The Emperor was still very displeased.
He wished for True Person Zi Chen to continue with alchemy, but the latter spoke:
"Your Majesty, I do not lack the desire to help such a Son of the Heavenly Dragon with alchemy. If you were to attain enlightenment and become an immortal, I would indeed accrue significant merit. However, I have forgotten my ancestral teachings and used human blood in my alchemy, a grave and unforgivable mistake. The explosion of the alchemy furnace today is a reminder from my master, showing that my moral integrity has been compromised. I dare not continue to use the furnace henceforth."
He chanted an ode to the boundless heavenly honor, revealing a look of regret.
Murong Jiu thought, no wonder Chen Yuzong could go around swindling everywhere, putting on such an air of transcendent virtue. His eloquence was indeed remarkable, able to come up with lies on the spot and suppress his inner fear even in front of the Emperor.
