He confessed his love for his master in his later years, and his cheat ability finally arrived.

Murong Yan saw that Lu Changsheng was beginning to show signs of relenting.

She couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, alchemy cannot be forced.

If Lu Changsheng doesn't give in, no matter how hard I try, I'll be powerless.

"Tell me your conditions."

Lu Changsheng gave a helpless snort and said:

"First, I want you to swear an oath by the Heavenly Dao that after the elixir is completed, you shall not pursue the matter of the Imprisoned Dragon Pool any further."

"Secondly, you will provide all the materials needed for this elixir."

"Third... you need to pay me for the value of these pills in spirit stones according to the market price, not a single one less!"

After hearing these words, Murong Yan couldn't help but be a little surprised.

She had no objection to the first two points.

It's only natural for people to cover up crimes and avoid risks.

But the third one... tsk, could it be that even at this critical juncture, this guy still doesn't forget to make a fortune?

If that's the case, then Lu Changsheng in front of us can be considered a "person of importance".

In fact, Murong Yan understood after a moment's thought.

Lu Changsheng wanted to force him to make a statement, in order to prove that this was a transaction, not coercion.

After a moment's thought, he took out a storage ring from his sleeve and casually tossed it to Lu Changsheng.

"Here are 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones, which is half of my deposit."

"Once the pill is complete, you'll get the other half, not a single one less. How about it?"

"Is this price fair?"

Lu Changsheng didn't answer; he simply accepted the ring.

A quick scan with his divine sense revealed that there were indeed 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones inside, piled up like a mountain.

The rich spiritual energy permeated the entire storage space.

After confirming the quantity was correct, Lu Changsheng withdrew his divine sense.

Then, looking at Murong Yan with some annoyance, he said:

"Alright, tell me, what kind of pill do you want to refine?"

Murong Yan's gaze was calm as she slowly uttered four words.

"Nine Nether Black Ice Pills."

"Nine Nether Profound Ice Pill, do you have fire poison in your body?"

He had naturally heard of this pill, which was specifically used to suppress the rampant fire poison within the body.

It is often used when a cultivator with a fire spirit root fails to forcibly fuse with a different fire, or when they suffer from the backlash of yin fire.

Murong Yan neither denied nor explained this.

She flicked her sleeves lightly.

A jade slip floated out and hovered in front of Lu Changsheng.

"Here's the prescription. What are your chances of success?"

Lu Changsheng looked down.

Most of the medicinal herbs and auxiliary ingredients were normal. His gaze swept over the text on the jade slip, line by line.

"Spirit Jade Mushroom, Ice Soul Bamboo Shoot... 'Nine Nether Poisonous Python Demon Crystal?!'"

"Nine Netherworld Poisonous Python?!"

Lu Changsheng suddenly raised his head, looking at Murong Yan with some suspicion.

"Have you prepared this?"

Murong Yan said with a half-smile:

"If I were ready, would I need to go through the trouble of bringing you here?"

Lu Changsheng was taken aback.

"No?! What do you mean? This python is extremely intelligent; even Golden Core cultivators dare not approach it easily!"

"You're not sending me to my death, are you?!"

"Murong Yan, what exactly are you planning?!"

Since this woman needed his help, Lu Changsheng didn't bother with formalities.

She calls him "elder" all the time, she's so proud of herself!

Murong Yan showed no displeasure at Lu Changsheng's change in tone.

She said calmly, "You don't need to overcomplicate things."

"This monster is indeed highly intelligent, which is why you must go."

"Because it is extremely sensitive to the aura of cultivators, it will never come out if I get within a hundred feet. But you are different... In its eyes, you are nothing more than food delivered to its doorstep, and it will not hesitate for a moment!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng immediately understood.

Damn it, that wicked woman is using me as bait!

Seeing that Lu Changsheng's expression was somewhat displeased.

Murong Yan then smiled and said:

"Don't worry, I will protect you secretly. As soon as you lure it out of the cave, I will strike immediately and kill it in one blow."

"What, you still don't trust my abilities?"

The more Lu Changsheng listened, the more uncomfortable he felt.

That old hag's explanation is so simple!

"Protect me? By the time you make your move, I'll already be reduced to bones by its poisonous mist!"

"That beast's poisonous breath could even melt through the protective aura of a Golden Core cultivator. How could I, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, possibly withstand it?"

"No way! It's too dangerous. I haven't lived enough yet!"

"Don't you have a few trusted disciples? Can't they do this? Why do you have to drag me into this?"

Murong Yan smiled slightly.

"Things are done in secrecy; some things are not convenient for too many people to know."

"Alright, Lu Changsheng, stop nagging. If you keep going on like this, I might not have the patience to keep up!"

"I have recorded today's events with my divine sense. If you refuse, I will report this to the sect now, saying that you have privately forged evil weapons, slaughtered law enforcement disciples, and colluded with the remnants of the Xuanming sect."

"Do you think the sect will believe you or me?"

After hearing this, Lu Changsheng cursed inwardly.

That damned woman, she really knows her own Achilles' heel.

Now they are truly in a dilemma.

After a long silence, Lu Changsheng had no choice but to grit his teeth and say.

"Okay, I'll help you."

"But if something unexpected happens, you must act immediately!"

"If that thing manages to hurt even a hair on my head, you can go find a ghost to refine pills for you!"

Murong Yan saw that Lu Changsheng finally nodded.

A faint smile appeared on her face.

"rest assured."

Lu Changsheng was too lazy to waste any more words with this woman.

Where is that venomous python?

Upon hearing this, Murong Yan raised her hand and pointed to the depths of the valley below.

There is a huge rift valley that runs across the mountain.

At first, Lu Changsheng didn't pay any attention.

