The Path to Immortality: Starting with an Analysis of Basic Concepts

Chapter 446 Yin Water Pill is Disliked (Please Subscribe)

Qingyang Temple.

Zhu Yu, who was brewing the elixir, showed a slight change in expression and chuckled, "Quite fast..." But then he let out a soft exclamation, his eyes filled with surprise, "Divine senses... are those from Master Mi and the others?..."

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His eyes narrowed slightly.

After hesitating for a moment, he decided to abandon the idea of ​​keeping Mi Zhenren and the others.

After all, he was already eating from someone else's pot, and they had already given him a pair of chopsticks. It would be rather unseemly for him to want the pot back.

Furthermore, the "Ghost Realm" is a huge accusation.

If Mi Zhenren can't eat, neither can he; there's no need to go to extremes.

However, Zhu Yu had no intention of meeting with the others.

A thought subtly stirred within me.

The "Ten Thousand Souls Banner" standing in the courtyard rippled, and the "Water Ape," whose injuries had healed, leaped out of it, took heavy steps out of the courtyard gate, and headed straight down the mountain.

Mountainside.

Fangcheng, who was driving cattle and sheep up the mountain, was startled when he saw the "water ape" coming down the mountain. He hurriedly bowed and greeted it.

"Brother Gui."

The "water ape" didn't even look at him, its red eyes fixed on the cattle and sheep. Fortunately, Zhu Yu had given the order, so it just stared and didn't actually make a move.

Until it disappeared around the corner, "Whoosh..."

Fang Cheng breathed a sigh of relief. This person put even more pressure on him than Zhu Yu. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and hurriedly drove the constantly bleating cattle and sheep toward the top of the mountain.

We have just reached the top of the mountain.

I was just about to go up and knock on the door.

A loud rumbling sound suddenly came from the foot of the mountain.

Fang Cheng subconsciously turned his head to look.

Then you see a huge water ape, its body entirely emerald green, almost level with the hill. If you look closely, you will find that its entire body is composed of emerald water, with ripples and surging, strange power pouring out at will.

It seems to be engaged in combat with some unknown entity.

"hiss..."

Fang Cheng's pupils contracted, and he gasped.

He knew perfectly well that this was the true form of the "Water Ape," the terrifying "Water Ape" that had wreaked havoc on the town, as described by the old "Shengyang" martial artist.

Then a thought arose.

Who is it fighting?...

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Fang Cheng seemed to realize something, paused for a moment, then his expression changed, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

"Someone's following me!"

"The 'Water Ape' is fighting the monster that's been following me..."

No wonder the sea was calm when we arrived, and the rampaging monsters were much less numerous; they had been scared away by even more terrifying monsters.

Fang Cheng's back was instantly soaked with cold sweat, and his inflated ego after breaking through to the "Ascension to the Sun" realm completely vanished.

The external world is fraught with danger.

Even a martial artist at the "Rising Sun" realm can die if they are not careful.

Just as he was thinking this.

A cold, eerie voice echoed in his ears.

"Don't worry about them, the water ape will take care of them. Come in..."

"Oh, yes."

Fang Cheng then realized that it was the water ape sent by Zhu Yu, and hurriedly nodded, driving the cattle and sheep into the Taoist temple.

I don't know if it's just my imagination.

He felt that the inside of the Taoist temple was brighter than the outside world.

Fang Cheng glanced at the white banner stuck in the ground, but paid it no mind. His gaze fell on the figure in black robes standing with his back to him in the main hall.

I was just about to say thank you.

A black wind suddenly arose, sweeping a yellow ox into the house.

eye...

A cow let out a pitiful moo, and then a dark shadow flew out and landed in the courtyard with a thud.

Fang Cheng looked over and immediately felt a chill run down his spine.

The thing was spherical, covered in fragments of bone and fur, as if it had been forcibly kneaded together by some force, and looked extremely terrifying.

"A strange thing is a strange thing, no matter how human-like it may seem..."

