Xiao Fei used the antidote for the Bone-Corroding Heart-Melting Pill as leverage, leading a group of rogue cultivators straight to the White Bone Sect.
According to the jade slip provided by Old Ancestor Shangguan, Eagle Mountain Country had two passages to the Outer Demon Realm, one of which was located within the White Bone Sect's territory.
The rogue cultivators were quite amenable to this. The antidote Xiao Fei provided could only last for 100 days, meaning they would never be free from his control.
If they could find the antidote at the White Bone Sect, that would be ideal.
It was currently wartime, and the cultivators of Eagle Mountain Country had all been driven to the front lines, with patrolling cultivators monitoring every region.
On their journey, they encountered several waves of patrolling cultivators. Some they managed to evade, but those they couldn't were silenced permanently.
The rogue cultivators of the White Bone Sect were skilled in refining various bone-based magical treasures and controlling bone skeletons, hence their name. Their stronghold was located on an ancient battlefield, a desolate place filled with countless graves.
"According to intelligence, the White Bone Sect has three Golden Core stage powerhouses stationed there permanently. However, under normal circumstances, only one is responsible for daily affairs on rotation."
Xiao Fei and the group of rogue cultivators were hidden within a large burial mound, discussing their plan of action.
"I will lure away the Golden Core cultivator. Once I do, you will enter the White Bone Sect.
Once inside, you are all free to act. The White Bone Sect's medicinal garden has a Purple Gold Spirit Fruit tree. Whoever can bring me this tree, I will exchange it for 200 detoxification pills..."
As Xiao Fei spoke, he produced a map, marking the location of the medicinal garden, then several other important spots, and briefly described the treasures within.
The rogue cultivators' eyes lit up at his words.
They were all itinerant cultivators, accustomed to splitting a single spirit stone in half and often fighting bloody battles over a few treasures.
Faced with the temptation of so many treasures at the White Bone Sect, they could hardly restrain themselves.
"Fellow Corpse Herder, rest assured. Even if we have to risk our lives, we will bring all these treasures out for you," the Skeleton Daoist promised, patting his chest.
The others also made grand, heartfelt promises of loyalty, their hearts, however, thinking that as soon as they found the antidote at the White Bone Sect, they would be the first to betray this young pup.
Many even considered emulating Xiao Fei and controlling other rogue cultivators if they found the antidote themselves.
After sharing the intelligence about the White Bone Sect with everyone, Xiao Fei stood up.
"Alright, I'll go lure away the Golden Core cultivator of the White Bone Sect. You all be careful, don't make too much noise. If you attract a Nascent Soul expert, none of us will escape unscathed."
With that, Xiao Fei grabbed Zhu Yu and walked out.
"You're really trusting these rogue cultivators?"
"Heh! A leopard never changes its spots. These rogue cultivators are untrustworthy and betray their allies for profit. If rogue cultivators were reliable, pigs would be able to climb trees."
A mocking smile played on Xiao Fei's lips.
"However, as long as we create the conditions to lure away the Golden Core cultivator, these rogue cultivators will definitely make their move!"
Xiao Fei had interacted with rogue cultivators in Eagle Mountain Country for many years and understood their nature best.
They avoided anything disadvantageous, but swarmed towards any benefit, fearing even a sliver of profit might fall into someone else's hands.
When going to battle, they always aimed to be slackers, letting others do the work while they reaped the rewards. For truly beneficial matters, these people were quite capable of fighting desperately.
After his suggestive introduction about the many benefits of the White Bone Sect, these rogue cultivators were already itching with desire, drawn by the immense profit.
Most of this intelligence was obtained by the sect's ancestors through soul-searching rogue cultivators, and some of it was embellished and fabricated by Xiao Fei.
As for whether these rogue cultivators would find the antidote and ultimately betray him, Xiao Fei didn't dwell on it too much. As long as it served its purpose for now, that was enough.
Xiao Fei and Zhu Yu soon appeared before a large gate crafted from white bones, with the words "White Bone Sect" inscribed upon it.
"Who goes there?"
A rogue cultivator guarding the mountain gate immediately stepped forward and shouted.
"Boom!"
The reply was a dark blade light. With a single slash, the rogue cultivator was split in two.
After killing the rogue cultivator with one strike, Xiao Fei continued to hack at the White Bone Mountain Gate with one blade after another. Since he was there to cause trouble, there was no need to be polite to rogue cultivators.
The commotion he created quickly alerted a patrol team from the White Bone Sect.
"Who dares to cause trouble at the White Bone Sect!"
The leading cultivator shouted and flew towards them. However, before he could get close, he spotted Zhu Yu standing behind Xiao Fei with his hands behind his back.
"Senior, please proceed as you wish!"
This rogue cultivator was quick-witted. He cupped his hands towards Zhu Yu with a sincere expression and then turned to flee.
The affairs of a Golden Core cultivator were not something a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator could meddle in. It was more important to report this to the sect's Golden Core elders.
Zhu Yu did not stop the approaching cultivator as he fled, waiting for him to report and call for reinforcements.
After a moment, a powerful aura emanated from within the White Bone Sect, and a black light shot out, landing in front of the mountain gate, revealing a black-robed Golden Core cultivator.
"Wretch! Die!"
A white bone claw descended from above, reaching for Xiao Fei.
The moment Xiao Fei saw the black-robed cultivator appear, he had already begun to retreat behind Zhu Yu. He had brought such a powerful thug; there was no reason not to use him.
The attack of the white bone claw was successfully blocked by Zhu Yu, and the two immediately began to fight without preamble. Xiao Fei, fearing he might be accidentally injured, kept his distance and observed the battle.
After a few rounds, Zhu Yu, following the original plan, feigned defeat and fled into the distance, with Xiao Fei closely following.
The black-robed cultivator, enraged, could not let them go and immediately pursued them.
The three flew further and further away, gradually disappearing from the sight of the White Bone Sect cultivators.
After the three of them were gone, over 30 stealthy figures emerged near the mountain gate, dispersing and infiltrating the White Bone Sect.
Meanwhile, in a desolate mountain valley, Xiao Fei and Zhu Yu were arguing heatedly, their opinions clashing.
The black-robed rogue cultivator who had been chasing them now lay on the ground, his emotions stable and his demeanor peaceful!
The rogue cultivator looked as if he were asleep, having gone to a place very far away, never to return.
"You son of a bitch, you're not a rogue cultivator, why are you fighting me for this corpse? Are you going to boil it for soup?"
Xiao Fei was very angry, but the consequences were negligible, as Zhu Yu completely ignored him.
Normally, such a corpse would simply be burned. However, Xiao Fei needed it now, so he had to drive up the price to secure more spoils.
"Don't worry about what I'm taking it back for. If you want the corpse, you'll have to take less of the other spoils."
"Then I'll give you this corpse to take back for soup. I don't want it anymore!"
As Xiao Fei spoke, he picked up a white bone shield from the ground, no longer looking at the corpse.
This shield was a magical treasure, and more importantly, ghost cultivators could also use it. It would be perfect for his second sister's tribulation.
His second sister could have broken through long ago, but ghost cultivators invariably faced lightning tribulations during their breakthroughs, and there was a high probability of being annihilated by the lightning. Thus, she could only break through after thorough preparation.
In fact, he valued the shield more than the corpse.
"You really don't want it?" Zhu Yu felt he had priced it too high just now. What use was this thing to him?
"I don't want it anymore. Such a nourishing item, I'll let you have it."
Xiao Fei waved his hand and picked out another item from the spoils, casually tucking it into his embrace.