"Haha, did I hear it wrong, are you going to talk to me about life too?" Ye Shikai chuckled softly. After all, Wuyan was just an eighteen-year-old girl, an age when life is in full bloom, yet she exhibited a maturity beyond her years.

"Yes, speaking of which, you're not an ordinary person yourself. The Netherworld King of the Underworld has seen real life and death, so you've certainly had unusual experiences. Why not share a little?" Wuyan's attitude was surprisingly good, considering their "rule" of quarreling within three sentences. It was quite an achievement for them to talk this far.

"And what about you, becoming a Sect Leader before adulthood, isn't your life even more marvelous?"

"Have you killed anyone?" Ye Shikai asked suddenly, and Wuyan froze, nodding slightly.

"I seem to have asked a very trivial question." Ye Shikai said lightly while sipping his tea.

"Are you aware of the principles of the Worm Sect?"

"What principles?"

"To maintain balance." Wuyan stared into Ye Shikai's eyes and coldly uttered, "The balance of life in the world."

"You speak quite philosophically, can you explain it simpler?"

"Our Worm Sect is different from the Divine Doctor who saves lives. The worms can be used to kill as well as save." Wuyan's tone became serious. "However, if we only save lives and do not kill, it would disrupt the original life order of the world. Birth, old age, sickness, and death are inevitable. Once broken, it will bring disaster."

"It sounds like overpopulation leading to environmental pressure, right?"

"You can understand it that way. If the Worm Sect's power is used solely for saving lives, it would inevitably extend everyone's lifespan. Those whose lives were supposed to end would live on, increasing the population, and when the environment can no longer bear it, everyone will suffer." Wuyan's words sounded cold and ruthless, but if you think about it, they might make sense. The Worm Sect holds many treasures that, if revealed, could allow everyone to live to a hundred years. This would be a significant change, but no one can ensure whether it's good or bad, so the Worm Sect resolutely abstains from involvement.

"So, while the Worm Sect saves people, it also kills people."

Ye Shikai was stunned, for this touched on his sensitive nerve. Killing, did the Worm Sect engage in such activities too?

"Don't overthink it, my disciples are not butchers." Wuyan gave a dismissive look.

"As I said, worms can save people, and they can also kill. The Worm Sect sells certain worms to the outside, which can act like Death God's sickle."

Ye Shikai finally understood. No wonder he heard about people using worms to kill; the root was the Worm Sect.

Although they didn't directly commit murder, since the worms were cultivated by the Worm Sect, they could be considered "accomplices."

Ye Shikai still didn't quite comprehend Wuyan's values, or rather, the values of the Worm Sect. The claim of maintaining balance seemed grandiloquent, yet saving and killing people seemed meaningless, and saving is a moral issue, while killing is a matter of responsibility.

Ye Shikai had many misunderstandings, but he couldn't change others' values. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the Worm Sect has thrived for so long.

"How is your cultivation of the Emperor Xuan Scripture going?" Wuyan bluntly asked, sparking Ye Shikai's curiosity. How did she know about the Emperor Xuan Scripture and his cultivation? Speaking of which, this ancient text was also Ye Shikai's "foundation." His path of cultivation started because of this book, and his cultivation method followed the Emperor Xuan Scripture.

"Kun Level."

"The Emperor Xuan Scripture is one of the ancient texts from antiquity and a treasure sought after by cultivators. Don't waste it."

"You seem to know a lot."

"The Worm Sect has a history of a thousand years. Of course, I know."

"I see the disciples of your Worm Sect are all cultivators. That's truly impressive."

"Hmph, as long as you know," Wuyan said smugly with a smile.

"By the way, how is the Single Love Poisonous Insect you got last time?"

"Of course, I'm keeping it. What, haven't you had enough of the pain from last time?"

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Yanjing.

"Master, most of our bases have been cleared, and the HST project has been delayed because of it. What should we do?" With scars all over, Poisonous Concubine stood before Boss Xing. Today's fierce battle with Ghost had ended in a stalemate; despite being outnumbered, Ghost, the brains of the Netherworld Palace, still held formidable combat prowess.

"I didn't expect De to have control over so many of our bases. Today's surprise attack also failed." Boss Xing rubbed his temples and exhaled longly, "Fortunately, the Mothmen suffered no losses. As long as we still have the data, the revival of the HST project is only a matter of time."

"But with regard to the superior..."

"I will go and apologize to the superior. As for other matters, you needn't worry."

"Yes, Master."

Knock, knock, knock.

Just then, a sudden knock on the door made them tense. This was not their base, and with casualties from the recent attacks, if discovered by the Netherworld Palace...

"Master..."

"Don't panic, go open the door," Boss Xing said calmly, grasping a long knife in his hand. Poisonous Concubine nodded, holding a dagger, and slowly approached the door.

As she cautiously turned the doorknob, she appeared very wary. But upon seeing the visitor clearly, she retreated quickly, showing a respectful demeanor.

"Welcome, Honorable Special Envoy." Poisonous Concubine bowed her head, her tone showing mild fear.

"Honorable Special Envoy, apologies for not greeting you sooner." Boss Xing quickly stood up and bowed respectfully to the visitor, a veiled woman referred to as the "special envoy" by Boss Xing.

"The superior orders you to immediately restart the HST project, as quickly as possible," the woman said coldly.

"Yes." On Boss Xing's face was a rare expression of trepidation. Seeing the special envoy is like seeing the superior. With twelve bases attacked, he had expected severe punishment from the superior, but after hearing the special envoy, his worry eased.

"Don't be too pleased with yourself. Your stupidity and negligence nearly ruined the HST project. The superior is very displeased," the woman turned away, her voice cold with a hint of menace.

"Yes, this subordinate won't repeat the mistake," Boss Xing replied gratefully, as if granted amnesty.

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