Enduring humiliation for three years, seizing the elixir, the treasure, and the holy maiden.

The old man from Tiandu led the iron chain and walked straight into the depths of the mountain path.

"Let's go."

The voice was sinister.

"As long as you don't have any intention of resisting, I won't torture you for no reason."

Lu Yao was being dragged along, stumbling with every step.

That scene was exactly like a piece of livestock being led around.

He was, after all, a dignified cultivator at the Void Refinement stage.

The word "humiliation" was written all over his pale face at that moment.

Su Chen took a step forward and stood in front of the Heavenly Capital Elder.

The old man stopped and his cloudy eyes swept over Su Chen.

The old man of Tiandu did not recognize Su Chen.

When Su Chen first entered the Hao Ri Sect, he had already rushed to the ancient battlefield.

However, the story of the return of the madman senior in the cultivation world, the Supreme Elder Li Changfeng, to his sect, along with the rumor that he brought back a true disciple, had also reached his ears to some extent.

He wasn't sure if the young cultivator in front of him was that true disciple.

"This must be Elder Tiandu."

Su Chen cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, speaking politely.

The old man from Tiandu let out a hum through his nose.

"Why are you stopping me?"

We are complete strangers.

"Could it be that Master Su has developed feelings for this female cultivator?"

"Or do you really think you, a junior in the Void Refinement stage, can stop this old man?"

Su Chen's heart sank.

The old man clearly recognized him.

Having already guessed that he was Li Changfeng's true disciple, he still dared to be so ruthless, for reasons that can only be twofold.

First, he was determined to have Lu Yao and would not allow anyone else to interfere.

Secondly, if a fight really breaks out, they can easily claim afterwards that it was their first meeting and they didn't know each other, thus smoothing things over in front of Li Changfeng.

That's quite a clever plan...

"Oh dear, I've heard my master often mention you, Elder."

"They always say how heroic and brave you are, Elder."

"It is truly an honor to meet you today."

He started by showering the other party with compliments, catching them completely off guard.

Ok?

捧？

Li Changfeng's disciple, a true successor, and of the same generation as the elder.

The two didn't have much interaction.

Why flatter them?

Besides, this praise seems a bit too fake.

What merit do I have to deserve such praise from Li Changfeng?

Thinking of this, his old face twitched...

Su Chen had already made up his mind.

Li Changfeng had never mentioned this person to him.

With Master Deng's level of cultivation, a junior like Elder Tiandu is simply beneath his notice.

Su Chen brought up this title simply to clarify his background and block the old man's path of pretending to be deaf and dumb and taking advantage of the chaos.

Lu Yao, who was tied up behind, saw Su Chen.

Their eyes lit up!

Is it him?

At this moment, there was an indescribable bitterness.

He was happy, and naturally, he was also pleasantly surprised, after all, Su Chen had given him hope of survival.

But is Su Chen sure he can help me?

Anyone else would be better than Su Chen.

scheming against Su Chen on the Black Mountain Continent...

"Su Chen!"

"Senior Li Changfeng... is Senior a great master of the Haori Sect?"

When she was in the lower realm, she briefly did errands for Li Changfeng.

She knew perfectly well that, given that senior's personality, he would never stand up for her.

But Su Chen stepped forward at that moment.

This man, who had once oppressed her so much on the Black Mountain continent, seemed to be the only straw she could grasp at.

On the other hand, they revealed Li Changfeng's name.

This was also to make the old man of Tiandu more wary.

But that makes it even more ridiculous.

She didn't know whether the relationship between the old man Tiandu and Li Changfeng was good or bad.

It's common for people to scheme and fight each other within a sect.

That's a huge gamble.

But judging from Su Chen's calm demeanor, it was impossible to determine whether his bet was right or wrong.

Su Chen deliberately didn't take the bait; he wanted to test whether this woman could be used by him.

Rescuing this woman will most likely involve some trouble.

Why go through all that trouble to save a woman who had wronged me in the past?

If this woman still doesn't listen.

What's the way?

