Chapter 2222: Dong Xueli's Background, The Nine-Turn Jade Void Pill Obtained

Wang Qingfeng took the jade slip, swept it with his divine sense, and frowned deeply.

"Nine-leaf Golden Lotus, Amber Origin Fruit, Azure Phoenix Ginseng, Snow Scale Flower..."

The jade slip listed many items, mostly rare spiritual herbs and fruits from the outside world.

Before departing, they had already checked the family treasury's inventory to know what cultivation resources were available for emergencies.

None of the items listed on the jade slip were in the family treasury.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, we don't know where to look for these items right now. Could you offer some guidance?" Dong Xueli asked courteously.

"It's rumored that someone saw an Amber Origin Fruit tree in Zhulong Mountain, though the exact location is unknown. Tier-six demonic beasts roam there. We once sent people to search for the Amber Origin Fruit tree, but suffered heavy losses," Jiang Yunxu stated truthfully. Zhulong Mountain was perennially shrouded in miasma, home to many venomous insects and beasts, and even frequented by tier-six demonic beasts.

The Jiang family had five Void Refinement cultivators: two were traveling, one was in a life-and-death seclusion, one was about to undergo a grand heavenly tribulation, and another Void Refinement cultivator was stationed in the family, unable to leave. Otherwise, the Jiang family's Void Refinement cultivators would have already obtained the Amber Origin Fruit.

"Zhulong Mountain, Amber Origin Fruit!" Wang Qingfeng frowned deeply. As merely an early-stage Soul Transformation cultivator, he was no match for a tier-six demonic beast.

"There's a large teleportation array in the market city. Teleporting to Zhulong Mountain can save you a lot of time. Several other fellow Daoists have also taken on this mission. Whoever obtains the Amber Origin Fruit first will receive the Cloud Ganoderma Brew. Our stock is running low," Jiang Yunxu reminded them, his tone sincere.

"Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist Jiang. If we obtain these items, we will come to you to purchase the Cloud Ganoderma Brew," Wang Qingfeng thanked him, then left with Dong Xueli.

Stepping out of Drunken Cloud Pavilion, both felt a heavy heart.

"Let's check out other shops. Perhaps there's another way," Dong Xueli suggested.

Wang Qingfeng nodded in agreement.

They inquired everywhere about elixirs that could heal severed meridians. Surprisingly, they did learn about a tier-six formation, the Seven-Star Spirit Nurturing Array, which could accelerate healing. However, an auction for it wouldn't be held for another two hundred years.

Three hours later, they emerged from a nine-story golden pavilion, their faces filled with disappointment.

The plaque on the golden pavilion read "Jade Elixir Tower" in large characters, with many cultivators entering and exiting.

They had visited all the large shops in the market city. Apart from the Cloud Ganoderma Brew and the Seven-Star Spirit Nurturing Array, there was no other method to help Wang Ruyan.

"Let's visit other large market cities! Perhaps..."

Before Dong Xueli could finish speaking, a man's voice, filled with surprise and joy, suddenly rang out: "Xueli, why are you here? I've been searching so hard for you."

As his voice faded, a gentle breeze blew, and a tall, slender old man in a green robe suddenly appeared before them.

The old man in green had dignified features and a long beard. He carried a long saber on his back, its sheath wrapped in coarse cloth. A strong aura of malevolence emanated from him, and his clothes bore numerous brown bloodstains, indicating a long history of combat.

Judging by the powerful spiritual pressure emanating from the old man, he was indeed a Void Refinement cultivator.

Dong Xueli saw the old man in green, her delicate brows furrowed, and she said coldly, "I've told you many times, stop bothering me. Are you following me again?"

"No, no, I truly wasn't following you." The old man in green quickly waved his hands, his expression nervous, seemingly very concerned about Dong Xueli's attitude. He noticed Dong Xueli's married woman's attire and asked in surprise, "You're married?"

"It's none of your business." Dong Xueli's tone was icy. She looked at Wang Qingfeng and said softly, "Husband, please wait for me here. I'll be right back."

Wang Qingfeng nodded in agreement.

Dong Xueli strode towards a tea house, and the old man in green quickly followed.

Before long, they appeared in a private room.

"Is he good to you? What is his background? Do you have children? Are they also in the market city? Can I meet them?" The old man in green asked anxiously, his expression tense.

"It's none of your business. You've already ruined the first half of my life, and I don't want to be burdened by you for the second half," Dong Xueli's tone was icy.

The old man in green sighed softly and said, "After all these years, won't you forgive your father?"