Fang Chengqian swallowed hard, and the slight goodwill he had felt towards Zhu Yusheng vanished in an instant.

At this time.

Zhu Yu's voice came again.

"Brother Fang, please come inside and let's talk..."

Fang Cheng took a deep breath, suppressing his fear, put down the chickens and ducks in his hands, and stepped into the house.

As soon as I entered the room, I heard a crunching sound behind me.

He glanced over and saw two exquisitely cute children lying on the ground, fighting and devouring the mass of bones and fur like dogs.

"It's those two little devils carrying the sedan chair—"

Fang Cheng's thoughts flashed through his mind. He looked away and saw Zhu Yu, who had his back to him and was doing something. For a moment, he didn't know whether it was better to stand or sit.

"It's done!—"

Zhu Yu's voice rang out, and then Fang Cheng smelled a sweet and pungent aroma, followed by a fiery sensation that entered his nostrils, startling him. He quickly circulated his qi and blood to block it.

Then he discovered.

When the blood and qi come into contact with the fiery aura, it's as if the strange creature has encountered blood food, instantly devouring it completely.

There seemed to be some subtle changes in Qi and blood, but because there was too little fiery energy, there was no qualitative change.

"This is--"

Fang Cheng was stunned for a moment, hesitated for a moment, and then tried to take a few more breaths of the fiery breath, but just as he came to his senses, he heard two long inhalations behind him.

He was stunned for a moment and turned his head to look.

Just then, the boy who had been gnawing on the cow bone was seen clinging to the door frame, greedily sucking up the food.

Seeing this, Fang Cheng was too embarrassed to compete with him for food. He suppressed his urge to inhale and turned his head. He saw Zhu Yu, who had just been sitting cross-legged on the ground, now sitting in a chair, holding a pill that was bluish-red in color and emitting a faint glow in his hand.

His eyes lit up, and after hesitating for a moment, he cautiously asked, "Brother Gui Dao, what is this pill...?"

Zhu Yu withdrew his gaze, looked at Fang Cheng who seemed to want it but dared not speak, casually tossed the pill in his hand to him, and said, "My name is Qingyangzi, Brother Fang, just call me by my name."

Fang Cheng carefully took the pill. The moment he touched it, he keenly sensed the powerful qi and blood contained within it, as well as a sinister aura that was intertwined with the qi and blood.

After examining the food for a few moments, he suppressed his urge to devour it and turned his gaze to Zhu Yu.

"Brother Qingyang, what is this pill...?"

Zhu Yu thought for a moment and said, "The 'Yin Water Pill' is made primarily from the 'Water Ape's' companion herb, with ox blood as a secondary ingredient. Consuming it greatly increases one's qi and blood, imbuing them with the 'yin poison' properties."

Fangcheng knows how to enhance Qi and blood circulation.

In towns, there are elixirs and miraculous medicines that can increase a martial artist's cultivation level, but the prices are shockingly high.

This endows Qi and blood with the characteristics of "yin toxin".

Fang Cheng thought about it and felt that it was somewhat similar to what the old "Rising Sun" realm martial artist had once mentioned: the subsequent improvement of the "Rising Sun" realm martial artist's cultivation was related to the strange changes in qi and blood.

Although it's not very clear.

But that doesn't stop him from knowing that even in Huaiyu Town, Yinshui Pill is definitely a top-quality item.

Zhu Yu asked softly, "Brother Fang, how many blood coins do you think the 'Yin Water Pill' is worth?"

Fang Cheng hesitated for a moment, then answered truthfully, "I don't know."

Zhu Yu wasn't angry. He raised his hand and tapped lightly, and a dark vortex appeared. Thirteen jade-like "Yin Water Pills" flew out from it and floated in mid-air.

"Consider that 'Yin Water Pill' my payment to Brother Fang for the cattle and sheep. I'll trouble Brother Fang to sell these thirteen 'Yin Water Pills'."

"As for the price, Brother Fang can decide for himself after understanding the market."