But upon closer inspection, one could see that within the valley, black mist was churning and a foul stench wafted.

Faintly, one could also hear a series of low, hissing sounds.

It was as if a giant object was slowly moving in the darkness.

"Right here?"

"Right here."

Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng felt a chill run down his spine.

He slapped his thigh suddenly, laughing in a fit of rage.

"So, from the moment you specifically asked me to go on this mission, you were already planning to use me to feed the snakes!"

"What demon-slaying mission, what clues to the ruins—it's all a ruse! You just tricked me into coming here as bait!"

"You vicious woman!"

Murong Yan still had a smile on her face.

She looked at Lu Changsheng quietly and said, "Why are you reacting so strongly?"

"We cultivators are meant to fight against heaven and earth for a sliver of hope. Such a great opportunity is something others would kill for!"

"Go quickly!"

After saying that, she slapped Lu Changsheng in the back with her backhand.

Lu Changsheng fell directly into the valley.

Faintly, Lu Changsheng's curses echoed throughout the entire valley!

"That insane lunatic!"

Lu Changsheng slowly stood up and looked around. At this height, a Foundation Establishment cultivator wouldn't die from the fall.

Looking out, the valley floor was chillingly cold, and the ground was slippery.

The surrounding area was littered with rotting bones and dried poisonous saliva.

Clearly, the venomous python had passed through this area not long ago.

Thinking of this, Lu Changsheng dared not be negligent in the slightest.

He raised his hand and immediately attached three concealment talismans, and then set up five thunder talismans and two earth escape talismans around his body.

The eight legs of the Taiyin Poison Spider hidden in the sleeve trembled slightly, poised to strike.

After doing all this, he finally felt a little safer.

Venomous pythons are naturally inclined to eat people.

Therefore, Lu Changsheng doesn't need to go looking for it.

If you can smell it, that thing will crawl out soon.

really.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

"hiss……"

A long, chilling hissing sound suddenly came from ahead.

Immediately afterwards, a pair of vertical pupils emitting an eerie green light slowly lit up in the darkness.

It was as if two will-o'-the-wisps had risen.

The pupils were as big as bowls.

At this moment, with just one glance, Lu Changsheng could already feel the immense killing intent emanating from his eyes.

Nine Netherworld Poisonous Python!

Upon seeing this thing, Lu Changsheng immediately took a half step back.

Then, with a quick reach, a dozen or so thunderstorm talismans instantly appeared behind him.

The venomous python didn't rush to attack, as the distance had closed.

Only then was Lu Changsheng able to see the full appearance of the monster.

It coiled up in front of Lu Changsheng, its body as thick as a water vat, and its scales gleaming with a dark purple metallic sheen.

Instead of attacking immediately, it tilted its head and sized up the Foundation Establishment cultivator who had "come to its doorstep."

What's even more outrageous is that there was actually a hint of mockery in its eyes.

They seemed to be thoroughly enjoying this cat-and-mouse game.

Lu Changsheng's heart sank.

Damn it... this beast... is indeed extremely intelligent!

It should be able to speak, but it doesn't, most likely because it disdains to.

Upon seeing this, Lu Changsheng snorted coldly.

"You damned beast, how dare you look down on me?"

Come on!

He suddenly roared and threw out ten Thunderstorm Talismans with his backhand.

The talisman hurtled towards the snake's head!

Boom!!!

Thunderous explosion.

Flashes of electricity intertwined like a net.

It instantly illuminated the entire valley.

However, the Nine Nether Serpent simply shook its head slightly.

The purple light flowing across its snake scales completely neutralized the power of the thunder talisman!

Not even a scratch!

"Oh no!"

Lu Changsheng secretly realized something was wrong.

The next instant, the giant tail of the venomous python swept across!

"Bang!"

Lu Changsheng crossed his arms and was sent flying by a tail.

Fortunately, due to his physique, he could rival a Golden Core cultivator.

That's good, there's nothing seriously wrong with you.

In the valley, Murong Yan's eyes flashed like lightning, and she restrained her aura to the extreme, as if afraid of startling the venomous python in front of her.

"Hmm? This old guy's physique is quite interesting..."

In contrast, Lu Changsheng...

After somersaulting, the Yin Poison Spider shot out from his sleeve!

"hiss!"

The two venomous creatures confronted each other in the air, and a sense of impending death instantly filled the air.

Although the Taiyin Poison Spider is powerful.

But when faced with the Nine Nether Poisonous Python before them, they were ultimately just a hair's breadth away from victory.

After several rounds, two of the spider's legs had been pierced by the venom.

Its movements also became noticeably sluggish.

"return!"

Lu Changsheng dared not let the poisonous spider hold on, so he waved his hand and summoned it back.

At this moment, Lu Changsheng's face was also deathly pale.

Seeing that the woman on the mountaintop showed no sign of making a move.

He unleashed five more Thunderstorm Flames and two Ice Seal Talismans, all aimed at the venomous python's vital spot!

In an instant, thunder and ice exploded in succession.

The venomous python, in pain, finally let out a hiss.

The spot where the talisman struck was now completely charred black.

The wounded venomous python's eyes gleamed with even greater ferocity!

It opened its massive maw in extreme rage, and then a stream of eerie green venomous breath shot out!

Lu Changsheng's pupils suddenly contracted.

There's no escaping it!

This poison is definitely not something a Foundation Establishment cultivator like myself can withstand.

In the critical moment, his instinct was to activate the Devouring Heaven Cauldron to protect himself.

But as soon as the thought arose, he forcefully suppressed it.

We must not expose ourselves!

Once exposed, there will only be more trouble!

"Damn it!"

As Lu Changsheng retreated rapidly, he shouted:

"Murong Yan! What are you waiting for? Why aren't you making a move?!"