Doing charity?

Su Chen isn't some saint...

"Fairy Lu."

"This will put me in a difficult position."

"Elder Tiandu is of the same generation as me, and we are both from the Haori Sect."

"But you come from the demonic path."

A test, a blatant test.

But this probing is imperceptible to others.

Upon hearing this, the old man's expression indeed softened somewhat.

He thought Su Chen was quite heartless and was ready to give up on this woman.

"So it was Su Zhenchuan."

"I thought he was just some nobody."

"Since you are a distinguished disciple of Senior Li Changfeng, you are naturally on the same level as me. I will address you as a fellow Daoist."

Since Su Chen wasn't going to take this woman, there was no need for him to turn against her.

There's no need to be so wary...

Lu Yao understood this better than anyone else.

If you miss this opportunity with Su Chen, you'll never have another chance to turn things around.

Before long, he would become a soulless corpse puppet.

In dire straits, the only option is to take a desperate gamble.

What cards do I have up my sleeve?

Su Chen possesses spatial laws, his cultivation level is no lower than mine, and his foundation is even more remarkable.

Spirit Stone?

Just kidding, Su Chen has access to spirit mines.

Even if they reach the Upper Realm, they will likely bring with them a considerable amount of spirit stones, and their resources will far surpass mine.

As for magical treasures, Su Chen is a treasure trove.

His background and circumstances were extraordinary; he was a disciple of the Mahayana stage and a true disciple of a superior sect in the spirit world.

Only...

"Su Chen!"

"Let's not dwell on the grudges and feuds in the lower realms."

"You and I are both cultivators who have come from the lower realm to undergo tribulations."

"If only you would save my life today."

"I, Lu Yao, am willing to be imprisoned by divine consciousness, surrender my soul blood, and become a spirit slave under your command, Su Chen."

"I'll do anything, even be a beast of burden, just to survive!"

This is a truly heartfelt statement.

This was exactly what Su Chen was waiting for.

Su Chen was all too familiar with spirit slaves.

Wang Mei, the lowly slave I currently serve, is still running a pill-making workshop in Luoyan City.

Su Chen never removed Wang Mei's slave seal.

The purpose is so that if this woman is useful when we return to the mortal realm someday, we can bring her to the spirit world.

Throughout his life, regardless of his cultivation level, Nu Yin could only be at the mercy of his master.

I would never betray you.

These conditions left Su Chen no choice but to consider them.

"Fellow Daoist Tiandu, this whole thing is quite a coincidence."

"This is an old friend of mine, we both came from the lower realm."

This statement is vague and doesn't clarify the relationship between the two.

Lin Zhiya, who was not far away, overheard this scene.

His face turned green.

So, Su Chen, all your lovers from the lower realms have come to the upper realm to find you?

You want to take him back to your cave in front of this holy maiden?

What a joke! Let other cultivators speculate wildly; don't I have any dignity left?

I really hope that the Old Man of Heaven will refine this woman as soon as possible.

"How about this..."

"I'll trade this woman for a magical artifact imbued with the power of heavenly tribulation."

"If there is any need for me in the future, I will go through fire and water without hesitation."

That was a very polite remark.

Su Chen made up his mind to use that ancient seal to exchange for it.

The seal had already been refined by the power of the heavenly tribulation within him, making it an extraordinary magical artifact.

Although it may not be considered top-grade, it is still quite valuable.

On the other hand, it can also be considered as applying pressure.

After all, he was just called Elder Tiandu a moment ago, but now he's being addressed as Fellow Daoist.

It's about telling yourself that you're on the same level and you're not afraid of him at all.

This can also be considered a further psychological warfare tactic.

But the Old Man of Tiandu had to weigh the pros and cons, not for any other reason than Li Changfeng...

This female cultivator has exceptional talent; she is the perfect candidate to learn that new puppet-making technique, and her value far exceeds that of an ordinary magic weapon.

However, if he were to let go like that, the sect disciples would see it and assume that Old Man Tiandu was afraid of Li Changfeng's disciple.

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