Fang Cheng's eyes gleamed with excitement, and he immediately patted his chest, assuring everyone, "Brother Qingyang, rest assured, the 'Yin Water Pill' is a valuable item no matter where it is, and I certainly won't sell it cheaply."

"It's us."

Zhu Yu chuckled and said, "For every blood coin sold, you get 30% of it."

"30%..."

Fang Cheng's face lit up with joy, but then he shook his head repeatedly, "The pills belong to Brother Qingyang. I'm just acting as an errand runner. How can I ask for 30%?"

He paused, then raised a finger.

"Ten percent, ten percent is more than enough."

He meant it sincerely.

Let's set aside the "Shengyang Dan" for now.

"Yinshui Dan" is a truly good thing.

And such a good product has no trouble selling.

He could accept 10%, but 30% would be too much of a hot potato.

Fang Cheng hadn't forgotten that the person in front of him wasn't human.

Zhu Yu sensed the imprint left on his soul and knew that his words were sincere. He nodded slightly and said, "I will do as Brother Fang says."

Sensing that he was too agitated, he said coldly, "Brother Fang, you'd better be careful. I don't want to change partners again."

The soft voice was like a bucket of cold water poured over Fang Cheng's head, making him shudder for a moment. He nodded solemnly, "Brother Qingyang, rest assured, I understand."

Elixirs are different from others.

Given its value, if it were to be paraded around in public, it would likely attract attention very quickly.

He still has over a hundred years to live, and he doesn't want to die a violent death out there.

Zhu Yu nodded, saying no more. If something happened to Fang Cheng, they could simply replace him with someone else. He then said, "By the way..."

"Brother Fang, next time you come, remember to bring me a map, the bigger and more detailed the better."

Fang Cheng, unsure of his intentions, didn't ask further and readily nodded, "Alright." He then carefully sealed the fourteen "Yin Water Pills" with his qi and blood, put them into his cloth bag, and looked at Zhu Yu, hesitatingly saying, "Brother Qingyang, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now—"

Zhu Yu nodded, "I'll see Brother Fang off."

"I wouldn't dare, Brother Qingyang, please wait."

Fang Cheng waved his hand repeatedly, turned around and went out the door.

Zhu Yu escorted him to the Taoist temple, and upon hearing the sounds of cattle and sheep coming from within, said, "Brother Fang, please send more livestock next time. The cost will be deducted after the sale of the 'Yin Water Pill'..."

Fang Cheng was about to nod in agreement when he heard the other continue, "Human sacrifices are also acceptable, but it would be best if they were martial artists at the 'Rising Sun' realm..."

Fang Cheng's face stiffened. Looking at Zhu Yu, whose expression was indifferent and whose gaze was cold, he couldn't bring himself to refuse and simply said, "Okay."

After saying that, he fled down the hill as if running away.

Upon reaching the mountainside, he encountered the "water ape" again, which immediately increased his speed.

Zhu Yu watched Fang Cheng leave and chuckled softly.

Part of what he just said was a warning to Fang Cheng, and part of it was from the bottom of his heart.

Compared to the vital energy and blood of livestock.

The blood and qi of martial artists at the "Rising Sun" realm are purer and more abundant. Using them as a catalyst for pills will result in higher quality pills. Furthermore, martial artists at the "Rising Sun" realm are easier to care for, unlike cattle and sheep which are noisy and bothersome.

Waiting for the "water monkey" to return.

Zhu Yu glanced at its minor injuries and put it into the "Ten Thousand Souls Banner".

Enter the Taoist temple.

Zhu Yu sat cross-legged in the room, his mind stirred slightly, and he opened the "Ghost Domain". After hesitating for a moment, he touched the unknown mark connected to the "Ghost Domain".

next moment.

He felt a momentary lapse in consciousness, and when he came to his senses, he found himself in a region where the surrounding world was shrouded in mist.

Before he could examine it closely...

Ahead, the fog was billowing, as if some enormous creature was about to appear.

