Yin Huatandang is very free-spirited, Gu Yao is also very adaptable, Tian Feirong and Xiaopangzi are working hard to ignore the pressure from those powerful Nascent Soul cultivators.
The first person to come looking for Gu Yao to refine pills was Hu Mei. She rushed through the circle formed by the Nascent Soul cultivators outside, dumped a pile of spirit herbs, and complained to Gu Yao about leaving without notice last time. Faced with her, Gu Yao could only surrender.
Next were Zhang Qianfeng and Master Liu Shaocheng. Gu Yao, including Yin Hua, warmly received them because Yin Hua also knew that Zhang Qianfeng had helped Gu Yao a lot, even though it was based on mutual benefit, it also took a lot of risks.
When they left, they certainly left a lot of spirit herbs, claiming that it was no problem whenever the pills were refined, and they had already paid a large sum in advance. The proportion of top-grade pills produced by Gu Yao was not low, so they didn't want to leave a single pill and preferred to pay with spirit stones.
With them taking the lead, many Nascent Soul cultivators came one after another. Although Gu Yao has not yet become a sixth-rank pill master, which Nascent Soul cultivator doesn't have disciples and descendants? Besides, who can't see Gu Yao's potential for development? It's good to establish a good relationship in advance. It would be too late to come and get acquainted after he becomes a sixth-rank pill master.Even Master Meng Tang and the Silver Clan Chief came to join in the fun. Would Gu Yao dare to shut them out, these Nascent Soul level cultivators?
This time, Tian Feirong and Xiaopangzi are back in business, but this time they are hosting Nascent Soul level cultivators, especially when facing someone like Master Tang. When they took the storage bags handed to them, their hands were trembling with excitement.
After a while, they adapted. Mid-Nascent Soul cultivators could still cause some waves, but Early-Nascent Soul cultivators? Back then, they killed Early-Nascent Soul level demon beasts when they were with Chi Ge, so Early-Nascent Soul cultivators were not a big deal.
Master Meng and the others didn't have much free time, they had to arrange follow-up matters. Fortunately, as long as they set the overall direction, the execution was left to the cultivators below, so after being busy for a while, they finally relaxed a bit. This caught the attention of Gu Yao's nephew and uncle who wanted to make the pill business thrive, which was both amusing and exasperating.
For others, staying in this place might feel very restrictive, but for them, it seemed quite comfortable. Yin Hua seemed more like a big shopkeeper.
The three of them walked towards Gu Yao's personal cave residence. As they walked out from inside, they bumped into a cultivator. As soon as he saw them, he quickly saluted and hurried away, afraid of being blamed by the big shots.
"This is..." Master Tang suddenly felt a movement in his brow, "the aura of a different fire? Could it be that Master Gu has a different fire in his hands?"
This would also explain why the quality of the pills he produced was so high.
Master Tang thought he had found the reason, of course, he couldn't deny Gu Yao's extraordinary pill technique, but this remark reminded Master Meng and he recalled something that Zhang Qianfeng had mentioned to him but he had ignored:
"Yes, Master Gu has a different fire on him, it's the Lotus Heart Fire. It turns out that back then, Master Liu opened the treasury of the city lord's mansion to thank Master Gu specifically, and Master Gu went in to select treasures. As a result, Master Gu didn't pick anything else, but set his eyes on an unnamed stone and extracted the Lotus Heart Fire from it. I presume that over these years, Master Gu has put a lot of effort into the Lotus Heart Fire and has grown rapidly."The Silver Clan Chief raised an eyebrow, saying that it seems to be Gu Yao's good fortune. Otherwise, how come no one has discovered it in the warehouse all this time? The same goes for the ruins in the Misty Fog Sea. There have been quite a few cultivators who have been there, but only Gu Yao has encountered it until today.
Master Tang couldn't help but sigh, "It seems that the Lotus Heart Fire falling into Master Gu's hands is like giving wings to a tiger." Without the Lotus Heart Fire, his alchemy skills are equally outstanding.
The three big shots didn't harbor any covetous thoughts towards the Lotus Heart Fire. The wood and fire attributes of this different fire can only exert its greatest power in the hands of cultivators with the same attributes. If it encounters attributes that counteract it, it might even cause a backlash. Obviously, this kind of different fire is specially prepared for alchemists.
