Chapter 3839: Immortal Bestows Elixir

"The Cao family requires only one-tenth of the immortal medicines and fruits you have acquired," Murong Zhengxian stated. "You must honestly hand over this tenth, or if we discover any discrepancies, we will conduct an investigation using spirit beasts."

"Yes, Senior Murong," Lu Chuan and the others replied in unison, then queued up to enter the grand golden tower.

Wang Changsheng felt a little apprehensive. The choice of which immortal medicine or fruit to surrender was his own, as long as the quantity amounted to one-tenth. The Cao family would not press for details on specific types of immortal fruits or medicines.

After approximately fifteen minutes, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan entered the grand golden tower, and its doors closed behind them.

Inside was a magnificent hall, adorned with a verdant jade table and two crimson jade chairs. Cao Yuanxing and Cao Jingxia were seated on the chairs, while Cao Yuzhen and Cao Yufeng stood beside them. Cao Jingxia held a shimmering silver jade plate in her hand, a smile gracing her face.

Wang Changsheng retrieved a golden storage bracelet and offered it to Cao Yuanxing. As he was about to speak, Cao Yuanxing waved his hand, motioning for him to retract the bracelet.

"Since you saved Yuzhen and Yufeng, you are exempt from surrendering any immortal medicines or fruits," Cao Yuanxing declared. "Furthermore, I can grant you one request. We always treat those who have assisted our Cao family with utmost generosity."

"Senior Cao," Wang Changsheng replied politely, "Madam Cao and Immortal Cao have already expressed their thanks."

"They are themselves, and I am their elder," Cao Yuanxing said with a pleasant demeanor. "State whatever request you have!"

Wang Changsheng fell into contemplation. If his request was too valuable, Cao Yuanxing might consider him to be making an exorbitant demand; however, if it was too inexpensive, it would be a significant loss for him.

"I have heard that the Cao family possesses an immortal pill which, when consumed by immortals, greatly increases the likelihood of conceiving offspring with excellent innate potential," Wang Changsheng stated. For any powerful family or sect, top-tier combat strength is crucial, but so is the cultivation of new talent. Wang Qingshan and Bai Ling'er had been married for many years without conceiving children. This was primarily due to their high cultivation levels, necessitating the use of special elixirs to enhance their chances of procreation.

"You wish for the Qiankun Jade Dragon Pill? Certainly," Cao Jingxia replied. "Even if a Golden Immortal cultivator takes it and engages in dual cultivation with their partner, there's a high probability of conceiving offspring. At minimum, the child will possess a Heavenly Spirit Root, and at best, they will be a Spirit Body user."

"What about an Immortal Physique?" Wang Ruyan inquired curiously. "Isn't it true that after consuming some high-grade immortal pills and engaging in dual cultivation, descendants have a certain probability of developing an Immortal Physique?"

"You are referring to the Dao Pill of Nine-Turn Flying Dragon, not an immortal pill," Cao Jingxia corrected.

"A Dao Pill!" Wang Ruyan exclaimed, understanding dawning on her.

"As for the Dao Pill of Nine-Turn Flying Dragon, you should dismiss that thought entirely," Cao Yuanxing stated. "Setting aside the immense difficulty of refining a Dao Pill, crafting the Nine-Turn Flying Dragon Pill necessitates a Nine-Turn Flying Dragon Grass that is ten million years old. If someone possessed such a rare herb, why would they use it to concoct an immortal pill simply to enhance offspring aptitude?" As he spoke, Cao Yuanxing flipped his right hand, causing an exquisite golden jade box to appear. With a flick of his wrist, the box soared through the air and settled before Wang Changsheng.

Wang Changsheng opened the jade box, revealing two pale golden pills that glowed faintly. "Thank you, Senior Cao," Wang Changsheng said gratefully, accepting the two Qiankun Jade Dragon Pills. With these, Wang Qingshan should be able to conceive offspring with Bai Ling'er after consuming the Qiankun Jade Dragon Pills.

"Regarding the matter of you saving them, please do not speak of it publicly, do you understand what I mean?" Cao Yuanxing instructed. If Wang Changsheng were to leverage his status as Cao Yuzhen's savior, the Cao family would appear ungrateful if they punished him. However, if they did not, there was no telling what complications Wang Changsheng might create. Cao Yuanxing's act of granting Wang Changsheng a request was also a subtle warning, advising him against such actions.