"They're here..."

Zhu Yu's thoughts stirred slightly.

Just as he was preparing to face the invasion of that unknown monster.

Suddenly, I felt a pain, and everything went black. When I came to my senses, I found myself back in the real world.

"Um?

Zhu Yu was taken aback, and then he found an unknown message in his mind. After understanding it, his pale and cold face suddenly turned ugly and even black.

The information was archaic and difficult to understand.

However, when translated into plain language, it becomes clear and easy to understand.

"You poor wretch, you don't deserve to borrow my power, get lost..."

in short.

I wish that I may successfully communicate with that unknown entity through the "Mysterious Realm".

But she rejected it.

Judging from the message it conveyed, it seemed quite annoyed.

"This dog..."

Zhu Yu wanted to curse, but thinking that the other person might hear him, he swallowed his words and suppressed his turbulent emotions, focusing his mind on thinking.

Although this mission was unsuccessful from the start.

But the result was not bad.

At least he knew that the unknown entity behind the "mysterious realm" didn't care about him.

Judging from the degree of their dislike.

It's estimated that before he advances to the "Nether" rank, any further communication with that unknown entity would likely yield the same result as it has now.

Zhu Yu felt increasingly unable to see the "mysterious world" clearly.

A multitude of distracting thoughts surged within him, but he quickly suppressed them. Whether the "Ghost Realm" was powerful or not was irrelevant to him for the time being; what mattered most to him now was how to utilize the resources of the "Ghost Realm" to grow stronger.

Zhu Yu pondered for a moment, then got up and rode down the mountain in a sedan chair.

The Lord of a Thousand Eyes forbade him from slaughtering monsters any longer.

But it didn't say he couldn't harvest the spiritual resources of the "Blackwater Mountains"—

Taking advantage of the opportunity to collect spirit objects, I will also visit other strange creatures that possess complete logical memories.

Let's see if we can get more information from them about the "Ghost Realm," the Blackwater Mountains, and the "Blood Moon" siege.

At the same time.

"Xiaoxi Village".

Before returning to the village in a somewhat disheveled state, Mi Zhenren, Xiao Dinghai, and Li Zhan glanced back at the dim world outside and all spoke in a light tone.

They exchanged a glance.

He straightened his disheveled clothes and strode towards the village.

It was discovered that the "evil-repelling talisman" had been used for inspection.

The three entered the village and arrived at the residence of the "guardian".

Silence and loneliness.

Xiao Dinghai touched his cratered head and gritted his teeth, cursing, "No wonder that bastard Fang Cheng was able to break through to the 'Rising Sun' realm; he actually colluded with a Blood Wanderer—"

Li Zhan glanced at the deep dents on his arms, almost revealing the bones, then looked at the furrowed brows of Master Mi, his expression grave. He said, "Elder sister, that ape-like monster is close to the demon of Xiaoxi Village, and the day of the 'Blood Moon' is less than half a month away. What if—"

He paused, then asked suspiciously, "Should we send a message to Huaiyu Town and request that a garrison commander be stationed there?"

Master Mi snapped out of his daze, hesitated for a moment, then shook his head in denial: "No, the 'Beacon of the Way' cleverly exploits the loophole in the 'Sun Flame,' and the garrison commander of 'Huaiyu Town' definitely knows about it. The moment someone arrives, it will be exposed."

"As for Fangcheng—"

She thought for a moment, her eyes flashing with murderous intent, and said, "Let's see if we can get our main body to contact Fellow Daoist Zhu. He is skilled in thunder magic. If the four of us join forces, we might be able to kill Fang Cheng and that monster—"

Xiao Dinghai and Li Zhan had no other choice, so they nodded upon hearing this.

"it is good."

"Those who are treacherous and wicked will not escape a terrible death!"

On the other side, Qiao.

Fang Cheng was unaware of all this. After leaving the Blackwater Mountains, he did not return to "Xiaoxi Village" but instead followed the official road straight to "Huaiyu Town".