Chapter 1322: Blood Lizard's News

Generally, cultivators implant restrictions on spiritual beasts, ensuring that if the master dies, the spiritual beast will also perish.

To acquire a third-tier flood dragon, the black-robed elder naturally spoke politely, hoping Wang Qingling would cooperate honestly.

Wang Qingling, of course, didn't believe him; if she genuinely lifted the restriction, she would surely die. However, since the other party was a Nascent Soul cultivator, offending him would lead to dire consequences for her.

"What? Did you not understand what I said? Or do you think I wouldn't dare do anything to you?"

The black-robed elder's face turned cold, his expression filled with murderous intent, as if he would kill her at the slightest provocation.

"This junior is Wang Qingling of Green Lotus Island. The Green Lotus Immortal Couple are my elders. I hope, senior, for the sake of my Ninth Uncle and Ninth Aunt, you will spare me!"

Wang Qingling said this, bracing herself. In truth, anything she said would be useless, and she didn't expect him to release her; she was merely stalling for time. She could tell he wanted the Ice Wind Flood Dragon; if he had intended to kill her, he would have done so already.

"Green Lotus Island? The Green Lotus Immortal Couple?"

The black-robed elder frowned. He had heard of the Green Lotus Immortal Couple, and if Wang Qingling was truly their junior, he would indeed need to be wary.

"Are you Hundred Spirits Fairy Wang Qingling? Are the Green Lotus Immortal Couple also in the Heavenly Void Cave?"

The black-robed elder suddenly remembered something. The Green Lotus Immortal Couple were renowned throughout the South Sea, and all Nascent Soul cultivators had heard of them, and by extension, of Hundred Spirits Fairy Wang Qingling.

His primary objective was the Ice Wind Flood Dragon. If the female cultivator before him truly was Hundred Spirits Fairy Wang Qingling, even if he obtained the Ice Wind Flood Dragon, he wouldn't dare release it easily; if it were recognized, he'd face significant trouble. Furthermore, if the Green Lotus Immortal Couple were also in the Heavenly Void Cave, and he were to kill her for her treasure, he would be in deep trouble if they arrived.

"Yes, my Seventh Brother was injured when he formed his Nascent Soul, so Ninth Uncle and Ninth Aunt came to the Heavenly Void Cave to gather some spirit herbs for his recovery."

Wang Qingling fabricated a lie, specifically telling him that Wang Qingshan had advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, hoping to make him wary.

"Hmph, how am I to know if you're telling the truth? Do you think bringing up the Green Lotus Immortal Couple will scare me?"

The black-robed elder snorted, a cold sneer on his face.

"This junior absolutely did not intend to scare you, senior. It's just that as a Nascent Soul cultivator, you wouldn't stoop to bickering with a junior. My Ninth Uncle and Ninth Aunt are indeed in the Heavenly Void Cave, as are Senior Zhang and his wife from Green Carp Island."

Wang Qingling brought up Zhang Wuchen and Lin Yuzong, her expression a little nervous.

The black-robed elder's expression flickered, as if deep in thought.

Just then, a sharp whistle emanated from Wang Qingling's body, and a silver mark on her right arm flashed continuously.

Seeing this, Wang Qingling's face brightened with joy, and the murderous intent in the black-robed elder's heart vanished without a trace.

"Since you are a junior of the Green Lotus Immortal Couple, then so be it. I will wait here with you for them! I hope you haven't deceived me, or I won't be so polite."

The black-robed elder's tone improved significantly, though his underlying threat was unmistakable.

Wang Qingling nodded repeatedly, letting out a sigh of relief. The old monster at the Nascent Soul stage changed his demeanor incredibly fast; moments ago he seemed ready to kill her, and now he was like a completely different person.

About the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, a muffled thud came from the ground, and a large mound of earth swelled up, moving rapidly towards Wang Qingling.

"Ninth Uncle, you've finally arrived."

Wang Qingling's face lit up, and the stone weighing on her heart finally lifted. She knew Wang Changsheng possessed a third-tier Twin-Pupil Rat, which was skilled in earth evasion techniques.

Soon after, the mound stopped, and a large yellow rat emerged from underground with Wang Changsheng riding on its back.

He had just encountered a mid-fourth-tier demonic bird and used his Twin-Pupil Rat to escape underground. When his Qianyuan Sensing Art reacted, he immediately rushed to this location.

