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Sun Lie listened, his mouth slightly agape, before shaking his head after a brief pause, "Barely any."
"So, it seems the true value of the Lava Fairy Palace doesn't lie in the inheritance of Mechanical Techniques, but in the foundational cultivation techniques for the Three Dantians?"
Fei Si nodded, "City Lord's foresight is beyond our idle speculation."
"Mechanical Techniques have always been considered the most obscure among the Cultivation Hundred Skills, what's there to pursue?"
"Such foundational cultivation techniques are the most valuable treasures!"
Sun Lie nodded, sighing, "So that's how it is."
Meng Chong clenched his fists, fired up with resolve, "I must obtain the cultivation techniques of the three sects and cultivate all Three Dantians!"
"I can't wait anymore. Boss Sun, quickly tell me how to use Frenzied Rushing Thunder to assist in dispersing mana."
Sun Lie chuckled, "It's quite simple."
"After this battle, you should be able to control Frenzied Rushing Thunder voluntarily."
"At that time, when you're dispersing mana, if you activate Frenzied Rushing Thunder at the same time, you can accelerate the process."
"The Immortal Talent Mad Dash Thunder's utility is vast. It doesn't just assist in dispersing mana; it can also speed up when accumulating mana."
"In fierce battles, it can help you enhance the power of Thunder Movement to restrain Yin attribute opponents."
"Ordinary cultivators must refine Divine Skills step by step from their Lifebound Techniques. With your Immortal Talent Mad Dash Thunder, it's as good as possessing a Divine Power Seed. Following the steps of growth, it will transform into Divine Skills!"
"There are other applications for you to slowly experience and discover in the future."
"But remember, this innate talent consumes your three treasures: spirit, essence, and energy, so don't use it excessively."
Meng Chong acknowledged with a nod, clasping his fists in gratitude.
Sun Lie then turned to Fei Si, "That Han Ming has previously come time and again to probe me, endlessly fixated on the Phoenix Soul Blood Fragrance Pill."
"I had previously tolerated her privately due to her being a disciple of the Soul Devouring Sect without delving too much into it."
"But this time, she tried to take my life. We are now sworn enemies!"
"On those six Phoenix Soul Blood Fragrance Pills, I added a layer of scentless medicinal fragrance. By concocting a bottle of elixir, taking it will allow you to smell the fragrance."
"Follow the fragrance, and you can track the Phoenix Soul Blood Fragrance Pill! Even if consumed by a cultivator, as long as it's not detected or neutralized, it can be smelled for several months."
Although Sun Lie appeared rough and careless, he had navigated the cultivation world for many years and wasn't inexperienced.
In fact, how could someone capable of setting up a trap to elicit Meng Chong's nature be without strategy?
Fei Si nodded, changing his previous attitude, and offered a respectful salute, "Worthy of being a grandmaster of the Alchemy Dao. I misunderstood before, please forgive me."
Even as a dignified Golden Core cultivator, showing such courtesy to someone at the Foundation Establishment Stage made Sun Lie regard him with newfound respect.
Sun Lie, being an old hand in the worldly society, slightly nodded, no longer mocking Fei Si, but instead praised with deep significance, "Fire Persimmon City Lord has an excellent subordinate."
After splitting the spoils, Sun Lingtong and the Youthful Guest Ning Zhuo bid farewell.
Ning Zhuo's voice was hoarse, his expression indifferent, "Boss Sun, I owe this time to your help. This favor, I won't forget."
Sun Lingtong giggled, "Hey, brother, think about my suggestion again?"
"Join the Bukong Sect?" Ning Zhuo shook his head, "I'm not interested."
In Ning Zhuo's mind, he belonged to the Ning Family, aligning with the Righteous Path. Plotting for the Lava Fairy Palace, why would he willingly dive into the Demon Path?
Though to be precise, the Bukong Sect couldn't yet be considered a demon sect, it was certainly an evil sect.
Sun Lingtong also shook her head, "But you're just right for our sect."
This remark made Ning Zhuo's heart stir slightly.
He was reminded of his suspicions inside the Lava Fairy Palace, possibly harboring a hidden talent superior to his current abilities.
Ning Zhuo probed, "I heard the Bukong Sect likes to recruit cultivators with hand talents, like the Stealing Fragrance and Jade Hand, Void Displacement Hand, Streaming Light Weaving Shadow Hand, Seven Skillful Hands, Piercing Cloud Hand, and so on."
"Could it be that I possess such a talent, which is why Boss Sun has always valued me?"
Sun Lingtong shook her head, "I'm not the Guiding Elder of the sect, how could I tell?"
"I just think your nature is inherently suited for the Demon Path."
Ning Zhuo's tone darkened, "Jokes like that, don't make them again in the future."
Sun Lingtong's eyes widened, exclaiming, "Don't you believe me? My eyes are the best at judging people."
"Enough." Ning Zhuo interrupted.
Sun Lingtong chuckled, "Alright then. What about these stolen elixir pills?"
Ning Zhuo said, "Capturing Han Ming is my real aim. These pills feel too risky to hold on to, deal with them all."
"I don't trust that after so much probing by Han Ming, Sun Lie didn't do something to the pills."
Sun Lingtong thumbed up, "Brother, you are as cautious as ever. But, would it be a pity to discard them all?"
"With my Bukong Sect's methods, if given some time for testing, no matter how subtle the manipulation, it could be discovered."
"After all, Sun Lie is only at Foundation Establishment Peak."
Ning Zhuo shook his head, "I highly advise against it."
"This time, we unexpectedly stumbled upon Meng Chong. As the grandson of a Nascent Soul, our actions could easily be interpreted as an attack against him."
"I'm afraid Fei Si has started investigating us by now."
"Time is tight, and you can't afford to test slowly. Be cautious and dispose of all the elixir pills immediately!" Ning Zhuo emphasized once more.
Sun Lingtong patted her chest, nodding, "You're right, I still want to stay in the Fire Persimmon Immortal City."
"But, how should we dispose of them?"
Ning Zhuo scoffed, "Isn't it simple? Just throw them into the Persimmon Fire Forest."
Sun Lingtong was taken aback, then her eyes lit up as she clapped, "Brilliant, truly brilliant!"
After bidding farewell to Sun Lingtong, Ning Zhuo returned to the underground base with the spoils of victory.
In the dark underground cell.
A basin of cold water was splashed onto Han Ming's face.
Han Ming hung her head, eyes shut tight, unmoving.
The Youthful Guest Ning Zhuo let out a hoarse, cold chuckle, "Stop pretending, Han Ming. You regained consciousness half a cup of tea ago."
Han Ming gritted her teeth, suddenly opening her eyes, revealing undisguised murderous intent and hatred, "How dare you double-cross me!"
"I am a disciple of the Soul Devouring Sect. Think of the consequences of killing me!"
Ning Zhuo sighed inwardly, *He intended to keep a low profile, work secretly, and strategize for the Lava Fairy Palace, not to provoke a major demon sect.*
*But there was no choice.*
*Given his current situation, he had to forge ahead bravely. Even one step back, no, even a slight delay, would lead to an abyss of despair and eternal doom.*
"Even a rabbit will bite when forced, let alone a human."
*His inner helplessness was best left unexpressed.*
Ning Zhuo gazed at Han Ming, quietly staring at her.
Han Ming felt unsettled under Ning Zhuo's gaze.
She gradually misunderstood, her expression softened, and she adopted an appearance of helplessness, forced to compromise for survival, "Fine, I concede this time. Spare me, and I'll agree to do anything you want."
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