Chapter 1244: Lost Both the Wife and the Soldiers

“That’s right.”

“In fact, just a few days ago, the miracle fruit had already fully matured. However, since you’ve been in seclusion, I didn’t want to disturb you and decided to wait.”

“Anyway, whether people know about the existence of the miracle fruit or not, there’s naturally less to worry about.”

The Soul Beast spoke with a bright smile.

Having not seen each other for a long time, Wang Zhan noticed that the scales on the Soul Beast seemed to be getting shinier, which was definitely more than just an illusion.

He stared at the Soul Beast in front of him for a while before speaking, “It seems that during my seclusion, you haven’t stopped moving forward. Your strength has also multiplied, am I right?”

After all, since Wang Zhan was on good terms with the Fire Qilin, he had some understanding of the Divine Beast Constitution.

When someone with a Divine Beast Constitution enhances their strength, it can be seen in their appearance—like the scales now, which tell everything.

But the Soul Beast seemed to have nothing to hide from Wang Zhan. After all, in the coming period, he would stay by Wang Zhan’s side to fulfill his promise.

Then he nodded and said, “Just as you guessed, my strength has indeed improved significantly, and at a fast pace. Everything is within my goals, but to break through the current realm, I might need the help of the miracle fruit!”

“You’re out just in time, any later and I would have gone to get the miracle fruit alone, and you wouldn’t get a share.”

Wang Zhan shook his head, smiling, knowing the Soul Beast was joking.

After all, during this time, he had been in seclusion, and within the Thunder Sound Tower, only the Soul Beast was present.

If the Soul Beast really wanted to act against him, Wang Zhan wouldn’t even have the power to fight back, and he would be dealt with instantly. There was no need to go in circles; he could go get the miracle fruit directly.

Once free of Wang Zhan, the Soul Beast would naturally be fearless, as no one in the Elixir Valley could match him, and the miracle fruit would all end up in the Soul Beast’s hands.

But the Soul Beast didn’t do that, proving what kind of person he is.

“Alright, we’ve stayed within the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower for too long. Now we don’t even know what the outside world is like. We need to go out and see as soon as possible.”

Wang Zhan said calmly, then led the way out of the Thunder Sound Tower, with the Soul Beast following swiftly, disappearing into the space.

He spoke truthfully, having no intention of keeping everything for himself. After all, he couldn’t fully absorb all the power of the miracle fruit, so Wang Zhan’s share would naturally be handed to him.

But he also had his considerations, like eagerly wanting to enter the cave to quickly take the miracle fruit, avoiding any mistakes. After all, these are treasures on the Star War Battlefield, coveted by many, and absolutely must not be lost!

As Wang Zhan and the Soul Beast left the Ninefold Thunder Sound Tower, familiar figures came into view.

To Wang Zhan’s surprise, even Zuo Linglong was standing there, arms crossed with a bright smile, looking at him, appearing in great spirits, with previous internal injuries all healed.

Wang Zhan looked at Zuo Linglong’s familiar face, his smile growing more pronounced. He patted Zuo Linglong’s shoulder before bluntly asking, “Looks like during this time, you’ve mastered many means of refining elixirs, right?”

“Moreover, Xu Changqiu indeed had some methods, allowing you to recover so quickly, in even better condition than before! It seems the Elixir Valley really is a good place for you!”

But isn’t it the same for Wang Zhan?

If he hadn’t come to the Elixir Valley, he wouldn’t have found the miracle fruit, and his strength wouldn’t have improved to this extent. Perhaps this was destiny?

“Isn’t it all because of my talent? Otherwise, do you think just anyone can become an Alchemy Master if they come to the Elixir Valley? But I still have to thank you for finding such a good place for me. Without your help, I might not have overcome my bottleneck!”

Zuo Linglong spoke with a smile, clearly having recovered, no longer in the state he was before.

One should know, after being ambushed, Zuo Linglong had been gloomy, not due to the ambush itself, but more because he couldn’t break through his bottleneck or improve his means, leading to his melancholy.

But now that everything was solved, and with Wang Zhan’s help, everyone in the Elixir Valley had given him their utmost aid, he could now refine even higher-grade elixirs. If he returned to the Sky Pavilion now, he’d still be adored by all, everyone wanting him to quickly refine some elixirs to enhance their strength.

But all this was naturally expected. Without the people of the Sky Pavilion and Wang Zhan’s help, he’d still be in the village, unable to progress or become the Alchemy Master he is now.

Standing by, Xu Changqiu shook his head at Wang Zhan, speaking directly, “You completely disregarded my words, even ignoring your promises. I’ve placed the token in your hands, yet you haven’t rectified the order in the Elixir Valley, it’s still the same as before!”

“You’re truly unbearable, always thinking of yourself!”

“But I did help by turning Zuo Linglong into an Alchemy Master. Now many from the Elixir Valley come to him for elixirs, and those Elder Officials praise him. It’s all my doing!”

“Since you haven’t fulfilled your end of the bargain, don’t you think you owe me some compensation?”

This old fellow always thinks of himself, even now trying to trap him?

Wang Zhan looked at him, an old fox, admitted his fault, and asked directly, “Alright, since you put it that way, I won’t waste any more words!”

“Tell me directly, what are you planning next? Or what do you want me to do to make up for it?”

Wang Zhan inquired directly.

Xu Changqiu glanced at Wu Yanxu beside him, then smiled faintly, saying, “I don’t really want to make it hard for you, and what I ask is simple.”

“I hope you’ll stay in the Elixir Valley for a while to fulfill your previous promise! If the people of the Elixir Valley remain unchanged, it’s all your fault, and I will need an explanation!”

“If not, I’ll tell everyone on the Star War Battlefield about everything from the Elixir Valley, letting all know what kind of person you are! I know you have the Sky Pavilion and many people with you; if people find out you’re ungrateful, do you think anyone would still come to the Sky Pavilion for refuge?”

Hearing this, Wang Zhan didn’t get angry but instead laughed and said, “Since you’ve said it like this, it’s perfect, I can leave the Elixir Valley without regrets!”

“But don’t forget your words: tell everyone on the Star War Battlefield about what’s happened in the Elixir Valley, so those wanting to join the Sky Pavilion know and give up the idea soon!”

“I suppose you don’t know this—I have always been a lone wolf. If not for meeting many friends and establishing the Sky Pavilion, I’d still be surviving on the Star War Battlefield!”

“Moreover, this time I secretly came to the Elixir Valley to prevent any worry. If you manage to reverse the Sky Pavilion’s people or lead them away, you’ll truly be doing me a big favor!”

This…

In an instant, everyone present was awkward.

Xu Changqiu gasped, initially thinking to trap Wang Zhan and keep him in the Elixir Valley.

But it seemed this method didn’t work, not affecting Wang Zhan at all, which was frustrating!

He stared at Wang Zhan, his gaze falling on the Sword Spirit and Fire Qilin beside him.

After exchanging a look, Sword Spirit spoke first, “Wang Zhan isn’t joking, I’ve been with him the longest and know him well. If you really free him, he’d be grateful!”

Xu Changqiu gritted his teeth.

He wasn’t trying to help Wang Zhan; he meant to trap him, forcing his compliance!

Unexpectedly, he couldn’t find Wang Zhan’s weak spot and nearly lost everything!

Truly infuriating!