Blood Sacrifice To Millions Of Zombies, I Will Be A Demon Cultivator In The Apocalypse

Chapter 94: Direct Hook and Bait! Who is the Fisherman?

Li Mingqi himself was just a failed contender for the position within the sect. He hurriedly fled the sect and unexpectedly discovered a subsidiary force belonging to the Assimilating Soul Sect in this remote corner of poverty. So he came directly here.

Since there was only one unremarkable black iron vein here, Li Mingqi didn't pay much attention to this place.

Descendants of the Foundation Building Stage cultivators were highly regarded within the sect. Even though he was now a wandering pauper, he didn't think that a place guarded by a small inner disciple would be suitable for his status.

In his understanding, the Qi family, which was affiliated with the Assimilating Soul Sect, was extremely weak. They didn't even have a high-level Qi Refining cultivator. He alone could wipe out this family and provide them with little help.

However, upon arriving at the Qi family, Li Mingqi was surprised to find that this family had developed quite well. Both the size and strength of the family far exceeded his expectations.

Not only were the family buildings magnificent, but the Qi family's strength was also impressive. The high-level members of the Qi family he encountered had a solid foundation and the potential to advance further.

It could be said that with proper cultivation, the Qi family could be used by him and become one of his core members.

Although Li Mingqi was arrogant, he was not a fool. Because of his relationship with the third elder, he had always been surrounded by a group of people who gave him advice. These disciples were being cultivated to become high-level members of the sect, so they still had some basic discernment.

If the Qi family were to be classified as a subsidiary force of the Assimilating Soul Sect, it would definitely not be evaluated as weak as reported within the sect. On the contrary, it was thriving and had formed a huge contrast.

The Qi family definitely had secrets. Otherwise, it would be impossible for a family like the Qi family, which was weak in strength and didn't even have a high-level Qi Refining cultivator, to undergo such a drastic change in such a short period of time.

This was Li Mingqi's ultimate goal for staying here.

They now spoke nicely, saying that they were accumulating strength and waiting for a counterattack. But in reality, they were just losers in the internal struggle of the sect, already bloodthirsty. They were like gamblers who had lost everything, willing to kill for any bit of benefit.

Moreover, this small Qi family and the inner disciple Zheng Yi were completely insignificant in their eyes.

It was like meat placed on a chopping board. If they didn't make a move now, they would be itching to do so.

"Sir, the Qi family has been obedient these days and allows us to investigate freely."

Immediately, one of his subordinates stepped forward and reported the Qi family's attitude. From the beginning, this small Qi Refining family had treated their arrival with great hospitality, showing a kind of awe towards the true disciples of the sect.

They were afraid of any improper treatment that might offend them.

Their investigation was also completely unimpeded.

"It seems that the news hasn't reached here yet!"

Li Mingqi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. His cultivation level was not weak now. Since childhood, he had been taken care of and personally taught by the third elder. He had already reached the eighth level of Qi Refining.

However, he had just suffered a major failure and collapsed in the internal struggle of the sect. Now, he was still wary and suspicious after arriving in this small place and planning to take control of the Qi family.

If it had been before, when the third elder was still alive and the Assimilating Soul Sect's position was stable, facing these local Qi Refining families, Li Mingqi could easily crush them with a single word.

But now, Li Mingqi didn't think that way anymore.

People mature through setbacks and experiences. It was basic common sense to plan before taking action.

Moreover, in the internal struggle within the sect, Li Mingqi and his followers had suffered some injuries and couldn't unleash their full strength. If there were pursuers behind them, they would have to rely on the protection of a local power like the Qi family and be extremely cautious.

However, even though Li Mingqi and his group were being cautious, they were still somewhat biased. They didn't know that all of this was arranged by Zheng Yi for Qi Lin.

This small mining area in Ba Dong Town had long been managed like an iron plate by Zheng Yi. It was not something they could easily infiltrate upon their arrival.

Their actions seemed covert, but in reality, every move was monitored by people arranged by Zheng Yi.

They appeared clever, but in reality, they were just embroidered pillows, empty inside.

This was Zheng Yi's evaluation of Li Mingqi.

Now was a critical period. Zheng Yi had established his stronghold in the end of the world, and it was currently a time for him to grow. Generally speaking, unless it was a matter of vital interest, Zheng Yi didn't want to cause trouble. It would be best if everything could go smoothly and peacefully.

He didn't even stop Li Mingqi and his party from taking action. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to inquire about the news, and they would have a hard time moving around the entire Badong Town mining area.

If Li Mingqi is sensible and heals his injuries, he will obediently leave the Qi family. Zheng Yi will definitely treat him well and give him some resources.

You go your sunny path, and I'll go my own way. We won't interfere with each other.

Whether it's the Qi family or Zheng Yi, they both need more time to develop. If they can avoid trouble, they should.

Looking at Li Mingqi's posture, Zheng Yi is prepared to crush him like a fly, trying to eliminate him completely and leave no future troubles.

As long as it doesn't affect the Qi family's overall development.

...

