forward with a cupped-fist salute and greeted her.

"Not at all, not at all."

Ni Meixian quickly shook her head and declined.

Right then, she could feel the envious gazes from her fellow clan members, which made her heart flutter a little.

But unfortunately, she was only a Nascent Soul concubine and didn’t have the qualifications to be called “sister-in-law” by the younger brother of a Nascent Soul ancestor. So she had to refuse.

She clearly remembered how more than ten years ago, Ni Shihuang had verbally suppressed her, and “Fu Dalu” had ignored it completely.

Because of that, she had long accepted her place.

"My elder brother sent me not only to buy some spiritual materials, but more importantly, to visit the Ni family on Crane Mountain and deliver some messages to sister-in-law."

"He values you greatly. That title is well-deserved."

Wei Tu smiled as he spoke.

As soon as the words landed—

Ni Meixian, who’d just been hesitating to acknowledge any relationship with a Nascent Soul ancestor, instantly straightened up, her face glowing with confidence.

'So he does care about me.' Ni Meixian beamed inside, and even her gaze toward Wei Tu softened noticeably.

…

Soon after, Wei Tu followed Ancestor Ni and Ni Meixian into the Ni family’s clan hall.

"Just now, I overheard Brother Yulong chatting with Meixian. You said you came to the Zheng Kingdom to purchase some spiritual items."

"May I ask what kind of spiritual material Ancestor Fu asked you to find? If there’s anything our Ni family can help with, we’d be more than happy to assist!"

Ancestor Ni spoke up proactively.

At this point, he hadn’t forgotten that Wei Tu still possessed the key to opening the secret medicine garden—the Nine-Yuan Flying Star Pearl.

So even if Ni Meixian wasn’t involved, the Ni family still had every reason to curry favor with Wei Tu and offer all the help they could.

"It’s the soul of a late-stage Golden Core demon beast…"

"My elder brother plans to use this material to cultivate a powerful spell. But with everything going on in the sect, plus his own cultivation, he couldn’t spare the time. So he sent me to Zheng Kingdom to search for it."

Wei Tu paused a moment and replied.

"This spiritual material..."

As soon as he said that, Ancestor Ni, just like the Blood Moon Pavilion shopkeeper, was instantly stunned.

After all, the cultivation level of that demon soul alone was already a whole realm above his own. With his ability, even if he gave it his all, it would still be difficult to obtain it.

But after thinking it through, Ancestor Ni felt that Wei Tu's search for such a spiritual item actually made perfect sense.

After all, this was something a Nascent Soul Venerable needed. If it were easy to get, now that would be strange.

"Hmm... I'll let Shihuang know. We’ll see if the Heavenly Maiden Sect has anything like this."

After thinking for a moment, Ancestor Ni exhaled slowly and spoke.

Then, using that as an excuse, Ancestor Ni left the room, giving Wei Tu and Ni Meixian some private space.

—He still remembered Wei Tu had just said he was here to pass along some messages to Ni Meixian on his elder brother’s behalf.

Seeing this, Wei Tu immediately caught on and casually made something up.

"My brother said, he wants sister-in-law to cultivate diligently in the Ni family. Once you reach the Golden Core realm, he’ll bring you to the Flame-Erosion Sect to stay by his side."

"But if you fail to break through..."

At that, Wei Tu's tone chilled and rose in pitch. "Then just pretend he never came."

That part was his true thought.

If, even with his support, Ni Meixian still couldn’t reach the Golden Core realm, then whether she lived or died, he wouldn’t bother to care.

On the other hand, if she succeeded, then she’d become someone useful to him. At that point, he could consider whether it was worth reconnecting.

At the very least, a Golden Core female cultivator who focused on dual-cultivation methods, with her pure Yin essence, would be no different from a spiritual tonic for someone like him—a Nascent Soul Venerable.

"Yes, Senior Fu."

"I won’t let Senior Fu down."

Ni Meixian’s face paled for a second when she heard that. But she quickly composed herself and bowed respectfully in the direction of Wei Tu.

"Sister-in-law, my brother may speak harshly, but he's softhearted. He’s never taken any concubines in the sect. If he accepted you, then it must mean you’ve got something truly special."

With a flick of his sleeve, Wei Tu used a bit of magic to help Ni Meixian up as he spoke gently.

"No concubines?"

Ni Meixian’s heart stirred at that. Much of her unease faded.

But then, hearing Wei Tu mention she had something special about her, her face turned slightly red and she grew embarrassed.

After all, if she had any advantage at all, it was probably the way she had, during their time alone over a decade ago, feigned unconsciousness and then seduced him...

Still, she quickly realized that such a demeanor was inappropriate in front of her brother-in-law. So she immediately straightened up, imitating her older sister Ni Shihuang, adding a bit of aloof coldness to her expression.

'That look...'

Wei Tu raised an eyebrow slightly, subconsciously comparing the current Ni Meixian to the seductive female cultivator from more than ten years ago—who had stripped down in the clouds, pressed against him, and sucked on his fingers.

Back then, she was fallen and depraved. Now she looked pure and untouchable.

The contrast was just too jarring.

'Forget it! Right now I’m here at the Ni family as Fu Yulong. It’s best not to get too close to this woman.'

Wei Tu calmed his thoughts and forcibly suppressed the lust in his heart.

Of course, Ni Meixian noticed none of this. She gave a slight bow and took her leave from the clan hall, returning to her own cultivation cave.

…

Three days later.

Zheng Kingdom, Yuquan Mountain marketplace.

Wei Tu, according to plan, successfully brought Ni Shihuang—this Golden Core genius from the Heavenly Maiden Sect—along with him to Blood Moon Pavilion.

And the reason he got her to come was very simple.

Wei Tu didn’t offer any complicated excuse. He just said he was unfamiliar with the area, and that was enough to easily persuade Ni Shihuang to agree to “help him purchase” the soul of a late-stage Golden Core demon beast at Blood Moon Pavilion.

"Ni Shihuang?"

As soon as Ni Shihuang walked into the shop, the Blood Moon Pavilion shopkeeper instantly recognized her as one of the most prominent figures in the Zheng Kingdom.

"So this kid really is connected to a Nascent Soul Venerable!"

The shopkeeper squinted, a thought flashing across his mind.