Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 255: The Reliable Tao Yaoye

“Eh, this is a good idea!” Meng Jingzhou laughed, feeling relieved.

In any case, since Tao Yaoye was controlling the three of them, they didn’t need to do anything.

“I just thought of this idea on the spot. Junior Sister Tao is so clever that I only needed to signal to her with a glance.” Lu Yang was pleased with himself for coming up with the idea.

At first, Man Gu still couldn’t figure out what was happening and tried to resist the illusion, but Lu Yang stopped him by saying, “This is the illusion Junior Sister Tao cast. It can keep us from feeling dizzy.”

In reality, Lu Yang’s trio fought with grandeur and unrestrained force, exuding the imposing might of ancient generals sweeping across the battlefield. Tao Yaoye grew increasingly skilled at controlling the three of them, leaving the crowd in a pitiful state of utter defeat.

The Eagle Mountain Five Heroes exchanged glances, taking in the shock in one another’s eyes. “As expected of disciples from the Dao-Seeking Sect? Even their fighting style is different from ordinary cultivators.” Is that what we should say?

“What kind of battle tactic is this?!” Everyone in the mud pit was appalled.

From time immemorial, when three people attacked simultaneously, their lack of unity or coordination would prevent them from unleashing their true potential. For example, seven of them were surrounding Lu Yang, but their combined strength only amounted to that of three or four people.

In contrast, after Lu Yang and the other two fused, their combat strength increased threefold. With seamless coordination, they unleashed their full power.

“Is this how Buddhist sects fight?!”

These people couldn’t be blamed for arriving at this conjecture; those from Buddhist sects rarely intervened. In the eyes of the crowd, everything about Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou’s appearances pointed to them being disciples of a Buddhist sect. Later, when Man Gu appeared with a ferocious expression, they reckoned he was groomed as some kind of protector in a Buddhist sect.

“It’s rare to see the fighting style of Buddhist sects; we’ve finally witnessed it today.”

I can use this for bragging next time.

Hair will grow back after being shaved, but the fighting style of Buddhist sects is not something one gets to witness easily.

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By the lake, Tao Yaoye was panting in exhaustion. Not only did she have to maintain the illusory domain, but she also had to think of how she could get the three to move and break through the blockade. Perhaps because Lu Yang was too adept at attracting hatred, everyone was determined not to let him leave.

“Since our goal is the Twin Lotus Flower, we just have to take them away, right?” Tao Yaoye used the illusory domain to erase her presence and secretly jumped into the mud pit to snatch the Twin Lotus Flower away.

“The lotus flowers are gone...” Someone happened to turn around and noticed the lotus flowers missing.

Just as they were about to shout, Tao Yaoye tapped the person’s forehead with her finger, sending him into a deep illusion.

With the lotus flowers in her hand, Tao Yaoye dashed away, leaving behind a graceful figure.

“The lotus flowers are gone!” Someone finally realized the most pivotal goal of this mission.

“She took it!” Someone else pointed at Tao Yaoye, who was running away.

“After her!”

More than half of the people pursued Tao Yaoye. Only then did Lu Yang’s trio breathe a sigh of relief. The remaining twenty to thirty Advanced Foundation Establishment cultivators were no longer much of a threat.

The three were not worried about Tao Yaoye. With her specialization in illusions, she could easily escape pursuit. Even Meng Jingzhou wasn’t confident he could fully break Tao Yaoye’s illusions.

Among Foundation Establishment cultivators, Tao Yaoye’s illusions could be said to be the strongest. It was only due to Lu Yang’s special cultivation technique that he didn’t fear illusions.

“Young Hero Lu, Young Hero, Meng, Young Miss Tao said to wait for her at Yuanming[1] Inn.” After witnessing Lu Yang and his companions effortlessly defeat the remaining opponents, the hook-nosed boss hurried over to deliver the message.

“Alright, I got it. Thank you for going through the trouble, Boss Eagle.”

The hook-nosed boss quickly waved his hand. “Please don’t say that. We weren’t able to help with anything this time.”

