Chapter thirty eight:Beginning.

Everyone was in the hall at Yu An's summoning.

❝I'll begin by saying that I have to leave and I'll take Xiao with me. ❞Yu An said looking at their faces, one by one.

❝Can I ask why? ❞Mi Que asked looking at her hesitant.

❝I'll become a demonic cultivator. ❞Yu An said.

Everyone looked at her confused.

❝I have a parasite in me attached to my spiritual core. The one controlling it can crush my spiritual core at any moment so I have to become a demonic cultivator to create a demonic spiritual core to replace the one I have. ❞ she explained further.

❝What?! ❞Mo Feng asked stunned.

❝How did they managed to do it? ❞Lan Ying asked.

❝Used my sister. ❞Yu An shortly replied.

❝Where... are you going to? ❞Jiang Yun asked.

❝The dark pit. ❞Yu An replied.

Everyone knew the dark pit, it was a place everyone avoided. Cultivators have tried to exorcize the demonic energy, but failed and got badly hurt.

❝Are you able to manage that amount of demonic energy? ❞Wei Zhan asked.

❝Don't worry about that. Let's talk abut something else. The man that saved Luo Tang after I shot him... Mo Feng, you'll have to fight him no matter what. His power can deflect an attack and returned it to the sender like he did with my bullet. If you use your fire and get attacked by it, you won't be in any danger as you can control fire now. ❞Yu An explained thinking about every possibility and how she could win.

❝I understand. ❞Mo Feng said nodding his head.

❝If Luo Tang comes here himself... his chains are a big problem. Jiang Yun, you'll have to create an illusion to trick him and try to get him while he's distracted. ❞Yu An said.

❝I understand. ❞Jiang Yun replied.

❝If Lan Ying manages to reach god level he can posses Luo Tang and kill himself, but until then, you'll have to follow the illusion plan. If it fails, be very cautions of the chains and do not fight him alone! ❞Yu An warned, afraid that she may come back to her friends hurt or even worst.

❝Don't worry, I'll make puppets and use them as bait for the chains. ❞Lizhui said confident in his puppet technique.

❝Right, the puppets. If you have them, use them as shields. ❞Yu An said and rubbed her forehead stressed.

Wang Shu noticed her anxiety and touched her hand squeezing it a little.

❝Thanks. Take care of them for me. ❞Yu An said smiling.

❝Yes. You take care of yourself. ❞Wang Shu said.

❝May I know why you're taking me along? ❞Xiao asked.

❝Oh, right. The dark energy inside you contacted me in a dream and told me to bring you along. ❞Yu An said looking at the pair of twins.

❝You talked to them? ❞Xiao asked amazed.

❝Yes. I'm sure they'll talk to you soon, but let's prepare. Tonight we leave. ❞Yu An said getting up.

❝I want to come with brother! ❞Xuan protested grabbing her brothers arm.

❝No, Xuan, it's a dangerous place. ❞Xiao said looking at his twin sister.

❝But I'm stronger too! ❞Xuan said patting her chest.

❝I know, but brother needs to go alone this time. I'll be back soon, alright? Please be good and wait for me here. ❞Xiao said in a soft tone trying to convince her.

❝Xiun, I can't take care of you on this journey. Listen to your brother. ❞Yu An said looking at the girl.

Xiun sighed and pulled away.

❝Don't make me wait too long. ❞she said smiling sad.

❝I won't. ❞Xiao said patting her head.

❝Leave me with her. ❞Fei, the spirit who lives in the life tree that was now residing in Yu An's mind space told Yu An via spiritual energy.

❝Good idea. I'll plant the tree in my garden and you can stay there. ❞Yu An replied to her.

❝Do you remember the crystals you took from the cave you found me in? ❞Fei asked again.

❝I do. ❞ Yu An replied.

❝Put your spiritual energy in them, you can absorb it again later.❞Fei said smiling.

❝Explain. After I become a demonic cultivator I won't be able to absorb anything but demonic energy. ❞Yu An said curious about what Fei has in her mind.

❝The demon in Xiao can make that energy demonic and you'll be able to absorb it. ❞Fei replied humming.

❝Really? Then that's good.I'll do as you say, let me plant the tree now.❞Yu An said and hurried to her garden where she dug a big hole in the free space, planting the life tree in which Fei lived in.

❝Thank you. It's nice to have some fresh air. ❞Fei said satisfied.

❝You'll train Xiun? ❞Yu An asked looking at the tree.

❝Yes. While her brother is away, I have a feeling she'll feel motivated to grow stronger. ❞Fei said smiling.

❝I see. Good luck then. ❞Yu An said turning to leave.

❝I'll help them in case they need so don't worry. Take care of yourself, if they target you it's going to be a problem. You'll only have yourself, Mo and the child. ❞Fei said touching the life tree.

Yu An stopped and stood silent. Fei touched her shoulder and placed a fruit in her palm.

It was small and white as a sheet of paper.

❝This will change your appearance and energy. It will be hard to be recognized so take it with you. It lasts for one month. ❞Fei explained.

❝Thank you. ❞Yu An took the fruit and smiled, leaving to prepare her baggage for the journey.

The LOH were left in the hall.

❝This is unexpected. ❞Mo Feng said awkwardly.

❝I hope Master will be fine. ❞Mi Que said worrying.

❝I'm sure she will. Let's concentrate on our own power. We need to live up to our elite title. ❞Jiang Yun said trying to lift their spirits up.

❝If they do attack us, I'll make sure to torture them until they wish they were dead. ❞Wei Zhan said with a terrifying grin on his face.

❝I'll have to train and become a god level. ❞Lan Ying said more for himself.

❝Yes, let's do our best. ❞Mo Feng said determined to become the best opponent for the man with the weird technique.

Yu An finished packing and senses a presence in her room.

❝You're here to say goodbye?❞she asked turning around.

❝I can't believe you just came back and you're leaving again... ❞Ruosheng said sad.

❝It's a bit of an unfortunate situation.❞Yu An said laughing to calm her own nerves down.

Ruosheng hugged Yu An.

❝Come back no matter what. I'll become a master puppeteer by then. ❞ Ruosheng promised, smiling, but tears ran down her cheeks.

Yu An wiped her friend's tears with her index finger and smiled at her.

❝I can't wait, master puppeteer. ❞Yu An said.

❝See you later, demonic cultivator. ❞Ruosheng said.

Yu An kissed her cheek, took her things and left. She meet Xiao at the the gates.

❝Ready? ❞she asked, sensing the nervousness in the boy before her.

❝Yes. ❞Xiao said calming himself down.

❝Xiun will be in good hands. ❞Yu An said hoping he'll feel better.

❝I know. ❞ Xiao replied smiling.

They got in a smaller carriage and Yu An noticed the purple clothed man looking at her from afar.

She opened the window and shouted:

❝See you later, Wang Shu! ❞

Wang Shu widened his eyes and laughed.

❝Yes, see you later. ❞he said waving his hand at her.

Yu An smiled and their carriage left.