Li Mingqi nodded slightly, indicating for his subordinates to continue speaking.

"Based on our careful investigation and observation over the past few days, the Qi family is completely different from what we expected. The overall strength of the Qi family members is not low, but it should still be within our capabilities to deal with."

"In addition, the Qi family seems to have made a fortune in recent years. They have various training facilities, such as cultivation rooms, Body Tempering rooms, and weapon refining rooms. Although they are not high-level, they are definitely a treasure trove."

"Furthermore, what surprised us the most is that this small Qi family has developed various trading caravans. Although we don't know the specifics of their trade, the fact that the Qi family has grown to this scale indicates that these caravans have gained considerable wealth."

"The only thing our people haven't been able to investigate is what resources the Qi family is trading. Black iron ore cannot have such value, so the Qi family must have something valuable that we are unaware of."

When the followers gathered all the information they had gathered over the past few days and reported it to Li Mingqi, they were shocked.

In the main hall, everyone gathered the information and discovered a shocking fact: the Qi family was not like an ordinary Qi Refining family at all. They had so many resources and training facilities that couldn't be gathered by an ordinary family.

"Oh, I remember a few days ago, Sun De accidentally discovered a secret. It seems that there is a hidden force being trained within the Qi family. Have you found out more about it?"

Li Mingqi remembered that his subordinate, Sun De, had mentioned this when reporting information he had gathered from other sources.

There were people secretly training within the Qi family.

Because Sun De practiced the Earth Traveling technique and had exceptional talent, he actually found that hidden valley.

After returning to report, he was shocked.

He said that in a valley, there were a certain number of cultivators practicing the Blood Demon Dao technique. Seeing the surging blood energy rising, he felt fear and immediately rushed back to report.

But since then, it seemed that the Qi family had also become aware of it, and the defense in that valley became stricter. Even Zhao De, who practiced the Earth Traveling technique, couldn't easily approach it anymore.

After this news came back, Li Mingqi felt surprised.

He didn't expect that this small Qi family, which was assessed as a weak force by the sect's inner hall, not only satisfied its own cultivation resources and developed a considerable number of trading caravans, but also had the ability to support a special force practicing the Blood Demon Dao technique. It completely exceeded his imagination.

What does this small Qi family want to do?

They are hiding so deeply.

But now, Li Mingqi is not concerned about this.

He is truly curious about what secret the Qi family has that caused them to rise suddenly.

A small local family, what resources do they possess that allowed them to grow so rapidly in just a few years?

And can all of this be used by him? That is the most crucial question.

If it can be used by him, then he will take over the Qi family, seize the opportunity while they still have power, and develop and grow while taking advantage of the situation. Perhaps in the future, they can rise up and counterattack the sect.

If it cannot be used by him, then he will play a big game, directly kill and plunder while the Qi family is still unaware. He believes that it will also satisfy him and his people.

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"It's just that it's still difficult for me to understand. Although this demonic technique progresses extremely quickly, it requires a high bloodline aptitude. How did the Qí family manage to find so many qualified blood maniacs? Could it be related to the tightly guarded resources of the Qí family?"

The cultivator in charge of investigation is Zhao De, who has been following Li Mingqi since childhood. He also comes from a small family called Assimilating Soul Sect and belongs to the faction of the third elder. He is also one of the losers in this conflict.

Watching as this small Qijia, due to its remote location, not only did not suffer from the impact of the Assimilating Soul Sect's great changes, but even thrived.

Jealousy burned in his heart like a demonic fire, wishing to use all his might to burn everything he hated into ashes.

"This is indeed a good place. I can already imagine the embryonic form of a small power here. How can a small Qijia control such a place? Inadequate positioning will surely lead to disaster..."

"It seems that this is also the heavens helping us, allowing us to rise with the trend and giving us a great gift!"

Li Ming let out a sigh of relief and solemnly said, but a fiery light suddenly appeared in his eyes, revealing a desire called greed.

Something called ambition rose from the depths of his heart.

...

In a training room, Qi Lin also reported to Zheng Yi word by word.

Every action and word of Li Ming and his group were monitored and accurately recorded.

"It seems that this true disciple, the descendant of the third elder, is also someone who is not content with mediocrity!"

In the secret room, Zheng Yi opened his eyes and sighed lightly.

"Continue monitoring and wait for my command to close the net."

Qilin left after receiving the order, fully aware of who the true backer of the Qilin family was, the one who had propelled their rapid development.

Without the support of Zheng Yi, he and the Qilin family were nothing, so he executed Zheng Yi's orders meticulously.

To be honest, Li Mingqi had also tempted him and made various generous offers. Qilin outwardly showed respect and loyalty, like an obedient dog, but deep down, he sneered at Li Mingqi and his group, as if they were a joke.

He was a practical person, seeking tangible benefits. Li Mingqi and his group were all losers within the sect, driven to the remote corners like stray dogs. They dared to tempt him with empty promises, thinking he was as foolish as them.

Moreover, even if Li Mingqi offered tangible benefits, Qilin was prepared to strike from behind. He was determined to live and die with the support of Zheng Yi's powerful backing. Everything else was just nonsense.