"Father? Humph, I don't have a father like you. When you abandoned us, mother and the two of us, did you ever think you were my father? You went around seeking duels, provoking a bunch of enemies, did you ever think you were my father? Where were you when my elder brother was killed? Where were you when my mother was killed? Where were you when I was being hunted? Is that how a father acts? Not only did you neglect your wife and children, but you went around provoking enemies, as if you resented us for living too long? When they couldn't defeat you, they came after us. My mother and elder brother both died at the hands of your enemies. I was hunted for decades, never had a peaceful night's sleep, dared not relax for a moment, and lived in constant fear." Dong Xueli's tone was indifferent, her eyes red.

"Duan Tongtian, I'm warning you, I'm living very well now. If you dare to ruin my happiness, don't blame me for being impolite. I mean what I say." Dong Xueli took a deep breath, gritted her teeth, and said, her tone stern.

Duan Tongtian's gaze dimmed. He said softly, "It's good that you're happy, truly good. I won't be a burden to you. I've already avenged your mother and Feng'er. I live in Jade Sun Tower in Jade Sun Valley. If you ever encounter any trouble, you can come find me or contact me with a Thousand Sound Disk. Just say the word, and I'll do anything."

"Just don't follow me. You live your life, and I'll live mine." Dong Xueli said this, then walked out.

Duan Tongtian sighed deeply and said guiltily, "Xueli, I'm sorry. Father was wrong."

"What good is an apology? My mother and elder brother won't come back to life. You're a Duan, I'm a Dong. We have no relation," Dong Xueli said coldly, then strode out.

Stepping out of the tea house, Dong Xueli immediately spotted Wang Qingfeng.

Wang Qingfeng did not inquire about the green-robed old man's identity. He walked with Dong Xueli towards Jade Sun Hall.

Most of the market city's teleportation arrays were in Jade Sun Hall, allowing travel to other large market cities. They planned to visit several more places, hoping to find an elixir that could heal Wang Ruyan.

In Zhenhai Palace, amidst a vast plum blossom forest where rare beasts could be seen, stood a nine-story red pavilion deep within the woods.

Inside the pavilion, a beautiful young woman in a green dress with a plum blossom pattern on her brow sat in the main seat. This was Liu Yumei, a tier-six alchemist.

Sun Yuejiao stood by her side, her expression respectful.

"Niece Sun, I heard you're looking for the Nine-Bends Jade Void Elixir. This bottle of Nine-Bends Jade Void Elixir is for you; consider it an exchange for those two Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures." Liu Yumei raised her delicate hand, and a green porcelain bottle flew out towards Sun Yuejiao.

"Thank you, Martial Aunt Liu, for the medicine. Before I left, my parents repeatedly instructed me to make sure to invite Martial Aunt Liu to Qinglian Island for the celebration. If Fellow Daoist Han from the Azure Glaze Sea hadn't invited Father to be a guest at Snowy Goose Market City, Father would have come to invite you himself," Sun Yuejiao accepted the porcelain bottle and said respectfully.

Using Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's names, she visited Void Refinement cultivators from the Ascension faction, especially tier-six formation masters and alchemists, presenting valuable gifts and inviting them to the celebration.

The Wang family most lacked formation masters and alchemists. If Zhenhai Palace's Void Refinement cultivators were willing to offer some guidance, Bai Yuqi and Wang Qiuyu would progress faster.

Han Changfeng had indeed invited Wang Changsheng to be a guest at Snowy Goose Market City, though not at that moment. Sun Yuejiao's intent was to inform Liu Yumei that Wang Changsheng had an extensive network and could assist in gathering cultivation resources.

As a tier-six alchemist, ordinary materials wouldn't catch Liu Yumei's eye. The cultivation resources from the Azure Glaze Sea might appeal to her.

Liu Yumei naturally understood Sun Yuejiao's implication and said, "Go back and tell Junior Brother Wang that I will definitely arrive on time. Ask him to keep an eye out for these few materials for me." She flicked her sleeve, and a red jade slip flew out, landing in Sun Yuejiao's hand.

Sun Yuejiao swept it with her divine sense and readily agreed.

Liu Yumei gave a few instructions, then dismissed her.

Returning to her residence, Sun Yuejiao was overjoyed. During this visit to Zhenhai Palace, she had presented several Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures. Not only did she successfully obtain the Nine-Bends Jade Void Elixir, but she also invited several high-level formation masters and alchemists to Qinglian Island for the celebration. Their guidance would greatly accelerate the progress of the Wang family's alchemists and formation masters.

"I wonder how Sixth Younger Brother and Sixth Sister-in-law are doing?" Sun Yuejiao murmured to herself. She took out her communication disk, gathered her clansmen, and left Zhenhai Palace.

Wang Ruyan was waiting for the elixir to heal her injuries, so Sun Yuejiao dared not delay and rushed towards Qinglian Island without pause.