Chapter 618: Complete the Mission

Wang Changsheng successfully traded two fire-attribute demon cores and a promise for the Ice Carp Beast's inner core.

Wang Ruyan took out a charred object, handed it to Han Xu, and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Han, this is the gallbladder of a female Ice Carp Beast. When lit, it emits a unique fragrance that can attract male Ice Carp Beasts. Please accept it if you don't mind!"

Han Xu thanked her and accepted it.

"Fellow Daoist Han, we have important matters to attend to. When we have time another day, we will definitely visit Spirit Turtle Island. Bingbing, this is a small token from your uncle; please accept it. We'll visit your parents when we have a chance. Oh, and you have a new younger brother."

Wang Changsheng gave Su Bingbing a storage bag, then left with Wang Ruyan.

Su Bingbing took the storage bag and watched Wang Changsheng and his wife depart.

"Junior Sister Han, are your uncle and aunt Core Formation cultivators?" The other Foundation Establishment cultivators looked at Su Bingbing with envy.

Su Bingbing nodded and smiled, "My uncle formed his core a long time ago. I didn't expect my aunt to successfully form hers too."

"It's getting late. Let's head back!"

Han Xu and the other four Core Formation cultivators left with their disciples, as if they had never been there.

On Purple Bamboo Island, Fairy Ziyue was speaking with a red-robed old man.

"Great-Uncle Zeng, Wang Changsheng seems to be deliberately avoiding me. I don't think he's a spy from Sun Moon Palace."

"It's hard to say. Don't forget how your grandparents died. Sun Moon Palace has always wanted to obtain the legacy of Zhenhai Sect. They destroyed Zhenhai Sect, which then activated its protective formation, causing the entire island to sink. It took five generations and hundreds of years for us to discover the whereabouts of Zhenhai Sect's ruins. Unfortunately, the restriction is too strong; only those who cultivate the three core sect techniques can collectively open it. Regrettably, we don't have the cultivation method for the 'Kuisui True Scripture.' Last time, we finally encountered someone who possessed it, but they turned out to be a spy from Sun Moon Palace, which led to your grandparents' tragic deaths. This time, we must be extremely careful."

The red-robed old man's expression became solemn as he finished speaking.

"This grandson understands. If there's an opportunity in the future, this grandson will definitely make Sun Moon Palace pay for their blood debt."

A hint of hatred appeared in Fairy Ziyue's beautiful eyes, and her tone was icy.

"By the way, why hasn't Young Master Yuxu come to see you lately? Did he discover something?"

Fairy Ziyue shook her head and said, "Probably not. He might be busy dealing with provocations from Cold Flame Sect. Yellow Dragon Island has been having continuous conflicts with Cold Flame Sect recently, and several Core Formation cultivators have died. I don't want to get involved in that mess. If it weren't for Master Yellow Dragon's sake, I wouldn't even bother with him! He's so conceited."

"Just bear with it for now. Once we confirm Wang Changsheng's identity, we can open the restriction at Zhenhai Sect's ruins, retrieve the treasures inside, and then we won't have to live in hiding."

Fairy Ziyue sighed softly and agreed.

Eastern Wasteland, Wei State.

Green Lotus Villa, a secret chamber.

Wang Qingqi sat cross-legged on a futon, his face slightly tired, his gaze fixed on an alchemy furnace enveloped in rolling flames.

The Wang family currently had three second-tier alchemists, and Wang Qingqi's alchemy skills were the highest.

After a while, a unique fragrance wafted from the alchemy furnace.

Wang Qingqi cast a spell into the alchemy furnace, extinguishing the flames.

Inside the alchemy furnace were five green pills, about the size of longans, emitting a unique fragrance.

Wang Qingqi picked up a green pill, put it in his mouth, and savored it carefully.

A moment later, an excited expression appeared on his face.

"Haha, it's finally a success! It's finally a success!"

For years, he had been refining existing pill recipes. The spirit herbs mentioned in ancient recipes had become extinct, so he had to find substitutes, testing them one by one, which required a significant amount of manpower and resources.

Wang Qingqi had spent over thirty years improving three second-tier pill recipes, and with this latest batch, he now had four such recipes.

If the Wang family had eight or ten second-tier alchemists, Wang Qingqi wouldn't have needed to spend so much time refining recipes. However, there was no alternative; the other two second-tier alchemists were busy making pills for the family, and their alchemy skills weren't sufficient.

Like ancestors planting trees for descendants to enjoy the shade, with these four second-tier pill recipes, the Wang family could now refine second-tier pills themselves, eliminating the need to purchase them from other forces.

Wang Qingqi put away the pills and walked out. A sound transmission talisman was floating in mid-air.

He crushed the talisman, and an urgent male voice rang out: "Fourth Uncle, something terrible has happened! Eighth Great-Uncle is in trouble! Please come to his residence quickly and check on him!"

Wang Qingqi's expression turned serious. If he remembered correctly, Wang Changhuan had used Earth Fiend Qi for Foundation Establishment, but couldn't find any spiritual items to resolve the fiend qi. For years, he had suffered from its torment, and his cultivation had stagnated.

Wang Qingkai had even invited alchemists from the Hundred Spirit Sect, but they were equally helpless.

Wang Qingqi dared not delay and hastily left his residence.

In a secluded courtyard, Wang Changhuan lay on a bed, his limbs bound by chains. He was skin and bones, and his expression was dazed. Wang Qiuyan and several other family members felt immense pain seeing this scene.

Wang Changhuan originally had several decades of lifespan remaining. However, for years, the fiend qi had tormented his body day and night. He had taken pills, but they were of no use.

It was precisely this drawback that caused Earth Fiend Qi cultivation to gradually fade from history.

Suddenly, Wang Changhuan struggled violently, groaning and his face contorted.

"Qiuyan, quickly, kill me! Put me out of my misery! I really can't take it anymore. Please, kill me!"

Wang Changhuan roared loudly.

"Eighth Great-Uncle, don't say such things. Just bear with it. Fourth Uncle will be here soon. He'll definitely find a way to resolve the Earth Fiend Qi."

Wang Qiuyan said, his eyes red, trying hard not to cry.

"If there were a way, Earth Fiend Qi wouldn't have faded from history. I've lived for several more decades, and it's been worth it. Please, just do it! I don't want to be tortured anymore."

Wang Changhuan shouted. The Earth Fiend Qi tormented him every two days, and the sensation was like ten thousand ants gnawing at his heart, or countless sharp swords piercing his body. He had truly had enough.

A series of hurried footsteps sounded, and Wang Qingqi's voice suddenly rang out: "Eighth Uncle, I'm here! Hold on!"

Soon, Wang Qingqi walked in, his expression anxious.

"Fourth Uncle, quickly examine Eighth Great-Uncle."

Wang Qingqi quickly approached the bed and placed his fingers on Wang Changhuan's wrist.

His brows furrowed. Many of Wang Changhuan's meridians had been severed by the Earth Fiend Qi, and his internal organs were also damaged. If this continued, Wang Changhuan might not survive the year.

"Eighth Uncle, take this Green Lumina Pill first; it can relieve the pain."

Wang Qingqi took out a yellow pill and gave it to Wang Changhuan to take.

After taking the pill, Wang Changhuan felt much better.

"I'm much better. Qiuxin, stay. Everyone else, go back! Go about your business; don't waste time on a useless person like me."

Wang Changhuan said weakly.

Wang Qingqi agreed and left with the others, leaving only Wang Qiuxin.