Man Gu added, “Yuanming Inn is where Senior Sister Tao and I are staying in Demon Suppression Pass.” He addressed Tao Yaoye as senior sister because she ranked third among their cohort, while Man Gu was fourth.

Lu Yang chuckled. “What a coincidence, that’s also where Meng Jingzhou and I are staying. Let’s head back then. Junior Sister Tao may even return earlier than us.”

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Sure enough, when the group arrived back at the inn, Tao Yaoye was already waiting for them. Leaning against the wall with a wooden box in her right hand, she was yawning out of boredom.

“What’s with this get-up you three are wearing?” Tao Yaoye looked at the trio with an odd expression.

The three of them were wearing black hoods, covering their faces like they had done something shameful. Such a get-up was common in the Demon Suppression Pass, but not for Lu Yang.

Lu Yang sighed. “We bumped into some cultivators whom I had shaved bald on the way back. Worried we’d be recognized, we decided to dress like this.

“We’ve probably offended all the Advanced Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Demon Suppression Pass this time.”

Tao Yaoye rolled her eyes. “Weren’t you asking for it? Why insist on using Arhat Fist? And why does the Arhat Fist make people’s hair fall out? Is its effect turning people into arhats?”

“This is called guiding people toward goodness. It’s a sign of achieving major success with the Arhat Fist. And who would have known that its hair-loss effect was so potent?” Lu Yang tried his best to defend himself.

Tao Yaoye pretended she didn’t hear what he said and raised the wooden box she had been holding. “The Twin Lotus Flower is inside. Let’s go upstairs.” The box was made of fine sandalwood that could block out people’s spiritual consciousness, ensuring the scent of its contents wouldn’t leak out.

“Young Heroes, in that case, we shall take our leave.” The Eagle Mountain Five Heroes cupped their fists and bid farewell to Lu Yang.

“Let’s go. Meng Jingzhou and I are staying here as well.”

“Such a coincidence?” Tao Yaoye was stunned. Then, she remembered Meng Jingzhou’s identity. “Is it because this is the most expensive inn in the Demon Suppression Pass?”

“That’s right.” Meng Jingzhou smiled. I always choose the most expensive option, and inns are no exception.

The four arrived at Meng Jingzhou’s room.

Lu Yang was curious. “Why did you two also come to the Demon Suppression Pass?” Did you two also risk your lives to ask about Big Senior Sister’s age and were banished here as punishment?

“A few days ago, I gained some insights into my cultivation and wanted to find someone to exchange ideas with, so I went to Heaven’s Gate Peak to look for you. But Big Senior Sister told me it’s been ten days since you went to the Demon Suppression Pass with Meng Jingzhou to train.

“She mentioned that she’s been keeping an eye on your progress and noticed that your training has yielded considerable results, so she suggested that Man Gu and I come along as well.

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“We originally wanted to ask Li Haoran along, but for some reason, Big Senior Sister said it was unsafe for him to leave the Dao-Seeking Sect now, so she didn’t allow him that.

“And that’s how the two of us ended here.”

After listening to the whole story, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou broke out in cold sweat. Big Senior is indeed omnipotent and able to perceive everything. Thankfully, we’ve been mindful of our words and didn’t say anything bad about her.

Meng Jingzhou could sense fear lingering in his heart as he thought back about it. When we first arrived in the jungle, I even said that Big Senior Sister had sent us to the borderlands on penal exile. Thanks to Lu Yang’s reminder, I promptly modified my words and narrowly avoided a calamity.

Meanwhile, Tao Yaoye had opened the sandalwood box. Inside it, the Twin Lotus Flower lay quietly. “We finally seized the Twin Lotus Flower. How should we divide it?”

“Lu Yang, I want the lotus seeds! Lotus seeds are delicious!” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy threw a tantrum in the mental space, slapping the ground to remind Lu Yang.

Lu Yang pretended he didn’t hear the ruckus in his mental space.

1. It’s a Buddhist term referring to the clear and bright nature that is inherent to all living beings. ☜