from Present to Past

In the center of the long street, a group of cultivators gathered, talking in serious tones. It seemed as if their opinions differed greatly. Even from afar, Wei WuXian could hear them talking. In the beginning, everything was fine, but they suddenly became agitated.

"... I think that there are no soul-consuming beasts or spirits in the area at all. It's clear that none of the Compasses of Evil showed anything."

"soul-consuming beast?", Jiang Cheng and Wei WuXian looked at each other. "Now that's something new"

"That compass can even be used to track them?", Nie MingJue was speaking to Wei WuXian, "Wei gonzi, I think you should start making them already"

"That is right.."

"It is very helpful"

Cultivators agreed instantly, now not even remembering how they had started to disagree with the creator of it. Anything that is going to do good to the cultivation world is always welcome. But Wei WuXian was not very sure of the idea.

"I haven't thought about it yet", he whispered.

"If there isn't, then how did the seven people lose their souls? They couldn't have all attained the same disease, could they? I, for one, haven't heard of this disease at all!"

"It seems very serious", Lan QiRen sighed. "Losing Seven people to a soul consuming spirit?"

"I wonder what the sect in charge is doing", Jiang FengMian was actually disappointed.

"Even if the Compass of Evil is not showing anything, does it mean that there's nothing in the area? It can only point out an approximate direction, without any specifics, so it shouldn't be fully trusted. Maybe there's something here that can interfere with the pointer's direction."

"Those Idiots are depending on that advice rather than actually searching for it"

It wasn't just a thought Wen RouHan had but his conclusion. A ruling from a strong cultivator. "A cultivation device can only be attributed to the night hunt. It is not wise to depend upon it entirely"

The man was a narcissist but this was something everyone could agree upon.

"Maybe that is also true"

A cultivator commented. "It is a device and it shouldn't always need to be accurate"

"Do you remember who created the Compass of Evil? I've never heard of anything that can interfere with its pointer's direction."

Wei WuXian sat back, half hiding himself behind Jiang Cheng. It was a compliment he could not get credit of.

"Wei gonzi has followers?", Lan XiChen turned to the juniors. "I think they are trusting his creations"

"Yes. Not just followers", Lan SiZhui replied. His answer was nothing but a mockery of those blind followers. "There were people who worshiped and idolised him."

"But never stood beside him when he needed them," Lan JingYi scoffed before SiZhui could finish.

"What do you mean? Are you implying anything with that tone of yours? Of course, I know that Wei Ying created the Compass of Evil. But, it's not as if his creations are flawless. Aren't we allowed the option of doubt, at least?"

"Who gave them permission to use his name like that?"

Madam Yu's voice was echoing and the Zidian faintly glowing in her hand. "Not acknowledging the skill is one thing but disrespecting his identity?"