Inside Qingce Manor.
Since arriving that day, the old ghost, possessed of the Netherworld Poison Fire, hadn't been seen since, vanishing into thin air.
However, whenever Chen Guan used his spiritual power to investigate, he could sense a faint, almost invisible presence watching him.
Clearly, even if the old man was hidden away conducting research, he was still keeping an eye on them. Any violation of the rules would be immediately detected.
Fortunately, the puppets' special connections were beyond the scope of investigation; otherwise, Chen Guan would have been helpless.
Recognizing the situation, the three of them adopted a self-effacing attitude. While diligently cultivating, they also prepared for Little Medical Immortal to condense the poison pill, practicing numerous simulations based on the scroll Yao Chen had given them. That day
, in the manor square, Chen Guan's eyes were tightly closed, as if he were lost in deep meditation. The few servants who occasionally passed by only glanced at him before averting their gazes. Over the course of a few days, they'd gotten used to it.
After an unknown amount of time, the seated figure trembled slightly, and a powerful aura suddenly emanated.
"It seems you've gained a lot,"
Little Medical Immortal's gentle voice echoed, recognizing Chen Guan's current state. "
One step further."
Chen Guan nodded gently with deep meaning, a satisfied smile on his face.
The old monster, Youdu, had hidden himself in the shadows, seeking added security. While the puppet was genuine, his cultivation was equally genuine.
The results were truly remarkable, a double-edged sword in the sky!
Chen Guan could sense that he had reached the limit of the Douhuang realm, with no further advancement. All he needed to reach Douzong was a tiny opportunity.
Even without the Sect Breaking Pill, this bottleneck, the cause of countless lamentations and regrets, would not hold him back for long.
"After this, it will be time for you and me to break through!"
Strength is the only guarantee against any unexpected events. One such incident was enough; he didn't want to experience it again!
Understanding Chen Guan's implicit meaning, Little Medical Immortal's face lit up with joy.
No matter how carefree they spoke, and even though the old Poison Monster didn't seem to have any intention of killing them at the moment, no one wanted to be confined to such a small valley.
"Can you still suppress your afflicted poison body?"
"Two or three more months shouldn't be a problem."
With each attack, the time they could suppress it was gradually decreasing. Fortunately, all the materials had been gathered, and the threat was no longer a threat.
However, to condense the poison pill, it was best to have a natural location of extreme hardness and yang to assist, as this would increase the success rate. This was why they didn't condense the poison pill immediately after gathering the materials.
Of course, if there was no other way, they would have to give it a try.
Little Medical Immortal could only hold out for two or three months—not a lot of time, but enough to prepare.
"Where's Zi Yan?"
Chen Guan was slightly puzzled when he didn't see the girl coming with him.
Little Medical Immortal looked helpless, her fair chin tilted slightly towards the east.
"Look, I just came out of the medicine storehouse, and she found me a few days ago. I was worried that Master Lu would blame me, but this girl took so many herbs and didn't react, so I just let her go."
"Hehehe, it's a complete waste for that old man to collect so many herbs and leave them to gather dust. I'm making the best use of them. Chen Guan, I found half a set of herbs for the Heavenly Soul Melting Blood Pill, I'll give them all to you."
The voice came before the person landed.
She looked playful and not nervous at all, as comfortable as if she were at home, with a big heart.
Chen Guan glared at her, pulled her behind him, and reluctantly put away the pile of herbs.
The rules don't say you can't borrow herbs, it means you can do it, in the Ganges!
"You can't run around from now on."
"It's such a small place, I can't run around even if I want to."
"You're the only one who talks too much, keep an eye on her."
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Seeing Chen Guan's expression grow serious, Zi Yan realized something was amiss. She immediately stopped arguing and stood obediently beside the Little Medical Immortal, her wide eyes fixed on him, curious about what he was about to do.
As the two watched, Chen Guan ascended the steps at the edge of the square and arrived at a pavilion, where he stood before a cold, black-clad woman.
The woman looked no more than thirty, her features above average, yet her power had already reached the level of an Eight-Star Dou Huang, surpassing even Mo Ya of Black Emperor City.
Even more astonishing was that such a genius was, at Qingce Manor, the lowest rank, holding an extremely lowly position.
The other three servants were all men: Chu Gou, Ye Hu, and Bai Niu, two One-Star Dou Zongs and one Nine-Star Dou Huang. All of them were fiercely loyal to the old monster Youdu, their aloofness mirroring the same mold.
"Snake Child, please tell the manor master how much we appreciate your hospitality these days. We have other important matters to attend to, so we'll take our leave now."
This hospitality will be remembered!
But these words couldn't be spoken out loud.
For Xuan Yi and Feng Zunzun, rescuing Yao Chen was a piece of cake, but using this as leverage to kill the Phantom Poison Monster was far from feasible.
Upon hearing this, the woman glanced at him, her voice cold and emotionless, like a machine.
"Someone tried to leave before, but they all died."
Chen Guan remained unmoved, his intentions resolved. He shook his head and turned back to the square, leading Little Medical Fairy and Zi Yan outside without much haste.
Just as expected, just as the three of them reached the valley entrance, a familiar figure suddenly appeared on the tall stone gate ahead.
"Haha, little one, the manor master is in a good mood today. I'm giving you a chance to mend your ways. Now, return obediently, and I'll let you off."
Seeing the Phantom Poison Monster's flawlessly disguised smile, Chen Guan wanted to slap the sole of his shoe in his face.
Through his puppet vision, he could already see the words "Qingce Manor" in his mind's eye, and immediately, Chen Guan stopped his pretense.
"Old man, we've only just met by chance, and haven't known each other for a few days. Let's part ways amicably."
"Are you determined to leave?" The Poisonous Monster's smile faded.
Chen Guan nodded. "You've decided to leave. Don't bother trying to stop me. It's useless."
"Oh? This village master is very curious. Who gave you the courage to speak to me like that?"
The Poisonous Monster piqued his interest. He couldn't believe that three juniors who had been defenseless just over ten days ago had mastered methods that had rendered him helpless in just two weeks.
Chen Guan didn't answer. His confident smile left the Poisonous Monster baffled.
Just then, a sudden female voice rang out.
"How's my offer?"
"Who?!"
The Poisonous Monster turned in surprise, glancing around. Given his strength, he hadn't noticed the approach of a stranger, a testament to their strength.
In the sky, two figures appeared on the wind.
"Danta, Xuan Yi."
"Xingyun Pavilion, Feng Xian!"
The Poisonous Monster's mouth dropped open. He had never expected these two to arrive together, and it truly took him by surprise.
However, this wasn't the end.
Just as Venerable Feng finished speaking, another powerful voice echoed from the void.
"And I, the uncle of your Ancient Dragon Clan."
"Hei Qing!"
(End of this chapter)