"Indeed, a young girl understands young girls better."
"We old fogies have lived too long. Sometimes we truly don't understand what's on a young girl's mind."
"We've forgotten what that sort of purity feels like."
Lord Nine Demons said these words with a hint of sentiment.
Back when they had been trying to capture Fairy Sea Yu'er, they had come up with multiple plans, but every single one was rather risky.
Capturing Fairy Sea Yu'er was simply too difficult — casualties were practically unavoidable.
It was at that moment that Song Yun had proposed her idea: she would disguise herself as Chu Feng, then use the Prison Sect's mole hidden among the Fairy Sea Fish Clan to relay a message to Fairy Sea Yu'er, luring her out.
At first, this plan had been rejected by everyone, all of them thinking it was far too simple.
But Lord Nine Demons had felt it was worth a try — even if it failed, there would be no real loss.
At worst, if it didn't work, they could simply switch to another plan afterward.
That was why they had decided to give it a shot.
No one had held out much hope. But who could have imagined that Fairy Sea Yu'er would actually fall for the ruse?
Moreover, Song Yun had successfully lured her to the Prison Sect's ambush site.
Of course, Fairy Sea Yu'er was clever. During their conversation along the way, she had detected something off and tried to flee.
Fortunately, by that point, Song Yun had already guided Fairy Sea Yu'er into the Prison Sect's trap.
That was how they managed to capture her.
"Come to think of it, it's really thanks to our Prison Sect's Transformation Prison Infant. Without it, I couldn't have pulled off the disguise so perfectly," Song Yun said.
"The Transformation Prison Infant is indeed formidable, but it's your own exceptional talent that allowed you to wield it so well."
"Also — do you actually know Chu Feng?"
At this point, Lord Nine Demons fixed Song Yun with a pair of ancient, piercing eyes.
"I do." Song Yun answered without a moment's hesitation. "Chu Feng and I are friends. During the Nine Soul River Heaven, he helped me quite a bit."
"In truth, Chu Feng should have been brought into the Prison Sect back then as well, for he was guided by the Sacred Altar," Song Yun added.
"I know about Chu Feng, but there seemed to be some complications back then, which was why he didn't join."
"Besides, given his relationship with the Seven Realms Holy Palace, having him join our Prison Sect now wouldn't exactly be advantageous," Lord Nine Demons said.
"Are you saying our Prison Sect is afraid of the Seven Realms Holy Palace?" Song Yun asked.
"Of course not. I'm simply saying there's no need."
"Besides, this Chu Feng seems rather stubborn. His way of thinking is bound to clash with ours, and he wouldn't be a good fit for the Prison Sect," Lord Nine Demons said.
"He and I are friends. If I get the chance to see him, I could try talking to him — perhaps he'd be willing."
"After all, if he joined our Prison Sect, he'd have a backer. He wouldn't need to fear the Seven Realms Holy Palace anymore," Song Yun said.
"It's quite clear that you and Chu Feng are on excellent terms. You want him to join the Prison Sect so badly — is it because you want him to contribute to our cause?"
"Or is it because you want him to enjoy our protection?" Lord Nine Demons asked.
"Both."
"Chu Feng is talented. Our Prison Sect can cultivate him, and he's well worth the investment."
"And once he's one of us, giving him protection is only natural," Song Yun said with a sweet smile.
Lord Nine Demons smiled as well, but offered no response to this topic.
"Lord Nine Demons, Tu Fu of the Immortal Slaughter requests an audience," came the voice of a Prison General from outside the hall.
"Let him wait," Lord Nine Demons said.
"Lord Nine Demons — it's Chu Feng! Chu Feng has come to the Blue Snow Upper Realm!"
The voice outside rang out once more, but this time it wasn't the Prison General. It was an old man.
This old man was none other than the second eldest of the Immortal Slaughter — the same one who had spoken to Chu Feng through the defensive formation earlier.
"Let him in." Lord Nine Demons swept his great sleeve, and the closed hall doors swung open. An old man strode in immediately.
Song Yun recognized him. This was the second eldest of the Immortal Slaughter, named Tu Fu.
() "Miss Song Yun." Upon seeing Song Yun, Tu Fu bowed respectfully.
Song Yun said nothing but returned the gesture with a polite smile.
As for Tu Fu, he took the initiative to close the hall doors behind him.
But because of his shout from moments ago, the people outside had erupted into a frenzy.
After all, Chu Feng's name now rang throughout the vast Martial Cultivation World, and even the members of the Prison Sect had heard of him.
What was this Chu Feng doing here in the Blue Snow Upper Realm?
"Are you certain it was Chu Feng who came to the Blue Snow Upper Realm?" Lord Nine Demons asked.
"I am certain."
The second eldest of the Immortal Slaughter then recounted the circumstances of his encounter with Chu Feng, including the fact that his four brothers had already been slain by Chu Feng's hand.
"You're saying Chu Feng used a Soul Summoning Talisman to elevate his cultivation?" Lord Nine Demons asked.
"Reporting to my lord — it was a Soul Summoning Talisman. I witnessed it with my own eyes. There is absolutely no mistake," Tu Fu confirmed.
"Chu Feng possesses such extraordinary talent that he could use a Soul Summoning Talisman to raise his cultivation to the second-grade True God realm?"
Lord Nine Demons rested his chin in his hand, lost in thought.
However, this was clearly not the reaction Tu Fu had been hoping for.
It was more the reaction of someone who admired talent.
So Tu Fu dropped to his knees before Lord Nine Demons with a thud.
"Lord Nine Demons, my brothers and I have only had the opportunity to join the Prison Sect thanks to your appreciation. We have always been deeply grateful to you and never wished to cause you any trouble."