"Oh, who is this fellow Daoist?"

Wang Changsheng's gaze fell upon the black-robed elder. To his knowledge, he had never met him before.

"I am Mo Yunzi. It's a pleasure to meet you, Fellow Daoist Wang. I've long heard of True Person Taihao's great reputation, and seeing you today, it's clear you live up to it."

The black-robed elder spoke with a smile, his tone familiar, acting as if they were old acquaintances.

Wang Changsheng was slightly taken aback; this was the first time he had encountered such a situation. Connecting it with Wang Qingling's joyful expression, Wang Changsheng vaguely guessed what had happened. He didn't expose it, instead clasping his fists and smiling, "So it's Fellow Daoist Mo. My apologies for not recognizing you."

"Fellow Daoist Wang, I've discovered several Blood Ganoderma over a thousand years old not far from here. Are you interested?"

The black-robed elder spoke cordially, his tone full of enticement.

"Blood Ganoderma? Are you sure?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Wang Changsheng's eyes as he spoke with some doubt.

Blood Ganoderma has a unique growth environment and is effective in replenishing qi and blood. It is used in many healing elixirs. However, due to its specific growing conditions, cultivated Blood Ganoderma rarely reaches a thousand years, and even if it does, its effects are not as good as those of wild ones.

Fairy Ziyue was severely injured; if she obtained a thousand-year-old Blood Ganoderma, even if consumed raw, she would recover faster. The Zhenhai Ape could also take Blood Ganoderma for healing.

"I saw it with my own eyes, so it's certainly true. However, the Blood Ganoderma grows in the nest of a low-fourth-tier Blood Toad Beast. The Blood Toad Beast is extremely ferocious, and I cannot deal with it alone. How about we join forces to eliminate this beast and share the Blood Ganoderma?"

Mo Yunzi's expression was solemn. What he didn't mention was that ice and lightning attribute spells could restrain the Blood Toad Beast's divine abilities, which was a significant reason why he desired the Ice Wind Flood Dragon and the Black Sparrow.

"A low-fourth-tier Blood Toad Beast?"

Wang Changsheng frowned. With the two of them and Wang Qingling, it might be possible to kill the Blood Toad Beast. However, he had no particular relationship with Mo Yunzi. Would the other party turn hostile midway? Why did he want to cooperate with him? Since he knew the Blood Toad Beast's location, why didn't he invite his friends to hunt it together? Who doesn't have a few friends?

As if sensing Wang Changsheng's confusion, Mo Yunzi continued, "I arranged to enter the Heavenly Void Cave with a friend, but he hasn't met up with me yet. I'm worried the Blood Toad Beast might devour the Blood Ganoderma, which is why I sought your help, Fellow Daoist Wang."

"How many Blood Ganoderma are there?"

"Three stalks, but the Blood Toad Beast might consume them. I can't guarantee there will definitely be three. After the deed is done, I assure you, Fellow Daoist Wang, you will not be shortchanged."

Wang Qingling suddenly spoke up, "Ninth Uncle, perhaps we should wait for Ninth Aunt to arrive before discussing this."

She was subtly implying to Wang Changsheng that Mo Yunzi believed Wang Ruyan had also arrived in the Heavenly Void Cave.

If both members of the Green Lotus Immortal Couple were in the Heavenly Void Cave, Wang Changsheng would have more confidence when it came time to divide the spoils. Even if Mo Yunzi grew greedy, he would have to consider Wang Ruyan's presence.

"If that's the case, then I cannot cooperate with Fellow Daoist Wang. I'll just wait for my friend to arrive then!"

Hearing this, Mo Yunzi made to leave.

"Fellow Daoist Mo, wait. You're right, the Blood Toad Beast could devour the Blood Ganoderma at any time. Let's not wait for my wife. Let's go eliminate the Blood Toad Beast first!"

Wang Changsheng stopped Mo Yunzi. His words were meant to make Mo Yunzi cautious; if Mo Yunzi's friend arrived, Mo Yunzi would be more hesitant to act recklessly.

"Excellent! Please follow me!"

Mo Yunzi's face showed delight, and he strode forward.

"Let's go! Qingling, be careful."

Wang Changsheng instructed, then followed. Wang Qingling put away her Ice Wind Flood Dragon and Black Sparrow, and followed suit.