Yin Hua walked out from inside and invited the three big shots in. For Yin Hua, this was finally happening, something he had been waiting for.
Yin Hua is someone who enjoys life and has a taste for luxury, so the layout inside his personal cave residence exudes an exquisite and comfortable style everywhere. Stepping into it makes one feel refreshed and extremely comfortable.
If there's one thing that doesn't quite match, in the eyes of the Silver Clan Chief, it's Yin Hua's current old-looking face. If he were to restore his original appearance, it would be even more complementary to this cave residence.
Everyone has a desire to look beautiful, so the Silver Clan Chief couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
Gu Yao served them spiritual tea and fruits, then obediently sat behind his uncle to listen to their conversation.
Not seeing Chi Changye, the Silver Clan Chief asked, "Is Junior Chi still in seclusion? I'm sure he made quite a harvest from his battle with Junior Yan."
Anyone can see the mutual attraction between these two. The more they cultivate their sword skills through actual combat, the more they can perfect their sword energy and intent. So when Yan Yuanjing privately made a ten-year agreement back then, it was understandable.Gu Yao was about to speak, but Yin Hua set down his teacup and said, "It's just so-so. I'm still far behind everyone here."
Master Tang and Clan Chief Meng exchanged a knowing smile. It wasn't surprising for Yin Hua, as Gu Yao's uncle, to say such words. In Yin Hua's eyes, perhaps Chi Changye was just a pig that got lucky. According to various sources, the recognition between uncle and nephew didn't happen long ago, so there might be an element of showing off.
Master Tang smiled and said, "Let's get straight to the point. I believe Yin Daoist should know why we are here."
Yin Hua nodded, "Yes, it's about the whereabouts of Huo Shu. Because it's too far away, I can only sense the general direction. Perhaps you all have some guesses about the location."
The Silver Clan Chief thought of past events and interjected, "Could it be the sealed place?"
At this, the expressions of Master Tang and Clan Chief Meng became serious, which was the last thing they wanted to hear.
Yin Hua nodded again, "It is indeed in that direction, but we need to get closer to determine the exact location."
Master Tang hurriedly asked, "Will Huo Shu notice the marks left by Yin Daoist?"
If discovered and promptly removed or moved, wouldn't they be led astray? Or worse, be manipulated by that old rascal Huo Shu?
Yin Hua shrugged, "This is a unique skill of the Yin clan. In theory, it shouldn't be noticed without special means, but accidents can happen."
The three of them exchanged a bitter smile at each other. Yin Hua's words were true, but his nonchalant attitude was irritating.
Master Tang sighed, "Then we will need Yin Daoist to lead the way. Without resolving this issue, the Thousand Prosperity Continent will not be at peace."
Yin Hua smiled, "Don't worry, I will definitely go. Huo Shu is also an enemy of the Yin clan. I must witness his disappearance from this world with my own eyes."
This reassured the three of them. They had already investigated Yin Hua's background, so they believed his words. After discussing some other topics, such as the handling of Changxian Sect, they bid farewell and left.After seeing off the three big shots, Gu Yao turned to his uncle and asked, "Uncle, are you really going to go with me? Are you going to personally deal with Huo Shu?"
Yin Hua smiled knowingly, "Regardless, the Yin Clan was destroyed because of Huo Shu's ambition. As the only descendant of the Yin Clan, I should do something. Don't worry, I won't leave so soon. Take this time to improve your cultivation with Chi Changye."
Gu Yao nodded in agreement, but during the time they hadn't left yet, they continued doing business. Breaking through to the Yuan Infant stage required a large amount of spiritual stones, and they couldn't rely solely on _11's help.
There were very few Nascent Soul cultivators who dared to enter the territory of the big shots, so Hu Mei saw a business opportunity and became an agent, sending spiritual herbs to Gu Yao and bringing out pills.
Gu Yao naturally made the most profit, while she made a smaller profit, but it still added up. This made Hu Mei ecstatic, rolling around in bed with a pile of spiritual stones beside her.
When Hu's older brother came in and saw this scene, he knew that in the cultivation world, Hu Mei's image and reputation weren't very good. People's first impression of her was her seductive appearance. He thought those who misunderstood her should see this scene to understand that she was actually obsessed with money and didn't properly utilize her talents, sometimes being quite muddle-headed.