Their interests were tightly bound together, like fleas on a rope. There was no escape.

How could they be easily swayed by a few words?

"People without harming the tiger's intentions, tigers with harmful intentions towards people..."

"I originally wanted to leave you a way out, but since you are so troublesome, don't blame me for being ruthless."

A calm voice echoed in Zheng Yi's cultivation chamber, as if discussing an insignificant matter. Zheng Yi slowly closed his eyes and continued his cultivation.

...

In the main hall of the Qilin family, Li Mingqi and his group were deep in thought, and the atmosphere was tense.

"My lord, since this is the territory of the Assimilating Soul Sect, why don't we settle here? With the foundation of the Qilin family, I believe it won't take long for you to rise again and reclaim the position of the sect leader."

Suddenly, someone spoke up.

"Very well said. A true man does not worry about trivial matters. This place is the territory of the Assimilating Soul Sect itself. As the direct disciple of the sect and the bloodline descendant of the third elder, you have the power and qualifications to lead the Qilin family."

"As long as you give the order, whether it's the Qilin family or those insignificant inner disciples, they will obediently step aside. Do they really think they can resist?"

The last sentence caused laughter to erupt among the crowd.

In their inherent impression, direct disciples belong to the core inheritors of the sect and are the future high-level members of the sect. Even though their current situation is not good, isn't it just a simple matter to deal with a small inner disciple and a small Qi family?

They are now a group of people who not only occupy the righteousness of the sect but also have overwhelming power. Stealing the heritage of the Qi family should be a piece of cake.

And now it seems that it is necessary for them to reorganize the Qi family if they want to make a comeback.

"Since that's the case, we can only inconvenience Junior Brother Zheng Yi."

With one word from you and one word from me, it seems that the Qi family has become Li Mingqi's possession. It's as if as long as they make a move, Zheng Yi and the Qi family will obediently offer everything.

Li Mingqi has long coveted the Qi family, but there have been constant troubles along the way, which has made him somewhat hesitant.

But now that so many fellow disciples have already advised him, he naturally goes along with it.

They are a group of fierce dragons crossing the river, and even if the Qi family is a local snake, in the face of this situation, they will probably have to submit.

...

In just a few days, under the warm hospitality of the Qi family, Li Mingqi and his group had a delightful time.

But the more so, the more they coveted the heritage of the Qi family. In their eyes, why should a small Qi Refining family have such good fortune?

These outstanding disciples of the sect have fallen to the point where they have no home and are competing with subordinate small families for food.

So the more unwilling, greedy, and jealous they are, the easier it is for them to deviate from the right path.

On the surface, everyone is harmonious, but under Li Mingqi's secret manipulation, all the information gathered from the investigation is summarized.

Their plan to steal the entire Qi family is also progressing smoothly.

On this day, Li Mingqi and the others held a gathering and specifically invited Zheng Yi to attend the banquet.

Obviously, Li Mingqi and his side didn't even realize it themselves. Unconsciously, they had already regarded themselves as the masters and were commanding without hesitation.

Both sides were enthusiastically exchanging ideas, and the atmosphere of the entire gathering was lively. After a while, the food and wine were removed, and someone slowly spoke up.

"Junior Brother Zheng Yi, you have been stationed in the Qi family for a year, truly working hard. This time, Senior Brother Li Mingqi understands your situation and specially takes over for you. I wonder what you think? You can directly return to the sect to report, and there will be additional rewards..."

At the banquet, Li Mingqi gave a signal, and a disciple from the inner sect stood up and spoke.

"Thank you, Senior Brother, for your concern, but this small Qi family's mining area in Bairong Town is just a remote corner. How can we trouble Senior Brother Li Mingqi, a true inheritor of the sect, to personally manage it? That would be a waste of talent."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Li Mingqi, for your concern. Since I have been given this task, I will stay here for three years and manage the Black Iron Vein for the sect..."

Zheng Yi, as expected, behaved calmly and confidently, smiling as he spoke.

"You..."

Seemingly unexpected, Zheng Yi, an inner disciple with no foundation in the sect, actually didn't yield to pressure and even touched a sore spot. The person was somewhat annoyed and was about to get angry, but Li Mingqi waved his hand to stop him.

"Alright, we are all fellow disciples, there's no need to speak in such a formal manner."

Li Mingqi calmed the emotions of his subordinates before continuing.

"Junior Brother Zheng Yi, to be honest, since I just arrived and have nowhere to stay, this Qi family is quite suitable. I want to borrow this place for a while. Junior Brother, you shouldn't refuse, right?"

His words seemed like a discussion, but his tone was more like a command, a tone of commanding obedience, warning Zheng Yi to quickly give up this place.

"Senior Brother is joking. This is the territory of the sect. I am only temporarily managing it. How can I let someone else take it?"

Zheng Yi looked into his eyes, smiled, and then said lightly.

"Besides, this Qi family's surname is Qi, not Zheng. Senior Brother asked the wrong person..."

(End of this chapter)