"This junior understands," Wang Changsheng nodded. Even without Cao Yuanxing's explicit instruction, he had no intention of publicizing the matter.

"Alright, you may withdraw now," Cao Yuanxing commanded. "If Fellow Daoist Du of the Nine Immortals Sect inquires about our discussion, simply tell him that it is inconvenient to disclose and that he should address me directly." Cao Yuanxing gave this instruction, concerned that Du Tianhe might covet the Qiankun Jade Dragon Pills.

Though bewildered, Wang Changsheng agreed and, along with Wang Ruyan, took their leave.

"Ancestor Yuanxing, aren't two Qiankun Jade Dragon Pills a bit too precious to give to them?" Cao Yufeng asked with a frown.

"Didn't the Divine Monarch Xuanji mention it when you discussed divination techniques with him?" Cao Yuanxing retorted nonchalantly. "His disciple nearly perished from a heavenly tribulation while divining for True Immortal Taihao. Moreover, he did indeed save both of you, so bestowing two Qiankun Jade Dragon Pills upon them is hardly significant." To Cao Yuanxing, the Qiankun Jade Dragon Pills were not particularly rare, though they were indeed highly prized by True Immortal cultivators.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan exited the grand golden tower and approached Du Tianhe, finding Qi Hongfeng also present.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, Madam Wang," Qi Hongfeng greeted with a smile. Had Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan not intervened to save him, he would surely have perished. Qi Hongfeng was, in fact, rather pleased that Yang Feng and other disciples of the Heavenly Star Sect had died within the Cloud Vortex Grotto-heaven. Wang Changsheng engaged in casual conversation with Qi Hongfeng, communicating through spiritual transmission, ensuring that other True Immortal cultivators remained unaware of their discussion.

Out of the forty allocated slots for the Nine Immortals Sect, only eight individuals, including Wang Changsheng's group of three, emerged alive. The losses were substantial, with most fatalities attributed to the mutated chaotic beasts.

Less than half an hour later, Cao Yuanxing and his companions emerged from the grand golden tower, taking to the air.

"Fellow Daoists, we have urgent matters to attend to and cannot linger," Cao Yuanxing announced. "Farewell. As for the mutated chaotic beast, we will dispatch True Immortal cultivators to eradicate it later. You all should also return with your juniors." After speaking, Cao Yuanxing flew onto a magnificent golden ship, with Cao Yufeng and the others swiftly following. The golden ship then radiated a blinding golden light and ascended rapidly into the sky, soon vanishing from view.

Du Tianhe and the others began departing with their juniors. Upon leaving Crimson Swallow City, Du Tianhe summoned a shimmering blue flying boat and stepped aboard, followed closely by Qi Shuting and the rest.

"Let's go!" Du Tianhe commanded. With a quick hand seal, the blue flying boat instantly flared with dazzling blue light and vanished.

Upon their return to Nine Immortals City, Qi Shuting escorted Qi Hongfeng back to their living quarters.

"Young Friend Wang," Du Tianhe began, "after some time, we intend to return to the Heavenly Dawn Sea Domain. You are welcome to travel with us, or you may return independently. However, Wuyang City will be entrusted to your Wang family's care, and that immortal mine will also be designated for your excavation. You will only need to periodically submit a certain amount of Darkwater Jade Crystals; any surplus will be yours."

"Yes, Senior Du," Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan readily agreed, then bid farewell and returned to their residence.

Du Tianhe arrived at a secluded manor where Jin Yulan had been waiting for a considerable time.

"How many immortal medicines did they acquire?" Jin Yulan inquired.

"Nephew Lu and his group obtained a fair amount of immortal medicines, while Young Friend Qi didn't acquire much," Du Tianhe explained. "As for Young Friend Wang, Fellow Daoist Cao did not collect any immortal medicines from him, stating it was because Wang Changsheng had saved Cao Yufeng. Regarding other aspects of their conversation, Fellow Daoist Cao instructed him not to disclose any details." He had already questioned Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan on their journey back. Given Cao Yuanxing's statement, Du Tianhe did not press for more information. Since Cao Yuanxing had waived the requirement for immortal medicines, Du Tianhe naturally followed suit.