"Big brother, look at all the spiritual stones I've earned!" The fox from Maoji City shouted excitedly from under the blanket to Hu's older brother standing at the door.
"What's the point of earning more if you can't improve your cultivation? Hurry up and pack up, we're getting ready to leave," Hu's older brother reminded her. "You didn't sell all the pills again, did you?"
"No!" The fox covered her storage ring. "I saved enough for myself. We're leaving already? I haven't had enough fun yet."
"Then stay behind by yourself."
"Waaah..." The fox ran down in a hurry. If Gu Yao was leaving, there was no point in her staying behind. In a flash, the fox rushed back to Gu Yao's place to try to make one last deal.
When Hu Mei arrived, Lou Huaijing and Ying Muqing were also there. They had come to bid farewell to Gu Yao and discuss some matters.Hu Mei came and went quickly, not wanting to disturb others while they were discussing important matters. However, she insisted on leaving her contact information with Gu Yao for future communication. Gu Yao had come to understand her personality during this time and reluctantly accepted.
Lou Huaijing took out a jade slip and a jade token, placing them on the table in front of Gu Yao. "This is the location of the teleportation array and the token for entry and exit. The Patriarch said that without your consent, Changxian Sect will no longer use the teleportation array. It's currently sealed, and without this token, there's no free access. This token is also crucial for controlling the seal."
Lou Huaijing and Ying Muqing had both been to Tianlin Continent and knew what Gu Yao and Chi Changye were seeking. Whether from a friendship or moral perspective, Changxian Sect couldn't meddle in the affairs of Tianlin Continent anymore. They could only wait for both sides to restore teleportation and recall the cultivators sent there.
In fact, Gu Yao and Chi Changye's appearance on the Thousand Prosperity Continent already indicated that the teleportation array couldn't control access to the other continent.Gu Yao looked at the jade slip and jade token with complex emotions. For so many years, they had obtained control of the teleportation array, but how long they could maintain it was uncertain. Although the cultivation world emphasized eradicating evil and upholding righteousness, it was ultimately a place of survival of the fittest. If the cultivators of Tianlin Continent couldn't improve their own strength, they couldn't truly control their own destiny.
Regardless, this was their main purpose for coming here, so Gu Yao accepted them and said, "Thank you. Please convey my thanks to Patriarch Lou on behalf of me and Chi Changye."
Lou Huaijing took a deep breath and handed a booklet to Gu Yao with some difficulty. "This is a list of cultivators brought from Tianlin Continent in the past and their current status. Some people may be impossible to find."
There were many things that Lou Huaijing, once the pride of Changxian Sect, had never been qualified to touch. Patriarch Lou wouldn't let him handle these things. After looking through the booklet, Lou Huaijing deeply felt that Changxian Sect was deeply sinful, and the current outcome was entirely self-inflicted. Not being completely destroyed could be considered fortunate.
Seeing the expressions of Lou Huaijing and Ying Muqing, Gu Yao also guessed that the booklet was heavy. He opened it and saw the situation of the cultivators brought by Gu Yan. Gu Yan's whereabouts and outcome were clear to Gu Yao, but he focused on two other people with excellent aptitude. If they were born in the Thousand Prosperity Continent, they would definitely receive attention from a sect. However, in this booklet, Gu Yao saw that one female cultivator eventually became a follower of Huo Ming and then disappeared after a few years. The other male cultivator, like Gu Yan, was missing and his whereabouts were unknown, likely sent to a hellish place like Gu Yan.
Each name on the list represented a heavy outcome. Most were missing, or there was no record within Changxian Sect. Some became disciples of Changxian Sect, and there were still some alive. But without this investigation, no one would know they came from Tianlin Continent. Among those still alive, the one with the highest cultivation level now had the strength of Golden Core stage.The list made people feel very bad. Gu Yao set the booklet down and said, "Regardless, I still have to say thank you. Patriarch Lou could have concealed these things and not actively exposed these festering sores. For those who are alive and have issues, let Changxian Sect handle it. For those without issues, let them be. There's no need to actively remind anyone."
Whether it's necessary or not, bringing up these matters again is meaningless. Besides, it's not easy for some people to stay alive. As long as they can pass the test in their own hearts, that's enough.
"Okay," Lou Huaijing nodded. "The Patriarch said that in the future, cultivators from Tianlin Continent can join Changxian Sect if they wish, and Changxian Sect will treat them all equally."