Chapter 409: Good News

The Horned Fishtail Dragons still gathered and swam in the secluded pond. I wonder if Cloud Wanderer would be curious as to why the perfectly fine secluded pond had suddenly expanded several times over.

Qin Sang quietly dripped the Drunken Demon Saliva, bypassing the Horned Fishtail Dragons' senses, and returned the way he came. Unable to find Cloud Wanderer along the way, Qin Sang had no choice but to leave alone. He successfully arrived at the plain in front of the inner valley barrier.

The Star Venomous Frog's habitat within the mountain was Qin Sang's only concern, as he worried that the two sect masters of Wuji Sect might have returned and he would encounter them there. However, staying in the inner valley was even more dangerous, so Qin Sang hardened his resolve and entered the mountain. Fortunately, there weren't so many coincidences, and Qin Sang left the inner valley unharmed.

Stopping and going along the way, it took Qin Sang over ten days to finally leave Boundless Valley and head straight for Qingyang Market City. Cloud Wanderer had not yet arrived. He and Cloud Wanderer had agreed to meet here after leaving Boundless Valley. Cloud Wanderer had already successfully harvested the Night Orchid Lily, so Qin Sang wasn't worried.

Qin Sang speculated that Cloud Wanderer might be refining the spirit medicine on the spot within Boundless Valley. After all, it was a long-sought-after treasure, and finally seeing the dawn of healing his hidden injuries, Cloud Wanderer must have been impatient. Therefore, Qin Sang patiently waited in Qingyang Market City.

During these few days, he did not stay in his cave mansion to cultivate. Instead, he frequently went out to gather information about the Qingyang Demonic Sect, especially the Qingyang Gangying within it!

Nine days later.

Qin Sang returned from outside and was about to open his cave mansion when his eyes suddenly narrowed. Then, with a look of joy, he pushed the door open and saw Cloud Wanderer sitting peacefully inside the cave mansion. At this moment, Cloud Wanderer was radiant, his complexion significantly better than before, entirely devoid of any aged aura. Even more astonishing was his cultivation level; he was already at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, on par with Qin Sang. He had finally crossed that threshold!

“Congratulations, Senior, on healing your hidden injuries!”

Qin Sang was also happy for Cloud Wanderer and repeatedly congratulated him. Due to his hidden injuries, Cloud Wanderer, despite his profound cultivation, had been unable to break through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. This had forced him to reluctantly stop cultivating and travel extensively, seeking pills and medicines. Qin Sang had not expected that in less than a month, Cloud Wanderer would not only refine the Night Orchid Lily but also experience such immediate and potent effects, directly breaking through his bottleneck.

“Many thanks to you, Brother Qin!” With his biggest worry resolved, an irrepressible joy showed in Cloud Wanderer's eyes. He stood up and cupped his hands to Qin Sang, saying, “Although the injury hasn't been completely cured, at least before the Core Formation stage, I no longer need to worry about my cultivation being restricted by the hidden injury. I can return to my sect and cultivate with peace of mind for a while!”

Upon hearing this, Qin Sang's joyful expression faded, and he frowned slightly. “Senior, you consumed the spirit medicine, yet it couldn't fully heal your hidden injuries?”

Cloud Wanderer shook his head. “Although the Night Orchid Lily I consumed is a rare treasure, it isn't a specific remedy for my hidden injuries. Fortunately, its potent effects still played a significant role, resolving the most urgent issue. I am already very content. Moreover, even though my primordial spirit is injured, it may not necessarily affect my Core Formation. The specific situation will only become clear after I reach the Pseudo-Core stage. However, by then, I will no longer be a 'fish in a shallow pond.' Even if it truly affects Core Formation, finding other healing spirit medicines, while not guaranteed to be effortless, will be much easier.”

Cloud Wanderer stood tall, his expression and tone filled with confidence and fighting spirit, without a trace of hesitation. Qin Sang was infected by Cloud Wanderer's mood and nodded slightly. He also believed that with Cloud Wanderer's character and ability, he would certainly achieve his desires and resolve the hidden danger!

“Brother Qin, I am limited by age and am striving against fate, so I dare not delay my cultivation. Now that I have finally resolved this hidden danger, I must first return to my sect to cultivate. I wonder if Brother Qin could grant me some time until I stabilize my cultivation before I request the Harmony Pill?” Cloud Wanderer said sheepishly.

