Chapter 1312: Zhang Wuchen's Request

Wang Changsheng sighed softly. In this battle, Fairy Ziyue's contribution was immense. If she hadn't fought to the death, it would have been uncertain whether Wang Qingshan could have formed his Nascent Soul.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan felt deeply apologetic that Fairy Ziyue had nearly died for the Wang family. She had done remarkably well, considering they were not related.

Wang Changsheng was touched, though he didn't know how Fairy Ziyue truly felt about him.

"Let's not discuss this for now. First, let Junior Martial Sister Tian recover properly. It's too coincidental that Daoist Friend Zhang and Daoist Friend Lin arrived just in time. Daoist Friend Zhang's earlier warning was well-intentioned, given our families are in-laws. But for them to arrive just as True Monarch Huanglong attacked—that's highly unusual."

Wang Ruyan raised her concerns, her brows furrowed.

Hypothetically, if Zhang Wuchen and Lin Yuzong knew True Monarch Huanglong was coming for the Wang family but didn't warn them, only to intervene at the critical moment to curry favor, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan would find that highly distasteful. To gain their goodwill, Zhang Wuchen might have disregarded the lives of the Wang family cultivators. Even if Zhang Wuchen had arrived earlier, Wang Xiansheng might not have died.

Wang Changsheng nodded. "Regardless, they did our family a service. Let's meet them and see what their intentions are."

Soon after, they arrived outside a valley surrounded by mountains on three sides. The valley was shrouded in a bluish mist, obscuring the view inside. Wang Changsheng tossed in a sound-transmitting talisman, and shortly after, Zhang Wuchen and Lin Yuzong emerged.

"In-laws, long time no see." Zhang Wuchen smiled charmingly, her tone familiar. Ever since discovering someone in the Wang family used the Violet Moon Profound Light spiritual art, Zhang Wuchen had confirmed the Wang family's lineage to the Zhenhai Sect.

"Long time no see. We truly owe you both this time; otherwise, our Wang family would have been in great trouble," Wang Changsheng said gratefully, filled with confusion.

Before this, Zhang Wuchen had always addressed Wang Changsheng as "Daoist Friend Wang." The sudden change to "in-laws" made Wang Changsheng uncomfortable and subtly wary.

"Our families are in-laws; this is what we should do. Please, come inside and talk." Lin Yuzong invited Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan in. Soon, the four were in a green pavilion, sipping tea and chatting.

Zhang Wuchen didn't explain why they had appeared at the Wang family's home precisely when they did, and Wang Changsheng didn't press the matter. Some things are better understood than spoken.

"Daoist Friend Wang, Lady Wang, to be frank, we came to the Five-Dragon Sea searching for you because we wanted to invite you to the Heavenly Void Cavern. We need your help to deal with two Fourth-Tier Golden Scale Beasts. There are several 3,000-year-old Soul Nurturing Flowers growing in the Golden Scale Beasts' lair, and we need them to refine a batch of pills." Zhang Wuchen's expression grew serious as she finished.

"Golden Scale Beasts? Daoist Friend Zhang, even with your divine abilities, you can't deal with two Fourth-Tier Golden Scale Beasts?" Wang Changsheng asked curiously. Zhang Wuchen was a renowned Nascent Soul cultivator with many years of experience and a considerable reputation for slaying numerous Nascent Soul enemies. Even if they couldn't defeat the two Golden Scale Beasts, they could set a trap to ensnare them and seize the Soul Nurturing Flowers.

"The Heavenly Void Cavern is one of the seven most dangerous places in the Southern Sea. A slight mistake can lead to even late-Nascent Soul cultivators perishing there. If we were outside, even if we couldn't defeat them, stealing the Soul Nurturing Flowers wouldn't be an issue. Daoist Friend Wang cultivates a water-attribute technique, and water counters fire. With your help, our chances will be much greater," Lin Yuzong explained.

They weren't lying. Zhang Wuchen's soul had been damaged, and her cultivation had been stuck at the early Nascent Soul stage for years. She had finally obtained the recipe for the Soul Mending Pill. If she could refine it, she could restore her damaged soul, making it possible to advance to the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

Their request for Wang Changsheng's help naturally had other objectives: first, to interact more with Wang Changsheng and strengthen their relationship; second, to observe his cultivation technique and divine abilities; and third, to increase their chances of obtaining the Soul Nurturing Flowers. If her soul hadn't been damaged, Zhang Wuchen wouldn't have remained at the early Nascent Soul stage.

"Given what has just happened to our family, I'm afraid we can't make the trip with you. Of course, as in-laws, we should help each other. How about this: we depart with you two in twenty years?" The family had just been attacked, Fairy Ziyue was severely wounded, Guang Dongren was going on a long journey, and Wang Qingshan had only recently formed his Nascent Soul. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan would not be leaving Qinglian Island anytime soon.

"Twenty years? Daoist Friend Wang, it's not that I don't trust you, but the Heavenly Void Cavern has a specific period of weakness. If we wait for the next such period, it might be sixty years from now, and I can't wait that long. I know your family has just been attacked, and it's inconvenient for you to leave immediately. However, I wouldn't have asked for your help if I had any other choice." Zhang Wuchen's tone conveyed a hint of helplessness. She had spent countless hours and immense effort to track down the Soul Nurturing Flowers. As only an early Nascent Soul cultivator, she could handle ordinary mid-Nascent Soul cultivators with her unique treasures and secret arts, but she was no match for late-Nascent Soul cultivators. The Sun and Moon Dual Sages were both late-Nascent Soul cultivators; in a direct confrontation, Zhang Wuchen would surely die. She desperately hoped to repair her soul, and she was determined to acquire the Soul Nurturing Flowers, no matter who stood in her way.

Wang Changsheng frowned. In the past, he wouldn't have needed to accompany Zhang Wuchen to the Heavenly Void Cavern. However, Zhang Wuchen had just saved the lives of his family members, making it difficult for Wang Changsheng to refuse. After this battle, it was unlikely that any force would dare to provoke the Wang family again.

"Daoist Friend Wang, what do you think Huang Yuxu will do now that True Monarch Huanglong and Jin Yu are dead on Qinglian Island? To our knowledge, Huang Yuxu has already advanced to the Nascent Soul stage. If I were Huang Yuxu, I would definitely find a place to hide, biding my time to seek revenge on your Wang family in the future. If you help us with this, we can assist you in finding Huang Yuxu. We formed our Nascent Souls earlier than you, and our network is more extensive. With our help, you might be able to locate Huang Yuxu." Lin Yuzong said with a faint smile. No matter what, Jin Yu and True Monarch Huanglong's deaths on Qinglian Island would surely provoke Huang Yuxu's retaliation. At the very least, if Huang Yuxu targeted the Wang family's lower-tier cultivators, the Wang family would suffer greatly.

"All right, then. I will accompany you on this trip." Wang Changsheng agreed after hearing this. If Huang Yuxu's whereabouts remained unknown, it would indeed be a significant hidden danger. As long as Huang Yuxu lived, he would be a cloud hanging over the hearts of the Wang family cultivators, for it is always easier to be the thief than to guard against one for a thousand days.

Wang Changsheng then inquired about the Golden Scale Beasts and the Heavenly Void Cavern, and Zhang Wuchen patiently answered his questions.

"Daoist Friend Wang, Lady Wang, you've had a difficult journey. Please take care of your family matters first. We can depart later; there's no rush." Zhang Wuchen spoke considerately. It wouldn't be right to ask Wang Changsheng to leave for the Heavenly Void Cavern immediately after his return.