Qin Sang waved his hand. “Senior, there's no need to rush. My current injuries do not affect my cultivation. You only need to help me find a Harmony Pill before I prepare for Core Formation. Please prioritize your own cultivation. If I encounter difficulties in the future, I may still need to rely on you, Senior.”

Cloud Wanderer breathed a sigh of relief. Hearing this, he said with a solemn expression, “Thank you, Brother! Rest assured, Brother, if you ever face difficulties in the future, just send a message to the Taiyi Pill Sect, and I will not shirk my duty! This time, when I return, I will go to Cuiming Mountain to meet Li Yufu and take him as my disciple. I hope this child can endure the solitude of the immortal path and not disappoint your expectations, Brother!”

Next, the two discussed some miscellaneous matters, and Qin Sang also seized the opportunity to ask Cloud Wanderer many questions about cultivation. Although Cloud Wanderer had just broken through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage and his cultivation was not as high as Qin Sang's, he had a very thorough understanding of many issues. His guidance for Qin Sang was more than sufficient, allowing Qin Sang to benefit greatly.

“Brother, are you interested in Qiantian Gangying?” Cloud Wanderer was a little surprised to hear Qin Sang ask about Qiantian Gangying but didn't press for details. After thinking for a moment, he said, “Although Qiantian Gangqi is as famous as Earthly Fiend Qi, the Qiantian Gangying that evolves from it in the mortal world is far rarer than Earthly Fiend Yin Veins. To my knowledge, in the entire Minor Cold Domain, there are only two places where Qiantian Gangying exists! One is the Qingyang Demonic Sect.”

Cloud Wanderer pointed north, in the direction of the Qingyang Demonic Sect's main gate. Qin Sang was pleased to hear this. After days of inquiries, he had only just realized that Qiantian Gangying was far rarer than he had imagined; despite searching for so long, he hadn't received a single useful piece of information.

“Where is the other location?” Qin Sang pressed.

Cloud Wanderer gave Qin Sang a meaningful look and shook his head. “Brother Qin, I don't know what you intend to do by seeking Qiantian Gangying. Listen to my advice: unless it's an urgent necessity, it's best not to target these two places. The Qingyang Demonic Sect, needless to say, its Qingyang Gangying is related to the Qingyang Demonic Flame, serving as the sect's foundation and a vital area of its mountain gate. The other location of Qiantian Gangying, although not a demonic sect, is even more dangerous than one. It is within the cave mansion of the current number one expert in the Minor Cold Domain, the Sect Master of the Pure Yang Sect!”

“The Sect Master of the Pure Yang Sect?” Qin Sang's expression shifted slightly, his heart filled with shock. The Pure Yang Sect stood as the foremost among the Eight Orthodox Sects, precisely due to the powerful strength of its Sect Master. Rumor had it that he was the number one expert in the Minor Cold Domain, the strongest Nascent Soul cultivator! Even if Qin Sang had a hundred times more courage, he wouldn't dare to scheme against the Pure Yang Sect Master!

“Why is a Nascent Soul cultivator's cave mansion built upon Qiantian Gangying?” Qin Sang was quite unwilling. He had originally planned to collect the Qiantian Gangying in advance, to prepare for future needs. Although Wushang's farewell letter mentioned that Qiantian Gangying was hard to find, who would have thought there were only two locations in the entire Minor Cold Domain, both occupied by powerful figures!

Cloud Wanderer said, “It is rumored that the Pure Yang Sect Master's cultivation technique is special, requiring him to borrow Qiantian Gangqi for cultivation. Some suspect that it is precisely because of this cultivation technique that the Pure Yang Sect Master became the number one expert in the Minor Cold Domain. If that's truly the case, the Pure Yang Sect Master would likely be unwilling to part with it. However… if Brother Qin could ask a Nascent Soul grand ancestor from your sect to intercede and request some Qiantian Gangying, it probably wouldn't be rejected, out of respect for Earl Dongyang.”

“Senior, please don't joke. How could a junior like me have such influence…?” Qin Sang gave a bitter smile and sighed deeply.